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[spacialeyes]

Please excuse me, as your relationship with Ryoko is not mine to police. [With that disclaimer out of the way!]

But perhaps working together might help? Then she can see that you’re pacing yourself. [And Yuuto narrows his eyes slightly,] Because you’re going to pace yourself, right?

[dereban]

[ She doesn't say anything.

In fact, she just goes and chugs her soup. ]

[spacialeyes]

... The soup isn't that good.

[Yuuto sighs.]

I won't get in your way. I know how you feel, but. Just... Hm.

Compromise! Will you listen?

[dereban]

I can do that.

[spacialeyes]

If you don't mind-

[And now that he's asking, Yuuto is beginning to get shy and nervous.]

Since you're going to work so hard... Maybe we can plan one day a week when I come over and uh. Try... um. To help you relax..?

[dereban]

. . . what do you mean?

[spacialeyes]

Uhhh. Well! I could... Make dinner or. Or help with chores, or... or be... together. And listen to what's on your mind! Anything you want!

[dereban]

You know, I don't know what kind of answer I was expecting, really.

[spacialeyes]

... I-I mean. If it became a 'date,' then I wouldn't complain. If that's relaxing to you?

[dereban]

I--

[ ... ]

You know what. Never mind. Forget it. Pretend I didn't say anything.

[spacialeyes]

... 'No,' then?

[He sighs.]

That's fine too. Sorry for asking.

[dereban]

... It isn't a no. It's just- I thought of embarrassing things.

[spacialeyes]

[Ah.

Yuuto's tail begins to tap on the bed as he sits with her. Now he's thinking embarrassing things too.]

... If you find it relaxing, then I'll do it. You'll just need to ask.

I want to support you. [...] Himeko.

[dereban]

It's... a distraction, at least. From work.

[spacialeyes]

I-I would like to distract you more…

But! I can’t do that when you’re sick, so..! I’ll have to come over every week. And you’ll have to try to tell me what you need, so I can keep you relaxed and healthy.

Deal?

[dereban]

If... you're really fine with that.

[spacialeyes]

I'm more than fine with it. I want to do this.

[He speaks a lot more boldly than he's used to hearing himself.

After a second, Yuuto holds out his hand.]

Uhhh so! I'll take your bowl and uh... We can go over your notes... and maybe study the news..?

[dereban]

Really? I mean, I don't want to force you... we're not going too fast with this sort of thing, are we?

[ She'll hand him the bowl, though. ]

[spacialeyes]

[If he wasn't taking the bowl, then Yuuto would be twirling his long hair shyly around his finger. In the place of this nervous gesture, his tail is going to twitch faster.]

We can see how we feel on... on date night..? [She has a point. Even thinking about having a designated night for relaxing together makes his ears turn red.]

But if it's me you're worried about, uh. I'll say 'no' if I feel 'no.' I trust you.

[dereban]

...okay.

But, uh- Let's not make it a promise.

[spacialeyes]

Agreed. Let’s just… see how it goes? Um.

[He awkwardly stands up.]

Thanks for listening to my suggestion… I’ll be right back.

[dereban]

Alright.

[ She's going to hide under her blanket and scream (softly) now. ]

[spacialeyes]

[He’s gonna put the soup bowl in the kitchen sink, then put his head on a wall and scream silently.

WHAT HAS HE DONE???

Can he even go back in the room after that?? Maybe he should wait here and hope the floor swallows him up???

Ugh but Inaba needs a glass of water.



How did this happen??]

[dereban]

[ He's going to have to come back at some point as she blanket burritos herself.

Ugh.

She was really happy but also really embarrassed!!!!! ]

[spacialeyes]

[After a lot of silent embarrassment, Yuuto does return with glasses of water for them both… But he’s too shy to sit on the bed again. Not right away.

Not when she’s being a cute blanket burrito..!]

I brought your water, uh… How’s… your fever? [When they’re both blushing is probably not the time to check that!]