Character Story – Nico #1

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Nico: Munch, much... chew, chew, chomp...

Sage: Eating a lot today as usual, aren't we, Nico?

Nico: Are you done eating, Sage?

Sage: Yep. I ate some churros on the way home from patrol earlier.

Nico: Churros...

Sage: Ahahah, craving some now? They sell them at Million Park every so often. Let's eat them together next time.

Nico: Okay.

Sage: Huh? Hasn't your hair grown out?

Nico: My hair?

Sage: I don't remember it being that long in the back... When was the last time you cut it?

Nico: Dunno.

Sage: Huuh...

Nico: ......

Sage: What's up, why did you get up all of a sudden?

Nico: Give me a second.



ー I'm back.

Sage: Where did you...

Nico: The anti-eclipse unit nap room. Borrowed these.

Sage: Scissors...?

Nico: Better cut it now while we're on the topic, right? My hair, I mean.

Sage: Huuh!? You're cutting it right nowー

Bianchi: For crying out loud...! Nico, darling, stop, stop, STOOOOOOP!!!

Nico: Bianchi...

Bianchi: What do you think you're doing, mister!? Unbelievable!

Nico: Give me back the scissors.

Bianchi: Absolutely not! Out of the question!
Good grief... This way! Follow me!

Nico: Ah- wai...



......

Bianchi: For heaven's sake, I'm always the one cutting your hair, so... why did you not call me, huh?!
The thought of ruining the exquisite hairstyle I created for you through trial and error just because your hair has grown long is unimaginable to me, dear!

Sage: Ahahah... better be careful, Nico.

Nico: ......

Bianchi: You really do not care about looks, do you? I can't even imagine what would happen if we left that be...

Sage: Now that you mention it... You have always given me advice since I was a rookie, Bianchi-san, so I never considered it.

Bianchi: As long as I keep looking after your images, I will not let you down.
I'm confident I can maximize your charm.

Sage: Woah, that's reassuring! ♪

Nico: Be careful or he'll turn you into his dress-up doll in return.

Bianchi: My, you'll give people the wrong idea about me, dear. I do not demand anything in return. You always omit that part.

Sage: Ahahah... It's not like we dislike helping you with your costume design work.
Sometimes, however, the get-up is qui~te unconventional, so one must be on guard...

Bianchi: It's all good, sweetie, everything looks good on you. And it's exactly because I think you'd look good in them that I'm asking you. ♡

Sage: I- Is that so...?

Nico: I'm hungry.

Bianchi: Oh my! Can you wait just a bit more? I'm almost done.

Nico: Can't. I'll make a run for the kitchen and come back as soon as I grab something to eat.

Bianchi: Calm your horses, mister!
 
Sage: I'll go, then. I'll bring whatever I think you'll enjoy.



Nico: Ah......

Bianchi: And there he goes. Goodness, that's what happens when you act spoiled, dear.

Nico: ... I'm not spoiled.

Bianchi: Even though you don't care about your hairstyle or appearance, you are surprisingly determined when it comes to food...

Nico: Can't do much about it. I have no energy if I don't eat.

Bianchi: In my case it's when I'm not satisfied with the way I look.

Nico: Heeh...

Bianchi: Goodness... Make sure to thank him.

Nico: Okay.
... I should thank you, too. I'll be your dress-up doll just this once.

Bianchi: Oh? Do you mean what you're saying? Just so you know, I'm not asking you for anything back this time either.

Nico: I know.
I also kind of get why you're so obsessed with cutting my hair.

Bianchi: Gosh...?  Nico, dear, you have become so mellow.
You were much more spaced out in your rookie days, where you wouldn't do anything but eat.

Nico: That's out of line.

Bianchi: But that's how it was, no? You had no interest and were really cold to your teammates.

Nico: Really?

Bianchi: Really. We've been together for a long time, so I'm not entirely sure, but many things change in the span of 3 years, no?

Nico: ......



Sage: I'm back!
Look at this: there was an apple pie! I just remembered ordering one and freezing it!

Bianchi: That's great! That'll make both of you happy ♪

Sage: Though I ended up bringing something I enjoyed rather than something Nico might have enjoyed...

Nico: Thank you, Sage, and sorry for making you go.

Sage: That's totally fine. 

Bianchi: Alright, I'm done here. I'll serve you some delicious flavored tea, so let's enjoy some together ♪ 

Sage: Waah, that's Bianchi-san for you. Aren't you happy about it, Nico? You look good!

Nico: ......
I'm not entirely sure what changed.

Sage & Bianchi: Huh?

Bianchi: Goodness gracious, sweetie...!


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