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joker. ([personal profile] scaling) wrote2019-05-24 01:16 am

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[personal profile] trackedrecord 2019-11-10 08:17 am (UTC)(link)
(well, the date managed to go well for about 5 minutes. which tracks with ryuji's usual record of how long things go well for him. the second he overreacted, ryuji started mentally kicking himself for making such a scene on what's supposed to be their first date.

he's clearly scrambling for anything, for some way to salvage this and prove he's not just being a brat. at least, not now. ryuji glances around the shop quickly, before his eyes set on something that could potentially improve the mood.)
Um. Wait here.

(he ducks over to another aisle momentarily, returning with a much more striking headband. it's still cat ears, but a dark red, similar to the shade of his joker gloves, and without any glitter, sparkles, or anything else potentially embarrassing.

it's ryuji's idea of a peace offering, holding out the headband looking rather shy and hoping he can seem cooler than he actually is. a boy be desperate.)
Here. These ones definitely suit you better.

[personal profile] trackedrecord 2020-01-18 12:54 am (UTC)(link)
(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.

[personal profile] trackedrecord 2020-02-25 07:06 pm (UTC)(link)
(he's hoping ren is calm enough to chalk ryuji's nerves up to this being a date, even if it's a fake one. it means enough to ryuji that it certainly feels real. he can pretend, just for a little while.

seeing ren take it a little more seriously too, and picking out ears that actually suit him, gets his heart racing a little. it all just feels perfect.

he hunches over a little to let ren reach up and place then on his head, admiring them in the mirror. ryuji gets a dopey smile on his face from the joy of it all.)
It's perfect, dude. Take a picture of this and shove it in your mom's face.

(despite ren's mother being most of the reason behind all of this, ryuji still doesn't want it all to be credited to her. he wants to be more important in this fake relationship.

so, mustering up all the courage he possibly can, ryuji leans over to give ren a quick peck on the cheek. it's something a couple would do, right? a cute, intimate gesture as a sign of thanks. it's normal, right, it's totally normal, even the part where he blushes a deep red, covering his face. it's normal!)
I love it.

[personal profile] trackedrecord 2020-03-03 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
(no matter how things change over the months, or even just weeks, the picture where ryuji managed to sneak a kiss on ren will always be the one he treasures the most. and while he's not entirely sure if that smile is one ren is forcing or trying to hide, but either way it gives him butterflies.

when ren gives a sign for taking another photo, ryuji poses much more normally this time. a bright, cheery smile to show how much this date already means to him, along with a peace sign pose.

he's more relieved than he knows that the date could get back on track so quickly after getting as awkward as it did. they're free to be themselves again, just including handholding and kissing. he hopes lots of kissing.

once ren finishes up with the pictures, ryuji takes his hand and guides him to the cashier to pay for the headbands. of course he's planning on wearing his right out of the store, and he'll expect the same from ren.)
So, did you wanna grab some food first, or try a couple rides after this?

[personal profile] trackedrecord 2020-03-31 07:31 am (UTC)(link)
(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!