[Hope Childe's having a good time at that villain conference. Vilcon.
Minato, for his part, brightens up immediately as soon as he sees those bunny ears above the milling weekend Iwatodaians. He lifts a hand when they meet eyes, but before he can say anything? She's right there, scooping him up in her arms.
Yep.
Arms... muscle... arms.
He hugs her back, wheezing a little.]
Juni-chan, hey... It's so good... to see you again... [tiny wheeze]
No! Or— I don't think so? But I've definitely ranked up!
[ We're just going to call that the ye olde way of saying "level up."
But, now stepping back a bit but keeping him at literal arms' length by resting her hands upon his shoulder, she gives him an appraising look of her own. ]
Let me take a look at you, too!
[ How has he been? Is he eating properly? Sleeping properly? Taking care of himself? ]
Juniper startles, giving a little bunny nose twitch at the contact. She'd been ready to grill Minato about his eyebags, but he manages to successfully derail her (admittedly prone to derailment) train of thought. And at the idea of rejuvenating him with activities, well - she's very good at that kind of thing, so she nods! ]
O-Okay! So the quest begins to rejuvenate Mimi...! Lead the way, fearless leader!
[ Of course Juniper takes his hand, the moment he offers it to her. In fact, she's delighted that he was the one to reach first, as she was going to do the same in just another moment. ]
Ohh... I haven't been to a mall ever since the one I went to on the show! Are we going to go shopping there?
[ ... ]
Are we going to go to the shrine from your memory at some point, too?
[Reaching for the affection he wants to have seems to be coming a little more naturally to him right now... and he also just seems happy to have her here.]
We can if you want to. There's a cute coffee shop there, too, and the arcade...
[It's cute she remembers! He knows how her memory can be, but... she remembered that because it was about him. His heart... feels soft.]
--And definitely, we can go to the shrine. We'll have to pull our fortunes and see what the future holds.
[ It's a blessing that their time together on the show has prepared Juniper well for visiting a world more modern than hers, and she's not quite as overwhelmed as she otherwise might have been... Still, it is still a different world, and naturally it will feel new and special, though the latter is more because Minato is here than anything else. ]
Great! I want to do all of the things, Mimi!
[ She's planning on sticking around for at least a little bit, after all! ]
Does your team know I'm visiting? Hehe... I wonder if it will be like meeting a celebrity for them!
[ To think that the show was broadcast across so many worlds... They're famous!! ]
[That's so cute... she's so cute. So, solemnly, he nods, even though he knows SEES is a tad bit too serious for something like that.]
It definitely will be. Of course I've told them you're coming--and I've told them about you, too. They're excited to meet you.
[Well.
Junpei will be excited enough for all of them, probably.
He leads the way towards the mall first--to get there from here, they'll need to take the train, but at least Juniper's had some firsthand experience with modern things now.]
This is our train. You'll like it, I think. This one goes over the ocean, so... it's a really beautiful ride.
[ They've probably placed bets on whether she will end up challenging Akihiko to a fistfight—
She remembers what it's like to navigate modern cities and things like riding trains, but that doesn't change the fact that she's never been to this modern city! So, whenever possible, she has her bunny (in spirit) nose pressed up every window she can get at...
He's right, it is a beautiful ride. Childe would like it too, she thinks, especially with this view of the ocean. She hopes he'll get to visit Minato soon, too. ]
Wow, you can see so much of the city from the train, too! So many tall buildings...!
[ And then... Paulownia Mall! It's quite different from the mall from the show, too, isn't it? Juniper's most excited by the arcade, because of course she is, but it's there that she finds a peculiar little booth. ]
What's this, Mimi? It looks like we can take photos here?!
[ says girl who has been with the literal magical carnival for some amount of time now, ]
Of course I want to check it out! That way we'll have photos to remember this date by! And we can show it to Ajax, heh.
