I found Ichika wandering outside the dining hall.

"Y'know, for a place surrounded by a giant dome... The vegetation here is actually in really good condition!"

What would you like to do with Ichika?

> Spend time together

> Go on a date ✔️

> Nevermind

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We decided to hang out in the A/V room. It looks like we're the only ones here... What should we do?

> Watch a documentary on bugs ✔️

> Watch a documentary on parkour

> Watch a documentary on origami

"Um... I mean sure. If that's what you're interested in... I'm going to be frank, I don't like bugs." Ichika grinned. "Now I'm going to be Ichika and say, that while I think bugs are cool, I still don't like bugs." Her face fell at the last part.

Damn, this is awkward...

***

> Watch a documentary on bugs

> Watch a documentary on parkour ✔️

> Watch a documentary on origami

Ichika beamed happily. "Aw hell yeah! While watching documentaries like this, I always get inspired for new moves to try out during parkour! It also gives me ideas on where in the world I should travel to next, since there are all kinds of awesome locations you can do parkour at, all over the world!" She grinned. "Pretty sweet, right?"

Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.

***

> Watch a documentary on bugs

> Watch a documentary on parkour

> Watch a documentary on origami ✔️

"Saihara-san, you've got some good taste. Hey, did you know that back when paper was first invented by the Chinese around 105 A.D. and brought into Japan, paper was actually a scarce material available to few, and paper folding was strictly for ceremonial use?"

If you already knew about this, why bother watching the documentary, then?

I think this conversation went well.

***

> Watch a comedy movie ✔️

> Watch a horror movie

> Watch an anime movie

"People who do stand up comedy are pretty impressive. The amount of bravery and quick thinking you'd need to do is impressive!" Ichika chuckled.

Well, that certainly is true.

I think this conversation went well.

***

> Watch a comedy movie

> Watch a horror movie ✔️

> Watch an anime movie

Ichika's eyes started sparkling. "I didn't know you like this kind of stuff, Saihara-san! When I tell other people I want to watch horror and other creepy and dark things, they always get suuuper surprised. Nyufufu, their faces are always so funny. They probably assume I like cutesy stuff, considering how I look." Ichika rolled her eyes and grinned. "Don't they know they shouldn't judge a book by its cover?"

Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.

***

> Watch a comedy movie

> Watch a horror movie

> Watch an anime movie ✔️

Ichika's face went blank. "You like that stuff? I mean, I guess sometimes it can be interesting, but anime can be kind of annoying. Besides, I prefer the more real stuff, y'know?"

Damn, this is awkward...

***

> I might fall asleep... ✔️

> Play dominoes with the movie boxes

> We should focus on reality, not movies

"Well if you feel like napping, why invite me here in the first place?" Ichika pouted. "Geez, how annoying."

Damn, this is awkward...

***

> I might fall asleep...

> Play dominoes with the movie boxes ✔️

> We should focus on reality, not movies

"Dominoes? Oh, that sounds like fun! I know! Let's make a reeeeally long one that stretches to the library, and transition the movie boxes to the library books or something like that." Ichika grinned.

Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.

***

> I might fall asleep...

> Play dominoes with the movie boxes

> We should focus on reality, not movies ✔️

"But of course. While movies are nice and all, they're things created to disconnect us from the real world. But you can never forget that the happiness it provides is only temporary. Who would've thought we were thinking the same thing, huh?" Ichika giggled.

I think this conversation went well.

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We decided to hang out in the dining hall. It looks like we're the only ones here... What should we do?

> Let's cook something ✔️

> Let's go through the trash

> Let's wash the dishes

"Hoo boy, cooking huh? While I do enjoy eating food, I can't really say the same about cooking." Ichika pouted. "I think the cooking gods hate me after what I did to the kitchen that one time, and now it refuses to let me do anything right in there!"

I don't even wanna know what she did to the kitchen...

Damn, this is awkward...

***

> Let's cook something

> Let's go through the trash ✔️

> Let's wash the dishes

"The trash? What are you, a raccoon?" Ichika giggled mischievously. "People regard the trash as a disgusting place, but will often throw precious items in the trash because they simply don't like it anymore. Aren't they so rude!?" Ichika puffed her cheeks out.

I think this conversation went well.

***

> Let's cook something

> Let's go through the trash

> Let's wash the dishes ✔️

"Sure, why not? Washing the dishes can be fun if you just try to enjoy it! It's even more fun when washing the dishes with someone else!" Ichika chirped. "We can sing cleanup songs, give funny little names to the dishes, and maybe throw some stunts in there every now and then! Like you can toss me a stack of twelve clean plates, I catch them with one hand, spin around and throw them into the cupboard, kicking the door shut with a bang!"

That sounds rather dangerous...

Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.

***

> Let's go in the freezer ✔️

> Let's have some tea

> Let's try fasting

Ichika blinked. "You want to just sit in the freezer?" Ichika giggled. "Pfft- sure! The cold is preeeetty nice, isn't it? That was a pretty cool suggestion, Saihara-san. Let's chill out together in the freezer!"

Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.

***

> Let's go in the freezer

> Let's have some tea ✔️

> Let's try fasting

"Ooooo, really strong teas with a nice scent are pretty awesome. They always make you feel calm and relaxed, don't they? Like a massage!"

I think this conversation went well.

***

> Let's go in the freezer

> Let's have some tea

> Let's try fasting ✔️

"..." Ichika blinked. "Saihara-san, do we need to talk?"

Damn, this is awkward...

***

> Getting horny after a meal ✔️

> Napping after a meal

> Exercising after a meal

"Damn, didn't know you were into that kind of stuff. Aren't you a naughty little boy, huh?" Ichika smirked. "Might wanna be careful about who you say that stuff around! Iruma-san might get turned on."

Why do you assume I'd say that around Iruma-san?

Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.

***

> Getting horny after a meal

> Napping after a meal ✔️

> Exercising after a meal

"Ah, that's a good idea! It's good to let your food settle down after you eat it, then perform your activities. It helps the food digest faster, too!"

I think this conversation went well.

***

> Getting horny after a meal

> Napping after a meal

> Exercising after a meal ✔️

"Eh!? No, that's a bad idea! You'll mess with your stomach if you move around too much, and it'll make you feel sick!" Ichika sighed. "Believe me, I know."

It seems like that didn't go well...

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We decided to hang out in the library. It looks like we're the only ones here... What should we do?

> Let's read a dirty book ✔️

> Let's read manga

> This is boring...

"My my, how scandalous." Ichika smirked. "Aren't you a daring boy? Well, that's a-okay with me! What kind of book darling? We have a huge range of things here..."

I think this conversation went well.

***

> Let's read a dirty book

> Let's read manga ✔️

> This is boring...

"It's interesting to see the art in manga, and see the uniqueness in every style, isn't it?" Ichika chuckled then a wide smirk spread across her face. "Y'know... I know and have read quite a lot of special and... *explicit* kinds of manga. Perhaps we should read them together sometime. I don't know if someone as shy as you could handle it without dying from embarrassment. Then again, that'd be adorable to see."

Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.

***

> Let's read a dirty book

> Let's read manga

> This is boring... ✔️

"Oh? Am I boring you?" Ichika scoffed. "Then why invite me here? Do you realize how rude that is to say?"

It seems like that didn't go well...

***

> Let's study ✔️

> I'm getting sleepy...

> Sure is dusty in here

"Studying can be fun if you just find a fun way to do it! People always say studying is so boring and annoying, and even though that might be true, it's because they aren't trying to enjoy it! Besides, I had no choice but to try and enjoy it to keep me sane!" Ichika grinned happily.

Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.

***

> Let's study

> I'm getting sleepy... ✔️

> Sure is dusty in here

"You're sleepy?" Ichika narrowed her eyes. "Do you get enough sleep every night? Well, if you want, I can sing you a lullaby while you rest your head on my lap. Y'know, like a baby, since you are kind of acting like one right now." She smirked.

I think this conversation went well.

***

> Let's study

> I'm getting sleepy...

> Sure is dusty in here ✔️

"It's just a bit of dust. It's not that bad." Ichika raised an eyebrow. "You aren't actually bothered by something so minor, are you?"

Damn, this is awkward...

***

> Let's read a book about pets ✔️

> I want to scream really loud!

> Let's make a tower of books

"Saihara-san has an interest in pets? Really?" Ichika beamed. "Pets are really pawsome, aren't they? Even though they are a huge responsibility, it's totally worth it in the end because you get their unending love and support! You always have to be prepared when it comes to pets, so it's best to use things like schedules for feeding, cleaning, and walking times."

I think this conversation went well.

***

> Let's read a book about pets

> I want to scream really loud! ✔️

> Let's make a tower of books

Ichika blinked and tilted her head. "Wow... That's random. Why? Do you need to go outside for a moment?"

It seems like that didn't go well...

***

> Let's read a book about pets

> I want to scream really loud!

> Let's make a tower of books ✔️

"Aw yeah, we should!" Ichika grinned. "People say that stuff like this is childish, but who cares what they think. Let's make it as tall as we can, then I'll see if I can climb up to the top in record time!"

Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.

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We decided to hang out in the gym. It looks like we're the only ones here... What should we do?

> Let's get our bodies moving ✔️

> Let's clean up a little

> I'm tired...

"Yeah, that sounds like a great idea! Did you know physical activity stimulates the release of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin? All those chemicals affect your mood in one way or another. I'm preeeeetty darn good at science." Ichika beamed.

I think this conversation went well.

***

> Let's get our bodies moving

> Let's clean up a little ✔️

> I'm tired...

