[In the burden of their respective obligations, Ayaka and Kokomi are sort of opposites. While the Shirasagi Himegimi feels isolated and lonely, the former Divine Priestess feels over-exposed and exhausted. But having to sacrifice part of themselves for the people they love so dearly is a common thread between them, and one that may be strong enough for them to grow close.
Kokomi has had many close advisors, but very few actual friends. It would be nice to make one, especially now that she’s so far away from her beloved island of Watatsumi.]
Then please, call me Kokomi.
[She closes the book, a subtle indication that Ayaka’s attention means more than the words on the page.]
I wasn’t aware either. I received this and a few other recent volumes of series I read as a sort of wedding gift from my pen pal.
[Yes, she and Yae Miko still correspond. And yes, they’re still using that cover story for any informal discussions between them.]
You’re more than welcome to borrow it, if you’d like. And once we’ve both read it, maybe we can talk about it?
[ At first, Ayaka seems caught with the idea of a pen pal. She's never had one before, and for that moment all she can think is how nice it would be, to have someone to regularly correspond with. Perhaps it would ease the loneliness, somewhat...
But perhaps, too, becoming closer with her new sister-in-law will help, too. ]
How thoughtful of them. Perhaps your pen pal has some kind of insider connection with the Yae Publishing House... I'm quite certain I didn't see that volume on display at the Irodori Festival, when Ayato, Thoma and I were shopping...
[ She's taken to leaning forward, scrutinizing its cover even as Kokomi closes the book. Surely, she would have noticed if the latest volume was out... It's not until Kokomi offers to lend her the book that she snaps back into awareness. Her eyes go wide once more, excitement clear and tangible on her face. ]
R—Really? Would that be alright with you? I'm sure that this must be some kind of special, pre-release edition... It must be handled with the utmost care.
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Kokomi has had many close advisors, but very few actual friends. It would be nice to make one, especially now that she’s so far away from her beloved island of Watatsumi.]
Then please, call me Kokomi.
[She closes the book, a subtle indication that Ayaka’s attention means more than the words on the page.]
I wasn’t aware either. I received this and a few other recent volumes of series I read as a sort of wedding gift from my pen pal.
[Yes, she and Yae Miko still correspond. And yes, they’re still using that cover story for any informal discussions between them.]
You’re more than welcome to borrow it, if you’d like. And once we’ve both read it, maybe we can talk about it?
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But perhaps, too, becoming closer with her new sister-in-law will help, too. ]
How thoughtful of them. Perhaps your pen pal has some kind of insider connection with the Yae Publishing House... I'm quite certain I didn't see that volume on display at the Irodori Festival, when Ayato, Thoma and I were shopping...
[ She's taken to leaning forward, scrutinizing its cover even as Kokomi closes the book. Surely, she would have noticed if the latest volume was out... It's not until Kokomi offers to lend her the book that she snaps back into awareness. Her eyes go wide once more, excitement clear and tangible on her face. ]
R—Really? Would that be alright with you? I'm sure that this must be some kind of special, pre-release edition... It must be handled with the utmost care.