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[ With the music ban lifted, Zoe suddenly has access to a form of stress relief that she’s sorely missed in the week it was gone. She’s mentioned her playing to several people, but out of them, Nonon remains one of the most enthusiastic. That’s why, when Zoe happens to pass her by somewhere in the temple, she raises a hand in greeting.]
Hey. How are you doing?
Hey. How are you doing?
[ Same feel. Same hat.
Even though the weekend was a clusterfuck, with music back, Nonon is in higher spirits. It isn't quite that easy, but it makes things easier. ]
Guitar girl! [ Yes. That's. A stupid nickname. ] I'm better with the new rules. How are you?
Even though the weekend was a clusterfuck, with music back, Nonon is in higher spirits. It isn't quite that easy, but it makes things easier. ]
Guitar girl! [ Yes. That's. A stupid nickname. ] I'm better with the new rules. How are you?
[ She waves a hand, as if she hears Zoe say her name, which she does (but is she going to use Zoe's name? we just don't know). ]
Yes! Lead the way. I want to hear what you've got.
[ She makes the assumption that Zoe is ready to play for her. ]
Yes! Lead the way. I want to hear what you've got.
[ She makes the assumption that Zoe is ready to play for her. ]
What are you the best at? That's what I want to hear.
[ Wow her, Zoe. As long as it's not idol pop, Nonon will accept it. Probably. ]
[ Wow her, Zoe. As long as it's not idol pop, Nonon will accept it. Probably. ]
Sounds good.
[And that being said, once they track down the guitar, she thinks for a few minutes before starting to play. She's even singing along softly as she does, barely loud enough to hear. She's no prodigy, but she's pretty good for a high schooler.]
[And that being said, once they track down the guitar, she thinks for a few minutes before starting to play. She's even singing along softly as she does, barely loud enough to hear. She's no prodigy, but she's pretty good for a high schooler.]
[ Music doesn't need to be played by a prodigy to be heard. For as high standards as Nonon has, expression is the most important part to her.
She listens aptly while she plays, a good audience member to good music. She claps whenever Zoe is finished. ]
She listens aptly while she plays, a good audience member to good music. She claps whenever Zoe is finished. ]
You could use a little more confidence, but I can tell you really enjoy playing. [ And that's the important part. ] Have you always wanted to be a musician?
We need to get you a proper audience. The exhilaration of an audience enjoying your performance can't be beat. That'll give you a confidence boost.
[ She sounds certain. ]
[ She sounds certain. ]
[ She shrugs. ]
So get yourself an audience when you're home. Don't put it off forever.
So get yourself an audience when you're home. Don't put it off forever.
[It's midmorning when she finds Nonon in the East Wing. She came here to sample some of the food, but when she sees the other girl, something else comes to mind. Still, it feels strange to jump right into it, and so:]
Hey. How's your week been?
Hey. How's your week been?
[ Nonon almost always has a plate of desserts whenever she's in the East Wing. Her fork is halfway to her mouth, but it pauses for Zoe. ]
Hey, Guitar Girl. I'm trying to make the best of it, but you know the huge obstacle that happened earlier. [ Yu getting hit with Advancement Opportunity. ] What's up?
Hey, Guitar Girl. I'm trying to make the best of it, but you know the huge obstacle that happened earlier. [ Yu getting hit with Advancement Opportunity. ] What's up?
[ Nonon wishes she knew, too, and she still wants to try to find out, but she's set it aside for the moment.
She sets down the fork. ]
Yes. Satsuki Kiryuuin is the person I respect most in my world, this world, or any world. I would follow her anywhere.
[ Her devotion is clear when she speaks about Satsuki. There's no mistaking it. ]
I'm not afraid to talk about her, but it's harder to guess I'm with Love if I don't.
She sets down the fork. ]
Yes. Satsuki Kiryuuin is the person I respect most in my world, this world, or any world. I would follow her anywhere.
[ Her devotion is clear when she speaks about Satsuki. There's no mistaking it. ]
I'm not afraid to talk about her, but it's harder to guess I'm with Love if I don't.
[ DATING
god she wishes
Nonon loses her cool for a split second. Like, a super quick second. ]
god she wishes
Nonon loses her cool for a split second. Like, a super quick second. ]
[ And then it's kind of back, and she grumbles, sounding resigned. ]
Never. She wouldn't know a date if it hit her in the face. For a very good reason, but it's still the truth.
[ There's affection in her voice. ]
Never. She wouldn't know a date if it hit her in the face. For a very good reason, but it's still the truth.
[ There's affection in her voice. ]
No, it's fine.
[ She shrugs, but she still takes a bite out of her dessert. ]
I know what Satsuki-chan is like, and I don't regret it. I made my choices. What about you?
[ She shrugs, but she still takes a bite out of her dessert. ]
I know what Satsuki-chan is like, and I don't regret it. I made my choices. What about you?
She doesn't have time to date, and if I'm realistic, I don't either. Things at home aren't... good for that.
[ Her tone is honest and frank. She's thought about it, but it's not something she's seriously pursued. ]
Where do you want to be? Do you have anyone like that?
[ Her tone is honest and frank. She's thought about it, but it's not something she's seriously pursued. ]
Where do you want to be? Do you have anyone like that?
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