[ He shakes his head, wanting to dispel any concern. He doesn't make a grab for the gift, he's not that greedy. He can give a guess it's clothes though. ]
...Puberty.
[ In the back, Takumi snorts. He just sighs, lightening up the whisper after this. ]
It's the same as my eyes I guess. Thanks for the birthday gift, Retrospec. My throat hurts...
...yeah, that's a little more than puberty. You sound just like your dad. [jesus christ??? next thing you know he'll be taller than her too...her baby brother is growing up] I guess it feels a little silly giving this to you now, but...
[She hands over the box, which he's free to unwrap. Inside is somethin cute]
I don't know if it's what you like or anything, but...you shouldn't have to settle on hand me downs.
[Sometimes owning cute clothes that belong to you is more special.]
You sound casual about it, but you're doing that thing with your cheek. Cute.
[ ...This voice when it's used to tease is a weapon of pure destruction. Even Yanagi is taken aback because holy fuck he doesn't want to sound like a siscon, but regardless he gets to unwrapping the second gift. His smile is still the same, at least. ]
[ Well, he's paying for flying too close to the sun there. He brings up his hands to try and gently pry her hands off. He's not Nobukatsu, this is not the affection he likes here. ]
I'll never be manlier than you! Even my old name isn't as manly as "Akinobu"...
Thanks. I guess Saku-nee gave you my size, didn't she... We had a lot of fun. She's great.
[ It was supposed to be a sort of revenge for her being on the receiving end of his spicy teasing, but it ended up cute? He would totally go soft and mushy here at the hug (no he ain't a siscon either), but he keeps his composure. ]
Mrs. Minamoto is making some hand roll sushi and udon for lunch as a special treat-- do you want some too?
[ He saw that stash of instant food Sakura and Aki have in their pantry. In fact there could be a special cupboard just for that stuff. No judging! Old habits die hard. ]
[It's true. Although Sakura's trying to get them to improve their diet considering everything. Maybe it's one of those "new apartment new start" mindsets.
It's up there with "i'll join a gym after new years and definitely get in shape" pledges.]
...yeah. That does sound pretty good.
I guess I should go say hi, then. I'm sure Takumi will be glad I'm sticking around for a while.
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[She trails off a little and reaches in to take out a box, gift wrapped and appropriately sized for the clothing inside.
But mid-offering, she pulls it back a little.]
Are you coming down with something?
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...Puberty.
[ In the back, Takumi snorts. He just sighs, lightening up the whisper after this. ]
It's the same as my eyes I guess. Thanks for the birthday gift, Retrospec. My throat hurts...
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[She hands over the box, which he's free to unwrap. Inside is somethin cute]
I don't know if it's what you like or anything, but...you shouldn't have to settle on hand me downs.
[Sometimes owning cute clothes that belong to you is more special.]
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[ ...This voice when it's used to tease is a weapon of pure destruction. Even Yanagi is taken aback because holy fuck he doesn't want to sound like a siscon, but regardless he gets to unwrapping the second gift. His smile is still the same, at least. ]
Oh! I love it, thank you. Should I... try it on?
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She pretty much drops the box and pulls at his cheeks with both hands.]
Do what you like. But don’t get arrogant now that something about you is actually manly, you hear?
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[ Well, he's paying for flying too close to the sun there. He brings up his hands to try and gently pry her hands off. He's not Nobukatsu, this is not the affection he likes here. ]
I'll never be manlier than you! Even my old name isn't as manly as "Akinobu"...
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And then she lets go.]
And don't forget it.
[She'd ask about the old name stuff, but this is meant to be a happy moment. She isn't going to spoil it with Retrospec stuff.
Either way, she walks over to take a seat on the couch, looking way too comfortable in a stranger's house honestly.}
Well, go on then. Go try it on before Retrospec turns you into some kind of tall, BL looking guy to match your new voice.
[She probably shouldn't say this kind of stuff...]
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[ Stay away from Sakura's BL collection... if she has one. He wasn't that nosy during the move.
Anyway. One quick trip and he's in the cute outfit she got for him, he even got matching socks and fixed his hair up a bit. ]
We're good, it seems.
[ Guess who's getting a hug with a normal, youthful smile? If you guessed Aki, you're right. ]
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But she's not a brocon or anything.]
It suits you. I'm glad you like it.
[And she'll return the hug, because despite everything she is sincerely glad he likes it. She wasn't sure if he would or not.]
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[ It was supposed to be a sort of revenge for her being on the receiving end of his spicy teasing, but it ended up cute? He would totally go soft and mushy here at the hug (no he ain't a siscon either), but he keeps his composure. ]
Mrs. Minamoto is making some hand roll sushi and udon for lunch as a special treat-- do you want some too?
[ He saw that stash of instant food Sakura and Aki have in their pantry. In fact there could be a special cupboard just for that stuff. No judging! Old habits die hard. ]
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It's up there with "i'll join a gym after new years and definitely get in shape" pledges.]
...yeah. That does sound pretty good.
I guess I should go say hi, then. I'm sure Takumi will be glad I'm sticking around for a while.
[which means he'll hate it]