VIDEO ♊ 012 -- [FILTERED FROM RISE]

[rise_to_caesar]

[Akihiko's seated on a bed in an empty room, red trench coat folded and draped across his lap. His Dreamberry rests beside him, capturing the moment as Akihiko's fingers thumb along the lapels. His expression is rather sombre, a thin, pained smile across his face. His shoulders sag a bit as he lets out a sigh - tet again, Shinji has been taken from

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[spectaculaire]

[he had noticed the earlier expression, but decides not to bring it up. besides, there's much more important things to discuss!]

A birthday gift for a young lady, you say? First of all, whatever you do should cater directly to her needs and interests. Do you know what she likes?

1/3

[rise_to_caesar]

What does she like--?

[rise_to_caesar]

[ ...

What does Rise like? Akihiko finds himself completely blanking on this question.]

[rise_to_caesar]

[oh god how did this get here he is not good with answer]

...G-girl... Things...?

1/lol.

[spectaculaire]

Girl...things...?

[spectaculaire]

[wrong answer. VERY WRONG ANSWER.

can't you feel disapproval coming from the other side of the screen?]

[spectaculaire]

You should be ashamed! "Girl things"!? What kind of answer is that!?

[spectaculaire]

Now listen here, you can always have feelings for a girl, but it means nothing if you don't actually pay special attention to her! That is the basic fundamentals of all romantic relationships! Do you think she would want to be around someone who doesn't even know her favorite color or favorite dishes!?

[spectaculaire]

In any relationship, the lady always comes first! She is the goddess of your heart, the Venus of your soul! Her joy and happiness are what you strive for! To see that beautiful smile grace her perfect lips...!

[he may or may not be envisioning Haruhi right about now.]

done.

[spectaculaire]

[now for the TAMAKI POINTTM]

Think, man! And if you really can't think of anything you have some serious catching up to do!

[rise_to_caesar]

[WHAT HAS HE UNLEASHED?]

Her favourite flowers are tulips, favourite hot drink is a mocha frappé and her favourite colour is orange!

[Whew. All of Tamaki's yelling seemed to trigger something in his mind to turn on, remembering at least a few of Rise's favourite things. Good job, Tamaki.]

[spectaculaire]

[SOMETHING THAT SHOULD STAY DORMANT FOREVER...

but he just nods as he listens.]

It's a start. One! [point!] You buy her a bouquet that incorporates tulips! That is the basic of gifts. Two! [now holding up two fingers.] Incorporate the color orange by accenting with an orange ribbon and perhaps a few orange colors. You musn't overwhelm her with it, just keep it subtle.

Hm...taking her out to a cafe would make for a nice date, but this is her birthday. Is there nothing else you can think of? Any of her favorite places to visit or eat?

[rise_to_caesar]

[The flowers are definitely sounding like a good idea, the orange ribbon would be a nice touch too, wouldn't it? He'll have to thank you for that one later, Tamaki.]

Well, there's lots of places she likes to go - lots of nice places I take her, even. [He's a good boyfriend, he does try and make time to take her out now and then... To places that aren't ramen shops] But I want this one to be really special - a real treat for her. Something surprising... She likes trying new things.

[spectaculaire]

Hm...is she the quiet type or does she prefer more exciting things?

[rise_to_caesar]

Exciting. [He doesn't even miss a beat on that one.] She`s definitely the adventurous type.

[spectaculaire]

[now he's curious.]

If I may ask, who exactly is she? If I know her, I might be able to better help you.