[What do you mean, confessing your feelings and asking to be Jyushi's boyfriend doesn't count as an early birthday gift??
In all seriousness though. It's not much, but Ichiro drops by with a homemade Chocolate Gateau (French style!) raspberries arranged on top like a flower, as delicately as he could manage. He also got a bouquet for Jyushi and, since Hitoya didn't elaborate on what he meant by "pig," a matching mini bouquet made of all edible flowers and treats for Elizabeth.]
[Jyushi will never get used to be called on like some young lord. Sure, Hitoya is a lord but Jyushi isn't one. Still, the ghosts of the castle treat him like one. So when they let him know his paramour is here, he's just a little taken aback.
But that's all but forgotten when he sees Ichiro standing there, his eyes lighting up from the bouquet which is what his eyes see first.]
Not that it matters. Upon seeing Jyushi, Ichiro's first instinct is to give him a hug but his hands are unfortunately full. Even when he hands off the bouquet to its intended, he's still cradling the container holding the Gateau and the small box holding the counterpart to Jyushi's bouquet.]
It's your birthday; I think I could have gotten away with doing more. [There is humor to his tone.] Besides, I wanted to.
[As soon as the bouquet is in his hands, he's cupping a flower to smell it. He smiles at Ichiro, clearly overjoyed.]
Is all of that for me? I would have been happy with just the bouquet. Or even if it was just you. [Which makes him feel a bit shy in admitting. This dating thing is very, very new. But he should be honest if they are dating, right?]
[Jyushi gasps.] For Elizabeth? That's so sweet of you! I'm sure she'll appreciate it! Um, do you want to come up to my room? So you can give it to her! That's all!
[Was that too forward?! Maybe inviting your new boyfriend to your room was too much too soon?]
Nothing! [HE'S A PERVERT. He will never think anything untoward again! Keep your thoughts pure, Jyushi! Don't move too fast!
He guides Ichiro to his room which is still in the early development stages of fitting his aesthetic. There's been some work. From the black comforter to the black sheets and golden pillow covers. To the one corner that is for his videos when he makes them with its candles and posters of whatever fits his aesthetic. It's a work in progress!
But then there's Elizabeth's cage and also Bernard's (having to be separated after apparently, familiars can most definitely get pregnant) as Jyushi goes to Elizabeth's cage.]
Look, Elizabeth! Ichiro-san got you a gift! Isn't that nice of him? [Elizabeth does poke her head out of her little hidey as she hears Jyushi but then looks to see Ichiro and freezes.]
Don't mind her, she's a little scared. People told me it's strange she's a familiar but likes to be in a cage. I think it's okay, though. It feels secure for her. If you give her the flowers, she'll see you're not so bad. Food is the easiest way to her heart.
[Ichiro is so kind and Jyushi smiles, watching the exchange. How Elizabeth comes out and then tugs the flowers into her hidey, where she can eat safely with a stranger in the room. Jyushi knows she'll get used to Ichiro and it won't be hard. Ichiro has such a relaxing aura about him.
His eyes go to Amanda's spot on his bed and he takes a breath.]
You know, um, it's my best friend's birthday too. [It's scary to introduce Amanda to Ichiro but it's important.]
[Were guinea pigs always this cute? Or is it just Elizabeth? Ichiro's only reference is Hamtaro, and he's a hamster...
There's no time to think about that, though. Ichiro turns to look in Jyushi's direction, completely unsuspecting. If he sees Amanda just beyond his boyfriend, he doesn't think anything of it.]
[Another deep breath and he goes over to his bed, picking up Amanda from his spot. He shows her to Ichiro with a small smile, a little nervous. It was always Amanda that people found odd. And Ichiro was kind, Jyushi knew. He didn't even blink twice at Jyushi's over-the-top behavior. But people always thought Amanda was odd.]
This is Amanda. She's my best friend. My first and best.
[Idiot. Blurting that out even though Jyushi's looking so timid about this all. But seriously, why couldn't Hitoya have been more clear??]
Sorry - I mean. Hitoya-san mentioned a pig but didn't explain what that meant. I thought it was Elizabeth. [Ichiro trails off, keeping his eyes on the little plush being cradled so carefully in Jyushi's hands.
He can't fully understand. He, nor his brothers, ever had anything like this growing up. But when has he ever questioned who people love or find family in.]
[Jyushi's a little concerned when Ichiro just blurts out "THE PIG" because what does that mean? And the way he's looking seems like it isn't a positive reaction??
