[video] (Forward dated to Cordis moon)

[demachi]

[Wataru pops up on the video with a big grin, a white dove settled contentedly on his shoulder.]

Greetings, my fellow citizens! I come to you today with two urgent requests, and while it humbles me to make them, I'm doing it nonetheless! In the interest of getting what I need, I'll also get right to the point.

For the first request, I'm interested in gathering connections to other musicians and performance-inclined individuals for a small project. A tiny one. Oya? You're worried? Definitely nothing to concern yourselves over! I know of a few others, but if you introduce yourselves to me directly we can avoid all kinds of delays. I'm especially interested in other idols, and in genres other than what I personally am accustomed to performing. Shown here.

[He plays a song with his acquired music box, just for about forty-five seconds or so as he hums along, then shuts it off and laughs.]

Ah, now... [He sets the box back aside, then takes the bird from his shoulder and pets her gently.] ...The second matter is a little more delicate. I think this has to do with my Moonblessing! I'm absolutely famished at all times during this moon, and especially starved for... Fufufu, well, it's contact I'm starved for! Chroma is a precious thing, and I can't seem to get enough. It's as simple as agreeing to meet up and hold my hand for a while, you see! We'll discuss things, or perhaps we could see a movie, or a play? I could sing to you!~ Magic tricks are my forte, as well, and I'd be happy to show you some of those. Look! One, Two, Amazing☆!

[He pets the white dove once, twice, then nudges her up into flight as a rose blooms where she just sat on his hand. She comes back to land on his shoulder, unfazed.]

See? Just as simple as that. So I'll pay you in entertainment, and you'll give me some companionship! Nothing simpler. Age isn't a factor, or anything else. I'm quite known to love entertaining people of all ages, and I dare say all races and species!

[He doesn't even look embarrassed as he reaches the end of his request, and he grins broadly. This man has NO shame.]

There you have it~ Until next we meet, I'll remain your very own Wataru Hibiki☆~!

Comments

[strayknight]

[The video comes on as Ritsu stares back at the screen, with a small yawn. The cat ears on his head twitching softly at the fluctuation of Wataru's voice.]

Anija and Ecchan sure do have loud friends?

[He is a little more tired looking than usual thanks to the moon but Wataru has peaked his interest.]

Idols? So are we going to compete against each other like we would at home?

[The idea of going against someone with Leo was...exciting.]

You seem to want pretty vanilla things for chroma~?

[demachi]

We may, or we may not. That depends on a variety of factors... It won't be ugly. Friendly rivalries are just fine, too!

[He grins, but his eyes shift away.]

Vanilla? It's just easier to get this kind of thing.

[strayknight]

Hmmm so nothing too bad? Guess there might be people not used to that kind of system here too.

[Ritsu sees that look and offers his own little smirk.]

Oh~? Fufufu~ So you would like more but you'll take what you can get?

[demachi]

Eichi has nothing to do with what I'm doing, in other words.

[He's an outside factor. This is Wataru's project. Also, stop smirking. It reminds Wataru too much of Rei, who he misses.]

"More" would make things more efficient. I wouldn't have to make this kind of request for assistance if I had "more", or was able to get it. Don't bother gloating! I know it's less than Amazing...

[strayknight]

Then that is something? I don't know if many people could handle how Ecchan can be at times.

[Throwing a little shade, Eichi do you feel it?

He can't help it they are related even if he denies it.]

Gloating? That requires me having someone to lace with. Everyone is on that mission.

[Bitter? No not at all...he's staring right now and he's annoyed.]

[demachi]

You sounded better off than myself, so I merely assumed you had an arrangement.

[A sigh.]

Yes, everyone's gone off into some great beyond for the time being. And those of us who are Cordis-aligned are suffering here alone.

[strayknight]

Nope. Just finding someone when I can?

[He shrugs. Hajime was here but...he didn't want to trouble the bunny with this. Not when Ritsu was so hungry and food was only doing but so much.]

Looks like it... [A thought comes to his mind as he smirks at the camera, those cat ears perking up.]

