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[ What he saw is that the other had it in his mouth previously and for Yamato, he has it in his mouth as well but what he doesn't do is inhale. The tip of the cigarette is still burning but what happens next? Hm, he's in a sticky situation. Should he put the other end between his lips as well but not knowing how to go about this does he remove it and look at it in an odd manner. ] How do I make the other end start to recede. Yours was most shorter than this at one point but I haven't figured it out.
[ Should he bite the filter? Please tell him the lore. ] But you're right, we can go out and do things that don't cost money, you know?
[The expression on Horikawa's features as he tilts his head expectantly at Yamato betrays his amusement, finding the question to be pretty endearing for the most part. (He's pretty sure he explained how to do this, but he doesn't mind doing so again.) Reaching over, he plucks the cigarette back away with a mock sigh.]
Really, Yasusada-kun, it's not that hard! Here, like this. [As if to demonstrate he puts it to his own lips, taking a deep breath in, and when he pulls it away again the smoke he exhales comes in a big puff. With an expectant look back to Yamato, he places the cigarette back between his fingers again.] If that's the case though, I'll be sure to look for those kinds of things. It feels nice to be able to relax once in a while.
It's just.. [ He doesn't smoke and it's all new to him, sure he's seen people next to him do this deed but for him to have to attempt it seems off. Not like he knows that it'll bring him lung cancer or anything of the sort, he places the cigarette back between his lips and slowly inhales the fumes into his own mouth. When the smoke fills his mouth and to his lungs, he's quick to remove the cigarette with smoke coming from his nose and coughing from his lips as he tries to hack up the smoke he brought out too fast. ]
A— [ Cough, cough. Patting his chest just a bit as water wells in his eyes, he clears his throat and his cheeks are red from being flushed. His life was on the line but he is still learning. It's not that hard he says, it's easier said than done for him as he takes a deep breath and raises the hand while holding Horikawa's to his eye, wiping away the tears. ]
[There's a look of plain worry on his face as Yamato coughs, his own hand being used to wipe away the tear from his eyes. He lets the moment pass, then squeezes Yamato's hand in return as he speaks up.] Are you okay?
[After the fit passes, he makes sure to rub Yamato's cheek a little, sympathetic smile on his features. There's a hint of an unspoken apology in the way his brows are drawn together, but to be honest, it's not something so serious to be concerned about, and nothing that needs noting. This is, after all, a natural reaction for a first-timer to have, so Horikawa does his best to be reassuring instead of sorry.]
It's fine, Yasusada-kun. It's normal the first time, but you'll get used to it.
[ There's a pause as he clears his throat, he's not embarrassed but a little ashamed that smoke was enough to cause his face to turn red and a deep exhale. The rub of his cheek makes him blink a few times to make sure what had happened did happen, probably some sort of reassurance for Yamato's failure. He doesn't move away from the hand at all as he gives a nod. ]
I.. I'll be alright. I guess I inhaled in too much?
[ It's probably the case concerning him, he isn't a smoker like Horikawa but as they're walking, he does see a few flyers about one's health. Is that one about smoking and having lung cancer? Who knows! ] Do you think so.. If I try better.
[ Looking at his free hand with the cigarette and how it burns. ] Maybe I should try again? Will you smoke it down a little more for me? So I can smoke down the rest?
That might be it. I think it's just a matter of getting used to it, so.
[He entirely misses the flyer though, predictably. Rather than that, he takes another look tot he cigarette in Yamato's hand, hearing out his request and momentarily taking it into his own. There's a smile flashed before he sets it back between his lips, taking a long drag to try to 'smoke it down' a significant amount to make things a bit easier for Yamato, and a subsequent sigh of breath follows. He hands it back momentarily.]
Is that enough? Don't try to finish it all at once.
Getting used to? I don't think I'm so crazy about it like you. People only smoke them when stressed, right?
