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[matadorable]

If you're hearing this message, I am probably not here. Or I am furiously pressing every button I can because I forgot how this thing works. One of the two! Either way, I will get back to you...eventually.

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[matadorable]

Wow, you don't trust me?

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[missleadingquestions]

I trust you to make trouble.

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[matadorable]

Well…if we’re being honest…[His voice grows more subdued.] I have caused the people I love a lot of trouble, but…they still keep me around, at least. I’m a pretty lucky guy, hahah…

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[missleadingquestions]

Hmmm. Well, don't take my word for it, but they probably keep you around cos you're such a good friend.

But I mean, luck helps too.

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[matadorable]

[He's simultaneously lucky and unlucky, really. But as long as he's not alone, he can weather just about anything.]

Thank you for your kind words, Maya. I still have some explaining to do about some things that happened back home, but...I want to have faith that things will work out in the end.

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[missleadingquestions]

Of course they will. You've always gotta believe in that, right?

[That there will always be something better at the end.]

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[matadorable]

Yes. The people in my life are too important to give anything less.

[On the surface, the next question might seem like a change of subject, but there's a clear thread linking the two in Manolo's mind.]

By the way...I don't know if you've heard, but I finished the demo of my concept album. There's a copy in Kaneda's jukebox, if you ever feel like listening to it. No pressure, though! I know you're busy with your television program and everything, so...

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[missleadingquestions]

What? Really?! He didn't tell me!

[She's gonna hit him.

It sounds like she's getting up, actually--]

When did you get it? Are you gonna like, start selling cds for real?

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[matadorable]

[Manolo gives a laugh that might be just a tad nervous.]

Well, I don't know about that. My native friend just burned some recordings from my communicator into the CD. No fancy equipment like the professionals use, so the quality isn't that great. I didn't think about whether anyone would actually buy it. I just thought...having something is better than nothing at all, you know?

[Plus he goes to bed every night wondering whether the Porter will take him away. When death constantly hangs over you, it brings a certain sense of urgency into your life.]

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[missleadingquestions]

Are you kidding? I'd buy it. And that's saying something.

[Because usually she'd make Nick or Kaneda buy it.]

I wanna listen! He should have told me about it. You're really good, Manny! Like, rockstar good!

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[matadorable]

I don't know if this simple guitarrista would call himself a "rockstar", but I'm very happy you think so, Maya. [And it's true. The smile comes through loud and clear in his tone of voice.]

I've got some extra copies if you want one. Or maybe you can borrow Kaneda's jukebox for awhile. I'm sure he wouldn't mind!

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[missleadingquestions]

Of course not, he's a pushover! It'll be fine.

Buuuuut, I could give a CD to JJ....

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[matadorable]

[Manolo just laughs at that dig at Kaneda's expense. He loves the guy, but it's funny hearing Maya give him a hard time.]

JJ? Does she like listening to the guitar? [It doesn't occur to him that someone in television might be interested in helping him advance his musical pursuits, so he needs a little help putting two and two together.]

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[missleadingquestions]

Aaaactually, she's looking for more people to do music for the show and I was like, y'know, Manny sings.

SO, it'd be pretty cool if she could listen to you.

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[matadorable]

Whaaaat. No way, you really think she'd invite me to play for your program??