42. Talk of Strategy
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"I see you have changed your strategy." Morikawa murmured good-naturedly as he sat down next to Ken.
Ken nodded in acknowledgment.
"The previous one didn't get me where I wanted. I thought it was time to switch tactics."
"You're persistent, I grant you that. But I think that's a good thing. Too many of you young ones give up too easily."
"Give up doesn't belong to my vocabulary," Ken replied, a hint of a smile twitching his lips.
Morikawa chuckled.
Ken had been very forward about his interest in Satsuki all along. He still wasn't trying to keep his intrigue a secret, but there was a definite subdued quality to it now, as if he was bidding his time and waiting for her to come around.
And that was indeed a big part of his renewed strategy, along with the quest of trying to make the actress of his interest change her opinion about him – hopefully for the better.
"You know, this really takes me back. It took me months and months until I finally could convince the girl of my dreams that she should go out with me."
"How did it work out?"
"She's still around," Morikawa replied, a fond smile on his face. He glanced at Ken, laughter twinkling in his eyes and then he tapped meaningfully at the ring on his finger.
Ken smiled.
"I'm glad it all worked out for you."
"Oh, it will work out for you too, my lad. Don't you worry."
"I don't know. She is frustratingly stubborn."
"Don't give up until you've given it your all. It will get frustrating at times. Women often are like that. But she can't ignore you forever. If you are just patient enough, I am sure she'll come to you."
"I hope you're right."
"Just don't give up on her too easily or you might regret it. That girl is a keeper."
"I know," Ken responded, the corner of his lip curling in a smile.