(the date has only just begun, yet ryuji already feels as though it's the best he's ever gone on. the rocky start was nothing compared to the joy he felt now, knowing there was a romantic picture of them together. even if only a lie.

which reminds him, sliding his arm easily over ren's shoulders, the way he's always done and will continue to do.) Hey, send me that pic later, okay? Both of 'em.

(with excitement in his veins and a grin on his face, ryuji quickly guides ren out of the shop. his emotions are a back and forth, frantic over any little thing that goes wrong, yet so easily overjoyed when they go right.

the hours ryuji spent organizing and planning this date won't go to waste. with all the ease of someone who no doubt practiced for hours yet pulls it off so smoothyl, ryuji takes ren's hand to intertwine their fingers. he doesn't give it a verbal acknowledgment, but he will pull away if ren gives any sort of indication that this is not something he wants.) They finished renovating the flying swings a couple weeks ago, we can do that first! Then maybe the carousel or boat ride before hitting up some roller coasters.

(the childish glee emanating from ryuji is palpable, tugging ren along as he tries not to rush too much to the rides, with a light, airy laugh escaping his lips.) C'mon, dude, today's gonna be awesome!