thirdbeauty | Holly Heights: Mailbox

DO NOT stop reading this or something bad will happen!!!!!1!!

one day, sarah was walking home from school when her boyfriend drove by and honked at her to get in. she got in his car and he drove her to the lake. her boyfriend said he was going to tell her something very important.

sarah could have sworn he was going to propose. however he flipped her off pushed her in the lake and yelled, “I am breaking up with you, you awful ********!! I hate you and I think that maybe you should just end your ********* life! DUMB *******!!!”

he laughed and drove off. it was winter. sarah floated there in the water freezing cold and felt the worst she had her entire life. shivering she decided that she didn’t want to ever have her heart ever broken like that again. she slipped under the lake’s surface never to be seen in living flesh again.

her parents cried. her mom went insane and killed herself three days later. her dad is in prison accused of murder.

later that week sarah’s ex-boyfriend was taking a shower when she reached from the drain, rotting and bloody. “7 days.” she whispered and her breath smelled like a pond of dead fish. 7 days later she dragged him down into the drain back to the lake. he slipped into the water never to be seen in living flesh again.

if you do not copy this and forward this to 30 ppl with the title “1 scary way 2 break up” you are a heartless ******.

sarah the pond monster will come to you from drains, and on the 7th day will kill you the same way she’s killed everyone else. the pond monster isn't lonely or anything. it's just that 24 ppl have broken this chain and died.

you have 13 minutes

I'M SORRY SENOU-SAN ヽ(ﾟДﾟ)ﾉヽ(ﾟДﾟ)ﾉヽ(ﾟДﾟ)ﾉヽ(ﾟДﾟ)ﾉヽ(ﾟДﾟ)ﾉヽ(ﾟДﾟ)ﾉヽ(ﾟДﾟ)ﾉヽ(ﾟДﾟ)ﾉ

Hanato-san? It's okay! This is just a stupid chain letter...

[She's worried about you now, Kobato!!!]

A-Are you sure, Senou-san?! It's just, it seems things are getting dangerous...! 。゜゜(´□｀。)°゜

Edited 2013-10-12 11:09 (UTC)

Have you actually seen anything happen?

ERIC-KUN IGNORED HER AND THERE WAS MUD IN OUR KITCHEN THIS MORNING

Did someone break in?! That's pretty far to go for a prank!

I, I think so! We're the only ones with keys to our house!! ( ´△｀)

But no one got hurt, right?

If you're really worried, maybe you should find a safe place to stay for a while?

Er, no, not really...(‘～`；)

And, er. I think we'll be fine... Nowi-san and Yata-san are here after all!

Alright. Let me know if anything else happens, though!

[Protective instincts engaged...!]

I will! You're like a big sister, you know, Senou-san.ヽ(‘ ∇‘ )ノ

[Oh god, SO MUCH MENTAL KEYSMASHING OVER HERE why does she have like a billion little sisters in Holly Heights already?! Also Nuri. He's just using it in the honorific sense as far as Natsuru can tell, BUT STILL.

It'll take her a few minutes to respond, just because how does she words after that?]

Thanks, Hanato-san... that means a lot!

[Is that enough? It doesn't feel like enough!]

You're really important to me too, so... please stay safe...

I will! Thank you, Senou-san!
And, aww, that's so nice to hear!〜(￣▽￣〜)wwwww

[Gosh, Kobato, why so adorable? Natsuru doesn't really know what else to say except "Good.", so... random subject change?]

You really like those little faces, huh? They're cute.

They are!(´∀｀)♡
Look, this one's getting ready for a kiss: ( ˘ ³˘)❤

How do you make so many different ones?

There's an option on your phone! Try ti! ( ﾉ^ω^)ﾉﾟ

[Well, how can she not now?]

Like this? (✿◠‿◠)

Yeah, that's it!! Ｏ(≧∇≦)Ｏ

Is that one cheering? （⌒▽⌒ゞ

[She added the emote at the last second. Kobato, you're turning her into a cute teenage girl...

... Well, more than she already was...]

Yep! It's cute, right? (☆^ー^☆)

Yeah, it is! They really suit someone like you, Hanato-san...

