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I think I'd need to help you with yours more than the other way around...

[ it's not even meant to be an insult, takeru just has had a lot of time. he basically already finished a good chunk of his own by now, really, it's just... well, akito, and other complications that are left.

the good news is that, at least takeru solves x-day so quickly in his own route because it means they have time to speedrun mineo's. ]

I'll do everything I can for yours. [ ... ] I do think you're good enough though. But I'm not going to force you into something that you don't want.

[sengokus]

[there's just a little bit of a laugh at that - ] Partners, right? [a beat] .... I'll take the help, thanks. I have all the files at the office - it's just about time that I do something with them.

[mineo really is a good officer and investigator - he just never had the courage to move forward. maybe until now. with a swift, near fatal kick in the ass and someone at his side.]

.... I'm not good enough for you though. Even if you think I am - I wouldn't be able to take care of you like this.

[he brings a hand up, lets it rest against takeru's jaw as he lets their foreheads fall closer together again]

It's not about what I want - don't doubt that I want this.

I just want to be someone you can be proud of even more than that. Someone who can face you and give you everything, no hesitation, even after leaving this place. Maybe that's my sense of romanticism...

But I want to be able to love you properly.

[dotcom]

[ it's weird, because... the progress mineo has made from the time that takeru has met him, and until now-- literally no one would believe takeru if he said it's like looking at two different people. the laziness, the excuses. it's all gone, and it's kind of amazing enough that takeru could point out that mineo is wrong about things.

but he doesn't, because at the same time, he understands what mineo is saying. it's hard to accept that there isn't room for more growth when there's still so many things not finished.

so it's why he just falls silent for a second, listening to the quiet that's only interrupted by the fountain and their breath. ]

Then... once we finish what we have to do, we'll find each other.

[ whether they leave here together and stay, or if takeru runs away. they can try to, eventually, find each other, even if the separation is only for a few seconds or much longer. ]

[sengokus]

[ . . . it's so ambiguous and vague that something in mineo wants to rebel against it. even now, he doesn't want to accept a future where takeru leaves him - even for all the number of times that takeru has told him that it's a possibility. if it comes to pass, takeru wouldn't have lied to mineo about the chance that he could be left behind.

but there is something concrete in the statement.

and it is in the fact that takeru would want to see him again too - he would want whatever future they could cobble together, regardless of what else happens here. it manages to make mineo's heart ache and stutter all at once.

but he leans in instead to press their lips together, and emotionshare is over, but mineo hopes that the connection isn't necessary for takeru to feel the warmth and and devotion on his lips. when he speaks, he doesn't pull back far - only murmuring the words against takeru's mouth.]

How else would we make it to Osaka?

[a taunt - but also a promise.]

As soon as the cherry blossoms bloom.

[whether it be the first spring that comes after x-day - or another, further down the line.]

[dotcom]

... it's a deal.

[ whenever that may be.

it's, at least, something. the future is far from set in stone for them, and there are so many uncertainties that even planning this much ahead feels like something dangerous to do. but... it feels a little easier, a little safer, to make these plans when he's holding onto mineo.

(it's just when they're apart that he can easily poke the holes into them.)

but he just kisses mineo again. ]

You barricaded us in.

[sengokus]

I barricaded you in because I knew you were going to try to run from me some more.

[he says, responding to the kiss easily enough and claiming another one after out of habit]

Do you want to head out? I can move the stuff...

[dotcom]

We can stay, but...

[ it'll be awkward if someone tries to come in but can't? ]

People might want to check in on you after that.

[sengokus]

That's fine. They can text me if they want to see me, but I think sometimes you're too quick to send me away. I'd still rather stay with you when I can.

[ . . . . hmmmm.

curse. he can say whatever he wants but apparently that one is kind of embarrassing]

[dotcom]

[ ah

he kisses his forehead. ]

It's not my fault you're so popular.

[sengokus]

[he leans into it and then buries his face in the crook of takeru's neck because he's embarrassed]

Shut up. I used to want to be popular but now it just feels so awkward...! And I still think you're exaggerating!

[dotcom]

I don't think I am? You're the only confession I've gotten.

[ meanwhile, mineo has gotten


so many. ]

[sengokus]

[stop.

he's just going to pout at that then and - ]

I'm torn between being glad because otherwise I might get jealous or being upset on your behalf because it's not that hard to fall for you.

[ . . . . ]

Ugh... This curse is really vicious....

[dotcom]

[ he rolls his eyes, but that earns mineo another kiss. ]

Hm, I don't think enough people talk to me enough for that.

[sengokus]

[he leans into the kiss but the curse dictates that he must comment]

You really are anti-social.

[dotcom]

I talk to plenty of people here.

I just don't think we talk about things that would make them fall for me.

[sengokus]

Ah... I guess that's true...

[takeru has been working well enough with others. his meetings! but mineo just hums quietly]

I don't mind being the only person who gets to see some sides of you either.

[ . . . . he flusters again ugghhh embarrassing]

[dotcom]

Ah. Monopolizing.

[ he kisses him on the cheek. ]

[sengokus]

[HE JUST GETS MORE EMBARRASSED]

—I don't mean to be...!

[dotcom]

No, I think I like it.

[ the jealousy.

there's a pause. ]

I've had sex with two other people though.

[ he. covers his mouth. ]

[sengokus]

[it's hard to say if he's jealous because physical stuff bothers him less here





but he's going to just move to try to pull takeru's hand away from his mouth]

Who?

[dotcom]

Mollymauk and Medb.

[ takeru fucked the m's....... ]

[sengokus]

[wow he really did]

Wow, you got intimate Molly before I did and he's been offering to me since the first few weeks. [THERE'S NO FILTER HERE]

That's fine, you don't really need to hide it from me? We were supposed to indulge and all.

If you like someone else, that's okay too...?

[dotcom]

You can always give him an offer now that you're experienced?

[ he gives him another smooch

... and then ponders. ]

There's no one else here I could be with. You're the only one who really knows anything about me.

[sengokus]

[he'll take the kiss but he's clearly struggling with what to say to that??? the curse doesn't hit quite as hard this time so he's just]

I... I don't... No, I don't think I will...

[he's not going to proposition people he's so bad at initiating as takeru has dealt with]

... do you only want to be with me because I know things about you and I'm around...?

[what a way to say that]

[dotcom]

[ he blinks, his expression a little confused, before he kisses mineo on both cheeks. ]

No, stupid. I just-- in general, I don't think a relationship would really work out with me otherwise. If it's going to get serious.

[ so, casual dating? sure. but he really has too much baggage for something serious and longterm to work out if the other person knows nothing. and takeru wouldn't just willingly offer that info to people, even if he cares about them. ]

So it just worked out. That you do.