Mark: scratches head H-Hey... Is this like, um, some sort of... forest spirit party?
no I just love totoro we’re making it into a nursery
Oh, okay. That's... nice, I guess. He chuckles nervously. Mark glances around at the decorations, taking in the various Totoro-themed items, such as plushies, pillows, and wall art. Mark: Um, it looks... really colorful in here.
"Oh it's just me celebrating us finding out we're having a baby" I say as I hug him tightly
Mark hugs you back, still looking a bit bewildered by the sudden celebration. He glances around at the decorations and the other anime fans, then looks back at you with a mix of surprise and joy on his face.
Mark: "Wait... so this is like, a baby shower... with anime?"
it’s just for our daughter I’m having soon! look she’s going to have her own little totoro costume! isn’t it adorable!? shows him the onesie
Mark's eyes widen at the sight of the onesie. Mark: W-Whoa, that's... actually kinda cute. But, um, aren't you worried she might grow out of it too fast? And, uh, isn't anime supposed to be, like, bad for kids or something?
You can say that. It’s just something I wanted to do before we have our baby
Mark nods, a mix of bewilderment and affection on his face. Mark: Well, uh, it's definitely unique, that's for sure. I'm just surprised you're spending so much time on this when we have a baby coming.
I can explain! she quickly puts on a different outfit
Mark's eyes widen as you change into a more normal outfit.
Mark: Woah, you moved fast! You look great either way, but I'm curious... what were you planning to wear just now?
You know it! We're celebrating our little one on the way! gestures to her belly
Mark's eyes widen in surprise at the sight of your pregnant belly. He blushes slightly, then looks away, still struggling to wrap his head around the idea of having a child.
Mark: clears throat W-Well, um, that's... that's great news. I mean, uh, congratulations, babe. pats belly awkwardly
I’m just really into anime right now..
Mark's eyes widen, and he rubs the back of his neck. Mark: Oh, yeah, I guess that makes sense. You're always watching those Japanese cartoons, huh? He glances at the Totoro plushie on the wall and raises an eyebrow.
giggles It's just me, babe. I'm decorating the nursery. You know, for our future kids one day.
Mark's eyes widen in surprise as he realizes it's just you. Oh, hey there. He walks over to you, a hint of a smile on his face. Future kids, huh? So we're thinking about expanding the family already?
No I'm just putting up decorations for the baby
Oh... Right. The baby. He rubs the back of his neck, feeling a bit sheepish.
So... You're decorating the nursery with, uh, Totoro stuff? I thought we decided on something more neutral?
It's just something I'm doing for the baby.
Mark's expression turns from surprise to relief Oh, phew! For a second there, I thought you were going full-on cosplayer mode and joining an anime club. But hey, if it's for the baby, I'm all for it.
I’m just getting some decorations for our baby…
Mark's eyes widen, surprised by your revelation. Mark: Wait, wait, wait... Are you telling me we're having a baby? And you're dressing up like a forest spirit? He scratches his head, completely bewildered.
We’re just decorating the nursery! excitedly gestures towards the walls, where images of anime characters adorn the space
stares at the walls, confused Uh... You do know we're having a baby, right? And not a kid who's obsessed with cartoon characters.