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[queenofkur]

Sender: Ereshkigal
To: Everyone
Subject:

[ There is a strange phenomenon happening with this text entry, what with the header appearing twice. That's because Ereshkigal browsed past entries and figured that she had to write the header herself if she wants to be "Anonymous!" Alas, she is completely unaware her name is in the true sender field for everyone to see. ]

Sender: ANONYMOUS
To: Everyone
Subject: Social Skills

Hello (* ^ ω ^)

Much as I would like to begin by formally introducing myself, I am afraid a most pressing matter led me to pick the quill and put ink on this page. I need assistance with a truly difficult task: engaging in social interactions! (;;;*_*)

I cannot say much lest it reveals my identity, but my line of work is a solitary one that has caused me to become somewhat lacking in what people call "social skills." As such, I believe myself to not be what any sane soul would consider "pleasant" company. Someone as gloomy and evil as myself does not fall under the common conception of a "good person," I am afraid. (｡•́︿•̀｡)

Yet, I very much desire to make friend with as many of you as possible. Unfortunately, mine is a position of such importance, it would be unseemly to openly ask for help when I am supposed to figure out such thing on my own. This is the reason behind this anonymous entry. I realize the suspense behind my identity may be somewhat difficult to bear, and I apologize for any anxiety this might cause you. ｡ﾟ･（>﹏<）･ﾟ｡

I humbly ask that you share with me what wisdom you may have regarding social interactions, so that I may improve and become worthy of friendship and companionship. While I believe this to be a tall order, I shall perpetually strive to improve! Any and all advice are very much welcome. (´｡• ω •｡`)

Thank you for your time. (o^▽^o)

Comments

[queenofkur]

I am to you?

[ R-Really? But... He should hate her after last time if anything! ]

But why?

[whatsamada]

Because you're new and it's only fair that I help you out.

That's what friends do.

[queenofkur]

No, I meant... Why do you consider me a friend?

[whatsamada]

Why not?

You don't want to be my friend?

[queenofkur]

No, no, that's not it at all!

But I do not understand why you would desire to be my friend.

[whatsamada]

[....?????]

Because that's what we're supposed to do. Help and befriend one another too.

[queenofkur]

Is it?

I

Nobody has ever tried befriending me. Except for one. I am not used to such a thing.

[whatsamada]

Then why don't we start now?

Won't you be my friend?

[queenofkur]

[ There's a bit of a delay. What kind of question is that? She's so not used to it... ]

I

If you wish so, then of course.

[whatsamada]

[Now that was settled, another thing came up!]

That's good to hear!

...You know what friends do, right?

[queenofkur]

... No, what is it?

[whatsamada]

[Oh no, oh no. Oh no no no no.....]

We can start by hanging out? Or talking about things that we both might like? I'll go start?

I'm someone who likes to stay active since I play soccer. What about you?

[queenofkur]

[ O-Oh no... Was he trying to do small talk? The horror! Over text at least it's easier... ]

I like climbing mountains and reading human books.

Soccer is that game humans play with a ball, isn't it? (・_・ヾ

[whatsamada]

[He's trying!!!]

Yes, it is! It's a game where you have to kick the ball across the field in other to get to a goal. It's a lot of fun if you have a bunch of other people and it can get really competitive too!

[...]

Have you tried it before?

[queenofkur]

No, there would be no one for me to play with down there.

Besides, I am not the sporty kind of goddesses. Asides from mountain climbing, I don't really practice any physical activity. (〃＞＿＜;〃)

[whatsamada]

Then do you want to practice with me? It'll be a good way to get some physical activity and exercise, right?

[queenofkur]

[ G-Gah, going into something with a disadvantage? But she's going to stress all the more! ]

I am not opposed to it sometimes, but for now I will stick to climbing whatever mountains I happen to stumble upon.

[whatsamada]

[And this just keeps getting more awkward....]

Ah...

Then can I ask what else do you like?

[queenofkur]

Books! ヽ(・∀・)ﾉ

Those written by humans that detail fictional events.

[whatsamada]

So you like to read!

Then maybe I can show you some books here that you would like! I know there's a few stories that humans made up that might spark your imagination.

[And totally not about power rangers Neo Featherman. Not at all.]

[queenofkur]

Oh yes, I would very much like that!

I can show you some of my favorites in return as well! (＾▽＾)

[ Hopefully Ken is ready for the most sappy and cheesy of romantic novels. ]

[whatsamada]

Really?

Care to tell me what the titles?

[Was he going to regret this??]

[queenofkur]

Of course! (^_^)

Amongst my favorite are The Goddess and The Knight, Fifty Shades of Quartz, Dawn, Ultimate Illusion Eight, and Doki Doki Death Club!

[whatsamada]

...

Care to tell me what some of them are about?

[Oh, he will definitely regret this. A lot of these are romance and horror aren't they??]

[queenofkur]

Of course! (◕‿◕)

The Goddess and The Knight is a classical love story of a hero saving a goddess and having to overcome all sorts of trial. The story itself is nothing special, but the chemistry between the two characters is what makes this novel shine. I just can't get enough of them.

I won't spoil you the end, but you should be prepared to cry, just thinking about it makes me tear up (｡•́︿•̀｡)