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(closed) within me, someone built a fire there

WHO: Eichi (Miai) & Ritsu
WHERE: The Chabana
WHEN: Early June
WHAT: Have we met... ;)
WARNINGS: Briefly PG13

( Though their customer base has been almost entirely removed (removed, as in, from this plane of existence), they still had hours, or at least some. There were still visitors - much fewer now given they were limited to serving only Retrospec users - and so there was still some profit to be made during the usual peak times, such as the afternoon.

Miai had the luxury of not having to worry about things like hours, having a decent number of safety nets himself should his finances fall through, and instead spent the morning turning over the memory (or vision, as Suzu called them, which Miai found preferably romantic) he had just received. It was not particularly significant, nor particularly interesting in itself, and yet it was a marvel simply for what it was: a periscope into another world, another life. What a wonderful thing! As it were now, he couldn't wait to get more.

But one thing had come to him, as he played back the memory, albeit somewhat hazy, in his mind. One of the faces in particular was familiar, though he couldn't know for sure until he saw the person in question, though it's true they might not know him, nor might they even have the app. He didn't have their name to check. But the air of mystery, Miai thinks, is what makes it all the more fun; if he'd been able to confirm it so easily, would it really be a thing worth checking?

For now, Miai has just started his break since all of the current customers have just left the shop. the rush hour is over, so he feels a little lazy about putting the "closed" sign up in the window. Besides, he had a sense of who the face in the memory might've been, and Miai was lucky enough that it might be a regular. They ought to be arriving just about now, so Miai was on break . . . for everyone but them. )

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[It was still a little weird to not see some of the regulars at the shop but that was to be expected with everything that's been going on. Still there was enough business for the shop to stay open. Which was nice since it meant his scheduled arrivals the shop were bothered too much. It was quiet and he could study in peace or nap...which was probably more likely.

Arriving at the shop around the same time he always did, he goes to the counter then finds a seat near by. He yawns into his hand and adjusts his bag on his shoulder.]

Ah ♪ Welcome back.

( he says somewhat jokingly, as though ritsu lives there with how regularly he comes. just the person he wanted to see, both metaphorically and literally. still, he has all the time in the world to gawk; he let ritsu in even while on break, so miai intends to take responsibility as an employee serving his customer first. )

Would you like the usual?

( he says this with his usual smile, looking with interest at his regular. certainly, all the boxes were ticked; the appearance was near the same, as was his style and attitude. sleepy, as miai was familiar with it, and generally lethargic. well, it could still be just coincidence, but hm hm hm... ♪ )

[The welcome back summons a small 'thanks' from Ritsu as he goes to pull out his wallet. This guy's he's seen here before but he doesn't really register it to much besides the fact that his frequent visits are making an impact.]

Yeah, just the little bit of money in it.

[Wow, he was becoming that predictable? Seems that was the case. The look the man is giving him does cause Ritsu to raise a brow as he looks right back.]

Is something wrong?

( miai will be good and set to making ritsu's order behind the counter )

Mmmm . . . I don't know about "wrong" . . . More like, have we met before? Outside the shop, I mean. I feel like I would've remembered someone as cute as you before.

( the way he says it sounds. like a generic pickup line. and it's sort of on purpose. but he's not Lying, )

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[That was not a response he expected to get? Ritsu stares for a moment and then decides to play a little with this game. It seemed like it could be fun.

Chuckling he leans in and looks at the other guy before resting his chin in his hand.]

Hmm~? I think I would remember you too? Though I do come in here all the time, but you are welcome to spoil me if you think I'm cute~?

Oh? If you put it like that, how can I refuse? It depends, though, what you're in the mood for; a free drink, dinner maybe . . . ? ♪

[This was going better than he expected. Who was this guy? It really didn't matter he wasn't unattractive and he was offering somethings...why turn him down?]

All of the above, maybe? You seem to be keen on spoiling me, who am I to say no~?

