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[a_holy_oak]

[SO sometimes Hakuren reads aloud to Razette and anyone who happens to be nearby. He's a bit under the weather, what with getting tossed around a bit, which means he hasn't been able to do it much recently. This has put some people out, including Domyoji. Who somehow, despite being banned from the library, has brought him another stack of books

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[samsera]

...why won't he at least try them?

[a_holy_oak]

I suspect because the book is trying to convey the message that even strange things can taste fine, if you give them a chance.

But it's more entertaining for children this way.

[samsera]

Ah... in that case, the reluctant character appearing older was intended to poke fun at adults. Not many things I can think of offhand would be more convincing.

[a_holy_oak]

It seems like that, yes. I'm not sure; I hadn't seen this book before tonight.

[samsera]

It's new to everyone that way.

[a_holy_oak]

Some people seem to recognize it, though.

[samsera]

It may well be popular in many places without my knowledge; I've never had much experience with children's books.

[a_holy_oak]

The ones I know are from my own world. I used to read quite a bit for the children.

[samsera]

You must be good with them.

[a_holy_oak]

I like to think I am.

[samsera]

A skill to be proud of.

[a_holy_oak]

It's one I take pride in.

[samsera]

I'm glad.

Oh... sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt your reading, it just sounded - well - cute.

[a_holy_oak]

No, no, don't worry. You're not the first, and it's hardly a bother.

[samsera]

It looks like your reading attracts quite a crowd.

[a_holy_oak]

It's happened before. People enjoy a good story, it seems.