They do mean a lot to me, but I was afraid other people might find them troublesome as they can be... very energetic.
[He smiles back gratefully at that and reaches up to lightly touch his cheek.]
Thank you, Shokudaikiri-kun. You really are so wonderful. And I would love that. I really enjoy your cooking... I've always treasured all the little treats you've shared with me.
[ He thought he had finally calmed down enough when he started trying to convince Ichigo, but as soon as that hand touched his cheek and he leaned into it out of habit, he felt his cheeks start to heat up once again. Their first date hasn't even started yet technically and he already felt like Ichigo has swept him off his feet without even doing anything. ]
I enjoy making things for you... You make this really cute face and it gets harder to resist you every time you do.
[ oops... Maybe he was a little too honest. He hadn't meant to make Ichigo look that flustered over his comment, but a small part of him was glad. Seeing Ichigo this flustered just like he was, meant they were on an even playing field so to speak. ]
See? There you go again with these cute faces of yours.
[ He smiled a little and reached out, not wanting to be too forward, he instead gives Ichigo's shirt a gentle tug. ]
[Ichigo peeped out at him through the gaps of his fingers at the tug. Part of him so wanted to hide his face against him so that no one else would be able to see how pink his face was, while the other part kind of wanted to hear more.]
Shoudaikiri-kun... ...you really think I'm that cute...?
[ If he was a more forward person he might have just scooped him up and take him somewhere more private. Instead he gave him a flustered looking smile and held out his hand to him once more. ]
I've only ever wanted to show you my cool sides, but when it comes to your cuteness, it seems every uncool thing possible just wants to come out instead.
[ Now that he has Ichigo's hand again, he gives it a gentle squeeze before he turns to start walking. Sorry, Ichigo but he's not letting go of that hand now. ]
No one else, huh...? Only if you promise to show me more of your cute side then.
[And Ichigo doesn’t mind at all and follows after him.
His blush turns a little pinker as he nods.]
... I promise. And yes, no one else because....
[He moves a little closer because what he wants to say is so terribly embarrassing that he wants to hide a bit against him, but he can’t really do so since they’re moving but he’ll try anyway!]
... because Shoku... because Mitsutada-kun belongs to me now and I belong to Mitsutada-kun.
[ This was only their first date and he already felt like he asked him to marry him in some sort of way. Not that it seemed to bother Shokudaikiri at all. He's wanted to get more of Ichigo's attention for a long time, even though he was always too nervous to act on this feelings. He didn't want to do anything that might ruin what they had before. If he knew back then that Ichigo might feel this strongly for him, he might have acted a little sooner..!
Laughing softly, he gives Ichigo's hand a squeeze and slows his walking so they could walk side by side. ]
I had plans... to maybe walk around and see if there was anywhere you might want to go but now.. I just want to find a quiet place to be with you more.
[Ichigo has had to repress certain feelings and urges for a very long time, so you have no idea what you've potentially unleashed, Mitsutada!
Ichigo smiled up sweetly at him and leaned lightly against him as they walk.]
... a quiet place...? [His mind immediately went to... interesting places! He presses his flushed face slightly against Mitsutada's arm.] Isn't it a bit too early in the day for that...?
[ His face started to heat up a little more when he caught onto what Ichigo thought he meant. Mitsutada cleared his throat. He really wanted to show him his cool sides, but he swears the start of this date has only brought out his embarrassing sides. ]
A-ah... not quite what I meant. Though, that doesn't mean I don't want to keep sticking close to you.
[ He laces their fingers together, giving his hand another gentle squeeze. ]
Oh... [That certainly was embarrassing! He presses his face more against Mitsutada's arm, too shy to look up at him.] Where are you planning on taking me then?
[Then he adds in a whisper.] Though... I'm not opposed to.... the other thing... if you want to.... later...
