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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2012 9:34:29 GMT -5
The angel smiled at Hunter and nodded her head. She actually really loved instant noodles, especially ones that were a little spicy and had a kick to it. To her it adds flavor to the noodles, and makes eating it more enjoyable.
“Sure Hunter, I’d love some. Thank you for being so generous, do you mind getting me the spicy kind, well the one that gives the noodles that kick flavor wise? I know I don’t look like a person that likes spicy things but for instant noodles yes.”
Mitsuko had a laugh in a voice as she told Hunter her flavor preference. Afterwards she looked at Zero who had the hot chocolate in his hands and gently took it from him after thanking him in the sweet tone that she always has. Then something crossed her mind as she stared into Zero’s blue eyes she felt a little sad.
As his guardian angel there will come a point in time in which she will have to leave the earth to help out heaven. Once she sends Zero on the path that he needs to follow, and if all of her work is done on earth at that time, then heaven will need her.
Heaven can always use another guardian angel but the only way she will be able to stay is if she had a family of her own to take care of… But if there is nothing left for her to do here since Zero would be on his path, then she will have to go back.
Although deep inside… she was in love with him, if there comes a point in their lives in which they are meant to be then it will happen all on its own.
So she needed Zero to make a promise to her.
“Zero… I need you to make a promise to me on this date, at this time, at this hour. No matter what happens to me, in the future I need you to promise me that you will continue on in turning over a new leaf with your life. At times you may stumble but you are so strong Zero, there are many things that I admire about you, things that make you.. You.”
“I’m your guardian angel Zero and I will always watch over you whether it be here on this earth or even in heaven I am always here. Angels help people, all kinds of people troubled or not we still help them. I helped you because I care about you; I wanted you to get past all of your pain. As you can tell by now, I am not romantically linked to anyone.. So my guess is the reason why I am not linked to anyone is because I was meant to be just an angel that protects people.”
“But you added more meaning to my life then just being a guardian angel. Meeting you and becoming your best friend is everything that I have ever hoped for Zero, you don’t treat me as just the resident angel of the domain, but your best friend. I know I was fated to meet you Zero, and I just want to thank you for being that best friend to me.
For being that person that I can tell everything to. You need to work on controlling your temper but that’s okay pumpkin I am sure with time you’ll find a healthier to express what you feel.”
“When I say to you I am always here, I don’t mean just physically I mean spiritually too. You always feel my warmth around you, and that won’t ever fade. You truly are someone special to me and I want nothing but the best for you. I have dreams that you’ll be someone’s husband, you’ll protect your wife, and you’ll have a life that you always deserved from day one.”
“So I am doing this dedication for you in my sketchbook, all of these pages are full of drawings of you. It’s also my way of.. Keeping you close to me Zero, and you keeping me close to you. Hahaha I.. Have a silly fear now because of my amnesia that I had and I… don’t want you to forget me.”
It was clear that the angel was very attached to Zero, and she hoped that there was some sort of loop hole that was present so that she could stay and be his guardian angel forever on earth.
“Zero did you know you have a kindness in you? A once in a lifetime kindness? You protect those that are innocent and if you had a chance and if you saw a child hungry you would give that child your last piece of bread to him or her.”
The angel smiled at him gently and took his hand in hers once she put the hot chocolate down . Between their energies there was a lot of love between them but it was also evident that now wasn’t time to admit such things until it grows more. It was subtle but that love was shown through their touch, smiles and how they looked at each other.
She knows what she feels in the energy, but she needed to bond with him more after 10 years, and she didn’t want to scare him off.
“Oh yes never underestimate your angel Zero because she is one sharp shooter. With darts and arrows! If I am lucky enough to have a child one day with my husband I am sure he would inherit the clear eye ability or something. Hahaha!”
She said that last part jokingly but little did Zero and Mitsuko know, they were unknowingly referring to their own son. Fate will tie them together, as their feelings were getting stronger day by day.
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Hunter
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Post by Hunter on Oct 9, 2012 8:47:16 GMT -5
Hunter only smiled at Miki's choice of flavor for her noodles, of course she doesn't look it, but everyone has their own preferences in things. Heck, take Zero for example, the kid can swear like a sailor, yet he's absolutely addicted in jellybeans.