I'm not one to just pass by a pretty face.

( he sets ritsu's drink just in front of him now that it's finished )

Besides, I've been wondering . . . Would you happen to recall anything about a tea club?

( this would be a lot faster and easier if he were direct, but why would eichi, in any incarnation, ever be direct? besides, he's gotten a date out of this, at least so far. )

Glad I'm pretty then~

[Wrapping his hand around the cup, he pauses in pulling it back when he hears 'tea club'.]

...what?

[Red eyes look the other over now...really curious. Was this person an idol too?]

Yes, with an Ecchan...and Ha~kun? Who are you?

( bingo ♪

as if he hadn't said anything odd at all, miai begins to brew himself his own cup of tea; it is his break, after all. )

I couldn't tell you, to be honest. My memory was vague, without really any names. I just recall that it was a tea club meeting . . . And there was a cute boy with blue hair, a cute girl with brown hair . . . and then you, sleeping under the table. It seems you didn't like the sun.

[That was more information on the tea club then he had...but that would make this person, Ecchan? That would make sense since he remembered the club only having 3 members. The brown haired girl was new? That could just be a visiting student though. If this was Ecchan then this was the same person he slapped in the face once? Curious.]

Under the table? That would match the vampire thing...I guess. Then, you must be Ecchan...?

[This guy was interesting to say the very least.]

Maakun said your full name was Eichi?

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You being a vampire did come up, I think. So you're still one?

( well. he'd believe it. he doesn't really know anything about the sort of life he came from, or the sort of people here.

but ah, ah— a name. eichi . . . eichi. he doesn't hate the way it sounds when he silently rolls the name around his tongue. )

Does this Maa~ku~n remember me? I must be quite popular.

( . well, )

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It did? I remember saying I was once...and I have a coffin someone gave me.

[He doesn't say his brother, because if it brings up a certain memory with Eichi...he might slap again? Who knows.]

So you were an idol too?

[Oh, Ritsu gets a little jealous when someone else calls Mao that.]

Mao. [He bluntly corrects the other, as if to say that the nickname is special for him.]

Yes? In a way? Have you not met many of the others?

[Is he the lucky member to introduce Eichi?]

( ooooh, he catches that, the bluntness of that correction. interesting, interesting... ♪ )

Idols? I don't remember anything about that, but is that what we were?

( miai is a quick enough thinker; he can assume that if ritsu assumes he's an idol, then whatever larger thing this tea club was a part of was probably a place where idols generally gathered. how exciting! once he got enough facts, maybe he could go gush to akutagawa. )

I don't believe I've met anyone else— you're the only one in my memory who was familiar at all. Are there others? I'd love to meet them ♪

( while he doesn't have the slightest interest in identifying with his past life, this is all so vastly interesting and new he's very very much curious )

[It was blunt for a reason.]

You only remember the tea club?

[This guy was having it easy then. The rest of them have had a lot to deal with in the memory department. Ritsu isn't sure how to handle this...but this was a subject that should be brought up in the group chat.]

There are a few of us...Secchan, Maakun, Nazu-chan, Ou-sama...to name a few.

[He could name all of them but he is already figuring his nicknames might make this hard to know the people. Ritsu pulls out his phone and looks at the other, who seems really excited about this.]

Ecchan...what is your name here?

Mm. Only that. I only received the app recently.

( miai takes mental note of all the nicknames ritsu lists off, but, as ritsu presumes, they're hard to decipher... nazu does seem close enough to nazuna, though, and he takes note to ask about that in a minute. it could be a coincidence, but he also assumed leo referring to his roommate as "nazu" was simply a coincidence and... well, guess who ended up being the same person. )

Me? Miai. Miai Garyuu. And yourself?

( he figures ritsu didn't just ask for the sake of an introduction, but he might as well pick up ritsu's name now since he doesn't know it already )

So you're still new.

