( VIDEO. 003 ) — un: 2cool

[glitterpants]

<sub>[ Perhaps you recognize this guy because he has two other identical brothers here. Perhaps you recognize him from watching some campy soap opera that he has acted in— you know his face, he's the guy that always dies in the background. If not, perhaps you're one of the unfortunate people who actually know him.. or are friends with him. Yikes. Either way, this feed features Karamatsu illuminated by candlelight, nothing more. He's wearing a closed bathrobe and.. nothing more, either. Well, just about. There's a red bow tied around his neck— if anyone cared to look further, they'll probably see it's also draped over his collarbone, implying he's wrapped up in a ribbon like a present underneath that robe.

Spoiler: he is.

But that's not it. A painful picture deserves some painful monologues, right? He parts his lips, expression appearing wistful. It's bad acting at it's finest. It's cringe worthy. ]</sub>

Ah, December. It is probably... my second favorite time of the year. It is a time for generosity, a time for giving. A time to reflect on your former self as the year draws to an end.. a time for.. love. _{[ TAKES A DRAMATIC SIP OF WINE. ]}
Where I am from.. we celebrate Christmas. It is.. expected, ah no, it is mandatory that love blossoms within the snowy air, shrouding all feelings of loneliness with feelings of adoration— feelings of belong. If you are lonely this month, I can offer you the greatest gift you can ever receive! Ah, are you ready? _{[ He sucks in a breath and then exclaims with a flourish: ]}
IT IS LOVE!!!
It is all the love that I could ever give! Simply accept and be my date on the 25th! I will shower you with gifts! I will shower you with.. romance!
_{[ His voice is cracking slightly from sounding so desperate, tears pricking the corner of his eyes. It's really pitiful. ]}

I will give you a night you won't ever forget! _{[ PROBABLY FOR THE WRONG REASONS... ]}
Say goodbye to lonely nights, hello to season delights!!

Comments

[glitterpants]

_{[ That's true, but he throws all of his caution to the wind.. especially when it comes to fishing for dates. ]}

Do you.. have any suggestions for finding true love then?
_{[ Is this honestly a conversation you want to be having with Ivar right now? ]}

[ragnarsson]

You say that as if such a thing exists.

[Bitter, much? Well, he has good reason to be. The last time he told someone he loved them, she left him the very next day.]

Normally, I'd say be yourself, but if this is yourself, I suggest being someone else.

[glitterpants]

_{[ He believes in such a thing with all of his heart, bless him. Though, at Ivar's last suggestion, his lips curve downward slightly in a frown. ]}

Who do you suggest I be, then?
_{[ gee idk.. anyone but yourself.. ]}

[ragnarsson]

Dial down the confidence and broadcasting. Focus on one person at a time. Make someone the object of your affections, listen, get to know them, and only then reveal what's going on your head.

[Granted, this will be easier for Karamatsu than Ivar, because Karamatsu isn't a complete psycho who tries to chop people up when they piss him off.]

I did that and I'm currently happy with someone. He gets me in a way others don't.

[Granted, Marco tended to be kind of aroused by Ivar being scary and violent, so to each their own.]