Fifth Curse; Video

[trouser_chimp]

 [Here's a rare occurrence - Ritsu using the bracelet on purpose! And looking cheerful! He is standing in front of the former Ayame's shop...]

Hello, everyone. I'm sorry to have bothered you, but I have a small announcement to make. Myself, Sora Naegino, and Haseo Nakai have decided to keep open Ayame Sohma's Boutique. The three of us are looking for clothing designers and those who can sew, so we can continue keeping Ayame's dream alive.

[So far, so good! Only one apology, and he's being sweet and heartfelt. Could this be a day where Ritsu doesn't make an idiot out of himself?]

Ayami-nii always believed in the beauty of... Men's fantasies!

[Nnnope.]

We will strive to be the number one supplies of men's dresses! And women's too! If you like attire such as mine - 

[Yes, he's wearing a dress again.]

Then we will be the store for you!

Comments

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[extradite]

The way you talk about it still sounds so...


[ S K E T C H Y . ]

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[trouser_chimp]

Did I mess it up?! I messed it up, didn't I?! Now no one will come to the store and it'll be in shambles! It's all my fault! I'm so sorry for making such a horrible message!

[ audio ]

[extradite]

...so right to my ear!

[ audio ]

[trouser_chimp]

Eh?

[halflived]

... Men's fantasies?

[trouser_chimp]

Yes! The dream of living as they desire to live!

[halflived]

I think we're having a misunderstanding here, could you explain what you mean? [Because that wording is giving off some weird ideas...]

[trouser_chimp]

I'm so sorry... I'm such a failure at even the most basic comprehension... this store will probably go bankrupt because of me...

We're a clothing store that caters to clients who wish to be their true selves. Like if a man wants to wear a wedding dress, we will make it! If a girl wants petticoats and lace, we'll make it! If they want to find a place that will accept their wishes no matter what, we are there for them.

[ audio ]

[extradite]

It sounds all right to me.


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[trouser_chimp]

Oh... you're too kind!

[ audio ]

[extradite]

...that's hardly it.

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[trouser_chimp]

Happy December, Shinji!

[ audio ]

[extradite]

...is it? I'd lost track a little.

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[callmeimouto]

[she beams at that.]

You guys have some good clothes?! [this model would like to shop.]

[ audio ]

[trouser_chimp]

Eh? Am I wrong? I got it wrong! I must have gotten it wrong! I'm sorry for messing up your calender!

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[trouser_chimp]

[he smiles, calm.]

Yes, and hopefully we will have even more in the future.

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[freerunning]

Is it normal where you are from, for a man to wear the clothing of a woman? Is this part of the fantasies? [He talks with his hands and looks a little baffled, but he keeps his tone light and friendly.]

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[trouser_chimp]

... Maybe not 'normal'... but there's still nothing wrong with it. I can't speak for everyone, but for me... I feel so comfortable wearing clothing like this. it puts me at ease.

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[holyfight]

I'll definitely come visit you there, Ritsu-san!

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[freerunning]

It puts you at ease, to dress as a woman? Do people not mistake you for one? Or think that perhaps you are a little-- [he waves his hand a little from side to side.] --peculiar?

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[trouser_chimp]

Oh, thank you...

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[trouser_chimp]

Indeed, the mistake has happened many times before... and I already admit I am very peculiar.

But it makes me happy... and without it, I would even be more nervous and anxious than I already am.

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[extradite]

I don't know if you did. I didn't keep time.

It felt... strange to. As if this entire world might disappear, if I didn't think about it in the same terms as I did mine. Something like that. Nonsense, in any case.

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[trouser_chimp]

... I don't think it's nonsense. We have all been through very trying times. It is... difficult to adapt, to return to normalcy, after something like that.

I had hoped, with this announcement, that I could do that... that I could help distract people, and guide them back to normalcy, maybe even happiness...

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[freerunning]

And there are others such as you who share such a peculiarity? Openly? Without fear of repercussion or punishment?