# E6 - Interview and Wine and Dine

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**[00:02] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thank you very much.<br>**[00:04] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I couldn't have done that without you.<br>**[00:06] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Think nothing of it.<br>**[00:07] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You'd do the same for me, I'm sure.<br>**[00:10] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;So... what is it you wanted to ask me?<br>**[00:13] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'd like to work for your employer.<br>**[00:17] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What?<br>**[00:18] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Would you be willing to scout me?<br>**[00:21] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm sorry, but I don't have<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the authority to make that call.<br>**[00:26] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Perhaps you could put me in touch<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;with your superior, then?<br>**[00:31] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Might I ask why you want this?<br>**[00:34] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I've grown quite interested in you.<br>**[00:37] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Surely you jest!<br>**[00:38] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm a perfectly average middle-aged man.<br>**[00:41] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You create icicles and unleash electricity.<br>**[00:43] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I can't imagine what psychic power<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;could be at the root of it.<br>**[00:47] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You also blocked that magical girl's<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Magical Beam, did you not?<br>**[00:52] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And I can't help but wonder if you're<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;hiding your abilities from the Bureau...<br>**[00:57] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Sh-Sh-She's got me there!*<br>**[01:00] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What a... curious theory.<br>**[01:03] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Now, if you'll connect me with your superior,<br>**[01:05] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I won't breathe a word of this.<br>**[01:13] sign**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Akutsu<br>**[01:13] sign**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Incoming call<br>**[01:13] sign**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accept<br>**[01:13] sign**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reject<br>**[01:16] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes?<br>**[01:17] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*What in the world are you people off doing?*<br>**[01:17] sign**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In call<br>**[01:20] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*We traded fire with a magical girl on-site.*<br>**[01:23] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;So that Iruma Air Base freighter<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;that went down was...<br>**[01:27] Sasaki**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Destroyed by one*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;of the magical girl's attacks.*<br>**[01:31] Sasaki**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I don't know why she let us go,*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;but we managed to get away, so...*<br>**[01:37] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm told a fireball was seen<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at the time the freighter went down.<br>**[01:41] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Isn't the use of psychic powers permitted<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;when fighting a magical girl?<br>**[01:47] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Very well.*<br>**[01:49] Akutsu**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It's certainly easier for us*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;if that's what happened.*<br>**[01:53] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I do appreciate your understanding, sir.<br>**[01:55] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;By the way, Chief,<br>**[01:56] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I've received an application request from<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;an unregistered psychic other than the boy...<br>**[02:03] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*And what kind of psychic are they?*<br>**[02:05] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Well, her name is Futari Shizuka...<br>**[03:40] sign**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EP 6         Interview and Wine and Dine<br>**[03:42] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He's agreed to interview you.<br>**[03:44] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why, I'm so very grateful!<br>**[03:47] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;May I ask you something?<br>**[03:48] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What is it?<br>**[03:50] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assuming you get hired by the Bureau,<br>**[03:53] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the chief will likely have whatever residence<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;or business you give as your address<br>**[03:57] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;bugged with a surveillance camera.<br>**[04:00] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You should pick a random time<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to find and dismantle it.<br>**[04:04] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm sure it's against the rules<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to tell you this,<br>**[04:08] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;but you'll likely be treated as<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a potential spy for some time,<br>**[04:15] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;so I wanted to tell you while I could.<br>**[04:18] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Is that all true?<br>**[04:22] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Good morning, Hoshizaki-san.<br>**[04:25] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E-Er... what exactly do<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;you mean by "all that"?<br>**[04:28] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*If she overheard the part about my powers,*<br>**[04:31] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*things could get a bit awkward...*<br>**[04:33] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Does the chief really install surveillance<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;cameras in agents' homes?<br>**[04:39] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tell me, Sasaki!<br>**[04:41] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It wasn't an exception he made for you?<br>**[04:45] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He really does that to all his agents?<br>**[04:48] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He said everyone gets<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the same treatment, so...<br>**[04:53] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hoshizaki-san, I'm sure he<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;has no underhanded motives.<br>**[04:58] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We've recovered our target.<br>**[05:01] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Let's return to the Bureau.<br>**[05:03] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Right...<br>**[05:04] sign**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Front Desk<br>**[05:04] sign**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Store on 1F<br>**[05:04] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And what exactly are you doing<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;with Futari Shizuka, anyway?<br>**[05:08] sign**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Store on 1F<br>**[05:08] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why, I resent your tone.<br>**[05:11] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Um, if I may...<br>**[05:12] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There's somewhere I'd like to stop by first.<br>**[05:15] sign**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Plum Jam<br>**[05:17] sign**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Plum Jam<br>**[05:20] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What do we have here? You're a lover of jam?