[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...]
[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]
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?
[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?
[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.
[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!
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.]
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!
[his gross optimism is starting to make kaoru feel similarly to how someone with allergies feels when exposed to a field of freshly-bloomed flowers...]
Please do. I'll be waiting.
[FLASHES A CHARMING SMILE.
in the meantime please fix things, thanks handyman, what a pal--]
Oh! Yes, of course - please do. [Stepping over to the closet and opening it! It's a pretty even mix of cute modern dresses and more traditional kimono, though the patterns seem to become bolder and brighter.]
[kaoru so trusting... anyone else would have called him a creeper for asking!!! peers into the closet!!]
Hmm. [picks one out to look at closer!! so he can memorize the measurements... though he also notices kaoru's fashion forward modern clothes too] -- Do you often wear dresses like those?
Still, I'll bet it feels weird. Nagumo-san, you're pretty cool! [okay granted Totsuka is like exaggerating it... but still OLDEN JAPANESE LADIES LIKED THEIR KIMONO!! and dRESSES CAN BE DANG SHORT]
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Ta-dah!! [and he leaves it at that, looking EXPECTANTLY AT KAORU]
i cannot believe
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?
you're welcome
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]
gives u a pink arapakasso tbh
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?
aki's totsuka in disguise
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?
MY SECRET, REVEALED
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.
THAT MAKES ME KAORU
I thought so! Then, would you mind teaching me? I've been looking for a new hobby recently and ikebana seems perfect!
stays away from u........
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 why
Ohhh, great! I'm really glad to hear it! When are you free, Nagumo-san? I can work my schedule around any time for you!
no one needs 2 kaorudes in their life!!!
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.]
someone app ssl!kaoru quick
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!
THE TERRIBLE TWOSOME
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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Great! Should I meet you here then?
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Please do. I'll be waiting.
[FLASHES A CHARMING SMILE.
in the meantime please fix things, thanks handyman, what a pal--]
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Oh, right. Nagumo-san, would it be okay to look at one of your kimonos?
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Oh! Yes, of course - please do. [Stepping over to the closet and opening it! It's a pretty even mix of cute modern dresses and more traditional kimono, though the patterns seem to become bolder and brighter.]
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Hmm. [picks one out to look at closer!! so he can memorize the measurements... though he also notices kaoru's fashion forward modern clothes too] -- Do you often wear dresses like those?
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Looking vaguely embarrassed by the question, though. Who knows why.]
Ah— I've been trying to a little more frequently. I'm the most comfortable with kimono, but the style isn't very suitable for this place...
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Still, I'll bet it feels weird. Nagumo-san, you're pretty cool! [okay granted Totsuka is like exaggerating it... but still OLDEN JAPANESE LADIES LIKED THEIR KIMONO!! and dRESSES CAN BE DANG SHORT]
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Cool? [LOOKING... mostly ??? in expression form, basically.] Ah, but it does take a little bit of adjusting to, certainly.