THIS PARTY IS OFF DA HOOK...

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[revolutionized]

[HEY MAN ARE YOU JACKING HER SWAG

no that's impossible because Utena has too much of that, often forgets to turn it off, and also she would be too much of a doofus to realize her swag was being jacked anyway. Besides she is looking pretty fabulous herself, prepare for a huge increase in questioning your sexuality, Sayaka. AND FEEL LUCKY because most people don't have these experiences until college except you're from a magical girl anime so it happens roughly every five seconds

Utena waves when she approaches, a big grin on her face. She's not wearing her mask — it's been left...somewhere. Who knows, with the way she moves around.]

Oi, Sayaka-chan! How's it going? [This is the first time they're really meeting in person, but she recognizes the blue hair immediately.] You look really nice!

i accept it anyway

[fortissimos]

[ Sweet jesus Utena you really do look swag as fuck. Sayaka stares for a good few moments before recognition kicks in, and then... well, she stares for a while longer, but this time she at least knows who she's looking at. ]

... Utena, right? Thanks. [ She's getting compliments from someone super cool how does she deal with this... it's like Mami all over again. ] You look great, too. This whole thing's kinda amazing.

[revolutionized]

Heh, thanks. [She rubs the back of her neck, and cranes her head up to look at the ceiling.]

Yeah, it's something else. I don't usually like dances and all, but missing something like this would've been a big mistake.

[fortissimos]

You don't, huh? [ She frowns, following Utena's gaze. ] I can kinda see why. It looks great and all, but dancing's really hard.

[ Or maybe you're just a failure, Sayaka. Think about that one for a while. ]

[revolutionized]

Mm? [She looks over at Sayaka at that, and laughs, scratching the top of her head.] Oh no, dancing's not hard at all. Have you danced before today?

[fortissimos]

... Not really. [ Okay, maybe not at all. ] I don't think it'd make much of a difference, though. I'm not really good at that kind of thing.

[ Two left feet, etc. ]

[revolutionized]

[Oh this will not do! Utena takes Sayaka's hand and tugs a little.] Don't say that. I'll teach you. I'm not bad at it.

[She is in fact, really good at it.]

[fortissimos]

[ WOAH NO what is happening she's supposed to be the one dragging people out here!! ]

A, are you sure? [ She's not saying no but. but. ] It's no big deal! I mean, I'm probably never gonna do this again anyway...

[revolutionized]

Hey. [Suddenly a serious look!] You never know. I thought I was never gonna need to learn this sort of stuff, but then...

[She smiles at something — a memory, perhaps.] I had to use it to help a friend. It was a little odd, but it all worked out. So... [Tugs...] Don't worry. I won't step on your feet.

[fortissimos]

[ Oh, well. When you put it like that - there's no time to protest further before she's tugged along, but she goes with it anyway. ]

... Yeah, okay. [ It's not like learning could be a bad thing... and Utena's offering, so it works out. ] If you're sure, then I'll definitely give it my best shot.

[revolutionized]

[Hope you're prepared to be ~*~dazzled~*~, Sayaka.

But anyway, Utena takes the lead in the dance. It's a slow song, which is fortunate. She's found it's easier to teach someone with songs like this.] Okay, just follow my lead. It's pretty easy to waltz, once you learn the steps and the rhythm.