[Putting down the remote and then taking the spoon from his mouth, Yoosung nods with a smile, then turns his head towards the corner with the cat tree.]
Hana~ ♡
[He calls the cat's name sweetly, and her little white face pokes out of the enclosed space on the tree. Yoosung only has to call her name one more time before she comes out and joins them on the couch. Rika watches with her arms crossed.]
[He spies Rika looking moody as they're talking. Right... he goes into his pocket for his keys as he answers.]
Yeah. I'm all caught up. I'm guessing if you named your cat after Hana, you must like her. So here's the question.
[He unclips a keychain from his keys and holds it out in Rika's direction. Offering it up. It's just a cheap little thing he picked up on clearance. But it's shiny.]
[Rika's eyes sparkle at the appearance of the shiny thing on offer, and she looks up at Katsuki warily as she approaches, slowly, so slowly, then snatches the keychain and dashes off down the hall again, practically bounding in what is clearly joy at a new shiny object.
Yoosung is momentarily stunned by this whole interaction, and he's looking at Katsuki with wide sparkly eyes himself, feeling like his heart is beating double time in his chest. If Katsuki was looking for a way to charm him even harder, being unexpectedly nice to his cats was absolutely the way to go. Especially by indulging one of their weird quirks, it feels... Very sweet, no matter how Katsuki might reject that term.
Oh... Oh, he missed Katsuki's question entirely. Face flushed, he stammers.]
Ummm, I dunno, I guess I haven't decided yet? I like all the characters, so I think I'd be happy with whoever... I guess I just want whoever will make Hana the happiest, you know?
[He drops the name and then watches for Yoosung's reaction. After all... it's not like they've discussed anything relating to sexual identities. He doesn't know how Yoosung's going to take the suggestion of a gay ship.]
[The only reaction that's here is a thoughtful one, Yoosung considering it.]
Yeah, I hadn't really thought about it before, but I could see that. They were happy before as friends, so that's a good starting point for them to be happy together as a couple in the future...
[He gives a shy little laugh like he's admitting a secret before:]
I'm kind of into the whole vampire/human thing too so it's fun because of that~
[Yoosung will probably notice the shift. The way Katsuki relaxes a bit.]
Right? It's strained right now because Aiko is going through such a big change. Aiko keeps pushing her away because she's afraid she'll hurt her. But Hana won't give up on her. She still sees good in her. Even when Aiko is at her worst. Hana still believes she's got those good qualities.
Yeah, that's one of the things I really like about, um, vampire or monster and human, the human helping the other see that there's still goodness and beauty in them, or that even those qualities which they dislike about themselves might be qualities that the human likes? And can show them that's okay?
[He pauses as he thinks, considers the way Katsuki was before Yoosung said anything and then after he agreed with him.]
Katsuki... Were you worried how I'd react because they're both girls?
[For some reason he's happy to hear Yoosung is bi. He brushes that off as being relieved he has confirmation his friend won't suddenly hate him the moment he reveals;]
Yoosung just nods again, because he's unsure whether Katsuki is wanting him to ask about the "sort of" bit or if he'd be more comfortable just leaving it at that, so... He's gonna let Katsuki decide that himself without prompting from Yoosung. While he pets his extremely affectionate cat.]
[The last time this came up... well. It didn't feel like it was received particularly well and he hadn't really understood why...?
And he's still kind of figuring out that part of himself. So he leaves it at that. Letting it drop as his attention pulls back to the screen. Just enjoying the rest of his frozen yogurt and the show.
[Katsuki lets Hana into his lap with no protest. Absently giving her attention while he watches the show. He guesses maybe he's becoming a cat person.
He's never had a pet before. The closest he's come were the beetles he used to catch as a kid which he always had to let go again. But both Hana and Rika have kind of won him over in their own ways.
He glances at Yoosung when he scoots closer. This guy is always in his personal space...
And then he says that. Just blurting out whatever comes to mind. He's sort of blunt and honest in his own way. Even if it's in a different way from Katsuki.]
What you seriously don't believe you have a squishy face?
