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The pair laid on the messy sheets of their bed, limbs tangled together and fingers intertwined, protected by a thick, soft blanket. Time dripped by like honey as the two stared at each other lovingly in silence, as if trying to burn the little details of their lover’s appearance into their minds pernamently. This went on until one of the two broke the peacefulness with a unusual question.
"Sakamichi-kun, what do you think about puns?"
The bespectacled boy blinked a few times in surprise before closing his eyes to concentrate as he thought of an answer. Manami, with curious eyes, stared at Onoda, excitedly anticipating his reply. After what felt like hours, Onoda finally opened his mouth.
"I, erm, don’t really have an opinion about puns, but I think they’re interesting…! Why do ask?"
Now, Onoda stares back at Manami with raised brows and a worried expression as if to say,”If you’re planning something, Manami-kun, please go easy on me…”. With a soft chuckle and a mischievious glint in his eyes that was, fortunately for Manami, went un-noticed by his boyfriend, he assured him. “Don’t worry! It’s nothing bad. What I had in mind was: how about we make a bet, Sakamichi-kun?”
"A…bet?" Onoda replied cautiously. "W-What kind of bet?"
"I was thinking…for a whole day, we have to try to say as many puns we can! The only rule is that it has to be names of people we know. The loser has to listen to whatever the winner requests of him~. What do you say, ‘Michi?"
Onoda was reluctant at first. This wasn’t the first time they had a bet together and Onoda was the one that usually lost. The requests Manami told Onoda though were slightly… However the excited look on Manami’s face made Onoda give in to his wish.
“..Alright, when shall we start the bet though?”
"Tomorrow!"
***
The next day had arrived fairly quickly. Warm sunlight seeped in through the gaps of the curtains and painted Onoda’s face a bright yellow. With a soft groan, he leisurely sat up on his shared bed with Manami and drowsily rubbed his eyes before cracking them open. As he groggily searched for his owlish glasses on the nightstand beside the bed, he felt a pair of eyes observing his every movement intently. Putting on his glasses, he turned to face the blue haired angel and with a hoarse voice greeted,”Good morning, Manami-kun!”
With a cheerful smile, Manami beamed,”Sakamichi-kun, Ohayato! Did you sleep well?”
"…Eh?"
Ohayato? What—
Manami, sensing Onoda’s confusion hurriedly explained,”Hayato is Shinkai-san’s first name. Do you recall him? He was the redhead senpai in my team during the first inter-high, and seemed to always had a power bar in his mouth.”
Onoda adjusted his glasses nervously,’The bet’s started already huh’ he thought to himself joylessly. However whatever the reason, he felt determined not to lose to his lover this time round. After that short interval of silence and carefully choosing his words, he retorted back,”N-Narukodo..! Yes, I remember him.” Hearing Onoda’s response made Manami’s eyes widen, slightly taken aback. A sly smile grew on his face, excited that Onoda was actively participating and in anticipation to what puns Onoda had prepared. “That’s good.” He answered.
"Anyway, isn’t today Saturday?" Manami continued, getting off the bed and heading towards the door. "That means it’s my turn to make breakfast today. Is toast fine with you, ‘Michi?" Onoda shook his head,"Yes! Thank-" He paused. A million thoughts running through his mind before mentally rephrasing his words and saying,"A-Arigatoudou, Manami-kun!"
Manami grins in return, then proceeds to tell Onoda that "Since we're lovers now, try something less formal : Sangakyuu."