Really? (๑•́ ω •̀๑)

Hello, this is Medaka! We are attending the same school, remember? Though it would be hard to forget me! I was assigned to do a group project by my teacher, though I've never done one before. I was not assigned any partners, and since I'm out to explore the world, I thought that I would ask if you could be my not-quite-partner! Maybe it would score some points with your own teacher as well?

[Oh yes, it's definitely hard to forget someone like Medaka. Natsuru's pretty shocked to get a message from her, so it takes a few minutes before she finally replies.]

Oh hi Medaka-san!

I guess that'd be okay... what kind of project is it?

I need to create a large poster representing various types of businesses found in the average city. I'm just not sure how to do that yet... by drawing? Or by printing off pictures... or by picking up flyers... things like that are what I need people for!

I still have some brochures from last month's welcoming party. If you think you could use something like that...

Ahh!! That would be great. Perfect even!

Did you want to meet somewhere?

[She'd suggest hanging out a bit, too, but it took all of her courage to even write that message...]

That would be fantastic. How about at somewhere with food? I am always kind of hungry.

[ Really, she can never say no to food... ]

[Yep, Natsuru remembers that massive pile of food from the September welcoming party...]

Sure... how about Honeybee Cafe?

I know of it! That sounds good to me. Do you have an idea of when we should do it?

How about tomorrow? I should be free all day.

{ooc: If you want, we could do an action thread off of this or start up a closed log once it's decided! I welcome any and all randomness that might get thrown in, too. :3}

That works perfectly. How about 11:00am?

[ then lets go for a log! SHENANIGANS WILL HAPPEN. SOMEHOW. ]

Alright. I guess I'll meet you there?

{ooc: Works for me! Did you want to start it or should I?}

NATSURU-CHAN you're okay right please please be okay all this crazy stuff is horrifying and just i cant have my princess student winding up like that are you alright??? all fingers and toes remaining?

Edited 2013-10-13 09:45 (UTC)

Yeah, I'm fine!
... Do you really think all this stuff going on is real?

OH THANK GOD I'M SO HAPPY TO HEAR THAT well read that to tell you the truth, i dont know...but most people are cautious, so i'd be just as cautious if i were you. dont go out alone, keep your phone on at all times and if you run into any trouble at ALL, even if you just want someone to talk to, even with the hall monitor at school, call me, okay? and i'll come help you.

Alright... you be careful too! Let me know if you need anything. Even just someone to keep you company or go places with. Safety in numbers, right?

will do! that's damn right, we'll beat the asses of anyone messing with us, together! we'll make big buff men COWER in dark allies at the sight of our greatness

[She won't. Let her know, that is. It's safer that way.]

[Rahzel...!]

Right!

... Should we still get together for those lessons, though?

[Oh, Natsuru. You could have left that subject alone and probably had more of a chance of getting out of it safely.]

[Natsuruuuuu]

Mmm! that's my girl uhhh...well, it'd certainly be safer for me to come meet up at your place for lessons in the meantime. i dont want you walking around alone. if you're comfortable with continuing your lessons while all this is going on, i mean. if not we can resume whenever you're ready~ i'm game when you are, my dear pupil

[No escape]

[Rahzel, she's not 'your girl'. ~~Yes, she is.~~]

Oh... I guess I wouldn't mind doing it over here...

[She doesn't really think things are as dangerous as they seem, so. Yeah. She kind of just completely missed another opportunity to get out of it for a while.]

[You bet your ass she is!]

you sure? cause i can very well come pick you up over there and we can go back to my place. good for our cardio and all that! but yeah, that sounds like it'll be a blast.

[And she would, too. Not the cardio, per se, but come rushing to assure and protect that sense of mind...hold on to it tooth and nail so the other girl doesn't have to realize it. For now, anyway. Ignorance isn't always bliss...]

[Forever letting younger girls with more charisma and confidence boss her around... a life.]

I wouldn't mind either... just let me know when you're coming over, okay?

{ooc: Do I perhaps sense a closed log in the near future...?}

[The BEST life! When it's nice proper girls and not little secret shitheads]

okay good! yeah, i sure will. i'll wait a bit for things to kinda cool off and tensions to simmer down before i come over, but it shouldnt be too long. cant leave my student alone~

[ooc: yeah, I'm game for that sometime]

[This might get really awkward if she's still this much of a pushover in a few months when she gets bumped up to an adult slot. Then again, Rahzel is a special case...]

