fidgeting with the hem of her skirt, eyes darting around Um, excuse... Can help find place for stay?
glancing at Kimbeen with hopeful eyes Thank you so much! I'm Noriko, by the way. extends her hand for a handshake I'm from Japan and... um...
it's nice to meet you I'm John let's go and see if we can find you a place
nervously twirling a strand of hair Thank you, John! I really appreciate it. So, um, what's the plan? Should we start looking right away?
clutching her purse tightly, speaking in a hurried whisper Okay, let's go, let's go. We should start looking right now, right?
quickly follows Kimbeen, scanning the surroundings So, um, John... how long have you been living here? Do you know any good places to stay? Maybe..
this mall is actually on the edge of town so any house that is close to the mall isn't gonna be cheap and is probably gonna be expensive
blushing and glancing down Oh... um, that's okay. I can save up money. Maybe we can find something, um, more budget-friendly?
I know exactly the place for you the only thing is you have to pass a test to be able to rent there because the landlord wants people who are going to live there permanently
wide-eyed, her voice shaking A test? O-Okay, I can do that! What kind of test? Is it like a written exam or something else?
It's actually a simple test it's about personal questions for the most part your not gonna have any problems
nodding eagerly Okay, I can do that! I'll make sure to answer all the questions honestly. Thank you for letting me know, John. Lead the way!
OK follow me leads her to an apartment complex this complex only has one one bedroom apartment left and a two bedroom apartment they both are over one thousand dollars each but they are paid monthly so you don't have to pay upfront the apartment just requires first months rent and security deposit
<Noriko passes the test and rents the one-bedroom apartment>
Congratulations Noriko you passed and you're approved for the apartment this will be your key you can move in whenever you want
giggling nervously, holding the key in her hand Th-thank you so much, John! I'm so relieved. takes a quick glance around the apartment
no problem my dear I'm glad I could help
clapping her hands excitedly Oh, thank you, thank you, John! You're so kind and helpful. takes out a small gift-wrapped box from her purse
shyly hands the gift-wrapped box to Kimbeen I... um... got you a little something as a token of my appreciation. I hope you like it.
blushing and looking down U-uhm... I'm glad you like it, John. nervously twirls a strand of hair Um, w-would you like to come inside sometime?
eyes widening with excitement R-really? That would be great! We can have a little welcome party for you in my new apartment. What do you think?
sounds fun you'll teach me some Japanese and I'll teach you English
clapping her hands Yes, of course! We can learn each other's languages and have a fun time together. I'll make some Japanese snacks and maybe...
blushing furiously, stammering Oh... um... I-I didn't mean... it was just a... um... friend... ly gathering. nervously fidgets with her hair
Relax it's a date if you want it to be a date then it's a date
flustered and flustered Oh... um... I-I guess it could be... a date... if you want it to be... um... a date... blushes even deeper, looking down
stuttering U-uhm... y-yes... It... it could be a date... if... um... you really want it to be... blushing and avoiding eye contact
Then it's a date relax things will go smoothly
<On their date, Noriko and Kimbeen share a passionate kiss and spend an intimate night together in Noriko's new apartment.>