Train Man
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If these words came out of Hermes, then it’s a dead cert.
802 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 23/04/04 23:42
so all that’s left is to see each other and confirm face to face.
so all that’s left is to see each other and confirm face to face.
so all that’s left is to see each other and confirm face to face.
so all that’s left is to see each other and confirm face to face.
so all that’s left is to see each other and confirm face to face.
so all that’s left is to see each other and confirm face to face.
so all that’s left is to see each other and confirm face to face.
so all that’s left is to see each other and confirm face to face.
damn it, what’s up with all this cool and calmness?
is this, could this, straight up, is this really Train?
We have created a monsterrrrrrr!!!
807 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 23/04/04 23:42
873 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 23/04/04 23:54
damn right . . . he’s really grown up.
and it’s not like they met at a speed-dating party or anything.
it started with a techie helping some people out.
the Geek miracle . . . is that what it’s about?
No, not a miracle. It’s more like hard work producing results!
874 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 23/04/04 23:55
Probably the God of 125 is the Great God but in addition to not being a virgin he’s fashionable and pretty much a smooth talker which meant that he basically wasn’t a Geek to begin with. In other words, he was a trained mercenary.
But Train’s different. He’s a techie who was keen on voiceover actresses. which meant that he was indeed a Geek. But now, with confidence and composure, he goes on the attack.
This, my friends, is the stuff legends are made of. The man who became the legend of the single male board is no other than Train Man himself.
806 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 23/04/04 23:59
Aha. And here I was contemplating which porn video I was gonna rent at the video shop. Wondering whether I should stop choosing based on the actress and lean towards genre. Like role-playing. Cheerleaders. Nurses. Great, I’m feeling all worked up. Let me go keep myself busy.
. . . to think that while I sat around puffing up my imagination, a nice cherry-coloured cloud was being created here . . .
56 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 00:50
So if the god of figuring out the teacup brand and the god of pushing Train to call to thank her for the cups weren’t around . . . this miracle wouldn’t have happened . . .
78 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 01:44
>>56
Hey, you’ve forgotten one key player.
The drunken geezer.
I’ll give it to you, without the ones >>56 mentioned, there wouldn’t be a story here.
But in the end, what really made it all happen was Train Man’s courage.
If he’d just watched and pretended it wasn’t happening, then none of this would have happened.
Let’s drink to having this courageous soul amidst our kind! Cheers!
Japan’s not all that bad if you see it in this light.
Way to go, Train!
95 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 24/04/04 09:56
morning.
sorry for dropping out in the middle of it all last night.
I was taken over by the sleep monster.
I’m gonna give you the details about my e-mail exchanges
98 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 24/04/04 09:58
Awoof! Give me some time to finisrn watching Keroro.
slipped my mind, completely . . .
99 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 10:01
was thinkin’
Train’s here-------------!
but then hey, Tren! you still watching anime?
but of course it brings me joy as a Geek . . .
I gotta leave before 11 so quick with the details, please
100 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 10:01
>>98
glimpse of the true face of an anorak ah yeah----!!
101 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 10:05
>>98 love you for still checkin in with your anime at this point in the game
106 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 24/04/04 10:24
Man, Keroro is way cool.
Got to be flavour of the month.
ok, so finally, here I go.
110 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 24/04/04 10:30
‘do you think me being so skinny has something to do with me not having a boyfriend? (x_x)’
first off, how I followed up this comment
‘When it comes to you, Hermes, it doesn’t matter whether you’re thin or fat. It’s probably that the guys around you don’t know what they’re missing.’
on top of which I said that my body type, sense of style and looks are no good, therefore, I never seem to be able to find a girlfriend. (x_x)
111 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 10:30
All in position----!!!!! We’re under attack! Under attack!!!!
117 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 10:33
It . . . . . . . . . it’s coming down from above . . . some scary thing is coming for us---
118 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 10:38
It’s tough to get down to the nitty gritty at this time of day . . . because there aren’t so many people here . . .
