(he could be awful. he tries, lord, does he try. he could use his sharp tongue, show her that there's only so much that charm can make up for, but... he isn't sure if he wants to. at the end of the day, he isn't too different from reira. selfish, wanting this to last, even if he might disappoint one more person he really likes... as per damn usual.
this power comes in handy. the flickers are different, now. his 16th birthday, and all he thinks about is just how amazing it will be to spend the night with the person who shares the same date - like the red thread of destiny is telling them something. of course, the jab he gives nobu and his girlfriend's reaction brings out his worst thoughts, he's not above manipulation when it's called for it. annoyance, anxiety - all he wants is to see hachi, and god only knows if she can come. if takumi would allow her.
and speak of the devil, there he is. a fucking asshole, his blood even boils a little in his veins, burns, but shin's amicable until the bomb drops... much like his heart.
he'll let kate watch it. it's her decision, after all, but he's not really looking at it. he won't look at takumi when he's dead, thank you, it was bad enough when he lived and breathed.
... and then, hachi. relief, love, the feeling of being seen and accepted, with his entire being, when his arms snake around her in their hug, the world becoming quieter in the background.)
All these people you've met today? None should look at me. If you want to take a leap of faith and stay in this friendship, you can, but I think... It's at least wise that you make an educated decision.
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Date: 2022-07-21 11:24 pm (UTC)this power comes in handy. the flickers are different, now. his 16th birthday, and all he thinks about is just how amazing it will be to spend the night with the person who shares the same date - like the red thread of destiny is telling them something. of course, the jab he gives nobu and his girlfriend's reaction brings out his worst thoughts, he's not above manipulation when it's called for it. annoyance, anxiety - all he wants is to see hachi, and god only knows if she can come. if takumi would allow her.
and speak of the devil, there he is. a fucking asshole, his blood even boils a little in his veins, burns, but shin's amicable until the bomb drops... much like his heart.
he'll let kate watch it. it's her decision, after all, but he's not really looking at it. he won't look at takumi when he's dead, thank you, it was bad enough when he lived and breathed.
... and then, hachi. relief, love, the feeling of being seen and accepted, with his entire being, when his arms snake around her in their hug, the world becoming quieter in the background.)
All these people you've met today? None should look at me. If you want to take a leap of faith and stay in this friendship, you can, but I think... It's at least wise that you make an educated decision.