<br>**[05:23] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What fine tastes you have.<br>**[05:25] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oh, no. I just heard using pickled<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;plums makes meat more tender.<br>**[05:30] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I don't particularly enjoy sour flavors,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;so I thought this might work instead.<br>**[05:36] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It appears you understand<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;very little about plums.<br>**[05:45] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You two seem close.<br>**[05:47] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Huh?<br>**[05:48] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You and Futari Shizuka.<br>**[05:50] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I wouldn't say we're close, exactly...<br>**[05:52] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Then what's that all about?<br>**[05:54] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oh, this?<br>**[05:56] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She said they were "true pickled plums."<br>**[06:00] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She's sharing from a homemade stash.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;They've been pickling for years, she says.<br>**[06:05] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Heaven's sake...<br>**[06:06] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Do you realize how dangerous that woman is?<br>**[06:10] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Futari Shizuka's an A-rank psychic.<br>**[06:14] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Her psychic power is energy drain,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the ability to sap life force via touch.<br>**[06:19] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And not only does her touch drain,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;it provides her incredible regenerative power.<br>**[06:23] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I see.<br>**[06:25] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That explains things.<br>**[06:26] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Moreover, despite how she looks,<br>**[06:28] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;they say her real age is in the triple digits.<br>**[06:33] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Then do you think these pickled plums are...<br>**[06:38] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;So, you two are finally back.<br>**[06:40] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The boy in question has been transferred<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to the care of the relevant department.<br>**[06:44] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oh, has he?<br>**[06:46] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chief, I heard something<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I want to confirm with you.<br>**[06:48] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Do you really put surveillance<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;cameras in agents' homes?<br>**[06:53] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What if we do?<br>**[06:55] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Do you honestly think that's acceptable?!<br>**[06:58] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I have the authority to do so.<br>**[07:00] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I don't leak the footage, obviously.<br>**[07:04] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That's not the issue here!<br>**[07:06] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It's sexual harassment!<br>**[07:08] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You can rest easy on that account.<br>**[07:10] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm gay. I have no interest in women.<br>**[07:17] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chief, I think you're about to give some<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;other people the wrong impression...<br>**[07:21] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm the one who told her about this.<br>**[07:24] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You have no reason to worry either.<br>**[07:26] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You're not my type at all.<br>**[07:29] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Besides, I'm not the kind of fool<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;who would date within the Bureau.<br>**[07:33] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It's still no excuse to use cameras!<br>**[07:35] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The surveillance cameras I've installed<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;have caught no shortage of spies.<br>**[07:41] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowing that, would you still<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; sing the same tune?<br>**[07:45] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At any rate... could you please<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;remove my camera immediately?<br>**[07:50] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Very well. I'll see to it at once.<br>**[07:53] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;By the way, what might that be?<br>**[07:56] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;These? They're pickled plums.<br>**[08:00] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oh, do you like pickled plums?<br>**[08:03] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm quite discerning about them, in fact.<br>**[08:06] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Would you like to try one?<br>**[08:08] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You're sure?<br>**[08:09] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes.<br>**[08:10] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In that case...<br>**[08:12] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Well, that looks quite good.<br>**[08:22] Sasaki**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That's... I've never seen that*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;expression on Chief Akutsu's face!*<br>**[08:28] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This is certainly one of the finest<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;pickled plums I've ever tasted.<br>**[08:33] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You mean... they're good?<br>**[08:36] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You haven't had one yet?<br>**[08:38] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No. I like pickled plums well enough,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;but I have a hard time with sour things.<br>**[08:43] Sasaki**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pickled plum ochazuke to close out*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a night of drinking is great, though.*<br>**[08:48] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Then it's on you, Hoshizaki-kun.<br>**[08:51] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It's rare you encounter plums of this level.<br>**[08:54] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I can tell these were pickled<br>**[08:56] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;by someone with a deep love of food<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and refined sensibilities.<br>**[09:05] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A-Are you all right?<br>**[09:09] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Now, Sasaki-kun,<br>**[09:11] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;about scheduling the interview in question...<br>**[09:13] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What interview?<br>**[09:15] Sasaki**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She's enduring the sourness*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;through force of will!*<br>**[09:18] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Futari Shizuka-kun seems to have<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;asked Sasaki-kun to arrange one.<br>**[09:22] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm sorry, Hoshizaki-kun, <br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;but the interview *will* go through.<br>**[09:32] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Today was even more exhausting than usual.*<br>**[09:35] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You were out late.<br>**[09:37] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Working overtime?