Thread: The End ... ?? (Yuna & Turncoat's 1x1)

Naoto Shirogane UploadsNaotozps4efc6acd.png UploadsNaotozps4efc6acd.png Kanji's guess was indeed correct. Metaphorically, a hamster was racing on a wheel in Naoto's head. Her heart raced along with her brain as she continued to take step after step beside Kanji. Even if the detective wouldn't admit it aloud, she was nervous as hell. Granted, this entire scenario was a massive work in progress. And more than that, the positive emotions that she was still feeling within herself were enough to help her temporarily forget of the anxiety. Her peripheral vision helped notice the sight of Kanji having his own slight grin on his face. That was a good sign, right? It was supposed to be, going off of common sense if nothing else. Suddenly, Naoto felt abruptly stupid upon hearing Kanji's reply. She glanced up in thought and realized he'd been right. Even before the fog, not much had ever really gone on. Risette had been one of the most dominant and popular people, in fact, as had the select few other celebrity-ish types around Inaba. That made her think back to Yukiko and the inn that her family ran. She was supposed to end up taking over. But when all was said and done, had she actually done the task? It made her temporarily ponder the issue before she forced herself to focus on the here and now. After all, it'd be rude to just abruptly ignore the presence beside her. True enough. She finally confessed, her own slight blush of embarrassment forming on her cheeks. I suppose this has always been the small town that isn't used to much if any activity. I'm ... too used to working and trying to get out of the habit. Her head shook as she sighed. I'm sorry. I know this probably isn't anything at all you were expecting and I must be sounding like a fool to you. But these sorts of things really aren't my forte. But I'm trying to make an attempt to improve my weaknesses and make them turn into strengths. Her head looked up once again and as Naoto confirmed her words had been accurate and correctly used, she nodded to herself. Her pulse was beginning to quicken yet again as she felt herself at a loss on what to say. Come on, Naoto! It can't be that hard! Don't screw up now! But ... what could she say? School would be a bit redundant when they were out and on break from it. She'd already inquired on his hobby. Maybe she could expand on that? But ... how? Damnit! She'd give anything to turn and run, feeling mortified and ashamed of herself. But Naoto was a woman of her word. And she'd reassured herself and Kanji that the detective would walk with him. No matter how embarrassed she was, she wouldn't break her promise. Nu-uh. It'd take far more than an intense feeling of awkward sensations for her to dare make such an attempt. What else do you like besides sewing? It wasn't the best by any means. But it was a start, an ice breaker of sorts. Simultaneously, it was also an epiphany for herself. Her mind began to think on a reply if he asked ... and it was then that Naoto realized aside from work and solving mysteries, she didn't have many others. If one could count it, schoolwork was another. But .. that was basically it. Well don't you sound like the most pathetic sociopath in existence? Damn, girl.