lovessorrow | "There'll be actual, real live people, it'll be totally strange,"

It's okay if you don't tell me right away. We all have things we don't really want to talk about...

[Of course she's curious, but it's not like she told Anna about everything herself. And it must have been something really big if even her sister doesn't know everything.

One last tickle...and she's finally done. Anna surely had enough laughs for today. Who knows what will happen tomorrow, though.]

Yep! You know, when I was little I kept telling them that I want a sister, but it just...didn't work out.

Yeah. I mean, as long as you don't think it's 'cause I don't trust you or anything, I mean, I trust you more than pretty much anyone! It's just, y'know...it's kinda tough for me to talk about it openly, you know? But you definitely should know, at least at some point.

[ It is what it is! But she's gotta catch her breath a bit, after that tickle torture. She'll get her revenge before the night's through. ]

I can picture you being a really good older sister, though. Doting on some little girl and spoiling her with canelés and everything...oh gosh, it'd just be adorable...

It's the same for me. So don't worry about this too much.

[It seems that she lied about that last tickle attack when she reaches her hand out to touch Anna's side...but in the end she gives her a hug.]

I can't help it, kids are so adorable! I love playing with them...I think we can learn a lot from them, actually! How to have fun and don't worry about everything all the time.

I can picture you being a really good older sister, too...I mean Alyssa must really love playing with you!

[ She reflexively steels herself for another tickle attack...but the hug kinda surprises her, and she leans into it and just takes it all in. She really needed that, honestly. ]

As if you need to learn that from anyone. I know what you mean, though. They're so full of energy, right? I can barely get all the kids in the kingdom to settle down...

[ Kaori's one of the most carefree people she's ever met. So what she's saying makes sense...and the idea of Kaori getting along and playing with little kids is just too cute to imagine. ]

Alyssa's a snowman-building natural, just like us. And she always beats me in snowball fights! ...Of course, I do go a little easy on her, but, still, she's great at it! ...But I am more used to being a little sister, after all. They didn't call me the Super High School Level Little Sister for nothing, after all! ...That's just a fancy title they used at my old school. It means you're the best in the world at whatever it is your title is! So, like, the Super High School Level Pathologist, for example, would be the best pathologist in the world.

If you went there, you'd be the Super High School Level Violinist! Or maybe the Super High School Level Musician!

They are...even I can hardly keep up with them, sometimes! And I can't get them settle down at all unless I start playing! Oh, I need to show you something in a minute!

[Kaori looks around, trying to recall where she left that thing...]

Alyssa must be really adorable! ...So, you're basically the best little sister in the world? It's the cutest title I've heard of!

Super High School Level Violinist...it has nice ring to it, don't you think? Oh, I know now!

[Kaori pulls away in order to grab something for her wardrobe quickly. Actually, it happens to be a melodica.]

Tadah! I wanted to show you this for a while now!

I find that hard to believe...

[ If anything, she expects them to not be able to keep up with her. ]

You'll meet her someday. If I take you to go to Kalos, which I'm sure you'll really love, we'll stop by for sure...but yeah! That's what they called me, anyway. Not sure if I buy it completely, but, if there's one thing I know I'm good at, it's that, so I guess there's some truth to it.

[ In all honesty, it's pretty weak compared to some of the others. But it suits her perfectly, and she's grown to appreciate it...but that's a really strange-looking instrument! ]

What the heck is that? It looks like a piano, but what's that big tube thing for? Does it plug into something..?

Hey!

[Kaori points her index finger at Anna, pretending to be a bit angry.]

What did you mean one thing you know you're good at? Please, you're great at so many things that I'm not sure if I can count them all! You've got a really incredible punch...but yeah, Super High School Level Puncher sounds weird...but you could be a Super High School Level Pianist or Cupcake Maker or...Friend!

[She can tell she's bad at thinking up those titles...but at least she tried.]

Yep, you need to plug it... [Slowly approaching Anna, she unceremoniously puts the mouthpiece into her mouth.] Right here!

[ O-OH NO, SHE DIDN'T MEAN TO MAKE HER MAD.... ]

I-I'm sorry! I-I'm nowhere near good enough to be a Super High School Level Pianist, though! And I don't make as good cupcakes as your family, even though I try very hard! B-but, Puncher might work, even though there are people who probably do it harder than I do! I mean, I appreciate the effort, though! You would be a really good Super High School Level Motivator! You're really good at cheering me u--oof!

[ Oh, so that's how it works... ]

So you just blow into it while you play..?

Edited 2016-02-09 21:49 (UTC)

Super High School Level Motivator…not bad, not bad. If violinist is taken, I’ll take this one!

[Kaori nods at Anna’s question and presses one of the keys, but no sound can be heard.]

Yeah! You just have to blow and play. I wish we had these at school...! Want to give it a try?

Well, do I have a choice? I'm guessing the keys are like the piano, so..h-hope I don't wake anybody up!

[ She smiles and blows into it, pressing the first few keys... ]

O-oh my gosh, it sounds so silly...

[ She's trying to do Fur Elise, but, it just sounds so funny... ]

[It does indeed, but Kaori tries her best not to giggle.]

A bit! But not as silly as that weird note, remember? With that weird name.

[Kaori may or may not be just pretending to not remember its name. And she certainly doesn't have one in her drawer.]