"Eh? Cleaning this entire gym?" Ichika hummed. "I've been forced to clean some pretty big places before, but I don't think they were as large as this place... Actually, yeah!" She broke out into a huge grin. "Let's clean this place together! Wait, let's make it into a competition. Whoever cleans their half of the gym first gets bragging rights! Hope you're ready, because when challenged, I intend to win, no matter what." She smirked.

But you challenged me...

Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.

***

> Let's get our bodies moving

> Let's clean up a little

> I'm tired... ✔️

Ichika blinked. "If you're tired, why come to a place that requires you to be awake and active?"

Damn, this is awkward...

***

> Let's play basketball ✔️

> Ah, maybe we should take off our clothes...?

> We should stretch

"Oh yes, basketball is fun! Sports are awesome, but really only the ones on land, like archery, high jumping, and I guess figure skating but that one is on thin ice." Ichika smiled brightly. "Otherwise, any other sport is super fun, especially when with friends! Turn them into competitions, and it gets even better!"

Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.

***

> Let's play basketball

> Ah, maybe we should take off our clothes...? ✔️

> We should stretch

"Wo-oh-ho there, mister." Ichika smirked. "You should at least take me out before asking something so naughty that causally. " She grinned mischievously. "And I dunno... You don't seem like you're ready for me~"

I think this conversation went well.

***

> Let's play basketball

> Ah, maybe we should take off our clothes...?

> We should stretch ✔️

"Stretching huh? Good idea! Hey, funny story, one time when I was a child, I tripped and fell into a volleyball net. The net wrapped around my neck and got caught in the volley baskets wheels. The teachers had to cut me free with a pair of craft scissors because they couldn't find anything else." Ichika giggled then her face fell. "Oooh they weren't happy at all when they found out... Bad for their image apparently." She grumbled quietly.

Geez, sounds like a hectic lesson...

I think this conversation went well.

***

> Let's play dodgeball ✔️

> I'll just watch you...

> Let's burn this place to the ground

"Dodgeball is my favourite ball sport! Being competitive in games like this is always the best. You better watch yourself, Saihara-san!" Ichika smirked dangerously. "I'll completely destroy you with my dodgeball skills till your nothing but a pile of rags!"

Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.

***

> Let's play dodgeball

> I'll just watch you... ✔️

> Let's burn this place to the ground

Ichika blinked "Um, what? Why? I mean, I get I'm super cute, but that's kinda creepy."

Damn, this is awkward...

***

> Let's play dodgeball

> I'll just watch you...

> Let's burn this place to the ground ✔️

"You mean commit arson? I prefer crime brûlée." Ichika snickered. "But we shouldn't do that, since, y'know. That's kinda illegal, unfortunately. That was a joke." She laughed lightly.

I think this conversation went well.

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We decided to hang out in the courtyard. It looks like we're the only ones here... What should we do?

> Let's get some fresh air ✔️

> Let's go for a run

> Let's go back inside

"Fresh air is always nice and refreshing, nyufufu!" Ichika snickered. "But... Can the air we're breathing even be considered 'fresh'? I mean, we're trapped in a giant dome, how fresh can the air in here be? But the air here does seem to be pretty natural, which is kinda strange... But as long as we can breathe, I guess it's okay."

I think this conversation went well.

***

> Let's get some fresh air

> Let's go for a run ✔️

> Let's go back inside

"Oh? You challenging me to a race?" Ichika smirked. "I would be careful of what you wish for, Saihara-san. I'll leave you in the dust with my incredible speed!"

Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.

***

> Let's get some fresh air

> Let's go for a run

> Let's go back inside ✔️

Ichika blinked. "Why invite me outside if you just wanna go back inside? You should think things out more carefully next time."

Damn, this is awkward...

***

> Let's relax in the sun ✔️

> Let's dance!

> What a great view...

"Relaxing in the sun? What a bright idea! Just remember to keep your eyes shut so you don't go blind!" Ichika grinned.

I think this conversation went well.

***

> Let's relax in the sun

> Let's dance! ✔️

> What a great view...

"That sounds like lots of fun! We can try out the moonwalk... Or the waltz and cha cha if you're feeling daring, nyufufu." Ichika smirked.

Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.

***

> Let's relax in the sun

> Let's dance!

> What a great view... ✔️

"You mean the view of the giant metal cage over us that signifies that we're trapped here for probably the rest of our lives?" Ichika rolled her eyes. "Yeah, great view."

It seems like that didn't go well...

***

> I've gotten used to being here... ✔️

> I want to get outside as soon as I can...

> Staying here forever wouldn't be so bad

"Yeah, I think we all have. It's important to learn how to adapt to environments quickly. It's essential for survival. People who can't or refuse to adapt often end up in undesirable situations! The same goes for adapting to people. Because there are so many people in the world, there are all kinds of desirable and undesirable people, so you need to get used to them and learn how to read them and communicate with them too." Ichika smiled softly. "It's a lesson everyone should learn as soon as possible."

I think this conversation went well.

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