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[ The journey to the station, meeting up with the guy, relocating to their final destination and making the appropriate transaction in a seemingly empty room has all gone successfully enough. There's the unspoken concern for Nazuna's companion but that is a matter to be addressed once they've secured their privacy. He does glimpse up at the other boy as they proceed down the hall though he's soon distracted with searching for the room number that matches with his key card.

Ah.

Nazuna comes to an unannounced halt and blindly reaches behind him to grab at Asahi to prevent him from wandering further. While no apology is offered, he's quick to withdraw his hand to wordlessly focus on working the door open. There's a short click almost immediately and he pushes his weight against the door before the back handle unintentionally knocks against the wall and reveals the room in its full glory. After the light switch is flipped up, that is.

As his shoulders slump forward, Nazuna forces himself to stand properly once more. He peers over to Asahi nd jerks his head in the room's direction, expecting him to go inside first.

What's waiting for them isn't horribly lavish and just barely misses the mark of passing for a standard hotel room. There's a good sized bed at the far end, a television monitor hovering above a dresser, a miniature fridge and a door that presumably leads to a bathroom. But the lack of windows and one wall being partially lined with mirrors serves as a reminder of the room's purpose.

It's all stuff that is going to be investigated further in a second.

A sigh of relief leaves Nazuna when he finally steps inside. The hood of his jacket is pushed off his head when the door is closed. Okay, he can relax for two seconds. Now he squats down to get his shoes off. ]

This is all ours for the next three hours... ♪

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You have to stop apologizing for such little things, Asachin. This isn't something I'm doing out of obligation, okay~? Try to relax!

[ Nazuna's going to lightly bump into the other boy. ]

[Oh. Somehow, the bump makes him feel better. He's pretty sure he's at least a little bit of a masochist, but in this case it's probably because the physical affection is reassuring. This isn't an inconvenience to Nito; he wants to be here.]

Alright. I'll do my best. [He says, offering a shy smile.] How was the train ride?

Your best is all I can ask for... ♪

[ He gestures to his bag. ]

The ride was okay~? I spent most of the time working on schoolwork. Kunugi-sensei can be kind of unrelenting but I know he means well.

Oh! [Asahi says, a little surprised.] That's smart. I usually lose focus if I try to do schoolwork on the train. I end up looking out the window instead, and my thoughts start drifting. But it's good if you're able to do it, I bet.

So is Asachin a daydreamer type~?

[ There's a short chuckle. ]

That's cute. Nothing's wrong with spending that time differently, I think~?

[Guilty as charged! His smile gets even more sheepish.]

I like watching the town roll by. It's, um, relaxing. But I wish I could get more work done. Especially when volleyball practice goes late, it would be nice to be able to rest more when I get home.

[ He nods in understanding, ]

If I didn't have anything with me, I'd probably just sleep. I definitely don't sleep fully through the night since I'm busy~? We third years have a balance that's a bit of a challenge to keep~!

[Asahi nods, too. He gets it.]

Maybe that's what we should do this afternoon. [He jokes.] Catch up on our sleep, while we have the chance.

That wouldn't be a bad idea, actually~? But I don't get to see Asachin every day...

Ah, I was only kidding. [He says quickly, in case it didn't translate well.] I would much rather spend the time getting to know you.

I probably shouldn't tease you so much. That might make you even more nervous, huh?

P-Probably, [Asahi admits sheepishly.] But, uh, I don't really mind? Since I'll be nervous either way, I mean, you should just be yourself.

You don't mind being nervous? [ He snorts. ] You're kinda weird but you're really just a good boy through and through.

Uh. I mean, I mind? But it's also just my natural state of being. I'm trying to just... accept it, if that makes sense.

[He sighs softly, then curiously tilts his head.]

Y-you think I'm a... "good boy"..?

Oh, um, that makes some sense~? But it'd be better if you could allow yourself to relax. I get that it's not easy, though...

[ He trails off, blinking. ]

Yeah, you're a very good boy?

[Asahi shrugs, feeling a little self-conscious.]

I do my best. And I'm getting better at it than I used to be, if you can believe that I used to be worse. And, uh, I'm glad you think I'm good..

[And yes, he is blushing.]

Well, that's good news. I'll take all of that over Asachin talking down on himself. I've been thinking I was wrong before~? You are pretty cool.

[His blush only increases.]

Well, then. Thank you for giving me a chance to change your mind. I think you're also different from how you first seemed.

[ Now for a double take. ]

Um,I can't say if that's good or not but it's not really my place to ask~?

Of course you can ask. [Asahi insists kindly.] I mean, I just did? But, um, I like you. I like that you are a little more... opinionated.

Uh, well, everyone has opinions? I mean, nothing is really special about that. I'm just surrounded by strong personalities~?

B-but you have a strong personality, too. And it's a good thing! I need that, or I'll never do anything...

Don't say that, okay? That's not true. You just haven't settled into yourself, that's all.

[ With a short sigh, Nazuna's going to do his best to reach and pat Asahi on the head. ]

If your mother isn't going to be home right away, I can take a couple minutes to remind you that you are a good boy.

[If he wasn't clearly blushing before, Asahi definitely is now, his cheeks a bright pink and redness in the shell of his ears. But he bows his head all the same to make it easier for Nito, because he likes this treatment a whole lot more than he's willing to admit.]

Yeah... please?

Asachin doesn't need to ask twice.

[ The patting doesn't last too long and Nazuna's walking flat on his feet again, loosely crossing his arms over. ]

I'll try to give him everything he needs~