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[ And Kaede is taking him up on his offer, messaging him when it's practically early morning. ]

Have you heard about the memories we're supposed to be getting yet? It's like a past life...

[When Leon receives this, he's both relieved and tired. It's been a long night and he hasn't been able to get a single wink of sleep. Seeing Kaede's message was a good thing to get his mind off of this stalker app.]

Yeah, I heard about it from my cousin whose had this app for about a month.
Normally, I wouldn't believe such a thing but apparently it's true. He's been remembering things from a different life.

I've heard from a few people I trust about it...they all think it's really their memories. Apparently some people refuse to believe it though.

I guess I won't know what to think until I start getting memories myself.

Yeah, it's really hard to believe any of this is reality unless you hear it from someone that you know and trust.

Best of luck when you do. It's certainly hard to accept any of this without it actually happening to you.

I also heard that it's not only memories, but physical changes too. For example, some people's hair and eye colors have changed.

Edited 2017-12-04 06:00 (UTC)

Thanks.

I hope your memories are good memories, Leon.

That's what I've heard too. Sometimes it goes further than that... like cat tails...
It's kind of worrying.

[One day he'll finally have the nerve to admit this outloud, but hearing her kind words does give him some comfort in this totally bizarre situation.]

Thanks a lot, Akamatsu.

Someone seriously got a cat tail as their regain?

[There's a slight delay in his next message, because he needs time to process this and rub his forehead. What even???]

Jesus.

Then again I guess I can't complain too much about it. I also heard that people are legitimately getting super powers.

[ She'll continue to throw comforting words his way! ]

Me too. It's... really crazy, isn't it? None of this should be happening, but it is.

I'm trying not to think about all of this, but I wonder if I'll have something like that happen to me.

Absolutely. All of this feels like it's something out of a science fiction novel. It's beyond ridiculous.

[Leon's quiet for a moment as he reads over her next message. She's rightfully worried and he feels both bad and mad at this god forsaken app.He's already beginning to feel embarrassed as he types out this message to her.]

Should it happen and if you ever need someone to vent to, both my ears and phone is always available.

[ That last message makes her smile, taking away some of her earlier anxiety. ]

Thanks, Leon. I really mean it. I'm glad I have a friend like you I can count on right now.

The same goes for you, by the way. If you need to talk about anything, I'm always here.

[It's a good thing that Kaede can't see him in person, because he's as red as a tomato and he would die if she saw him like this.]

Of course. Now that I'm here, you can rest easy.

[Spoken like a true tsundere. He's flattered and happy but he's too embarrassed to actually say something nice. However...]

Thanks a lot Akamatsu. You're someone that I know I can absolutely trust and count on. I do feel more relaxed knowing you're here.

[ Definitely like a tsundere, but Kaede finds comfort in it nonetheless. Everything's weird right now, but at least no one is alone in this! ]

I'm happy you feel that way. I'll do whatever I can to help you.

Also, you better tell me all of your memories okay? I'll do the same! I want to make sure neither of us feel like we can't count on someone.

[The heat on his cheeks begins to grow even more. Kaede you are a literal angel that is too good for this world]

The same goes for me, I'll do whatever I can to help you out.

All right, you have my word. Since you're telling me your memories, I promise to tell you all of mine. You can count on me to listen to anything you happen to remember.

You'll make a great leader one day, Akamatsu. It's an attitude like yours that will get you far in life.

Thanks. I'll be here to listen too! We'll get through this for sure.

[ Knowing that they'll be sharing their memories actually makes Kaede feel a lot better about the whole thing, like it won't be so bad. ]

What? Really? I don't know about that. I just want to make sure everyone feels like they're not alone in this.

Trust me, I'm never wrong on my judgment about people's characters.

See? You already know how to cheer people up just by saying that. If not a leader, you're still a good influence on people.

In that case, I'll take your word for it. I'm just speaking from the heart but if it helps cheer someone up that's what matters the most to me.

[ Kaede you're so strong!!! Leon is actually kind of beaming when he reads that message. ]

You're a great person, Akamatsu. I can certainly say that you've done a good job at cheering me up.

[ But then he's immediately embarrassed by that message ]

I guess.

Hey you can't just take back a nice message like that! (〃＞＿＜;〃)

Watch me ლ(｀∀´ლ)

I suppose I'll be nice and cut you some slack tonight. You really are marvelous at cheering people up.

You're not so bad at cheering people up either, you know.

You think so?

I mean!!!

Naturally, I'm glad that you realize it. Talking to me would bring anyone relief.

[ TSUNDERE POWERS GO!!! He also can't be any more wrong ]

Edited 2017-12-24 05:57 (UTC)

I think so too!

You know, they say confidence in your own abilities makes you that much better at it!

[ Kaede no... don't inflate his ego even more. ]

I've heard of that saying. Then naturally, my abilities will sky rocket. Of course, I'm already pretty great if I do say so, myself.

Make sure you have confidence in yourself too, Akamatsu.

[Li-Na shows up a little early. Her hair is mostly tucked under a hood, but the fringe is still visible. A part of her just wants to stay at Chiyo's house and avoid having people see her new hair color, but she also knows from past conversations with people that it's going to be at least a month before it stops attracting attention.

And she wants dim sum. Not even weird changes to her hair is going to keep her from having dim sum today.

So here she is, a bag of homemade dog treats in hand, knocking on Leon's door.]

[The sound of happy, excited barking can be heard on the other side, followed by the quick tap of footsteps and a quiet shushing of the dog, and the door opens shortly after. It's not Leon who answers, but the other resident of the apartment instead, mostly dressed aside from his coat and shoes, trying to hold back a bouncy little poodle from dashing out the doorway with his foot. Xiaolang's face lights up a little in surprise at the sight of Li-Na, however, and lets the dog run out to greet her, thrilled to have this new human in their midst.]

Li-Na! You're here early.

[Not that he's upset about that-- he actually sounds a little pleased. Xiaolang was very much the punctual type, so it was nice to see it was something that ran in the family.]

Ah-- come inside. [He opens the door more fully now, gesturing for her to enter, not even really noticing the hood she had on over her hair. It was cold after all, so she probably wanted to keep warm.] We're almost ready to go, so it shouldn't be too long. I can try to grab him if you want to introduce yourself, though?

[Oh you sweet, naive child]

Oh is she here already?

[ Speak of the devil himself. Leon calls out from the back of the apartment while putting his coat on. Jasmine's happy barks was enough to tip him off that a certain someone was already here. Likewise, Leon was another one who is extremely punctual, so he was pleased to know that Xiaolang's relative was like them.

Once he was situated, he's holding onto both Xiaolang and his own presents for Li-Na as he steps over to the doorway where everyone was gathered. The hoodie didn't dawn on him too much either since he figured that she was simply just cold from the weather. Upon seeing her, he nods at her as a form of greeting. ]

Hello Li-Na.

[ HE SAYS WITH THE MOST CASUAL TONE EVER, while also petting Jasmine and telling her to calm down. Sorry Xiaolang... ]

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