Holly Heights: Mailbox

[thirdbeauty]

Natsuru Senou
1431 Holly Heights
Wife: Sayaka Maizono
Son: Tadashi Yamaguchi

(August 8th, 2015 - December 24th, 2015)
Wife: Sayaka Maizono
Daughter: Kyoko Mogami
Son: Tadashi Yamaguchi

(June 8th, 2015 - August 7th, 2015)
Wife: Sayaka Maizono
Daughter: Kyoko Mogami

(May 8th, 2015 - June 7th, 2015)
Wife: Sayaka Maizono
Daughter: Kyoko Mogami
Daughter: Yotsuba Koiwai

(May 3rd, 2015 - May 7th, 2015)
Wife: Sayaka Maizono
Daughter: Kyoko Mogami

(August 1st, 2014 - May 2nd, 2015)
Wife: Sayaka Maizono

(July 7th, 2014 - July 31st, 2014)
Wife: Sayaka Maizono
Daughter: Chieri Sono

(June 1st, 2014 - July 6th, 2014)
Daughter: Chieri Sono

(April 8th, 2014 - May 31st, 2014)
Daughter: Chieri Sono
Daughter: Atsuko Maeda the 14th

(February 22nd, 2014 - March 5th, 2014)
Wife: Tifa Lockhart
Daughter: Chieri Sono

(September 5, 2013 - February 21, 2014)
1461 Holly Heights
Mother: Cheria Barnes
Momsis: Sophie
Sister: Maximum Ride

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[witchplz]

[Maybe she's chilling at home on an off day, maybe she's scurrying about in the kitchen or cleaning the bathroom (if that's the case, here's a perfect break/excuse!) or she's playing a video game--

either way, the doorbell will ring, and following this, faint singing can be heard from outside.]

Yoooo, newlyweds! Prepare for some romantic Christmas cheer in the form of Jingle bells~

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[thirdbeauty]

[Scurrying about in the kitchen is pretty accurate, since she's working on baking some things for a certain pink-haired "little sister" of hers. But there's nothing that needs her immediate attention, so she takes a moment to answer the door. Especially since she recognizes that voice...]

Rahzel-san...?

[Natsuru answers the door with an adorable apron covering her skinny jeans and blouse. Even her lounging around the house wear is getting trendier lately.

She'll humor Rahzel with the singing, though, smiling softly as she lets the other girl finish.]

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[witchplz]

[Her face lights up when she sees Natsuru and she reaches out, squeezing her forearm. Takes a deep breath and then--]

Oh! what fun it is to ride, in a one-horse open sleigh. Hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the way;
Oh! what fun it is to ride, in a one-horse open sleigh.
HEY! Cha-cha-cha.

[not exactly common but...it adds some spice]

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[thirdbeauty]

[She wouldn't have expected Rahzel to do anything the 'common' way. Her smile brightens, and she quietly applauds at her friend's unique finale. She just assumes that the singing was on a whim, though, and picks up where she left off as if this were a perfectly normal visit.]

Ah... would you like to come in? I'm not really that busy today...

[Just baking, which she only has to pay attention to from time to time. Sayaka may or may not be indisposed somehow, perhaps...]

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[witchplz]

[Tbh this is as good as a normal visit for them anyway, there's very little out of the ordinary here.....ah, friendship~

Rahzel gives a bow, grinning from ear to ear.]

Thank you, thank you, I'll be here all week. [at her question, she pauses] You sure? I don't wanna keep you from anything~ [she may or may not- ok who are we kidding her tone is definitely teasing at the end there.]

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[thirdbeauty]

[Natsuru's heard her fair share of suggestive teasing from friends already, so that's where her mind immediately goes this time, as well. She still blushes just as much as always, but there's a smile in there too.]

I'm sure Sayaka wouldn't mind! We have plenty of time together lately...

[She steps back a little, to give Rahzel room to come inside.]

I'm just trying some new recipes right now! I wanted to send something special to Chibiusa-chan for Christmas.

[Look how adorably domestic she's grown in her time here, Rahzel. Was it really not that long ago you were both in high school together?]

