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

---- I-I-I-Italy-kun?!????

[ wAIT you're doing the thing again Italy-kun ok Japan has been Trying To Improve TM but Japan hasn't improved This Much TM yet!!! ---- ]

--- I-Italy-kun, I wasn't aware ( struggling to breath ) -- You were there, but if you could please remove yourself for a moment I could speak properly!!! ----

[ mIGHT BE FLAILING JUST A BIT TOO Japan's glad to see Italy too jUST ]

Edited 2021-08-10 03:38 (UTC)

Ciao Japan!! Vee veee~ ~♥♥♥

[Slowly removes himself veeeeeery sloooowwly]

Vee sorry, sorry! It's been a while hehe~ Japan how are youuuu? ♥ Are you having fun with your olympics vee~?

[ To be honest a lot has also been happening Japan's not sure Japan's ... ~~even in the right mindset to discuss Olympics right now~~ but ]

[ Wait, where were they, again?!?? ] ( Looking towards the stage Germany set up, then trying to quickly avert gaze before Italy noticed anything, but Germany seems busy/suddenly away entertaining Anonymous right now )

( .... also Italy-kun why did you remove yourself so slowly Trying to refrain from going into Lecture Mode TM. OK but Japan's. Genuinely glad to see Italy Japan's just surprised ) -----

( might be coughing just a little bit ) I-Italy-kun, it has certainly been a while...!!

-- The Olympics, though we have put in much effort, just recently ended, so ----

( then trying to divert from that topic ) --- Italy-kun

[ a beat ] ... ( Wait, if Italy's mentioning that Italy also has to be from 'this time' too, right?!? --- )

... Italy-kun, may I ask when is the last instance you remember seeing me ?

[ Japan's curious too, but Japan doesn't want to scare Italy; trying to keep tone neutral!!! ]

Edited (/omg also feel free to respond with whatever Japan's just trying to figure things out!!! ;3;/) 2021-08-10 04:05 (UTC)

When was the last time I saw you...?

[Thinks for a moment while sitting closer to Japan]

A few minutes ago?

Wait... don't tell me....

JAPAN DID YOU LOSE YOUR MEMORY?!

[SHAKES]

IT'S A ME! MARIO! I MEAN, ITALY!! JAPAN, YOU DON'T REMEMBER ME?? [SHAKES MORE] DID THE LOCK DOWN MADE YOU FORGET ABOUT ME???

[ ashhdhasdhajhdhsJKL OK YES this is Definitely a Modern-day Italy Japan has An Answer TM ]

[ ok ok sTOP THOUGH S T O P JAPAN CANT TALK LIKE THIS ] I-Italy-kun, please calm down!! -- ( again struggling to breath TM ) I was merely asking to confirm!!! ---

[ suddenly lEAPING AWAY ~~thanks, old Skills TM~~ landing just enough of a couple steps away that Italy can't cling, but enough that they're still directly facing each other; now has arms out in an effort to calm Italy down as if directly saying, "please calm down, it's ok!!!" ] ----

--- Italy-kun, please remember, we must not be directly on top of each other!! ---

[ ok but yes, Japan Has An Answer so now Japan can breath slightly too. This definitely... is not the Italy-kun Japan last saw. ]

( Around 2015, during a certain "Battle royale" event ... Thankfully, )

( Japan might not have to bring any of that up, yet )

No, of course, I do remember you! My memory is perfectly in-tact. I meant -- other than at this particular event (of Germany's) of course --- after all, I was 'having to stay inside' for 'a while', and there were preparations for other things ---

[ Wow, Japan is babbling a bit?!? MIGHT BE and also whoooops Japan let Germany's name drop without the ever-present polite -san but hopefully Italy shouldn't notice that even if so right?!??? --- ]

Edited (idek how much you know of past events but feel free to browse link!! Its Been A While TM for Japan) 2021-08-10 04:51 (UTC)

Veeee!!!!!

[Okay that was impressive! So he's gonna clap and also try to get closer to Japan again don't fight the hugs, Japan]

Hum Japan... Are you... are you okay?

[He's concerned that all that wheezing might be... something serious...]

[Mun is familiar with the BR even if this Italy isn't, no worries!]

[But Italy just nods, he's just happy to see his friend again;; Specially after lockdown in his country and all that. If there's any change in Japan's speech pattern he doesn't notice]

Mmh, that's good! Yes, I understand! Vee! Mmmhh!

