[He smiles right back at him, also probably ready to go at another round if Junpei is ready, but also knowing they are going to be late for a very special date if this keeps up. So alas, nothing but a simple shower in the nude.
After Junpei kisses him, he lowers himself just enough so Junpei can grab on to him. Why not carry him into the shower, at the very least? It's saving time if he walks for the both of them, right?]
[ Junpei laughs a laugh full of true joy when Eikichi bends for him. This is an especially nice boyfriend perk -- getting these exclusive piggyback rides. He hops on without hesitation, glad the days are gone of Eikichi questioning what he's doing! Arms lock around his collar. ]
See! This is what you were missing out on all those times you refused to carry me. Naked piggyback rides!
[ Granted. That hadn't even crossed Junpei's mind as a thing they could do (or that he wanted to do) until after he'd been denied. But still. ]
Thanks, by the way. With all the fucking we did, I never actually got to thank you for coming out with me today.
[ Without Eikichi there for him throughout all of this, Junpei doesn't think he would have been able to put himself back together enough to face anyone -- let alone a crowd of people at the market. The things back home still haunt him, but having Eikichi gives him strength. Helps him live, rather than cower and hide. ]
Maybe, but I don't think I'd want to do these in the hallways or the library.
[He quickly adjusts his weight and walks them into the bathroom with a grin on his face, a little sad they can't be in the bath. They gotta do this quick! So into the shower they go as he turns it on and finds the perfect temperature before finally putting Junpei down. He looks at him carefully trying to avoid the water into his hair for this time, since it would take forever to make it stick up again, giving him a light punch into his chest.]
I might have helped, but that courage all came from you. I'm glad I was able to help.
[Now it's time for a quick shower as he rubs the soap and washcloth, and indicates Junpei to turn around so he can do it to him as well. More boyfriend perks!]
Don't underestimate how much I draw strength from you, dude. You're like my own personal rakukaja, buffing me to withstand even the toughest battles!
[ Junpei turns as instructed and smiles back at him. Now that this morning had been faced, the evening should be a lot easier. A lot quieter. No one should come by and bother them. Not unless it's someone they already know in which case, it wouldn't be a bother. All of them could watch the sunset and enjoy picnic hot pot together! ]
Maybe you're like one of those weapons that come with it built in already. An auto-rakukaja. An Ei-kaja~
Bro, none of my personas have that spell! [But at least he knows what it is. Considering some of Eikichi's elements seem to have outright disappeared in the future.
He takes his time on Junpei planting him a kiss as he cleans him up quickly so they don't waste too much time. If he starts being sexy again, he has a feeling they won't stop for...what? How many times? Food! They need food! And a sunset! They can't be late!]
Pffft. You big nerd. Ei-Kaja, huh. Is it a spell that only works on you?
[He finishes cleaning himself and steps out of the shower to dry off. Must easier when he doesn't have to do his hair.]
Should we dress up, or go back to that morning theme of being in our arrival outfits?
[ Maybe he shouldn't be....glad Eikichi doesn't have that spell. And maybe glad isn't even the word for how he feels. It's more that Junpei feels useful in some way, having a spell that even despite Eikichi's multiple personas, he can't use. Like he has value as a supporting player in this two-person team. Eikichi acts as Junpei's defense buff emotionally and Junpei can be Eikichi's physical defense buff.
He chuckles, leaning into Eikichi's touch. It would be far too easy to cave to the sensations. After all, it's always a hairpin trigger to get him going again when it comes to Eikichi touching him. But Junpei manages to keep it in check, laughing a little. ]
Yup! Ei-kaja is my own personal spell. It buffs my defense, attack and dodging abilities! But also leaves me with the charm status effect toward one specific guy.
[ He follows suit when their quick shower is finished, finding a towel to pat himself dry. ]
Mmmm, let's get back into the uniforms. Finish off our school date with a bang. ....not literally. We did enough banging that we don't have to do more.
[ A pause. ]
For now.
[ Because Junpei suspects they're not through with each other yet. And once they finish their little picnic date, they will probably come back for rounds 6 or 7 to cap off this wonderful, wonderful day. ]
Is the charm uh...auto-equipped as well? [Cause Eikichi doesn't know anything that auto-starts at the beginning of a battle. He's just taking Junpei's words for it. They are both dry now, so it's just a matter of putting on his 15k yen underwear his clothes, before returning into the bathroom for a quick makeup session as Junpei finishes dressing himself up. He's had years of practise so it doesn't take too long. Especially when he doesn't need to touch his hair.
