[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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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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