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When have I been so uncivil not to honour stakes?
( A heartbeat's pulse of hesitation. )
...answers. ( And plural. )
...answers. ( And plural. )
( In crescendo, fear wells. Floods. Brims, then threatens burst, calamitously. A strange, animal and irrational perversion.
At first arresting, then tantalizing, the shape of it comfortingly close. )
Well, if at first you don't succeed.
At first arresting, then tantalizing, the shape of it comfortingly close. )
Well, if at first you don't succeed.
How exciting. My junior's first bet.
Of course I must accept, to support him.
Of course I must accept, to support him.
...how earnest.
Subaru-kun, your family circumstances being what they were, I won't hold this against you. But the truth is, you never learned how to treat a woman.
In fact, romance is entirely dead, and you should always lead with your most practical consideration. Whether it's your wage, your career, your advancement prospects or other personal services you can provide. That's what gets a modern heart going.
Subaru-kun, your family circumstances being what they were, I won't hold this against you. But the truth is, you never learned how to treat a woman.
In fact, romance is entirely dead, and you should always lead with your most practical consideration. Whether it's your wage, your career, your advancement prospects or other personal services you can provide. That's what gets a modern heart going.
...you've grown up so — ( F r u s t r a t i n g. )
Agreeable. So much so that I'll give you a hand and let you do a small service for me.
Agreeable. So much so that I'll give you a hand and let you do a small service for me.
As it happens, right now, Subaru-kun's wards surpass mine.
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