[He attaches a photo of Leo, who's striking an adorable (?) cheeky pose. You know, an Uchuu~! kind of pose.]
And it's a long story, but basically, he's looking to get out more! He normally sits in his suite all day, composing music. So I rattled off the names of people I know, and I'm helping him make friends with them! 😊 Kind of like the matchmaking service you mentioned that time.
[And "friends" isn't all. He needs people to take care of Leo's suit now that Rinne's gone. But that can happen later!!]
As for the gift, it's an audio file! Leo-kun's really big on music, even compared to us other idols. And he said that if you understand this song, you'll understand him! 🎶 Ready to listen?
[Actually, Leo said that if you don't like the song, you won't like him. But the way Hiyori phrased it sounds friendlier!]
Right? Isn't he? Leo-kun's a fellow idol, so he's almost as cute as me! And I just assume everyone could use more friends~😊
[With benefits. He needs people to take care of Leo's suit! The more, the better!!]
Anyway, here it is! Listen to his song, and hear his passion! 💗🎶
[And now he's going to send over the same mp4 file that Leo already sent him. The song is none other than Leo's new solo! Fittingly enough, the lyrics are addressed to a prince...ss.]
( Interesting. He hasn't imagined he'd ever care about songs in any deep sort of way, really. The concept of an idol is still lost on him, even if he can appreciate music— so he goes into this expecting to be underwhelmed. Instead, he finds himself considering the lyrics, the way they match up with the rhythm, the way they work together to carry the tone.
And he thinks maybe composing music and weaving spells aren't so different from one another. Spells are very particular when it comes to words, when it comes to every little detail.
It would have gotten more points if it wasn't so heterosexual, though. )
His song, as in one he composed, as well? Not bad. I do like it. It's clever. Unfairly cheery.
But does he know you're trying to set him up with others like this?
( Not that he cares, himself... He'll fuck any pretty face, so it's not like he's hard to get over here. )
[The solo, of course, is addressed to Leo's fans. Those are the "princesses." While listening to it, he tried to put himself in the mind of one of them!
But perhaps it also occurred to him somewhere in there that a song about making music that could reach beyond a palace window was rather fitting. He remembers that conversation.]
Yes, he sang *and* composed it! It's so cheery because it's meant to be uplifting. To reach his fans' hearts and raise their spirits up! 💕 That's what idols do!
And yep, he does know! When I said I'd play matchmaker, he said "I admit I probably need one." People here keep disappearing, which is making things harder for him and everyone else. And too much loneliness isn't good for anyone.
[Nor is turning to stone or becoming a basket case due to lack of sex.]
( He likes the lyrics and the song a lot more than he's saying out loud, because that's embarrassing to admit? Don't call him out, okay. He might have more in common with Eichi than even originally thought, but shh!! )
I'm beginning to feel suspicious about why I was chosen for the role of assisting someone lonely... You better not be aiming pity at me. You're already causing me to feel it for this guy.
[He's just going to leave out the part where he told Leo he thought this would be great for both of them because Esikko is sad and lonely all the time 😇]
Lots of reasons! For example, you're a prince, and Leo-kun's in a unit called "Knights." They act like knights and address their fans as princesses, so I'm sure you can see the connection there. That's even what his username is. It's @ Knights!
And I wouldn't feel too terribly sorry for him. He's usually upbeat. Plus he has me to ease his loneliness!
He can't help but feel skeptical. What kind of connection can come from being set up like this? It feels like an arranged marriage, with how it's being discussed. Mutual benefit, his status brought up... Ugh.
But it's also a little new, a little exciting and fun, to be set up in a more casual setting like this. So. Fine. )
I have no idea what you're talking about. Being alone isn't the same as being lonely, you know. ( says loneliest man )
But he is rather charming from how you present him. I only hope you're not setting me up with someone who turns out to be dull, you know? If he only cares that I'm a Prince, I'm afraid he might be disappointed.
( he doesn't know that waxing poetic about how his hands are too bloodstained to be a real prince would only help, probably )
Nope, not dull at all! I'd describe him as whimsical, with moments of surprising ingenuity. You never know what you'll get with him 😊
[For example, he sometimes acts like an unruly pet. But given Esikko's dog experiences he won't be mentioning that, either.]
And he didn't really care about you being a prince, by the way. I was just trying to brainstorm people for him to meet! So I said, "I know two princes! That seems like a good fit, since you're a knight!"