Alright... guess I'll see you then.

{ooc: I'm up for it whenever you are! Soon would be good, since Natsuru will need all the princess training she can get before the ball! But if you want to put it off for November, that works too. ... Also Natsuru's house has a hot tub now if you want to do something with that. >:3}

[Naw, she'll gracefully move forward, as always. Course there's gonna be a little stumbling at first]

you can count on it! <3

[ooc: hmm hmmmm depending on how this movie night thing i'm planning with my other character goes, MAYBE this weekend? but yeah if not we've got plenty of time to do whatevs]

Natsuru-senpai! I have the stuff!

[It's been a while, so it takes Natsuru a second to remember.]

Oh! Okay... did you want to meet tonight?

Tonight is perfect! My place or yours?

Coming over to your place might be easier...

[Which is probably true, but for different reasons than Natsuru thinks!]

I'll be right over, okay?

[The sooner she gets this over with, the better. ~~Natsuru, you have no idea...~~]

Okay! I'll be waiting!

[Natsuru shows up about twenty minutes later, in one of her more autumn-friendly outfits. Long-sleeved sweater dress, heavy black tights, and a pair of cute boots. So... a conveniently simple outfit.

She knocks on the front door and waits patiently for Kaoru (hopefully) to answer...]

[There's the sound of running feet not long after she knocks before the door is all but thrown open. She brightens then throws her arms around Natsuru.]

Natsuru-senpai!

[Such an enthusiastic welcome! ~~She's burying her face in Natsuru's chest again, isn't she?~~]

H-hey, Kaoru-chan...!

[Wow, she's really happy to see her! Is this really that big of a deal...?]

[~~Yes. How did you guess?~~

And after a few more seconds of that, she pulls back just enough to beam up at Natsuru.]

I'm so happy to see you! [And your boobs too.]

Yeah, me too!

[She didn't even wince at the hug much! Even though she's definitely blushing a bit.]

So, uh... are you ready?

[She still doesn't know what they're doing yet. Kaoru may have to drag her inside. ... Or just invite her.]

[That blush is cute though!

She pulls back completely.]

Of course~. [She reaches out to grab Natsuru's hand to drag her into the house.] I've been really looking forward to this!

[Natsuru's blush only serves to encourage the person causing it, it's true. And now she's being dragged further into the house...? Huh. She's not going to argue about it. Kaoru's the one with the plan, she's just here for support. ~~Or so she thinks...~~]

Ah... I'm just glad I could help!

[But where are they going...?]

[To Kaoru's room of course! Well, the room she shares with Anna, but details. She makes sure to shut the door when they're both in and goes to get the box she left under her bed.]

Here we go! Everything we need is right inside here!

[Natsuru doesn't resist being dragged into Kaoru's room, but she does look a little confused as Kaoru shuts the door. Weren't they supposed to be going out for magazines?

So far, this seems less embarrassing, though. She has no clue what's happening, but at least it's just them in here.

And then the box comes out.]

Huh? ... Everything?

[Curious about this new development, she reaches over to lift the lid...]

[Inside is a pale blue apron that seemed to be about 40% frills, 60% apron and 0% functional. The part that covers the torso is heart-shaped.]

It's cute, right? Right? But I'm sure it'll look even cuter when you wear it!

Ah... y-yeah, it's really cute...!

[Wait a second... she's supposed to wear this? What happened to the magazines?!]

You just... want me to wear it...?

[Sorry, Natsuru, you're missing a step there...]

Yup~! What else would you do with a naked apron?

[What.]

A... na-...?!

[She just stares at the apron, stunned. When had she agreed to this?!]

Ah... you... really want me to wear this...? I-... I mean... wh-where am I supposed to change...?

[Not the best choice of details to pick on to try and get out of this, Natsuru.]

Of course. You said you would, remember?

[It was totally an important detail.]

And here is fine, isn't it?

[She did? When did she say that?!]

O-of course it's fine!

But... if it's supposed to be a naked apron... shouldn't it be somewhere... private?

[Aha! There! Logic! What would the point of a naked apron be if Kaoru sees her change into it?]

No one else is here besides us.

Unless you want to use the bathroom?

