Mikan's dorm room | Day #3

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[ Bingo day definitely felt longer than speed dating, though having an aim to work towards as well as speaking to people allowed her to keep going. She managed to get the book for Yuri, chocolates and wine to share with Allen, something to share with Sayori, some make up and hair products and now, pocky and bubble tea to share with Mikan.

She knocks on the other girl's door, trying to hold onto her blanket and the big box of pocky with one hand, a bottle of wine is tucked under that arm and she's holding two glasses with the other.

It isn't a strong wine or anything, it's more to set the mood than anything else. ]

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[For a moment there's no sound from inside, but it's quickly broken by a small thump, then a louder thump, another brief moment of silence, before there's the sound of someone running to the door. Said door is cracked open enough so Mikan can peer out, then quickly opened the rest of the way.

Mikan stands there looking surprised, rubbing at a red mark on her forehead]

S-Sonia-san? [She looks from her to the things carried in her arms and reaches out to grab--something? She doesn't know but it looks like Sonia might need some help] H-here, let me help! Is something wrong? Do you need anything?

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[ She's Concerned when Mikan seems to have tripped trying to get to the door, but she doesn't have the capacity to take a look when she's holding onto multiple things. ]

Nothing is wrong at all, I just thought it would be nice to catch up. Um... If you could take my blanket, I believe I can handle everything else.

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[Mikan hurries to take the blanket from her, backing away so that Sonia can enter the room.] O-okay...?

[Not an unusual quest by normal standards, but Mikan can't help but feel a little touched that the Ultimate Princess would actually be seeking out to waste her time with her. She eyes the other things Sonia's brought with her, eyebrows raising in surprise]

Pocky? A-and wine?

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Mikan-san, did you forget we agreed to talk to one another if it were necessary? Ah... I suppose this is not necessary, however... I wished to know how things went for you today.

[ She holds up the wine and pocky. ]

These are merely here as an extra. I received the pocky as one of my prizes.

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[For a moment she's alarmed, because yes she remembers that agreement, but... Did that mean this was an emergency of some kind? Sonia implies it ins't, but Mikan's not sure if that's true. She came by...just to talk? Just because?

Sonia-san and I are friends. The thought hits her all at once and leaves her reeling. Is it okay to think that? To believe that's true? She knows, deep down, that is is. They're classmates and tied together because of that bond. But is it okay to actually acknowledge friendship out loud?]

Don't... you want to share those with someone [better] else? L-like, um... Like Hinata-san?

[She doesn't know why she says this, or why she instantly tries to sabotage her own friendships, but the question--the reminder that she could be doing better-is out before she can stop it and she winces.] N-not that I don't appreciate it! I, um, I-I'm really happy... S-so happy I could cry, r-really, but... [But she doesn't want Sonia to make a mistake]

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[ Of course they're friends. Sonia doesn't have the same background of Mikan, nor does she have the same problems (which is putting it lightly) with people... but she didn't have anyone either and between her and Hinata she'd prefer talking to Mikan simply because of what she wants to bring up.

Would Hinata even last through her talking about boys? He already had a heart attack over the idea of her stripping for someone else. ]

I would not have brought them if that were not the case. There are not too many but it should be enough to offer us a little something as a snack.

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[Hinata is Too Pure for scandalous talk about dates, have mercy, Sonia.

Mikan goes quiet for a moment, just staring at Sonia like she's not sure what to make of this all. Sonia didn't have her memories or whatever, and yet still she wanted to be friends and spend time with her. It was truly touching for Mikan, and with that thought in mind she smiled a little and led Sonia further into the room.]

O-okay. Sweet things are fine in moderation, and everyone deserves a little bit of a treat no and then! And with how stressful all of this can be...We definitely deserve it!

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[ "Too Pure" sounds wrong when he's the Ultimate Panty Collector, you know?

Really though, she should have considered that Mikan would look at this from a health perspective rather than as a teenager trying to have fun. ]

For tonight you do not have to think of that kind of thing, you realise? Let us open this up and just relax a little. As you said, it is fine in moderation and it is not as though we will do this every night.

[ Maybe just every post-Date Night so she can find out how things went for Mikan (so far she's had a date every day except day 1... she doesn't count). ]

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[He only collects the Purist of Panties... Okay no.

She looks surprised and then sheepish] O-oh, yeah, I guess not. You're right. L-let's just have fun!

