[ he reaches for the mug as soon as it's set down, blowing on it for a second before taking his first sip. it's fantastic as usual, and does wonders in improving his wet cat mood.

takumi's presence helps, too. it really has been a while. ]

Talk to me about busy. I was doing that shoot for two weeks straight, and of course, it would rain on my only days off.

[ JUST HIS LUCK... it's never been great. still, his eyes brighten up when books are mentioned. he spreads the volumes out over the table and looks very happy with himself. ]

I missed the release date for this one. [ a tap on the cover of one book, it's showing an eerie illustration of a white wolf in the middle of a forest. ] And this is the last copy they had at the bookstore. I'm relieved that I won't have to wait another two weeks for their next shipment.