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Inaban

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[dereban]

If you're saying it like that, it's probably embarrassing...

[spacialeyes]

It’s not embarrassing for me!

… Well. Maybe the second part was.

[dereban]

. . . Now I'm even more worried.

[spacialeyes]

Until you learn the language, I guess it doesn't matter..? I-I won't repeat it?

[...]

I will repeat it. But I can say it properly next time.

[dereban]

At least tell me what it means, you idiot...! It's not like I can just search it up online!!

[spacialeyes]

Uhh right-! Sorry. It means “I love you.”

Is that okay?

[dereban]

...

[ Inaba pouts a little bit, her cheeks coloring. It's only when she speaks again that she glances away, murmuring under her breath, in Japanese: ]

Of course it's fine, idiot.

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto laughs shyly and reaches out to hug her, even when she’s looking away.]

Thank goodness… Then maybe I’ll say it more? Until you get used to what it means..?

[dereban]

...?

You don't need to do that. I have really good memory; I think I can say it already. Although...

[ And once again, in Japanese: ]

If you wanted to tell me 'I love you' in all the languages you know, I wouldn't be unhappy.

[spacialeyes]

I- I can try… um…

[He’s not even sure how to begin that. He knows that he’ll be a melted puddle by the end.

Yuuto exhales shyly, then leans closer so that he can whisper. Over and over, in numerous languages that he’s learned the phrase in- Some likely not even from Earth.]

I love you.

[dereban]

[Inaba finds herself making a bit of an embarrassing sound, but is overall satisfied with the response.]

... that's perfect.

[spacialeyes]

Is this the sort of gift you want for your birthday, Himeko? Whispering? Or spoiling?

[the way this guy asks that with a straight face-]

[dereban]

. . . A little.

[ It's definitely embarrassing to admit, her cheeks dusted pink, but it isn't a no. ]

[spacialeyes]

… Hmm? [He hums softly, brushing a finger across her cheek.] Is there anything else you want to do tonight?

[dereban]

There is... a lot...

[spacialeyes]

We can do that first? Before I distract you..?

[dereban]

Most of the things I want are distracting.

[spacialeyes]

Oh.

[It takes him a moment to fully realize that they’re on the same page. Then he laughs, quietly and shyly, as his gaze flits around the room awkwardly.]

… Then. Let’s forget about everything else for a few minutes?

[dereban]

. . . is that okay?

[spacialeyes]

If it’s what you want then..? Mm.

[He shifts closer, reaching out tentatively to caress her cheek.]

I love making you happy.

[dereban]

Ha...

[A soft smile blossoms onto her face as she leans into his touch.]

Well, I enjoy it, too -- but more importantly, it's even better when we're both happy.

[spacialeyes]

It’s hard not to be happy when we’re together like this… Hm? [Smiling himself, Yuuto leans closer to kiss her cheek.] I love you, Himeko.

[dereban]

Now you're just being a sap.

[There's a tease in the way she answers, grin widening ever so slightly.]

Then again, you've been like this all month.

[spacialeyes]

Mm. And I’ll continue to be a ‘sap’ until the end of your birthday month.

[They both probably know that’s not true. He’ll be a sap for much longer than that. Something he hopes that she understands as he kisses her cheek again, then moves to kiss the base of her neck.]

Is that alright?

[dereban]

Hmm? Does that mean I'm just like Cinderella and the spell breaks at midnight?

[It's spoken with a teasing lilt to her voice, grinning wide.]