idk we're going with it

[usogi]

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before we explode in the sun ig

[usogi]

[idk what a setting is, and also we're going to handwave a vague first meeting????]

the fact of the matter is that it's cold, it's nearly Christmas, and Senri is walking around the shopping district alone. he came out here just to clear his head, to avoid having to argue with his roommate for even one more second, but as he watches groups of people wander by with bright smiles and laughter, something vaguely lonely stirs in his chest. he could probably make a new friend in this moment, strike up a conversation based on lies, and waste some time but -

ah, it looks like he's going to be saved from that.]

Minapyon...! ♪

[he creeps up to wherever minato was probably minding his own business, and reaches over his shoulders to cover his eyes with his gloved hands from behind]

Guess who!

[not like senri picks the weirdest nicknames ever, or anything]

[messianic]

[Minato was...Christmas shopping! ... Not very successfully, but he does at least have one bag in hand. He was peering at his phone and his texts when suddenly his eyes are covered by gloved hands.

A long, lingering pause.

And, blandly:]

Santa-san, is that you?

[1/2]

[usogi]

Eh? What's this innocent guess in such a drab voice?

[usogi]

[but whatever, senri's an actor. he'll improvise. and drop his voice about two octaves in order to mimic something deep and jolly:]

Ho ho ho! Have you been good this year?

[still not dropping his hands but still keeping up the ruse? sure.]

[messianic]

[Wow rude.

Minato just stays in place, not even bothering to try to remove those hands.]

I've been a very good boy, Senri-san. Are you going to give me a present?

[MINATO YOU RUINED IT.]

[usogi]

[his hands drop then, it's fine - ]

Haaa? No fair! Did you pretend that you didn't know who it was just so that you could swindle a present out of me? Sneaky!

[nevermind that minato was probably on his present list anyway,,]

[messianic]

Oh no... you caught me... now what will I do...

[The dryness continues.]

[usogi]

Mm, don't take this the wrong way, but I don't know if you have a future in theater, Minapyon.

[just a thought,,]

Is that what you were up to before I found you? Tricking people into getting you gifts for Christmas?

[messianic]

... Hm. Oh well. I guess I'll have to do something else.

[ANYWAY. He lifts the bag.]

Actually, I was going Christmas shopping. Do you want to come with?

[usogi]

You need my discerning eye for detail and bargains, right?

[senri hums happily and moves closer as if to peer into the bag - ]

Is my gift in here already....?

[messianic]

[Gently tugs it away.]

You're a little nosy, Senri-san.

[Anyway!]

I was headed for the antiques shop next.

[usogi]

[wh--]

It is, isn't it...

[minato why did you sign up for this]

Mm, okay! Antiques! ... are you friends with interesting, old-fashioned people, Minapyon?

[who would like antiques?

eccentrics, senri thinks]

[messianic]

Interesting people, yes...

[Not necessarily old-fashioned, though.]

I think antique stores tend to have a lot of odd and interesting items, not necessarily just old things. It's a good place to look for things that people might not otherwise receive--that's all.

[usogi]

Mm, really? I don't know all that much about it...

[He admits that and - for once, it's not a lie. It would be harder to bullshit about something he's never experienced before, so he'll go along with the chance to deepen their bond by showing interest in something Minato's clearly more knowledgeable about!

(he might think a little too much about his friendships)]

But I promise I'm a willing student! I'm in your care, Minapyon-senpaiiii.

[messianic]

[He definitely thinks too hard about this.

Minato doesn't seem too bothered by this, though...well. sans the name.]

Isn't that...a bit of a mouthful...?

[AH WELL.

ONWARDS TO THE ANTIQUES STORE.]

Besides, it's not like I'm an expert... but I think it'd be fun to see what we can find.

[usogi]

[Senri makes a happy little humming noise as he keeps pace with Minato, stuffing his hands into his pockets as he tilts his head to the side.]

Me too, me too! I have a few people left on my Christmas shopping list, so maybe I can pick something up for them...?

Do you have anything in particular that you're looking out for? Sporty type? Fashionable type? Nerdy? Punk?

[messianic]

... Is it okay if I say all of the above...?

[Minato has a lot of people to shop for.]

What about you? What sort of people are you shopping for?

[usogi]

Wooow, I had a feeling, but you really are a popular guy! Lucky me for stealing some of your time.

[but he hums in thought as he counts off on his own hands]

Some of the same? People I play basketball with, some girls who come to my shows - oh, what do I get a rich kid who already has the money to buy everything? I'm sort of wondering if I make him homemade gingerbread, it might turn out like those dramas where he starts tearing up because no one's ever made him something so full of love before?

I don't know if it'll happen, but wouldn't it be funny?

[messianic]

[Oh my god... it's so many words, all at once... but Minato's pretty okay with just listening thoughtfully, and finally what he interjects is:]

You could give him gingerbread men who are holding hands...and say it represents your friendship.

[FUCKING CHEESY.]

[usogi]

[guess who's Talkative

up until he hears that suggestion, and processes it, and can't help a wry smile]

... would that make you cry?

[messianic]

Yes. [No, but Minato doesn't cry.]

Very big tears. Ghibli tears, in fact.

[HM.]

[usogi]

Then consider it done! There'll be a whole bunch of gingerbread cookies symbolically conveying our friendship coming your way for Christmas, Minapyon.

[is this the truth

is this a lie

it depends on how bored senri gets and if the dorm kitchen is free, apparently]

That's a sight I have to see.

[messianic]

... Hm. I'll be looking forward to it.

[He seems...okay with it.

ANYWAY.]

Do you really like baking, or something?

ice skaaaating

[usogi]

[ICE SKATING DATE TIME except senri doesn't actually think of this as a date? if anything, he thinks it's great date practice because he obviously still needs to find a pretty onee-san to spend christmas with

the poor thing is still in denial

but anyway they're at the ice skating rink, lacing their skates up and senri is

actually not sure if he has it completely right

he peers over to check minato's]

I didn't think it'd feel like putting on my costume boots...

[messianic]

[Minato... definitely has never gone skating before. So. He's tugging at his skate laces, but seems...a little less than certain.]

These feel kind of uncomfortable... I hope your costume boots aren't this uncomfortable.