But she was never going to be a bride anyway, so instead, she blinks slowly (and somewhat gratefully) at him, just relieved that somehow he hasn't entirely short-circuited or gone on some kind of vengeful punching spree.
... Not that she thinks he would, because it's Momo, but this is also the Momo who went after a knight with a bar. ]
[ Little does Maya know that Momo is the type to snap and become incredibly shortsighted when the people he cares about is in trouble... Momose "Bloody Eve" Sunohara, Momose "I ran out of the house with the water still running in the bathtub because my sister called me about a suspicious guy outside of her apartment" Sunohara.
He's doing his best. ]
Haha, well... it's exactly what it sounds like! I used to work a lot of part-time jobs before we made it big, and being a Mall Santa was one of them.
Anyway, Yuki's birthday's on Christmas Eve, so one year I went to his apartment still dressed in my Santa costume! I kinda miss pulling surprises like that on people— it's hard to do stuff like that here, you know?
Well, it's like they say... big names don't usually start off that way. But that's also something I could picture you doing almost way too easily.
[ How does Yuki deal with this, she wonders. ]
But, you know-- [ holding up a finger to punctuate her point. ] Maybe you can't do things exactly like that here, but I think if you get creative enough, you can still surprise people!
[ And maybe not give them heart attacks by sending terrible typos to their laptops. ]
[ Maya is absolutely a hypocrite, but that might just be how Persona protags are. Minato's worse about it, anyway. ]
I'm really bad at cooking, cleaning, and sewing anything bigger than a doll, so if you really want help from a package deal, then yep, I'd point to him first.
[ Maya is also not afraid to admit that she is absolutely the terrible bachelorette that her roommate says she is.
It's the job of a big sister to make sure she's honest about her precious siblings, the good and the bad. I just happen to know quite a few people who place everyone else first, so it's really easy to notice it with him.
[ Fair enough. He heaves a soft chuckle of affirmation for Maya's first point, and then... well. ]
Haha, it sounds like we should make a club, huh. The "Minato-made-us-cry-or-almost-made-us-cry" Club. How many members do you think it'd have? All of Chroma?
[ Is it a little mean to roast someone who isn't here right now...? Probably. Momo sounds too fond to be malicious, though. ]
We all have to join together and gang up on him. Take turns giving him a big hug!
[ Nope. Nope nope nope, Maya's full-out pouting now, like a kid who got her pigtails tugged by a trusted friend. And, you know. Not at all like a twenty-three-old, because now she is deliberately turning her back on him and huffing. ]
[ He's putting his palms together in prayer position, not that she can see it. How powerful of her, to make Japan's top idol beg like a shiba inu who trashed his owner's room. ]
[ Maya finally glances over her shoulders, catching a glimpse of that repentant face. Her own expression is cool, at best. Maybe she's realized that, as an adult, she shouldn't be angrily pouting in the first place.
Or maybe she wasn't even that angry, but! Who knows!! ]
You're prepared to accept your punishment, then? Any last words?
[ Maya, why are you talking like an executioner. ]
[ It's definitely a good thing that this town doesn't seem to have a guillotine--
But yeah, no. Maya continues to mildly glare for a good five seconds (and may or may not be counting those five seconds to make sure it has the full effect) and then...
... Flicks Momo square on the forehead. With a huff: ]
You owe me your best apology hug, but I will kick you if you bring up naked wrestling ever again. Capisci?
[ Ouch. His forehead turns red from where Maya so viciously attacks him, but— ]
—Aah, that's too scary. I won't mention it again, promise, but are you sure just a hug's enough? Momo-chan can give one out without an excuse, you know...?
[ His expression seeps into a grin, and he leans forward with his arms outstretched. ]
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But she was never going to be a bride anyway, so instead, she blinks slowly (and somewhat gratefully) at him, just relieved that somehow he hasn't entirely short-circuited or gone on some kind of vengeful punching spree.
... Not that she thinks he would, because it's Momo, but this is also the Momo who went after a knight with a bar. ]
Sure. I'd love to.
[ Save her. ]
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He's doing his best. ]
Haha, well... it's exactly what it sounds like! I used to work a lot of part-time jobs before we made it big, and being a Mall Santa was one of them.
Anyway, Yuki's birthday's on Christmas Eve, so one year I went to his apartment still dressed in my Santa costume! I kinda miss pulling surprises like that on people— it's hard to do stuff like that here, you know?
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Well, it's like they say... big names don't usually start off that way. But that's also something I could picture you doing almost way too easily.
[ How does Yuki deal with this, she wonders. ]
But, you know-- [ holding up a finger to punctuate her point. ] Maybe you can't do things exactly like that here, but I think if you get creative enough, you can still surprise people!
[ And maybe not give them heart attacks by sending terrible typos to their laptops. ]
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His reply to her suggestion is another low hum, a hm-mm that lilts at the end. Eureka. ]
You think? Maybe I can, with some help...
