[but he keeps the obvious joke to himself because, ya know, they've been dating for like. . . a day. and he wants to take her out to dinner, and romance her properly, and she has issues with the things people have said about her as an idol, and he doesn't yet know her boundaries, and he actually isn't even thinking along those lines yet anyway, SO--]
[ odd, for a minute there, she felt some sort of similarity to Kou--
Huh.
Except she's not dwelling on it, because although she's not as hilariously flustered as Akira is over sincerity, she's still flushing lightly and giving him a side glance. ]
[oh. . . kisses are nice. Akira meets her halfway, chasing her slightly when she pulls away, licking his lips and eyeing her with interest when he doesn't catch her. and then her next statement draws a huffed laugh from him]
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. . . you're sweet.
[he'll be sincere instead]
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Huh.
Except she's not dwelling on it, because although she's not as hilariously flustered as Akira is over sincerity, she's still flushing lightly and giving him a side glance. ]
You're playing a little dirty yourself.
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I'm allowed.
Boyfriend rights.
[which means she's technically allowed too, but DETAILS]
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But for now?
Rion leans in for a fleeting kiss, a mere brush of the lips. And as she leans back-- ]
I guess I should start exercising my girlfriend rights, too.
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You're already doing that. Technically.
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Technically. Anyway, since I think we've reached an agreement on how strong we are, do you want to keep walking?
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[he's not limping anymore; of course he wants to walk]
I get the feeling we're probably going to have to say goodbye to this place soon.
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[ Aaaand off we go! ]
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[at least he gets to enjoy it with some pretty great company]
Yeah, yeah. . .
[AND THEY'RE OFF]