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I spent more time thinking about you than I do most people.

[ He doesn't know that he ever identified it as anything. Riou isn't the best at assessing situations like that, but he knows that he definitely liked Jyuto. A lot. He didn't mind at all that Jyuto invaded his privacy on the occasions he did, and he entrusted him with more than he did most people.

In essence, even if he wouldn't allow himself to fantasize about him, Jyuto had become special to him. ]

I like you, Jyuto.

[ He decides to just state it, for lack of a better means to express himself. Maybe it's a little grade-school of a confession after everything they've done together, but he thinks it gets the point across. ]

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[ Jyuto thinks what they've done up until this point has implied that much, but hearing Riou put it in words so upfront like that still leaves room for Jyuto to find a way to be flustered. Caught a little off guard by it, though it makes perfect sense in correlation with the rest of the conversation, he struggles to figure out what to say in response at first. He isn't use to speaking directly about his feelings. Eventually, though, he collects himself enough to say it. ]

I like you too, Riou. [ Most importantly. That much is obvious. He isn't sure how to describe the bond that they have, but he can certainly acknowledge that it's there. ]

I don't think it matters where we are.

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[ Riou knows. But he also finds sometimes it's important to share things you're feeling, particularly since he's been told that he's not the easiest person to read. It makes him particularly happy to hear Jyuto say it back though, even if he already knew it. He smiles and then leans in to kiss Jyuto softly. A sweet gesture compared to how they usually get. ]

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[ The kiss between them lasts a few moments. There's no tongue or anything, something unusual for Jyuto who usually only kisses others during sex. Meaningful ones like this one are rare. His hand finds a place on Riou's chest to settle, fingers loosely curling against the thin, tight fabric of his shirt. When they break away, Jyuto feels playful, even while sentimental. ]

Oh, Solon. You're so cool. I've wanted you for so long.

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[ Hmm. He thinks quietly for a moment about that. He's still not sure how he feels about this... stop cucking yourself, Riou. ]

Did you really find Solon attractive? What did you think I looked like?

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Well, right now he's just you. [ Riou didn't laugh. Maybe his joke isn't that funny? :( ]

But before I imagined him... maybe a little bigger than Samatoki? I thought he'd have dark hair for some reason. And green eyes. I felt like he was always drinking Monster Energy drinks when you messaged me as him, probably just because of the computers thing. And then I assumed he'd have an extremely relaxed personality, like you could tell him anything and he wouldn't seem too bothered by it.

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You combined MTC into one person and added energy drinks.

[ Jyuto's coloring, Samatoki's approximate size, Riou's disposition... ]

I have no complaints about that.

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You're better than him. [ Sensing that the mood shifted somewhere between his Solon joke and the kiss from earlier. Jyuto wants to go back to how it was prior. ]

I didn't think that he shot Daniel himself. I figured that he had someone hired on the dark web or something, so the fact that you did it without help is much cooler.

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I was worried you liked Solon more than me. It was an odd feeling.

[ Since he is Solon, after all.. Riou turns so that he can wrap both arms around Jyuto now.]

I'm glad.

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Not possible. [ Rest assured.

Jyuto is pleased that Riou's coming around and becoming more physically affectionate with him again. Though he definitely isn't the cuddly type, Riou's very easy for him to fit against. It somehow doesn't feel excessive, either. ]

This has only brought us closer. We need that, without Samatoki here. I don't want these other divisions thinking that they can pick a fight with us just because he's missing now. We'll kick their asses with just the two of us.

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Given our history of victories against the other present divisions, it may be troublesome.

[ They've beat Buster Bros, Fling Posse, and individually Riou has stood against both Sasara and partially Rosho, given the result of the beachside rap battles and won. They haven't defeated Matenrou yet, but if he weren't in Mad Trigger Crew, he would consider this the best time to pounce- without their leader, they aren't as strong. Jyuto is right. ]

We will defeat anyone who comes at us.

