[ Hikaru has a little over 4 inches on Taichi, so he isn't too worried about finding a place to sit down so Hikaru can get a better view. Hikaru can probably see fine, but he'll move however the other boy directs him if he does. He doesn't have anything embarrassing in the bathroom, mostly just hair products and make up, hair dye, skin care, and a pack of something called man wipes. None of it is the high end brands, but he's got most of what he thinks he needs.
He waves a hand in front of his face back and forth like he's shooting away Hikaru's idea.]
No way, no way, no way! If you call me that I get to call you Hika✨chan.
[Hikaru does eye man wipes because what the hell is that but he won't be too mean on Taichi's birthday.
Maybe there's nothing high end but Hikaru has also had to get used to not having his usual stuff so it's fine. He's learned how to work with what he's got. Rolling his sleeves up and starting to work product through his hair, Hikaru laughs.] I have a senpai that calls me that already so knock yourself out. [Hikaru catches his eye and then smirks.] Taichi-senpai.
[When he's done, it's still similar to what Taichi usually does with his hair but Hikaru changed up his bangs a bit, opening up his face more.] Done. You have nice eyes so you should show them off more. [He moves so Taichi can look at himself in the mirror.] Next time you need a hair cut just come to me. [His mother always said you aren't supposed to give away your services but he wants to do nice things for Taichi and they moonlace when they hold hands so it's fine.]
[ Taichi wipes his ass with aloe and vitamin e, don't judge him. His bum is soft af and he thinks the packaging is cool and manly. Having a clean asshole is manly!!!!
Taichi's pretty sure Azuma would cry if he saw his selection, so he's glad that Hikaru doesn't seem to judge him. He's immediately distracted when Hikaru says that he has a senpai that calls him that already and does get a little pouty. ]
Well if it's someone else's nickname I have to come up with something else...
[ He thinks about it while his hair gets done, staying still and then blushing a little at the compliment to his eyes. He scratches his cheek and grins. ]
Thanks. Are you any good at hairdye? I used to get it done, but I've been trying to do it myself here and I make a huge mess when I do. I have to cover the whole bathroom in towels!
[ Which is why, despite living alone, Taichi has a lot of towels. It should also be noted that this is a big show of trust for Taichi-- he considers his red hair as part of his identity. It's part that he chose, since he's one of those rare anime characters whose hair isn't magically colored. ]
It has to get touched up every week though, that's probably asking too much...
[Almost immediately, Hikaru answers:] I can do it. [Did he sound eager? Maybe. Maybe that's embarrassing? Friendships are so new and Hikaru is quick to try to explain himself.]
I don't mind. There's nothing worse than your roots showing, right? So I'll help you out. Your towels will probably appreciate it. [There. That sounds smooth and he turns to wash his hands.]
It'll be like our weekly thing, you know? Like a salon appointment. Except it's your bathroom instead of a salon.
[It sounds kind of fun but he's come to learn it's easy to have fun with Taichi.]
[ Taichi perks right back up when he agrees. Hikaru really spoils him, huh. A birthday gift, going out, sleepovers, handholding, cheering him on... he can't help but think one of these days he really needs to find a way to show Hikaru how much it means to him. God, he wishes he had someone who wanted to listen to him ramble nightly about his feelings, he'd definitely end up talking about Hikaru a lot... right now it just feels like it's trying to burst out of him. ]
Thank you... Hikaru!
[ Ah, he tried it without a suffix. Well, if he gets yelled at he can just try something else. It's not really a nickname, but Hikaru's definitely the person he feels closest to here. It's better to just try it out and back off than to ask permission, that'd be really embarrassing... ]
I'll make a little kit to keep under the sink, so text me what tools you need for haircuts! [ His hair looks awesome, so he gives a thumbs up after checking himself out in the mirror, and holds the bathroom door open for Hikaru to go ahead. ]
Can I open my present before we go? [ Or he can open it alone later, but he kind of wants to now so he can thank him properly. ]
[Hikaru's heart almost beats its way out of his chest when he hears his name without the suffix. It isn't like it's the first time somebody has done that. Tamaki never does but this is different and it feels special. Really special because Taichi's the first friend he made here and one he made all on his own with no help. Taichi just liked him enough.
Hikaru doesn't really understand why this feels as good as it does but he smiles and turns around.] Maybe I should have gotten you hair stuff for your birthday. [He jokes, smile still there but softer than usual.]
But um yeah, I hope you like it. Kaoru and I are so focused on our fashion line that I didn't do as much as I wanted but yeah! I hope you like it, Taichi. [No suffix and he grins.
