[Look. Some things are just respectful. And when your housemates is covered by mistletoe and frogs to divulge their nudist tendencies-- giving them a heads up on when you expect to be home is only right. Right??]
should be back in like ten minutes, just as a heads up.
Then thank you for the utterly unnecessary warning. You will be pleased to learn that I am in fact fully clothed and you have nothing to concern yourself over.
I will you see you in ten minutes. Provided I can control myself and remain dressed.
Correct. [ Or it would be if she entirely understood what "having game" is. ]
À bientôt.
[ With that, she's just going strip off, hang out and wait.
Except she most definitely isn't going to do that first part and instead she's going to fetch her coat like a completely normal person about to leave their-house-but-not-really-their-house. ]
[fuck your French?? Anyway, sure enough, it doesn't take him long to get to the house-- what's become their weird little home in this place. He doesn't bother knocking (as he gave her the warning so she wouldn't be NAKED), and at least looks half-amused.]
So what'd this guy do: try to get into the women's baths?
[ No, Shinjiro, it does not mean that. But alas Mitsuru doesn't feel inclined to text back with clarification for once. She has to mentally prepare herself for gift shopping for a perverted idiot and that's quite enough.
Also hi to you too, Shinjiro. ]
There was no try about it. It was one hot spring, set separate times for men and women to use it.
[ She takes a moment to fasten her coat before heading out of the front door. ]
He, Akihiko, Iori and Arisato claimed to have forgotten the time of the switch over.
[ Her expression confirms two things, 1. she didn't believe them for a single second and 2. there were consequences. Dire consequences. ]
[So: Shinjiro is usually really good at showing minimal expression. He's just not the sort of guy who makes it easy to read or reacts loudly or dramatically usually.
But the inclusion of Akihiko in that list has him bark out a laugh that has him choking on his own spot and turning into a gnarly coughing/laughing attack.]
Oh, shi- [Wait give him a second. he still can't breath, he's gotta choke a little more and try and cough out that dumb sensations before finally getting that back under control.]
Aki?? That idiot's more likely to punch a tit than stare at one. Did he even know what he was looking at?
[ So they're outside. He's apparently hacking up a lung but more crucially he just said punch a tit in a very much not an outside voice and there's a elderly looking local woman passing by whom Mitsuru gives a deeply apologetic look. Although it probably doesn't change anything seeing as the locals don't like them anyway, but still! ]
Aragaki-
[ Yes, we're back on a formal surname basis because she absolutely does not know you right now. She speaks in a distinctly lower voice. ]
Yes, well... I do not care to understand what his motives in particular were for being there. Regardless, they were all still there when we entered the baths and thought they could hide somehow.
[listen: they're elderly. They've probably seen more tits and done more things to tits than both of them combined. He doesn't give a fuck. Finding out that Akihiko got roped into being a stupid voyeur is the funniest shit he's heard inba long time.]
He's so stupid.... [It's affectionately said at least. Iori and this Mochizuki dude- he could see if from them. Arisato's a weirdo who does whatever he wants so sure. But Aki?]
Where the hell are you gonna hide in a bath... no wonder Mochizuki wouldn't shut up about uow much he loved hot springs when I met him.
[he almost feels bad for messing with mitsuru earlier because now she has to deal with this. But whatever. At least they are on their way now that he's done nearly dying again.]
Maybe someone in town makes little fountains that looks like an onsen for him. Let him daydream by himself.
[ Mitsuru's expression does momentarily (very momentarily) soften for a moment at that. He might be calling him stupid, but she recognises it for what it really is. Once more, there's that unwelcome pang of nostalgia.
But she doesn't allow herself to dwell on it for too long. ]
There were rocks, shrubs... I'm not going to claim to know what any of them were thinking. If they were thinking at all.
[ And as for that gift suggestion... ]
And I'm not sure anyone should be encouraging his... [ ew ] fantasies.
[Alright, maybe learning about things that happened after he died isn't so bad. At least this one. It's dumb and kind of funny and ultimately meaningless, unlike... basically everything else in their lives.
