[he looks thoughtful, like he's trying to explain it]
... I dunno....
You seem pretty successful with charming people already... So it's not like you've got anything to learn from them? If you want a meet-cute, you can just - go out and get one!
The reason I can be so bold here is that I don't expect to see any of you ever again when this is over. I'm nowhere near as flirty back home because there is a good chance I could actually run into those people in my every day life, and that would be awkward.
[Nevermind all the other reasons why Luca's torrid love affairs would be frowned upon.]
So in that regard, I suppose you could say I'm taking the 'indulgence' part to heart.
[He feels like he's walking a 5-year-old through what should be obvious. But that's because his time is not so progressive.]
So if you like men, you don't see one person again and again. Because it's not proper by society's standards, and you'll get told to 'grow up' and find a wife.
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so i was thinking for a long time about whether or not mineo would actually go along with this because it's such a fun set-up and luca is so valid
but he's actually just going to stand up straight and take luca's hands in to both of his own]
No way, Valentino-san....!! You can't set yourself up for that, even in a joke! Anybody who'd dump you is an idiot!
[MINEO]
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[He just. Sighs and straightens himself up too. Though he leaves his hands in Mineo's for now.]
Mineo. While your earnestness is appreciated- and very tempting at that- I was making a literary reference.
Do you need to be introduced to Commedia dell'arte?
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[ . . . . . ]
Y-yes?
[because he was so close to saying 'bless you']
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[Enjoy your 2 hour lecture on classic Italian theater, Mineo.]
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glances back at the tv screen
and then back at luca]
... N-Now....?
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I.....
I might've....
Been curious..... About Western films....
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They're already holding hands, so:]
Mineo. There is no shame in curiosity.
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he's wondering if he's being tricked]
.... but you still can't tell anybody....
[THIS IS SO EASY TO GUESS FROM KNOWING HIM]
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he does a little gasp. his hands on luca's might tighten a little]
For real? You'll watch with me, Valentino-san?
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[he'll let go of luca's hands and
go to get the bucket of popcorn he already grabbed. apparently he was really planning on a full movie experience]
I didn't think you'd be the type who'd like - erm. Be curious about love stories.
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[Mineo's not wrong- Luca does like some love stories, but he's picky about them- but he wants to hear Mineo's reasoning.]
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... I dunno....
You seem pretty successful with charming people already... So it's not like you've got anything to learn from them? If you want a meet-cute, you can just - go out and get one!
[LUCA IS POWERFUL]
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Ah. Well.
Want to know a secret?
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[SO FAST?]
I won't tell a soul.
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[Nevermind all the other reasons why Luca's torrid love affairs would be frowned upon.]
So in that regard, I suppose you could say I'm taking the 'indulgence' part to heart.
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[ . . . . . . . hmmmm. he tilts his head in confusion]
Good for you, I guess.... But....
[he looks like he's trying to figure out how to phrase this question]
... Can't you just have... one person you like a whole lot, so it's not a problem if you seem them again and again?
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[He says this like it should be obvious why he can't have one person he likes a whole lot who he can see again and again.]
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waiting for a long time
like he's
expecting a second part!]
..... y-yeah?
I know?
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but in general]
.... O-Okay?!
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[He feels like he's walking a 5-year-old through what should be obvious. But that's because his time is not so progressive.]
So if you like men, you don't see one person again and again. Because it's not proper by society's standards, and you'll get told to 'grow up' and find a wife.
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... so what's your wish? To change that? Or - I guess you've got other stuff on your mind if this is normal to you but...
I guess... I'm just thinking it shouldn't have to be... That doesn't sound right to me.
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