Inside of the gift bag is a thick, black flight jacket that Hikaru bought. He couldn't make him anything with such a small time frame but what he did do with the jacket was sashiko patching. Although he had forcibly cut rips into it to patch it with different plaids in different colors. He had thought that it would fit Taichi's style best.]
I don't really know if it gets too cold here but I thought you might need a jacket and you know, I just wanted to make it more you? Or what I thought was you. Hope you like it!
[It doesn't feel like a very big gift at all and he feels bad he couldn't do more. He comes from a world where this really isn't enough for a friend but he also doesn't have the money to do it. There had just been no way that he couldn't not do something for him, though.]
[ He didn't get told no, and Taichi thinks he likes the sound of it. It's decided then... Hikaru is Hikaru! Taichi doesn't really call anyone else without suffixes for the most part, so it's going to take some getting used to. He'll say the name fifty times in his head so he gets it right. Hikaru, Hikaru, Hikaru, Hika-- Distracted immediately by the gift, Taichi doesn't make it to 50. He'll probably be okay, though.
Instead, he goes to open up the present and pull out what's inside. Taichi isn't thinking anything like Hikaru didn't do enough. This is way more than he expected, and he's positively beaming as he holds it up. Ahh, he wants to wear it right now!! But he has something else he wants to do more, and hopefully Hikaru uses the two seconds he carefully places the jacket back in the bag to prepare himself.
Because Taichi Nanao is launching himself to jump into Hikaru's arms. He can either catch him, or fall to the floor and have pink-haired boy on top of him happily laughing in glee. ]
[Even if Hikaru isn't used to doing this whole friend thing by himself, it doesn't mean that he isn't used to being touched. Even if it weren't for having a brother he's attached at the hip to most times, he also has Tamaki. Tamaki has never understood personal space and its fine because really, Hikaru doesn't either.
So he doesn't mind that Taichi launches himself at him or that they end up on the floor. He's only laughing, happy.] Good because I had no time to do anything else because somebody told me last minute! [In rich people world, a week is definitely last minute. But he's not too irritated. His happiness is infectious and he smiles up at Taichi, not in a rush to get him off.]
Hey, I wanted to tell you...I wasn't exactly nice to you the first time we met and I don't know, I never told you this before so I guess I'm sorry? [It doesn't sound sincere but Hikaru's not used to having to apologize and this is a real attempt.] You made things easier and I never exactly thanked you. So yeah, you know. Thanks. You've made this place a lot better for me. [Hikaru knows he's blushing and it's embarrassing but well, he knows Taichi had to hear that.]
[ He didn't expect to end up on the ground, but Hikaru is laughing which means he's fine, and a brief spike in his adrenaline followed by a flash of worry disappears as quickly as it came, replaced with mirthful giggles. He just lays on top of him and hugs him for a moment, his legs kicking back and forth a little in excitement. It doesn't need to be Sanguis to imagine a wagging trail behind him. It's no surprise he gets compared to a puppy often. ]
A hundred percent forgiven! I get yelled at a lot back home, it's no big deal. I made my best friend because of it.
[ He moves his hands to either side of Hikaru's head to push himself up, a warm smile still on his face. ]
I'm really glad I met you, Hikaru.
[ Ah, he's like an inch away from Hikaru's face.. He's really cute. Taichi finds himself a little pink in the face, freezing for a moment because his brain goes off when he likes someone, especially when he doesn't comprehend that he likes boys. ]
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[Hikaru wants to tell Taichi he shouldn't just accept being yelled at. Even if Hikaru knows why he was yelling, it didn't mean Taichi deserved to be on the other side of that. But it's hard to care about that when Taichi just seems happy and hugs him like that. It's hard to really think about anything too serious when it's much easier to smile and laugh with him, hug him back. Hikaru doesn't mind the weight on him at all. Kaoru is often laying on him like this so it's normal.
Except when Taichi pulls back and then they're that close. It's hard to think about anything at all when they only stare at one another and Taichi is blushing a little and Hikaru is too. Why? This isn't a big deal or it shouldn't be. Why does it feel like it is? It feels like he should do something but what that is, he doesn't know. His heart is pounding so loudly that he's certain that Taichi can hear it.
His mouth feels like there's cotton in it but he says:]
I'm glad I met you too.
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[ Taichi ends up staring at Hikaru quietly after that, not moving to get off but not saying anything either. It's been a while since he's felt a rush like this. It reminds him a little of the neighbor he used to like when they were kids. His heart would rush back then too, and when he first saw Yuki and thought he was a cute girl... Well, it still trips him up how cute Yuki is sometimes, like it's tripping him up how cute Hikaru is right now, with that blush on his face...
