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Have you seen Holmes today? [He sure is holding onto that box, still wrapped up.]

I haven't heard any telltale Holmes-like sounds today, so— no. I haven't.

[ He glances between the box and Naruhodou and then raises an eyebrow. ]

[He follows his gaze and holds up the box.] I found this at the front door. It doesn't say who it's from, so I thought maybe Holmes is trying to pull a prank on me again.

I see. But a mystery gift? [ He gestures at it, leaning over to get a better look. ] That doesn't seem like the sort of prank he'd pull.

Maybe. He did sign his name when he sent that "mysterious" threatening message once. [He'll take a seat on the couch in the common area. This has been so carefully prepared, he wondered who would even...his eyes widen.]

No way. Is this really from someone...? [For him???]

Threatening message . . . ? I don't think I've heard about that one before.

[ He closes his journal and stands, walking out to join him in the common area. ]

Well, you can read about in the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. [He's now thoroughly distracted by the chocolate box to want to explain that right now.]

Who would want to even. . .no, not her, no she'd put her name down too. [He's currently going down a list of people in his head to figure out who would do this. He scratches his head after awhile in frustration.] Why wouldn't they at least put a name down? I can't thank them for this! Or. . .[His face goes red slightly.] figure out what this means. [He shakes his hand.] No, this is clearly a prank.

Maybe some other time. [ He still hasn't read the story Holmes already shoved at him, after all.

He sits down next to Naruhodou, peering over at the box briefly before turning his attention back to him. ] It seems too elaborate to be a prank. Though— why wouldn't someone put a name down?

[ He can answer that but. You know. ]

I don't know. It could be for a number of reasons. But considering what today is for most people on Earth. . . [Gulp.] I-It usually means someone likes you. Like a secret admirer.

A secret admirer, is it?

[ He looks over at Naruhodou and gives him a grin, then chuckles. ]

This is quite the case you've picked up then, isn't it? Naruhodou.

But- [He's blushing so hard now. He stares down at the box that he...still hasn't opened yet.]

I can't think of who it could be from! Ugh, or maybe it's just Maya teasing me again. She always did get too personal sometimes.

Why does it have to be someone teasing you?

[ He raises an eyebrow at that. ]

B-Because. . .[He frowns.] I never got anything like this before. I mean, I'm not exactly special or anything. This is more like something I'd expect you to get.

. . . Naruhodou.

[ He shakes his head slowly. ]

Obviously, someone thinks you're special enough.

[He laughs softly.] Maybe. [He doesn't seem convinced and thinks Asougi is just being encouraging because that's what friends do. He starts to tug at the bow.]

Um, could you stay here while I open this? [In case it's booby trapped.]

Why, are you nervous?

[ He gives him a teasing grin before nodding. ]

I'll stay here. Don't worry.

Y-You never know! [Better to be prepared than not! He takes a deep breath.] (All right. The moment of truth!)

[He unwraps the box without incident and shutting his eyes, quickly lifts open the box. Nothing happens, and he'll open his eyes to find...chocolates. Actual real chocolates, unless they're actually mud shaped chocolates.] . . .Huh. [They're even the kind of chocolates he likes, nothing too fancy like how the box had been wrapped up.]

. . . well, it didn't explode in your face.

[ He picks up the untied bow, setting it aside for now. It would be a good toy for Wagahai later on. ]

[He picks up one of the chocolates.] Not yet. [He squeezes the chocolate slightly. Doesn't feel like there's a bomb in disguise (thanks Jackass for making him paranoid). Carefully, he take a bite. After chewing on it, he eats the rest of the piece, a smile forming on his face.]

Mm, it really is chocolate. [And a very tasty one at that. His face suddenly brightens up as he enjoys it.]

[ Asougi gives him a small smile of contentment in turn, leaning back to watch him snack on that piece of chocolate. ]

And good chocolate at that, I take it.

Mmhmm. [He presses a hand against his cheek, savoring every bit of the chocolate.] Here, try one yourself! [Cause something this good needs to be shared.]

Alright, alright. I know you won't take no for an answer.

[ He glances down at the box, considering for a moment. Because he knows exactly which chocolate is what, having bought the box and all, Asougi quickly picks out one that he knows won't be too sweet and takes a bite. ]

— mm.

Tasty, right? [He presses a hand on his stomach. No tummy aches or feeling like he's been poisoned, so this gift really must be...he looks down at this box with a serious expression. Who sent this?]

Mm. This is actually good.

[ If only because he picked a sea salt caramel. Asougi glances over at Naruhodou, taking note of that expression of his. ]

. . . you've got quite the look on your face.

Well, yea. . .[He picks up another piece. Oh, this one tasted different, not as sweet.]

Because I don't know who the sender is to properly thank them for this.

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