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[bondsofsuffering]

[This guy is way, way too easy.]

So what have we learned so far? Or am I gonna have to start over from the top again?

[boldsimplicity]

[He's being tested now! Okay, to recap on what he has learned and announce his answer clearly! Ishimaru stands up straight like a rod, just like how he'd answer in an actual high school.]

No, that's unnecessary! I have learned not to force questionnaires or any other material that will stop the 'flow' of the conversation! [He doesn't comprehend that fully, but he remembers the lesson still. Ishimaru just needs to reanalyze it over and over later on!]

I must ask my question at the perfect time, without obstructing anything!

[bondsofsuffering]

That's the basic idea!

[The... very, most basic one, anyway.]

Next time: how to lead into the question to create the right opportunity!

[boldsimplicity]

[He got it right...! One step closer in having actual conversations with people! Ishimaru truly must thank him for his help, so he bows to Hizumi.]

I look forward to your next lesson! This may be unofficial schooling, but I've still gained important knowledge! [He'll definitely study hard and practice before meeting him again!]

And in case you needed to know, my name is Ishimaru Kiyotaka!

[bondsofsuffering]

[There’s a slight, slight little twitch in his jaw at that name.

…Seriously? Of all the people to have a similar name…]

You can just call me Hizumi! [He waves off the unease and formalities in one fell swoop.] Nice meetin’ you… Kiyotaka.

[Actually, let’s just break all formalities while we’re at it.]

[boldsimplicity]

[S-so informal...!]

Are we already on a first name basis?! I did not realize that we've connected that quickly!

[bondsofsuffering]

Sure! How are we supposed to connect if we’re holdin’ each other at a distance?

Informal’s the way to go!

[Hizumi… Hizumi, no.]

[boldsimplicity]

I-I never thought of that! Another blind spot in my studies...

[He's not sure if can be this informal with everyone, but if Hizumi insists... Ishimaru can at least try with him!]

If you're certain about this, Hizumi-san! [...It's habit.]

[bondsofsuffering]

[...Oh, well.]

We'll work on that.

[Lesson 1.5, maybe...]

Anyway, so long as you get the rundown on this place, you should be good to go, right?