Definitely not the first one, since he gets lost easily! But perhaps if you had an agreed-upon meeting spot, the second one could work! Preferably somewhere near a piano, since those tend to be the locations he remembers. As for your last idea...
[.....]
Maybe you should just send him one! After all, I did tell you his username. You could tell him what you thought of his solo!
And did you? Congrats! 🎉 That must feel like sweet relief. Jun-kun became a so-called J-rank, so we've been enjoying his suite. I'm not sure how much longer all of this will last, but if they forget to change us back, I won't complain too much, even though they downgraded me. I do know some people who would complain, though.
So you'd like me to make the first move. Should I approach with a pickup line? Should I serenade him and claim you sent me? Hmm, I wonder.
( He's teasing, mostly. But okay. )
But I mean, I'm an Ace... as a real rank change. For the mixup, I was designated a King, but in the middle of it all, I was given the title of Ace, and the option to switch over whenever I'd like.
So, if you end up booted back down to a lower rank, we'll just have to enjoy tea at my place.
Definitely do the second one! I'm sure he'd love a serenade!
[He's dead serious.
As for the second half of the message, that has him blinking slowly. Then he's just shocked!]
Really? That's a huge upgrade! How on earth did you manage *that*? It's good to hear that something went right in your life for once, but it's a real shock!
I was joking. That's embarrassing... I don't think I've ever sang for anyone other than myself, so it certainly wouldn't be a first date, you know? Besides, I just messaged him.
As for the how on my rank, I'm afraid it's a secret. ♪ As much as I'd love for the chance to brag about it, that's just how it is. I can say it was a surprise to me, as well.
[(He's definitely filing away the information that Esikko sings to himself!)]
No? Well maybe if you're lucky, he'll serenade you instead~💕
[But now onto other matters.
Did he just sleep around a lot? That's how people normally boost their rank, isn't it? (If that's the case, then it means he's an even better candidate to deal with Leo's suit!!) But if it was something obvious, he probably wouldn't be so secretive about it.]
Now I'm even more curious! You didn't trick them into giving you a higher rank using magic, did you?
This really is a shock. Your luck always sounds so awful. But I know if Rinne-senpai was here, he'd say, "You've just got to keep spinning the wheel, and one day you'll hit the jackpot!"
Anyway, you should show me what your big fancy suite is like! There must be lots of room for flowers, right?
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I have another gift for you! Except this one's not from me, it's from someone else from my world!
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A gift...? Why? Who?
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[He attaches a photo of Leo, who's striking an adorable (?) cheeky pose. You know, an Uchuu~! kind of pose.]
And it's a long story, but basically, he's looking to get out more! He normally sits in his suite all day, composing music. So I rattled off the names of people I know, and I'm helping him make friends with them! 😊 Kind of like the matchmaking service you mentioned that time.
[And "friends" isn't all. He needs people to take care of Leo's suit now that Rinne's gone. But that can happen later!!]
As for the gift, it's an audio file! Leo-kun's really big on music, even compared to us other idols. And he said that if you understand this song, you'll understand him! 🎶 Ready to listen?
[Actually, Leo said that if you don't like the song, you won't like him. But the way Hiyori phrased it sounds friendlier!]
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...Well, he's cute, I suppose, but I'm not sure I understand why he'd need friends if he doesn't like to even leave his suite.
But sure. Send it, I guess?
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[With benefits. He needs people to take care of Leo's suit! The more, the better!!]
Anyway, here it is! Listen to his song, and hear his passion! 💗🎶
[And now he's going to send over the same mp4 file that Leo already sent him. The song is none other than Leo's new solo! Fittingly enough, the lyrics are addressed to a prince...ss.]
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And he thinks maybe composing music and weaving spells aren't so different from one another. Spells are very particular when it comes to words, when it comes to every little detail.
It would have gotten more points if it wasn't so heterosexual, though. )
His song, as in one he composed, as well? Not bad. I do like it. It's clever. Unfairly cheery.
But does he know you're trying to set him up with others like this?
( Not that he cares, himself... He'll fuck any pretty face, so it's not like he's hard to get over here. )
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But perhaps it also occurred to him somewhere in there that a song about making music that could reach beyond a palace window was rather fitting. He remembers that conversation.]
