stillarhino: (06 ☠ and the obstacles)
beat ☠️ daisukenojo bito ([personal profile] stillarhino) wrote in [community profile] dreamcrystals2023-01-20 11:36 pm

open 💀 second recording | passive dream + extra

Sender: Beat
To: Everyone
Subject: Passive Dream Recording
Warnings: Some spoilers for the OG The World Ends With You. Will update as needed.

A smartphone is shoved in front of your face, and confusion takes over, not sure what exactly you're looking at. Then you realize that it's an innocuous advertisement for a piece of jewelry that had shown right before the video played. You turn to the owner, and it takes you a moment to recognize her, your sister Rhyme. She's young, with short, blonde hair framing either side of her face. Her usual beanie is absent from atop her head.

"It's cute, right?" she asks. She's never really had any interest in jewelry before, which only further added to your confusion.

She smiles back at you, noticing the look on your face. "Don't worry. I don't plan on buying it. I probably wouldn't be able to afford it anyway."

A sigh escapes her mouth before she withdraws her arm, turning to lie back on the bed as she proceeds to watch the following video that starts to play.

For a moment you wonder what that was all about before you turn your attention back to the skateboard you'd been working on.

- - -


It's morning and you've been in line since the crack of dawn. You're not a morning person and you let out the biggest yawn, not even bothering to cover your mouth.

A few hours have passed since you got here, able to get a spot in line toward the front of the pack, only beaten by those who camped out the night before. You decided to come out this early only because you learned that the item was limited. Seeing all the people in line before you makes you realize just how coveted this might actually be. For a while, you wonder if you even have a chance of purchasing it.

There are a few whispers from further back in line, and they don't make an effort in keeping their voices down.

"What is he doing here anyway? He looks completely lost."

"Stop that. Maybe he's buying it for his girlfriend or something."

A rush of heat color your cheeks, but you're quick to shoot a glare their way, baring your teeth just to drive the point further. They see you and all of a sudden they have nothing more to say.

- - -


The box in your hand is wrapped messily, the bow atop it leaning off one of the corners. Maybe you should've let someone else do it instead. But it's too late for that now. You rap your knuckles against the door.

It opens to reveal Rhyme. A large smile adorns her face as she greets you but she quickly sees the box in your hand. "Huh? What's this?"

You hand it over to her.

"For me?" She examines it for a while before looking back up to hold your gaze. "Can I open it?" You nod and she immediately begins tearing through the wrapper. When she opens the box within, her face immediately lights up, and whatever anxiety you had felt coming into this washes away.

"Oh gosh! You actually got it." She holds up a cord with a large, brass bell pendant hanging at the end. It's the very same one as the piece featured in the video ad.

Before you can even get a word out, she throws herself at you, jumping to curl her arms around your neck. "Thank you so much, Beat!" A warmth spreads throughout you and you smile, bringing your arms around her to return the embrace, hugging her tight enough to make her giggle in your ear.

And then you wake.


Sender: Beat
To: Close CR (except for Gina and Futaba)
Subject: a little help?
Warnings: Cursing. Will update as needed.

[Forward dated to the 23rd.]

yo i kinda got myself in a predicktament
and i aint sure how im supposed to


[There's a long pause before he continues writing this next part.]

deal with this one
so imma need some advice
any of ya got some time to help a brother out?


[If you're unsure if your character counts for this second part, feel free to poke me at [plurk.com profile] riyuji or at Riyuji#9693 on discord.]
judicialassistant: ([fa] barok cloak /// [4])

sender: susato mikotoba

[personal profile] judicialassistant 2023-01-21 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
[ Putting the dream aside that leaves her with an aching, nostalgic feeling, for now... Susato is left staring at simple words on a page. She fights the urge to correct his errors, because somehow, it's not the worst she's seen. (Looking at you, Leo and Percy.) ]

What happened? Is Rhyme alright?
judicialassistant: (think)

[personal profile] judicialassistant 2023-01-21 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ She's about to feel really bad in a second, probably. ]

Who is that again? I really must start keeping a list.
judicialassistant: (me?)

