[Is it really okay...? Scott doesn't think it is, and he feels like he disappointed Kotone in some way. He's not sure where things went south, okay, he knows, but it still makes his stomach clench uncomfortably, despite the fruit sandwich being amazing earlier. It's a feeling that has nothing to do with what he ate.]
I want to hang out with you still. [He does his best not to rub his arm or look entirely glum, because that's not what Kotone needs right now, right? She said she wants to enjoy her remaining days and she can't do that if he's being upset on her behalf. Scott bites his lip, trying his hardest to be as earnest as before.]
I like our time together. [At least he doesn't have to lie about that.]
[To both, really. Hanging out with him reminds her of hanging out with Rio in a way -- she'd been really normal too, completely removed from all the stuff SEES had been doing. They could just hang out at Wild Duck and talk about boys, or tennis, or school, without worrying about training for the next full moon. Maybe that's part of why she likes Scott so much. Sure, he can blow stuff up with his eyes, but beyond that, he's just a normal guy. Even if it hurts a little bit that he can't understand, maybe it's enough that he's willing to try.
Hesitating just a moment more, she pats the ground near her.]
Wanna watch the clouds together...? It's not as good as going to the movies, but if you stay, I think it could be fun.
[There is an ulterior motive here, and it's that she wants a pillow. Talking about this kind of stuff is exhausting, and having fallen asleep on the bare concrete of this roof more than once before, it's easier if she has someone to lay on.]
[The smallest of smiles reaches Scott upon hearing that. He's still not sure what to do with this particular topic and maybe it's just something to never bring up again, but is that fine? It could be, because who wants to talk about death and everything and its inevitability? Still, there's something uncomfortable that's settled in his chest that he can't fully get rid of. He can really only push it aside as he plops himself on the ground next to her, pretending to act like everything is just... normal.
He's good at that right? Pretending that everything is normal again. It's what he wanted to do with the other mutants and he can do it now.]
Definitely not as good as Star Wars, not even the third one. [He jokes lightly while staring up at the slowly moving clouds. With his glasses, it feels just a tad apocalyptic, but it's cool.] I'd get us popcorn, but too lazy to grab anything now.
[It's something she'd thought would be good for him to know. It seems only fair, right? If he likes her, which she's pretty sure he does at least a little bit... it seems right for him to know. Maybe that means he won't like her after this, but that's okay.
...Still, she definitely shouldn't tell anyone else.
She shifts to pillow her head against his shoulder, dropping her head onto him with maybe a little more force just to try to make him smile with how silly of a gesture it is.]
I've never seen it. The theater in Tatsumi Port Island mostly showed like... artsy stuff. You know, they didn't even give me a discount? Even though I worked there sometimes.
[His eyes dart over to her when he feels that sudden weight against his shoulder. He's not complaining, far from it, if the small smile is anything to go by.]
Seriously? How have you not watched Star Wars?? At least see the first one!
[Nevermind the fact that she won't be able to watch it when she gets back. He wonders if it's callous for him to say something like that now, or would she be more upset if he started walking on eggshells around her? Scott's not sure, but he'll just go with what he knows and that's being himself.
Mostly. It's not like he can entirely forget what happened here.]
But geez, that theater sounds like a total rip off. I'd totally protest or quit. [...] So, staring at clouds is pretty much the same level of entertainment as you got watching movies at the island.
[She can't help it -- she laughs a little, less because it's funny and more out of relief that he can say something like that, something she obviously isn't going to be able to do. It's a little bittersweet, lodged right in the center of her chest, a reminder of all the things she won't be able to do, but... it's nice to talk about them.]
Well, you know how Dazai-san's bar showed up? If an American movie theater ever shows up, you'll have to take me to see it.
[It'll be a proper date!]
That's why I usually worked at the café or the stone shop. Anyway, it was never about watching the movies. I usually only went 'cause my friends wanted to see something. There was a whole week during a film festival where all my friends wanted to go on a different day. I think it was during summer vacation...? I was always super busy back then.
[As she's talking, she takes his hand, still watching the clouds. It's not the activity that matters, it's who she's doing it with, whether it's watching a movie or some clouds.]
[He'll take her out and get popcorn and everything, like going to a regular movie theater. Then, of course, he'll have to explain why the first Star Wars is definitely the best and how George Lucas is a genius and definitely won't turn his series into a cashcow--]
Your friends actually wanted to see boring artsy movies? They didn't want to go to the arcade or the mall or anything like that? [He slowly curls his hand in hers, his eyes darting over to her for a moment, before turning upward again.]
