[ Honestly, he'd wanted to ask her a little sooner, but he figured she'd be busy with the live and with school— he was busy with one of those a lot too, after all. Anya's so admirable, being able to handle all of that... but she must've also been pretty tired, so he waits a few days.
It's also good for his courage, honestly. Fidget fidget... right, he can text her, it's nooo problem. ]
Good afternoon, Anya! Are you free? Let's go out|
[ ......BACKSPACEBACKSPACEBACKSPACE, way too casual. try again. ]
Anya, I have a gift for you! Can I come over|
[ ...no, well, he does but that's not why he wants to see her... backspacebackspacebackspace. ]
Anya, are you busy? If not, I have something to give you, and I was thinking we could go out and do something together if you were free|
[ oh my god that is SO REDUNDANT, b a c k s p a c e. why is this so hard...? Maybe he should be more like Mafuyu. Simple, simple...
It takes a bit, but what he finally ends up sending her is just: ]
Merry belated Christmas, Anya! If you have some free time today, could we meet up?
[ SO QUICK—!!! Is this because she's used to hanging out with people, or maybe... if he lets himself indulge in it, was she waiting for him to text her...?
nah can't be that last one, his self-esteem won't let it be. Okay, okay, so good so far... ]
he'll be at her house a little earlier than half an hour, though he spends a few minutes rehearsing in front of the door before he rings her bell. fidgeting with his neatly wrapped gift and hoping for the best... maybe his gift was too practical? maybe he should have gone with something nicer—
AH, THE DOOR. ]
Merry Christmas! Um, belatedly!
[ smooth, tsukasa. real fuckin' smooth greeting there. ]
regardless Anya is going to be very happy indeed when she opens the door? Maybe there's no sense of taste but her house still smells like gingerbread on the inside. It's still decked out for Christmas because she... hates taking everything down... and she's giving him a bright smile.]
Merry Christmas, belatedly, to you too!
[and she'll reach out a hand to him - just one because he's holding a gift... - because why wouldn't she want to hold his hand?]
[ Ahh, her hand... He takes it, stomach fluttering, and follows her in. What a lovely house ♪ a shame they're not going to be staying long, since he does have somewhere to bring her... but he doesn't mind being here for a bit. ]
Thank you... Ah, your gift's— [ here, obviously. shiny gold wrapping paper and everything. ] If you don't like it, then you can always return it, or something... But I really think it'll suit you?
[ he hopes it will!? ...for the record, it's a bright red scarf (because that's christmassy) with snowflakes on it, and a pair of mittens to match. very practical and safe and he heavily considered a necklace but thought that was a little Much. ]
[are you saying that friends don't get friends jewelry casually super casually like it's whatever
that said she'll lead him to the living room where the christmas tree is all lit up, just so that they have space to open up gifts? his is sitting there as well, after all. when she opens up the gift her eyes light up because - ]
Милый...! It is cute...! [CUTE AND WARM AND PRETTY. There's zero hesitation as she's immediately going to put on the scarf - it doesn't clash with her outfit it's fine and even if it did, she wouldn't care - and gently press her face into it. soft.....] Спасибо! Thank you - I love it.
[you could die from this much sincerity - but then she'll grab the present that she has for him too??? it's all neatly wrapped with a bow and everything. inside he'll find a little horse carousel music box that plays a simple song that can be waltzed to.]
I had to ask someone who works with props to find one with a horse but...!
[ he's gonna die from this much sincerity, but he should at least unwrap her gift first!! carefully, carefully, 'cause he's that kid who doesn't rip the paper—
oh. he takes it out really carefully too, like it might break if he looks at it wrong? horse carousel... and the song, when he finds the key and winds it up, is so cute... he watches it spin for a little bit quietly, then carefully sets it down and reaches for her hands without hesitation. ]
Thank you, Anya. Um... [ ...what did she just say? Spa... ] Spasiba.
[ he just wanted to try saying it. ]
I love it too— it's really cute. [ and he misses horses, so this is nice. ] ...This is just part one of your present. Um, I don't have a lot more planned—just one more thing, really?—but... Yeah. I wanted to do something extra special for you, since you let me do something really spectacular recently.
[ The live, he means. He doesn't know if that's for him? Any of it? but he had fun. a lot of fun, actually. ]
I want to. [ let him make this very clear!! with a little squeeze of her hands. gotta hold onto this courage while it lasts. ] Please, Anya? Allow me to treat you, just for today.
