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[ The video post flickers on to show two people, both looking rather different in demeanor. The taller of the two looks to have a scowl on his face, and eyes and hair a matching deep green. He’s not happy to be here, he doesn’t even feel comfortable leaving the apartment. Which is why he’s here with the shorter of the two boys.

It would’ve been hard to tell that the scruffy, blue-haired boy is the older of the two, but that’s probably part of his charm and it shows in how he addresses the network with a bright smile and a wave of his hand, as if he were a natural at this. ]

--Oh, I think we’re on! Hello, Lunatia! We’d like to introduce ourselves first of all: My name is Aoba Tsumugi, and this kind lad over here is my roommate! Ah, you should say hello too, Midorima-kun!

[ He gestures at the screen as smoothly as he could.

Midorima’s brows furrow before he’s even finished talking, looking mildly annoyed. What he’s annoyed about becomes apparent within only a few seconds as he doesn’t say hello and instead focuses in on correcting what he thinks was wrong with that sentence. ]

Who’s a “kind lad”? Focus on the task at hand.

[ Apparently, that’s all the greeting he’s bothering with. Tsumugi can only sigh a little before facing the screen again, smile still intact. ]

This is Midorima Shintarou, by the way. Seriously, kids these days… Um, but before I go off track, the reason why we’ve put this up is because we have one thing in common, and that is horoscopes. Luck, in general. Do you know there are apps here that tells you your daily fortune and what lucky item to bring around with you to ward off bad luck? Technology’s so amazing! Even though we’re from different worlds, it’s nice to know that there are other people who believe in them -- and that is why we are here today.

[ Midorima’s worried that Tsumugi’s going to go on for too long, so he chimes in with a much more direct demand of their audience over the network. ]

Respond with your astrological sign or birthday if you aren’t sure. We’re also looking to know what items are considered lucky in other worlds that may be incorporated into an apartment.

Y-You can just ask nicely them, you know! People wouldn’t know how to respond if you’re being demanding like that... [ why are tsunderes the way they are, man ] Anyway, it’d be very helpful for us to know everyone’s signs and birthdays to balance out of luck if it ever goes bad for a day so that we can stick with those people for a while… I’m a Leo and he’s a Cancer, if that helps.

Also! If anyone knows other forms of divination such as palmistry and tarot, that’d be greatly appreciated as well… I’m honestly more comfortable consulting with someone privately about my fortunes rather than rely on technology all the time, so let me know if it’s all right to approach you for regular sessions! I’ll pay with Chroma if I have to.

[ Midorima just decides to move on and end the video. He’s not going to give Tsumugi the chance to say goodbye. ]

We’re done.

[ And the video cuts out. ]

Comments

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Cancers are in last.

[ 12th place... it's the worst. ]

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Oh...I'm sorry, Midorima. What did they say about your lucky items?

[She's wondering now if she has anything for someone superstitious. Jade? Red envelop?]

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[ He holds it up to the video now. Dog toy. He squeaks it twice as if to emphasize it. At this point in time, the bandages on his fingers are also visible. ]

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[When she sees the cute dog toy, she can't help but go--] Hello--[Then she sees his fingers]

What happened to your fingers?!

[IS THIS THE RESULT OF HIS BAD LUCK?!]

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I tape them to keep them safe.

[ These are extremely valuable fingers, Sen. ]

[hoasen]

[Sigh of relief right here.] I see, what are you keeping them safe for?

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I'm the top shooting guard in Japan at the high school level.

[ No hesitation there. He knows it's a Fact. ]

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[He didn't even blink, he just went for it. Shooting guard indeed.]

That's very impressive! I'm no good with basketball, but I do watch from time to time, so I hope I get to see you play! [Where is Japan, look at this, brother!] I understand now why you must protect your fingers. And you involve luck with this too?

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[ There was once a time when if he didn't think his team needed him to win a game, if his luck was below a certain ranking even if he had his lucky item, he would just flat-out refuse to play. He's since gotten a little less arrogant and selfish since then, but to say that he involves luck is putting it lightly. ]

I am a man who does everything he can. That includes compensating for luck. I've been getting settled here so I haven't had a chance to see if there is a decent basketball league yet.

[ If so, he will become their Ace-sama in like. Two seconds flat. ]

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[Despite superstition being ingrained into an old soul's heart, she had always been one for hard work. "Luck" is created, in some cases. But sometimes, having something to believe in is a strong motivating, so she won't speak against it. Besides, she salts the house when it's--]

Hard work always pay off, no? Very good. [She looks impressed.] This world seems to have a lot of activities that come from others, so I believe basketball would be one. I can help look for it as well. Sporting events are often described as, how to say, a religion. It could be inspirational for one of Japan's best to join.

[MIDORIMA STILL BE HUMBLE.]

