[At some point later in the afternoon, Kashuu is nyooming over to Kumon wherever he is!! And just stopping in front of him, reaching out for his hands because he is unfortunately a very tactile sword lad. Slad.
Anyway.]
Hey, hey! You seem like the kinda guy who's really in touch with your emotions. Like, when you watch a sad movie or listen to some good music, does it move you?
[It's not unfortunate because Kumon takes his hand without a second thought. Holding hands is for friends and is not reserved for marriage, despite what some 14 year olds may say.]
[Kumon is truly a lad after his own head. He levels this man a deadass serious stare...]
Then you're the perfect audience. Exactly what I need! Mind lending a hand? I wanna do a real audience-moving performance - the kind that'll make someone just let it all out! But I can't decide between songs...
[Kumon is such a champ. Kashuu will lead the way to the elevators and all the way up to the top floor! That sweet, sweet Metallic suite in all its fancy glory awaits.
Pulling Kumon on over to one of their many luxurious couches.]
Here! Sit there, I'll set some dramatic lighting. Want any snacks while I'm at it?
[This is very funny since neither is Kashuu, he just plays it up anyway because sweet things are always made so cutely... BUT!! He'll trot off to the kitchen to go rummaging around, lowering the lights and picking up a piece of Expensive Dark Chocolate for him on the way back.]
[Nodding along! Hell yeah, he also thinks it's good.]
Right? You can help yourself!
[But for now, he'll reorient himself so he's facing the couch like the rest of the living room is a stage area, smoothing down the front of his fancy idol outfit.]
Hm... Should I start with the one about flowers first?
[Well! Kashuu clears his throat, quiet for a beat or two...
And after a few seconds, he starts to sing this song! It's a mournful kind of thing, poetic in its celebration and memorialization of how fleeting life can be, and how lovely it is when it's around.
Kashuu himself as a singer is quite good, too! Like in a literal "talented at singing" sort of way, and also in the way he can put himself into a song, singing out the emotions behind it even without a piano to back him up. He pantomimes many of the lyrics, swaying at the mention of the gentle willow, making popping motions with his fingers when he talks about sparkling and cracking, and dancing across the makeshift "stage" to chase non-existent, scattering petals.
He really just said "I'm gonna try hard from the VERY START".]
[Holy shit that was so fast. This man has a heart tendie like chicken nuggets...
Kashuu will give a little reflexive bow once he's done singing and promptly trot off to go get some tissues, plopping down next to him and holding it out.]
[KUMON IS SO SWEET... THIS IS KILLING HIM... Honestly an ideal audience reaction, he's gonna have to write this in his sword idol notes later to present to his fellow sword idols.
After his little bow, he's once again making his way over with a tissue.]
I've never actually been able to see anyone's reactions to those up close before... It's pretty moving for me, too!
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Hey, hey! You seem like the kinda guy who's really in touch with your emotions. Like, when you watch a sad movie or listen to some good music, does it move you?
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Uh-huh. I've cried at a lot of movies and stuff.
[He does not know why he's bringing it up now.]
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Then you're the perfect audience. Exactly what I need! Mind lending a hand? I wanna do a real audience-moving performance - the kind that'll make someone just let it all out! But I can't decide between songs...
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But in a pinch- He nods, deadly serious.]
Of course. I'll tell you which one makes me cry more!
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You are a total life-saver. C'mon! We can go to my floor, the seating there is super comfortable.
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[Kumon squeezes his hand and is ready to be lead wherever he is needed.]
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Pulling Kumon on over to one of their many luxurious couches.]
Here! Sit there, I'll set some dramatic lighting. Want any snacks while I'm at it?
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[He likes it, anyway. He settles where he's told to]
Sure! I'll eat anything- uh, as long as it's not too sweet.
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[This is very funny since neither is Kashuu, he just plays it up anyway because sweet things are always made so cutely... BUT!! He'll trot off to the kitchen to go rummaging around, lowering the lights and picking up a piece of Expensive Dark Chocolate for him on the way back.]
Try this! It's not really sweet at all.
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[They're not his type of thing in general.
He'll give the dark choco a try.]
Thanks! This is good.
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Right? You can help yourself!
[But for now, he'll reorient himself so he's facing the couch like the rest of the living room is a stage area, smoothing down the front of his fancy idol outfit.]
Hm... Should I start with the one about flowers first?
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[He doesn't eat too much, really. But dark chocolate is far better than the milk kind.
He nods seriously as Kashuu gets into place.]
That one, please.
[He has no idea what the other one is about.]
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And after a few seconds, he starts to sing this song! It's a mournful kind of thing, poetic in its celebration and memorialization of how fleeting life can be, and how lovely it is when it's around.
Kashuu himself as a singer is quite good, too! Like in a literal "talented at singing" sort of way, and also in the way he can put himself into a song, singing out the emotions behind it even without a piano to back him up. He pantomimes many of the lyrics, swaying at the mention of the gentle willow, making popping motions with his fingers when he talks about sparkling and cracking, and dancing across the makeshift "stage" to chase non-existent, scattering petals.
He really just said "I'm gonna try hard from the VERY START".]
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Kashuu will give a little reflexive bow once he's done singing and promptly trot off to go get some tissues, plopping down next to him and holding it out.]
--So I'm guessing that was a good one, huh?
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The tissues are taken as he wipes his eyes with them.]
Uh-huh. I'm excited to see the next one.
[Sniffles.]
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You sure you're up for it? I saved the sadder one for second!
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People say crying is healthy for you.
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[DOES IT?? It's fine though, he's hopping back up and dusting his skirts off again before taking his spot back at the front.]
O-kay, gimme a second... [To clear his throat and get back into the mood!]
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There's something about it that seems quite personal though, in a way the first song wasn't.]
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[bro he's crying, it's beautiful and it seems more honest and he's crying.]
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After his little bow, he's once again making his way over with a tissue.]
I've never actually been able to see anyone's reactions to those up close before... It's pretty moving for me, too!
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He takes the tissue and dabs away his tears.]
Really? You're a great performer!
It's nice to see what your audience thinks, right?
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Thanks, thanks! But yeah, it definitely is... Maybe I should do one-on-one concerts more often! Or at least smaller group ones. The feedback's great!
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