<br>**[09:42] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;G-Good evening.<br>**[09:46] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Would you consider letting me<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;lodge with you this evening?<br>**[09:51] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What?<br>**[09:52] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Um, er... why?<br>**[09:55] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A listening device and thermal camera.<br>**[09:58] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What about them?<br>**[10:01] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I was spying on your place and saw<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;something like a bird just talking away.<br>**[10:08] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*The "thermal" part is likely a bluff.*<br>**[10:11] Sasaki**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She probably installed*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a regular camera just like my boss!*<br>**[10:14] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A bird, gazing at the computer<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;screen and murmuring to itself...<br>**[10:18] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Isn't that a curious thing?<br>**[10:20] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Emissaries from the fairy world<br>**[10:23] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;sometimes possess the bodies<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;of beasts to visit ours.<br>**[10:28] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Um... what on Earth are you talking about?<br>**[10:31] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I could share this memory card<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;with your superiors...<br>**[10:38] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm just joking, of course.<br>**[10:40] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Still, you're quite lax with your<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;personal security, aren't you?<br>**[10:46] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The psychics of this nation do not<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;look kindly on magical girls.<br>**[10:51] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You may feel safe, having<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;acquired your status as an agent,<br>**[10:54] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;but you really should take better care.<br>**[10:58] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*I see.*<br>**[10:59] Sasaki**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She actually believed that*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"magical man" stuff I made up?*<br>**[11:05] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Futari Shizuka-san,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;what exactly do you want from me?<br>**[11:09] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;My former organization is after me.<br>**[11:13] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In other words, you want to join forces?<br>**[11:15] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I think I understand your situation,<br>**[11:18] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;but helping you will require me<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to take on extra risk.<br>**[11:23] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm wealthier than I might appear.<br>**[11:26] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Perhaps we could strike a monetary deal?<br>**[11:30] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*A very appealing proposal!*<br>**[11:32] Sasaki**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Spending my income on supplies for the other*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;world has left me scraping by in this one!*<br>**[11:34] sign**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sugar<br>**[11:38] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I wouldn't say no, for the right price.<br>**[11:42] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Is that so?<br>**[11:43] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;But it's not entirely up to me to decide.<br>**[11:47] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Will you give me time to discuss it?<br>**[11:49] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Let's speak again tomorrow.<br>**[11:51] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;But can't I stay the night?<br>**[11:53] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm in truly dire straits, you know!<br>**[11:57] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Just how uncooperative are you?<br>**[11:59] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Before I work with Futari Shizuka in earnest,*<br>**[12:01] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*I need to get my story straight with Peeps.*<br>**[12:05] Sasaki**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And I need to do another check for*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;surveillance cameras in my apartment!*<br>**[12:13] Peeps**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;My name is Piercarlo.<br>**[12:15] Peeps**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm told you wish to take shelter here.<br>**[12:18] Peeps**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How much are you offering in recompense?<br>**[12:21] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You're quite receptive to the idea, I see.<br>**[12:25] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes.<br>**[12:26] Sasaki**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After we spoke, I told Peeps what had*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;happened, and we discussed what to do next.*<br>**[12:32] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*He had several qualms with the situation,*<br>**[12:34] Sasaki**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;but in the end, his hopes of eating*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;chateaubriand once a month won out.*<br>**[12:43] Peeps**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There is merely one thing I must confirm.<br>**[12:46] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What is it?<br>**[12:47] Peeps**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Would you object to<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;non-monetary forms of payment?<br>**[12:50] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Peeps?<br>**[12:52] Peeps**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The way you've built your wealth<br>**[12:54] Peeps**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;suggests you have go-betweens<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;who will buy things of great value.<br>**[13:00] Peeps**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We lack such connections at the moment.<br>**[13:04] Peeps**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;So, as payment for housing you,<br>**[13:06] Peeps**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;would you share some<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;of those resources with us?<br>**[13:09] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I have no objection,<br>**[13:11] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;but what does your partner think?<br>**[13:14] Peeps**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Do you agree?<br>**[13:16] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I certainly share Peeps's<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;interest on that front.<br>**[13:20] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;But I'd like to avoid doing anything that<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;might bring on the wrath of my employers.<br>**[13:25] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I see.<br>**[13:26] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;May I assume you have something to sell?<br>**[13:30] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Something you've brought<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;from the fairy world, no less?<br>**[13:34] Peeps**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Indeed, we do.<br>**[13:37] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What is it you intend to sell?<br>**[13:39] Peeps**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Precious metals, for the time being.<br>**[13:42] Sasaki**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We've struggled with converting our*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;other-world earnings into Japanese yen.