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π if i celebrate, i want to offer my heartfelt and honest congratulations
Who: Norton Campbell, Nagito Komaeda, and open to anyone who'd be willing to offer Komaeda birthday wishes of their own volition
When: April 28, after class
What: 3rd floor, music room
When: April 28, after class
What: 3rd floor, music room
Arriving
( so, it's like this: nobody likes komaeda.
well, it seems that way a lot of the time, from what norton's observing, and the unfortunate fact of the matter? no matter how absolutely off-his-rocker insane he's been acting, he... well, real or not, he didn't seem to be a bad guy in those memories norton has of him. try as he might, he can't simply act as though they don't exist either. so instead, with a sigh of defeat and an important date that he'd learned in those strange memories in mind, he'll go about collecting those who seem to be... more tolerant (even if that's a generous way to express it) of komaeda lately.
he's already arranged for the most reliable chef he's yet to meet in this school to help by preparing a birthday cake, (and learned quite a bit in the process, actually,) and he's let the others know where they should gather. so, when norton decides it's about time to drag komaeda to the survival club's meeting room for some kind of survival club-related excuse of a reason, there should hopefully already be at least a couple of people there and waiting for themβincluding one boy holding a white cat who may or may not look a little out of his element.
his voice is soft, but as the cake and the small collection of people he's managed to gather come into view, norton offers a smile. )
Happy birthday.
01.) β‘
( so... how will you greet the birthday boy? tag-ins will be assumed to be for komaeda, unless otherwise indicated! )
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Not literally, as if they'd ever been friends in this high school, but echoes of other people he knows.
He's pretty much keeping to the back, using the excuse of two certain girls being here as his reason to be here, but if he catches Komaeda's eye he'll keep their gazes locked just long enough to imply a 'come here' before it shifts away, back to watching Nene and Stephanie.
...What, like he'd make this easy? )
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actually, he didn't expect natsume if he was honest. sure, keeping an eye on nene and stephanie is a given, and one that komaeda mutually understands (from his despair days). though, seeing the other do this (while chit chatting idly with what girls are here) reminds him that the other can be soft at times, so it's why that resting bitchface he normally has the moment they lock eyes that he truly believes his thoughts.
of course, komaeda isn't easy either as he walks over with a wide smile on his face. ) Sakasaki-kun! ( unsurprisingly, he sounds exciting to see him. ) It's a shame you came all the way here, but it's also your lucky day.
( isn't this actually komaeda's day? well, it's because he spoke first so he's here to cause problems as fast as he can. )
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I have to be here; I'd hardly consider it luckY. ( he doesn't have to be here, except by his own personal code, but - he has to be here. but anyway - ) Rather, it's your lucky day to have a magician such as myself attend your parTY...
( "lucky," for whatever luck is worth given their. last conversation about it. speaking of: )
...Happy birthDAY. One of my roommates' back home has a birthday the day before YOURS, so you could say it'd feel as if something is remiss if I didn't attend some kind of celebraTION.
( not to mention makoto's is on the 30th... look at all these taurus c: as a taurus i understand why komaeda is one but it does not make me happy i'll tell you what )
I didn't bring you a preSENT, seeing as this was on short noTICE, but I am a magiCIAN. As long as your request isn't too absurd or over-the-TOP, I'll see if I can indulge IT.
( :/ )
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( he says this like fact as he crosses his arms, eyes glancing off to the side as he sighs softly. in all honesty, he shouldn't speak to natsume when he decided to bring himself here to watch over others, and komaeda doesn't really see what's the problem with his phrasing, especially when he continues. )
Because having to be around someone like me... your company would be cherished elsewhere. ( it's creepy the way he's able to keep himself smiling despite his words, but slowly his expression dies and his lips purse into a straight line. he doesn't seem against it, almost as if he's thinking of how to respond, and every time those words are starting to become less an dless foreign β probably because so many people say it in the day, that's the only reason why. it won't have a lasting effect on him he thinks, so after coming to this decision, he smiles once more. )
This party may not be lucky, but if it can remind you of someone back home... that's your hope growing. Haha, isn't that great. ( wait until you play his game and have to sit there and be like "same komaeda" or "mood komaeda" and then think about what your life is now knowing ooc and ic.... komaeda's right.. not only that, the offer of having his very on magician is a little confusing to him β to be honest, he's never had one play for him in person. as excited as he appear to be, his words are just as lost as the lights are off in his head. ) I've never seen a jester perform, but doing something for free doesn't sit right with me...
