Tren
‘ . . . and, this is called the motherboard . . . ’ breathing heavily through his mouth as he explains, looking extremely happy and nervous at the same time
H
‘ . . . umm . . . yeah . . . ’ (obviously not understanding + extremely bored)
Tren
‘this has 7 PCI slots which means it has expandability . . . ’ (oblivious, continues to explain with a twinkle in his eye
H
‘ . . . umm . . . I just remembered I’ve got something to do so I’m gonna go now. Thanks for today.’ (leaves without waiting for a yes or no answer)
Tren
‘What? Um . . . I’ll take you home----!’ (quickly runs after her but trips and falls, leaving him stranded as she runs away home)
(´A`) gaaaaarrrrrrrrhhhhhh
199 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 17:20
guffaaaaaw guffaaaw har-har-har. Just got back from Matsuzakaya in Ginza
I bought a can of Earl Grey and had a little drink on the 4th floor.
. . . aaaaaa . . . ummmmmm . . . . . . is . . . this . . . .really tea?
It smells great and how can I describe it . . . it’s deep . . . .Lalalady Hermesalicious.
201 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 17:22
>>199
Whoa, cool?
btw did you go alone?
202 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 17:22
>>199
You’re a man of action aintcha.
203 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 17:24
>>199
got close to Ginza → got a headache
got to Ginza → severe headache
got close to Matsuzakaya → nausea and dizziness
got to Matsuzakaya → legs shaking, cold sweat
got to floor that has the tea → faint after foaming at mouth
208 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 17:31
>>201
I’d like to go with Lady Hermesalicious arrragh whhhattt rrruuuuu ddddd ←appears to be attacked by Train
All jokes aside, when I got there, there was a man straight out of one of the Jump mangas wearing silver-rimmed shades and sipping an iced tea. I ordered an iced Earl Grey and out came two rectangular biscuits with it. I left the biscuits untouched (for some reason) as I kept worrying about what the ladies-who-lunch and the Hermesalicious ones were thinking so I quickly drank one cup and headed to the till. I’m not sure if the tea was at the till . . . the cans were going for anywhere between £5 and £10 per 100g depending on the tea. They had other things for sale that looked like some kind of spread and something like a scone.
212 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 17:35
could a techie casual dude like myself pay a visit?
213 Name: Mr Anonymous Post Date: 04/04/19 17:36
Ginza
Curious Spring Affair?
Numerous Single Men Lose Consciousness at Department Store Tea Salon
There have been numerous reports about single men visiting the Tea Salon in the Matsuzakaya Department Store in the Ginza district whom faint upon arrival, one after the next.There have been a total of 16 men reported to have fainted by early evening today but causes have been largely unknown. Then men whom fainted have no known connection to each other and the only unifying thread between them seems to be that they are all single. Amongst the unconscious were some who mouthed incoherent words as ‘Hermes’ ‘Train’ and ‘Dhalsim’ but all were transported to a mid-city hospital.
The Matsuzakaya spokesperson struggled to explain what had transpired.
‘They were certainly not the type of customer we are used to seeing in our store and we have no idea what happened or how to even comment on the incident.’ The random and wholly unexpected happenings that transpired one after the next in an otherwise peaceful environment gave customers pause for thought as they looked on with concern.
214 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 17:36
does this mean that I should speed off to the Benoist Salon
with miniature models of Hermes and Train?
217 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 17:40
>>199 are you falling in love with Hermes?
225 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 17:48
I think it’s not just expensive but rare
>>212
Indeed, I think it’s best not to go as you are
I put a suit on
>>214
you definitely need to go for a gentlemanly sure of yourself approach or you’ll drown in the completely incompatible vibe of the place, and I definitely would not recommend simulating Mr Tren a-panting heavily
>>217
If Mr Tren-tren isn’t going to declare his love then I just may have to step up to the task ;y=—
280 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 18:15
but hey, is any of this tea talk gonna come in handy one day?
307 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 18:28
I came straight home today and got here a lot earlier than usual (▪∀▪) Come to think of it, I haven’t e-mailed her today.
