It doesn't need to be exciting if it's real. [ that's said almost too softly. ] But I will read this book to see what all the fuss is about. If I am disappointed, that is all there is to it.
It doesn't have to be exciting if it's real, no. But of course, people often do not retreat to the land of the written word in order to find something that is real.
[ and that's how they end up with this. ]
We should read it at the same time and then exchange our thoughts.
Intimate can mean a lot of different things. It's not always sensual, but when you know someone's innermost feelings about a subject that is important to them... that is intimacy. Sometimes, it is not a two-way conversation, but a window you can look into.
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week 1, monday
they can be at the gothic themed bookstore on the planet. owner is very stylish as he picks a random book off the shelf to take a look at it. ]
Huh... is this what is popular these days?
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This planet is a bit strange. What is a "normie"? That seems to be what is popular.
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[ he has to think about it. ]
Something... nor... mal?
[ nailed it ]
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[ she's confused? how does normal equal thrilling? ]
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Perhaps the love interest is not normal? For the juxtaposition?
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I suppose if they could come to understand each other.... that could be a suitable romance, but what are the chances that will happen?
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[ he thinks about how many people end up with like
just ok people ]
... potentially possible. But it wouldn't be as exciting.
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time to start reading mainstream romance. ]
It doesn't need to be exciting if it's real. [ that's said almost too softly. ] But I will read this book to see what all the fuss is about. If I am disappointed, that is all there is to it.
[ she will close the chapter on romance (no). ]
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It doesn't have to be exciting if it's real, no. But of course, people often do not retreat to the land of the written word in order to find something that is real.
[ and that's how they end up with this. ]
We should read it at the same time and then exchange our thoughts.
[ book club ]
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she looks intrigued by this idea. she looks at him, almost shyly. ]
That sounds like... it sounds like... Would you say it's something.... friends do?
[ she asks like she doesn't know what friends do (because she doesn't). ]
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the question makes him blink, especially how her voice gets quieter the longer the sentence goes. ]
It is, yes. Sharing opinions, enjoying each other's company-- it's what friends do.
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It's what friends do....
[ ... ]
All right. We may share our opinions with each other. How long do you require to read this book?
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Shall we say a week is enough? We can meet up by the end of it.
[ because they're both going to be alive right ]
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in any case, she thinks that's a reasonable amount of time. ]
We shall reconvene in a week. [ ..... i don't think i put in a theft comment for this book, but it's fine......... ] Do you usually read books, Owner?
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[ it's very funny how trends change over time. ]
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What is popular usually makes its way to literature, and what people want you to think is what is recommended the most.
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[ even when plots have nothing to do with each other, usually there is something that connects them together. ]
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[ maybe she doesn't want to go that deep? ]
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