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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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I'll be good to you so I can set an example.

[ Nazuna leans back somewhat, unconcerned with losing balance, palm smoothing down Asahi's arm. ]

Though there are times where I get a little ahead of myself~? Being around you almost tempts that, somehow?

Ah... I don't think you've ever gone too far, though.

[They literally went to a love hotel only the second or third time they met up in person, so perhaps Asahi should feel a bit rushed, but it's hard to when he enjoyed the experience so much.]

Actually.. I think being with you makes me more brave.

[ Warmth's now finding his face while his eyes momentarily divert away. Something is blossoming in his chest as those words sink in. ]

You probably always had that bravery. It just doesn't know how to manifest itself...

[ Speaking slowly, he lifts his gaze and reaches to lightly prod Asahi in the chest. ]

But I'm here to cheer you on.

That's probably true. [Asahi agrees, his voice low and soft.] But meeting you, and seeing you... it really has made a difference for me.

[Asahi leans his face a bit closer to Nito's, smiling softly.]

I want to do the same for you. To cheer you on.

[ He throws his hands up over his own mouth to try to hide his pout. ]

You're too cute! It's almost unfair, you know? My heart's just beating really fast~?

[Asahi suddenly feels quite self-aware. He moves away from Nito just as quickly as he'd leaned in, and bites on his lip.]

Do you... really think I'm cute? That's not usually something I get called...

[ Asahi can only go so far when Nazuna's still on his lap. But he's not too bothered. Lowering his hands, he tilts his head. ]

I said so last time, didn't I? Did you think I was lying~?

[He doesn't want to be that far from Nito. Isn't that selfish, though? It's so hard to read what Nito wants from him sometimes...]

N-no, [Asahi says slowly, blinking owlishly.] I just. It's hard to accept, I guess. But not because of you, just because of me.

Most guys don't wanna be called "cute" so I think it makes sense to be caught off guard by a comment like that. But I get it, too. When there's a lot of stuff going on in your head and heart... It's not always easy to listen to other people, right?

I guess that's true. [Asahi agrees, shrugging a little bit.] I mean, I do listen to you. And I know you mean it. I'm just... big. And not cute..

[Now it's Asahi's turn to cover his face so he can try to hide his blush. He's a giant, and not the sort of dainty person you'd ever think is cute. And it's kind of embarrassing how much he wishes he could be cute...]

When you put it that way, yeah, I guess you're not cute at all. If you're going to take everything at face value then what's the point?

[ He sighs and tilts his head as he surveys Asahi. ]

Everything on the inside counts too, you know.

[That makes him squirm inside, too. Because what Nito's implying... it's so nice, and so sweet, Asahi can almost hardly stand it. He needs a moment before he can move his hands away from his face.]

S-So you... think I'm cute on the inside?

Did you think I'd just praise you for your appearance?

Well, no! Is that what I implied? [Asahi frowns a bit at the thought.] I just mean, people usually say things like "glass heart" or "fragile" when they talk about my, uh, insides.

"Glass heart" doesn't sound wrong.

[ He puts it out there rather bluntly. ]

But glass doesn't always shatter when something happens, does it? Sometimes it bounces. Glass isn't instantly destructible it's just something that needs to be handled a little differently from other things, that's all.

[No, Asahi doesn't think it's wrong, either, but that doesn't stop it from stinging a little when Nito so bluntly agrees. But then he hears the rest of his, uh, date(?)'s thought, and it makes him pause and shrug a little.]

And, um... you don't mind that I need special treatment..?

[ And there's a shrug in return. ]

Am I supposed to mind it?

[Asahi pauses before he's able to respond. His lips are pursed, and he speaks softly, a little shy.]

I wish you wouldn't. I don't want you to.

Well, I don't go along with what other people tell me so easily. But the good news is that I already made up my mind with not being bothered.

[ Is that reassuring? Nazuna seems to think so as he pecks the other boy on the cheek. ]

[It definitely is comforting for Asahi to hear that. Especially when it's combined with the gentle kiss on his cheek. That part has him blushing all over again.]

Thank you. It feels good to hear that, because I... I really like you, Nito-san.

You need to learn to like yourself, too.

[ Slipping out of Asahi's lap, he gets to his feet. ]

I'm not telling you to somehow change all your feelings this second but it's something I want you to work towards.

[Oh-- Now he's gone from Asahi's lap entirely, and on top of that, there's a lecture. Asahi sinks down into himself a little, bites his lip nervously.]

I'm.... trying. [He says with emphasis, feeling frustrated. Why can't he ever seem to say or do the right thing?] Are you upset?

[ He freezes. ]

You really jump to the worst conclusions, you know? I think I have to start charging you one hundred yen every time you make those kind of assumptions.

A-ah... please don't...

[Asahi murmurs weakly, before he gets to his feet, too.]

I would probably run out of money if you did, and then it would be hard for us to see each other..

[ Asahi getting up isn't any fair because now he has the height advantage again— ]

You'll know when I'm mad because I'll tell you. Got it~? So don't get carried away or I might have to give the penalty real consideration.