"Sure thing, Miki. And what about you?" He glanced at Zero, then wondered why on earth would he ask such a thing because he already knows what Zero would like in his instant noodles. "Wait, no, don't answer that. Chicken flavor with an extra egg, right?"
Hunter didn't even wait for Zero's answer and he just went out the door and headed downstairs to the kitchen.
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Zero
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Post by Zero on Oct 9, 2012 9:03:45 GMT -5
Zero looked back up at Miki once she had taken the mug of hot chocolate from him, then all of a sudden, her expression dropped. The first thought that came in his head is if the cup was too hot for her palms, but thankfully Miki had gone off to explain what actually bothers her.
Zero listened intently to her words, of her request for him to promise her to continue with his life. "Well of course I promise, you're here with me through everything, right?" He smiled at her, and then wondered about her next explanation regarding how she's not romantically linked with anyone.
Clearly confused, he asked her, "Do...all angels need to be romantically linked to someone? Why not just linked? Like what you have with me. It's strong enough, right?" There is this innocence apparent in Zero sometimes when he just can't seem to understand things.
He was very glad though to know that he impacts her life so much by just doing whatever that he did. Existing, for one. "Miki, if you must know, you're the only one who's special to me. Heck, I don't even think I'll be anyone's husband. I'm happy as it is right here in being your best friend!"
There is a huge grin on his face as he stated so, apparently there's still hints of a child clinging in the boy's personality. "So don't pair me off with anyone, you hear me? As you know, I have anger issues, girls don't like a husband with a frightening temper." He finished with a smack of logic for good measures. As far as he sees it, there is just no way he can get in a relationship with anyone. Since he can only see Miki.
In stating out her fear, one of Zero's eyebrows arched. "What are you talking about? I've been beaten half to death a dozen of times before, but did that made me forget about you? Nope, it just made me miss you more. It's okay Miki, there's just no way on earth, in hell, or anywhere else, that I'm going to forget you." He took a hold of her shoulders as he states so to emphasize his point, "I won't. Ever. Forget about you."
Saying so one by one, he made sure to look at Miki in the eyes as he says so. He sighed once she said that he's kind, and with a chuckle, he responded, "Look in a mirror, Miki. I just protect the innocent. You, on the other hand, protect everyone." She sees kindness in everyone that it worries him. It worries him if they use that kindness in her to manipulate her in benefitting them.
The angel then took a hold of his hand, and at this Zero realizes that his hand is so much bigger than hers now that it almost enveloped hers. Miki is so tiny, so fragile that he didn't want anything bad to ever happen to her. Just looking at her would make anyone want to protect her from harm.
Her chirpy voice awakens him from his thoughts and Zero snapped his head up to look at her again with an unfocused smile, still surprised by her sudden voice. Her joke of being a wife someday with a child stunned Zero for a good full minute that he just sort of sat there in surprise.
"Uh...y-yeah, haha...clear eye ability.. Yeah.." He finally forced himself to say something in regards to that despite how obviously uncomfortable he is with the choice of topic.
"I'm...just wondering, Miki. What do you look for in a man? And if you already got your eye on someone, and if I can meet him someday to see if he's good enough for you.." Zero scratches the back of his head, a sure sign that he's definitely uncomfortable.
"I mean, surely there must be a lot of men already who likes you, and some will even be brave enough in asking you to go out with them. And with you being polite and kind enough in giving a chance to anybody, I thought that maybe its possible." Zero was fast in his words that he didn't even took in a breathe as he said those things.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2012 20:21:41 GMT -5
Mitsuko looked at her best friend and smiled. The angel truly cared for this man in front of her and it scared her that there may be a point in where she’ll have to help out heaven. She was scared that her that she wouldn’t be with him on this earth, to hug him to hold him, to comfort him, and to smile at him. But she wanted Zero to continue on with his life and make it the best it can be.
The angel embraced Zero in a hug and she smiled as she did so. It was clearly evident that she was attached to Zero and so it took her a while to release him from the hug. When he asked her if all angels need to be romantic linked to someone she answered him.
