Guess it's finally my turn for a birthday interview. I wonder who the Magical Birthday Dice chose for the job. I just hope they don't get super carried away...
Sure. I'll open it right now. Oh, hey, a black cap. It's pretty stylish too, what with all the patches and embroidery. I don't know about this bright red apple patch, though... Might be a little too loud for me.
I took a trip into town with some friends recently, and I went shopping for your present while I was there. Deuce showed me this one store that had all kinds of cool stuff!
Yes, he told me you like hats. I considered a few others. There was this one with spiked studs, and another with embroidered flames... But those were way over the gift budget.
Oh, I see... I'm a little surprised you went for studs and fire at first. But regardless, you went out of your way to get something that suits my style. It must've been hard choosing something for a junior you don't interact much with. Thanks for taking the time. I tend to dress casually when I'm not in my uniform, so this'll work as a nice accent.
All right, we've got the interview next. Here's the first question. If you could take any one person with you to a deserted island, who would it be? And it can't be someone from your dorm.
A deserted island, huh? I've gone camping with my family on summer vacations before... But I was born and raised in a big city in the Queendom of Roses. I doubt I'd be all that good at surviving in the wild. I'd want someone with a lot of survival experience and who's easy to work with.
Not necessarily. A person can mean well but still be hard to get along with. I'd prefer someone who's easygoing and who'd laugh with me when we goof up. Someone I could easily discuss plans with. Considering all that... I think I'd go with Rook.
Wow, harsh. I mean, it's true he often does things I never even think of. Like just recently, I was using some fruits and vegetables I'd grown in Science Club to cook something... And he took a bunch of leaves generally not used for cooking and dumped them in the pot. That surprised me.
Yeah. It's a pretty bitter plant, but it's not toxic. What surprised me was the depth of flavor it added. According to Rook, stewing the leaves with meat adds depth and gets rid of bad smells. He's always got some little bit of trivia like that to share. Sounds pretty perfect for a survival exercise, right?
See, now you get it. Plus, he'd never try to undermine someone or take advantage of them. Like I said, I'm not much of a survivalist. I could only do the most basic stuff. So I think the smart play would be to let Rook brainstorm a way off the island while I handle the support work. Besides, Rook could theoretically hunt and get us some meat, which would mean we'd have a more balanced diet than with just eating plants.
I'm glad I could help rehabilitate his image. Sure, he may do some odd things that make him stick out... But he's the kind of guy who's always there when you need him.
Let me guess, that's where you want to be? Impressive. But I know I'd never thrive there. Savanaclaw is all about meritocracy, and I'm not a fan of competition. So, hmm... I think my pick would be Octavinelle.
Vil told me the students there are crafty and we should always be wary of them. From what Ace and Deuce have told me, you're a nice, caring guy... So you don't exactly strike me as the Octavinelle type.
Sheesh... I can't imagine what they're telling people behind my back. That's flattering to hear, but I'm not actually that nice. Like, I chose Octavinelle just now because it would be convenient for me.
I get the impression Octavinelle is all about individualism-that you're good as long as you do your job. If I flexed my confectionary skills, I could easily secure a stable position at the Mostro Lounge.
That's right. And unlike Heartslabyul, Octavinelle doesn't have any hard-and-fast rules about their menu. I like the idea of not having to worry about that kind of thing when I'm making sweets with seasonal ingredients. With Heartslabyul's rules, menu options vary based on the day of the week, the weather, if there's a cat or a hedgehog involved...you name it.
Not always. Sometimes it's easier to pick from a set of options rather than have total free rein. For example, suppose you ask someone what they want to eat. If they say they're fine with anything, that doesn't help at all, does it?
Whoa, hey, you're not going to throw it so hard you'll mess up my frames, are you? I picked up on this during our interview, but man... You really are a Night Raven College student at heart, huh?
