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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]

I know, I just- [He sighs,] I'm overthinking..? Some things... My mind is wandering to embarrassing places.

[dereban]

I'm supposed to be the overthinker here, you know... but do you want to talk about it? I want to hear.

[spacialeyes]

Just that… [His voice trails off and he averts his gaze, which seems to help him regain some confidence,] I don’t want this to end. Being together like this and- and feeling like it’s just the two of us in this world… It’s nice.

[dereban]

That's it...? That was a lot more tame than I expected.

[spacialeyes]

I-I’m sorry. Is that disappointing? Should I let my mind wander more?

[dereban]

Not disappointing, but... it's just pretty tame.

[spacialeyes]

Are you sure..? I think it's quite forward and scandalous of me to think..? After all.

I'm kami. I'm not supposed to... [His voice trails off and he ultimately tries to correct his old thinking,] Dreaming of a life with you may be selfish, but I enjoy it.

[dereban]

Why are the both of you like this.

[ Inaba. ]

Anyway, there's more... scandalous things, anyway.

[spacialeyes]

Eh? Is this a common issue..?

[He looks back at her and, remembering what they've been doing, offers to help undress her. Absolutely appropriate for this conversation.]

Like what? Marriage? A pact?

[dereban]

Well, I mean... marriage would be nice, but... I-I was thinking more...

[ She trails off, assisting him in undressing. ]

[spacialeyes]

[It clicks what she is alluding to.

Just laughs quietly, pausing his efforts to cup her cheek.]

You’re amazing. You could say that like it’s an easy dream to have. I’m always so worried about how unobtainable it is. [He always doubts that he could deserve to be happy and ends up miserable instead.] There’s something else that you want instead?

[dereban]

That's because it is. We could even get married tomorrow, if that's what you wanted.

[ Inaba, so sudden...! ]

I just thought that it'd be a little more perverse. Is that weird?

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[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto stares at her in silence, too shocked to initially react. Sure, he just said that he admired how easily she could voice things like that, but-!!!]

... ha?

[spacialeyes]

Perverse- Wedding?? Tomorrow???

[dereban]

I... I didn't meant that the wedding had to be perverse! And I was just- I'm not actually prepared for a wedding tomorrow...!? I just- I mean... I wanted to make a point that you could have whatever you wanted...

[spacialeyes]

Aaaa... haha, r-right, uh- I can be perverse! [If it means that he doesn't have to think about how impossible marriage is for him!

Perhaps this logic should have been communicated better.]

If that's what you want? I-I mean- I think about you a lot already, so..!

[dereban]

. . . don't force yourself for me, Yuuto.

[spacialeyes]

It's not really forcing..! So much as ah... um... [His loud anxiety does begin to quiet down, but only because he's feeling shy.] ... I like it when you're happy. And when we're happy together.

[dereban]

I do too, but... I don't want you to be different for me.

[spacialeyes]

Ah... Well-.

I won't do anything that I don't want to? Because I trust you... I trust you enough to say "no" if I need to, so...

[dereban]

Well, yeah.

But now this is making me feel like I'm the more perverse one here...

[spacialeyes]

Sorry... I've never thought of someone this way before you. [He trails his fingers down her leg as an experiment,] I don't dislike it..?

[dereban]

Mmm... like I said, I don't mind, it's just a bit embarrassing for me.

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[spacialeyes]

[He doesn't want for her to feel embarrassed! Feeling faster than he thinks, Yuuto shakes his head and blurts the first solution that comes to mind:]

Maybe if I do more perverse things, I will be able to think about it more easily. Does that help?

[Said like it's the same as learning to ride a bike.]

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[spacialeyes]

[... What did he just say?]

Change of plans. Can I kiss you??