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[thanks kaoru for keeping your undergarments secret... still, totsuka dutifully follow Kaoru inside because he was given permission anyway!! though he's similarly impressed by how neat it all is. girls are really neat... though at the same time he thinks that kaoru's room would benefit from cute girl things!! like stuffed animals and calendars with their dates circled in pink marker or something like that. still, he looks at the kimono and is satisfied by how cute it is... it's like it reminds him that kaoru is truly a Normal Girl.]
Sure -- is it another kimono? [FOLLOWS KAORU'S GAZE TO THE VANITY TABLE]
Sure -- is it another kimono? [FOLLOWS KAORU'S GAZE TO THE VANITY TABLE]
[please don't provide Kaoru with those stuffed animals........
But Kaoru the Truly Normal Girl's vanity table has some kind of murder weapon on it?! Oh wait, nope, it's just a decorative hair fork, though one of the pearl flowers is detached and lying next to the actual comb.]
It's an ornament that I bought a while ago, but one of the flowers broke off. I was advised to try gluing it back into place, but I was also told that certain types of glue might change the color of the pearl... Do you have any suggestions?
[Just sort of standing off to the side with his arms full of kimono, staying out of the way in case Totsuka wants to take a closer look! There's nothing else left out on the table top, and there aren't any decorations hanging around the mirror either. It's a very plain room all the way through... Apparently all of Kaoru's eye for design and color is devoted to the wardrobe and flower arrangements.]
But Kaoru the Truly Normal Girl's vanity table has some kind of murder weapon on it?! Oh wait, nope, it's just a decorative hair fork, though one of the pearl flowers is detached and lying next to the actual comb.]
It's an ornament that I bought a while ago, but one of the flowers broke off. I was advised to try gluing it back into place, but I was also told that certain types of glue might change the color of the pearl... Do you have any suggestions?
[Just sort of standing off to the side with his arms full of kimono, staying out of the way in case Totsuka wants to take a closer look! There's nothing else left out on the table top, and there aren't any decorations hanging around the mirror either. It's a very plain room all the way through... Apparently all of Kaoru's eye for design and color is devoted to the wardrobe and flower arrangements.]
[sorry saya... for the shadiness!!! also let's assume that he texts her a time later OKAY]
alright!! see you then
[TIMESKIP TO THE DATE i mean day... totsuka is just hanging around the entrance wearing a different coat since his favorite still has a giant suspicious blood stain on it. he doesn't have his guitar, but he does have his camera in his bag like always.]
alright!! see you then
[TIMESKIP TO THE DATE i mean day... totsuka is just hanging around the entrance wearing a different coat since his favorite still has a giant suspicious blood stain on it. he doesn't have his guitar, but he does have his camera in his bag like always.]
[too late..... as cute as kaoru's clothes and vanity table are, there should be something more SHOULDN'T THERE?? good thing totsuka has like extra stuffed animals in his bag. he'll give one to kaoru...]
Hmm... [picks up the comb and pearl flower and inspects both carefully. let totsuka's load of useless info strike again.] Rather than using superglue or hot glue, you should use epoxy glue! You'll want to use the 24 hour kind instead of the 5 minute one, since the 5 minute one is water-soluble.
[why is totsuka smart... only with the weirdest stuff] It's the kind of glue a lot of jewelers use. It should be okay with pearls! Plus, you can get it any hardware store.
Hmm... [picks up the comb and pearl flower and inspects both carefully. let totsuka's load of useless info strike again.] Rather than using superglue or hot glue, you should use epoxy glue! You'll want to use the 24 hour kind instead of the 5 minute one, since the 5 minute one is water-soluble.
[why is totsuka smart... only with the weirdest stuff] It's the kind of glue a lot of jewelers use. It should be okay with pearls! Plus, you can get it any hardware store.
[WHY IS HE CARRYING AROUND STUFFED ANIMALS oh my god totsuka
Kaoru will watch with Great Intensity, though-- or like, mid-level intensity. About as much intensity as could be expected from someone who's curious about fixing their dumb combs.]
