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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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[A smile like that is a rarity on Raidou, but it's been happening a little more often lately. Things have been rough since he's arrived, and until recently, he didn't have much to smile about.

Raidou only blinks at him curiously.]

Johei, you just...

[ He covers his face with his free hand, glancing away. ]

You looked really cute just now.

[Oh. He's not even sure what to say. He's so unprepared for any of this.]

I, ah... I see.

[Nailed it.

Should he return the compliment? Yuji always looks cute though. Especially when he looks at Raidou with those earnest expressions, genuine interest and excitement on his face... Expressions Raidou has a hard time matching, but appreciates greatly.

He just doesn't know how to voice this without sounding like, well, himself. Instead, his hand squeezes Yuji's back.]

[ Yuji isn’t the sort of guy that needs to hear a compliment back, but he can see how Raidou reacts and it’s even more endearing. He looks around until he spots a quiet side street, tugging the other boy down until it seems like they’re mostly alone.

He’s blushing, but he’s always painfully honest, so- ]

Can I kiss you again?

[Raidou is surprised by this move, his heart racing as he's tugged along. He almost looks overwhelmed at the question. Here, nearly in public? What if someone saw them... No one would probably care, but it's tough feeling for a proper 1920s gentleman to shake.

At the same time, he really, really does want to kiss Yuji again. After what seems like a much longer time than it actually was, Raidou nods; almost imperceptibly at first, but with more conviction after a moment.]

[ Yuji is starting to learn more about Raidou, starting to get him more, and he’s picking up on things here and there. It is still out in the open, despite the ducking for cover, and he hesitates for a moment. Not because he doesn’t want the kiss, but…

Reaching up, he goes for Raidou’s hat and, if he can get away with it, he’ll lift it up so it blocks both of their faces from anyone’s gaze before he leans in to steal a kiss, maybe a little bit longer than an innocent peck. ]

[Only Yuji would get away with touching that hat. Besides, in the end it's a considerate move.

Raidou will gladly let that kiss go on, and he clutches the upper arm of Yuji's jacket. When it breaks, he has an almost dreamy look on his face, and he debates going for another. His eyes shift to the hat, however, and he smiles, an amused noise escaping him. One of those Raidou versions of a laugh.]

Thank you.

It's okay.

[ Yuji hasn't pulled away yet, not even close, nuzzling his nose against Raidou's before he kisses him again. It's nice, really nice, and he leaves another kiss on the boy's cheek before he actually moves back properly. ]

It feels good to kiss you like that.

Yeah... [Raidou gives him a fond smile, a hand reaching up to trace a finger along Yuji's jawline. Just a few months ago, he never thought anything like this could ever happen for him. That anyone would ever say something like that to him. It seems to never stop being scary and amazing all at once.]

It's great. I... I hope there will be more to come.

[He swallows nervously; a pretty bold declaration for a guy like Mr. Kuzunoha here.]

Yeah?

[ There’s no hesitation; Yuji tilts into the touch, breathing out softly. This kind of honesty is new to him as well, especially since he’s not all that good at saying what he wants. This still feels like something he’s not allowed to have, somehow, like he doesn’t deserve it? But…

He smiles, resting his forehead on Raidou’s. ]

Whenever you want.

[Raidou is much the same, his mind too often slipping back to things at home. How hard it was for him to rest knowing what could be going on there because he was absent, because he failed. Why should he get to enjoy himself when the others are probably suffering?

Thoughts like that tug at the edge of his smile. Before it disappears entirely, Raidou's hand slide down from his jaw to the back of his neck to rest there gently for a moment, before pulling him in for a light kiss.]

Good.

[ Yuji nuzzles their noses together again before he lifts the hat to put it back on Raidou's head, touching his cheek briefly. ]

Do you want to keep going? If there's somewhere else you want to go today.

[ They could keep kissing, too, he's not opposed. ]

[That certainly is tempting... Yuji can see him thinking it all over for a second. There's a part of him that's telling him time to get back to the base to study or to do some training...

There's time for that later. Who needs sleep, right? Raidou takes his hand, threading his fingers with Yuji's.]

Let's just keep walking. We... don't really have anywhere to be, yeah?

Yeah! Maybe there'll be a cool looking store or something.

