[it is the end of their story, and senri is staying - so perhaps it's more of a beginning.
in another life, perhaps he would've been someone to walk through the doors back to his home world, to return back to shinonome and immediately run into the arms of his best friend and other classmates. in another life, he'd be back on a stage somewhere in tokyo within the week, practicing his lines to make sure that he could sell out show after show. in another life, he would've wished to find his family like he always intended - to run after the chance of having someone who would love him unconditionally.
. . .
in this one, he found it right in front of him. the doors close and he sighs - he imagines he'll see everyone again in time, once they have the chance to see the loved ones that were waiting for them, but senri imagines it's fine. he didn't have anyone really waiting for him back home anyway. so he pushes himself up from where he was sitting, glancing around - the cake that he'd made earlier is only crumbs now, left behind on a table. he goes to collect the tray, because he is not a god and he cannot just magic it away.
but - ]
Oh birthday boy, where did you go....
[enough time being thoughtful or gloomy - there's someone waiting for him, isn't there?]
[Somehow he always knew that this day would come. When they had first started this competition, he knew there would be the day that they'd all have to say goodbye and separate once the show was over. The temple would grow quiet, the participants would depart, and Tamaki would find himself alone once again.
Only...something went off-course. No...instead of finding himself alone, he's found there's someone who will stay, someone who had awoken in the temple's courtyard several weeks ago, rejected his hand at first but had come around merely a week or two later.
Nito Senri was, without a doubt, something from a dream and someone Tamaki did and didn't quite understand how he managed to claim him for his own. He had always promised the boy that he would help his wish come true, but as he figured neither of them really knew that the wish would change over time. Neither of them realized that things change, and that Tamaki himself would get a wish.
His "birthday" is today. Time is a weird, fluid thing and it's not as though he really ages anymore, now being an immortal seventeen year old boy, but the sentiment was sweet and it was actually a nice day. Despite the sadness and bittersweet partings, several people whom he had come to care about gave him their best wishes before slipping through that door.
Now though...Tamaki had returned to his room simply to put away some of the extra things. The drawing from Sieg. The banner created that had hung from above. The remaining cupcakes from Mizuki-san. Those precious things were stored carefully in his room and by the time Senri makes his way toward the parlor (where else would Tamaki go, after all), he'll find the god slipping out of his bedroom and back into the main chamber.
It's quiet. The other gods have retired to their own areas of the temple, or they've gathered together elsewhere. They're alone, and he folds his arms over his chest to give Senri a slight smile.]
...I suppose the game is officially over, isn't it?
Hmm? It better be. I don't know if I can handle a life of having to sleep by ten every Thursday for the rest of time.
[ . . . however long that is - senri hasn't paused to consider that maybe he doesn't really know what the limitations of their time together are, or if there are anyway. but he'll wander into the parlor, sleeves rolled up to his elbows from when he'd politely washed the tray that tamaki's cake originally sat on. senri wonders if maybe he should make another one the next day - some kind of congratulatory cake for piety, and maybe he'll see if he could get bambi to help him do it?
it's nice, he thinks. despite the fact that the temple is without a doubt emptier, he doesn't manage to feel lonely at all. he just imagines it'll take time and only time before he manages to see everyone else again. for now, there's still tamaki -
and he supposes that's really all that he needs. he'll move forward and he supposes it's fine if tamaki's arms are crossed, senri will just let his hands slide up his arms to rest loosely around his neck, invading his personal space as shamelessly as ever]
... you all get to rest a little before you start building the new world, right? Please say yes.
[It's a good point. Thursdays can go back to being normal for the first time in several months and while he doesn't know exactly what Senri's thinking there's a hum of agreement. As he's approached, he allows his hand to detangle from himself and just as loosely rest on Senri's waist while watching him carefully. He nods almost immediately though even as he gently pulls him closer.]
Naturally. We still have to see what, precisely, Ion would like the world to be before we go into the planning phase. I imagine we're going to take time to carefully plan and create drafts as to not step on each other's toes and cause the same chain of events. [A grin.] I'd say a few weeks, at least.
[nice, he totally accepts being pulled closer and will go with the motion eagerly. there's never going to be a second where he'll ever complain about being closer to tamaki? so he hums a happy little note with the estimation - ]
Weeks - yeah, I guess that wouldn't matter much in a god's lifespan, huh? [???? is there even a lifespan?? he has so many questions.
but more than that - ] I probably won't get to have you all to myself... but I hope you'll at least carve out some of your time for me.
