[ there's something about that specific phrasing that gets a wry smile. ]
's right. Not everyone, indeed.
[ but - ah! curiosity flickers across his face, head tilting. ] That right? Is that part of your swimming, then, Nanase? Heading off to the big city... your family must be proud.
[ he nods, it's always swimming. but for the rest, he's more neutral. ]
Hm? I guess. My parents don't get too involved. [ they are not terrible, and they are both ALIVE, amazing. but they're very hands-off and live elsewhere. ] They don't really mind whatever I do. It sounds pretty different from what you guys deal with.
[ thinks about strohl's loveless marriage future ]
[ frowns... im your ...uncle now? big brother now?? older figure now??? much to think about ]
They don't mind...? Huh. [ yeah, it's. different. he's not going to say anything about his parents because he does not need to bring the mood down any - instead he just nudges at his shoulder, smile on his face. ] Well, I'm proud of you. Sounds like a big deal.
[ hehe. ] Are you going to then... Matsuoka told me a bit about this, is the plan to become a professional? After your schooling.
[ i'm tagging this back sisi but i know many things are getting chucked out the window for memshare week dw
but, aww. he looks a little touched at the whole point of pride—it's not his prime directive for swimming, but of course it's nice. strohl can be his senpai. ]
Yes. You can be a professional while you're in school too. [ it's sports, so. being younger is.. good.... ] We're both shooting for the same goal now. ...Do you have a dream as well, Strohl?
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's right. Not everyone, indeed.
[ but - ah! curiosity flickers across his face, head tilting. ] That right? Is that part of your swimming, then, Nanase? Heading off to the big city... your family must be proud.
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Hm? I guess. My parents don't get too involved. [ they are not terrible, and they are both ALIVE, amazing. but they're very hands-off and live elsewhere. ] They don't really mind whatever I do. It sounds pretty different from what you guys deal with.
[ thinks about strohl's loveless marriage future ]
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They don't mind...? Huh. [ yeah, it's. different. he's not going to say anything about his parents because he does not need to bring the mood down any - instead he just nudges at his shoulder, smile on his face. ] Well, I'm proud of you. Sounds like a big deal.
[ hehe. ] Are you going to then... Matsuoka told me a bit about this, is the plan to become a professional? After your schooling.
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but, aww. he looks a little touched at the whole point of pride—it's not his prime directive for swimming, but of course it's nice. strohl can be his senpai. ]
Yes. You can be a professional while you're in school too. [ it's sports, so. being younger is.. good.... ] We're both shooting for the same goal now. ...Do you have a dream as well, Strohl?