[Nope, she's got no issue with that. There's a little shake of her head and a smile.]
Not at all. More time to spend together?
[She loves friendship.
She'll get... a better idea of where they're going the longer they walk and the more they head in that direction, but some revelations should be left for later.]
Then dress warmly. Do you mind if I leave this here...? [ The gift she got him, he means; he lifts it a little for emphasis. ] I'll be walking you home, of course, so I'll just retrieve in then.
[She looks amused and fond at that - it's very sweet. Regardless she'll nod her head.]
You can leave it. Mama will not be home for a little so... [it's okay to leave some things lying around without worrying about it.] Подождите, пожалуйста. Wait just a little please. Anya will get a jacket?
[One to match the scarf! And the mittens! Because of course she's going to be wearing both right away?]
But regardless she'll join him in a little bit, all bundled up and ready to go. He's bouncing on his heels and she's laughing, immediately moving to link up arms with him because that's obviously the best way to walk in the snow.]
[ OH— oh, yes, definitely, he'll accept this arm linkage, he's perfectly fine with this...!!
And to the skating rink! He has memorized the way, because he feels like looking at your phone to make sure you're going the right way is really lame— ]
Would you say you have good balance, Anya...?
[ Just. Curious. If not, she can always hold onto him ♪ (i'm crying as i type this tsukasa's crush is so bad) ]
[Look, there are a couple of other things in that direction. Anya might not pick up right away that that's where they're going? But she'll keep walking along with him and hum softly at the question.]
Oh, well, um... I don't have really excellent balance or anything like that, but I've been working on it, so I was wondering if you were the same. [ THAT SOUNDS SO BELIEVABLE... ] And... we're going somewhere that favors those who can stay on their feet.
[ he doesn't want to give away the surprise but maaaybe she'll think it's about something else. ]
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12/26 or thereabouts, tsukasa doesn't know how to text girls pass it on
It's also good for his courage, honestly. Fidget fidget... right, he can text her, it's nooo problem. ]
Good afternoon, Anya! Are you free? Let's go out|
[ ......BACKSPACEBACKSPACEBACKSPACE, way too casual. try again. ]
Anya, I have a gift for you! Can I come over|
[ ...no, well, he does but that's not why he wants to see her... backspacebackspacebackspace. ]
Anya, are you busy?
If not, I have something to give you, and I was thinking we could go out and do something together if you were free|
[ oh my god that is SO REDUNDANT, b a c k s p a c e. why is this so hard...? Maybe he should be more like Mafuyu. Simple, simple...
It takes a bit, but what he finally ends up sending her is just: ]
Merry belated Christmas, Anya! If you have some free time today, could we meet up?
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merry belated christmas tsukasa !
anya is free today
when and where ?
[easy.
she texts back fast because she legitimately has zero inner turmoil about this
people ask her to hang out all the time?]
i'm laughing so hard i'm crying this is going to be an ADVENTURE
nah can't be that last one, his self-esteem won't let it be. Okay, okay, so good so far... ]
In half an hour? I'll come pick you up.
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okay !
see you soon
[and since this is forward dated she has a gift for him too so that makes her life easy?]
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he'll be at her house a little earlier than half an hour, though he spends a few minutes rehearsing in front of the door before he rings her bell. fidgeting with his neatly wrapped gift and hoping for the best... maybe his gift was too practical? maybe he should have gone with something nicer—
AH, THE DOOR. ]
Merry Christmas! Um, belatedly!
[ smooth, tsukasa. real fuckin' smooth greeting there. ]
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regardless Anya is going to be very happy indeed when she opens the door? Maybe there's no sense of taste but her house still smells like gingerbread on the inside. It's still decked out for Christmas because she... hates taking everything down... and she's giving him a bright smile.]
Merry Christmas, belatedly, to you too!
[and she'll reach out a hand to him - just one because he's holding a gift... - because why wouldn't she want to hold his hand?]
Come in, come in...
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Thank you... Ah, your gift's— [ here, obviously. shiny gold wrapping paper and everything. ] If you don't like it, then you can always return it, or something... But I really think it'll suit you?
