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Why's that?

[ Wait a second, Kogami's not even going to try and deny that he's proud of it? It's true? ]

What am I going to do with you...

[ WHY DENY IT WHEN IT'S TRUE ]

I could give you a few ideas. Want to hear one?

[ BECAUSE IT'S IRRESPONSIBLE...

Still, Jyuto can't help but be curious. ]

I didn't mean it in that sense and you know it, but since you've apparently decided that you want me in this corner of my brain so early in the morning, go ahead and indulge me.

Go out with me again, after tonight.

[ What's with these messages? Jyuto doesn't see this one coming. He thought Kogami was going to send a dirty fantasy, but this is surprisingly... ]
That's what you want? And here I thought you were going to send something horny...

...pervert.

Are you disappointed?

I'm sorry, I must still be caught up in Christmas Eve.
You want to keep taking me out?
I'm low maintenance, all things considered. You don't have to go to that much trouble.
It can't be fun for you to keep having to work around my schedule.

[ He's trying to dissect what Kogami's after. If it's sex, Kogami doesn't need to act like it's anything other than such, especially since they've fucked. Despite that skepticism, his gut tells him that Kogami really does just wants to be with him, sex or no sex. Jyuto texts more. ]

Sorry, I'm not used to this anymore.
Like I mentioned before, it's been a long time.
I want to keep seeing you, too.

[ kogami's quiet for a few moments -- it's very telling, the barrage of messages -- he can also almost tell what he's thinking. it occurs to him, too, that when it comes right down to it, he demurs at having attention on him. ]

There's nothing you should be sorry for.

[ sometimes things are a little complicated, feelings included. he's sure jyuto's dissecting it on his own, he can tell. ]

You don't have to worry about me and your schedule, I'm pretty low-maintenance, too. And it's never any trouble; if there is, I think you could be worth it.

They aren't booty calls, you know.

[ I think you could be worth it, he wrote. ]

I think I just needed the clarification.
Even if I wouldn't have been mad at you for booty calling me, I'm happier that it isn't the case.
Spending time together is a gift. I'm happy you think so, too.
Let's have fun today.

Let's.

[ spending time together with jyuto is something he treasures, too. it's a gift; they get along like a house on fire, and their banter delights him -- especially when jyuto continues to surprise and delight him.

kogami is early, turning up five minutes before in a black button up, jeans and a leather jacket. in his hand is a small, wrapped box of chocolates. ]

[ Jyuto, in the mean time, shows up right on time. He's empty handed when he approaches, and when he catches sight of the chocolate box he wonders if he should have brought something himself. ]

Kogami. [ He's here. Gracefully lifting a hand, he comes closer. ]

[ jyuto's elegance catches the eye, and kogami smiles faintly as he waits for him to come closer. when he does, he offers him the box. small, just a little larger than his palm.

he's just as gorgeous as he remembers. ]

Hey. This is for you, to make up for my cancellation.

[ Ah. So that's why. ]

You didn't have to get me anything. [ Attempting to feign disinterest in the chocolates. There's almost some childish excitement to receiving them, though. Jyuto's a big fan of neatly presented snacks, and the box seems like it was bought somewhere high-end. He wants to taste them, but he's trying to maintain some modesty! ] It's so good to see you again. Are you feeling better?

[ he sees right through you, jyuto. it's not difficult to see that the man appreciates the finer things in life, and kogami hasn't quite navigated through that particular mire yet, which is why he'd made a beeline straight for the most expensive-looking shop and asked for the most expensive thing available.

which, unsurprisingly, took quite a chunk of his already considerable chroma. but then jyuto is trying so hard to play it cool even though kogami knows he recognises it, and he can't help but think it's worth it. ]

Yeah. I turned into a wolf for a day. That was new.

[ he gestures to the prettily tied up glitzy little elegant box. ] Do you want to see what's inside?

