Yes, that was the proposal fiasco that I spoke to you about. I accepted his feelings but I never said anything about my own. I'm fairly certain he's expecting something special and I have no clue where to start!
[ How romantically incompetent can one person be, though.. Minako can't help but wonder that for a moment as she stares at her phone. The stores are full of Valentine's Day gifts, even now already! Sure, it may be tacky, but that doesn't mean it isn't the place any person with common sense would start, she thinks. ]
You've never even heard of the classic Valentine's presents?
Of course I have! I'm familiar with the cards and the ginger cookies and the pigs, but how am I supposed to pick if I'm not even sure what our status is?
I'm afraid to ask since it seems like things haven't changed that much.
Okay, no, wait, focus. There's more pressing matters here than the question of whether Germany is really going to give a pig as a Valentine's Day gift or not. ]
Just ask him! Really, there's nothing to be afraid of or whatever, he's one of the nicest and most chill people I know. I'm pretty sure he won't be bothered at all by you asking, and it's better than running circles around the problem like this, right?
Relationships are all about communication, don't forget that!
[ Minako Aino: hypocrite of the year.. but shhh, no one has to know. ]
He and I are a lot alike, you know. In some ways, at least. And I definitely think it counts for this way!
I would want my lover to be as open as possible with me too about that stuff. If I knew they kept it to themselves all this time, that's what would make me mad! Having to find out that stuff by myself!
[ Give him a moment as he focuses on a single word. Lover. Lover. Lover??? FIVE MINUTES LATER??? ]
Somehow I get that feeling, that you two were similar.
Understood, I'll just have to determine the best approach, then. Somehow I think asking in a straight forward manner would be as bad as it would be good.
[ GERMANY.. you really need to learn how to deal with this stuff, you hopeless case... ]
How else do you want to ask him then? [ Not that Minako doesn't know other ways, but.. well, let's just be diplomatic and say Germany doesn't exactly seem like the most subtle guy around. ]
Maybe you can make a romantic gesture out of it? Then you can hit two guys with one potato!
[ .. not how the saying goes, but disregard that. ]
Like ordering one of those cakes with text on it for him! And then put the question on that in a subtle kind of way? Or put "to my lover" on it and see his reaction that way.
[ Minako, he can't disregard it. He doesn't want to think about throwing potatoes at Italy. He's taking a moment and imagining a cake with the words 'ARE WE DATING??' plastered on the top with frosting. ]
I'm not sure 'lover' is the appropriate word, it implies...that something else is happening between us.
[ Hey, that's the level of subtlety Minako would usually go for.. Probably.. ]
Well, you know what they say! If you wanna be his lover, you gotta get with his friends.. Is that the problem? His friends are not your friends? [ Missing the point with outdated references.. Only real 90s kids like Minako understand. ]
I wouldn't say that I would be completely against the idea, but making a sudden move might be too much for the both of us! Or at least...that is what you're asking, isn't it?
It's just an idea. I mean, I understand too that it might be going a little too far, but considering that the person you're with is that guy.. well, I don't think it'd be too bad of a move.
He cares a lot about you. You know that, right?
[ Look, this is actually her being serious for once. You better appreciate this while it lasts, Germany, it's not often that she actually bothers to display the maturity she has plentiful deep down. ]
Why would you think that? I mean that it wouldn't be a bad move? He...may not seem like it, but he's just as inexperienced with this as I am.
[ He pauses before adding the next part, knowing full well that she's right hits him a little harder than he would have expected. ]
I know he does, I think that's why this is so difficult for me to wrap my head around. There was a time that I would have done anything to have him out of my life, but now? I can't imagine what things would be like without him.
[ .. that's so oddly sweet.. Stop distracting her with oddly sweet things, Germany, she's trying to run a business here! Love Charity! Whatever you want to call it!! ]
He doesn't seem like the kind of guy to mind any kind of physical contact though. Or am I wrong about that?
That's why it shouldn't matter! Even if you get all physical with him to see if you've reached the status of lovers yet in his eyes, he sure isn't going to mind it. So what's at risk here then, huh? Your dignity? Surely a grown up guy like you can throw that away for a few moments!
Old habits are hard to break, I'm not sure setting aside years of restraint to prove a point would be the best way to approach. I'm sure you're right in assuming that he wouldn't mind, though, so maybe something small to start with wouldn't be as bad.
[ I.E. forever virgin, minako, he may have intense porn but real life was a little different. ]
Seriously, just do something. I don't care if it's something small or not.
[ Contrary to what she usually seems like, Minako does know there's such a thing as small displays of love, okay.. ]
But quit this whole "never doing anything" business or you'll be stuck with that forever! Seriously, it's worse than watching a drama on TV! So if you won't do it soon, then I'll push you guys together at the worst possible moment, that much I can promise you! [ .. Minako brand threats.. but she means it for his own good, really. She doesn't want things to go wrong between the two of them just because Italy is forever oblivious and Germany an eternal virgin. Talk about putting difficult types together.. ]
[ There's a long pause before he sends anything back. The worst possible moment? He knew full well that she was right, so arguing really was a moot point. ]
I will, then, thank you.
[ And a pause before he sends another message. He may not want the real answer, but he'll ask anyway. ]
I know I was the one that came to you for help, but I can't help but wonder why you're so invested in this.
