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[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.

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[ 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?

[antisocialable]

[ 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.

[antisocialable]

[ 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.]

[antisocialable]

[ what. sakura ambles after him, easily catching up. ]

You got me a present?

[nuraridouman]

[Douman just huffs and pushes his hands into his pockets, squaring his shoulders.]

Yeah, so? It's not unusual to give the people you like a small something toward the end of the year. And it's also not like it's entirely not selfserving...