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[ Samatoki chuckles at that, then calls for one of the florists. ]

We'll take this one. Can you put it in a pot?

[hoasen]

[THIS BOY. She's watching as he does this so the florist doesn't argue. Nor can she if it's Samatoki approved.]

Samatoki! Are you sure...?

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If you're actin' shy 'cause of me, then you shouldn't.

[ And this helps him know what her taste is like, too. Not that he can read her properly yet, but it helps a little. He'll come back here on the day of their date and her her something. ]

[hoasen]

I'm not acting, I'm deeply moved. You were hurt by them and you still asked for them for me.

[If he wasn't hurt, she'd beat him up now as a tsundere just for being cute. But it's great, she loves flowers, she's fascinated by the ones that don't exist back home. But lotus is still #1. The more she hangs out casually like this with him, the more she grows excited for their date.]

Come, I'll have to pay for those, and then we can go back to your place and put your purchases away.

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It's gonna take a lot more than a little flower to hurt me.

[ Not even certain rappers could hurt him. He's got thick skin! ]

I was gonna pay for 'em, but if you insist, I won't stop you.

[hoasen]

Aren't you strong? Very well, then this one.

[Oh she knows he's got thick skin, she spent all day scratching--oh wait.]

I mean, I appreciate it, truly. [WHY IS HE SO GOOD TO HER SHE'S GONNA DIE.] But I don't mind. Especially since you came with me here, and gave me some Chroma just then--a-ah... [She clears her throat.] I'll just pay.

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[ The florist prepares the flowers, puts them in a nice pot and then instructs them both how to properly take care of it! Sunlight is not needed, but it needs to be watered twice a day. Singing to it also helps, apparently.

Alien flowers... Samatoki seems amused. ]

Can you sing, Sen?

[hoasen]

[No sunlight, makes sense considering it is a fire. But what is this? This sounds adorable! Except she's limited to karaoke-style singing.]

Ahhh... [She extends that considering she's thinking. Alien flowers, you demand a lot. Also she swore watched a movie like this.]

If at a karaoke, perhaps. [She looks around. And then seeing that no one is really listening, she whispers half a bar and it sounds like the first half of this. Basically, draw a circle, there's the earth.]

Do you think that worked...?

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Huh? I didn't hear you.

[ But he laughs. She tried, and that's important! ]

Come on. Maybe you'll be louder when you're at your place.

[hoasen]

[She embarrassed herself and he didn't hear! Ahhhh!]

Fine... It'll be easier it's not safe here. People could listen in.

[She immediately takes the pot plant, and his hand, to quickly get out.]

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[ Oh. They're holding hands again. It's.. not bad. New, but not bad. He's getting used to it.

The florist who attended to them sees them out, even waving goodbye as they walk out the door. Samatoki just nods their way since both hands of his are occupied now. ]

You don't gotta get shy with me.

[ Just sayin'!!! ]

[hoasen]

[His hand is comforting, especially after the nervousness of singing seriously instead of in karaoke. But when they leave, she farewelling the florist with a matching nod, he had to say that didn't he!!]

Well... I'm not... [She swallows and holds his hand tighter.] too shy around you. If it was just with you...

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S'that right?

[ She's flustered. He could tease her, or he could just back off. She's pretty cute when she's getting shy, isn't she? ]

Well, don't worry. I'm not gonna force you to do anythin' you don't wanna.

[hoasen]

[It's easy to fluster her when she starts to get attached because he looks like he knows! That's too powerful! Look at that smirk.

She'll have to kill him.]

I mean, if it's just the two of us, I wouldn't mind trying... But only if you don't tell anyone! That's also a karaoke rule!

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[ Don't??? Kill??? Him?????????? ]

The hell's a karaoke rule?

[hoasen]

[It's true she won't.

Although, after tucking her goods around her wrist and under her arm, she reaches and places her finger on his lips.]

Nothing leaves the karaoke room.

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[ He cranes his neck a little so he can speak. ]

Never heard of it.

[hoasen]

[GASP.]

Now you know. It's very important. So you must keep it a secret! Think of it like I'm singing just for you.

[That sounds more cheesy than she meant.]

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[ That's gross. Samatoki finds it too cheesy. Vietnam isn't allowed to say stuff like that anymore. ]

Alright, fine. I'll keep it to myself.

[hoasen]

[Too late. Also she's oblivious to this. HMM.]

Good. [Huffs!] And...we're close. [And the demon apartments are in sight, so she starts to lead him towards the safest building of them all.]

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[ The safest building aldkalf

He lets out a low whistle. ]

Your place looks so much nicer than mine. Rent here is free, too?

[hoasen]

[IT'S TOTALLY THE SAFEST.]

Do you like it? [Hers looks like a beach resort, this is why she's poor right now!] In a way, yes. Eichi-kun practically owns it so we're here because...

[Well, because it's him.]

Would you like a tour or to make yourself comfortable?

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Looks nice. Fancy.

[ Jyuto would probably want to live here. ]

What's this place got worth seeing?

[ He doesn't mind a tour! ]

[hoasen]

It's pretty comfortable, like it's not huge, but the facilities are lovely.

[She gestures above them.]

So many common areas, communal kitchens, but the best part is the rooftops. It has a pool, entertaining area.

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Sounds fancy.

[ Communal kitchens for an apartment building? It's like inviting homeless people to come in and make food and use their facilities. Still, the place itself looks neat. Definitely a lot more secure and brighter than where Samatoki's staying. ]

You've gone swimming here before?