[That does explain a lot then. Ritsu remembered when he first arrived and there were very few of them then. So this was probably going to be easier for this guy...and more confusing with all of the new information.]

Ritsu Sakuma...I'm calling you Ecchan it's still easier. [Also Ritsu likes the memories with nicknames in a way. Since it was still pretty nice to have people to give nicknames to.]

Well, we all went to an idol school. That is the easiest way to explain it. I was in a group called Knights.

What's wrong with using "Micchan"?

( he'll let ecchan slide for now, since this is all so exciting and being called by his name in a past life is novel, but expect to have to call him that a few times each time before he responds. "eichi" isn't who he is, after all.

his drink ~finally~ ready, he pours himself a cup and, completely shamelessly, comes around the counter to sit beside ritsu to listen to talk. he is so gushing to akutagawa about this.......... )

An idol school? Where you train up as an idol, I assume?

( he leans his elbow on the counter and rests his chin on his palm. )

Knights sounds quite romantic... ♪ You performed in full armor, I hope?

( joking... but he'd love to see that )

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Ecchan works well too.

[Ritsu is just stubbron in this sense. At least the other isn't using 'Maakun' for Mao at the moment. Holding his own cup, he puts his phone away then sees the man coming towards him. Right, he was flirting with him not long ago.]

Yeah. We trained to be idols but it's all a little confusing still.

[Some heavy stuff happened too but it was a lot.]

...it's not ridiculous. [Just pretty outfits.]

Romantic? You think so?

What's confusing about training to be idols? Hey, do you remember what kind of group I was in?

( he can certainly tell ritsu is the stubborn sort... but he'll leave the nickname thing alone for now. it doesn't really bother him at present. )

You don't think so? ( that it's romantic, that is ) You know, the whole "knight in shining armor" imagery . . . I've worked with an idol before in this life, and I'm sort of familiar with what it's like; fans really like that sort of motif, I think. You must have been popular.

( well. not that the idol He knows is known for being particularly romantic, but speaking more generally, )

Just the school? A lot of people went there and there was a lot happening. No? I'm not sure. I think Maakun said you were in the student council?

[That was all that really came to mind. Especially since he wasn't going to tell him he remembers slapping him.]

That...guess so? We were a strong group and did idol battle? Something like that.

[Ritsu pauses again before tilting his head.]

You know an idol here?

( student council............. well he now he definitely can't factkin with this eichi, because this eichi is already way more accomplished then miai's ever been )

Idol battle? Is that like competing with popularity rankings?

As for my idol friend . . . Well, I don't know if he was from our idol school, but...

( miai pulls out his phone, and searches up "akutagawa idol"... pulling up a lot of images of a certain other app user, though certainly not one from yumenosaki, who happens to be a popular idol in this life )

We worked together a few years ago, and he's here now. He's very cute.

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[Ritsu knows Maakun knew some more about that but he doesn't really remember the school politics.]

Something like that? I was the strategist for Knights. We would compete with singing and dancing.

[Once he can see the phone, he looks the other over curious but doesn't recognize the face from the school. Though he does seem familiar here.]

Guessing you are good friends?

That sounds fun, actually. ( he doesn't have a clear picture of how these competitions work, but it Sounds cool and that's what matters ) Do you remember how to sing and dance? Would you show me sometime? ♪

( miai grins, closing his phone and tucking it back into his pocket )

He's a friend to me. ( handwave handwave aku's thoughts on the matter ) But who would I be to spend my time talking about someone else when there's someone so lovely just in front of me?

( ;) ;) ;)......... )

It seemed like it. Secchan says some of it seems annoying but I don't mind.

[Secchan was pretty Tsun too so it was hard for some to gauge how he felt about them. Since default was 'annoyed'.]

A little? I'm relearning Piano. If you want, I guess.

[There was a small blush to Ritsu before he smirks again.]

Oh, so not the type to talk about others you've been with in front of someone you're trying with~?