It's also a great anti-pervert weapon!

[She's not kidding.]

Or weapon in general...

That one that looked like a face? Yeah, that one was definitely weirder...

[ But if it really is an anti-pervert weapon, then... ]

Hm, maybe I should get one for myself, just in case this Kousei guy gives you any trouble...

[ She's teasing, of course! ]

I'll have to torture him with my bad playing! He'll have to hear nothing but Can Can for as long as he lives! O-or at least until I get tired of it!

Oh, I've already given him a good beating...once...or twice...

[The truth is she can't even count how many times he has received a punch/a kick/a slap/etc from Kaori. And it's going to continue...

When Anna mentions torturing Kousei, her eyes shine...IT'S NOT WHAT YOU ARE THINKING, THOUGH.]

You...and him! You and him! I must make him play with you!!

T-together? Really? But I, uh...

[ Oh no, what has she done... ]

A-are you sure that's a good idea? I mean, I'm not that good...from the way you describe him, he sounds like he's on a whole other level higher than me. I mean, I can barely play right without you helping me, since I get so nervous...

[ She's definitely not quite Human Metronome level. ]

A-and besides! Isn't he your duet partner? I wouldn't dare to steal your thunder!

You're right, it isn't a good idea...

[Kaori pauses, giving Anna some hope probably...but then she continues:]

It's an amazing idea, the best idea ever! And your levels don't matter, really. And I'll be here all the time like I would miss my two favorite people playing together!

Oh, please do! There's nothing wrong with you stealing my thunder, I'll gladly share with you!

[Maybe asking Kousei what he thinks about it would be a good idea as well...but it somehow doesn't cross her mind.]

[ For just a second, she's relieved...and then, completely faked out. Good going. ]

You really think so, huh?

[ She...knows better than to say no to Kaori, but she still can't help but be a tad bit nervous...

But the more she thinks about it, the idea of it doesn't exactly sound terrible. And she might be able to use it to help get to know him a little bit better, too...and get to know who he likes. Maybe she won't even need the five minutes... ]

Well, if he'd be okay with playing something with me, I guess I can't say no to that. What do you think we should play? Mozart? Chopin? Beethoven, maybe? Thank goodness all these famous composers are from even before I was born...

Of course I think so!

[Hey, she might have been lying a few times before, but she wouldn't lie about something like THAT.

And when Anna starts to list the composers, she already knows that they'll play together. Making Kousei do it is just a formality.]

Wait a second...

[There's no better way to find out than let it be decided by fate, or so Kaori thinks as she writes down the names of a few pieces that come to her mind.]

Choose a number, from one to six!

One to six? Uh, 2! Gotta be!

[ For better or for worse, that's always been her number. ]

Why, do you have some sort of a game in mind?

[Kaori clears her throat, trying to prolong the suspense.]

The piece has been chosen! It's the favorite of many and an indisputable masterpiece...the Moonlight Sonata!

[If Anna had chosen another number she would have just divide or multiply it so it would become two anyway...]

It's going to be truly amazing!

[ SO THERE WAS NEVER A CHOICE AFTER ALL......... ]

O-oh, that one is really simple! It's slow and relaxing!

[ S-sorry Beethoven...... ]

So I won't have to worry about being too out of sync...you picked a good choice!

Don't worry! You'll ace it, I believe in you! Just watch out, Kousei gets really competitive sometimes...

[YOU'RE NOT HELPING KAORI...]

Speaking of him! [She has noticed her phone buzzing a little while ago and scoops it up from the desk where she has left it.] Just as planned! We're going to sneak into the school first and then we'll hang out together!

[Like he had the guts to say no...]

Well, I guess a duet can be a competition as much as it can be a conversation...not that Moonlight Sonata is all that good of a piece for a duel, but, if he tries something, maybe I'll throw a curve at him...

[ What does that mean... ]

Sneaking into the school? You really get him to go along with stuff like this?

[ Geez, the evidence pile just keeps growing...even if it is impossible to deny her. ]

He's really weak to kicks, you know...aim for the knees...

[What does that mean...oh, actually it's pretty self-explanatory.]

Well...we need a piano, after all. It's enough of a reason to sneak into the school building on Sunday, isn't it...?

[If they failed to get inside (which is very unlikely, by the way), they could always visit Kousei's house.]

No, no, you never go for the knees. If you really want to get someone down, you go for the gut!

[ One-Punch Woman training coming in handy. ]

I guess that's true, though...and we'll be the only ones there, so it's not like the sounds are gonna bother anyone either. It's a good plan, even if it is a little bit sneaky. You're such a rebel! And here I thought you were such a pure maiden...

[ She's just teasing, but still!! ]

[RIP Kousei...and basically everyone else who'll dare to invade Kaori's personal bubble ever again.]

For the gut you say...

[She'll definitely keep that advice in mind, however she's pretty sure that Kousei doesn't need such treatment.]

Wha—I'm a pure maiden nonetheless! Just...a pure maiden who sneaks into school on free days.

[Nothing wrong with that, right?

Kaori grabs her phone once again and starts laughing as soon as she finishes reading the text.]

He's asking if he should wear a suit...you know, because you're a princess...

"There'll be actual, real live people, it'll be totally strange,"

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