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[tfy]

[He feigns surprise.]

That sounds like bullying!

[But while he's horsing around being stupid, the water starts to warm. So, that's good news. He steps under the spray, the lavender soap bar still in his hand, and smiles again.]

I guess I'll wash my back first. Then my front, then Elan-kun's back. Does that sound like a plan?

[allowedlife]

I would never bully.

[ That's bullshit and they probably both know it. He laughs and leans back a bit, bracing himself with a hand against the shower wall. ]

A perfect plan. I feel positively spoiled again. I guess I'll do your hair after?

[tfy]

Guess so!

[He rubs some soap on his hands and then reaches behind himself, rubbing over his shoulders and upper back. He'll rinse off his dirty abdomen under the shower spray before lathering that up, too, the scent of lavender filling the air. Then he sets down the soap and picks up the scrub brush.]

Elan-kun and I still haven't gone on that onsen trip, huh. I wonder when we'll cross that off our list.

[allowedlife]

Find the time and we can make it happen.

And I guess I'll need to save up some money for it, too...

[ It's weird to be working for his own living. Although before he'd been doing something similar... just without any freedom and the threat of death looming over him. ]

You're cleaning up nice. As usual, I suppose.

[tfy]

Yep, just like always ♪

[He scrubs the brush over his back, which isn't exactly the sexiest thing. But he's unashamedly naked, his hair's gone even wavier, and he's got water droplets cascading down his smooth skin. It's not the worst look on him!]

I'm glad Elan-kun saves for the important stuff. I'm not sure about a date yet, though. Maybe sometime after I turn twenty. Then we can have even more adult fun ♪

[What exactly is adult fun? He doesn't say.]

[allowedlife]

[ Not a bad look at all. Elan definitely isn't biased, is he? ]

You mean drink?

[ He arches a brow as he starts squirting some shampoo into one hand. ]

Wine? Hard alcohol? Cocktails? You don't seem like the beer type.

[tfy]

[When he sees Elan looking, it definitely adds a bit of heat to his smile. But he won't tease about it. It's Elan's right!]

It doesn't have to mean drinking. Adult fun is just fun that's had by adults!

[He scrubs the brush down his lower back before moving it around to his front.]

I do think I'd look good posing with a glass of wine, though. Or a glass of champagne! We could toast to our years of friendship~♪

[And to all the "benefits" that came with it.]

[allowedlife]

I wouldn't mind trying some champagne, honestly. It seems like a fun drink.

[ He reaches over without much ceremony and starts massaging the shampoo into Hiyori's scalp and hair. Oops~ ]

Don't move or it'll get in your eyes.

[tfy]

And I bet Elan-kun would be fun after a few drinks! ♪

[He teases cheerfully. Then, as punishment (?), he gets a glob of shampoo in his hair. He closes his eyes obligingly, not wanting to get any in his eyes!]

Now that feels good~♪ Maybe you should become a salon worker!

[He might get some in his mouth if he keeps talking, though.]

[allowedlife]

You never know. I could be a morose drunk.

[ He probably isn't, but he likes being contrary. ]

Salon? Mmm. I don't know if I'd enjoy doing that long-term, but... maybe on special occasions.

[ He works the shampoo in a bit deeper, massaging his fingers against Hiyori's scalp. ]

How's that?

[tfy]

Now that would just be awfully sad. But if so, I'll lend you a shoulder to cry on.

[He shuts his mouth as well as his eyes for a moment, receiving the scalp massage with obvious enjoyment. After a pause he answers,]

Very nice~♪

[His eyes open briefly, and he smiles at Elan through the shower spray.]

Elan-kun's become a real expert at running fingers through my hair.

[allowedlife]

You keep giving me chances to do it, I might as well learn, right?

[ He shoots him a little smirk - and then shoves his head right under the spray for a good rinse. ]

[tfy]

Yes, yes you should! Because that's exactly what a good boy— Gghh!

[His head gets shoved under the spray, and he gurgles water. Once that's over, he throws a look at Elan.]

I'd like my face handled a bit more gently, please! And with more love!

[He doesn't actually sound too mad, though.]

[allowedlife]

It's tough love. Gotta make sure you stay clean, right? Wouldn't want an idol to not look his best.

[ He seems a touch smug at having the upper hand... at least for a little bit. ]

Besides, the wet cat look is sort of cute on you.

[tfy]

That's what you were going for?

[He huffs, turning under the spray to let the rest of the shampoo rinse out.]

I always look my best, thanks! ♪ But if I'm a cat and you're a duck, then I guess that's that.

[Because of the ducktail. He opens his eyes again and smiles this time, shaking off the previous annoyance.]

Anyway, since you're so concerned about my hair, you might as well finish the job and use conditioner next!

[allowedlife]

[ He makes a little 'tch' sound and shakes his head with a low laugh. ]

Can't leave it unfinished, huh?

