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[risetocaesar]

[Really, local media? Really?]

Why would anyone write something like that? Who cares about that kind of thing, anyway? Shouldn't the media be focusing on something more important? Something that actually matters?

... and are there really people out there looking at my-- watching me run?

Cut it out.

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[risetocaesar]

I know there's more important things. That's why I don't understand why they would write something like that in the first place.

I guess it bothers me.

[empressive]

It's pointless things that teenage girls do and enjoy. From what I know.

[God, why couldn't Yukari be here? She would know what to say.]

Would you like us to find out who is writing it?

[Maybe she can rope the other SEES into it.]

[risetocaesar]

Maybe later on... I know we don't really have time to worry about that right now.

In the long run, I guess it's not important. It's already out there, it can't be taken back, and even if it was, apparently those girls would still be watching my butt.

That's the part I don't like.

[He's not a piece of meat, sob.]

[empressive]

[She doesn't respond to this for a good, full minute, thinking hard on what to say. It bothers him, clearly, and it bothers her a little bit. The status of his butt is not something he needs to be distracted with.]

I will keep an eye out for anything suspicious, or any further discussions on the matter. If the topic returns, I will deal with it.

[Mitsuru, don't act like a jealous girlfriend now.]

[risetocaesar]

Really?

[As silly as this all is in the long run, really, he's still kind of touched by that. It's a pleasant surprise.]

Heh. You're full of surprises, Mitsuru.

[empressive]

[Perhaps silly, but she's serious. She does not want a friend being troubled with this. Or troubled by girls.]

Well, I can't have you distracted or worried over trivial matters now. It would ruin your training regimen.

[risetocaesar]

Good point. Especially if they're going to be following me when I run. That's a major distraction.

[empressive]

Ne vous inquiétez pas.

We'll get down to the bottom of this.

[risetocaesar]

That means don't worry about it, right?

[He's picking up on some of that French, finally.]

Thank you. You're a good friend, Mitsuru.

[empressive]

[Oh, well this is a pleasant surprise. She's thrown French around in all their faces, but none of them have ever picked up on it.

Lousy seniors and their lousy French after all.]

Very good. Don't tell me you've been studying foreign languages without my notice.

Likewise, Akihiko. [He has been a good friend to her after all these years.]

[risetocaesar]

I haven't been studying it regularly, but I've been listening to you speak it for a long time now. I've been trying to remember what it means. I've thought about studying it more, though. I didn't spend much time on it when we were still in school. I was looking at athletics scholarships, after all.

[empressive]

Of course. It is your specialty and forte, and you have always been a good candidate for those scholarships.

Though, I'm flattered that my use of the language has had such an affect on you. Perhaps we can study it together?

[risetocaesar]

You think so? I'm not sure how much I would actually use foreign languages in the future, but it might be nice to be a little more well-rounded. I'd need your help catching up, though. You're miles ahead of me.

[empressive]

Think of it as a challenge. A new trial to overcome with a little bit of assistance. It may not seem like that useful of a talent, but foreign languages do have their advantages.

I hope you do consider it. I wouldn't mind helping.

[risetocaesar]

Well, when you put it that way, you know I can't turn down a good challenge, Mitsuru.

[empressive]

Excellent. I'll expect your best efforts then.

Do let me know when you have free time and we can arrange something.

[risetocaesar]

You know I can never stand to do anything but my best. I might not be the same kind of perfectionist you are, but I like to be thorough all the same.

Sure. Most of my afternoons are free. What about you?

[empressive]

I take offense to that. There's nothing wrong with wanting the best.

[But even if it is meant to be a joke it worries her a little. She doesn't always need the best or need to be perfect, does she?]

The weekends are the optimal time for me. How about we start this Saturday at 2pm?

[risetocaesar]

There's nothing wrong with it at all. We're just perfectionists about different things, that's all.

Sounds perfect. I'll be there. Where should we meet?

[empressive]

My apartment should be quiet enough at that time. If not, we can find another area. Possibly a library.

[risetocaesar]

I'll probably do better in your apartment. Fewer people to hear my horrible accent.

[empressive]

Practice makes perfect. [And she promises not to laugh too.]

[risetocaesar]

You must practice a lot, then.

[It sounds so much worse than how he actually means it, but hey, sometimes he doesn't think about what he says beforehand. Or types, rather.]