Guy/Wisteria's Smile

Secret Repayment Gift Research

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Shopkeeper	Come and check out our White Day Fair now!
Izumi	(That’s right, it’s White Day, huh.. Now that I think about it, I did receive quite a lot of things this year for Valentine’s, I really gotta think of some ideas for repayment gifts.)
Guy	Director, is that you?
Izumi	Oh, Guy! Are you shopping too?
Guy	Yes. I am looking for things for my bar. Are you shopping for things for our dorm?
Izumi	Yeah. Today is bargain day for meats!
Guy	I see, I also came here for the same reason. However it appears that you have bought quite a bit.
Izumi	Yea, well you know how it is, you see all these things you wanna buy and you’re just like “oh that one and that over there”, it’s all so cheap so.. Hehe I guess I really did end up buying a lot.
Guy	I can say I sort of understand that feeling. Say director, did you come here by yourself?
Izumi	Yeah, I am here by myself. All of a sudden I felt the urge to go out so I just left.
Guy	That means you have quite a bit to carry back with you. If you would like, I can help you carry some of your things halfway to the dorm.
Izumi	Eh, you don’t have to! You need to get things for your bar after all..
Guy	My bar doesn’t open for quite a while, so I have time. No need to worry.
Izumi	Are you sure?
Guy	Yes. Mikage is already at the bar so there is no need to worry. If anything comes up, I am sure he can handle with just fine.
Izumi	Alright then, thank you!
Guy	Are you alright walking the rest of the way?
Izumi	Yes, you really helped me a lot. Thank you so much!
Guy	Alright, please take care on your way back.
Izumi	You too, Guy, good luck with your bar. See you.
Guy	Yes, I will be off.
Izumi	(That’s right, Guy gave me a homemade Baumkuchen for Valentine’s day.
	But what should I do for a repayment gift. I mean, the cake was super delicious, but I don’t know if I have the courage to make something in return..)
	I think I should give Guy something other than candy or snacks for his repayment gift. Maybe I should try looking up some ideas.
Izumi	(Hmmmmm.. This is harder than I expected. I wonder what Guy would like.)
Guy	Director, is everything alright?

Izumi	Ah, Guy?!
Guy	Oh, did I scare you? Apologies.
Izumi	N-No, it’s alright, I was just looking at my phone so I didn’t notice you were here. I should be the one apologising for shouting so loud.
Guy	No worries.
	.. Is there something troubling you?
Izumi	What do you mean?
Guy	You had a troubled look on your face as you were looking at your phone. If you would like, I could lend you my ear and..
Izumi	Ah, umm, no it’s alright! It’s nothing serious!
Guy	Is that so..? Please do not stress yourself out too much.
Izumi	I won’t! It’s really okay.
	(I can’t tell Guy that I am struggling with trying to think of a repayment gift for him..!)
Tenma	Oh hey Guy, so this is where you were.
Guy	Sumeragi. What is it?
Tenma	I wanted to find you so I could give you your fishing magazine back. I just finished it and I thought it was pretty interesting.
Guy	I see. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Izumi	Are you into fishing too, Tenma?
Tenma	Eh kinda, but you see..
	Guy had asked me to tell him a little about Bonsai Trees so I thought why not also try and learn more about Guy’s hobbies too.
Izumi	I see.
Guy	I am happy to hear that Sumeragi has taken interest in my hobbies. If you would like, I would be happy to go fishing together.
Tenma	Sounds good. Going fishing with you sounds pretty fun.
Izumi	(I see, so Guy is into fishing.. So maybe I should get him something related to fishing?)
	.. Okay!
	I just remembered there’s something urgent I need to attend to so I will be heading out!
Tenma	.. And just like the wind, she’s gone. What’s going on?
Guy	I am also perplexed.. She looked quite troubled just a few minutes ago, but then her face suddenly lit up and now she’s gone.
	I am glad that somehow or other her troubles seemed to have been solved.
Tenma	Yeah, seemed like it. Well then, glad to hear whatever was bothering her worked out.
Guy	Yes. I guess I will head off now.
Tenma	Oh, you’re going out too?
Guy	Yes, I need to do a little shopping. I want to look at some porcelain enamel kitchenware for my bar.
Tenma	Porcelain enamel?
Guy	I heard about them from Fushimi. He told me they are very useful, especially on a gas stove over an open flame and for keeping food from losing it’s flavour when stored.
	The items we have in the dorm are from the same series I am looking at, so I came here briefly to check them out.
Tenma	I see. Okay, see you.
Guy	See you.
Izumi	(Alright, the fishing supplies store should be around here..)
Guy	..
Izumi	Huh, could that be.. Guy?
	(But he was literally just in the lounge a few minutes ago, how did he get here so fast!? I guess he also needed to do some shopping too.
	Alright, alright, this is a chance to do some prime quality research for Guy’s repayment gift, I gotta go talk to him.)

