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[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.]

[spacialeyes]

I don’t think that any spell could make me stop wanting to spoil you..?

[He mumbles against her skin, only then slowly pulling away from kissing her to sit up. The weight of his words is suddenly making him feel shy.]

… But just in case? I’ll be sure to spoil you a lot before then..? If that’s okay?

[dereban]

Jeez, [Inaba breathes out, her cheeks still dusted pink.] it is still my birthday, so.... I want to.

[spacialeyes]

Hmm? Want to~

[He’s teasing, if only to try to regain some confidence. Leaning in with his words, Yuuto pushes her hair behind her ear as he brings himself closer. She’s not the only one with pink cheeks.]

What~?

[dereban]

[She brings her hands to his cheeks and pinches them with a bit of a frown.]

Don't tease me.

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto laughs, leaning in towards the hand that is pinching him.]

Right, right… I think I’m teasing myself too. I don’t want to wait.

[dereban]

Well, you started it. Geez.

[spacialeyes]

Heh… I guess I hoped that I could be more patient. That’s what a Time kami should be, right?