Part 143: Extra Study Material (1)
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Uu... Naegi...
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I'm so tired...
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You sure look that way... What happened?
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I woke up this morning earlier than usual, so I did push-ups and sit-ups and squats...
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...1000 repetitions each.
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Is that why you're tired?
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So tired...
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Y'know what a weary body desires? Something sweet... For example...
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The kind of food made of fried dough that has flour and sugar and eggs and butter in it...
I think what Asahina-san is trying to say is...
Cookies /
Donuts / Churros
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Got it. You mean donuts, right?
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This is just between you and me, but I found frozen donuts in the storage room back at the dorms a while ago.
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Try imagining them, the moment they go into the microwave!
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Try imagining those hot, steaming donuts!
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You wanna eat them, don't you! You wanna eat them too!
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You really do like Donuts, don't you.
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Is there anyone who doesn't?! The entire world... no, the entire universe loves them!
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Y'know, when I eat donuts...
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That sweet sugary taste spreads through my mouth, followed by that chewy dough...
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And then, just as the the flavor of eggs and butter suddenly makes itself known...
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My body itself feels like it's about to melt!
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It's such a wonderful feeling! Just like I'm falling straight down the donut's hole!
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I believe it's scientifically known as "donutification".
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...No, you just made that up.
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Oh no!
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I can't take it anymore! I'm drooling like the Niagara falls over here!
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Naegi! Step aside! If you're in my way, I'll trample you down!!
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Um, I don't
mean to get in your way...
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I'm coming, o God of Donuts!
Asahina-san didn't waste any more time, and ran away full speed.
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When I'm talking with her, I feel... how should I put it? The vitality of human life.
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Aaaah... So hungry...
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Do something, Naegi. I'm really hungry!
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Um, what exactly am I supposed to do about it?
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I wanna eat something... I'm so hungry I could eat paper.
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...How about donuts? That's what you usually eat, isn't it?
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I...I can't!! Donuts are my secret weapon for rainy days!
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If I ate them all the time, I'd just end up chubby!
I guess it's natural she'd feel this way. She's an athlete, after all.
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Also, I don't feel like something sweet right now. I want a salty snack.
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...Maybe potato chips?
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Ramen would be nice...
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That's not a snack, you know.
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It isn't? What is it, then?
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But, more importantly, what kind of ramen do you like, Naegi?
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I usually go for simple soy ramen...
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Yeah! That's real good!
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What's
your favorite, Asahina-san? It's probably something without a lot of calories...
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Tonkotsu, of course!
...She really is a girl after my own heart.
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...So I guess you don't care that much about calories after all.
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Y'know, you ask them to put some extra pork fat in it? And then you add some butter? It's so good!
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...Doesn't the oil harden it?
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Ah, Talking about it just made me more hungry...
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Maybe I should go to the kitchen and make some...
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...Are you sure? Even donuts are less fattening!
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Don't be so petty! You're a man, aren't you?
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Did you get intimidated because I'm a girl who likes ramen?!
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You're the worst, Naegi!
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A...Asahina-san...?
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I've had enough! Step away!!
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Or maybe you want me to kick you?! Are you standing in my way so I can kick you?!
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No... I don't
mean to get in your way...
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Don't try to stop me! One has to live the moment!
Yelling at the top of her voice, Asahina-san ran into the kitchen.
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She's... scary when she has food on her mind.
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Sigh...
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............
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Uu... I'm so depressed...
What's up with her? She's not her usual energetic self...
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Did something happen, Asahina-san?
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Um...
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At first I thought I was just imagining things but it seems it's true, after all...
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What is it?
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I... gained weight.
I see.
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My body is too heavy! There's no doubt about it!
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This is bad... Real bad!!
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I'll have to change my entire personality...! Turn from an energetic wonder-child into a cheerful chubby girl...
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But, what if I'd get even fatter after that...?!
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I may even get so fat no one will want to marry me...
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...And then I'd get even fatter and won't be able to walk by myself anymore. I'll become a lonely old woman...
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I'll die with no one next to me, and then my body will be left undiscovered and rot into a gross skeleton...
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Y...You worry too much...
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I don't even see anything different about you, you know.
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You're lying. I'm obviously much rounder than before.
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...No, I'm not lying.
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So...
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Would you say I have... a "nice body"?
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S...Sure... Well, I guess...
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Really?! Are you sure you don't just need glasses?
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No, I think my eyesight is fine.
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T...Thank god...
