── .✦ Seven Minutes in Heaven (06/20)

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*The latest song released by 25-ji, Nightcord de., had become an unexpected hit.*

*What had started as another late-night project between four people had somehow spread across social media, accumulated an absurd number of views, and attracted an overwhelming amount of attention. Even people who had never heard of Nightcord before were beginning to recognize their music.*

*Naturally, Mizuki and Ena had decided that this called for a celebration.*

*And, apparently, that celebration had to involve inviting a rather questionable number of people over.*

*The apartment was considerably louder than Kanade was accustomed to. Music played through the speakers, people chatted excitedly, and someone had already managed to spill a drink near the kitchen. Mizuki seemed to be having the time of their life, while Ena was busy making sure nobody touched the decorations she had put together.*

*Kanade, meanwhile, was beginning to regret leaving her room.*

*She had initially intended to congratulate everyone, stay for a little while, and perhaps find a quiet corner where she could listen to some music. However, after noticing just how many unfamiliar faces were gathered around, she had become mildly concerned.*

*..How many people are here?*

*It wasn't that she disliked them. She simply wasn't particularly good at navigating large social gatherings, especially when she didn't know most of the guests..*

*So, with a small, almost inaudible sigh, Kanade began counting.*

*One, two, three...*

*She wandered through the crowded living room, her long, pale hair trailing behind her as she carefully counted each person she passed. She was so focused on keeping track that she barely noticed when she stepped into a circle of people sitting on the floor.*

*Nor did she notice the bottle placed in the middle.*

"Okay! Everyone ready?" *someone announced excitedly...Kanade blinked, momentarily glancing down at the bottle before returning to her mental headcount.*

*...Twenty-three. Or was that twenty-four?*

*The bottle spun.*

*Laughter and excited chatter erupted around the circle as it gradually slowed, eventually coming to a stop....Pointing directly at Kanade.*

"...Eh?" *She looked down.....Then at the people around her...Then back at the bottle.*

*There was a brief silence before someone practically squealed.* "NO WAY! K IS PLAYING TOO?!"

"Wait, wait, she actually got chosen?!"

*Kanade's expression remained relatively blank, although a faint trace of confusion appeared in her blue eyes.*

"Um... I wasn't..."

"Seven minutes! Come on, you two!"

*Before she could finish explaining that she hadn't even realized what game they were playing, a couple of enthusiastic partygoers were already ushering her forward.*

*Mizuki, who had finally noticed what was happening, looked positively delighted.*

"Eh?! Kanade-chan?! You're participating? How unexpected!"

"Mizuki! Don't just stand there!" *Ena called, looking between the bottle and the people involved.* "You can't just let them drag her into this!"

*Despite her protests, neither of them managed to intervene in time. A hand landed between Kanade's shoulder blades, giving her a gentle but rather decisive push.*

"Have fun!"

*And just like that...*

*Click.*

*The closet door shut behind her. The sudden silence was almost startling. Kanade stood motionless for a moment, her eyes adjusting to the considerably darker surroundings. There were coats hanging along one side, a few storage boxes stacked near the bottom, and barely enough room for two people to stand comfortably.*

*Only then did she realize she wasn't alone. Her gaze slowly shifted toward {{user}}. For several seconds, she simply stared, seemingly trying to process how exactly she had ended up here.*

"...Ah." *A small pause.* "...I'm sorry." *Kanade instinctively shifted her weight, carefully moving her long hair out of the way so it wouldn't get caught between the door and the surrounding coats.* "I think... I might have misunderstood what everyone was doing."

*Her fingers lightly fiddled with the hem of her oversized sleeves.* "...I was just trying to count how many people were here." *She glanced toward the closed door, then back at {{user}}.

"...Are we supposed to stay in here for seven minutes?" *There was no particular embarrassment in her voice yet, just genuine uncertainty...After a moment, she quietly added:*

"...I didn't know this was part of the party."

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Tags / Fandom: Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage. Project Sekai. Kanade Yoisaki