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全部夢だってわかってる  でもどうか起こさないで  I know everything is a dream, but don’t wake me up. 

Nice? [/he let out a bashful little chuckle, rubbing the back of his neck; I guess I’m nice, I’m just kind of a push over. Are you positive you can make sure of that? You’ll have a lot of work to do, I’m a bit stubborn and easy to pull out of my shell. Kind of like… a hermit crab? A snail? Ah— dumb comparison. 

[ ; he can't help but chuckle at the analogy ] A hermit crab? I'll remember that. Well, I'm not completely certain I'll be able to get you comfortable around me, but I'll definitely put forth my best efforts. And that's all that matters, eh? 

[;smiles brightly and nods;] I knew that of course, but if you really wanted pizza, I’d be happy to buy some [;laughs;] I’m Mina.

Naw, if I let you buy me pizza it wouldn't be very gentlemanly of me. But if you're ever down, let me know and it'll be my treat. [ ; nods his head lightly with a soft smile ] Pleasure to meet you, Mina. 

I do wash them… and sometimes… I wipe my fingers on you—

.... Is that why I sometimes find random spots on my clothes. 

What, no. Why? You should always share with me.

Not after I've witnessed where you put your fingers. 

Welp, that's the last time I share my snacks with you.

[;pouts a little;] I’m not a pizza store you know [;chuckles;] But what toppings would you like, sir?

Oh no, I was only kidding, lil miss. [ ; he chuckles under his breath, shaking his head ] Don't worry about it, though I appreciate the offer. I don't think I caught your name? Call me Baram. 

I have held my silence for the past couple of days. [/frowns, slowly shaking his head; It seems as though I will always remain painfully shy, despite my best efforts not to be. Kind of a pain. Anyway— [/he takes the man’s hand into his own, giving it a shake; Very nice to officially meet you. I’ve seen you around, you seem very nice.

[ ; he blinks a few times, playing off the other's frown with a light nudge ] Awh c'mon, don't beat yourself up over being shy. In fact, I find that the people I meet who claim to be shy are the nicest and most genuine. I'll make sure you aren't shy around me. [ ; offers a light nod of his head, returning the shake before retracting his hand ] Hm, do I? I'm glad that's the image I've created in your head. 

Quit picking your nose, we're in public.

No, we have not. I’m pretty new here, yeah. [/nods his head; Nice to meet you, Baram! I’m Bii.

Looks like we're in the same boat. I'm fairly new myself. [ ; he mumbles the name back to himself and takes mental note of it, lips curling into a warm smile as he extends a hand out to the other ] 

… Nah.