Taichi smiles, a little doofy.]
Man, how are you so cute sometimes?
[ He is unfortunately blissfully unaware why he thinks this.]
[It's an awkward position that Hikaru doesn't find awkward at all. Even as they just stare at each other and all he can think is that he really likes Taichi's eyes. Their shape and color. He likes how they seem so focused on him and that's nice.
Taichi's smile is nice, too, but when Taichi says he's cute; he gawks and blushes all the more. Struggling to come up with something to say. It isn't like he isn't used to compliments but this seems very different and so he does as he always does, makes a joke.]
W-what? Trying to get on my good side or something? Or wait...[He grins.] Are you trying to slide into me? Taichi! You devil~ What happened to my innocence staying safe?
[He's disappointed that the moment is over but even he realizes that's his own fault because he ruined it.
And it's stupid to be sad about that, right? Right. So he laughs and sits up which is a challenge since Taichi is on his legs but not impossible. He keeps grinning and pokes him in his cheek.]
Just kidding but your secret is safe with me.
[As if Hikaru has kissed anybody. He hasn't at all.]
[ He doesnt pull away from the finger, instead leaning into it so his cheek pushes up while he makes a weird whine sound. ]
Hoo... Don't tease me like that, you're gonna make me think you want me to! Unless... You're teasing me now?
[ He looks at him and bats his eye lashes. He's trying to tease him back. But he doesn't wait for a response and stands up, holding his hand out to help Hikaru up. ]
[It's a surprise when Taichi teases him back but it isn't unwelcomed. Unfortunately, he doesn't even let him respond and if Hikaru were to ever think about it then he may not have known what to say. Maybe he would have actually teased him, maybe he would have kept it going.
But if he did come over here to take Taichi out so he let's himself be pulled up. Although he let's go of his hand as soon as he's up, he goes to hold his other hand so they can keep holding hands. Hikaru had offered this before and he had stuck to it. Holding Taichi's hand wasn't a big deal and he needed help with chroma. That's what friends were for, right?]
I was going to take you to Lunatia Square? They had all that food they were selling on the streets and I thought you'd like that.
[ Taichi grins at that explanation. That's honestly the best kind of food?? Definitely not the healthiest but Taichi loves eating it. His absolute favorite is a street food traditionally, after all. In fact, he squeezes Hikaru's hand in excitement, pulling it up in front of him with his other fist in an excited gesture and licking his lips as he fantasizes. ]
Hehehe, I hope they have a big, juicy weenie... I want one in my mouth right now...! Should I get it nice and creamy or make myself cry??
[ Translation: he wants a hot dog and he's deciding if he wants mayonnaise or jalapenos. ]
[Hikaru is used to Taichi putting his foot in his mouth by now. Really, it was easy for Hikaru to also say something he didn't quite mean the way it came out.
But even if he knows what Taichi means, it doesn't mean he's not going to tease him.]
Yeah? So big you struggle to get your lips around it? Have to be careful not to choke~
[Hikaru chokes on a laugh. Most times he can hold it back and keep this going for ages but how does one just not laugh after hearing something like that?]
You really don't listen to yourself at all, do you?
[But his tone is affectionate and even if he was teasing him, he doesn't want to be mean.
Seriously, though, how was he supposed to hold back?]
[ It's not Sanguis, but Taichi's tail might as well be wagging even if his face looks obliviously excited. Hikaru's tone tells him whatever he's saying, it's a good thing. ]
What? I really love hot dogs. They're my super super favorite!
[There's another laugh and Hikaru covers his mouth with his free hand.]
Okay but maybe be careful who you're telling you like to put weiners in your mouth? Some guys might take it the wrong way, you know, and then you'd have to let them down! Especially after bragging that you're so good at swallowing. [He gasps.]
Or is that an invitation? Taichi! So forward! I'm a pure maiden here. You'll make me blush.
..Ah. Weiner swallowing. He's seen that in some magazines and it was-
Ahem--
Is Hikaru thinking about--!? ]
L-Like a b-b-b-b-b-j!?
[ Have you ever seen a boy's eyes get so wide? He flat out trips on a crack in the sidewalk while he's walking and almost runs into a pole because of it. ]
[Okay so him stuttering over it was hilarious but he didn't mean to almost kill him.]
Hey, be careful! I didn't actually think you were offering that. I'm a person with a good heart. I would never take advantage of your own pure and good heart. [That's debatable but he squeezes Taichi's hand with a grin.]
But you should really think about your wording. I thought I was gonna die when you said you can swallow it all.
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He waves a hand in front of his face back and forth like he's shooting away Hikaru's idea.]