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[witchplz]

[Cue a cheeky grin! Tapping her boots against the ground to dust off some snow, she breezes past Natsuru and burrows into her coat, pleased at the heat she's suddenly enveloped in within the room]

Well if she wouldn't mind~ Might as well have some impromptu girl time, why not? Besides, if its for Chibiusa, I'll gladly supervise your training, my dear.

[its bizarre, and feels like 50 years ago to Rahzel as she stands there in this homely little place.]

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[thirdbeauty]

[Yes, enjoy the heat, Rahzel! Natsuru is enjoying it too, now that the front door isn't letting in cold air.

Speaking of her training, though... Natsuru finds her eye drawn to the pile of magazines on the table by the couch, and she blushes. Just a little bit.]

Ah... I've been reading some fashion magazines lately, too. Nonon-san recommended it...

[While Rahzel gets herself settled, she heads towards the kitchen.]

Would you like something? I think I might make some cocoa while I check on the cookies.

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[witchplz]

[She does, she does! It's already seeping into her bones at a quick rate, so much so that she starts to unbutton her coat and, after brushing a little of the dampness left from the snowflakes off once she's free of it, asks--] Where do you want me to put this?

[Her attention is tugged towards the magazines of mention and her smile grows] Nonon's helping out, huh? Expected of her. But she's gonna realize right away, she's got a very attentive and creative student on her hands.

[!!!] Oh, I'd love some cocoa, thank you! Do you have little marshmallows...? [hopefully, hope of hopes!]

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[thirdbeauty]

[Oh right, her coat...]

Um, there should be a chair you can hang it on for now!

[Her suburban housewife levels still leave much to be desired, but she's not doing too bad for a novice. She continues responding from the kitchen as she puts some water on the stove.]

I dunno, though... keeping up with fashion magazines is a lot of work. I just took some of the basic tips and kinda stopped paying attention after that.

[While talking, she returns to the living room with two empty mugs (well, mostly empty - she's already put the cocoa mix in) and a bag of little marshmallows that she does indeed have.]

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[witchplz]

[As they say, it's the thought that counts! Rahzel locates the chair immediately, drapes the coat over it and then settles on the couch nearby. She almost gets up to ask if there's anything she can do to help but she knows, she knows Natsuru has got it. So she just smiles at her friend, eyes lighting up when she spots the marshmallows]</small. The student certainly isn't a first year anymore. You've learned a valuable tip in fashion! Take what the bits and pieces of what you want and fit it to your own style, don't copy it exactly. You can't thrive if you try to be someone else's fashionista. Only your own.

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[thirdbeauty]

Thanks...

[Her smile is a little nervous, though. She still feels like she's really only doing it because of Sayaka now. But then, Veronica said it didn't matter who she wanted to look nice for, as long as it was her own choice...]

Well, what have you been up to since the wedding? I'm sorry I haven't been around as much!

[Who knew being married For Real would feel so different from being assigned housemates? She feels like she's still getting used to a whole new life!]

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[witchplz]

[How much Natsuru always worries about others has always been so endearing. Rahzel's smile widens and at her friends' question, her cheeks flush a little. Now's not the time to just bust out with GUESS WHO HAS A NEW RELATIONSHIP STATUS TOO, QUUURL right? She waves off her apology and winks]

Don't worry about it, I know it's kind of a lot to adjust to, the whole making it official thing. Me, I've just been hanging around, y'know...Some new things, some old things, some in between things.

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[thirdbeauty]

[Awww, but she'd be so happy to hear it! (Well, until she finds out who else is involved, but that's a whole other can of worms.)]

There's really nothing you want to talk about?

[Her knowing smile has nothing to do with being able to see through Rahzel. She just knows her. There has to be something!

Of course, just at that moment, the kettle goes off. And Natsuru, who had forgotten about it, jumps a little.]

Ah! ... Hold on just a sec!

[Scurrying off to the kitchen now to fetch the water! Cocoa will be had!]

