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[aquaticrush]

*Retasu is at the kitchen table in her apartment, sitting opposite a cake she'd bought from Kasumi and Roze at their bake sale. She sighs and looks at the computer.*

I suppose I deserved the camera turning on. Um, I mean... would any of you like to come over for cake? I can't eat all of this, and, um... well, I was going to give it to somebody and that didn't really work out. So, ah, if that's okay with you.

Comments

[aquaticrush]

Thank you so much, Kasumi-san. You're always so sweet to everyone.

[heavenlyhome]

So are you, you know. You've always been very generous.

[aquaticrush]

I just work hard to do what comes easily to you.

[heavenlyhome]

I think your thought and effort means a lot.

[aquaticrush]

Thank you very much. I'll try.

[heavenlyhome]

I know you will. You always do. Your perseverance is admirable.

[aquaticrush]

You're so nice.

[heavenlyhome]

I really am glad that you think so.

[aquaticrush]

Everybody does.

[heavenlyhome]

Oh, well, the thought if very flattering.

[aquaticrush]

I sort of -- actually, I really wish I were more like you, Kasumi-san.

[heavenlyhome]

...you do?

[aquaticrush]

Everybody likes you, and you're always there to help them.

[heavenlyhome]

I try my best. But you are there too, Retasu-chan. You think so much of others and try your best to bring smiles to their faces. Even when you struggle, you try again and again. There is not one person on campus I could think to ask who would say they hated you.

[aquaticrush]

Are you sure, Kasumi-san?

[heavenlyhome]

Do you see any falsehood in my answer, dear?

[aquaticrush]

N-no, you never lie to anyone!

[heavenlyhome]

Then please accept it as the truth.

[aquaticrush]

...thank you.

[heavenlyhome]

You're welcome.