[Mikan looks around, not entirely sure where to set up before she figures, what the hell, the bed is good, right? She sets Sonia's blanket on it and gestures towards the bedside table.] Here! You can put the drinks here. Is sitting on the bed okay? I-it'll be a bit more comfortable than the floor or something...

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[ Gross?! ]

Yes, absolutely! The bed is fine, it would be more comfortable than the floor, just as you said.

[ She puts the drinks on the table though, just to keep them safe. ]

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[Mikan gets comfortable herself, smiling a bit as she watches Sonia get herself situated as well. Her eyes wander to the pocky and a thought suddenly occurs to her]

Sonia-san? Have you been able to eat a lot of Japanese food? There's probably still some things you want to try, right?

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[ She looks down at the pocky too, following Mikan's gaze only to blink in surprise at the question. ]

Only what I managed to try at home or the day I was in Japan before I woke up on the island. I did not really have the time.

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[Mikan looks confused a moment before she remembers that Sonia hadn't gotten her memories back or anything. Right. She just nods and gives a determined sort of look]

Um! When-- When we get out of here... Let's go on a f-food tour!

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[ Y u p. Mikan you're the only one who knows everything... ]

That sounds wonderful! Will you take me to all the different styles of Japanese cuisine?

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[Stop reminding her!!

Mikan giggles a bit and nods, getting excited about it herself] Mmhm! Osaka is the best place to go for food, s-so we can start there! But each region is known for something special, s-so there'll be a lot of specially flavored things you can only get there or are featured more. Like, um.. Aomori is really well-known for apples! So you can get a lot of apple-flavored specialties there, like kitkats and things like that!

I think you'd like experimenting with okonomiyaki too... [She trails off and then looks sheepish] W-we're just going to make ourselves hungry at this rate... I-it's too bad Hanamura-san isn't here... [Words no one expected to be said ever]

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[ She's read some of these things, of course, but it always sounds better when a friend is telling you all about them. ]

I am already getting flamed up thinking about it! Though... um. While it is not the same as Hanamura-san, have you tried some of the food Ruler or Akira made? They were quite useful in the kitchen.

[ aka she would have starved without them. ]

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A-ah, no... I wasn't sure if I was really allowed to take anything, so...

[She's probably been shoving raw veggies in her face to keep alive and not bother anyone, lbr.]

But, um, if it's really okay, I'll try something next time I get the chance!

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Mikan-san... Have you been cooking for yourself?

[ Isn't she supposed to be the nurse here???? PLEASE EAT??? ]

With Akira he had simply made too much but Ruler I am certain was making food for everyone.

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W-well... Um. 'Cooking' is a bit of a stretch...? Ehehe...

[LOOK. DO AS SHE SAYS, NOT AS SHE DOES.]

B-but it's fine! I don't mind vegetables! They're good for you! [Not the point mikan]

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[ Her mouth drops a bit, frowning in concern. ] If you would like I would not mind asking him to help us, If you are concerned about it...?

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[Mikan perks up a little, and then deflates with uncertainty]

Would it really be okay...? I-I don't want to be a bother...

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Mikan-san, he already makes everything for everyone as a whole anyway. As long as we go at the right time, it should be fine. [ She pauses, moves to open the wine and drop the box of pocky between them. ] Either way, you should probably not have too much of this if you have not been eating efficiently enough.

[ She doesn't want to get her drunk??? ]

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If it's really alright, then... A-alright.

[Probably a good idea not to drink too much anyhow, considering who she is as a person, but she nods in acceptance of this limitation.] M-maybe you'll have to drink my share too then! [It's a joke, if Mikan's little giggle afterwards is to to go by. Please don't get drunk either, Sonia.]

shUT UP

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[ She smiles as she reaches to pour it out, probably splashing a bit on herself but it's fine. ] A little will not harm you, but we should probably take it easy. One or two small glasses will be more than enough.

[ She's European she'll be fine.

We grow up with this shit. ]

AM I WRONG

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Sonia-san, I have a feeling if anyone could drink people under the table here, it'd be you...

[Sonia seems the type to either drink like a fish and remain composed... Or remain composed while loudly challenging anyone within earshot to an arm wrestling match or something.

She works on getting the pocky box open though.]

Have you been... Doing okay here? [Mikan asks tentatively, because so far it's been... Nice? For her, anyhow.]