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[ Yeah, luck is what comes in in addition to putting in 150%. That's right. I didn't say 110, I said 150. Midorima is that much extra. You don't come in third place as a side character behind the final boss and the main hero without at least that much effort. ]

I've seen it have the opposite effect as well. The term "Generation of Miracles" goes hand-in-hand with "monsters." But if they have a court, I'll be there.

[ What is humility, can you get luck out of it? ]

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[Midorima, your body is too big that it's housing too many weird ideas. But could he ever dial it down.]

"Generation of Miracles" sound inspirational. Are you a monster on the court, because of your rivals? But what of those who watch you? If you are as good as you claim, then those who are considered the best instill hope into those who watch you play.

[She knows the losing side may not ever feel that. To be defeated by a monster. But she has been an underdog before, and she knows that there are always someone stronger. Then it's all about rally around to defeat them.

On the other hand, there is something akin to pure magic when you watch someone strong. It's why she follows association football so closely as well. World Cup is where it's at (don't tell him that).]

In order to relax during the moon phase, once, I ended up at a pool in a sporting centre. Perhaps that is where one should first start.

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At Shutoku, we consider our supporters valuable members of the team.

[ It's a vague answer, but Midorima has learned to appreciate the support of his team and his supporters. They're just about the only people he'll bow deeply to. Ootsubo had said something like that to him before- that while he doesn't do inspirational dunks like some players, his three-pointers can serve the same purpose for them. He understands the value of that. But he also understands that there's a reason they all have to be on separate teams, because together they can't grow-- none can stand against them together, so they can't grow individually. ]

Show me where it is.

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They support you like you are family, no?

[She understands perfectly, he didn't have to say more. Not that she knew that he would do a lot more, and that actions would speak louder than words.

Either way, the camera shakes a tiny bit because she's getting up.]

Would you like to meet somewhere?

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[ Good because he isn't saying more. He's done with that. He's not going to gush about things. He said just about the gushiest thing he's going to already to someone who isn't a Shutoku student. ]

We're in our apartment, so anywhere near the residential district is acceptable.

[ But he's not traveling too far out of the way on account of. Well. He's new, he still isn't super familiar with anything yet.. ]

[hoasen]

[It's so gross. He's really gross. What a tsundere.]

I can meet you at your apartment, and lead you there. If you're new, I can show you around a little on the way.

[Midorima use your own legs.]

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[ He will!? He's not lazy, the rearcar is 100% Takao's fault. ]

No, you won't. I'm not giving a stranger my address. Choose a public location.

[hoasen]

[Stop blaming others too!! You got into the rear car!

Also, did he just stranger-danger her. It's strangely cute considering he's so grumpy about it.]

Very well, public location. If you're at the residential area. [Which everyone usually starts at.] What about the very start of that street? The sports centre I was at was is on Level 2.

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[ Midorima invited Takao to go to Kaijo and Takao said only if he gets him a rearcar so he got him a rear car!! >:| And then Takao wanted to challenge him for who rides so it was fair and so they play rock paper scissors! It's not Midorima's fault that Takao is awful at RPS and the only person Midorima really loses to at it is Akashi. This is a self-dug hole that Midorima has no problem benefiting from. ]

I'll meet you there in fifteen minutes. What's your name?

[ So he can write a note that says who murdered him if he disappears. ]

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[MIDORIMA. Just before a stupid boy says he wants to do something you don't beat him to a pulp just so he can suffer--oh wait.]

Very good, I will see you soon. And my name is Vietnam, or Sen, I am an acquaintance of Aoba Tsumugi.

[See, she can't kill his room mate! Even if she's able to break him into two.]

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[ At least at this point he's gotten the explanation from Japan, but he's still got a problem. ]

What's your family name?

[ He's not calling her by her first name. ]

[hoasen]

[Fun fact, Midorima, it's the other way around because almost everyone is a Nguyen in Vietnam.]

Oh! I remember now, you go by surname. In Vietnam, we do not go by surname, because of the frequency of surnames where most are Nguyễn. It is either first name or full name, so you can call me either Sen, or Sen Linh Đoàn. Or Đoàn Linh Sen if you wish to follow exact order.

[She is going to feel seriously weird if he calls her by surname.]

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Đoàn Linh, I'll see you in 15 minutes.

[ GUESS WHAT HE DOESNT CARE WHAT YOUR RULES ARE. NO HONORIFICS, LAST NAME ONLY. ]

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Linh is my middle name.

[THIS IS GOING TO TAKE FOREVER. She's going to find him and school him.

In about 15 minutes.

So she's there now.

TO SCHOOL HIM.]

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[ Whatever Doan.

He's on time as stated, looking like he's never smiled a day in his life. He approaches her and says: ]

Đoàn.

[ Hi. ]