KITSUNAE.

ICE SKATING CHAOS & CLOSENESS

“Don’t laugh— I’m trying my best not to fall on my face.”

“If I slip, you’re falling with me. That’s fair warning.”

“Your hands… hold them steady. I’m trusting you with my life here.”

“I didn’t expect you to be this good on the ice.”

“Stop skating circles around me, you’re showing off.”

BUILDING SNOWMEN & CRUMBLING PATIENCE

“No, no— that’s not how you build the base. Here, let me.”

“Hey! You can’t steal the carrot nose, that’s cheating.”

“I swear this snowman looks like it’s judging us.”

“Stop collapsing it on purpose, I can see you laughing.”

“You’ve got snow on your eyelashes… don’t move.”

SNOWBALL FIGHTS & PLAYFUL WARFARE

“If you throw that, I promise you won’t win this battle.”

“You missed— horribly. Are you even trying?”

“Oh, now you’ve done it. That one actually hurt.”

“Stop gloating and help me up, you menace.”

“You know, tackling me into the snow is basically cheating.”

HOT CHOCOLATE & WARM MOMENTS

“Careful, it’s hot. Don’t burn your tongue like last time.”

“You have whipped cream on your nose… don’t move.”

“Why does hot chocolate taste better when you’re here?”

“Come sit by the window with me. The snow looks pretty from here.”

“Don’t hog the blanket— scoot closer.”

HOLIDAY MARKETS & WINTER CROWDS

“Hold my hand— I don’t want to lose you in this chaos.”

“Look at these lights… feels like another world.”

“Here— try this. I bought two in case you hated it.”

“You’re freezing, aren’t you? Take my coat.”

“Don’t pretend you didn’t stop to look at that. I saw your face.”

SLEDDING DISASTERS

“If we crash, you better promise not to blame me.”

“Sit closer, or we’re both falling off the sled.”

“Okay, that was definitely faster than it looked.”

“I can’t believe we wiped out that hard— are you okay?”

“You’re laughing way too much for someone who face-planted.”

MAKING A FIRE & GETTING WAY TOO CLOSE

“Can you pass me the matches? I think I’m losing feeling in my fingers.”

“Sit closer— the fire won’t reach you from there.”

“You’re shaking. Here… hands.”

“Snow outside, fire inside… feels like a movie, doesn’t it?”

“Your cheeks are red. The fire or me?”

GINGERBREAD & HOLIDAY BAKING

“You can’t just eat the decorations— those were for the roof!”

“Stop stealing the dough, it’s raw!”

“I swear you’re making a mess on purpose.”

“Hold this— no, not like that! Oh no…”

“You’ve got flour in your hair. Come here.”

HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT

“If you choose the cheesy one again, I’m leaving.”

“No— don’t fast-forward. That part’s the best.”

“You can lean on me if you’re tired.”

“You fell asleep… and now I can’t feel my arm.”

“We’ve watched this so many times, and you still gasp.”

GETTING SNOWED IN TOGETHER

“Well… we’re definitely not getting out until morning.”

“Stop pacing. Come sit with me before you wear a hole in the floor.”

“You’re cold— here. Blanket.”

“I guess we should talk… unless you want awkward silence.”

“It’s weird— being stuck with you doesn’t feel bad.”

NEW YEAR’S EVE TENSION

“You know the countdown doesn’t require staring at me like that.”

“If you want someone to kiss at midnight, say it.”

“Hey— stay next to me when the fireworks start.”

“The crowds are loud… stick close.”

“Don’t pretend you’re not hoping I’ll ask.”

WINTER HIKES THROUGH THE QUIET

“Careful, it gets icy around this bend.”

“Listen… everything’s so still out here.”

“You okay? You slipped— I’ve got you.”

“Your breath is making little clouds. It’s kind of cute.”

“I didn’t expect the cold to feel this peaceful.”

ICE SKATING CHAOS & CLOSENESS

“Don’t laugh— I’m trying my best not to fall on my face.”

