[ Yuji is just being himself, or trying to be - it doesn't matter to him about pretence or anything like that, it's not how he was raised. His grandpa told him to be honest, to help people, to be a good kid... That's what he pays attention to. Wanting to be good, and the best that he can be.
A part of him thinks that perhaps he should be a little less honest, to try and play the game a little more, but... He doesn't want to, not when it comes to someone like Nanami. If he hides things and plays games, then Nanami will scold him for it, or dislike him, he's sure of it.
[ nothing wrong with boring or what is perceived as boring. from certain angles, Nanami leads a mostly boring life. Yuji, on the other hand, has the kind of energy that doesn't really go with 'boring'. he just seems to be very bogged down by life at the moment. a wry smile. ]
But thanks for being so open and honest about it.
[ honesty is a rare commodity in the circles Nanami moves in these days. there's unspoken conventions, different sets of rules, the necessity to switch out one mask for another. if Yuji sticks around, he may have to learn that game. or maybe not. maybe being associated with Fushiguro and the whole power house behind that is enough to keep busy mouths shut.
would Itadori Yuji fit, Nanami wonders. there's no doubt that Fushiguro and Gojo would do everything to make him feel welcome, but would Yuji like it? ]
I'll say a thing now, and hope you don't throw hot tea in my face. When I came here tonight, part of me was curious about the flirting machine you've been advertising to me, but a small part was also half-expecting this to be the prelude to being asked a favour or two.
I don't think that anymore, clearly you're not that type of person, but I wanted to return a bit of the honesty you've granted me so graciously so far.
I don't have much of a reason to lie to you, Nanamin, so what would be the point?
[ Still, the man keeps going, and Yuji's eyes widen at the realisation.
Nanami thinking that he's some kid that wants to - what, use him for his money? Ask for help with university or something? It tugs a frown onto his face immediately, blinking up at him as he wilts a little. Is that really the impression he gave? That's a little pathetic, isn't it...?
No. He's spent so long taking care of himself, working hard, refusing help from so many people, there's no way he would go out of his way to do something like this just for the sake of money. That's so lame... Putting his chopsticks down, he swallows. ]
M'not gonna throw tea at you.
[ He can't really look at Nanami now, a little embarrassed. ]
I didn't even think about that at all. I just wanted to spend more time with you, not... Do that.
Yes, I know that now. Like I said, it was only a small part of me that was wondering.
[ he reaches out, hand covering Yuji's wrist briefly, giving it a reassuring squeeze. the thing is if that had been Yuji's intention, Nanami wouldn't even be terribly mad about it. but this is better. ]
I'm sorry for ruining the mood. Will you forgive me?
[ he believes Yuji. how can he not when the young man smiles like that and has been nothing but honest and open? he could have trusted Fushiguro's judgement, or his own after their brief encounter. but he's too old to trust first impressions or other people's judgement anymore.
fortunately this seems to be working out in his favour after all. inexplicably. ]
If you haven't made plans for your 'bit of time in the summer', you could make the rounds at the summer soirees with me.
[ Yuji nods, humming, seeming pleased by the acceptance - as long as they're on the same page.
It's not like he's here because he wants to scam Nanami out of money or anything like that; he really is doing okay on his own, even if it's tight sometimes and even if he's a little too busy for life a lot of the time. Having a rare night off like this is a gift, and he's glad he's getting to spend it with Nanami.
Getting another drink, he tilts his head at the offer, eyes widening briefly. ]
[ it might raise a few eyebrows if they show up together, considering Nanami's forever bachelor reputation, Yuji's non-existent footprint in those circles, but perhaps by then he'll be an established connection of Fushiguro's.
but even if he isn't, it wouldn't matter. it's not like Yuji needs it if he shows up with Nanami. ]
They won't be as spectacular as the Gojo party but they're not too horrible.
[ It's optimistic, really. The idea that he and Nanami might still be spending time with one another in summer, that they'd be dating after this... He feels giddy at the prospect, and has to take a quick sip of his drink to calm himself down, to stop himself being too... Much.
