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The two grew close during their time in school, Miss Iruma took interest in Kiibo originally just due to his status as the ultimate robot. She offered to maintenance him, both to get a better look at him and to help him stay in top condition. He happily accepts the offer.
Unexpectedly for Miu, the maintenance sessions became a regular basis meeting for them. And with each time they were together, they got to know each other better. Miu is extremely socially awkward, but she found herself able to relax and be herself around Kiibo. Kiibo, likewise, feels that he can speak freely to her about his thoughts and feelings. It didn't take long for the two to become inseparable.
After maintenance sessions the two began converse, they were surprised by how much they connected on; everything from their interests to how they both struggled to fit in.
So when they were about to graduate, Kiibo talked to Miu about how he was sad that she wouldn't see eachother anymore.
That's when Miu asks him a question that changes both of their lives.
"Hey, why don't you move in with me?"
And just like that, Kiibo found himself staying with miss Iruma, the ultimate inventor.
At first, the two just focused on their own lives whilst coexisting within the same walls; Miu stays cooped up in her lab most of the time and Kiibo stays upstairs, usually reading a book diligently. They mainly interacted during kiibo's upgrade and maintenance sessions, other than just hanging out and chatting.
He'd hear her yowl and moan at times and rush into her lab; only to find himself walking in on embarrassing situations. Kiibo's always flustered but relieved she's not hurt.
From time to time, Miu comes upstairs to watch cartoons on tv, Kiibo starts to join her before long, and watching cartoons together becomes a routine thing. Miu cooks sometimes, and she always seems to know what she's doing too-- Kiibo is a little sad when Miu makes yummy looking/smelling foods because he wants to try them too, but cannot. Miu mostly eats in her lab-- though she really doesn't seem to eat much? Perhaps that's just how much humans eat? He's only known the professor well enough to know his eating habits, but Iruma is a girl, so maybe it's different?
Nevertheless; Kiibo decides to take on cooking meals for Iruma when she requests it or he notices that she hasn't eaten that day, as thanks for allowing him to stay in her home. Despite not being able to taste check food, he is excellent at following recipes and more often than not, the food turns out surprisingly well. Seeing Miu enjoying his food makes him happy.
A year passes, the two continue living together and have gotten into the habit of spending a lot of time together.
Miu would excitedly tell Kiibo about her newest inventions, whether they'd be useful to him or not. Even with how bewildering some of her ideas were to him, he loves hearing her talk so passionately about her ideas, he can't help but be in awe at her dedication.
Kiibo begins to notice how warm and blissful being around Iruma makes him. How he felt like he never wanted their time together to end, her innocent and kind nature she shows when they're together. She's so thoughtful and delicate to him when she takes care of him. And while she has some crazy ideas, she respects his boundaries and feelings. It feels safe being around her. And while he's quiet about it, he must admit Miu is very attractive. He can't help but admire her pretty blue eyes and long wavy strawberry blonde hair as well as her well structured body. He wanted to feel her in his arms and hold her.
But that's just crazy. Why was he thinking this way? Why was he… Feeling this way?
It's morning, Kiibo decides to treat Miu to breakfast this morning. She should be waking up soon. As soon as he finishes cooking, sure enough, Miu emerges from her lab.
She walks into the dinning room, pausing at the sight of Kiibo placing a plate of rice balls on the table along with some miso soup and a bowl of cubed melon.
“Good morning Iruma-san!” Kiibo cheerfully greets her, a welcoming smile on his face as he looks over to her.
"You.. Made this for me?" She questions in a soft tone, puzzled that he'd do all that for her. She slowly sits at the table, examining the dishes.
"I hope you like it, Iruma-san" he smiles, sitting across from her. A soft smile on his face, as he watches her reactions.
A slight blush appears on Miu's face as she glances over to him. "Thank you."
It becomes routine for Kiibo, preparing meals for Miu. Though further of his studies, he'd noticed that it was unusual for someone to eat as little as she used to. Understandable considering how absorbed she gets with her work, nevertheless he wishes she'd take better care of herself.
