[ For a moment, she finds herself pausing, her gaze falling slightly as her gaze looks down at the floor beneath her feet, her steps slowing down just ever so slightly before eventually headed to a stop.
She rocks on her heels a little bit, still not looking up at him. ]
This is probably a stupid question that's coming out of nowhere, but... do you think that I'd actually be good at being a leader for people?
[Yuuto turns to face her, noticing her mannerisms have become almost uncertain. The question does come from nowhere and reminds him of what Fauna was suggesting before. He takes a few seconds to gather his thoughts, before nodding.]
[ Crap, she mentally scolds herself for sounding a little more meek. ]
I've been talking and thinking about it. About creating a proper group to help unite everyone. Because as it is right now, we're just random strangers meeting up now and again for meetings thrown by whoever asks for them and it's disorganized. Not to mention that everyone's in their own little groups, which...
[ She pauses and shakes her head. No, it's best not to talk about her own issues. This isn't about her. ]
[Yuuto knows better than to push this time. But he does want her to know that she's allowed to talk about it more... How does he express that without being annoying? His own tension shows in the way his belt sways and his smile softens.]
I think that a group sounds great. Communicating is the best way to solve problems, right?
[He steps backwards, towards the railing;] Let me know if you need anything. Both 'Yuuto' and 'the Spacetime Kami' are happy to help! I want to help you all get home safely too.
Yeah, of course. But I didn't want it to just be a group to solve the core issues, but also have a general base of operations for all Fallen Stars. Like a centralized hub where they can get all their information, where other Fallen Stars can teach other various skills -- and probably more than that.
I need to bring it up publicly to the entire group first. But the framework is done, as well as the group name.
[Yuuto wonders how much help he can offer there. It seems like the Fallen Stars have soured towards kami, so he doesn’t want to overstep and risk making everyone uncomfortable. Even if he’s technically both. Then again, Fauna seemed to think that he wasn’t entirely hated.
His interest is again earned when she mentions already having a name.]
C-Can I know the name ahead of time? Or is that a secret..?
Hmm~ Under a table, in a back alley, with disguises! Ooor you could be my girlfriend and I'd do it for a "please?"
[While he's being silly:]
Hey hey. You picked a really sirius name! [Moving on before anyone can groan at his pun:] I like it though. The name and the idea. I think it'll be a big help!
[Yuuto laughs, completely relaxed in her company again, until she throws that at him. He makes a small noise of surprise as he turns to face her again, cheeks already more red than he’d like. How does he respond to that???
He’s really missed goofing off like this. Despite being red faced and flustered, Yuuto tries to feign some calm and confidence as he reaches out to hold her chin. He frowns stubbornly when challenging her back:]
[He begins to relax again, but only slightly. This kind of teasing can get dangerous fast. If he pushes back then he could be taken under pretty fast.
Yuuto doesn't release her face, at least, and returns her gaze. But his own determined expression is giving way to shyness. It's hard not to melt a bit when he sees that look in her eyes. Inaba really is the most amazing girl he's ever met.]
... I-- The Spacetime Kami rarely receives requests of any sort, so... I'm not sure what it's like. [He's trying to pretend this is strictly a 'professional' matter, hoping to recover some courage.]
[ Oh, that expression is absolute gold and she plans on milking it for all its worth, so she finds herself playfully humming before trying to push her voice a little more innocently. ]
Hmm? Is that so? I'm sorry, I'm from another world so I don't know any better...
[Yuuto moves his hand to cup her cheek rather than holding her chin. This gives him some power in their weird teasing battle, right? He's not sure. It may be impossible to win in this kind of game, but he's here to try.
Part of that effort apparently includes blushing a lot and struggling to hide it.]
W-Well. If you say it enough, I'll do anything that you ask. I'm a very generous kami. What would you like, Himeko? Just the base?
Of course she does. But naturally, she has to be a little playful, otherwise their little game will come to an abrupt end and she has to actually think again. But right now, in this moment, she's allowed to loosen up in a way that makes her feel less rigid.
Less of an ice princess.
She doesn't stop the way his hand moves. Instead, she leans into the touch, knowing that would give her some sense of comfort. ]
Anything?
[ The teasing doesn't stop. ]
That's a dangerous word to use, kami-sama.
