VOICE.

[veryhuman]

This rabbit saw a body flee. That means there is still life within them, right? Right? Yes... the life within that person still wishes to ...

[ Silence.

A softer, warmer voice -- but still sounds very much like the one that was just talking, only slightly muffled -- comes over instead. ]

I apologize. A person got a little excited and now he has gone to sleep. That is... for the best, I think.

Life is much better when we are smiling with one another, but the way that he smiles...

Anyway, why don't we talk about what makes us smile? Joy is best had when it is shared with others, isn't that how that saying goes?

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[champagnetower]

[For a second he feels sad about the rabbit, but really likes the last part, so he decides to focus on it.]

Yes let's talk about what makes us smile!! That's a good one! I'll go first!

Doppo makes me smile! So does cooking food and a clean house! Making people smile makes me smile too!

Your turn!

[veryhuman]

[ Never feel sad about the rabbit. The rabbit is awful. ]

Those are wonderful things. Wonderful things.

I also take great joy in cooking and cleaning. Those things are really enjoyable. Especially when you know that they are for someone else, right? Someone else to share a meal with, someone else to share a space with... those things are irreplaceable.

Gardening also makes me smile... for I am creating something. Creating and growing something... there is something truly peaceful about that...

[champagnetower]

That's why I like them! Though I probably would also like them if they weren't for someone else... I like good food and a neat space! But they're best BECAUSE they're for someone else too, like you said! Sharing that with someone is extra special!

Creating things is fun! I do that too! We can't control a lot of things in this world, but with our hands we can do so much. It's great!

[veryhuman]

I am uncertain if I would like them as much if I was doing them only for myself. Eating, wishing one's space to be clean... those things are for those that wish for something for themselves...

[ Ah, moving on. ]

What is it that you create, my sparkling, shining friend?

[champagnetower]

I make ships in bottles!! They're super duper cool! I sew too so sometimes I sew things!

[veryhuman]

Why are there ships in bottles?

[champagnetower]

Have you never seen one?! They're like a decoration! Some people like to collect them. I guess if someone reeeeeeeeally likes ships they would have a whole bunch!

[veryhuman]

If someone really likes ships... they could fit many ships in a bottle?

[champagnetower]

Hmmm maybe if there's a couple little ones in a big, long bottle! I've never tried that myself. I haven't had time to make them in a while but maybe I will here! And then you can see!

[veryhuman]

I would like that very much. Very much, indeed.

[ He chuckles a little. ]

But ... I cannot allow something kind to be done for me without doing something in return... what can I do for you?

[champagnetower]

You said you like creating and growing. Maybe something from that!!

[veryhuman]

Something from that... perhaps... a pumpkin?

[champagnetower]

No way!! Do you really have a pumpkin?! I could make a great meal with that!

[veryhuman]

I do not have one yet.

I will attempt to grow one.

[champagnetower]

Ohh!!! Do it! Do it! Do it! \(o^▽^o)/

[veryhuman]

For you, I shall.

Now ... tell me what will you make with it when it is grown?

[champagnetower]

Soup! Maybe roast parts of it too!

[veryhuman]

Delicious, delicious.

Something for your loved one, then?

[champagnetower]

[That kind of question warms Hifumi's heart. So much so that can't help but to go off for far longer than he should. Such a simple question requires a long answer.]

Yes! My precious, dearest, long time best friend deserves to eat only the best meals! To see his eyes light up, and the joy that takes over him makes the work I put into giving him the best worth it! He has such a cute sad puppy face, you know? So when something brings him happiness, then it brings me happiness too!

[veryhuman]

I do not know, but he sounds like the kind of face someone may wish to bully so make sure to look after him.

[ He chuckles just a little. ]

Still ... it's nice... to have someone to care for... to have someone that you wish the best for. It makes the world seem a lot brighter.

[champagnetower]

Are you alone?

[veryhuman]

At the moment? Yes.

[champagnetower]

I mean other than right now. As in, are you a lonely person?

[veryhuman]

An interesting question.

I suppose that I am.

[champagnetower]

I'm so sorry!! It's cruel to brag about my precious friend to lonely people! But I can be your friend if you want!