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"It's surprisingly easy to set up an investment account..."
You happen to be an expert on this subject. Of course, outright declaring that to people tends to go badly. They always end up getting defensive and annoyed. Luckily, the countless hours of study of youtube videos, listening to podcasts and reading personal finance books give you a good idea how to ease into the subject in a simple and easy to understand way.
"You must seize the means of wealth through the accumulation of capital..."
"Buy assets that puts money in your pocket, avoid liabilities..."
"Money should work for you..."
"Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization..."
Asuka's soul is physically trying to leave her body. This impression only grows as you get further into your explanation. Her eyes glow with incomprehension and at points, she opens her mouth and then closes it as you barrel onwards with the very basics of investment. She doesn't understand! It's very obvious. She has to grasp these fundamentals for the sake of her financial future. It's so very important!
<span class="mu-r">Skill: Investment knowledge
Benefit: Wealthier than average</span>
You were just starting to explain shorts and puts when a sharp jab to the ribs puts an end to your primer.
"Itsuki, remember where you are!" Kasumi hisses. Her fist is ready to punch your sides again if necessary. When you turn to look right behind you, Setsu is standing waiting to pay for his karepan. You don't recall how much time you've taken up, must have been more than a few minutes. That means your schoolmate has been waiting patiently behind you for a while. Setsu looks stunned by your stream of words. Realizing you're staring at him for an uncomfortable length of time, he rubs the back of his neck, searching for something to say.
"I think this is the first time I've heard you talk so much. You're usually so quiet at school. I'm glad to know there's something you're so enthusiastic about," Setsu soothingly uses his 'sempai' voice to cover up his own incomprehension about the beauty of compound interest in building wealth over the years.
"Yeah, um I... I understand the importance of investment," Asuka shakily claims.
"Don't believe a single word out of her mouth, Itsuki. She understood fuck all!" Yamato laughingly calls from the other side of the Ministop.
The flash of sibling annoyance ripples through Asuka's face before settling back into her accustomed calm demeanour. You know the look, Kasumi has given a similar look to you on numerous occasions.
"Capitalism ho," Asuka attempts to fist pump to show her enthusiasm and understanding, but it only really emphasizes how utterly lost in the weeds she is by your attempt to explain the wonders of financial independence. Her voice is quiet and uncertain about how to react.
Wow.
You need to show her that you understand that she doesn't get it. No one likes looking ridiculous. You know that from personal experience.
