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It has been a week since Haruka and Ren met. To Haruka's surprise, things didn't get cold, in fact, they got closer and closer each day passed by. They messaged each other for hours and the conversations got less and less formal. Haruka was genuinely surprised that ren didn't get sick of him, despite that, even liked him. Most of the people he met until now were never like that..they would usually stay around for a short while and leave. Not that he could blame them, if he talked shit about kanata as much as he did for him, kanata would probably be lonely too...he never thought of doing that though...he wouldn't.
Once again, it's a relaxing spring day, also the last school day of the week..which makes it nothing but better.
Haruka is walking home in peace, knowing his younger brother had to stay for 2 more hours to complete an after-school project...
Ping! Haruka took out his phone to check,
"Hey! Are you out of school yet?"
"Yea, I just got out actually"
"Great! Um..I actually heard there's a new hamburger restaurant nearby the park we met. I wanna try it out so...would you like to come?"
Uh...
"What about the other band members?"
"Huh? Oh, they're busy. Plus we haven't really got to meet irl other than the park"
He actually wants to meet up holy-
"...sure" Sure seemed like a chill answer, unlike how Haruka felt.
"I'm glad! When do you wanna meet up?"
He seemed shy irl...surely isn't online huh...
"Uh, let me go home and change real quick first...is 30 mins later ok?"
"Sounds good! Will be waiting in the park!"
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Haruka quickly got into the house, left his school bag, changed his clothes, and went back to the door to head out.
"Leaving so soon~? You just came home~"
He should have been Kanata's twin, not me...
"Just going out for a walk. Why do you care anyway?"
"Thehe, you're our dear guitarist afterall Haruka~"
"Ugh.." he turned around to leave
"So you've been getting along with Ren oni-san huh?"
...shit
"What do you mean?"
"Talking every day? You don't have to hide ya know?" Shu let out a small giggle
"..."
"If me tellin' Kanata is what you're worried about, then don't be. I just find it intresting~"
"...what?"
"You bein' able to communicate with other people~ Ren-senpai is really kind huh?"
...how would he even learn that...
"What's that face yer' makin'? It's funny hehe~"
"..."
"Fine, fine~ I'll mess with ya later, just go." He said, walking away silently.
'Fucking great...sigh...I better get going...'
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Haruka finally got to the park, luckily he was right on time. He walked and looked around for a while, didn't wanna bother texting again since Ren said he'd be waiting around here. He soon saw the blue-haired boy from afar, ren must have noticed him too, he started waving shyly as soon as Haruka started walking towards him. God, anxiety really made his heart pound out of his chest. He was scared to mess things up...or someone doing it for him...
"H-hey..."
"H-Hi! Glad you made it!"
"Heh..me too"
"How was your day?"
Hell like any other...
"Fine I guess, it was like any other. What about you?"
"It was good! Had only morning classes today so... I sneaked into some of my friends' classes..."
"Pfft- why would you want to spend more time in school?"
"Eh~? It's interesting and fun, that's why"
"I don't think I'll ever be able to like it as much as you do"
"Don't worry, the college makes it more enjoyable since you only get the lessons of the major you picked.
Shall we get going by the way?..I don't really wanna keep you until it's late so..hehe"
"Don't worry, I don't mind...but yea, let's go"
They started walking to the restaurant, chatting on their way there. It really was close to the park, only took 5 minutes or so. The restaurant wasn't very full due to it being new, which Haruka can appreciate. He has never been found in crowded places. The restaurant was decorated so much nicer than the ones Haruka has been to, even tho it's just a fast-food restaurant.
"Looks nice.."
"Hmh, I've never seen a fast-food restaurant this well-decorated hehe"
They walked in and took a look at the menus, after getting their order, picked out a table that looked nice and sat down.
"Please let this be good.." Ren said, he seemed to be praying more than just wishing
Haruka let out a small giggle "I don't know, they might have spent all the money on decoration instead"
Ren laughed, wow, someone laughs at my jokes instead of just ignoring...pfft I'm being dramatic, aren't I?
Wait..I'm doing it again... I should start topics too...
"Oh, have you watched the new episode of Tokusatsu yet?"
"Yes, yesterday! It was so cool!"
Haruka only nodded and smiled, not knowing what to say next.
As Ren started on mumbling about the new episode and how cool it was non-stop, looking so excited about it, Haruka's little smile turned into a breathy laugh.
"E-eh? W-what is it? Did I say something-" Haruka cut him off
"No no," he giggled "It's just, you look really really excited"
"Of course I am we're talking about Tokusatsu here!"
They both laughed...until realizing the other customers looking at them
"..I think we were being kinda loud..." he looked over ren,
who was just digging the burger in to ignore the embarrassment
"I also found out about a store nearby a few days ago"
"Oh?"
"They sell Tokusatsu figures too, do you wanna check it out afterward?"
Ren quaitely gasped "Mhm!"...his mouth still full.
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They left the restaurant and headed to the nearby shop soon after.
"Here we are- ah-" He stopped as he saw ren running into the store, let out a small laugh, and also walked in.
He really was enjoying being around Ren...
"Ren?" He saw him looking at the new figures that just came out
"Ah...sorry I walked off like that..."
"I wouldn't say you walked...but ran..it's alright tho hehe. Are those the new figures?"
"Yea! Aren't they cool?!"
"They are! Might be the coolest figures that came out, to be honest"
"You think so?"
"Yep"
They stood there for a while, looking and checking the figures
"Do you wanna buy any?" Haruka asked
"Maybe later, I don't really want to spend too much money out of nowhere hehe"
"True..."
"It was still fun to check them out tho! Thank you!"
"A-ah, no..thank you for inviting me today, I had fun"
Again, Ren said nothing but smiled warmly.
They headed back to the park together, still chatting about whatever popped up. When they got to the entrance of the park, Haruka saw a small ice cream stand with a few kids around it.
"You wanna get some together?" Ren asked
"E-eh-"
"You've been staring at it"
"Oh..."
They both giggled and walked towards the stand, got their ice cream, and sat on a bench nearby. The clouds looked more beautiful than ever. Sakura flowers still flying with the soft breeze. They both went silent, as they watched the kids running around and playing, but they sure did enjoy each others' presence.