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It's almost February 14th.

[Rachel is peering at her calendar. She's drawn a heart over February 14th -- Valentine's Day -- but the bubble over her head seems rather somber, for some reason. You would think Rachel -- a girl who loves being loved and sings her heart out -- would look forward to Valentine's Day... but instead, the bubble just looks depressed.

Rachel, however, is well-practiced at her smile, and she looks at the camera almost sunnily.]

What is everyone planning on doing for Valentine's Day?

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Why not?

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B-because we're not even like that!

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I'm spending Valentine's Day with Kurt.

[NO, SERIOUSLY.]

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W-well, it's perfectly alright to spend Valentine's Day with friends, it's not strange or anything! S-so that's what I'm going to do!

[No, really, Negi is rushing his answers now. Be surprised he didn't add 'I'm going to go walk the dogs!' and hang up. :/]

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Of course, it is perfectly fine.

[Nonchalant~]

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Y-y-yeah, perfectly fine!

[His bubble is crammed full with hearts, though.]

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That's a lot of hearts, Negi.

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[... excuse him while he swats at it.]

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Having problems?

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... this event is annoying...

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I like it.

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But it gives away so much...!

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You should learn to control your emotions, Negi.

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I-I'm good at it without these bubbles...

[No, Negi. No you're not.]

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[... no, Negi, you suck.]

I can try teaching you! I'm an excellent actress.

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... really?

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Yes, of course.

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I'd like that.

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It takes a lot of work. Are you up for the challenge?

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I'm up for any challenge.

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Then you may meet me in the living room and I shall teach you to better control your emotions.

[Because Rachel has felt like she has wanted to cry all day, for missing Finn, but her bubble has looked somber at best. She hates making people worry.

Though, to her credit, she often just wears her heart on her sleeve and to hell with it -- with Finn, it's different.]

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Alright. I'll be there shortly.

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[Rachel will be waiting, sitting on the couch, her legs crossed.]

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[And here comes Negi, wearing one of those hooded sweatshirts that is obviously too big to be his.]

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-- nice sweatshirt, Negi.