[But the question is: is the bathroom connected to the room or does it just mean Natsuru will have to walk in the hall for a bit?]

[... Crap. It's not likely that the kids' rooms get their own attached bathrooms, so let's assume it's not there. Congratulations, Kaoru, you somehow made privacy less appealing.]

N-no, that's okay! I'll... do it here...

[She turns away from Kaoru first, though. As if that'll help.

She takes a deep breath, and... takes her time getting her boots off. And then slipping out of the dress. She probably could have been fully undressed by now, not just in her underwear and tights, but she keeps trying to delay the inevitable... just a little bit...

Too bad she has her back turned to Kaoru. The girl would probably very much approve of the pretty, lacy bra Natsuru is wearing.]

[as promised, natsuru will find three copies of that photograph he took during the ball in her mailbox. printed on nice shiny paper, etc. enjoy! however you enjoy photographs of yourself...]

[Rahzel needs-- she's
not sure what she needs
but she needs to stop shaking and stop the eerie silence that seems to fill everything and
and she knows she owes the other girl a girl's day activity. So she shoots off this text one night]

hey natsuru-chan :D long time no see! would you be interested in some exciting shenanigans that'll get your blood pressure up? lets do something fun together!

[That sounded like her, right? right]

[Oh, Rahzel, if Natsuru only knew! She'd do anything to help! Or almost anything? Well, for Rahzel, probably actually anything...

... Fortunately, even though she has no idea why the sudden invitation, she's still not about to say no.]

Alright, sure!

What did you have in mind? ... Did you want to meet somewhere?

[Such a good friend and well-behaved princess student, isn't she...?]

[Shit, she didn't really think this through before hitting 'send'.....]

just yknow, hanging out, maybe snacking on some good things.... ok i dont really have a plan YET we could meet at mine and go from there? decide then? i'm sure we'll come up with something unless you feel like anything in particular?

[It's okay, Natsuru just wanted to make sure it wouldn't be something too embarrassing! Please let it be something super embarrassing... or another impromptu lesson in being a proper young lady according to Rahzel Anadis. Or just cute girls being cute. Pretty much anything will be amazing!]

Okay... I guess I could come over there.

I'll need to get ready to go out, so I'll see you in an hour? We can figure something out then!

[Hey there is always room for embarrassment in this town, qurl ~~we'll see, we'll see~~]

yeah! i'll be here, ready for ya! take your time =u= we've got loads of time to mull over something cool to do. is there anything you'd like to snack on when you get in the door, btw? i think i have some nutella here somewhere...

Nutella...?

[Yep, Natsuru has yet to be introduced to the ambrosia of teen girls everywhere. This will be spectacular.]

Sure, that sounds fine! Anything you like should be okay...

[She's really not particular.]

I'm on my way now...

it's this really great hazelnut spread that you can put pretty much on anything. it's a lot richer tasting than chocolate in my opinion, its awesome! ooh this is gonna be fun =u=

[Oh god, its on like Donkey Kong]

okay! and if you think of anything just shoot me a text. i'll be waiting <3

[Sure enough, on her way, Natsuru finds herself replying again.]

oh hey, it's pretty cold out! maybe some hot cocoa would be nice? if you don't think that's too much?

[And the journey continues! It won't be much longer before Rahzel will hear a knock or ring at the door.]

your wish is my command, m'lady! hotchocolate'll be ready and waiting for you by the time you get here

[And once she gets the hot chocolate ready (the microwave kind for now, sorry) Rahzel will sure as sugar be ready at the door at a moment's notice to pry it open and yank Natsuru inside]

[And when Natsuru arrives, Rahzel gets a perfect opportunity to do just that!]

Wh-?! ... H-hey, Rahzel-san!

[Under her winter coat, she's even wearing that cute sweater dress Rahzel found for her all those months ago! With thick, opaque tights and stylish boots with just enough of a heel. Some of it, she may have even bought by herself! (Spoiler: It was the tights. Those are easy enough to shop for even without a practiced fashion sense of one's own.)]

... I didn't keep you waiting, did I?

Natsuru-chaaaan~ You're right on time! Welcome to my humble abode. [Gently tugs her further inside and then steps back! Hands out.]