*<br>**[13:47] Sasaki**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'd be great if her go-betweens*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;could solve that problem for us...*<br>**[13:52] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Are these minerals that<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;exist in this world as well?<br>**[13:56] Peeps**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hmm? Why?<br>**[13:59] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bringing the wrong thing over could<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;potentially have grave consequences.<br>**[14:04] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Although, that would be<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;intriguing in its own right...<br>**[14:08] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Either way, I can't speak to an item's value<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;until I see it with my own eyes.<br>**[14:13] Peeps**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We'll have it ready soon.<br>**[14:15] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I simply can't wait to see!<br>**[14:18] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What a thrill!<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I feel like a young girl again.<br>**[14:20] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Futari Shizuka-san, it's about time.<br>**[14:23] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oh, of course.<br>**[14:26] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It's good to see you, sir.<br>**[14:27] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Good to see you, Sasaki-kun.*<br>**[14:30] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This is Futari Shizuka-san.<br>**[14:32] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm most grateful you've taken time<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;out of your busy day to speak with me.<br>**[14:38] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Your desire to join the Bureau is genuine?*<br>**[14:42] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes, quite so.<br>**[14:43] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Can you offer any evidence of that?*<br>**[14:46] Akutsu**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You're a high-ranking official*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;of an enemy organization.*<br>**[14:50] Akutsu**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Without a token of good faith,*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm afraid I can't accept your request.*<br>**[14:55] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Your reaction is only natural.<br>**[14:58] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Even so, you are a talented psychic.<br>**[15:02] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*I dearly hope you consider it.*<br>**[15:05] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We can't take you on as<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a full employee at this time.<br>**[15:08] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;But I'd be willing to try you<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;out on a contract basis.<br>**[15:14] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Ah, I see.*<br>**[15:15] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'd be happy to help your operation<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; under that arrangement.<br>**[15:22] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Very well.<br>**[15:23] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;But where precisely do I stand personally?<br>**[15:27] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If I may work under the Bureau's aegis,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I don't mind it being mere contract labor...<br>**[15:33] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;But I would hate to not have<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;any proof of affiliation.<br>**[15:38] Akutsu**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Regarding that, I intend to leave*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;you under Sasaki-kun's supervision.*<br>**[15:45] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Please hold on, Chief!<br>**[15:48] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have you forgotten that I only<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;recently joined the Bureau myself?<br>**[15:52] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*I haven't forgotten.*<br>**[15:54] Akutsu**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;But it's my personal policy*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to promote skilled agents,*<br>**[15:57] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*regardless of their tenure with us.*<br>**[16:01] Sasaki**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And here I was excited*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;for the chief's reaction*<br>**[16:03] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*when I dropped Futari Shizuka into his lap...*<br>**[16:06] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I barely have any authority.<br>**[16:09] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I would struggle to respond promptly<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;if anything were to go wrong.<br>**[16:12] Akutsu**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In that case, I'll see that you're given*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the same authority as Hoshizaki-kun.*<br>**[16:18] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What?<br>**[16:19] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*As I'm sure you know,*<br>**[16:21] Akutsu**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;our hierarchy doesn't work like that*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;of the other central agencies.*<br>**[16:24] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*I have full discretion with our employees.*<br>**[16:27] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*You should be happy, Sasaki-kun.*<br>**[16:30] Akutsu**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Two promotions in your first few weeks*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;is unprecedented in our agency.*<br>**[16:37] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*This concludes the interview.*<br>**[16:39] Akutsu**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*I leave the rest to you, Sasaki-kun.*<br>**[16:42] sign**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mizumura<br>**[16:47] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Day drinking on the taxpayer's dime<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;is a truly exquisite experience!<br>**[16:51] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes, I suppose.<br>**[16:53] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;By the way, what became of my pickled plums?<br>**[16:57] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oh, those...<br>**[17:02] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have you tried cooking meat with them yet?<br>**[17:05] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oh, er, not yet.<br>**[17:08] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You haven't tasted them at all, then?<br>**[17:10] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Well, I shared them with my coworkers.<br>**[17:15] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm sure they all enjoyed the<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;taste of true pickled plums.<br>**[17:19] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It's hard to say if they<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;enjoyed them or not,<br>**[17:23] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;but I certainly saw some novel expressions.<br>**[17:26] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Novel expressions?<br>**[17:27] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes.<br>**[17:29] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As if they'd lowered their guard, I suppose.<br>**[17:32] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm glad you gave me these pickled plums.<br>**[17:35] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I believe I understand<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;why your superiors trust you.<br>**[17:40] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You are charmingly honest.<br>**[17:44] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No, the boss just believes<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;in rewarding performance.<br>**[17:47] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You played a large part in<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;earning his favor, I'm sure.<br>**[17:50] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I see. Your fate is linked to mine, then.