Okay, let's go. I want to go to the health shop today. I need amaranth again.
I get constipated by the... honestly, you don't want to know. Let me hook under.
No, not like that. Your arm has to be on top. It feels wrong this way. I'm not one of your
guy friends. I'm not one of the boys. If I hate anything, it's when guys call me one of the guys
or buddy. It's so weird. What is that? You say the strangest things. You know I like it if you're
manly and I can feel your arm around my shoulder. Let's me feel sheltered and secure.
Oh, look at that shop window.
Oh, you don't like that outfit? Of course. Well, I think it looks manly.
I mean, if you want to dress in that baggy shit all the time, that's your prerogative,
but you don't look like a real man. No, but you dress very indescript and uninspired.
What is that? Do you want to tell me you feel like a woman?
Not either. What does that even mean? What? You wish to be excluded of all gendered expectations?
What? Huh? How? I'm sorry. I just... I didn't know you thought that way. This is...
I don't know what to say. Of course we're still friends, and I'm sorry for laughing.
I mean, but you do look pretty manly. I mean, I'm so sorry. Sorry. Look, I know what I told
you earlier, but I was just nicking you on to get you to behave and dress more manly.
Maybe that was a bit shitty of me, now that I really try to think about it.
I'm sorry. I should have recognized your discomfort and stopped to pursue that angle instead.
And don't think you're not a real man just because I told you you don't...
It has nothing to do with me?
Well, I can't say I fully understand what's happening in your head, but I'm sorry I put some
expectations on you you... you don't align with. Is it still okay to hook under you?
I mean, you're so much bigger than I am. Honestly, it just kind of makes more sense.
Okay, yeah, we can take turns.
Yeah, yeah, fine. You know, it's your turn today. See? I can make it.
It's your turn today. See? I can manage. Just as long as you're not one of the guys.
Because I don't do this to the guys. So when did all this happen? You never told anyone.
Not being sure yourself. I guess that kind of makes sense.
I didn't even know there was a third option.
Don't be silly. I don't see you differently than before.
You're still that funny, entertaining, charming guy... uh, person?
Bean? Okay, why not? You're still that bean that is my friend.
I don't like you just because you're a man. Because I thought you were a man.
Now, you know, we're all humans. We're all unique. And that's beautiful.
Do your own thing, and I will be at your side. If you want me to be your partner in crime.
Yeah, I think he'll say the same. He isn't that shallow either.
I mean, sometimes he appears to be. But he's really not. He is a rather deep person,
and I love him for that. Don't tell him I said that.
Don't tell him I said that. You still... no, I won't say it.
No, I shouldn't have started with that.
Okay, but don't hate me for saying that. You know I'm friends with you for how long now?
Five years? So you know I like you nonetheless.
But all gender stuff aside, you really could dress better. I don't know.
You don't like suit-ish outfits. Gotcha. Well, what do you like? And don't say hoodies.
Mm-hmm. Okay. Okay, I'll tell you what. We're gonna go shopping. You point at stuff that you like.
I'll go find similar stuff in the same kind of styles, and we'll find what looks good on you.
We'll do this together. Yeah, of course. What are friends for? But really, it's in my own interest.
Just like, from a selfish perspective. Okay, let me explain. You might feel comfortable in the
clothes that you wear because you're inside looking out. However, it's everyone else's problem
to look at it. Right, right. It's not that bad. Sorry. Sorry, but it is kind of bad.
Maybe we could try some makeup? Hey, don't look at me like that. Not full on with lipstick and all.
Not if you don't like it, that is. But some eyeliner could really make your eyes pop.
Really make your eyes pop. Hey, don't knock it until you try it. Besides, if you don't like it,
it's easily wiped off. I just want to help you find your style. You made a huge step coming out
of your comfort zone today by telling me. I really want to be supportive. Sure, we can take him
shopping too. He'll be ecstatic. Don't worry. Didn't I tell you when we met? You don't get rid of me that easily.
