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So this is what you were like as a kid, right?

[ You're such a little shit, but he finds himself smiling as he's preparing the little cat cakes. ]

If you keep teasing me like this, I might cry.

You can see why I got on so many nerves now, can't you? I'll try not make you cry though, promise.

[Mostly because he doesn't do well with crying people in the first place. He flexes his fingers, sighing softly and rolling onto his stomach to actually do some work; the phone's switched to speaker as an afterthought, even if he ends up not really doing anything but drawing swirls on the margins.]

Is there anything else you'd like? Besides my private thoughts. I can spoil you a little, you know.

I think it's too late. I can feel tears welling up.

[ Of course he's kidding. He doesn't even remember the last time he cried, to be honest. The food seems to be ready, so he's going through some music? Old baroque... and random modern electronic mixes into that.

There is a thoughtful hum. It's weird to be asked what he wants since... He never thought about it. Company has always been the core desire, but what else? ]

... A date.

[ .................... ]

A spa date?

[ ............................................... ]

Amusement park date.

[ WAIT NO HE HAS THIS HE REALLY HAS THIS— ]

And maybe once in a while you can wear something I like?

[Akira... They're dating, of course he'll take you on dates?? Spa, amusement park, maybe to a buffet...]

Like lingerie under my clothes, or something else?

[He's teasing.]

... Can we retcon that? It was a good idea when we weren't dating.

[ It was never a good idea, but the humiliation is too temping. HE FUCKING ALMOST FORGOT. Why did I dig a deeper hole for him I will never know. ]

I meant like nice sweaters and shirts, but sure. Why not? Whatever makes you happy? I won't tell you how to live your life.

Oh, no, we're still very much doing that -- especially now that we are dating.

[Because he's not losing?? Thanks.]

But I can do that. I do have plenty of nice clothes due to my job, after all. I'm certain there's something that I can wear especially for you.

You're the actual devil. I guess I just won't lose.

[ Dramatized sigh. They're too similar sometimes that it's scary. ]

The more you talk about it, the weirder it sounds. [ But he guesses he doesn't mind it. ] Maybe we can exchange hoodies, too.

[ inb4 Goro doesn't own a single hoodie............. ]

[He will when his DLC comes in.]

... You really are adorable, Akira. Has anyone told you that before?

[ fuck........... are they going to exchange DLC hoodies?? ]

No, not really. [ Uhm. ] Not since I was five?

[absolutely??]

I find you incredibly so. And endearing as well, of course, but I'm reminded by how cute you are with things like that.

[Exchanging hoodies is so cute? He has such a cute boyfriend.]

[ Well, his is a giant shirt... They'll figure this out and exchange shirts and hoodies. Now Goro is actually distracting him from doing work. ]

... Your tastes really are strange, but I won't be cruel and deny you of a boyfriend shirt.

[ You're actually embarrassing. ]

How am I strange? You're the one who suggested trading clothes.

[just sayin]

I didn't sign up for this abuse.

[ JUST SAYING. ]

[Is it possible to like someone too much??]

You agreed to be my boyfriend. [the word is... so nice to roll off his tongue, oh goodness, his cheeks are warm.] But I'll stop teasing you. Even if it's still true.

Remember that I'm a pretty vengeful person, Goro Akechi. At least I'll sleep well tonight knowing that you probably didn't finish any of your school work.

[ There's your threat. It's not empty at all, but really what's on his mind is about all the stuff that's been discussed in the meet-up yesterday...

What are you going through? Maybe he'll ask another time. ]

Anyway, you don't mind if I tell people, right?

[... Looks at his schoolwork. Can't argue there.]

You ask that like I'm not going to be showing you off myself... Of course not, Akira, I'll ensure my fans give you no trouble as well.

[.......]

And, um. Mom'll want to meet you. She doesn't know I like guys [bitch you think she doesn't] so it might be a little awkward... but she's a kind woman. I'm certain she'll be quite fond of you.

Thanks. I don't want to receive hate mail for whatever reason. I'm probably only going to tell maybe... four people?

[ He's thinking Ann, Futaba, Silver, and Yusuke maybe... But he's not entirely sure. However, parents did not come up on his mind before Goro mentions it. His own parents play such a small part of his life now... but SUDDENLY HE'S NERVOUS? He remembers meeting Wakaba for the Very First Time and Christ did that woman read him like a book. ]

It would be an honor to officially meet her. I'm looking forward to it. [ He slipped into formal speech when thinking about Adults. ] Maybe I should introduce you to my parents when my dad is back from his business trip. They're a little weird, but you must be used to that.

[Pfft, he slipped back into formal... Goro has about the same number of people to tell too.]

I'm used to a great many things, but I'm still nervous at the thought. [He hesitates, rolling his pencil between his fingers.] I wonder if my aunt would like to meet you too...

[A beat.]

No, even if she did, that is the one person I'm keeping you from.

[god, he can already imagine her asking about grades and future plans, making teasing remarks about her little Isidore Beautrelet having his heart stolen by a thief. How right she'd be on some account, but Akira is no Lupin.]

There goes showing me off—we can take baby steps.

[ Odd enough, Akira is well equipped to face any kind of official adult interview, so it doesn't worry him too much. It's just the natural jitters since he knows how important family is to some. ]

Just... Gives me a heads up.

[ So he can dress well, practice speaking, buy gifts, etc. ]

[God they'll love Akira. All three of his family. Hopefully the love lasts after he explains that Akira's his boyfriend..?]

I wouldn't surprise you, I promise. The list of things I would dump on you without warning is a very short, very secret one. I suspect you have something of the same.

[ ... He definitely does have something similar, but he would never. Ever. Say it in that kind of way that mongers fear and doubt. ]

That sounds ominous.

[ HE DOESN'T KNOW ABOUT THIS. ]

You'll enjoy pretty much all of them, I promise.

[... Pretty much all is not all exactly, though, so.]

[ HE'S SLAMMING THE X BUTTON SO HARD. The doubt is too strong. ]

I guess I won't sleep at night... [ Not that he does it much in the first place. There's the sound of people coming in— ] I have to go entertain guests and all, so I'll talk to you soon?

Oh, right. Guests. You were preparing something.

[That's why they were just talking on the phone over... right. Jesus.]

We'll talk again soon, yes. Have fun at your party.

Yeah... I'm not really a party person, but when in Rome, etc.

[ There are other reasons why they're talking on the phone!! But that is primarily the reason. Let's try something out before he goes. ]

Love you, Goro.

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