[ jouhei does want to help the city, he really does, but man... some of these tasks are pretty out there. he's one his nokia block phone (which is still the worst thing in the world and someone should take it away from him), reading the list of things to do and he's so ???? luckily, he at least has akane to help him out so please aka-nobi kenboi, you're his only hope ]

What's... an "embarrassing stunt"?

[ is he asking what it means or is he asking what to do (spoilers: it's the latter one) ]

Have you ever seen dance videos before? People always make up odd poses for their dance routines.

It's similar to that, in a way. Here, I can show you.

[Akane linking Jouhei a video with Recolle's version of Girl's Generation. There's a bunch of cute girls doing poses!!]

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[ wow a phone that can play videos. amazing. jouhei's nokia can't do that. he watches the video but then he just looks at akane. here's your STARING ]

... are you suggesting we do that?

If we want to bring everyone back then we have to make a pose like these young ladies!

[DO IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT, JOUHEI.]

Come on and try it with me.

[ .................................... just how much does jouhei care about the npcs. he doesn't exactly have anyone close who disappeared.............. ]

... I'm not good at dancing or posing.

Oh, that's too bad. I'll see how well you do for myself.

First put your arms up high like this.

[Akane's making some demonstration for Jouhei so he can copy it and be embarrassing. ]

[ Akane walks up to Jouhei and tries to adjust his shoulder by a 30 degree angle. ]

That isn't quite right. Are you posing too stiffly? You could try loosening up a little.

[BE MORE EMBARRASSING, Jouhei.]

I'm a stiff person.

[ akane will find some resistance as she tries to adjust his shoulder because this is ridiculous, he will not do this ]

Perhaps we should do something else.

You're giving up so soon?

[NOW SHE'S DETERMINED TO MAKE HIM DO THIS.]

It's too early to quit. Try one more time? Please?

[Akane looks like a kicked puppy.]

[ GOD why is she pulling off the kicked puppy look... this is the worst... jouhei isn't a heartless monster. he has to... comply... so with a few seconds of hesitation, he lets out a silent sigh and raises his arms like she showed him earlier ]

... like this?

That's much better! I'll do it with you.

[Akane jumps up and does a pose similiar to Jouhei's! She doesn't seem embarrassed by it. Instead she looks slightly amused.]

See? We managed it. Was that so bad?

[ WAS IT?]

[ jouhei doesn't even reply to her question beause yes, it is bad. this is actually kind of embarrassing. he's actually looking down because he cannot look anyone in the face right now ]

Are we done now?

[ or is there... more, oh god ]

We're almost there! I want you to try doing it on your own this time.

[Akane's not letting Jouhei get off easily!!]

Will you try one more time?

[ why is akane like this. jouhei will laugh silently when akane turns into an old lady and gets old lady pain in the next month ]

[ anyway, there is a moment of hesitation again as jouhei stares at akane, hoping that maybe she's joking but he knows that she's not... so he does what she says and does it without looking at her in the eyes or at anyone else. he's so embarrassed... he will hold the pose for about half a second before he goes back to normal ]

... There. Good?

Yup, that's all better! You're a natural.

[Akane pats Jouhei on the shoulder and smiles. ]

Lady's generation would be impressed by you! They're a real hit in some parts of the city. Have you heard of that band before?

[No.............probably not.]

[ why does he feel like he's being treated like a child..... but anyway, no, of course jouhei doesn't know about them. all he does is study, go to work, and read. he doesn't even own a tv or a laptop that he uses for casual things (it's strictly for work or school). ]

Were they the ones in the video?

[ the one that akane showed on her ~nice phone~ ]

They are! My friends at university are into a band called guys style. It's the same idea except with men instead of ladies.

[Akane scratches her chin and looks up at Jouhei curiously.]

What kind of music do you listen to?

... classical?

[ ... why was that said like it was a question ]

I think I might know a song you'd like.

[ Cue: Akane playing nyan cat orchestra vers. ORCHESTRATED MEMES. WELCOME TO THE FUTURE, JOUHEI. ]

It's such a happy song.

[ oh my fucking god... i can't believe you introduced this song to him. now he's going to listen to it at home and nanashi is going to fucking judge him but he nods as he listens for a couple of seconds. yes... he likes this but... ]

... is that a cat?

[ wtf ]

[Nanashi's going to judge the heck out of Jouhei for playing these ancient memes at home. Cousin, no.]

It's a cat...and a poptart.

[Akane starts laughing. She can't help it. SORRY.]

His name is Nyan cat.

[ cousin, yes. just be glad that jouhei is learning about these old memes rather than never learning about them at all ]

............... but why?

[ ????????????????? ]

People got bored, I suppose. I don't know, I'm not the one who made him...

[Akane's being completely honest. SHE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT WENT ON IN THE NYAN CAT CREATOR'S BRAIN AT THE TIME.]

I ask myself that all the time.

[ DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT WENT ON INSIDE NYAN CAT CREATOR'S HEAD ]

... it is a nice song, though.

[ and then jouhei pulls out his fucking nokia phone once again. i hate this ]

Can I play it on this?