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...But I can't get too comfy!
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It's decided! Starting today, Aoi Asahina goes on a diet!
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A diet...?
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I'll show you! I'm going to lose tons of weight in no time!
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I think you're overreacting, just a little bit...
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It's no use trying to stop me! I've already decided! I have iron willpower, y'know!
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Right, and to celebrate my decision...
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I'll go stuff my body with donuts one last time!
As soon as she finished talking, Asahina-san dashed out of the room full-speed.
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A diet, huh? I don't think it's going to be easy for her...
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Hey, Naegi... Do you have a minute...?
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...What is it?
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Um... There's something I want to ask you...
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...Eh? What?
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Um...
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You see...
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............
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T...This place is no good! Can you come to my room later?
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...Eh?
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I'll see you then! Don't forget!
Asahina-san ran away without waiting for an answer.
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What's up with her? Why is she inviting me over so suddenly?
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She acted a little strange...
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............
I guess I'll have to go and see.
I did I was told, and went to Asahina-san's room.
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Um...
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I'm sorry for making you come here...
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It's fine, I don't mind. What's up?
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There's something I want to ask you, Naegi.
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I want an honest answer, okay?
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O...Okay...
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What... do you think about me?
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Eh?
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I mean...... as a woman.
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W...What's that all about?!
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What's not to get?!
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I want to know if I have any appeal as a woman...
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T...That's...
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...I mean, why are you suddenly asking me that?!
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............
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I've always been told I don't act feminine enough.
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I mean, I don't think they're wrong... I don't really care about anything but sports, after all.
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But, I think part of it is that I've never been in love.
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I've never been in love, and that's why I can't act like normal girls do.
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So, um...
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I want you to be my boyfriend, okay?
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...Huh?
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Ah! Don't get me wrong! I'm not talking about a
real boyfriend! I just want to practice!
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...Practice?
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I'm not feminine because I've never been in love, but I can't get a boyfriend because I'm not feminine.
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That's what they call a vicious circle, isn't it?
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So I made a plan to get a practice boyfriend to bring my femininity into the surface!
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After I do that, I'll be able to fall in love for real!
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So, please! Will you be my practice boyfriend?
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B...But, I don't think I'd be any good...
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You're the only one I can ask, Naegi.
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I don't have any other guy friends...
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Please! It's just for a little while!
I think she's serious...
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............
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O...Okay. If it's just for a little while...
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Really?! Yay!
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...So, what should I do?
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Um, I think...
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Hmmm...
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............
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Oh, whatever. Let's just begin.
Begin what...?
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Here we go!
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...Welcome home, dear. Do you want dinner? Should I prepare the bath?
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Asahina-san... I think that's more a housewife than a girlfriend.
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...Eh? I got it wrong?
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Um... Then, how about...
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You've been deceiving me, haven't you?! You told me you were going to divorce your wife!!
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I think that's... even worse.
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Huh?
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You mean, I can't even get it right while practicing?
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I'm really that much of a failure?!
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W...What am I going to do? At this rate, I'll end up being lonely my entire life!
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No... I think you've got it all wrong...
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You don't really need to practice, do you?
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But... I'm not feminine enough...
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But, isn't that exactly what's so appealing about you, Asahina-san?
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Eh...?
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If you try to force a change, you won't be yourself anymore.
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I think you're fine just the way you are. I mean, that's who the real Aoi Asahina is.
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N...Naegi...
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Love is supposed to be fun, right? But, not being yourself isn't fun at all.
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I mean, I'm probably not very convincing, since I don't have any experience myself...
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No, not at all...
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I think I can believe it...
because it's you speaking, Naegi.
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I see... I shouldn't force it... I should be myself...
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I'll just have to wait until fate brings a cool guy to me! Someone like Jason Statham!
So she likes them rough... I don't think she should count on fate.
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Thank you, Naegi! Somehow, you managed to say just the right words!
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And, y'know? It was kind of fun, practicing with you.
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Let's do it again sometime!
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No, I think I've had enough...
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Oh, you did?
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So... maybe if it's not just practice...
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Eh?
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...Ha ha, I'm just joking!
A joke... I was starting to get nervous...
But, joke or no joke, I think I can really call Asahina-san my friend.
We talked about all kinds of things, and I think I got to understand her...
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...So, what's your type, Naegi? What kind of girls do you like?
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...Eh?
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No, no! I'm fine!
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Heh heh! You're blushing!!
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Hahahahaha!