[ She's a little surprised and a small blush rises to her cheeks because she doesn't know him well, but she's mostly okay with the hand holding. Bless being raised in an American culture to help keep her embarrassment down. ]
Um, yeah, let's go! I'll follow your lead! To chocolate!
[ He'd normally be more embarrassed about it, but it's hands-down the quickest way to make sure they both get where they're going—!
...He'll be embarrassed with it once they stop, honestly. But for now, it's fast walking (because slipping again would be bad) to the closest store. Peeking in windows, determinedly ignoring the bats, gonna carry a conversation because this is perfectly fine... ]
Um, about before—I'm homeschooled, so that's why you haven't seen me around school... [ slightly redundant there, tsukasa, but that's okay. ] I've heard from a few people already that it's not really worth it, anyway, but... What do you think?
[ Everything is Fine, where the bats are fire and fire is bats.
Chiyo is easygoing enough and easily swept into the motion of things that she follows his lead, in ignoring and in conversing. ]
Huh? Really? I think it's worth it! [ Her answer is immediate, genuine, honest. ] Like, all the homework and tests and stuff aren't fun, but I love going to school to see all my friends and hanging out with them during passing periods, at lunch, and at clubs. I wouldn't have half the friends I have if I didn't meet them at school? It's worth it!
[ Friendship is magic. It makes everything better. ]
I was hoping you'd say that. [ he's so relieved. ] The two people I've asked about it already mentioned bullying and mean teachers and things like that... It wasn't going to deter me from asking my parents again about enrolling me anyway, but it's still nice to hear good things about it.
[ SHE'S NOT EVEN SPONSORED. HONEST REVIEW, etc etc ]
I can't say there isn't bullying or mean teachers, but meeting the right people makes up for a lot of that. Some teachers only seem mean but aren't? Like Mr. Aizawa. He really looks out for his students. [ In his own way. ]
What kind of clubs are there? [ She taps her chin. ] I'm in the Art Club and the Yearbook.... and Eijun and I have fun with Romance fiction.... There are a ton of sports clubs. I don't know how it works exactly, but I think as long as you have enough interest, can get a teacher to supervise, and make a good proposal, you can probably have any kind of club. You can experience a lot! If your parents need testimonials, I can give some!
[ Chiyo will support the campaign to let Tsukasa attend public school if that's what he wants. ]
I wonder if that'd sway their opinion...? [ He might as well ask his other friends to do those too, if it has a chance of working. (He still has no idea that Mafuyu does not actually attend school despite being enrolled.)
But ah, making any kind of club as long as there's interest... Maybe a horse lovers club? Or something ♪ ] Is Art Club fun? I sort of like that kind of thing, too... Though I'm not really that good. It's just a hobby.
I don't think it'd hurt to try? If that's what you really want to do, there are worse things than going to public school.
[ There are a lot worse things to want, so what's the harm? It's a very pure desire.
Chiyo's interest sparks even more when he mentions doing art. She becomes more lively. ]
Yeah, I think Art Club is a lot of fun! Even as a hobby, that's a-okay! If you do get to come to Recollé High, you should give it a try! We do a bunch of things like figure drawing and pottery and oil paintings! It's not all structured. We get free-for-all meetings sometimes, as long as we're doing something.
[ After the initial embarrassment, Chiyo accepts they're going to be holding hands to whole way. His questions are easy distractions and easy to focus on, too. ]
Hm... not really that I can remember off the top of my head? There might be one for people who want to become vets, though?
[ That makes some semblance of sense in her mind. ]
Do you really like animals, Tsukasa? Or do you have a particular one in mind?
Oh! [ That does make it a little more difficult. Hmm... ] Horses are majestic, aren't they? But it's not like everyone else doesn't acknowledge horses anymore. It'd be kind of like.... unicorns, but more real? At least horses are in history books again?