309 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 18:29
if the tea and coffee boards caught a glimpse of our responses here . . . benwaaaaaaahhhhh (´A`)
310 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 18:30
looks like you guys are having fun.
let me check the backlog.
333 Name: Train Man ♦SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 18:41
I’ll ask her about her budget for the PC and what she plans to use it for. She mentioned the other day that all she was looking for was net access and mail capability.
338 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 18:43
I quickly skimmed through –
I see you’ve been researching Benoist tea.
Better yet, somebody actually went and got some! Amazing!
349 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 18:48
It may just be my mind playing tricks but she looks cuter than when I first met her . . .
352 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 18:49
>>349
if you say anymore I’m going to spontaneously combust
353 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 18:49
this face
shit, you lucky dog
369 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 19:00
If you add Princess Hermes+made and poured by her+just the two of you alone+teacup set all together then if it was me, I’d probably just die from happiness and yumminess. Hail to Benoist.
Who cares if its dumb or silly or whateva because nothing compares . . .
370 Name: Train Man ♦SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 19:01
>>358
yummalicious ?
Apparently I had the Darjeeling variety . . .
377 Name: Train Man ♦SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 19:05
>>371
I don’t think I’m going to Akihabara to get the PC. Plus, I can’t build it myself . . .
376 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 19:05
hurry up and come out with it>Train
381 Name: Train Man ♦SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 19:10
>>376
I can’t stop thinking about it lately.
I mean, she’s been so friendly ever since we first met but it’s different when you put it in like girlfriend-boyfriend. And I get thinking about whether I’m worthy or not.
I’m so not up to her standards but . . .
I think about what would happen if I didn’t tell her how I feel . . .
Would we just be friends? That’s probably what it’d be but
if I do tell her and it’s a no-go, then she’ll probably ditch me?
I’m scared about losing our friendship as well coz I may not be able to see her anymore . . .
And beyond anything, if it’s a no-go, then I can’t show my face anymore . . .
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6 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 19:14
>>381
Damn, you think you’re a man?
If you really like her then you keep telling her so over and over and over again even when she says no. Go for it!
387 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 19:14
Afraid of being dumped and then her distancing herself??? For god’s sake, what are you, still in school????
394 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 19:17
>>381
don’t be rushed
if you’re maintaining a steady pace with these dates and have a good vibe going then I wouldn’t rush it. Unless of course it’s dragging on for 6 months or a year . . . that would be a different story.
401 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 19:19
I think you’ll reach a point where you won’t be able to keep it in any longer.
And that’s when you’ll tell her how you feel.
Don’t force it.
Gotta take it easy, yeah?
417 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 19:24
Isn’t it your turn to have her over?
420 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 19:25
>>417
shake shake tremble shake tremble tremble
425 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 19:28
You still live at home Train?
426 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 19:28
Let’s say that Hermesaloo learns a thing or two about the PC.
And then you guys get to know each other and start visiting each other’s house.
And let’s say that you start doing the back and forth between each other’s places.
Make sure you don’t forget to erase your favourites and wipe the history clean.
445 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 19:40
let’s stop pushing him any further.
no matter how you look at it, our smelly Geek words of comfort come second to Train’s own decision-making.
(´A`) benwaaaaaaa
484 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 19:57
I love tea and collect all kinds of tea leaves.
I told a girl once.
Then she said
‘Gross. You just spoiled the tea . . . why don’t you go and boil some tap water and drink your fucking tea.’
Through it all, even I survive.
Hey Mum, sorry I haven’t been home in a while. I promise to visit soon . . .
497 Name: Train Man ♦SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 20:05
Now that I’m full . . .
Well, I think I’m gonna go send her an e-mail. (`·ω·´)
503 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 20:09
>>484
I think it was the woman that spoiled the tea
506 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 20:11
>>503
sweet words.
sweet and lovely they are.
510 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 20:15
done. Sent. (`·ω·´)
>>506
couldn’t agree more
If she does come to the house
I think my parents would probably freak out
But I can’t have her over unless I completely renovate my room
I guess I’ll rent storage somewhere . . .
