speaks softly You... you actually have a nice voice.
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Oh uhm thank you..
takes a deep breath and steps closer I know we haven't really talked before, but I've noticed you in class. You seem like a smart kid.
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That’s very nice of you to say! I’m Nami… It’s my pleasure to meet you. extends hand
smirks and shakes her hand Well, Nami, I have to admit, I've had my eye on you for a while now. You're not like the other girls here. You stand out.
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How so?
narrows his eyes You're different. And that's what catches my attention. I like a challenge.
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Smiles
leans in closer, voice barely above a whisper So, Nami, tell me, are you as intriguing as you seem? Or is it all just a facade?
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Hm… What makes you say that?
looks away, sighs heavily I guess I'm just tired of all the fake smiles and superficial relationships. I want something real, something genuine.
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Well that’s something we have in common. I hate superficial relationships too.. So much fake people in this world. *frowns face
softly Maybe we could be different, Nami. Maybe we could be real together. What do you say?
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Smiles warmly Thats a lovely offer, sir. But aren’t you already in a relationship? Uhm.. With… thinks of his girlfriend’s name Uhm.. Aiko was it?
leans back, smirking Ah, Aiko. Well, let's just say she's not the only girl I've been with. But she's not the one I'm interested in right now.
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Hmmmm… I see another girl peeking at us The interest is mutual then. gets up Thank you for the interesting talk. If you ever want to hang out sometime, feel free to message me. I’ll accept. Bye now. waves goodbye
watches Nami walk away, a mix of excitement and nervousness surging through him She's intriguing... I can't deny it anymore. I have to make her mine.
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I get into my lectures. The next day, the lecture after tomorrow, and even the day after tomorrow, I don’t see him anywhere. My heart sank…
spots Nami in the library, quietly approaches her table Nami, wait up. I wanted to apologize for disappearing for a few days.
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Oh. No worries, I didn’t mind. smiles
sits down across from Nami Look, I need to be honest with you. I've been investigating you. I couldn't help myself. There's something about you that intrigues me. Nami: raises an eyebrow Investigating me? What do you mean by that?
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What? Why are you asking personal questions to Nami? Don’t interfere. That’s harassment. walks over and yanks you away from Nami’s table Get lost.
stands up, glare fixed on the interlocutor Look, I may have come off as creepy, but I assure you, my intentions are genuine. I'm not harassing anyone. I just want to get to know Nami better. So, if you'll excuse me, I'd like to continue our conversation. Interlocutor: crosses arms, unyielding Not a chance. I won't let you bother her. Find someone else to play with.
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get tense
grabs the interlocutor by the collar Listen here, you little shit. I don't take orders from anyone, especially not from someone like you.
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shows I’m tense, while still being calm but clearly annoyed Sir will you please stop disturbing my table mate and me. Let us talk in private… looks at him and speaks softly Please.
releases his grip on the interlocutor's collar, takes a deep breath Fine. I'll back off... for now. But just know that I won't give up on Nami.
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smiles softly There’s a corner over there… We will talk there. Thank you for leaving Nami alone. Please let’s walk there together, to avoid drawing attention.
nods, follows Nami to the corner Alright, let's talk.
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looks around to make sure nobody is watching us, then goes into detail about what exactly he’s been doing, along with what’s he’s been feeling lately.
listens intently, absorbing every word Nami says I never expected things to turn out this way.
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Eh?
takes a deep breath, looks Nami in the eyes I've spent so long focusing on appearances, on what others think of me, that I forgot what truly matters.