What if it's not pointless, but the sender is just timid or easily frightened?
[...which neither of those things is Komaeda, so moot point anyway.]
Mm! Well since his birthday is January 1st, I thought perhaps we could have a New Years Eve party and celebrate the new year and Hinata-kun's birth all together.
That's one way to look at it. I suppose if my time were worthwhile, I might consider that too.
[As it is, well, he's too nosy to want to discount anything. He wants to know everything.]
Well... efficient makes it sound a little cold, doesn't it? But mm! We can have a bigger party that way and celebrate both important things together. [Komaeda hums in affirmation at the next question.] That's right! Or well, at least all our classmates who are here.
One's time will never be worthwhile until they see it that way.
[Tiny piece of advice, mister "I'm kind of worthless".]
Cold or not, it is still very efficient. After a New Years Eve party, not many people may be interested in experiencing yet another get together, especially those who will be attending the ball as well. Having both parties together, that allows for Hinata to definitely receive a celebration.
[Alright, next next question then.]
Will Hanamura be catering this event? If so, will there be any monitoring of his activities this time around?
[And...monitoring of yours too, to be honest. He doesn't have a lot of room to talk, he knows, but after so many failed parties...and this one is for Hinata, of all people...it's important, right?]
...I will attend no matter the answer to either question, of course. And...because this is for Hinata, I will also extend an offer of my assistance, should you find any use for it. I won't even take a piece of your soul in exchange for the request.
Ooh? Is that true? I suppose I should think a bit closer about that.
[But well Gundam does have a point. Komaeda can appreciate that. It could be too easy to be partied out at that point, and he doesn't want Hinata's birthday to wind up overlooked because of that.]
Actually I asked him for his advice on food for the party!
[This time around, huh? Komaeda can't help a sheepish smile even if it can't be seen. It's not like he can blame people for being suspicious of him. He does, however, answer that next offer eagerly.] That's very generous of you, Tanaka-kun! Especially when it turns out I actually do have a soul. A friend helped me find out for sure.
[That aside.] But I would appreciate the help. Do you know anything about good music for a party? [...this can't end well, can it?]
I'm sure a decision like that would do even someone like you some good.
[That's...not actually an insult? Surprisingly? It's not meant as one anyway. But there's a sort of affirmative hum at that information, and he's silent for a moment. There are a few things he could say about that soul comment, but...now isn't really the time to get into such talks. This is supposed to be about Hinata's party, right? Right.]
Has he given you any advice, then? For music though... [Man, why are you asking him of all people. Surely even Kuzuryuu would have better taste in music than this guy.
...maybe not though. Kuzuryuu didn't seem to complain too much about Ibuki's music, after all. Maybe he's not that bad of a choice in the end.]
For a party, something with a quicker tempo would be appreciated, right? Something...upbeat, to incite feelings of excitement and high spirits amongst the guests.
[Sounds pretty promising! Another short pause.]
I'm sure there are a large variety of options to be found within the visual kei style of music that would be appropriate and enjoyable.
[Even him? Huh. Then he will consider it. After all, there are some things in his life that he thinks are more worth his time than others. So much to consider now.
But right. Party talk. Back on track, Komaeda.]
Not yet. But I'm sure that when it comes to what would be best for food he'll definitely have some ideas.
[Unless a party invitation from Komaeda sends Hanamura screaming and who could blame him?
But hey the music thing! That sounds really reasonable, Tanaka! Komaeda is listening closely right up until Gundam sums it up. A-ah... maybe he should have seen that one coming.] Ah... I wonder! I don't really know much about that kind of music, but I'm sure it's a good choice. [It's a choice anyway! He'll add a little to his playlist, okay? F-for Gundam's benefit.] I wonder what Hinata-kun thinks of that style.
[There's another hum. Yes, really. He doesn't say things he doesn't mean. Or at least half mean, even when it's wrapped up in a lot of pointless embellishment.]
I could of course make recommendations to you if you would like. While I do not have any of my collection here, there's a chance we might be able to locate some with a little persistence. I haven't thought to explore the music venues and shops here yet, but with the topic at hand like this it would be worth at look.
[Was he listening to Komaeda after "I don't know much about that kind of music"? It's hard to tell. He's just kind of talking.]
Of course for a party I would go with something from the rock genres, or perhaps even the more electronic or synthetic tracks if you approach them with a critical ear. Do not stray too far into pop, however. There comes a point where the music goes from enjoyable to ridiculous.
[You don't have to put any on the playlist, Komaeda. Really, nobody needs to do anything for Gundam's benefit you're just encouraging him doing that.]
[Komaeda tucks that away to consider for later then.]
Recommendations would be good. I'll see what I can find in this place too. Thinking about it, there could be music from all sorts of different worlds.
[But hmm. Not too far into pop. That's probably solid advice there. In between some of the less than solid advice. But Komaeda somehow thinks that doing things for Tanaka's benefit -- and all his classmates' benefits -- would be just the sort of thing Hinata would like anyway.
That's the sort of guy Hinata is, all about his friends even if he squawks about it sometimes.]
[That's what makes Hinata such a good friend. The kind of friend these losers don't really deserve, but they definitely need. Without Hinata, it'd probably be a little questionable if this group could cooperate here, after all that happened on the island.
Gundam rattles off a few bands as suggestions that we're going to pretend are very good suggestions and certainly within the genres he named, because I actually don't know enough about the bands themselves to seriously suggest any of them. But yes they are all good choices, surely, or as good of choices as you can get from someone like Gundam.]
Mmm it would be interesting to hear what sorts of stories the music from other worlds weave...
