[ 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. ]
If you think you need to offer more than that, feel free to do your best.
[ Look, Maya's a simple person at heart!! And completely past the point of being grumpy, but that's just how she is. So even as he grins, her own grin inches out to follow suit, and she completes the rest of the lean in order to hug him.
[ Weary soul, come home to rest. All of this nonsense with ghosts and naked men aside, Momo feels the most at ease when there's something he can do— giving tactility is something he revels in when the opportunity calls for it, so he doesn't hesitate to lean in.
He's glad to see Maya is smiling again, even if he knows she wasn't actually gonna hold a grudge.
Probably.
He still remembers how tired his friend looked when she first got here, so Momo's natural inclination is to tug her close and let her rest her weight against his chest. Take a breather, Maya-neesan. ]
Haha, I love a challenge! Leave it to Momo!
[ Do more, huh...???? Well. A squeeze or two might be in order. ]
Momo's loves: Yuki-san and challenges. I'll remember that when I do an article on you.
[ And boy is he an excellent hug-giver, grip just tight enough that Maya does actually relax against him after a few seconds and heave a sigh that's entirely silent. She'll offer a squeeze in return, if just because now she doesn't want to be outdone??
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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 ]
1/2
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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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[ Look, Maya's a simple person at heart!! And completely past the point of being grumpy, but that's just how she is. So even as he grins, her own grin inches out to follow suit, and she completes the rest of the lean in order to hug him.
Any opportunity for a hug, really. ]
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He's glad to see Maya is smiling again, even if he knows she wasn't actually gonna hold a grudge.
Probably.
He still remembers how tired his friend looked when she first got here, so Momo's natural inclination is to tug her close and let her rest her weight against his chest. Take a breather, Maya-neesan. ]
Haha, I love a challenge! Leave it to Momo!
[ Do more, huh...???? Well. A squeeze or two might be in order. ]
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[ And boy is he an excellent hug-giver, grip just tight enough that Maya does actually relax against him after a few seconds and heave a sigh that's entirely silent. She'll offer a squeeze in return, if just because now she doesn't want to be outdone??
Okay, Maya. ]
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[ Not a lie. All of his magazine profiles list "happy things" under "likes." What a child.
That said, she squeezes, and...
...he squeezes back, just a little more.
Is it a competition now????? Maybe it is??? ]
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[ Because so much makes Momo happy??? Lord, whoever interviewed him last must have wept tears trying to type up that profile.
Also wow?? Game on?? She's going to squeeze once again, a little more than his. Good luck, Momo, she's in it to win it.
Win what, we just don't know. ]