[ She uses the term as a bit of a joke rather than taking it seriously. She's feeling a little more confident with each word to the point where it's a bit cocky, her next words spoken in a sing-song tone, as if she'd won a prize for a game show. ]
How many times should I say it then? Well, if you would, please -- I'd like that. I mean, if you need me to give you the schematics for the layout, I can. But if I'm allowed to be greedy and ask for more... We'd be here all day. But for now: I suppose I'll be answering the long asked question of if I want dinner, a bath, or you with wanting to share the hot springs with you.
[Her bold response alone was enough to make Yuuto’s defenses crack. Being called kami-sama and and feeling her lean into his hand have effectively destroyed whatever was left. Yuuto can hear her getting more playful and decides not to be the one to end the game, assuming that Inaba also finds it comforting to act normal right now. But he does press forward and kiss her forehead before continuing; A gentle show of honest affection between the teasing.]
You can have it all.
[He moves back again to meet her gaze. In keeping with their game, he tries to turn his shy smile into something more devious and his tone teasing.]
… If you beg properly.
Though when you say those things, you make me want to be a very greedy kami. Am I going to end up begging for you?
A~nything? Even… Cooking with me sometime? The normal way… or teaching me to use a normal computer? Or, hm…
[It’s Yuuto’s turn to sound more teasing and confident, even if his tactic is about to involve playing a different role. He tilts her face towards his again and lowers himself to make the distance between them easier to cross.]
… Stay with me for a while? As the Spacetime Kami, I’ve decided. I don’t want any space between us. Please..? Don’t resist?
Well, the first parts were normal enough. Cooking would be nice, even though she already knows that she's not that great of a cook. She learned a bit from people who are good, but that doesn't make her an expert by any means.
She'd be willing to teach him how to use a computer, though.
[It's cute when Inaba turns red like this. Yuuto knows better than to comment, but his smile does soften affectionately as he admires the new look on her face.]
Good. Thank you, Himeko. [He drops the teasing to kiss her cheek, before finally releasing her face.]
Then let's go. [He offers to take her hand to lead her forward,] I promised you a hot bath. Are you tense from working hard? Do you need a massage too?
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She rocks on her heels a little bit, still not looking up at him. ]
This is probably a stupid question that's coming out of nowhere, but... do you think that I'd actually be good at being a leader for people?
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I do.
Do you want to be the leader, Himeko?
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[ Crap, she mentally scolds herself for sounding a little more meek. ]
I've been talking and thinking about it. About creating a proper group to help unite everyone. Because as it is right now, we're just random strangers meeting up now and again for meetings thrown by whoever asks for them and it's disorganized. Not to mention that everyone's in their own little groups, which...
[ She pauses and shakes her head. No, it's best not to talk about her own issues. This isn't about her. ]
Anyway, that's all I wanted to ask, really.
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I think that a group sounds great. Communicating is the best way to solve problems, right?
[He steps backwards, towards the railing;] Let me know if you need anything. Both 'Yuuto' and 'the Spacetime Kami' are happy to help! I want to help you all get home safely too.
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I need to bring it up publicly to the entire group first. But the framework is done, as well as the group name.
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[Yuuto wonders how much help he can offer there. It seems like the Fallen Stars have soured towards kami, so he doesn’t want to overstep and risk making everyone uncomfortable. Even if he’s technically both. Then again, Fauna seemed to think that he wasn’t entirely hated.
His interest is again earned when she mentions already having a name.]
C-Can I know the name ahead of time? Or is that a secret..?
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Canis Major. That's the name I came up with.
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[He’s eager to help somehow, so the idea of working hard to make the base doesn’t bother him.]
Ah… That’s the constellation with sirius. It’s a good name for you all.
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[ She's making a faith joke. ]
Yeah. Basically I wanted to keep a theme to make it easy to memorize.
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[While he's being silly:]
Hey hey. You picked a really sirius name! [Moving on before anyone can groan at his pun:] I like it though. The name and the idea. I think it'll be a big help!
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[ And then Inaba says something that Yuuto might regret: ]
You want me to say 'please'? I thought you were the M here. I didn't know you were into begging.