Once he's done, he leans on Junpei, giving him a light pat on the shoulder.]
Right. For now...
[It could end with something really simple, but Eikichi also suspects they might have a final 'rush' at the end of the day.]
Okay! Ready if you are!
[He will lead them both into the kitchen and start to gather supplies. They'll need to make a fire there, but thankfully his old man was so old school he had to learn how to do Yakiniku, so asking Kitchen-san for charcoal supplies and a large pot and grill are all part of his preparation.]
Oh wait, what kind of hot pot broth do you like? We going for traditional or should I make it a little more spicy?
Yup! Auto-equipped and in effect at the start of every hour.
[ Junpei answers cheekily, finding the pieces of his tossed clothes like a trail of crumbs in order to put them on one by one. After shrugging on his blazer, he gives a big ol' thumbs up that he's ready and follows along with Eikichi to the kitchen. Back to where they were this morning. ]
You're having some too, right? So I'm game for anything. If you like spicy, we can do a little more spicy. I'll eat anything you cook, dude.
[ The important thing is Eikichi will get to enjoy it, too! ]
[He winks at him before getting back to looking at all of ]
Nah I never was good with spicy actually. [This might be due to his persona and his aversion to fire. Did spice count as that, or was that some sort of unconscious thing? He didn't know.] But if you want it spicy, I can make a broth for you! I don't want you to forgo your spice levels for mine.
[He's got a nice little black cauldron on the counter, that he's filling with seaweed and bonito flakes before adding hot water into it to let it steep.]
What meat would you like? [Cause you know Eikichi is all about the vegetables and tofu. Even as he asks, he's busy taking some mushrooms and cutting stars on the top.]
A relationship is about compromise, my dear boyfriend. It's not forgoing my spice preference when a non-spicy broth is just as good. So let's go traditional.
[ His hands plant on his hips and at the question about meat, one hand lifts so he can extend his finger confidently. ]
Wagyu beef, pork belly, scallops, and maybe some salmon too!
[ Junpei has zero hesitation when it comes to asking for the fancier types of things. After all, it had been Eikichi's idea to go for high quality ingredients just to eat on the Fae's dime, so to speak. ]
[He can't help but laugh at the choices, having corrupted him fully into a life of fancy food. Or fancy vegetables for him anyway.]
Salmon? Nah, that's gonna break down in the broth, babe. You gotta think even bigger. Lamb, lobster, tiger prawn, uni...[he looks almost mischievous when he adds;] abalone!
[This is going to be a 3 star restaurant meal. Even his dad would be jealous! Eikichi looks for nice wooden boxes to deposit all the vegetable prep he's done so far before retreating into the kitchen and returning with a bunch of expensive meat and seafoods which he immediately starts slicing (if Kitchen-san hasn't done it for him anyway).]
Just make sure to put the seafood stuff last in, 'kay?
[When you have a magical kitchen that makes you have of the things ready to go, it really does feel like cheating.]
[ He grins in response to Eikichi's suggestions, watching him and his precision knife work. In the meantime, Junpei checks his leaf to see how they're doing on time. A half hour. That's good. Still plenty of time to pick a nice spot, eat and enjoy the view. He smiles at the phone background -- some goofy selfie of him and Eikichi, all big smiles and pure joy.
His eyes lift to take in the real life version. There's so much a still photo can't capture. The sound of Eikichi's laughter. The graceful motion of his hands. The fresh clean scent of his favorite soaps. It continues to blow Junpei's mind that someone so all around perfect could be into him. ]
Maybe we'll be lucky when night settles in and the stars come out. We'll get to see a shooting star and can make an actual wish?
[ Junpei's glad he missed it. The whole incident with the orb was annoying as hell, but relatively normal? At least in terms of they understood what was happening. There was a way to fix it. Stars falling from the sky and being aliens is just so far beyond his comprehension. ]
.....so I guess what you're saying is we shouldn't wish on them? And uh, if there's a shooting star, we oughta prepare for the worst?
[Thankfully Eikichi hasn't told Junpei too much about the time they had to fight aliens because of the whole Maiden of Maia bullshit. At least some of these aliens are nice and not out to eat them.]
Nah, it's fine. Some of them were nice, but I saw them the same way I saw demons. I just don't want them to fall on the ground again, it was pretty complicated getting them all back up. At least we did get sparkly shadows out of it, so I guess that's kinda cool?