[ he hopes it will!? ...for the record, it's a bright red scarf (because that's christmassy) with snowflakes on it, and a pair of mittens to match. very practical and safe and he heavily considered a necklace but thought that was a little Much. ]
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that said she'll lead him to the living room where the christmas tree is all lit up, just so that they have space to open up gifts? his is sitting there as well, after all. when she opens up the gift her eyes light up because - ]
Милый...! It is cute...! [CUTE AND WARM AND PRETTY. There's zero hesitation as she's immediately going to put on the scarf - it doesn't clash with her outfit it's fine and even if it did, she wouldn't care - and gently press her face into it. soft.....] Спасибо! Thank you - I love it.
[you could die from this much sincerity - but then she'll grab the present that she has for him too??? it's all neatly wrapped with a bow and everything. inside he'll find a little horse carousel music box that plays a simple song that can be waltzed to.]
I had to ask someone who works with props to find one with a horse but...!
[hopefully he thinks it's cute?]
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oh. he takes it out really carefully too, like it might break if he looks at it wrong? horse carousel... and the song, when he finds the key and winds it up, is so cute... he watches it spin for a little bit quietly, then carefully sets it down and reaches for her hands without hesitation. ]
Thank you, Anya. Um... [ ...what did she just say? Spa... ] Spasiba.
[ he just wanted to try saying it. ]
I love it too— it's really cute. [ and he misses horses, so this is nice. ] ...This is just part one of your present. Um, I don't have a lot more planned—just one more thing, really?—but... Yeah. I wanted to do something extra special for you, since you let me do something really spectacular recently.
[ The live, he means. He doesn't know if that's for him? Any of it? but he had fun. a lot of fun, actually. ]
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this delights her so much?? she's right at attention and holding onto his hands too because this is such a wonderful thing to share between friends.
when he explains that there's more planned - she does tilt her head in confusion. but??? everything is already so cute??]
Дополнительные? More...?
You do not have to?
[in case he feels like he was obligated?]
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Mm, then if you are sure... Okay.
[she'll leave it all in his hands today and try not to feel too bad about it]
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It'll be fun, I promise. [ as if that's what she's worried about. ] As long as you don't mind a bit of a walk...?
[ ...vague idea of residential areas and the rink is in tisse so. ]
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Not at all. More time to spend together?
[She loves friendship.
She'll get... a better idea of where they're going the longer they walk and the more they head in that direction, but some revelations should be left for later.]
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Then dress warmly. Do you mind if I leave this here...? [ The gift she got him, he means; he lifts it a little for emphasis. ] I'll be walking you home, of course, so I'll just retrieve in then.
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[She looks amused and fond at that - it's very sweet. Regardless she'll nod her head.]
You can leave it. Mama will not be home for a little so... [it's okay to leave some things lying around without worrying about it.] Подождите, пожалуйста. Wait just a little please. Anya will get a jacket?
[One to match the scarf! And the mittens! Because of course she's going to be wearing both right away?]
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Of course. When you're ready, then.
[ He's just gonna. Wait by the door for her, bouncing on his heels. He's going on a date with Anya...~! She accepted it! Ah, today's so great~~~~! ]
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But regardless she'll join him in a little bit, all bundled up and ready to go. He's bouncing on his heels and she's laughing, immediately moving to link up arms with him because that's obviously the best way to walk in the snow.]
Time to go...?
[where are they even going]
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And to the skating rink! He has memorized the way, because he feels like looking at your phone to make sure you're going the right way is really lame— ]
Would you say you have good balance, Anya...?
[ Just. Curious. If not, she can always hold onto him ♪ (i'm crying as i type this tsukasa's crush is so bad) ]
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Mm, I think so...?
From ballet - I had to learn. Зачем? Why?
[keep dreaming, honey]
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Oh, well, um... I don't have really excellent balance or anything like that, but I've been working on it, so I was wondering if you were the same. [ THAT SOUNDS SO BELIEVABLE... ] And... we're going somewhere that favors those who can stay on their feet.
[ he doesn't want to give away the surprise but maaaybe she'll think it's about something else. ]
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Танцы? Are we going dancing again?
[they had a stumble last time that doesn't matter]
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Something like that. [ SOMETHING LIKE THAT it involves a lot of handholding maybe so ♪ ] Is that okay?
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Да! [she seems okay with it???] I would be happy to dance with you again.
[now isn't it a shame that they're finally approaching the ice skating rink]
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but there it is, tsukasa's smiling wider and walking a liiittle faster ]
I'm happy to hear that, Anya...~ We're here, though.
[ c: a small gesture to the rink ]
I'll pay for everything, so don't worry about that, okay?
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