[ Watching the other drag down the smoke to a considerate amount that Yamato would be able to smoke, he takes it and flicks off some of the ashes rather easily as if he's smoked before. Or he could just be good at getting rid of things that he doesn't want. Bringing the filter to his mouth, he sets his lips around it and takes a small puff of the nicotine and again, he does a little better but even he blows out the smoke in a sloppy manner since some leaves from his nose as he tried to breathe. ]
Acho— [ Sneezing, he blows away the smoke in his face. ] I'll get it down pact eventually.
Eh? Well it's relaxing, but I wouldn't say that's the only reason...
[Then again, don't ask him for a reason. If he had to put his finger on one, he'd probably have a pretty hard time, and what it comes down to is pretty much a mix of it being calming for him and a trait that he'd taken after his master, so! A very simple motivation for something like this. Ugh, but Yamato, that was probably the cutest smoke Horikawa has seen in his life, and the look on his face betrays as much. He even lets out a soft laugh to accompany it.]
Ahh, it's no problem Yasusada-kun! It wasn't so bad this time, huh.
It wasn't so bad but.. I'll do better. It's just hard for me, I believe.
[ Because he really feels stressed when he can't breathe or if there's something blocking his lungs. Perhaps it's just a sensation that comes from what he's dealt with in the past and of a little paranoia. Bringing the smoke back to his lips one more time and taking one more drag while he flicks another of the ashes, he towards Horikawa and blow the smoke in his face but only a little bit. Nothing too bad. ]
Hm, if it's like that then you don't have to force yourself, you know.
[Just as a reassurance; he's teaching the other because Yamato had seemed curious about it, but he doesn't have any intent to force something like this, it's more just sharing something that relaxes him when he has some time to do so. When the smoke comes rushing at his face, he squeezes his eyes shut, fanning a little bit of the smoke away with his hand as he laughs.]
Hm? [ As he makes a little hop in his step, he takes one last puff of the cigarette and flicks it away into a trashcan that they pass by. He feels it's becoming easier to walk in the shoes that were bought for him and every so often, he pulls at the skirt at his side in order to make sure that it doesn't seem awkward on him. ]
Almost there? Then should I walk a little faster? You know I can only do so much in these shoes you've chosen for me.
[ Though, he's doing good work in matching Horikawa's stride just a bit. Every so often Yamato looks down to double check. ]
[Pointing his finger into the distance, following the direction he indicates shows a quaint little ice cream shop set up. He's heard that it's sweet, and very good there, so he's hoping Yamato likes it. In the meantime, he definitely has a look of relief about the shoes. Not that he's going to let go of Yamato's hand yet, but it's good to know that he's managing to adjust quickly enough.]
That's good! Then, maybe we can get what we need after we have something to eat here.
[ Has he been here before, does he know their choices? Yamato has always been the type to eat more than others so maybe this really isn't the best place. He'll keep in mind to ask for the smallest cone even when Horikawa would know better about the uchigatana's eating habits. They are the Shinsengumi and have been together for such a long time. ]
As long as you're willing to keep hold ofmy hand, I have a feeling the moment you let me go.. I'll fall. [ Hopefully not. ]
Hmm, I heard that they have strawberry, so I'm thinking of that. What kind do you want?
[Even if he's not sure yet, Horikawa is pretty sure that the ice cream at this place is on display anyway, so Yamato can pick while they're there. It should only take them another moment or so until they arrive at the shop in any case, and the comment on his balance makes Horikawa laugh, just a little bit. He'd never known that flat shoes would make such a difficult adjustment for the other, but at least he can say that Yamato's confidence with them is rising.]
I'm sure you'd be fine, Yasusada-kun, but I won't let go. I promise.
[ But that can't be something he picks, that would be copying his fellow comrade and once they're inside of the building, he begins to browse all the flavors. There's so many to choose from and even how there's a bit of a mix and match going on makes him happy that he can get two for the price of one? Pulling Horikawa's hand so that he can come a little closer to see the sign too, he looks back to him as he points at a few of them. ]
They have a lot and you can get a cone or even a bowl, the bowl is nicely edible.
