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[the sweet tooth is forgivable. He shrugs.]

I'd come after games with my brother. Both when I was playing, and then when he was. It was kind of a tradition for us.

This is the first time I've been here without him, so don't tell him. I don't want him getting mad at me for breaking traditions.

Aw, that's cute! Sibling bonding, yeah?

[ ann could only hope for something like that, being an only child, but that's alright. she has...friends for that, now. it feels nice. ]

Won't say a word. Does that mean I get to meet him one day?

Uh-- probably. I don't see why not. He's not here right now, but when he's back in town, I'll introduce you.

[UNLIKE WHAT SOME PEOPLE THING-- Mako is not ashamed of his brother. He just.... wishes he would take things more seriously.]

Anyway, yeah, it was kind of a 'brothers' thing. [he puts his good hand in his pocket, and then uses his shoulder to shove the door open, holding it for her]

What about you, any siblings?

Sounds like a plan.

[ they're friends right. this is how you rank up a social link isn't it

because it's definitely ranking up right now ]

Nah, only me. I had a bunny when I was younger named Princess. She was like my baby sister.

[ ann walks through the door, suddenly sounding...nostalgic. a little wistful. she misses her little bun. ]

A bunny, huh? I bet she was really, really easy to get along with.

[now that they're outside, he's thinking it's kind of a nice night, all destruction aside. Maybe he will actually get some dessert, and not just tea. Who knows. It's that kind of night.]

You bet! And she was real easy to take care of, too. She's the reason why I want to go into veterinary science.

[ it really is a nice night. good company, good weather...monsters...the usual for recolle. ]

Where's the dessert place at?

I didn't know you wanted to be a vet.

[he really has learned something new about her. Huh. That was cool.]

And it's on the next block, not far at all. Don't worry, you're not gonna have to wait long for your dessert.

Yeah! That's why I'm ditching acting. I'm pretty passionate about animals, if I do say so myself.

[ it's also why she works in a pet store! ]

No worries! I was just wondering. I mean, walking and talking's totally fine with me, too.

[ she says it with the utmost sincerity. it's kind of nice, just chilling with a friend like this...it's been a while. last time she'd done that was when she went over to yukiko's house. ]

Ohhhh-- so that explains it.

[he muses out loud.]

You seemed kind of... bothered, by the whole acting discussion we had earlier. I wasn't sure why, but if it's what's stopping you from doing what you want, it makes a lot more sense.

Oh. Yeah... I mean, it's not a big deal. It's just--my parents want me to follow in their footsteps, go into the entertainment industry. I don't really want that at all.

[ she frowns a little, not wanting to sour the mood but also wanting to be honest all the same. ]

I just...I want a normal life, y'know? And I feel like I missed out on that, growing up.

[he glances ahead when she says that, and holds in a sigh. Yeah, he could understand that. He really could understand that. But, hey, live in the moment, right?]

Yeah, that makes sense. But, that's what college's for: figuring out what you want to do when you grow up.

Yeah, exactly! So this is like...my rebellion against them, to show them that I can do what I want!

[ they don't exactly believe that she'll make a good vet because of her grades from high school, but ann's determined to prove them wrong. ]

I'm so hyped for this semester to start, I'm gonna study like crazy!

[ no you're not ]

[ANN....... He's rooting for her. Even though, he knows that face, he knows that saying, just from his brother's time in college. He always says he's gonna work hard.

Always.

But he's still rooting for her.

As they cross the street,]

Hey, you don't need to tell me. i'm sure you'll figure out what you need to do.

[this nerd studied a lot..................... and still dropped out]

[ crossing the street and ann's still fist pumping. people might be staring, but ann doesn't care. she's so excited!!! ]

I hope so, too! This is my one shot and I'm determined not to screw it up. Even with Retrospec stuff going on! I can handle it!

[ ann just needs a p5!makoto figure in her life to help keep her on track.... ]

[As they pass a light pole, Mako casually knocks on the wood.

Just in case. If he had some salt to throw, he might try that, too.]

Just make sure you pace yourself. And study away from the computer as much as possible.

Hey, I heard that!

[ MAKO...FRIEND??? don't knock on wood!! ]

But I'm gonna do my best, and if I'm slacking off? Pinch me or something, okay?

It was for the Retrospec part, I swear! [he holds up his hand, and offers a rather innocent grin. For him, anyway.]

For the record, I'm not gonna go pinch you. I can send texts. Maybe check in on you every now and then, but pinching is a pretty extreme end of the scale.

Uh-huh...suuure. [ NOT CONVINCED HERE!! ]

Okay, fine, if you want to. I have a hard time getting motivated when school actually does come around, so I mean, if you aren't busy with work or something...

[IT WAS, OK. The last time he told her to worry, well. Monsters happened. It's worth dotting your i's and crossing your t's on this! Just in case. There might not even be a going back to normal, who knows.]

Deal. And if it's gen-ed stuff, I can help with that. I might have a couple of my old notes.

[because... maybe one day he'll go back to school. Who knows.

Anyway, for the moment, he stops at the door of the shop and holds it open for her]

After you.

[ there's no going back to normal. not after retrospec happened. ]

Really? I'd appreciate it a lot! To tell you the truth, I'm not really good at school in general. So...any help I can get would be really nice.

[ ah, what a gentleman though; she steps through the door, flashes him another smile. ]

Thanks!

[ HOO BOY this place already smells like cake and ann's mouth is watering. ]

[well, school aside for now-- this place definitely had the feel of an asian style cake shop. He glances around, before settling on the menu. It was a... much more intimate venue than he was expecting.

Ah, but they had teas. So, it'd be fine not getting a cake.]

I've actually never been in here. It's smaller than I thought it'd be.

That's fine! As long as the food's good, right?

[ ooh, and look at that menu! the cakes sound so good, and ann's especially craving the ones with fruit toppings on them. sounds delicious. ann's a little preoccupied with staring at the menu for a good minute or so before walking over to the cashier and ordering

three cakes

three. cakes. ]

[.................................... ann.

ann, please.

He follows her, and... orders one tea. Jasmine.]

You... like dessert a lot?

Yeah! It's the best. I...have a little bit of a sweet tooth.

[ you mean you have a little bit of a problem, ann ]

You don't?

[he grabs his tea from the clerk, thanking her really quick before turning back to Ann]

Well... it's okay. I just don't eat it, often.

[how else is he gonna keep these rock hard abs]

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