text; un: shigeru

[mysophobic]

What would...be a good name for a pet? A pet squid, I mean!! I still don't know what to call it? I feel bad just calling it squid. Please give me some names to choose from! Thank you!! (人´口`)!!

But also would anyone like to hear a joke?

[ Shigeru, no. He is totally preparing for his joke contest against a certain clown. So he needs the practice. But he's also really bored at the clinic right now? ]

Please tell me some jokes too!! I'd like to hear ones other people have, especially their favorites!

[ Shigeru do you really want to go down this road?! ]

Comments

[mysophobic]

[ Oh. Sup Doumeki. Shigeru sure is embarrassed by having him reply and he's so serious over text too! But he's glad to know that the other man actually has a joke?! ]

Ika-chan. That's actually really cute! What does it mean?

[ Shigeru will pause, hm. ]

You gotta tell me yours first! And then I'll say mine!

[saezuru]

[ It's chill, Doumeki probably owes him a more direct text but he can be a little awkward... Plus, he's totally chill with sleeping with friends so like. Hi. ]

Squid
The chan is an honorific and a term of endearment
It means it is cute

[ I'm sorry, Shigeru...This joke is not a good one. He's not even kidding either. ]

OK
Why did the chicken cross the road?

[mysophobic]

[ Shigeru is awkward in general but it's good that Doumeki is chill, it helps balance out Shigeru's obvious awkwardness. ]

Really? That's so cute! ー( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ

I'll have to keep it in mind for later. I'm going to ask him which name he likes the most.

[ But Shigeru will read the start of the joke. ]

To...get to the other side, right? I think that's how it goes...

[saezuru]

If it is a boy then maybe Ika-kun
I am not skilled at naming things

[ He does recognize the kaomoji tho... cute. ]

Oh
Yes, that is the punchline
Did you already know that joke?

[ Wow, Sasara taught him that one!! It was supposed to be fresh......... ]

[mysophobic]

That's okay! I'm...not really either, hence the asking. I've never really had any pets before because me and my parents all have mysophobia. It makes having...dogs and cats difficult for us.

[ Oh my gosh?! He totally ruined the joke by getting it the first shot!! He's so sorry! ]

I'm sorry!! It's a pretty standard joke for Earth, right? I've been...looking and reading up on them! I'm supposed to be preparing for a contest against a friend.

[saezuru]

I have never had pets either

[ Not because of a phobia or anything, his parents were just. Hm. Well, jokes are clearly not Doumeki's thing, so it's not like he's hurt. ]

I suppose so
Who is your contest against?

[ Did Sasara teach him the oldest joke in the book? That sneaky little fox... ]

[mysophobic]

Well maybe you could get one here? I mean only if you wanted to!! What kind of pet do you think you'd like to have?

[ Is Doumeki a dog or cat person or neither?! ]

Oh! Someone by the name of Sasara!
He's a comedian for a living so I have to try extremely hard to win.

[saezuru]

Maybe a cat
I am not sure I would have time for a pet who required much attention

[ He's got Yashiro, after all. He's basically a cat. Meanwhile Doumeki is inarguably a dog. ]

I see
I am acquainted with Nurude-san as well
You will have a difficult time trying to defeat him
May I offer a suggestion?

[mysophobic]

A cat might not be bad! They're pretty independent. Or maybe you could get some fish?!

[ Fish don't need a whole lot, so if the other is busy then there's no worry. ]

Oh! You know Sasara too?
But yes! Any suggestions you have would be great!

[saezuru]

Fish might be good
I spend my time traveling between Amegahara and Lunatia, however
It needs to be something that can move easily

[ He's the type to be fine with a pet rock, let's be real. ]

Aim for his emotions
He is not good at expressing them
Defeat him with that

[ Take him down, Shigeru........ This strategy might be a little harsh, Doumeki ]

[mysophobic]

Maybe a plant then!
Lots of people have pet plants. Succulents might be good. They're really hearty and don't need a lot of care. And they're small enough that you can take them with you. Or maybe a cactus! Those are pretty easy to take care of too.
Though traveling with one might be tricky...

[ But wow Doumeki that's too hardcore?! It's just a friendly little competition?? ]

You noticed that too?
He is pretty bad at it, he does give good advice and tell good jokes. I don't think he follows his own advice though.
[ Pot calling the kettle black over here smh. ]

But I don't want to hurt his feelings, you know? I doubt Rosho would appreciate it either, especially if he's the one judging it.

[ Rosho might enjoy seeing Sasara cry actually, he doesn't know?! Their whole dynamic is weird! ]

[saezuru]

A plant sounds good
Cactus are the ones that are covered in spikes, right?

[ Ah, they're prickly... just like the boss. He's gonna go with that. ]

Yes, that has been my experience as well

[ He's just aggro because Sasara won't confess to Rosho and Doumeki is out here like "JUST KISS!!!" But, you know, in his own Doumeki way. ]

If Tsutsujimori-san is the judge you should pick jokes that tease or make fun of Nurude-san
You will win
I am certain of it

[mysophobic]

Yes! And some of them are pretty tiny so I think you could manage to carry it around with you if you wanted.

[ Doumeki that's too cute. ]

You really think so?
I guess I could try.
I feel bad making fun of someone who's a close friend though. But if it means winning then I guess I'll just have to go for it.

[ Shigeru?! ]

[saezuru]

I will look into it

[ He's gonna get a cactus and name it Yashiro. ]

Many manzai jokes rely on ridicule
He is likely used to it
And Tsutsujimori-san will enjoy them
He cares about Sasara, so he will appreciate it if you give him a challenge

[ That's code for "he's in love with him, and this is how he expresses that love" ]

[mysophobic]

Yes! And be sure to send me some pictures! I really want to see what you find, okay?

[ A man and his cactus... ]

Manzai...?
I don't think I've heard of that before. I never knew there were types of jokes.
Oh! I see. So Rosho's thing is like...tough love then?

[ Shigeru why are you like this... ]

[saezuru]

I will

[ A little cactus Yashiro for him to water and love... this is Doumeki's dream now. ]

Manzai is the style of comedy Nurude-san and Tsutsujimori-san perform
A 'boke' makes a fool of themselves and the 'tsukkomi' plays the straight man
It may be an extension of their routine

[ Don't make sweeping statements about people's relationships, Doumeki. ]

[mysophobic]

It that what it's called. That's really interesting. [ Shigeru can definitely see it now, between the two of them who is who, based on what Doumeki's said. ]

That's pretty endearing if it is something like that!

[saezuru]

[ Yeah, it's pretty obvious who's who, huh. ]

I believe that may be the case
Which is why making fun of Nurude-san is a safe win

[mysophobic]

Well, I guess I could try it? I'm not really good at that sort of thing, but I can make an attempt!

[ For Shigeru making fun of his friends is a hard thing to do. ]

But I appreciate your help! And I look forward to seeing what cute plants you might pick out.

[saezuru]

You should try it
Nurude-san seems easily teased

[ Doumeki doesn't really tease people, but he's made Sasara blush without even trying, so. ]

I will send pictures