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[isolatedpiece]

Ah, it's almost the seventh, isn't it? ... That means that by this time back home, we'd be having Tanabata festivals already.

[ Her voice sounds just as usual - pretty casual - deadpan, even. But suddenly there's a hint of something else in it too, perhaps slight bitterness if you listen closely enough and look through the first layer of deadpan

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[asideglance]

Tanabata... I believe such traditions are important.

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[asideglance]

...

Is it possible that you have a connection with one of the stars? [Is he prying, he wonders...]

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[isolatedpiece]

It's nothing that complicated.

I just made a wish once.. that's it.

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[asideglance]

Only once?

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[isolatedpiece]

No, a few times before when I was a little kid before that. But they were all just little things, you know. Typical stuff kids write down as wishes.

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[asideglance]

"I wish to be able to eat my vegetables..." That sort of thing? [He smiles just slightly.]

Ah, but I can understand. Still... Three years on the rock. [That's a Japanese proverb.] It does not seem as if that sort of thing is meant for wishes, and yet I think it can apply to many things.

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[isolatedpiece]

... That's right. I made a mistake though. As a little kid, I wished for something that was more or less impossible, especially compared to those other things, so...

I got disheartened when it wasn't fulfilled and refused to participate during any of the following years. Ever since then it just hadn't felt the same.

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[asideglance]

...What a fragile thing, this sort of belief is. But I believe... it is worth a try.

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[isolatedpiece]

Kids' belief is easily dented, don't you think?

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[asideglance]

Perhaps so. But that can be changed, even if it takes time.

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[isolatedpiece]

... Some things are rooted rather deep though.

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[asideglance]

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Ah, I do not wish to pry, although it is a bit sad to see citizens losing sight of such deep traditions...

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[isolatedpiece]

Don't worry about just the loss of one. I'm sure that instead of me, there are at least ninety-nine people who can't wait to celebrate Tanabata.

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[asideglance]

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Even the change in one... is something I can feel. [TRUTH OR LIES YOU'LL NEVER KNOW but it does mean something to him]

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[isolatedpiece]

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[ NGL THAT DOES MAKE HER FEEL A BIT BAD.. at the very least unsure.. ]

In that case, I'm sorry. Maybe someday I'll change my mind, but I don't see it happening anytime soon.

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[asideglance]

There is no need to worry. [He's just selfishly trying to keep traditions INNOCENT SIDEGLANCE... not that she can see]

In any case... I hope you are doing well, considering the situation.