When the topic shifted to fashion, most of the Geeks lost interest but once the topic shifted back to Hermes’ PC purchase, the Geeks came to the table with loads of advice.
542 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 20:32
got a reply
all she needs is net access and e-mail
her budget is 1K
man, she’s rich
she’d prefer a laptop
and Windows for starters
no need for DVD
and
aiming for after payday
551 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 20:35
but I guess the laptop and router/modem would put you at that spec
552 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 20:35
Sony VAIO
NEC Lavie
Toshiba Dyna
Are the best buys
Personally, I recommend the NEC
569 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 20:44
Some time had passed after they purchased a laptop together
E-mail from Hermes.
H:
‘Mr Train, I don’t know how to do this . . . ’
T:
(since there’s no real reason to refuse . . .) ‘OK, I’ll be right over.’
While Train works on the PC, Hermes falls asleep. Train leaves quietly.
H:
‘Mr Train, I want to convert my CDs to MP3s’
T:
‘Sure, I’ll be right over.’
H:
‘Make sure you don’t leave without telling me.’
It is midnight by the time set-up is complete.
H:
‘How about some more personal stuff support?’
T:
(since there’s no real reason to refuse) ‘I’ll support you forever.’
572 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 20:44
>>567
copy+paste bits ringing all kinds of bells!!! Ah yeaaaah!!!
575 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 20:46
NEC has a good warranty and quite good support.
If you buy it from NEC Direct online then you can pick and choose the software you need. VAIOs are ridiculously expensive but the chicks dig it.
578 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 20:48
Oops, but I guess you can’t go buy it together if you get it online.
582 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 20:49
>>578
plus she doesn’t have net access
I’ll use the net access set-up as an excuse for going over to her house
584 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 20:50
strategiser ahyeaaaaaah
587 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 20:50
I’ll use the net access set-up as an excuse for going over to her house
I’ll use the net access set-up as an excuse for going over to her house
I’ll use the net access set-up as an excuse for going over to her house
I’ll use the net access set-up as an excuse for going over to her house
Benwaaaaaaaah
I’ll use the net access set-up as an excuse for going over to her house
I’ll use the net access set-up as an excuse for going over to her house
I’ll use the net access set-up as an excuse for going over to her house
I’ll use the net access set-up as an excuse for going over to her house
596 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 20:53
Using the log as base.
I’m gonna write back and tell her that I did some research for her. What kind of line do you reckon? Might as well do fibre-optic?
600 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 20:54
>>596
that’s overdoing it
leave it at ADSL
if that’s not good enough then she’ll come to you with questions
614 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 20:57
don’t know if it’s a family computer or a personal computer but maybe you’ll get to go to her room . . .
621 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 21:00
I just caught a commercial with somebody that looks like her.
Hythiol C
634 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 21:03
>>621
Miki Nakatani?????
637 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 21:03
No, no more, please, no no nono. I can’t go on now that I’ve heard that name.
I can’t be a Train supporter any longer.
I’m dropping out. Of the thread. From life.
640 Name: Train Man ♦
SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 21:05
>>634
Don’t know her name . . .
But she looks like YOU too.
690 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 21:22
I’m not good with the details but
Her hair is on the long side
Average height
On the skinny side
I like her better anyway.
702 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 21:25
I like her better anyway
like her better anyway
her better anyway
better anyway
anyway
this face
goddamn you lucky dog
703 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 21:26
But her responses have been unusually slow today (´·ω·`)
708 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 21:26
>>703
wha— What were you guys talking about?
721 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 21:30
>>708
about PCs
I wonder if she’s anorexic . . .
But she did scoff her food the other night . . .
737 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 21:35
Maybe she’s getting fleshier because she’s happier and that’s why ‘she looks cuter than when I first met her’ no?
742 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 21:37
Oh, but she did mention that she had tried mega-hard at dieting
>>737
(˚∀˚)
743 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 21:37
Hey Train, dunno what you’re thinking
but Hermes ain’t your woman yet
744 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 21:37
>>743
Shhh . . .
745 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 19/04/04 21:37
>>the wise words of 743
747 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 19/04/04 21:37
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