“Well, ah, that largely depends on him, doesn’t it…? The decision to have children, physical feasible or not, is something that a couple – and most importantly, the individual themselves. But, if he and I were in a stable relationship, preferably marriage, and he wanted to, and it were safe… I would be all for it, honestly. I’d love to have a family, and God knows I love Kuroba-kun… but that is up to us, not any third party."
“Oh, well, I’d do it of course… his life is far more important than that. Granted, there are things that can be done to minimize damage– getting Nakamori-keibu on my side, for example, to agree to keep it a secret… I don’t even think it would be that difficult, given how the media would react. Japanese police force embarrassed all of these years by a meddlesome teenager? I expect it’s something that they would prefer to keep under wraps…
"Even if there were no way to salvage it, I would still do everything within my power to save his life. Of course, I can’t guarantee that he would allow me to help him. He’s extremely stubborn, you know.”
“Oh god, no… I mean, don’t get me wrong, I wish I were Holmes, but when it comes to Conan-kun… I must admit that he’s far more like him than I am. I think that may be how it will always be. I am… a Watson to someone else’s Holmes, which… well, I’m such a fan, I suppose it works out that way, doesn’t it?”
“Ah, yes, I have noticed that little trait of my dear classmate… honestly, it’s amusing to me that he seems intent on keeping it such a close-guarded secret, but watching him from day to day reveals that his habits are deliberate. Averse to fish, but not necessarily all seafood; I have yet to discover if this is an allergic reaction or a phobia, but I suspect that it is information that is best held with serious respect. Either way, it is not something that I would willingly mess with, even if it is, perhaps, a weakness in my adversary.”
“Please do remember, dear reader, that phobias and the like should never be exploited. If a person is in need of assistance, it should be with the utmost of care and with a certified professional.”
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As for me, thank you so much for the compliment! I’m so very, very pleased~ <3
APPARENTLY, Hakuba and Baaya make it a point to do so every year. Watching cooking shows of any kind is something that they love to do together, and they make a big fuss over this one (though no one has Baaya’s heart like Gordon Ramsay does).
7. What does it take for you to consider someone a friend?
“I’ll assume that you mean a genuine friend and not just an acquaintance or colleague. It usually involves some degree of friendly banter and a show of weakness on both parties, coupled with acceptance. For example, someone might call me out on a hypocritical statement of mine, but in a way that denotes care or humor, not cruelty, and then allows me to continue without trying to force a change. I want to be seen for what I am, vices included, and still treated with respect.
”…as you might imagine, I have very, very few friends for this reason. Many people are eager to point out my flaws and champion their superiority over me. Conversely, there are some who have the disturbing idea that I’m somehow infallible. Ridiculous. I do not cherish naivety.“
9. What smells remind you of friendship?
“Pumpkin spice, yeast, tobacco smoke, wet soil, shepherd’s pie… ah, I miss my good old English pubs."
43. What impression do you try to give people when they meet you?
“Confidence, poise, restraint, elegance… I want others to know that I am well aware of my talents and prowess, and feel completely comfortable with myself. They need to believe that I can hold my own, fight my own battles, but know more than enough to talk my way out of them. When they meet me, they should be impressed with my power, and know, without a doubt, through the way that I conduct myself, that I am someone to be respected and admired."
They don’t need to know that I don’t really believe in most of it, myself.
26. If you loved someone but they refused to marry, would you stay with them?
“I suppose that depends on the reason for their unwillingness. After all, same-sex marriages aren’t exactly acceptable in this society… not to mention illegal to perform. Issues with family, too. If we were truly in love, yes of course I’d stay with them… but I’d always wonder why they wouldn’t be willing to make the commitment…"
Mwah: Three people I’d like to kiss.
“Three more people to kiss… Reiko Akiba, Kirigiri Kyouko, and… Kudou Shinichi~”