[personal profile] judicialassistant 2023-01-21 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
[ YEP. Guilt!!! But it's not her fault she is not the first person to come to mind when she thinks of smoking. ]

Oh, Gina! Yes, of course, sorry. I would say we're close. She has been living with me, after all.

[ ......Wait, did he just call her cute? ]

This is about Gina?
Edited 2023-01-21 02:21 (UTC)
judicialassistant: (concern)

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[personal profile] judicialassistant 2023-01-21 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
[ Squint

And after keeping her in suspense with all those pauses... ]


Beat, please separate your words.
judicialassistant: (gasp)

[personal profile] judicialassistant 2023-01-21 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, but hold on. She can read that!!! It just takes her an extra moment. ]

Wait. Truly, you do?!
judicialassistant: (deduction dance)

[personal profile] judicialassistant 2023-01-21 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
[ Now it's Susato's turn for a long pause. Just because she has a boyfriend doesn't make her an expert, but she would still rather weigh in to help, if she can. Especially with Gina now involved. ]

Would it be easier if we spoke in person?
judicialassistant: (bow)

[personal profile] judicialassistant 2023-01-21 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
There's no need. I can meet you there, just give me a time. [ How far away is he? ]
judicialassistant: (book 2)

[personal profile] judicialassistant 2023-01-21 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
[ Susato won't keep him waiting long. She does take a moment to make sure things are covered at the Harvest, however, to the best of her ability. She doesn't know how long this will take, but when she is relatively certain that the place won't catch on fire while she's gone, she heads off in the direction of Dreambucks.

She really doesn't come here often anymore, though she does feel a little nostalgic when she walks in. She can probably still spot the exact table she sat at when Kazuma saw her for the first time.

The bell chimes, and though she does not see the head of blond hair she is looking for right away, his hood looks familiar enough. Susato approaches him, her boots clicking to announce her arrival. ]


Beat?
judicialassistant: (me?)

[personal profile] judicialassistant 2023-01-22 05:52 pm (UTC)(link)
...Hello.

[ She said she was coming, didn't she? She flinches a little at his reaction, but then seems make herself comfortable, sitting right across from him. She is staring at the sketch pad beneath is large arms, though Gina's signature cap is still hard to miss, and it still shows. ]

Don't worry, I didn't tell her I was coming to see you.

[ ...Then she notices the other sketch, as if he'd drawn them side-by-side to compare. It takes her longer to recognize this one, particularly since she's only seeing everything upside down from this angle. ]

Is that...?
judicialassistant: (book - lick)

[personal profile] judicialassistant 2023-01-22 06:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ......

Her expression remains neutral in light of Beat's shame, though she does make attempt to tilt her head, as if she's trying to get a better look. Finally, she gives up, reaching a hand forward to touch the sketch pad without pulling it. ]


May I?

[ Gotta get permission. ]
judicialassistant: ([fa] sad smile)

[personal profile] judicialassistant 2023-01-22 06:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Susato pulls the pad closer and turns it around, giving herself a clearer picture. Her eyes settle on Gina, of course, and she thinks he's captured her essence admirably... but then there is the other. The longer hair, the glasses with a wide grin...

She traces some of Beat's drawn lines with her finger, as if she might divine the answer from it. ]


This is Sakura Futaba, is it not?
judicialassistant: ([fa] borrowing clothes)

[personal profile] judicialassistant 2023-01-22 07:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oh.

It almost feels like something has grabbed her heart and squeezed. Not enough to hurt, but enough nonetheless. Why should that be, though? She isn't the topic of any of this, though maybe the feeling is something she feels in sympathy for Gina. ]


What do you mean? You might have feelings for her as well?
judicialassistant: (sad - alternate)

[personal profile] judicialassistant 2023-01-22 07:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Susato gives him a distant look, almost like she is thinking about something else for a moment. ]

When... or how did you realize?

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