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[reallyerotic]

[When the Vine comes to life, it seems to have focused on a rather pensive Suruga. Confused would be a more apt term to describe her, actually. She's got a certain look on her face, one that seems rather similar to someone being brought here for the first time. But that can't be right, as she had already been living in the Gardens for quite a while.

And since when did she let hair grow out like that?

But then, out of nowhere, it all seems to click right into place for her. Eyes widening as she makes her declaration.]

Ah, that's right! I remember now!

[A nod, as she crosses her arms.]

Yes, it all came back to me. In fact, it actually just managed to prove a certain theory I had. I should be grateful for that. Now let's see, first of all, I should probably...

[Oh, what's that? Suruga has noticed that she's being recorded.

Wait, why does she seem so embarrassed all of a sudden?

OOC NOTE: Suruga has now been canon updated to the ending of Nisemonogatari. What changes does this bring? Simple. Longer hair. Less clothing.

And she's gotten that much more in touch with her inner nudist.]

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[nosebleedqueen]

Suruga! There you are. Haven't seen you in a few... days?

*Kanako now notices Suruga's new look*

When did you grow out your hair... and change your outfit?

[reallyerotic]

Ah, that's right. For you only a few days must've passed. But as for me...

I'm not the same Suruga you once knew, Kanako.

[nosebleedqueen]

*Confused Kanako is confused*

... huh?

[reallyerotic]

[I suppose she'll need to use simpler sentences for her.]

... I was sent back to my home. Understand now?

[nosebleedqueen]

Really? Wow, I knew people left, but to be brought back again? The queen must like you.

How long were you there?

[hihou]

... Wow, that's actually a nice look for you.

[reallyerotic]

It makes me happy that you think so. It was a pretty big change for me, to be honest.

[again with the embarrassment...]

[hihou]

I can imagine. Still, welcome back, and all.

[reallyerotic]

Thank you. Did I miss anything while I was away?

[hihou]

Well, fairies are infesting and causing all kinds of trouble right now.

[shanghaiworld]

What happened to your hair?

[reallyerotic]

I'm actually wearing a wig right now. What do you think?

[shanghaiworld]

Lame. Be natural.

[reallyerotic]

You're right. I'll strip once I'm indoors.

[shanghaiworld]

I should have figured you would say- wait, what's stopping you from doing it in front of me?

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[grandtheftmecha]

...oh hey. Did one of those... going home and coming back things happen to you?

[ It's a video, and the voice seems to be coming from right in front of the mirror, but there's no one visible. ]

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[reallyerotic]

Mmm, that's exactly what happened. It was actually pretty sudden and-

[hang on a second.]

Eh? I could've sworn I heard someone just now...

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[grandtheftmecha]

Yep! You heard someone. Someone named Katina.

[ Now she sounds pretty amused. ]

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[reallyerotic]

K-Katina-san?

Ah, you must be speaking to me from a distance. That makes more sense.

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[grandtheftmecha]

I'm invisible.

You wouldn't be able to see me if I was touching you.

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[of_the_highest_caliber]

[ Subaru isn't showing her face today, but her voice does come over the megaphone after a bit. ] What theory, Suruga?

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[reallyerotic]

That the queen herself must willingly want me here, despite knowing where my tastes lie.

I can't really blame her, to be honest. Variety is an important part of our lives, after all.

[of_the_highest_caliber]

How did you reach that answer?

[reallyerotic]

I'm here again, aren't I?

That's more than enough for me to have reached the conclusion that I did.

[of_the_highest_caliber]

"Again"? [ Sorry, but someone didn't even notice Suruga was missing.

Now she feels a little guilty. ] ...what happened?