[he won't get in the way of the gods doing their thing - he's actually probably going to hang out with luke, and then hang out with the gods when they're not as deeply embroiled in planning... but he'd very much like to have some more quality time with tamaki that doesn't have murder looming overhead]
admittedly on any other day of the year, this might be a little bit more dangerous. a tamaki all to himself, and plenty of time to kill? there's a decent chance that senri would want to just lock the parlor door behind him to completely occupy tamaki's attention in every single way that he can think of -
but it's tamaki's birthday.
so he just shakes his head]
Let's go grab An-chan and do some exploring? She might be mad at me if I stole you away for your whole birthday. It's better if we're all together for it, right?
We'll find Cheri later and do something cute for dinner - hot pot maybe?
I imagine she'd like that very much. [As would he, technically.] The wings are all open now. We can check everywhere and see what's changed, if anything. And An-chan can learn what the new world may hold for her. She hasn't been out as much as I'd like.
[But there's a bright grin.] We do hot pot at least once a week. I'm sure he'll say yes to twice since it's for a special occasion.
[He should let go so that they can go get Antoinette, but...nope. He's not moving yet. Thanks Tamaki.]
I can't think of a more special occasion than this!
[TAMAKI'S BIGGEST FAN RIGHT HERE and the thing is that if tamaki isn't letting go then senri isn't letting go either?? he's comfortable here even though it was his idea to like
go elsewhere]
Even though I wish I had a little more time to think up a special present...
You don't think staying with me count? [Amused...but also entirely serious. As far as he's concerned, Senri staying behind is the best present of all. Give him a moment to use his hand to push Senri's bangs back a little and press a kiss to his head. Let! Him! Be! Affectionate!] You did have such short notice. I can't exactly fault you for that.
and the thing is that senri is somewhere between preening and totally happy for the affection, but also super embarrassed? he holds still for tamaki, even leaning slightly into his touch, but there's no helping the blush that colors his cheeks because what the fuck is actually being doted on]
[So...cute. It's entirely unfair, and Tamaki finds himself reveling in the sight because flustering Senri never stops being adorable and funny. (It also helps because sometimes Tamaki's an idiot and gets himself flustered instead)]
You continue to impress me every day. [A winning smile solely to fuck with him.] I've always know you're an excellent actor but improvisational as well? I can hardly wait to see what you come up with.
[tamaki is so damn unfair and senri is suffering constantly. he huffs slightly once he realizes that he's being messed with, though it still carries a faint note of embarrassment with it. like he's just trying to remove his own fluster]
Well you know - it's important for a young man to possess a number of talents. I'll make sure to keep you on your toes.
[ - and maybe in his own tiny act of revenge he'll raise up to press a kiss right at the corner of tamaki's mouth, teasing and light
and then slip away as he hums and heads for Tamaki's room]
An-chan, where are you? We're going on an adventure!
I believe that's something we can both agree with. [His lips curve into another smile, and he turns his head to try and meet Senri for a kiss--
--but Senri's too quick and hits the corner of his mouth instead, pulling away and leaving Tamaki looking a little affronted and flailing just a bit to keep his balance. Hey!!]
--is one of those talents being a tease? [Flatly. But he stomps after Senri, not even really angry, but following back to his room.
Antoinette was asleep on the floor, but the moment she hears her second-favorite person she's rolling and scrambling to her feet, nyooming back to Senri with a please bark. The red ribbon around her neck is a little floppy and askew but she's ready for adventure!! Tamaki steps into the room to grab her leash.] Antoinette's seen a few places, so we should pick somewhere brand new for her.
[it's tamaki's birthday and senri is still so mean to him why is that
but senri is just laughing at the question, spinning back on his heel just to shoot tamaki a wink and blow him a kiss before turning back around to give antoinette all of his attention!! terrible. truly terrible. he's going to kneel down on the ground to catch antoinette in his arms and give her a thousand kisses that
tamaki did not get
lmao]
Ohh? Where has she already been? We'll make sure to mix it up!
[WHY!! He's definitely just sort of working his mouth opened and closed like a fish, distracted and a little peeved even if it doesn't last that long. It doesn't last long because Senri's adorable and happy, he thinks, and Antoinette licks Senri's face repeatedly with doggie kisses.
Anyone his dog likes is an automatic win for Tamaki, but that doesn't stop him from pulling out his ancient phone and taking a picture of his own.]
She came with us to the shrine and to Paris...perhaps she'd like the snow? Or the beach. Open space would be nice.
[thAT'S SO MANY DOGGIE KISSES but senri's just laughing because at the end of the day he's a dog person.... and he just keeps laughing as he buries his face in antoinette's fur because he loves her]
Mm, the beach sounds fun. I think I'd like somewhere warmer...
