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David Song

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[negativism]

I mean

yeah, Faolan told me about the text but
honestly I think it's cute

even if it's not something you want to have taken out of context

1/4

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Faolan whyyyyyyyyyyy I told him not to tell you, I feel so betrayed

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okay even I thought I was being silly, it's not like I could really catch up to how many times you've won our matches anytime soon, you know??

I'm still learning

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so if you really think it's cute





I'm sorry

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I'm

not trying to be cute, I swear




I want to earn your respect as a fighter, David

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I'm not trying to be condescending on this, Minako, I promise. I do respect you as a fighter, and I'm actually really, really glad you're taking it seriously.

Though
is it honestly so wrong for me to find it endearing too?

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since you've said all that, I guess not, no

I'm sorry for misunderstanding, that was kind of a kneejerk reaction...

because I mean I actually really was happy when you said I was cute in general!

I just don't want you to misunderstand why I'm taking lessons with you

I want to impress you but not

seem like I'm grandstanding or anything??

or that I'm taking advantage of your time

or you

I don't want you to see me as this girl who needs coddling or special treatment because I'm "cute", that's the exact opposite of why I wanted to start kickboxing with you in the first place

and I don't want you to see me as someone just running her mouth and thinking she's all that either, when I make those jokes

that's just me being silly and pumping myself up to do better

though I guess I'm kind of doing it now

running my mouth, I mean

I'm rambling

right, stopping now

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[ It takes him a few minutes to process this before he takes a deep breath. Well. No turning back on this one. ]

Hey.

it's fine, really

I don't think any of those things

you're strong, smart, funny
I would've cut off lessons if I ever thought you were just in it to take advantage of me or my time
and if I've ever come off as overbearing in lessons, it's




it's because I get stupid protective of people I like
and not just because of my job as a bodyguard
I want to make sure people don't get hurt

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[She's staring so intently at her phone, anxiously waiting for his reply that things are still okay between them, that she jumps when it finally comes.]

no!!

I don't think you're overbearing at all

and even if you were, that's a part of who you are, and part of why I want to learn from you

to be able to protect the people important to me, too

if it means that I'm on your list of people you like, then all the better, I think!

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it's fine if you say I am, I won't be any harder on you if you say so

but if you're sure

and I mean it on that. my whole job revolves around protecting someone but it's the only part of my work life I want to bleed over into my personal one. because I do want to do that for more people than just my boss

though, real talk?

this is probably the first time I've felt like this in a while.

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[Minako's heartbeat picks up upon reading that, her face darkening in a blush even as she tells herself very sternly to stop it, right now.]

I guess I kind of unwittingly signed you up for that with me, the night I asked you to escort me to my car

sorry?

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don't be
I was more than happy to help with that

honestly I'm p. sure if I saw those guys bothering you again I either would've let you go to town since they clearly didn't learn their lesson.

or maybe step in myself but like I said, that just goes back into the whole 'protect people I like' thing

it's not a slight against your abilities at all

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don't worry, I understand that now!!

I'm really happy that you think I'm capable enough already hehe

and...not all those things I mentioned

sorry again for freaking out （꒪꒫꒪；）

but more than that thank you for caring about me

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You had a good start, I'm just helping build off it. You should really thank your original kickboxing instructor

it's fine, Mina. Honest.

and

[ Don't choke don't choke don't choke- ]

you're an amazing person. never forget that. unless you want me to keep reminding you every now and again?

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hey anyone can teach the basics, you're the one helping me get better!

and um

I mean I wouldn't mind it at all, I think anyone would like to hear that they're amazing from time to time, especially from

well

an equally amazing person who believes in you

but don't feel like you have to!!! Only when you mean it!

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I wouldn't mind at all. I'm technically doing it now, aren't I?
besides, it's a nice reassurance to know that you're considered amazing by someone that you admire and like.

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you're going to make me spontaneously combust from all of these compliments (灬ᗒ 艸ᗕ灬)

[immediately regrets that text after she sends it though because WHY WOULD SHE ADMIT SHE'S EMBARRASSED HASN'T THIS WHOLE CONVERSATION BEEN EMBARRASSING ENOUGH???]

UM

ANYWAYS

if YOU ever need the reminder

I'll tell you whenever you need to hear it too! (✩´꒳`✩)

David you're amazingggg (•̀ᴗ•́)و ̑̑

though I bet you don't hehe, bodyguards have to have a lot of confidence right?

speaking of which, I'm not interrupting you in the middle of work, am I???

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Not my intention, I promise!

[ ... goddammit why is she so cute. pictured: David's internal monologue ]

But thank you.

Oh, that? Nah, if anything this gives me something to do. Yoon-sung's keeping busy, which makes my life generally easier by default.

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[And Minako's side of it.]

omg definitely need to give you something better to do than read my rambling

uhmmmm

wanna play a game?

[negativism]

It's fine, I'm okay with reading your rambling

But sure, why not?

[ Smooth. ]

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really?? (,,꒪꒫꒪,,) okay but don't say I didn't warn you!!

my favorite text game is shiritori since it's so quick but since you're bored, let's play would you rather instead

I'll go first!

would you rather...go to the movies, or go to the gym?

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Alright

Movies, I like going to the gym, but the movies can be more fun.

Would you rather eat out or eat in?

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that's a hard one...I like cooking so trying out new recipes is always a lot of fun, and it's cathartic, all that banging on pots and pans when I need to destress

but eating out is great too because I can focus on talking with friends while someone else cooks, and it's nice to be able to try different styles of cooking without doing it myself and realizing I don't like how it tastes or wasting ingredients because I messed up

sooo eating out!

speaking of eating out, would rather be given free five star meals for you and your plus one for the rest of your life, or have an unlimited first class ticket to travel the world for just you instead?

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That's a good reason. I can cook but it's really only the basics, and, well - we don't talk about Yoon-sung's cooking abilities. Or lack thereof.

I did enough moving around as a kid with my old man in the service, and honestly I'd rather share travel experiences. So I'd rather go with the five-star meals with someone else, plus I think I figured out who I might want to try that with.

Anyway

Would you rather go out to a club or hang out at the beach?

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oh, have you? Too bad I can't actually give you a lifetime of free five-star meals then... (´•ω•`๑)

if you need catering for a picnic lunch, though, come visit Arisato Kitchens, I'll whip something up for you and your someone else! As a thank you to you

the beach! Clubbing every once in a while is fun, but I love the sun and the sand and beach volleyball

and s'mores, lots of s'mores

would you rather go to a concert or go to a karaoke bar?