[ Junpei had spent the past few months paying so much attention to Eikichi, but like. His face. His hands. Not really his feet. Feet weren't Junpei's thing. So when Eikichi mentions sparkly shadows, Junpei finally looks down and holy shit. Sparkly shadows. ]
.....bro. Your shadow's like bedazzled. What's even the point of it??
Seriously, bro? You never noticed? [He kneels down closer to it and plucks one of the starlight glowing pieces from it, holding it with a hand.] Instant light! [He carefully puts it back in.] Honestly I keep forgetting it too. It doesn't really change anything 'bout me right?
[If Witch Detective had been released around his time, he might have made a joke about being a sparkling vampire.]
I'm done! Let's pick some drinks and get outta here. We still have a good thirty or so minutes to set things up and start cooking before the sunset happens.
[ Junpei watches as Eikichi is able to actually pluck out one of the sparkling lights -- impressed. It's a strange ability but useful, probably? If they ever find themselves out in the darkness somewhere. ]
No, it doesn't change anything. You're still the most beautiful guy I've ever laid eyes on.
[ Junpei smiles at Eikichi before tapping his chin in thought. ]
Since we're gonna have the fire going, maybe we should just bring a kettle and some tea so we can have it on hand? Pour it as we go and still keep it nice and warm?
[ Junpei preens when Eikichi calls him handsome before returning that hug with one arm and then follows Eikichi like a little duckling. He's not sure what he can do, but he knows Eikichi can't carry it all so Junpei's prepared to take whatever -- whether that's the kettle and tea or something else. ]
Mmm, that's all you, babe. I don't know all that much about tea. I just thought it was better than having an energy drink this late in the day. Especially 'cause someone likes to get up too early.
Better to get herbal teas in that case. [He doesn't even deny he gets up early - it's true. Now they just need to avoid caffeine altogether, so black teas are definately out.] Maybe something like lemongrass or lemon and honey would fit nicely with the hotpot...white imperial tea might be nice...
[His knowledge of drinks is somewhat limited to "what tea goes well with fish" and "what alcohol pairs well with fish" to serve at customers in their shop. He settles on a sort of mixture of various tea leafs which he puts together in a portable teapot and gives that to Junpei along with the hotpot that they'll use to cook the food. He then gets to using towels to fold the other food boxes together, like a sort of fae-made benoto boxes]
[ Junpei nods along, clueless but agreeable. Eikichi knows best! He'll defer to Eikichi on this one. In the meantime he is the extra set of arms in taking the items. ]
You got it, Boss.
[ Junpei smiles, cheeky. ]
Or I guess No Longer The Boss.
[ There's a wink and Junpei starts toward the door, waiting for Eikichi to finish the final touches of prep before they can be on their way. ]
But you can still boss me around later if ya want~!
[The two 'boxes' of tied ingredients strung together, Eikichi looks back at him, a glint in his eyes.]
No Longer The Boss is right. We can save the bossing around for later.
[He holds them with the care of someone's whose had to juggle packing boxes filled with fish for most of his life as he easily piles them on top with each other. That's why he didn't have that much trouble when they shopped, for the most part.]
Alright! The night is...not even young at this point since it hasn't started yet, so let's just go to the beach!
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[He smiles right back at him, also probably ready to go at another round if Junpei is ready, but also knowing they are going to be late for a very special date if this keeps up. So alas, nothing but a simple shower in the nude.
After Junpei kisses him, he lowers himself just enough so Junpei can grab on to him. Why not carry him into the shower, at the very least? It's saving time if he walks for the both of them, right?]
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See! This is what you were missing out on all those times you refused to carry me. Naked piggyback rides!
[ Granted. That hadn't even crossed Junpei's mind as a thing they could do (or that he wanted to do) until after he'd been denied. But still. ]
Thanks, by the way. With all the fucking we did, I never actually got to thank you for coming out with me today.
[ Without Eikichi there for him throughout all of this, Junpei doesn't think he would have been able to put himself back together enough to face anyone -- let alone a crowd of people at the market. The things back home still haunt him, but having Eikichi gives him strength. Helps him live, rather than cower and hide. ]
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Maybe, but I don't think I'd want to do these in the hallways or the library.
[He quickly adjusts his weight and walks them into the bathroom with a grin on his face, a little sad they can't be in the bath. They gotta do this quick! So into the shower they go as he turns it on and finds the perfect temperature before finally putting Junpei down. He looks at him carefully trying to avoid the water into his hair for this time, since it would take forever to make it stick up again, giving him a light punch into his chest.]
I might have helped, but that courage all came from you. I'm glad I was able to help.
