[ That brings up some interesting memories for him. Stuff he doesn't dwell much on anymore, but still... it's a big part of his life. That makes him wonder what poor idiots they conned into doing that job. ]
I understand that feeling. Sometimes all you can do is just try to endure it. Especially when you can't actually do anything besides run away from it, if you can. But if your friends are handling it... [ He trails off with a shrug. ]
[Yep. There's a subject Elan would know even more about!
As Hiyori listens to him, he realizes their usual positions have been reversed. Elan hadn't lived a normal life before, so Hiyori's usually been the one giving him advice on how live. But Elan has more experience with this kind of thing, so maybe Hiyori would do well to listen to him for a change.]
We are lucky for that. Not having to deal with things alone, that is.
[It's a privilege Elan probably didn't have. He had no friends to help him escape the bad guys' clutches, did he? It would have been nice if he had. But he does have one friend sitting beside him now, at least.]
I just wish Nagisa-kun would rely on me a bit more. I'm supposed to be like his older brother, you know? At the very least, we're "family!"
[Still, a small smile forms on his lips.]
But anyway, thanks for letting me get that off my chest.
[But he knows it's a joke, so he doesn't stay frowny for too long. As for that question, it turns him a bit thoughtful.]
Well, but he's always marched to his own drum. He used to leave the country whenever he felt like it and spend days exploring ruins. Which sounds a little bit like something you'd do!
[He can't resist making that aside.]
It upset our old unit leader quite a bit. But he's more docile nowadays. I hate to say it, but some of that is probably Ibara's influence. I think it also means he's more content, though: unlike in the past, he doesn't need to travel so far to find himself, because he's already "home." Or at least that's my hope.
I do like exploring things nowadays. Maybe we'd get along.
[ He hums. ]
...docile, huh? Maybe he is comfortable. That might really be it. I can't really guess, though. I've never met him. Well, not for more than a minute or two anyway.
[ He seems thoughtful. ]
...part of me feels like I should meet more people and the other part of me thinks I don't need any of that.
I'm sure you would! Nagsia-kun's a wonderful person. And it never hurts to make friends, no? Something like that could be beneficial for both of you! ♪
[Ah, but it sounds like Elan may or may not agree. They don't necessarily see eye-to-eye on meeting new people, and Hiyori strokes his chin as he considers that.]
Well, there's nothing wrong with enjoying the quiet life. I can't relate to that myself since I don't like being alone at all, but Nagisa-kun's like that, too, I think.
[He's never liked eating meals or traveling alone. Having no one to talk to gets lonely for him. Though having the wrong kind of company can also be lonely, which is something he also has experience with.]
Perhaps it's like a door. Some people have theirs all the way open, while others have it tightly closed and locked. But if we're going with that metaphor, it shouldn't be too hard to find a middle ground. You could try leaving your door slightly ajar. Or you could close it but hang up a sign that says, "Open for business, but please knock first!" Something like that could work. And if you want the sign to be glittery or have nice penmanship, I'll help you decorate! ♪
Too violent for me! If you want to assert your boundaries, I'd just hang one that says "Do not disturb." That phrase is a classic.
[He raises his mug up from his lap and sips his tea. Then he adds, casually:]
Then there's this trick I've heard of, where you leave a sock on the doorknob to keep your roommates out. That's what some commoners use in place of a "Do not disturb" sign. Something about that always seemed a bit crass to me, though. Even if it's fresh out of the laundry, I'd rather not use a sock!
Hmm? And which connotations might those be? All I know is that when the heat stopped working and I was hugging Jun-kun for warmth, his roommate walked in and said to "Put a sock on the door next time." I didn't understand that strange custom, so I had Jun-kun explain, and he said that's a trick commoners use. It means "Do not disturb!" Or, it means "I have company over."
But I'd only be doing it as a prank amongst the other idols, of course. I wouldn't dare spread rumors the press or other outsiders might latch onto. Sometimes we gossip amongst ourselves, though, and that's all in good fun...♪
Depends how you'd define "juicy." I feel I hear more about conflicts than I do about lovey-dovey things, though. Internal strife, money issues, "creative differences," and all that stuff.
[He sighs and takes a sip of tea. He wishes people would give him the good gossip :'(]
It's a shame, since I'd rather hear nice things. Things that bring excitement, and things that bring joy! But I guess everyone's too well-behaved to go around on dates. We idols aren't allowed to do that stuff, even though all of us still feel "love."
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[ That brings up some interesting memories for him. Stuff he doesn't dwell much on anymore, but still... it's a big part of his life. That makes him wonder what poor idiots they conned into doing that job. ]
I understand that feeling. Sometimes all you can do is just try to endure it. Especially when you can't actually do anything besides run away from it, if you can. But if your friends are handling it... [ He trails off with a shrug. ]
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As Hiyori listens to him, he realizes their usual positions have been reversed. Elan hadn't lived a normal life before, so Hiyori's usually been the one giving him advice on how live. But Elan has more experience with this kind of thing, so maybe Hiyori would do well to listen to him for a change.]
