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[spacialeyes]

[Her golden retriever boyfriend is so excited to spoil her that he kinda-

Walks too fast and almost can't stop, so bumps into the door at first.

Then rings it once. His tail is wagging obnoxiously.]

Himeko~?

[dereban]

Coming!

[ He can hear her from the other side of the door before she opens it, revealing the purple dress that she's dressed herself up in. ]

Hey, Yuuto.

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto, the one who suggested a date to begin with is dressed... Normal! He's still getting used to the idea of developing a fashion sense. When he sees Inaba, however, he does not have an entirely normal reaction:

Tail tensing with surprise and lips coming together to mute a gasp. Any time he sees her dressed in star-themed clothes, he can't help but feel a bit shy.]

H, hi! You look great- UhhhIii mean, you always do, b-but um. Nice dress.

[dereban]

There's no need for you to get so nervous...

[ Her smile is a little awkward as she rubs at the nape of her neck. ]

So, where are we going?

[spacialeyes]

Ahaha... R-Right.

I was thinking dinner? And maybe, if you were interested... Stargazing? I'm not sure if the stars interest you very much..?

[dereban]

Dinner would be nice.

[ As for the latter part... ] I think stargazing is really romantic, actually. I've always wanted to do it properly with someone.

[spacialeyes]

Really? So you wouldn’t mind?!

It felt strange at first to not recognize all of the stars here, but now it’s kind of fun? It’s like making friends… and I know how to do that now.

[dereban]

I wouldn't. I'm actually a bit curious - you think there are constellations based on stories in this world?

[spacialeyes]

I don’t know… I would think so? Humans are amazing when it comes to making sense of their environment.

[dereban]

I'll have to look it up later, then.

[ Because now she's curious!

That being said, she puts her hand out for him. ]

Let's go?

[spacialeyes]

[It’s still surreal to see her hand offered and know it’s for him.

Yuuto grins and takes her hand back.]

Yes, please! We have a lot to do! At least the stars aren’t going to run away from us, right?

[dereban]

[ She squeezes his hand once it's in her own as to solidify that they're together. ]

Why would they run away...?

[spacialeyes]

When the suns comes up, people think that the stars disappear, right? Like running away.

[dereban]

Well... the sun is a star. And besides, it isn't that they go away. They're just more difficult to see during the daytime.

[spacialeyes]

Exactly!

Luckily it will only get darker from here on out, so we don't need to worry about not seeing them. Unless the weather gets cloudy... The newspaper said it would be fine.

I'm excited to see them with you.

[dereban]

You look at the newspaper? Are you an old man or something?

[spacialeyes]

Heh?? Is that not normal? The paper is meant to be read, right??

[dereban]

I'm saying it makes you sound old. Besides school newspapers, most younger people find their info online.

[spacialeyes]

Schools have newspapers too?? So if I got a school newspaper, then it would be okay?

[dereban]

Well, it's usually high schools that do, anyway. There would be a club that publishes them. It would be more focused on the school news for the most part with some exceptions.

But most people wouldn't be looking at that for the weather. Phones are more convenient.

[spacialeyes]

I see… [Despite his melancholy thoughts, Yuuto maintains a wistful smile. It’s embarrassing to know so little about school, even after living as long as he has.

At least Inaba never makes him feel stupid.]

I never had a phone before. I was afraid I’d disappear and take something expensive from the timeline. But no one would miss a newspaper…

[Before his sad reality can linger, he grins teasingly and changes the topic.]

And my favorite thing to do with my phone here is take pictures~! Like~ Of you!

[dereban]

It's true that phones are pretty expensive...

[ Her words trail off a little bit thoughtfully before he decides to tease her, getting her to pout a little bit, letting out a huff. ]

Geez. I'm really not all that photogenic, really.

[spacialeyes]

I didn’t know there was a gene for photos… But I think that you are beautiful, Himeko. You’re the most beautiful woman I know.

[dereban]

You're biased, though.

[spacialeyes]

It’s a well researched bias!

[It isn’t really. Yuuto doesn’t have interest in girls outside of Inaba.

He apparently wants to make his point at the cost of his life though.]

I see you in my dreams and stuff too? And at times like this, when we’re together and you’re all dressed up, my heart races? I think those are signs that you’re the most beautiful girl, right?