You belong to a school club, too? Wow. That must be really busy.
[okay, so
here's the problem: whatever he's getting paid in, she's not going to understand. it's probably some weird, different currency. but there has to be an... an equivalent, right? it's just a matter of working around to it.]
So... how much do your clients pay for the services you and your master provie?
[Getting nervous because he's trying to remember the prices? He has to do the pitch right?]
The full course is 12,000 yen, and with that there's a 99% spirit reduction guarantee. And the bargain course is 5,000 yen, but master usually does those himself.
[Gladly! He gladly will! He'll just list off a bunch of things right now.]
Psychic powers do not make you special. They are like any other trait a person can have. [Didn't he tell Elsa that when they first met? He must really like that one.] Also, they're like knives - they're a useful tool, but they're dangerous if you point them at other people. So if you don't want them to be dangerous, don't use them on people.
[Please don't laugh at this wisdom that Reigen just kind of made up on the spot to appease a sad child and then became the core of his identity, Elsa.
He doesn't think she's laughing, so he'll just continue, but don't.]
Mm. . . he's always saying it's important to get along with others, but you don't have to change yourself in order to do that. Because you are the protagonist of your own life.
[she's not!! it's actually all very sweet. maybe the guy isn't totally a lost cause. just the... child labor exploitation thing? and the weird no-magic hustle lie??]
Your master says a lot of good things, it sounds like.
was that for him, or for shigeo? she supposes it doesn't matter. in the end, she agrees—well. except when she doesn't. facing your fears is one thing, facing a murderer is another kettle of fish completely...
she drinks the rest of her tea.]
Are you about finished, down here? We should probably try to get some sleep.
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[He doesn't get what Elsa is driving at, because he does get paid. Just. . . not much.]
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[okay, so
here's the problem: whatever he's getting paid in, she's not going to understand. it's probably some weird, different currency. but there has to be an... an equivalent, right? it's just a matter of working around to it.]
So... how much do your clients pay for the services you and your master provie?
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[Getting nervous because he's trying to remember the prices? He has to do the pitch right?]
The full course is 12,000 yen, and with that there's a 99% spirit reduction guarantee. And the bargain course is 5,000 yen, but master usually does those himself.
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Um... and just for price context, how much would a, uh... loaf of bread cost, in your world?
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About 200?
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elsa is doing some quick mental math. she smiles.]
Thank you, that's very helpful.
And what's your wages like?
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I see! [MOTHER F-WORD ONE AND A HALF BREADS AN HOUR?? FROM A 60-BREAD JOB?????? CHILD LABOR DRIVING MONSTER--
no, no no. relax, relax. he likes his boss! he likes the takoyaki! you're not his mom.
...]
You must be looking forward to your next raise, huh?
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[Look, it's fine, Elsa. It's fine. I mean, he's being taken advantage of, but it's fine.]
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[IT'S NOT FINE? IT'S NOT FINE!]
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[So, no. He's sweating a little. Please don't make him negotiate with Reigen.]
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--I'd love to meet your master, Shigeo.
He sounds very... interesting.
[she's going to freeze him into a fetching reigen ice sculpture.]
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Mm. He's very wise.
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Psychic powers do not make you special. They are like any other trait a person can have. [Didn't he tell Elsa that when they first met? He must really like that one.] Also, they're like knives - they're a useful tool, but they're dangerous if you point them at other people. So if you don't want them to be dangerous, don't use them on people.
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[she's nodding along.]
Any other gems?
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He doesn't think she's laughing, so he'll just continue, but don't.]
Mm. . . he's always saying it's important to get along with others, but you don't have to change yourself in order to do that. Because you are the protagonist of your own life.
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Your master says a lot of good things, it sounds like.
No wonder you like working with him so much.
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Yes, exactly.
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[AND ASK HIM SOME VERY! POINTED! QUESTIONS!!]
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Oh, right. . . also "when things go south, it's okay to run away and hide."
[Adding that in like he nearly forgot to mention it.]
He would like to meet you too, I'm sure!
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was that for him, or for shigeo? she supposes it doesn't matter. in the end, she agrees—well. except when she doesn't. facing your fears is one thing, facing a murderer is another kettle of fish completely...
she drinks the rest of her tea.]
Are you about finished, down here? We should probably try to get some sleep.