“No not all angels do, but just like any other being they have dreams. Some decide not to be linked romantically to anyone at all, but then there are those angels… That dream so very much to have a family life. I have many dreams Zero… One of them which involves being a mom and being married to the person I end up falling in love with.”
I have been in love twice and both times it never worked out, which is why I feel that maybe it wasn’t meant to be. Maybe god has a bigger plan for me and as long as I keep my faith and being there for other people I know that I will find my answer soon. Taking care of you Zero has been my pride and joy did you know that?”
“You have grown up so strong and I am forever proud of you, you are my best friend forever and I only want the best for you. Just because you have anger issues that doesn’t define who you are. Everyone has his or her flaws. I am kind to a fault, naïve at times, talk too much, and even preachy… but what makes us all beautiful is that we accept our flaws as well as embracing the good that we have to offer. No one is perfect Zero.”
“All the decisions that you make are your own and I will stand by you always. I accept you as you are Zero, which is why I am learning techniques on how to navigate your anger, so then that way I can reach you faster and help you. I accept you as a whole. And you are kind. You are kind to children, innocents, and me. So no matter which person you direct your kindness to, you still have kindness.”
“They say that you can see the key to one’s soul by looking in the eyes, and well as I look in your eyes, you most definitely have a gentleness and kindness. How people perceive you on the outside doesn’t reflect on what’s truly in your heart. Your heart is your lifeline Zero. It is the pulse of life, it keeps you alive, and as long as you condition it and take care of it, it will always continue beating.”
“When you were little Zero there were two places on my body that you would rest your head on as you slept, and even when I read you stories. The first place that you would rest your head on was against my heart. You even commented on how my heart sounds like a beating drum, but it gave you comfort because it sounded like music to you.
The second place that you would rest your head on is my tummy. Because you had no parental figures in your life and I am the closest person that you had back then, you would just let yourself go and just rest your head there. My tummy was your pillow most times while my heart was your music. And when my tummy growled you would say: “Miki is hungry~~ hahaha!”
“What I look for in a man is someone that is kind, someone to keep me balanced, loves me for who I am and not because I am angel, and most importantly someone that loves children…”
The angel then made the red thread that they shared visible for a brief second using her angelic ability and smiled.
“Look at how strong this thread is.. No matter how far it stretches… It never breaks. Instead it does this..”
She stepped back and the thread did stretch but it didn’t break it all, the strength that their thread has is infinite. Instead the thread just ended up pulling the angel back into Zero’s arms into a hug.
“See? No matter how far we are, we’ll always find a way to each other. Now you can see for yourself that our thread is real…. It's just never seen to the naked eye. Only you and I know of it's existence. I just wanted to show it to you, and to tell you that you were right to believe in it. You were right to keep holding onto it because it exists.”[/font]
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Post by NPC: Female on Oct 27, 2012 2:03:30 GMT -5
Just before the tender moment between the two continued on Eve knocked on the door, and shortly let herself in afterwards. Eve had tickets to a festival happening soon, and she wanted to know if Mitsuko wanted to go, especially since she had a friend who wanted to go with the angel.
And what a coincidence that this happened right after Zero had asked what Mitsuko looks for in a man.
But Eve didn’t know what Zero and Mitsuko just talked about so she was clueless as to why they were holding hands so tenderly. “I hope I am not interrupting anything but Miki I have these tickets to this festival coming up, and I have a friend that wants to go with you…”
“Come on in Sam!”
A tall man who had a gentle expression on his face, and was handsome and kind entered the room.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2012 2:05:23 GMT -5
Mitsuko turned around and she felt a hint of blush enter her cheeks as soon as Eve mentioned a festival. The angel loved festivals; she loved the food, music, masks, and even games where you win prizes.
When the man entered the room she blushed even more at the kindness she was sensing from this individual.
“Oh but…. I like to take it slow and get to know you-“
The young bounty hunter took Mitsuko’s hands in his.[/font]
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Post by NPC: Male on Oct 27, 2012 2:08:40 GMT -5
“Please don’t worry Mitsuko, we will go as friends, but you cannot go to a festival all by yourself, it seems so improper so please allow me to take you? And we can share food together and everything, so what do you say?”
Sam had this handsome smile but he was so polite too.
