Maki #831: Too Cute to Bear
Player
Whoa, it's a cake stand!
Maki
There's no need to shout about it.
Player
Ahaha, sorry. I got a bit carried away.
Maki
Well, I suppose I get that… Now, let's enjoy our afternoon tea.
Player
Let's do it! But I have to say, there's so much choice that I don't know where to begin….
Maki
I've heard it's customary to start at the bottom of the cake stand and work your way up.
Player
I see. Basically, you leave the cakes on top for last.
Maki
That's right. But you don't absolutely have to follow that etiquette.
Maki
It's not like you can't have a cake and then eat a sandwich. I'm thinking of starting off with a cake, actually.
Player
But doesn't that go against the afternoon tea etiquette?
Maki
There is an etiquette, but you don't want worrying about that to stop you from enjoying it now, do you?
Maki
Etiquette is important, but you should just eat what you want. What's most important about eating is enjoying it.
Option 1: “So, the biggest rule is that you enjoy it, right?” |
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Player I see. So, the biggest rule is that you enjoy it, right? Maki That's right. Now, let's dig in. |
Option 2: “Then I want to start with something you recommend.” |
Player All right. Then I want to start with something you recommend. What would you go with first? Maki I think I would start with a scone. They're great with lots of cream loaded on them. |
Player
Sounds good! Then I'll go for the scone first. Get that cream on there and… Oh, yummy!
Player
I guess I'll try this cake nest.
Maki
Maybe I'll have this cake over here.
Maki
Oh…
Player
What's wrong?
Maki
This cake is shaped like a bunny. It's so cute… It…It'd be a shame if I ate it.
Maki
I know, I'll give it to you. Here you go.
Player
Huh, why?!
Maki
It'd be a shame if I ate it, but I wouldn't mind if you did.
Player
In that case then, here. I'll give you my cake.
Maki
What?
Player
Because I want to eat with you. C'mon, let's dig in together.
Maki
But the cake you gave me looks like a bunny too, so now I've just got the same problem I started with!
Maki
Maybe I could just have a nibble on the ear…
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