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[ Sooner or later, Taiyou is going to get tired of seeing Itsuki's surprised face-- and truthfully, Itsuki herself isn't used to letting her surprise show all that often, or even being surprised at all that much. After Potpourri, she could handle most anything with composure and a great sense of calm, but now there's this sunny boy who just blurts things that she's really only heard from her brother or the Fashion Club and never from another boy.
(She was never going to include Cobraja in this list.)
But this is the first time she can feel a great amount of heat suffusing her face, and is alarmingly aware that she's turning redder than she has in a very long time. It's only when Potpourri perches on a shoulder with a questioning noise that Itsuki is able to drag an answer forth. ]
I... don't think that's it. Maybe you were just curious?
[It's common fact that Cobraja should never be included in that lineup.
But the way Itsuki gets surprised every time it's mentioned is exactly why he's so upfront about it. This is a girl who's clearly never been complimented like this...at least not so bluntly, from another boy. And for someone like Taiyou, who found people so interesting as a whole, he couldn't help but feed into that. He wanted to see her get surprised. He wanted to see that surprise become the norm, for her to expect comments like that.
After all, in his eyes, and probably anyone who knew her....she deserved them.
Her attempt to deflect his affection has him smiling even wider, giving a little wink to Potpourri before turning his attention back to her.]
Hmmmm....
Well you're not wrong, Itsuki-san. I've been interested in learning more about you since we met.
[Can you not word everything like a vague attempt at flirting.]
Mm... I suppose you really didn't get a chance to learn anything past my name.
[ For understandable reasons that involved hiding from hospital staff, but there's definitely more breathing room now. This also seems like a safer topic, so Itsuki settles into it easily enough. ]
You know my school and you probably know I'm a second-year... the older brother Erika mentioned actually stayed at the same hospital you were at for a short while, which is why I think Potpourri got confused and tried to find me there. He's been sickly and frail ever since he was born, but he recently underwent a risky surgery to try and fix that. He's fine now, but he does have to go in every so often to make sure nothing's wrong.
[ Itsuki looks away now, forward-- ]
He's the rightful heir of our dojo. Up until this point, I've been acting in his place, so that's why... [ she'll motion to the gakuran. ]
Your older brother was at the same hospital? [With hands still behind his head, he tilts his body slightly towards her in acknowledgement. Taiyou's often one to believe in fate, and something like this...while nothing more than just sheer coincidence and a line of reasons why they would have met (involving Potpourri's shenanagins, no doubt), seemed more and more like fate in his eyes.]
Sounds like he was in there for the same reason I was. It's such a hassle, and normally I get so stir crazy in that place... [He sighs wistfully, smile creeping across his lips.] But small checkups are worth it if it means I get to stay out of there for good and visit you at school.
And Potpourri, too!
[A hand reaches out to the fairy, offering a hi-five. As short lived as it is, as his attention is soon drawn to her, looking her up and down as if this were....the first time he'd noticed it.]
Ah, you wear the boy's uniform to act in his place? At the dojo too?
[ It's still so strange to imagine Taiyou having been at the hospital in the first place. If Itsuki hadn't met him there herself, she doubts she would have believed it. Even now, as she watches Potpourri happily bring a paw forward to meet his palm, that aspect of it just feels like some sort of odd dream.
But he is here in front of her, after all, and she smiles. If he's doing better, that's all she needs to hear. ]
That's right. I didn't think anyone would take me seriously if I didn't at least try to act as a boy, and showing weakness at the dojo was even more of a fear to me.
... Of course, I think a lot of that was self-imposed. My brother always told me I didn't have to force myself so much.
[He'd always been one to not let his sickness define him, let alone take over his life. To him, it was something temporary, and his will to play soccer and experience life like everyone else would triumph.
And nothing gave proof of that more than right now. His desire to get out into the world and play soccer with Tenma, to see Itsuki again, they were all stepping stones to conquering his own physical limitations.
The sky was the limit with him, and that was where the sun belonged.]
I agree. Your dedication alone is enough to warrant respect, the way I see it.
But--
[Another wink to Potpourri. This next line's going to be a good one.]
Boys or girls uniform, you're very cute, Itsuki-san. The sun just glistens off you.
[ ... Are boys normally this forward?? Their future student council president had blurted out his desires when he thought she wasn't listening once, but she'd never caught him actually trying to flirt with anyone. Her own brother might say things like this, but that was her brother, and as Yuri had said once, all older siblings doted on their younger ones to a certain extent-- even Momoka.
If Taiyou keeps talking like this, it's going to be very difficult to keep her composure; indeed, Itsuki is already pressing a palm over her face. He doesn't seem like the type, but... ]
[Most boys have a filter--but Taiyou, someone who's always been so confident in who he is, how he feels, and what he wants to do, never saw the point in masking what you want to say. He had tact, of course, it's not like he went out shouting to the world what he thought without a filter, but when it came to expressing things that he felt were obvious...positive ones, he never held back.