Nanami Kento is known to be a highly eligible yet perpetual bachelor. for a while there were rumours that he and the other perpetual bachelor by the name of Gojo were secretly a thing but that was just gossip. they know each other too well to think they could be anything but friends at this point. and hardly anyone can recall the last time either one of them has been in a serious relationship. for Nanami to make plans for summer, well, that's definitely something.
he wouldn't see it that way of course. there's no way of knowing if they'll still be on speaking terms come summer. however. why not plan ahead as if they will be? that's the fun of it all, no? ]
Hmm, fine, if you're so sure, how can I refuse to believe you?
As far as he's concerned, it'll be a nice night out with Nanami, and that's what he's looking forward to most. He'd been a little uncomfortable with the intensity of everything at Gojo-san's place, so being able to relax and have Nanami to lean on, as a kind of comfort blanket, was appealing too.
Everything about spending time with him was appealing.
Feeling the energy bubble up inside of him, he beams. ]
[ confidence is key to surviving all these well-to-do pretty sharks. Nanami will make sure it will be a nice night for Yuji - those summer parties are less political and ego driven than the charity functions - and it will be a good opportunity to introduce Yuji to a few people who might be helpful in the future.
knowing the few he has in mind, he's sure Yuji will have them eating out of his palm in no time. who could resist that cheerful smile, really? ]
[ Yuji is already thinking about being able to be on Nanami's arm, seeing him all dressed up, looking handsome, hearing him talk shop or whatever to people while he nods along... He can't wait to see the man he likes all dressed up again, handsome and smart, the kind of thing that has him flustered and embarrassed when he thinks too hard about it.
He has no idea why Nanami is interested in him, some silly kid trying hard just to graduate, but...
This attention is all he wants, so he'll take it greedily for as long as he can. ]
Yeah? I suppose we have to match our outfits, don't we? That'll be fun!
[ matching their outfits to the occasion is only part of the reason why Nanami's suggested taking Yuji shopping. another part, the bigger part, is that the idea of dressing the young man up is highly appealing to him. that, too, is new and unusual.
Nanami hasn't felt the desire to spoil anyone before but with this cheerful and upbeat creature, Nanami finds himself wanting to spoil him rotten. ]
[ Yuji hadn't considered the idea of being shown off, and his eyes widen a little as he considers it. That Nanami might think he's handsome or cute enough for it... That's a little embarrassing, but it also makes him feel incredibly good.
Biting his lip, he tries not to grin as hard as he wants to. ]
[ the corner of his mouth twitches lightly and he hides the smile behind the rim of his glass. Yuji is very handsome and is revealing himself to be incredibly cute as well. while Nanami may not look like it, he does have a soft spot for cute things. he's already looking forward to spending more time with him. ]
[ Yuji's hand lifts to cover his cheek, trying to hide the flaring of his blush as he looks away. Cute... Does that mean Nanami likes him...? He hopes so. ]
[ how can anyone look at this face and not think it's cute? Nanami is still not entirely convinced that nobody has asked Itadori out before, wouldn't put it past the young man to be oblivious about previous attempts. ]
[ There are definitely a handful of albums somewhere, the kind that grandpa might've pretended not to have but tucked away. If it made Nanami happy... He shrugs his shoulders absently. ]
[ said in a teasing tone and he's surprised by how easy they get along. there aren't many people he can have a relaxed evening with, where there's no forced chit-chat or awkward pauses. with Yuji it feels a little like they've known each other for ages. ]
I used to do kyudo in school but I wasn't very good at it.
What? I wasn't thinking that at all, not really, just... One day...
[ He's embarrassed now! Covering his face, Yuji takes a long drink of soda before he calms down - or he would, if he wasn't busy picturing Nanami doing kyudo. He's still blushing. ]
I tried out, but I was too strong. I kept breaking the equipment.
[ he should be nicer and stop teasing. but how can he when Itadori keeps blushing like that? it's a mix of adorable and sexy Nanami didn't know existed. ]
[ Nanami stifles a laugh behind his hand as he pictures Yuji breaking that poor bow. (to be fair, that stupid thing deserves it. how many times has he toyed with the idea of smashing it on the ground?) ]
The Olympics? That's amazing. Are you going to try?
He really wanted me on the team, but I wanted to do the Occult club with my senpai.
[ Unfortunately, it was at least three bows before they decided it wasn't necessarily the right club for him, disappointingly. Shot put and running was far more suitable for someone with a body like him.
Leaning back, he hums softly. ]
I've thought about it a lot. I don't want to disappoint them, so I could at least try out.