I think so too. [Or else, you know, he wouldn't have picked it. As for the kinds they're taking a look at right now.] Hmm, I've seen a few people with cones that have more scoops on them, that seems like something you'd like, don't you think so?
[Because, being real here, a bottomless pit of a stomach like Yamato definitely seems like the type of person to walk around with three or four scoops trying to balance, doesn't he? Horikawa will probably draw his line at just two though, because past that sounds a bit expensive... Also, it would be troublesome of any of them fell. As for the kinds, he uses one hand to point at a flavour that seems to have a few different chocolate chips in it, labelled cookie dough, and looks to Yamato.]
[ Maybe for a moment Horikawa will catch Yamato licking his lips at the label that he's picked for the male's attention. It does all sound appetizing, the more than one scoop to many scoop draws him in but he should know better. Opening his mouth as if he's willing to choose but there's a pause, a drag of silence before giving his answer. ]
The.. smallest one will work fine for me.
[ Just one sad scoop. As for the flavor. ] I'll take cookie dough .. do you think they'll give you half off if they take away some of the chips? [ Maybe he'll catch Yamato's intentions of trying to make Horikawa pay for cheap this way. ]
Huh? Are you sure, Yasusada-kun? [He sounds somewhat troubled at this.] I don't really think it works that way, but if you don't like that flavour you could choose another. Though... if you do, there's no reason to be looking for discounts like that.
[If they're going to have it, they should have it properly after all; he's frugal, but he's not so cheap as to expect his comrade to do something like that. If he was too cheap to buy ice cream, he'd never have offered, and the fact that Yamato could potentially think as much of him is troubling, to say the least. He'd seemed ready to order some for himself, but until Yamato decides what he'd like, it's probably best to wait.
Besides, isn't it a bit strange, Yamato turning down sweets?]
No! This one is fine. I really want to try it. [ Besides the cookie dough and chocolate chip pieces do really pull him in. The appearance of it looks tasty and he doesn't want to turn it down that bad since he wants to try it. The flavor appeals to him and he's excited that it's going to be bought for him but he's trying his best, he can't take so much of Horikawa's money. As much as Yamato eats sweets, it is weird that he's willing to cut the amount he can get in half and even act like this?
Maybe he's sick. ]
It looks really good since, we should get different flavors we never had before so we could both try them? So we'd know what to get next time.
Mm, if you say so. Then it should be fine if I get you a full scoop then, right?
[Maybe he is sick.. Horikawa looks him up and down, but really, the same Yasusada-kun as always is looking back at him. There's a long pause to follow, and then he tilts his head as he comes to a conclusion for his suggestion. Sure, Yamato can turn it down, but it feels strange to have him try to be so stingy with something to eat like this, and it isn't like Horikawa hasn't been trying to save up a little emergency fund anyway.]
If you pick one more, I can get you a second scoop. In the meantime, I think that's a good idea! Do you want to make this trip something we do often?
[They honestly deserve to relax in a place like this from time to time.]
[ Though, as he stares at the list of flavors, he is really smitten by all of the flavors. From Cookie Dough to Moose Tracks, that sounds good as well. Maybe even together so as much as he wants to stick to the half a scoop ideal, he points to Moose Tracks as well. ] A small.. portion of that too. [ Maybe he's being a little greedy? Or he's just breaking down when it comes to eating something sweet? His mouth can only imagine what the two together would taste like. ]
A small scoop, nothing too big. [ Nothing that'll break his wallet. ]
Huh? If.. you allow me to pay for next time, I wouldn't mind it being something we do often. It's nice.. I like it. [ A pause as he thinks of his words. ]
If we take turns, I think that sounds like it would be good. Then we won't have to worry about it being uneven, right?
