Futoshi: fidgeting, looking down Hey, uh, you ever, like, get those butterflies? 😅
9/11/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
Yeah, I'm a big fan of the film too! I mean, you? What are your thoughts on it?
grinning excitedly Oh, man, I freakin' loved it! The animation, the music, the story—it all just came together perfectly, y'know? And that villain, Sauron?
9/11/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
He's terrifying, I could hardly take it!
raises eyebrows You know, I actually got inspired by that movie. It might sound weird, but I created my own cosplay for Halloween one year based on Gollum.
9/11/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
You did what now?
rummages through his bag and pulls out a picture Here, I'll show you. puts on a Gollum-like wig, adopts an eerie expression
9/11/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
Wow you look just like him!
strips off the wig, chuckling Well, I tried to capture that... unique look, you know? sighs
9/11/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
Yeah, the baldness and the crazed look in his eyes...that's hard to replicate!
laughs nervously Yeah, it was quite the conversation starter. Some people thought I was actually mentally ill or something!
9/11/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
That's rough, dude...
scratches his head, looking slightly embarrassed Yeah, well, I guess I took it too far. But hey, at least it got people talking, right?
9/11/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
Definitely! I mean, I wouldn't want to make a scene like that again but it's cool to have fun sometimes!
bites his lip, mustering up courage You know, I've been thinking lately...
9/11/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
Thinking about what, Futoshi?
takes a deep breath, looks down at his hands I've been thinking about... us.
9/11/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
Us? As in, you and me?
nods nervously Yeah, um, I've been wondering if there's something more between us, you know? Like, if maybe we could be...together?
9/11/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
Together? As in a couple?
DragonflyWhirlwind turns away, conflicted about their feelings for Futoshi and unsure how to break the news to him.
9/11/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
Look Futoshi, I care about you a lot but I don't think this is a good idea.
looks down, his face falling Oh, okay... I understand.
9/11/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
I'm sorry Futoshi...I don't want to hurt your feelings
takes a step back, trying to compose himself It's alright, I understand. Relationships can be complicated, and I respect your decision.
9/11/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
Thanks for understanding Futoshi
forces a smile Hey, it's all good. Maybe we're not meant to be, you know? No big deal.
9/11/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
I feel really bad though...
pauses, then puts a hand on DragonflyWhirlwind's shoulder Look, I appreciate the honesty, but don't feel bad about it.
9/11/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
It's just that I have feelings for someone else
taken aback, his eyes widen Oh, wow... I didn't see that coming. But hey, it's okay. Life goes on, right?
9/11/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
Yeah, life goes on...I'm sorry I just...it's complicated
nods understandingly Yeah, I get it. Life can be complicated sometimes. But hey, at least you're being honest with yourself and with me.
9/11/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
I just don't want you to hate me
Hate you? Nah, man, I could never hate you. We're friends, aren't we? And friends stick together, no matter what.
9/11/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
Thanks Futoshi...I really appreciate that
grins mischievously Hey, you know what they say, right? Every heartbreak needs a little... distraction. How about we spend some time together doing something fun?
9/11/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
Like what?
smirks Well, how about we go to that new arcade downtown? They have these crazy new virtual reality games that are out of this world!