－１: 『Enter the Minus!』

[negative]

[action 1, around town, morning]

[ There's a new face in town -- a rather ordinary-looking young man of average height and build, with black hair, blue eyes, and a pleasant smile on his face. Hands stuffed into his pant pockets, he is walking down the sidewalk, seemingly minding his own business as he approaches a random pedestrian and-- ]

『Hiya!!』

[ --In an instant, he's all up in their grill, his smiling mug just inches away from theirs. ]

『Hello! Excuse me! You there! Yes, you! If you're not too busy, may I please have a moment of your time?』

[ And even after he finishes speaking, the young man continues to stand rather closely to the other person, totally invading their personal space.

And he is still smiling. ]

[action 2, late afternoon, 1649 albright]

[ After spending several hours trying to gather as much information as he could, and another hour or two trying to recall his address, Kumagawa once again finds himself at the front steps of his new "home" -- 1649 Albright Lane. Once inside, he removes his shoes, leaves them at the front door, steps into the living room and, after taking a deep breath, announces quite loudly: ]

『I'm hooooooome, my wonderful, caring, loving family!! I'm soooooo sorry for sneaking out while you were all asleep this morning, but I'm back now, and I'm determined to be the best family member I can possibly be!』

Comments

[snacklist]

[That might make him feel better if he weren't technically fifteen, just ignore the voice that never broke.]

N-No!

[He can't have a girlfriend when he's like this, what could he offer her? He wouldn't even be able to feel it when they hugged...]

I mean... um, there is this girl, but it's-- I don't know if she-- Not right now.

your icons are all so cute got damn

[negative]

『. . . Oh. So you're already in love, but it's unrequited.』

[ Beat. The Minus sighs, then glances off to the side. There is now the slightest hint of sadness in his smile, which may actually be genuine for once! Maybe. ]

『I know that feeling well.』

[ Because despite being the living embodiment of negativity and all that is skeevy, Kumagawa is still capable of love -- a sick, twisted form of love, but love all the same. ]

『You shouldn't wait too long to confess to her; otherwise, someone else will snatch her heart.』

ahah thanks! also, sorry about the ridiculously slow tag

[snacklist]

[He is so uncomfortable with this conversation. It's a good job he doesn't have skin, or he would be blushing brighter red than a tomato at the moment.]

Um, I... sort of already... We went to a dance together.