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[drivememercury]

[Once she had gotten word that there was a library at the school, Ami had made a habit of having regular visits there. She had already gotten through a few of her old favorites, but she was finding herself hesitant to try anything new...

...that, and she didn't even know where to start.

Once she'd found a quiet, secluded little corner in the library, away from any students or easily-annoyed librarians, she opened communication on her device to send out a broadcast for the first time since her return arrival.]

So...

[Eep! Was she too loud?! She hunches her shoulders slightly and keeps her voice at a stage-whisper.]

So I would like to see if there's any interest in starting a book club, here? With such a lovely library, it would be a shame to see the opportunity go to waste!

[She smiles momentarily, but her brow quickly furrows in concern.] Unless there already is one? I'm sorry, I hadn't thought to look into that. If there is a book club, then...please accept my apologies, I don't mean to impose with my own, I'd happily join one if there's already one in existence.

Oh! I mean, if there's open membership, I mean.

[Aaagh, she should've thought out what she was going to say before opening her mouth. Great job, Ami. Now you're blushing, no doubt. Next time write down what you wish to say, and don't stray from it.]

...any interest? Any at all?

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[soldierofloveandbeauty]

I should have guessed you would think of starting a book club.

I haven't been to the school to actually know if such a thing exists though, so can't help you there.

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[ukidokiotaku]

I don't believe there is one, but I can suggest a few books for when there is one.

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[exsistingismysin]

I'd be interested in joining. I always enjoyed a good book when I was younger and growing up.

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[drivememercury]

Honestly, I'm surprised it hasn't been started already...

[Why isn't she surprised that you haven't been to the school, Minako?]

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[drivememercury]

[Wait, wasn't that the girl who did those...'comics'?]

...alright.

[Grain of salt. Grain of salt.]

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[drivememercury]

A good book is something you'll never out-grow! I'd be happy to have you!

...I don't think I'm as popular as you are here, perhaps you could spread the word around?

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[soldierofloveandbeauty]

Maybe no one thought about it at the time.

[Because she fails at school so avoids it. Instead going into business was a much better idea.]

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[ukidokiotaku]

[She also reads books...romance books.]

Great. I know of some old time classic romance novels that people might enjoy.

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[exsistingismysin]

[He laughed slightly.]

I'm not actually that popular either, but I do know people since I've been here for a year. So, I'll help.

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[drivememercury]

I suppose not...[It still seemed so unlikely. But maybe things just hadn't settled down enough.]

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[drivememercury]

[Ami nervously smiles.]

I'm not sure if a romance novel would be something that would appeal to a broad audience. [She doubts any boys would want to read it, unless it was a classic of some sort.]

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[drivememercury]

Still better off than I am. [And from what she gathered, you were far more outgoing, besides.]

I would greatly appreciate you assistance. And if you have any literary preferences, please feel free to make some suggestions.

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[soldierofloveandbeauty]

But hey, this way you can be president of your own club. Not as good as being president of a country, but it's something.

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[ukidokiotaku]

[She sighed, shrugging her shoulders.]

Then some people just don't get what's so great about romance novels.

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[exsistingismysin]

[He looked down.]

the only book I would want to suggest is one that kind be found here.

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[drivememercury]

[Ami bashfully smiles.]

I don't have aspirations for leadership like you do, Minako-chan.

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[drivememercury]

Which ones did you have in mind? [Something like Wuthering Heights might have cross-appeal, for example...]

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[drivememercury]

Oh? Is it a book native to your world, then?

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[soldierofloveandbeauty]

Well, I have to be leader, but I don't think could be a leader of a large group of people.

Besides, I already have my goals.

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[drivememercury]

Leadership isn't about wanting to do it...it's about being someone that others wish to follow, Minako-chan.

[It's something that just develops naturally.]

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[ukidokiotaku]

There are just too many to list and to see if they actually have in the library.

[She could name one, but if she did and it wasn't there would be embarrassing.]

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[exsistingismysin]

It's a series of books that, yes are native to my world. I have never found them anywhere else.

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[drivememercury]

[Now you have Ami interested.]

Would you tell me about them?

[After all, there may be something similar in her world, who's to say?]

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[drivememercury]

Perhaps we could look together? Maybe you could spot a few to recommend to me, at least, for personal consumption.

[After all, in order to be creative...and she's seen your creativity...you have to have seen both the good and the bad, right?]

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[burningstorm]

That sounds nice, Ami. I'd be interested, depending on the book.

[She's not reading any of that romance junk.]