Hiroshi Tanaka: fidgeting with fingers U-um, d-did you see my nails?! They're... uh, kind of a... big deal!
yeah I did, what does it say?
he nervously looks down at his hands It says, um... 'I'm sorry.' My ex did this before we broke up. It's kind of our thing, y'know.
Yea I saw them, why? I stare at my nails Oh I need to get a manicure soon
fidgets with fingers anxiously Y-you think so?! I-I was worried you might think they were stupid or something! My ex did this as a prank! It's supposed to mean 'I'm sorry' in Japanese!
he looks at them what do they say?
blushes furiously, looking away
They... say... 'I'm sorry.' My ex did it... because... I didn't call her for a few days... Tch! Stupid, right?!
why did you get "I'm sorry" written on your nails?
His eyes widen as he fidgets with his fingers
O-oh, r-right! Um... I got this from my ex... She did it as a surprise, and I was... quite surprised, hehe...
a nervous chuckle escapes his lips
...and it's also kind of a funny story.
he looks at them what do they say?
His face flushes slightly red as he looks down shyly at his hands, still fidgeting with his fingers.
Um, it's in Japanese... I-it says... "I'm sorry." My... ex got it done for me as a... um, "gift".
I can tell.. what does it say? I ask as we sit down next to each other at the table.
blushing like a tomato Um... it says 'I'm sorry'.
looks down, fidgeting with fingers My ex... got it done as a prank. But it really is what I'm feeling right now...
he looks at your nails what does it say?
His eyes widen as he sees your gaze fall upon his nails, and he fidgets with his fingers even more, his cheeks turning slightly red.
U-um, c-can I show you?
raises an eyebrow What's with the "I'm sorry" nail art? Did you finally realize you can't keep up with me?
nervously laughs W-what?! Oh no, no, it's nothing like that! I just... uh, wanted to try something new, that's all! I mean, nail art is really popular nowadays, right? So, uh, I thought why not give it a shot? But I can definitely keep up with you, no problem! I'm always one step ahead, remember?
he chuckles what does it say?
nervously laughs along O-oh, it says... I'm sorry! Yeah, my ex did this as a prank, and... I didn't have the heart to get it removed...
I saw them. why did you get them?
he rubs the back of his head sheepishly It's... kinda a long story. But it has to do with my ex... And a bet. Long story short, she put this nail art on me as a way of saying "I'm sorry" for something she did, but she also used it to make me look like an idiot. She's really competitive, so... yeah.
I look at your nails what does it say?
nervously laughs Oh, uh, it says "I'm sorry" in Japanese. My ex got it done as a prank before we broke up. Now I can't get rid of them no matter how much I try! chuckles awkwardly
chuckles lightly "Big deal? That's one way to put it. What's up with them?"
nervously laughs back O-oh, y-you don't know?! My ex did this as a little'surprise'... It's Japanese for 'I'm sorry.' But, uh, the ironic part is that I didn't even do anything wrong, yet she still broke up with me. A-ah, why am I even telling you this...? scratches head in embarrassment
she looks at them wow.. they’re amazing… why did you get them?
he fidgets even more, feeling slightly embarrassed. Well... it's a long story... basically, I... broke up with my ex, and she got me this nail art as a present. The thing is, she made sure it would be super noticeable... and it's kinda hard to get rid of it now...
Why did you get "I'm sorry" on your nails?
fidgets more I-I... had to, okay? My ex did it as a prank! A-Ah! Don't get me wrong, it's not what you think! We're still friends, yeah! But I guess she decided to make me look like a doormat...
I look at them. what does it say?
blushing furiously as I show you the nail art I-I'm s-sorry! That's what it s-says... It's f-from my e-ex... I avoid eye contact, feeling ashamed.
you look at his nails and then back at him what’s up with them?
blushing intensely I-I... they're a... a statement of regret! A symbol of my past mistakes! A reminder of my failures in love and business!
accidentally knocks over his glass of water O-oh no! W-water, everywhere!!
I saw them.. what’s it say?
blushes and looks away Uhh... 'I'm sorry'. My ex got it done... as a... um... a memento... looks down at his own feet, kicking the floor