sugarcube | psl || like a ripple that chases the slightest caress of the breeze

[hand-holding... it does distract Itsuki from his fussing, and he runs his thumb along the curve of buzen's hand in an attempt to ground himself.]

...I'm really excited.

And also... a little nervous. [he offers a quick smile,] But I'm looking forward to having you all to myself today.

[he won't jinx it if he admits that right,]

[soft.... buzen squeezes itsuki's hand before bringing it up to his mouth so he can kiss his knuckles gently]

Mm.

I don't see a reason to be nervous.... I'll take care of you all day - however you want. That's part of what a date is, right?

[HAVING YOUR BOYFRIEND-SHAPED BOYFRIEND ANSWER YOUR EVERY NEED WITHOUT DISTRACTION? terrible]

[the way this is normal buzen behavior even when they're not on dates im shaking

Itsuki laughs a little, at both the softness of the kiss and at Buzen's question,]

I'll be happy as long as you pay attention to me.

[itsuki like 'i know how needy i am, it's a problem ill never fix']

But I'd be happier if you had fun. If there are places you want to see or things you want to do... I want to do them with you too. You don't have to decide now though. Let me know if anything catches your eye.

[the truth of the matter is that this is how buzen is all the time but also he will constantly get distracted for gous or the mission

but that's not a problem anymore! wow.

he tilts his head at that]

I really do always have fun when I'm with you... [so he never knows really what to do when itsuki says that it's about how buzen he feels. all he wants is to be next to itsuki?] Mm... Alright, then we can see when we go.

[hehe, he leans in close so he can quickly kiss Buzen on the cheek,]

We're gonna have the best time today.

[he just knows!!!! someone will try to steal buzen from him but that's fine he doesn't know that's gonna happen yet,

he moves forward, hand still in Buzen's, and heads outside of the citadel and to the portal that he vaguely remembers... he knows that it's outside of the citadel okay,]

[they can still have the best time despite that you never know,

but regardless buzen will walk along with him!! and then he'll guide him straight through the portal - buzen will enter first, if only out of precaution and safety, but he holds onto itsuki's hand all through the way.

which is when they will find themselves greeted with the warm, beautiful burst of sun that peeks over tall, tall buildings. shibuya crossing is busy, full of noise and people alike, and it makes buzen automatically step closer to itsuki as if that'll help keep them from getting separated

but he smiles brightly regardless - ]

Welcome back to Tokyo.

[it's

it's not exactly either of their tokyos, but it seemed like a fun date spot....]

[Itsuki blinks at first the sunlight, then the noise, as he takes a moment to fully absorb his surroundings. He's seen cities before -- from up on the balcony of the heliotrope apartment, and sometimes when visiting Riff -- but there's already a stark difference between those two occasions and this one.]

...There's so many people.

[he'd sound a little nervous if he didn't feel safe with buzen standing so close by. instead there's a note of awe in his voice as he turns his head this way and that,]

I wonder if it gets even busier at night? I can't really imagine it...

[he's well acquainted with night life but like this is a lot!! so many people!!!]

[buzen has seen tokyo before - though he never intended to linger and stay long. sometimes they go on errands to grab items for saniwa that can only be found in the modern age, but the visits are pretty brief. the idea of getting to spend a whole day here is exciting...

he smiles at itsuki even as he moves a step closer, slipping his hand out of itsuki's only so he can slip it around his waist instead like it'll help be reassuring against the crowds of people that wander around them. places to be, people to see, and the whole day ahead of them.]

- we can stay into the evening if you want? Or spend the night. [depending on how much allowance they have if they can grab a hotel?]

Shinjuku is supposed to be even more fun at night, I think...? At least, that's what the others said...

[he might've asked around for ideas from more modern savvy swords as his own deito prep.... treating it as seriously as a mission,]

[he relaxes at the touch, his lips quirking up into a smile. there's a brightness in his expression at the suggestion, as if the only thing better than spending an entire day with buzen would be spending an entire day and night with him.]

Mm, let's do that, if we can. [what are their wallets gonna look like by the end of the day...] You've done your research, huh?

[he thinks it's cute... and he leans in a little as if to show buzen how much he appreciates that,

only to stop as the light for the pedestrian crossing blinks on, the sound alerting the others around them. Itsuki takes Buzen's other hand instead, as he follows the pull of the crowd,]

Shall we compare notes?

[buzen will also follow along! he's not entirely sure where they're going, but listen it's fine, they can navigate okay probably. but he laughs a little bit.]

I don't know if my notes will be as extensive as yours... but I did want to do my part to make sure that you had fun, too.

I think I've learned a lot about all this... Dates and dating, being romantic... but I can't rely on you for all of it, right? Or else you won't get any surprises.

[sweet surprises.... tsurumaru also thinks that's important, so buzen wants to do right by his former captain too,]

[(tsuru voice) i simply think you should leave itsuki alone in a store as a nice surprise and see how long it takes for him to start crying

itsuki hmms,]

Well, when you put it that way... I think I'm even more excited now.

[buzen does a promposal bc kotegiri showed him the tiktok, it has no relation to the date they're on now but it's still so cute,]

Still, I feel like everything you do for me is a nice surprise.