He also tries to do some research to better understand his feelings towards Miu. "L-love? No no, that can't be right. We're just friends-- B-besides, there's no way she'd love me back" he thought to himself.
Around a week after; they received a card in the mail, Kiibo carefully opened it. It was from their old friends from School, Kaede and Schuichi. They hadn’t talked for a few months, but they’d tried to stay in touch. Removing it from the envelope as Miu leans over his side, watching, they both quickly realize what it was. It was an invitation to their wedding.
“Those two are finally sealing the deal, huh? I still can’t believe Kaede got laid before me.” Miu grumbles, laying her arm across Kiibo’s back, leaning into him.
Disregarding Miu’s comment, Kiibo smiles, looking at the card. “I’m happy for them! Shuichi had been telling me about how he wanted to marry her but didn’t have the courage to ask her.”
“Yea, Kaede's mentioned she wished he’d just proposed already. They’d already been bangin’ for almost a year. Ehehe, she was coming to me for advice.” Miu smirks as she points to herself with her other hand.
Didn’t you just say--- Nevermind, I don’t want to ask. Kiibo thinks to himself, looking at her with a sheepish expression before looking back at the card. “It’s 2 weeks from now… We should get them something.. Want to go with me to look for gifts?” he suggests
“Hell yea! I already have an idea!” She blushes with a perverted look on her face.
Kiibo smiles nervously “Alright..”
The two arrive at a shopping center and agree to meet back there at the bus stop in an hour-- plenty of time for them both to look around; though they have phones if something comes up.
Miu darts off in the direction of some clothing stores while Kiibo heads towards a novelty shop, still debating what to get. Carefully searching he eventually settles on a photo frame. This would be nice for them to put a photo of them in together, right? He questions himself for a moment before purchasing it and returning to the train station where they planned to meet back up at. After waiting for a moment, Miu appears, carrying a paper bag.
“What did you find?” he asks, curiosity getting the better of him.
Miu smirks as she lifts the clothing out of the bag, revealing a very showy, questionable black lingerie outfit.
Kiibo blushes covering his face, embarrassed. “Y-you can’t give them that!”
A few nearby people pause and look to see what’s going on, watching the odd couple.
“Why? I bet ya wanna see me wearing it instead dont’cha?” She teases, putting it back into her bag. Before fidgeting with her hair in one hand as she looks over to Kiibo.
“Ye-- W-WAIT NO-- T-THAT’S NOT WHAT I MEANT---” Kiibo blushes intensely, covering his face.
“Ehehe, see? It’s perfect!” Miu smirks, grabbing Kiibo’s arm as she heads to the train. Kiibo sits next to her as they ride home, still embarrassed, he watches out the window, trying not to let her see his face. As they arrive at their stop, Kiibo sighs, standing up he follows Miu out.
Miu cheerfully hums as she walks towards the house, he watches her with a nervous smile as he slowly follows behind.
The day of the wedding comes and eagerly the two dress up and grab their presents and head to the location given on the card, a park a town over from them. Arriving, there’s a nice setup with chairs and a table to the side with gifts and food, and of course, an altar. Some other guests were standing around talking, Kaito, Maki, Ryoma, Rantaro.. Some others, as well as Shuichi and Kaede’s families. Shuichi was standing near the front nervously.
“HEY POOICHI!” Miu calls out, as she and Kiibo approach the area. Kiibo grab’s Miu’s arm, stopping her. “H-hey don’t.--” he whispers.
“Ehh why not? I’m just saying hi.” She groans, looking over to Kiibo, who was giving her an embarrassed look. “Alright, I won't use that nickname anymore… today.”
“Thank you, Iruma-san..” Kiibo sighs, letting go of her arm.
They set down their gifts on the table as Shuichi approaches them. “Hey, glad you could make it” he anxiously greets the two. He was glad Kiibo came but was a bit worried about Miu-- Kaede insisted that she be invited as well, though.