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[ Yuji is just being himself, or trying to be - it doesn't matter to him about pretence or anything like that, it's not how he was raised. His grandpa told him to be honest, to help people, to be a good kid... That's what he pays attention to. Wanting to be good, and the best that he can be.
A part of him thinks that perhaps he should be a little less honest, to try and play the game a little more, but... He doesn't want to, not when it comes to someone like Nanami. If he hides things and plays games, then Nanami will scold him for it, or dislike him, he's sure of it.
Taking another sip of his drink, he nods. ]
Nope. I'm actually super boring, you know.
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[ nothing wrong with boring or what is perceived as boring. from certain angles, Nanami leads a mostly boring life. Yuji, on the other hand, has the kind of energy that doesn't really go with 'boring'. he just seems to be very bogged down by life at the moment. a wry smile. ]
But thanks for being so open and honest about it.
[ honesty is a rare commodity in the circles Nanami moves in these days. there's unspoken conventions, different sets of rules, the necessity to switch out one mask for another. if Yuji sticks around, he may have to learn that game. or maybe not. maybe being associated with Fushiguro and the whole power house behind that is enough to keep busy mouths shut.
would Itadori Yuji fit, Nanami wonders. there's no doubt that Fushiguro and Gojo would do everything to make him feel welcome, but would Yuji like it? ]
I'll say a thing now, and hope you don't throw hot tea in my face. When I came here tonight, part of me was curious about the flirting machine you've been advertising to me, but a small part was also half-expecting this to be the prelude to being asked a favour or two.
I don't think that anymore, clearly you're not that type of person, but I wanted to return a bit of the honesty you've granted me so graciously so far.
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[ Still, the man keeps going, and Yuji's eyes widen at the realisation.
Nanami thinking that he's some kid that wants to - what, use him for his money? Ask for help with university or something? It tugs a frown onto his face immediately, blinking up at him as he wilts a little. Is that really the impression he gave? That's a little pathetic, isn't it...?
No. He's spent so long taking care of himself, working hard, refusing help from so many people, there's no way he would go out of his way to do something like this just for the sake of money. That's so lame... Putting his chopsticks down, he swallows. ]
M'not gonna throw tea at you.
[ He can't really look at Nanami now, a little embarrassed. ]
I didn't even think about that at all. I just wanted to spend more time with you, not... Do that.
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[ he reaches out, hand covering Yuji's wrist briefly, giving it a reassuring squeeze. the thing is if that had been Yuji's intention, Nanami wouldn't even be terribly mad about it. but this is better. ]
I'm sorry for ruining the mood. Will you forgive me?
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[ Yuji turns his head, so that he can link his fingers with Nanami's briefly, smile warm. ]
I forgive you, promise.
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[ he believes Yuji. how can he not when the young man smiles like that and has been nothing but honest and open? he could have trusted Fushiguro's judgement, or his own after their brief encounter. but he's too old to trust first impressions or other people's judgement anymore.
fortunately this seems to be working out in his favour after all. inexplicably. ]
If you haven't made plans for your 'bit of time in the summer', you could make the rounds at the summer soirees with me.
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It's not like he's here because he wants to scam Nanami out of money or anything like that; he really is doing okay on his own, even if it's tight sometimes and even if he's a little too busy for life a lot of the time. Having a rare night off like this is a gift, and he's glad he's getting to spend it with Nanami.
Getting another drink, he tilts his head at the offer, eyes widening briefly. ]
Like... As your date?
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[ it might raise a few eyebrows if they show up together, considering Nanami's forever bachelor reputation, Yuji's non-existent footprint in those circles, but perhaps by then he'll be an established connection of Fushiguro's.
but even if he isn't, it wouldn't matter. it's not like Yuji needs it if he shows up with Nanami. ]
They won't be as spectacular as the Gojo party but they're not too horrible.
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[ It's optimistic, really. The idea that he and Nanami might still be spending time with one another in summer, that they'd be dating after this... He feels giddy at the prospect, and has to take a quick sip of his drink to calm himself down, to stop himself being too... Much.
He's been told that in the past.
Turning back, he grins. ]
It'll be great, because we'll be there together.
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[ it's highly optimistic.