From the looks of it, Itsuki wasn't one who really got comments on her appearance as upfront as his. It made it feel a little special, in some ways.
A smile spreads further, blue eyes calm and collected, and his voice mellowing to match.]
I'm not teasing. You have a glow about you that makes it impossible to resist gravitating towards. Whether you're in a boys uniform or a girl's uniform, that radiance still beams like the sun.
[He closes his eyes, nodding sagely.]
It's why I'm here. And it's why you have such good friends like Potpourri and the two girls I just met.
[ Potpourri nods sagely (for once), because as far as she's concerned, Taiyou is absolutely right. Itsuki had a certain warmth and brightness to her that drew people in, and kept them there when they learned that the warmth they'd seen wasn't just for show.
But very few people have ever told her that, in such glowing terms, and Itsuki is already doing her best to stay firm on the subject here. She can't let him throw her too far off-guard. ]
... Thank you, but a lot of that was due to them. And you have a radiant sort of charisma yourself, Taiyou.
[ ... This boy is ridiculous. And even as Itsuki blinks at him, completely startled by just how easily affectionate and playful he is (despite knowing Erika), a laugh escapes. ]
[His mood settles into a more carefree, casual tone, letting their feet guide them along the sidewalk, their arms being the only link between them, but with no pull on either side.]
It might not be very big, and no one might notice, but it'd be worth it if it made someone smile.
[ Does she have any idea where they're going yet? Honestly, no. A lot of this remains new and unknown, which is something Itsuki knows Erika would be thrilled about and she's still mildly curious herself. Until then, she can simply enjoy this walk with him for what it is (or what she thinks it is). ]
... You've already made someone smile, though. I think you're doing very well already.
[Don't worry Itsuki, he knows exactly where he's going, and if she happens to need a hint in the direction, he'll tug her gently to let her know when there's a turn. It's not too far to the riverbank...but he may be going a bit slower to enjoy their leisurely pace.]
[That's more what he likes to see--a playful banter back from her that he knew she kept tucked inside her. Itsuki may be acting in place of her ailed brother, but he could see the bits of sunshine that wanted to peek out from behind the cloud she'd fit over herself.]
That bright and shining smile just for me?
[He slowly steers her to take a right at this next crosswalk, looking around for the little fairy that had seemed to have disappeared for just a moment. She was tiny--maybe she was just hiding from passerby.]
[ Sure enough, Itsuki's finally got it into her head to hide in her bag when there are other people around. Which doesn't mean that Potpourri isn't poking her head out at nearly regular intervals, but if Taiyou spots her during one of those times, the fairy will beam at her. ]
I think she might be too young for you.
[ All she needs, Taiyou seducing her tiny baby fairy into having a crush. ]
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[ Sooner or later, Taiyou is going to get tired of seeing Itsuki's surprised face-- and truthfully, Itsuki herself isn't used to letting her surprise show all that often, or even being surprised at all that much. After Potpourri, she could handle most anything with composure and a great sense of calm, but now there's this sunny boy who just blurts things that she's really only heard from her brother or the Fashion Club and never from another boy.
(She was never going to include Cobraja in this list.)
But this is the first time she can feel a great amount of heat suffusing her face, and is alarmingly aware that she's turning redder than she has in a very long time. It's only when Potpourri perches on a shoulder with a questioning noise that Itsuki is able to drag an answer forth. ]
I... don't think that's it. Maybe you were just curious?
[ Help her, Oniisama. ]
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But the way Itsuki gets surprised every time it's mentioned is exactly why he's so upfront about it. This is a girl who's clearly never been complimented like this...at least not so bluntly, from another boy. And for someone like Taiyou, who found people so interesting as a whole, he couldn't help but feed into that. He wanted to see her get surprised. He wanted to see that surprise become the norm, for her to expect comments like that.
After all, in his eyes, and probably anyone who knew her....she deserved them.
Her attempt to deflect his affection has him smiling even wider, giving a little wink to Potpourri before turning his attention back to her.]
Hmmmm....
Well you're not wrong, Itsuki-san. I've been interested in learning more about you since we met.
[Can you not word everything like a vague attempt at flirting.]
Maybe it's a bit of both.
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[ For understandable reasons that involved hiding from hospital staff, but there's definitely more breathing room now. This also seems like a safer topic, so Itsuki settles into it easily enough. ]
You know my school and you probably know I'm a second-year... the older brother Erika mentioned actually stayed at the same hospital you were at for a short while, which is why I think Potpourri got confused and tried to find me there. He's been sickly and frail ever since he was born, but he recently underwent a risky surgery to try and fix that. He's fine now, but he does have to go in every so often to make sure nothing's wrong.
[ Itsuki looks away now, forward-- ]
He's the rightful heir of our dojo. Up until this point, I've been acting in his place, so that's why... [ she'll motion to the gakuran. ]
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Sounds like he was in there for the same reason I was. It's such a hassle, and normally I get so stir crazy in that place... [He sighs wistfully, smile creeping across his lips.] But small checkups are worth it if it means I get to stay out of there for good and visit you at school.