...Well there isn't anything saying we can't help each other?

[demachi]

Ah, you're still doing better than I am. I'm finding no one.

[He hates to admit it. But it's the truth.]

...You'd help one of your brother's friends?

[strayknight]

It has been surprisingly more difficult than someone might think.

[At least he's honest. Then the smirk fades and he lets out a long sigh.]

If you don't mention Anija then yes. Plus...it's getting to be really hard to handle right now.

[demachi]

Incredibly difficult!

[Is he commiserating with a member of Knights? This is weird.]

I can't guarantee a thing. Rei is one of my dear comrades, after all. Still, maybe if we just... hold hands or something it'll be better. Very well. I'll stop thinking about him for an hour or two!

[strayknight]

[He might be but this is also giving Ritsu something. He needs this too so he doesn't mind doing it for now.]

You can think about him later. [Although Ritsu can't promise he won't bite.]

I can come to you. [He doesn't want to spook Ha~kun.]

[demachi]

[That sounds... ominous. Wataru isn't really sure how to handle Ritsu, but he'll nod assent.]

I'll send my location. Hold on a moment.

[And he does so.]

It's a very quiet little building. Do take care not to bother the neighbors.

[strayknight]

[Ritsu was honestly a lot to handle so it wouldn't held against him.]

Okay.

[With a ding on his phone he looks at the location and waves his hand.]

Yeah, I won't bug them. I don't have a reason to. Want me to head there now~?

[demachi]

Well, if you're not busy, I am practically starving for the contact.

[Honestly, he'll never live it down if he does anything but vaguely curl up with Rei's dear sibling, but... of course, hilariously they were all classmates once, so it's not that strange.]

I shall await you breathlessly! And I'll make tea. You like tea, right?

[strayknight]

I can come over now.

[Honestly, Ritsu was starved for touch too and hugging Hajime only did so much.]

Dramatic...tea is good.

[Ritsu gathers his things and moves to wave to Wataru before he heads over.]

[demachi]

[Wataru's still kind of... concerned about clinging to Rei's brother, but it is what it is. He needs all the Chroma he can get.

He smiles and nods, then ends the video.

Time to go make tea! It'll be piping hot and set out on the coffee table in front of his couch. He paces the floor a bit, hands nervously clenched in front of his waist.]

[strayknight]

[It wasn't too long for him to get to the other idols home. Not that much different he walks inside scanning the doors until he sees the number.

After a few moment he knocks on the door.]

[demachi]

[Wataru waits a moment, then swings the door open with a smile and a short bow.]

Welcome to my humble apartment, Vampire-kun!

[strayknight]

[Offering a small wave, he looks at the other man before quirking a brow.]

...Vampire-kun?

[demachi]

[Wataru offers a hand to usher him inside, then closes the door behind them both.]

Yes, indeed! I won't call you Sakuma-san, or Sakuma-kun, as that name has no relation to you right now, does it? Why, you might disavow me if I were to speak such a thing. So Vampire-kun it is!

[strayknight]

[A little reluctant he takes the hand before letting go and looking around the room.]

...hm, you seem to know better. Maakun is my only family after all.

[demachi]

[Grinning, he leans back on the door and takes a deep breath.]

Indeed! One could insinuate that you had other relations, but I have on good authority that you sprang from the darkness fully formed.

[strayknight]

[Standing in front of the other, he continues to listen before he chuckles.]

Fufufu~ Maybe that is how it happened, but I wouldn't remember it all

[demachi]

[Wataru is playing a role right now, sure it's the only way he'll get the contact he's craving. It's not really how he wanted to cross paths closely with Ritsu again, but it'll do in a pinch. And honestly, Rei never has to know. He's not even here.]

It's written in the darker parts of history that we dare not name! But have a seat, ancient one, and we'll try this tea!

[strayknight]

[A role really was a good place for Wataru it seems? Ritsu won't complain as long as he isn't called Rei's little brother. Moving to sit down, he leans back with a yawn. The hungry was only building in him with each moment.]

Sure, I can see that...what kind of tea is it?