May I take your coat? [Good, it looks like her friend wasn't too troubled, bundling up and heading all the way over here. She looks mighty cozy, matter of fact]

Nono, not at all. You were here in a flash even the pizza delivery guy would be in awe.

[Once she's really inside, she's already slipping out of her coat. Before she even realizes it, Rahzel's holding out her hands and Natsuru automatically hands over her coat.]

Oh, good... I thought it might take too long to get ready.

[Because she subconsciously puts just a little more effort into her appearance when meeting Rahzel. The sheer fashionista power compels her.]

Thanks...

[She belatedly adds for Rahzel taking her coat...]

[She's listening to her soft words, really she is, but the moment Natsuru sheds her coat, Rahzel's eyes are widening and a squeal rips out of her mouth]

Nat-chaaaaaaaan~ Your outfit is so flippin' cute! Oh my gosh, you're so lovely! I couldn't be prouder. [She's beaming from ear to ear as she hooks the coat onto the coat wrack beside the door]

You've been practicing and it's totally paying off~

O-oh... thanks.

[Wow, did she... really do such a good job?! Blushing, she fidgets with the hem of her skirt awkwardly as she apparently tries to make herself as small as possible. ... It doesn't work very well.

But she does venture a smile, not wanting Rahzel to think she's ungrateful for the compliment.]

... I guess I just have really good teachers, huh?

[There, Rahzel, she's saying it's your fault she's cute! ... Or something.]

[She giggles at her friend's reaction, grin going wide to match. But as to not embarrass her, she beckons the girl over to the couch]

Well when you put it that way~ It's a combo of a saucy teacher who cares and a brilliant student who cares, too!

R-right...

[She makes her way over to the couch with Rahzel, trying her best not to seem too shy or embarrassed. She wouldn't exactly say she cares, but... she does put effort in, and it certainly does pay off. What's the difference, really?

She rubs her hands together a little as she settles in, trying to warm the last of the chills away. If the promise hot chocolate is anywhere nearby, she hasn't noticed yet.]

So, um... thanks for inviting me! [Look, she's being a polite guest, too!] ... Is there anything you wanted to do...? Or talk about?

[She's not really sure what it is girls are supposed to do together at times like this...]

[Rahzel plops down all smiles until that last bit floats into her ears. The smile dampens just a tick, and for the first time in awhile she hesitates, fiddling with her hands in her lap]

Well, uhhh...I don't really know! I hadn't really thought too far ahead either. Is there anything you want to talk about? How have you been lately? Been turning any boys' heads I should know about? [She speaks quickly and cheerfully as she can, throwing her words out there and some part of her wonders why she's running again and why she brought all this trouble of company here if she isn't even going to get to the bottom of it--

though that's her specialty, really. A moment of musing until she recognizes Natsuru's gestures to retain warmth and she's on her feet, flittering away to the kitchen with a--]

I almost forgot the hot chocolate! I'll get it now. [Over her shoulder as she flees]

N-no, it's okay! I'm just... not very good at this kind of thing, so sorry if I'm being boring or... whatever...

[That's her primary concern, really! She doesn't want to be completely uninteresting or anything like that. Though the mention of boys at least gets an adorably awkward reaction out of her...]

Ah... I don't think so! I'm... not really good at that, either...

[By which she means noticing when heads are turned. She looks like she might be about to change the subject, when Rahzel does that herself.]

Oh, that's...!

[... 'okay', she finishes to herself. Looks like she's definitely going to be getting that hot chocolate, after all.]

[In the kitchen she at least has a moment to take a deep breath to calm her racing pulse, take out the tasty drinks and grab a bag of those little itty bitty marshmallows, take another breath, close the microwave door with an elbow, another breath, and head on out.

She makes a beeline for Natsuru and offers her the choice of either cute bunny mug or bear mug! Carefully depositing one mug on the table, she maneuvers the marshmallows out from the crook of her elbow and sets it down as well.]

You aren't boring at all! I'm just happy to spend time with you, y'know? I'm the one who's sorry for not thinking of anything yet. So! No boys, but that's all in due time....anything new?

[Natsuru just goes for the first mug she sees! (The adorable bunny mug, of course.) Just having the drink nearby makes her feel warmer already!

... Part of that might be her blushing at Rahzel's comments about boys. All in due time, huh...?]

