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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]

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.

[dereban]

[ 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.

[spacialeyes]

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.

[dereban]

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

[spacialeyes]

… I know.

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

[dereban]

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

[spacialeyes]

[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.

[dereban]

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.

[spacialeyes]

[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.

[dereban]

[ 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?

[spacialeyes]

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.

[dereban]

[ 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.

[spacialeyes]

[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.

[dereban]

Mmm, we'd see it together.

[ She finds herself laughing again at a sudden realization, however: ]

Geez. Why is this moment so sappy now...?

[spacialeyes]

Is that no good? [He focuses more kisses on the side of her neck, purposefully acting a bit silly,] My mind always goes to sappy places when I think of you.

[dereban]

Now you're purposely being embarrassing.

[ She lets out a bit of a huff. ]

Is it... only sappy places, though?

[spacialeyes]

I did undress you for a reason~?

[dereban]

And are you going to share that with the class?

[spacialeyes]

Mmm, well. You’d rather I show you, right?

[dereban]

...I'd like that.

[spacialeyes]

Would~ you~? [He tilts his head when leaning in close again, aiming for a taste of her skin near the crook of her neck.] Then… I’ll stop making you wait?

[dereban]

Mmm. Spoil me, then.

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto hums in approval, more focused on spoiling her with his mouth than he is focused on speaking. He slides a hand into hers as his intentions shift from kissing to something more.]

Just a bit..? And then… I should actually sleep, huh? And you need some real rest too.

[dereban]

Mmm...

[ She lets out a soft, needy sound every time she feels his mouth on her skin and allows their fingers to interlace. ]

Maybe more than "just a bit". I'm feeling really greedy.

[spacialeyes]

[Cute… When she’s being so honest with her sounds, Yuuto can’t hold back either. He pushes himself up, fingers still interlaced with hers, and finds himself selfishly admiring the sight of her so flushed.]

Alright… Then don’t let me go. I’ll do my best, but if I get carried away… [He gently squeezes her hand. The unspoken implication being that if his power does act up, she has the ability to settle him down.] You’ll be here. I’m not scared… It feels weird.