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[dereban]

[ It had been a complete accident.

The fact that she was now at his bedside just waiting for him to wake up after getting hit hard in the head was definitely not a part of today's plans for her, but he seemed to be relatively fine otherwise.

So now all she could do, really, was wait. ]

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[dereban]

Mmm... I'll try.

[ And she shuts her eyes and goes to sleep. She is now a waiting Sleeping Beauty. ]

[spacialeyes]

[And he's left to be super awkward! Sitting on the bed with his knees pulled to his chest, feeling every second pass by. The kami eventually closes his eyes and tries to pretend to be asleep. After some time, without even realizing it, that leads to him laying down next to her and trying out Yuuto's anxiety skillset.]

... Himeko?

[dereban]

Mm...?

[ Thankfully for both of them, Inaba is a light sleeper, so hearing her own name makes her stir slightly. ]

[spacialeyes]

Ah- S, Sorry. Go back to sleep..? Just wanted to make sure this was really okay? [Laying next to her feels strange when he knows that he won't fall asleep. He's going to be focused on her all night.]

[dereban]

I already said it's fine, okay...?

[ Her answer is a bit mumbled as she turns over a little. ]

So don't worry so much.

[spacialeyes]

[He feels a shy heat colour his cheeks when she turns over.]

I'll end up watching you..? Isn't that weird?

[dereban]

You already were to begin with.

[spacialeyes]

It's harder to pretend not to like this... [He sighs lightly and closes his eyes again,] Well- Fine... If it's okay. This is more comfortable anyway.

[dereban]

Anyway, I'm going back to sleep.... 'night.

[spacialeyes]

Right… Sleep well, Himeko. I- I love you… [It still feels so weird to say that out loud.

The kami does eventually shift to lay on his back and stare at the ceiling: Fully aware of where the stars are in the universe and trying to focus on his power and role, rather than the girl sleeping next to him. He’s awkward enough to do this all night too!]

[dereban]

[ Well at least she's a quiet sleeper so that might help. ]

[spacialeyes]

[He'll get a few more hours of sleep, probably. It's becoming morning when he notices that something has changed: His power is growing smaller. A sign, he recognizes, of Yuuto waking up.

So he sits up, casting her a concerned look before deciding to at least try to keep his promise. Even if he doesn't want to wake her for something that he wants to perceive as small.]

... Himeko? Sorry. I think- It's time to go.

[dereban]

Mm...? Ah--

[ She smiles, but it's a sad one. ]

This is 'goodbye' in a way, huh.

[spacialeyes]

Yes. This is “goodbye.”

[He can feel the change, but doesn’t realize that it’s visible too: The natural gold colour of Yuuto’s eyes is becoming more apparent as the magical pink dims.]

… Take care, alright? I apologize for the trouble of remembering me.

[dereban]

It's not any trouble, you idiot kami. I'll make absolutely sure to never forget you, alright?!

[spacialeyes]

You're kind... Mm. Thank you.

I'll live on in your memory, then. [He reaches out to brush her cheek with his hand, laughing sadly as he realizes,] I'm so lucky..?

[dereban]

G-Geez... do you really think that's lucky? I will miss you.

[spacialeyes]

If anyone is going to remember me, I'm glad that it'll be you...

[dereban]

You're biased... but I'm glad that I got to meet 'you'.

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[spacialeyes]

Mm... Take care of your Yuuto, Himeko. Please be happy-

2/2

[spacialeyes]

[-And Yuuto abruptly tunes back in. With his hand on her cheek and leaning over her in bed, but absolutely no idea how he got here. He blinks in confusion and meets her gaze with his mixed pink-gold eyes.]

... au? Did I die..?

[dereban]

You're not dead, Yuuto.

[spacialeyes]

But... Wait! Didn't I fall really far? I don't remember- Did I hit the ground? Was I dreaming?? Why are we in bed- Did you fall???

[dereban]

You did and knocked yourself out so hard that a fragment of the "spacetime kami" came out.

I'm fine, just a bit groggy.

[spacialeyes]

Eh? Are they okay? [He glances around their surroundings to confirm no one else is there,] A-Are you- Are you okay?? I'm so sorry- I was stupid, uh... Have you been sleeping? I think I woke you up..??