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Goro Akechi

"Goro Akechi, part-time model, full time trivia enthusiast. If you'd like to get in touch in regards to modeling opportunities, please contact my agent at xxx-xxx-xxxx. Thank you."

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[maskreant]

[ Goro Akechi... ]

you know what this sounds like?

a personal problem.

[twostringsonebow]

It's certainly no fault of yours, Akira, no matter how charming and irresistible you are.

[Now. Is he saying this because he really means it, or because he wants to give Akira pause.]

[maskreant]

sometimes i wonder how i look through your eyes.

[ SOMETIMES HE WORRIES ABOUT YOUR EYESIGHT? ]

[twostringsonebow]

Do you want to know?

[maskreant]

sure.

[ This sounds like a mistake. ]

[twostringsonebow]

[This is a sound mistake. It'll take a bit, because Elizabeth "accidentally" dropped her box of books onto him and he has to put his words together, but Akira'll get a reply eventually. In Japanese.]

『It isn't as grandiose as you may think. In fact, I recognize that you're the sort of person that can blend into a crowd if he wants, but my eyes only search you out more as a result. You're nondescript, normal and plain, but it's somewhat like a geode effect. The person you are inside is a sparkling gem I want to see more of, want to discover and cherish. You captivate me.

I don't know what else to say, honestly? I've told a friend that your eyes are the color of overcast skies, but the sort with the sun breaking through... and I know I told someone else that your laughter was music to my ears, even if you're laughing at me. I'm reminded of the moon on the sea when I look at you. I do know that I view you in a more romantic light than others, but I can't help myself. You're very much a firefly, I suppose. Soft and warm, small and all the more precious for it. Though I don't want to keep you in a jar, I promise.

I admire you in general as well. You're hardworking and kind, you don't seem to care what others may think, and you're so fun to be around I can't imagine how you like spending time with a stick like me sometimes. Though you do manage to make me bend I guess. You, and only you.』

[A pause, just to help unpack like a single thing when one of his housemates peek in. Back to English!]

Sorry, that must sound sort of weird. My view of you might be a little biased, but I'm interested in discovering more about you as well. I'm not content with just what I think of you.

[maskreant]

[ HE WAS EXPECTING A MEME— ]

『 disgusting. 』

kidding. i really don’t see it, but thank you for sticking with me... i want to get to know my shining star (that’s you, by the way), too.

[maskreant]

wait

did you call me small?

[twostringsonebow]

[Shining star..!

-- Pfft. It's a good thing this is just text based, Goro's got such a smile on his face.]

The centimeters are quite daunting, aren't they?

[maskreant]

our height difference isn’t large enough to warrant this, Mister Akechi.

[twostringsonebow]

[maskreant]

i’ll crush you with my weight.

and my jellybean toes, i guess.

[twostringsonebow]

I wasn't aware you were so touchy on this.

But I meant more in that you don't take up a lot of space, presence wise. To most people.

[maskreant]

i’m not.

i actually don’t like drawing attention to myself, so that’s good to know. that might be difficult now since people flock to you.

[twostringsonebow]

It's alright, I'll keep their eyes on me. You can be free from their attentions. I am used to it after all.

[He'll protect you, Akira.]

[maskreant]

oooohhhh mister Akechi ooohhh i’ll even keep my glasses on~

thanks, space prince.

[twostringsonebow]

You can keep your glasses off, sweet thief. I think you look quite handsome like that.

[maskreant]

but i like my nerd glasses.

[twostringsonebow]

Should I match you, then?

[maskreant]

only one of us can have nerd glasses, but i won’t stop you from picking a different style.

[twostringsonebow]

Are you afraid I'll look better than you?

Because that's a high possibility

I am a model.

[maskreant]

does better in this context mean look more like a nerd?

that really is a high possibility.

[twostringsonebow]

[p l e a s e

Enjoy holding for a minute, he's sneaking his actual glasses out and artfully mussing up his hair to take an attractive winking selfie for Akira, chin propped up on his knuckles with a warm smile. Does this look like a nerd to you???

... You can see boxes in the background.]

[maskreant]

[ Saves this photo to his album of Goro Akechi.

Give him a moment to edit it? And send it back to Goro. It has the word "nerd 💖" scribbled across it. You're welcome? ]

[twostringsonebow]

[How dare!!]

At least it's better than hipster... I suppose. That sort of commentary always starts up during scarf season.