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[ chuckling, she steps out of Lulu's circling and moves to sit down after one more quick rub along her back. ]

Some cats are just like that.

[ he joins her on the couch, crossing one leg over the other before saying what seems to be a non sequitur ]

What's your favorite color?

[Now that she thinks about it, she realizes that all the simple things that most couples know about the other haven't even been touched on between them. Too much end of the world business. Normal is what she's been wanting so there's a good start. ]

There isn't a lot I don't like, but I'd say red is my favorite. It's just such a bright and warm color...

What about you?

[ That's exactly what he had been intending; he seems to relax a fraction ]

Green. There's no reason, really; it seems to just be one of those things. Somehow your answer makes sense, though.

Your birthday?

[She's glad to see him relax a little and finds herself following suit. ]

Well... it's actually on April 1st. I kinda just recently realized it was coming up when Fuuka mentioned it. She wanted to know what kind of cake to make for me.

When's yours?

September 15th. Although I'm in the habit of forgetting mine as well, to be honest.

That really doesn't surprise me, you know.

[smiling, she leans a little closer]

What about your favorite food?

It's udon. I'm a bit of a fan of traditional foods. [ he props his head on his hand, elbow on the back of the couch, as he answers ] And you?

[ She makes sure to file that away for future reference. ]

Believe it or not, it's the signature ramen bowl from Hagakure back home. Other than that, it's the normal sweets and such, but that ramen is amazing.

[Pursing her lips, she tilts her head as she thinks]

Hmm... favorite season?

Signature foods often have something to them that makes them strangely irresistible. As for seasons... I'm not particularly bothered by the cold, so winter is rather charming. In spring or summer, there's a lot more to do outdoors, and it's certainly easier to get around-- walking loses some of its appeal when you have to account for slush and ice. There's something about summer and autumn festivals that makes you feel connected to tradition... [ yes, he is apparently giving this very serious thought ] Autumn and winter are the best for stargazing, for meteor showers in particular. But it's more refreshing to see plants bloom in spring than hibernate in autumn, isn't it?

So I suppose my answer would be that there's a season for everything.

That's.... well thought out. I guess I've never really stopped to think of benefits for all the seasons.

Well, some people have a season that they prefer for a simple reason, or no reason at all-- perhaps some sort of gut feeling, or happy memories associated with it. But it's not something I had an answer to off the top of my head, so I thought about pros and cons... and seem to have ended up in a stalemate with myself.

[ he chuckles faintly, eyeing her expression ] I suppose you didn't ask for a dissertation, though.

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[Smiling, she shakes her head a little.]

I didn't mind it. It's interesting to see and hear how other people think.

Shall I give you my thoughts on udon as well, then?

[That just earns him a friendly poke along his arm, but she's chuckling. It's a good sign.]

Only if you want me to chatter on about making Gellert's gingerbread.

My thoughts on udon are...

[ SWEEPING GESTURE, ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THIS ]

...that it's quite delicious.

[She's not sure if she wants to laugh or facepalm. For now, she'll just mock siiiigh and poke him again.]

And that's all you think about it? You're losing your touch, Itsuki.

[ That's the proper reaction to most of what Itsuki says. He catches her hand before she can cause death by poking, grinning in a way that indicates he's completely taking the piss at this point ]

I could compose an ode to it, if you like.

[Oh, she's not protesting the sudden capture of her hand. In fact, she's smiling even more now.]

I think it'd be safer for you if you didn't. I have two hands, you know.

In that case, what about a haiku? Or a sonnet?

Those will still earn you a poke. Find something else to wax poetic about.

I'd rather not risk that.

If your house were on fire, and you could save one thing, what would it be?

[For a moment, Minako's teasing smile softens.]

Provided Koromaru could get out on his own, I'd save a picture of my parents. What about you?

...Well, I was going to say "the house", but somehow I feel compelled to give a slightly more serious answer now.

[ he does appear to actually be giving it some thought; his brow furrows and he eyes the room aimlessly, before shaking his head ]

Assuming as you did that pets would be safe, I suppose something practical, like my computer or phone. It's not a very moving answer, I'm afraid, but I can't think of many moving things I have here.

Phones can be replaced, but that picture is one of the few things I keep close by.