[heartrate][date 1, Edamura and Rosa]

[golden_dream]

[They got put in the theater! Which seems pretty nice, all things considered.]

This is comfortable, isn't it? And any media we'd like. It's almost like a fairy tale.

Do you have a favorite? Or maybe we should play roulette with the TV and choose something completely random?

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[confidencebean]

[notices that but doesn't act like he's noticed]

Is what-- oh! Die Hot? You haven't heard of it? It's action. They're kind of B level in terms of production but they have a lot of heart.

[golden_dream]

That's fine with me! It sounds like it could be fun. If you haven't seen it too many times, already.

[confidencebean]

Oh, you're sure? I mean, they're great! But you don't have to pick something just because I like it.

[golden_dream]

Hm...

We could talk a little, then? Until we decide to watch something.

Maybe this thing plays music?

[confidencebean]

That's a good idea. Honestly, I'd rather get to know you better then watch a movie anyway. I can do that any time.

[click click click, looking for music]

So... Uh. How'd you end up running your own business so young?

[golden_dream]

[She nods.] Much easier.

[She'll wait to see what he picks.]

Oh. [A slight pause, as she resists the urge to say 'I'm not that young.'] I guess I'll just say it... the influence of my family and Father helped me.

My surname is Ushiromiya.

[said like she expects him to recognize it.]

[confidencebean]

Oh yeah, you mentioned that before. I haven't heard of them, but your family must be doing alright? Are they famous?

[golden_dream]

You haven't heard? Really?

[Well, whatever.]

Yes. Father has been one of the most influential businessmen in Japan since the end of the war. I'm not sure of exact amounts, but his value is measured in billions of yen. I'm his youngest daughter, and the family can be rather... patriarchal, so I opted to try my hand at something feminine: fashion design. I can't say I've had no help, but it's a very modest company. --In terms of high-end fashion design.

[confidencebean]

I haven't heard, though that still sounds like it could be from my Japan, haha. But I wouldn't be surprised if we're still from different worlds. Like Roy is from an Earth with super heroes, and Fushiguro-kun is from a Japan with uh... Sorcerers?

If any of that sounds familiar, my world doesn't have things like that.

[golden_dream]

Ah, yes. I suppose it's not that unordinary with how things are now that we're all here.

[... She's quiet for a moment.]

Well... there is something... it's more like a fable than reality. Of course it is. But, the myth has always been that my Father was able to gain so much in his business ventures because he had sold his soul to a witch.

--Of course, it makes no sense. He was just a good investor.

[confidencebean]

...and you're sure he's not just yakuza or something?

[golden_dream]

...

[That gets him a little bit of an offended look.]

Edamura-san. There are some things you should say and some things you shouldn't.

[confidencebean]

[oh no]

Ahaha. I was only joking of course. Sorry, Rosa-san.

[he was not joking he definitely thinks your family is yakuza now]

[golden_dream]

"Only" joking? Promise?

[confidencebean]

It just sounded like the kind of story a yakuza family would have, but it's not like I'd know anything about that. I guess you've probably heard stuff like that before. I didn't think it through. I'm really sorry.

[golden_dream]

...It's all right. It's not that big a deal. I just don't think I've ever heard accusations like that before.

[He's not wrong.]

But I'm talking too much... as usual. [A wry sort of smile.] You said you were going to be investing in coffee?

[confidencebean]

Oh, yeah. Though I don't even really know what I mean by 'investment' yet. I'm thinking of starting up a café, actually. Or, because I have some trade experience now, I could just start up an import business. But I thought it would be fun to get to make it myself for people too.

[golden_dream]

Oh. I see.

I thought you had an agricultural background, or some tie to... Africa? South America? It would've been romantic.

[confidencebean]

[lol what]

That's quite a fantasy? I'm just a guy from Japan who likes coffee. Sorry.

[golden_dream]

Well, coffee is very... strong.

[confidencebean]

[??]

I guess? You prefer tea?

[golden_dream]

I love both. Does that make me strange?

[confidencebean]

I don't think so...? I mean, I like tea too.

[golden_dream]

Oh, really? Do you have a favorite? I happen to be enthusiastic about tea, recently.

[confidencebean]

Uh... Usually I just drink whatever is available. I guess I like herbal teas? I always get my caffeine from coffee so if I drink tea the idea is to calm down.

What got you enthusiastic about tea?

[golden_dream]

Hm... I suppose when you come down to it, it was mostly a whim? I wanted a way to relax after a long day.

[confidencebean]

Stressful running your own business?

[golden_dream]

Yes... it requires a lot of micromanagement at this level.

[translation: I'm a terrible hands-on boss.]

[confidencebean]

[ahah]

It can be challenging if you can't rely on your staff. Do you make any of your own designs?

[golden_dream]

Oh, of course. My name is on the company. "Anti-Rosa."

[confidencebean]

Anti-Rosa... well, I don't know anything about fashion, but it sounds cool. Is that your passion, then?

[golden_dream]

[She gives a little laugh.] Oh, if more people thought so, I could retire already.

There's difficult parts of it, to be sure. But wearing it is nice.

[confidencebean]

Did you get started because you wanted to be able to wear them?