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[trickyoutwice]

[Here's a guy smiling at the camera like butter wouldn't melt in his mouth. He's clearly not up to anything; in fact, he'd be shocked to hear you were thinking that at all! Niou takes a moment to glance over his shoulder at a hall recognizable as Baldr house by its teal drapings, and lets his smile curve a little more wickedly as he addresses his bracelet in a deceptively casual tone.]

So what do you get the guy whose goal in life is to beat down his seniors and take their place?

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[totheheavens]

[ Hiyoshi's not even going to dignify that with a response. He's just going to stare at you because why would you do this ]

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[persistentsong]

Beat down? What do you mean?

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[trickyoutwice]

[Niou smiles back at Hiyoshi's horror with bright, evil cheer. He's doing it because it's funny, of course!]

So? What do I get you?

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[trickyoutwice]

Kick their ass, do it better, you know, that kind of thing.

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[totheheavens]

[ ........................ ]

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[persistentsong]

Maybe something like practicing more, working with them on a different way they can do things? At least I'd do that if I wanted to do something better.

But, if you're doing it just to be better than someone isn't that a little hollow?

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[trickyoutwice]

Come on, if you don't tell me, I'll have to pick it out myself.

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[trickyoutwice]

Hey, don't tell me, tell him. It's not my life philosophy.

I was thinking something a little more concrete for a present. Unless there're some tennis courts around here that no one's noticed, in which case I can give him the gift of getting served.

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[persistentsong]

What kinds of things does he like?

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[totheheavens]

You don't have to get me anything, [ NOTICEABLE PAUSE ] Niou-san.

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[trickyoutwice]

I really have no idea. We're not on the same team or anything. That's why I'm asking for advice. I want it to be something really special, you know?

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[persistentsong]

That would make it hard to figure out something. Well, do you spend any time with him at all?

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[trickyoutwice]

[You are just the cutest little victim, Hiyoshi, thinking that'll work. Sorry, kouhai. But really, victim.]

Of course I don't have to. I want to!

[trickyoutwice]

My team beat his so hard they almost cried back home. Does that count?

[persistentsong]

Ah, not exactly.

[trickyoutwice]

So in your expert opinion, should I start spending more time with him? Get to know him better, that kind of thing?

[persistentsong]

That would definitely help!

[trickyoutwice]

I'll keep that in mind, then. I have to get him a gift first, though. Any suggestions for that? You've been so helpful so far.

[persistentsong]

Hmm. If you two have something you both like to do, why not get him something that deals with that. You said there are no tennis courts, right? But I bet if we asked there would be people bored enough to help you make some.

[It's a good idea? At least in theory!]

[trickyoutwice]

You think? I'm sure he'd just be overcome if I managed to get him some courts.

[persistentsong]

Well if that's too much then I'd take him out and make him pick something. That way he's satisfied.

[trickyoutwice]

What a good idea! It'll be just like a date, I'm sure he'll be thrilled.

[persistentsong]

Dates are fun especially if the date is with a friend or someone you want to know better.

[trickyoutwice]

I'll be sure to tell him you said that. Whoever you are.

[persistentsong]

I'm Ranka Lee, it's nice to meet you.