Epoxy? [Repeating the word back just to make sure he's got it!] I see! Totsuka-san knows a lot of things. [A lot of useless things... But still more useful than the last guy who helped Kaoru with the comb (YATA) and so Kaoru will smile like it's a big help anyway, gently nodding in a quiet display of gratitude.]
Thank you. I'll stop off at a hardware store the next time I leave to do my shopping, in that case. [MENTAL NOTE ON THE TO-DO LIST.
Starting to shift the fabric around to find the ripped hem soon after that though, since the sooner Kaoru's daily fill of social interaction is met, the better...]
Kaoru will watch with Great Intensity, though-- or like, mid-level intensity. About as much intensity as could be expected from someone who's curious about fixing their dumb combs.]
Epoxy? [Repeating the word back just to make sure he's got it!] I see! Totsuka-san knows a lot of things. [A lot of useless things... But still more useful than the last guy who helped Kaoru with the comb (YATA) and so Kaoru will smile like it's a big help anyway, gently nodding in a quiet display of gratitude.]
Thank you. I'll stop off at a hardware store the next time I leave to do my shopping, in that case. [MENTAL NOTE ON THE TO-DO LIST.
Starting to shift the fabric around to find the ripped hem soon after that though, since the sooner Kaoru's daily fill of social interaction is met, the better...]
[LMFAO IT'S HIS JOB... he sells stuffed animals from a cart at the subway OKAY]
I used to make lots of jewelry! Ah, that was when I was really into chains and spike collars and things like that -- but now I just have an ear piercing. [points to his tiny hoop...] But besides making things like that, I'm a also an expert at weaving friendship bracelets! If you ever want to learn, then I can teach you.
[while he's chattering away and grinding away at kaoru's fill of social interaction, he'll rifle through his messenger bag...] Hey, Nagumo-san, what color do you like better -- pink or blue?
I used to make lots of jewelry! Ah, that was when I was really into chains and spike collars and things like that -- but now I just have an ear piercing. [points to his tiny hoop...] But besides making things like that, I'm a also an expert at weaving friendship bracelets! If you ever want to learn, then I can teach you.
[while he's chattering away and grinding away at kaoru's fill of social interaction, he'll rifle through his messenger bag...] Hey, Nagumo-san, what color do you like better -- pink or blue?
[THAT IS NO EXCUSE. STOP DRAGGING YOUR WORK AROUND WITH YOU, TOTSUKA!!]
Oh... Were those things in fashion where you come from? [CHAINS AND SPIKE COLLARS?? Kaoru's getting a really weird mental image here. He just let a very questionable person into his room...
Leaning in a little to look at his tiny hoop when it's pointed to, too!]
Did that hurt? [And then:] Oh, but I wouldn't mind learning something like that, if you wouldn't mind teaching me. I've never heard of a "friendship bracelet" before... And I like pink better. [WATCHING.]
Oh... Were those things in fashion where you come from? [CHAINS AND SPIKE COLLARS?? Kaoru's getting a really weird mental image here. He just let a very questionable person into his room...
Leaning in a little to look at his tiny hoop when it's pointed to, too!]
Did that hurt? [And then:] Oh, but I wouldn't mind learning something like that, if you wouldn't mind teaching me. I've never heard of a "friendship bracelet" before... And I like pink better. [WATCHING.]
[totsuka is super questionable it's true....]
It hurt a lot! It's probably because I did it on my own first and went to see a professional after. [he used safety pins... he chuckles a little though because Kaoru is SO CUTE and SO ATTENTIVE what a great conversation they're having] Alright, alright -- then I'll teach you how to make one next time! But first...
It hurt a lot! It's probably because I did it on my own first and went to see a professional after. [he used safety pins... he chuckles a little though because Kaoru is SO CUTE and SO ATTENTIVE what a great conversation they're having] Alright, alright -- then I'll teach you how to make one next time! But first...
