(Layer after layer, piece after piece, removing each article one by one with lingering care. It's the way he loops his arms around him Aki to bring the robe over his shoulders. It's the way he uses his thumb to smooth the collar across his chest, slow and deliberate just to press the palm of his hand against him, right over his heart as he admires his work for a moment. It's the way he wraps the obi belt around his waist snuggly and comes from behind to smooth the creases in the back. And lastly, it's the way he tugs at the back of Aki's collar to create a detail no one else will care for. His index finger tracing the back of his neck, untucking strands of hair for the final look.)
There.
(He comes around to admire his work from the front. )
Perfect.
(Totally handsome.
Stepping forward, kissing him on the cheek as he slips his hand into his,)
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There.
(He comes around to admire his work from the front. )
Perfect.
(Totally handsome.
Stepping forward, kissing him on the cheek as he slips his hand into his,)
Now we're a matching pair.