We are lucky for that. Not having to deal with things alone, that is.
[It's a privilege Elan probably didn't have. He had no friends to help him escape the bad guys' clutches, did he? It would have been nice if he had. But he does have one friend sitting beside him now, at least.]
I just wish Nagisa-kun would rely on me a bit more. I'm supposed to be like his older brother, you know? At the very least, we're "family!"
[Still, a small smile forms on his lips.]
But anyway, thanks for letting me get that off my chest.
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[ He points out the obvious. ]
Or maybe tie him to a chair until he seems to get it. That would work, right?
[ He's teasing a little, but... well, maybe it would work. ]
Does he have a hard time listening to people in general?
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[He frowns at that second suggestion.]
Nope, not interested! ♪
[But he knows it's a joke, so he doesn't stay frowny for too long. As for that question, it turns him a bit thoughtful.]
Well, but he's always marched to his own drum. He used to leave the country whenever he felt like it and spend days exploring ruins. Which sounds a little bit like something you'd do!
[He can't resist making that aside.]
It upset our old unit leader quite a bit. But he's more docile nowadays. I hate to say it, but some of that is probably Ibara's influence. I think it also means he's more content, though: unlike in the past, he doesn't need to travel so far to find himself, because he's already "home." Or at least that's my hope.
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[ He hums. ]
...docile, huh? Maybe he is comfortable. That might really be it. I can't really guess, though. I've never met him. Well, not for more than a minute or two anyway.
[ He seems thoughtful. ]
...part of me feels like I should meet more people and the other part of me thinks I don't need any of that.
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[Ah, but it sounds like Elan may or may not agree. They don't necessarily see eye-to-eye on meeting new people, and Hiyori strokes his chin as he considers that.]
Well, there's nothing wrong with enjoying the quiet life. I can't relate to that myself since I don't like being alone at all, but Nagisa-kun's like that, too, I think.
[He's never liked eating meals or traveling alone. Having no one to talk to gets lonely for him. Though having the wrong kind of company can also be lonely, which is something he also has experience with.]
Perhaps it's like a door. Some people have theirs all the way open, while others have it tightly closed and locked. But if we're going with that metaphor, it shouldn't be too hard to find a middle ground. You could try leaving your door slightly ajar. Or you could close it but hang up a sign that says, "Open for business, but please knock first!" Something like that could work. And if you want the sign to be glittery or have nice penmanship, I'll help you decorate! ♪
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[ He sighs, although it's a good natured sort of sigh. The sort that one makes when they're not really all that aggravated. ]
What about "trespassers will be shot"? That's a good one, too.
[ Kidding! Probably. ]
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[He raises his mug up from his lap and sips his tea. Then he adds, casually:]
Then there's this trick I've heard of, where you leave a sock on the doorknob to keep your roommates out. That's what some commoners use in place of a "Do not disturb" sign. Something about that always seemed a bit crass to me, though. Even if it's fresh out of the laundry, I'd rather not use a sock!
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[ Elan is trying to contain his laughter. He's not doing a good job. ]
It's got, uh, connotations.
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[He recites all this matter-of-factly.
... he's so close to getting it, but so far.]
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[ He flashes a wide grin. ]
...it does mean "I have company over" but the kind of company that you get nice and cozy with.
[ He's laying this out with a bit of relish and emphasis. ]
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His eyes narrow with suspicion.]
Nice and cozy like hugging for warmth? Or nice and cozy like the "hugging" we did in space?
[Yes, he still thinks of their first time as having happened "in space."]
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[ He's not even lying right now! ]
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[He seems disappointed. Or maybe ever-so-slightly awkward?]
Kids these days are so crass. I don't mind if fans dream about me and Jun-kun, but people shouldn't just assume things!
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[ He is way too pleased to inform him of that. ]
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Well, we didn't have a sock, so that's even less reason to assume!
[Not that it's a huge deal. Or the first time someone assumed they were a couple.]
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[ He laughs quietly. Seeing him pout is honestly... cute. ]
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[He sticks his nose in the air, still pouting.
Though then another thing occurs to him.]
... by the same token, doesn't that mean if you wanted to start a rumor, you could simply say, "I saw a sock on so-and-so's door"?
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[No shame.]
But I'd only be doing it as a prank amongst the other idols, of course. I wouldn't dare spread rumors the press or other outsiders might latch onto. Sometimes we gossip amongst ourselves, though, and that's all in good fun...♪
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[He sighs and takes a sip of tea. He wishes people would give him the good gossip :'(]
It's a shame, since I'd rather hear nice things. Things that bring excitement, and things that bring joy! But I guess everyone's too well-behaved to go around on dates. We idols aren't allowed to do that stuff, even though all of us still feel "love."
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[ In so many senses of the word. ]
Isn't that because people want to be able to imagine they have a shot with you?
[ He's a little blunt, even now. ]