Video 07 → What Do Women Want, Anyway?

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[Unfiltered. Let's see how long it takes Ken to realize this.]

[Ken sits on the edge of the fountain in Espoir, frowning into the camera in aggrieved confusion, as if it personally has done him some disservice.]

Uh... this is probably gonna sound dumb but Does anyone know what kind of stuff you get a girl you like that isn't totally stupid or creepy?

[The head and neck of a toy giraffe are just visible in the lower right hand corner of the frame. Ken glances over at it as he speaks, then shoves it quickly down in an attempt to get it out of shot, without any real noticeable success. An awkward look flickers across his face. Great, so he's already seriously regretting deciding to ask this question and he hasn't even finished saying it yet...]

And I'm not gonna do flowers.

[The feed cuts off quickly.]

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[redabyssinian.livejournal.com]

Why do you ask?

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[insorrow.livejournal.com]

[Huh? Aya why are you calling me, I--]

[gentle-cruelty.livejournal.com]

Hm. [Hi there, Ken. Miss me?]

I might be persuaded to wear a bow and deliver myself to her door.

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

[Oh hi there entire reason he's worrying about this in the first place.]

I think we can assume I ain't gonna be doing that either.

[highwarlockmb.livejournal.com]

Darling.

Is that a stuffed animal? If it is, and the girl in question isn't 12, I suggest you burn it.

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

[... yeah you know I figured this was gonna be a problem.]

She seemed to like them?

[deadcenter-crow.livejournal.com]

Why the hell would you want to give one a present?

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

Because I like her and I want to?

[thebutler-epic.livejournal.com]

Are flowers an inappropriate gift for a young lady?

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

Well, no... but I'm a florist. It's kinda... not trying, if I do it.

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

... Sweets, maybe?

[Because that's what he'd get Anemone. But then again, Anemone was also ridiculously fond of them (something that is admittedly thanks to Dominic, but I digress) so that's probably not saying much.]

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

Oh, hi!

[... yeah, kind of relieved to hear from you here. Or anyone who isn't going to jump on him.]

You think that'd work? What kind?

[prettyhazknight.livejournal.com]

Who's the girl~?

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

Huh? Oh, uh... just a friend of mine.

[... and I'd be less evasive if I was reasonably certain that it wouldn't get everywhere if I said something.]

[stillneedsakiss.livejournal.com]

[Hi, this is Aya trying to figure out why this post bothers her. Trying to remind herself Ken is her friend and she should be encouraging and helpful. Trying to pretend her stomach doesn't hurt right now.]

... Depends on what the girl likes, really. [She manages a smile.]

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[insorrow.livejournal.com]

Oh, hi Aya, I--

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[1blackcat.livejournal.com]

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[1blackcat.livejournal.com]

...Ken-kun.

[likearhino]

[Beat's still pretty new with this kind of thing but his girlfriend seemed to like the last gift he gave her.]

'Bout a bracelet. Or some kinda necklace.

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

Jewelery?

[... yeah, there's another thing he wouldn't have thought of.]

Hm, that could work. I think she likes earrings.

[popstar]

Do you know what she likes, Ken-san?

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

Uh... well, not exactly, she kind of likes a lotta stuff but - well, isn't it different when you like them?

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[insorrow.livejournal.com]

u think?

idk wut kind she likes tho

[caesar]

[OH, AKIHIKO IS AN EXPERT ON THIS SUBJECT. REALLY.]

Girls like two things: really tiny food and animals. If either of these things are smiling, that's usually even better.

[Honestly, it's not his worst advice.]

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

You mean like... cakes and stuff?

I kinda got her a giraffe but it's not really very romantic.

[katona-sziv.livejournal.com]

[Have a married woman who thinks this situation is absolutely adorable.]

What's wrong with flowers?

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

Ah... Nothing, really, I just work in a flower shop. I... uh, well, kinda thought she'd think I wasn't trying, if I did that.

[seekingbody.livejournal.com]

[kitties?]

Mmm... what kinds of things does she like? A childhood friend of mine would love it if she received some sort of tool or machine part... but I'm not sure that applies the same way in this situation.

[cheerfully:] But! I think that whatever you give her, she'll like it. It's the thought that counts, right?

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

[KITTIES ARE NEVER INAPPROPRIATE.]

Hm... well, I know she likes sweet things. Ice cream and stuff. And jewelery, but I thought that might freak her out, we're just friends right now really. I got her a wombat for her birthday but I kinda thought maybe it wasn't... you know, what you should give a girl you really like?

I just don't want her to think I'm creepy, you know? Man, this is really difficult!

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[warriorothesea.livejournal.com]

A girl you like? So...you mean something romantic?

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[insorrow.livejournal.com]

Well... yeah, I guess I do. Not a stuffed giraffe.

[hypnoun.livejournal.com]

A-Ah... It usually h-helps to know what she likes first, Ken-san.

[Oh, the urge to smirk is great, but she manages to cover it up with a small giggle.]

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

I kinda thought she'd like the giraffe, but I'm not sure any more.

[serving-love.livejournal.com]

[What's this? Girl trouble?? Well, Sanji just happens to consider himself an expert on girls~ .......Note: he's probably the only one who does. :|]

Hmm. Can you bake?

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

Huh? Well... kinda, I guess? But I'm not really very good at it.

[slantedcross.livejournal.com]

[Youji applauds your foresight in waiting until you were both out of the house before doing this, Kenken.

...but it just wouldn't be you without the filter fail, would it? 8D]

Aah. So there is a man somewhere in there.

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

And what the Hell's that supposed to mean?

[madcuriosity.livejournal.com]

You could give her chocolates!

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

Hey, yeah... That'd be pretty safe, I think. I guess most people like chocolate, right?

[memory-fugue.livejournal.com]

It depends what kind of girl she is.

If she has long hair, hair ribbons or clips could be nice... If she's a workaholic, maybe a diary.

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

She kind of likes cute things. I think...

[But she does have long hair. Now why didn't I think of hair stuff and not this stupid giraffe?]

[namelessqueen.livejournal.com]

[ WHAT AMUSING SITUATIONS SHE ALWAYS FIND YOU IN, KEN *A*b She's giggling, clearly entertained by what she's watching. Though really, that giraffe - maybe the girl would like it more if it's headless. ]

Aww, why not flowers? Girls like flowers too~

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

[... oh, hi. Why am I not surprised to see you, Diva? Really gotta remember to filter this stuff!]

We're-- [No, wait, back up a minute. That flower arranging business--] Uh. I, um... kinda think she sees enough of them?

Video

[choru.livejournal.com]

Exciting feelings...!

Video. Also, keywords.

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

... you mean as a present? How'd that work?

[ootorospring.livejournal.com]

Her favourite food.

[not much of a help when it comes to what most girls enjoy, but have her opinion anyway.]

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

... that's it, I'll take her for ice cream! She's bound to like that.

[chokowaffle.livejournal.com]

It depends on what she likes. Do you have an idea of what she does? If you do, I can help you.

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

Hmm... she likes sweet food, I know that much. We went out for ice cream not so long ago, she seems to like that a lot...

[What else did people get Aya for her birthday, anyway? There was the wombat and... and hair stuff, I think, and candy... musta been more, right?]