Yes, he sang *and* composed it! It's so cheery because it's meant to be uplifting. To reach his fans' hearts and raise their spirits up! 💕 That's what idols do!
And yep, he does know! When I said I'd play matchmaker, he said "I admit I probably need one." People here keep disappearing, which is making things harder for him and everyone else. And too much loneliness isn't good for anyone.
[Nor is turning to stone or becoming a basket case due to lack of sex.]
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I'm beginning to feel suspicious about why I was chosen for the role of assisting someone lonely... You better not be aiming pity at me. You're already causing me to feel it for this guy.
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Lots of reasons! For example, you're a prince, and Leo-kun's in a unit called "Knights." They act like knights and address their fans as princesses, so I'm sure you can see the connection there. That's even what his username is. It's @ Knights!
And I wouldn't feel too terribly sorry for him. He's usually upbeat. Plus he has me to ease his loneliness!
Though I guess the last one applies to you too.
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He can't help but feel skeptical. What kind of connection can come from being set up like this? It feels like an arranged marriage, with how it's being discussed. Mutual benefit, his status brought up... Ugh.
But it's also a little new, a little exciting and fun, to be set up in a more casual setting like this. So. Fine. )
I have no idea what you're talking about. Being alone isn't the same as being lonely, you know. ( says loneliest man )
But he is rather charming from how you present him. I only hope you're not setting me up with someone who turns out to be dull, you know? If he only cares that I'm a Prince, I'm afraid he might be disappointed.
( he doesn't know that waxing poetic about how his hands are too bloodstained to be a real prince would only help, probably )
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[For example, he sometimes acts like an unruly pet. But given Esikko's dog experiences he won't be mentioning that, either.]
And he didn't really care about you being a prince, by the way. I was just trying to brainstorm people for him to meet! So I said, "I know two princes! That seems like a good fit, since you're a knight!"
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So what am I supposed to do? Invite him over? Find him somewhere? Should I expect a message?
By the way, I've just recently become an Ace. It's such a relief.
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Definitely not the first one, since he gets lost easily! But perhaps if you had an agreed-upon meeting spot, the second one could work! Preferably somewhere near a piano, since those tend to be the locations he remembers. As for your last idea...
[.....]
Maybe you should just send him one! After all, I did tell you his username. You could tell him what you thought of his solo!
And did you? Congrats! 🎉 That must feel like sweet relief. Jun-kun became a so-called J-rank, so we've been enjoying his suite. I'm not sure how much longer all of this will last, but if they forget to change us back, I won't complain too much, even though they downgraded me. I do know some people who would complain, though.
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( He's teasing, mostly. But okay. )
But I mean, I'm an Ace... as a real rank change. For the mixup, I was designated a King, but in the middle of it all, I was given the title of Ace, and the option to switch over whenever I'd like.
So, if you end up booted back down to a lower rank, we'll just have to enjoy tea at my place.
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Definitely do the second one! I'm sure he'd love a serenade!
[He's dead serious.
As for the second half of the message, that has him blinking slowly. Then he's just shocked!]
Really? That's a huge upgrade! How on earth did you manage *that*? It's good to hear that something went right in your life for once, but it's a real shock!
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As for the how on my rank, I'm afraid it's a secret. ♪ As much as I'd love for the chance to brag about it, that's just how it is. I can say it was a surprise to me, as well.
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No? Well maybe if you're lucky, he'll serenade you instead~💕
[But now onto other matters.
Did he just sleep around a lot? That's how people normally boost their rank, isn't it? (If that's the case, then it means he's an even better candidate to deal with Leo's suit!!) But if it was something obvious, he probably wouldn't be so secretive about it.]
Now I'm even more curious! You didn't trick them into giving you a higher rank using magic, did you?
This really is a shock. Your luck always sounds so awful. But I know if Rinne-senpai was here, he'd say, "You've just got to keep spinning the wheel, and one day you'll hit the jackpot!"
Anyway, you should show me what your big fancy suite is like! There must be lots of room for flowers, right?
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I didn't use magic at all. But I truly can't tell you, so stop asking.
Instead, I'll happily show you my suite. I'm currently decorating it, slowly, and it most certainly has plenty of room for plants, flowers and all!
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Fine, fine, if you say so!
[Still curious though.....]
And great, just let me know when! I'll bring party poppers and party hats so we can have a proper housewarming! 🥳
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