“And you will be safe with me I promise! Hey Zero how’s it going?” Sam didn’t know of the bond between Zero and Mitsuko, so he also didn’t know if Zero was going to be okay with this even though Mitsuko hasn’t even said yes or no yet to Sam’s offer.
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Post by NPC: Female on Oct 27, 2012 2:09:34 GMT -5
Eve went over to Zero and placed a hand on his shoulder. She was up to her tricks again and this time it was matchmaking.
“Well Zero what do you think? Don’t they make such a cute couple? I’m sure Miki will enjoy herself after her scary experiences here in Veyyard what with the creepy guy that wanted to make her into his slave…”
Eve felt like this outing would make Mitsuko feel better, but little did Eve know… Zero would most likely not be happy about this match up.
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Post by Zero on Oct 27, 2012 18:58:21 GMT -5
Zero smiled through the hug she gave him. Miki's hugs are always sudden, but always so comfortable. It's her one-of-a-kind warmth that made him so happy whenever she's hugging him, he could even fall asleep in her embrace, that's how magically soothing her hugs are.
It feels nice to know that he's not the only one needing her, since by how long her hug lasts, in a way she needed him too. Once Miki explains to him of her dreams, Zero stared at her almost quizzically. "Love, huh.."
As he listened more and more to her experience of being in love, Zero almost smiled at how optimistic Miki is taking all of those in. He did eventually smile once she stated that taking care of him has been such an experience for her. "I never really did thank you for taking care of me back then, huh?"
Looking at her with that same blue eyes that belongs to that little boy she took care of once, Zero reached out for one of her hands and cupped it in between both of his palms. "See how my hands completely covered yours..? This is how I will be; I will completely protect you from everything now."
As he lifted a smile towards her, Zero tightens his hold of her hand. His eyes are fixed towards hers, gentle and strong at the same time. "Because your kindness to me impacted me in ways that no one can imagine. Thank you.." He spoke all of those as they connected through each other's eyes, into each others' souls.
When Miki began listing her flaws next after Zero's finished with his, the young bounty hunter laughed cheerfully. It always does him good when he talks with Miki, her spirit always invigorates him. "Well good for you, learning tactics to navigate through my anger, haha. I wish I can learn how to navigate through your talkativeness the same way, hahah." He joked light-heartedly.
Zero then gently pats his heart twice using his fist, "This one is beating all because of you, Miki." As in he's alive all these years, all because of her, and there's no real reason he was fighting so hard all these time unless it was for her. She's his lifeline, his sanity, his whole heart.
"It might be awkward now if I'm gonna rest my head on your heart cuz you're... well, you're a woman now." He shrugged his shoulder with a singular chuckle, "But hey, we can switch roles now, haha." He was having such a good time, until they entered the topic Zero finds himself painfully uncomfortable in.
"Ah.. Then... I hope you'll find your husband soon, I guess. It is your dream and everything.." He tried to provide a smile as encouragement to her, and managed an awkward one at that.
A red thread was suddenly materialized in front of his eyes for a short moment, connecting him and Miki. The angel even did a demonstration by getting father away from him, which causes the thread to stretch and pulled her back towards him. Zero gladly caught her in his arms to soften the impact.
Smiling down at her, they both linked hands with each other, palm against palm. "Heh, you got it backwards. I believe in it because I know it exists." There really is no greater force than their feelings towards each other, Zero believes, and that sort of strength is enough to keep him having faith in it.
Zero turned his attention towards the door once he heard knocking. Thinking that was Hunter, he was surprised to see Eve stepping in. ...With Sam in tow. Zero rolled his eyes, he was right that a lot of men likes her, and some like Sam here, are courageous enough to ask her out...like what he's doing now.
Immediately, Zero opened his mouth. He wanted to interject, but then he suddenly remembered what Miki said, of her dreams to fall in love and have a family life. His voice failed to come out and then he turned to look at Sam. He already ticked off one out of four of Miki's perfect man list, which is that he's kind. Zero's not sure if he's able to keep Miki balanced, loves her as she is and not because she's an angel, and whether or not he likes children.
"Sam," Zero called, his voice resolute, slipping in between Miki and this guy here inadvertently. "Before she answers your invitation, let me ask you three simple questions, hmn? Just so I can see if I can trust you enough in whisking my best friend off to some festival." He started casually, and then suddenly his interrogation voice comes out.
