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[chickshades]

Who: Saburouta Bandou and ALL OF YOU!
What: The guy needs some new sunglasses - and probably a new wardrobe. Help?
Where: A random shopping mall on the Near Shore
When: July 14th, afternoon


A) I wear my sunglasses at night...
[ Bandou's main reason for hitting up the mall? He's gone way too long without a pair of sunglasses. Over a month, even! They were smashed to pieces back in the beginning of June when the people of the far shore were enjoying a lovely beach party. At least it was lovely before he got smacked in the face with a volley ball. Where ever that asshole Donut ended up disappearing to, the guy owed Bandou a new pair of shades. And he had every intention of handing the guy a bill if he ran into him again.

But first he's got to find the right pair. So he's stopping at all the kiosks that seem to have some array of sunglasses to browse. The last cart didn't have anything interesting, so he's headed to another when he's suddenly being hounded by a merchant from an entirely different cart. What are they trying to get him to buy anyway? Maybe he's being sold a new phone plan? Maybe he's being unwillingly sprayed with perfume? Or maybe the poor guy's being convinced to get his eyebrows threaded! Whatever it is, help the poor guy out, please! ]

B) A man can't have too many hoodies
[ Whether he got help or not, Bandou's fled into the nearest men's clothing store to get away from those damn persistent merchants. He'll eventually try to sneak back out, but while he's here, he may as well look around. He's been told by a few people that he looks nice without the hat and hoodie on all the time, but hell if he knows what he should be wearing instead. The hoodie is comfortable, and as far as he's concerned, is appropriate for all times of year or special occasions. And yes, he did wear his hoodie under his yukata for Tanabata. Fashion advice would be greatly appreciated. ]

C) Wildcard!
[ You're welcome to latch onto this guy wherever and for whatever reason. Ask him for his opinion on a new outfit. Get some food at the food court. Force him to carry all the bags from your hard day of shopping. Whatever it is, go for it! ]

Comments

[smilingbullet]

[ Anyone can wear makeup. Or maybe the salesman thinks he would look good in it. ]

Yeah, you look great without it already. Sorry, my friend’s not interested but maybe the next person will be? Anyway, we gotta go, we’re in a little bit of a hurry you see, maybe we’ll see each other again some other time. Thank you for your hard work~

[ He grabs Bandou’s hand, and starts to pull him away from the salesman, who still can’t seem to get how anyone can’t know what mascara is called. ]

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[ He has no idea who this guy is that's come to his rescue, but he's not going to complain, even as his grabs his hand. Once they're far enough off that the salesman has moved on to another potential customer, Bandou breathes a sigh of relief. ]

Hey, thanks. They shouldn't be allowed to hound someone like that.

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[ D2 isn't about to let go yet. First of all, they're still within eyesight of the salesman even if he's not focused on them, and second, he likes holding hands with people. Maybe that's a bit silly though, he's a grown man and all. ]

No problem. They shouldn't, but it seems they think so, for some reason. No manners, that.

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Should get the guy fired.

[ But that would take too much effort and would probably be a fruitless endeavor anyway. So with that idea already nixed, Bandou finally notices that they're still very much holding hands. He lets go on his end, but it seems this guy isn't doing so on his own. ]

Ah.

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They might just forget about that if you tried though. We’re not very memorable after all.

[ That’s just how it is being a shinki (or god) after all. People don’t always notice them and they don’t stick in their minds.

He tilts his head curiously, as if he has not noticed what the “ah” was for. ]

Hmmm?

[chickshades]

[ Okay, so he was thankful at first, but now he's slightly weirded out.

Bandou points down to where D2 still has his hand clasped. ]

Our hands?

[smilingbullet]

[ There’s nothing wrong with holdings hands. ]

Oh! Sorry~ [ He lets go, but not with a hurry. ] Do you not like holding hands?

[chickshades]

[ Considering how many times he took Eno's hand, even though they weren't actually a thing, he can't deny that it's something he enjoys and even initiates with someone he's interested in. But, this is slightly different. ]

I do, but...I don't even know who you are!

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I suppose that you don’t. So! [ He moves so he can offer him a hand -- for a handshake, this time. ] I’m Carl Adler. Please call me D2.

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[ Staring at that offered hand for a moment before slowly taking it. ]

Ah, Saburouta Bandou.

[ Just a handshake, yup. ]

How'd that nickname happen?

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[ Solid handshake! ]

It's nice to meet you, Mr. Bandou.

[ He shrugs, even as he grins. ]

I don't know, it's as big a mystery to me as it is to you. It just feels more comfortable 's all.

[chickshades]

[ Yeah, nicknames are odd like that. Just a silly name that feels good to hear.
However, being called Mister is a bit odd. But hell if Bandou doesn't like the respect that goes along with using that term. ]

Yeah, I get that. I have a friend who calls me San-chan. No wait, two. [ Now that he thinks about it. ] But you should definitely call me Bandou-san!

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[ He chuckles. ]

San-chan is pretty cute. But alright, Bandou-san it is.

[ At least for now. ]

[chickshades]

Eh? Cute?? What do you mean it's cute?!

[smilingbullet]

Exactly what I said, what else?

[chickshades]

It's not cute. I mean, I know why Shouhei gave it to me, but it's definitely not cute.

[ Bandou, your childhood friend calling you San-chan because you two were six and he couldn't pronounce your first name is beyond cute, okay. ]

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I think it is adorable, and maybe it suits you, too?

[chickshades]

...are you saying I'm adorable?

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[ Very bluntly, and with a smile: ]

Yeah, I am.

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[ Very panicked but with an obvious flush across his face. ]

Eh?! Yeah well, I'm not into guys!

[smilingbullet]

[ Hm??? ]

I was merely stating a fact. And you did ask.

[ He wasn’t really flirting or anything. At least not on purpose.

He doesn’t really know what he’s into, he only started wondering a little while ago because he had not considered it even for a second, too focused on wanting to be useful as a weapon and all. But he’s probably open to anything, honestly. Boys or girls doesn’t matter. ]

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[ That blush isn't going anywhere anytime soon. But he does click his tongue, looking to the side as he mutters to himself. ]

Dammit. Why is it always guys that hit on me?

[smilingbullet]

[ D2 shrugs, and though it probably wasn’t a question meant to be answered: ]

Because you’re good-looking or seem nice?

[chickshades]

[ In other words, take it as a compliment, Bandou. ]

Ah, thanks...I guess.

[smilingbullet]

You’re welcome~ [ ♪ ]

So were you looking for anything? Besides not-makeup, I mean.