[A particular event has lead him to this specific moment that he's never had to consider in his entire life. And it's got him completely stumped and totally out of his element.
There is also the other issue that Rei doesn't exactly have anyone he's particularly close to outside of Kazuki. Or even regularly communicates with. Such is the life of a shut-in with no socialization skills whatsoever. He's spoken to a few people and only one seemed to not dislike him, but she's not been around for sometime now. And so he's left to contact the only other person he's exchanged words with on several occasions.]
[ What in the Underworld is this message? Is she reading that right? Not only does he have the gall to contact her, but for such an insane question?! ]
People are not things to be gifted! (・`ω´・)
[ Did he word it poorly? It would normally be her assumption, but seeing how this individual has an history of doing vile and truly horrible things, she cannot give him the benefit of the doubt! ]
[Not really sure about asking her considering how that story went. And how all their encounters have gone after that, but she seems close with Kazuki.]
[Rei's approach is usually more direct. If he needs to find out something he'd ask the source. He could've asked Kazuki. He thought to do that, too. But he knows Kazuki would just ask him to help pitch in and clean up. Or brush off his attempts. Besides, he gets the feeling gifts are supposed to be plotted and executed in secret.
And that's why he's doing this. Except he's not sure if Eresh has the right idea. Or perhaps... he doesn't? He's never gifted anyone before or felt a need to. But Kazuki, despite all his complaints about his gaming addiction, went out of his way and surprised him with his game console. It really caught him off guard. Left him speechless. He only barely thanked him because he didn't know how to properly express how that made him feel.
So, of course, now seemed like a good time to try to learn what goes into plotting gifts.
[ She's not going to listen to his attempts at denying the obvious. ]
You should get him flowers. A bouquet of red roses and white tulips. I am sure he would love it (＾▽＾)
[ Who doesn't love flowers, after all? Ereshkigal adores them and knows all there is about them. Besides, there is meaning behind this choice.
Red is the color of love in flowers, and roses are the flower of romance. Offering someone a red rose is a very clear sign. Meanwhile white is the color of purity and reverence, while tulips signify are the flowers of tender love.
Little known fact is that offering white and red flowers together signify unity, a desire for union. Quite simply, her proposed bouquet is the most romantic bouquet you can ever hope to gift your significant other. ]
[Uh. He stares at the page for a good, long minute. Give Kazuki flowers? He can't really put his finger on it, but that sounds like a peculiar suggestion. Has Kazuki ever taken an interest in flowers?
Then again he's never done this before. Maybe that's a totally common gift amongst friends? Roommates?
[ She could suggest to offer him a cage, but she won't. Oh no. She knows exactly how it's going to go if she gives him an alternative. He'll take it and completely ignore her suggestion of flowers! ]
[There's another long pause as Rei recalls the unorthodox "romance" story she relayed to him that sounded like something out of a horror movie...
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Yes.
[Not that this is a romantic gesture, unsure what Eresh thinks because she ignored that question, and he doesn't actually know if flowers are strictly considered romantic. But the point is, clearly, she might have a different idea about stuff.]
[ Now excuse her as she's going to wrap herself in her blankets and cry, of course nobody would think her advice valuable and he only contacted her because he lacked any other options! He truly is the worst human ever!! ]
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queenofkur) wrote2023-04-15 06:13 pm
sender: Rei Suwa
There is also the other issue that Rei doesn't exactly have anyone he's particularly close to outside of Kazuki. Or even regularly communicates with. Such is the life of a shut-in with no socialization skills whatsoever. He's spoken to a few people and only one seemed to not dislike him, but she's not been around for sometime now. And so he's left to contact the only other person he's exchanged words with on several occasions.]
How do you gift someone?
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People are not things to be gifted! (・`ω´・)
[ Did he word it poorly? It would normally be her assumption, but seeing how this individual has an history of doing vile and truly horrible things, she cannot give him the benefit of the doubt! ]
Did you kidnap someone? (╬ Ò﹏Ó)
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No. I want to give Kazuki something.
[Not really sure about asking her considering how that story went. And how all their encounters have gone after that, but she seems close with Kazuki.]
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[ Hmpf. He should word things more clearly! But she'll give him the benefit of the doubt. Besides: ]
I, at the very least, commend you for realizing I am the most apt person to ask to for romantic gifts. ( ￣ー￣)φ__
[ Because very clearly that's why he asked her, of all people. Right? R-Right...? ]
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And that's why he's doing this. Except he's not sure if Eresh has the right idea. Or perhaps... he doesn't? He's never gifted anyone before or felt a need to. But Kazuki, despite all his complaints about his gaming addiction, went out of his way and surprised him with his game console. It really caught him off guard. Left him speechless. He only barely thanked him because he didn't know how to properly express how that made him feel.
So, of course, now seemed like a good time to try to learn what goes into plotting gifts.
But...]
Romantic... ?
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[ She's not going to listen to his attempts at denying the obvious. ]
You should get him flowers. A bouquet of red roses and white tulips. I am sure he would love it (＾▽＾)
[ Who doesn't love flowers, after all? Ereshkigal adores them and knows all there is about them. Besides, there is meaning behind this choice.
Red is the color of love in flowers, and roses are the flower of romance. Offering someone a red rose is a very clear sign. Meanwhile white is the color of purity and reverence, while tulips signify are the flowers of tender love.
Little known fact is that offering white and red flowers together signify unity, a desire for union. Quite simply, her proposed bouquet is the most romantic bouquet you can ever hope to gift your significant other. ]
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Then again he's never done this before. Maybe that's a totally common gift amongst friends? Roommates?
Still.]
That... seems weird. Anything else?
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[ She could suggest to offer him a cage, but she won't. Oh no. She knows exactly how it's going to go if she gives him an alternative. He'll take it and completely ignore her suggestion of flowers! ]
Or do you doubt my choice of a perfect gift?
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Yes.
[Not that this is a romantic gesture, unsure what Eresh thinks because she ignored that question, and he doesn't actually know if flowers are strictly considered romantic. But the point is, clearly, she might have a different idea about stuff.]
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[ That's it, that's the answer he gets. But after a minute or so: ]
Then why did you even contact me?! ( ` ω ´ )
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1/2
[ That's all he gets in reply!!!! ]
2/2