IC INBOX.

[kamaz]

▶ “Cho Cheol-gang. I can't answer the phone at the moment, so leave a message at the tone and I will call you back.”

Comments

[kamaz]

It sounds like you're very close.

[mistersnikt]

we're friends. their names are kazu and val, idk if you've seen them around.

[kamaz]

I haven't. Is this a regular yuinou, or Duplicity's version of one?

[mistersnikt]

there won't be any clothes coming off, if that's what you're asking.

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[kamaz]

It was.

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[kamaz]

I won't put you in the position of going alone. What is the dress code?

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[mistersnikt]

if you hate the idea, i wouldn't want you to feel obligated, but i'd like your company.

i should also tell you, so it won't take you by surprise, that they're a queer couple.

[ he's pretty sure it's a non-issue considering cheol-gang's acquaintance with that guy javert and his relationship, but still, it's only polite. ]

[mistersnikt]

re: dress code, i'd say semi-formal, but i'll check again to be sure.

[kamaz]

That seems to be typical here. I've gotten used to it by now, but thank you.

[ Even though he doesn't doubt for a moment that it's being said to save Akihiro from potential embarrassment. ]

[mistersnikt]

it is still surprising to me sometimes that it's the norm here. you're welcome, though.
i'll forward you anything i hear about the dress code.
it's going to be on the 23rd, starting at 1700.

[kamaz]

Good. I'll be there.

...I'm sure it is surprising to someone of your age and background. Such things weren't and aren't commonly accepted in Japan, as I understand it. [ Nor North Korea. Obviously. He's not exactly unjarred by the sudden change himself. ]