[Now it's time for a quick shower as he rubs the soap and washcloth, and indicates Junpei to turn around so he can do it to him as well. More boyfriend perks!]
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[ Junpei turns as instructed and smiles back at him. Now that this morning had been faced, the evening should be a lot easier. A lot quieter. No one should come by and bother them. Not unless it's someone they already know in which case, it wouldn't be a bother. All of them could watch the sunset and enjoy picnic hot pot together! ]
Maybe you're like one of those weapons that come with it built in already. An auto-rakukaja. An Ei-kaja~
[ He grins, proud of himself for that one. ]
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He takes his time on Junpei planting him a kiss as he cleans him up quickly so they don't waste too much time. If he starts being sexy again, he has a feeling they won't stop for...what? How many times? Food! They need food! And a sunset! They can't be late!]
Pffft. You big nerd. Ei-Kaja, huh. Is it a spell that only works on you?
[He finishes cleaning himself and steps out of the shower to dry off. Must easier when he doesn't have to do his hair.]
Should we dress up, or go back to that morning theme of being in our arrival outfits?
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He chuckles, leaning into Eikichi's touch. It would be far too easy to cave to the sensations. After all, it's always a hairpin trigger to get him going again when it comes to Eikichi touching him. But Junpei manages to keep it in check, laughing a little. ]
Yup! Ei-kaja is my own personal spell. It buffs my defense, attack and dodging abilities! But also leaves me with the charm status effect toward one specific guy.
[ He follows suit when their quick shower is finished, finding a towel to pat himself dry. ]
Mmmm, let's get back into the uniforms. Finish off our school date with a bang. ....not literally. We did enough banging that we don't have to do more.
[ A pause. ]
For now.
[ Because Junpei suspects they're not through with each other yet. And once they finish their little picnic date, they will probably come back for rounds 6 or 7 to cap off this wonderful, wonderful day. ]
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15k yen underwearhis clothes, before returning into the bathroom for a quick makeup session as Junpei finishes dressing himself up. He's had years of practise so it doesn't take too long. Especially when he doesn't need to touch his hair.Once he's done, he leans on Junpei, giving him a light pat on the shoulder.]
Right. For now...
[It could end with something really simple, but Eikichi also suspects they might have a final 'rush' at the end of the day.]
Okay! Ready if you are!
[He will lead them both into the kitchen and start to gather supplies. They'll need to make a fire there, but thankfully his old man was so old school he had to learn how to do Yakiniku, so asking Kitchen-san for charcoal supplies and a large pot and grill are all part of his preparation.]
Oh wait, what kind of hot pot broth do you like? We going for traditional or should I make it a little more spicy?
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[ Junpei answers cheekily, finding the pieces of his tossed clothes like a trail of crumbs in order to put them on one by one. After shrugging on his blazer, he gives a big ol' thumbs up that he's ready and follows along with Eikichi to the kitchen. Back to where they were this morning. ]
You're having some too, right? So I'm game for anything. If you like spicy, we can do a little more spicy. I'll eat anything you cook, dude.
[ The important thing is Eikichi will get to enjoy it, too! ]
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Nah I never was good with spicy actually. [This might be due to his persona and his aversion to fire. Did spice count as that, or was that some sort of unconscious thing? He didn't know.] But if you want it spicy, I can make a broth for you! I don't want you to forgo your spice levels for mine.
[He's got a nice little black cauldron on the counter, that he's filling with seaweed and bonito flakes before adding hot water into it to let it steep.]
What meat would you like? [Cause you know Eikichi is all about the vegetables and tofu. Even as he asks, he's busy taking some mushrooms and cutting stars on the top.]
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[ His hands plant on his hips and at the question about meat, one hand lifts so he can extend his finger confidently. ]
Wagyu beef, pork belly, scallops, and maybe some salmon too!
[ Junpei has zero hesitation when it comes to asking for the fancier types of things. After all, it had been Eikichi's idea to go for high quality ingredients just to eat on the Fae's dime, so to speak. ]
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Salmon? Nah, that's gonna break down in the broth, babe. You gotta think even bigger. Lamb, lobster, tiger prawn, uni...[he looks almost mischievous when he adds;] abalone!
[This is going to be a 3 star restaurant meal. Even his dad would be jealous! Eikichi looks for nice wooden boxes to deposit all the vegetable prep he's done so far before retreating into the kitchen and returning with a bunch of expensive meat and seafoods which he immediately starts slicing (if Kitchen-san hasn't done it for him anyway).]
Just make sure to put the seafood stuff last in, 'kay?