And Potpourri, too!
[A hand reaches out to the fairy, offering a hi-five. As short lived as it is, as his attention is soon drawn to her, looking her up and down as if this were....the first time he'd noticed it.]
Ah, you wear the boy's uniform to act in his place? At the dojo too?
[Is this girl a fuckin' black belt.]
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But he is here in front of her, after all, and she smiles. If he's doing better, that's all she needs to hear. ]
That's right. I didn't think anyone would take me seriously if I didn't at least try to act as a boy, and showing weakness at the dojo was even more of a fear to me.
... Of course, I think a lot of that was self-imposed. My brother always told me I didn't have to force myself so much.
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And nothing gave proof of that more than right now. His desire to get out into the world and play soccer with Tenma, to see Itsuki again, they were all stepping stones to conquering his own physical limitations.
The sky was the limit with him, and that was where the sun belonged.]
I agree. Your dedication alone is enough to warrant respect, the way I see it.
But--
[Another wink to Potpourri. This next line's going to be a good one.]
Boys or girls uniform, you're very cute, Itsuki-san. The sun just glistens off you.
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If Taiyou keeps talking like this, it's going to be very difficult to keep her composure; indeed, Itsuki is already pressing a palm over her face. He doesn't seem like the type, but... ]
Please, don't tease me...
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From the looks of it, Itsuki wasn't one who really got comments on her appearance as upfront as his. It made it feel a little special, in some ways.
A smile spreads further, blue eyes calm and collected, and his voice mellowing to match.]
I'm not teasing. You have a glow about you that makes it impossible to resist gravitating towards. Whether you're in a boys uniform or a girl's uniform, that radiance still beams like the sun.
[He closes his eyes, nodding sagely.]
It's why I'm here. And it's why you have such good friends like Potpourri and the two girls I just met.
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But very few people have ever told her that, in such glowing terms, and Itsuki is already doing her best to stay firm on the subject here. She can't let him throw her too far off-guard. ]
... Thank you, but a lot of that was due to them. And you have a radiant sort of charisma yourself, Taiyou.
[ Which she's sure he knows. ]
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[He smiles, blue eyes cutting through her rebuttal.]
Tell me, Itsuki-san. What attracts bees to flowers? Whatever it is--colour or pollen or scent, its something the flower had from the start.
[His arm reaches over to hook hers confidently, leaning in to rest his chin on her shoulder.]
Buzz, Buzzzzz~...
[...and then bursting into a fit of laughter.]
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Has anyone told you that you're unusual?
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All the time.
[Although, he couldn't sound more proud of that if he tried.]
'Unusual' is more exciting, though, don't you think? No one ever changed the world by being 'usual'.
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[ In the wake of their laughter, Itsuki completely relaxes, letting him stay connected to her. ]
Is that what you'd like to do? Change the world?
[ Because that's kind of a process and half the time Itsuki isn't sure what she's doing anyway. ]
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[His mood settles into a more carefree, casual tone, letting their feet guide them along the sidewalk, their arms being the only link between them, but with no pull on either side.]
It might not be very big, and no one might notice, but it'd be worth it if it made someone smile.
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... You've already made someone smile, though. I think you're doing very well already.
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[Don't worry Itsuki, he knows exactly where he's going, and if she happens to need a hint in the direction, he'll tug her gently to let her know when there's a turn. It's not too far to the riverbank...but he may be going a bit slower to enjoy their leisurely pace.]
And who might that be? Maybe....Potpourri?
[A little tease, smiling right back at her.]
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[ And a giggle from her fairy companion, of course, as Itsuki's smile also takes on a hint of something teasing. ]
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That bright and shining smile just for me?
[He slowly steers her to take a right at this next crosswalk, looking around for the little fairy that had seemed to have disappeared for just a moment. She was tiny--maybe she was just hiding from passerby.]
A girl after my own heart...
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I think she might be too young for you.
[ All she needs, Taiyou seducing her tiny baby fairy into having a crush. ]
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[An apologetic smile follows, catching the moment the little fairy pokes her head out and boops her 'nose' with a finger.]
...Oh well! I'll just have to set my sights on someone a little older, then.
[Wink at Potpourri, and a casual, nonchalant glance at Itsuki to see her reaction.
Will she catch on?]
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Someone in your year, then?
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Mmm...
[A thoughtful hum, eyes drifting upward once more.]
Maybe...but I was thinking of maybe finding someone just a bit older. A year, maybe.
That's more exciting, don't you think?
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[ There's no real judgment in it, just a slight sense of amusement. ]
I've never thought about trying to pursue someone older... or, well... anyone. But I guess there would be a challenge in that, if you tried.
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[But his eyes flick a shade brighter--maybe there's his opening.]
Have you considered someone younger, then?
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[ So. Good luck, Taiyou. ]
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