[But, you know, he's pretty glad that Yamato decided on that second one. Raising his hand to get the attention of a begrudging and slightly spooked employee, he places their order: "One cone with a scoop of Cookie Dough and Moose Tracks, and one of Strawberry, please", and looks to Yamato with a grin. He's hoping the other won't be too upset with him for over-ordering, but he has a reason prepared, promise.]
I don't think that they sell half-scoops here, Yasusada-kun, so I hope that's fine.
[ Yamato heard that over ordering, though he doesn't move his hand to allow it to draw his attention. The other is doing so much for him right now from spending on clothes and even buying him something to eat, even when Yamato could just eat something when they get home. ] Yes, but that means I need to find a job so at the moment.. we're uneven. Until I can pay you back.
[ He has a smile on his features as he finally turns to the other. ]
Huh? I'm sure I could ask about half scoops, but the person seems a little stressed but.. [ Yamato looks human enough, doesn't he? Continuing to hold Horikawa's hand so that he can pull the mer with him, he chimes a small bell in hopes to get the employee's attention. ]
I'm sure we have to speak to them a certain way. Humans are really odd..
Hmm, we'll say that there's no debt until you get one. It wouldn't be fair to start asking you for money that you aren't earning, so until then, it's fine if I do this much. [Jeez, he's cheap, but this is like two dollar ice cream Yamato. Just chill out!! As far as the rest of the scoops go, when Yamato rings the bell the employees do take notice. Apparently having been rushing along to finish scooping and serving the ice cream, by the time they hurry over they have both cones ready, holding both of them out for Yamato.
In the interest of keeping Yamato on his feet though, Horikawa reaches past for his.]
If they're stressed, I'm sure it's fine to have the ice cream like this. They did their best to prepare it, after all.
You spent a lot on me already, I mean, the skirt with the shoes and the socks did look just a little pricey. And now you're buying me dessert.. but there was no dinner so maybe you are holding onto your money. [ Didn't even take Yamato out for dinner, how dare Horikawa do this? With both the ice cream made, he looks at them as if this wasn't what was suppose to happen! Reaching out a hand to grab his own cone, he looks over to the employee and is willing to work here to pay but he can't! Since he's so sure Horikawa had already given the money. ]
Thank you.. [ Showing his gratitude to them both for their help and purchase, Yamato looks at his cone as he looks at the other's. ]
Is strawberry your favorite? Have you tried the other types of berries?
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[ Should he bite the filter? Please tell him the lore. ] But you're right, we can go out and do things that don't cost money, you know?
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Really, Yasusada-kun, it's not that hard! Here, like this. [As if to demonstrate he puts it to his own lips, taking a deep breath in, and when he pulls it away again the smoke he exhales comes in a big puff. With an expectant look back to Yamato, he places the cigarette back between his fingers again.] If that's the case though, I'll be sure to look for those kinds of things. It feels nice to be able to relax once in a while.
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A— [ Cough, cough. Patting his chest just a bit as water wells in his eyes, he clears his throat and his cheeks are red from being flushed. His life was on the line but he is still learning. It's not that hard he says, it's easier said than done for him as he takes a deep breath and raises the hand while holding Horikawa's to his eye, wiping away the tears. ]
I think.. I did wron— [ Cough. ] —g.
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[After the fit passes, he makes sure to rub Yamato's cheek a little, sympathetic smile on his features. There's a hint of an unspoken apology in the way his brows are drawn together, but to be honest, it's not something so serious to be concerned about, and nothing that needs noting. This is, after all, a natural reaction for a first-timer to have, so Horikawa does his best to be reassuring instead of sorry.]
It's fine, Yasusada-kun. It's normal the first time, but you'll get used to it.
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I.. I'll be alright. I guess I inhaled in too much?
[ It's probably the case concerning him, he isn't a smoker like Horikawa but as they're walking, he does see a few flyers about one's health. Is that one about smoking and having lung cancer? Who knows! ] Do you think so.. If I try better.
[ Looking at his free hand with the cigarette and how it burns. ] Maybe I should try again? Will you smoke it down a little more for me? So I can smoke down the rest?
