Model Idol Combi: there's always that first date

[jitensha]

[ Makoto had heard it on the highest authority (Miki) that girls should always be fashionably late to their dates. It left the guy 'frothing with desire', or something like that. And she'd dwelt on it, she really had, even as she sifted through her closet for the sixth time.

Makoto has always been Makoto, though, and that meant she didn't feel right purposely taking her time. It's why she's waiting near the entrance-- has been waiting for ten minutes with the long black skirt and the white shirt with the artfully placed frills and the red heels that click so cutely when she walks. It's a far cry from the jeans and sweatshirts she usually runs around in.

But she'd like to think it's not bad. ]

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[ex_doubly406]

[And that excitement is infectious, so he's pretty much forgotten the deal with the hat and enjoys the ride.

Which means he's laughing throughout the entire thing, getting even more excited at the big drop.

Predictably, his hat goes missing after that.]

[jitensha]

[ of course it does. Makoto also insisted on sitting near the front, so she's not exactly dry after that.

But wow is she beaming. ]

That was amazing!

[ex_doubly406]

[So is he, and he's not exactly dry either. He takes his sunglasses off, not aware that his hat is missing. So much for disguising himself.]

It was even better than it looked! Can we go on it again?

[Even though they're all wet?]

[jitensha]

One more time!

[ wow Kise you're going to draw in the fangirls when you're wet like that. ]

[ex_doubly406]

[Look at him sparkle in the sunlight--

Okay no, but to be fair, he thinks he still has a hat on.]

Alright, one more time it is! Let's hurry before the line gets longer!

[Oh my god he's so excited-- wait wait.] Ah, but let me give you my jacket before that.

[HER PRETTY FRILLY BLOUSE IS ALL WET thank god for layers right.]

[jitensha]

Ah-- m-more importantly, your hat!

[ IT WILL DRY and yes thank god for layers. ]

[ex_doubly406]

Eh?

[Patting his hair--

It's gone. Shit.]

Ah-- [He shoves his sunglasses back on, turning to look in the water like the hat will float back to him.

Of course it doesn't.]

Damn it, I borrowed that too...

[jitensha]

... Let's ask the ride operator. I'm sure they've had stuff like this happen before.

[ex_doubly406]

Uh, if we do that it'll take too long to get another ride in. It's fine, I'll buy another one later as an apology.

[He'll probably have to buy another one to avoid the fangirls anyway.]

[jitensha]

[ there's a pause, and then her eyes take on a brighter light of determination. ]

Hold my place in line for a second-- I'll be right back!

[ and she's off yet again. Without borrowing his jacket, but first things first. ]

[ex_doubly406]

Eh? Wait, Makocchi--

[... She's like a sprinter in those heels. There's not much he can do but wait like she told him to.]

... You didn't take my jacket.

[Even as he finishes his sentence lamely.]

[jitensha]

[ it's warm enough outside! True to her word, though, Makoto doesn't take long at all. She's not gone for more than three minutes before she's back, not even out of breath and carrying a black hat with her. ]

Here... I asked one of the operators to keep an eye out for it, but he said I could have this one for the time being. I guess they fish out a lot of them every day!

1/2

[ex_doubly406]

[He's stunned. He'd told her that it wasn't worth it, but she still ran back and forth to talk to the operator? She got a new hat for him too.

She really is amazing.]

[ex_doubly406]

[So yeah, if he laughs, it's not because he's laughing at her. Taking the hat, he gives her a wink.]

Thanks. You're incredible, Makocchi!

[jitensha]

Saying that's a little too much... sorry for making you wait!

[ex_doubly406]

But it's true! You got me a new hat in seconds-- [Putting it on snugly this time.] And it's one that suits me too. So no need for apologies!

[jitensha]

I think you could probably make anything look good. [ she's still smiling anyway. ] But you're right, black's a good color on you.

[ex_doubly406]

Thanks, I think so too! [Kise shut up.] I think the photographer agrees, because last time he kept on putting me in dark clothing even though there was this cool shirt in a lighter colour out for me to try.

[KISE SHUT UP.]

[jitensha]

It makes sense! Your hair's so light that he probably wanted a good contrast.

[ she's right there along for the ride, sadly. ]

[ex_doubly406]

[Oh Makoto, you are the only one...]

Ooh, you know your stuff! As expected from an idol!

[jitensha]

[ at least there's one. ]

Eheheh... I at least know what doesn't clash! [ and thankfully this line is moving fast, so they won't have to wait for long. ]

[ex_doubly406]

[This lonely ride...]

I can tell, your outfit works well with you!

[But at least the one they're on isn't so lonely, and I'm sure this is a repeat of the previous round minus losing his hat; bursting with enthusiasm, laughter, and zero fear. These kids.]

[jitensha]

[ these kids, indeed. Makoto's bangs are now clinging to her forehead and she's yet to stop dripping, but from the way she's grinning, it's like she doesn't feel it at all. ]

Definitely worth a second time!

[ex_doubly406]

[He's taking his jacket off, though it's not because he intends to put it over her shoulders like he was saying before.

It's because he's kind of soaking wet and so is the jacket. Treat Her Like A Princess Plan is in a bit of bind with that, damn.]

Are you sure you don't need to change?

[jitensha]

[ this would be a good time to pull out her handkerchief like a good girlfriend and delicately dab at his face.

... Except even though she'd had good intentions in bringing one, she'd given it to someone on the train to help clean up their soda spill. Ah, hindsight. ]

I'll be fine; the sun's out in full force, so I should be dry in no time!