[ Minato, you fool! To boost Juniper's Charm any more would be irresponsible!! That said, she's practically dragging him to and then diving into the booth, which is when she realizes— ]
[Things Minato didn't think about: that it'd be pretty small in there with two people. They both squish in, and Minato clears his throat a little when it means he's pressed up close and personal with Juni.
He is not upset by this turn of events, but--he's not taking advantage, right...? Especially when she brings up Childe.]
Ah... Yeah. Right. [Juniper is so ripped. Wow. She's so strong. His heart is beating so hard.] We need to pick a filter that shows off your cuteness a lot then for him.
[ She's looking at the screen, and at all the buttons, and all the options, and blinks at Minato. Help!! But it's only then that it really dawns on her how pressed together they are. ]
Ahhh, but he's already seen so much of my cuteness, though! We should make you look extra cute, Mimi. Make him feel sorry that he couldn't come along, hehe...
[ A most diabolical plot indeed. And to that end, she moves a hand to pat her thighs. ]
Minato's silent for a moment, but--if he takes too long, they'll have to put more money in for their pictures. So he clears his throat, cheeks a little red, and nods.]
O... okay. If you're sure.
[He shuffles closer and... carefully gets into her lap, leaning against her a little as they shift enough to frame their faces by the picture frame.
Ahem!]
Let me... show you the filters and how all of this works. See, these buttons here add cute stickers, and these buttons add special filters to your picture.
[ Wah, his twinky self fits so nicely in her lap, just like she knew he would! Honestly, this is way more comfortable than just being squished up against each other. Peering around him, she dutifully watches the little photo booth tutorial, and soon enough her curiosity bids her to reach around Minato's frame to start tapping and pressing and whatever she needs to do to make their pictures super cute! ]
Ohhh... I like the sparkly filter! Or the one with the flowers! Oh, or this one! Hehe, it's making a little bunny nose and ears float on your face, Mimi! I love it!
[ It is also adding a bunny nose, whiskers, and another pair of bunny ears on Juniper's head. It's fine because it'll be cute! ]
[He does fit so very well in her lap. Minato is trying not to think too hard about it, but that is easier said than done in his little bisexual disaster brain.
So half his brain (or more than half...) is focused on how very toned her thighs are beneath him, and he's thus only partially focused on the actual screen.]
Oh... bunny ears, huh?
[MINATO, FOCUS.]
They are pretty cute, it's true... I don't wear them as well as you, though.
[Still...]
I like that we match. Let's take one of the pictures like that.
[ Juniper, for her part, is trying not to overstep any boundaries, even for how playful she's being. She already has a pretty good idea from Childe that he wouldn't be offended - that memory of how much he liked seeing Juniper and Minato kiss still feels fresh in both of their minds - but it's been a long time since she's gotten to see Minato... Even though she's read his parting note to her many, many times during their time apart and mulled over it quite a bit, who knows if his heart is still doing little bunny hops?
So she'll tackle today the same way she always has: by being earnest and true to her heart. ]
Don't say that, Mimi! You'll be like a cute blueberry bunny!
[ Juniper and her fruits... ]
I'd be happy to match with you, hehe. And Ajax will like that too, I bet. Let's go for it!
[Juniper and her fruits...! It's cute, though... if it's coming from Juni, Minato is pretty sure he's okay with being a blueberry bunny.
So he nods, overly firmly and solemnly.]
Let's do it. It'd be nice... to have pictures for all three of us to keep.
[It's just a picture, not a battle plan...!! But it's just sentimental enough to work for Minato.
It's fine, though, he's gonna hit the button and they'll have their picture taken a few times in quick succession--and then a few strips of those photos are printed out for them.
[ They sure are really cute, especially as Juniper decides halfway through the photo-taking to wind her arms around Minato and rest her chin on his shoulder with a big smile! She's since let go out of respect, of course, but... It was nice.
She's peering more around his shoulder instead when the pictures come out. ]
Ohhh! They came out so cute, Mimi! I love them! I'm going to cherish these forever!
