network text; un: ryojikun, a day or two after the 18th!

[luneminary]

Hello everyone, my name is Ryoji Mochizuki.

Some of you must have been left bewildered or affected by the past week. I am here to apologize, because I am the one responsible for what has happened. A man named Bonedrewd did something, and as a result I ended up losing control of my powers. Please, be careful around him — he is a dangerous man. I only wish I realized it sooner.

I really am sorry!

The result is the long night known to those from my world as the ‘Dark Hour’. You might have encountered someone who looks like you during that time. They manifested from a repressed side to ourselves. They are parts that we are ashamed of showing to others, or secrets we don’t want to tell. Please do not be harsh to them — do not be harsh to yourself — as it is only natural for all humans to have such a facet to their personalities.

If anyone has questions, I will do my best to answer them.

Comments

[luneminary]

Koharu-san! I'm glad you're okay (*´▽`*)

I'm alright. I'm more concerned about the people I indirectly hurt more than anything...

Really sorry you had to see all that. I assure you, the moonlit walks I take on dates aren't anything like that!

[cupidsammo]

to be honest, I stayed inside most of the week
there's no way I could fight a bunch of monsters
so I'm okay
and as long as you are too
but you should say something if you need anything, ok?

[luneminary]

That's good! There's nothing wrong with running away. ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧

I'll be fine. Minato and Kotone-chan are around to help me out for the next few days. I'm not gonna disappear just because I don't wanna bother anyone.

[Like last time, he doesn't add.]

[cupidsammo]

okay, good
then rest up at the very least!
I don't know what happened out there, but it couldn't have been easy

[luneminary]

You rest up, too! We can hang out later when things are completely back to normal! ٩(◕‿◕｡)۶

[cupidsammo]

don't worry about me
I'm the one who sat around while everyone else was out there...
but I'm in no rush, really
I just want you to feel better first

[luneminary]

You don't need to beat up yourself over it, Koharu-san!

Keeping yourself safe is good too, it means no one would have to worry about you. You're doing your own part just from that!

And don't worry, I just need some days to rest! Ryoji Mochizuki wouldn't let this stop him from enjoying next month! <(￣︶￣)>

[cupidsammo]

yeah
I guess you have a point
I wish I didn't feel so useless about it
but...
it probably doesn't matter
you're right
we should look forward to the better things coming up
maybe we could make plans? it'd give us both something to look forward to

[luneminary]

Yeah! Especially when this is going to be the first Christmas I get to celebrate!

Hey, Koharu-san. I know you said you're not interested in a relationship, but do you want to go on a date with me? Just a friendly, platonic date! I would like the chance to hang out with you more!

[cupidsammo]

wait really?
the first ever?
and as for that date
yes, I would love to!
I think it would be good to have something nice to do
do you know all the best places to hang out?
I'm still getting used to where everything is

[luneminary]

Yeah! I've been here before Christmas was even conceived, technically, but I never got to actually participate in the festivities.

And I sure do! Is there anything in particular you are looking for?

[cupidsammo]

[ 'conceived'... within this weird simulation world? huh. ]

oooh!
well to be honest, I've never really done much for christmas either
other than maybe buying a gift for a friend before
a lot of times, it's just another day for me
but don't let anyone stop you from celebrating if you want!
and ahhh hmmm
I wonder... I've never had anyone ask for a date before
even a platonic one haha
usually I just hung out with a friend of mine...
somewhere relaxing, probably? I guess I'm not the adventurous type

[luneminary]

Then it can be a first for both of us!

Sure, maybe it's just another day, but wouldn't it be nice to mark the occasion with doing something new or special? We can try out the usual holiday stuff, like a tourist!

We can always just chill and eat out in a park. Or visit a cafe and try out limited-edition products!

[cupidsammo]

hehe
okay
I'd be down with that!
it sounds lovely actually
I really like the cafe idea too
do you know of a good one?

[luneminary]

I know of this really cozy cat cafe!

The cakes are a bit of a hit or miss but the coffee itself is really good (￣▽￣*)ゞ

[cupidsammo]

a cat cafe!!!
it's been so long since I last visited one
let's go!
(after you're rested!)

[luneminary]

Then that's a date! ♥

I'll let you know when I'm free next time.

[cupidsammo]

of course! please do
but I'll check up on you soon too