destinystrings | Thirteenth Curse - Forward dated to the 13th

Who: Hizumi and you!
Where: Cancer, Virgo, and Capricorn Wards. Take your pick!
Summary: Hizumi’s decided to celebrate his birthday by… Being a friendless loser. Give him some company?
Warnings: Sad Devils who are sad and acting anything but.
He’d slipped out early in the morning, quietly exiting before any of his housemates woke up. Thankfully, after living with them for a while, he’d had ample time to more or less figure out their sleeping habits. Although they were by no means 100% predictable, he knew enough to make picking a time to leave simple enough.

And after that… he took to the streets. He's wrapped up quite snugly in his winter clothes for the weather, but he does get a few stares what with being a student who's out and about despite it being a school day. He’d already made sure to get the day off from work some time before, so he was free to do whatever he wanted. So with that in mind, he might as well enjoy his day off, right?

Cancer Ward

Earlier in the day he can be found in one of the arcades that actually has power, playing his way through a variety of games as if it were his God given duty to destroy the high score rankings on every single machine. He won’t hit up all of them, but he’s definitely not picky about which games to play, either. Shooters, fighting, rhythm, racing, simulators, even classic arcade – they’re all fair game!

“C’mooooon… Almost, almost-!”

It's a good thing the owner doesn't appear to care about delinquent students skipping class to play video games.

Virgo Ward

After a morning of gaming and a quick lunch, he’ll be in and out of the many stores of the Virgo Ward, gradually accumulating bags of clothing and games in particular. And yet… Even if he spots your character, he’s more likely to avert his gaze and continue on as if he hadn’t seen them at all. Rather odd behavior, considering how friendly he normally is. Maybe it would be good to go and see what’s up?

Capricorn Ward

In the early evening after school hours, he can be found relaxing on a bench in the park. A box of donuts are at his side along with all of the bags from earlier in the day, and he’s testing out a new handheld with an equally new game. He’s not totally oblivious to his surroundings, but he’s definitely acting like it – his eyes never leave the screen, even as he plucks a donut out with one hand while he balances the handheld on his lap. If you’re lucky, maybe he’ll deign to share some with you!

Threaded | Flat

Why bother asking? Desco will just pluck one out of the box.

"Happy birthday, Ultra Gigolo!"

Here, have a brightly-wrapped present while Desco applies herself to getting on the outside of the doughnut.

While Hizumi had made effort to avoid his housemates, one in particular at least wasn't going to have too much trouble locating him. He'd also taken the day off work-- preemptively guessing a reaction like this would happen.

Who wanted to celebrate their birthday when they expected it was one year closer to dying or worse, after all?

It's a little after dinner time when Ayumu makes his way into the park, carrying a canvas bag in hand, and rather than say a word, he simply settles on the bench next to Hizumi, placing the bag on the bench between them. An astute nose might be able to detect the scent of food, savory and well seasoned.

"What are you playing?"

Unlike some people, Miki has been diligently going to school. It gives her a distraction from the fact that Minako is gone. At least she still has her two brothers but...yeah! Distractions! Distractions are great, let's ask this guy what he's playing.

It's late when Taro sets out to find Hizumi. He realizes what day it is - or at least he has a guess. He wasn't sure whether he should get a present for him or not, so he has no real plan when he finally finds Hizumi in the Capricorn Ward, playing... something.

He doesn't say anything, just sits down next to him, waiting for a good opportunity to say hello.

Capricorn

Capricorn

Capricorn Ward

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