w-wanted?"

She pulls back, finally, fiiiinally settling down.

"I am s-super excited to get...started...B-but...I think I'm too tired today for much more than just...s-sleepover things..."

it back either. She *did* love Sonia, in one way or another.

"You're s-so good to me...Thank y-you..."

She wrapped her arms around the princess all over again, squeezing tightly, getting tears everywhere.

"We...um...We should...Since y-you're here...I have some...m-movies we could watch, if you

probably...probably is...this means s-s-so much to me, Sonia...I don't know...ah....I'm...I love you! You-you're so wonderful to me...."

She wasn't sure what way she meant the words love, she didn't really mean to even say it. She looked a little embarrassed as she did. But she didn't want to take

This was so overwhelming. Mikan was not used to this treatment. It was so kind, so thoughtful. Havung her expenses paid for for once was...a lot. She couldn't remember the last time anyone wanted to do something so kind. Not even her parents.

She teared up again.

"Ah! Th-thank you...th-there

to overhear.

and a-all...but my things aren't even packed...I...Um...I would prefer somewhere quieter....Though I suppose being closer to work would make sense? I...I don't know....It's hard to make a decision given...I did-didn't expect this, really..." She mumbles the rest, though it's audible enough for Sonia

Mikan wasn't expecting much of anything from anyone. Let alone royal treatment from a princess of all things. So she was a little overwhelmed by the whole situatuon, really. She paused, trying to keep up with the other, frowning, brow scrunched up.

"W-wait! I mean...th-this is really really nice

wahhh sorry im so late! hello hajime!

good afternoon everyone! i hope you all are taking care of yourselves.

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really...n-noticed before..."

She hums lightly, before yawning slightly. She was somewhat tired even now.

"I guess it is a bit bland...But...b-but I mean I could f-fix that!"

Mikan glanced around at her place, never really having noticed nor minded how small it was. The lack of decoration bothered her at times, but she was so busy and tired it was hard to do anything about it.

She nodded, softly. "I...I-I suppose. Is my place t-truly that awful, th-though? I...never

you wouldnt have? ah...w-well...your jaw, of course...a good jawline...b-but also...your figure...and...um...other features, as well...

[she reaches around, giving their cheeks a pat, giggling]

you also a-are very kind...and thoughtful...a-and...your hair...is so nice....im sort of...jealous

her own hands drift along his sides, giggling.]

youre so attractive...haha...

[a soft squeak and then more giggles follow, laughter bubbling up from her chest as her face flushes pink. she smiles, ducking her head and pressing a kiss to their jawline.]

i-i'm glad you appreciate it...most would...c-call me ugly...but not you...and you have your own...qualities.

[she lets

grateful. Warmth blossoming in her chest.

The title made her giggle and blush, ducking her head in a shy sort of flusteredness. She smiled more. "Eheh....Well I-I think you already provide much of that! I...I d-don't know what I'd do without you, tr-truly..."

She speaks softer, warmth in her tone

Mikan almost didn't want to let go of Sonia. Didn't want to leave the embrace, wished to cling to her forever. But all good things must come to an end, and she eventually finally pulled away. She still took the princess's hands in her own though.

She beamed at the other, still teary-eyed and

th-thhhank you! so much...eheh...

[she relaxes at that, smiling softly and leaning into each kiss, nuzzling against the other after.]

you make me feel safe...and wanted...i love you too!

that, but didn't know how.

times better about herself, her existence. She felt like she truly mattered with the princess.

"W-well...it still means a great deal to me...I haven't...h-had this level of kindness before. I...thank you."

The protectiveness she felt from the princess felt...important, too. She wanted to address

Was this love? Romantic, platonic, or otherwise, Mikan felt some kind of way about Sonia. A great deal of affection bleeding through as the princess hugged her; she hugged back. She felt almost giddy, lighter than air. But tangled up in her emotions as well.

Regardless Sonia made her feel a million

[she smiles brightly at him, teary eyed as always, but warm and happy]

i will! i d-definitely will. you too, okay? p-please...stay safe...for me?

eheh...th-thank you! i have been...trying not to assume s-so much, and...i think it helps! just letting the assumptions that everyone hates me...go? i d-don't know...

the tears flowing freely. She can't help it. She's always been emotional, whether happy or sad. She whimpers, before looking to her friend.

"M-may I hug you?"

She flushed, and her heart melted. She felt warm all over, and she started to tear up. "A-ah...This...y-you...you're too kind, Sonia! Thank you s-s-so much! I...I want...I don't know how I'll ever repay you b-but...but it means a lot to me...y-you mean a lot to me..."

She's crying a great deal now,

[the smile seals it, and it warms *her* as she sees it. she giggles a bit more, wrapping her own arms around them, snuggling against them.]

i-its okay...i can tell...ive...always been good at reading people...i think...

really d-don't have to do that! I-I'm fine here...r-really...It only gets s-scary sometimes...I...I don't need...I mean...Ah!"

She's startled and confused, unsure how to respond to this sudden act of kindness.

Mikan tries to protest the other grabbing the bowls, but it dies on her lips. She sighs, settling back as she looks to the other. She's about to thank her for doing that, when Sonia speaks up.

She looks startled, Surprised the other is so firm on this.

"Wh-what?! I...I um...You...you don't...you

before. Th-that you would be managing s-so many. I guess th-that does make sense though. It's v-very wonderful, the work you do!"

She beams at the other, pleased and happy to have Sonia as a friend. Not really due to her position, though that in itself is interesting. But because of who she is.

She finishes up her own food, wiping her face gently with a napkin as she listens wide-eyed and attentively. She loves her friends. Loves learning about them. And Sonia's work seems so important.

She nods, thoughtful. "Th-that sounds so interesting....I gu-guess I never thought of it in that light