[being loved is the biggest surprise of all!!!]

[the spoiler is that buzen organized a flashmob for itsuki even though they're very out of date now but listen it's the idea that counts (no)]

... is it...? I hope you'd start expecting some stuff by now or I'll feel like I'm not doing it well enough...

[ITSUKI DOES AT LEAST EXPECT KISSES

BUZEN HAS COME TO UNDERSTAND THAT MUCH]

[now he's laughing,]

What if I told you that you always overcome my expectations?

[they're walking and yet itsuki will lean in to kiss Buzen on the cheek anyway, he times it perfectly -- just little things you learn to do when your boyfriend is constantly on the move,]

Like suggesting we stay the night when I thought we'd just have the day to ourselves... I liked that a lot.

[he just laughs at that, tilting his head]

Well you mentioned the night... so it'd be fun if we got to see it for ourselves instead of immediately heading back, right? I don't need to go on a mission again or anything anytime soon...

So I'd like to be able to leisurely spend my time with you.

[gently squeezing itsuki's hand!]

Is there something here you want to see first?

[leisurely spending time with buzen.... wow... this is the life.... itsuki like 'i want to sit with buzen on a bench until sunset like those cute elderly couples because i love domesticity',

but for now...]

Let's check out the shops first. [and as he tugs buzen along]

How do you feel about wearing rings? Or bracelets? Would they get in the way during a fight?

[itsuki says, but he avoids the really fancy jewelry stores, and instead ducks into a cute shop selling all kinds of accessories,]

[he looks thoughtful about that,]

... nothing too loose - but if it's fitted and I can keep it on my non-sword hand, it should be okay.

[imagine saying 'sword hand' casually in the modern era]

[mineo is nearby and overhears this and thinks buzen is so cool

itsuki perks up visibly,]

Let's get matching rings then. I think they're called 'couple rings'?

[he's gonna go ahead and peruse the display of different rings, wow so many of these are really cutesy and have hearts... which aren't bad, but he wants to find something that's more buzen's and his style...]

So that we can show them off and let everyone know that we're together.

[what a yan-adjacent i mean cute thing to say]

[SWORDS ARE ILLEGAL DON'T MAKE MINEO ARREST BUZEN I'M LOSING MY MINSDLKHSDF

anyway buzen will just laugh a little bit at that, tilting his head.] A ring for a sword...

Mm, okay.

[OKAY!!!!! ITSUKI REALLY GETS ANYTHING HE WANTS but buzen will just - reach out to lightly touch the hair ornament itsuki is wearing, assuming that it's the one that buzen made him....]

I guess I should get you more than just this, huh....

[it is!! buzen might??? notice that not a day goes by where itsuki doesn't wear the one buzen gave him. he brought kazuha's hairpin with him, but he rarely if ever wears it in his hair anymore.]

You spoil me enough, you know. [he's amused though,] But I'd never turn down anything from you.

...And it'd be nice too -- to wear more things that are from you.

[CLAIMING -- no... he thinks it'd just be nice to look at something and be reminded solely of buzen, gay]

[cute..... they really need to get kazuha's kimono so itsuki can get his keepsakes of her damn. but buzen just laughs]

My sense of fashion really isn't good.... but I can try again, this time with Matsu and Kotegiri's help.

[THE

GROUP EFFORT TO SPOIL BUZEN'S BOYFRIEND]

[im shaking the future thread where buzen and itsuki hop into norn9 solely so he can grab the kimono

this group effort tho? itsuki pausing like 'should i tell buzen .................................?'

and then he immediately gets distracted by the next set of rings he sees.]

What about these?

[he places both rings in the palm of his hand so buzen can see them better]

Nice and simple... and they're your color too.

[tell buzen what? :) ?

anyway he's just going to tilt his head as he looks over them, reaching out a finger to curiously poke...]

Ah... Sure - they almost seem really delicate... I'm not sure how much it'd really suit me, but... I think I'd like to have something to share with you.

[delicate jewelry accessorizing really isn't buzen's thing....]

[curious poke... like a puppy nudging something with his nose....]

Shall we try them on then? So you can see how it feels?

[maybe buzen would prefer a more solid band... also they should probably check for size too,

itsuki takes buzen's left hand in his, then carefully slides the ring onto his ring finger. there's just. the biggest grin on his face as he slides it on? this is a cute occasion but does it warrant this BIG OLE SMILE??]

[ . . . . ?

he's not sure why itsuki is so smiley.... but he will lean in to press their lips together. his smile was so cute he simply felt moved.]

What are you thinking?

[!!! a kissy..... this is so powerful... a kiss right after he puts on buzen's ring.......... wow, the timing of it all

itsuki's grin remains, now he looks giddy]

I've always wanted to do this. [he knows what he'd say if he was his usual self, he'd lean in and wink, say something along the lines of 'practice for the real thing'

but...

he wants that moment to be special. even if every moment he spends with buzen is special. ...he wants to carve out a time for just the two of them, before he asks. which is why he puts the other ring in the palm of buzen's hand and then holds out his right hand expectantly,]

Here. Your turn.

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