[That makes Hinata reverse Batman, doesn't it? Poor poor Hinata. But they'll throw him a party and that'll make up for it a little, right? Komaeda is totally taking notes too, though he thinks he's heard of one or two and he's a little frightened by them.
It should be fine though. Maybe.]
Mm! That's what I was thinking too. Maybe I'll ask the other guests for any recommendations they have. In addition to our classmates, I'm inviting a few friends that Hinata-kun has made here too.
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[...which neither of those things is Komaeda, so moot point anyway.]
Mm! Well since his birthday is January 1st, I thought perhaps we could have a New Years Eve party and celebrate the new year and Hinata-kun's birth all together.
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[Simple as that! If they cannot say what they want to say, clearly it's not important.]
That would be the efficient way to approach both holidays...
[Though before he agrees to anything, important question:]
I assume when you say "all his friends" you are including all of his classmates, correct...?
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[As it is, well, he's too nosy to want to discount anything. He wants to know everything.]
Well... efficient makes it sound a little cold, doesn't it? But mm! We can have a bigger party that way and celebrate both important things together. [Komaeda hums in affirmation at the next question.] That's right! Or well, at least all our classmates who are here.
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[Tiny piece of advice, mister "I'm kind of worthless".]
Cold or not, it is still very efficient. After a New Years Eve party, not many people may be interested in experiencing yet another get together, especially those who will be attending the ball as well. Having both parties together, that allows for Hinata to definitely receive a celebration.
[Alright, next next question then.]
Will Hanamura be catering this event? If so, will there be any monitoring of his activities this time around?
[And...monitoring of yours too, to be honest. He doesn't have a lot of room to talk, he knows, but after so many failed parties...and this one is for Hinata, of all people...it's important, right?]
...I will attend no matter the answer to either question, of course. And...because this is for Hinata, I will also extend an offer of my assistance, should you find any use for it. I won't even take a piece of your soul in exchange for the request.
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[But well Gundam does have a point. Komaeda can appreciate that. It could be too easy to be partied out at that point, and he doesn't want Hinata's birthday to wind up overlooked because of that.]
Actually I asked him for his advice on food for the party!
[This time around, huh? Komaeda can't help a sheepish smile even if it can't be seen. It's not like he can blame people for being suspicious of him. He does, however, answer that next offer eagerly.] That's very generous of you, Tanaka-kun! Especially when it turns out I actually do have a soul. A friend helped me find out for sure.
[That aside.] But I would appreciate the help. Do you know anything about good music for a party? [...this can't end well, can it?]
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[That's...not actually an insult? Surprisingly? It's not meant as one anyway. But there's a sort of affirmative hum at that information, and he's silent for a moment. There are a few things he could say about that soul comment, but...now isn't really the time to get into such talks. This is supposed to be about Hinata's party, right? Right.]
Has he given you any advice, then? For music though... [Man, why are you asking him of all people. Surely even Kuzuryuu would have better taste in music than this guy.
...maybe not though. Kuzuryuu didn't seem to complain too much about Ibuki's music, after all. Maybe he's not that bad of a choice in the end.]
For a party, something with a quicker tempo would be appreciated, right? Something...upbeat, to incite feelings of excitement and high spirits amongst the guests.
[Sounds pretty promising! Another short pause.]
I'm sure there are a large variety of options to be found within the visual kei style of music that would be appropriate and enjoyable.
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[Even him? Huh. Then he will consider it. After all, there are some things in his life that he thinks are more worth his time than others. So much to consider now.
But right. Party talk. Back on track, Komaeda.]
Not yet. But I'm sure that when it comes to what would be best for food he'll definitely have some ideas.
[Unless a party invitation from Komaeda sends Hanamura screaming and who could blame him?
But hey the music thing! That sounds really reasonable, Tanaka! Komaeda is listening closely right up until Gundam sums it up. A-ah... maybe he should have seen that one coming.] Ah... I wonder! I don't really know much about that kind of music, but I'm sure it's a good choice. [It's a choice anyway! He'll add a little to his playlist, okay? F-for Gundam's benefit.] I wonder what Hinata-kun thinks of that style.
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I could of course make recommendations to you if you would like. While I do not have any of my collection here, there's a chance we might be able to locate some with a little persistence. I haven't thought to explore the music venues and shops here yet, but with the topic at hand like this it would be worth at look.
[Was he listening to Komaeda after "I don't know much about that kind of music"? It's hard to tell. He's just kind of talking.]
Of course for a party I would go with something from the rock genres, or perhaps even the more electronic or synthetic tracks if you approach them with a critical ear. Do not stray too far into pop, however. There comes a point where the music goes from enjoyable to ridiculous.
[You don't have to put any on the playlist, Komaeda. Really, nobody needs to do anything for Gundam's benefit you're just encouraging him doing that.]
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Recommendations would be good. I'll see what I can find in this place too. Thinking about it, there could be music from all sorts of different worlds.
[But hmm. Not too far into pop. That's probably solid advice there. In between some of the less than solid advice. But Komaeda somehow thinks that doing things for Tanaka's benefit -- and all his classmates' benefits -- would be just the sort of thing Hinata would like anyway.
That's the sort of guy Hinata is, all about his friends even if he squawks about it sometimes.]
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Gundam rattles off a few bands as suggestions that we're going to pretend are very good suggestions and certainly within the genres he named, because I actually don't know enough about the bands themselves to seriously suggest any of them. But yes they are all good choices, surely, or as good of choices as you can get from someone like Gundam.]
Mmm it would be interesting to hear what sorts of stories the music from other worlds weave...
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It should be fine though. Maybe.]
Mm! That's what I was thinking too. Maybe I'll ask the other guests for any recommendations they have. In addition to our classmates, I'm inviting a few friends that Hinata-kun has made here too.