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[finethanks]

Good afternoon, everyone. This is Eichi Tenshouin. I was hoping that I could seek out some advice from those of you willing to listen.

There seems to be a situation in which one of my friends reacts poorly to me in certain situations, and it's made public enough that it's impossible for me to ignore. For example, if a new commercial of mine is announced, this friend will immediately post something to social media that directly criticizes it without actually addressing me by name. Or, if I happen to post certain pictures of myself, the reaction is just as instant. I've looked into this, and I believe it's called "vagueing."

I have spoken to this friend, but each time it seems that things have been solved, the issue starts over once more without warning. I must be causing some ill feelings to inspire this sort of reaction, but it's all tied directly to my success. I wonder what to do...

This is the first time I'm using the network to post something on my own, so I hope that I've done so correctly. Thank you.

[For context, mid last month Eichi had a boost in popularity from a concert after his months of idol work and now is on the radio, TV, commercials, and etc instead of just indie gigs, so feel free to recognize him as an idol from his name if you'd like!]

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[gunshow]

Again?!

[finethanks]

[Oh no, he can picture Ryuu's sad eyes from the other side of the screen.]

Unfortunately... You haven't noticed it, Ryuu-kun?

We seem to continue to have this back and forth issue, so please don't think it reflects on your attempts to help. You were able to buy us some time of peace.

[gunshow]

Well... [ he thinks of the best of people?! even tsuns?! ]
I can't say that I didn't, but it's not as though this type of thing makes me worry about myself.
Still, it was no good, huh...

[finethanks]

I'm sorry.

I thought that instead of troubling you, I'd ask for the public opinion, but the replies I'm getting here are a little...

[They're a shitshow.]

[gunshow]

I guess that's to be expected when there are so many differing opinions...
Ah, but. Mostly I'm worried about you two.

[finethanks]

I'm sorry to worry you.

He hates me after all, doesn't he? Doesn't it read that way? I'm not sure how else to take it.

[gunshow]

You don't have to apologize to me!

Actually, I'm thinking he really likes you, after all.

[finethanks]

You can really say that, after seeing all of this? After noticing that he'll jump eagerly into every other thread, but he won't deny that he hates me?

Why?

[gunshow]

He's probably avoiding saying it so plainly.
"I don't hate you"...has a really strong sound to it, don't you think?

[finethanks]

I suppose that's true...

[thedarkbond]

ryuuuuuu
can you help me lock them in a closet together (◕︿◕✿)

[gunshow]

A closet? That seems mean...
Do you think that would help?

[thedarkbond]

i think it totally would~
some nice together time can really put things into perspective, you know? ヾ（＾∇＾）ﾉ♪

[The actual mean alternative is Ren dragging them into his head and seeing how they react to the threat of being eaten by a dragon or something.]

[gunshow]

[ hmmMMMM ]

It's true that I don't think something like this can be solved without talking to one another...

[resound]

Please don’t encourage this.

[gunshow]

I didn't say I was going to!

[resound]

You were considering it
You did the ... and everything

[gunshow]

Did it look like that?!
I was just thinking out loud! I promise!

[ this single brain cell is so overworked ]

[thedarkbond]

[it's fine this is a great idea don't question it]

right?
i'm starting to feel like they haven't been very honest with each other (╯︵╰,)
so it only seems right to give them that opportunity...

[clearly ren is here with only the best and purest of intentions. nothing else whatsoever]

[finethanks]

[HELLO??]

Sorry, but could you stop speaking to Ryuu-kun on this sort of post? Watching you use manipulative words on someone with a pure heart is making me a little annoyed, somehow.

[thedarkbond]

what, you're going to try and stop me speaking to a friend of mine...? ●︿●
i'm just trying to get some help so we can help you, and ryuu is a reliable person
don't accuse me of strange things... (｡-人-｡)

[finethanks]

[............]

Anyway, for the record, the last time we were in a confined space while he hated me, he got violent with me, you know. Please don't send me to the hospital with your schemes.

[gunshow]

Yeah. They're both strong-willed, you know?
Is being angry about something other than the main issue really going to help, though?

[thedarkbond]

well, if you have any alternative suggestions, i'm all ears
i just think that strong will means trying to get them to talk in a way that's not confined like that will just make one of them walk out before they get to the bottom of it (๑◕︵◕๑)
it seems like they've avoided it so far

[gunshow]

You may be right about that!
Forcing it just doesn't seem like the answer either. Then it's pride that gets hurt, too.

Coming on too strong or too soft...I'm sure there's a middle ground somewhere.