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Awkward doesn't even begin to cut this.

Comments

[embracingly]

...Katagiri?

[uniflag]

Graham.

[embracingly]

You look like you're doing well.

[uniflag]

Very funny.

You've escaped everything so far, I see.

[embracingly]

I've been lucky enough; you can make fun of me when that runs out. But isn't this an educational experience for you?

[uniflag]

I'm not sure if educational really covers it...

And these things are in my way.

[embracingly]

I can imagine. At least you'll understand how women feel now.

[uniflag]

That's true. Being able to understand and empathize is always a plus in relationships, I think.

[embracingly]

Of course. You'll be the envy of many, many men.

After this passes, anyway.

[uniflag]

And until then...

Well, it could be worse. It's better than becoming a child.