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Inaban

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[dereban]

Hmmm~

[ She does eye his reaction with a bit of amusement, grinning from ear to ear before taking a closer look at the scarf - what color is it and is there any embroidery at all? ]

At least I'll be kept warm this upcoming month.

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto is caught between watching her expression for approval or staring at his feet. The scarf, at least, is well made: Purple with some traces of pink and a purple star embroidered into it.]

You really don't have to if you dislike it though... Sorry. The star... might have been overstepping..?

[dereban]

I don't hate it, though.

[spacialeyes]

I’m glad… [Yuuto relaxes, though his smile remains shy.] I am glad that it will keep you warm. You’re very important to me, after all… Even if the other things turn out to be of no use, I hope the scarf can help…

[dereban]

If they wind up being of no use, I'll just resell them or something... and more importantly, you looked like the scarf was more embarrassing.

[spacialeyes]

It's just... Mmm. I suppose it is more embarrassing, with all that it represents... Sorry.

I hope they're useful to you though..? I did my best to find interesting things, uh... [Talking about this is so embarrassing.] Never mind.

[dereban]

Well, I mean, it'll probably be useful...? But it isn't as if I plan to use them immediately--

[...]

Why are you going 'never mind'? Did you have something else to say?

[spacialeyes]

Not at all! Um..! Date, though..? Do you still want to go out or..?

[dereban]

Um... can we stay inside this time?

[spacialeyes]

Yes, of course..! As long as we’re together? Is there something that you wanted to do?

[dereban]

. . . not really? I was mostly going to chill before I did a late night stream tonight?

[spacialeyes]

Then if you are not opposed, I would be delighted to “chill” with you. I was hoping for that, actually… I want nothing more than to soak in your presence-

Ah. But it’s not about me, okay? I also want to spoil you.

[dereban]

I really want to be with you, so. . .

[ Without further prompting, she reaches out for him, to put her hand in his own. ]

Stay with me?

[spacialeyes]

[It’s such a simple touch, but Yuuto feels a heavy weight from it. He moves his other hand to cover hers as he nods.]

Of course. I’ll always be here. I love you, Himeko.

[dereban]

Thank you. It's... been a while, really. Since I've properly celebrated my birthday.

[spacialeyes]

Then we'll have to change that, right? When we're together, things that are sad and normal always seem to change in a nice way... I'll do the same for you.

[dereban]

[ She finds herself laughing a little bit, fondness in her smile and expression as she squeezes his hand, trying to ground herself in spite of her fingers trembling slightly. ]

Thank you. We can make a new 'normal' together. So! Do you want to play a game first or watch a movie?

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto does notice the slight tremble of her hands, but decides not to address it directly. If Inaba wanted to talk about it, then she would. Instead, he indirectly acknowledges it by running his fingers across hers; Acting as if he’s warming her hands.]

It’s your birthday, so your choice… But I’d be happy to sit together and watch a movie. The only one I am familiar with is the witch delivery movie.

[dereban]

Let's watch a movie, then... hmm, I do have a Christmas classic we can watch. It's the season for it, anyway.

[spacialeyes]

Yes, let us! That sounds like fun.

[After giving her hands one last reassuring squeeze, Yuuto releases them.]

What movie is it? Is there something special about Christmas movies?

[dereban]

Well, it's-

[ She pauses, realizing something. ]

... it's in English, actually, since the movie is from the previous world I'm in. I don't know if you'd be able to understand it.

[spacialeyes]

We can try! I should be able to follow along with the visuals, if nothing else… But I do understand many languages. I had to study new things to keep my mind busy.

[dereban]

Well, maybe you should teach me some of those languages.

[ She's serious about that. ] OK, lemme grab my laptop then. We'll watch Home Alone. If you want something to eat, there's popcorn in the kitchen.

[ And she's going to do just that so she can get her laptop and cables and return. ]

[spacialeyes]

If you’d like..? I could try.

[He’s never tried teaching anyone before, so it might be faster to get a book-

Yuuto nods and goes to get popcorn.]

Right! I’ll be quick! [Since, especially with his power, Yuuto is able to make popcorn quickly. He returns with a bowl, looking pleased.] How is the setup coming?

[dereban]

I can't just keep coming to you to translate the weird messages that I'll find while I'm going through lines of code all the time.

[ As much as she loves him, she wants to. Nevertheless, she is now quickly setting things up without any issues. ]

Shouldn't take too much longer, I just need to get this cable into the TV... okay, there. My computer's set up. Let's sit down?