Izumi	Hey Guy!
Guy	Hm? Oh you’re here too. We have been running into each other a lot lately.
Izumi	You think?
Guy	We ran into each other at the grocery store not too long ago too.
Izumi	Oh, that’s right! By the way I wanted to ask..
Guy	Hm, are you here looking for something?
Izumi	Ehh!? Umm welll..
	(Damn, he asked me first..! Gahh, I can’t tell him I’m here trying to find some fishing stuff for his repayment gift, so I gotta think of some sort of cover..)
	U-Uhh I came here to buy some make up!
Guy	Make up? What kind? If you would like, I can accompany you.
Izumi	UHHH! Well umm, I.. Uhh, I already got what I needed so it’s alright. Maybe instead I can help you with your shopping?
Guy	You would like to accompany me?
Izumi	Yes! I mean, it’s pretty good timing we both met up at a time like this so if it’s alright with you, I would be happy to join you in shopping.
Guy	Alright. I am looking for some kitchenware so any input you have would be much appreciated. Thank you for your offer.
Izumi	I’ll do my best!
	(I see, so even though Guy is into fishing, he’s been working on improving his bar so maybe something for he could use there would be good..)
	Actually, I didn’t expect you to ask me about make up to be honest.
Guy	Oh, is that so? I learned a couple things from Azami for our collaboration event.
Izumi	I see. I am sure Azami would be happy to hear that you have become more interested in make up thanks to him.
Guy	If we were to tell him that, I am sure he would have a lot more things to share with us.
	.. Anyway, the store I wanted to visit is here.
Izumi	So what exactly did you come here to buy?
Guy	Porcelain enamel kitchenware. .. Oh, the set I am interested in is this one.
Izumi	Ohh, this is the same set we have in our dorm!
Guy	It is. Fushimi told me about it. Have you used it before?
Izumi	Yes, it’s pretty easy to use!
Guy	I see. It looks like the whole set is here..
Izumi	(So this is what Guy looks like when he’s trying to make a decision. I should also try and look with him.)
CHOICE 1: Look at this beautiful wine glass! [+] Izumi (Oh, look at this beautiful wine glass..! But it’s kinda over budget..) They have a lot of different types of wine glasses. Guy So they do. They say that the taste of wine can differ depending on the shape of the glass. The temperature of the wine can also affect the taste. When choosing a wine glass, one must consider how it will affect the taste and temperature of the drink. Izumi Oh, I see, it’s a pretty deep topic. Guy We use a variety of glasses at my bar. I invite you to come and compare them for yourself. I always make sure there is a seat reserved for you. Izumi Alright, I look forward to it!
CHOICE 2: Look at this cute pot! [+] Izumi Wow, the pot over here is shaped like a cat! So cute! And it has a crocodile on the lid.. Oh, and there’s a matching apron too! Guy Is there? I am sure Citronia would love something like that. I think an apron like this would also look good on you, what do you think? It seems like it would suit you. Izumi You think so? Well I’ll consider it then..
Izumi	Huh, what’s over in this section..
	(Oh, it looks like there’s some cleaning supplies and storage items here, pretty convenient.
	Maybe Guy could use something like this?)
	.. Maybe it’s a little too soon, but there is cleaning supplies and storage items here, they look pretty useful.
Guy	I see. They do seem pretty useful.
Izumi	They do!
Guy	Yes. .. Hmm you seem rather energetic today, director. Is there something going on?
Izumi	Uh, no, not at all!
	(Alright, I am totally gonna get this for Guy’s repayment gift! Despite a few road blocks along the way, I have made my final decision.)

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