Why, hello. Here we are again.

This is the third…no, the fourth time I’ve run into you here, I believe.

Hmm? Ah, it’s the fifth? Beg pardon. I forgot.

I’m quite easygoing, you see; I’m no good at remembering times and things. Don’t be angry with me.

That’s right, it’s my temperament.

Well, well. You even have a rather fine tea ready for us today.

Such consideration really lifts the spirits. Yes, it’s delicious.

You know, I didn’t think you had it in you to be this considerate.

…Whoops. My apologies. I shouldn’t have said that, even if it was exactly what I was thinking.

Ah, and I see that may have been best left unsaid as well. I do apologize. Don’t be angry.

I tend to say just what I’m thinking, without softening the edges. Yes, that’s temperament as well.

Oh, I see. You didn’t prepare this tea? It was a present?

Hmm. Then you really are… No, never mind.

Now then, you were waiting for me. What sort of story did you want today?

…………

I see. About life, hmm? That’s a rather broad topic…

Is something troubling you?

Oho. You may have found your life partner.

That’s wonderful. My sincere congratulations.

Ah, but you aren’t sure whether you should accept this individual’s suit?

Hmm, yes, that’s a knotty problem.

Life is long and filled with hardship. In order to see it through without regret, you need a partner who’s irreplaceable.

If you choose the wrong one, though… That’s right, it will all come to nothing.

Well, now. Let’s see.

…In that case, why don’t I tell you about several examples I’m familiar with, stories of individuals and their respective partners?

You might not think it to look at me, but observing such people is a hobby of mine.

Use them as references, if you would, to help make your own life a happy one.

All right. Then I’ll begin.