After chatting for a bit, Miu goes to sit down, while Kiibo continues to chat.
“Congratulations on your marriage, Siahara-kun!” Kiibo joyfully tells him, grabbing his hands in his own.
“Thank you Kiibo! Hey how’s your progress with Miu?” Shuichi asks, placing his hand on his chin as he looks down to Kiibo.
“I’m still nervous to talk to her about my feelings... What if she gets mad or I make things awkward?” Kiibo talks quietly, putting his head down as he pokes his fingers together nervously.
“You’ll feel better afterwards.” Shuichi tried to reassure him, patting Kiibo’s shoulder.
“Thank you, Siahara-kun.” Kiibo smiles, before leaving to sit with Miu.
Before long, the ceremony starts and Kaede appears; she approaches Shuichi as everyone watches. Shuichi is visibly shaken. Kaede was beautiful in her wedding gown. They say their vows and kiss as the audience watches. Once they're finished they go to cut the cake and share a piece, before the others join to have some as well. Kiibo watches sadly, it looks delicious… Miu wanted a piece but decided not to so Kiibo doesn’t feel as left out.
After the cake Shuichi and Kaede open their gifts, all being typical but reasonable and pleasant, up until they get to Miu’s.
Kaede opened the box and being unable to tell what it was, carefully took it out. As soon as she realized what it was, she blushed and dropped it back into the box. That was enough for the guests, and shuichi to see what it was though, of course. Shuichi was blushing harder than anyone.
“Shuichi’ll love seeing ya in that!” Miu nonchalantly announces, with a big smile as if that’s completely normal.
Shuichi covers his face, still completely red from embarrassment. She would be really sexy in that. He thinks to himself. Keade is speechless for a moment before quietly saying “Uhm.. T-thank you, Miu..” she puts the lid back on the box and slides it off to the side.
After taking a moment to calm down, they move on to Kiibo’s gift. A picture frame. It’s not really a typical gift-- but it’s nice and they appreciate the thought. Perhaps they could put a wedding photo in it?
As the wedding concludes and the guests start to leave, Miu takes the opportunity to speak with Kaede. “Hey Kaede! You’ve put on some weight-- You gettin your fill of Shuichi?” She laughs
“Miu, you’re my friend so I’ll forgive you, but that’s uncalled for!” Kaede snaps, putting her hands on her hips, a bit irritated.
“Eee sorry I was joking--” Miu apologizes, putting her head down, looking a bit disappointed.
“I’m pregnant. That’s why I’m heavier.” Kaede smiles softly as she speaks, placing one hand on her stomach gently.
“Oh damn-- Hehe~ Shuichi’s been treating his girl right.” She blushes and folds her arms as she looks at Kaede’s stomach.
“Y-yea, we’re excited to meet him.” Kaede sits down on a chair, as Shuichi sits beside her and hugs her gently.
“I wanna have kids too-- but..” Miu looks away awkwardly., rubbing her arm.
Kiibo stands nearby but doesn’t know what to say, so he stays quiet.
After chatting a bit more, Miu and Kiibo head home for the day.
Seeing how happy Shuichi and Kaede were together made Kiibo long to be with Miu even more. He wanted to be able to hold her like that, and kiss her. He wanted to have a family with her.
Fearful of his feelings, he manages to tuck them away for nearly another year.
Miu would ramble to Kaede about Kiibo, Kiibo would ramble about Miu to Shuichi.
Kaede and Shuichi were well aware of those two liking each other but they’d always shut down the idea of them just telling the other how they felt. “Miu wouldn’t want to be with a robot.. She wants to have a family. I can’t be that person for her.” “Kiibo gets embarrassed when he sees me in my underwear and tries to avoid touching me. He must not like me that way...”
They were all at a bit of a loss, Kaede had just had her baby a few months ago, she and Shuichi were too busy to take care of their baby and Miu and Kiibo on top of that. Eventually they gave up trying to help and are just there for moral support, hoping that they’d just work it out together eventually.
