pullmeoutalive | I disturb my town;

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I disturb my town;

[ with Makoto letting her know that he'd be close by her venue of work for the day, she'd thrown herself into the job with even more energy than her usual; the Producer had been awed and exhausted just watching her by the time it had ended.

She's just heading back to the car, pulling out her phone to call--

And that's when she hears a small, familiar voice. Ren...?

When she speeds up her steps, it's to find not just Makoto and his siblings, but some very disgruntled-looking high-school boys crowding them. ]

Hey--! What's going on?!

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[ Miki might be pouting and Yukiho looks nervous, but even they'll slowly nod approval as the rest of the girls chatter and chorus "Nice to meet you!" in return.

Makoto has to smile. ]

Thanks for liking me, Makoto-kun.

[...and his heart melts, it really does. When she's smiling at him like that, with those words...

It's almost too much for him to take.

But he just scratches at his cheek a little awkwardly and smiles at her in return.]

Ah, well...falling for you was easy. I'm just glad that you return the feelings, so...thank you too, Makoto-chan.

[ how can he say it like it's the truth and because he's actually incredibly sincere, just gentler about it than Takane, it probably is the truth, but she doesn't know how to handle it when she hasn't ever had a boy fall for her and confess to her??

What part of that was easy?! Especially for someone who'd thought she was a boy when they'd first met?

Really, he's the more amazing one here! ]

I think not liking you would have been the harder part...

[At this point, honestly, he's not even sure how his past self could have made that mistake. Makoto isn't masculine at all--she's just as feminine as she needs to be to be Makoto, and that's what matters to him.

But her words are embarrassing, and he blushes, hand retreating to the back of his head again.]

Aha...you still think so highly of me, but I... [...and he smiles, nodding, because this seems like a good idea.] For you, I'll live up to that.

Ehehe... somehow, that makes me feel really honored.

[...ah. And he just offers her the most embarrassed smile.

But before he can respond, they are swarmed by idols who have thought they've waited quite long enough, thank you, this is a serious moment.]

[ this will probably be the norm for the next hour or so until the producer makes them give it a break and a few of the idols start heading home for dinner.

... Makoto looks like she's been through a tornado. ]

[Makoto feels like he's been through a tornado, and probably looks just as bad, but, well...Makoto-chan did get the tough end of things, he thinks, because they are her friends--

And so when they have a moment to breathe, he reaches over almost tenderly and tucks some of her hair back into place, because yeah, she does look pretty rough.]

Did we make it?

[ she's going to have to get used to these little gestures, but that doesn't change the fact that she blushes. Things were going to change, she knew that, but it's moments like these that make her really realize that their relationship is different now. ]

I... I think so. [ she exhales heavily, flashing him a quick smile. ] Are you tired?

[He's not really sure what possessed him, except that she looked so frazzled...but he doesn't regret it, even when she blushes and he pulls his hand away sheepishly.]

...Maybe a little. Your friends are so energetic.

[...]

It's like being around Nagisa. ...Lots of Nagisas.

One of your-- right, you said that name before.

I think we all just kind of contribute to each other's energy levels, so it can get a little overwhelming if you're not used to it.

... Or even if you are. [ since she's definitely frazzled-- but determined to return the favor, so she'll fuss with his bangs for a moment. ]

[...ah. He bows his head a bit to let her fix his hair properly, and smiles. He saw it coming a bit, so he doesn't blush too terribly, but...it's definitely very nice.]

That's right, Nagisa-kun is on the swim team. He would probably get along well with a lot of the people here.

[...and he sighs, relaxing.]

Maybe a little bit, but I'm glad it happened this way regardless.

You're glad you got almost all of them at once? I think most people would have wanted to take it one at a time-- at least a little slower.

...Well.

[...yeah he can't deny that, but--]

Maybe so, but I can't be anything but glad with this sort of ending.

[With the two of them talking together now like this, and just knowing--something is different now, and in the best possible way.]

Now that you mention it... even if I hadn't really thought about it ending like this, I wouldn't want to change it, either.

[ there's that warm glow of satisfaction, and she's definitely glad he'd said something, or she might not have realized it. Or at least, not anytime soon. ]

Oh, but... when do you need to head back?

[He's also feeling very content and pleased; it's hard not too, in such a happy, quiet moment.

Neither of them would want this to change, either, so...he supposes that it's for certain.

And he's glad. But she does bring up a good point, and he chuckles, looking out the window.]

I guess it is getting dark. I should probably leave pretty soon, so I can get Ran and Ren to bed on time.

I'd feel bad if I wound up making them stay up late again-- but I'll walk you guys to the station, unless you'd rather ride?

I wouldn't mind walking at all, if you come with us.

[And that slips out of him way too easily, but he can't even think about taking it back.]

Ren and Ran will probably enjoy it too, since I took up most of your time this visit.

[But by the smile on his face, he hardly regrets that.]

[ he'd better not take it back-- from the way she's smiling, she didn't mind hearing that at all. ]

Then walking it is! We can catch up on everything.

[ and that's more Makoto time, which might make her a little selfish, but shh. ]

[He's perfectly happy for more Makoto time too, so she's certainly not alone there.

He just smiles, nodding cheerfully enough, and collecting Ren and Ran before they go.]

I guess we didn't have much of a chance to until now. That sounds perfect, though.

[And funnily enough, it really does. Walking to the train station with Makoto-chan and his siblings and talking about what they've been doing in their lives...

It sounds perfect.]

[ and it is. It's nice, to have something beyond friendship, and to be able to talk to the twins like she actually has siblings of her own, and it's still a wistful feeling, but it's warmer too. ]

It's just too bad you live that far away...

[Admittedly, she's right; it's unfortunate that they're so far away that these trips are still pretty rare.

He sighs as they walk, nodding slowly.]

It really is a shame, but...we seem to have done okay so far despite that. Now I'm sure we'll have reason to do even better.

[because he definitely wasn't ready to say goodbye, even if they had to for now.]

Right! [ that makes her perk up, bouncy even as they keep the pace slow and leisurely. ] It's not even long long-distance, and I can still talk to you in-between jobs and I even get to see the twins more than I'd thought! I've been pretty lucky.

That's the spirit!

[He just nods, smiling at her and looking very pleased indeed.]

I'm sure if we both work at it, we'll be fine. [...] Especially on my end, since I'm hardly as busy as you idols.

[He saw that white board, okay.]

We get a lot busier in the summer, because we don't have to worry about school, so it might get hard soon... [ but she squeezes his hand. ] But we'll definitely be okay! Maybe if we could find a way to perform in your town...

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I was going to say GO TO SLEEP and then I realized I got this tag late

I SLEPT, I SLEPT. I'M (mostly) INNOCENT

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