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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

[chickshades]

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

Ah, Saburouta Bandou.

[ Just a handshake, yup. ]

How'd that nickname happen?

[smilingbullet]

[ 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!

[smilingbullet]

[ 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. ]

[smilingbullet]

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

[chickshades]

...are you saying I'm adorable?

[smilingbullet]

[ Very bluntly, and with a smile: ]

Yeah, I am.

[chickshades]

[ 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. ]

[chickshades]

[ 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.

[chickshades]

I needed some new sunglasses. Mine broke when I got hit with a volleyball.

[ Something he's still bitter about. He liked those shades. And he liked his nose before it was broken. ]

[smilingbullet]

You didn’t get hurt, did you?

[ Depending on how glasses break, they can cause a lot of damage. ]

There’re lots of places that sells sunglasses all over.

[ Mostly colorful or funny ones, but those are the best. ]

[chickshades]

It broke my nose, too.

[ Thankfully no shards to the eye, or anything like that. Holy water probably wouldn't have worked as quickly on that. ]

I was trying to find a place, but then that guy grabbed me.

[smilingbullet]

Ouch.

[ At least the glasses didn't seem to have hurt him, which was a good thing. ]

Hmm, I see. Should we go look together then?

[chickshades]

Yeah, seriously.

[ And then everyone was telling him to stop getting himself hurt. It wasn't his fault, dammit! But whatever, it's over and passed, and at least he gets to buy some new shades because of it. ]

If you wanna help. Weren't you at the mall for something else, though?

[smilingbullet]

Yeah, I was gonna pick up some spices at the grocery store. But I have time anyways.