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Fire Kindled at First Sight [Minami] - Posted May 10, 2018 21:36:24 GMT -7
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" Sure! I'm interested to know where else you'd go shopping too, anyways." "Great~!" Of course, he'd be in for quite the shock no doubt. She may be a girl that loves a nice bit of lace and fluff, but there was something else that she loved to. Walking a ways down the street, the pair would pass by a few more shops before Minami stopped in front of one in particular. One that had posters of people in uniforms with rifles, as well as posters of different rifles, handguns, etc. and so forth, not to mention various flyers about deals on various different models. All that below an unlit neon sign spelling out the name of the store, Sharpshooter's Arsenal. "I like pretty dresses, but I also like guns too~." Minami briefly spoke to Shizuka. "Airsoft happens to be the other great hobby in my life alongside fashion." She explained a bit further before entering the shop. A dinging of a bell signaled their entrance and an older man sitting at the nearby counter looked up from a newspaper he had been reading. "Mina." His voice was gruff, though there was a faint warm tone as well. "Hey Shino!" She cheerfully greeted back. "You got that Anaconda in today, right?""Heh. Just like you requested." The man grinned before closing his newspaper, folding it up and setting it aside. As Minami stepped off to the side with him, Shizuka could see that the headline of the day seemed to be about the growing rumors of disappearances on foggy nights. Meanwhile, 'Shino' as Minami had called him reached beneath his counter, drawing forth a large box that displayed a large revolver upon it, not to mention quite a hefty price tag. "I'll give you the usual discount. Been a real good customer for me after all." Minami grinned, though the playfulness that had been coloring her expression was more mischief than mirth now. "Thanks, Shino! I'll be showing 'em what this baby can do!"--- Tags: SHIZUKA NIKAIDOUOOC: Top most in the pic.
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Fire Kindled at First Sight [Minami] - Posted May 10, 2018 22:16:51 GMT -7
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Shizuka was indeed pretty shocked by the time they were going to enter the store Minami was looking for. There were many posters and flyers about deals on various different firearm models for airsoft. There were also posters of people in uniform posing with rifles and the like. The name of the store was overlooking the street in the form of a currently unlit neon sign. Sighing in amazement, Shizuka took personal note about this interesting hobby of Minami's. She explained that though she liked pretty dresses, she also had a striking interest in guns and firearms, since she took part in airsoft matches. Shizuka blinked and started to look at Minami in a new light. He didn't really understand the appeal behind airsoft but knew that it was something that required not only skill but also lots of preparation outside of the field. It was also a very competitive tactical sport. When they entered the store, they were greeted by an older man at the counter. More specifically, he greeted Mina who must have been one of his regular customers. Shizuka soon felt a little invisible, but that was fine with him. He couldn't identify with this particular interest of Minami's, but he still took the time to look around as Mina greeted the guy at the counter back with a name, Shino. Apparently she was asking for an order of a specific firearm. While they were talking, Shizuka spotted the headline on the newspaper which Shino put down. Growing rumours of disappearances on foggy nights? This seemed pretty worrisome. Shizuka turned his gaze subconsciously at Minami and supposed that she would probably be okay, she seemed to be the type who could handle herself against this kind of thing. Shizuka was more concerned about himself. He paced around the store gazing at the firearms and gun models like a lost child as Minami was settling her purchase of that 'Anaconda' she asked for. * MINAMI TOKURA
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Fire Kindled at First Sight [Minami] - Posted May 11, 2018 13:54:07 GMT -7
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Minami talked a bit more with the shopkeep as Shizuka more or less wandered off. Talking price, paying him, talking about some of her recent matches, etc. and so on. After a moment she looked back to where Shizuka had been standing before only to find him gone. Turning to look over at the rest of the store, she noticed him looking at some of the guns. Did he have an interest as well? Wait, no. After a moment more, she could see how he seemed more like a curious cat or even a lost puppy, simply unsure of where he was at the moment. Chuckling a bit, she turned to Shino once more. Wrapping up her business with her favorite supplier, she placed her new purchase in her bag and walked over to Shizuka while the older man returned to his newspaper. "Alright, I'm finished. Shall we be on our way?" She smiled patiently towards the crossdresser. --- Tags: SHIZUKA NIKAIDOU
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Fire Kindled at First Sight [Minami] - Posted May 11, 2018 18:56:36 GMT -7
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Shizuka sighed in resignation when he realized that this was an entirely different world than what he knew, and that trying to understand it more would simply result in him being even more confused. At last, Minami seemed to wrap up her business with the store owner Shino when Shizuka heard her say that she was finished and seemed to offer a smile of patience. Did she think of him any less for not being able to get into these firearms? Shizuka tried not to think about that too much and bowed apologetically instead. " Haha. Sure, I hope I didn't look too silly." Shizuka curtseyed and went over to Minami. " Let's go, then. Perhaps you can tell me more about your interest in airsoft along the way. I don't know too much about it myself other than that those who take it seriously are highly skilled and very technical when it comes to preparations." * MINAMI TOKURA
