Act Four - A beard. [Video]

[seventeenpills]

Well, the Gods didn't skip over me for this particular prank. It's not as noticeable as some other people's new facial hair but I'm still sort of proud of it.

[The camera zooms in on his chin where you can quite plainly see a downy fuzz. If you squint. And use a little imagination. It's there... just... less than prominent.]

I wonder how long we'll get to keep these?

Comments

[burntviolet]

... Hm, it's not bad. Not compared to longer and definitely more unkempt beards I have seen. But I don't think it suits you, Hisao.

[seventeenpills]

Oh. You don't like it?

[seventeenpills]

[His dreams of being a proud beard owner are crushed.]

[burntviolet]

[ Such a cruel twist of facehair... ]

I didn't say that, but it just... doesn't suit you well enough. I prefer you without a beard, that is all.

[ Honest Hanako is the worst thing ]

[seventeenpills]

[He would prefer she was honest. He just wished it could be different.

Oh, Beard. He will miss you.]

Well, it's only a temporary thing anyway, I'm sure. Once it's gone I'll go back to shaving.

[Like once a month.]

[burntviolet]

[ Oh, Hisao... ]

Mhm... I'm sorry for saying that, though. If you like having a beard, you should keep it.

[seventeenpills]

Well... I trust your judgement. And if you say it doesn't suit me then you're most likely right.

[burntviolet]

I'm just afraid you got upset at that... I wouldn't want you to feel that way.

[seventeenpills]

Me? Upset? No, not at all!

....well, OK. Maybe just a tiny bit. I've often wished I could grow a litle more facial hair than I normally do so it's kind of fun to have even this small beard for one or two days. But your opinion is fine and I appreciate you being honest with me.

[burntviolet]

Oh... well, if you're going to enjoy having it- then I'll be... happy for you, too. [ Fidgetting a bit. ]

[seventeenpills]

I appreciate it. Thank you. But don't worry... I bet within the next day or two it will be gone and I'll be back to having a smooth face like always.

[burntviolet]

Um... you don't have to concern yourself with that just for me, though. You'll still be... my friend even if you kept a beard.

[seventeenpills]

Well, Hanako, that's very nice to know, that you won't disown me if I ever forget to shave.

[burntviolet]

... Of course I would never resent you for what you choose to look like. [ daintily ignoring the "disown" part ]

[seventeenpills]

In all seriousness, I do appreciate it.

[burntviolet]

... Hm, alright.

[ He can't see the timid blush that is on her face now. ]

[seventeenpills]

Anyway, I'm going to go to the store and buy some things for dinner. I'll see you a little later, alright?

[burntviolet]

Alright. I'm going to cook tonight, is that ok?

[seventeenpills]

That's great! Give me your shopping list and I'll get whatever you need.

[burntviolet]

Okay... [ Insert some foodstuff here, I'm too lazy to go look for things she wants for dinner ;; ]

[seventeenpills]

Alright. Got it. I'll see you soon.

[burntviolet]

See you later, Hisao. [ Click. ]