They kind of suck. [Scott teases, not serious at all about his insult.]
I mean, they weren't all artsy. Sanada-senpai and I went to see some kung-fu movies, you'd probably like those. Koro-chan wanted to see a movie too, but the staff wouldn't let me sneak him in. 'Cause he's a dog.
[Rude! Very rude of them! Let Koromaru watch movies! Anyway, she makes the mistake of glancing toward him when he curls his hand around hers, and the worst part (for her) about his glasses is that she can't tell if they're making eye contact or not and has to look away quickly, feeling a flush mounting in her cheeks. Jeez, what is she, a kid? Getting flustered about something like that.]
I always went to the arcade by myself anyway. I was a master at Quiz Game! I think the crane machine was my favorite. I won some cute Jack Frost dolls, but I had to give them to Theo for a quest.
[These are a lot of names she's dropping of people she has never once mentioned to Scott.]
Uhh, no offense Kotone, but dogs probably shouldn't be in a movie theater.
[Unless he's like a service dog or something?? Scott knows that he'd be annoyed if there was a dog barking throughout the movie, artsy boring ones or not. It's like ruining the whole movie experience. Luckily for Kotone, he's too busy thinking about the logistics of having a dog in a theater that he doesn't really notice the slight embarrassment that she's enduring next to him.
He just continues to stare at the clouds with a more natural smile.]
Really? You were good at crane games? Those things always felt rigged to me.
[No, Scott never won a prize from one of those things. Hence, they are totally rigged and out to steal money from hardworking teenagers!! She's definitely namedropping a lot of people though, but Scott just figures they're all friends of hers. He's always regarded her as the popular type, so not surprising.] But if an arcade shows up, we can go there too. See a movie and play at the arcade after, or vice versa. I'm adaptable.
[No! The injustice of it! Instead of being embarrassed this time as she glances toward him, she sticks her tongue out. Bleh!]
Koro-chan isn't just a dog. He's a Persona-user, too!
[As if that's completely normal for a dog to have a Persona. She hasn't even talked about how Aigis is a robot yet! But at least his more natural smile is nice to see; even if she's telling him about home, it doesn't have to be the sad stuff.]
I'm pretty sure it's more luck than skill, but yeah! If an arcade shows up, I'll win you prizes. It'll be a date!
[Is she putting it like that to further distract him from the inevitable prospect of her death... of course.]
[.....???? A dog is able to use Personas? Wha-- how does that even work? Scott blanches, not knowing what to really say about that. Maybe if it's best if he doesn't.
It's not a big worry anyway, and he moves his free hand to rest it on his stomach.]
I thought the guy was supposed to win prizes. [That's what boys are supposed to do, right? Win prizes for their girl-- UHHH their date and everything. Wait, is she serious about wanting to date and everything? Oh fuck, does he ask?? What if she was just joking or using that word in a teasing way? Scott feels his mouth go dry.]
Would. [Scott stops, as if trying to gather his courage, before continuing on.] Would you really want to do that? Um.
[More prizes more better! Anyway, she glances at him as if he'd asked a silly question, because aren't they on a date right now...? Still, there's a little voice in the back of her mind that's warning her to choose her words carefully.]
Yeah, of course. It would be fun!
[As if it isn't a big deal at all, because it really isn't, not to her. Maybe her smile is a little silly and her cheeks turn a little pink, but it's not like it's a surprising question or one that requires a lot of thought. They're friends. Why wouldn't they go on dates together, just to see if it's fun? There's nothing earth-shattering about it.]
So, is that a yes to dating? Or just a yes to going out on a date together as like friends or something? Friend dates? Those exist, right? They're doing that now, aren't they? So, another friend date or actual... date date? Why is being a teenager so hard!! He should just accept her answer and be happy, right?
.........
His face turns towards her, trying to look chill and not completely nervous.]
Would you. Ever want to go on... a date? [A date date!! But suddenly, words are so hard.]
[She glances back toward him again, cheeks coloring a little darker. Oh, he's taking this seriously, isn't he? So she probably should, too, even if it's antithetical to her usual manner. Even if it'd be really easy to make a joke, "a date with you, or just in general?" she probably owes him more than making too light of it.]