Italy-kun, please remember, though we may be Nations ( and likely have more strength than the average human ), we are not invincible ---

-- I would not want Italy-kun to have something happen to him; after all!...

[ ok Japan did sidestep a bit, but Japan'll allow a slightly less amount of social distancing TM than Japan would have let . Basically anyone not Italy ]

[ Japan seems to have pleased Italy just enough to calm him down at any rate, so --- ]

I -- ( and then realizes Italy was showing actual/genuine concern for Japan's health Oh ) --- Of course, I am taking all precautions. Ah, about my voice, please overlook that. I might have been ( lalalala trying-to-not-give-selfs'-enthusiasm-away-tone ) -- raising my voice a little too much while watching the television recently. ( Implying the Olympics; hopefully Italy will get it ) It is not something I do often, I admit, so I am attempting to rest lately, now that I have the time. ( But Japan cannot deny being cooped up had an effect on Japan too... which is why Japan might have a content look on face now )

-- However, I must say, it is ... very good to see Italy-kun here again. -- Ah, outside of just this one event of Germany's, of course. ( Whoops, there goes the -san again! Japans'. Gotta keep an eye on that ) I apologize for being held up for a while recently, but I may be able to visit again with appropriate distance. We can stand and sit by each other, at least ---

Edited (Japans' also just reflecting on that a bit but will gladly show Italy the ropes of meme as we go!!!) 2021-08-10 05:53 (UTC)

[Don't worry, Japan. Italy will continue to close the social distance between them until they are pretty much glued together by the hip in true Italian spirit!]

Ooh yeah! I'm glad you enjoyed your time watching the olympics hehehehe! But you should rest, Japan! We don't want you to get sick again ve~!!

[He takes both of Japan's hands on his own and start shaking them]

And yes!! I would love you to visit my country again! I can show you and Germany around and we can take lots of pictures and eat lots of nona's food!! Ooh! Nona is the old lady at the restaurant right around the corner from where we live! We couldn't go visit her before because nona's health is important but we can go visit her now ve~!!

[Wait]

Which Germany event? Did Germany celebrate the olympics as well?

[Italy is slowly catching up on Japan not using his usual -san with Germany mmmmmhhhhhh]

[Mun would appreciate that;;]

[ Italy-kun, Japan definitely appreciates your presence but you are not listening.... ]

[ Japan will just continue to casually ( but still trying to not seem rude/mean its Just Japan TM ) sidestep a few more times in quick succession;
has gotten pretty good at this actually huh..... ]

Of course, I, as well, would never want to fall ill and ---

[ ashjdhasjdjhdsahasjhasjkl iTALY-KUN ] --- A-Ahh, about that, Italy-kun! No, Germany was not at the Olympics in person, that is, just, his athletes!! but as for "this place", a lot of Nations and other people may pass through at any time, so its appearance can change rather suddenly!... I would not want Italy-kun to be startled, but it may be a little difficult to travel right now, still... and Germany was trying hard to entertain tonight, too, so I wanted to support him ----

[ Actually, isn't that a good way to describe "this place"? "A lot of people pass through suddenly, so its appearance can change" like on a dime, and navigating it back "home" can be rather difficult?... Well, Japan will definitely explain to Italy carefully later on, now that Italy's here ]

--- After this was over, I have a small 'temporary retreat' ( a smaller Japanese-style home than the large "main house" Italy may be used to, but equally as traditional-looking ) close by enough; we can rest there tonight in the meantime! I am trying to not over-exert myself, as we said... and, I will update Italy-kun over dinner I will prepare myself. But, in the future, ( kind of again surprisingly sentimental look )
--- perhaps, while Italy-kun is here, Italy-kun will treat us to his delicious food again as well.

[ Let's just say that Japan is suddenly sentimental seeing an Italy in 'this place' again after so long ..... Japan knows it's not the same Italy, and Japan did see him again at least once post-revival. But ever since then ... Japan's genuinely missed him and it might show a little by word choice, expression etc ]

Of course, if Germany wants to visit, as well, he would most certainly be allowed to if he wished, and--- ( oh bOY and then Japan realizes exactly the forgotten speech pattern ) A... aA, rather, Germany-sa--- ( Wait, but trying to start dropping the honorifics, but Italy-kun doesn't know; what should Japan do?!?? The last thing Japan wants is for Italy-kun to suspect something and take it the wrong way and oh seems to have abruptly cut off mid-namedrop/honorific )

Edited (Japan's been going through Character Development Mode TM too so would try with Italy at some point too!!!) 2021-08-10 12:39 (UTC)

[Italy only listens to the voice in his heart and the voice in his heart is telling him to catch Japan's hands... if only JAPAN WOULD LET HIM]

Ooh I see, I see veee~ So there was more me's around here too? I'd love to meet them!! We could have lunch together and also take a siesta together as well! Can you imagine, an army of Italies running around? Hehehe it would be funny!

