It's not really me or my powers, but rather one of the demons who I absorbed back home. He was an Immortal demon, and the only thing that could kill him was mistletoe. It's that sort of latent... Fear, I guess? That makes it so uncomfortable. It doesn't hurt me, or anything like that.
[He doesn't want her to think that he's in pain or anything. It's just uncomfortable, and it's not like that's terrible to deal with overall. And besides that, it makes more sense for him to avoid it instead, rather than have Haru change everything she worked so hard on.]
I appreciate your concern, though. It's really okay, I promise.
Yeah... Definitely no risk of anything like that happening again.
[He still feels a little awkward, considering what had happened between them. More so because of her reaction and how she had felt both at the time and afterwards about it.]
Though... I doubt you'd knowingly put something like that up! So I think it'd be safe anyway, right?
[ Her face is still warm when he says that, memories of how soft his lips were against hers lingering.
It's difficult not to accidentally take a gander at his lips either, but she quickly draws her attention back to those endlessly blue eyes instead. Strange, how he looks kind of like Minato... ]
Christmas is rather romantic, so I thought it would be nice to have it in the cafe. No magic, of course! So it's safe.
Not yet... But I'm not sure if he's going to be doing anything with his other partners or not either. And I need to figure out something to do with Minato too now.
[He rubs the back of his neck, sheepish.]
But um... Even if you're not dating anyone, you can still spend time with the people you care about too, right? It doesn't have to be something romantic...
Yeah... It's pretty recent that we got together, though.
[He hadn't known Minato had felt that way about him to begin with, and he hadn't really considered his own feelings in that matter until... Well, everything happened.]
She can't pinpoint where it's come from, though it's curious it started when Kazuya explained his relationship with Minato.
She shouldn't be so surprised, realizes; the doujin makes a lot more sense now and well... the boys are quite handsome, so it's not exactly a shock they would be interested in one another. ]
Hm?
[ She waves a hand. ]
I don't think I'll be alone for it. Maybe I'll find something to do with Akira-kun or the others from home.
That's good. I'd hate for a wonderful person like you to be alone on Christmas Eve.
[Really, he would. Haru is too nice to be alone on such an important holiday, so he's really glad to know that she has people to spend time with on it.]
I'm also glad you have good friends from your home to spend time with too. It must be nice, to have people from your home with you for the holidays.
[ Haru nods with a small smile, her eyes a touch brighter than before now. ]
I'm glad Akira-kun is here, even if it's a bit selfish to admit.
[ But somehow, it makes the most sense. Finding herself lost in this strange new land and her leader appearing as the beacon she needed, just like she did last fall. ]
I don't think it's selfish of you to want someone you care about with you. I think... That's just human nature. To want to be with the people you care about the most.
[And even though he has so many people here that he cares about, there are those who have shown up and left just as fast that his heart hurts to think about. He's lucky to not be alone, that's true, but at the same time... He also misses the people from home too.]
[ She glances over at the newly gifted scarf from Akira, her heart blooming in her chest again, just as it had when she had unwrapped the gift in the first place.
How lucky she is, not only to meet precious people, but people who have no demands of her aside from wanting her to be happy. ]
Yes, you're right. Not being able to leave here so easily isn't something I would want to put the people I care about through, but I do miss them.
[ A beat. ]
You know... we should do something for the holidays, Kazuya-kun.
[He sounds a little surprised by that. Not because he doesn't think of them as not friends, but because he'd assumed that Haru had more important people to spend time with an do things with for the holidays.]
I don't mind. [He hasn't cemented any plans yet, after all.] Did you have anything in particular in mind?
[She didn't know! And neither of them had expected their first go through it either when it was magical either...]
What I like to do, though...? Um.. Normally I just follow along with whatever the person I'm with is doing. Sorry, I'm not really the one who makes those decisions normally.
I never actually joined any, now that I think about it. They wanted me to join the school council at one point, but I turned them down. I'd rather focus on my studies, you know? And spend time with my friends.
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[ She strokes Juniper gently and apologetically for rocking her earlier.
She meets Kazuya's gaze, lips curved slightly downward as she adds: ]
I feel terribly for hurting my friend in that case. I had no idea your powers were that sensitive.
[ Even if she doesn't quite understand what he is outside a demon king. ]
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[He doesn't want her to think that he's in pain or anything. It's just uncomfortable, and it's not like that's terrible to deal with overall. And besides that, it makes more sense for him to avoid it instead, rather than have Haru change everything she worked so hard on.]
I appreciate your concern, though. It's really okay, I promise.
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[ She won't push the topic anymore, but something else does come to mind that leaves her with a more sheepish expression: ]
Well, at least you won't have to worry about the mistletoe making you... you know.
[ Not that hers are magical in any way. ]
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[He still feels a little awkward, considering what had happened between them. More so because of her reaction and how she had felt both at the time and afterwards about it.]