Kiibo visits his father often, he gets to hear Kiibo talking about Miu just the same as Shuichi and one day while visiting his father, professor Iidabashi, he finds himself rambling to him about how he wanted to hold hands with Miu-- gosh, just the idea made him blush.
Being a single guy, Iidabashi felt unsure on what advice to give his beloved son, but he was glad that his son had found someone who meant so much to him.
"This Iruma girl seems to be very dear to you, have you ever thought to ask her on a date?" The kindly man suggests
"I’ve thought about it, but---?" Kiibo blushed at the thought. How? What could he invite her to do? What if she says no? What exactly is a date anyways?
“Invite her to do something with you that you know she’d enjoy doing… You’ve mentioned that she likes animated shows, how about a movie?” He places his hand on his chin; contemplating ideas.
Kiibo jumps up onto his feet “I have the perfect idea!” he shouts, balling his fists and putting them together below his chin. “Back in School, one of our classmates was going to do a magic show and Iruma-san was excited-- but it got canceled. Iruma-san tried to act like she didn’t care, but I could tell she was disappointed. She’d love to go to one-- I might even be able to get in touch with Yumeno-san and see if she’d do a show for us!” he rambles.
The professor pats Kiibo’s head affectionately. “You’ve got this. Tell me how it goes, alright?”
“Right! Thank you Dad!” Kiibo smiles brightly, looking towards Iidabashi before waving and leaving his home.
After returning to his car, he grabs his phone eagerly searching for his contact for Himiko and dials her number.
“Hello Yumeno-san!” Kiibo cheerfully calls out, as the phone call is picked up.
“Neh.. Hello.. What do you want, Kiibo?” Himiko mumbles is her usual lazied tone
“I was wondering if you had any shows coming up?” Kiibo questions
“Actually… I have one tomorrow evening.” Himiko quietly explains the time and location to him
“Thank you so much Yumeno-san! I’ll be there! See ya later.” Kiibo eagerly ends the call, smiling to himself. He’s really going to do this, huh? Going to ask Miu on a date, after all this time..
The following day, Kiibo nervously knocks on the door to Miu’s lab. “I-Iruma-san?”
Footsteps are heard as Miu makes her way upstairs to the entrance, opening the door to see Kiibo. “What’s up Kiibo? Can’t wait for your maintenance?” She smirks, leaning her back into the wall.
“N-no, it’s not that, I was actually wondering if you’d like to.. Uhm.” Kiibo nervously taps his fingers as a blush appears on his face
“O-oh; well aren’t you a little pervert--! I’m surprised that you hadn’t asked sooner.” Miu smirks, as she puts her head down, a deep blush forms on her face, rubbing the bottom of her shirt in between her fingers anxiously
“You.. know what I want to ask you?” a surprised look appearing on his face as he looks up to her. Awkwardly he stares at her for a brief moment before Miu breaks the silence.
“Ehehe..” Miu nervously laughs, drooling a bit. “Well, hurry up already!” she grabs Kiibo’s hand and starts pulling him into her lab
“Wait--! I don't think you understand---!” Kiibo yelps, pulling his arm away from her. Panicked, he darts back upstairs, blushing intensely.
“Ehh? You’re backing out on me after getting me all excited?” irritated, Miu comes back up stairs, glaring at him.
“I-I wanted to ask you on a date!” Kiibo shouts, then pauses, realizing what he’d just said. He covers his face in embarrassment.
“W-what?” Miu responds, startled, she puts her hands up in front of herself.
“W-will you.. Go on a date with me?” Kiibo shyly asks; fidgeting his fingers.
“I-- Yea, sure…I’d like that..” Miu mutters, looking away. A light blush still on her face.
"Y-yumeno-san has a magic show tonight at 5.." Kiibo quietly explains
"A magic show huh?" Miu tries to hide her excitement as she softly grins.
Kiibo nods
"S-so, it's a date?" He nervously asks
"It's a date" Miu smiles softly.