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[spacialeyes]

Oh… Actually. That explains why the chocolates are… [He does now recall that phrase being part of the advertising and him thinking “chill” meant “sitting and watching a screen.”

Yuuto sits down.]

Y-You should keep speaking loudly, by the way.

[dereban]

What, you don't want me to speak in my ASMR whisper voice?

[spacialeyes]

I-I… Auu…

[He cups his hands over his ears again, knowing that does little to hide how flustered he is. And she hasn’t even started whispering yet. Inaba doesn’t need magic chocolate to make him fluster.]

I’m not good at hiding how it makes me feel.

[dereban]

You don't have to, then.

[spacialeyes]

[Oh. That does cue him in on what direction their relationship is going. It only took this much for him to question his decision to categorize them as platonic.

Yuuto slowly lowers his hands from his ears.]

… Only if that’s what you want. If I get annoying then you can smother me with a pillow?

[dereban]

I don't offer things if they're something that I'm not okay with. Okay, sure- the whole chocolate thing is an exception, but I'm in my house which makes that relatively safe.

[spacialeyes]

[He knows that. Deep down, Yuuto knew that she wouldn’t offer something that she wasn’t interested in. It’s so easy to be with her. All of his anxiety is just instinct and it feels possible to shed it.

Yuuto exhales to calm himself and clear his thoughts.]

Okay. Then… mm. Inaba… [He quiets his own voice. Then decides that if it’s going to be out there, he should say it on purpose.] I’m in love with you.

[dereban]

Okay.

[ Her smile softens before placing a hand atop of his head. ]

Then, can I ask for a favor?

[spacialeyes]

Y, yes. What can I do for you?

[dereban]

Stay still for a sec.

[ And with that being said, she'll lean in and steal a kiss from him, right on the lips. ]

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto is caught off guard. First by the kiss, but then by how easily he relaxes and returns it. After the fact of which, he finds himself looking into her eyes and brushing her cheek with his finger. His brain has gone to mush, so he repeats the only thing he's certain is true right now.]

I love you...

[dereban]

[ She leans back a bit after that, smiling with both something soft, but there's also clear confidence playing across her lips as well. ]

Mmmhm. I heard you the first time.

[spacialeyes]

Mmmm. [He's not sure what else to say. Or do, really. Except watch her and soak in the moment.] Should I stop saying it..?

[dereban]

No.

[ She shakes her head at his question; after all, hearing him say that so earnestly... it's warm. ]

You don't have to. But if you do keep on saying it, I'm going to have to pay you back in kind.

[spacialeyes]

Oh.

[He thinks on that for a second. Is it a threat or a good thing? He's not sure.



he's into it either way.

So Yuuto strokes her cheek again, testing this new territory.]

I love you. I don't think I'll get tired of saying it..?

[dereban]

[ It's probably a bit of both, because she'll lean in close, lips near his ear as she whispers a few words in his ear: ]

I love you, too.

[ It's genuine, those words. ]

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto is reminded that he poisoned himself with chocolate. He isn't sure poison is a bad thing anymore. The effect is made apparent by a shivering inhale, then a shaky exhale as he fails to play it cool. This time, he makes no attempt to look away even as his face reddens.]

Haa... haha. Still... Still poisoned... It's sort of nice..?

[dereban]

Well, I wouldn't call it poison at that point, then. But you really like that, hm?

[spacialeyes]

Hahaa... W-Well. I'm a masochist, right? S, so... My opinion of a poison would be skewed..? [this is a terrible thing to joke about when maomao exists in your social circle.]

[dereban]

Honestly, if you were any worse you would have eaten one of the other chocolates now, too.

[spacialeyes]

Fuck, that's right. I got you a whole box of these.

[...]

I-I mean. That's right. I'm sorry.

[dereban]

You can curse all you want, I really don't give a damn.

[spacialeyes]

Ah... 'kay.

I really owe you proper chocolate now, huh..? I-I thought... if we weren't- Mmm. Homemade would be rude of me...

[dereban]

Ah, actually... hold a second. Wait here for a bit.

[ She gets up and heads to the kitchen to grab something before coming back with a small bag. ]

Here. I was planning on just giving this to you tomorrow, but- you probably need something normal right now.

[spacialeyes]

Hmm? You were going to see me tomorrow? But it's Valentines Day?

[and they were just friends 30 minutes ago.]