Hold on...why did it sound as though Akira planned on purchasing the plush for her own satisfaction? A flash of black and white immediately pulled her attention away from their previous wanderings, eyes immediately fixated on the popular panda bear wearing a flowery, spring outfit. Yet another rare find, although the price tag was unlike any other outrageous online markup.
A reasonably priced collectable. Within her own grasp...however...
"It is...but..." Allowing Akira this opportunity to buy something for herself, with his own money, didn't (and wouldn't) sit well with the brunette. "...I don't want you to buy it just because I find it cute. If anything, I can pay for it on my own when I have enough to cover for it."
it's obvious makoto wants it, but akira isn't about to strongarm her into agreeing to let him buy it for her. would he have? sure. he's got enough yen from his odd part-time jobs and all the trawling around they do in the metaverse. but he knows how makoto is, and he'll respect it.
there's a couple of things akira could say to her -- some supportive, some casual ... but he settles instead for cocking his head to the side and giving makoto a guileless smile. ❛ i said it was cute. maybe i want it? ❜ he can't help but tease her a little. she'd given him the perfect opening, after all.


















