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Who: Anyone
Where: Hotel Lobby or nearby
When: Day 96, all day

[it's a brisk spring day! the sun is shining, but the air is still cool and refreshing. if we had birds, they'd be singing.

do your thing, imeeji, becauSE THIS! IS! A LIVE-ONLY! MINGLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]

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[Nods in thanks, taking the plate]

It's definitely the most peaceful live I've ever seen.

[as he's preparing the tea]

It is very peaceful... but I wonder if that is all.

Quietly flashy, I guess? Considering the outfit.

[Watching him work as he pieces off a bite of wagashi]

[his cheeks get a little pink]

That was the idea. Here you are; please enjoy.

[passes the tea to him]

[Nods in thanks again, taking the tea!]

If I guessed correct, you must be doing it right then!

That is good. I like the idea of being "quietly flashy".

You could make it your brand. Everybody here seems to pick an image afterall.

[Sipping his tea]

[his mouth twists]

Ah yes, a "brand". We all have an image to emulate, and deviating beyond it is considered heresy.

To hell with brands.

That's a good motto.

I realize it loses some impact given that we live in hell, but it also expresses my feelings succinctly.

Short and sweet works best. I'm not big on brands, but I love a good motto.

What is yours, if you have one?

You painted it for us, remember? "We don't need things like memories". Do you know what it means?

I admit, I don't.

It's a reminder to not be held down by past accomplishments. Instead of re-living things you've done, it's important to seek out what more you can do. It's about constantly taking on new challenges and striving to do better than you've done, rather than being satisfied.

... ah, I see. So there is little value in nostalgia for you?

Nostalgia is fine, but it's basically a reminder to keep working hard. It's not saying ignore the past, just don't get trapped in it or lazy.

Because you can achieve greatness without things like memories?

Ah...that's not the point at all. It's just about not being complacent. Let's see....say you paint something really great! You're not just going to stop at that painting and never hold a brush again, right?

Of course not. I doubt I'll ever be satisfied with my work enough to stop painting.

Exactly. It's not that the one painting isn't great, but it's about wanting to do something even greater. Get it?

I think I do.

It's something like that.

[Takes another sip of tea]

[when silver is mid-sip:]

Silver, would you be interested in taking your clothes off for me?

[Immediately chokes on tea]