[When you have a magical kitchen that makes you have of the things ready to go, it really does feel like cheating.]
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[ He grins in response to Eikichi's suggestions, watching him and his precision knife work. In the meantime, Junpei checks his leaf to see how they're doing on time. A half hour. That's good. Still plenty of time to pick a nice spot, eat and enjoy the view. He smiles at the phone background -- some goofy selfie of him and Eikichi, all big smiles and pure joy.
His eyes lift to take in the real life version. There's so much a still photo can't capture. The sound of Eikichi's laughter. The graceful motion of his hands. The fresh clean scent of his favorite soaps. It continues to blow Junpei's mind that someone so all around perfect could be into him. ]
Maybe we'll be lucky when night settles in and the stars come out. We'll get to see a shooting star and can make an actual wish?
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...ahh right. Uhhh...you weren't around when the stars literally fell from the sky, right? We've sort of interacted with them...
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[ Wouldn't that be like....Armageddon shit? Balls of fire hurtling down from the sky? ]
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[How can he describe them? They all looked so different and he didn't have his sketchbook around or the time to draw them.]
Anyway, they all got back up there, I guess?
[Honestly he's still confused by the entire thing.]
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[ Junpei's glad he missed it. The whole incident with the orb was annoying as hell, but relatively normal? At least in terms of they understood what was happening. There was a way to fix it. Stars falling from the sky and being aliens is just so far beyond his comprehension. ]
.....so I guess what you're saying is we shouldn't wish on them? And uh, if there's a shooting star, we oughta prepare for the worst?
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Nah, it's fine. Some of them were nice, but I saw them the same way I saw demons. I just don't want them to fall on the ground again, it was pretty complicated getting them all back up. At least we did get sparkly shadows out of it, so I guess that's kinda cool?
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[ Junpei had spent the past few months paying so much attention to Eikichi, but like. His face. His hands. Not really his feet. Feet weren't Junpei's thing. So when Eikichi mentions sparkly shadows, Junpei finally looks down and holy shit. Sparkly shadows. ]
.....bro. Your shadow's like bedazzled. What's even the point of it??
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Seriously, bro? You never noticed? [He kneels down closer to it and plucks one of the starlight glowing pieces from it, holding it with a hand.] Instant light! [He carefully puts it back in.] Honestly I keep forgetting it too. It doesn't really change anything 'bout me right?
[If Witch Detective had been released around his time, he might have made a joke about being a sparkling vampire.]
I'm done! Let's pick some drinks and get outta here. We still have a good thirty or so minutes to set things up and start cooking before the sunset happens.
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[ Junpei watches as Eikichi is able to actually pluck out one of the sparkling lights -- impressed. It's a strange ability but useful, probably? If they ever find themselves out in the darkness somewhere. ]
No, it doesn't change anything. You're still the most beautiful guy I've ever laid eyes on.
[ Junpei smiles at Eikichi before tapping his chin in thought. ]
Since we're gonna have the fire going, maybe we should just bring a kettle and some tea so we can have it on hand? Pour it as we go and still keep it nice and warm?
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[He briefly points to himself with both thumbs before laughing. It could be useful, someday.]
You nerd. [His grin is so large his cheeks hurt.] And you're the most handsome guy I had the chance to meet!
[He gives him a hug before looking for a kettle.]
Good idea! Let's get like, super rare leaves or something.
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Mmm, that's all you, babe. I don't know all that much about tea. I just thought it was better than having an energy drink this late in the day. Especially 'cause someone likes to get up too early.
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[His knowledge of drinks is somewhat limited to "what tea goes well with fish" and "what alcohol pairs well with fish" to serve at customers in their shop. He settles on a sort of mixture of various tea leafs which he puts together in a portable teapot and gives that to Junpei along with the hotpot that they'll use to cook the food. He then gets to using towels to fold the other food boxes together, like a sort of fae-made benoto boxes]
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You got it, Boss.
[ Junpei smiles, cheeky. ]
Or I guess No Longer The Boss.
[ There's a wink and Junpei starts toward the door, waiting for Eikichi to finish the final touches of prep before they can be on their way. ]
But you can still boss me around later if ya want~!
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No Longer The Boss is right. We can save the bossing around for later.
[He holds them with the care of someone's whose had to juggle packing boxes filled with fish for most of his life as he easily piles them on top with each other. That's why he didn't have that much trouble when they shopped, for the most part.]
Alright! The night is...not even young at this point since it hasn't started yet, so let's just go to the beach!
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