That sounds good! Let's go to a movie then to a cafe... Ah, and I think there's a seaside carnival starting from today. I heard that there will be fireworks. We could go there afterwards perhaps?
[Well, he only had a vague idea right now. Anyway, he was happy to let Mitsutada make the decisions since he knew how important it was to him to be 'cool'. Even if Ichigo was probably much better at planning and organizing things, in general...]
[ He chuckles a little at that, leaning over just a little so he could "sneakily" give Ichigo a little nuzzle. It was difficult while walking but he was pulling all these emotions out of him. ]
Maybe I should have left the planning to you. You've always been a lot better with these things.
[ His voice gets a little lower as he leans closer again. ]
Maybe if you enjoy this date enough... we can have you plan more in the future.
[Ichigo laughed lightly at that and gave him a playful little nuzzle back, then he lowers his eyes bashfully.]
... that’s only because I’m used to it, out of necessity. [You should see how perfectly choreographed mornings at the Awataguchi household are under Ichigo’s direction!
Ichigo could hear his heart thumping in his ears as Mitsutada deepened his voice and leaned closer.]
I... am already enjoying it... a lot...
[If you keep doing this, he’ll have to drag you to the nearest secluded spot!]
[ That made sense. With how many siblings he had to take care of, he must have to be good at organization to get them all out the door and ready for school in the mornings. It was just another thing he could add to the list of things he admired about Ichigo. ]
I'm glad... because I am too. Even just walking with you is enjoyable for me... perhaps it's just because we're together..?
[ Honestly, he would be happy to if Ichigo wouldn't mind it one day. ]
Well, to be perfectly honest, I don't really know what movies are playing right now. I was... just thinking of places I could sit with you and [ Where people wouldn't notice... ] and movies were the first thing to pop into my head.
[Ichigo wouldn't mind it at all but Mitsutada should be prepared to face the wide range of questions Ichigo's brothers will ask him! The older ones might ask him some really personal and embarrassing things...!
... what were you planning to do with him in a darkened cinema, Mitsutada~?]
I see... [He wanders over to the film listings, pulling Mitsutada along with him.] We'll just randomly pick one then? What about a comedy? Should we get some popcorn?
[ As embarrassing as that would be, he'd still find it a little adorable in a way. Ichigo's brothers being just as protective over him as he is over them... it was cute. Mitsutada always wanted siblings, so he finds almost everything he learns about them from Ichigo to be cute...
As for the movies well... he might have given thought to sneaking a kiss or two with him. ]
Hmm... a comedy might be nice. It'd keep a nice warm vibe for our evening to have... Would you like a share a popcorn?
[ The moment he hears that he's going to be so flustered... ]
Hmm... yes, lets try this one out. It looks like it could be rather touching.
[ He gladly lets Ichigo sort of take more of the lead and gently tug him along. It meant he could just watch Ichigo with that loving smile on his face. ]
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[ His smile is soft and his eye that was showing was warm. He didn't want to give Ichigo any wrong impressions because he liked him so. ]
To be honest, I've thought about sending you home with extra food plenty of times, but.. I wasn't sure if that would seem pushy or something...
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[He smiles back gratefully at that and reaches up to lightly touch his cheek.]
Thank you, Shokudaikiri-kun. You really are so wonderful. And I would love that. I really enjoy your cooking... I've always treasured all the little treats you've shared with me.
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I enjoy making things for you... You make this really cute face and it gets harder to resist you every time you do.
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I-I do...?
[He pulled his hand away to cover his own face with both hands out of embarrassment. He was completely unaware of all that!]
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See? There you go again with these cute faces of yours.
[ He smiled a little and reached out, not wanting to be too forward, he instead gives Ichigo's shirt a gentle tug. ]
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Shoudaikiri-kun... ...you really think I'm that cute...?
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I've only ever wanted to show you my cool sides, but when it comes to your cuteness, it seems every uncool thing possible just wants to come out instead.
