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[ That's actually flattering, so she sputters. ]

...I wasn't ready. [ She's never ready. ]

... should I count to three next time?

That would ruin the mood.

[ shrugs, ] Maybe, but I don't want you to get mad at me.

[ With a reassuring smile, ]

I wasn't mad! I'm not used to it, that's all. You don't have to worry about every little thing. I'm new to this, too.

And I don't think I can truly get madd at you... Unless you plan on cheating?

[ It's startling and he coughs, choking on air for a few seconds before he manages to get it under control. ]

Never! Kou-chan is the only one for me! [ Stop yelling, nerd. ]

[ Stop, he's embarrassing. He should be thankful she's only laughing. ]

All right, all right! I believe you.

[ He lets go of a breath he hadn't realized he was holding and gives her hand another squeeze, giving it a tug for them to keep (start?) walking.

Oh, right, he needed to take his flower crown off before they got back... Yata sets it on Kougyoku's head. Good thing it was probably too cold to attract bees. ]

[ She doesn't mind, she just keeps walking. ]

Ah, but now my plan is completely ruined. I wanted to save you from the brink of death in the middle of battle and confess then and there.

[ wow so cool ]

But I like this, too.

That's too specific! What if I'd died right after you confessed? You'd think I died to avoid dating you or something.

[ Yata's grinning, and he leans closer to her to bump her shoulder with his. ]

This worked out alright though, yeah. I thought I'd ask you out on a date first, but... [ SHRUG ]

[ She laughs and bumps his shoulder back. ]

You wouldn't die because I would definitely save you before that happened! Don't you trust me?

[ She grows quiet. They can't exactly go on a date in these conditions, can they... ]

Tell me how our date would go, then. Pretend we're in Japan. Where would you take me?

[ Of course he trusts her, and he gives her hand a squeeze when she asks to say as much.

He's fine walking in silence, but when Kougyoku continues he has to actually think about that before responding, 'dates' never having been high on his list of things to daydream about (and even if they had been, some generic cookie-cutter date really didn't suit the two of them). Hummmmm. ]

First I'd take you to walk around Hibiya Park. We'd take lots of pictures and the cherry blossoms would be blooming and everything! And... we'd watch the sunset by the lake there and I'd be super cool, putting my arm around you and stuff and you'd definitely be impressed.

[ He laughs, the smile staying on his face. ]

Then we'd go over to Akihabara when it's dark-- people call it the electric city so that's pretty cool, everything lights up at night and all the shops stay open late and we'd play video games together. I'd win like three stuffed bears for you 'cause I'm awesome at prize machines, and we'd stay out late just looking at everything, watching everybody that dresses up in costumes, and eating good food.

[ Stop being cute! Stop!

The cherry blossoms, the lights, the hustle and bustle of a city she's never been to—Kougyoku takes it all in. The image she forms in her mind must be a good one, because she steps in front of Yata and takes both his hands with enthusiasm. ]

I'd really love that! After all this, we should go! [ Her smile falters. ] Well, someday.

[ She was crying about it earlier, but since she's in such a good mood? She can be a little more optimistic. ]

Maybe—maybe I can find a way. Alibaba and I know great magi. Maybe they know something about traveling to other worlds.

[ Her enthusiasm was contagious as hell. ]

Yeah! We'll figure something out, I'm sure of it! If the people here can do it, others probably can too, we just hadn't thought it was possible.

[ Maybe. It was a big maybe, but things were supposed to work out in favor of people in love, weren't they?

Fuck, he's excited, and if Kougyoku was going to hope then he would too-- and Yata slips his hands away from hers just so he could wrap his arms around her waist. Yeah, that's right. He lifts her off the ground and twirls her. ]

[ Yata watches too much TV and Kougyoku daydreams a lot, but that's fine. Clearly whatever they wish for has to come true as long as they want it hard enough. The prospect of going to Yata's world has her daydreaming again, which is why he takes her by surprise when he sweeps her off her feet, and she giggles and holds on tightly as twirls her. ]

Stop, stop! [ She's having fun. Almost too much fun. Shouldn't she be cutting ties from this world, not strengthening them? But the thought never crosses her mind.

When her feet are back on the ground, the distance between them remains the same. Her hands take his once more. ]

We should really be heading back. Izumo might nag.

He'll understand, this is important. Or... I'm pretty good at climbing in through windows, so it'll be fine if we say we were there all along.

[ Still, Yata starts walking again, swinging their linked hands back and forth lightly. ]

You do that a lot, don't you?

[ Amused, she smiles at him and swings their hands in bigger arcs a few times. ]

Hehe, it'll be like we snuck out... [ Proof that Yata is a bad influence #495 ]

[ He's a great influence shut up. ]

Have you snuck out before, caused a little trouble?

Not really. Well, sometimes I would, just so someone would try to find me. I never went too far. It wasn't for the sake of leaving. [ She wasn't that bad... ]

Just so someone would find you? [ laughs, ] You're so weird! [ it's said as fondly as if he'd just called her pretty. ]

I'm not! [ Kougyoku groans and pouts. Now she's insecure. Maybe she should start being more self-conscious around him... ]

[ Another laugh when she pouts, and Yata leans his head down to bump her shoulder with his forehead. ]

Relax, that's one of the reasons I like you so much. You're a weird princess but, uh... in a really good way.

[ Oh, well that's not so bad. She puffs her cheeks up and looks at him from the corner of her eye, feigning dissatisfaction. ]

How is that good? I bet you're just making fun of me again.

I'm not! It's just kinda hard to explain it. [ His free hand reaches over to press on Kougyoku's cheeks. Nice fishy-face. ]

Besides, when have I ever made fun of you?

[ While making that fishy-face: ]

Misaki! Ooh... [ He has a point. She gently pulls his hand away. ] Well, if you say so.

...I'm just scared I'll mess up.

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STOP REPLYING BEFORE I EDIT

NAH YOUR TYPOS ARE CUTE

just leave me alone to die..

you can at least have a blanket

can i have hot cocoa too

yes

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