[open] do you like starfruit?

[oathkeeper]

Sender: Sora
To: Everyone
Subject: Paopu Fruit

hey, did you guys notice the huge fruit tree that showed up near the new ocean? it's got big giant yellow star-shaped fruits growing from it that are called paopu fruit. they taste like a pineapple mixed with a pear. sounds pretty tasty, right?

there's also a legend back home about these fruits. i thought you might wanna know.

"If two people share one, their destinies become intertwined. They'll remain a part of each other's lives no matter what."

i've always liked that legend a lot. i don't know if it's true for sure but it's nice to think that if you share one with someone really special to you that you can always be a part of each other's lives. if that doesn't sound like love, i don't know what is. it might be nice to try it with someone sometime, huh? go for it!

Comments

[oathkeeper]

[Can't stop, won't stop!]

yeah! you can do it! i'm cheering you on, ira!!

[oathkeeper]

aww come on, it's not like that!

don't eat so much that you'll get a stomach ache?!

[oathkeeper]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN

that's weird?!?

[roseofmay]

I have never considered being ‘frightening’ to be a terrible thing. I rather like it when people fear me. It can be easier to protect others when one has that reputation. You simply do not think me so because I look after you as well.

[In short, he benefits from her demeanour. Back home, no one would dare tangle with him out of fear of dealing with her, after all.]

[donfire]

I actually have never gotten a stomachache!

so i'll eat all the fruits!!!!

1/2

[judicialassistant]

[ There's no response for a while. Perhaps Susato has even shut her book, ashamed of what she wrote, but eventually, she has to check.

...... ]

Sorry. I hope you're right.

[judicialassistant]

He really liked you, Sora.

[darkcharge]

All right all right.

I'll only maim anyone that tries it with you a little.

[iracorn]

Well, it's appreciated, Sora./font>

[Perhaps the next time he sees his friends, he'll mention the legend.]

[oathkeeper]

or! not at all! because i'm not gonna try it with anyone else, duh!

[projections]

Weird plants? I don't even know what kind of things you could cook with that. Thinking about it just sends my thoughts into equally strange places.

Tell me more about them.

[oathkeeper]

heh you're right about that! and i hope you find the one for you soon then!

i don't want you to go easy on me! i want the crash course, okay?! and yeah i got a kitchen, it's not that big though. but it's got all the stuff!

[oathkeeper]

are you gonna make me do all the shopping now?? i'll just get the fruit!

[oathkeeper]

[But he wants to know! He wants to hear some cute stories!! Spill the tea.]

never thought about it ever? there's gotta be someone you think is really special.

[oathkeeper]

i guess you do kind of have a point. your friends know you're not frightening but monsters or bad guys should. that always helps.

i know i'm just really happy to know you. you're really awesome.

[oathkeeper]

alright, go for it if you really wanna!

i'm just saying they taste way better when you share them with someone.

[oathkeeper]

[There's nothing wrong with missing someone. Sora knows how that feels every day.]

i really liked him too! he was really nice and the greenhouse is still awesome when i stop by.

i wish i got to learn more about him, though! what's he like as a dad? pretty cool, i bet?

[Sometimes it helps Sora to talk about people he misses. He wonders if it'll help her.]

[oathkeeper]

uh, when i first got here i helped with setting up the communal garden. at first we just grew stuff like tomatoes and cucumbers and stuff. but lately? i've noticed that the tomatoes and cucumbers have fused up into one super veggie! it's like a cucumber that has tomatoe insides. weird, right? i'm pretty sure it was my dreams messing with them.

[skyglider]

Special? Hm. Who would you recommend?

[Now he's just being obtuse on purpose.]

[chefalier]

[Heh, guess this Sora person isn't bad.]

Long as you have the right equipment, that's all we need. Alright, when are you free? Have the fruit ready and I'll bring everything else.

[roseofmay]

[Friends. He probably has a point. To anyone who isn't close to her, Beatrix probably seems a cold and unfeeling individual.]

What a thing to say. I have been called many things, but I do not think 'awesome' is one of them. I suppose I must be thankful that I have struck such a fond chord with you.

sorry for the delay! just got back from hiatus

[stillarhino]

depends on the kinda fruit but im always down to try something new
just thought itd be weird to try if its got all them other stuff that comes with it u know?

[darkcharge]

Someone could try to trick you, Sora.

[projections]

Okay, yeah that's strange even for me.

You must have an active imagination to make something like that happen. Dreaming can only go so far. Even that has limits!

[oathkeeper]

come on, what are the chances of that?