[center][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/200406/85691bf9b1a5262f339d4dfef7a3f9f9.png[/img][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/200406/520fe205741909709b17c23c7bde8379.png[/img][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/200406/85691bf9b1a5262f339d4dfef7a3f9f9.png[/img][/center][hr][indent] Had she been too bold? Asuka only realized her words could have been seen as bragging only when Mizuhana gave her a somewhat lackluster response. Shoot, she should have considered her confidence could be construed the wrong way. Humility was usually more favored, but she supposed she couldn't help herself. She was genuinely proud of her accomplishment, was it really so wrong to brag? Maybe she could find a better way to come across in the future; what's done was done, so there was no taking back anything she said. She'd stand by it anyway, as the only thing worse than a bragger was a coward. Fortunately, Mizuhana didn't leave her hanging for too long as she revealed she had based her decision off luck. Asuka raised her eyebrows, her mouth forming a small 'o', though whether she was impressed or not was in the air. As cliche as leaning on your parents was, she had to admit it was a smart choice--go for what's familiar. On the other hand, though, going with what was safe didn't instill any confidence. Oh well, they were both in, both here, so no need to linger or dwell on what could have been. Asuka decided that she would voice her approval, hoping it would warm up the aloof girl. She let out a giggle, giving her another smile. [color=ffdb9a]And here we are! Lucky us,"[/color] She commented brightly. [color=ffdb9a]"Funny how life works, doesn't it? You never know how even the smallest of choices end up affecting your future. Of course, you should always do your best to decide your own fate, but it's still something to think about."[/color] She wondered if she was too whimsical with that. Oh well, she would rather keep up the small talk, no harm in a little optimism, right? [/indent][hr][right][sub]Conversing with [@Inkarnate][/sub][/right]