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[text] “Hakuba-san, are you alright? Perhaps intoxicated? Tired?”
[text] “The next time I suddenly regain those baking abilities, I’ll be sure to make some for you.”
[text] The thought is appreciated, Kirigiri-san, but please don’t trouble yourself. I was, in fact, very drunk last night. My apologies. I’m so embarrassed. Please let me know if there’s anything that I can do to make up for my awful faux pas.
[text] “It’s fine. No harm was done last night. You don’t need to make up for anything.”
[text] “And if such an event occurs again in the future, please do not worry yourself over it. I understand the situation, and no ill feelings will come from it. It’s actually quite amusing.”
[text] “I’ll still make you those eclairs if I have any shred of talent left within me.”
[text] You are really too good to me, Kirigiri-san. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
[text] …and yes, I am admittedly curious about the eclairs. Do let me know?