Memories in the Old Garden (1)

Snake Room

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Nanaki

Hello? Big bro?

Nanaki's Brother

How are you, Nanaki?

You’re… at HAMA House now, right? I started wondering how you were doing after moving into a dorm, and decided to give you a call. I wanted to hear your voice too.

Nanaki

You don’t need to worry. I’m doing just fine.

Nanaki's Brother

That’s good to hear!

Nanaki

Everyone here’s pretty nice. Some of them are a little… strong on the personality side.

They’re kind to me… They get how I feel and look out for me… stuff like that.

Nanaki's Brother

Sounds to me like you’re crushing on someone. Am I right?

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Nanaki

Mhm… There’s someone I’ve been thinking about…

Nanaki's Brother

Must be nice. It’s just been work 25/8 for me. I don’t even have time to fall in love.

Come to think of it, isn’t Kuguri over there with you? How is he? Is he doing okay?

Nanaki

He’s alright. Sometimes he’s here in the dorms, sometimes he isn’t.

Nanaki's Brother

After the incident, he stopped coming over to our place too.

Nanaki

…Yeah.

Nanaki's Brother

If that’s what he chose, then I can’t really say anything about it. I’d love to see him again, though. It’s been a while…

…Yeah, I know! I get it already! I’ll tell him, just wait a second!

Nanaki

Big bro?

Nanaki's Brother

Sorry. Mom was reminding me to tell you something.

Our neighbors brought us a bunch of ripe tangerines. You should come pick some up!

And since everyone over at HAMA Tours has been so nice to you, I wanted them to have some too.

Nanaki

Thanks. Today’s my day off, so I’ll head over there now.

Mhm… Yeah. Okay, see you soon.

HAMA House - Living Room

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Nanaki

Kugunii!

Kuguri

Why are you in such a hurry…? I’m not going anywhere, so come over here slowly.

Nanaki

It’s because I didn’t think I’d see you here!

This works out perfectly. I was just about to go home and pick up some tangerines we got.

My brother wants to see you too, Kugunii. Could you come with me if you’re free?

Kuguri

……

Nanaki

Is… that a no…?

Kuguri

…I can’t say no to you. I was on my way out too. Let’s go together.