No way, no way, no way! If you call me that I get to call you Hika✨chan.
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Maybe there's nothing high end but Hikaru has also had to get used to not having his usual stuff so it's fine. He's learned how to work with what he's got. Rolling his sleeves up and starting to work product through his hair, Hikaru laughs.] I have a senpai that calls me that already so knock yourself out. [Hikaru catches his eye and then smirks.] Taichi-senpai.
[When he's done, it's still similar to what Taichi usually does with his hair but Hikaru changed up his bangs a bit, opening up his face more.] Done. You have nice eyes so you should show them off more. [He moves so Taichi can look at himself in the mirror.] Next time you need a hair cut just come to me. [His mother always said you aren't supposed to give away your services but he wants to do nice things for Taichi and they moonlace when they hold hands so it's fine.]
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Taichi's pretty sure Azuma would cry if he saw his selection, so he's glad that Hikaru doesn't seem to judge him. He's immediately distracted when Hikaru says that he has a senpai that calls him that already and does get a little pouty. ]
Well if it's someone else's nickname I have to come up with something else...
[ He thinks about it while his hair gets done, staying still and then blushing a little at the compliment to his eyes. He scratches his cheek and grins. ]
Thanks. Are you any good at hairdye? I used to get it done, but I've been trying to do it myself here and I make a huge mess when I do. I have to cover the whole bathroom in towels!
[ Which is why, despite living alone, Taichi has a lot of towels. It should also be noted that this is a big show of trust for Taichi-- he considers his red hair as part of his identity. It's part that he chose, since he's one of those rare anime characters whose hair isn't magically colored. ]
It has to get touched up every week though, that's probably asking too much...
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I don't mind. There's nothing worse than your roots showing, right? So I'll help you out. Your towels will probably appreciate it. [There. That sounds smooth and he turns to wash his hands.]
It'll be like our weekly thing, you know? Like a salon appointment. Except it's your bathroom instead of a salon.
[It sounds kind of fun but he's come to learn it's easy to have fun with Taichi.]
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Thank you... Hikaru!
[ Ah, he tried it without a suffix. Well, if he gets yelled at he can just try something else. It's not really a nickname, but Hikaru's definitely the person he feels closest to here. It's better to just try it out and back off than to ask permission, that'd be really embarrassing... ]
I'll make a little kit to keep under the sink, so text me what tools you need for haircuts! [ His hair looks awesome, so he gives a thumbs up after checking himself out in the mirror, and holds the bathroom door open for Hikaru to go ahead. ]
Can I open my present before we go? [ Or he can open it alone later, but he kind of wants to now so he can thank him properly. ]
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Hikaru doesn't really understand why this feels as good as it does but he smiles and turns around.] Maybe I should have gotten you hair stuff for your birthday. [He jokes, smile still there but softer than usual.]
But um yeah, I hope you like it. Kaoru and I are so focused on our fashion line that I didn't do as much as I wanted but yeah! I hope you like it, Taichi. [No suffix and he grins.
Inside of the gift bag is a thick, black flight jacket that Hikaru bought. He couldn't make him anything with such a small time frame but what he did do with the jacket was sashiko patching. Although he had forcibly cut rips into it to patch it with different plaids in different colors. He had thought that it would fit Taichi's style best.]
I don't really know if it gets too cold here but I thought you might need a jacket and you know, I just wanted to make it more you? Or what I thought was you. Hope you like it!
[It doesn't feel like a very big gift at all and he feels bad he couldn't do more. He comes from a world where this really isn't enough for a friend but he also doesn't have the money to do it. There had just been no way that he couldn't not do something for him, though.]
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Instead, he goes to open up the present and pull out what's inside. Taichi isn't thinking anything like Hikaru didn't do enough. This is way more than he expected, and he's positively beaming as he holds it up. Ahh, he wants to wear it right now!! But he has something else he wants to do more, and hopefully Hikaru uses the two seconds he carefully places the jacket back in the bag to prepare himself.
Because Taichi Nanao is launching himself to jump into Hikaru's arms. He can either catch him, or fall to the floor and have pink-haired boy on top of him happily laughing in glee. ]
I love it!
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So he doesn't mind that Taichi launches himself at him or that they end up on the floor. He's only laughing, happy.] Good because I had no time to do anything else because somebody told me last minute! [In rich people world, a week is definitely last minute. But he's not too irritated. His happiness is infectious and he smiles up at Taichi, not in a rush to get him off.]