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Well, then can you promise me that you’ll show your uncool side only to me? You’re not allowed to show anyone else, okay?
[And yes, take him somewhere more private already, Shoukudaikiri! You’re both still just standing there in a very public place! XD]
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No one else, huh...? Only if you promise to show me more of your cute side then.
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His blush turns a little pinker as he nods.]
... I promise. And yes, no one else because....
[He moves a little closer because what he wants to say is so terribly embarrassing that he wants to hide a bit against him, but he can’t really do so since they’re moving but he’ll try anyway!]
... because Shoku... because Mitsutada-kun belongs to me now and I belong to Mitsutada-kun.
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Laughing softly, he gives Ichigo's hand a squeeze and slows his walking so they could walk side by side. ]
I had plans... to maybe walk around and see if there was anywhere you might want to go but now.. I just want to find a quiet place to be with you more.
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Ichigo smiled up sweetly at him and leaned lightly against him as they walk.]
... a quiet place...? [His mind immediately went to... interesting places! He presses his flushed face slightly against Mitsutada's arm.] Isn't it a bit too early in the day for that...?
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A-ah... not quite what I meant. Though, that doesn't mean I don't want to keep sticking close to you.
[ He laces their fingers together, giving his hand another gentle squeeze. ]
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[Then he adds in a whisper.] Though... I'm not opposed to.... the other thing... if you want to.... later...
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[ After hearing that whisper, he was pretty sure Ichigo had other ideas now at the very least. Not that he was opposed to them. ]
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That sounds good! Let's go to a movie then to a cafe... Ah, and I think there's a seaside carnival starting from today. I heard that there will be fireworks. We could go there afterwards perhaps?
[Well, he only had a vague idea right now. Anyway, he was happy to let Mitsutada make the decisions since he knew how important it was to him to be 'cool'. Even if Ichigo was probably much better at planning and organizing things, in general...]
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Maybe I should have left the planning to you. You've always been a lot better with these things.
[ His voice gets a little lower as he leans closer again. ]
Maybe if you enjoy this date enough... we can have you plan more in the future.
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... that’s only because I’m used to it, out of necessity. [You should see how perfectly choreographed mornings at the Awataguchi household are under Ichigo’s direction!
Ichigo could hear his heart thumping in his ears as Mitsutada deepened his voice and leaned closer.]
I... am already enjoying it... a lot...
[If you keep doing this, he’ll have to drag you to the nearest secluded spot!]
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I'm glad... because I am too. Even just walking with you is enjoyable for me... perhaps it's just because we're together..?
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Ichigo smiles happily at that.]
That's probably it. As long as you're here with me, I'll be happy wherever we are.
[Plus it was nice to not have to worry about his brothers or his studies for a change.]
Ah, we're almost there. Was there any film you wanted to watch in particular? I'm afraid I'm not too up-to-date with the latest films...
[Because what was personal time?]
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Well, to be perfectly honest, I don't really know what movies are playing right now. I was... just thinking of places I could sit with you and [ Where people wouldn't notice... ] and movies were the first thing to pop into my head.
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... what were you planning to do with him in a darkened cinema, Mitsutada~?]
I see... [He wanders over to the film listings, pulling Mitsutada along with him.] We'll just randomly pick one then? What about a comedy? Should we get some popcorn?
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As for the movies well... he might have given thought to sneaking a kiss or two with him.
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Hmm... a comedy might be nice. It'd keep a nice warm vibe for our evening to have... Would you like a share a popcorn?
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And Ichigo will gladly let him steal a kiss or two.]
Mmmm... Maybe this one then? [And he picks a romantic comedy that he’s kind of heard about, probably from Midare.] And yes, I’d love to share one.
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Hmm... yes, lets try this one out. It looks like it could be rather touching.
[ He gladly lets Ichigo sort of take more of the lead and gently tug him along. It meant he could just watch Ichigo with that loving smile on his face. ]
Should we get drinks too?
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