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[He entirely misses the flyer though, predictably. Rather than that, he takes another look tot he cigarette in Yamato's hand, hearing out his request and momentarily taking it into his own. There's a smile flashed before he sets it back between his lips, taking a long drag to try to 'smoke it down' a significant amount to make things a bit easier for Yamato, and a subsequent sigh of breath follows. He hands it back momentarily.]
Is that enough? Don't try to finish it all at once.
[That'd be a lil weird, ngl.]
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[ Watching the other drag down the smoke to a considerate amount that Yamato would be able to smoke, he takes it and flicks off some of the ashes rather easily as if he's smoked before. Or he could just be good at getting rid of things that he doesn't want. Bringing the filter to his mouth, he sets his lips around it and takes a small puff of the nicotine and again, he does a little better but even he blows out the smoke in a sloppy manner since some leaves from his nose as he tried to breathe. ]
Acho— [ Sneezing, he blows away the smoke in his face. ] I'll get it down pact eventually.
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[Then again, don't ask him for a reason. If he had to put his finger on one, he'd probably have a pretty hard time, and what it comes down to is pretty much a mix of it being calming for him and a trait that he'd taken after his master, so! A very simple motivation for something like this. Ugh, but Yamato, that was probably the cutest smoke Horikawa has seen in his life, and the look on his face betrays as much. He even lets out a soft laugh to accompany it.]
Ahh, it's no problem Yasusada-kun! It wasn't so bad this time, huh.
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[ Because he really feels stressed when he can't breathe or if there's something blocking his lungs. Perhaps it's just a sensation that comes from what he's dealt with in the past and of a little paranoia. Bringing the smoke back to his lips one more time and taking one more drag while he flicks another of the ashes, he towards Horikawa and blow the smoke in his face but only a little bit. Nothing too bad. ]
Maybe you can feel my struggle as well.
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[Just as a reassurance; he's teaching the other because Yamato had seemed curious about it, but he doesn't have any intent to force something like this, it's more just sharing something that relaxes him when he has some time to do so. When the smoke comes rushing at his face, he squeezes his eyes shut, fanning a little bit of the smoke away with his hand as he laughs.]
What are you doing! Come on, we're almost there.
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Almost there? Then should I walk a little faster? You know I can only do so much in these shoes you've chosen for me.
[ Though, he's doing good work in matching Horikawa's stride just a bit. Every so often Yamato looks down to double check. ]
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[Pointing his finger into the distance, following the direction he indicates shows a quaint little ice cream shop set up. He's heard that it's sweet, and very good there, so he's hoping Yamato likes it. In the meantime, he definitely has a look of relief about the shoes. Not that he's going to let go of Yamato's hand yet, but it's good to know that he's managing to adjust quickly enough.]
That's good! Then, maybe we can get what we need after we have something to eat here.
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[ Has he been here before, does he know their choices? Yamato has always been the type to eat more than others so maybe this really isn't the best place. He'll keep in mind to ask for the smallest cone even when Horikawa would know better about the uchigatana's eating habits. They are the Shinsengumi and have been together for such a long time. ]
As long as you're willing to keep hold ofmy hand, I have a feeling the moment you let me go.. I'll fall. [ Hopefully not. ]
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[Even if he's not sure yet, Horikawa is pretty sure that the ice cream at this place is on display anyway, so Yamato can pick while they're there. It should only take them another moment or so until they arrive at the shop in any case, and the comment on his balance makes Horikawa laugh, just a little bit. He'd never known that flat shoes would make such a difficult adjustment for the other, but at least he can say that Yamato's confidence with them is rising.]
I'm sure you'd be fine, Yasusada-kun, but I won't let go. I promise.