[ Out comes the conditioner and just like the shampoo he starts to work it into Hiyori's hair. ]

Appearance is part of the job, isn't it? Do you ever get tired of it?

[tfy]

[And he'll just stand there and smile, enjoying the salon treatment and leaning his head down to make things easier.]

Nope, I never get tired of looking good! You could say it comes naturally~♪

[That's the easy, teasing response. But he does elaborate, giving Elan a more thoughtful answer.]

The job is a lot of work, and I won't say I've never felt exhausted before. But it's rewarding enough that I simply wouldn't want to be doing anything else. Every day is filled with excitement~♪

[Then he adds,]

And I guess it helps that ES is on its own island, since that affords us some privacy. We don't usually have to worry about being swarmed by paparazzi whenever we have a bad hair day. Not that I have those very often. Or at all, really!

[Did Elan know that Ensemble Square has its own island in the middle of the city? No? Well now he does know!]

[allowedlife]

...of course you have a private island.

[ WHy wouldn't they? His own former employers certainly had that kind of thing in spades. ]

I'm not too surprised. Privacy is something worth having... even if you are up on stage half the time.

[ His fingers slow and then he gently urges Hiyori forward for a rinse. ]

Me? I prefer being very private now, thank you.

[tfy]

You saw that one coming, huh?

[It's not exactly common. For an idol production company to have its own private island, that is. There's a story to be told about how the land belonged to members of a religious cult, and how it was purchased from Kanata's family (Kanata being one of Hiyori's roommates) by Eichi, the founder of ES (and Hiyori's childhood frenemy). But he opts not to get into all that. Mentioning Eichi's name when he's in the shower with a cute boy will only spoil the mood!

Instead, he's thinking about Elan as he ducks under the shower spray. "Very private," huh...?]

I guess that means I'm one of the lucky few who gets to know the real Elan-kun.

[He flashes Elan a smile and says,]

I feel special! ♪

[And then, after turning beneath the spray to get the back of his head, he adds,]

And that's exactly how it should be. You share your life with the people you want to share it with. It's just that in my case, that includes all my fans. Though picking and choosing which parts to show and which ones to cut off is also part of the job. It's sort of like flower arrangement.

[allowedlife]

Feel special. I'm blessing you.

[ Elan jokes, just a little. ]

Mmm. I don't think I'd want to share myself with all those people. I had enough of that - on top of having to pretend to be someone else I wasn't. So I'll leave being an idol to you - you actually enjoy it!

[ He holds out the shampoo to him. ]

Your turn, isn't it?

[tfy]

[Hiyori smiles warmly.]

Then if you don't want to be shared, I'll just have to keep you all to myself~

[An entirely predictable response.

Of course there's more to it. He knows where Elan's desire for privacy most likely stems from. But he doesn't see any need to get into all that stuff now. However Elan chooses to live his life should be perfectly fine. Hiyori is blessed to know him.]

Yep, that it is! So you can relax and entrust yourself to me for a bit.

[He accepts the shampoo gladly. After squirting some out, he reaches for Elan's head with the same warm smile on his face, lathering up his hair and massaging his palm from front to back. He hums softly as his fingers run through that ducktail.]

~♪

[allowedlife]

Sometimes I wonder if I really can relax with you around...

[ Elan teases with a low laugh, but ducks his head to let Hiyori work his fingers into his hair. It's a nice, relaxing feeling and he closes his eyes after a moment, taking a few deep breaths. ]

You have experience with this? Feels good.

[tfy]

Being too close to me makes your heart race, hmm~? ♪

[Hiyori gives him a sympathetic look, before nodding to himself.]

Yep, that sort of thing has been known to happen a lot! But it's a good sort of excitement, isn't it? ♪

[Given the way Elan laughed just now, he assumes not. He smiles at Elan's obvious enjoyment, continuing to stroke his fingers through his hair even when most of the shampoo has rubbed off.

In response to the question:]

Not really! I don't wash people's hair for them very often. But I guess I have given Mary a bath before. She looks so cute when she's all wet ♪

[allowedlife]

Good and bad.

[ Elan replies dryly. ]

But mostly good.

[ He rolls his shoulder and tilts his head a little into the stroke of fingers. ]

Are you comparing me to a pet now? Should I be worried about you getting all yandere on me?

[tfy]

[*assumes so...]

Hm? What does mean?

[He arches an eyebrow.]

I feel like I've heard that word before, but I don't know what it means! Anyway, I already have Mary. Plus I'm sort of like Jun-kun's owner, so I'm not really able to take on other pets right now. I'm happy to spoil Elan-kun and call him a good boy, though~♪

[While spouting more of the usual obnoxious bullshit, he lathers up the little ducktail at the back of Elan's head so it sticks out. Then he withdraws his hand, motioning with his fingers for Elan to turn around.]

Mind showing me your back? I'll scrub it well!