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[critpei]

[ The video starts with a boy in a baseball cap, wearing a bright grin and lifting a hand in greeting. An I-come-in-peace kind of greeting. He's in his bedroom, sitting on his unmade bed and while his room isn't messy per se (he hasn't been here long enough to accumulate a mess), there are a few shirts haphazardly draped over the back of his headboard. ]

S'up, Etraya? The name's Junpei Iori! I'm pretty new here. Still getting the lay of the land and all, but uh...

[ He rubs the back of his neck, glancing past the camera for a moment. ]

My birthday's on the 16th. Which I guess is operation day? So I'm thinking of celebrating early. Anyone wanna maybe...hang?

[ God. That feels so pathetic. Like coming on here and pretty much announcing he's a friendless loser. Junpei quickly pivots: ]

Or I guess you could just give some recommendations of good places to check out and party it up? What place has the best food or where can a guy get a good cake...that kinda thing? Yeah, sure. I can probably go find somewhere on my own, but the best reviews are usually word of mouth!

[ Junpei shifts, palms planted on his knees as he leans forward. ]

Sooo, lay it on me, folks. Where would you spend your sweet seventeen in this place?

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[laserguy]

Yeah, I think I've seen something like that inside the mall. It's a new addition to me and I've never tried it, but whatever it's your birthday man. Do whatever.

[He's not stopping him. There's an arch of an eyebrow above his glasses hearing that second question though.] Uh, maybe? There's so many stores in there man, but I never went looking to get a sword for myself. What do you actually use one without hurting yourself?

[critpei]

Ouch, man!

[ Junpei clutches his chest in mock offense at the barb about the sword. Oh how the cool guy in the sunglasses cuts like a knife! ]

I'm no samurai or anything, but I can use one. Without cutting off a limb, thanks. But hey! If you never been to karaoke, why not come with?? It's a ton of fun with the music and food. And usually there are cute girls there, too...

[ All the incentive one could need, right??? ]

[laserguy]

[Scott not being able to hide his surprise at being invited to someone's birthday-- especially by someone that he's never talked to until now. Guess it's probably because of where they're at, but still, he can't stop that expression from briefly taking over.

...Maybe even a part of him is pleased, because it's not like he actually is good at making friends.]

You sure? I mean, yeah, I'll come with I guess. I can show you around Mall of America and you can show me karaoke. Exchange of culture or whatever.