[ Uh-oh. Those big owl eyes lock on Maya. ]
Maya...? You're pretty good at sewing, right...? [ Because making plushies = making outfits??? We all know where this is going. ]
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[ She... can't say she didn't walk right into that one. ]
Plushies are completely different from sewing clothes and Ulala would kill me if I made a terrible outfit for a beautiful man.
[ She sure said that matter-of-factly. ]
So! Ask Minato-kun instead.
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[ He sure is replying matter-of-factly, too. Why are they like this. ]
But, really? Minato's good at stuff like costume-making? Is there anything that Minato can't do...?
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[ Maya is absolutely a hypocrite, but that might just be how Persona protags are. Minato's worse about it, anyway. ]
I'm really bad at cooking, cleaning, and sewing anything bigger than a doll, so if you really want help from a package deal, then yep, I'd point to him first.
[ Maya is also not afraid to admit that she is absolutely the terrible bachelorette that her roommate says she is.
Indeed. Why are they like this. ]
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So I'm not the only one that thinks he's too selfless?! Ahaha, Maya, you sound like such a big sis right now!
[ Even if she's bad at all the domestic stuff. She has a career; Momo's not gonna hold those things against her. ]
I can't decide if you're endorsing him or dissing him, haha...!
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It's the job of a big sister to make sure she's honest about her precious siblings, the good and the bad. I just happen to know quite a few people who place everyone else first, so it's really easy to notice it with him.
... And you too, actually.
[ Damn. She really does know too many. ]
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[ He makes an 'X' with his forearms. Grins. ]
Minato's such a naughty boy... sinful!!
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Selflessness isn't something that should ever be compared! [ Very. Firmly. Maya has Strong Feelings about this, okay. ]
... I'm kind of impressed that he made you cry, though. I don't think he's made me cry. Technically.
[ He was just kind of already there when she was upset enough to tear up both times-- wait, does it count if his memory made her cry? Shoot. ]
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Haha, it sounds like we should make a club, huh. The "Minato-made-us-cry-or-almost-made-us-cry" Club. How many members do you think it'd have? All of Chroma?
[ Is it a little mean to roast someone who isn't here right now...? Probably. Momo sounds too fond to be malicious, though. ]
We all have to join together and gang up on him. Take turns giving him a big hug!
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[ But she nods, determined. ]
Still, that's not a bad idea! We happen to have the two top huggers right here in this room as it is!
[ Maya can say this because 96% of Chroma sucks at exuberant affection. ]
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[ His smile turns a touch coy, a touch teasing. ]
...I dunno... I'm not sure I could win against someone who naked hug-wrestled in an ice castle...
[ MOMO ]
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I totally hate you, you jerk.
[ HUFFING. ]
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...hoverhands by Maya's back. ]
M, Maya...? Maya-chan...? Maya-yan..? Ma-ya...? [ hate... ] S, show grandpa Momo your cute face... I was just kidding...!
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Which really just means that Maya is definitely not budging, her arms folded across her chest as she stares mulishly in front of her.
She didn't want to think about naked ice castle wrestling!!! ]
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[ He's putting his palms together in prayer position, not that she can see it. How powerful of her, to make Japan's top idol beg like a shiba inu who trashed his owner's room. ]
Maya-sama... I'm sorry!! I didn't mean it!
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[ Well. At least she's talking, even if she is still not looking at him. ]
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[ Head bowed, metaphorical ears and tail drooping. ]
It was totally wrong of me to poke fun at a maiden's heart...! You can punish me, but don't hate me!
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[ Maya finally glances over her shoulders, catching a glimpse of that repentant face. Her own expression is cool, at best. Maybe she's realized that, as an adult, she shouldn't be angrily pouting in the first place.
Or maybe she wasn't even that angry, but! Who knows!! ]
You're prepared to accept your punishment, then? Any last words?
[ Maya, why are you talking like an executioner. ]
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He fancies that he knows Maya enough to know that she isn't too mad, but he can't be sure— he'll accept his punishment gracefully.
So. Head still bowed, he. Offers Maya his hands, as if she's going to handcuff him and take him to the guillotine??? Huh. ]
Tell Pyonkichi... that I love him with all my heart...!
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But yeah, no. Maya continues to mildly glare for a good five seconds (and may or may not be counting those five seconds to make sure it has the full effect) and then...
... Flicks Momo square on the forehead. With a huff: ]
You owe me your best apology hug, but I will kick you if you bring up naked wrestling ever again. Capisci?
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—Aah, that's too scary. I won't mention it again, promise, but are you sure just a hug's enough? Momo-chan can give one out without an excuse, you know...?
[ His expression seeps into a grin, and he leans forward with his arms outstretched. ]
But, okay! Tell me when. ☆
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