[At the word 'temporary retreat' Italy perks up even more!]

Ooh Japan, you have a holiday house here? You're amazing! We should get going right now this very instant! I wanna see how Japan's retreat house looks like! And I want to wear a kimono and eats lots of tasty food from your house!!

[OML Japan what did you do to Romanoooo? Does that mean Italy is now an only child? That's horrible! ...In principle]

Veeeee! Vee! Yes! Lets go vacationing with Japan in... Japan's holiday house! We can watch the fireworks and wear yukata and do all those Japanese stuff you do at home like praying at temples! But lets not do any ghost challenges, okay? [whispers]We don't want to get scared

[He is noticing the honorific drop but he will keep it to himself for a bit. And then he will pester Japan to drop the honorifics with him too. Maybe even more hand holding]

[ sorry, Italy-kun, but it at least may seem like a surprisingly fun kind of dance the longer it goes on! ]

Y-You have caught on rather quickly...!! ( Japan was a bit worried Italy might be scared at the implied mentions of "other selves" and didn't want to scare him again but!.... )

A-Ah, it can be a bit hard to explain now, we may discuss it over dinner, however!...

[ might have to shudder internally a bit at Italy-kun's imagination though. Italy-kun do not get ahead of yourself!!! H-Huh, though, it is true, a bunch of Italy-kuns would surely get along, if only they were here.... ]

W-Well, of course, I will show it to Italy-kun but -- aa, Italy-kun, please slow down your manner of speaking!... While we can "visit" of course, we must do so with appropriate measures!! But, absolutely, the gardens and outside have much open space, and ---

( huh, Japan didn't particularly think of it as a "holiday"-specific house, but it does fit .... ) -- Wait, though, I must explain, there are not nearly as many temples nearby here!... Of course, no ghost challenges, if Italy-kun requests

Fireworks may be possible, however --- of course, as appropriate ---

( Whoops, getting a bit ahead of self... )

Of course, we may go soon, and --- [ w-wait, aren't you both forgetting something?!?? ]

-- O-Oh, as well, Germany was performing...!!! But, he is a little busy right now...

[ because Germany really seems tied up suddenly right now with Anonymous, huh.... ]

( Seems to be looking back towards / fixated on the stage in rapid-motion, as if just realizing --

{and also internally realizing} does Japan invite Germany too but now that Italy-kun's here too aa.... sudden awkwardness taking over .... )

Edited (its all good too if Italy tries TM but Japan's still working on physical contact!!!) 2021-08-11 18:51 (UTC)

[All he heard was dinner and fireworks and his brain went into party mode]

Veee!! Yes, lets have dinner together!! I'll cook for you! Or do you want to cook for me? Vee vee~ *＊✿❀

[He's actually excited to hang out with Japan and having dinner and catching up with things! He might take his job the chill way but that doesn't mean he doesn't want to spend time with his friends! And they've all been busy handling this mess too]

Ohhh... Oooooooooh, I seeeeee~

[Don't worry, Italy's mind is slowly going to the gutter and now he's wondering if Germany and Japan have something more going on... But he will pester Japan about it over diner]

Oooh I see, I see~ That's a shame. We can invite him next time, tho!! We don't want to exclude him!

[Winkwink nudgenudge he's gonna support you both, guys! ♥]

[ That's not unexpected with Italy-kun, at least, that he'd focus on those things so!... ]

( Tearing gaze away from the stage!!! ) The first night's stay may be tiring after such a long day, ( and Italy-kun is not quite adjusted to my kitchen yet ) so I may handle the cooking on the first night, though, later on, after my having assisted you with finding your way around the kitchen, we may consider switching roles ----

[ wwwwwait, no, this has nothing to do with the gutter!!! Italy-kun, please get your mind out of ]

( Face is likely comically frozen right now as Italy implies TM things ) --- A-ah ( Hi, Very Obvious Expressions )

--- O-Of course, I will invite Germany as well, ( Of course, he would never be excluded!!! ) h-however

Italy-kun, I do not mean for any misunderstandings, so I hope I am being understood properly....!!!