[pulls out a STUFFED ANIMAL and then he whirls around to face Kaoru, dramatically]
Ta-dah!! [and he leaves it at that, looking EXPECTANTLY AT KAORU]
Ta-dah!! [and he leaves it at that, looking EXPECTANTLY AT KAORU]
[Kaoru doesn't have any regrets about letting this questionable guy in here yet, but they're coming, any second now-]
Please take care with your ears, Totsuka-san... [DON'T JUST STAB NEEDLES THROUGH THEM what the heck.
Except the sudden Arapakasso is enough to distract Kaoru from talk of piercings or friendship bracelets an OH, THERE IT IS, there's the regret. Also surprise?! Looking between the stuffed animal and Totsuka...]
Ah— ...Are you giving this to me?
Please take care with your ears, Totsuka-san... [DON'T JUST STAB NEEDLES THROUGH THEM what the heck.
Except the sudden Arapakasso is enough to distract Kaoru from talk of piercings or friendship bracelets an OH, THERE IT IS, there's the regret. Also surprise?! Looking between the stuffed animal and Totsuka...]
Ah— ...Are you giving this to me?
[ignores that first part because WHATEVER YOU'RE NOT HIS MOM KAOWOOB!!!]
Ufufu. [moves the pink arapakasso closer to Kaoru's face!!! IT'S SO CUTE RIGHT] That's right! Nagumo-san, your home's so neat and clean and the flowers are so pretty, but -- it wouldn't hurt if it was filled up with lots of things, right? So I'll give this to you!
[aka your home is too CLEAN FOR TOTSUKA'S TASTES... have this plushie]
Ufufu. [moves the pink arapakasso closer to Kaoru's face!!! IT'S SO CUTE RIGHT] That's right! Nagumo-san, your home's so neat and clean and the flowers are so pretty, but -- it wouldn't hurt if it was filled up with lots of things, right? So I'll give this to you!
[aka your home is too CLEAN FOR TOTSUKA'S TASTES... have this plushie]
[KAORU CAN STILL WORRY, OKAY.
But... that... is a pink arapakasso getting closer to his face, isn't it. A pink arapakasso being held by a guy who just went ufufu. CONCERN. There's no backpedaling out of this one now, Kaoru is stuck here for the Long Haul™ and the regrets are gently doubling.]
Oh... Thank you for your consideration. [Reaching out to take it?? HESITANTLY.]
But I don't have anything to give you in return, and you've already been kind enough to come over for a favor to begin with. Could I make you tea or get you a snack, perhaps?
But... that... is a pink arapakasso getting closer to his face, isn't it. A pink arapakasso being held by a guy who just went ufufu. CONCERN. There's no backpedaling out of this one now, Kaoru is stuck here for the Long Haul™ and the regrets are gently doubling.]
Oh... Thank you for your consideration. [Reaching out to take it?? HESITANTLY.]
But I don't have anything to give you in return, and you've already been kind enough to come over for a favor to begin with. Could I make you tea or get you a snack, perhaps?
[ WASH YOUR COAT SENPAI?????
dressed in casual clothing, Saya arrives a few minutes before the arranged time and is surprised to see him already there. ]
Totsuka-senpai! Good afternoon!
dressed in casual clothing, Saya arrives a few minutes before the arranged time and is surprised to see him already there. ]
Totsuka-senpai! Good afternoon!
[NOW IT'S YOURS FOREVER KAORU at least until shuu kidnaps it...]
This is normal between friends, isn't it? [bye kaoru... you're in friendship zone now.] Ah, but... There is something you can do for me. Nagumo-san, did you make all those flower decorations yourself?
This is normal between friends, isn't it? [bye kaoru... you're in friendship zone now.] Ah, but... There is something you can do for me. Nagumo-san, did you make all those flower decorations yourself?
[HE'LL TREASURE IT......... Actually Kaoru goes over pretty much right away to set it against the pillow on his bed. It may look cute, or it may look even sadder now?? One lone stuffed animal sitting in an undecorated room...
But Kaoru turns back to Totsuka after that, smiling in an expression of gratitude.]
It's still kind of you, even as a friend. [AGREEING THAT THEY'RE FRIENDS. Kaoru's just sealed the deal.]