Hm... oh! I started my new job recently... Jam-san's restaurant? Cloudberry Jam? I had to work the table at the party this month.

[Just thinking about being stuck out in the winter chill in that uniform sends a shiver through her. Now seems like a good time for a sip of that now-marshmallow-infused cocoa.]

We really need winter uniforms, or something...

[The moment she plops down beside her friend she rests her bear mug on her knees, savoring the comforting warmth of her own cup. And savoring that blush!]

Seriously?! You've got a job now? That's so flippin' awesome! [Bouncing in her seat excitedly] My Nat-chan's a working girl~ Do you guys actually serve jam or other sorts of things too? [Her little girl is coming up in the world :')] How did the table go?

[Eyebrow raise] They don't have you in skimpy stuff, do they? I'll have a talk with your union rep if that's the case. [Is that a warning for her employers in her voice?]

[Try as she might, there's no way Natsuru can hold back a smile at how excited Rahzel is for her.]

Oh... it's a Chinese restaurant, actually! Jam is the boss's name...

[She winces a little at Rahzel's reaction to her comment about the uniforms, and quickly rushes to correct her.]

Oh, no! I mean... it's not any worse than anything else I wear. [Which is a separate issue altogether. But it's still better than the maid uniform she still has lying around.] It's just that it's not really that great in cold weather...

... But the table went fine, other than that. We were mainly looking for some new employees, and giving out samples of Jam-san's cooking.

[Rahzel gets to the Meat of the subject]

Do they have you running around in a nurse outfit? With no tights? And no heating? What the hell are they using that money for, the dumplings?! I'm going to have to have a talk with someone when I come to sample the delicacies and see you.

[She raises the hot chocolate to her lips and takes a much needed sip, her own worries in the back of her mind, dormant, in the face of her friends' contentment.] I'm so happy for you, though. I think it's gonna be a great experience and give you lots of confidence. Plus I bet you get lots of your own free samples, right~?

[Whoa, now, this is getting a little out of hand! ... Though she's actually kind of touched at Rahzel's concern...]

It's okay, really! It's a cute uniform! And the restaurant has plenty of heat, and there's tights, and...

... Well... here.

[She gets her cell phone out of her purse (while momentarily feeling a bit strange at how normal that's become), and turns it to show a picture of herself in the uniform, from the fitting. With the opaque black tights.

As much as she's blushing over showing it, it's better not to let Rahzel get too fired up over what was really more of a complaint about the weather than the uniform itself. And now that they've moved on to the positives, she looks a little more at ease.]

Yeah, Jam-san has me give her opinions on the food sometimes. And she's a really good boss...

[Her eyes widen considerably and there are a few wholesome seconds of silence from Rahzel. That's gotta be worth some sort of record. When she finally does say something it starts as a (delayed) gasp of surprise]

Whooooaaaaaa! That's incredibly sexy, whoawhoawhoa! You're gonna knock someone out with an outfit like that. Your boss really knows the best way to lure customers in. The way to a man's heart is through his stomach and a nice pair of legs in a dress. [At least that's the crap Baroqueheat always spouted....maybe he wasn't wrong (oh god does that mean he's not wrong about other stupid crap???? nono, reality itself is melt-)

She turns a gentle smile on her friend] That's so awesome. What's something you've had there that you'd recommend?

Ah... you really think so?

[Wow, mixed feelings about this! Sure, she knew it was pretty sexy, but compared to things she's been forced into wearing back home... it didn't seem so terrible. Now, she's not so sure...

Still, it was probably meant as a compliment, so...]

Th-thanks...

[Yeah, she's just gonna. Move right on to the next question.]

Well, uh... I haven't really had much yet, but Jam-san makes amazing pork buns. The samples she makes for the welcoming party every month are great, too!

I know so! [Reassuring and compliments are important! It's not that she's shocked, per se, by the dress code, she's just floored by the big leap her friend had made. It puts a big damn smile on her face] You're very welcome.

Hmmm~ Pork buns sound really good. I'm gonna have to order them when I come by some time, eh? She makes samples for the newbies, too? Aww, that's really sweet of her.

Yep, every month!

[This is a much more comfortable subject, yes. She's just settling right in on that couch, sipping her cocoa.]

