[are you seriously telling him that eichi's favorite undead song isn't Milk Tea.
regardless, Rei is sighing slightly, even as he tilts his head.]
An encore... You know only the most diehard of fans are probably still out there waiting for a glimpse of myself or Kaoru-kun?
[ . . . well.]
I suppose they'll have you to thank.
[Another shrug before Rei finds himself smiling. This will absolutely stir the pot. Who knows what could happen if the press were to get ahold of this?
[He didn't say anything about that being his favorite, he's just going for the symbolism here like his pretentious ass always wants to do.
Rei opens the door for him...
And Eichi goes.
He goes with a flourish, he ends up onstage, and... he's happy. He's sincerely happy, because it's been so long since he's been on stage, and being an idol, performing until his heart gives out--
Of course he can. He used to be the Top Idol of Yumenosaki after all and even though they certainly had a bunch of bizarre people in their midst - thinks the unofficial leader of the Oddballs - there were plenty of sincerely gifted performers. And among them, the Emperor.
Rei can't quite forget that this song wasn't even meant for Eichi - and yet he's managing Kaoru's part without missing a step.
People start to return after they begin, confused at first and then excited - overjoyed even. The shock at Eichi taking Kaoru's place is almost comical when they realize Rei went up there with a different blond.
But then Rei steps forward and in the ultimate act of Suspense:]
Well, that was fun. Good night, may the darkness guide you home.
[And with that, the curtains close again.
His heart's racing - from the troublemaking, from the performing, from the anticipation of what comes next - and he can't deny that he feels so very Alive.]
[Eichi would probably have more to say about Rei's dramatic performance, but... well, Eichi hasn't performed on stage in quite awhile. He takes a step offstage when the curtain falls, and then another, and one more--and then it's to lean against the wall, coughing into his hand.
... Well.
It was fun while it lasted, but he should have known that not being in practice wouldn't do his already poor body any favors, really.
(And it truly was fun while it lasted. The lights, the gleam, the song, the steps...even being up there with Rei. He knows Rei hates him, but... he doesn't hate Rei.
He can't hate anyone who truly dazzles as an idol should.)]
[Given Rei's frequent tiredness and inability to be of any use physically under direct sunlight, it surprises him a little to find Eichi coughing, succumbing to weakness in the dark of the night.
Oh, how the turntables.
Regardless, Rei is at least impressed that he managed to last that long given the nature of performance. UNDEAD has never been a dance-heavy unit, not like Knights or Ryuseitai, but they're still active enough. And given that they were steps that Eichi hadn't actually done before...
He almost feels bad.
Regardless, he steps forward because unfortunately he is a vampire with a heart and reaches out to place a hand on Eichi's shoulder.]
[Oh how the turntables indeed... Eichi looks a little wry to have someone he's pretty sure despises him show him some pity, but...here they are.
He coughs again.]
Certainly.
[When he straightens, he can feel his breath rattling in his lungs; if he was more unused to it, it'd be frightening, but by now it's pretty commonplace. He's pale, but the smile stays affixed to his face.]
Carry on. Your little stunt is through, and so is the show. There is certainly no need for you to linger here to watch a fallen angel fall a little further.
[If Rei were to pick any one person that he hated, it would probably be Eichi, that's true.
That's supposing that Rei is really capable of feeling hatred. His biggest weakness is forever that he has trouble leaving things as they are, to the point that Eichi said that it would destroy him. Considering this moment, that's probably not incorrect.
He pauses for about half a second, sighing. That's probably an inkling of how he really feels.
Before it's replaced with an almost rolling of his eyes, with stepping forward and dipping just enough to sweep Eichi right off his feet.
If he's going to be forced to carry the Emperor, he'd rather it at least be slightly humiliating for him too.]
If you keep falling, you'll eventually enter the domain of demons and I'd rather not have you.
Only one of us was meant to die in darkness and obscurity.
Eichi doesn't like it when things are outside of his own control. It may be a mess when he's left to fend for himself when he's ill, but at least he's used to that. At least he can control that. But Rei scooping him up in a frankly humiliating princess carry is--]
What-- put me down! I never asked you to carry me, as far as I recall--!
Alright - he hates being tasked to do things that he wouldn't think to do on his own and having to transport Eichi back to the dressing room was definitely not something he wanted to do but-]
Ah, what a nasty expression. Then I do consider this to be quite worth it....
[well he never said he was a nice do-gooder monster]
Don't worry. It was clear that you needed assistance without you having to utter a single word.
