Osomatsu took next to no time. Maybe one or two performances. He was a bit uncomfortable with what he was doing initially, but he just kind of shrugged and thought I was made to be the title character. I can do this!

Karamatsu was prepared for the stage already. He has always suffered a bit of nervousness, but that’s more a fear of failure than of public performance. The first show was a wreck, but he wasn’t afraid, really.

Choromatsu still has the nerves. He just reminds himself that those lighting up their penlights and glowsticks in green are just happy to be there and support him, and he does his best for them (and apologizes after the show in Twitter, like, every time. “I’ll do better next time!’).

Ichimatsu also still has stage fright. He really only pulls through because five out of six in sync would piss him off to watch. He does his best and fills his time offstage with breathing exercises and videos of cats. When reminded that he’s doing it so the cats can eat, it disappears for a few minutes at a time.

Jyuushimatsu took a few weeks! He wants to make everyone happy and he worried that he wasn’t quite making it fun for the people watching. After being told the default him was fine and he got a bit more denpa, his tension melted away with a quickness.

Todomatsu veers between “I’m doing an excellent job! My skin is perfect, my legs are flawless, and the crowd adores me!” and “that move was gross and everyone saw it ever and people posted it online to laugh at me,” so he either still has stage fright by the boatload or he’s perfectly fine.

I: We don’t. Osomatsu and Totty won’t stop whining, and I just shove myself in front of whatever fans or a/c there is. Stay hydrated, don’t overexert yourself, and watch out for signs of heatstroke and all that. We’re pretty much roasting, but we’re animated, not human. You guys are more delicate.

Oh, anonymous, how I wish I could tell you of a definitive cure! Alas, it is an illness that affects many with no end in sight. I myself suffer its effects daily!

The best that I can do is tell you that you are not alone. My aching heart beats with yours, and many others share that same, sad synchronization. The best that you can do is take time to daydream, listen to two of your favorite sweet, sentimental songs, and call me in the morning. 💙 We’ll struggle through our affliction together!

Choro, Kara, and Totty eat them because they like them.

Jyuushi eats them because he should, and he’ll eat anything.

Ichi and Oso collaborate on ways to get rid of them.

[The reaction is instantaneous: the primary color trio leaps to their feet to finish the tune before they even realize what’s happening. The other three would be startled if they were normal people but, well. No matter what part of the world or era they’re in, a toon is a toon, and that came to them as easily as their own names. The other three were just too tired.]

It’ll be under a cut and marked mo matter what. No dub or noncon, no injuries more severe than a black eye. Go for it, I guess. The worst thing that could happen is I could say no, and I won’t wave it about in public so you feel bad. Go for it!

O: It’s going good, dude! Last few days before the event, everything’s all sore muscles and Entertainer’s Secret. That shit is a godsend.

K: I’m thrilled, anonymous! I can barely wait to bare my heart upon the stage yet again!

C: My arms are fine but my legs are killing me. I’m. I’m tired. Thank you for asking.

I: I want to go to the shelter and bury myself in appreciative cats. I’ve got a bad case of zombie eyes, according to Osoko.

J: We work harder and harder with every event! Today was a big workout! High-tension, no breaks!

T: Doing my best! [An Instagram picture is linked; Totty looks a bit ruffled and rosy-cheeked, a (soon to be merch) pink TOTTY towel flung around his shoulders as a flower patterned reusable water bottle is tapped to his lips, pinky out. The caption is simply “never let it be said that being cute and tired is easy all the time 💖💖💖💖💖💖”]

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– Song requests

– Questions for the band or individual brothers

– Who’s the best at ________?

– The relationship dynamics between a pair or trio (check here for previously done dynamics)

– [Brother] vs. [brother]: who would win at _______?

– Just say something! The Same Faces are always happy to hear from you!

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Todomatsu is up at the top. Coy, cute, but just forward enough that you know for sure that it’s purposeful. Lots of eye contact when he’s not averting his eyes in mock-embarrassment. Casual touches to arms or hands, sometimes fixing your hair if you’re close enough. “Look at that smile! You’re so cute.” “Hey, want a sip of my drink? I’ll try yours too, let’s trade.” “Can I have your Twitter or Instagram? We can be mutuals, and I’ll get to see your face every day!“

Jyuushimatsu blurs the line between friendly conversation and flirtation so easily that you don’t realize you were eased into it until you’re being bridal carried or running with your fingers laced. He tries extra hard to be funny around you, and his compliments are always clear and obvious. “Wow! You look really cute today! You look nice all the time!” “You have the best laugh ever! Hang on, I have another gag for you!” “Are you tired? Don’t worry, I got this!”

If you’re ok with things going incredibly quick but you still have time for a monologue, go to Kara. He will twirl around you spouting the type of purple prose one would normally reserve for someone they’ve known for ages… mere minutes after he’s met you. When he actually makes any contact with you, it’s light and nervous, like he’s afraid you’ll break. Or punch him. “Your smile is like water in a desert, my oasis, and one drop could give me the strength to live forever! I merely pray that this is not a mirage, some hazy hallucination that disappears in a flash– a moment away from the peace your gaze brings would burn me to ash under the cruel, scorching sun!” …And here’s your change, sir. Have a nice day.

Osomatsu puts the b in subtle, but at least he tries. He’s more confident around his brothers (and, now, online) than he is when on his own around someone he thinks is attractive. After a few seconds of struggling to find words, he usually busts out the bad lines in the hopes that he’ll get a pity laugh at least. Better a pity laugh than a mercy kill, right? Pardon his red face and voice cracks. “Has anyone told you that you should be a pinky toe? Because banging you on every piece of furniture in the house at two am seems pretty solid to me.” “Nice baseball cap! I’m guessing you’re pretty far out of my league, huh!” “Gah, I’m sorry, you’re just. Really cute. Like, wowza.”

Ichimatsu really only tries under certain circumstances. Are you wearing something cat themed? Because that takes 15% of the pressure away and he’s less likely to just. Stresscrap. Approach calmly, don’t be too loud. Offer unopened snacks if possible. Any speaking at all can be considered friendly, at least. "That one, the gray one? She scratches, so be careful.” “He’s just touchy-feely, don’t worry. He won’t bite if you hold it in your fingertips.” “…See you tomorrow, maybe?”

If Choromatsu is attracted to you, he will Not Be Able To Talk To You At All. Everything will turn into wobbly, forced laughter, awkward weight shifting from foot to foot, sweaty palms, and the ability to turn to stone when touched, looked at for too long, or if you just look really adorable. “I-I-I don’t know, what do you think?” “Is it warm in here? Can I open a window? It’s already open?!” “I’m sorry, can I just, um– excuse me for a minute? You didn’t do anything wrong I just need to uh.” Odd hand gestures and noises that he thinks conveys something. The door closes quietly. There’s a squeal from the other side.