[... is what he apparently felt the need to clarify, first of all. Is he serious about it? He's certainly explaining it with an absolutely straight face, but those who know him would know that's his face all the time, so the jury is out.
Haruka hasn't yet encountered anyone trying to eat any of his plants, but then again he doesn't usually cultivate ones with blooms and berries at the same time; this particular specimen is striking in both aspects, though. It would have been a waste not to take the challenge. That being said, in the long history of the festival there's definitely been tales of people mistaking contest entries for salad. People will be people.]
It's bittersweet nightshade. Different from deadly nightshade. [something that he always has to clarify, as he finishes fixing the sign and steps aside a little so she can see it up close] It is still poisonous, but also used in medicine.
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[... is what he apparently felt the need to clarify, first of all. Is he serious about it? He's certainly explaining it with an absolutely straight face, but those who know him would know that's his face all the time, so the jury is out.
Haruka hasn't yet encountered anyone trying to eat any of his plants, but then again he doesn't usually cultivate ones with blooms and berries at the same time; this particular specimen is striking in both aspects, though. It would have been a waste not to take the challenge. That being said, in the long history of the festival there's definitely been tales of people mistaking contest entries for salad. People will be people.]
It's bittersweet nightshade. Different from deadly nightshade. [something that he always has to clarify, as he finishes fixing the sign and steps aside a little so she can see it up close] It is still poisonous, but also used in medicine.