mistletoe threads continued

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it's the continuation of mistletoe threads.

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SHIZUO!

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[ from here ]

Are you saying I can't come with you unless I agree to be a good girl and go home? Your chivalry is too harsh! But refusing it would come at the cost of your company, so I have no choice. Let's take a walk, Heiwajima-san.

[throws]

[ okay that's too complicated a wordplay for him but SHE AGREED RIGHT AND THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS??? ]

I wasn't saying anything like that...

I was saying I don't want you to walk home alone in the dark, so I'll come along with you.

[stresses]

But is it really that different in effect?... Ah, well. It doesn't matter. Either way: thank you.

Would it make you uncomfortable if I took your arm?

RYOJI!

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[ from here ]

I'd be delighted, Ryoji-kun! Hot tea was invented for days like this one. Do you have a place in mind?

[impend]

[ he gives an exaggerated bow, tilting his head to grin brightly at her. ]

Anywhere you like!

To be honest, I've only been here for a little while, so I'm not certain which places are nice and which aren't... It'd be great if you could show me.

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[ wahhh what a stud ]

In that case, let's go to Striaton! A friend of mine is the manager. [ WORLDS COLLIDE as she indicates the direction in which they should walk ]

[impend]

[ oH NO ]

Striaton? Sounds interesting... Alright! Lead the way, Hanekawa-san.

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It is interesting, and quite lovely, too. [ HAS SHE EVER FOUND OUT ABOUT THE BACK i don't know who cares it doesn't matter because suddenly mistletoe. ]

Oh—
Ah.

[impend]

[ ryoji is just starting after hanekawa to this highly-recommended striaton cafe when she stops dead in front of him, and ryoji barely stops himself from bumping into her - that's because he's also stuck, but he doesn't know that yet. ]

--Huh? What's wrong? Are you okay?

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Yes, I'm fine! Sorry to worry you.
But I'm afraid we might be stuck. [ she points... up! ]

SHIGURE!

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[ from here ]

I can't just leave someone to suffer out here in the cold! But, you know, I really can't just kiss a complete stranger, either, can I? That means there's only one solution...

[pervertedly]

I always feel blessed meeting such kind girls...--

[he stops, and blinks.]

Ah, yes you make a good point there! ... your solution wouldn't happen to involve us properly introducing ourselves... would it? [please let that be the case]

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That's how it starts, but that's not all. We also have to become friends!

Ah, but I mustn't rush you into that, either. Let's take it slowly. My name is Tsubasa Hanekawa.

[pervertedly]

[he chuckles] Ahhh... you make an excellent point!

[more chuckling] And yes. Taking it slowly is the best way to go. [he bows slightly, a smile on his face] With that said, it's a pleasure to meet you Tsubasa-san! I'm Shigure Sohma.

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The pleasure is all mine, Sohma-san! I do hope we can be friends.

[pervertedly]

Likewise! [he glances up to the mistletoe briefly] Though... I hope we'll be able to resolve this little issue soon. I'd hate to be trapped under here so long... especially when there are other places we can be instead...

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I'm sure you know this already, but the natural development of a friendship isn't something that can be rushed based on convenience...

That said, I notice you're in a bit of a predicament at the moment, aren't you? As a friend, is there anything you'd like me to do to help you out?

i thought i replied to this ahsdkaljda sorry!

[pervertedly]

Ah... of course! I haven't forgotten at all! I was just simply mentioning how nice it would be to leave.... soon... [nice try Shigure]

You've noticed correctly! It seems we'll only be able to leave once we've shared a kiss under the mistletoe. Surely you'd be okay with sharing a friendly one, Tsubasa-san?

KISE!

[stresses]

[ from here ]

I should have guessed—it seems to be the sport of choice for most of the athletes around here. Maybe the Twelve are fond of it, too... What position do you play?

[returnafavor]

I'm a small forward.

[He tilts his head, considering. Probably she's talking about the other people from his world if it's basketball players, but there's no harm in asking.]

I wonder if you met all my old teammates, then. Or are there other people who play basketball? I've been trying to put together matches or something but it's hard finding enough people.

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One or two of them, I believe. I was thinking of Suruga Kanbaru, an underclassman of mine, though; she was the star of our school's team. Unfortunately, she's not here anymore, so I can't help you when it comes to finding players.

[returnafavor]

Eh, you know Kanbaru-san? She was from your world, then?

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So you did meet her! I wasn't sure whether she'd already returned home by the time you arrived.

[returnafavor]

Yeah, I played with her a couple times, too. She wasn't too bad.

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Her height is just average, but her leaps are the real thing! ...Wouldn't you agree?