"First. If Miki started crying or generally being very confused of her reason in life, what would you do? How fast is your response towards her troubled state?"
Second. Why did you invite her to the festival? Why her? Why not Eve here? Is it because Eve asks you to? Is it because she's attractive? Why are you attracted to her?"
Third. Do you fare well with the children in Veyyard? If you see one walking down the dangerous street right now in the open, what would you do? Do you know how to hold a baby? What's your opinion of kids generally?"
And he was going full-force without even a hint of mercy, now staring intently at Sam and waiting for his answers. Miki is standing behind him now, showing that Zero's keeping his word. He will protect her, even from these types of advances.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2012 21:02:07 GMT -5
The angel smiled at how Zero took her wellbeing to heart in everything that goes on in her life, especially when it comes to men. She had experienced two breakups within years of each other so the soreness of her heart was still there. If she were to be in a relationship again she has to take it slow, and feel comfortable with the person around her.
Mitsuko placed a hand on Zero’s shoulder as he was in front of her protecting her from the advances, and whispered to him in his ear a thank you. When she had whispered to him in his ear her cheek managed touch his briefly, and she smiled more. The angel looked over at Sam and assured him that Zero is doing this because she is so important to him.
“Don’t worry Sam Zero is looking out for me, so just answer the questions honestly and to the best to your ability okay? “ The angel provided encouragement to everyone even strangers and even to those that want to be her potential date.
The angel noticed something on Sam’s clothing and it was of one of her favorite flowers. Mitsuko was a flower person, so much so that she grew her own flowers and created her own garden. She even wanted to grow flowers at the back of HQ but she wanted to do that with Zero. If people were rude to step on her flowers and take a pee there well she will just grow her flowers again, to show others that she is determined to make her dreams come true.
“Is that an iris on your shirt? That is my favorite flower, well one of many actually.. I didn’t know that you were a flower person.” The angel smiled brightly as she has found something else in common with Sam.
“Oh sorry, please continue with your interview Zero. I shall sit right here on your bed quietly.”
The angel stepped back and sat on Zero’s bed and held binky in her arms cuddling their childhood bear. She wasn’t sure if Zero noticed or not but the back of binky was a huge pocket with a zipper where he could store some of his favorite treasures. Though before Mitsuko had returned binky to Zero she had put a few cards that she had made for him, for each of his birthdays.
The angel didn’t tell Zero about this secret compartment of Binky as she wanted Zero to one day discover this special secret on his own. Smiling at this fact and how she loved surprising Zero she stayed there quietly watching the two men talk. Occasionally Mitsuko would look at all the things that Zero had in his room, and she had remembered the time that they lived together.
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Post by NPC: Male on Oct 27, 2012 21:04:00 GMT -5
Sam happily got a small chair and answered Zero’s questions honestly. He also appreciated Mitsuko’s encouragement. She was as kind as people had said. She truly held true to her character and to who she is. Sam looked at Zero in his eyes and had confidence as he looked at Zero and on occasion he looked at Mitsuko too.
“For your first question Zero I would hug her and encourage her not to give up on her dreams. I mean we should never give up on them, it’s just sometimes we have to take a different path to make them come true. The best way for me to comfort her is to encourage her to keep going, remind her that she is loved, and that nothing ever stays bad forever. All hard times that we experience make us stronger not weaker.”
“I invited her to the festival because I heard what happened from Eve and how scared Miki was earlier. I just wanted to take her mind off of the bad things in Veyyard. Miki is beautiful and I am attracted to her kindness. I mean I am experiencing her kindness right now since she just encouraged me. She is an angel yes but that is not all she is. She is a person. Eve well she’s not my type.”
“I love children Zero. I have even have experience in holding and playing with children, and even nursing them back to health. I love making children feel better, and I volunteer and make sure that those need help get it without hesitation.”