But at his explanation, he relaxes a little and smiles. Hitoya would have thought of Amanda. He was somebody that understood what the plush pig meant to him. Jyushi doesn't know the context but he would trust Hitoya with anything. If he mentioned Amanda, it was for a good reason.
He shakes his head.] No, my grandmother made her for me. When I was little.
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birthday boy! birthday boyf!?
In all seriousness though. It's not much, but Ichiro drops by with a homemade Chocolate Gateau (French style!) raspberries arranged on top like a flower, as delicately as he could manage. He also got a bouquet for Jyushi and, since Hitoya didn't elaborate on what he meant by "pig," a matching mini bouquet made of all edible flowers and treats for Elizabeth.]
birthday pig?! ichiro gotta meet Amanda
But that's all but forgotten when he sees Ichiro standing there, his eyes lighting up from the bouquet which is what his eyes see first.]
Ah, Ichiro-san! You shouldn't have!
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Not that it matters. Upon seeing Jyushi, Ichiro's first instinct is to give him a hug but his hands are unfortunately full. Even when he hands off the bouquet to its intended, he's still cradling the container holding the Gateau and the small box holding the counterpart to Jyushi's bouquet.]
It's your birthday; I think I could have gotten away with doing more. [There is humor to his tone.] Besides, I wanted to.
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Is all of that for me? I would have been happy with just the bouquet. Or even if it was just you. [Which makes him feel a bit shy in admitting. This dating thing is very, very new. But he should be honest if they are dating, right?]
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Well, it's. [He can feel himself smiling. Embarrassing.] It's not all for you. [Yes, this is his desperate attempt to change the subject.
Ichiro gestures with the smaller box.] This is for Elizabeth.
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[Was that too forward?! Maybe inviting your new boyfriend to your room was too much too soon?]
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[The Gateau is handed off to one of the ghost butlers to be stored or served while they make the short trip to Jyushi's room.]
I figured she'd be more interested in eating it than wearing it, so everything is safe for her to eat.
[Thank you Tsumugi-san!!!]
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He guides Ichiro to his room which is still in the early development stages of fitting his aesthetic. There's been some work. From the black comforter to the black sheets and golden pillow covers. To the one corner that is for his videos when he makes them with its candles and posters of whatever fits his aesthetic. It's a work in progress!
But then there's Elizabeth's cage and also Bernard's (having to be separated after apparently, familiars can most definitely get pregnant) as Jyushi goes to Elizabeth's cage.]
Look, Elizabeth! Ichiro-san got you a gift! Isn't that nice of him? [Elizabeth does poke her head out of her little hidey as she hears Jyushi but then looks to see Ichiro and freezes.]
Don't mind her, she's a little scared. People told me it's strange she's a familiar but likes to be in a cage. I think it's okay, though. It feels secure for her. If you give her the flowers, she'll see you're not so bad. Food is the easiest way to her heart.
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She's so small and delicate. He's never dealt with an animal like her before. But he presses on, approaching her cage slowly.]
Hello Elizabeth-san [She's a familiar and deserves respect okay] These are for you. I think they'll be tasty.
[He places the flowers close to her hidey spot, but far enough away that his hands aren't getting in her space.]
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His eyes go to Amanda's spot on his bed and he takes a breath.]
You know, um, it's my best friend's birthday too. [It's scary to introduce Amanda to Ichiro but it's important.]
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There's no time to think about that, though. Ichiro turns to look in Jyushi's direction, completely unsuspecting. If he sees Amanda just beyond his boyfriend, he doesn't think anything of it.]
Really? That pretty lucky! Is it someone here?
[As in, in Avalon.]
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[Another deep breath and he goes over to his bed, picking up Amanda from his spot. He shows her to Ichiro with a small smile, a little nervous. It was always Amanda that people found odd. And Ichiro was kind, Jyushi knew. He didn't even blink twice at Jyushi's over-the-top behavior. But people always thought Amanda was odd.]
This is Amanda. She's my best friend. My first and best.
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"THE PIG"!
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Sorry - I mean. Hitoya-san mentioned a pig but didn't explain what that meant. I thought it was Elizabeth. [Ichiro trails off, keeping his eyes on the little plush being cradled so carefully in Jyushi's hands.
He can't fully understand. He, nor his brothers, ever had anything like this growing up. But when has he ever questioned who people love or find family in.]
Amanda. Did you make her?
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But at his explanation, he relaxes a little and smiles. Hitoya would have thought of Amanda. He was somebody that understood what the plush pig meant to him. Jyushi doesn't know the context but he would trust Hitoya with anything. If he mentioned Amanda, it was for a good reason.
He shakes his head.] No, my grandmother made her for me. When I was little.