Buuut if we go to the cold, we'd just have to stay close and maybe you can magic up a kotatsu when we get back? Hot pot is also tastier when it's a little chilly!
[Sorry that Senri's face is now gross probably but Antoinette, like her master, is a lover not a fighter. She wags her tail again and sits still for Senri, even as Tamaki brings a hand to his chin to think.]
Kotatsu...[Well he's sold. He was thinking the beach could be nice but he likes the idea of cuddling...and also hot pot. It's pretty much hitting all of the squares of his domestication bingo and he nods as he steps forward to clip a leash onto Antoinette's collar.] It sounds better than any sort of dream I could imagine, especially when it's with you. Do you have a warmer jacket, or shall we pay a visit to the costume hall first?
[antoinette is PERFECT and it's fine senri might be trying to wipe dog slobber on her fur briefly - he'll have to stop by tamaki's bathroom to clean up before they leave....
but he laughs a little, because he doesn't sound too surprised at tamaki's decision.
he does look surprised at the question when he peers up though]
Of course I don't mind. [He tilts his head.] I wasn't sure if you would want to, or if you'd be more comfortable otherwise...
[For as poised and flirty as Tamaki is, this sort of thing is still not second nature to him and it takes a few moments for him to catch on. Bear with him.]
It's a really cute thing to do, right? Sharing clothes with your significant other - whether your styles match up or not! I think it's really sweet, to feel like you're a little bit closer....
[senri's shoujo fantasies strike again! he scratches behind antoinette's ears idly before he looks to tamaki]
And besides, I like—
[ . . . .
oh, he realizes he can't actually get the words out. a pink dusts his cheeks all of a sudden and he'll move to stand]
It is very cute...[He says, absolutely still hoarding Senri's sweater. He blinks in surprise though as Senri suddenly bolts up and turns to walk away. What was that about? He's still crouched on the floor with Antoinette, taking over ear-scratching duties as Senri gets to his feet.]
...take your time. [Hm. A mystery. But also he'll absolutely ask in like 10 minutes it's Fine.]
[NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT, SENRI'S JUST EMBARRASSING AND NEEDY.
but he'll wander over to the bathroom to wash his face anyway. He loves Antoinette possibly more than life itself but oh god dog slobber and dog hair. if tamaki has a lint roller you bet your ass he's borrowing it.
that said he'll wander out easily enough, heading for tamaki's closet. he points at it as he intends to completely abandon their last topic of conversation]
[There's absolutely a little hanging rack with a few lint rollers because he loves his dog but, like, mood. It's fine though, they also look mostly untouched which means Tamaki apparently doesn't care that much.
Whatever. He's still on the floor with Antoinette and he watches Senri walk around the room and approach his closer.]
I'll admit, the latter is very appealing. Do you trust my judgment the same way you trust Kura-kun's? [The name slips out without really thinking about it. Sometimes he calls him Kura-kun. Sometimes it's Kura-chan. Sometimes it's just Kuranosuke but the point is...Sincerity. He knows where his strengths lie and they aren't the same as Senri's patron.]
[he'll say that easily enough even as he opens up tamaki's closet, glancing back over his shoulder and tilting his head a little bit.]
Your taste is still different from Cheri's, even though they're both pretty good. He can dress me up however he wants - he's my god! [APPARENTLY THAT ISN'T GOING TO CHANGE NO MATTER HOW HE FEELS ABOUT TAMAKI, that loyalty is so much] But you're my -
[erk
the word gets stuck in his throat and he looks a little embarrassed before he continues]
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alternate post-plasma au.
in another life, perhaps he would've been someone to walk through the doors back to his home world, to return back to shinonome and immediately run into the arms of his best friend and other classmates. in another life, he'd be back on a stage somewhere in tokyo within the week, practicing his lines to make sure that he could sell out show after show. in another life, he would've wished to find his family like he always intended - to run after the chance of having someone who would love him unconditionally.
. . .
in this one, he found it right in front of him. the doors close and he sighs - he imagines he'll see everyone again in time, once they have the chance to see the loved ones that were waiting for them, but senri imagines it's fine. he didn't have anyone really waiting for him back home anyway. so he pushes himself up from where he was sitting, glancing around - the cake that he'd made earlier is only crumbs now, left behind on a table. he goes to collect the tray, because he is not a god and he cannot just magic it away.
but - ]
Oh birthday boy, where did you go....
[enough time being thoughtful or gloomy - there's someone waiting for him, isn't there?]
