part 370 fresh flowers on a side table in the morning

[aphanon_meme]

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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6/6 I guess that finishes this one ahaaa

[jipanghost]

( might have added an equally barely-audible "Why does Italy-kun ask...?" )


[ and oh no those fears are resurfacing again weren't those supposed to be squashed down ]


[ Physically Kiku is present, staring down hard at chopsticks ]

[ Mentally, well let's just say Don't think about That time Don't think about That time Don't think about THOSE other Times where Kiku felt completely inadequate and behind compared to other Nations with These Things Don't think about the Battle Royale and all the regrets Kiku had with Italy-kuns & Nations there TOO
DONT think about ]


( Fortunately for Kiku . Italy-kun likely won't notice the mental turmoil at all ) [ Or will He ]


( * "There is no such thing as Coincidence TM in This World, there is ONLY "HITSUZEN" {The Inevitable.}" )

[ - Japan sure has a lot of well-known quotes huh??? ]

omg Japan don't die on me

[veeee]

[Well, lucky for Japan he tries to imitate what he does up to the breaking chopsticks part!]

Veee!?! J-Japan?!

[Oh no, was he rude?! Did he made Japan angry with his question?!]

I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm not asking you again!! So please don't get mad!!

[He says while holding onto Japan's hand now! Nooo Japan don't murder him with your ninja chopsticks technique!]

1/? o/

[jipanghost]

[ The feeling of Italy-kun's hand grabbing at & holding Kiku's own ] ---


( ...Well ) [ Let's just say it does help Kiku snap back to attention slightly ] ---

2/?

[jipanghost]

[ Fortunately for Italy-kun, Kiku's not exactly moving said hand right now?? ]


( ??? ) ( Kiku might literally be "???" right now )


[ ... Kiku's not mad? Italy-kun thinks Kiku's mad at him?? Huh --- ]

( Cue the headtilt ) ----

3/?

[jipangu]

... I'm not mad ?


( ...Typically, might not be this blunt, but )


Merely, Italy-kun may be disappointed by the answer...

4/?

[jipanghost]

( ...And then quickly realizes Italy-kun copied the movement with the chopsticks.... )



[ ... This isn't good. Kiku cannot become this lost in thoughts! ]


( Might be partly late for that, but )

5/?

[jipangu]

-- I'm not mad!

[ Sitting straight, looking up at Italy after having stared down at Italy-kun's hand against own!!-- ]

-- If Italy-kun would like to -- converse with me, it is

( Insistent!!? ) All right!

6/6

[jipanghost]

[ As if to emphasize this, Kiku's hand seems totally relaxed against Italy-kun's own! ]

( And Kiku actually manages to look in Italy-kun's direction for a bit longer than typical! )

[ ... Please ignore the slight staring to the side of Italy-kun's face ]
( Italy-kun won't notice the stare is a bit "off" right??? right--- )


[ I-Is this it?!? Is this how Kiku should be "communicating" 'informally' with 'Friends'??!!? ]

( Italy-kun thinks Kiku is mad?? T-That would be absolutely uncalled for, Kiku must not leave such an impression!.... )
[ Italy-kun thinks Kiku is mad . . . ]

Also forgot to say but take the time you need with your other fandom, mun!!

[veeee]

[As Japan sits straight so does Italy! Except he is now shaking and crying he's getting Germany vibes from Japan as well]

I will behave, sir!!

[He salutes, grabbing his (now broken) chopsticks and tries to grab a bite of sushi while sadly veeeee-ing]

[Is he doing it right, Japan???]

1/? (It seems we have avoided a potential crisis in said fandom for now, so...!!)

[jipanghost]

[ Obviously, the LAST thing Kiku wants is to come across as scary! That's absolutely unbecoming!! ] -----
( As well, Kiku is the host, so!--- )


( ... ) [ Italy-kun (still?) seems a little .... distressed?.... ]


( Kiku's ... secretly genuinely pleased Italy-kun made an Attempt TM at 'respectfulness' but... ]

2/?

[jipangu]

There is no need to refer to me as "sir", Italy-kun...


A-Ahh, if you need new chopsticks....


[ seems to be about to stand up to quickly retrieve a new pair for Italy-kun, if necessary ] ---

3/?

[jipanghost]

( ... ) ( ... ) [ For some reason Kiku still feels unsettled ]


( Did Kiku really handle this all wrong.... )
[ Seeing a seemingly 'dejected' Italy-kun is affecting Kiku ... quite a bit ]


( Tries to think of a way to .. save?? ... the conversation...?!? )

4/4

[jipangu]

[ While Kiku's back is just-slightly turned,
if Italy-kun wants to swipe a piece of sushi normally, now's the chance!! ]


...I -- I hope the food will be adequate... ?? ?

[ Kiku wants Italy-kun to try it!!.... ]

Good to know!!

