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[ LOOK...maybe it was wishful thinking. MAYBE she's hoping someone will ask her to have a seance sometime (literally anyone) or like, spend the night in the haunted dojo. Maybe these are activities she's super into, to the point of considering asking Mioda to accompany her. While there's a slight "oh" of disappointment, it instantly flashes away as Sonia brightens at the question. ]

Oh, you may join me! It is not improper in the least.

[ Or she invites Hinata into her room without too much issue???? and they clean together, so it's not like Tanaka is a big leap. ]

Unless you would feel more comfortable in the garden, please feel free to come in...?

[ No, your choice! Though she'll step aside and start ushering him inside anyway. Her room isn't too interesting yet, since she hasn't been there long enough to do more than get books from a library and keep things more or less tidy. BUT SOMEDAY SOON: COFFIN BED. ]

[Well MAYBE that is something they can do later! That actually sounds very enjoyable! But that is just not happening right now, he has much more important matters to attend to!!

With a nod, he enters her room. Seems it's not uncomfortable for him, or at least not any more uncomfortable than he already feels. Her room receives a quick cursory glance before he's turning to focus on her again, lips drawing a little more taught as he tries to actually start this gift giving.]

Sonia, I...are you familiar with the concept of White Day?

Yes! It is a common plot point in many dramas.

[ Ah. Of course that would be why she knows of it. So her view may be skewed to the dramatic side...but there isn't too much misinformation included. Maybe. It can always be a little hard to tell with her. Besides, since this is rather later in the day she's probably already seen the other two boys - who may or may have not returned the white day favors. ]

Although more attention is typically given to Valentine's Day than White Day, now that I think of it.

Ah, is that so...

[Shit, should he be watching dramas after all? Maybe if he'd watched dramas before he'd know what to do in this kind of situation better!! Coaching from Fuyuhiko can only do so much good...

But that's okay! That's good, actually, because now he doesn't have to awkwardly try and explain anything. So, instead, he nods and holds up the box. It's very obviously a jewelry box for a necklace, tied with a white bow and a tag hanging down that reads "Sonia" in careful script. And it's done with a slight bow.]

Then...if that is the case, please accept this.

Yes! Confessions, fraught battles with rivals in love, stores running out of chocolate supplies...nearly giving someone chocolates, but then being hit by a bus and going into a coma, losing your memories once you've awoken and not remembering until they give you a chocolate bar! That sort of thing.

[ Dramas won't help you they're all stupid and overdramatic...the ones she watches, anyway. ...Seriously, what the hell is she watching?

But now isn't the time to worry about Sonia's drama queue (or really every time is that time so we can put it to the side) and she's...well, overjoyed. He'd made it clear he was going to return something, but it's still a present from Tanaka and he has to give her a moment to clap her hands together in girlish glee. ]

Really? [ Of course really, but...still. She's participating in a Japanese tradition with the coolest guy she knows. This is way better than anything else to happen today, hands down. Sonia reaches out to take the box, nearly bouncing on her feet. ] Thank you very much, Tanaka-san! ...May I open it now, or would you prefer me to wait until later?

[ Will you die if she tries to open it while you're there or ]

[................maybe it's better that he doesn't watch dramas.

Once the box is out of his hands, he stands up again, offering another nod.]

It would be preferable if you would open it now, actually.

[He's braced himself for this moment! Even though his cheeks are already a little warm, he will not die if she opens it while he is present!!! And when she does open it, she'll find a necklace as expected. It's a thin white gold chain with a white stone attached, the metal it's fitted with also white gold. He's got no idea if she's allergic to silver, but he's not going to risk it. The stone itself is about two inches in length, and glistens with a pearly quality in the light.

Please like it. Please like it Sonia.]

[ Kuzuryuu probably could have told Tanaka not to worry about this. Maybe he even did. The second she receives permission, she gets a move on. Sonia seems perfectly pleased as she opens the box carefully, untying the bow and setting it and the tag on her bed before opening the box itself. Once she has the box open she takes the necklace out, holding the stone up to inspect it.