I'd love to listen, if you don't mind. I wonder, maybe, if I should learn as well? I really haven't done much music in this life at all.

( he takes a thoughtful - but not too thoughtful drink, amused by ritsu's remark )

"Trying"? Don't we have dinner planned?

( it wasn't an icebreaker he will buy din for any and all cuties )

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It's not great right now, but if you want. Same until here.

[Taking his own, Ritsu just chuckles again and then shrugs.]

Guess we do have plans then. You seem like the player type, Ecchan.

[He comments before finishing half of his tea.]

Shall I brew you another cup? Or another pot, at this rate.

( another way he supposes he differs from "eichi" ... he recalls eichi wasn't willing to get up to brew tea for ritsu in his memory, and here miai was offering to do it a second time. )

I wouldn't call it "playing" ... When I'm in a relationship, I'm quite loyal; but right now I'm adrift. Unless you'd like to change that...? ♪

( discretely asking ritsu out? maybe. he's being so pointedly shameless, like he's doing it so specifically to tease, that it's cheeky )

A pot might work better.

[Since it was probably going to be a while before they were done chatting about the idol school. Setting his phone on the table he does read a message before snapping a picture of Miai.

While sending it he does look at at Miai then smirk.]

Hmm...are you asking me out?

[Ritsu is fine with this game, it was fun.]

( ritsu catches miai as he's getting up to brew ritsu a pot of his usual order (and risk a horrible scolding from his boss), so if his shutter sound is off then miai doesn't notice...! )

That depends. ( miai looks back with a grin ) Would you say yes?

[It was on vibrate most of the times, so luckily it made no noise as he sent the picture to the group chat.]

Hmmm~ Maybe? Never been in a relationship myself.

( he laughs a little as he works )

Well, I've been in enough to know I oughtn't force you. But if you'd like to try it out, my door is always open, kitty cat.

( a reference - not that ritsu might know - to what eichi called ritsu in his memory )

[Another chuckle.]

Kitty cat? I like it~ Who said you were forcing. Just stating this would be my first one~

[He playfully muses as he finishes the last of his tea.]

You seem like fun~

( and just as ritsu finishes, miai is already refilling his cup, leaning down close, a little too much so, his voice a little too much low )

Then I ought to treat you especially well, don't I?

( fufu. he lingers a moment, then pulls back, and sets down the pot )

I can be fun, if you want me to be ♪ Mmm, what do you want to do after dinner? If you're a vampire, is it true you're more active at night?

( that's both an innocuous question and. not, )

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[That was pretty nice to have a new cup of tea so quickly. The closeness doesn't bother Ritsu in fact he moves closer himself. Putting his own head back on his hand he smirks at Miai.]

Hmm~ Then spoil me a lot. Guess I don't mind going out with you then.

[Did he just get a boyfriend? Seems like that.

Ritsus picks up his cup so Miai can return to his own.]

I like most foods? I like sweets too...So dessert is good. In a way~ Do you want to play more at night?

Then you're in luck; I do like spoiling people. It just depends on how you like to be spoiled.

( miai settles down again beside him, this time just a little less distance between them )

Some people, you know, they like being sung praises ... some love gifts ... and some love to play at night.

( he gazes at ritsu fondly, but the fascinated, curious kind, the way he always does with something new. he really was pretty, with his short silky hair and his deep red eyes. if ritsu wanted to claim he was both idol and vampire, miai would be plenty willing to believe it.

ahh. this was no doubt an awful idea; he hasn't dated in awhile, and for good reason. friends with benefits, he's had plenty, but . . . well. they'd see, he supposes. the trouble is that miai never cares for what's good for him; only what's fun )

So dessert sounds wonderful ♪ And I'm sure I can think of plenty of ways to entertain you after that.

[Ritsu really likes being cared for but he does bring up some other good options there. Still the new lack of space doesn't bother him as he leans in again. Miai was entertaining at least.]

