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[codeforhope]

Hello... you've reached Chihiro Fujisaki. I apologize for missing you, but, um... please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

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[codeforhope]

[Ice cream, huh? He'll have to make a note of that for the future.]

Mine? Well...I do like sweets, myself. Though I'm not sure I would say they're my absolute favorite...I try not to be very picky if I can help it. Chocolate is nice, though.

[So clearly, they need to go out and get some chocolate ice cream sometime. Komasan's a human, not a dog, so that's probably okay, right?]

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[monge]

[He was also a magical dog, so eating chocolate has never been a problem. Are you saying normal dogs never get to experience the wonders of chocolate?!]

Monge~, I can see it! You definitely look like the chocolate loving type, zura!

[How anyone can look like they love chocolate is questionable, but apparently Komasan knows.]

Then the next time I come over, I can get you one of those chocolate boxes I always see at the store! They've been everywhere lately, zura!

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[codeforhope]

[Chihiro sets out the cutting board while Komasan chatters away, preparing a space so he can start cutting up some green onions.]

Oh, that's right...it's getting close to February now. You'll probably be seeing a lot more chocolate and things in the stores here soon.

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[monge]

February is chocolate season, zura?! Monge...

[He is totally okay with that.

Speaking of cutting, though, Komasan pulls out the narutomaki once he finally finishes putting the broth together, cutting up some thin slices so they're ready to go when he needs them.]

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[codeforhope]

[He can't help but giggle softly at that. Well, he isn't wrong...]

Have you heard of Valentine's Day, Komasan-chan?

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[monge]

Is it like Christmas, zura?

[That's the only holiday he knows, and it's only because he got recruited to help. By now, Shiro has left Komasan's mouth, which gives him the freedom to stuff some spare food into said mouth as he awaits Chihiro's answer.]

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[codeforhope]

[With a small nod, Chihiro pulls the onions from the bag to give them a brief rinse before chopping.]

It's a holiday, like Christmas. But instead of presents, people give each other chocolates and letters. It's popular with couples, but I think everyone can enjoy Valentine's Day whether they're with someone or not.

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[monge]

[O-Oh...a popular couples holiday. Of course it is, that's just the theme today, isn't it? Well to Komasan's misfortune, he still has his filter turned off, which only means he can only ask more embarrassing questions.]

S-So...would you like to try it, z-zura?

[But just because he has no filter, doesn't mean he can't sound nervous as hell.]

L-Like go on a date and see what happens, z-zura...?

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[codeforhope]

[Oh is right. It's clear that Komasan's brain-to-mouth filter is virtually nonexistent right now, but even then...that still manages to surprise Chihiro as he turns the water off, looking over at Komasan over his shoulder with his face starting to grow red again.]

A-ah...

[He pauses for a moment before quickly walking back over to the counter, though he doesn't start cutting the onions right away.]

I...I wouldn't mind.

[Just to see what happens. Right?]

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[monge]

[...Komasan isn't sure how to feel. Happy is certainly in there, surprise's thrown in there for good measure, but mostly he's concerned. If it wasn't for whatever the heck's going on, he'd never have the nerves to get that far.]

M-Monge...

[Stop it, focus.]

I-I mean, great! It'll...it'll be fun, zura...

[BACK TO SOUP MAKING.]

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[codeforhope]

I think so, too.

[He agrees before finally getting to work, trying his best to keep his own nervous tremor out of his voice. This was really happening. But...Komasan is his friend, and a 'date' didn't necessarily have to mean anything more than friends spending the day together. And the thought of it really is...well, fun. And he's spent a lot of time with Komasan already, and it's been enjoyable. What would make that any different?

...well, by then he might be a little less loose-lipped, maybe.]