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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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Eh? Is that what it is? I thought since I was searching for advice, it was something different...

How troubling.

Is your advice that I ignore him from now on? I wonder... It's difficult for me to make friends, so I suppose I don't want to give one up so easily. What should I do...

That's absolutely what it is. This person... If you can't address them directly, you'll fall into old habits, I fear.

Ah, Eichi! A peasant's crisis, indeed. But take it from someone for whom true friends are held very dear: someone who won't listen to you, or speak with you honestly and prudently, simply may not be your type. You can't get along with everyone. Sometimes one can't get along with anyone at all! Why, that you have friends few in number who you can frankly speak with is treasure enough, of a sort. What's one person who can't be trusted?

Unless... this person is somehow special?

...

To me, each friend I've made is special. Even those I haven't gotten along with... They're special to me. Is that really something that could cause me to fall into old habits? I don't want that.

Caring is a strange thing, my dear Eichi. It makes us cry foul when things are fair sometimes, and it blinds us at its worst. The strange thing about you is that you care more deeply sometimes than you are cared about. Oh, it isn't to say there's apathy leveled at you, as I scarcely think being apathetic about you is possible for a sane and logical human being! You just... seek reciprocity when you have little real reason to, and it hurts you.

I've tried to let you fight your own battles, and stood by whenever I could. I only stepped in when things were dire, or you were going to hurt something irreparably. You know this. However, I might make an exception for this person, if they aren't of particular importance.

It's not as though I haven't noticed the comments. He looks like a jealous ex.

You don't have to worry about doing anything for me, Wataru. I'd like to be strong and capable, but I also want to ask for advice so that I can handle this correctly... Even if the image of you scooping me up and defending me to others is something I might dream about, I don't actually want you two to fight.

I am glad to hear that I'm not simply imagining it, at least.

I wouldn't defend you as there's nothing you've done wrong to my knowledge, but at the same time I don't mind asserting myself if necessary to defend my own interests.

Oh, is that too forward? Maybe it's a little bit of an exaggeration. I'd simply break his nose and be done with it. That's not really a fight, is it?

Violence like that doesn't suit an idol at all, Wataru. For you to say something like that... are you angry, perhaps? With me?

Whether it suits an idol or not, he's doing unnecessary things. And not the fun, frivolous kind you know and love!

Why would you think I'm angry with you?

Because it's rare to see you mentioning broken noses or anything along those lines. You're not bothered that I put up a post instead of asking you, are you?

Since you're a source of jealousy in this case, I thought it might be odd to approach you.

If I were angry with you, wouldn't I threaten you instead? Eichi, don't worry! My love for you is as strong and pure right now as it was before you accidentally committed a social faux pas!

And no, you needn't come to me for everything, though I do hope you'd come to me if you felt like I could help. You're allowed by virtue of being human to have other people in your life. What a fool I would be to say or think otherwise, when I too crave companionship and friends!

If you ever need to work out your feelings, I'm open to hearing them. Even if I can't always advise. Fufufu, you were wise to know that I don't understand the first thing about this kind of friendship.

Fufu. It's not that I thought you didn't understand something, but that Shuu often grows angry whenever you appear. I can often ask you for advice on arguments or situations with Keito despite the similar circumstances there, of course, but...

Well, while it was a bit thrilling to see you grow protective of me, please be careful not to cause any more agitation than is necessary, Wataru.

Fufufu, let me speak with him, then. Perhaps I can resolve his issues with me, or make them so utterly hopeless that he'll ignore or block me! That wouldn't be ideal, if he's important to you... but I can't see the merit of letting his vitriol impact either of us. Or "us" us.

Ah, you'd try to speak to him?

Hmm. I don't see a problem with that. As long as you're yourself, please feel free to speak to him.

Oya? Could it be? Is my Emperor letting me be his sworn knight for a day?

I don't think you should worry! When am I ever not precisely and wholly myself?

Aren't you always my knight, Wataru?

But it's true that I'll allow you to do what you think is best, today, without interfering. His prismagram is @lostsong and I'll send his phone number, as well. But why don't you add him? I'm sure he'll react to that.

[Eichi, you're beyond meddling now. Wataru accepts the help, however.]

When I'm not your foil, my lovely Emperor!

I'll do my very best! He's sure to learn something today.

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