[veeee]

[Italy lifts up his gaze and looks from the chopsticks to Japan]

Oh, we're supposed to break another pair?

[Sounds wasteful but when Japan stands up, Italy does the same]

Vee!! Don't worry! I can eat your food just fine!! Really!!!

[He tries to make an attempt to eating while standing up and ends up stabbing the sushi, putting four in a single chopstick and eating them all at once! That should make Japan not feel bad, right?!]

Javan's googin's vewy defifious!!! Javan's goffa fe a foof waif!!!

[Translation: Japan's cooking is very delicious! Japan's gonna be a good wife!]

[He says while spitting all the food and giving a a thumbs up! He loves you, Japan!]

1/? ashsdhjdhsahdshadsdsajddjjkl iTALY

[jipanghost]

[ Kiku was about to respond about "breaking another pair" -- no, it's not necessary--!!.... ]

( but then Italy-kun begins suddenly rambling like That TM out of nowhere and )


( Oh ) [ W-Wait, Italy-kun, dON'T Please be careful!! ] -----

2/?

[jipanghost]

[ OK, Kiku {Kind Of} Caught The First Part. "Ve{ry delicious}"....?? ]

( Kiku will graciously accept that compliment at this point )
[ It does help with feeling a little better about
Not totally wrecking the situation, but ]

( Italy-kun, actually, you're allowed to be honest!.... )


[ The second part TM catches Kiku a bit more off-guard ]


( Japan's .... a ... ?? ??? ?? ? ? Cannot Decode TM )

3/?

[jipanghost]

[ "Foo"... "Fu"... "Fun"? Japan's a fun ... huh ?? ? ]


( regardless Kiku will recognize it is clearly a compliment )


[ right now though Kiku is a little more Concerned about ]

4/?

[jipanghost]

[ Fortunately, Kiku knows what to do when Italy-kun gets like this! ] ---

( dO YOU??? DO YOU ) ----


[ and Kiku will ] ----

5/?

[jipangu]

[ Whip back around, now with clean, large napkins in hand!!! ] ---

W-What a coincidence, as it turned out, I found spare napkins in my sleeves!! ---

( Kiku will quickly place them around the table
probably faster than Italy can blink/retort and )

I-If chopsticks are not necessary, then it is fine!--
( Kiku totally does not have them accessible either if still needed, Anyway )


I am honored if Italy-kun is enjoying the meal,
but perhaps we may sit back down then!....

6/?

[jipangu]

[ ... and Kiku finally belatedly sees the thumbs-up ]


( ... OK That Does Kind Of rEALLY Gives Kiku's Heart A Pang )
[ I-Is it a good one ]

( Is ' Happiness ' supposed to hurt feel like that ?? ? ? )

I-Italy-kun...

7/7

[jipangu]

[ aaaand Kiku will try and ]

[ move ... a little... just a little..... Closer to Italy-kun aND ]

( Takes Italy-kun's free hand covering the thumbs-up carefully ) [ Kiku's trying to NOT scare Italy.... ]
[ Italy may now feel Kiku's hand carefully attempting slipping into his own ]


Let us sit back down now!.... ( Insisting!!! )
[ Kiku still can't Stare TM directly Into the Eyes but ]

B-Because, I'd like it Very much if Italy-kun and I could speak honestly....

Buhyoos forever @Kiku 1/2

[veeee]

[He may be looking like a chimpmunk right now and all he sees is Japan slowly (but surely!!) relaxing]

[And he tries to chew very slowly while standing up]

[And suddenly Japan has his hands clasped on Italy's]

[Wait what's going on?]

[Quietly sits with Japan]

2/2

[veeee]

[And suddenly he lets himself be embraced by this comfortable atmosphere as flowers bloom and suddenly the room feels very hot or is it just him??]

O'ay...

[He says and swallows the sushi in one go, clasping Japan's hands on his own and he sits closer to Japan]

[Wow this must be an ancient costume from Japan, right? RIGHT?]

1/?

[jipanghost]

[ K-Kiku is just trying their best to be a good host ( and a ) ( good ) ( 'Friend' ) ]

( ... At least, that's what Kiku's subconscious seems to be saying, but )


[ Kiku's (now that Kiku has seen it) internally a little worried about Italy-kun seeming having eaten quite a chunk of?!? the sushi too, and ]
( W-Wait, Italy-kun seems to be relaxing too, does that mean Kiku did the right things after al ---- )


( O-Ooh, Italy-kun has moved seats closer ?? ? ? ? To ??? Kiku? Too.... )

2/?

[jipanghost]

[ Belatedly realizing Italy-kun's hands are now clasping Kiku's own too ]


( ... ... ... oh )



[ Mind frozen for a good few loooong seconds as Kiku stares in slight bewilderment ]