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[for_myworld]

Oh...another Onsen party. I remember when we had the last one. Everyone sounded like they had so much fun. I'm probably not going again this time. I don't have anyone to go with, and the last time I tried, all it did was cause problems for everyone and I felt like a terrible and selfish person. And I'm trying to be better, so I'll just let everyone

Comments

[1_electronic]

Surely you don't need to be accompanied by someone else to enjoy yourself at a lavish banquet.

[for_myworld]

Well no, I guess not.

[1_electronic]

Then why sacrifice your own enjoyment?

[for_myworld]

Because it would be more enjoyable with company.

[1_electronic]

What's your name, if you don't mind my asking? Mine is The One Electronic.

[for_myworld]

Lenalee. ...The One Electronic what?

[1_electronic]

Just The One Electronic. T-O-E, for short. A pleasure.

If company means your friends, surely they'd be there whether or not you came alone. If it means an escort, then perhaps I could offer my own company.

[for_myworld]

I'm just...trying to be a better friend and I don't really know how to go about doing that.

[1_electronic]

If so, then avoiding your friends isn't the best way to go about it.

[for_myworld]

Maybe they want time without dealing with me.

[1_electronic]

I can't pretend to know all the details of the situation, so I'll withold judgement on that point. I haven't been prying too deeply, have I?

[for_myworld]

No, it's fine. I don't mind the questions.

[1_electronic]

All right, then.

I wish you well with whatever you decide to do regarding the banquet, Lenalee.

[for_myworld]

Thank you. ...And thank you for your offer, too. It was very kind of you.

[1_electronic]

It remains open, should you have a change of heart.

[for_myworld]

I'll keep it in mind.