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[happyends]

Um..! I-I'm sorry, I know there have been a lot of people talking over this lately, but there's something I really wanted to say.. [ That's probably relatively less strage fright than last time, but that's since last time was a disaster, okay. She still looks a little nervous.

She pulls out her notebook, shoving off a drawing. (Except with the girl on it wearing the usual train outfit.) ]

This is my friend from back home, Mami Tomoe. She showed up here the other day. And.. um.. maybe you've already met her! O-Or you haven't! But either way, I really hope everyone here can be nice to her.. or maybe even become her friend? She's really amazing to be friends with..! Mami-san is so cool, and she's super nice, and she is smart and give great advice and she's really mature and she also makes really delicious cakes..! [ And also desperately needs friends. Hence why Madoka is on a mission. ] B--Basically.. um! Anyone who likes being friends with me.. Mami-san is all that, but even more amazingly! So please think about talking to her when you see her..!

[ She even politely bows. And manages to not hit her head this time. Good job, Madoka. ]

T-Thanks for listening!

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[pleple]

[ She doesn't need to comment on it, as long as she heard it. ]

I can't make an... absolute promise, of course, but I'll see how we get along.

[happyends]

[ She looks a little more sheepish at that. Right, maybe she's being a little too overly eager here. ]

R-Right. Don't worry, it's not as if you have to become friends.. I just thought it might be nice. [ Madoka nervously twirls a lock of hair around her finger. ] At least I know for sure Mami-san wouldn't be mean to you. Especially if she'd know we're friends.

[pleple]

[ And Ple Two is not terribly likely to make promises she's not sure she'll keep. ]

I'm sure we'll be fine in that regard. I'll be kind to her as well, of course.

[happyends]

Of course you'll be!

[ Madoka may have a little too much faith in Ple Two, but.. you know. Maybe it's not such a bad thing as long as it's supportive. ]

You're always really kind to me too, after all. I already know you're a kind person. [ Despite what she saw in the dream. After all, in the end Ple Two didn't hurt her. That's what confirmed it. ]

[pleple]

[ To a certain point, not wanting to disappoint Madoka is helping. ]

I... can be, yes.

[ She'd still break someone's neck if they hurt Madoka seriously though. ]

[happyends]

[ Madoka's cheeks puff out a little, as if she's pouting. Maybe it's a little bold by her standards, but she feels close enough with Ple Two to actually be able to act like this. ]

There's no 'can be' about it, you just are..! I'll make sure to keep reminding you of your good points until you can be more sure about them, you know.

[pleple]

[ Ple Two exhales - almost a laugh, not quite - at the pout. ]

I get it. I've been nice to a few other people too.

[happyends]

[ The pout lessens. ]

Have you made friends here yet?

[ Other than her! At least she doesn't sound doubtful that the answer will be yes, just curious.. ]

[pleple]

People like Raven. Joss.

[ Young, but with a more sarcastic attitude. ]

...Piccolo too, I suppose? The big green one.

[happyends]

Oh, I've spoken to mister Piccolo too! He's really nice, isn't he? [ Or so Madoka says about a giant green alien who linefaces most of the time... Her world may be slightly rose-coloured. ]

Raven is really sweet too though. Maybe we should do some fun thing all together as roommates. We can ask miss Renee if she'd like to join too!

[pleple]

He's... quite kind in his own way, I think.

[ Gruff, but wise and willing to offer advice to someone like her. ]

That might be fun. Enough people for your hippo game.

[happyends]

[ Madoka gasps in surprise, and then her face just absolutely lights up with happiness. ]

Do you think they'd want to play Hungry Hungry Hippos with us?! That'd be so much fun! I've really been wanting to play that with four people..!

[pleple]

I don't think they'd say no to you.

[ Just like Ple Two. That smile is enough to make her feel good for the rest of the dya. ]

[happyends]

W-Well, they can say no if they don't feel like it..!

[ Madoka really isn't aware of the sheer power she holds, huh. ]

I wouldn't want them to do something against their own will, you know..?

[pleple]

[ No, and she might have less of it if she's too aware. ]

You'll just be... giving them an excuse to branch out.

[happyends]

[ She pauses, seemingly considering this. Ple Two really does make it sound like it's not a bad thing.. ]

.. did you like playing the game? [ She figures Ple Two is a pretty good standard! If she can like it despite being so serious and cool, then surely anyone can! ]

[pleple]

...I didn't mind playing it. Especially. ...with you.

[ Clearing her throat. ]

[happyends]

[ Usually Madoka would fret about whether 'didn't mind' means something close enough to 'like' or not..

But there's no way that worry could even come up when Ple Two adds that last part. Madoka's cheeks grow bright pink, her mouth stretching into a smile. ]

Hehe.. See, this is what I mean! You're so sweet! I'm sure I'd like playing any game together with you too, even the complicated ones I'm no good at.

[pleple]

[ No don't smile at that you'll make Ple Two blush as well! ]

You can... learn them. Anyone can. It's more about patience and willingness than... any intangible mental abilities.

[happyends]

[ Bask in that smile! ]

.. You think so? [ She seems surprised by the thought. Madoka isn't sure if that's the truth or whether Ple Two is just trying to be nice to her.. ] Even someone like me?

[pleple]

'Even' you? [ Ple Two scoffs. ] I've fought alongside grown adult soldiers less capable of learning than you are.

[happyends]

[ Grown adult soldiers?! Please, how can anyone even begin to compare her to those! ]

I.. I-I'm not so sure if that's the case! [ Still, it's kind of a weak protest since she'd feel too bad telling Ple Two she's wrong.. ] A-Anyway, I should probably prove I can learn it at all first!

[ Before any flustering comparisons are drawn! ]

[pleple]

[ Lots of grown adults are absolute idiots. ]

Trust me, the intelligence level here is way above average. We'll start slow though.

[happyends]

Then maybe we can start with one of the slightly easier complicated ones..?

[ Which is probably still more than Madoka is used to. But if Ple Two says she could learn, then she's going to try her darnest to do so! She can't let down her friend. ]

[pleple]

...checkers?

[ Checkers are tactical, but not too complicated. ]