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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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[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'.

1/2

[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..??

[dereban]

They're gone now. ...I'm fine, though. You did wake me up, but I wanted to see you really badly, anyway.

[spacialeyes]

[A couple things click into place. Yuuto may be stupid




but he's also good at observing his surroundings. The way his hand rests on her cheek cues him in to the fact that Inaba and the Spacetime kami were getting along well. He has some theories as to why. And the tone of her voice, combined with the fact she was talked into sleeping, makes him worry about her emotions.

Yuuto moves his thumb to stroke her cheek, exchanging his panic for concern.]

... I'm sorry for worrying you. Thank goodness you're alright.

Were you scared? [Somewhat rhetorical question with her, so he elaborates-] I'm sorry for leaving you alone.

[dereban]

I was worried at first. But... I managed.

[spacialeyes]

I appreciate it. [He'll check that she seems receptive before leaning in for a kiss, smiling with relief as he moves closer,] Thank you, Himeko. You're amazing.

[dereban]

Huh- I-- I'm not amazing at all...!

[spacialeyes]

Putting up with your partner’s weird quirks like this..? That’s pretty amazing in itself. Hm? [He doesn’t want to push her too much, just in case she’s wanting to go back to bed- But Yuuto can also imagine that she was a bit lonely.

Something he tries to apologize for by tilting his head this time and leaning in to kiss her cheek, lingering long enough to whisper;]

I’m home.

[dereban]

Well, it's not as if it was bad... I learned a few things.

[...]

Welcome back. Stay with me a little bit...?

[spacialeyes]

Did you? Like what? [Yuuto nods and slowly lowers himself next to her on the bed, extending an arm with the offer to cuddle with her.] Can I hold you for a bit..?

[dereban]

[ There's a light chuckle and a cheeky grin that plays across her lips. ]

That's a secret.

[ But as to his offer... ]

Yeah, you can. You're allowed more than that, if you want.