Hey, I wanted to tell you...I wasn't exactly nice to you the first time we met and I don't know, I never told you this before so I guess I'm sorry? [It doesn't sound sincere but Hikaru's not used to having to apologize and this is a real attempt.] You made things easier and I never exactly thanked you. So yeah, you know. Thanks. You've made this place a lot better for me. [Hikaru knows he's blushing and it's embarrassing but well, he knows Taichi had to hear that.]
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A hundred percent forgiven! I get yelled at a lot back home, it's no big deal. I made my best friend because of it.
[ He moves his hands to either side of Hikaru's head to push himself up, a warm smile still on his face. ]
I'm really glad I met you, Hikaru.
[ Ah, he's like an inch away from Hikaru's face.. He's really cute. Taichi finds himself a little pink in the face, freezing for a moment because his brain goes off when he likes someone, especially when he doesn't comprehend that he likes boys. ]
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Except when Taichi pulls back and then they're that close. It's hard to think about anything at all when they only stare at one another and Taichi is blushing a little and Hikaru is too. Why? This isn't a big deal or it shouldn't be. Why does it feel like it is? It feels like he should do something but what that is, he doesn't know. His heart is pounding so loudly that he's certain that Taichi can hear it.
His mouth feels like there's cotton in it but he says:]
I'm glad I met you too.
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Taichi smiles, a little doofy.]
Man, how are you so cute sometimes?
[ He is unfortunately blissfully unaware why he thinks this.]
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Taichi's smile is nice, too, but when Taichi says he's cute; he gawks and blushes all the more. Struggling to come up with something to say. It isn't like he isn't used to compliments but this seems very different and so he does as he always does, makes a joke.]
W-what? Trying to get on my good side or something? Or wait...[He grins.] Are you trying to slide into me? Taichi! You devil~ What happened to my innocence staying safe?
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De-de-definitely impossible! I've never even kissed someone!
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And it's stupid to be sad about that, right? Right. So he laughs and sits up which is a challenge since Taichi is on his legs but not impossible. He keeps grinning and pokes him in his cheek.]
Just kidding but your secret is safe with me.
[As if Hikaru has kissed anybody. He hasn't at all.]
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Hoo... Don't tease me like that, you're gonna make me think you want me to! Unless... You're teasing me now?
[ He looks at him and bats his eye lashes. He's trying to tease him back. But he doesn't wait for a response and stands up, holding his hand out to help Hikaru up. ]
Come on, I'm hungry.
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But if he did come over here to take Taichi out so he let's himself be pulled up. Although he let's go of his hand as soon as he's up, he goes to hold his other hand so they can keep holding hands. Hikaru had offered this before and he had stuck to it. Holding Taichi's hand wasn't a big deal and he needed help with chroma. That's what friends were for, right?]
I was going to take you to Lunatia Square? They had all that food they were selling on the streets and I thought you'd like that.
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Hehehe, I hope they have a big, juicy weenie... I want one in my mouth right now...! Should I get it nice and creamy or make myself cry??
[ Translation: he wants a hot dog and he's deciding if he wants mayonnaise or jalapenos. ]
Maybe both..?
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But even if he knows what Taichi means, it doesn't mean he's not going to tease him.]
Yeah? So big you struggle to get your lips around it? Have to be careful not to choke~
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[ He sounds worried for a second, then oh-so-confidently shares: ]
Don't worry, I can fit a foot-long down my throat without choking! I'm an expert at swallowing!
[ 'u' There's a reason he gets called a dumb dog sometimes. ]
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You really don't listen to yourself at all, do you?
[But his tone is affectionate and even if he was teasing him, he doesn't want to be mean.
Seriously, though, how was he supposed to hold back?]
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What? I really love hot dogs. They're my super super favorite!
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Okay but maybe be careful who you're telling you like to put weiners in your mouth? Some guys might take it the wrong way, you know, and then you'd have to let them down! Especially after bragging that you're so good at swallowing. [He gasps.]
Or is that an invitation? Taichi! So forward! I'm a pure maiden here. You'll make me blush.
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..Ah. Weiner swallowing. He's seen that in some magazines and it was-
Ahem--
Is Hikaru thinking about--!? ]
L-Like a b-b-b-b-b-j!?
[ Have you ever seen a boy's eyes get so wide? He flat out trips on a crack in the sidewalk while he's walking and almost runs into a pole because of it. ]
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[Okay so him stuttering over it was hilarious but he didn't mean to almost kill him.]
Hey, be careful! I didn't actually think you were offering that. I'm a person with a good heart. I would never take advantage of your own pure and good heart. [That's debatable but he squeezes Taichi's hand with a grin.]
But you should really think about your wording. I thought I was gonna die when you said you can swallow it all.
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How else am I supposed to say it!? I really can do it!
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