Yeah, [she says simply, giving him a smaller, but more genuine smile. Squeezing his hand just once, she shifts a little closer, lets herself get a bit more comfortable as she gazes at him. Maybe she should be more nervous about this, but... on the heels of telling him about her inevitable death, it feels like there isn't much else she could say to drive him away or make him think she's a weirdo.] I'd like that a lot. As long as it's not too serious, I think it would be a lot of fun.
[And that's maybe the most important part as she keeps her gaze on him without losing her smile. She can't commit to anything serious, not really. It wouldn't be fair to him, considering how her journey ends.]
[It's a weird process to feel like you're on top of the world, and then the very next moment, feel like you're crashing down from it.
Scott can't entirely stop his reaction, feeling a lump develop in his throat upon hearing that it wouldn't be too serious. It takes a lot of self-control not to be upset by her answer and demand why, but he sort of understands as well. He's somewhat confident that she likes him, but given everything he just learned right now, with her death at home, not to mention that living in this world is always going to be temporary, thinking of a super serious relationship is probably out of the question.
He gets it.
Doesn't stop him from shutting his eyes tightly, doing his best not to cry. He's glad, once again, for his shades covering his face.]
Yeah, I think it would be fun too. [He sounds mostly normal, except for the small hitch in his breath, but he seems to accept her answer.]
[Not for the first time even today, she wishes she could see his eyes more clearly. It feels like that was the wrong answer, but she doesn't know what else she could have told him. She rolls onto her side and drapes an arm across his chest. It knocks her Evoker off her lap where she'd laid it, but that's okay, no one's going to make a grab for it up here.
Not for the first time, she wishes Shinji were here so she could ask him if this is what it was like for him. Is this why he was always pushing people away? It doesn't feel like that's what she's doing, but...
Besides! He said it would be fun! She's probably overthinking it.]
I thought you were asking me on a date when you messaged me earlier, [she teases instead, trying to find her more stable, lighthearted ground.] Maybe next time, it'll be me asking you out somewhere.
[His face turns towards her as Kotone comes closer and while a part of him wants to hide away and cry still, he gives his best smile, watery it may be. It's the most that he can manage right now, even though he genuinely likes her and doesn't her want to leave. Well, guess that's the reason why he's upset in the first place, right? H-he should look at the positives, like the fact that she'd even want to go out with him, as unserious as it may be.
And she looks happier now, like she'd genuinely have fun being with him. That's a nice thought.]
Oh right, I did kind of say that...
[He was flustered with a bunch of thoughts at the time and he was also sort of joking? Scott figured that they both would view it as a friend date anyway.] Hey, let me ask you out officially first. Guys should be doing that.
[It doesn't feel like a reversed social link. Plus, he's not leaving, or even moving away. So... it's probably fine, isn't it? She digs her chin into his shoulder with another smile of her own.]
You wouldn't want a girl to ask you out? Dazai-san said on his radio show that boys would like to be asked out.
[Totally pretending like she's not the one who'd asked that question... definitely not... Anyway, guys have a lot of responsibilities in America, huh? Winning prizes, asking girls on dates- it sounds like a lot of work!]
[With the hand that's still in hers, he squeezes it just gently, if trying to reassure her... and himself.]
Dazai says a bunch of crap.
[Scott snorts, but he says it good-naturedly, because he honestly likes him right now at least. He's just also really annoying and a busybody, and probably gives advice that people shouldn't necessarily listen to. At least railing on Dazai is sort of fun and gets his mind off some depressing crap, even if it's just for a few seconds.]
I mean, I wouldn't mind, but it's like when taking girls out on a date. They should buy them dinner and everything.
He does! [she agrees with a laugh, because that's definitely something they can agree on. Her smile softens as she feels him squeeze her hand, though, and she stops digging her chin into his shoulder quite so hard to instead just relax against him.
Still, it's good to know Scott wouldn't mind. For the future, maybe, she can think about a good place to take him. Somewhere they can play some games, get dinner, hang out...]
Would you rather a girl cook you dinner, or take you out to dinner?
["A girl," she means her. What would he rather she do?]
[Isn't Kotone one of Dazai's favorites? He can't help but snicker slightly at the thought of him feeling so betrayed that one of his mentees thinks that of him. Or maybe he'd just accept it in his usual flakey way. It's sometimes hard to predict him! But thoughts of Dazai drift away as he considers her question, taking it a little more seriously as he thinks.
