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[A bathroom mirror comes slightly into focus, a faint reflection visible. Once the steam clears, it becomes clear it's Marti, though she's full dressed and seems to only be about to brush her teeth when she notices.]

No.

[Darkness. In community time, it seems like only a few seconds but when it turns back on, Marti is on the couch, books in her lap. Something causes her to look up. Immediately, the books drop as she moves to turn it off. ]

I'm losing to a computer. Great, just the boost I need.

[Black again. Next time, seconds later again, she appears, this time standing in front of it.]

Okay, so, I'm being stalked by a pushy computer who wants to play therapist. So, here's for the sharing and caring...

I have the cheerleader audition today. It's normal to be nervous, right? Right. People are nervous. [She begins to pace.] Especially when something as big as a scholarship is on the line. By the way, thanks again Wanda.

[A deep breath and then she stops.] So, I shared. Your turn. Any tips for a girl who's about to try out for the cheerleading for the first time at a college level?

Alcohol's not an option.

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Yes, that's true. And don't get me wrong, I don't mind if he gives advice [yes she does] , I just wish he would do his actual job, too.

He... probably means well. Hayato is just not the smartest person.

Can he? By your standards?

I don't know. Probably not. But he doesn't even try, really. Honestly, of the three of us, I'm the only one who takes the fortune telling seriously.

It's not something a lot of people believe in. In this place, I can't rule it out, but it still seems like a scam.

...From most people. A free reading can't really scam.

I don't really blame you for thinking that. Even here, a lot of my customers come more for the spectacle than because they actually believe in fortune telling. Sometimes they change their minds, sometimes they don't.

It might be my job, but I don't tell fortunes because of the money. I just like doing it.

If you don't charge for it, how do you make your money?

Hayato and Shun always charge for their readings, so that makes up the difference.

The guys who don't take it seriously? Not a good thing to charge for.

Not really, no. But I take most customers these days, anyway. Hayato's been up to god knows what in town and Shun's never had much patience for fortune telling.

But we have enough money that we won't have to worry, so that's fine, if a little frustrating.

So, what do you do to keep from strangling them? Maybe I can use that to calm down.

Mostly I stay out of their way when I can. They're usually smart enough to know when to leave me alone. Usually.

Guess that doesn't apply here.

Not really. The community doesn't leave me alone a lot. I guess it thinks I need to socialize more.

I don't approve of the push, but it doesn't sound like a bad idea. When's the last time you went out and had some fun?

Ah, well... I go out sometimes and meet my friend, Love. [Her hesitant tone makes it clear that that's not often.] Just a few days ago was the last time, I think.