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Only...something went off-course. No...instead of finding himself alone, he's found there's someone who will stay, someone who had awoken in the temple's courtyard several weeks ago, rejected his hand at first but had come around merely a week or two later.
Nito Senri was, without a doubt, something from a dream and someone Tamaki did and didn't quite understand how he managed to claim him for his own. He had always promised the boy that he would help his wish come true, but as he figured neither of them really knew that the wish would change over time. Neither of them realized that things change, and that Tamaki himself would get a wish.
His "birthday" is today. Time is a weird, fluid thing and it's not as though he really ages anymore, now being an immortal seventeen year old boy, but the sentiment was sweet and it was actually a nice day. Despite the sadness and bittersweet partings, several people whom he had come to care about gave him their best wishes before slipping through that door.
Now though...Tamaki had returned to his room simply to put away some of the extra things. The drawing from Sieg. The banner created that had hung from above. The remaining cupcakes from Mizuki-san. Those precious things were stored carefully in his room and by the time Senri makes his way toward the parlor (where else would Tamaki go, after all), he'll find the god slipping out of his bedroom and back into the main chamber.
It's quiet. The other gods have retired to their own areas of the temple, or they've gathered together elsewhere. They're alone, and he folds his arms over his chest to give Senri a slight smile.]
...I suppose the game is officially over, isn't it?
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[ . . . however long that is - senri hasn't paused to consider that maybe he doesn't really know what the limitations of their time together are, or if there are anyway. but he'll wander into the parlor, sleeves rolled up to his elbows from when he'd politely washed the tray that tamaki's cake originally sat on. senri wonders if maybe he should make another one the next day - some kind of congratulatory cake for piety, and maybe he'll see if he could get bambi to help him do it?
it's nice, he thinks. despite the fact that the temple is without a doubt emptier, he doesn't manage to feel lonely at all. he just imagines it'll take time and only time before he manages to see everyone else again. for now, there's still tamaki -
and he supposes that's really all that he needs. he'll move forward and he supposes it's fine if tamaki's arms are crossed, senri will just let his hands slide up his arms to rest loosely around his neck, invading his personal space as shamelessly as ever]
... you all get to rest a little before you start building the new world, right? Please say yes.
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Naturally. We still have to see what, precisely, Ion would like the world to be before we go into the planning phase. I imagine we're going to take time to carefully plan and create drafts as to not step on each other's toes and cause the same chain of events. [A grin.] I'd say a few weeks, at least.
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Weeks - yeah, I guess that wouldn't matter much in a god's lifespan, huh? [???? is there even a lifespan?? he has so many questions.
but more than that - ] I probably won't get to have you all to myself... but I hope you'll at least carve out some of your time for me.
[he won't get in the way of the gods doing their thing - he's actually probably going to hang out with luke, and then hang out with the gods when they're not as deeply embroiled in planning... but he'd very much like to have some more quality time with tamaki that doesn't have murder looming overhead]
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You've always been a priority, you realize. And my time is yours now that everyone has departed. So...you have me. What next?
[He's 100% trusting Senri and maybe that's bad but it's fine because they're alone and together and that's all he's focusing on.]
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admittedly on any other day of the year, this might be a little bit more dangerous. a tamaki all to himself, and plenty of time to kill? there's a decent chance that senri would want to just lock the parlor door behind him to completely occupy tamaki's attention in every single way that he can think of -
but it's tamaki's birthday.
so he just shakes his head]
Let's go grab An-chan and do some exploring? She might be mad at me if I stole you away for your whole birthday. It's better if we're all together for it, right?
We'll find Cheri later and do something cute for dinner - hot pot maybe?
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[But there's a bright grin.] We do hot pot at least once a week. I'm sure he'll say yes to twice since it's for a special occasion.
[He should let go so that they can go get Antoinette, but...nope. He's not moving yet. Thanks Tamaki.]
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[TAMAKI'S BIGGEST FAN RIGHT HERE and the thing is that if tamaki isn't letting go then senri isn't letting go either?? he's comfortable here even though it was his idea to like
go elsewhere]
Even though I wish I had a little more time to think up a special present...
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and the thing is that senri is somewhere between preening and totally happy for the affection, but also super embarrassed? he holds still for tamaki, even leaning slightly into his touch, but there's no helping the blush that colors his cheeks because what the fuck is actually being doted on]
Um -
[words]
I'll... improvise!
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You continue to impress me every day. [A winning smile solely to fuck with him.] I've always know you're an excellent actor but improvisational as well? I can hardly wait to see what you come up with.