[He reaches up and catches Yoosung's cheek between his thumb and pointer finger, giving a little tug. Teasing and brief.]
See? Squishy. Got that innocent look. Nothing threatening about you in the least.
[He may perfectly well believe him that he has a squishy face, he just weirdly wants Katsuki to bully him a little? This is fine and normal.
Except he's only just now realizing this, too, may play into the whole Masochist thing and maybe it was super weird for him to have brought it up now. Well. It's done now and he'll just have to try and be more careful and aware in the future!!
Regardless, Katsuki gives his cheek a small pinch and Yoosung laughs, and there's genuine joy in the sound even as he swats at Katsuki's hand on instinct.]
Okay, okay! Mm, but hopefully my cute, squishy face can be advantageous too~
[He rubs his cheek a little, less to take the sting out and more relishing the fact Katsuki even touched his face. He's so smitten it's pathetic and he knows it.]
Don't remember calling it 'cute'. Think I used the word 'dumb'. Dumb, squishy face.
[He sneaks in another pinch on the other side. Messing with him some more. Yoosung just lets everything slide right off him... laughs it off.
Does he think Yoosung is cute? Actually... yeah. He thinks Yoosung is cute and that he has pretty eyes. But he isn't saying that. Especially not when he's only teasing by calling Yoosung's face dumb. He'd just goofing off with someone he's feeling almost ridiculously comfortable with.
Knowing his words won't be taken to heart. And if they are... well he thinks Yoosung would forgive him. He forgave him fot yelling and threatening...]
Like I said, lull your enemies into a false sense of security.
[He whines as Katsuki pinches his other cheek, then holds his hands over both very pink cheeks and pouts at his friend, eyes wide and puppy-dog.]
Katsuki's so mean to me~eee! You're gonna make me cry, you know!
[But if he were really offended by any of it, he likely wouldn't be acting so cutesy and childish. Whether Katsuki realizes that or not is up in the air.]
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Mm? This okay?
[He mumbles the question to Katsuki with his spoon in his mouth, still holding the remote.
Rika is sidling back into the living room at this point, looking bored and uninterested.]
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This is fine. You ever watched any of it before?
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Hana~ ♡
[He calls the cat's name sweetly, and her little white face pokes out of the enclosed space on the tree. Yoosung only has to call her name one more time before she comes out and joins them on the couch. Rika watches with her arms crossed.]
I named Hana for the main character!
[He points her out on the screen.]
Have you seen it?
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Yeah. I'm all caught up. I'm guessing if you named your cat after Hana, you must like her. So here's the question.
[He unclips a keychain from his keys and holds it out in Rika's direction. Offering it up. It's just a cheap little thing he picked up on clearance. But it's shiny.]
Who should she end up with?
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Yoosung is momentarily stunned by this whole interaction, and he's looking at Katsuki with wide sparkly eyes himself, feeling like his heart is beating double time in his chest. If Katsuki was looking for a way to charm him even harder, being unexpectedly nice to his cats was absolutely the way to go. Especially by indulging one of their weird quirks, it feels... Very sweet, no matter how Katsuki might reject that term.
Oh... Oh, he missed Katsuki's question entirely. Face flushed, he stammers.]
Ah-- Um... Wh-what..? Hana...?
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Who should Hana choose?
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Ummm, I dunno, I guess I haven't decided yet? I like all the characters, so I think I'd be happy with whoever... I guess I just want whoever will make Hana the happiest, you know?
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So then you're open to hearing opinions?
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[He drops the name and then watches for Yoosung's reaction. After all... it's not like they've discussed anything relating to sexual identities. He doesn't know how Yoosung's going to take the suggestion of a gay ship.]
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Yeah, I hadn't really thought about it before, but I could see that. They were happy before as friends, so that's a good starting point for them to be happy together as a couple in the future...
[He gives a shy little laugh like he's admitting a secret before:]
I'm kind of into the whole vampire/human thing too so it's fun because of that~
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Right? It's strained right now because Aiko is going through such a big change. Aiko keeps pushing her away because she's afraid she'll hurt her. But Hana won't give up on her. She still sees good in her. Even when Aiko is at her worst. Hana still believes she's got those good qualities.
