[He'll forever overthink every single thing when it comes to interacting with a woman who expresses the slightest bit of sincere interest in him (not the hostesses at home; they just want him to drink himself under the table and spend his money). The bottom line is that he doesn't want her to get hurt. But what are the chances of that happening, really? It's only one outing. He reminds himself again to relax and not make assumptions about what she may want in the long run.]
Shi Qingxuan, it's good to know your name. As for me, just Hijikata is fine.
[Sure, it's not truly polite, but 'Mr. Hijikata' gives him such a formal feeling, and letting her call him by his given name would be way too much. He won't confuse her with Japanese honorifics either. This is fine. Should she insist, though, he'll try to get used to the 'Mr'.]
Once you know a good date, will you let me know? My user name on the network is also 'hijikata'.
[He wants to offer taking care of the wine as well - isn't that his job as the auctionee? -, but decides against it. He doesn't want to come across as overbearing.]
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Shi Qingxuan, it's good to know your name. As for me, just Hijikata is fine.
[Sure, it's not truly polite, but 'Mr. Hijikata' gives him such a formal feeling, and letting her call him by his given name would be way too much. He won't confuse her with Japanese honorifics either. This is fine. Should she insist, though, he'll try to get used to the 'Mr'.]
Once you know a good date, will you let me know? My user name on the network is also 'hijikata'.
[He wants to offer taking care of the wine as well - isn't that his job as the auctionee? -, but decides against it. He doesn't want to come across as overbearing.]