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[witchplz]

[She shrugs, not bashfully because that's not Rahzel, but coyly. That knowing smile just makes her chuckle, leave it to Natsuru to read her like a book! She's pleased as punch to let the cat out of the bag, the news still hasn't lost its new car smell and whatnot. It still makes her giddy]

Well--

[blinking, she watches her hurry off, but continues, letting her voice carry over the kettle]

Well I tried a new braided twist and it looks super cute, I got a new recipe from someone really freaking cool and I might totally have my own blossoming romance~!

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[thirdbeauty]

[Hearing her friend continue to talk, Natsuru does her best to listen. All sounds pretty normal, everything is as usual in the state of Rahzel, and-

Just as she's coming into the room with the kettle, she freezes mid-step.]

E-Ehh?! Seriously?!

[It's not that she isn't happy for her! Far from it! She's just shocked...!

Please snap her out of it before the water gets cold and she has to heat it up again, Rahzel.]

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[witchplz]

[It's impossible to stifle a tiny giggle once Natsuru gets going, and this time is no exception. Of course Rahzel'll help her out, though! Climbing to her feet, in a few strides she's at Natsuru's side, a hand on her arm along with a playful smile]

Yes, seriously. It's a recipe for popcorn chicken-- I know it doesn't sound like much but it's really special. Something to do with the breading.

[cue a wink here]

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[thirdbeauty]

Huh?! No, I mean-

[Wait. That wink... is Rahzel messing with her?

Her own lips slowly curl into a smile again, even if she looks a little embarrassed at falling for it. Fortunately, she's been sufficiently snapped out of her shock well in time to step over and pour some still piping hot water in their respective mugs.]

You, uh... know what I meant, don't you?

[She asks while she busies herself with stirring both servings of cocoa, offering Rahzel's to her once it's done. (And then handing her the marshmallows, of course.)]

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[witchplz]

[Chuckling again, she nods and, when Natsuru hands her the marshmallows, pats her gently on the hand]

I know what you mean, yes. And yes, absolutely, seriously.

[Rahzel's so grateful Natsuru managed to keep the scorching water from spilling anywhere else out of the zone. Crossing one knee over the other, she plops a few marshmallows in and waits, eyes rapt, for them to absorb properly. And for more questions, of course. Her gaze takes in the curiosity that brims in her friends' face.]

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[thirdbeauty]

[Natsuru had never been huge on gossip, but this is different, right? This is Rahzel sharing things, and she wants to be able to be as happy for her as she is!]

Is... is it someone from school? You're actually dating?

[She gets settled in herself, in a position where she can mostly face Rahzel. Her own mug daintily (and carefully) held with her fingers, she leans forward a little to listen.]

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[witchplz]

[A hum into her cup as she takes the first sip, bites off the first little nibble of marshmallow and smiles-- oh so sweet!]

Yep! I'm actually dating. And yes, he went to school with us. You've probably seen him swaggering around.

[For all the moments he didn't duck into his office to avoid trouble]

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[thirdbeauty]

[So it's someone she knows?! That definitely fires up the curiosity a little.]

Who is it?! One of those swim club guys...?

['Swim club guys' and 'guys named Makoto' are pretty much her biggest guesses, from what she knows of the male high school population here. Failing that, she's drawing a blank on how to narrow it down.]

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[witchplz]

[Takes the moment to have another sip, eyebrows shooting up at the guess. Not a bad one, just unexpected. Well they do have muscles, so that makes sense, she supposes.]

Noooope~ As nice as I'm sure they are, I don't think they're turning out to be my type.

[pops a marshmallow into her mouth to buy her some more time, chew, chew, chew]

Wanna keep guessing or do you really wanna know? Can you handle the truth? [smile entirely playful]

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[thirdbeauty]

I really wanna know!

[Eep. She let herself get really emphatic there for a second! How embarrassing...]

I mean... if you really like him...

[Don't keep her in suspense, okay? She wants to know who could have won her fair fashion senpai's heart! How is she still the senpai when Natsuru's the married woman here?]

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[witchplz]

[God, could Rahzel's smile get any bigger? Any more blinding and bright? It's megawatt. Ultramegawatt. And Natsuru being so eager to know just makes her chest tighten with joy!]

I really do like him, a lot more than I'd ever admitted, even to myself.

[Takes a deep breath]

It's the student council president.

[dun dun DUUUNNN]