[ He gives Raidou another quick kiss before starting to tug them out towards the streets again, squeezing his hand gently. ]

Maybe I should get something for the others, since we did a good job on the mission...

[Raidou really does need to go to more places that aren't school, the shrine and the base. No good time like the present.]

Sure. I've walked around the city a lot, but I've not stopped in a lot of places yet.

[That summoner instinct to be familiar with the layout of his city.]

What were you thinking of getting?

I'm not sure... Kugiskai would like anything fashionable, and Fushiguro and Nanamin seem the type to like practical gifts.

[ Even if they had shared chocolate during Valentine's... That was an obligation. ]

If nothing catches my eye then I won't worry about it.

Ah... Afraid I'm not much help with that first one. [Says the guy who has a style chip, but uses it to wear rather low key all black clothes all the time. Not to mention his uniform hat from home. Sometimes it's a different hat!]

What are their hobbies? I know Nanami works in a bookshop, yes? [Physical books can be hard to find, though. Too many things here are replaced by digital items. How do you get to gift anyone that way?] Oh, he seems to like to cook. He took over for me in the kitchen when we were working in there, and really knew what he was doing. [More than him, for sure.]

Yeah, she has a chip so it's whatever, but if I can find her something cute she might not hit me so much. [ Normal friendship things, right?

Yuji tilts his head as he thinks, humming softly, not letting go of Raidou's hand even as he taps his chin with his free one. ] Yeah, Nanamin likes to cook, and I think he does like reading... I don't really know much about him other than that? He's a personal kind of person. Maybe a nice tie or something? Or a fancy pen...

[ How do you buy gifts from someone who is so - well. Nanami. ]

He's great, right?

Ah, he does seem like the quieter type. [One of the reasons Raidou gets along with him. He nods at that last line.]

Mm. He's very kind. Though I think he'd argue with me on that.

[An idea hits him though, after Yuji mentions a pen.]

Ah, I did manage to find a shop that carried a few notebooks. They were very hard to find here. They were tucked away in a small gift shop... [Don't mind checking his implant to search for which one it might be. Look at him, finally using his technology. Like a real teenager.]

This way. Only a few blocks from here.

Yeah... I don't want to worry him or burden him too much, so I'm trying not to bother him.

[ Not that Nanami necessarily thinks that way, but the guilt is the kind of thing that would eat Yuji alive...

Turning his head to look at Raidou's face, he peers, as if he can see into the implant. ]

Yeah, please show me! I want to get him something really good!

[Raidou gladly tugs him in the direction of the shop, only a little ways away. It's a small one tucked in tightly between some buildings in the middle of a darker street, a place Raidou had walked by plenty of times before deciding to stop in, striking gold. Or paper, in this case.

The shop worker is glad to see anyone come in, and Raidou tips his hat to them as he leads Yuji to the section where previously found them. There's not much of a selection, but they're there among the random assortment of things the shop offered.]

Oh, good. Still a few left.

[ It's obvious, as soon as they step into the shop, that Yuji is physically trying to restrain himself. He knows that the last few weeks haven't been easy, and with his inability to tell Nanami exactly how he's feeling... This is a way for him to show how much he cares, biting back the urge to try and bury his feelings once again. It feels as if he might end up breaking if he isn't careful, but...

There's enough that he actually has a choice, and Yuji can feel the way his smile spreads over his face, leaning down to touch one of the notebooks. Such a rarity here, which makes something so simple all the more precious. Squeezing Raidou's hand, he slips his fingers away to reach out and start to look through the small selection. ]

Which one would he like, I wonder.

I'm sure he'd be glad to have any of them.

[Raidou knows how happy he was to have found them. Part of him wanted to buy them all on the spot, but didn't like the idea of hording such rare things. Raidou wanders off to look at things nearby, to let Yuji make his choice, getting distracted by some of the small tea sets.]

Probably, but... I want it to be perfect.

[ Yuji leans back against Raidou a little before he sighs, lifting one of the notebooks up and holding it in his hand gently. ]

If we can find a nice yellow or blue one, and maybe a fountain pen... Am I overthinking this, Johei?

I hadn't found any pens, but maybe you'll have better luck than I.

[Who knows, maybe there are some hiding in here, even. Raidou only managed to find pencils somewhere else.

He shakes his head.]

Everyone wants to pick the right gifts. Mm, I think the blue one is good, yeah?

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