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[He pauses as he thinks, considers the way Katsuki was before Yoosung said anything and then after he agreed with him.]
Katsuki... Were you worried how I'd react because they're both girls?
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But damn. Yoosung sure has a way of putting him on the spot. Calling him on things. That question takes him by surprise. But bluntly...]
Not worried. Just... not everyone is cool with it.
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I'm bi. And my big sister is a lesbian. So I'm pretty cool with it.
[Hana reaches up to nudge her face against Yoosung's and he chuckles.]
Hey, we were talking about your namesake, is that not enough attention for you, huh~?
[He gives her pets and even a kiss on the head.]
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I'm gay.
[Well...]
Sort of?
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Yoosung just nods again, because he's unsure whether Katsuki is wanting him to ask about the "sort of" bit or if he'd be more comfortable just leaving it at that, so... He's gonna let Katsuki decide that himself without prompting from Yoosung. While he pets his extremely affectionate cat.]
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And he's still kind of figuring out that part of himself. So he leaves it at that. Letting it drop as his attention pulls back to the screen. Just enjoying the rest of his frozen yogurt and the show.
And the company?]
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Hana decides to move to Katsuki's lap, if he'll let her.
Once Yoosung has finished his frozen yogurt, he scoots a little closer to Katsuki and reaches over to give Hana a few pets.]
I think both my pets have kind of taken to you~ Oh!
[He's just remembered something. Without really thinking it through, he just lets it out the second it enters his mind.]
You know you said you'd pinch my cheeks the next time you saw me and you didn't?
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He's never had a pet before. The closest he's come were the beetles he used to catch as a kid which he always had to let go again. But both Hana and Rika have kind of won him over in their own ways.
He glances at Yoosung when he scoots closer. This guy is always in his personal space...
And then he says that. Just blurting out whatever comes to mind. He's sort of blunt and honest in his own way. Even if it's in a different way from Katsuki.]
What you seriously don't believe you have a squishy face?
[He reaches up and catches Yoosung's cheek between his thumb and pointer finger, giving a little tug. Teasing and brief.]
See? Squishy. Got that innocent look. Nothing threatening about you in the least.
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Except he's only just now realizing this, too, may play into the whole Masochist thing and maybe it was super weird for him to have brought it up now. Well. It's done now and he'll just have to try and be more careful and aware in the future!!
Regardless, Katsuki gives his cheek a small pinch and Yoosung laughs, and there's genuine joy in the sound even as he swats at Katsuki's hand on instinct.]
Okay, okay! Mm, but hopefully my cute, squishy face can be advantageous too~
[He rubs his cheek a little, less to take the sting out and more relishing the fact Katsuki even touched his face. He's so smitten it's pathetic and he knows it.]
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[He sneaks in another pinch on the other side. Messing with him some more. Yoosung just lets everything slide right off him... laughs it off.
Does he think Yoosung is cute? Actually... yeah. He thinks Yoosung is cute and that he has pretty eyes. But he isn't saying that. Especially not when he's only teasing by calling Yoosung's face dumb. He'd just goofing off with someone he's feeling almost ridiculously comfortable with.
Knowing his words won't be taken to heart. And if they are... well he thinks Yoosung would forgive him. He forgave him fot yelling and threatening...]
Like I said, lull your enemies into a false sense of security.
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[He whines as Katsuki pinches his other cheek, then holds his hands over both very pink cheeks and pouts at his friend, eyes wide and puppy-dog.]
Katsuki's so mean to me~eee! You're gonna make me cry, you know!
[But if he were really offended by any of it, he likely wouldn't be acting so cutesy and childish. Whether Katsuki realizes that or not is up in the air.]
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Like that's hard to do? I bet you cry when you see cute baby animals or when a movie has a sappy ending. Don't you?
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Yeah, but just because it's easy shouldn't mean you want to make me do it. Do you want to make me cry, Katsuki?
[....is this a weird question? He's not really thinking about it. He's genuinely curious.]
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