[ So there's more basis. Is what Chiyo is trying to say. Don't give up hope!! ]
and realizing you were convinced horses were cryptids and getting fannishly excited over horse sightings and blurry pictures
do you. ]
That's true. Maybe one day they'll be in the stables again as well. [ Ahhh, a boy can dream. ] Please come by and see them if that ever happens... ♪ I'm certain they'd be happy to be visited after being gone for so long.
[ they'd also be happy to be visited by a cute girl ]
[ She's not a horse fanatic, and she also only remembers not remembering horses existed for a month, but she can try (??) to sympathize with him. Possibly? (One day, she'll have many Nozaki regains and maybe those feelings will be similar to this.)
LOOK SHE JUST WANTS TSUKASA TO HAVE FUN WITH PEOPLE WHO THINK LIKE HIM
GO TO HIGH SCHOOL START A CLUB MAKE A MUSICAL ABOUT IT ]
Oh, are you at the stables a lot? [ Duh, Chiyo. He just said he really loves horses. ] That's really neat! I will. I've never been horseback riding, but I rode on a chocobo once?
[ MAKE A MUSICAL........ MAYBE HE WILL!!! horse school musical
i hate i just typed that i'm laughing ]
It's not that much different... Well, it sort of is. [ umm how to describe it. ] There are certain differences, but the theory is the same...? You just have to be patient and calm. I'll teach you when you visit, if you'd like.
[ BREAK FREE, TSUKASA. IT'S THE START OF SOMETHING NEW. GET YOUR HEAD IN THE EQUESTRIAN HIGH SCHOOL GAME.
shhhh don't @ me... ]
Yes! Please! [ Chiyo's eyes sparkle. She's so happy he offered. It sounds exciting? ] I'd really, really like to learn!
[ She's so excited by the prospect she just stops, putting a halt to their speedwalking if he'll stop with her (otherwise, they're going to fall), and grabs one of his hands in both of hers. ]
Ah— [ Ah!!! He stops of course, he's already had a bad time with falling he doesn't need another, and... ducks his face into his scarf, cheeks warm. She's really cute... ] O-Okay. Do you mind if we exchange numbers...? I'll call you when you can, um, come by to learn and... things.
[ He doesn't need to be smooth when he's offering horseback riding lessons. Chiyo immediately takes out her phone, brings up her contacts, and offers it to him. ]
[ SHE'S TOO GOOD... Thankfully, he's also a good boy, so he puts in his information and offers up his phone for her to do the same. She seems trustworthy, so ♪ ]
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Um, yeah, let's go! I'll follow your lead! To chocolate!
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...He'll be embarrassed with it once they stop, honestly. But for now, it's fast walking (because slipping again would be bad) to the closest store. Peeking in windows, determinedly ignoring the bats, gonna carry a conversation because this is perfectly fine... ]
Um, about before—I'm homeschooled, so that's why you haven't seen me around school... [ slightly redundant there, tsukasa, but that's okay. ] I've heard from a few people already that it's not really worth it, anyway, but... What do you think?
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Chiyo is easygoing enough and easily swept into the motion of things that she follows his lead, in ignoring and in conversing. ]
Huh? Really? I think it's worth it! [ Her answer is immediate, genuine, honest. ] Like, all the homework and tests and stuff aren't fun, but I love going to school to see all my friends and hanging out with them during passing periods, at lunch, and at clubs. I wouldn't have half the friends I have if I didn't meet them at school? It's worth it!
[ Friendship is magic. It makes everything better. ]
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I was hoping you'd say that. [ he's so relieved. ] The two people I've asked about it already mentioned bullying and mean teachers and things like that... It wasn't going to deter me from asking my parents again about enrolling me anyway, but it's still nice to hear good things about it.
[ Chiyo's his saving grace and etc. ]
What kind of clubs are there?
