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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]

Then... we can pretend a little?

[spacialeyes]

… Is that alright? You won’t be too embarrassed?

[dereban]

Mmm... well, I can't say I won't be embarrassed at all, but-- it's fine. For now.

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto seems to relax, with the kind of smile that actually indicates he’s combating his shyness with affection. The hand that has been on her leg begins to slowly slide upward again.]

Haaah… I wonder what that would entail..? Should I ask formally? Declare my love properly..? Or call you by a different title?

[dereban]

Surprise me. But you really don't have to use a different title--that'd be too much.

[spacialeyes]

Y-Yeah. I think I’d be too embarrassed… [Yuuto smiles shyly; It already takes a lot for him to not cry over the fantasy of a marriage. Well- Cry tearlessly.

He exhales slowly to calm himself.]

If I could… I’d dedicate a whole lifetime to you, Himeko. I’d ask you to marry me.

[dereban]

Geez... you'd just ask me so simply...? I guess that is like you.

[spacialeyes]

Eh? Is there a better way that I could ask you? I could try again?

[dereban]

There's a lot of ways to do it, but usually you'd surprise me with the ring somehow. That 'somehow' can be on a date in a special place. Sometimes people will hide the rings in food or drinks, too for their proposal.

[spacialeyes]

[He laughs softly and gently lifts her hand with his, even as he's leaning over her.]

I would like to make you a ring..? [- and he experimentally slides his fingers over her ring finger as he adds, with a slight teasing note;] But I need to figure out your ring size first... Hmm... Do couples still go ring shopping together?

[dereban]

...Ah, about that--

[...]

I... already know it.

[spacialeyes]

You really do know everything! What is it?

[dereban]

I don't know everything. I just... I did go to a place, before.

[ And she's going to tell him the size because hell if I know what ring sizes are, don't make me look this up I don't fucking know. ]

lmao i realized as i submitted "wait this is hyper specific info"

[spacialeyes]

Have you been thinking about getting married for a while, Himeko? I guess you do have a lot of people to ask... [Now that he's got her ring size, Yuuto can stop fussing over her fingers and instead lace their hands together. His expression is more shy than he'd like.] ... Should I make you a ring anyway?

[dereban]

Huh-

[...]

Ah, well, I... yes?

[spacialeyes]

... Alright. I'll make a ring just for you. [He gives her a hand a gentle squeeze, mostly to reassure himself as he gets more honest,] So that no matter what, my promise can stay with you. I'll always love you and want you, more than anything else...

Though your fingers are going to be crowded with so many rings, huh? I'll make something small?

[dereban]

I'm not planning on marrying everyone I'm partners with, Yuuto. Just... make the ring however you want.

[spacialeyes]

But I thought you liked paperwork? [gonna try to make up for that bad joke with a kiss!!!] I've thought about it a lot too. I've had so many dreams about it by now. About you... Talking about it like this feels nice.

[dereban]

Please. If I could, I'd rather not do paperwork the rest of my life...

[spacialeyes]

Hm? What should we do instead?

[dereban]

Whatever we want...?

[spacialeyes]

... You always make it sound so easy.

Mm. Whatever we want. I'm looking forward to it.

[dereban]

But, right now... don't keep me waiting any longer, geez.

[spacialeyes]

Alright… [He begins to shift in preparation, pausing when his grip on her hand loosens.] I won’t be able to think about anything but you… nullify me?

[dereban]

Mmm... I wouldn't want it any other way.

[ She easily focuses on turning the switch in her head on, making sure the nullification goes off easily. ]