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[strawberrysorbae]

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[strawberrysorbae]

[she looks confused. and lol kiss what kiss, he's gay right why would he want to kiss her]

Why would I think it's weird? Just because he isn't always here doesn't mean you can't love him. You still have all your memories, and apparently he keeps his from when he manages to visit, so what's the problem?

[reproducer]

Sorry, I just thought- me, you, and Aominecchi were-

[He shakes his hand, flustered.] Sorry, sorry! I think I misunderstood...

[strawberrysorbae]

[she grins, although it looks like she's trying to cover up some other emotion.]

Did you and Daichan talk things out? He and I...had a talk about what happened, and I told him not to beat around the bush and to be straight with you. Or, well, not so straight.

[reproducer]

Mm- I'm the friend with benefits! [A nod!] So, Momocchi... I don't know if this thing with Kasamatsu-senpai...changes anything. Between the three of us?

[strawberrysorbae]

[her smile is a little more sad, now, and she drops her gaze towards their shoes instead.]

I don't think Daichan will mind. He's still figuring out things, after all. [she laces her fingers together.] You...don't have to include me, just to make me feel like I'm not left out. You don't like girls, after all.

[reproducer]

Eh? [Blink blink.] Momocchi, what? I definitely like girls. I mean, unless you and Sakuracchi aren't girls...

[And just in case she misinterprets.] I mean like like, too. Actually, I don't tend to think about that sort of thing at all. Um- whether someone is a boy or girl. You're just the first girl to not care about my looks. [he smiles.] And I've always appreciated that, Momocchi.

[strawberrysorbae]

What? [she looks...so confused.] But...all the people you've liked have been boys. Tetsukun, Daichan, Kasamatsu-san...

[it feels like her stomach is too small all of a sudden, and this...this is a different vulnerability than what she felt when she confessed to aomine. it was a yes or no situation, but. she doesn't want him to pity her, to include her just because he's grateful.]

[reproducer]

[He laughs.] Isn't it more accurate to say that all the people I like are on a basketball team?

[Well, plus the people he met here... but that's different.] It's hard to explain, Momocchi... I don't even really know how... it works. But. I just never liked how girls only came to me for my looks or status. Even a lot of guys would-- well, it's just that you guys are different.

[Wow this makes no sense when he says it out loud.] That's what matters to me. Someone who's different.

[strawberrysorbae]

[she can't help but laugh as well.] It sounds like you have a type.

[she falls silent as he speaks, and even if he doesn't think it makes a lot of sense, she understands.]

But I'm... [ugh, it's so hard to explain or even give voice to. she doesn't know what's wrong, or why she's suddenly intimidated by kise of all people. but when she stands next to the men he loves, she feels so small and insignificant.] Do you like me like that, Kichan? Or are you just thinking about it because I kissed you. Because I've liked you for a long time. I really like you.

[reproducer]

E-eh! Sorry, I- did it seem like I don't? Momocchi, I really do! I just- uh. Uh!

[Wait, Aominecchi said she was like...polyanna or something, right? So maybe she'll understand!] I guess you've already noticed but... I like a lot of people. At the same time? It's weird, but- Aominecchi said you were something similar. Polyanna he said? I'm not sure what that's supposed to mean, but maybe we're on similar grounds...

[strawberrysorbae]

Eh?! N-no, I just...I though you were just being nice. [taking her to prom, dancing with her, kissing her back when she kissed him under the mistletoe...it could definitely be thought of as romantic, but. she'd always thought that it was just because he was her friend, and he didn't want her to be alone. it was hard for her to find boys who cared about more than her cup size, so she thought he was just being supportive in his usual, puppy-dog way.]

It's not polyanna, though. [she giggles.] Polyamorous. Poly as in more than one, and amorous as in love. I love Daichan, and I love you too, Kichan.

