Folk Song

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Story Name: Folk Song

Writer: Akira

Season: One year earlier, Spring

Location: Rooftop

Nazuna:

...♪

*Munch, chew* ♪

Kuro:

... So ya actually do eat, huh, Nito?

Well, ya may act like a doll, but you’re alive and breathin’ just like the rest of us, so I s’ppose that much should’ve been obvious.

Nazuna:

...!?

...! ...?

Kuro:

Ah, my bad. Didn’t mean to scare ya like that. Guess I caught ya off-guard callin’ out to ya when your back is turned. I’ll watch it from now on.

Nazuna:

...?

Kuro:

Hm? What’s with you? Shrinkin’ into a ball like that... Don’t tell me, ya don’t remember me?

Nazuna:

...! ...♪

Kuro:

Ah, that’s a relief. You remember me after all?

Well, I guess in a school filled with rich little pretty boys, a guy with a tough lookin’ mug like me stands out—and not always in a good way. S’ppose it’d be harder to forget someone like me.

Nazuna:

...! ...?

Kuro:

Shake yer head all ya want, but I won’t have a clue what yer tryin’ to say unless ya use yer words.

I s’ppose you’ve got your reasons for keepin’ all hushed up, but we ain’t gonna be able to have a real conversation so long as ya keep yer yap shut.

And I ain’t exactly on the ball when it comes to guessin’ what yer tryna say, so no promises that I’ll be reactin’ the right way either.

Nazuna:

...?

Kuro:

Nah, I didn’t call out to ya ‘cause I had business with ya or anythin’.

Just happened to see ya when I came up onto the rooftop here. Wondered what you were up to, that’s all.

Sorry for disturbin’ yer lunch, Nito. Go ahead, eat away. I’m gonna do my own thing too.

Nazuna:

...?

Kuro:

Whoa! Don’t lean forward so suddenly! Watch yerself; I’ve got a needle and a sewing scissors here!

Nazuna:

...♪

Kuro:

Yup. I’m in the middle of sewing somethin’. I’m a little low on cash this month, so I’m takin’ on a few odd jobs here and there to earn some pocket money.

Been contacted about sewin’ a few outfits. Nice bein’ able to have these sewin’ skills up my sleeve, get me?

Well, I suppose I’m no expert; just a hobbyist. Not many of the usual places you’d go lookin’ for a part time job are willin’ to hire rough-lookin' guys like me.

But I still gotta do what I can to make ends meet.

Yumenosaki’s a private school after all, and the fees aren’t exactly non-existent.

I don’t wanna be a burden on my old man either, so I decided I may as well take care of earnin’ in my own way when it comes to extra spending money. For grabbin’ some grub and the like.

I’m sure my little sis’d prefer the kinda fashionable clothes and accessories sold by the high street shops that are all the rage with her classmates, than whatever rags I stitch together...

If I budget carefully and scrimp and save, my little sis’ll be able to wear whatever clothes she wants.

Nazuna:

...?

Kuro:

Mm? Yeah, I’ve got a little sister... Wanna see a pic? She’s a real cutie; just look at her! ♪

Nazuna:

...♪

Kuro:

Whoa? What’re you strokin’ my eyebrows like that for? Not that I hate it or anything...

But I might end up punchin’ yer lights out outta habit if ya touch me all of a sudden like that.

Nazuna:

...?

Kuro:

What? Yeah, we look real similar ‘round the eyes, me and my sis. Is that what yer tryna say? Yer a bit of a handful to figure out, Nito.

Not that I mind too much. I’m not really in any position to judge when I’m no expert at communicatin’ myself. Yeah, I’ve never been great at talkin’.

Anyway. Ya don’t need to do anythin’ to entertain me, Nito. Hurry up and finish yer lunch. Seein’ ya leave a good half of it uneaten like that’s gettin’ on my nerves more than I’d like.

Nazuna:

...

Kuro:

Yer puttin’ the rest of it away already? Don’t tell me that you’re full already?

If ya don’t eat the whole thing, ya won’t get the nutrients ya need to grow any taller.

Even lookin' at ya right now makes me feel like I could snap yer arm in half without even tryin’, yer that delicate lookin’.

Wouldn’t hurt ya to put on a few pounds. At this rate, ya don’t look like you’d even have the energy to make it through a whole concert.

Nazuna:

...

Kuro:

... I suppose that wasn’t my place to say.

You’ve got yer own way of thinkin’, and I’m in no place to criticize.

I can’t help it. Yer small and cute, Nito, just like my little sis; so I can’t help seein’ a bit of her in ya.

Nazuna:

...

Kuro:

Hm? What’re ya handin’ me yer lunchbox for? The food’ll just go off, so yer askin’ me if I want it?

Thanks, I owe ya one. Lately I’ve been tryin’ so hard to save money that I even end up skippin’ meals.

I’d be happy to take the rest of this off yer hands.

And in return, if anything’s troublin’ ya, let me know, okay? If anyone tries given’ ya a hard time... This lunch means a lot to me, so I’ve got yer back, Nito. 

Nazuna:

…♪

Kuro:

*Munch, chew* Whoa, this is real good! Ya make this yerself? It’s just potatoes simmered in sugar and soy sauce, but how’d ya get everything this full of flavor?

Nazuna:

♪~♪~♪

Kuro:

He’s not listenin’, huh. Rehearsin’ for one of yer shows, Nito?

Alright, then I’ll cheer ya on. Nito! Yer doin’ great! Lookin’ real cute!

Nazuna:

...

Kuro:

Don’t look at me that way. Well, I s’ppose it was rude of me to bang my fork about like this. Alright, alright; I’ll just shut up and listen.

Nazuna:

...♪

♪~♪~♪

Kuro:

... Thanks, Nito.

Nazuna:

...?

Kuro:

Nah, it’s just... I normally eat lunch by myself and it’s a little lonely. I’m glad ya decided to spend some time with me today.

Come on up to the rooftop again sometime whenever ya feel like it.

I can’t keep sulking to myself forever... I’ve got to make the most of my youth, and make some friends while I’m at it.

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