( digging into his pocket, he pulls out a bag with little to few cat treats, and he pulls out one (1) to hand out for natsume. he may not understand how this is currency, but komaeda follows up sure that this will be enough. ) It's special, Lily May β ( oh, maybe he doesn't know. ) ...the white cat might do something special. You're smart, Sakasaki-kun.
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it makes him not want to say a smart remark at all, which is even worse. his tone doesn't soften exactly, but there's less bite to it when next he speaks. )
You shouldn't take my gifts so lightLY, Komaeda-san. ( extremely regretful that he has to be polite. ) Though I'll rescind the offer if you refer to me as a jester one more TIME. That title is reserved for one person and one person aLONE.
( ...
still.
he takes the treat, glancing at the white cat shuichi's got before he returns his gaze to komaeda. )
What can I do for YOU?
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A magician, sorry, you're right.
( they're all the same to him, but he did want to see how natsume's hope played into his performances. it's just hard considering he's never been around one before, or even exposed to one properly until now (and the other times he's ran into natsume, but he was mean and wouldn't do anything!). so give him a moment to think on it, and once an idea comes to him. )
You really can't look into luck can you... ( but he knows something else exciting. ) But you can make bombs, I want to learn that skill from you.
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but this is - bombs. natsume stares at him like he's crazy, which he kind of is; but it is something within his power. and he did say that he would, as long as it wasn't absurd... how terrible it is to be someone who is a massive liar but also keeps to their word.
though: he remembers something and he smiles, much too pleasantly to be something that should be done around komaeda. )
Alright THEN, I'll show you my secret recipe for them... laTER. I wouldn't want to take you away from your party after ALL. ( (: ) Does that sound fair to YOU?
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( of course, his positive personality dies down into something low, very self-deprecating as he looks to the side. )
Besides... trash like me doesn't deserve all of this anyway.
( he probably doesn't want to leave because he's here watching over a few of the members, but they'll be fine as long as they're not near komaeda. he wants to say that aloud, but it should be a given as he extends his hand out towards natsume as he waits for him to take it. ) Everyone here is here for another purpose, so if I disappear, no one will care.
( not like he's wrong, but also. ) It'll be okay for us to be alone for awhile.
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natsume's smile twitches slightly and he surveys the crowd - motions to norton, who held the party in the first place; motions to stephanie, who might think komaeda's insane but who is not a mean-spirited child at heart and who wants to befriend literally everyone she can; motions to nene, who is similarly pure of heart despite the frustration that's been inflicted on her so far; motions to shuichi, who is probably komaeda's friend because in natsume's experience he's absolutely soft-spoken enough to get bullied into the role and then just accept and enjoy it, despite komaeda being komaeda. )
What other purpose are they here FOR? While I might be here to make sure nothing happens to either Stephanie-chan or Nene-chan, and others might just be here to eat cake or cause trouBLE, there are people here who are here for you and you aLONE, whether you deserve it or not - whether you think you deserve it or NOT. The thing about humans IS, Komaeda-san, is that they are not logical creaTURES.
( which can be the only reason why he's giving some stupid, shitty speech - because he can't help himself, because as much as he may despise some people they don't deserve to be alone unless they've dug the grave themselves and act proud of the action, because unfortunately natsume is kinder than he says he is, consistently.
he doesn't take komaeda's hand. he crosses his arms instead, turning his face away. )
Talk like that is why you frustrated Nene-chan so MUCH, but it's also why she refuses to hate YOU... You want to be hated, don't YOU? Because then it confirms every single thought you have about yourSELF. ( ...maybe
that's a little too far, but he's never been known to bite his tongue. still, still, he shakes his head as if to dismiss it and sighs. ) Never mind; people won't listen unless they want to be HELPED... Finish up your birthday greeTINGS, and then I'll steal you away for half an hour to instruct YOU.
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finally, he may not put any attention there, but komaeda can't forget natsume sakasaki either β if he's so intent on pointing out the people in this room, it truly does show his kindness. in the end, komaeda doesn't deserve to stand here either only because he shouldn't waste time doing this for him. sadly, natsume isn't that type of person, is he? despite his attitude, he does care about those around him, and even with a sharp tongue, it's that same reason why he's able to say these things. it's because these harsh words are the truth of the matter, and it's not like he's wrong, no, komaeda accepts them β welcomes them really with a small smile that shifts into a frown. )
I'm sorry, I get really pessimistic...
