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Action; about 2 days before New Years

[nuraridouman]

[Douman had meant to do this shortly before Christmas, but as usual things never go as planned. He had kept his contact with the teen very court in order to respect Sakura's wish of solitude, but by the time Christmas Day had rolled around the gnawing twists in Douman's stomach had won out. So - against knowing damn well better - he sends a simple text to check if the coast is clear.]

Are you free later today?

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[ other than his secret santa and his plans with shouto and bakugo, sakura's just been staying at home. it seems best to just . . . stay away. especially when his feelings are still in flux. ]

yeah? why do you ask?

[nuraridouman]

[Ugh. Why, really? That's a good question. Because he is apparently turning into a stupid, meddling old man who sees too much of himself in a random teenager, apparently.

(Not like he's still sorry about how much he hurt Sakura earlier.)


(Or kinda lonely with nothing better to do on this day too.)]

Want to meet up and get something to eat in the evening? Or whenever you're hungry.

[antisocialable]

[ sakura's always hungry and the promise of food is always a good lure to get him to do whatever you want. so even though he lingers reluctantly in his house, he does give in. ]

sure if you want to.

[nuraridouman]

Great. I'll pick you up around 6, and we can go somewhere your choice? I fear I'm more familiar with the bars than where good food is being served here.

[What the hell is he doing... ]

[antisocialable]

there's the cafe. sip and blossom?

if that's fine.

[nuraridouman]

Of course. I'll pick you up.

[When the appointed time comes, Douman knocks on Sakura's door, feeling more self-conscious and stupid by the minute. The youkai is wearing a warm coat of the deepest wine red over his usual outfit and a dark purple scarf shot through with silver threads that he got as a present not too long ago.

When the door opens, he jolts.]

Sakura-kun. How have you been?

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[ sakura is dressed plainly as always. in a white shirt and black slacks. he rarely wears anything else. ]

I'm okay? Why wouldn't I be?

[nuraridouman]

Yeah. Why?

[Ugh, stupid! Stupid! Just shoot him now, will you? Seems like he's the only one worried here.]

...Just grab your coat and let's go. It's cold out here.

[antisocialable]

[ a nonchalant shrug as sakura grabs his hoodie, slipping it on. ]

You don't have holidays plans? I thought you'd be doin' stuff.

[nuraridouman]

[He turns around and puts his mask back on.]

There is not much to do for me without my school around. I'm more surprised that you didn't have any other plans already.

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[ sakura fidgets. ]

I have a dinner thing. With people. They invited me for some reason.

[nuraridouman]

[Douman's step falters for a second.]

Today?? But then why are you going eating with me now?

[antisocialable]

Cuz you asked.

Besides, I can still make it.

[nuraridouman]

....


I don't know what to think about that. [Ouch? Or Yay? He's getting pretty mixed signals on whether he's actually being wanted here or not.

His hand wanders to a coat pocket. No matter. What he wants to do won't take long.]

[antisocialable]

[ food is food. sakura can eat any time. ]

What're you even thinking about?

[nuraridouman]

You.

[said without any thought or filter]

[antisocialable]

[ sakura splutters, face going red. ]

W-What for?!

[nuraridouman]

Hm?

[He stops and brushes his mask to the side to get a better look at Sakura.]

What's wrong? You're suddenly acting strange.

[antisocialable]

You're the one acting strange!!

[nuraridouman]

Me!? What about me is acting strange!?

[antisocialable]

Yeah, you!!

Why are you suddenly thinking of me anyway!!

[nuraridouman]

Wh- I was thinking about how to give you your christmas present!

What were YOU thinking?!?

[antisocialable]

I wasn't — Wait, what.

[nuraridouman]

Ugh, great! Now I blurted the surprise out...

[Don't look at him, the tips of his ears are already burning up enough again! Douman quickly pulls his mask back on properly and hastens his steps.]