Edited (Japan's basically asking 'if I'm being unclear, allow me to clarify!!!' except /rambling right now) 2021-08-13 01:29 (UTC)

[Too late! The gutter train is going off the rails with no brakes!]

That's fine! I wanna taste what Japan cooks! I have to make sure you're gonna be a good housewife after all!

[Saying it all puff and proud! Follow you dreams, Japan!]

[And then looks confused for a moment]

Huh? Of course I get what you're saying about you... and Germany vee veee~

[Nudgenudge winkwink harder than ever]

Your secret is safe with me, Japan!

( Mind frozen to a halt effECT )

H-H-H-House---

[ Whoops and now suddenly switched into a slight Lecture Mode again ] ( --- Likely also failing at actually looking intimidating, more comically flailing Just A Bit )

N-Now listen here, Italy-kun, I don't believe I ever officially told you ( directly ) about mY ----

Gender ------

[ trailing off as also realizing . What Kiku just gave away . ... oh . oh ]

U-Um, um, UM Italy-kun, I have not told Germany directly yet, either, ( I am not certain if any Nations were around to see the event??? ) so p-please don't reveal anythi

[ ... probably has a very lost expression on face right about now ]

( Kiku may have went through the being-raised-as-a-girl-due-to-supposed-Tradition but never quite got a chance to explain it all properly [ and how it affected Japan since ] to Kiku's friends so .... )

Edited (a helpful Anonymous may also drop that link into Italy's phone inbox if Italy looks) 2021-08-15 07:55 (UTC)

[Ooh Japan is going on lecture mode, did he learned that from Germany? But he will sit there and listen and nod]

O-Oh?! Germany doesn't know it yet?! So does that mean...?

[Is this a one-sided love?!]

[And suddenly he's getting a text message which he will ignore for now and read later because comforting his friend is much more important!]

Japan!

[Holds Japan's hands on his own, his face suddenly getting serious]

Your secret is absolutely safe with me! I wont let Germany or anyone else know until you're ready veee!!! You have my utmost friendship and support!

[Says while shaking Japan's hand in excitement! Now he's gonna interfere in his supposed love life now and make sure no one gets to flirt with Germany so Japan will have a chance because he's such a good friend!]

[ Lecture Mode is something Kiku might have picked up on from Germany in more modern times, but, that's a thing in itself!! If Italy were to look at it in a certain way, it might even show Kiku as being more open towards Italy {in the modern 2021 era} than Kiku ever dared to approach those Kiku was 'acquainted' with in certain ways Before ]

[ remember, rarely raises voice to people!.... ] ( basically, Kiku is Letting The Guard Down in various ways Italy might have started to pick up on upon re-encounter )

( .... like now, just staring a bit dumbfoundedly as Italy grabs and shakes Kiku's hands ) [ completely forgetting about Distancing TM! ]

Edited 2021-08-18 02:26 (UTC)

part 370 fresh flowers on a side table in the morning

2/2 HI HELLO I AM rUSTY I HOPE YOU DONT MIND.....

MUAH MUAH SMOOCHIE SMOOCHIE NOT AT ALL!! <333

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1/2 Italy-kun p L S

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(ok aaa I wasn't sure but /omg/ yeah Japan had A Time TM there with Italy . Yes o/)

Ooooh I'm gonna catch up on that then /eyes.gif

hhhhhh bUT NO Seriously we have not had an Italy an A WHILE Japan might be Oddly Emotional TM

Dawwww Japan! Italy is open for all the hugs in the world! <3333 Also I had to hunt down this thread

its all good o/ be careful with startling Japan with hUGS tho omg @ Italy pLS 1/?

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3/3 Let's just say Japan needed major resting after all that and is having some Awakenings TM

Italy is a very physical person so he will more than try, he will succeed!

1/2? T-That is probably true ... also why did I not get a notif for this one!!!

2/2 Japan might also be emphasizing the '-kun' with Italy here too in his /rambling

It's okey it's okey! Sorry I'm slow rn but I'm a bit sick and keep falling asleep;;;;;;

nO ITS Okey there too please take your time absolutely!!! I'm in and out as well & 1/?

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Thank you! I'm feeling much better and ready to make 100% misunderstandings here! (∩｀-´)⊃━

l a U G H I N G ITALY-kun p L S . . . . . 1/2

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He's a lil dumb but he's got the spirit

1/2 hhhhhaha he really is hUH

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