week two | dates

[marriagebroker]

Kiss the girl~!

Or guy.

Or person.

Or Messmer's snake.

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[irreversal]

[ She gets in line with him, glancing up at the brewery's selection of beers... ]

Then in the spirit of trying something new, we should pick something we can't easily find in Japan. Like...

[ ........

She looks at all the German-looking names and decides she is not going to deal with saying those. ]

Whatever "Dunkel" means.

[ordimame]

"Dark."

[he did not spend too much time in Germany, but he is pretty sure he remembers that one from some random visit to a German pub]

I haven't tried that one myself yet. Want to give it a go?

[irreversal]

[ hol up ]

Eh?

[ blinks ]

Mame-chan, could it be that you know how to speak German?

[ordimame]

[the way he does not even blink at "Mame-chan" this time]

Not even a little bit.

. . . but I've been to Germany! Just once. I heard people talking about their beer.

[irreversal]

[ this is his true character growth... ]

Oh? So that's what it was... were you traveling for work, or for vacation?

[ordimame]

Vacation. It's part of my international coffee tour.

. . . I was only there for a few days, so don't expect me to know too much about their beers, though.

[it's their turn to order! Edamura approaches the counter, but turns to Shoko to let her have first pick]

[irreversal]

Ehh? Lame. I was hoping you would guide me...

[ She wasn't really, she's just teasing. But in any case, now that it's their turn to order, Shoko opts for a dark beer just as they'd said... as well as a warm pretzel and queso. This will be an interesting experience...

She'll step aside to let Edamura put his order in afterwards, shoving her hands in her pockets. ]

[ordimame]

[he teases right back!!]

I still can. I just might not be the most knowledgeable guide you've ever had.

[he steps forward to order next: also some dunkel beer, since he said he hadn't tried it before! since she got the warm pretzel with queso, he will try. . . the smothered fries]

[irreversal]

[ Cheeky... That's very cute of him! ]

Hoh? How can you be a guide that isn't knowledgeable?

[ Is he going to make stuff up... she's a little curious. In any case, they each get their glasses of dunkel beer, so it's time to find a place to sit while they wait for their food! ]

[ordimame]

[he'd make stuff up along the way!!! he cradles his nice and foamy beer close as they take a seat, placing their food number on the edge of the table so the server knows where to find them]

I think I can be funny. I mean, I'm no comedian, but--

[HE COULD GIVE IT A SHOT?]

[irreversal]

[ She chuckles, because about that— ]

Well? Give it a shot. There's no way you could be any worse than the comedians I saw with Yingying the other day, anyway.

[ She rests her chin on top of her hands and looks at him expectantly. Entertain her!! ]

1/2

[ordimame]

[oh my god she wasn't supposed to actually take him up on this??]

O. . . on the spot??

[HELP. but he clears his throat and gives one cheek a firm pat to psych himself up, before--]

[ordimame]

[it's like someone flipped a switch. whatever nerves he displayed have washed away, replaced with an easy, customer service smile. as if he has been doing this for years]

Welcome to the Bierstadt Lagerhouse!

[I'M MAKING UP THIS NAME AND HE IS MISPRONOUNCING EVERY GERMAN WORD BUT STILL SAYING IT WITH CONFIDENCE. he also holds up his beer, resting the bottom against his palm as though it is ON DISPLAY]

Where all of our ales are lager-than-life! I'm excited to show you real glass acts around our distillery, where only the finest ingredients are used in our award-winning brews. Batten down the hatches and I hope you're beer for a good time, because we intend for you to leave her perfectly hoppy and satisfied with our products.

[he lowers his glass back to the table and extends a hand]

Might I get a name from the lovely lady in the front?

1/3

[irreversal]

[ Whoa?!?!?!? ]

[irreversal]

[irreversal]

[ Edamura's lively display and complete flip in demeanor surely draws some attention from other patrons around them, and at his prompting, Shoko puts a hand up to her forehead, casting her gaze about as if in search or something - or someone... ]

Ahhh, excuse me, but I'm just looking for my friend Mame-chan? I came here with him, but now he's nowhere to be found!

[ SERIOUSLY WHO IS THIS.. what happened to her sweet Mame-chan!! Still, it's clear that she's thoroughly amused, her words almost carrying a laugh with them. ]

[ordimame]

[he doesn't seem to mind the attention of the other patrons. in fact, he seems to tune out their presence entirely, focused only on Shoko and whatever silly little act he has conjured up in his head]

Mame-chan? That name doesn't sound familiar.

[tucks his chin into his fingers thoughtfully]

But maybe if you describe him, I could help keep an eye out?

[irreversal]

Oh? You'd do that for me? Thanks, Guide-san.

[ Well, since he asked... she'll play along, propping her chin up in her hands and maintaining eye contact. ]

He's kind of a polite, laid-back guy. Sort of a soft, youthful face? Really expressive face, but in a charming way. Brown hair that's a little messy but looks good at the same time...

[ She'll keep going if she is not stopped, ]

1/2

[ordimame]

[help]

[ordimame]

[flusters a little, but he covers it up with a laugh]

Your description is a little too kind, Ieiri-san.

[irreversal]

Hm? I can be meaner if that's what you're into.

[ lol ]

[ordimame]

[HELP HE ACTUALLY KIND OF IS]

No, no. Let's just leave it there. Tell me how I did! Was I convincing?

[irreversal]

[ it's okay you can tell her to be meaner-- ]

You were! Honestly, you were a little too convincing. Like you were a different person. You must be really good at your freelancing job, like that.

[ordimame]

[do you think he knows this about himself??]

Yeah, yeah. It comes it handy. Connecting with all kinds of people does make getting jobs a lot easier.

[irreversal]

[ buddy... ]

Like the kinds of people that enjoy a lot of puns, right? Don't think I've forgotten that you said "beer for a good time"...

[ Also!! Their food is here... ]

Are you going to guide me through this food, too?