But yeah, no egging on the little pervert, got it.]
Yeah, true. Guess we don't gotta encourage any more of that.
[What the hell do normal people give each other...? He got an engraved fruit knife once and really liked it. But maybe that's not really normal??]
Hell... I dunno, think he needs anything here? Decent kettle or something? [that's something he wouldn't mind, at least.]
Or could just see what weird local art they've got...? [help he's clueless.]
...I am not sure I want to be seen purchasing the kind of art he probably prefers.
[ She can't imagine it being tasteful nudes put it that way.
If they can't find anything else then a kettle might be it. ]
Let's just see what the market has to offer first. We might find something unusual for him.
Although you might consider a gift that teaches him some degree of responsibility.
[ She probably just means like a house plant or something where it doesn't particularly matter if he fails and neglects it. But feel free to interpret that however you see fit, Shinjiro. ]
[That is a terrible surprise gift. He shakes his head as if to rid the thought. Not fair to the guys not fair to the dog, to spring something like that in him.]
Or did you mean like... a planner? [DO PEOPLE GIVE EACH OTHER THESE THINGS?? He's seen Minato with book covers and all the shit he ordered from that home shopping show for people. So: possible.]
Ugh, I hate this shit... Hell maybe just a box of snacks or something.
Honestly, I think even a goldfish might be too much.
[ Not that they can probably get a Normal Goldfish here anyway.
Really, Shinjiro, you know this one would be delighted with a planner. She is not the person to ask. She almost looks way too enthused at this idea... ]
It isn't an unusual thing to gift someone a planner or a diary at this time of year, is it? I would be pleased with that. Especially as I keep several at once for different th-
[ Yeah, okay, she's cutting that one off before she starts getting into how they're all colour coded... ]
I wonder if he's much of a reader... [ Doubtful. Unless there are breasts in it. ]
Otherwise, yes, if all else fails and we don't find something suitable, I don't think one can go too far wrong with food. I ended up baking a gift for mine.
Yeah, you would like that... [it's not a dig, but also... groan. Why did he think Mitsuru would be helpful here.]
Alright, maybe just a couple little things instead of a big gift. He's gotta like at least one of them, right? I can throw in a notebook planner or something with it. Maybe a nice pen or something with it.
[You know, to mark her contributiony. And so she doesn't feel weird for enjoying that as a gift.]
Oh yeah, I saw all that in the fridge. It looked like it came out pretty good. [Look at him, being a respectful roommate and not eating her pile of desserts. Also they looked a little too sweet for him to enjoy.] Some kinda baked good ain't a bad idea, either... I think there's a place that makes little packages or cookies and shit.
[ Maybe...? Who knows? This whole gift giving business without being able to just spend money on a magnum of champagne or something seems to be incredibly complicated... ]
Thank you. I'm not sure how much of a sweet tooth Mochizuki has but you're welcome to take a few of them as part of your gift if we fail to find this place that does cookies... and things.
[ There's enough of them. Strictly to help him out of course and not because she has in any way forgiven Ryoji for his antics.
And yeah, she's not going to say "shit". ]
...
I must say, if those toads creatures haven't gone from the town and we find ourselves in that... situation again, I will not be the one divulging a secret this time.
[ Because she's had quite enough of the ramifications of that thanks very much. ]
Alright we can start looking at that kind of thing. Besides, how the hell can anyone complain about free stuff?
[Good decision. It doesn't matter. As long as he doesn't fuck it up completely, it should be great, right? Right. He didn't even sign up for this anyway.
Though when Mitsuru brings up the toads, he can't help but curse under his breath. That's.... True. They are definitely still around.]
Don't remind me of those things... I had to figure out how to kiss some crazy guy with Knife-hands earlier.
[He glances over with the deadest state, knowing that this is probably hilarious.]
Then he said his name was Knives. He was completely serious about it, too.
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should be back in like ten minutes, just as a heads up.
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Shinjiro.
