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WHO: Yuji and Raidou
WHAT: Apparently... They're going on a date...
WHERE: In the town, baby
WHEN: After the Synder mingle
WARNINGS: N/A

[ Yuji hadn't gone into the mingle thinking it was actually for dating.

His view of it had been a way to make friends, that throwing them a heart was just saying that he wanted to talk, but now... Now he's accidentally found himself going out with Raidou? It's not as if the idea upsets him, since he thinks Raidou is a good guy, and they really do get along with one another, but he's never dated anyone before. No one's ever been interested! So he doesn't really know what he's supposed to do, a little nervous and impossibly sheepish.

He's glad he decided to get the style upgrade, so at least he looks a little more put together for the date that might not end up being a date. If it turns into two friends hanging out, that's fine too, but he wishes a little bit that they'd been able to make a decision about it.

Hovering awkwardly in the common room, Yuji shifts from one foot to the other. There must be somewhere to go see a film in the city, but he hadn't managed to track anything specific down, so he really hopes Raidou doesn't mind watching something together in his room...

He's so unprepared, huh... ]

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[Ah yes. They need to get up and leave now instead of sitting here together. Shame.

It's late, so he's not sure what else they could do. Funny that Raidou has well familiarized himself with the streets, but not really all of the business and entertainment around. Maybe it's not so surprising though.

He's really been wanting to get more use out of his fancy coffee setup. And if there is only thing Raidou does know, it's where the cafes are.]

Ah... I can make coffee, but we can stop for something along the way to pick up to have with it? There are some shops open a little later around here.

Let's get some cute desserts, then!

[ Yuji is happy to get up, his hand still linked to Raidou's, so he waits until his friend is stood up before he starts to lead the way out. He knows of a couple of places that they could stop at, since he went a little crazy at Christmas and on Valentine's Day.

Heading out, he hums absently. ]

Maybe a nice cake for us to share? Do you eat cake with coffee?

[Raidou's really hoping his face isn't still as red as they leave the dim lighting of the theater. He's glad to be led along by someone so enthusiastic about everything.]

Sure. And of course. There's coffee cake, after all. But pretty much any is fine. What do you like?

[They can look over what's left at this time of day in the window cases of the nearby shops.]

[ Yuji is just so happy to be here, thrilled at being able to do something fun with someone he genuinely likes, and he nods his head. ]

Usually anything is fine, but I think I'm in the mood for something fruity.

[ Strawberry, or raspberry... ]

Hmm...

[Raidou points out a raspberry dark chocolate glazed cake.]

There. Something like that would go great with coffee. Something less overtly sweet. Sound good?

That's perfect!

[ Yuji squeezes Raidou's hand again before he darts off to get some slices of cake and a few little cookies and other random sweet things, whatever his eyes catch first, effusive and bright with the store clerk before he comes back, holding up the bag with a beam. ]

Alright! Let's head back!

[The store clerk is no doubt charmed by these two, especially as Raidou tries to bow politely in thanks as he's led off.

When they get back to the base, Raidou will go ahead and take the pastries.]

Can you go to the cafeteria to grab some plates and a couple of mugs? I'll unlock my door and get started on the coffee.

[And when Yuji gets back, he's already started on it. Raidou doesn't get much in the way of money thanks to being a student, but the one thing he's splurged on since arriving is his coffee setup. Lucy gave him the French press, but he also has his own little electric kettle, and a fancy bag of dark roast he's currently running through a grinder. Other than that, Raidou doesn't have much else in his room. There's his sword, sitting in a display rack along with its care items, and there's a notebook sitting on his desk. Probably noteworthy as a paper notebook was incredibly difficult for him to track down.]

Sure thing!

[ Yuji does try to run at a reasonable speed, but he’s exited, so he ends up being far quicker than was probably necessary to just grab a few things. Played and mugs in hand, he makes his way back to Raidou’s room and knocks quietly before stepping inside. ]

Pardon the intrusion…

[ Walking over, he puts his loot down before he looks around the room with a smile. ]

This place really suits you. You’ve made it homey! I like it.

Thank you. I'm trying. I feel like it could use a little more... I suppose I don't spend enough time in here.

[It's true, he keeps himself pretty busy.

The smell of fresh ground coffee does add to a homey feel though. Once the water boils, he has to start on the many steps with the French press. There's an easy smile on his face as he goes about the process. It felt nice to be making some for someone again this way.]

Have a seat. It should just be a few minutes. Oh, you could get the cake from the box if you want.

[Otherwise, the only seats are a corner chair, the desk chair, and the bed. Raidou is wishing he thought this through a little more.]

I’ve only got a picture of a girl Denji-kun gave me, so this is much cooler.

[ He gets the cakes out, pausing to kick his shoes off by the door, and plates them up before making sure the mugs were in easy reach for Raidou. He leaves the cookies where they are for now before he goes to sit cross-legged on the bed, making himself comfortable.

It’s an easy companionship, even if he’s thinking about holding hands again. ]

I wonder how much we’re allowed to redecorate in our rooms.

[Ha, oh yes, that.]

I imagine a little is okay, if they haven't told you to take that poster down yet.

[There's a lot of fiddly bits when it comes to a French press, but Raidou thinks he has the hang of it. He'll pour the two mugs once it's ready, then opens one of the top desk drawers and takes out a few sugar packets in case Yuji wants any. Because of course he has some in there.

