"Probably the aliens thing. A plane'd be quick." This was a bizzare conversation to be having in a convenience store. But Osamu was only vaguely aware of this.
"I'm sure I'll survive it. Can't be that bad. They probably wouldn't sell it if it wasn't safe. someone might sue." He turned the cup over in his hands again, trying to work out from the packaging what it might taste like. He could almost imagine Shizuka's reaction if he turned purple. She'd tell him purple was unnacceptable and demand he turned back.