pinocchio

[aspirings]

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[heartstringless]

[Pfft. What an oblivious young man. (Pinocchio, fellow oblivious young man.)]

No, it wasn't strange. It was very princely. "You deserve the chance to live it how you want to." Full of confidence and hope.

[aspirings]

[The oblivious young man coalition right here.

Tsukasa considers that briefly, and then ruins the moment by tossing his head up with a grin and laughing heartily.

Peak HA HA HA! moment, truly.]

I see! So I'm princely even without trying! Of course, that suits someone like me perfectly. As expected of a future world-wide star!

[horrible]

[heartstringless]

[Endearing, really. Even if he’s so loud-]

I think it has to do less with performance and flair and more… [Hm.] —heart.

[Not that Tsukasa said it was one or the other. But P wants to make it clear, that it’s something deeper than just stage presence.]

[aspirings]

[He tilts his head at that, blinking.]

Hm? Well, yes, of course! That, too, is part of being a star!

[Only in Tsukasa's brain.]

[heartstringless]

[In Tsukasa's brain is where it matters most.]

I guess. I wouldn't know. But it definitely also makes you a good person.

[Tilts his head, glancing up at the direction of his flower that can't really see from this angle.]

How's it doing?

[aspirings]

Ah, yes!

[He got so distracted, but! Tsukasa glances over and beams brightly.]

A perfectly bloomed rose, as expected of the both of us. Thank you for a wonderful dance!

[heartstringless]

[Huffs another light chuckle.]

As expected. [Good! A task... well done!]

Hey, can I ask for something selfish?

[aspirings]

[Hm...?]

Yes, of course! What is it?

[heartstringless]

Can we dance just for a few minutes more? Just for fun.

[Even if the rose has already bloomed.]

[aspirings]

Oh!

[A big smile spreads across his face at that, and he gladly offers Pinocchio his hand again.]

Of course we can! That isn't selfish at all!

May I have this dance, then?

[heartstringless]

[He takes it, his grin spanning wider.]

Thanks, my prince!

[They'll enjoy another dance together then! In retrospect, this will be one of the more memorable highlights of his stay in this place — a little bit of light amid all the gloom.]