To You, My Caring Companion - 2: A Little Persistence

Honami's Room

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Honami

I'm still undecided about the bridal fair...

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Honami

(But I do want to give Ms. Yoisaki an opportunity to take a break, so I think I'll ask her about it the next time I go over to her house...)

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Rin

<Hey there, Hona!>

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Honami

Rin? What brings you here at this time?

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Rin

<I was just flipping through the fashion magazine you brought over, and was so amazed by it that I thought I should thank you!>

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Rin

<I had a lot of fun because the clothes in it were really different from the ones in the magazines Sakki brings over☆ So, thanks!>

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Honami

Hehe. That's wonderful. I'm glad you enjoyed it so much.

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Rin

<I did! Particularly the pages that featured all those wedding dresses! They were so cute and frilly and sparkly! It's my new dream to wear one♪>

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Honami

Oh, that's right. This month's issue was a bridal feature. The photos of the chapel they had were so beautiful.

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Rin

<Yeah, totally! The dresses and the chapel were so sparkly that it felt like a fairy tale!>

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Honami

A fairy tale... Yes, I see what you mean.
They're the kinds of dresses princesses wear, and a part of me dreams of someday putting one on.

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Rin

<I know, right?! I totally wanna experience that!>

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Rin

<Oh, also. Weddings involve vowing to the person you love that you'll be with them forever, right?>

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Honami

Yes, that's right. You pledge to be by their side through the good and the bad, and to put your heart into doing what you can for them.

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Rin

<To put your heart into it...>

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Rin

<That makes it sound like such an amazingly beautiful celebration...!>

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Honami

Hehe. I agree.

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Honami

Actually, Rin, would you like to see what it's like...?

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Honami

A friend of mine gave me this ticket for a convention called the “Phoenix Bridal Fair”.

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Honami

It's supposed to include a dress exhibit, a fashion show and an assortment of different booths.

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Rin

<Really? That sounds like fun!
I wanna go! I'm absolutely going!>

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Honami

Then, we can see what's there together.
Oh, but...

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Honami

Some others may also be coming, in which case you'd unfortunately need to stay hidden for most of the time. Would that be okay...?

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Rin

<No problem!
Wait, are you not going with Ichi and the others?>

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Honami

No, they'll be busy that day, so I'm thinking about inviting someone else instead.

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Rin

<Oh, okay! Who?>

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Honami

So, her name's Ms. Yoisaki...
I work part-time as a housekeeper and have been going over to her house periodically.

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Honami

She's a year older than me and...
She's a very nice person who always works incredibly hard for the sake of others.

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Rin

<For the sake of others? She sounds wonderful!>

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Honami

She really is. However, she sometimes pushes herself a little too hard, which worries me...

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Honami

So, I thought this kind of event would serve as a nice break for her...

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Honami

But she doesn't seem like she'd be interested in bridal fairs, so I'd rather not force her to go...

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Rin

<I see...>

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Rin

<Hmm... I get what you're saying, but I say you should invite her!>

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Honami

What?

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Rin

<You care about this person and want them to be happy, right, Hona? I think that's a really wonderful feeling to have!>

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Rin

<Also, don't you have to actually ask her to know if she's interested?>

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Honami

Yes, you're right...

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Rin

<See? So, you should totally invite her!>

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Rin

<Oh, and... If she seems unsure, you can always try giving her an extra nudge!>

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Honami

Wait, isn't that going a little too far...?

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Rin

<Well, it would be a problem if they're really against going or something... But sometimes it's better to spur someone on if they're undecided!>

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Rin

<When KAITO or anyone else has something on their mind, I sometimes ask them to hang out and get a change of pace. They usually say they can't make an immediate decision...>

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Rin

<But if I'm really persistent, they tend to be glad that they agreed to hang out in the end♪>

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Honami

Really...?

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Rin

<Yeah!
So, I think it's okay to throw your weight around sometimes!>

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Honami

Hehe. You may be right...
Thank you, Rin.

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Honami

I'll try asking her about this.

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Rin

<Awesome! Good luck, Hona!>

A few days later

Yoisaki Household - Kitchen

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50

Kanade

Thank you again for coming today, Ms. Mochizuki.

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Kanade

I'll be returning to my room, but please feel free to ask if you need anything from me.

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Honami

Thank you. Um... Actually, if possible, there's something I'd like to discuss with you before you go.

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Kanade

Yes?

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Honami

So, a friend of mine recently gave me a ticket to a convention called the “Phoenix Bridal Fair”...

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Honami

It's a wedding convention that includes a dress exhibit, accessory shops and booths featuring all sorts of bridal goods.

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Honami

So, um...

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Honami

Would you like to go see it together...?

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Kanade

You're inviting me...?

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Honami

Y-Yes...! I wasn't sure if you'd be interested in anything like this...

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Honami

But I was hoping that it could serve as something of a break.

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Kanade

Oh...

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Kanade

I see... Thank you for being so kind and thoughtful.

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Honami

N-No, I was just worried about your health and...!
Well, um, if you're interested...

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Kanade

Hmm...

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Kanade

I don't know. I appreciate you inviting me to this, but...

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Honami

Oh...

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Rin

<Oh, and... If she seems unsure, you can always try giving her an extra nudge!>

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Rin

<When KAITO or anyone else has something on their mind, I sometimes ask them to hang out and get a change of pace. They usually say they can't make an immediate decision...>

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Rin

<But if I'm really persistent, they tend to be glad that they agreed to hang out in the end♪>

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Honami

I, um... I think you'll really enjoy it!

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Honami

Um... Remember when I bought those hydrangeas the other day? You liked them so much that you placed them in your room...

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Kanade

Yes, they were very pretty... Those helped brighten up the house quite a bit.

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Honami

Oh... Thank you very much.

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Honami

The fair's also supposed to feature bouquets made from a wide variety of flowers. There may be some that you like, Ms. Yoisaki.

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Honami

Not only that... Oh, right! We'll be able to see the inside of a wedding hall! Or... Maybe that doesn't sound very interesting...

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Honami

B-But... There's going to be lots of other booths and beautiful accessories and such, so I'm sure it'll be enjoyable just looking around at everything.

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Honami

So...

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Honami

Oh...

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Honami

I-I'm sorry. I know I sound really pushy.

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Honami

But I... I really do think you'll enjoy it, so we should go together.

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Kanade

Okay. If you're willing to say that, Ms. Mochizuki, then I'll go...

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Honami

What...?

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Kanade

You're right that it's important for me to take breaks. Also, if they have beautiful flowers like the ones you brought over, I'd like to see them.

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Honami

Th-Thank you very much! I'm so glad...

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Honami

In that case, does this Sunday work for you?

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Kanade

Yes, I don't have any plans, so that should be fine.

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Honami

Okay! Hehe. This is so exciting.

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Honami

Oh, also. This ticket includes admission for up to three people. If you know anyone else who'd like to go, please feel free to invite them.

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Kanade

I see...

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Kanade

Then, there is one person who really likes wedding dresses and such, so I'll try asking them.

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Honami

Yes, please do!

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Honami

Let's have as much fun as we can this Sunday.

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Honami

(Thank goodness...)

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Honami

(Normally, there isn't much that I can do for Ms. Yoisaki...)

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Honami

(But since she's agreed to join me, I want to make sure she really enjoys herself during this fair.)

Next Chapter: Welcome To The Bridal Fair!