[ Awful. ]
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He’s really missed goofing off like this. Despite being red faced and flustered, Yuuto tries to feign some calm and confidence as he reaches out to hold her chin. He frowns stubbornly when challenging her back:]
So you don’t want your secret base?
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[ There's a teasing lilt to her voice, her gaze fixed on his with dark eyes filled with determination. ]
I don't mind saying it... although are you sure that's what you want?
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Yuuto doesn't release her face, at least, and returns her gaze. But his own determined expression is giving way to shyness. It's hard not to melt a bit when he sees that look in her eyes. Inaba really is the most amazing girl he's ever met.]
... I-- The Spacetime Kami rarely receives requests of any sort, so... I'm not sure what it's like. [He's trying to pretend this is strictly a 'professional' matter, hoping to recover some courage.]
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Then... maybe I should ask the spacetime kami for many requests. That is, if he wouldn't mind me saying 'please' many times.
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... Why is the idea of you saying 'please' making me like this? I-It's only polite to say 'please' to a kami! This is normal!
[Her smile is worrying him.]
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Hmm? Is that so? I'm sorry, I'm from another world so I don't know any better...
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[Yuuto moves his hand to cup her cheek rather than holding her chin. This gives him some power in their weird teasing battle, right? He's not sure. It may be impossible to win in this kind of game, but he's here to try.
Part of that effort apparently includes blushing a lot and struggling to hide it.]
W-Well. If you say it enough, I'll do anything that you ask. I'm a very generous kami. What would you like, Himeko? Just the base?
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Of course she does. But naturally, she has to be a little playful, otherwise their little game will come to an abrupt end and she has to actually think again. But right now, in this moment, she's allowed to loosen up in a way that makes her feel less rigid.
Less of an ice princess.
She doesn't stop the way his hand moves. Instead, she leans into the touch, knowing that would give her some sense of comfort. ]
Anything?
[ The teasing doesn't stop. ]
That's a dangerous word to use, kami-sama.
[ She uses the term as a bit of a joke rather than taking it seriously. She's feeling a little more confident with each word to the point where it's a bit cocky, her next words spoken in a sing-song tone, as if she'd won a prize for a game show. ]
How many times should I say it then? Well, if you would, please -- I'd like that. I mean, if you need me to give you the schematics for the layout, I can. But if I'm allowed to be greedy and ask for more... We'd be here all day. But for now: I suppose I'll be answering the long asked question of if I want dinner, a bath, or you with wanting to share the hot springs with you.
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Yuuto can hear her getting more playful and decides not to be the one to end the game, assuming that Inaba also finds it comforting to act normal right now. But he does press forward and kiss her forehead before continuing; A gentle show of honest affection between the teasing.]
You can have it all.
[He moves back again to meet her gaze. In keeping with their game, he tries to turn his shy smile into something more devious and his tone teasing.]
… If you beg properly.
Though when you say those things, you make me want to be a very greedy kami. Am I going to end up begging for you?
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This feeling, this way of life -- she wishes she could have things stay like this forever. But that's just a dream.
She knows that. And yet -- she can't help herself. Her smile widens. This feels like a reversal of what she's used to. ]
Then... if you do this for me. I'll do anything you ask?
Although I wouldn't say no to you begging for me, either.
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[It’s Yuuto’s turn to sound more teasing and confident, even if his tactic is about to involve playing a different role. He tilts her face towards his again and lowers himself to make the distance between them easier to cross.]
… Stay with me for a while? As the Spacetime Kami, I’ve decided. I don’t want any space between us. Please..? Don’t resist?
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Well, the first parts were normal enough. Cooking would be nice, even though she already knows that she's not that great of a cook. She learned a bit from people who are good, but that doesn't make her an expert by any means.
She'd be willing to teach him how to use a computer, though.
She can imagine it easily.
But then.
He drops that bombshell. Her face burns and... ]
--yeah. I can grant that request of yours.
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Good. Thank you, Himeko. [He drops the teasing to kiss her cheek, before finally releasing her face.]
Then let's go. [He offers to take her hand to lead her forward,] I promised you a hot bath. Are you tense from working hard? Do you need a massage too?
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Mm, a hot bath would be nice. But I'm fine, really.
[ She's totally tense, don't believe her. ]
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