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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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.
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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.]
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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.