Why exactly do you think it necessary to warn me before you enter your own house?
[ Say it, Aragaki.
Or text it rather. ]
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To give you time to get a shirt on.
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Your notice is entirely unnecessary.
I do not undress at the slightest opportunity, Aragaki.
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Didn't say you did. Just thought you might like the warning.
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Then thank you for the utterly unnecessary warning.
You will be pleased to learn that I am in fact fully clothed and you have nothing to concern yourself over.
I will you see you in ten minutes.
Provided I can control myself and remain dressed.
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Cool make it five then
Anyway I gotta figure out something for this gift exchange thing. You wanna head out and see what they've got at the market?
[is this last minute? You get your ass it is.]
Kotone says you've met this Ryoji guy back home so help me out here.
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[ Of course she's going to express disapproval over that.
As for Ryoji- she had heard he was here but... ]
Mochizuki?
So you wish for me to accompany you to the market to help you pick out a Christmas gift for a recently defrosted pervert?
[ Someone she's executed then. ]
Fine. Although I may not be much help.
[ She can't imagine sharing the same taste as such a person. ]
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Nah you'll help plenty.
[By
nagginginsisting that Shinjiro take it seriously and figure something out so they can stop and go home, maybe.]Besides I took out a nest of those sharkdog things the other day so I can buy some tea or whatever the hell hot things they have to drink here for us.
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Well he certainly seemed to have a great deal of trouble understanding the rules of male and female segregated bathing.
Razorfins.
[ Is anyone surprised that she researches the names of all these monsters?
The mention of tea certainly makes this errand for an idiot's gift more appealing. ]
I'll be ready to leave as soon as you get back.
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[god, even SHINJI knows that's what the internet is for?? You don't have to snoop it's 2009 and jpegs and mp4s exist.]
ok so on top of being an awkward idiot he's got no respect and no game. Great.
See you in a few.
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À bientôt.
[ With that, she's just going strip off, hang out and wait.
Except she most definitely isn't going to do that first part and instead she's going to fetch her coat like a completely normal person about to leave their-house-but-not-really-their-house. ]
—> Action!
[fuck your French?? Anyway, sure enough, it doesn't take him long to get to the house-- what's become their weird little home in this place. He doesn't bother knocking (as he gave her the warning so she wouldn't be NAKED), and at least looks half-amused.]
So what'd this guy do: try to get into the women's baths?
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Also hi to you too, Shinjiro. ]
There was no try about it. It was one hot spring, set separate times for men and women to use it.
[ She takes a moment to fasten her coat before heading out of the front door. ]
He, Akihiko, Iori and Arisato claimed to have forgotten the time of the switch over.
[ Her expression confirms two things, 1. she didn't believe them for a single second and 2. there were consequences. Dire consequences. ]
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But the inclusion of Akihiko in that list has him bark out a laugh that has him choking on his own spot and turning into a gnarly coughing/laughing attack.]
Oh, shi- [Wait give him a second. he still can't breath, he's gotta choke a little more and try and cough out that dumb sensations before finally getting that back under control.]
Aki?? That idiot's more likely to punch a tit than stare at one. Did he even know what he was looking at?
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Aragaki-
[ Yes, we're back on a formal surname basis because she absolutely does not know you right now. She speaks in a distinctly lower voice. ]
Yes, well... I do not care to understand what his motives in particular were for being there. Regardless, they were all still there when we entered the baths and thought they could hide somehow.
[ Spoiler alert: they failed. ]
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He's so stupid.... [It's affectionately said at least. Iori and this Mochizuki dude- he could see if from them. Arisato's a weirdo who does whatever he wants so sure. But Aki?]
Where the hell are you gonna hide in a bath... no wonder Mochizuki wouldn't shut up about uow much he loved hot springs when I met him.
[he almost feels bad for messing with mitsuru earlier because now she has to deal with this. But whatever. At least they are on their way now that he's done nearly dying again.]
Maybe someone in town makes little fountains that looks like an onsen for him. Let him daydream by himself.