[ Yes, she's just going to claim it like that. And it's not even Minako-brand shamelessness going on here, this is her being genuine about it. ]
Besides, I hate seeing people waste their opportunities for love. Don't spend all the time you could be happy worrying about things, that's no good at all.
Ah, yes, Italy mentioned that you were good friends.
[ Because he totally can't see why she would want to be friends with him. ]
And after all the help you've given me, I swear that I'll do everything in my power to be sure this isn't a wasted opportunity. Although, I don't think you'd accept it even if I did try to continue protesting.
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I accepted his feelings but I never said anything about my own.
I'm fairly certain he's expecting something special and I have no clue where to start!
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You've never even heard of the classic Valentine's presents?
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I'm afraid to ask since it seems like things haven't changed that much.
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Okay, no, wait, focus. There's more pressing matters here than the question of whether Germany is really going to give a pig as a Valentine's Day gift or not. ]
Just ask him! Really, there's nothing to be afraid of or whatever, he's one of the nicest and most chill people I know. I'm pretty sure he won't be bothered at all by you asking, and it's better than running circles around the problem like this, right?
Relationships are all about communication, don't forget that!
[ Minako Aino: hypocrite of the year.. but shhh, no one has to know. ]
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Of course he is, but I'm sure even he has his limits. You don't think it would be weird to ask after two months if we're...you know.
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I would want my lover to be as open as possible with me too about that stuff. If I knew they kept it to themselves all this time, that's what would make me mad! Having to find out that stuff by myself!
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Somehow I get that feeling, that you two were similar.
Understood, I'll just have to determine the best approach, then. Somehow I think asking in a straight forward manner would be as bad as it would be good.
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How else do you want to ask him then? [ Not that Minako doesn't know other ways, but.. well, let's just be diplomatic and say Germany doesn't exactly seem like the most subtle guy around. ]
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In a much more tactful way, if possible.
[ This is one of those times that it's totally cool for Minako to offer her 'strange' advice. At least it was strange to Germany. ]
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[ .. not how the saying goes, but disregard that. ]
Like ordering one of those cakes with text on it for him! And then put the question on that in a subtle kind of way? Or put "to my lover" on it and see his reaction that way.
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[ Minako, he can't disregard it. He doesn't want to think about throwing potatoes at Italy. He's taking a moment and imagining a cake with the words 'ARE WE DATING??' plastered on the top with frosting. ]
I'm not sure 'lover' is the appropriate word, it implies...that something else is happening between us.
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Well, you know what they say! If you wanna be his lover, you gotta get with his friends.. Is that the problem? His friends are not your friends? [ Missing the point with outdated references.. Only real 90s kids like Minako understand. ]
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I have never heard anyone say that. Whether his friends are my friends has no bearing on whether we're...
The point I'm trying to make is that we don't do the things that would classify us as such.
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And you don't want to do stuff either that would classify you that way? It might be easier than just asking if you are lovers or not, you know..
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I wouldn't say that I would be completely against the idea, but making a sudden move might be too much for the both of us! Or at least...that is what you're asking, isn't it?
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He cares a lot about you. You know that, right?
[ Look, this is actually her being serious for once. You better appreciate this while it lasts, Germany, it's not often that she actually bothers to display the maturity she has plentiful deep down. ]
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[ He pauses before adding the next part, knowing full well that she's right hits him a little harder than he would have expected. ]
I know he does, I think that's why this is so difficult for me to wrap my head around. There was a time that I would have done anything to have him out of my life, but now? I can't imagine what things would be like without him.
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He doesn't seem like the kind of guy to mind any kind of physical contact though. Or am I wrong about that?
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Him? Not at all. Me? Yes.
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Old habits are hard to break, I'm not sure setting aside years of restraint to prove a point would be the best way to approach. I'm sure you're right in assuming that he wouldn't mind, though, so maybe something small to start with wouldn't be as bad.
[ I.E. forever virgin, minako, he may have intense porn but real life was a little different. ]
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[ Contrary to what she usually seems like, Minako does know there's such a thing as small displays of love, okay.. ]
But quit this whole "never doing anything" business or you'll be stuck with that forever! Seriously, it's worse than watching a drama on TV! So if you won't do it soon, then I'll push you guys together at the worst possible moment, that much I can promise you! [ .. Minako brand threats.. but she means it for his own good, really. She doesn't want things to go wrong between the two of them just because Italy is forever oblivious and Germany an eternal virgin. Talk about putting difficult types together.. ]
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I will, then, thank you.
[ And a pause before he sends another message. He may not want the real answer, but he'll ask anyway. ]
I know I was the one that came to you for help, but I can't help but wonder why you're so invested in this.
In us.
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[ Yes, she's just going to claim it like that. And it's not even Minako-brand shamelessness going on here, this is her being genuine about it. ]
Besides, I hate seeing people waste their opportunities for love. Don't spend all the time you could be happy worrying about things, that's no good at all.
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[ Because he totally can't see why she would want to be friends with him. ]
And after all the help you've given me, I swear that I'll do everything in my power to be sure this isn't a wasted opportunity. Although, I don't think you'd accept it even if I did try to continue protesting.
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