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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]

[-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.

[spacialeyes]

Eh~? That’s mean. Now I really want to know~! [But more than that, he’s happy to see her smiling. Hopefully that means that his soul was good to her.

Yuuto gently brings his arms around her and pulls her close, playful in how he initially cuddles her.] You were sleeping! I don’t want to interrupt too much… too fast.

[dereban]

Too bad.

[ She huffs with a pout. ]

Besides, I've slept long enough and have been waiting this whole time.

[spacialeyes]

[In the moment, he’s happy to cuddle close. He brings an arm around her and gently runs his fingers through her hair, enjoying the warmth of having her so close. Though he’s well aware that Inaba can be greedy and not opposed to meeting her halfway; Something he tries to signal by lowering his voice to a private whisper.]

Waiting, huh..? I’m sorry… Was I gone too long? I owe you a lot of attention then..?

[dereban]

It was only a day, but... that's long enough.

[ She leans into his touch with a bit of a humming, shutting her eyes to focus entirely on the feeling. ]

Don't do something that stupid again.

[spacialeyes]

I-I'll try not to... [He can't promise that he won't be stupid, but-

Yuuto cuddles close, happy with the feeling.] Hmm... Are you busy this morning? Or do you have time..?

[dereban]

I'm free, why...?

[spacialeyes]

I don't want to let you go..? Is that okay or..?

[dereban]

...yeah, that's fine.

[spacialeyes]

Eheh~ Yay~. [Yuuto playfully tightens his hold to rest her head against his chest. Feeling his heartbeat so close to her is as much for him as it is for her; Yuuto realizes that being unconscious for an entire day means he was Really Stupid and he’s lucky to be awake.

He’s also feeling very affectionate and clingy, but isn’t sure how much to push that when she’s still waking up.]

It’s not fair that I didn’t get to see you for a whole day… I hope that my soul treated you nicely! Even if I’m- [Lowering his voice because he knows this is stupid of him:] a bit! Jealous.

[dereban]

You would know if they did... and you don't have to be jealous.

[spacialeyes]

Good..! Because I don’t know how I’d scold them if they didn’t. Write notes on my arms, maybe..?

[He laughs quietly.]

I know. I’m just being silly… You love me as much as I love you.