[ no complaints here. while shinji used to bitch and moan about the abrupt change in his lifestyle, it's to the point where melon bread is a delicacy meant to be enjoyed on a good day. meaning, if there is melon bread, then it's a good day. and especially because he knows the aspirin likely took most of his day's pay, he can't help but look appreciative while he pops off the cap to the bottle. ]

That's... smart thinking. [ he's pleasantly surprised, but also in a "why didn't i think of that" sort of way. maybe because he's been smacked by rich old lady purses one too many times. ] Heh. I see it worked in your favor, you can probably get away with that until you're twenty.

[ he dry swallows three aspirin, trying not to grimace too much. the best way to get the taste off his tongue though, would be to take a bite of melon bread. he unwraps one, trying not to seem to hasty -- and failing. whatever. ]