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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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[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.

[In his defense, he's not used to being shorter than anyone and it really had him on edge having to look up at Nito.]

I'll do my best. [Asahi promises, before deciding to emphasize it by bowing at the waist. Exceedingly formal, but he is serious about this. And, well, Nito will probably laugh at him, which might break the tension Ashai feels in his chest.]

M-Maybe you can consider other punishments, though?

[ He backs up a bit to avoid possible collision with the other's formalities. ]

He~y? Have some pride, you don't need to bow! [ Gently chiding, he sighs and rubs at the side of his own neck. ] We're just agreeing on something, you didn't do anything dire...

[ Though he does raise a brow at Asahi's suggestion. ]

"Other punishments?" Is there something you had in mind?

[Asahi raises his head with a little, sheepish smile.]

I would be happy to hear what you come up with.

[Is he being cheeky? Perhaps!]

So you want me to come up with your punishments for you... [ He contemplates out loud. ] You're okay with giving me that much power~?

[ One corner of his mouth lifts. ]

What kind of adult would I be if I punished a good boy?

[His cheeks go pink, but his gut is full of a squirmy pleasure.]

I trust you. B-Because I know you won't take advantage of that trust. So, if I'm ever being too hard on myself, or something else, you can do whatever you please...

[He's still a little hunched in, but he's smiling at Nito, too.]

[ His smile grows with Asahi's explanation and he pushes up on the balls of his feet to give him a light pat on the head. ]

I guess it's important to make sure you stay a good boy. So I'll be a reliable adult and look after you. [ When he's standing fully on the floor again, Nazuna taps at his own chin in thought. ] Mm... I need to actually exercise my authority for you to take it seriously so...

[ Surveying the other boy, he takes a second for him to arrive to his conclusion. ]

You need to be taught a lesson~? Your offense this time was pretty light but it's in need for a little punishment, right?

[Asahi feels his throat go dry, and he's blushing quite fiercely. But he nods until he can find the words.]

I... I think I might need some reinforcement. So I do better next time.