Kaoru sat his phone down next to his plate as he ate breakfast with Kyoko. It was rare for them to get this meal together so he decided to enjoy it. Usually their busy schedules took this luxury from them. He swallowed his last bite when his phone started buzzing. He glanced over, but it was just Arietta accepting his friend request. He smiled to Kyoko, but it was weak. One look outside reminded him that today was Varthur's funeral. The clouds and the upset winds.. It was the perfect reaction to yesterday's events. Even nature was against his untimely death. Kaoru eventually sighed as he grew depressed, remembering he'd have to rent another suit.. The second one within a year's time. He pushed his plate away from him as he listened to Kyoko talk about her college classes and her exams, though he was only half paying attention. How was he supposed to concentrate when a boy he knew died before he even got to finish high school? It just wasn't fair..
He stood, putting his plate in the sink before waving to Kyoko. She however quickly grabbed the boy's wrist before it was too late. The brunette put a few bills in his hand before letting go, "Did you forget, Kao-chan? I told you I'd give you some money to buy the family some flowers." She shook her head, "You're so air headed." She teased him, waving him off.
"See you later, Kyo-chan." He waved goodbye one last time before leaving the house, walking down the street to a flower shop, which he missed Ryou and Mai at by about an hour, tops. He quickly bought two white bouquets and made his way to the nearest rental store. He grabbed the same suit he wore to his Grandmother's funeral and tried it on, scoffing as he realized it still fit him perfectly. He threw some of his own cash down this time at the girl working there before walking out of there as well.
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"Okay, sounds coo00ool. I'm making my way to Varthur's funeral atm... :("
Kaoru read the message shortly after pulling his vibrating phone from his suit pocket. The message was sent a long time ago, perhaps shortly after he'd messaged her, but his 3G just registered the message. He quickly unlocked his phone, responding quickly. So she's going too? At least I'll know someone there... He thought disconsolately to himself. Despite the comfort of knowing he wouldn't be among strangers should have been, nothing seemed to shake his mood once he caught a glimpse of his reflection.
"Glad to have you on board. I'm headed there too.. My cousin insisted I buy flowers, but I don't find the gift appropriate.. ._. See you there."
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"Hey, I don't know where the funeral is... directions..?? I can also arrange a car pool if you want to go as well.."
Kaoru's blue eyes blinked at the message. He'd seen Varthur walk home before, so he knew where he lived, but he wasn't sure how to explain it to Arietta. He then noticed it was a group chat. Jonathan was in the chat too, so he just messaged back, "I'll explain the directions. Are all three of us going?" He asked, not bothering to flirt with her when given the chance. In all honesty he didn't really feel like smiling at all.. let alone putting the moves on anyone. He wasn't even sure if he'd be able to shake his sadness by the time he got to the arcade. He hoped he could, for the sake of the evening everyone planned. His blue hair waved gently in the wind as he awaited an answer... from any of the three really. messaging Momo, and having a group chat with Jonathan and Arietta was a bit confusing, especially since he dreaded today's first event. He really didn't want to see Varthur in a coffin. He'd seen far too many people he cared about in those god forsaken decorative boxes.