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[...That's a lot. A lot more than he was expecting really. Where does she get time to breathe between all of that? And he thought he had a rough time last month...]

So when do you get time to relax? Don't you have any days to yourself?

I take Sundays off... Generally to relax, yes, or to finish up things here and there.

[ Which is what her Sundays have largely turned into, yes— she's also managed to have friends, right? So she keeps up some semblance of a social life? And then there's managing to sleep, eat, and all of that... ]

But enough about that. We should pay for these before the workers here get tired of our prattling on, shouldn't we?

Yeah, we should.

[And with that, he'll get in line- thankfully, it's not too long, but before they reach the front-]

Is there no way you could get another day off?

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I'm fine, Silver.

[ ...She's firm about it at least, even if she's aware she's pushing her limits and Weird Retrospec Shit doesn't help. ]

I appreciate the concern, but it isn't necessary.

[She's absolutely pushing her limits, but it's not like he can talk. He takes on a lot too, even if Goro and Liz definitely have tighter schedules than he does. Pushing it doesn't look like it's going to help, either...]

So if I want to keep sneaking you out like this, I'll have to catch you between your studies.

[He lifts up Liz's dog and sets it down on the counter. Looks like he's covering both of these today.]

[ ...Is that alright? If he's sure he wants to, but she can absolutely pay for them... Elizabeth looks torn for a second, reaching into her purse, but... mmmmggh... ]

Precisely that. I keep trying to find some time for myself as well, admittedly...

[ hence why at some point during this month she is going to go sit in the velvet room because time feels meaningless in there and despite the fact she dislikes the place it is somehow relaxing ]

[He's got it! It's not too much, and it's not like he's spending money like this all the time. He's the one that asked her out, too. It's only right.]

I'm not sure if this counts as time for yourself, but I hope you're enjoying it.

[They are now the proud owners of two cute stuffed animals, and the sun isn't even setting yet. Silver looks down at the weird house boxes they're stored in instead of Elizabeth.]

[ These are such cute house boxes... Elizabeth hums, like she's thinking about it, but she really doesn't have to, really. ]

I always enjoy spending time with you, Silver. [ Always being most of the time—she can only thing of once or twice she was displeased with his company, and... and it wasn't because they were hanging out, or because of him as a person. It was just because of a difference in opinion.

An importance difference in opinion, but it's hardly a conversation to have in public. She smiles a little and adjusts her box, feeling a phantom soreness in her right arm. ] I've never thanked you for inviting me out to the arcade all those months ago, have I?

[...That's almost a relief to hear, although he's positive it comes with the additional unspoken caveat of "when we're not strongly disagreeing with each other and arguing." That's fine. The fact that they can still spend time like this, even with something like that in mind... It says a lot, doesn't it?]

It was fun. I go there myself a lot, but it's always better to have a player two around.

[He's probably not going to get a better opportunity to ask. But how? He doesn't want to be too direct and make Liz nervous or corner her into anything...]

What do you think? Should I take you somewhere more romantic next time?

[That's very clear, and direct, but not too forceful... Maybe it would have been better with a joke at the end, but he's coming up short.]

[ ...Somewhere more romantic... Elizabeth blinks slowly, and naturally, her first thought is why romantic?

Her second, of course, is this was a date and the third is the buying an island thing wasn't subtle. She hums softly, tucking hair behind her ear idly, and wonders what she should say. Should he take her somewhere more romantic next time? Would she want that for next time, or would somewhere normal be better? Well, normal would be better, be easier—

but she did want to let people mean something to her; she did want to let those moments before she graduates mean something, and she exhales slowly as she lets her hand drop to her side and peers at him from the corner of her eye. ]

I think Build-A-Bear is unbeatable when it comes to romance, Silver. [ It's hesitant and soft, but at least she's saying something. ] Let's find somewhere quiet to speak... Rather, I'd like to talk about this first.

[He's glad he decided to stare at the bear houses. It makes it easier to Not a yes, not a no... Has Liz ever even been asked out before? He has no problems with talking it out, but at the same time, one thing that he should make painfully clear-]

Sure. But before that, I just want you to know that you don't have to answer right away.

[Maybe she'll decide one way or the other in an instant, but it's important that she knows that a third option's there. On that note, he gestures to a store not too far down the street. Looks like pizza.]

They're usually not too busy.

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[ She didn't think he'd expect something right away, but hearing it's still a relief, really. On that note, pizza... ]

You're lucky I'm naturally inclined to being petite. [ Mmmm. ] I believe I eat more junk food when I go out anywhere with you than I do with anyone else...

[ But let's go, she's motioning him along. ]

I'll take that as a compliment. Food's meant to be enjoyed.

[And really, it's a step up from diet boy back home.]

