The SEKAI - Nightcord at 25 x Reader

Wanting To Know More

- Mizuki's Room -

[Mizuki]: <Time to get cracking, everybody!>

[Ena]: <Yeah, yeah. By the way, K, I have completed a few design draft that Y/n help me with. Can you take a look?>

[Kanade]: <Okay. How's your progress, Yuki?>

[Mafuyu]: <I have a few versions ready for you to check as well.>

[Kanade]: <Okay, just a moment.>

(Let's take a look at Enanan illustrations... They're good. Yuki's lyrics... Same as always. Excellent choice of words. But now, there's a difference. I could understand her strong feelings from the nauseating lyrics she wrote as OWN, but now... These lyrics don't tell me anything. I feel closer to her this way than whrn we're having a conversation, but her heart is always just out of reach. I need to get closer to her heart...) Kanade thought.

Later

[Y/n]: <Man, my shoulders are so stiff now. Hey, mind if we take a break?>

[Ena]: <We should.>

[Mizuki]: <Yeah. K and Yuki okay with that?>

[Kanade]: <I'm okay.>

[Mafuyu]: <Okay.>

[Mizuki]: <Thanks! Speaking of stuff shoulders, I've been getting them alot recently too. I wonder why?>

[Ena]: <Probably just a lack of exercise in your case? You don't even attend gym classes, right?>

[Mizuki]: <I do, if I happen to be at school! That said, I'm seldom at school, though. But I assure you, I'm much more active than K!>

[Y/n]: <That's not a very great achievement.>

[Mizuki]: <It's true that I seldom go outside, though. All the fashion brands I'm currently into can be bought online, and I can watch all the movies and anime I want at home too. Though I certainly wouldn't mind going out for something unique and fun.>

[Kanade]: <Oh, in that case, do you want a doll exhibit ticket?>

[Y/n]: <Doll exhibit?>

[Kanade]: <Yes. Someone I know passed me a couple. I doubt I'll be going, so...>

[Mizuki]: <Doll exhibit, huh? Like antique dolls and such?>

[Kanade]: <Apparently.>

[Mizuki]: <I don't mind, then! I've always wanted to make some vintage-style dresses. This may help!>

[Kanade]: <Right. The doll on the ticket is wearing clothing that reminds me of you, actually. There will be a lot of other dolls on display too, like mechanical dolls, marionettes, and such...>

[Mizuki]: <That's definitely gonna be super interesting! Hey, in that case, why don't we all go?>

[Y/n]: <All of us?>

[Ena]: <Why? I doubt K received 5 tickets, anyway.>

[Kanade]: <Yes, I only received two tickets. Oh... But each ticket allow entry for up three persons.>

[Mizuki]: <Then it's perfect♪ Fate has decreed that we must turn this into a group outing!>

[Ena]: <And I'm asking why we have to all go together. I'm not interested in dolls or puppets, anyway.>

[Y/n]: <I want to go too but, I have school works to do.>

[Mizuki]: <Aww, come on. You can do it later. It's not everyday you get to have a chance to go hang out with K, you know?>

[Ena]: <That's true...>

[Y/n]: <I guess you're right.>

[Mizuki]: <Besides, what if they give inspiration for you illustrations? You need good artistic input to create good works, right?>

[Ena]: <Yeah, I guess. I've never really paid much attention to dolls before, so it'll be something new.>

[Mizuki]: <See? And Yuki's coming along too!>

[Mafuyu]: <I am?>

[Mizuki]: <The dolls may inspire some fantastic lyrics, and best of all, the outing may end up being surprisingly fun!>

[Y/n]: <I see...>

[Kanade]: <Okay...>

Flashback

"Then, I'd listen harder. Get to know that person more." Honami said.

Present

[Kanade]: <Hm... Would you like to come with us, Yuki?>

[Mafuyu]: <Anything's fine.>

[Mizuki]: <So you're coming with us! When's a good day? Yuki, Y/n, and Enanan have school on weekdays, so how about next Saturday?>

[Mafuyu]: <I have cram school until noon on Saturday. Also, I need to be home by 5:00 PM>

[Y/n]: <Which means you can join us from noon until 5:00PM?>

[Mafuyu]: <If that's okay with everyone.>

[Mizuki]: <It is! Let's meet on Saturday at noontime then~♪>

[Y/n]: <Saturday noontime, got it.>

[Ena]: <I'll remember that.>

[Kanade]: <....>

(Maybe this will help me get to know Yuki better...) Kanade thought.

Saturday - Asahina Household - Living Room -

"I'm heading for cram school now, Mom. I have t go somewhere for a while after class ends, but I'll be back by around 5:00PM." Mafuyu said.

"Oh? Where are you going after class?" Mafuyu's Mother asked.

"The art gallery. An acquaintance of mine received complimentary tickets and invited me to go along." Mafuyu said.

"How wonderful! What kind of exhibition is on right now?" Mafuyu's asked.

"I heard it's about dolls." Mafuyu said.

"Doll?" Mafuyu's Mother said.

"Yes. There will be many different dolls on display, such as antique dolls." Mafuyu said.

"That sounds lovely... But you should really be spending your time on something more educational and emotionally enriching like paintings instead of dolls. You just reminded me that there's an upcoming exhibition on the paintings of Vermeer and Monet. Those are my favorites." Mafuyu's Mother said.

"I see. Shall we go see the paintings together on another day, then?" Mafuyu said.

"Yes, another day, since your friends asked you out so nicely today. Have a good time and work hard in class." Mafuyu's Mother said.

"I will. Bye!" Mafuyu said.

Later

"Emotionally enriching... It doesn't matter what the exhibition is about. I won't feel anything." Mafuyu said.

Flashback

[Kanade]: <How did the song make you feel?>

Present

"I don't... feel anything." Mafuyu said.