I'm not used to staying in the same place for very long with ladies that don't already know me for one reason or another - and so I'm not used to having problems like this.
[He's so used to having his affections rebuffed?]
An explanation, not an excuse, for the record.
I should've noticed with dear Cardia sooner than I did, rather than to give her the unhappy surprise that I didn't feel the same way. She didn't need to find out like that.
[Hence why he's still open to Sanji beating him up.]
I plan on it. I even spoke to the dear Rebecca, since they're partners, with the intention of having someone else to look after her. [Because Jae-ha is thoughtful, even when he knows he has to stay away.] .... I actually don't know how effective that'll be.
[Rebecca is nice.
She's also ver self-centered.
On that note:]
A gentleman doesn't kiss and tell but I wouldn't be surprised if she's one of the ladies who made advances on you either.
[is it
better or worse
than kissing and telling if he's just calling sanji out]
But of course. I wouldn't be half the chef I am if there weren't people willing to share their knowledge with me. She was quite gracious about kicking my ass, too.
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[A sigh... he figures he might as well come out and say it.]
A couple of days ago, Monika-chan said she... loved me...
[mm]
So I'm not saying this shit just for you. I also gotta think about how I'm coming off.
[1/2]
For a long moment.
Isn't she sleeping with your partner?
Hm.]
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Ah.
So your answer to me is projecting.
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[Points to him]
You go around being super sweet to ladies, then it's pretty shitty to not consider a few of them might start to develop feelings after a while.
Especially Cardia-chan, whose never known love or affection, from what she's told me.
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[He's so used to having his affections rebuffed?]
An explanation, not an excuse, for the record.
I should've noticed with dear Cardia sooner than I did, rather than to give her the unhappy surprise that I didn't feel the same way. She didn't need to find out like that.
[Hence why he's still open to Sanji beating him up.]
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[Actually this makes a lot of sense in hindsight. Sanji nods along, rubbing at his chin]
Tch, we really are alike in the worst ways.
[Down to usually being rebuffed. This castle is messing with them, man.]
... Maybe give her some space for a while? No need to pick at a fresh wound.
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[Rebecca is nice.
She's also ver self-centered.
On that note:]
A gentleman doesn't kiss and tell but I wouldn't be surprised if she's one of the ladies who made advances on you either.
[is it
better or worse
than kissing and telling if he's just calling sanji out]
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This face.
He got so called out]
O-oi, how is that your business?! How the fuck did you even figure it out?!
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[and jae-ha listens
really well
including being able to slowly figure out which ladies are probably the ones who threw themselves at sanji]
Was Monika another then? If she claims to be in love with you.
[this is truly fucking gossip hour now]
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I told Monika-chan that I have a fiance, so she... apologized.
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[TOPIC CHANGE]
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[??? Why is he getting this look]
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Surprise.
[he is not the disaster you thought he was!]
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What's she like?
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[Finally turning back to his cooking, now that they're done discussing Jae-Ha and what a hot mess he is.]
Well... she's pretty, of course. Long, wave hair; big brown eyes; the most beautiful smile.
She loves to bake. Nearly taught me a thing or two when we first met.
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Oh? Did you enjoy the challenge?
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How did you meet?
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[A shrug]
Pudding-chan's actually a high profile lady, so I was surprised she had any interest in me, to be honest.
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I'm surprised too -
But for different reasons.
[Ones he might elaborate on in a second.]
Was it arranged?
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The fuck would I have an arranged marriage for?
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If it wasn't then I can't imagine why you'd be marrying someone you have so little passion for.
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The hell are you on about? Pudding-chan's perfect in every way! She even cooks like I do.
[...]
I love her. The only thing I can do is make her the happiest woman alive.
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Anyway, what is it?
Blackmail? Convenience? Overbearing families? A childhood promise that you forgot?
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