[ oh, man. makoto can't conceal the grin that suffuses his features, completely unraveled by the considerate gesture of a single boy (with patamon's help too, undoubtedly). considerably cheered, he takes a long, protracted whiff of the petals, laughter ringing in his throat. ]

Oh, wow! Thank you so much for these, Takeru-kun! They're so pretty. I'll be sure to take care of them and give them lots and lots of water.

[ and he momentarily steps inside the candy store to retrieve an empty glass vessel, running it under the tap until it was sloshing with water, then carefully arranged the flowers within the vase. objective completed, he set them out in effusive display along the storefront window. wiping his hands dry, he returned to the entryway to hand off a bag filled to the brim with candy (every dentist's nightmare) to takeru. ]

Here! I wasn't sure what you'd like, so I got a little bit of everything. Sharing is caring. Don't eat all of it at once, and remember to brush your teeth after every meal.

[ shutting the door behind him with a muted click, he smiles blithely at the younger boy. ]

My work doesn't start up again until much later. Do you want to hang out for a bit? I heard there's some new games over at the arcade.