naturallywavy | ( PRISMATICA. ) IC INBOX

[Osomatsu seems to settle a bit, looking less irritable, but still pretty pathetic]

..Marie has... so many friends, yanno? A-and these guys an' girls... she's really close to them.

D-don't misunderstand! She's been nothing but kind to me, and I don't even know why. At the same time, she feels... untouchable. Like, I don't know. I don't want her to forget about me, even though it'd probably be better for her if she did.

[now he's just mumbling]

She's always surrounded by people who love her... It's kind of intimidating.

Why's that? You're hard to forget. I mean, Japan made a whole reboot when your original manga was in 1962. Dude, that's decades, and it's still a hit.

If you're that worried about it, do something, uhh, you know.. do something.. great and memorable for her that she couldn't forget. If you're out of ideas.. just.. read some JUMP.. see what those heroes do.

[it's amazing that that is what Gintoki took away from Osomatsu's garbled mess. it's amazing he could make any sense of the slurred speech coming out of the teen's mouth.

he sways in his seat a bit]

Heroes... JUMP heroes... they always get the girls, right?

Of coooourseee they do! Unless your manga-ka is Sorachi-sensei. All you get is teased, that bastaaaard!

_{[ He sounds salty about this, but his lips are curved upwards in a mischievous grin. ]}

Aaaa, whatever, whatever. Gin-chan doesn't need a close tie with stuff like that. I'm too cool for the last ten chapter rush where the writer has to pair up everyone up real quick. It's fine.

But, I dunno, man. If JUMP doesn't work, read some Ouran Highschool or something and see if you can get ideas of what to do and what not to do from that.

[this isn't going to solve Osomatsu's problems at all... but he's drunk, and kind of wacky, so he's not going to argue]

The only thing I remember from Ouran Highschool is that blond guy talked about using his pinkie to cushion his teacup before setting it down on the table.

Is that something girls pay attention to?

Marie-san might.

_{[ A RAISE OF BROWS kind of like he's onto something here. ]}

Isn't she fancy or something?

[oh.

it's like Gintoki has enlightened him]

Y-You're right! She is fancy! She totally drinks tea with her pinkie up!

_{[ Gintoki clasps his hands together. ]}

Ah-hahaa! That's just it, man, we just gotta make you fancier than she is then you'll be memorable.

_{[ It's kind of cute how desperate Gintoki wants to hook Osomatsu up with someone, honestly. ]}

[Osomatsu looks excited for a moment, then realizes that becoming fancy goes against everything that he stands for, against every fiber of his being.

he reaches for more alcohol, but there is none. he drank both of his cups!]

But... I don't wanna be fancy! I love Marie, but I'm already puttin' on dresses for her. I don't wanna have to change everything.

Oh, right... being garbage is kind of your trope. Hmmm.

_{[ Gintoki strokes his chin. ]}

What about just for.. I 'unno.. a date? Reel her in that way. Like the way shitty infomercials do.

[talking about this was a mistake. he always seems to spout more information than he wants to at Gintoki. it's weird]

Maybe... I do like infomercials.

[??????]

I dunno, man. It's all too complicated an' it shouldn't be. [he slips out of the chair, landing wobbly on his feet, but he manages to stay up] I'll think about it.

Anything with a girl is complicated, buddy.

_{[ oh what, he's leaving.. ]}

Where ya going? Somewhere else to wallow?
Probably not the best to do that alone.

[girls need to stop being complicated, it's true]

I was thinkin' a-about heading back to the villa.

And being fancy?

_{[ Oh. Look at that crooked grin. He looks hopeful! ]}

Just for one night?

[Gin, look at him. he's drunk. he can barely stand up on his own two feet, and he's wiping his nose off with his sleeve]

No? I was thinkin' of going to sleep and hoping I'll have forgotten about this by morning.

_{[ Oh.. oh damn. Yeah, that is certainly a drunk muppet right there. Though, Gintoki is pretty wasted himself. ]}

Wanna come back to my place instead?

[a blink. Osomatsu wonders why. his slow brain is moving even slower than usual because of the alcohol.

at the same time, spending time with Gintoki might be better than going back to the villa and... you know. wallowing in self-pity because he's not part of Marie's most special clique. Gintoki's fun. he says ridiculous stuff but Osomatsu relates to him]

...You got food?

I have enough food.

_{[ Not a lot, but enough. ]}

It's a lot quieter at the place I'm staying at.

_{[ And he.. hates it. You could say he wants company too. ]}

Sounds perfect! Let's go!

[oh, look at that. Osomatsu is grinning. at least he's not moping anymore]

_{[ Well, mission accomplished as far as that goes. Something about seeing Osomatsu young and upset really strikes something with Gintoki despite the fact he isn't sober at all. The tread back to his place seems like it takes forever, but when they're finally at his place, Gintoki lets out a long sigh and shakes his shoulders out. ]}

Aaaaa! Yes, this is the absolute best...! Nobody here..! And no girls! Just how I like it!

_{[ Ginchan, are you okay. ]}

[no girls...]

I thought you liked girls.

[hic]

_{[ It's sarcasm, Osomatsu..!! He's obviously pretty mad about living on his own. But now that we're on the subject... ]}

Yeah, yeah, yeah.. girls are great.. with their knockers.. and unpredictable temperament..

But guys.. guys aren't bad either.

_{[ HIC. ]}

[oh, he missed the sarcasm.

but he lights up a little at what Gintoki says, swaying slightly before leaning against a wall. Osomatsu hasn’t talked to too many people about his sexuality yet, because he doesn’t have people he feels comfortable talking to about it.

but Gintoki’s different! he’s like that quirky old uncle that you bicker with but also get along with? who seems so wise while simultaneously is a jackass? who knows]

Yeah... yeah! What’s wr-wrong with liking both?!

_{[ Gintoki's time period had put him at a weird cross roads on the subject. They were just entering a new era where this kind of thing was growing less and less tolerated thanks to other influences, but really.. it was more common among his peers (especially when he was a soldier) than he might have put off. ]}

Gwahh, well, there ain't really anything wrong with it. Especially if you're bein' true to yourself. That sort of thing is kinda looked down where I come from, but..

_{[ Hmm. ]}

Doesn't mean it's wrong just 'cause other people might think it.

[being true to himself, huh? Osomatsu thinks about it]

What's your place like?

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