[He tilts his head, gives her another smile. This one, at least, is a little less nervous-looking, as if he's trying to tell her not to worry about any apologies. He was yelling, it's true, and... the rest of it is honestly kind of a blur.
Before he can lose his nerve, he holds out the box with both hands.]
Here, trade you. I'll help carry your things if you hold this for me, okay?
[From his posture, it's like he's offering it as a gift, but then his words got all mixed up. Hm. Pathetic.]
It's not until he's picked up the carrot plants and glances back, a little hopefully, to see that she hasn't... opened it. Nor does she seem to think it's for her. His ahoge wilts slightly as he hoists the plants a little higher and nods toward the box.]
Um... it's for you, by the way. It's a gift. I thought... it was something you seemed like you would like, so...
[These carrots are not tall enough to hide his face behind, that's unfortunate.]
Honestly, though? That pink flush is reward enough, drawing a relieved, almost embarrassed laugh as he shifts his grip on the carrots. She looks pleased, but maybe she's just being polite...? Well, nothing for it but to ask!]
It's an assortment of teabags, right...? Maybe we could try it together.
[It should feel like a reward, simply because Haru never allows herself to do these sorts of things in front of others too often. Always watching her own appearance and how she comes off.
So the blush is definitely new, as is the flustering.]
[Does his pleased grin look stupid? It probably does as he shifts his grip on the carrots and nods toward the door, but he can't really stop smiling, either. It's not a date! It's just drinking tea with one of his best friends, who's really cute, and also incredibly kind to him.]
Then... let's get moving? Just tell me what to carry.
Don't worry about it... seeing you smile is all the thanks I need.
[What a fucking DORK. He's just going to start heading to the other garden now, because his face has gone beet-red with that corny line and he absolutely can't look anyone in the eye right now. What the hell was he thinking.]
A-Anyway... are you excited to have more space for your garden? We'll be able to grow more stuff, right?
[He glances back for a second to give her an encouraging smile before remembering wait, shit, his cheeks are still flushed from embarrassment. Gotta avoid that eye contact again.]
I-I mean... the station is pretty dreary in general. Flowers and other stuff for decoration is... a really good idea. Maybe if enough grow, you could put some in the common areas? Like in the cafeteria or on the observation deck.
And I know we can always use more medicine in the clinic.
I think that is a wonderful idea, actually. Perhaps I should start growing things with a little more color.
[The tint in his cheeks is kind of endearing, though. He got embarrassed over giving her a really simple yet adorable idea. Something that would give the station a little life when it always seemed that it had none.]
I'm trying to grow things that would help the clinic, most of them unsuccessful so far.
Mmm... it's something small, but I think it could make a world of difference.
[Hajime doesn't know much about flowers, other than girls like them, he's pretty sure? But he knows that he misses simple things like going outside, smelling grass and seeing trees. Hell, even feeling sunlight on his skin seems worlds away.]
Seeing nature in unexpected places... seems like something that'll cheer people up, don't you think?
[He hums quietly about the medicine, though, shifting his grip on the carrots as he thinks it over.]
Well... we'll just have to keep trying. What're all those sayings about things not being built in a day? We'll get there.
They say color has an effect on the brain, you know. That seeing colorful things in a dull place help ease minds. I want to try it.
[Flowers are nice, and she thinks those are the only types of nature she can provide on this station. Growing food was for survival. She needed her share of personal projects to keep her mind off of things.]
Thank you, Hajime-san. I will remember that. I will keep steadfast on trying.
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[He tilts his head, gives her another smile. This one, at least, is a little less nervous-looking, as if he's trying to tell her not to worry about any apologies. He was yelling, it's true, and... the rest of it is honestly kind of a blur.
Before he can lose his nerve, he holds out the box with both hands.]
Here, trade you. I'll help carry your things if you hold this for me, okay?
[From his posture, it's like he's offering it as a gift, but then his words got all mixed up. Hm. Pathetic.]
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She blinks at the box, taking it gingerly in her hands. How pretty.]
Sure, I can hold it for you. If you don't mind picking up those carrot plants over there and helping me get them to the bigger garden!
[Hm, she totally didn't assume it was a gift.]
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It's not until he's picked up the carrot plants and glances back, a little hopefully, to see that she hasn't... opened it. Nor does she seem to think it's for her. His ahoge wilts slightly as he hoists the plants a little higher and nods toward the box.]
Um... it's for you, by the way. It's a gift. I thought... it was something you seemed like you would like, so...
[These carrots are not tall enough to hide his face behind, that's unfortunate.]
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She is looking at the box again before ABRUPTLY GOING PINK IN THE FACE. Good job Hinata, you broke her just a little bit.]
Hajime-san! This is...well! It's very thoughtful.
[She does open it, the gratitude never leaving her features.]
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Honestly, though? That pink flush is reward enough, drawing a relieved, almost embarrassed laugh as he shifts his grip on the carrots. She looks pleased, but maybe she's just being polite...? Well, nothing for it but to ask!]
It's an assortment of teabags, right...? Maybe we could try it together.
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So the blush is definitely new, as is the flustering.]
Would you like to? After we move a few things?
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[Does his pleased grin look stupid? It probably does as he shifts his grip on the carrots and nods toward the door, but he can't really stop smiling, either. It's not a date! It's just drinking tea with one of his best friends, who's really cute, and also incredibly kind to him.]
Then... let's get moving? Just tell me what to carry.
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[She she can carry herself, no problem.]
Hajime-san... thank you again. The gift is very thoughtful.
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[What a fucking DORK. He's just going to start heading to the other garden now, because his face has gone beet-red with that corny line and he absolutely can't look anyone in the eye right now. What the hell was he thinking.]
A-Anyway... are you excited to have more space for your garden? We'll be able to grow more stuff, right?
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A-ah. I'm really excited actually. I thought about keeping this room as a personal project room. For my flowers and medicinal herbs.
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[He glances back for a second to give her an encouraging smile before remembering wait, shit, his cheeks are still flushed from embarrassment. Gotta avoid that eye contact again.]
I-I mean... the station is pretty dreary in general. Flowers and other stuff for decoration is... a really good idea. Maybe if enough grow, you could put some in the common areas? Like in the cafeteria or on the observation deck.
And I know we can always use more medicine in the clinic.
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[The tint in his cheeks is kind of endearing, though. He got embarrassed over giving her a really simple yet adorable idea. Something that would give the station a little life when it always seemed that it had none.]
I'm trying to grow things that would help the clinic, most of them unsuccessful so far.
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[Hajime doesn't know much about flowers, other than girls like them, he's pretty sure? But he knows that he misses simple things like going outside, smelling grass and seeing trees. Hell, even feeling sunlight on his skin seems worlds away.]
Seeing nature in unexpected places... seems like something that'll cheer people up, don't you think?
[He hums quietly about the medicine, though, shifting his grip on the carrots as he thinks it over.]
Well... we'll just have to keep trying. What're all those sayings about things not being built in a day? We'll get there.
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[Flowers are nice, and she thinks those are the only types of nature she can provide on this station. Growing food was for survival. She needed her share of personal projects to keep her mind off of things.]
Thank you, Hajime-san. I will remember that. I will keep steadfast on trying.