realpolitik | Entries tagged with canon: the idolm@ster

[He's a little concerned.

Only a little, of course; it's only natural that sometimes Makoto would be a little late in returning his texts. Sometimes she's busy, and it's not like he wants to be clingy!

...Okay maybe he's a little clingy.

But it's been ten minutes since she responded, and they'd been rapidfire texting for a bit, and he's feeling a bit jarred by the sudden silence.

He debates it for a bit, back and forth, before finally caving to his weakness and sending her another text--]

Everything okay?

makotoned

[It's a bit stressful, being at their first swim meet in a long while, but Makoto isn't honestly that nervous; he's more concerned with his friends than him, of course, and with Rei so nervous, it's much easier to focus on that.

Haru's race is first, though. It'll set the tone for the whole meet, and Makoto know it--but more importantly, he's finally racing Rin again, and it's clear Rin is being serious. Haru doesn't care about his time or his placement, but...he cares about Rin, and all Rin cares about it winning now.

The outcome of this race will determine a lot, and Makoto knows it.

But he's looking utterly shocked as the end becomes clear--Haru lost, and while the swimmers move to get out of the pool, Makoto steps back a few steps despite himself. It's just such a surprise, and he knows that what Rin told Haru was no good, even if he wasn't close enough to hear the actual words--

But going to try to talk to either of them did no good at all, and he's looking rather defeated as he walks back into the stands. He won't be swimming for a bit yet, but--he knows of someone who came to see them swim, and maybe she'll have some advice, or something similar.

That's close enough to him admitting that really, he just wants to sit by her for a little bit, and hopefully that'll be enough to set him on the right path to dealing with all of the rest of this.]

makotoned

[He's honestly not sure how they got roped into this. Nagisa had been so excited though, and he'd told Makoto to bring Makoto-chan (his girlfriend, and that was still a little difficult to believe sometimes) along, and here they were now.

Standing in front of a haunted house.

He really doesn't want to look scared in front of Makoto-chan, he really doesn't. There's the rest of the theme park, of course. They don't have to go to the haunted house. Why are they going to the haunted house. Why--]

I...don't really think this is a good idea...?

[And he tries to ignore how the pitch of his voice raises at the end and oh god he's already scared no matter how hard he pretends not to be.]

makotoned

[He really had intended on resting and not getting sick, just as he had promised Makoto-chan he would. He couldn't get sick now, anyway; it's mid-swimming season, and Haru would throw a fit.

A Haru fit.

They're terrible things.

Unfortunately, one school day not long after they ran around in the rain like crazy people, he finds his limbs heavier than usual, his throat scratchy. He manages to get out of bed and to school mostly on time, though he's subdued and quieter than usual when he goes to pick up Haru. He can sense Haru's eyes on him, but...it's just easier to be quiet when he's this tired.

After school, there's swim practice, of course.

He tells Kou sheepishly that he's not feeling well, because he wouldn't be much of a mother hen if he couldn't take his own advice, but then Nagisa drags him into the pool and Haru pulls on him to swim some real laps and...

Well, he ends up swimming at swim practice despite the fact that he's not feeling well. When he gets home, he manages to get up to his room--

And then he slumps into bed without even bothering to change, though thankfully there were showers at the school gym and he is no longer in his swimsuit. Gym bag on the floor in a messy pile (very unlike him), Makoto tries to get as much of that much-needed sleep as he can...

But all too soon it's time to get up again for school. He stands, moving almost on automatic...

And hits the floor.

Yeah, he's not going anywhere any time soon.]

makotoned

[Honestly, he's finding out how lucky they were to have tickets to this show. It's crowded, full of cheering fans, and the energy is infectious. His siblings are equally excited, and it's nice to see them smiling so much. And well, it'll be nice to see Makoto again after that surprise meeting on the beach.

Of course, seeing her up on stage is completely different from seeing her at the beach. She's in a very cute outfit, probably looking the girliest he's ever seen her, and...well, her singing and dancing is, of course, spectacular. It's no surprise she has so many fans, he reflects, watching her up on stage now.

And he figures that the reason he's so breathless is because of the energy around her, and because the show is charged with it--there really couldn't be any other reason, right?

Regardless, he watches them perform their last number with a big smile on his face. These were for fun, right? Well, he certainly is having it, and his little brother and sister too (even if they seem to giggle at him for his big smile, but he just shakes his head at them and chuckles and pats them on the head.

But with the show nearly coming to an end, he reflects that he didn't quite go over what to do now with Makoto-chan; she's bound to be busy after such a big show, but he does want to let her know he appreciated all of this...

Hm, what a conundrum.]

makotoned

[The swimming pool is not for them.

The swimming pool is, in fact, currently closed off, with the poster outside proclaiming that it was in use for a necessary photo shoot. Makoto, who is the sort to read posters when they are posted there to be read, knows this.

Haru, who is not, does not know this, nor does he care. And by the time Makoto notices that Haru doesn't intend to be stopped, he's through the door.

And jumping into the pool.

Haru.

Haru no.

Makoto bursts in after him, horrified, and doesn't really notice anyone in his path.]

Haru--!

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31

Níwe ætgædere

Entries tagged with canon: the idolm@ster

Makoto | Makoto | 051

Makoto Tachibana | Makoto Kikuchi | 038

Makoto Tachibana | Makoto Kikuchi | 035

Makoto Tachibana | Makoto Kikuchi | 034

Makoto Tachibana | Makoto Kikuchi | 033

Makoto Tachibana | Makoto Kikuchi | 030

Profile

May 2025

Syndicate

Most Popular Tags

Page Summary

Style Credit

Expand Cut Tags