[reproducer]

So that's what that is-

[He takes her hand, grips it firmly.] I- have to admit, there's no one in the world that makes me feel like Kasamatsu-senpai, but that doesn't mean I don't like you, too, Momocchi. And Aominecchi. And Kurokocchi. And Sakuracchi. And-

[NOT THE POINT. He shakes his head.] Well, I just. I think we should establish where we stand.

[strawberrysorbae]

[it doesn't surprise her to hear that kise loves kasamatsu the most; she's seen the bond between them, can tell by the way that kise's entire being lights up around his captain that this is someone special, more special than anyone else, even her and aomine.]

That's okay. It works differently for everyone, and loving Kasamatsu best doesn't mean that you don't care about the rest of us.

[she smiles.] If you're not settling for me, because you feel sorry for me or because you can't have someone else, I'd be happy to be your girlfriend, Kichan.

[reproducer]

Girlfriend?

[At that, he's definitely blushing. He hasn't had a girlfriend he truly, actually liked... ever.]

Ah, Momocchi... I don't think Aominecchi is ready for that kind of thing with me. I don't know if he ever will be- he just wanted to be friends with benefits, you know?

[strawberrysorbae]

[oh, shit, did she just put her foot in her mouth? her face flushes crimson, putting her pink hair to shame, and she doesn't like how the embarrassment makes her throat feel tight. is she...just a package deal, then? not worth dating if aomine isn't going to come with her?]

A-ah, he said that he would probably start things off like that when we talked about it. I don't think he'd mind, about us, but I understand if you want to wait and see where he stands first.

[reproducer]

I- do you really think he'd be okay with that? [Kise's eyes widen with hope. Momoi's so beautiful, so kind, so fun- she's always been on his wavelength. Other than his family, she was one of the first girls to ever look past his looks.

Really, he's never had a girlfriend who's done that.]

He just- Aominecchi seems like the jealous type, you know? I don't want to ruin what you guys have...

[strawberrysorbae]

[she smiles softly, and it's clear by the adoration in her eyes that she never expected such a reaction from one aomine daiki.] He said that it just means that I have a lot of love to give, not that I don't love him as much.

[it's hard to read kise sometimes, even for someone who has known him as long as she has, but there's something suspiciously like hope in his eyes.] I don't think you'd be ruining it. More like...multiplying it. [her smile turns a little self-conscious.] If you'll have me, that is.

[reproducer]

Wh- of course, Momocchi! Just- I should be the one asking you that!

[He pulls her close, resting his head on top of hers. He hugs her tight, traces of guilt still left in his heart.] I was cruel to you, after all...

[strawberrysorbae]

[every time she snuggles into kise's arms, it feels like being warmed by the sun, a gentle warmth that bleeds through her skin and into her very bones. burying her face against his chest, she breaths in the scent of his cologne and body wash, just holding him tight for a long, selfish moment before she answers him.]

You were hurt and didn't know how to deal with it, so you lashed out. You learned from it, and you're sorry. I've already forgiven you, Kichan, and it doesn't change how I feel about you.

[reproducer]

You should know, too, before making any decisions....Kasamatsu-senpai and I, uh.

[Oh god... how can he explain such a vulgar thing to a girl... not that he doesn't think she and Aomine did Stuff already, but...]

We, uh...you know...I sort of...

[strawberrysorbae]

[she smirks.]

Jumped his bones? Blew him in the coat closet?

[reproducer]

Wh- did you see us, Momocchi!? [He at least has the decency to be embarrassed...]

[strawberrysorbae]

[PFFFFFFFFT.]

No, but I can venture a guess. You two were kissing pretty seriously when I saw you.

[reproducer]

[Kise is flustered for like .5 more seconds. He does feel a bit silly that he pretty much confirmed her guess... but... well...]

Senpai was pretty cute, I'll say that much.

[And now he's worried!!] Ah- so it's okay?

[strawberrysorbae]

[she waves his concern aside.]

Of course it's okay. I knew you had feelings for him, and it only makes sense that if they were reciprocated, you would act on them. I'm happy for you two.