( it can't be helped, it's difficult for him when it comes to the people around him when he's used to having no one. even now, he's surprised that everyone in this room hasn't die in a painful, unfortunate incident for even being around him. that's the sort of life he's used to β everyone he's known, his entire family, anyone that he's showed attention to. gone like that, and yet he's being told that these people around him care, and if komaeda had it his way, he'd rather they didn't. it'll be his fault, and the reason why is because he's lucky. it makes him wonder, is there a reason why they shouldn't hate him? in a way he's dangerous, but it's for their hope, as long as he can keep them on the right path at the cost of himself then... it's fine.
with that thought in mind, it doesn't change anything about him as he looks at natsume, sickly, pale green eyes trying to read his expression. if natsume is upset, it'd be understandable. does he want komaeda to agree with his statement about every horrible thing he's thought, or would he rather keep it a mystery. in the end, the ultimate points at ouma who's hogging the cake. )
If you say things like that, I might start to think I'm actually likeable. ( and his smile, warm and kind as always, and that's because he knows there's no way that someone like him... ah, it's this attitude to begin with. ) Half an hour? I understand you're very busy, but you can prolong that time can't you β
( that's what jesters do right? amuse. though, komaeda knows not to say that. not when natsume is offering his kindness the way that he is. )
Should I say "pretty please"?
( now he's teasing. )
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pessimistic is one thing. self-sabotage is another.
he keeps it to himself, considering the other's not dismissing his words or sentiments out-right - which would be a much more serious offense than anything that expression might tip him off on. for his part, natsume doesn't seem to want anything from him as far as the question goes - he doesn't need it, not when he's sure of himself.
but. the quip gets an eye-roll, and the tease is even worse. )
It isn't going to take that long to make THEM, but I'll afford you ten more minutes so that we can test them OUT.
( HE GUESSES )
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( the average time to make a bomb would be... well, he shouldn't doubt the other's skills when this is his field of expertise. of course, it does make him wonder a few things about how it'd go and how long it'd really take to make one that's successful. he shouldn't just focus on that, there's something more he's interested about than just the bomb β that's a start, but how much can he learn about the other during it? it's a shame it'll be so short-lived, but there's something he wants to remind the other. )
Am I that unbearable to be around? Haha, I get it. ( he smiles, but before that, he walks closer to natsume to close the distance between them as he reaches out to grab his wrist. his metal fingers are clasped around him, and he proceeds to tug the other along as komaeda lifts his other arm (albiet a little slow) as he waves to the other's within the party. )
If I drag you along, then they'll blame me.
( it's not like he makes himself out to be the bad person on purpose, but instead, he doesn't really care about what others think of him. normally komaeda's acts on his own accord and can hardly be controlled, so his efforts to pulling natsume out of the room is... is he successful? )
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better than making a scene of it in front of everyone else anyway. he looks the required amount of annoyed and irritated - though that stays when they're out of the room too, directed first at komaeda's hand on his wrist and then up at the obnoxiously tall existence that's decided to find him interesting. )
If you ever touch me without my permission aGAIN, I'll take your arm aPART. ( hissed quietly. ) That's a proMISE, Komaeda-san, birthday or NOT.
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That's pretty soft, Sakasaki-kun, by the looks of you... you can do better than that.
( is he provoking him or is this some sort of twisted komaeda praise, either way, he mulls over his response, before his mouth parts with an, "ah" and his eyes light up. ) You could cut off my other arm, or even decapitate my head, but you're choosing the easiest way out where it doesn't actually hurt me.
( komaeda's mind isn't filled with healthy thoughts. )
There's no need to worry if you're concerned, your strong hope will guide all your choices, and you won't die a pitiful death from thinking so low. ( a pause as he looks towards one direction, happy with his encouragement. ) Let's not stand here all day, you're only allowing me so much time with you!
( :) )
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...I'm not conCERNED. I'm just not fond of bloodying myself unnecessariLY. ( :/
anyway, off to....... the home ec room they go! natsume's going to be quiet on the way there, but as soon as they're at their destination he's shutting the door, locking it, and pointing at the aprons i'm sure they have because why wouldn't they. )
Put on one while I assemble our materiALS. ( ... ) I'd appreciate the cooperation more than any backtalk or questions you might HAVE. I'll take commentary once everything's in its PLACE.