Mitsuko hearing all of his answers made her smile. Mitsuko loved children, kind to all people, and very charitable. The angel was blushing a little If she says yes to Sam’s outing then it won’t be a date, just two friends having fun at the festival.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2013 2:47:49 GMT -5
As the interview went on between the two men Mitsuko started to hum a song. She was known to do that at the most random times , but because music was very important to angels it isn’t surprising to know that Mitsuko can just start singing when one least expects it. The words just came to her, and Sam had heard her singing softly. From her tone of voice alone he could tell what the song’s beat was like so, he left the room for a few minutes and brought in an electrical guitar and started to play along with Mitsuko’s voice.
It was such an empowering song, and it was one that was needed right now because Mitsuko was going through so much internally. This song would even help Zero as well, and since Zero was a person to listen to Mitsuko sing he would get her message instantly.
Where are the people that accused me? The ones who beat me down and bruised me They hide just out of sight Can't face me in the light They'll return but I'll be stronger
God, I want to dream again Take me where I've never been I want to go there This time I'm not scared Now I am unbreakable, it's unmistakable No one can touch me Nothing can stop me
Sometimes it's hard to just keep going But faith is moving without knowing Can I trust what I can't see To reach my destiny I want to take control but I know better
Forget the fear it's just a crutch That tries to hold you back And turn your dreams to dust All you need to do is just trust
As the angel sang Sam’s musical rifts had matched perfectly with her powerful vocals and this interview had turned into a rock and roll party of some kind, but an inspirational one. However Mitsuko was still afraid of her father, but this song could give her a head start to face him some day. When she finished singing, she couldn’t believe how powerful her voice became and it had come from her small petite body. This proves that she has a strength in her deep inside to stand up for herself.
It’s just finding that strength and letting it out will take a while. There was also no question that Zero must have been surprised to hear his precious best friend sing so strongly, and yet it was catchy, strong and courageous. Mitsuko’s cheeks flushed a deep red and she stared at Zero and sam in a shocked manner—as if she was saying: “Did I do that?”
Her heart was beating so fast in her chest, and it was even hard to breathe properly for a few minutes, since she has never sang a song like that before. Mitsuko is known to sing songs that are softer, and quieter. But this time, she was singing something that had great strength. Just how it has great strength with it’s words and message, it needed a inner strength for Mitsuko to sing it properly.
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Post by NPC: Male on Sept 30, 2023 20:43:09 GMT -5
Sam was taken back by Zero questioning him and Mitsuko’s sudden singing (quietly) that the fellow bounty hunter noticed Zero’s true feelings for the angel so he whispered the truth to Zero. “Oh my god… You’re in love with her. Better tell her how you feel about her soon man. Or you could lose her forever to someone else.” Sam also knew some information about Mitsuko’s past that which he gave to Zero in order for him to wake up and quickly. “Just like her ex that left her all those years ago with no explanation, and broke her heart into two - no wait into a gazillion pieces because she did love him, you better tell Miki soon how you feel Zero. There is nothing more painful than losing someone you love to someone else when you harbor these special feelings. If you don’t tell her then you’ll be left wondering what could’ve been. Don’t let your past hold you back from her. She’d give anyone a chance. Even you.” Sam then stood with his back against Zero’s as he kept whispering to him. “You are clearly uncomfortable at the thought of Miki being with another man, as much as you want to support her, you love her with every fiber of your being, as much as you prioritize her, you want her to be with you. You want her to be the mother to your child. She’s had your heart from day one. She makes you smile. She makes you happy. So tell her man.” With that Sam left the room.
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Mitsuko
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Post by Mitsuko on Sept 30, 2023 20:52:12 GMT -5
Mitsuko was confused about what had just taken place but as she and Zero looked at each other, it was clear as day that when they were alone, the feelings that were expressed through non verbal communication was adoration. Love. So when Zero slowly walked over to the bed where Mitsuko sat he went on his knees as if he could no longer stand but found some leftover strength to kneel and wrap his arms around Mitsuko’s waist while resting his head against her stomach. Sam had clearly said something to Zero that got to him and all Mitsuko could do was kiss Zero’s head. “Hey Zero? Let’s do something special for our friendship anniversary. I’ll let you plan it and you can call me, and I’ll meet you wherever you want to spend time together. Okay? You are really good at planning things.”
[All Hail Jubilee! Where Mitsuko and Zero finally tell each other how they feel. And the rest as they say is history.
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