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[asideglance]

[He does his best to give a bow while holding his phone, looking a little more than nervous when he finally faces it.]Ah... greetings, everyone

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[lucycoded]

[Guy looks Japanese, might be interesting. So Shinji speaks out in their potentially shared language:]

Not makin' any friends yet, huh?

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[asideglance]

[And he replies in standard Japanese, of course]

...In a sense. I believe it is more that I am not trying my best.

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[lucycoded]

Why's that? Tryin' to make friends doesn't mean it'll happen any easier.

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[asideglance]

I was so focused on attempting to adapt to the change in setting that I have not turned to those who are joining in this. I am aware of the difficulties, however.

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[lucycoded]

Guess you're adapted now then, if yer lookin' for friends. [A sharp laugh.]

Gotta find people who have shit in common with ya.

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[asideglance]

Ah... sort of. [he thinks. maybe!!!]

W-what a blunt way of saying it. I am unsure how to be so casual...

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[lucycoded]

[A smirk.] Blunt's the best way ta be. You get what you want that way.

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[asideglance]

[waving his hand a little nervously]

I am not sure if I am cut out to be that way.

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[lucycoded]

Why not? [Head tilt.] What's your name?

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[asideglance]

Ja-- [w-wait no] Kiku Honda.

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[lucycoded]

So you are Japanese. [A beat.] Shinji Nishizono.

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[asideglance]

Y-yes, very much so! [a bow] Pleased to meet you!

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[lucycoded]

[A small bow of the head.] So, Honda. What makes you think you can't be blunt. Or is it just that you don't wanna be.

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[asideglance]

...I do not wish to present myself as rude.

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[lucycoded]

You callin' me rude? [Narrowed eyes, before a playful smirk.]

It's not rude. It's assertive. People like assertive.

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[asideglance]

Ah-- that-- [oh a smirk.

hanging his shoulders. sheesh it's tiring being a pushover]

...Assertive... Is that so?