asking for a friend

[esperimental]

Ritsu Kageyama 7/2 near Chata

Welcome to all the unfortunate new users of Retrospec. You should know the unnatural changes of the world also affect loved ones outside the city, who are oblivious as the non-Retrospec users here; you might also experience some physical changes or receive unwanted things in the mail. Usually at the start of the month, given others' accounts. Anyway... If people were being very insistent. (Very.) And refusing to take no for an answer, what type of birthday present would you ask for? P.S. Indecisiveness is unhelpful and not the point of the post, please refrain from posting so unless you have some idea.

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[glaciers]

Probably something signed by a favorite actor/writer/artist.

[esperimental]

Do you have a lot of those? Because otherwise that would be pretty intense.

[ Ritsu supposes some parents would be thrilled by specificity if they weren't used to it but... ]

[appraiser]

birthday presents are difficult, aren't they?
if i want something, i would buy it myself
so i suppose... this year i would wish for a birthday dinner
my present would be people bringing themselves

[esperimental]

You're really used to people aren't you Ryoji-san?

[ Normally he'd make a face at such a cheesy wish, but this guy was always so genuine. He'll let it slide. ]

[seeker]

a gift card. it's easy, you can buy whatever you want with it. it's the most low-effort way to be thoughtful, and it takes the pressure off the person buying the gift to come up with something that fits your tastes.

[esperimental]

That's fair. I don't think that works international though does it?

[insantafe]

Cash. It's easier for everyone, and you can always use more of it.

[esperimental]

I tried that already, but I agree. I'd rather save for college instead of something inane.

[chargebomb]

Ask for a Switch and some games!

[esperimental]

A switch? A switch for what.

[ Totally an actual child and not an old man Ritsu Kageyama. ]

[cheetahsenpai]

Honestly, a video game or something from my favorite wrestler.

[esperimental]

I'm not really into either of those, but if I was I think those would be pretty solid requests.

[hauhra]

Since they're feeling so generous, something expensive that's relevant to my interests... like a game console that I couldn't afford otherwise. After all, they wouldn't insist if they weren't prepared for the answer, right? Why not take advantage of the opportunity and treat myself?

[esperimental]

Never mind the opportunistic emptying of wallets, huh? It's a step short of actual theft, but you have a point.

[thesettingsun]

Not something that relies a lot on the other person's taste - so not clothes, because they'd get something hideous and I'd feel bad about returning it. Gift cards and cash work but a lot of people don't think they're intimate enough for real gifts.

Something specific would be good, like a particular book. The more specific you are the less likely you are to end up with something you don't want. Make sure it's easy to obtain and not too expensive, or they'll get you something else and you'll probably hate it.

[esperimental]

Our thoughts on this seem to align more-or-less exactly. A book is a good idea, thank you.

What would you say are good genres that aren't academic ones.

[ He doesn't know what fun is. ]

[parodeity]

mixtape
but that can be a little complex so
apple juice

[esperimental]

I didn't know people still made those.

[ ................... ]

Apple juice?

[ Why did Ritsu ever briefly think he could understand people. ]

[okitactless]

choji oil

[Yamato why are you like this.]

hm or some kitchen stuff I guess, it's surprisingly expensive [Granted, everything is expensive when you're a poor college student...]

[esperimental]

[ wh ]

You own a blade? That's impressive.

But I hear you on the kitchenware, I used to see my mother look longingly into that section. It really would be easier if she just spent money on herself.

[surprising]

if they're being that insistent, well... i'd go for something that i need
in my case it'd be art supplies, but i don't know how things work out for you

[esperimental]

Yeah, I'd probably do the same if I were already a professional, but I'm not.

It's not like I need anything else for my schooling right now, they'd raise a fuss about something so basic too.

[matchbreaker]

If they're over twenty-one a nice wine bottle's a good standby.

[esperimental]

Unfortunately underage.

[ Yup. ]

[trappingheart]

i always have the same problem my birthdays coming up next week and my familys bugging me about what to get me
i usually just tell them to give me money but that always feels kind of impersonal and theres not much to it visually
so i guess if i had to get SOMETHING maybe i'd ask for a book or a game, or clothes
but usually i let people surprise me

[esperimental]

Birthdays almost feel like a chore with this sort of tradition. Actually even greetings feel silly when family goes around announcing it to all these people you don't even know.

It's just another day. One where you happened to be born.

[outpunch]

[Refrain from posting??? Not happening.]

What a warm welcome, I bet newbies are touched.
Sweets are always a good gift

[esperimental]

The sooner they get used to the reality that is "Retrospec is awful", the better.

I don't actually disagree with that. Sweets are a good way to treat oneself.

[yamagishi]

I would love anything that's new in the video game industry!
I've been meaning to try out a few and would love to see what they would get!

[esperimental]

A lot of replies have been about video games. They must be especially impressive lately.

[ At least in their trailers. ]

[starfruitfrog]

Why not ask for money? Or maybe just say you're touched but that you really, really don't need anything?

[esperimental]

I've tried the latter. The former would probably be regarded as too impersonal because being a teenager is some kind of imaginary landmark.

[ He got his edgelord broodiness early. ]

[frisyr]

I'd probably ask for food

[esperimental]

That at least makes more sense than the apple juice comment. Food is pretty safe.

[wordcarvings]

That can be difficult to know, can't it? Books with pictures of art in them, perhaps. Or anything that is art related overall. It really depends on a person's taste or interests though,
doesn't it?

[esperimental]

Exactly.

[ "I HAVE NO INTERESTS but admitting that online sounds so bad" let's word it in a less pathetic way ]

I wish I had more solid likes.