Hmm, would he rather have Kotone cook him dinner or take him out? They are both appealing in different ways. Scott lets out a thoughtful noise as he stares up at the clouds again.]
If she really wants to... I guess whatever she wants to do.
[He's thinking awfully hard about this... which is why when he finally answers, she gasps and lightly smacks his stomach with her free hand.]
No fair! That's not a real answer!
[Cheating! Cheating! But then again, she isn't much better.]
If it's me, I'm just happy someone wanted to spend time with me. Going for ramen, talking on the rooftop, hanging out in their room... [she closes her eyes and tucks her chin in more comfortably against his shoulder.] I don't think something has to be formal or fancy to be a date.
[Scott lightly protests when she playfully hits him, resisting the childish urge to stick his tongue out at her. He answered truthfully!]
...Yeah, long as both people are enjoying it, then it's cool. [That's probably the most important part, he can certainly agree with that. Even if the date isn't 'serious' or anything, he'd want Kotone to have fun and be happy.]
I'd want to make it at least a little special though. Throw in a surprise or something.
[She opens one eye to glance up at him with a smile. That is a surefire way to catch her attention -- promise a surprise. Maybe it's all the nights of opening chests and killing Shadows to see what they'd drop, but she loves a surprise.]
Hmm... I'll remember that.
[A surprise she can give him... maybe she can bake something? Or sew something. It'll be hard to top Bunny Scott. Boys don't like things like flowers, do they...? Maybe she'll ask Dazai for his advice.]
[He'll have to think of a way to surprise her, in case he ever gets the courage to ask her out on a date. If he can push through the hurt, maybe he will. Besides, maybe their date would actually suck and they'd find out they aren't compatible in any way and everything. Except thinking like that feels even worse, because it's not like he wants that to happen.
He forces his more depressing thoughts to fade away, before letting his eyes close for a moment in an attempt to gather himself once more]
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I want to hang out with you still. [He does his best not to rub his arm or look entirely glum, because that's not what Kotone needs right now, right? She said she wants to enjoy her remaining days and she can't do that if he's being upset on her behalf. Scott bites his lip, trying his hardest to be as earnest as before.]
I like our time together. [At least he doesn't have to lie about that.]
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[To both, really. Hanging out with him reminds her of hanging out with Rio in a way -- she'd been really normal too, completely removed from all the stuff SEES had been doing. They could just hang out at Wild Duck and talk about boys, or tennis, or school, without worrying about training for the next full moon. Maybe that's part of why she likes Scott so much. Sure, he can blow stuff up with his eyes, but beyond that, he's just a normal guy. Even if it hurts a little bit that he can't understand, maybe it's enough that he's willing to try.
Hesitating just a moment more, she pats the ground near her.]
Wanna watch the clouds together...? It's not as good as going to the movies, but if you stay, I think it could be fun.
[There is an ulterior motive here, and it's that she wants a pillow. Talking about this kind of stuff is exhausting, and having fallen asleep on the bare concrete of this roof more than once before, it's easier if she has someone to lay on.]
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He's good at that right? Pretending that everything is normal again. It's what he wanted to do with the other mutants and he can do it now.]
Definitely not as good as Star Wars, not even the third one. [He jokes lightly while staring up at the slowly moving clouds. With his glasses, it feels just a tad apocalyptic, but it's cool.] I'd get us popcorn, but too lazy to grab anything now.
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...Still, she definitely shouldn't tell anyone else.
She shifts to pillow her head against his shoulder, dropping her head onto him with maybe a little more force just to try to make him smile with how silly of a gesture it is.]
I've never seen it. The theater in Tatsumi Port Island mostly showed like... artsy stuff. You know, they didn't even give me a discount? Even though I worked there sometimes.
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Seriously? How have you not watched Star Wars?? At least see the first one!
[Nevermind the fact that she won't be able to watch it when she gets back. He wonders if it's callous for him to say something like that now, or would she be more upset if he started walking on eggshells around her? Scott's not sure, but he'll just go with what he knows and that's being himself.
Mostly. It's not like he can entirely forget what happened here.]
But geez, that theater sounds like a total rip off. I'd totally protest or quit. [...] So, staring at clouds is pretty much the same level of entertainment as you got watching movies at the island.
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Well, you know how Dazai-san's bar showed up? If an American movie theater ever shows up, you'll have to take me to see it.