[It's nice to feel her face so close to his again... he briefly, but-far-too-eagerly considers kissing her, and then their time in the booth is done and he catches himself, clearing his throat a little.]
I'm really glad you like them... I'm happy too. I'm glad we decided to do this.
[He rubs the back of his neck sheepishly, lingering for just a moment...... and then he straightens and moves to get out of the booth.]
Well... anyway. With that done, wanna keep heading towards the shrine?
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Minato, for his part, brightens up immediately as soon as he sees those bunny ears above the milling weekend Iwatodaians. He lifts a hand when they meet eyes, but before he can say anything? She's right there, scooping him up in her arms.
Yep.
Arms... muscle... arms.
He hugs her back, wheezing a little.]
Juni-chan, hey... It's so good... to see you again... [tiny wheeze]
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Oopsie!
[ As she lets go... ]
Sorry about that! I feel like I reached an important milestone in my growth just before coming here - I've gotten stronger!
[ She leveled up a few times probably. ]
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You definitely have. [And because he's a jrpg protag with a relatively meta game:] You leveled up a bunch, huh?
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No! Or— I don't think so? But I've definitely ranked up!
[ We're just going to call that the ye olde way of saying "level up."
But, now stepping back a bit but keeping him at literal arms' length by resting her hands upon his shoulder, she gives him an appraising look of her own. ]
Let me take a look at you, too!
[ How has he been? Is he eating properly? Sleeping properly? Taking care of himself? ]
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He's... also leveled up a bit! And he looks pretty tired. But not Oh Boy It's March tired at least, just tired because P3 Keeps Happening.
The smile is sincere though.]
Do I pass inspection?
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[ She leans in to inspect his face more closely... Are those bags under his eyes? ]
You look like you've gotten stronger, too, but tired. Very tired!
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[There are bags under his eyes, but even as she peers close, he just smiles at her a little... and then.
Reaches up to gently boop her nose.]
But I promised to show you around. I'm sure that'll rejuvenate me.
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[ Boop! It's a direct hit!
Juniper startles, giving a little bunny nose twitch at the contact. She'd been ready to grill Minato about his eyebags, but he manages to successfully derail her (admittedly prone to derailment) train of thought. And at the idea of rejuvenating him with activities, well - she's very good at that kind of thing, so she nods! ]
O-Okay! So the quest begins to rejuvenate Mimi...! Lead the way, fearless leader!
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Minato nods in response, reaching for her hand.]
"Fearless leader", huh...? It looks to me like you could be a pretty good fearless leader yourself right now.
Let's... go to the mall first, okay?
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Ohh... I haven't been to a mall ever since the one I went to on the show! Are we going to go shopping there?
[ ... ]
Are we going to go to the shrine from your memory at some point, too?
[ She remembers! ]
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We can if you want to. There's a cute coffee shop there, too, and the arcade...
[It's cute she remembers! He knows how her memory can be, but... she remembered that because it was about him. His heart... feels soft.]
--And definitely, we can go to the shrine. We'll have to pull our fortunes and see what the future holds.
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Great! I want to do all of the things, Mimi!
[ She's planning on sticking around for at least a little bit, after all! ]
Does your team know I'm visiting? Hehe... I wonder if it will be like meeting a celebrity for them!
[ To think that the show was broadcast across so many worlds... They're famous!! ]
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It definitely will be. Of course I've told them you're coming--and I've told them about you, too. They're excited to meet you.
[Well.
Junpei will be excited enough for all of them, probably.
He leads the way towards the mall first--to get there from here, they'll need to take the train, but at least Juniper's had some firsthand experience with modern things now.]
This is our train. You'll like it, I think. This one goes over the ocean, so... it's a really beautiful ride.
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She remembers what it's like to navigate modern cities and things like riding trains, but that doesn't change the fact that she's never been to this modern city! So, whenever possible, she has her bunny (in spirit) nose pressed up every window she can get at...