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But she doesn't allow herself to dwell on it for too long. ]
There were rocks, shrubs... I'm not going to claim to know what any of them were thinking. If they were thinking at all.
[ And as for that gift suggestion... ]
And I'm not sure anyone should be encouraging his... [ ew ] fantasies.
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[Alright, maybe learning about things that happened after he died isn't so bad. At least this one. It's dumb and kind of funny and ultimately meaningless, unlike... basically everything else in their lives.
But yeah, no egging on the little pervert, got it.]
Yeah, true. Guess we don't gotta encourage any more of that.
[What the hell do normal people give each other...? He got an engraved fruit knife once and really liked it. But maybe that's not really normal??]
Hell... I dunno, think he needs anything here? Decent kettle or something? [that's something he wouldn't mind, at least.]
Or could just see what weird local art they've got...? [help he's clueless.]
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[ She can't imagine it being tasteful nudes put it that way.
If they can't find anything else then a kettle might be it. ]
Let's just see what the market has to offer first. We might find something unusual for him.
Although you might consider a gift that teaches him some degree of responsibility.
[ She probably just means like a house plant or something where it doesn't particularly matter if he fails and neglects it. But feel free to interpret that however you see fit, Shinjiro. ]
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What, like a dog?
[That is a terrible surprise gift. He shakes his head as if to rid the thought. Not fair to the guys not fair to the dog, to spring something like that in him.]
Or did you mean like... a planner? [DO PEOPLE GIVE EACH OTHER THESE THINGS?? He's seen Minato with book covers and all the shit he ordered from that home shopping show for people. So: possible.]
Ugh, I hate this shit... Hell maybe just a box of snacks or something.
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[ Not that they can probably get a Normal Goldfish here anyway.
Really, Shinjiro, you know this one would be delighted with a planner. She is not the person to ask. She almost looks way too enthused at this idea... ]
It isn't an unusual thing to gift someone a planner or a diary at this time of year, is it? I would be pleased with that. Especially as I keep several at once for different th-
[ Yeah, okay, she's cutting that one off before she starts getting into how they're all colour coded... ]
I wonder if he's much of a reader... [ Doubtful. Unless there are breasts in it. ]
Otherwise, yes, if all else fails and we don't find something suitable, I don't think one can go too far wrong with food. I ended up baking a gift for mine.
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Alright, maybe just a couple little things instead of a big gift. He's gotta like at least one of them, right? I can throw in a notebook planner or something with it. Maybe a nice pen or something with it.
[You know, to mark her contributiony. And so she doesn't feel weird for enjoying that as a gift.]
Oh yeah, I saw all that in the fridge. It looked like it came out pretty good. [Look at him, being a respectful roommate and not eating her pile of desserts. Also they looked a little too sweet for him to enjoy.] Some kinda baked good ain't a bad idea, either... I think there's a place that makes little packages or cookies and shit.
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[ Maybe...? Who knows? This whole gift giving business without being able to just spend money on a magnum of champagne or something seems to be incredibly complicated... ]
Thank you. I'm not sure how much of a sweet tooth Mochizuki has but you're welcome to take a few of them as part of your gift if we fail to find this place that does cookies... and things.
[ There's enough of them. Strictly to help him out of course and not because she has in any way forgiven Ryoji for his antics.
And yeah, she's not going to say "shit". ]
...
I must say, if those toads creatures haven't gone from the town and we find ourselves in that... situation again, I will not be the one divulging a secret this time.
[ Because she's had quite enough of the ramifications of that thanks very much. ]
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[Good decision. It doesn't matter. As long as he doesn't fuck it up completely, it should be great, right? Right. He didn't even sign up for this anyway.
Though when Mitsuru brings up the toads, he can't help but curse under his breath. That's.... True. They are definitely still around.]
Don't remind me of those things... I had to figure out how to kiss some crazy guy with Knife-hands earlier.
[He glances over with the deadest state, knowing that this is probably hilarious.]
Then he said his name was Knives. He was completely serious about it, too.
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