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I can't say there isn't bullying or mean teachers, but meeting the right people makes up for a lot of that. Some teachers only seem mean but aren't? Like Mr. Aizawa. He really looks out for his students. [ In his own way. ]
What kind of clubs are there? [ She taps her chin. ] I'm in the Art Club and the Yearbook.... and Eijun and I have fun with Romance fiction.... There are a ton of sports clubs. I don't know how it works exactly, but I think as long as you have enough interest, can get a teacher to supervise, and make a good proposal, you can probably have any kind of club. You can experience a lot! If your parents need testimonials, I can give some!
[ Chiyo will support the campaign to let Tsukasa attend public school if that's what he wants. ]
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I wonder if that'd sway their opinion...? [ He might as well ask his other friends to do those too, if it has a chance of working. (He still has no idea that Mafuyu does not actually attend school despite being enrolled.)
But ah, making any kind of club as long as there's interest... Maybe a horse lovers club? Or something ♪ ] Is Art Club fun? I sort of like that kind of thing, too... Though I'm not really that good. It's just a hobby.
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[ There are a lot worse things to want, so what's the harm? It's a very pure desire.
Chiyo's interest sparks even more when he mentions doing art. She becomes more lively. ]
Yeah, I think Art Club is a lot of fun! Even as a hobby, that's a-okay! If you do get to come to Recollé High, you should give it a try! We do a bunch of things like figure drawing and pottery and oil paintings! It's not all structured. We get free-for-all meetings sometimes, as long as we're doing something.
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I'll definitely check it out. Do you have some kind of animal lovers club as well, or is that something I'd have to start up?
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Hm... not really that I can remember off the top of my head? There might be one for people who want to become vets, though?
[ That makes some semblance of sense in her mind. ]
Do you really like animals, Tsukasa? Or do you have a particular one in mind?
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[ The bigger the better though? ]
Horses are sort of non-existent right now too... [ ...so a horse lovers club is out. ]
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[ So there's more basis. Is what Chiyo is trying to say. Don't give up hope!! ]
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looking back on your old non-Retrospec memories
and realizing you were convinced horses were cryptids and getting fannishly excited over horse sightings and blurry pictures
do you. ]
That's true. Maybe one day they'll be in the stables again as well. [ Ahhh, a boy can dream. ] Please come by and see them if that ever happens... ♪ I'm certain they'd be happy to be visited after being gone for so long.
[ they'd also be happy to be visited by a cute girl ]
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LOOK SHE JUST WANTS TSUKASA TO HAVE FUN WITH PEOPLE WHO THINK LIKE HIM
GO TO HIGH SCHOOL START A CLUB MAKE A MUSICAL ABOUT IT ]
Oh, are you at the stables a lot? [ Duh, Chiyo. He just said he really loves horses. ] That's really neat! I will. I've never been horseback riding, but I rode on a chocobo once?
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i hate i just typed that i'm laughing ]
It's not that much different... Well, it sort of is. [ umm how to describe it. ] There are certain differences, but the theory is the same...? You just have to be patient and calm. I'll teach you when you visit, if you'd like.
[ this is the second girl he's offered this to. ]
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shhhh don't @ me... ]
Yes! Please! [ Chiyo's eyes sparkle. She's so happy he offered. It sounds exciting? ] I'd really, really like to learn!
[ She's so excited by the prospect she just stops, putting a halt to their speedwalking if he'll stop with her (otherwise, they're going to fall), and grabs one of his hands in both of hers. ]
I want to learn!
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Ah— [ Ah!!! He stops of course, he's already had a bad time with falling he doesn't need another, and... ducks his face into his scarf, cheeks warm. She's really cute... ] O-Okay. Do you mind if we exchange numbers...? I'll call you when you can, um, come by to learn and... things.
[ fuckin' smooth, tsukasa. ]
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Not at all! Go ahead.
[ She trusts him already. ]
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You too then, please...~ [ heehee. ]
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Chiyo happily inputs her number into Tsukasa's phone and hands it back. ]
I'll look forward to when horses come back!