...She likes it, of course. There's still a smile! ]

Oh! Is this selenite? [ One of her dubiously useful talents: recognizing precious and non-precious stones. It mostly has to do with being a Princess with a lot of jewelry. ...And an interest in the occult. Without exactly waiting for a response, Sonia unclasps the necklace and puts it on, expertly getting the clasp in the back without thinking about it. ]

It's lovely.

[Probably, but that doesn't mean he isn't going to worry...he holds his breath the entire time, waiting until he receives an official word on whether or not she likes it before letting it out. And...honestly, he's a little surprised she recognized it...]

It is, yes. Not only is the color appropriate for the holiday in question, but it is known for many desirable attributes. Its ability to offer heavenly protection to the wearer, mental clarity, and to ward away negative emotion and energy are all things I...wished to bestow upon you.

[And, y'know...it's also known as a love stone and is said to help promote healthy and strong relationships. But he's hoping she doesn't know a whole lot about it just because she can recognize it and therefore that little secret can remain just that. A secret.

Ugh it's really hard being this honest, but he doesn't want his feelings to be misunderstood in any way here!]

It...also compliments you quite well, as I expected.

[ Never fear, Gundam: it's a secret still. Sonia recognized the stone, but she didn't know about the associated properties...she'd probably be able to rattle off meanings for more precious gems if asked, but this was more "ah yes. this is that rock. which i have before seen." And which she might or might not have jewelry including at home - she has a lot of jewelry at home. ]

Oh, really? I did not know it had properties such as that...! I do know that some used to believe the crystals waxed and waned with the moon?

[ But that's the extent of her Selenite trivia - save what he just told her, which Sonia promptly adds to her mental file on the topic. ]

I thank you for the well wishes as well as the gift, then. [ At least she won't ask him how much it costs (although she can probably guesstimate fairly accurately) and mostly seems pleased with the fact Gundam is there and also that she has a present from him. Honestly she would have been okay with anything, but it is pretty. ] And...I am glad you approve of it!

[ A small giggle, but she at least doesn't go into hiding when she gets a compliment... ]

[Oh good...maybe one day he'll tell her. One day, in the far future, when a relationship is a thing they actually definitely have. Because even with the honmei chocolate and the necklace, is this going to lead to a relationship??? Who knows.]

Yes, I believe I have heard of that lore as well. But there are many other properties to crystals and stones than simple lore like that.

[Okay. The necklace portion of the gift is complete. Time to tackle the next part.]

If it is acceptable there is...something else I wish to do, while I have your attention.

But of course! What would you like to do?

[ IS IT A SEANCE ]

[NO IT IS NOT A SEANCE.]

...I wish to challenge the power you have gained in our time apart. As I continue to observe you, I continue to find reason to believe you are simply masking the power that you possess! That, truly, it is greater than you wish to let on. So...

[He hesitates a moment, but then reaches up to untie the knot on his bandages on his right arm, though doesn't do any actual unwrapping just yet. But it should be enough to show his intention.

Are you ready to hold his hand Sonia?]

Allow me to judge this power for myself.

[ ...all right, this is BETTER than a seance. and so few things are that. Sonia lights up - yes, even more - and immediately holds out her hand. ]

You are always free to judge my power should you wish it, Tanaka-san.

[ Or, you know. Just hold her hand??? She's okay with that. That's a thing you can do all the time. Even though her hand will be cold as ice to the touch, as her body is...dead. At least the cold doesn't bother Sonia any longer. ]

[He nods firmly!! Okay!!! Gonna unwrap his arm and hand and...and judge this power of hers!!!!

Once the bandages are off there is a little apprehension, a little hesitation, as he lifts his hand. But he's not going to back down, and soon he slips his hand into hers, holding onto it firmly as if he's about to give her a good handshake but no such gesture follows. Just...silent staring at their hands.

He's holding Sonia's hand.

And while he kind of expected it to be cold, he's raising his left hand to place it over the back of hers in a vain attempt at warming it up. It's probably pretty useless, sure, but...]

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