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[alephbet]

I tried writing down what the sun felt like in case I forgot again. Tried, at least.

Could you tell me a little about your worlds, if you don't mind sharing?

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[tohko_amano]

[Not that TOhko would have minded. After all, she had patted people that were much older than her before on the head.]

Oh, you're welcome! I'm always happy to help out. If you need another story like that after you're done, let me know and I'll fetch you one.

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[alephbet]

It'll take me a while to get through this one, don't worry.

[He's a bit embarrassed, but... he doesn't read very quickly.]

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[tohko_amano]

Well, there's nothing wrong with that! As long as you enjoy the story, then that's all that matters.

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[alephbet]

Yeah. If I read quickly I'd miss some parts.

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[tohko_amano]

Or you might miss just how wonderful a certain section of the story is!

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[alephbet]

Exactly! I'd rather savor it.

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[tohko_amano]

Right! After all, a glass of lemonade doesn't taste as good if you gulp it down quickly. Sipping it is the best way to experience it!

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[alephbet]

What's your favorite book?

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[tohko_amano]

Oh, I can't pick one. There are too many delicious, sweet, wonderful stories out there! How about you? Which one is your favorite?

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[alephbet]

Um...

[Awkwardly:] I haven't really finished any.

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[tohko_amano]

[And Tohko's pretty surprised at that. She knows some people don't like to read..but having a person who never finished a single story?]

What?! Why not?

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[alephbet]

I'm not that old... I don't read very well, and I never had time to pick up a book at home, so it's only been here... There's one novel I started on around the time I first came here and I keep having to look up words in the dictionary, and then I get discouraged and stop for a while.

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[tohko_amano]

[At that, Tohko sighed, smiled and..patted Aleph on the head.]

I don't know how you're not that old..but it's good that you ran into me, if you're having trouble reading. I teach Romeo grammar and literature every day in the library. You're welcome to join us, if you want. I'm sure that would help.

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[alephbet]

Really?

[He perked up.]

You wouldn't mind?

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[tohko_amano]

Of course not! I would be more than happy to have you in our classes!

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[alephbet]

Thank you very much! I promise I'll attend.

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[tohko_amano]

Oh, you're welcome! I'm always happy to help out! I'll be looking forward to seeing you there.

Although..it'll be a little hard to teach you if I don't know your name.

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[alephbet]

Oh, sorry. I'm Aleph. Nice to meet you.

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[tohko_amano]

Oh, it's alright. Don't worry about it. It's nice to meet you too, Aleph. I'm Tohko Amano, the book girl.

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[alephbet]

Tohko - is it okay if I call you Tohko?

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[tohko_amano]

Of course it is! What made you think that it wouldn't be?

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[alephbet]

Some people are more formal than that.

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[tohko_amano]

I suppose..but I'm not one of them, so you don't have to worry.

[Have another headpat.]

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[alephbet]

[Considering that Aleph is as tall as an adult, headpats are awkward.]

I'm not used to those.

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[tohko_amano]

Oh, I'm sorry! If you're not comfortable with it, I won't do it.