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[wipingallout]

... ... ... ... ?

What is...?

I shouldn't... be awake...


[In the Velvet Room...]

[It's courteous of whatever's going on with Igor's plan here that Hamuko is dressed. She probably shouldn't even have a body... whatever she has going on now... did her body fall comatose without her? Did it die? If it was alive, she surely should be much older. ... ... ... Maybe that all doesn't really matter, right now. She's here, gifted a chance to be around others again. The pinboard catches her attention first, of course. Signs of other people... so many little notes, talking about multiple versions of the same person running around. That's... that's charming... that's fun. ...Even if the notes about Ken Amadas make her sad...]

Hmm... I don't see any other 'me' off the bat...

[She'll take a few minutes once given a pen and some pink paper to doodle a little version of herself, signed with her name and phone number, and add it to the corner of the pinboard.]


[Inaba, Central Shopping District]

[What a fun little town! A charming place... hey, isn't this the town she went to for the volleyball camp? She loved the accommodations, but it's so nice to actually wander the streets and see the little shops. This place is SO rural, Hamuko had never really visited a place this remote, even when jumping between foster homes.] Let's see... what's the good spot for the locals? [No point being a complete tourist shmuck!!]


[Shibuya, Underground Mall]

[Well, since nothing costs anything here... might as well get some cute new clothes, right? Who knows how long she'll be around here, and 'dreaming up' new outfits didn't seem to be a thing. No lucid dreaming here - somehow, Hamuko felt a lot happier with that in mind. Still... the fashion is so different!!]

I just want one cute orange top...!! Is orange out of style? Dang it...


[Iwatodai Dorms]

[Of all of the places she's been having fun goofing off and exploring in, the dorms... she couldn't quite get the courage to open the front. Not just yet.]

Not even Koromaru is out front right now. ...I've gotta apologize...

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[shakenit]

"Two should be plenty, if not slightly overboard, but I can use the rest tomorrow if there's extra." It'll go well with whatever she whips together for breakfast.

Or whatever Aragaki-san whips together for breakfast and insists everyone eat. Whichever. She dices the onion nice and quick, then turns her attention to the pork.

[wipingallout]

Vi's knife skills are incredibly confident and competent! Hamuko doesn't comment, knowing after getting an earful from Shinji not to interrupt in the middle of cooking. Another shredded apple coming right up!

Another lesson from Shinji was, of course, following instructions and not asking directions. Once the apples were shredded, Hamuko set to rinsing the grater, watching Violet for her next instruction if any. If not, she'd happily help clean up as they went.

[shakenit]

Honestly, just having someone to do the cleanup as they go is really helpful. It lets Sumire focus more on the meal itself.

And indeed, before too long they have some pork stir-fry with vegetables and a savory sauce, and some rice to carry the dish. "Thank you for your help."

[wipingallout]

"It smells so gooooood! My stomach's growling already!" Hamuko cheerfully chirped, helping to carry their bowls to the table. "You're so efficient! I got a long ways to go to catch up, ehehe. Don't be too nice if you decide to give me pointers, got it?"

She's ecstatic. Her first home cooked meal since waking up... it feels like yesterday but also a lifetime since getting to sit and eat here, in the place that feels so much like home.

The enthusiasm and approval is all over her expression on first bite. THIS IS DELICIOUS....!

[shakenit]

Sumire's blushing again, but she bears the praise with relative grace, this time. "I just have a lot of practice, that's all. But this is the one thing I know without question I'm good at."

And that expression on Hamuko's face is all the thanks she needs.

[wipingallout]

It takes a lot of self control to not just scarf this down!! Flavorful, tasty, satisfying~

Without any chatter, Hamuko finished the meal, basking happily. "That hit the spot! Thank you for dinner~"

[shakenit]

"You're welcome."

It's always been nice, sharing her food with an appreciative audience. (Kasumi had that much right, at least, and her parents have always enjoyed it.)

[wipingallout]

She is definitely gonna woo her with Chocolates in a few weeks. Sumire won't escape.

"I'll finish the dishes as thanks! I can put on some tea while I do if you like, Vi."

[shakenit]

She will Not know what to do with that. (Nor will it occur to her to do the same, whoops.)

"I - that would be lovely, thank you."