Ah&dmash; I did, yes. I'm not a professional, but ikebana is a hobby of mine.
But Kaoru turns back to Totsuka after that, smiling in an expression of gratitude.]
It's still kind of you, even as a friend. [AGREEING THAT THEY'RE FRIENDS. Kaoru's just sealed the deal.]
Ah&dmash; I did, yes. I'm not a professional, but ikebana is a hobby of mine.
[oh no... it does look a bit sad. totsuka has to go home and figure out how many stuffed animals he'll have left after giving one TO EVERYONE and then see if he can give Kaoru MORE ARPAKASSO FRIENDS. Totsuka looks a lot more cheery after getting the sealed deal from Kaoru though. He's so happy about this...]
I thought so! Then, would you mind teaching me? I've been looking for a new hobby recently and ikebana seems perfect!
I thought so! Then, would you mind teaching me? I've been looking for a new hobby recently and ikebana seems perfect!
[THIS IS TERRIBLE WHY IS THIS HAPPENING. Why is he stuck with people like Totsuka all the time?? Why...
But now that Kaoru FOOLISHLY BELIEVES that stuffed animal hell has been escaped, the new topic is met with a fresh smile and an enthusiastic nod.]
I don't mind teaching you at all. Working with flowers is something that I've done for most of my life, so I would be glad to share.
But now that Kaoru FOOLISHLY BELIEVES that stuffed animal hell has been escaped, the new topic is met with a fresh smile and an enthusiastic nod.]
I don't mind teaching you at all. Working with flowers is something that I've done for most of my life, so I would be glad to share.
[ Saya can wash it for him......
the sudden compliment throws her off, but Totsuka-senpai isn't the kind of person to throw compliments around. face a little red, she ducks her face low in a nod. ]
Th-Thank you...
[ MOVING THE TOPIC ON ]
Do you come here often, senpai?
the sudden compliment throws her off, but Totsuka-senpai isn't the kind of person to throw compliments around. face a little red, she ducks her face low in a nod. ]
Th-Thank you...
[ MOVING THE TOPIC ON ]
Do you come here often, senpai?
[ACCEPTS THE NEW TOPIC CHEERFULLY as they meander through the district...]
Mm, I have recently! Cerealia's a really big place, so I'm always interested in exploring. Plus, I have to pass through the district to get to my job. [he moves to the bag at his side and takes out his camera] At first, all I did was pass through, but now I take more time when I'm in this distrct.
Mm, I have recently! Cerealia's a really big place, so I'm always interested in exploring. Plus, I have to pass through the district to get to my job. [he moves to the bag at his side and takes out his camera] At first, all I did was pass through, but now I take more time when I'm in this distrct.
[someone dig him out
But after a second of consideration:] Most evenings and weekends. I don't have anything planned then usually, so I would love to meet with you as soon as you're able.
[No... Take mercy and at least set the date for a week or so in the future, Totsuka. This is one of those moments where Kaoru's outward friendliness is more of a burden than a boon.]
But after a second of consideration:] Most evenings and weekends. I don't have anything planned then usually, so I would love to meet with you as soon as you're able.
[No... Take mercy and at least set the date for a week or so in the future, Totsuka. This is one of those moments where Kaoru's outward friendliness is more of a burden than a boon.]
[DEEPER AND DEEPER]
Then, how about next weekend? [A bolt of consideration strikes out of NOWHERE] I want it to be this week, but I've been scolded recently on the job... [laughs] I should probably do my best this week so I can take time off!
Then, how about next weekend? [A bolt of consideration strikes out of NOWHERE] I want it to be this week, but I've been scolded recently on the job... [laughs] I should probably do my best this week so I can take time off!
[EVACUATE... BEGONE, TOTSUKA.]
Oh... Please take care with your job, Totsuka-san. It would be terrible if you were to be scolded. [So very terrible.]
Next weekend is fine.
Oh... Please take care with your job, Totsuka-san. It would be terrible if you were to be scolded. [So very terrible.]
Next weekend is fine.
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