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Fire Kindled at First Sight [Minami] - Posted May 11, 2018 23:06:01 GMT -7
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" Haha. Sure, I hope I didn't look too silly." "No, no. It's not for everyone after all. It can be kinda overwhelming on your first visit." Minami chuckled a bit after Shizuka curtsied once more. He really had a thing for formalities, huh? It reminded her of those times that her father had business visits at home. After a moment more, they both headed out of the store and started down the street again. After a bit longer, the one-eyed Minami decided to pick up the conversation from where they had left off. "So, why I like airsoft, huh?" She hummed in thought for a moment. "Well like you said, it requires developing skills, figuring out what preparations you want to make, and other such things. I love that kind of stuff." A light chuckle again. "Always been really competitive. My mother often says that I take more after my father than I do her. Though as far as my future plans go, I'm looking at something that combines both. My father is the usual sort of businessman, handling a lot of the construction projects around Sanyo. Meanwhile, my mother is a seamstress and she handles made-to-order clothing. I'm wanting to go into the fashion business myself, but probably not as a creator to be honest. I might make something now and then, but I think I'd be better on the actual business end of it."--- Tags: SHIZUKA NIKAIDOU
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Fire Kindled at First Sight [Minami] - Posted May 12, 2018 1:15:33 GMT -7
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Minami seemed not to be too bummed about Shizuka's childish reaction to being introduced to the store, which was a relief. It seemed she was quite understanding, after all, it wasn't really something that you saw every day. Fortunately, Minami was willing to share to Shizuka her reasons for being interested in airsoft, definitely, it was something she seemed to enjoy or she wouldn't take it so seriously. As she explained that she was very much into the idea of strategizing, developing a specific skill set and generally being competitive, she added on the occupations of her parents. Her dad was a businessman in the construction industry while her mother was a seamstress and handles made-to-order bespoke clothing. The phrase made-to-order struck Shizuka's mind like thunderbolts. He was only familiar with mass manufacturing techniques thanks to his father. Hearing that Minami's mother dealt with the more tailor-made side of things, Shizuka was now very interested in meeting her mother. It seemed that Minami was also interested in the fashion industry, but more as a businesswoman and a marketer. Those types of people had their own ideas about the industry, which didn't match Shizuka's own aims to be a model and a creator, but it was fine. Minami's disposition seemed more suited for the business side anyway. In any case, Shizuka had been thoroughly impressed by Minami's answer and he responded with a smile. " That's really cool. Personally, as my mother is a former model and my dad is a photographer and fashion writer, who also taught me the tricks for mass manufacture sewing, I'm aiming to enter the fashion industry as a creator or a model." Shizuka answered. " I'd definitely like to meet your parents one day too." Shizuka proclaimed rather boldly. * MINAMI TOKURA
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Fire Kindled at First Sight [Minami] - Posted May 12, 2018 1:29:59 GMT -7
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" I'd definitely like to meet your parents one day too." ...This was too good to pass up. "Oh my! We haven't even started dating yet, Shizu-chan! Oh, whatever would my parents think if I brought home my girlfriend that I just met so suddenly!?" Minami made a false swooning motion as she over-dramatically replied to Shizuka. "I could not stand to be torn from the beautiful princess that I had just met! Woe, oh woe is me~!"She threw up her free hand, her eyes closed as she tilted her face away, hiding it behind the back of her hand. "To be in such a challenging situation...!"--- Tags: SHIZUKA NIKAIDOU
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Fire Kindled at First Sight [Minami] - Posted May 12, 2018 1:35:14 GMT -7
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It was only mere moments after Minami's sudden theatrics that Shizuka realized the implications behind what he had just said, eliciting an incredible rosy blush on his cheeks. He had only meant it politely, since he was very interested in learning more about sewing and the like from Minami's mother. He also wanted to know more about Minami's background. However this had brought upon a minor embarrassment for Shizuka whose blush intensified when Minami had referred to him as a beautiful princess and pointed out that 'they hadn't even started dating yet.' Challenging situation!? Shizuka's mind went into overdrive to figure out how to respond to her dramatic reply. " W-w-well, nobody said it had to be immediate... After all, I do really want to get to know you better too," Shizuka surprisingly went on the offensive this time, taking the initiative to loose his true feelings on the matter. " Tokura-san, I do believe I was going to join you for a bite to eat, why don't we start there? " * MINAMI TOKURA
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Fire Kindled at First Sight [Minami] - Posted May 12, 2018 21:10:10 GMT -7
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Minami giggled due to Shizuka's reaction. From the practically luminescent blush to the small stutter, it was rather adorable. Still though, he proved surprisingly quick to press on and change the subject. Or well, to almost change the subject. Hm~. "I think I'd like to get to know you a bit more too, Shizu-chan." Minami smiled towards him before looking back down the street at her destination. "Indeed, that's a fine point I think. And the place I had in mind is right over there." She indicates a particular cafe, heading towards it and inside after a moment more. This day certainly was proving to be quite interesting after all. --- Tags: SHIZUKA NIKAIDOU
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