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Hm hm hm...! ♪ If you wanna help me, then... [He'll take the chance! There's an sly looking smile on his face.]

You can hold the bunny and the ferret. Bonus points if you stroke their fur and call them cute. [TOTALLY SUBTLE.]

... You're very determined, aren't you?

[??? SHE DOESN'T UNDERSTAND WHY but if he insists, then she might as well at this point. She gently takes the bunny and ferret, and now that they're this close, it's not like she can say that they aren't cute.]

They really are cute though!

Right? No one can resist cute animals because cuteness is justice.

[REJOICE, SAKURA. These is your first steps to being a... semi-normal gal. But now, Hiro looks a little troubled with the creatures attached to his legs. Gently, he'll pet the blue one on the head.]

Ah, though... I didn't really think this through. Hope you guys had gotten your shots! 'Cuz, y'know, it'd really suck if I got sick after... first coming here.

[No she's still pretty lost.... How can cuteness be justice? What does that even mean? She'd think deeper on that if she wasn't distracted by how fluffy and soft the animals she has are, but then she's further distracted by Hiro's question. THAT'S A LITTLE WORRYING.]

I'm sure they wouldn't have any animals around that aren't safe for us! [a beat] Right?

[Now that was some food for thought. It was actually worrying food for thought, but Hiro decides to push those thoughts aside to give Sakura some reassurance.]

E-Even if they did-! Don't worry... I'll protect you. [He'll even lift an arm up to mock flex his muscles. He was actually pretty well built, but you wouldn't know from the goofy clothes that he's constantly wearing.]

I might not look like much, but I'm craaaaazy strong. I've punched a lot of things that were bigger than me.

[She's more worried about Hiro than herself, honestly... But his reassurance is cute, and she appreciates it nevertheless.]

I'll take your word for it! But in that case, you should know that I'm also stronger than I look. [That archery practice isn't for nothing after all!!] So you don't have to worry about me.

[He's still smiling as he stares at her... Almost like he's studying her for a bit. Hiro's quiet for a moment before he speaks up again.]

Mm... I can tell. You're packing some great potential there. So it's best not to let it go to waste!

["Great potential," huh... It's a little ironic, hearing those words now in such a casual and relaxed setting like this. She laughs, amused but a little wry, too.]

Then here's hoping I live up to it.

[In response, he'll just give her a sudden thumbs-up along with a boyish smile. Hiro couldn't help and be reminded of Io somewhat.]

Don't worry! As long as you believe in yourself, then you can do anything! [With that said...] I never got your name, by the way? I'm Hiro Kageyama.

Ah, that's right! How rude of me. [She bows her head slightly, both in apology and politeness.] My name is Sakura Matou. It's nice to meet you, Hiro-kun.

[He'll hold up a hand in a dismissive gesture.]

C'mon now... No need to be so formal! I think we're all friends here. After all, we're all stuck in the same crazy space boat... So we might as well get along.

[Hiro's credo was to try and befriend everything that stands, talks and breaths - Even if he just met them a few minutes ago!

I suppose you have a point... [SHE'S NOT USED TO FRIENDS OKAY politeness is her default for anyone new she meets....] But don't worry, I'm sure we'll get along.

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