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Inaban

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[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto makes a meek noise when called out. Now he has to process his emotions and it's not fun. He'd rather ignore them.]

I-I... I'm not sure what I feel about it. But if you're okay with it, I will be too..?

[dereban]

It shouldn't be about how I feel, Yuuto. Your feelings are important in this sort of thing.

[spacialeyes]

[His feelings?? Yuuto nods,] Uh, sure.

Anyway. This is for you..? They gave me two.

[dereban]

Did they say what it was...? Besides "being for a wedding celebration".

[spacialeyes]

I think it gives you nice dreams? I couldn’t hear them over my brain static.

[dereban]

So you froze up, huh. Well, I'll take it. Let's get back to my place?

[spacialeyes]

Yes, please. Sorry for the inconvenience that I have caused.

[He's offering his hand again. Not at all helping the speculation about them being a couple.]

[dereban]

You don't need to hold my hand, you know.

[spacialeyes]

Oh..? We've been doing it until now though? It's warmer, right?

[dereban]

It's not really about warmth... besides, it doesn't help with the allegations.

[spacialeyes]

Ah. [He slowly withdraws his hand,] Is that why people think we're a couple?

[dereban]

That, and we're together on Christmas Eve... I told you today was a couple's holiday, remember?

[spacialeyes]

[Oh- And he did invite her out calling this a "date" for that exact reason. Yuuto hesitates, clearly thinking hard. He knows it was technically a matter of semantics, but...]

I... Mm. We are... on a date, so. [He holds out his hand again, though he's too shy to look her in the face.] ... I don't think I mind it. The misunderstanding...

[dereban]

You don't? Really?

[ There's a bit of surprise in her voice, but she also sounds... a bit happy, actually? She doesn't take his hand just yet, however. ]

[spacialeyes]

Mm… I mean, I asked you out on a date in the first place. A-and… We’re having fun, right? And… I did say I liked you, so…

[dereban]

So?

[ Finish your sentences, Yuuto!! ]

[spacialeyes]

[Naw that’s it, fam. He’s not incredibly bright. Every time he imagines saying something more honest and forward, he remembers what he is.

He does offer his hand again.]

… If people misunderstand, that’s… I’m not opposed, if you aren’t. As long as I’m not imposing on you.

I- I want you to have a proper Christmas. I want you to be happy.

[That was his entire reasoning for doing this. Yuuto can’t handle the idea of Inaba being sad on a night when she deserves to be loved. Something clicks and he blinks with surprise.]

… ah.

[dereban]

[ It feels like forever that Inaba quiets herself, even if it only lasts for a minute or two. Having someone actually care about her feelings, her happiness...

She smiles at him, taking his hand in her own as she squeezes gently. ]

Thank you. You really are a kind person, Yuuto.

[spacialeyes]

[It’s a relief when she takes his hand. Yuuto gives hers a warm squeeze, smiling shyly.]

Kindness invites kindness, Inaba. I’ve only returned what you’ve shown me.

[dereban]

Haa... you think so? Maybe I should have been more of an asshole, then.

[ There's a playful note in her voice, indicating that she's clearly joking. ]

Anyway, let's head back.

[spacialeyes]

I don't think you could.

[Though he says this lightly, to hide some of the sincere admiration that comes with it. With her hand in his, he nods.]

Yeah. We've barely even started our date.

[dereban]

You think way too highly of me.

[ But let's change the subject-- ]

We should at least be back soon, it looks like.

[spacialeyes]

Right! I think that I'll get the cake baking and then make the chicken while we wait? Do you want to rest while I cook?

[dereban]

Is that alright...? I mean, you're doing all the work.

[spacialeyes]

It's alright. I want to spoil you a bit, after all. And you've been working very hard up until today, haven't you? So I don't mind doing some extra work if it lets you relax.