(seeing ren smile brings ryuji instant relief, knowing the date wasn't completely beyond saving. and what's even better, ren seems genuinely pleased with the ears ryuji earnestly picked out for him. it's an improved situation entirely, one that leaves ryuji with a smile of his own.
he wastes no time putting back the gag ears, trying to get them as far out of sight and mind as quickly as possible.
and now with ren doing the same for him, he just hopes he isn't blushing too obviously.
it may not be a real date, but it's real enough to ryuji to make it want to be good. to make it memorable. so that when ren eventually does find someone he truly wants to date, he can at least look back on this with fond memories, and not just wasted time.
he nudges ren's shoulder with his own, a playful grin and teasing tone to help lighten the mood.) All right, I'm trusting you this time, dude.
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he wastes no time putting back the gag ears, trying to get them as far out of sight and mind as quickly as possible.
and now with ren doing the same for him, he just hopes he isn't blushing too obviously.
it may not be a real date, but it's real enough to ryuji to make it want to be good. to make it memorable. so that when ren eventually does find someone he truly wants to date, he can at least look back on this with fond memories, and not just wasted time.
he nudges ren's shoulder with his own, a playful grin and teasing tone to help lighten the mood.) All right, I'm trusting you this time, dude.