[It'll be a proper date!]
That's why I usually worked at the café or the stone shop. Anyway, it was never about watching the movies. I usually only went 'cause my friends wanted to see something. There was a whole week during a film festival where all my friends wanted to go on a different day. I think it was during summer vacation...? I was always super busy back then.
[As she's talking, she takes his hand, still watching the clouds. It's not the activity that matters, it's who she's doing it with, whether it's watching a movie or some clouds.]
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[He'll take her out and get popcorn and everything, like going to a regular movie theater. Then, of course, he'll have to explain why the first Star Wars is definitely the best and how George Lucas is a genius and definitely won't turn his series into a cashcow--]
Your friends actually wanted to see boring artsy movies? They didn't want to go to the arcade or the mall or anything like that? [He slowly curls his hand in hers, his eyes darting over to her for a moment, before turning upward again.]
They kind of suck. [Scott teases, not serious at all about his insult.]
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[Rude! Very rude of them! Let Koromaru watch movies! Anyway, she makes the mistake of glancing toward him when he curls his hand around hers, and the worst part (for her) about his glasses is that she can't tell if they're making eye contact or not and has to look away quickly, feeling a flush mounting in her cheeks. Jeez, what is she, a kid? Getting flustered about something like that.]
I always went to the arcade by myself anyway. I was a master at Quiz Game! I think the crane machine was my favorite. I won some cute Jack Frost dolls, but I had to give them to Theo for a quest.
[These are a lot of names she's dropping of people she has never once mentioned to Scott.]
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[Unless he's like a service dog or something?? Scott knows that he'd be annoyed if there was a dog barking throughout the movie, artsy boring ones or not. It's like ruining the whole movie experience. Luckily for Kotone, he's too busy thinking about the logistics of having a dog in a theater that he doesn't really notice the slight embarrassment that she's enduring next to him.
He just continues to stare at the clouds with a more natural smile.]
Really? You were good at crane games? Those things always felt rigged to me.
[No, Scott never won a prize from one of those things. Hence, they are totally rigged and out to steal money from hardworking teenagers!! She's definitely namedropping a lot of people though, but Scott just figures they're all friends of hers. He's always regarded her as the popular type, so not surprising.] But if an arcade shows up, we can go there too. See a movie and play at the arcade after, or vice versa. I'm adaptable.
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Koro-chan isn't just a dog. He's a Persona-user, too!
[As if that's completely normal for a dog to have a Persona. She hasn't even talked about how Aigis is a robot yet! But at least his more natural smile is nice to see; even if she's telling him about home, it doesn't have to be the sad stuff.]
I'm pretty sure it's more luck than skill, but yeah! If an arcade shows up, I'll win you prizes. It'll be a date!
[Is she putting it like that to further distract him from the inevitable prospect of her death... of course.]
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It's not a big worry anyway, and he moves his free hand to rest it on his stomach.]
I thought the guy was supposed to win prizes. [That's what boys are supposed to do, right? Win prizes for their girl-- UHHH their date and everything. Wait, is she serious about wanting to date and everything? Oh fuck, does he ask?? What if she was just joking or using that word in a teasing way? Scott feels his mouth go dry.]
Would. [Scott stops, as if trying to gather his courage, before continuing on.] Would you really want to do that? Um.
[Date.]
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[More prizes more better! Anyway, she glances at him as if he'd asked a silly question, because aren't they on a date right now...? Still, there's a little voice in the back of her mind that's warning her to choose her words carefully.]
Yeah, of course. It would be fun!
[As if it isn't a big deal at all, because it really isn't, not to her. Maybe her smile is a little silly and her cheeks turn a little pink, but it's not like it's a surprising question or one that requires a lot of thought. They're friends. Why wouldn't they go on dates together, just to see if it's fun? There's nothing earth-shattering about it.]
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So, is that a yes to dating? Or just a yes to going out on a date together as like friends or something? Friend dates? Those exist, right? They're doing that now, aren't they? So, another friend date or actual... date date? Why is being a teenager so hard!! He should just accept her answer and be happy, right?
.........
His face turns towards her, trying to look chill and not completely nervous.]
Would you. Ever want to go on... a date? [A date date!! But suddenly, words are so hard.]