Why not all of that~? What kind of playing did you have in mind?

[His red eyes did little to convince people he wasn't a vampire. Still he likes them now they are good topics for people. There was also a lot of fun in convincing people he was a vampire, people can give good reactions sometimes.

Dating was not something he expected and this might end badly but that was later.]

Ecchan seems to be good at coming up with some ideas.

Hmmm~mm . . . You're not wrong. I'm pretty good at playing with cats... ♪

( he brushes a hand softly past ritsu's cheek, his fingers light in his hair )

You're so pretty . . . ( fufu ) It makes me want to kiss you ♪ You don't mind, do you?

( since they're in public, and since he doesn't know ritsu's limits yet ... it seems like he's almost changing the topic, but he isn't, not really ... he just has his own rhythm to things, his own way of pacing every conversation . . . he's plenty happy to play with ritsu, and there's no sense in being secretive about what he means; they are, after all, boyfriends for this moment )

Then you shou~ld show that a little skill.

[The hand in his hair does feel nice though. It's a new kind of attention and he wasn't going to complain right now.

When Miai asks about kissing Ritsu thinks for a moment before coming to the conclusion that it couldn't hurt they were alone in here right now. With a small shrug he moves a hand to his shoulder.]

I don't mind, plus I'm curious. [Curiosity might kill him but right now he will go with the flow.]

If you're so impatient to know, then maybe I won't wait until after dessert?

( teasing, teasing... but entirely shameless enough to clown around while on the job, while the door is still unlocked for people to come in; he just adjusts his pace to his partner's, so he'll do as ritsu wants.

he palm brushes back and cups ritsu's cheek, thumb brushing fondly a little under his eye as he leans in, and kisses him. it's quite gentle at first, and particularly chaste, but he is a good kisser, with all his experience. still, he leans in a little closer, a hand slipping around ritsu's waist, and it gradually starts to deepen, though not forcefully. ritsu seemed like he was looking for a good time, so really no sense in lingering vanilla for too long in their relationship— or, really, at all. )

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Am I impatient? I didn't notice~

[Ritsu teases more, it was just fun to do but it was going to start catching up with him. Especially with someone like Miai. The man seems pretty keen on pushing more into teasing and making it more than just a taunt.

Kissing was a new thing for Ritsu but he was the go with the flow type. With a small motion he moves into his hand before pressing back into the lips. It feel pretty good but he didn't expect it to be gentle for long. When Miai deepens the kiss, Ritsu lets out a small noise before wrapping his arms around the other man's neck. There was some excitement that someone could walk in.]

( ritsu can only tease someone so hungry for so long before getting eaten, after all. as they kiss he leans ritsu just a little back, supporting him, a little like he's slipping ritsu down so he can hang over him, the way you would when you're somewhere a little more private (this being, of course, anything but). the little sound is cute, really cute, and only makes miai's kiss more carnivorous, the fingers of the hand around ritsu's waist slipping slightly under his shirt, pressing light against his skin; a tease, a sign that he can and would go further, if ritsu isn't careful.

but eventually he parts their lips - not by very much, his face is still awfully close - and he's grinning with both his lips and eyes, looking down at ritsu just to see how ritsu likes it, how he likes miai hanging over him, to see if he can tell how ritsu liked the kiss. )

Scared, kitty? ( he grins, playful ) Or is it still not enough?

[Getting eaten would be a new thing for Ritsu. Lots of people tell him he's cute but never has anyone done anything to him. So this was completely new for Ritsu and he finds himself being swept away in the sensation. It was deep and making his head float. With another small noise he pushes into the touch, his body shuddering softly. Ritsu keeps up with the kiss pretty easily though he is still very new to this.

When the kiss breaks he catches a small, quick breath before licking his lips.]

Scared? [A smirk, he might get hooked on something like this.] What else can you show me here~?

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