First Bowl

[ricebird]

Sender: Little Girl (Sweet Porridge) | Kotori Iida
Recipient: Everyone

Hi, there! I hope that everyone’s okay after the Story Eater attack. That was… really intense.

Anyway… I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately, and I think I’m going to go home for a little while. I want to get stronger at cooking, and that’ll take some time and practice. [And she wants to strengthen her relationships with her friends and family there…] I don’t know how long I’ll be in my world, or how much I’ll be able to remember this time, but I’ll ask to Storyteller to bring me back in a few days by Index time.

Before I go, though… what are some of your favorite foods? Are there any recipes from your homes that you miss here? What about birthdays, or holidays that aren’t celebrated in the Index?


[For almost everyone, that’s the whole message. But then Kotori adds another, more private question to a certain someone.]


Sender: Little Girl (Sweet Porridge) | Kotori Iida
Recipient: Roxas

Hey, Roxas-kun? Are you free today? Can we talk in-person for a bit?

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[twilightskey]

Oh!

[His eyes widen in realization, before he nods slowly, a small smile forming on his face.]

Yeah. Yeah, I'd like that.

[ricebird]

[God, she hadn't realized she'd been holding her breath until he said that. Now, her heart's fluttering, racing even.]

Me too. Thank you... [And with a bit extra boldness, she leans in to wrap him in a hug.] I won't make you wait too long, Roxas...

[twilightskey]

[The hug's a surprise, but it doesn't take long for him to return it, that smile growing.]

Don't worry. I'll be here when you get back.

[ricebird]

I know you will...

[And before she pulls away... she presses a brief, soft kiss to his cheek.]

[twilightskey]

[The kiss makes him blush even more, but a warm smile spreads on his face nonetheless.]

Have fun back home, Kotori.