Into a wolf? [ Jyuto doesn't understand to what extent Kogami means here. Maybe just the ears and tail? If that's the case, Jyuto can sympathize. ] I turn into a rabbit during Iris, I learned. Moonblessings surely are something, aren't they...

[ His box! He hasn't taken it just yet because it feels too greedy and forward. Of course he wants to see what's inside. ]
Isn't it rude? It can wait until after the museum, if you want to share them with me. [ The adult thing to say, yes. ]

You turned full animal, too?

[ wow, a rabbit, huh. then it's a good thing kogami hadn't gone to find him -- what if he'd eaten him up? rabbits are small, fragile creatures. moonblessings definitely are something. ]

I'm fine with you opening it. Besides, [ he smiles, warm and pleased. ] you look like you want to.

Not entirely, but I had ears and a tail? [ He tries a smile. It's an odd thing to confess, but he supposes every moonblessed here in Lunatia is going through something their time around. ]

I'll just have a peek. [ Jyuto complies, finally accepting the box. ] But I think eating them with you sounds better than eating them by myself. Imagine that. [ Poking some fun. He'd most definitely normally want them all to himself.

Jyuto carefully unravels the ribbon around the edges of the box and unlids the contents. The assortment inside is aesthetically pleasing. ]

These were expensive, weren't they? [ He can tell just by the appearance. ] I told you that you didn't have to... [ He's so flattered, though. Kogami is thoughtful to have brought an apology gift, even if the situation had been beyond the control of anyone. ]

Still want to share?

[ ah, it's a shame kogami missed those bunny ears and a tail, but the chocolate and how much jyuto likes it is more important right now -- he's watching, intent; he'd simply gone for the priciest item in the store, being unversed in the competitive world of chocolatiers. fortunately, he's hit the jackpot.

jyuto looks happier than he's ever seen him, and this? this is definitely good enough for him -- how endearing, that jyuto would look so delighted by this. ] I've got us the tickets, too. Apparently there's a very interesting exhibition about human nature that's just opened.

I still want to. [ Decisively. Jyuto closes the box again, rearranging the ribbon the way it'd been before he peeled it back. Charmed as he is by the chocolates, they have a date ahead of them. He hadn't looked too into the museum or its events, figuring he'd leave himself to be surprised. ]

There was a ticket fee? Let me repay you, I didn't know. Demichroma's fine?
[ If tonight turns out anything like Christmas Eve, he's sure they'll be flooded in chroma, but still. Kogami's made the decision to spend his currency for Jyuto's sake... not even once, but twice. ]

[ he still wants to, huh? well, that's a good thing. he shakes his head with a smile when jyuto offers to pay: ]

No, it's fine.

[ like heck he will take any demichroma or chroma when he's on a date. he's guiding him to the entrance, getting their tickets stamped. ] You can foot the bill next time.

[ also definitely his way of making sure there's a 'next time'. ]

That's fine with me. [ Taking the bill. It's actually an exciting thought for him. ] I'll pick the next place we eat together, all right? Let me decide, since I haven't been given the opportunity yet. [ As they pass through the mouth of the museum, he passes staff a polite smile as they stamp their tickets. An exhibit on human nature, he said... ]

Somehow, I'm not surprised that you like museums too. [ He's reaching to take a little brochure. ]
When I have spare time, I go to the one in Yokohama.

Sure.

[ kogami wants to see what kind of restaurant he likes, and he's always been one to try something new -- especially so when he knows that jyuto's got a better appreciation of the finer things in life than he does.

he keeps close, casual but intimate, looking over at his brochure. ]

Yeah? [ then, just to tease: ] I remember there was a cup noodle museum there.

[ It's there even in Kogami's world? Or it was? Jyuto wonders just how parallel they are. ]

Have you ever the chance to see it? It's pretty cute, our grade school used to take us there on our field trips when I was growing up.
[ He doesn't seem to realize Kogami's Yokohama based, himself. Jyuto had assumed him to live closer to central Tokyo. ]

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