He's right, it is a beautiful ride. Childe would like it too, she thinks, especially with this view of the ocean. She hopes he'll get to visit Minato soon, too. ]
Wow, you can see so much of the city from the train, too! So many tall buildings...!
[ And then... Paulownia Mall! It's quite different from the mall from the show, too, isn't it? Juniper's most excited by the arcade, because of course she is, but it's there that she finds a peculiar little booth. ]
What's this, Mimi? It looks like we can take photos here?!
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Oh, that's a purikura. It's um--yeah, you take photos together in there, but you can add stickers or cute effects at the same time.
Wanna check it out?
[It's hard not to be swayed by her cute enthusiasm, after all... and also, it'll boost both of their charm!]
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[ says girl who has been with the literal magical carnival for some amount of time now, ]
Of course I want to check it out! That way we'll have photos to remember this date by! And we can show it to Ajax, heh.
[ Minato, you fool! To boost Juniper's Charm any more would be irresponsible!! That said, she's practically dragging him to and then diving into the booth, which is when she realizes— ]
Oh! It's kind of small in here!
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He is not upset by this turn of events, but--he's not taking advantage, right...? Especially when she brings up Childe.]
Ah... Yeah. Right. [Juniper is so ripped. Wow. She's so strong. His heart is beating so hard.] We need to pick a filter that shows off your cuteness a lot then for him.
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Filter...?
[ She's looking at the screen, and at all the buttons, and all the options, and blinks at Minato. Help!! But it's only then that it really dawns on her how pressed together they are. ]
Ahhh, but he's already seen so much of my cuteness, though! We should make you look extra cute, Mimi. Make him feel sorry that he couldn't come along, hehe...
[ A most diabolical plot indeed. And to that end, she moves a hand to pat her thighs. ]
Come, just sit in my lap!
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[Lap?
Lap???
Juniper's lap..........
Minato's silent for a moment, but--if he takes too long, they'll have to put more money in for their pictures. So he clears his throat, cheeks a little red, and nods.]
O... okay. If you're sure.
[He shuffles closer and... carefully gets into her lap, leaning against her a little as they shift enough to frame their faces by the picture frame.
Ahem!]
Let me... show you the filters and how all of this works. See, these buttons here add cute stickers, and these buttons add special filters to your picture.
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Ohhh... I like the sparkly filter! Or the one with the flowers! Oh, or this one! Hehe, it's making a little bunny nose and ears float on your face, Mimi! I love it!
[ It is also adding a bunny nose, whiskers, and another pair of bunny ears on Juniper's head. It's fine because it'll be cute! ]
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So half his brain (or more than half...) is focused on how very toned her thighs are beneath him, and he's thus only partially focused on the actual screen.]
Oh... bunny ears, huh?
[MINATO, FOCUS.]
They are pretty cute, it's true... I don't wear them as well as you, though.
[Still...]
I like that we match. Let's take one of the pictures like that.
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So she'll tackle today the same way she always has: by being earnest and true to her heart. ]
Don't say that, Mimi! You'll be like a cute blueberry bunny!
[ Juniper and her fruits... ]
I'd be happy to match with you, hehe. And Ajax will like that too, I bet. Let's go for it!
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So he nods, overly firmly and solemnly.]
Let's do it. It'd be nice... to have pictures for all three of us to keep.
[It's just a picture, not a battle plan...!! But it's just sentimental enough to work for Minato.
It's fine, though, he's gonna hit the button and they'll have their picture taken a few times in quick succession--and then a few strips of those photos are printed out for them.
Oh no....... they're really, really cute.]
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She's peering more around his shoulder instead when the pictures come out. ]
Ohhh! They came out so cute, Mimi! I love them! I'm going to cherish these forever!
[ Wah... Her Dandelion Heart feels so full! ]
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I'm really glad you like them... I'm happy too. I'm glad we decided to do this.
[He rubs the back of his neck sheepishly, lingering for just a moment...... and then he straightens and moves to get out of the booth.]
Well... anyway. With that done, wanna keep heading towards the shrine?
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