Entry #A-12: "Assimilation" [February 13, Audio]

[dead_black_eyes]

[A smooth, soft voice can be heard over the networks.]

I'm getting the feeling that this consumer-driven holiday invented by greetings-card companies is more of an affair in Death City than it was in my own world.

While I don't approve of holidays cashing in by making people feel obligated to buy things for others, I don't have a problem if people feel obligated to buy things for me.

There are some stores selling fine chocolates. I like these in particular, so... as a true gourmand and an expert at gauging human emotions, I will give you excellent, informed romantic advice in exchange for any of the following.

[TEXT]

1. Creme buttermints (package of 12)
2. Vanilla caramel truffles (package of 16)
3. Milk fudge squares (NO NUTS, package of 8)
4. Hand-dipped marshmallow dream bars (package of 2)
5. Cotton-candy heart sticks (package of 1, the most cost-effective option)
6. Belgian nougat sprinkled in gold leaf (package of 1, the least cost-effective option but I'll certainly notice you.)
7. Candied orange slices (Package of 10)

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Comments

[Private]

[itaidakimasu]

Kind of! But nothing romantic or anything like that. I've made a bunch of cakes and chocolates for my friends here, and a lot more that I'm bringing in to the Agency.

...want to see a sneak peek?

[Private]

[dead_black_eyes]

Well... yes, if it's all right...

[Private]

[itaidakimasu]

{Tada~}

This is actually red velvet under the frosting!

[Private]

[dead_black_eyes]

Well, that... actually looks really...

Um. I think that if you don't have plans, I might want to taste this tomorrow. Or something like it.

[Private]

[itaidakimasu]

You should stop by the Agency tomorrow then! I'm bringing this and quite a bit more there.

Unless you want your own?

[Private]

[dead_black_eyes]

Well... whatever's the least imposition, I suppose. I wouldn't want you to go to too much trouble.

[Make him the cake, Yako.]

[Private]

[itaidakimasu]

One more isn't an imposition at all, and you can swing by the Agency to check out the rest no matter what. I've got some spare ingredients. What types of cake do you like the most? Or do you want it to be a surprise.

[Private]

[dead_black_eyes]

My favorite has really always been strawberry shortcake...

[Private]

[itaidakimasu]

Strawberry shortcake? Hm...I should be able to make that work!

[Private]

[dead_black_eyes]

With your talent, I can't think of any reason you wouldn't be able to... thank you...