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Somehow... I seem to have missed Valentine's Day. I remember I was going to run by the store, but things get a little fuzzy...

[Yeah, her memories after getting hit by that arrow? Are so hazy she's pretty certain it was all just a dream. But maybe that's for the best.]

I was planning to give out chocolates, but it seems like I forgot to do that as well. Would anybody mind if I gave it to them today? I apologize for being late. I bought some extras, too, so even if we haven't met before, I don't mind sharing. Just let me know and I would be happy to give you one.

[And, as almost an afterthought-]

It sounds like almost everybody received coupons for a dinner for two. I was thinking, it might be nice if everyone went in a group. If we use the coupons for a pair of people each, we could use half of the coupons on one trip and then the other half for a second group dinner somewhere else. It would be a great way for everyone to relax and enjoy spending time with each other. Would anybody else be interested in doing this?

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What we did...?

[Her expression makes it clear she doesn't have a clue.]

You...really don't remember taking me to a cafe, or me helping you out, or anything?

[She looks thoughtful as she tries to summon up these memories. Wait for it...

...

And then, mortification.]

Wait-- then that dream was-?

...If you're talking about the tea shop, it wasn't a dream.

[She just kind of

begins blushing like mad now wow.]

I-I... Then--

[...Ohhh my goodness. As hard as she tries to keep her composure, she can't help but try to hide her face behind her hand from embarrassment.]

...E-eh? D-did I say something wrong?

[Uh-oh.]

It's not you, I just-- wasn't acting myself then.

[Aaaaaaa]

Could you possibly just... forget that day ever happened? Please?

...Forget it ever happened? What's wrong?

N-nothing is wrong, I just--

[How to put this delicately...]

I... think my thoughts must have been manipulated at that time...

...What? Manipulated? Like...how?

I... would really rather not say.

...Oh. Um.

I...I'm sorry.

It's fine, I just...

I don't really want to talk about it. I'm sorry.

All right. It's okay. We can talk about something else if it'd make you feel better.

I would appreciate that, thank you.

[Haa... she wanted to give him chocolates, but with that in mind, it's almost too embarrassing...

Maybe chatting a bit beforehand will make it a little easier?]

Erm... Asuno, how do you normally celebrate Valentine's Day where you are from?

Valentine's Day? Well, before I came here I was stationed in North America, and I'm pretty sure their customs haven't changed in centuries. Does that help?

The custom is a little different in Japan, but... it wouldn't be too forwards of me to offer you chocolate, would it? As a friend.

[Definitely just a friend.]

Huh? Um.

[He's still blushing, though.]

Uh. Sure! I mean, no, it's not too forward.

Okay then, when would be a good time for me to drop them off?

Uh...I have the day off today, so...whenever, really.

So then... How does about half an hour sound?

Sounds good. I'll be in my apartment.

Ah- which one was it again?

Pisces 801. Just knock when you get here.

Alright. I will see you later, then.

[Sure enough, she arrives precisely thirty minutes later, knocking softly on the door.]

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