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Yeah, [she says simply, giving him a smaller, but more genuine smile. Squeezing his hand just once, she shifts a little closer, lets herself get a bit more comfortable as she gazes at him. Maybe she should be more nervous about this, but... on the heels of telling him about her inevitable death, it feels like there isn't much else she could say to drive him away or make him think she's a weirdo.] I'd like that a lot. As long as it's not too serious, I think it would be a lot of fun.
[And that's maybe the most important part as she keeps her gaze on him without losing her smile. She can't commit to anything serious, not really. It wouldn't be fair to him, considering how her journey ends.]
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Scott can't entirely stop his reaction, feeling a lump develop in his throat upon hearing that it wouldn't be too serious. It takes a lot of self-control not to be upset by her answer and demand why, but he sort of understands as well. He's somewhat confident that she likes him, but given everything he just learned right now, with her death at home, not to mention that living in this world is always going to be temporary, thinking of a super serious relationship is probably out of the question.
He gets it.
Doesn't stop him from shutting his eyes tightly, doing his best not to cry. He's glad, once again, for his shades covering his face.]
Yeah, I think it would be fun too. [He sounds mostly normal, except for the small hitch in his breath, but he seems to accept her answer.]
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Not for the first time, she wishes Shinji were here so she could ask him if this is what it was like for him. Is this why he was always pushing people away? It doesn't feel like that's what she's doing, but...
Besides! He said it would be fun! She's probably overthinking it.]
I thought you were asking me on a date when you messaged me earlier, [she teases instead, trying to find her more stable, lighthearted ground.] Maybe next time, it'll be me asking you out somewhere.
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And she looks happier now, like she'd genuinely have fun being with him. That's a nice thought.]
Oh right, I did kind of say that...
[He was flustered with a bunch of thoughts at the time and he was also sort of joking? Scott figured that they both would view it as a friend date anyway.] Hey, let me ask you out officially first. Guys should be doing that.
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You wouldn't want a girl to ask you out? Dazai-san said on his radio show that boys would like to be asked out.
[Totally pretending like she's not the one who'd asked that question... definitely not... Anyway, guys have a lot of responsibilities in America, huh? Winning prizes, asking girls on dates- it sounds like a lot of work!]
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Dazai says a bunch of crap.
[Scott snorts, but he says it good-naturedly, because he honestly likes him
right now at least. He's just also really annoying and a busybody, and probably gives advice that people shouldn't necessarily listen to. At least railing on Dazai is sort of fun and gets his mind off some depressing crap, even if it's just for a few seconds.]I mean, I wouldn't mind, but it's like when taking girls out on a date. They should buy them dinner and everything.
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Still, it's good to know Scott wouldn't mind. For the future, maybe, she can think about a good place to take him. Somewhere they can play some games, get dinner, hang out...]
Would you rather a girl cook you dinner, or take you out to dinner?
["A girl," she means her. What would he rather she do?]
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Hmm, would he rather have Kotone cook him dinner or take him out? They are both appealing in different ways. Scott lets out a thoughtful noise as he stares up at the clouds again.]
If she really wants to... I guess whatever she wants to do.
[Cop out answer.]
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No fair! That's not a real answer!
[Cheating! Cheating! But then again, she isn't much better.]
If it's me, I'm just happy someone wanted to spend time with me. Going for ramen, talking on the rooftop, hanging out in their room... [she closes her eyes and tucks her chin in more comfortably against his shoulder.] I don't think something has to be formal or fancy to be a date.
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[Scott lightly protests when she playfully hits him, resisting the childish urge to stick his tongue out at her. He answered truthfully!]
...Yeah, long as both people are enjoying it, then it's cool. [That's probably the most important part, he can certainly agree with that. Even if the date isn't 'serious' or anything, he'd want Kotone to have fun and be happy.]
I'd want to make it at least a little special though. Throw in a surprise or something.
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[She opens one eye to glance up at him with a smile. That is a surefire way to catch her attention -- promise a surprise. Maybe it's all the nights of opening chests and killing Shadows to see what they'd drop, but she loves a surprise.]
Hmm... I'll remember that.
[A surprise she can give him... maybe she can bake something? Or sew something. It'll be hard to top Bunny Scott. Boys don't like things like flowers, do they...? Maybe she'll ask Dazai for his advice.]
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He forces his more depressing thoughts to fade away, before letting his eyes close for a moment in an attempt to gather himself once more]
I can think of a couple ways to surprise you.
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want to wrap this up? :>