Though... I doubt you'd knowingly put something like that up! So I think it'd be safe anyway, right?
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It's difficult not to accidentally take a gander at his lips either, but she quickly draws her attention back to those endlessly blue eyes instead. Strange, how he looks kind of like Minato... ]
Christmas is rather romantic, so I thought it would be nice to have it in the cafe. No magic, of course! So it's safe.
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[He gives a small laugh, hiding it behind his hand. Maybe... If he can just brush off what happened, it'll make her more comfortable about it too. ]
... Do you have any dates planned for the holidays?
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[ She blinks profusely, like he may as well have asked her in Greek or something. ]
Um, no! I am not dating anyone, so...
[ It would be nice to spend a romantic Christmas with someone, though. ]
What about you and Basil-kun? Do you have any plans?
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[He rubs the back of his neck, sheepish.]
But um... Even if you're not dating anyone, you can still spend time with the people you care about too, right? It doesn't have to be something romantic...
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Haru visibly perks up, head tilting with curiosity as Minato's name is mentioned.
She thinks about that explicit doujin she found, but she hasn't given it much thought since. ]
Hm? Are you planning on hanging out with Minato-kun?
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[But what to do with him...? How should he split his time between Basil and Minato?]
Last year I spent time with Basil, but dating two people makes things a little more difficult. Not impossible, though.
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[ She's definitely surprised to hear this, evident from the way her brows arch and her mouth hangs slightly agape.
She closes it quickly, shaking her head. ]
I didn't know Minato-kun had a boyfriend...
[ Is that why someone drew porn of them?? ]
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[He hadn't known Minato had felt that way about him to begin with, and he hadn't really considered his own feelings in that matter until... Well, everything happened.]
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Her heart skips a beat and she stops petting the cat, somewhat alarmed her chest felt so strangely in that moment. ]
I see.
[ It's a distracted response as she tries to focus on both Kazuya and the sensation that's burrowed itself under her ribs.
... strange. Maybe that curry she ate earlier was too spicy after all? ]
Oh! I suppose... congratulations! I hope you both are happy.
[ Minato deserves that kind of happiness, doesn't he? ]
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[It feels appropriate to say, though admittedly, it feels a little strange too.]
But going back to you, you should still spend time with someone you care about too, you know? It's important to not be alone on Christmas Eve.
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She can't pinpoint where it's come from, though it's curious it started when Kazuya explained his relationship with Minato.
She shouldn't be so surprised, realizes; the doujin makes a lot more sense now and well... the boys are quite handsome, so it's not exactly a shock they would be interested in one another. ]
Hm?
[ She waves a hand. ]
I don't think I'll be alone for it. Maybe I'll find something to do with Akira-kun or the others from home.
[ Except Akechi. ]
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[Really, he would. Haru is too nice to be alone on such an important holiday, so he's really glad to know that she has people to spend time with on it.]
I'm also glad you have good friends from your home to spend time with too. It must be nice, to have people from your home with you for the holidays.
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I'm glad Akira-kun is here, even if it's a bit selfish to admit.
[ But somehow, it makes the most sense. Finding herself lost in this strange new land and her leader appearing as the beacon she needed, just like she did last fall. ]
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[And even though he has so many people here that he cares about, there are those who have shown up and left just as fast that his heart hurts to think about. He's lucky to not be alone, that's true, but at the same time... He also misses the people from home too.]
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How lucky she is, not only to meet precious people, but people who have no demands of her aside from wanting her to be happy. ]
Yes, you're right. Not being able to leave here so easily isn't something I would want to put the people I care about through, but I do miss them.
[ A beat. ]
You know... we should do something for the holidays, Kazuya-kun.
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[He sounds a little surprised by that. Not because he doesn't think of them as not friends, but because he'd assumed that Haru had more important people to spend time with an do things with for the holidays.]
I don't mind. [He hasn't cemented any plans yet, after all.] Did you have anything in particular in mind?
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You are my friend! And I should make it up to you for the mistletoe... um, both times now.
[ She cups her chin thoughtfully. ]
What kind of things do you like to do?
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[She didn't know! And neither of them had expected their first go through it either when it was magical either...]
What I like to do, though...? Um.. Normally I just follow along with whatever the person I'm with is doing. Sorry, I'm not really the one who makes those decisions normally.
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[ He doesn't have any hobbies? ]
What about clubs you're in at school?
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[But clubs at school, huh...?]
I never actually joined any, now that I think about it. They wanted me to join the school council at one point, but I turned them down. I'd rather focus on my studies, you know? And spend time with my friends.
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Not that she doesn't think Kazuya is intelligent, but she didn't think he was that interested in school. Maybe because it's never quite come up.
She turns a little so she can face him better on the couch, careful not to jostle Juniper much in her lap. ]
How diligent of you! That's impressive.
[ Social stat rank up... ]
Do you not like sports? I'm not good at them, honestly... maybe that's a bad idea...
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