He'll pass Yuji his mug and plate, then grab his own, and... He hesitates. Biting his lip slightly in thought. After a moment, he slides the desk chair over - which is a table now for their mugs - and sits on the opposite end of the bed, back to the corner wall.]

Hope you like it. There's sugar if you want it, but it should be okay with the cake.

[Looking at Yuji, it dawns on Raidou that he's had a smile on his own face now for quite awhile. When was the last time this happened? Has it ever?]

Maybe the cinema will let me have one of the movie posters when they’re done.

[ Wouldn’t it be cute if he could get the one he and Raidou just saw together and hang it up? He’d like to decorate a little, to do something to make the place feel more like home. He’s happy here, content as he can be knowing the weight of the world is awaiting him back home, and if he can make himself some kind of safe space that’ll be good too.

Taking the coffee, he lifts it up to have a sip, heedless of the heat of it. ]

This is way better than the other stuff from before, you’re right. Your cool machine really puts the work in.

[ Raidou is pretty close now, huh… Yuji wiggles, his leg nudging the other guy’s gently. Intentionally.

… How do you do dates again? ]

Here, let’s try the cake.

[ Grabbing one of the forks, he gets a little piece and holds it up for Raidou to eat. ]

Thanks. It is much better this way.

[He nods at the suggestion of cake, and... Is Yuji offering to feed him a piece of cake?

While sitting this close to him.

In his room.

On his bed.

Suddenly this is all sinking in, and his face starts turning pretty red. Though after a moment, he does take a bite, but he's too nervous to say anything else now.]

[ Yuji really wasn’t thinking anything of it at all until he sees Raidou blush, and then his own eyes are widening.

It’s so good Sukuna isn’t here. He can already hear the horrible things he’d be saying about Yuji right now, ending with a little ‘brat’ for good measure…

At least Raidou takes the bite, and he lowers his hand sheepishly, pink cheeked. ]

It’s good?

[He nods shyly, deciding now is a good time to take a sip of coffee.]

Mm-hmm.

[It was all a little much, but... it was pretty cute too, wasn't it. It takes him a second of thought again, but then he grabs a fork and a piece of the cake, and does the same for Yuji, without a word. Just a shy, expectant look.]

Oh!

[ So they're doing this, huh? It was like something out of a movie... Yuji leans in and takes the bite, not leaning back while he finishes it. All up in Raidou's space. ]

Woah, it is good! You picked really well, Johei.

[After a moment, Raidou grins a little, a hand coming up to shyly in front of his mouth when he does. Because #1, he can't believe they just did that, and #2, even to him it seemed cliche.

He's also so very aware of what he must look like, from the warmth on his face. There's a small voice somewhere in the back of his head that tells him none of this behavior is befitting a summoner of his standing. To stop, before Yuji turns out to be like Seimei. To his credit, though, he stays put, even with Yuji so close. For a moment, he looks at him, and forgets to say anything.]

...A-Ah. It's pretty good, yes.

[ It's clear for Yuji that neither of them are exactly proficient in this, that neither of them really know what they're doing, but... They're trying, aren't they? That's enough for him, given everything, and he can't make any more demands than that. He does like Raidou, he thinks he's cool, and brave, and strong, and right now...

He's pretty cute, too. ]

Let's eat the rest, then.

[ He nudges him gently, smile soft, fond. No embarrassment here, just happiness! ]

[Letting people into his personal space has certainly been a new trial, but hey, guess what. Turns out holding hands with someone you like is nice. Who knew.

Raidou nods, picking his coffee cup up to take another sip and desperately think of something to say. That's the hardest part of all of this for him. The guy who is a skilled negotiator with demons can't figure out how conversations with humans are supposed to go. Somehow they seemed like higher stakes to him. Humans are more unpredictable than demons sometimes.]

Ah... Would they really give you a poster there if you asked? [He looks at his own bare walls, which could use something.]

[ Luckily, Yuji is the kind of guy who's used to being around people who are more quiet and less outspoken - thanks, Fushiguro - so he relaxes into it without any kind of hesitation. He just likes to be around the people he cares about, and Raidou has quickly solidified his place as one of those guys.

It's not like he had many long-term friendships before he'd met the others, after all, and since coming here... It's felt easier, with so many people that understand him. ]

Yeah, otherwise they'd just throw them out! We could definitely get some for in here, too!

[ He beams. ]

A good way to remember our date, right?

[He nods. He'd love that. He pokes at the cake absently with his fork as he tries to properly voice his next thought.]

If we kept going... we could end up with a lot of posters.

I think that would be a good collection to have.

[ Are you asking him on more dates, Raidou... He's getting nervous. ]

Movie posters, or maybe pictures - I got a camera for Christmas from LILITH!

[Maaaybe. He's really enjoying this.]

A camera? The kind with film, or...?

[Digital cameras sure are a wonder to him, but he's intrigued that anyone would have the kind of camera he's more familiar with.]

A Polaroid one!

[ Yuji mimes taking the photo with his hands. ]

So we can have the photo straight away.

Really? [He's not sure how that works either, but he's interested. He considers it for a moment. Photos on the wall would be nice...]

We should find some places to take photos of, then. Especially once spring arrives.

[Not that Neo Tokyo is the most picturesque or safest city for a photography journey, but it's also not like these two can't keep themselves safe.]

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