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[ But that can't be something he picks, that would be copying his fellow comrade and once they're inside of the building, he begins to browse all the flavors. There's so many to choose from and even how there's a bit of a mix and match going on makes him happy that he can get two for the price of one? Pulling Horikawa's hand so that he can come a little closer to see the sign too, he looks back to him as he points at a few of them. ]
They have a lot and you can get a cone or even a bowl, the bowl is nicely edible.
[ It sounds good. ]
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[Because, being real here, a bottomless pit of a stomach like Yamato definitely seems like the type of person to walk around with three or four scoops trying to balance, doesn't he? Horikawa will probably draw his line at just two though, because past that sounds a bit expensive... Also, it would be troublesome of any of them fell. As for the kinds, he uses one hand to point at a flavour that seems to have a few different chocolate chips in it, labelled cookie dough, and looks to Yamato.]
What do you think of that one?
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The.. smallest one will work fine for me.
[ Just one sad scoop. As for the flavor. ] I'll take cookie dough .. do you think they'll give you half off if they take away some of the chips? [ Maybe he'll catch Yamato's intentions of trying to make Horikawa pay for cheap this way. ]
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[If they're going to have it, they should have it properly after all; he's frugal, but he's not so cheap as to expect his comrade to do something like that. If he was too cheap to buy ice cream, he'd never have offered, and the fact that Yamato could potentially think as much of him is troubling, to say the least. He'd seemed ready to order some for himself, but until Yamato decides what he'd like, it's probably best to wait.
Besides, isn't it a bit strange, Yamato turning down sweets?]
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Maybe he's sick. ]
It looks really good since, we should get different flavors we never had before so we could both try them? So we'd know what to get next time.
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[Maybe he is sick.. Horikawa looks him up and down, but really, the same Yasusada-kun as always is looking back at him. There's a long pause to follow, and then he tilts his head as he comes to a conclusion for his suggestion. Sure, Yamato can turn it down, but it feels strange to have him try to be so stingy with something to eat like this, and it isn't like Horikawa hasn't been trying to save up a little emergency fund anyway.]
If you pick one more, I can get you a second scoop. In the meantime, I think that's a good idea! Do you want to make this trip something we do often?
[They honestly deserve to relax in a place like this from time to time.]
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[ Though, as he stares at the list of flavors, he is really smitten by all of the flavors. From Cookie Dough to Moose Tracks, that sounds good as well. Maybe even together so as much as he wants to stick to the half a scoop ideal, he points to Moose Tracks as well. ] A small.. portion of that too. [ Maybe he's being a little greedy? Or he's just breaking down when it comes to eating something sweet? His mouth can only imagine what the two together would taste like. ]
A small scoop, nothing too big. [ Nothing that'll break his wallet. ]
Huh? If.. you allow me to pay for next time, I wouldn't mind it being something we do often. It's nice.. I like it. [ A pause as he thinks of his words. ]
What about you?
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[But, you know, he's pretty glad that Yamato decided on that second one. Raising his hand to get the attention of a begrudging and slightly spooked employee, he places their order: "One cone with a scoop of Cookie Dough and Moose Tracks, and one of Strawberry, please", and looks to Yamato with a grin. He's hoping the other won't be too upset with him for over-ordering, but he has a reason prepared, promise.]
I don't think that they sell half-scoops here, Yasusada-kun, so I hope that's fine.
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[ He has a smile on his features as he finally turns to the other. ]
Huh? I'm sure I could ask about half scoops, but the person seems a little stressed but.. [ Yamato looks human enough, doesn't he? Continuing to hold Horikawa's hand so that he can pull the mer with him, he chimes a small bell in hopes to get the employee's attention. ]
I'm sure we have to speak to them a certain way. Humans are really odd..
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In the interest of keeping Yamato on his feet though, Horikawa reaches past for his.]
If they're stressed, I'm sure it's fine to have the ice cream like this. They did their best to prepare it, after all.
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Thank you.. [ Showing his gratitude to them both for their help and purchase, Yamato looks at his cone as he looks at the other's. ]
Is strawberry your favorite? Have you tried the other types of berries?
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