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[glitterpants]

_{[ The video clicks on and it shows Karamatsu using his new smartphone (he's never really had one before) to record. The picture is blurry, as he is moving around his new living space, as if show casing his shared apartment. There's the bathroom, there's the kitchen.. there's the beds--
Finally, the picture turns on him. He seems to be admiring himself for a moment, and then. ]}

Silence. Solitude. These are things often asked for in a person's life, but it isn't always what it suited for them best. As you can see, I've arrived-- again on my own-- with nobody else. Does loneliness terrify me? Heh, I do not think so, but it is a foreign concept for somebody like moi.

_{[ Then, his tone shifts, less dramatic, if possible. ]}

My name is Matsuno Karamatsu. I am here, again, searching for my brothers. You will know them if you see them, as I'm the second oldest in a litter of sextuplets and we look very much alike. If you have seen them, please inform me. It seems they have abandoned me, yet again, right before our shared day of birth.

Also, if you are familiar with the ship the Eluvio, I am wanting to find any survivors. I hope this place is more pleasant and less... gruesome.
_{[ survivors, huh? He seemed like a pretty serious guy (that isn't going to last very long, just wait.) ]}

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[glitterpants]

_{[ Karamatsu perks up. He finds this really cool actually, though Todomatsu would probably have found it even cooler. ]}

You create apps? For phones? These phones?
_{[ ISN'T THAT WHAT HE JUST SAID. ]}

Do you take requests?

[aeturnus]

[ Oh? He figured most people would find it boring. He props a hand up on his chin and it's a sign of interest and how casually he's taking it all. ]

Depends. What do you want?

[glitterpants]

A dating app.








But it only matches me with people. Nobody else, as they do not need anybody else. For through the midst of the ocean storms, I'm the beacon of everyone's light. They are just too blind to realize it.
_{[ GLISTENS. ]}

[aeturnus]

[ The hand migrates to cover his mouth, though it does nothing to hide the smile behind his fingers. ]

I mean, first of all, that's a logical fallacy. If you were paired up with everyone then it would be the single most open relationships I've ever heard of at once (and I've heard of a lot), or at least the best time for it with the legalization of polyamorous relations.

[ That said, he licks his lips to try and keep the smile from spreading even more. ]

Second of all, there's already that Friendr thing. You could probably already do something with that.

[glitterpants]

A—Ah, but you misunderstand. Without the competition, they would just see moi. And see how wonderful I have-! Open access to ask me out without being forward in person, but I suppose.. those who are too shy may just be allowed to silently like my photos from afar.

Those.. they are mysterious mistresses, ah! The most dangerous type, the ones that catch my eye. They are hard to discover with the naked eye, but behind the computer screen-- it is more comfortable to pine after another, non?

[aeturnus]

Sooo just the mistresses? Okay. Any other stipulations?

[glitterpants]

_{[ without a beat: ]}

Easy access to a gift shop for my adoring fans.

_{[ this is getting out of control. ]}

[aeturnus]

Uh-huh. GPS function and with data on local stores.

[ Wait for it. ]

[glitterpants]

Of course. If I intend to have my own clothing line, it should be in every local store.
_{[ THIS HAS GONE TOO FAR. ]}

[aeturnus]

Sounds like you need an agency more than you need an app.

[ Or do you mean NOT FAR ENOUGH ]

[glitterpants]

You're very observant.
I will not say no to anything like that if you are willing to provide.

_{[ how conceited is he.. ]}

[aeturnus]

Unfortunately talent agencies are a bit beyond my ken but you could probably use one of my apps to find something.

[ STILL COMING OUT AHEAD... No but really Cain is heavily entertained by this kid. Keep going. ]

[glitterpants]

_{[ His lips cock upward in a smug grin. ]}

Oh? Are you encouraging me? Do you perhaps.. believe in me?

_{[ stop this.. all of this.. ]}

[aeturnus]

I believe in your enthusiasm. It's incredible.

[ "Incredible" is the word for it. Definitely. ]

1.2

[glitterpants]

_{[ He's not expecting that kind of answer, so when he actually gets a positive response he almost double-takes for a second. ]}

It's incredible? A-ah...

2.2

[glitterpants]

Of course! Heh, I have been through many things, and yet.. here I am still!
I am pretty incredible, aren't I?
_{[ that's not what he said... stop being so happy about it.. take that blush off your face.. ]}

[aeturnus]

[ NO THIS IS CUTE ACTUALLY. And kinda sad. but Cain will look on the bright side. ]

Exactly. Just got to keep pushing for whatever it is you want to achieve.

[glitterpants]

_{[ Karamatsu heaves out a big sigh of relief. For the longest time, he thought nobody could really have faith in him. It doesn't matter how much truth was in Cain's words-- hearing them alone is something refreshing.. it's almost like nobody ever encourages him or something. ]}

--Such as having my own solo concert, hah? Even that?

[aeturnus]

[ He vaguely wonders if it has to do with being a sextuplet and all the attention that needs to be split between them... but he's not really here to be an armchair psychologist, either. If this kid's getting a real boost out of his words, he isn't gonna just go NAH JK JK at him or anything. ]

I mean, why not? It's practice and learning the right moves, making the right choices.

[glitterpants]

_{[ more like.. it has to do with being a sextuplet and your five brothers ignore and/or hate you. ]}

You sound as if you have advanced life experience... I'm honored.
_{[ wh.. ]}

[aeturnus]

[ He can't even imagine siblings like that not liking each other... Ouch. That's personal for a twin+. ]

You could definitely say that. I've got a lot of stuff under my belt.