[ ...Pfft. ]

I prefer healthier things, honestly. Nothing feels nicer than eating a fresh, crisp salad... Fish is good too, especially when it's cooked perfectly. [ Tender and melt-in-your-mouth...! ] Not to mention a number of other foods... Junk food isn't the end-all be-all of enjoyable foods, is what I mean to say. You can do better than simply getting your fingers all greasy and eating fried foods.

Junk food is cheap and tasty. If I could, I'd eat sushi every night instead.

[Which is a different angle on the fish debate, but still. Soyokaze isn't too far from here, is it? ...He tugs on Liz's hand to guide her elsewhere. New dinner plan.]

I don't each much during the day. A smoothie for breakfast and some fruit, yogurt, or nuts for lunch. That's why dinner's fair game, and so are snacks and ice cream. Maybe things would be different if I knew how to cook.

[Elda's teaching him a few things, but he's still hesitant to commandeer the kitchen. He's comfortable in his routine anyway.]

[ Not— not pizza, okay, she can follow easily enough. ]

Akechi's been teaching me a few things since I asked him to... I'm certain he wouldn't mind helping you out as well. He's a very patient teacher, and he'll even eat your mistakes. [ ...She gives him a mischievous smile, adjusting her grip on her house box. ] I've even added extra spice to the curry he's been instructing me on and claimed it was an accident, just to see if he'd still eat it, and he did.

[Liz. Liz, that's evil. Silver almost feels bad for who quickly he grins in kind.]

I wish I could've been around to see his face while he ate it.

It was absolutely delightful.

[ Said with all the joy of someone who knows exactly how mean it was, but knows she can get away with it. ]

I did feel bad about it afterwards, but on the other hand, I think it's good for him to build up a tolerance... [ and this is the way to do it, sure. ]

[Elizabeth really is scary...]

Forget it, Liz. He's hopeless. Some people just can't handle their spice.

[ She's a very nice girl, Silver!! She is! ]

I believe in him. Akechi's already quite changed from when I first met him months ago. I'm certain he can grow to handle something a little spicier than mild in due time.

But hopefully not too quickly. I want to see him make more strained faces.

[On that happy note, here they are! Soyokaze. Soon to vanish into thin air, but for now, a delicious sushi place that everyone should go to at least once. It's not too difficult to get a table that's reasonably private.]

[ Ahh, sushi... Elizabeth hasn't been to Soyokaze before, so she's predictably glancing around, taking it in. It's quite nice, and it's a shame it's disappearing soon, she would've loved coming more—

she'll wait after they've got their food at such to venture back to their earlier conversation, rocking her toro nigiri between her fingers as she tries to decide how to approach the topic. Romantic... ]

About earlier... [ Stunning start, Elizabeth. She's putting wasabi on her tuna, screw it. ] You like me. Romantically, that is.

[ ...STUNNING CONTINUATION, ELIZABETH. At least she's hiding her embarrassment by eating her sushi, it's perfectly... fine... ]

[This is delicious. Absolutely delicious. Even the abrupt conversation turn can't sour the moment.]

Yeah. I mean, I couldn't say something like I love you honestly. Not right now.

[Because that's not his style. Because that would be patently untrue, as far as romantic feelings are concerned. Because Elizabeth isn't an idiot an would know that much. Not the most persuading start, but honestly is the best policy. ...Or maybe he's just a blunt idiot.]

But I like you a lot. You have a fantastic sense of humor. We've known each other for a few months, but talking to you is as easy as talking to an old friend. Spending time with you feels natural, and today was no exception. I'd like to see what we can try and make of that. Maybe we'll end up as lovey dovey as Goro and Akira, maybe not, but I think it's worth giving it a try.

[Either way, they'll have a good experience. Hopefully the sentiment got across, because that's about all that Silver can manage before losing his nerve and ducking his head down to look at his food instead of Elizabeth.]

[ Elizabeth takes her time chewing, savoring her sushi. He likes her a lot (had it been obvious? no, certainly if it was so obvious someone would have commented about it the way she and everyone else took pleasure in picking on Goro about his crush on Akira), and she can't say she doesn't like him, either. They do get along, and it doesn't feel weird when they just hang out or anything like that...

She could say the same about any one of her friends, though. That's where the problem lies—she could really, definitely say the same about those she considers her friends. Goro, Akira, Minako, Yato, Dave, Mizuki...

(She has a lot of guy friends. She hadn't realized it until now.) ]

If you think it's worth a try, then I suppose we can try. [ There's no reason not to, at least. Though— ] I don't believe we'll ever beat Aki and Akechi, even if we wanted to, for the record. They're quite suited in that way, I suppose... It's very cute.

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They're sort of gross to watch, don't you think? They're the definition of too sweet.

[...But that's... That's a yes, isn't it? They really are going to give dating a try. He's going to have to think of things for them to do, isn't he? Well, she likes sushi, so that seems to have worked out... But he can't get repetitive, either, or-

She said yes.]

Hey, that's a yes, isn't it?

[Just... Just so they're clear, and uh-]

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