The Diego Dilemma

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Thu May 16, 2019 3:35 am

A vivid vision that couldn't be anyone other than Chisaki slowly made her way towards the hedge maze, looking for a place to be alone. in a mostly black dress and a multi colour wig, the girl was moving briskly in hopes no one would stop her for a chat.

She had been doing her best not to think about what Diego had said to her the night of the party. Clearly, he was just under the influence of those demons or whatever they were. He didn't actually feel that way, right?

So why did she keep coming back to it in her mind? Why did she feel the need to be by herself when she knew that wasn't what she was supposed to be doing?

She was lost in her own thoughts as she moved towards her destination.

by **Diego Zapata** » Thu May 16, 2019 3:15 pm

Speaking of Diego, the cat boy exited the maze just as she arrived. He yawned as if he had just taken a nap and looked her way.

"Oh, uhh... hey Chisaki," he said awkwardly.

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Thu May 16, 2019 4:32 pm

"D-Diego!" She stammered, backing away a bit as if she had been startled.

Because she had. "H-how are you? How are you feeling?"

by **Diego Zapata** » Thu May 16, 2019 8:00 pm

"Oh, that wore off already. I'm good."

"You?" he asked, sounding as if on the edge of embarrassment.

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Thu May 16, 2019 8:02 pm

"Uhm- I am okay." She replied back awkwardly, sounding equally as embarrassed.

by **Diego Zapata** » Thu May 16, 2019 8:17 pm

He sighed deeply. "Listen, about what I said. I... understand if you don't feel the same way. The rest wasn't really even about you... just my baggage bleeding out."

"Guess I've got rejection issues."

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Thu May 16, 2019 10:10 pm

Chisaki's pause was long as she thought of how to say what she wanted to say.

"I do not mean to reject you Diego... but what I said was true.

I have never had any feelings towards another person before, sexual or romantic.

Not any real people anyways.

I think that Basil might be right about me. Maybe.... I just cannot feel those things. "

by **Diego Zapata** » Fri May 17, 2019 3:14 pm

"What about friendship? We are friends, right?" he asked hesitantly.

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Fri May 17, 2019 3:57 pm

"Of course we are Diego-senpai. I just....

I do not want you standing in the sidelines waiting for me to..." Chisaki paused, hesitating for the right words.

" 'Catch the feels'? Does this sound like the right thing?"

by **Diego Zapata** » Fri May 17, 2019 4:43 pm

"Yeah, I get it. At least... now I know not to waste my time trying to win you over and that it isn't anything against me," he said, disappointment lessening.

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Fri May 17, 2019 4:46 pm

"Yes... but..."

by **Diego Zapata** » Fri May 17, 2019 7:44 pm

"I'm okay. Really. I'm used to being just friends," he said with a small smile that didn't quite reach his eyes.

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Fri May 17, 2019 7:46 pm

"I am more concerned by how you will react if I do... 'catch feels' for someone. Just because it has never happened does not mean it will not ever happen.

Then you will be upset because it was not you, and we will be back here again.

I do not like 'here' very much."

by **Diego Zapata** » Fri May 17, 2019 8:00 pm

"If I end up being petty about it, then I never deserved your feels. Unless demons are involved."

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Fri May 17, 2019 8:19 pm

"I cannot believe they are real... Kiki said such things were but she was always highly superstitious so I thought it was just paranoia."

by **Diego Zapata** » Fri May 17, 2019 8:54 pm

"After fighting vampires and Fey lords, nothing's existence surprises me."

"Wait. Who's Kiki?"

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Fri May 17, 2019 9:07 pm

"Ah! My cousin. Sorry, I forgot it was Colette that called me on Christmas and saw her."

by **Diego Zapata** » Sat May 18, 2019 3:06 pm

"So she's really into the supernatural? I have a grandma like that. Professional spirit medium and fortune teller."

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Sat May 18, 2019 4:04 pm

"Not really. She does not tell fortunes or commune with spirits.

But she believes it to be real, and something that should not be disturbed. If anything, her and your grandmother would probably argue about what your grandmother does."

by **Diego Zapata** » Sat May 18, 2019 7:25 pm

"I know from experience that the supernatural will mess with you whether you disturb it or not. But then mutants seem to attract more than their share."

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Sat May 18, 2019 11:30 pm

"Kiki would argue it is because we do not know how to leave well enough alone.

Sometimes, I would agree, though not this time. We were definitely minding our own business."

by **Diego Zapata** » Sun May 19, 2019 2:55 pm

"I don't know if leaving dark things well enough alone is in me. My powers seem to have a violent hatred of evil beings."

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Sun May 19, 2019 2:58 pm

"Perhaps instead of being a police officer or a superhero, you should join a magical girl team."

Was that a joke? She looked like she was grinning, soooooooo probably?

by **Diego Zapata** » Sun May 19, 2019 6:30 pm

He made his best Sailor Moon pose and exclaimed, "In the name of the Sun, I shall punish you!"

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Sun May 19, 2019 8:16 pm

Chisaki broke into the giggles, covering her mouth as she did so.

"Shall I make you a short seifuku and a tiara? Or are you a starlight?

The hotpants might mess with your tail, but I could try."

by **Diego Zapata** » Mon May 20, 2019 3:02 pm

He chuckled. "Please don't."

"I'm loving the Mugen duds though."

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Tue May 21, 2019 2:47 pm

"Good! I am glad.

I could make you other things if you like."

by **Diego Zapata** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:07 pm

"Only if it's fun for you to play dress-the-kitty."

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:13 pm

"That depends. Do I get to take pictures and sell them on the internet?"

by **Diego Zapata** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:24 pm

"As long as I get final say.

And get to look cool. That's very important."

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Tue May 21, 2019 4:08 pm

"Deal!

Shady cosplay promoter project is go!"

by **Diego Zapata** » Tue May 21, 2019 4:23 pm

He raised a brow. "Shady?"

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Tue May 21, 2019 6:39 pm

"Oh yes, cosplay promoters are the shadiest of all."

by **Diego Zapata** » Tue May 21, 2019 8:15 pm

"Like how? Doesn't seem like a thing to be shady for, but then I'm an ignorant American."

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Tue May 21, 2019 8:48 pm

"Are you familiar with with term 'Cosplay is not consent'?"

by **Diego Zapata** » Tue May 21, 2019 9:21 pm

"No, but I can deduce the meaning," he said, "Gross."

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Tue May 21, 2019 9:31 pm

"The meaning is not gross, but the need for it is.

Some people do not no when to take no for an answer. Some of those people are people are managers of cosplayers or idol girls. They push the girls too far for fan-service."

by **Diego Zapata** » Wed May 22, 2019 3:19 pm

"That's what I figured. I didn't realize cosplay was anything more than a hobby though."

by **Chisaki Watanabe** » Wed May 22, 2019 5:24 pm

"It can be a hobby or a job. There are definitely more professionals back home than there are in the US."

by **Diego Zapata** » Wed May 22, 2019 7:52 pm

"Glad I asked for final say," he smirked teasingly, "Who knows what you might do with me."

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