She says it's good business, and all. ... She's kinda weird sometimes, but she is really nice.

[Pops a marshmallow into her mouth and nods along. That's good business and kindness- newbies spread the good word of the blurb and they're well fed and shown something comfortable after being uprooted like that.]

That's really great. And she's right! It makes people comfortable and comfort rakes in the money. The weirdest people are usually the most fun~

[Natsuru kind of chuckles at that. Rahzel pretty much described the whole reason they hang out right there...]

Yeah, I guess. It's kinda like that in the music group, too.

[Wait, is that really giving the right impression?]

Well... not that Rise-chan's weird, or anything! It's just... I'm not used to that kind of thing. But it's fun...

[SEE? Weird people are irresistible!]

Music group? Musically inclined people are pretty amazing, if not incredibly eccentric.

[Head tilt] Mmm? What do you mean? And is "that kind of thing" fun?

Ah... it's a bit like going out and performing karaoke with friends. We, uh... perform songs, and help each other work on our skills.

[There's no way she can say this that won't make it sound like she's training to be a pop star, is there?]

I never really did anything like that back home, so...

[So that's what she meant.]

OOooh I see, I see! So kinda like a choir or an ensemble for caroling.

[She's nodding and smiling] That does sound like a lot of fun. I'm glad you're having such a good time! Do you guys dance too?

Well, yeah... some of the members are actually idols! Like Rise-chan.

[There's a bit of a pause before she figures it won't do any good trying to hide this part from Rahzel, anyway...]

And, uh... Sayaka-san says she might come up with some routines we can practice together...

Really? That's so cool! Whoa, sooner or later I'm gonna have to watch out, you'll be on the idol train or something! With such cool mentors. I haven't heard of this Rise-chan but it's great you guys are friends.

[Are you kidding you can't hide anything from her for long ok]

Oh yeah~? That'll be awesome and super hip! [She's all grins] You excited to get to work with 'em?

Yeah... I guess so.

[She kind of catches herself by surprise with how affirmative her answer is! She really is kind of having fun with the group, isn't she? (And it's not just because she gets to spend more time with Sayaka Maizono...)]

It's really not a big deal, though! It's not like we really have idols here...

[She means it's not like they really have an entertainment industry. Because clearly, there are idols in Holly Heights.]

[Rahzel's grin grows, she even nudges Natsuru gently by the shoulder, encouragement get!!] That's so awesome. Hey, you never know! You girls could be the hay that breaks the camel's track record. If you guys wanted to, I mean. Just as long as you're enjoying yourself, that's what matters and all that. We'd all just like you to be happy and maybe show us from time to time.

To Natsuru-san
Merry Christmas!!!
from Kazumi

[ congrats, natsuru, you are now the owner of a frilly blue blouse and matching white skirt ]

[Whenever Natsuru opens up her mailbox, she'll find a nice gift basket of tea in there with a tag attached to it that says "To: Natsuru Senou." She'll also find a nice little Christmas card. If she decides to open it, she'll find a very simple message inside:]

I hope you have a warm and relaxing Christmas!

From,
Your Secret Santa

[Rahzel had her work cut out for her this season, figuring out the whole packaging deal. Thus, what comes in the mail is a pretty impressive sized box covered in royal blue wrapping paper fitted with black swirls. Or maybe splotches, wrapping paper has gotten so fancy these days.

Nestled inside is this lovely purse. If she continues to look beneath all the packing peanuts there's something draped in delicate pink tissue paper. The white one, specifically.

As if that wasn't enough, there's a card that plays music and everything.:]

To my sweetheart pupil, fellow princess and dear buddy,
I hope these little goodies will find you in good cheer this season. To manly more seasons filled with joy and shenanigans and cute fashion shows and laughter!

Love,
your friend Rahzel

[ There's a gift shoved into your mailbox! Inside the box is a set of hair pins and a hair accessory flower. There's a note stuck to it too: ]

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! I hope that in the upcoming year lots of luck and love will be yours!

- Minako Aino-sama, the goddess of love and beauty ♥

[Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! It is a time of generosity, and so Vietnam would like to share some food that one can share with family and friends. A basket will be discovered on your doorstep containing some bánh quy bơ quế (butter cookies with the best Vietnamese cinnamon she can get her hands on), and an assortment of mứt (candied fruit preserves) for the New Year.

