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--wah!

[The yell is accompanied by an all too familiar BZZZZZT of the communicator as the device drops to the ground, giving a nice view of Japan shaking his hands off with a startled expression. He seems to be out near the lake, dressed in completely normal winter clothing aside from Turkey's Ottoman Empire hat thing balancing awkwardly on his head. He fixes it so it's less over his eyes and kneels down to the communicator with a frown.]

Ah, my apologies... I had intended to speak once I arrived at a nice destination, but it seems such devices are not so patient. [Irritation is there, underneath his polite way of speaking... But he eventually sighs, wrapping his scarf a bit more closely around his neck as he continues to walk, looking to the communicator.]

As some may know, I am the creator of the map program that many should have seen by now. That being said... I am interested in programming other things, though I cannot say I am sure where to begin. Is there anything useful that is needed? Or perhaps it is fine to do games... Ah, if such a thing interests you, please be sure to fill out the form at the end of this post. I will put it up shortly.

[He raises a hand up to fix that hat again, finally seating himself on the ground near the lake.] Though on one more note... Has everyone viewed memories that are not their own by this point? ...I am simply curious. [The video shuts off there, and as promised, it's just a few seconds later before the text is added.]

Please fill out this form if you are interested in asking me to program something. Name: Program Description: Why is this being requested?: Thank you. 人(--*)

[Feel free to run into Japan around Discedo too if you'd like! I'd be fine with him seeing any and all memories from you guys so go for it, and just ask if you want to see anything of Japan's.]

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[He actually gets embarrassed at that, looking away.]

It is a gift from Turkey-san... Ah, but I am fine, as well.

[He cocks his head to the side.] It looks kinda weird. [He shrugs.]

Anyway, whatcha up to?

[UP TO YOU WHICH MEMORY COMES FIRST]

I am simply taking a walk. And Luffy-kun?

[Flipped a coin. Luffy won.]

Same. I was kinda bored, and I haven't seen you much since... [And then he kinda trails off as a weird memory comes into view. Why the hell is he a blanket burrito blob... and who's the weird guy telling him to open up? AGH HE KEEPS ROLLING BACK UNDER. Wait, Japan's voice? And then someone brought tea.

That was. Japan's memory? Anyway, Luffy is going to clutch his sides now and just burst into laughter.] PFFFFHAHAHAHAHHA!

[He's confused at first, but then it adds up. Trailing off like that and then laughing...?]

W-what was seen...!? Stop that!

Hahaha....haha! Japan, you were hilarious! [TEARS OF LAUGHTER.]

You were all bunched up in blankets and wouldn't come out, and kept rolling around whenever that guy said "open your ports"!

B-borders! [DON'T GO AROUND SAYING PORTS how embarrassing...]

Hahhh, it is not kind to laugh at such things, Luffy-kun! I was quite unwell at that time!

[NOPE, STILL CRACKING UP.] But it was hilarious! You were rolling around like a little kid!

[never mind he does that too.]

I-it was not like a kid! It was...

[His expression fades slowly as he recalls a certain traumatic memory because we're horrible people BUT ANYWAY...

It's a short moment and his expression drops completely before his eyes widen and his hand goes to his chest, gripping. It's an emotional memory so he might have tears in his eyes just a bit yes...]

Wh...ah...

Yeah, you we--

[Yeah, we are. He stares at Japan for a minute, watching him hold his chest. He holds him up a bit, his expression worrying.]

Oi, are you okay? You're not gonna have another heart attack, are you?

[Lmao god damn it he does not cry often but this is one of those times. It's too much from Luffy's pov to begin with, but coming back to his own mind, understanding it completely and realizing everything all at once... It's painful. The tears were already there, so it's no surprise when they fall, but he raises his second hand to cover his eyes.

Luffy was asking about him, this must seem so weird, but...]

...Ace... [He realizes it's silly to be clutching at his own chest and stops, bringing both hands to his eyes to try and gain control of his mind again.

He already wasn't liking this memory thing, but this was too much. Too personal... and too sudden.]

[Even Luffy's not that slow. His eyes widen, and before he can even think, he throws his arms around Japan. No one should have seen that. Not because it's so personal, but because it's too damn painful for anyone to have to see something like that.

When he speaks, his voice is soft.] I'm sorry. You shouldn't have had to see that.

[He's still for a long moment, accepting the hug but not reciprocating as he manages to stop the tears, wiping away their evidence slowly.

It was strange how it unlocked so many feelings of his own... While making sure Marco and Luffy were okay with Ace's departure, did he ever properly deal with it himself?

He finally returns the hug lightly.]

I do not believe Luffy-kun should have either.

[He sort of freezes at that. No one... had ever told him that. They were all sad Ace was gone, but Luffy had moved on without anyone ever telling him "that must have been so hard". h=He trembled a little and held Japan close.]

No one should have.

Indeed.

[Close embraces were still strange to Japan, even when he hugged Marco every day... It was different. Strange. Unusual even between the two of them, but even still he could hold Luffy for this moment, patting his back gently.]

I believe I am finished with my walk.

[Luffy nodded slowly.] Same...

Wanna go back to my apartment?

Yes, I believe we should. [He pulls back and straightens himself, double making sure he wipes his face dry.]

Mn. [Luffy wiped away any tears forming with his sleeve and smiled.]

Yosh.

[Japan will follow him back to the apartment... And possibly cook Luffy some food yes.]

[Well, he's got like a crapton of a meat from Christmas (...yes, Christmas) so there's that.

And whatever else you can find... he'll just let you come in and he flops on the couch.]

Haaaah, I get the feeling today's gonna be tiring.

That does not sound as youthful as I would expect from Luffy-kun.

Well, we're all gonna be stuck seeing memories and crap, even ones we don't wanna. By the end of the day, we'll probably be fed up with it.

Ah... That is true. [Frowns. He wish he had a solution.]

[He lets out an annoyed sigh.]

Maybe we could have a party to forget about it.

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