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[Fuuko is making a trip to the item shop today to look for a certain something. It wasn't here when she arrived, and honestly it's been bugging her for some time now. Having her little bag of starfish is all fine and dandy, but there's something else that would make everything just perfect. So here she is, rummaging away... Rummaging... Rummaging--

Oh. It's here. How long has it been here for? She doesn't know. She might well have missed it when she first came here and looked for her starfish. But that doesn't matter now. Fuuko has her party hat. Everything is now amazing.

Fuuko will then spend the rest of her morning out by the fountain in the plaza, carving more starfish. On one side of her is a few blocks of wood, on the other side are one or two completed stars and on her head is a green and orange striped party hat with a white bobble on the end. Her expression during this is nothing short of pretty damn happy.]

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Fuuko has a question for everyone! [If you think she's going to ask about starfish then you're wrong. She's realised not everyone understands the appeal of the starfish and is instead taking a more roundabout approach to things.] What do you think about festivals? Fuuko would like to hold a festival someday. As such, Fuuko would like to hear about your festival experiences!

Also! If you received a starfish from Fuuko during that weird experiment then you better take really good care of it, ok?! The starfish deserve good homes!! [And it all comes back to starfish in the end anyway. Good job Fuuko.]

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[Her own reaction isn't quite what he expected either. What's the wooden star for?

He looks up at her with a questioning look, wondering why she wants him to accept it.]

[She only looks back at him. Is it that hard to get? It's a present. Go on.]

Please accept this. [Trying again, pushing it a little closer. Hopefully it'll make him feel better? Most people seem to enjoy receiving things, and he did look pretty down.]

[He's just not used to complete strangers giving him gifts ~~unless they've come to curse him~~.

So he's going to make sure.] ... F-for... for me?

[~~Please accept this starfish in exchange for shelter from the bitter cold.~~]

That's right. [One last try, holding it out and looking up at him.] Please accept this!

[He finally takes the wooden star she's holding and examines it. Yes, it's... just a wooden star. He doesn't understand it, but...

"Now what do you say when someone gives you a gift?" he hears Cogsworth say in his head. Alright, alright.]

Thank you.

Don't mention it! [Beaming at him. Hopefully it'll cheer him up a little. Still rolling with the presents = happy idea.]

Take good care of it, the starfish like kind owners! [Well not really, they're just wood after all, but he better take care of it all the same.] Do you feel any better now?

[Oh, it's a starfish... what? Is she saying this thing is alive?]

I... a-a little... sure. [People giving you things really does feel nice... he should maybe do it himself sometime.]

I... [A glance at the wooden star... fish.] H-how, h-how do I... take... c-care of...? [He looks awkwardly at it again. Does he have to feed it?]

[Success!] Good! Fuuko is pleased to hear this.

Just don't throw it out or leave it alone! The starfish are incredibly independent and can take care of themselves really, as long as they have a good home they'll be fine. [No feeding required! Think of it as a pet rock or something like that. Only it's not a rock, it's a starfish. Made a of wood.]

Oh... alright... [He still sees no signs of life in this thing, but sure.]

I... I-I guess I should... [Glances down at his rose yet again.] Get back.

Was Fuuko keeping you?! Fuuko did not mean to distract you if you were busy! [Should have probably considered the fact he was leaving so suddenly was due to him being busy or something. Whoops!]

Before you go, quickly, tell Fuuko your name! [She would introduce herself... But everyone seems to be able to know her name before she brings it up. How strange.]

I... n-no, I... [Well maybe, but that's just because he's so protective and likes to storm off when he's peeved. In the end he just shakes his head.]

Beast... a-and you're... F-Foo... F-Foo... koh...? [Oh no, not another Japanese name.]

[Hm? She thought that was what he was, not his name. Maybe he's a beast named Beast? Huh. Makes sense.]

Fuuko! Foooo-koh! [You got it there. Good job!] Are you not familiar with Fuuko's sort of name, Beast-san?

[The "Beast-san" thing again? ... What's with that?]

N... [He shakes his head.]

[Welcome to suffixes.]

Fuuko has met lots of people with names like Fuuko's. And honestly, Fuuko has never met someone with a name like yours. Have you found anyone with a name like yours?

[Hrm... His regular name? Sure, whenever he hears of any English people ~~(worst name choice for a beastly, royal Frenchman ever)~~... but "Beast"?]

N... n-no.

... B-but yours sounds different, too.

Fuuko's name sounds different? Fuuko thinks Fuuko's name is fine the way it is. Can you explain a little more? [Really this sort of discussion of names hasn't really come up before.]

[Nor has it for him, except when people wonder why he's called "Beast".]

I-I... well, it... [Hm, he doesn't really know how to explain it. He's never met a non-Frenchperson in his life, let alone even thought about people in other cultures.]

I-I don't know.

[Slowly... Tilting her head.]

You're not very good at explaining things, are you? [Derp.] Don't worry, you don't need to tell Fuuko.

[Hey, it's not his fault!

But sure. Don't know what to say now.]

... I-I guess... [What should he say?] ... G-goodbye?

One more thing! [>Run. Can't escape!]

Should you ever feel down and don't know what to do, come and visit Fuuko! Nagisa-san won't mind, she's a very kind person. [How she would react to Beast though is a question Fuuko isn't really considering however.] Fuuko can't have people Fuuko has given starfish to being sad, it might give the starfish the wrong idea. Be happy!

[Ahh! Oh... an invitation? He... has never received one before. He's quite surprised.]

I... [He looks down once again, only this time at the starfish he's holding.] A-alright.

[Doesn't quite understand the starfish-happy thing as easily, though-RIGHT NEED TO SAY SOMETHING.] Thank you.

Don't go forgetting, Fuuko will see you around!

[One more smile before leaving the shop herself now.] It's alright. Fuuko is glad to have helped! [Starfish: solving everything.]

[A quiet nod as he sees her leave before taking yet another downward glance at her gift. He... has been invited to someone's place. He... would he really be that good company? Is there really any reason she invited him to visit? It... it makes no sense, but it still gives him a very... interesting feeling inside. It's all the kindness, it's so... sincere.

... Well... better take the precious rose back, anyway. Now that he's found it, having something happen to it would not be a good idea.]

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