Truth In A Small Room

Cast:

Poisony, Irizawa Poiko – age 22

Girinma, Kamaki Rintarou – age 26

October, 2007

Girinma's apartment is very small. Aside from the restroom, the whole interior can be seen from the front door. This much is to be expected from a bachelor with a fast food job. As he considers himself a gentleman, he holds the door open as Poisony walks in.

"Your place is cleaner than I expected."

"I may live in a hovel, but I won't tolerate a filthy one."

She smiles. "I do appreciate a man who has standards... especially since I intend to reveal my true self."

"I have wondered what you might mean by that. If it's a certain kind of euphemism, I may have prepared a few things."

"Well, I might not rule that out, but... you've seen how radically I can change my appearance. I meant that I'm going to show you what I really look like."

"Now that does sound special! I must admit, I have been curious."

"It's nothing special. In fact, I'm sure you'll be disappointed. But if we're going to keep dating, you deserve to know."

With that, Poisony slips into the restroom, taking with her a duffel bag she has been carrying. After only a few moments, she emerges.

Girinma's eyes widen. "Is this a sting?! If anybody is watching, I swear she told me she was an adult!"

"I'm twenty-two, you jerk!"

"You are? But you look so..."

"I know. Believe me, I know. I was always small when I was a child, but then I was able to hope that I'd grow bigger in time. When I finished middle school and still looked like a fourth grader, I started getting into disguising myself, and... well, you've seen what I can do."

Girinma whistles. "I suppose I have. Actually, it's a bit of a relief to know that I'm actually taller than you."

"That's all? Aren't you put off by my face?!"

He blinks. "Should I be?"

"You should! My hair is too stringy, my nose is too small, my eyes are shaped funny, my ears are a little bit pointed, my lips are a funny color, and my skin is too pale. There's nothing about my face that is worth looking at!"

"For a self-proclaimed master of disguise, you certainly are hung up on appearances. Your imperfections look good on you."