3rd Rifle [Video]

[bronze_flower]

[The feed turns on to show Mami thoughtfully looking at a tarot card, though the way she's holding it only the back can be seen.]It's a little odd that they ignore us on a personal level most of the time, but then they give us these on our birthdays, isn't it? On the other hand, our birthdays are what determines which sign we fall under, so maybe

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[lyricized]

[ He blinks before staring at her and perking up a bit. ]

They sent you a gift? I guess they're not all that bad if they remember our birthdays. What did you get? Let me see!

[ He's hovering with his face close to the device, not bothering to hide his nosiness. ]

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[bronze_flower]

[She nods and holds up the card she got, though still only showing the back of it.]

It's a tarot card, I think, though the imagery is... unusual. More of a suggestion on how to 'worship' than anything else. But perhaps the actual gift comes after you follow the Twelve's 'suggestion'.

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[lyricized]

[ Oh ...it's that kind of thing. He gets a little flustered, thinking he probably shouldn't ask to see. He doesn't want this girl to think he's a pervert or anything, even if he is a bit curious about the 'suggestion.' ]

...I-I see. I guess you have the chance to get something really special if you do it, but you deserve other gifts, too. Oh- and a party and some cake! Do you have any friends on the island?

[ He'd feel bad if she's spending her birthday alone with a creepy card. She should have more fun than that. ]

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[bronze_flower]

Thank you. I have made friends here, and I'm definitely planning on making myself a cake, but I wasn't really planning on having a party, just a quiet dinner with a friend.

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[lyricized]

You should have a party! Isn't anyone going to sing to you? Birthdays are a big deal. They only come around once a year after all!

[ He's got all the enthusiasm she needs, ready to celebrate for her. ]

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[bronze_flower]

It's sweet of you to care that much about whether I have a happy birthday, but honestly I'd rather not make too big a deal out of it.

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[lyricized]

Well, at least I can give you a song if anything. It's not much, but if you'll take it. I haven't had much practice here, and you seem like a nice person, so you deserve it.

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[bronze_flower]

Oh, that sounds nice. You can certainly sing a song for me if you want to.

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[lyricized]

[ He perks up quickly. ]

You'll really listen to it the whole way through? I can perform right now over the device -if you don't mind. Just a quick one!

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[bronze_flower]

Definitely! It's not often one gets a song sung for them personally for their birthday by a practiced singer.

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Okay!

[ And he whips out his guitar before setting the device in front of himself so he can properly play. His eyes fall shut, and he starts to pluck at the strings before he gently raises his voice- ]

♪ Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday, dear ...er...♪

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[lyricized]

[ He looks a little embarrassed and bashful for a moment, ducking his head lightly. ]

aahh... what's your name? Can't have a birthday song without a name!

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[bronze_flower]

Oh, I'm sorry, I did forget to introduce myself, didn't I? I'm Mami Tomoe.

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It's okay! I forgot to, too. I'm Ittoki Otoya, by the way.

[ He clears his throat before starting his tune back up- ]

♪ Happy Birthday, dear Mamiiiii
Happy Birthday to you ♪

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[bronze_flower]

[She quietly listens to him sing and then applauds once he finishes.]

You sing very well, Ittoki-san. Thank you for your gift.

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[lyricized]

[ He looks a little sheepish once he's done, grinning and rubbing the back of his neck again. ]

It's no problem at all. I hope you really do have a nice birthday, Mami, and that the card doesn't make scary things happen.