She'll also get a bracelet, blue like her hair! There is also a card:]

Natsuru,

Chúc Mừng Giáng Sinh! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

May your new year be prosperous and successful.

Vietnam

[ On the morning of Christmas, Natsuru may hear a giggle as well as the crunching of snow near her mailbox... of course, by the time Natsuru investigate the person's already left in quite a hurry.

... it becomes pretty obvious who it is once she spots the blue gift box in her mail. Should she peer inside, she'll find a bracelet! Beside it is a letter written on pink stationary. ]

Natsuru, my love~ I hope that you are having a wonderful Christmas day with your family! It has only been a short time for us, and yet I feel as if our cherished bond shall last into eternity... to me, your beauty is as immeasurable as the number of stars in the skies above, and that is why I thought it fitting to give you this bracelet. I hope that you like it~! Please continue to think of me whenever you wear it, okay?

Forever yours,
~Sayaka Maizono

[In a tiny red box, there's a pair of silver earrings. And underneath it, there's a note with the following words written in pink, shiny letters]

For my friend Natsuru-san! From Athena ~

[Inside a clothing box, carefully wrapped, Natsuru will find a rather modest, but still flattering black spring dress -- no cleavage on this one, and no insanely short-cut hem, just flowy and functional. And it's not glittery!! IT'S A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE.

The note reads:]

Dear Natsuru,

Merry Christmas! Consider this in part your gift, and in part my apology for stuffing you in gaudy things all the time. But you really do look stunning in anything you wear, so hopefully I didn't embarrass you too much. I hope you like it, for once the spring comes. I also hope we can continue to be friends in the coming year, as well.

-- Rio

[The card (addressed to Natsuru, of course) reads:

Merry Christmas!! ♥ ♥ I thought these might come in useful for you. If you ever need someone to practise with, I'm always available, ok?

Rise signs off in her usual loopy script so there's no doubt who it's from, that's for sure. And inside the wrapped box is a set of CDs on the basics of voice training.

It's...practical?]

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[There's a wrapped present in the mailbox with a hand-written note on it.]

Dear Natsuru,

I know you will have returned to normal by this time, but I feel that this would be useful regardless.

Yours sincerely,
Veronica

[She's nothing if not extremely practical in her choice of presents.]

[natsuru will find this neatly folded inside a christmas-y bag.]

Merry Christmas Natsuru-chan!
I'm not very good at picking out cute things for girls.
But I hope you like it, and that it keeps you warm!

Makoto

[ a big box will be sitting in 1461's mailbox, addressed to Natsuru, with a card saying, "To: Natsuru-chan, From: Kobato-chan".

The box contains a sweater in blue that she knit herself, this dress, and a pair of hair pins ]

[ There's a box in her mailbox, wrapped in pink metallic paper and decorated with lots of blue and pink ribbons, with a card that says "open immediately!" Inside is a box of Rainbow mochi And a letter: ]

Natsuru-nee~♥!

I thought you'd like a box of mochi! I didn't make it (I'm not that good at cooking!) but I custom picked out all the different colors! All the colors of the rainbow.

Merry Christmas!

xoxo Chibiusa

[ Inside Natsuru's mailbox would be a neatly wrapped package. In that box would be four different colored sport bras! And a note! ]

i support you!!!!!!!!
hehehe

happy holidays, i saw you eyeing this months ago, so enjoy!

[ Totally not weird. ]

[If Natsuru thought Kaoru would give her something risque and weird, she'd be...wrong, actually.

What she gets is a small wrapped box (even if the wrapping job is a bit messy) and inside is a a necklace with a cute owl pendant. Kaoru attached a card with her messy (but legible handwriting) inside.]

Merry Christmas, Natsuru-senpai! Model this necklace for me sometime, okay?

- Kaoru

[The box isn't all that imposing and the wrapping job is terrible, but Rinoa really did try. Inside Natsuru will find a box of whatever snack she seemed to prefer during their sleepover week and of course there's also a note.

"I'm glad you're back to your normal self again! Hope you have a Merry Christmas!
-Rinoa"]

Happy Valentine's Day, Natsuru.
-Veronica

Happy Valentine's Day, Natsuru-san!
-Kotori Mizuki

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