<br>**[17:54] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Even if you stumble,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'll do my best to compensate.<br>**[18:00] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oh? Putting on airs to my face?<br>**[18:03] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'd be uneasy if I didn't say<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at least that much.<br>**[18:06] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And even if it is contract work,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;you still got hired.<br>**[18:10] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Please do your best to recruit<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;your old allies.<br>**[18:13] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Personally, I'd love to spread juicy rumors<br>**[18:17] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;that I've begun an affair with an agent.<br>**[18:20] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Huh?<br>**[18:21] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*That could end up blowing back on me...*<br>**[18:24] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Affairs aside,*<br>**[18:27] Sasaki**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;given that I'm asking her to fence*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;my assets from the other world,*<br>**[18:31] Sasaki**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;instead of just earning her trust,*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I should probably offer her my aid too.*<br>**[18:37] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you familiar with the<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;magical girls' Magical Field?<br>**[18:41] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The mysterious technique that<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;lets them travel anywhere instantly?<br>**[18:45] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If anything happens,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I'll come to help you right away.<br>**[18:49] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Really?<br>**[18:50] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes. You have my word.<br>**[18:54] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I've been looking all over for you, Sasaki.<br>**[18:57] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hoshizaki-san?<br>**[18:58] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I hear you got put in charge<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; of Futari Shizuka.<br>**[19:02] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Even if that's the case,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;what in the world are you up to?<br>**[19:06] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chief's orders...<br>**[19:08] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm sure he didn't think you'd actually<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; take your subordinate out drinking!<br>**[19:13] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Huh?<br>**[19:14] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Was he kidding about that?<br>**[19:17] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Well, don't just stand there.<br>**[19:19] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We're a drink ahead of you.<br>**[19:21] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You're welcome to place an order of your own.<br>**[19:25] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Um, Hoshizaki-san,<br>**[19:27] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;if you haven't eaten yet, why not join us?<br>**[19:35] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Very well.<br>**[19:43] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sasaki, I need to speak with you.<br>**[19:45] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What is it?<br>**[19:47] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Um...<br>**[19:50] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Actually, there's something<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I need to ask you, too.<br>**[19:54] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What is it?<br>**[19:56] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I heard that your psychic power<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;is manipulating liquids.<br>**[19:59] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Does that include human bodily fluids?<br>**[20:04] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Well, if I touch them after they've left<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the body, I can control them.<br>**[20:11] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;So you can't do that<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;if they're still under the skin?<br>**[20:14] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I've tried in the past, but it's never worked.<br>**[20:19] Sasaki**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If she could manage it, it would be*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;an excellent check against Futari Shizuka.*<br>**[20:25] Sasaki**<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It was an idea I had while considering*<br>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;my continued association*<br>**[20:28] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*with our dangerous contractor.*<br>**[20:31] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hey, Sasaki?<br>**[20:32] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What is it?<br>**[20:34] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yesterday was so chaotic,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I never got to thank you.<br>**[20:38] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You don't need to thank me.<br>**[20:40] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It was just a series of coincidences.<br>**[20:43] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Even if it was a coincidence,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;you still saved me.<br>**[20:47] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Because you covered for me,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I get to keep doing my job.<br>**[20:56] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A thank-you.<br>**[21:00] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A rolled omelet?<br>**[21:02] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You said you like pickled plums,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;but not their sourness, right?<br>**[21:06] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I heard from a friend<br>**[21:07] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;that if you seal them in egg, you can enjoy<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;their flavor with less intensity.<br>**[21:11] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;So you made this yourself?!<br>**[21:14] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Keep it down, will you?!<br>**[21:15] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;S-Sorry.<br>**[21:17] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Well... you can eat them when<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;you get home, if you'd rather.<br>**[21:25] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hey! Why are *you* eating them?!<br>**[21:29] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;His fate is linked to mine, after all.<br>**[21:32] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm testing it for poison.<br>**[21:33] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It's clearly not poisoned!<br>**[21:35] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hey, these are great.<br>**[21:38] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oh? Really?<br>**[21:40] Sasaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The addition of mayonnaise<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;might bring out the flavor...<br>**[21:44] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hey!<br>**[21:45] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes?<br>**[21:46] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How is she someone with "a deep love<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;of food and refined sensibilities"?<br>**[21:52] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What are you talking about?<br>**[21:54] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Could it be you're jealous<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;of our close relationship?<br>**[21:59] Shizuka**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Say "ah"!<br>**[22:03] Hoshizaki**<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Um, of... of course not...<br>