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Will I have to stop touching you, I wonder..?

You should still touch me even if it does go away.

I might make the furniture move… My power might get out, you know?

You think I don't already know that?

[ She lets out a huff as she brings one hand to the side of his face, gentle. ]

Look. The 'me' that has these abilities? This... nullification, and all that. I've never wanted these to begin with. And part of my wish to return home also means that I want to be me, again. The proper, human Inaba Himeko; an ordinary girl. And I'm willing to deal with what comes to returning to that.

[Yuuto feels a shiver when she touches his face, though it isn’t necessarily an unpleasant one. His expression softens as meets her gaze, why while the pink colour of his magic is dormant in his eyes.]

Would- Would you be happier… n-not using it now?

...

[ The question Yuuto poses catches her a bit off guard. ]

I mean, I could-- [ That doesn't answer the question, Inaba Himeko. ] But it's... it isn't as if it'd make me happier or unhappier, at the moment.

[ She probably should explain, shouldn't she? ]

The ability, it's dug deep into my soul... I'd still feel it even if I didn't use it.

… That’s not fair, you know.

[His words are light and teasing, followed by a gentle brush of his fingers down her neck and shoulder.]

I’m not being fair. If you’re feeling that more than me, then I’m not doing enough, hm?

For a bit, I want to make you feel nothing but happiness, Himeko… Could we try?

It's...

[ For a moment, there's something strained in her voice before she tries to shake it off. ]

Sorry. It really isn't your fault, you know. There's only so much you can do, Yuuto. But, hold on-

[ She can feel it in the back of her mind, the proverbial light switch for the nullification that she just flicks off. ]

-there.

[Yuuto can feel the moment when her power turns off. His own lights up again, colouring his eyes with a pink glow. He would be lying to say that he wasn’t a little nervous, but Inaba is there. If it starts to bother her, then Yuuto trusts that she’ll nullify him again.]

… I can still do my best for you. We’re partners, right? And you’re always doing so much for me.

I know that.

[ Her words are punctuated with a pout, her free hand tugging at a strand of her bangs out of habit. ]

It's why I allow a lot of things, really... more than I normally would, honestly. Like if you wanted to touch my soul, I'd take it out for you and allow it.

“Allow..?”

Am I doing something I shouldn’t?

[Yuuto takes a moment to try to be more conscious of his power, though it is a failed effort. He can’t stop his eyes from glowing nor can he actually turn his soul off on his own.

When she makes that comment, Yuuto flinches and is flustered out of focus again. His hair even puffs a bit like a surprised cat as embarrassment escapes as power.]

Au- I! If you did that, I might expire… That fees really intimate to me…

Ha...

[ She laughs breathily as the curves of her lips softens into a gentle smile, shaking her head in response to his question. ]

You're not. It's just... it isn't something that I would let anyone do, you know? And besides, we're already like this; it isn't as if touching my soul is more embarrassing than grabbing a boob.

Uueeee..!

[Dammit. Now he’s staring at her chest and wondering how many times he does stuff like that when they’re-

He wouldn’t need a mood Ring power to expose how embarrassed he is. The blush on his cheeks is traveling down his neck.]

Himeko… I-I just want for you to feel special..? I’m quite fond of you so… [He catches her gaze and can’t look away.] I don’t know how to return the favor.

[ And she doesn't need to be an analyst to practically see how much he's glowing with embarrassment.

She can't help the small snort under her breath, smile widening.

He really is cute like this... it makes her want to tease him more. ]

You don't have to. You're already spoiling me.

But still… [The volume drains from his voice as he commits to honesty. It doesn’t help his shyness that he rests his hand over her chest, mindful of how warm she is to touch.]

I-I love you… Your body, your soul- Because they’re you. I’m spoiled just to look at you, Himeko… I can’t repay that.

The weight of a life is priceless, Yuuto. But... the same goes to you. Don't sell yourself so short.

… I know.

You love me, Himeko. We’re really… really in love..?

I wouldn't have offered marriage if I didn't love you, stupid.

[Though reluctant to take his hands off of her, Yuuto switches to take one of her hands and place it over his chest. He can’t show her his soul- Not without a disgusting display,- so this is the only other way he knows to give physical weight to his words.]

… Mm. But you’d be making that vow to something like this. When I say that I’ll love you for an eternity, I mean it.

I also know that.

[ Inaba applies a gentle pressure to his chest with her hand, still smiling. ]

Still - I'm not going to take it back.

[There’s a part of Yuuto that knows this can’t be real. Marriage is a fantasy for him. He can’t give Inaba a normal relationship.

But he ignores any pessimistic warning in his mind.]

Then… I’ll ask..? Properly, sometime… I’ll ask to be with you forever.

[ She won't ask for it to be a promise - after all, every time she makes a promise, it's never ended well. ]

I'll hold you to that. I won't forget, okay?

I won’t forget either.

[When they’re like this, he feels like it could be true.

Yuuto moves in to kiss her, as if to quietly seal what is an unspoken promise.]

Himeko… You make me want to see the future. Thank you.

[ She can't help her heart flutter when he kisses her, but at the same time, she also finds herself laughing a little breathily as she answers. ]

You're the spacetime kami, idiot... you're already allowed to see the future from the very beginning.

[He doesn’t answer. Because for once, Yuuto knows that his answer would be sad and would ruin the mood. Instead, he chases her laughter with a kiss on her cheek and neck, then another one on her lips.]

… I’ll see the future with you? That’s what I’m looking forward to the most.

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