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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[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...

[Ah, summer...

He hadn't really thought of that...and honestly, he doesn't have the money to go travel to all of her shows, much as he would like to. So he just rubs the back of his head and sighs.]

We'll think of something when that time comes, then.

[...and a little sheepishly--]

If you did find a way to perform there, I would be the first in line though.

We've been to an even smaller town before, where we had to set up everything ourselves! That was back in the beginning, but I don't think anyone really minds doing something a little smaller.

[ she's warming to this idea. ]

And if not... [ okay she's a little quieter, because she can say this now but still, twins. ] I bet I could put on a private concert for you.

[He's about to respond to her about the small town shows, when she continues, and

Well, for a moment he struggles with words, blinking at her with his mouth slightly agape, because that's very attractive--

And then he blushes and laughs a little awkwardly but--]

I would really like that, actually.

[akslndlkansd just. laknsdlkabs.]

[ oh she said something successfully flustering, GOOD JOB, MAKOTO!! ]

U-um, well, I can do that even if we do come out there to perform! As a special service.

[..you're killing him here. "Private performance". "As a special service".

He just looks so astonished and then so flustered but--

Well, he can't quite deny that he's happy too.]

W-well, I...I mean, if you're up for it then--

[Makoto you are screwing this up big time.]

I am! I definitely am! I think it'd be a lot of fun, actually, and performing's important to me, so showing you how I feel through that would be--

[ please shut her up she's nervously rambling now. ]

[...a-aw. Adorable. And Makoto just chuckles, but does gently try to stop that rambling.]

That sounds great to me, then. I'm always happy to see you perform. You are an amazing idol, after all.

... [ that gets her to quiet down, though she really couldn't be any redder. ]

You helped make my dream come true... so I'm definitely going to thank you for it with all my might.

[It's okay, Makoto, it's okay. It's his turn to look startled and a bit embarrassed, though he feels it's important that he protest this a little.]

You don't owe me anything, Makoto-chan. I'm just lucky enough to get to be with you.

[And then he smiles at her, because--]

But if you want to perform, I'll definitely cheer you on. After all, I'm a big fan.

[ they really need to stop smiling at each other like fools-- but Makoto can't help it. The walk's a lot shorter than it needs to be, and sooner rather than later, they're going to part ways again, but this time, she'll have much more to think about. ]

I'd say be prepared, but I'd rather surprise you.

... But it's okay to say we're both lucky.

[It's really much too easy to just...be so happy right here, right now. So they do smile like fools at each other, and Makoto knows he is, but, well...]

...That seems fair to me, then.

[And he chuckles, and opens his mouth, probably to say something like 'I look forward to the surprise', when the twins start up a clamor. 'Onii-chan, we're going to miss the train...!' and yeah, they did make it to the station when he wasn't looking, and the siblings are pulling at his hands.]

...Ah. So we are.

[...but he really can't help the reluctance.]

[ it's noticeable on her face for a second, and then she's smiling and bending down to ruffle the twins' hair. ]

Thanks for coming out to see me today. You two, it's your very important mission to look out for your big brother and make sure he doesn't overdo it, okay? I need him in one piece when I see you all again!

[...oh. She's just...so gentle and thoughtful and kind, so even as the kids chorus that they definitely will, he's just blinking at her, and then smiling.

Too sweet...

And then he looks down at the kids and--]

You'd better go find us seats, then. I'll be right there.

[And happy to be let off the leash, so to speak, the twins bound onto the train. Makoto knows he can't stay more than a few extra seconds but...he did at least want to say a proper farewell.

Except now he's hesitating again.]

[ and she's blinking up at him, because she'd honestly expected him to follow them. ]

Makoto-kun?

[...and everything has been spur of the moment, today, so--

Might as well keep up the trend. And he just quickly leans forward to hug her again, both hopeful and worried that it won't startle her too badly because maybe this is too forward...!]

It was good to see you today, Makoto-chan.

[Except there's the last boarding announcement, so he lets her go and backs up, if still reluctant.]

...See you later!

[ it certainly startles her, but whether she's going to protest or return it-- won't be known, because there's simply no time.

Or so it should be, but Makoto can't let it go like that. The instant he turns to step onto the train, she'll move forward, and wrap her arms around him from behind-- briefly, no more than a second for a quick squeeze, and then a release. It's no great romantically earth-shaking moment, but it's simple and sweet, and she's comfortable with that. ]

Take care!

[...it's so sweet, and he really wishes he could linger there...

But he can't, and so he just holds onto the feeling as he gets onto the train and finds his siblings and sits with them and...smiles out the window and waves to her as they go.

It's maybe not earth-shattering...but it's more than enough for him, and he smiles and laughs quietly, because hey--he can't wait until he sees her again.]

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