[Ganba, Senri.]
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Well you know - it's important for a young man to possess a number of talents. I'll make sure to keep you on your toes.
[ - and maybe in his own tiny act of revenge he'll raise up to press a kiss right at the corner of tamaki's mouth, teasing and light
and then slip away as he hums and heads for Tamaki's room]
An-chan, where are you? We're going on an adventure!
[the world's smallest rebellion]
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--but Senri's too quick and hits the corner of his mouth instead, pulling away and leaving Tamaki looking a little affronted and flailing just a bit to keep his balance. Hey!!]
--is one of those talents being a tease? [Flatly. But he stomps after Senri, not even really angry, but following back to his room.
Antoinette was asleep on the floor, but the moment she hears her second-favorite person she's rolling and scrambling to her feet, nyooming back to Senri with a please bark. The red ribbon around her neck is a little floppy and askew but she's ready for adventure!! Tamaki steps into the room to grab her leash.] Antoinette's seen a few places, so we should pick somewhere brand new for her.
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but senri is just laughing at the question, spinning back on his heel just to shoot tamaki a wink and blow him a kiss before turning back around to give antoinette all of his attention!! terrible. truly terrible. he's going to kneel down on the ground to catch antoinette in his arms and give her a thousand kisses that
tamaki did not get
lmao]
Ohh? Where has she already been? We'll make sure to mix it up!
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Anyone his dog likes is an automatic win for Tamaki, but that doesn't stop him from pulling out his ancient phone and taking a picture of his own.]
She came with us to the shrine and to Paris...perhaps she'd like the snow? Or the beach. Open space would be nice.
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Mm, the beach sounds fun. I think I'd like somewhere warmer...
Buuut if we go to the cold, we'd just have to stay close and maybe you can magic up a kotatsu when we get back? Hot pot is also tastier when it's a little chilly!
[he'll glance back at tamaki, eyes bright]
How does that sound, birthday boy?
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Kotatsu...[Well he's sold. He was thinking the beach could be nice but he likes the idea of cuddling...and also hot pot. It's pretty much hitting all of the squares of his domestication bingo and he nods as he steps forward to clip a leash onto Antoinette's collar.] It sounds better than any sort of dream I could imagine, especially when it's with you. Do you have a warmer jacket, or shall we pay a visit to the costume hall first?
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but he laughs a little, because he doesn't sound too surprised at tamaki's decision.
he does look surprised at the question when he peers up though]
Mm?
I can't just borrow one of yours?
[SERIAL CLOTHES STEALER NITO SENRI]
Well, if you don't mind, I mean...
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[For as poised and flirty as Tamaki is, this sort of thing is still not second nature to him and it takes a few moments for him to catch on. Bear with him.]
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[senri's shoujo fantasies strike again! he scratches behind antoinette's ears idly before he looks to tamaki]
And besides, I like—
[ . . . .
oh, he realizes he can't actually get the words out. a pink dusts his cheeks all of a sudden and he'll move to stand]
Umm, I'll wash up real quick and then we can go!
[he
may have just embarrassed himself]
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...take your time. [Hm. A mystery. But also he'll absolutely ask in like 10 minutes it's Fine.]
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but he'll wander over to the bathroom to wash his face anyway. He loves Antoinette possibly more than life itself but oh god dog slobber and dog hair. if tamaki has a lint roller you bet your ass he's borrowing it.
that said he'll wander out easily enough, heading for tamaki's closet. he points at it as he intends to completely abandon their last topic of conversation]
Do I get to pick? Or do you want to dress me up?
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Whatever. He's still on the floor with Antoinette and he watches Senri walk around the room and approach his closer.]
I'll admit, the latter is very appealing. Do you trust my judgment the same way you trust Kura-kun's? [The name slips out without really thinking about it. Sometimes he calls him Kura-kun. Sometimes it's Kura-chan. Sometimes it's just Kuranosuke but the point is...Sincerity. He knows where his strengths lie and they aren't the same as Senri's patron.]
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[he'll say that easily enough even as he opens up tamaki's closet, glancing back over his shoulder and tilting his head a little bit.]
Your taste is still different from Cheri's, even though they're both pretty good. He can dress me up however he wants - he's my god! [APPARENTLY THAT ISN'T GOING TO CHANGE NO MATTER HOW HE FEELS ABOUT TAMAKI, that loyalty is so much] But you're my -
[erk
the word gets stuck in his throat and he looks a little embarrassed before he continues]
... my boyfriend... you know?
[dumb gay]
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with 15 minutes to go on international kiss day nice
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