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Right. [ They aren't the only incomplete group, at least. Dotsuitare Hompo have two, Bad Ass Temple has its leader and then Buster Bros!!!'s lone member had been brought back. The longer Jyuto sits on this realization that he and Riou have been cut down to two, the more unhappy he feels about it. He'd really gotten used to the rhythm of having Samatoki here, the three of them able to drink and spend time together the way that they used to in Yokohama. Jyuto's never had to go through a period of having either of them missing, as he'd arrived in Prismatica last. In that regard, he's spoiled. ]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I hope he returns to us soon. Whichever Riou or Jyuto he's spending time with in his home world now are two lucky sons of bitches.

[ A beat— ]

Don't you go anywhere, okay?

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[ And even knowing that doesn't really lessen the blow. It really feels like one of them is missing without all three of them there, and Riou finds Jyuto's hand to give it a squeeze. ]

I'm not going anywhere. I expect the same of you.

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All right, since you're so sweet about it. [ Neither of them would likely have a choice, but at least if one of them were to vanish, the other would be able to remember this moment they're having now. A red gloved hand squeezes Riou's back. ]

Are you hungry? Let me buy you dinner to make up for being so secretive before.

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Do they have Chinese food?

[ He barely eats out anywhere so he doesn't really know. There's no China here. He sits forward a little. ]

And alcohol. We should pour one out for Samatoki.

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The shops in Caihong are going to be our best bet. I know for certain that there are Chinese moonblessed here, and one of my underlings used to visit the neighborhood regularly.

[ Ah, his hitman. Yan Qing. Fond memories. ]

Where there's food there should be alcohol, but if not we can take something to go and buy drinks at the super market.
[ Jyuto has been both sensitive and sentimental while drinking lately. Fits of either sadness or extreme affection are both very likely. ]

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Let's do it to go.

[ it may sound odd, coming from riou, who likes to go out to drink with his friends most of all. But right now... ]

I only want to see you right now.

[inthebuilding]

Very well. [ Jyuto doesn't hesitate. He'd like that, too. He gives Riou's hand another squeeze. ]

I'd like for you to tell me that kind of thing more often.
That you want me alone.

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I'll try to speak up more. Tell me if it's too much.

[ He pauses for a moment. This feels like a kind of defining moment for them, so speaking of things that he wants to tell Jyuto sometimes.. Well, in a manner of speaking. ]

If you're not at work and I want to hold you, may I?

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...? [ There's a delay in Jyuto answering Riou, not because he's put off by the question but rather because he wonders how long Riou's wanted to hold him outside of work. ]

You've been holding back the desire to do so until now? [ That's the implication that's been made. Jyuto swallows. ] Of course you may.

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I thought it would be inappropriate.

[ He doesn't want to do it without asking, especially after the beach. A flirty comment in front of friends had Jyuto taken aback, the idea of holding him seemed distant. And yet Riou can't help but want more. He may not seek to possess Jyuto and he doesn't want to come off that way, but he does want to be close to him. ]

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Is it because I play too many mind games? [ The word "inappropriate" makes that instance at the beach party come to Jyuto's mind, too. He's always been elusive, but he wishes he could retract how he'd responded, simply because Riou isn't the kind of person to push his boundaries, even ones feigned. Sure the two of them had fucked on the beach afterward, but Riou may still believe he'd done something uncomfortable that day. ]

I promise I'll be more honest and upfront with you from now on. Or at the very least, be clear about when I'm trying to play with you.

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You can play whatever games you want with me. If I'm not catching up, tug your ear lobe.

[ That way Riou can be clued in without Jyuto having to stop the conversation or make it awkward and can change strategies without disrupting their flow. ]

[inthebuilding]

That's... [ A blink. ]

A really good idea, actually.
I wonder why I didn't think of it first.

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[ Riou can have good ideas too, Jyuto!! ]

You were busy worrying about me. Thank you.

[ He likes having someone worry about him, honestly. Not because he likes that they have to feel worried, but because it's nice to be cared about. ]