aphanon_meme | part 370 fresh flowers on a side table in the morning

part 370 fresh flowers on a side table in the morning

Um, 2020 was a year that happened. 2021 is a new year that will happen! With flowers! And side tables! And mornings! And I didn't want to make some sort of 20s-themed name because look what happened in 2020, look what happened.

Enjoy part 370!

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Germany ----

[ mind screeching to a halt as Japan again drops the -san bUT ]

( ..also, now that Kiku thinks about it, did Germany ever tell Kiku his real name....?? )

--- We have both left quite a lot unfinished.

( ... )

[ and then Kiku slowly [quickly???] dives back into Kiku's blanket-wrap. ]

( Kiku means in general too -- also kind of making a dig at own self but Well. )

Good evening, Japan.

[Oh, he knows exactly what they're talking about.]

If you need any help with that, I suggest calling Italy or America. They never leave a plate unfinished and-

Japan? ...Kiku? Don't be so hasty! Where are you going?!

Edited 2021-08-08 00:32 (UTC)

[ He does?!?? To be honest Kiku wasn't quite sure if Germany would truly keep in mind the events from before but ---- ]

( ...Wait ) Italy-kun?? ( and Kiku pokes head back out )

I believe I was talking about -- Germany and I -- in general ----

[ .... yyyyeahhhh Kiku is definitely still not Quite used to this ]

--- ( about to apologize; remembering trying to stop apologizing and abruptly cuts self off before Kiku can start on the 'My Apologies TM' all the time )

-- ... I've been a bit worn lately, that's all --

[Well, now he's worried. Ordinarily he'd never say this, but if Japan is worn out, he'll have to make an exception.]

Ah, r-remember to...

[Steels himself. Is he actually going to say this?]

[Well, if it's for Japan, Germany can do his best friend duty!]

Remember to take it easy! Get plenty of rest, and drink enough water every day!

[ ...Kiku cannot deny Glad To Hear That TM from Germany, No ]

I will keep Germany's sound advice in mind, and apply it accordingly.

( To be honest, Kiku pretty much already was still genuinely trying, but definitely let it slip a bit recently, ~~and recent events may have found Kiku embarrassed to show face again at times but....~~ so . The reaffirming TM from Germany to take care of self is Nice )

[ ...though Kiku's also feeling the slightest twinge of something Kiku's Not Sure What Thats About TM ]

[ Kiku can't exactly hear Germany's thoughts but ]

After all, Germany is a ( pause that might feel just slightly significant even if Germany doesn't get the hidden meaning ) "Treasured person", so I know I can rely on Germany's advice.

[That still sounded a bit roundabout to Germany, but he thinks that it was pretty direct for Japan.]

[So he gives a short nod.]

That's what friends are for.

[And he'll make sure to review any upcoming meetings he has with Japan and see if he can help out with the notes or preparations, to help him out a little.]

( ... ) [ Irate ] [ Irate ] [ Irate ]

[ ... why is Kiku feeling so I r a t e ]

[ MAYBE its just because Kiku's spent near an entire year {and a bit more} half still-hiding away, half trying to Improve Self TM, ~~yet still fighting that increasing urge to completely self-isolate~~ that For Some reason TM Kiku now has the smallest of ~~pouts~~ frowns on face. ~~Trying to not make it show but it probably Does~~ ]

[ Though what Germany's thinking of doing to help out would definitely be a help and lift Kiku's spirits immensely, Kiku's still not sure if Germany understands the implications of the wording Kiku just used, and to be honest Kiku's not sure if Kiku fully understands everything Kiku's feeling too b U T ---- ]

[ Mind Screeching To A Halt Effect TM aGAIN ]

[ ...wait ] [ . . . W a i t ] [ W A I T ]

[ Oh No Oh No Oh No Oh No Oh No Oh ----- ]

[ ...OK there's a Few Things TM Kiku should probably be addressing here ]

( Clears ~~scratchy~~ throat lightly )

Germany. ... ( Goes quiet for a moment as Kiku tries to think of how to phrase things )

... Are you well, lately ?

Edited ((Germany can give whatever answer Japan's just kind of in Internal Panic TM mode rn!)) 2021-08-10 01:03 (UTC)

[Germany didn't even realize there were implications to get. Ya boi misunderstands explicit instructions from his GPS and gets confused by his neighbor's manner of speech at times. Have to keep those expectations of perfect understanding low. He's glad Japan dropped the honorific, at least.]

