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[ Samatoki hasn't had a reason to flip out at Vietnam.

If she ever meets Ichiro though........... that'll be the day. ]

Yeah, I guess. [ He'll be very earnest about this, too. She's already seen more of him than she should before a first date. ] Haven't gone on one in a while.

[ Though that last bit? It's mumbled a little softly, and is even accompanied by him eating the last bite of the pastry in front of him. ]

[hoasen]

[That man is floating around here though. Hmm.

But it looks like it makes the two of them, since she hasn't really done anything like that either. Meet someone, get incredibly physically attracted to the point that with a nudge, all gloves are off (literally).

Also, she heard that. So she clears her throat while looking to a corner in the ceiling.]

I don't...really go on many dates either. [If that makes him feel better.]

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[ Oh, damn. She heard that.

Samatoki tries to keep his cool, but his curiosity peeks through, anyway. ]

Why's that?

[ Hopefully she says it's not because of what she is. ]

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[She heard it, but the answer she gives isn't exactly because of what she is. Sure, it was a factor. Because immortality vs mortality, but the reality was:]

I work a lot. And some men find me a little intimidating. Put the two together and I do not get many chances.

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Intimidating?

[ That gets an amused snort out of him. Sorry, he can't help it. Vietnam doesn't intimidate him at all. She's cute, nice, caring, and independent. Those are all very respectable traits, not reasons for him to be intimidated. ]

Why? You're not. Not to me, anyway. Maybe those people just aren't good enough for you.

[ He's not even flirting... he means that earnestly. ]

[hoasen]

[She sits up, eyes widened at his response. She didn't expect him to be intimidated at all, considering his occupation as a yakuza and how he's quite brave and gruff, but she didn't expect him to say that it's because those were just not good enough for her.

He might not be flirting, but it still means a lot to her, someone who often criticises herself.]

I guess, I do not mind. But if those who are important to me are fine with how I am...

[He's fast becoming one of those people.]

Thank you, Samatoki. I'm equally surprised that you do not have many dates either. [because he's nice??]

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[ That gets a laugh out of him, low but not heavy. A little light, because that's actually amusing. ]

It's all good. I mean, not a big deal that I do or don't, yeah?

[ Because if he were dating then what happened during her last visit wouldn't have happened. This wouldn't be happening now. It's not all that bad.

Besides, he's a lot more concerned with his work than dating. It's just different here. ]

[hoasen]

[She smiles because she perfectly agrees with this. If it happens, it does. If it doesn't...well, it's not like it's required if they're happy as they are.]

Yes. Besides, you're already a big deal. [Heh.] No, I understand, because it depends entirely on what you want, no? That means your work, I know what you're up to.

[Saving the world, and all.]

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[ Heh, indeed. ]

Glad we're on the same page.

[ Anyway... ]

You mind if I share some of the other stuff you made with Riou?

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[From one busy person to another, she's glad they can talk about these things so freely. She's not usually open with taking about it, because it hardly comes up.

As for his request?]

Of course! I hope it's to Riou's taste, I understand he's a survivalist, but I wish to know what he prefers as well.

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[ He prefers to eat rats and tarantulas.. all very disturbing things. Samatoki winces just thinking about it. ]

... I'm sure he'll like these. I'll let you know what he thinks.

[ Riou is a simple man. ]

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[...Yeah no she didn't know that and if she did, that just sounds like a challenge to make DELICIOUS. As apparently one would.

But she worries about the scrunched up expression he wears.]

You look doubtful!

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It's nothing.

[ It's something... ]

You should try Riou's cooking sometime. He likes to cook for people.

[ Riou seems really happy when people eat what he makes. Samatoki likes seeing that side of him. ]

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[IS IT REALLY NOTHING?

But...what is this pure proclamation. Also, Samatoki, that's really cute? You goober.]

Really? [She beams.] I feel the same way, and I happen to like to eat. Very well, I will eat a lot for Riou!

...If he offers to cook, that is, I don't want to invade or assume.

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You could ask him.

[ He doubts it's a big deal for Riou. Then again, Samatoki always says what's on his mind.

(As does a person who doesn't think much.) ]

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I could...I should message him.

[But then she's not taking her phone out now to do that, since it's Samatoki time right now.

But she does appreciate those who speak their mind. It's how she knows what to expect.]

Another time. Today is still yours.

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You cleared your day?

[ ??? She must really have it bad for him. ]

[hoasen]

Admittedly, I did not have very much to do after I finished renovating the interior of my apartment.

[Oh.]

But also when I visit with the intention of addressing something very important, I hope that I could at least dedicate that entire day to it. It doesn't always work, but I do have a lot of time on my hands.

[Oh?

If only she knew WHAT WAS GOING ON INSIDE OF HIS HEAD.]

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... well, it's not like I'm doing anything else. The only thing I have on my list is buying food for the week.

[ Which he can do now thanks to her. :') Her and Riou. They've been helping.

(That's not something he'll ever thank them for, though. That's just embarrassing. He may not seem like he has a limit when it comes to his shamelessness, but he does. Such is the life of a tsun.) ]

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[She touches her lip and tip of her chin again, a little in thought. He did want to go shopping before and she did interrupt him. But also look at that, what a tsun. And she knows he has plenty of chroma anyway. Because she has a lot...thanks to him...]

Would you like me to go with you? I can help.

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That ain't boring for you?

[ She can definitely come if she wants to; Samatoki won't stop him. He doesn't mind her company and he did like the kiss she gave him earlier. There's at least a level of attraction, but he's a little too dumb to put labels on these kinds of things. He just knows he likes her and she's a friend. ]

You must really like me if you wanna buy food and shit with me.

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[She actually likes being domestic. Housework, house anything, she actually enjoys that like a hobby. Especially since she's so tidy. Hmm.]

It's not boring for me. I enjoy those tasks, it gives me a little bit of order.

[She's that organised. But also, did he just say that? Well, it's a good thing she misunderstood.]

W-well, I do like you. [AS HER NEW FRIEND, even if she feels he's more than one.] So of course I would help someone I like. [Guess her blushing doesn't even help this. Don't let it get to your head, Samatoki.]

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You gotta do something for you, then. It wouldn't be fair if we did somethin' for me and you got nothin'.

[ Even if she enjoys these kinds of things. Or, hmm... ]

Or I could get you a chocolate bar as payment.

[ SAMATOKI SHE'S NOT 5 YEARS OLD fsadgsdhfhf ]

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Since we're out? I mean I don't mind, but if we had to...sure I guess I can find something--

[..........]

Well...I mean, if chocolate isn't out of the question...

[SHE'S NOT FIVE BUT SHE WANTS THAT CHOCOLATE.]

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You just gotta get something for you is all I'm saying. It's unfair if you don't.

[ If she agrees and tells him what she wants, then he'll agree to to let her come with him. ]