[X] Talk more with Jocelyn and Evelyn.
-[X] Find out more about Jocelyn. How old is he, is he going to school/college/something?
-[X] Do they have other siblings?
-[X] Any embarrasing stories about each other?
[X] Telepathy to Mariko
-[X] You can explain what just happened. Will she be okay, if you explain it later?
You force your attention away from Mariko and her reaction for now. You're still in the middle of a conversation with a new person here, it would be impolite to talk secretly with someone else. "We just got here, Ariane," you explain to the girl. "You didn't miss anything important."
Well, expect a live demonstration of your curse being undone on a person. Come to think of it, Ariane still needs to be told too. It's not something you can look forward to.
"B-but anyways, no, Evelyn hasn't talked much about you," you continue, turning back to Jocelyn. You press your finger against your chin curiously, and stare at the boy. "Can you tell us about yourself? I-I don't think you go to the International Middle..."
"Hmm? So you're Evelyn's brother then?" Ariane asks for clarification immediately after you.
"Big brother by two years, yes," Jocelyn answers without skipping a beat. "And as for education, I'm a second-year high schooler in the International High, East Campus. The building's not too far from here."
"Do you have any other siblings?" Ami asks.
"No, it's just the two of us with our parents," Evelyn explains, which is then followed by a sudden wave of recollection washing across her face. She looks at Jocelyn, no longer as peeved with his presence as before. "By the way, didn't dad say we would have-?"
"He did," the boy finishes the thought.
"Figures, hopefully they don't mind the extra mouths," Evelyn groans in annoyance, digs up her phone, and turns back to you. "Don't mind me, I'll have to go and check something. Just come further in, I'll show you my room when I'm done."
"You do that!" you bid Evelyn, feeling a bit puzzled about what she's doing. However, that's washed away quickly, as a sudden idea occurs to you. Your gaze shifts right back at Jocelyn, and you bluntly ask him. "By the way do you have any funny or embarrassing stories about each other?"
Evelyn freezes where she stands, while Kishi nearly chokes when she hears your question. She tries to plead with you. "T-Tamiko, t-that's not okay!"
But Jocelyn has actually opened his mouth to answer, his expression sly. Unfortunately, Evelyn manages to catch and interrupt him before he can even start. "Oh, don't you even dare."
"Aww, you're such a killjoy Eve," Jocelyn complains.
"Damn straight I am," Evelyn huffs, throwing her brother one final glare before stepping aside to make the call.
You and Kishi both sigh, one in disappointment and the other in relief. Maybe you can ask that later? Jocelyn seemed to know at least something worth telling!
But that's for later. You move in further into the house, taking a look at the furniture and decorations in the house, as well as the general appearance, while Evelyn is busy. You'd probably go to the living room to look at the pictures there, but you're stopped by the sight of Mariko following after you.
You bite your lips and bow your head, as you reach out to her through telepathy to answer the unvoiced question. 'I-I… I know how that seemed like, and I can explain what happened, okay? Just uh… Would it be okay for you to wait a bit? I don't think this is the time and place for that particular conversation.'
Mariko takes a moment to answer, her expression turning dead-serious, and even suspicious. 'Alright, I will wait.'
But before you can do anything else, Evelyn comes back to announce something, her phone still on her ears.
"Okay everyone, you're all having pizza as well! Could you please list your fillings?" she asks out loud.
What do you do?
[] Announce your love for pineapple loud and clear!
[] Talk with your friends.
[] Talk with Jocelyn.
[] Go see Evelyn's room.
[] Scout around the house.
[] Write-in.
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Something.