Eichi gives Rei a flat look at that; while he knows better than to squirm (it would be stupid to get himself dropped and injured from something like that, after all), he's still very clearly not happy about this at all.]
Do not expect me to thank you for this. I owe you nothing for your actions here--I did not request a single shred of help from someone like you.
[This is too much like being in someone's debt--and Eichi has always tried to avoid that more than anything else.]
The absolute last thing that I hoped to come from this would be your gratitude.
[Just saying.
It would be funny to hold this over Eichi's head - but that would also require Rei to admit that it actually happened. Nope! Moving on as if that's not even relevant is so much easier.
Besides, it's not like it's causing him any hardship - it's easier to walk briskly back to his dressing room like he would've done anyway, it's just a matter of depositing Eichi on the couch once he's back and
then proceeding to dust off his hands and also grab some hand sanitizer after he's done, because he has to at least appear insulting if nothing else
[He just slumps against the couch when he's left there, covered his eyes with the back of one hand. He still manages a wry laugh, though, if a slightly breathless one.
That's all he deserves, after all, isn't it?]
No, there's no need for that. You can leave me here like this.
[Just...shoo.]
Eventually, someone will notice that I am gone and assume I have collapsed somewhere, just like this, and then they will come to fetch me. It would be troublesome if I were to die too soon, after all.
Your first mistake would be to presume that there exists any sort of tie between us, Tenshouin-kun. I know you're desperate for friends, but it would be best not to count me among that number.
[though whether that's eichi's tendency to tear down everyone around him or rei's own habit of not keeping firm ties between people.... that's up in the air
regardless, he'll be going to his fridge and grabbing a bottle of water, then pressing it into eichi's free hand since it's open now]
Perhaps it's merely the sadistic fun of a demon to hover over a fallen emperor.
[There's a pause, slow and considering, and then--]
Disgusting.
[Tell us how you really feel, Eichi.
Nonetheless, he doesn't toss away the water bottle or anything equally childish. His hand closes around it, and then he brings his arm down to rest by his side again, water in hand.
And then... he sighs.]
Revel away then. There is no chance I will be back on my feet any time soon, so there is no better time to marvel at the fallen.
does eichi think that he'll be able to intake the water through osmosis. he knows they're idols and didn't study A Lot but the academy still made them take basic science courses
jfc
anyway]
... Was it worth it?
[to cause a bit of trouble, to get back up on stage, when it leaves him looking like this....]
[He sighs softly, eyes shut beneath his hand, relaxing against the couch. It's the silliest question of all, because--]
Of course it was worth it.
[For Eichi, it's simple. He's loved being an idol. He's always loved it. He wants to sing, dance, and bring that light to a stage. He does everything he does....for the sake of what is expected of him, and for the sake of (he'd thought), bringing more light to a stagnant academy, but in the end...
Is it that bad, to just want to perform?
Apparently it is. He's punished every time he does.]
Sweets with sweets war not, joy delights in joy. Isn't that so? [Naturally.] This is not something I could ever regret.
[Eichi seems entirely unbothered by those words. For a moment, he was able to perform again. For a moment, he was able to dazzle, and shine.
He could sing, and dance.
He was on a stage.
It was worth it.]
To do anything is to push the limits of my own existence; if I allowed that to stop me, I would never get anything done. Though I am sure that would be anything but a tragedy to you.
Well, I cannot deny that it would be preferred if you would cease making war every place you stepped foot. It's like having to clean up the messes of a very tenacious child and your naps never last long enough...
[yeah this is definitely how keito feels
even though keito also encourages eichi to keep going everywhere and honestly rei would just like a break
and yet rei likes making trouble and stirring the pot enough that he invited eichi on stage with him
troublesome. he's very good at being his own worst enemy, isn't he?]
Eichi just sighs at that, a quiet, almost inaudible sound, and slumps a little bit more.]
Yes, well... this nap may last longer than most, and so...perhaps it will be long enough for the elderly to clean up the messes of youth...?
[aka he's probably going to end up back in the hospital and that's pretty shitty and he hates it, but hopefully rei enjoys his freedom from Eichi for a bit.]
Rei is just going to quirk an eyebrow at that, then moving ahead of his own accord and going to go ahead and wrap his fingers around eichi's wrist, lifting the hand off his face as he leans down to inspect this poor mess of a man on his couch]
Hey.
You're not entering the eternal slumber just yet, are you?
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[Well, that's interesting. Eichi is quiet for a moment, musingly, and then... he nods decisively.]
