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[dereban]

It's okay... I mean, it can't be helped, really. It isn't as if I can nullify things anymore.

[spacialeyes]

I still..! [His tail swishes with anxiety.] “Anymore..?” Is there a way that I could turn off my power? I wonder if that would be safe…

[dereban]

Ah... well, when I was at the Foundation I had a nullification ability through touch that I got from a fortune cookie.

[spacialeyes]

So if I get fortune cookies, we can makeout?

[dereban]

It was a special one from that world. And I... don't want to be like that anymore.

[spacialeyes]

I meant for me..? It’s not your job to put up with my… quirks.

[At least he isn’t outright leaving the couch anymore. Yuuto sits down and sighs.]

You don’t have to change.

[dereban]

Ah.

[ That's a huge weight off her back at least. ]

Well, the fortune cookies don't guarantee anything and they can actually kill you if you're unlucky.

[ Spoken casually as if she were talking aboit the weather. ]

[spacialeyes]

[Surprisingly, Yuuto doesn't seem to hear that part. Probably because he's too hopeful.]

But if it worked, then you'd be able to be happier?

[dereban]

Well, it's less "if it works" and more... "if you get the right cookie". But again, those jist aren't things here, I think.

[spacialeyes]

I guess that’s true… Well. It’s fine. I’ll just… Focus more?

[dereban]

...will you be okay doing that?

[spacialeyes]

That’s all that I can do, so… Mm. It’s fine.

[He does lean slightly in her direction, testing her present boundaries.]

I think being with you is worth it..?

[dereban]

...sorry for being so selfish.

[spacialeyes]

I don't see it that way..? I like you as you are, you know?

[Yuuto turns his head to kiss her cheek.]

Actually, I think I'm in love with you.

[dereban]

I...

[ She swallows hard. ]

I love you, too. So... show me more of your love, Yuuto?

[spacialeyes]

Mm… If I get carried away again- [He takes her hand and moves it to his cheek, his smile relaxing and his voice taking a teasing tone;] Pinch me? So I wake up? And know I’m not dreaming.

[dereban]

...Okay. And you do just mean with your powers, right? Getting carried away in... other ways... is fine with me.

[spacialeyes]

I don’t know if you know this… [Yuuto does begin to lean in for a kiss again, pausing with his lips barely touching hers,] But you’re very distracting. I can’t focus on anything but you… My love is soul deep.

If I’m not careful, my power will still… [His voice trails off. He doesn’t want to think about it.]

[dereban]

Am I really...?

[ She doesn't mind being distracting, but: ]

I'm not really doing much right now, though.

[spacialeyes]

Eheh. If I elaborate, I think you might scold me for being sappy.

[Yuuto grins, not yet closing the small remaining distance for a kiss.]

So maybe… Trust me? If that’s permissible..

[dereban]

I probably would, but... I wouldn't be unhappy about it.

[spacialeyes]

Ah… Then. [He closes his eyes while resting his hand over her chest,] I can feel the vibrations of your voice in the air..? And your breathing… Even if you don’t think that you’re doing very much, to me… I find it beautiful? Like music or something..?

[dereban]

Ah-

[ She feels herself fluster a little bit before letting out a huff. ]

Geez. Nobody's said anything like that before...

[spacialeyes]

I suppose not many people can sense it. But I can.

When we're together, I really can't think of anything but you. You're overwhelming just like this, Himeko.

[dereban]

...

[ A rather pitchy noise escapes her, flustered and embarrassed as she glances away. ]

Uuu... you're being embarrassing now.