119 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 10:38
>>118
This is when, in light of lax security, the enemy likes to attack
123 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 24/04/04 10:40
In response came
‘Stop leading me on so much (laughing)’
and
‘I have to say that you’re hot enough for me’
ah yeah------------
In response to that, I said
‘Leading you on meaning . . . what? I have zero experience with this stuff so I don’t have a clue (laughing)’
‘I have to say that you, Lady Hermes, are hot enough for me too.’
125 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 10:41
bring it onnnn
129 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 10:43
watch for what’s comin’ from above
141 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 24/04/04 10:49
she replies, yet again
‘Leading me on . . . ? It probably means that we should meet so I can explain it to you?’
and with that sentence, I could tell that the fun and light banter we had going was gone. Straight away, my hand holding the mobile began to sweat.
To this, I replied
‘I wonder what that is, something you can’t tell me unless we see each other. I may have something that I need to tell you too . . . something I have to tell you next time we see each other . . . ’
To which she replied immediately: ‘Until next time . . . (laughing)’
Think that’s about it. (x_x)
142 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 10:50
I guess this slippery lukewarm vibe is very Hermes and Train.
148 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 24/04/04 10:52
you think I’m just being toyed with?
149 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 10:52
Words will no longer seem necessary from the moment you see each other next.
Ahem, tho I’ve only come accross this kind of thing . . . in my virtual games.
151 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 10:53
>>148
don’t go there. that’s definitely not the case. believe in yourself.
152 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 10:53
Hey Train,
Being that clueless is a crime, ya hear.
154 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 24/04/04 10:54
Sorry to m
ake things complicated . . .
I’m the one with zero experience.
We plan on seeing each other the second week of May
164 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 10:58
Don’t you think you should see her like right now?
Please hurry up and go in for the kill.
168 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 24/04/04 10:58
She’s going on a trip from the 29th
and returning on the 4th so I could see her on the 5th maybe
I reckon she’ll be a bit tired from her trip
so I’ll be careful not to push it
170 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 10:59
>>164
savour it. take some time to savour the sweet lightness of your emotions. once you start dating for real then you won’t be able to savour this kind of emotion.
173 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 11:01
say hello to me, who’s been promised a date by a woman for over three months but she always puts it off
174 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 24/04/04 11:01
It’s as if I’m dreaming . . .
If this ends up being some sort of set-up then I’ll die, for real.
175 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 11:01
>170
I understand completely---
It’s all rosy and romantic in the beginning but then it ends up going down the drain
but if you don’t want any regrets . . . savour it man, savour it.
>173
She’s probably savouring the magic, dude.
180 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 11:04
>>173
Yep, sounds right.
I was asked out by a girl once, ‘Let’s have a drink,’ she said
and I took it for real but then she said
‘Couldn’t you tell I was just trying to be polite?’
181 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 24/04/04 11:06
I admit, a month ago, I had long scraggly hair, wore glasses, couldn’t care less about my clothes and made my way to Akihabara three times a week
My life was basically all about playing games, watching anime and hanging out on 2-Channel
Lately I’ve got to know myself as someone who quite enjoys dressing up and going out . . .
183 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 11:06
>>180
tell her you fell for her strong ethos and take-control vibe
188 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 24/04/04 11:08
thanks everybody, for real
I never thought I could change my life on 2-Channel
192 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 11:12
You can’t see her this week (today or tomorrow)?
194 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 11:14
If this leads straight to wedding-land then hey, can you imagine a better couple to toast as newlyweds?
195 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 11:15
We’re heading into film and TV drama and novel territory here.
Mind you, I’ve had my share of imaginary scenarios roll around in my head like
a rental video shop that only I could see or
helping a beautiful kimono-clad lady fix her sandal strap at the station or
calling a weird office by mistake but
none of these scenarios lead to success stories, dude.
200 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 24/04/04 11:17
>>192
she has to work so she can get her days off
dude, I really wanna see her as soon as possible . . .
You know what, somehow I’m not afraid of women any more. . .
202 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 11:18
>>200
you were afraid of women?
203 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 11:19
once you start going out with them . . . you will find out the truly scary
things in their strange nature . . .
I throw that one down to test the waters . . .
