pullmeoutalive | Makotos gonna Makoto

[ She's endured various levels of teasing and embarrassing questions from her fellow idols for this moment. Azusa, at least, had been encouraging (and equally embarrassing when she'd insisted on doing fortune-telling for the day) and now Makoto surveys the set-up with a proud nod. A one-year anniversary was nothing to scoff at, and with her parents out of town for the weekend (something she suspected her mother had coordinated for certain reasons), it was the perfect time and place to invite her boyfriend over. Just for a night. But she's actually cooked (ramen and some other things involving chopped vegetables and several band-aids) and cleaned and there are non-scented candles (because her dad still decreed them unmanly) around and she is so bound and determined to make this good.

Worse comes to worst, she has a whole stack of movies they can power through.

Makoto waits outside her house now, clad in a longer black skirt and one of her favorite tops, white with frills down the middle. All right. She's got this.

Hopefully. ]

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[It'd be a lie to say he isn't a little bit nervous. Sure, they've been dating for a year now, with various misadventures and experiences, but... well, a legitimate anniversary date sounds...

Well, it sounds perfect, honestly, but he's still a little nervous. He endures the good-natured ribbing from the team (especially Nagisa) and takes Gou's tips in mind (with a grain of salt) and prepares to head on over. Slacks and a blazer almost seem too casual considering they remind him of his school uniform, but going any dressier just felt silly, and thus he rolled with it as best he could.

But upon seeing her outside of her house as he arrives, a great deal of that nervousness melds away, because it's Makoto. He's just happy to see her, honestly, and so he's quick to step closer, smiling.]

Makoto-chan, hello!

[...and then he appears to realize that he has something in his hand (oh right) and offers them to her sheepishly--a bouquet of flowers tied with a pink ribbon, one of Gou's suggestions that he actually took into account.]

...It's good to see you.

[ She's already lighting up at the sight of flowers, reaching out to grasp them in one hand-- before she throws her arms around him. ]

It's even better to see you! Thanks for being able to make it, Makoto-kun.

[ And there went her nervousness. ]

[Oh, yep. That's familiar, though it still warms his heart, and so he's quick to smile, returning the hug cheerfully. He doesn't know when this became familiar, but he's certainly not going to complain.

Instead, feeling a little bit daring but mostly warm and fuzzy, he leans down to press his lips to the top of her head quickly.]

Of course I did. I wouldn't miss this for the world.

[The world.]

[ Please stop making her blush gosh Makoto-- ]

T-that's-- well! You can go ahead and come in!

[ You've got to let him go, Makoto. ]

[but she's so cute he just can't help himself......

Also yeah letting go. Right. He's also reluctant, though eventually he does pull away so he can come in. They can't keep hugging in the doorway. That's embarrassing.]

Right...! Thank you for having me.

Of course! Mom kind of... uh, hinted to tell you hello.

[ But she'll usher him in. Don't mind the candles. ]

[...ah.... he looks sheepish in response to that, rubbing the back of his head, but he manages a smile even as they wander insider.]

Oh--r-really?

Um, well. Tell her hello for me too, please...

[Hopefully without the awkward and blushing.]

I will! She really likes seeing you, but she also said something about alone time...

[...you're going to kill him, Makoto.]

A-alone time?!

[WHY...he's so red right now.]

Let's...! Maybe we should...start dinner?

[please stop killing him]

[ ... oops. ]

R-right! Dinner!! Um, sorry, I didn't know you were hungry--

[DARLING NO... he was just trying to pick something less awkward. So, sheepishly--]

Honestly, I'm fine with whatever you have planned. Don't worry, Makoto-chan. I'm sure whatever it is will be great.

[Mostly because it's with her.]

It will! I'm definitely going to make sure you enjoy yourself!

[SHE'S SO ENTHUSIASTIC..... he can't help but chuckle at that, and--]

I'm sure I'll enjoy myself, since it's with you. [just saying.] But I hope I can do my part as well.

Makotos gonna Makoto

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