02 | Voice.

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[ Kanji fixes his SFC to start recording, though he's doing a very sloppy job of that. Currently, he's hauling big rolls of cloth, textiles, boxes and sewing kits into his room. He stares at them for a good long while before he finally addresses the network. ]

So...

[ Pause.Puppets. You -- you guys like puppets, right? I mean, puppets like this

Comments

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[He's...seated, leaning against the wall, when he replies.]

You're very talented, Kanji-kun. I'd like to learn, if I can.

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Thanks, Minato-senpai! [ ECSTATIC FACE, DO YOU SEE IT? ] No shit, really?! Aw man, you'll do great! Since you know how to sew already, you might even be advanced!

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[Haha oh man.]

Thanks for the confidence. I'm sure with you teaching it shouldn't be a problem.

[A shift in the screen as he stands.]

You mentioned you were in the plaza? I'd like to see him.

[The puppet. Also you, Kanji.]

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[ Kanji blushes a bit and fits off a huge smile that's threatening to surface. That kind of encouragement meant a lot to him. Helped him along his way.~ ]

Well, I'll do my damn best. That's for sure...

[ Kanji clears his throat and nods. ] Yep. Just finished makin' his partner. [ And he shows a matching kitty cat puppet in his hand now. Lol irony. ]

You coming?

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[d'awwww Kanji. :|b Encouragement is good, and he's happy to give lots of it. So he nods. I see what you did there]

A cat and a dog as partners?

[Huh.]

That's fitting.

[...but oh right.]

Yes, I'll be right there.

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[ Ohsnap we've been found out He shrugs. ]

Well, I mean. Why not, right? They're just puppets. Not like it'll come to life and start fighting.

[ He looks off to the side, all serious and stuff. ] At least, I hope not.

[ ....ANYWAY. ]

Sweet. You'll find me real fast, Minato-senpai. See ya!

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[A nod, and he shuts off the SFC, heading on over~

And sure enough, Kanji's not all too hard to spot. Why are you so tall, bro, seriously.]

Good afternoon, Kanji-kun.

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[ Protein shakes. And good hormones :|d

Anyways, Kanji waves and approaches him midway. In his hands are the two puppets. ]

'Sup.

[ He looks him over. Huh. ]

Hey, you gettin' enough sleep? Not lookin' too good.

[Action forever~]

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[...erk. Not uh. Welp. Um.

A bit of a resigned nod.]

I'm fine, yes. Just a little tired today.

[Sup I fought a demifiend yesterday.]

Have you made many puppets? It seems like it would take a lot of practice to make something like those.

[Action for life~~]

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[ He nods a bit and gives him another look. Worse for wear, but hey. Might just be busy with senpai stuff. ]

[ YOU AND CADEN ARE THE SAME WITH YOUR HERO COMPLEX AND PICKING FIGHTS -- :| ]

...Huh? Oh, yeah. But I'm more used to toys and stuff. I've made more of those.

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[Sob don't ask. AND THE HERO SYNDROME IS UNAVOIDABLE. Protag remember--]

What sorts of toys?

[He's very curious. o: Toys sound so complicated to sew. And he's peering more closely at the puppets too, fascinated.]

in a way that sounds very kinky. what sort of toys. HAHAHA.

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[ Yeah but come on even protags needs some rest from saving things -- ]

Y'know, plush toys and some times I make potholders. Those are really cute! O-Or cellphone straps. Ain't exactly toys but I can combine stuff up and make 'em into toys.

[ With a little experience and practice, you can make ~*~anything~*~! Also Kanji is getting caught up in all this sewing talk, hnngh Minato why. ]

aklsndlas HAHA LEXI. GET OUT

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[Yes. Yes he does. Convince him of this-- I mean. He nods, clearly interested.]

Ah, I see. So once you figured out how to make things like that, you could be creative with them.

[c:]

What do you do with the things you make?

[~Protag aura~ Kanji. It's magical.]

but is that what your heart really wants.

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[ /drags you to a hot spring -- ]

Sorta. Yeah! It's all about findin' the right way to -- to sew them on to other things. I can't really explain it with words, but you get the idea, right? [ He removes the cat puppet from his left hand and offers it to him. ]

Back home? W-Well, I used to give it out for free to some kids. And -- and their parents too. But after a while, I kinda figured out that our shop might get more money if I sell what I make, and so...I sold 'em.

....w-well. ;; No. Don't leave meeee

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[... :|b

And he nods, showing his understanding. He'll just accept the cat puppet, looking it over carefully.]

That sounds nice. So you were helping out your mom by making them too.

[Yeah, he remembers what you said before.]

It's a useful skill to have.

I WOULD NEVER DREAM OF IT ;;;;;

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[ He moves over to seat somewhere and leans on his knees, smiling a bit. ]

Yeah.

[ ... ]

Helped out a lot of people back when I was kid. Didn't really appreciate what I was doin', but whatever. I'm cool with it now.