“If I slip, you’re falling with me. That’s fair warning.”

“Your hands… hold them steady. I’m trusting you with my life here.”

“I didn’t expect you to be this good on the ice.”

“Stop skating circles around me, you’re showing off.”

BUILDING SNOWMEN & CRUMBLING PATIENCE

“No, no— that’s not how you build the base. Here, let me.”

“Hey! You can’t steal the carrot nose, that’s cheating.”

“I swear this snowman looks like it’s judging us.”

“Stop collapsing it on purpose, I can see you laughing.”

“You’ve got snow on your eyelashes… don’t move.”

SNOWBALL FIGHTS & PLAYFUL WARFARE

“If you throw that, I promise you won’t win this battle.”

“You missed— horribly. Are you even trying?”

“Oh, now you’ve done it. That one actually hurt.”

“Stop gloating and help me up, you menace.”

“You know, tackling me into the snow is basically cheating.”

HOT CHOCOLATE & WARM MOMENTS

“Careful, it’s hot. Don’t burn your tongue like last time.”

“You have whipped cream on your nose… don’t move.”

“Why does hot chocolate taste better when you’re here?”

“Come sit by the window with me. The snow looks pretty from here.”

“Don’t hog the blanket— scoot closer.”

HOLIDAY MARKETS & WINTER CROWDS

“Hold my hand— I don’t want to lose you in this chaos.”

“Look at these lights… feels like another world.”

“Here— try this. I bought two in case you hated it.”

“You’re freezing, aren’t you? Take my coat.”

“Don’t pretend you didn’t stop to look at that. I saw your face.”

SLEDDING DISASTERS

“If we crash, you better promise not to blame me.”

“Sit closer, or we’re both falling off the sled.”

“Okay, that was definitely faster than it looked.”

“I can’t believe we wiped out that hard— are you okay?”

“You’re laughing way too much for someone who face-planted.”

MAKING A FIRE & GETTING WAY TOO CLOSE

“Can you pass me the matches? I think I’m losing feeling in my fingers.”

“Sit closer— the fire won’t reach you from there.”

“You’re shaking. Here… hands.”

“Snow outside, fire inside… feels like a movie, doesn’t it?”

“Your cheeks are red. The fire or me?”

GINGERBREAD & HOLIDAY BAKING

“You can’t just eat the decorations— those were for the roof!”

“Stop stealing the dough, it’s raw!”

“I swear you’re making a mess on purpose.”

“Hold this— no, not like that! Oh no…”

“You’ve got flour in your hair. Come here.”

HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT

“If you choose the cheesy one again, I’m leaving.”

“No— don’t fast-forward. That part’s the best.”

“You can lean on me if you’re tired.”

“You fell asleep… and now I can’t feel my arm.”

“We’ve watched this so many times, and you still gasp.”

GETTING SNOWED IN TOGETHER

“Well… we’re definitely not getting out until morning.”

“Stop pacing. Come sit with me before you wear a hole in the floor.”

“You’re cold— here. Blanket.”

“I guess we should talk… unless you want awkward silence.”

“It’s weird— being stuck with you doesn’t feel bad.”

NEW YEAR’S EVE TENSION

“You know the countdown doesn’t require staring at me like that.”

“If you want someone to kiss at midnight, say it.”

“Hey— stay next to me when the fireworks start.”

“The crowds are loud… stick close.”

“Don’t pretend you’re not hoping I’ll ask.”

WINTER HIKES THROUGH THE QUIET

“Careful, it gets icy around this bend.”

“Listen… everything’s so still out here.”

“You okay? You slipped— I’ve got you.”

“Your breath is making little clouds. It’s kind of cute.”

“I didn’t expect the cold to feel this peaceful.”

send one to have our muses meet for the first time.

“Sorry, were you just talking to me?”

“I think you dropped this.”

“You look lost. Need some help?”

“I don’t usually talk to strangers, but…”

“You’re sitting in my spot.”