Nanami Kento is known to be a highly eligible yet perpetual bachelor. for a while there were rumours that he and the other perpetual bachelor by the name of Gojo were secretly a thing but that was just gossip. they know each other too well to think they could be anything but friends at this point. and hardly anyone can recall the last time either one of them has been in a serious relationship. for Nanami to make plans for summer, well, that's definitely something.
he wouldn't see it that way of course. there's no way of knowing if they'll still be on speaking terms come summer. however. why not plan ahead as if they will be? that's the fun of it all, no? ]
Hmm, fine, if you're so sure, how can I refuse to believe you?
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[ Yuji doesn't know anything about this world.
As far as he's concerned, it'll be a nice night out with Nanami, and that's what he's looking forward to most. He'd been a little uncomfortable with the intensity of everything at Gojo-san's place, so being able to relax and have Nanami to lean on, as a kind of comfort blanket, was appealing too.
Everything about spending time with him was appealing.
Feeling the energy bubble up inside of him, he beams. ]
I'll make sure I look as good as I can, okay?
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[ confidence is key to surviving all these well-to-do pretty sharks. Nanami will make sure it will be a nice night for Yuji - those summer parties are less political and ego driven than the charity functions - and it will be a good opportunity to introduce Yuji to a few people who might be helpful in the future.
knowing the few he has in mind, he's sure Yuji will have them eating out of his palm in no time. who could resist that cheerful smile, really? ]
Or. We could go shopping together.
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He has no idea why Nanami is interested in him, some silly kid trying hard just to graduate, but...
This attention is all he wants, so he'll take it greedily for as long as he can. ]
Yeah? I suppose we have to match our outfits, don't we? That'll be fun!
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[ matching their outfits to the occasion is only part of the reason why Nanami's suggested taking Yuji shopping. another part, the bigger part, is that the idea of dressing the young man up is highly appealing to him. that, too, is new and unusual.
Nanami hasn't felt the desire to spoil anyone before but with this cheerful and upbeat creature, Nanami finds himself wanting to spoil him rotten. ]
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[ Yuji hadn't considered the idea of being shown off, and his eyes widen a little as he considers it. That Nanami might think he's handsome or cute enough for it... That's a little embarrassing, but it also makes him feel incredibly good.
Biting his lip, he tries not to grin as hard as he wants to. ]
Both sound great, actually...
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Are you always this adorable?
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[ Yuji's hand lifts to cover his cheek, trying to hide the flaring of his blush as he looks away. Cute... Does that mean Nanami likes him...? He hopes so. ]
I haven't been called cute since middle school.
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[ how can anyone look at this face and not think it's cute? Nanami is still not entirely convinced that nobody has asked Itadori out before, wouldn't put it past the young man to be oblivious about previous attempts. ]
I'm sure you were even cuter in middle school.
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[ There are definitely a handful of albums somewhere, the kind that grandpa might've pretended not to have but tucked away. If it made Nanami happy... He shrugs his shoulders absently. ]
I was good at running back then, too.
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[ said in a teasing tone and he's surprised by how easy they get along. there aren't many people he can have a relaxed evening with, where there's no forced chit-chat or awkward pauses. with Yuji it feels a little like they've known each other for ages. ]
I used to do kyudo in school but I wasn't very good at it.
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[ He's embarrassed now! Covering his face, Yuji takes a long drink of soda before he calms down - or he would, if he wasn't busy picturing Nanami doing kyudo. He's still blushing. ]
I tried out, but I was too strong. I kept breaking the equipment.
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[ he should be nicer and stop teasing. but how can he when Itadori keeps blushing like that? it's a mix of adorable and sexy Nanami didn't know existed. ]
You broke... Just how strong are you?
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He's being teased, right, so... Glancing away, he smiles at the table. He really, really likes this guy. ]
Sensei had to trick me into joining track and field because I was so strong. The ones at university think I can go to the Olympics if I want.
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[ Nanami stifles a laugh behind his hand as he pictures Yuji breaking that poor bow. (to be fair, that stupid thing deserves it. how many times has he toyed with the idea of smashing it on the ground?) ]
The Olympics? That's amazing. Are you going to try?
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[ Unfortunately, it was at least three bows before they decided it wasn't necessarily the right club for him, disappointingly. Shot put and running was far more suitable for someone with a body like him.
Leaning back, he hums softly. ]
I've thought about it a lot. I don't want to disappoint them, so I could at least try out.
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