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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]

[ ann, on the other hand, grabs her three cake slices before going to grab a seat. it really is small in here, but it's comfortable, modern music playing softly in the background. ]

Really? Well... I guess you don't really seem like a dessert kind of person.

[ oh...realizing that...makes her pause for a second. ]

I'm sorry, I totally dragged you here, didn't I?

I had to show you where it was. And it's not like I came in here and awkwardly watched you eat.

[after all, he has tea. And that is good enough for him.]

That's true...

[ he has his tea? yeah, mako totally seems like a tea kind of guy. so, we're good! ]

Okay, how about we go to a tea place next time? Then we can call it even.

[ yes there will be a next time don't fight her on this ]

If you want. I know a pretty good place, but it's across town.

[for next time, though.]

And they have good desserts, so I think it'll be a compromise for both of us. Sound good?

Sounds great.

[ a compromise? she's all for that. with a smile, she eagerly takes a bite of one of the cakes--this one's a strawberry shortcake. ]

Mmm! It's so good!

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