Tsunderes

[deliver_my_feelings]

It was a usual day for Ayumi, visiting with Eater when she was working on her arts and crafts. And then the virus hit without warning. Almost immediately Ayumi's demeanor changed, fidgeting a little as she snuck glances at Eater while she worked on her stuff. It wasn't like she liked her at all - idiot.]

Maybe it's time for a break... not that I care, we could go on for this.

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Hm? If you'd like to break, certainly we may. [Eater sets what she's working on aside.] I haven't asked you how you've been yet today!

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[Ayumi jumped a little, flushed hotly and proclaimed,] I'm doing fine! I'm okay, really, and it's not like I need to affirm it.

[harpbeat]

But it's nice to talk about something, isn't it?

[???]

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[Flushing hotly, she proclaimed,] I-I suppose so. It's not like I'm really able to talk about it... [Now she was shuffling a little.]

[harpbeat]

Oh, why not?

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B-because it makes me embarrassed!

[harpbeat]

I don't mean to cause you any embarrassment. Can I do something to make up for it?

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[Flushing hotly, she turned away a little, cheeks red.] Well um...

[harpbeat]

There is something?

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I-It's not like I can say it so plainly!

[harpbeat]

Then how am I to know?

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[Her cheeks flamed red as she sputtered out,] B-because it's not like I like you, idiot!

[And she seemed to curl in on herself, mortified she said it.]

[harpbeat]

Then... you dislike me?

[Eater: kind of oblivious. And also looking fairly hurt.]

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N-no! You don't get it at all! It's... [Ayumi ducked her head.] I really like you. A lot. There I said it, okay?

[harpbeat]

Oh! [Her hand flies to her mouth.] I never realized...!

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S-so now you know. Really. [Ducking her head in shame really.]

[harpbeat]

Ayumi... I'm honored to be the recipient of your feelings.

[She puts her hand gently on her shoulder.]

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[going a complete red, she ducked her head as little sounds came out of the other girl.] Thank you...

[harpbeat]

Oh, no, thank you for giving me the pleasure.

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I've never just expressed myself before... [Swallowing, she ducked her head again, acting all dere.]

[harpbeat]

Now, why would you hide your face? Your smile is beautiful.

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B-because I'm plain.... [and there goes the dere some more.]

[harpbeat]

Oh, nonsense! You are lovely.

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... you really think so?

[harpbeat]

I am absolutely certain of it!

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But I don't dress pretty, and my hair is so limp...

[harpbeat]

Your beauty is natural and doesn't need fancy clothes.

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You really think so? [Shyly she'll reach out and touch Eater's hand.] Thank you.

[harpbeat]

[Eater gently lifts Ayumi's hand and kisses it.]

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[Ayumi's cheeks flared red as she shifted a little.]

T-thank you, I... I don't know what to do oh gosh...!

[harpbeat]

It's quite all right. There's no rush.

[It isn't like you're virused or anything.]

[deliver_my_feelings]

I guess... t-take it slow or something.

[All the virused dere ever!]

[harpbeat]

Exactly.

Now, did you want to return to our lesson?

[deliver_my_feelings]

O-oh of course, yes please. [And she'll pick up her things and start working again through instruction.]