Then let us perform the first of your number, as an encore. Nothing is quite so proper as coming full circle in the end.
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regardless, Rei is sighing slightly, even as he tilts his head.]
An encore... You know only the most diehard of fans are probably still out there waiting for a glimpse of myself or Kaoru-kun?
[ . . . well.]
I suppose they'll have you to thank.
[Another shrug before Rei finds himself smiling. This will absolutely stir the pot. Who knows what could happen if the press were to get ahold of this?
... oh well.
He opens the dressing room door for Eichi.]
After you.
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Rei opens the door for him...
And Eichi goes.
He goes with a flourish, he ends up onstage, and... he's happy. He's sincerely happy, because it's been so long since he's been on stage, and being an idol, performing until his heart gives out--
That's what warms his soul.]
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Of course he can. He used to be the Top Idol of Yumenosaki after all and even though they certainly had a bunch of bizarre people in their midst - thinks the unofficial leader of the Oddballs - there were plenty of sincerely gifted performers. And among them, the Emperor.
Rei can't quite forget that this song wasn't even meant for Eichi - and yet he's managing Kaoru's part without missing a step.
People start to return after they begin, confused at first and then excited - overjoyed even. The shock at Eichi taking Kaoru's place is almost comical when they realize Rei went up there with a different blond.
But then Rei steps forward and in the ultimate act of Suspense:]
Well, that was fun. Good night, may the darkness guide you home.
[And with that, the curtains close again.
His heart's racing - from the troublemaking, from the performing, from the anticipation of what comes next - and he can't deny that he feels so very Alive.]
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... Well.
It was fun while it lasted, but he should have known that not being in practice wouldn't do his already poor body any favors, really.
(And it truly was fun while it lasted. The lights, the gleam, the song, the steps...even being up there with Rei. He knows Rei hates him, but... he doesn't hate Rei.
He can't hate anyone who truly dazzles as an idol should.)]
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Oh, how the turntables.
Regardless, Rei is at least impressed that he managed to last that long given the nature of performance. UNDEAD has never been a dance-heavy unit, not like Knights or Ryuseitai, but they're still active enough. And given that they were steps that Eichi hadn't actually done before...
He almost feels bad.
Regardless, he steps forward because unfortunately he is a vampire with a heart and reaches out to place a hand on Eichi's shoulder.]
Can you make it back to the dressing room?
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He coughs again.]
Certainly.
[When he straightens, he can feel his breath rattling in his lungs; if he was more unused to it, it'd be frightening, but by now it's pretty commonplace. He's pale, but the smile stays affixed to his face.]
Carry on. Your little stunt is through, and so is the show. There is certainly no need for you to linger here to watch a fallen angel fall a little further.
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That's supposing that Rei is really capable of feeling hatred. His biggest weakness is forever that he has trouble leaving things as they are, to the point that Eichi said that it would destroy him. Considering this moment, that's probably not incorrect.
He pauses for about half a second, sighing. That's probably an inkling of how he really feels.
Before it's replaced with an almost rolling of his eyes, with stepping forward and dipping just enough to sweep Eichi right off his feet.
If he's going to be forced to carry the Emperor, he'd rather it at least be slightly humiliating for him too.]
If you keep falling, you'll eventually enter the domain of demons and I'd rather not have you.
Only one of us was meant to die in darkness and obscurity.
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That wipes the smile right out of his face.
Eichi doesn't like it when things are outside of his own control. It may be a mess when he's left to fend for himself when he's ill, but at least he's used to that. At least he can control that. But Rei scooping him up in a frankly humiliating princess carry is--]
What-- put me down! I never asked you to carry me, as far as I recall--!
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Alright - he hates being tasked to do things that he wouldn't think to do on his own and having to transport Eichi back to the dressing room was definitely not something he wanted to do but-]
Ah, what a nasty expression. Then I do consider this to be quite worth it....
[well he never said he was a nice do-gooder monster]
Don't worry. It was clear that you needed assistance without you having to utter a single word.
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Eichi gives Rei a flat look at that; while he knows better than to squirm (it would be stupid to get himself dropped and injured from something like that, after all), he's still very clearly not happy about this at all.]
Do not expect me to thank you for this. I owe you nothing for your actions here--I did not request a single shred of help from someone like you.
[This is too much like being in someone's debt--and Eichi has always tried to avoid that more than anything else.]
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[Just saying.
It would be funny to hold this over Eichi's head - but that would also require Rei to admit that it actually happened. Nope! Moving on as if that's not even relevant is so much easier.
