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[plumblossom]

[ Your character is walking along one of the elevated, less crowded city streets when a teenage girl approaches them with a digital SLR in hand. It looks like she came from that photo booth on the side of the road. ]

Hey! Hey, you! You wanna have your picture taken? It won't take long! There's a fantastic view of Taipei 101 from here. [ She points at the building behind them. ] It'll make a great souvenir.

[ ... Ah, what else can she say to seal the deal? ]

Since you're so good-looking, I'll even give you a discount. 50% off!

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[bauhinia]

You've finally realized I'm good-looking, yeah? Just for that and since you're not sticking me in front of a backdrop with Taipei 101 on it, I'll totally let you take my picture.

[ Oh yeah, he is totally posing. ]

[plumblossom]

[ Gasp! ]

I thought I finally found a handsome guy who could pass for a famous actor, but it was just Hong Kong...

[ Her bad, sorry. ]

[bauhinia]

Don't tell me you need your eyes checked again, sis.

[plumblossom]

Ahaha, those huge glasses are very popular nowadays, aren't they? I was thinking of getting a pair after I finish my work here. Do you think red frames will look good on me?

[hoasen]

[Guess who's coming to visit! Yeah that's right, it's Vietnam! She's wandering around this street, looking around.]

Now where did she tell me to meet her...

[It didn't take long for Taiwan to spotted anyway, brandishing her camera!] Ah, Taiwan, there you a--...

[...wait. She has a camera.]

W-what are you doing...?

[Although who can say no to a discount, really.]

[plumblossom]

[ She chuckles because she gets to take a picture of cute Vietnam and get money... ]

Vietnam, you know you can't visit without taking a few pictures. Having that face is such a waste!

[hoasen]

[That sweet sweet money...but nooo!!! She hasn't said yes yet!!!]

Oh...well, yes that's true...

But can't we just take a few pictures of Taipei 101 on its own? I think I'll just be in the way. Or pictures of you and Taipei 101, then I can put it into my photo album!

[Try harder, Vietnam]

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[fervour]

M, Me...? Oh...

[fervour]

[ But, ah, souvenirs, she could bring them all home... ]

Then, please give me 100 photos!! [ OF TAIPEI 101!! ]

[plumblossom]

100 photos!? Aiya...

[ This girl is as crazy as a dozen mainlander tourists at a small-time souvenir shop— ]

That's not a joke, is it?

[ex_longanimity327]

[ good-looking huh, and a 50% discount? hmmmm, eh, why not. ]

Why not? Especially when it's you, mademoiselle.

[plumblossom]

[ She blushes a little but—score. ]

Ah... then, this way! This way, please! [ She gestures and leads him to a good spot for the shot. Then, she gets her camera ready. ] Say qiezi!

[ Click! Wow, maybe she should ask for a copy of this photo later. ]

See? That was fast, wasn't it? Here! [ Scooting close enough to show him the picture on her digital camera. Looking closer at his features... ] Mister, you're not from around here, are you?

[ex_longanimity327]

Qiezi. [ his Chinese has never been the best and he pretty much butchers the pronunciation, but Izumo smiles for her and the camera. anything to make the beautiful young lady smile, right? ]

Yeah, that was definitely fast. Though next time, we can both be in the picture, if you'd like?

[ at the last question, he raises an eyebrow ]

Hm? Ah, yeah, I scream, "tourist", don't ya think?

[gambling]

That's rather informal language to use when trying to illicit a customer. [Though, he doesn't say it in a lecturing tone. He's much more personable and friendly about it -- maybe it's his way of gentling/subtly teasing her.] But even then, you have me sold with your delivery and good deal.

[plumblossom]

[ Oho, family again! This is a pleasant surprise. She greets him with a smile. ]

When it comes to businesses like this, you have to be more personable. Does that mean you'll buy a picture, Macau?

[gambling]

I go with a more hospitable, polite approach, but since we're selling such different things, it's understandable. Are you targeting a younger audience? I can imagine you attracting those who are in the know about latest trends and fashion.

[He nods.] Yes. If you can't do business with your family, who can you do it with? And if the person isn't in your family, I've heard finding a way to make them a part of your family also applies to this saying.

[heybabe]

I'll take it and a cup of tea for you, my dear lady.

[...why did she have to ask this good-looking playboy straight out of a K-drama...?]

[plumblossom]

I'm not in the mood for tea, though.

[ WOW TAIWAN THAT'S A LIE AND YOU KNOW IT ]

Ah, you really look like a celebrity, though. Are you sure you're not an actor?

[ Looking at him through her camera... She half means it. The other half just really wants his money. ]

[heybabe]

I'm not, but I could be the man you want in your heart.

[/insert flowery gesture here.]

[jipangu]

[ and Japan slowly turns around... with his own camera in hand, and blinking curiously at Taiwan's words -- and her own camera. ]

...Ah, Taiwan-san? It appears you mistook me for someone else.

[ ..."So good-looking"? He wonders, sometimes, about Taiwan, but for her to say it so casually? ]

[plumblossom]

Japan! [ Woah, yeah, that isn't something she tells him as often as she does to Vietnam. ] I'm sorry, I thought...

[ She shakes her head to shake off her embarrassment. ]

Um, nevermind that! [ sheepish laugh ] I didn't know you were coming over today.

[ She's happy either way, though. ]

[jipangu]

It is fine...

[ he's a little relieved, though. That was a bit awkward, but at least things cleared up quickly (?) ]

Please forgive me for not informing you -- I arrived a short time ago. This visit is partly for work, though I just flew in, so... I have some time before I begin working. [ just a bit, but. ] I didn't expect to see Taiwan-san so soon upon my arrival... [ but then he probably should have expected the sudden encounter. ]

[ and she's... taking pictures? He eyes her camera again, curiously. ]

...How much were you charging?

[redsquare]

Hmm? I had no idea you felt that way about me, Taiwan.

[ watch out, belarus. you've got yourself some competition. ]

[plumblossom]

[ OH NO well it's okay, she can spin this into something else, maybe! ]

Eh? I'm just telling you the truth, Mr. Russia! A lot of ladies can't resist a tall, strong and handsome guy like you, you know?

[ like belarus. she's definitely thinking of belarus. ]

[redsquare]

Is that right?

Then how come most of them seem to run in the opposite direction whenever I come near?

[ aside from the fact that belarus scares away other women who so much as dare to breathe the same air as russia, that is. ]