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[spacialeyes]

[A few ideas do come to mind, but some of them require more courage and articulation. Yuuto does hesitate before sliding an arm around her.]

My name..? A-And um... Can we lie down, or? [He's afraid of getting startled and teleporting to the roof or something.]

[dereban]

I don't think this couch is big enough for both of us to lie down on... I do have a guest bedroom, though.

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto seems to be considering it, though there is one barrier:]

... If it's okay. You know I'm in love with you though, right? And the chocolate is making me... um. Affection prone.

[dereban]

I am extremely well aware of it, so don't worry. I doubt you'd hurt me, anyway, so whatever you end up doing, I probably won't mind.

[spacialeyes]

I definitely don't intend to cause you harm. [That statement seems to sober him up too and Yuuto meets her gaze with a more clear expression. Just don't talk and he can keep this up.] Then it's okay? Are we... 'friends with benefits' like this o-or..?

[dereban]

Do you just want to be friends with benefits, Yuuto?

[ She gets up from her seat. ]

If you don't mind me, then I wouldn't mind being your partner as well.

[spacialeyes]

Partner...

[That word still hits hard every time. It's the opposite of lonely. It's something he could never imagine in a century and she says it quite easily.]

Mm. Inaba. I want to be your partner. I want to live happily with you.

[dereban]

Alright. Now that we've got that settled... let's go?

[ She'll put her hand out for him to grab. ]

[spacialeyes]

[He relaxes completely when taking her hand.]

Mm! Though... If I recall correctly? [Thinking back to Christmas, he remembers Inaba made a request involving her first name. One that reminds him of how the chocolate has made him weak to her voice. So, now standing, he gently holds her in place while he leans in to whisper by her ear.] Was this something you liked too? I~naba?

[dereban]

Wha--

[ She huffs a little bit. ]

If you're going to do that, just use my first name, idiot!

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto chuckles quietly, still calm enough to tease her with whispers;]

Like this? Himeko? [He lifts a hand to push her hair behind her ear and try again,] Hmm? Himeko

[dereban]

Ah-

[ She finds herself red in the face and she's the one who didn't eat the chocolate. ]

...Yeah, but, anyway- let's get into the room!

[spacialeyes]

[He tries to apologize by kissing the shell of her ear before pulling back.]

Right. Shall I leave the chocolate in the living room?

[dereban]

That's fine. Unless you wanted to bring them in for whatever reason.

[spacialeyes]

I-I don't need them. I just want to be with you for a bit..? Is that weird?

[dereban]

Then that's fine with me. We can just lie down on the bed for a bit.

[spacialeyes]

Thank you... I don't have to stay long. [He puts a hand to his ear, but Yuuto is no longer looking meek and embarrassed. The opposite, actually. Now that he's not afraid of being rejected, he looks pleased.] It hasn't fully worn off yet, hm hm~.

[dereban]

You sound more excited now...

[ Should she be worried? Nevertheless, to the room they go! ]

[spacialeyes]

Maybe you're hearing things? [He follows her into the room, letting her take the lead. It's her room after all.] I should have read about the other ones... Do you think it's safe to throw these out or do they need to be disposed of at a chemical treatment center?

[dereban]

It'd be such a waste to throw them out.

[ Once they're in the guest room - which is actually rather plain, with only a large bed and desk in the corner, she'll sit on the edge before patting the side. ]

[spacialeyes]

R-Right. So you'll keep them after all..? [He takes a seat next to her and sighs contently.] It feels like I'm dreaming... I didn't ruin your night.

[dereban]

Yeah, I'll keep them. Although I probably can't really eat them efficiently on my own.

[spacialeyes]

Are you going to invite people to help? I didn't ask if you actually like sweets or not...

[dereban]

That's like asking if I have other sex friends. Which I don't, for the record.

[spacialeyes]

[He smiles somewhat stupidly as he leans against her shoulder, though careful not to actually surrender any weight for her to support.]

Hmm. If you want to try one, I'll look after you? Unless you like watching other people take them?