[But he does notice the frown. And he's perplexed by the timing of that question. If he sees anymore behavior he deems as weird, he'll start freaking out about Japan's health.]

The situation in my home could be better. [Meaning he has a ton of more-or-less minor things to complain about.] But considering the impact of the pandemic, I'm well enough.

[ see tHATS The Thing with Germany, though! ] ( Kiku Is Feeling, In Frustration )

[ Germany keeps wanting to Communicate with his friends, ( right??! -- though Kiku doesn't know this for certain re: Germany's entire own confusing mindset, Kiku did always feel Germany wanted to be --- "Friends" -- ...??) and Kiku's trying to Communicate, but is this attempt at Communication even working?!?? Even if Kiku wasn't trying to phrase something in a specific manner hoping Germany would catch any sort of Hint TM ---- ]

[ Kiku's expectations were low ( Well. It's Still Germany ) but Kiku sometimes wishes they didn't have to be so low with Germany after all these years!!! --- and everyone's always telling / hinting / prodding Kiku now ( especially at the World Meetings that had taken place before . recent years but also bugging Kiku about this outside of that ) to speak for Kiku's own self and Speak One's Mind so!!! ] --

( A-Ah, Germany is speaking again, Tries To Focus ) --- A-Ahh, of course, that is understandable ... I was perhaps feeling some of that 'effect' myself, but, of course, that was more notably from the ( notable wording here ) rather unwanted retreat into "distancing" --

--- if it had been possible, it would have been nice to spend time with people like Germany more often ----

On a slightly more frequent basis, perhaps, ~~of course with appropriate measures, however~~ ---

[ as well, they surely haven't seen an Italy around here in Some Time, and Kiku's feeling the effect of that, too ]

[ If only Japan knew what was about to commence There but ]

[ But Kiku doesn't know that's about to happen and even the mere vague thought of Italy having been away - from them - for so long - them being "distanced" in general seems to send yet another spark of discontent through his mind and an ever-slightly deepening frown ]

... Perhaps, what I mean is, as well, is there something particularly on Germany's mind, as of lately ?

Not -- work-related. Not even necessarily Home situations ---

Ah... [Stares.]

[Maybe he should approach this scientifically and substitute the variables. Japan sounds like he misses hanging out with him, which is a mutual feeling. And wants him to share something personal that's not related to his work or his home.]

[Begins to blush, looking a little worried.]

[Is. Is Japan asking him to share porn?]

[CLEARS HIS THROAT and looks away for a second.] N-No, as mentioned, I'm fine, given the circumstances.

I'll miss Oktoberfest again this year, but it'd be irresponsible to hold such a large gathering for trivial reasons. Otherwise I would've already invited you.

[ Germany ~~get your head out of the gutter~~ !!!! ] ----

[ Fortunately ( and likely thankfully, still, to Japan ) Kiku is NOT able to read Germany's mind there bUT, ANYhow.... ]

[ r-right wasn't... Oktoberfest in ..... October.... ( ~~or September~October, anyhow~~ ) ]

[ which IS coming up in a couple of ... months, but... ( as said ) ]

[ W-Wait, did Germany just say outright he'd invite Kiku?!? ]

O-Of course, absolutely, that would be irresponsible, Germany has no need to apologize!!...

[ wHEW MENTAL FLAILING as Kiku tries to figure out how to respond next ]

( hands may be waving fast in apology as well, in typical Japan-fashion ) ( Hey, weren't you trying to STOP small formalities/apologizing like this....?!? )

[ T-That's not a light blushing on Germany's face either, r-right??? ]

[ Surely Kiku must be imagining it, at the rate they're going ---- ]

( mid-flailing pause ) -- O-Of course, I spoke without considering the current situation on a larger scale. ( Stop apologizing even this formally!!!! ) Though I should have... but also, absolutely, it is understandable....

Of course, Germany would be unable to 'visit' in such matters ... ( totally is not the slightest disappointed-seeming )

( hands still in the air from pausing mid-flailing but kind of motions a bit in an effort to like ... emphasize means well / Kiku understands what Germany meant )

... but perhaps on a smaller scale .... ??

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