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[isdf]

HELLO

"Greetings. This is Kisaragi Yuma."

GOODBYE

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[selfconcept]

"It wasn't a pool, but... it was something. Anyway, yeah. Speaking from experience. I have a lot of experience with many things... too many things."

[ What else is he gonna do with his years. ]

[isdf]

Experience is crucial for success. How can it be too much?

[selfconcept]

"You're right. I would be nothing without my experiences, even if it took me forever to learn many things. It's just that... for me, I have to be keep looking for things to do, or I feel like my mind will rot."

[ Boredom is such poison. ]

"But learning about other people staves that off nicely."

[isdf]

[Rot . . . as in deteriorate?]

I see. Knowing too much can lead to an absence of stimulation. Is there no place for you to consistently apply the experience you've accumulated?

[selfconcept]

[ Yup... ]

"I usually do through cooking."

[ Seeing as they have a restaurant that consistently serves 5 star meals of any cuisine you want, he'd understand if a kitchen that they can use would be redundant. ]

[isdf]

[He raises a fist to his chin.]

With the exception of the diner, consuming food appears to be unnecessary for the duration of the pact. Cooking in this state would be redundant.

[selfconcept]

[ There is silence that hangs over them for a while... ]

"Yuma, right? Do you actually enjoy doing anything?"

[isdf]

[He waits the silence out, only to be caught off guard by a question he wasn't expecting. Still, it's simple enough to answer that he doesn't hesitate.]

Rather than enjoy, there are things I find relaxing.

[selfconcept]

"Then... do you like the feeling of being relaxed enough to do it again and again? What do you do?"

[ He is trying so hard. ]

[isdf]

Yes. I train when I'm given time off.

[selfconcept]

"But it's not like you have to train for something immediate, right? It's just to get better and keep yourself in shape. You can liken my cooking hobby to that."

[ He hopes Yuma understands it this way....... ]

[isdf]

[After a moment, he nods.]

I see. You cook in order to keep your mind sharp.

[selfconcept]

"Something like that, yeah. I have to be mindful of the ingredients I put in and all that while keeping taste preferences in mind."

[ Hien seems pleased with this outcome. ]

"You got some more questions?"

[isdf]

[That, in turn, leaves Yuma in an agreeable mood.]

No, that was everything. Thank you for answering.

[Even though he doesn't understand why people would sacrifice nutrition for taste. It seems like Hien's purpose for cooking goes beyond that.]

[selfconcept]

[ If Yuma allows it, Hien will pat his head regardless of his height. ]

"Let me know if you got some more later. We can talk about other things another time if you want."

[ yippee \o/ ]

[isdf]

[He allows it, if only because it's utterly baffling, and the bewilderment shows on his face.]

I appreciate it. [ . . . No, he has to know.] Excuse me, but what was that?

[selfconcept]

"What was what?"

[ headpats are so normal to the point hien doesn't see anything wrong with it ]

[isdf]

[Are they normal?]

Just now, you put your hand on my head.

[What does it mean?]

[selfconcept]

[ They are normal to Hien!! ]

"Oh. It's a mild form of physical affection."

[isdf]

Affection . . . I see.

[He schools his expression and straightens, squaring his shoulders.]

That should be the last question. Thank you again.

[selfconcept]

[ Cute.... our robot is learning more by the day.

But yeah. Okay. He peaces out. ]