“Whoa! Careful!”

“We’ve never met, right? You seem familiar.”

“Is that seat taken?”

“Sorry, I think I just spilled something on you.”

“You’re blocking the doorway.”

“Were you just staring at me?”

“Excuse me, do you know the time?”

“Wait — are you the person I’m supposed to meet?”

“I’ve been sent to find you.”

“Please don’t be alarmed, but I think we have the same bag.”

“Do you work here?”

“I’m fairly certain that’s mine.”

“You’ve got something on your face.”

“Sorry, I thought you were someone else.”

“Do you know the way to ___?”

“You’re hurt. Do you need help?”

“That’s a fine ___ (cloak/hat/book/etc.). Where did you get it?”

“This might sound strange, but can I hide behind you for a moment?”

“You look like you could use a friend.”

“I think your dog just stole my lunch.”

“Hey, you dropped your coin purse.”

“I think we’re stuck in here together.”

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to overhear, but…”

“Are you the new neighbor?”

“First time in town?”

“I’m not sure if this belongs to you, but…”

“You look like you’ve seen a ghost.”

“I’ve been hearing a lot about you.”

“Do you mind if I join you?”

“I think you’re in the wrong place.”

“You seem… out of place.”

“Don’t take this the wrong way, but are you following me?”

“That was a close call.”

“Not to alarm you, but someone’s watching you.”

“Mind if I walk with you?”

“You look like you’re in trouble.”

“Was that your doing back there?”

“You don’t look like you’re from around here.”

“That was impressive. How’d you manage it?”

“I’m guessing you’re not here by accident.”

“Do I want to know what just happened?”

“You might want to keep your voice down.”

“Is it always this strange around here?”

“I have a feeling we’re about to become acquainted whether we like it or not.”

She'd  normally  be  lazing  around  her  house  around  this  time,  getting  some  much  needed  rest  in  before  heading  to  her  bar  to  open  it  up  for  the  evening  but  she  was  in  need  of  some  necessities  like  snacks  and  some  of  her  favorite  shampoo  to  keep  her  hair  nice  and  silky  to  the  touch  so,  she  found  herself  in  the  crowded  streets  that  came  with  this  time  of  day.  There's  a  sigh,  a  quick  break  from  her  walking  and  a  sudden  thought  that  she  needs  to  seriously  get  better  shoes  because  these  are  hell  to  stand  on  at  her  bar  and  even  more  hellish  to  walk  around  the  city  to  get  from  point  a  to  point  b.  She  looks  at  her  phone,  checking  her  distance  from  her  destination  she  was  heading  towards.  It's  at  that  moment  someone  decides  to  approach  her  which  makes  her  peek  up  from  phone. 

Dark  gaze  really  scans  over  the  appearance  of  other,  noting  that  she  seems  quite  timid  with  her  approach  and  Asuka  can't  help  but  sigh  and  put  her  phone  into  the  back  pocket  of  her  jeans  so  that  she  can  focus  her  attention  solely  on  other's  own  phone  (  the  fossil  of  a  phone  that  it  is  because  wow  it's  been  a  time  since  she's  seen  someone  actively  using  one  like  this  ).  She  has  a  caring  heart,  quick  to  help  another  in  need  and  especially  the  ones  like  this  other  woman  who  seems  rather  pitiful  in  this  moment.   ❛   I  know  exactly  where  that  is.  Giving  directions  to  it  is  a  little  tricky  but  it's  in  the  direction  I'm  heading  if  you'd  like  me  to  show  you  the  way.  If  not  I  can  try  and  write  out  the  directions  in  your  phones  notes   .  .  .   if  it  has  notes?  You've got  an  older  phone  there so I'm not sure   .  .  .   ❜   she  doesn't  mean  what  she  says  as  an  insult  and  doesn't  mean  to  talk  so  much  in  that  moment  (  she  just  has  a  knack  for  rambling  and  seemingly  never  meeting  a  stranger  in  any  situation  ).