206 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 11:22
Even if I’m all alone and have nothing going on, if I can get all stoked and excited listening to my mates talk about their love life then you know what, I think it’s just fine.
I’ll be fine even if I continue to remain all by my lonesome.
209 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 24/04/04 11:24
Well then it looks like I’m gonna need some more clothes so I’m off to get some . . .
tho it’s still before payday . . . (x_x)
thanks for all your words of encouragement!
laters
Train Man, leaving those words behind, pretty much gave no sign of hesitation.
Mission
6
The Miraculous Final Chapter
The curtains lift to reveal the miraculous final chapter.
221 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 12:01
No way . . .
I wasn’t here for the most important attack . . .
Train, late as I am, allow me one word.
You are a lucky bastard, you dog.
In my mind, I’ve already got visions of Miki Nakatani and the rocker you look like lovey-doveying it up.
(´A`) Benwa
223 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 12:31
Man oh man . . .
a bomb from day one!
and a supa-powerful one too! ( x _ x )
I’ve been up two nights in a row trying to finish a report and finally got to sleep . . .
and then I wake up to this here . . .
man, I is tired . . .
wishin you happiness, Mista Train
231 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 13:12
What I thought after I finished reading.
Perhaps Train’s natural traits are being interpreted as ‘laid-back and comfortable’ in all situations?
232 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 13:20
>>231
But he was all panicked and dawdling in the beginning so I doubt it?
233 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 13:21
>>231
I wonder . . .
she already knows that he’s never been out with a girl before.
walking in circles looking for the bathroom wouldn’t be seen as a ‘laid-back and comfortable’ move, I don’t think.
It’s more like she’s thinking he’s cute for being a bit shy and flustered and kinda off-key, maybe.
272 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 24/04/04 19:27
Hey. Looking through the backlog now.
So I guess there are some people who went for Benoist tea.
Waitresses as maids . . .(;˚∀˚)=3 hot-hot-hot!!!
Umm . . . today we e-mailed each other
‘Can’t wait to see you’
And we promised to spend next year’s Golden Week holidays together
273 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 19:28
>>272
damn! onto next year already are you!
how far have your talks gone jkliojapo_)98898*&^
280 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 19:38
next year you say . . . and planning on spending it together?
are you maybe talking about going to Tahiti and spending your honeymoon in one of those bungalows on the water?
SOUI!@&)#GOP)()988900-&*^%#$^&*)_’?{
281 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 19:38
299 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 24/04/04 20:07
Um . . . and I was asked about my plans for the holidays . . .
and I have nothing. . .
301 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 20:08
Hermes was actually a netizen of a thread much like ours but for single women, Geekitas, and she was going online telling her fellow Geekitas that she met somebody nice. Her fellow Geekitas probably told her to send the cups as a thank you gift! Make it Hermes if possible
! Advising her about this and that.
He called to thank me, ah yeah--- or should we order some tea for you.
There must have been posts like that.
304 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 20:10
Train, you cool with cash? You’re probably spending a lot on your clothes and those dates and if you’re doing the business then you need some for the hotel.
311 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 24/04/04 20:28
I can’t come out and tell her I’m going to a porn-mag event can I?
For now I told her I was going shopping
It’s not a lie, is it?
plus I have no money
312 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 20:29
>>311
yeah, right.
313 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 20:30
I’m having a dizzy spell
I’m off to meet with Maiko at Ryujin
314 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 20:30
anorak back in da house-------!!!
315 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 20:30
>>311
think about what’s to come and just lay off the fan-mag events stick to walking around the cool streets and stuff
316 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 20:31
>>311
Isn’t it time you grew out of anoraks?
317 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 24/04/04 20:32
‘Really? Are you going shopping with a girl?’
um what’s goin on here . . .
318 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 20:33
319 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 20:33
Hermes is jealous ah yeaaaaaaaah
337 Name: Train Man ♦ SgHguKHEFY Post Date: 24/04/04 20:42
for now I replied with ‘I always shop alone’
Hmm, if I end up going out with her for real, would I have to stop being a manga obsessive anorak?
will I turn into?
Interests: Hermes
(x_x)
339 Name: Anonymous Post Date: 24/04/04 20:43