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[politerudeness]

[ This is forward-dated to the 15th! For the past few days Japan would have been in stages 2, 3, and eventually getting to stage 4, today. Which is why he goes straight to the phones without even thinking. ]

...Everyone. This is Japan. I... have a few things I must say.... perhaps this is a bit late, but I did not feel compelled until now... [

Comments

[femtags]

Tentacle....porn....

[politerudeness]

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Yes.

Forgive me... your country is a horrible pervert...

[femtags]

I'm a bit of a pervert too if it helps

...I hate this...

[politerudeness]

Ah, it's good that I'm not alone... yes, I cannot stand this either... being honest...

[femtags]

And I'm sure that there are many others who like this too so don't you worry!

You're not always honest?

[politerudeness]

Usually I am dishonest in a very roundabout, indirect sort of way, by speaking very vaguely and unclearly. Ah, either that, or I say one thing and mean another.

[femtags]

You mean like phrases such as "we'll see" could mean no?

[politerudeness]

Exactly. There is also my personal favorite, "I will consider it", and things such as "Perhaps next time", "We'll use discretion", "Maybe", and the like.

[femtags]

It can be a wise tactic in situations for a country!

[politerudeness]

Precisely. Ah, not just for a country, either... in general, for a painfully and overly polite person such as myself who does not have the "balls", so to speak, to be blunt or express disagreement directly.

[femtags]

Well, it can be courageous in its own way to be polite!

[politerudeness]

Eh? Arisato-san really thinks so?

[femtags]

Sometimes it's just a lot easier to be blunt and say what you really think! It is a lot harder to just be polite.

[politerudeness]

Ah, for me, it's the exact opposite.

[femtags]

But that's nothing to be ashamed about, Japan-san! Not at all!

[politerudeness]

O-of course! Being a "wimp" but proper and polite, if passive-aggressive, is much better than being blunt and rude!