Besides, it's not like it's causing him any hardship - it's easier to walk briskly back to his dressing room like he would've done anyway, it's just a matter of depositing Eichi on the couch once he's back and
then proceeding to dust off his hands and also grab some hand sanitizer after he's done, because he has to at least appear insulting if nothing else
another smile:]
Water? Tomato juice?
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That's all he deserves, after all, isn't it?]
No, there's no need for that. You can leave me here like this.
[Just...shoo.]
Eventually, someone will notice that I am gone and assume I have collapsed somewhere, just like this, and then they will come to fetch me. It would be troublesome if I were to die too soon, after all.
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You really don't know how to ask for anything nicely, do you?
[oh god he's tired. eichi is so tiring, is this how keito feels what the fuck, rei hates it when he empathizes with keito]
I'm not interested in being soundly scolded when it's discovered that I left you here....
[so like. fuck you, he's not going anywhere]
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That gets another laugh, wry and soft.]
Ah, please... it is not as though anyone would care, so there is no reason to pretend otherwise.
[He lifts his free hand, limply waving it.]
Do not allow me to be an anchor holding you down; I can only imagine how galling that would be.
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[though whether that's eichi's tendency to tear down everyone around him or rei's own habit of not keeping firm ties between people.... that's up in the air
regardless, he'll be going to his fridge and grabbing a bottle of water, then pressing it into eichi's free hand since it's open now]
Perhaps it's merely the sadistic fun of a demon to hover over a fallen emperor.
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[There's a pause, slow and considering, and then--]
Disgusting.
[Tell us how you really feel, Eichi.
Nonetheless, he doesn't toss away the water bottle or anything equally childish. His hand closes around it, and then he brings his arm down to rest by his side again, water in hand.
And then... he sighs.]
Revel away then. There is no chance I will be back on my feet any time soon, so there is no better time to marvel at the fallen.
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does eichi think that he'll be able to intake the water through osmosis. he knows they're idols and didn't study A Lot but the academy still made them take basic science courses
jfc
anyway]
... Was it worth it?
[to cause a bit of trouble, to get back up on stage, when it leaves him looking like this....]
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[He sighs softly, eyes shut beneath his hand, relaxing against the couch. It's the silliest question of all, because--]
Of course it was worth it.
[For Eichi, it's simple. He's loved being an idol. He's always loved it. He wants to sing, dance, and bring that light to a stage. He does everything he does....for the sake of what is expected of him, and for the sake of (he'd thought), bringing more light to a stagnant academy, but in the end...
Is it that bad, to just want to perform?
Apparently it is. He's punished every time he does.]
Sweets with sweets war not, joy delights in joy. Isn't that so? [Naturally.] This is not something I could ever regret.
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[Yet Rei can't pretend to be disgusted by it - if anything, he's terribly amused.]
To push the limits of your very existence... for the sake of a single performance on a stage that isn't yours, adorned in ill-fitting garments?
Is this a case of low standards? Perhaps some cousin of performance anxiety caused by a lack of exposure?
Or does the Emperor simply miss holding his audiences?
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[Eichi seems entirely unbothered by those words. For a moment, he was able to perform again. For a moment, he was able to dazzle, and shine.
He could sing, and dance.
He was on a stage.
It was worth it.]
To do anything is to push the limits of my own existence; if I allowed that to stop me, I would never get anything done. Though I am sure that would be anything but a tragedy to you.
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[yeah this is definitely how keito feels
even though keito also encourages eichi to keep going everywhere and honestly rei would just like a break
and yet rei likes making trouble and stirring the pot enough that he invited eichi on stage with him
troublesome. he's very good at being his own worst enemy, isn't he?]
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Eichi just sighs at that, a quiet, almost inaudible sound, and slumps a little bit more.]
Yes, well... this nap may last longer than most, and so...perhaps it will be long enough for the elderly to clean up the messes of youth...?
[aka he's probably going to end up back in the hospital and that's pretty shitty and he hates it, but hopefully rei enjoys his freedom from Eichi for a bit.]
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Rei is just going to quirk an eyebrow at that, then moving ahead of his own accord and going to go ahead and wrap his fingers around eichi's wrist, lifting the hand off his face as he leans down to inspect this poor mess of a man on his couch]
Hey.
You're not entering the eternal slumber just yet, are you?
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Eichi opens one eye to squint at Rei, eyebrow arching slightly.]
Certainly not yet. There is far too much to do for that. My body will not give out on your dressing room couch, I give you my word.
Now will you leave me alone?
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