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[allowedlife]

I know, I know! Yes, your majesty!

[ There's some bustling around and clattering - and then returns shortly with two steaming mugs of tea. He holds it out as he sits. ]

There. Now we can really relax a little.

[tfy]

[He blinks. "Your majesty?" That's close to what Ibara calls him. What a cheeky boy.

But he's also a cute cheeky boy. So he's got that going for him.]

I'm surprised you can relax with someone like me sitting next to you.

[He accepts the tea mug, holding it gingerly so it doesn't scald his hands.]

But I guess it's like exposure therapy. Once you've spent enough time with me, you get used to being around handsome types! And cute people, and other good-looking types.

[allowedlife]

If I couldn't relax around you, we wouldn't be here and having this conversation.

[ He gives him a knowing look and takes a sip of his tea. ]

Although with you maybe exposure therapy is the right phrase for it.

[tfy]

[It's not just his looks. His personality is a lot to deal with, too. But Elan's also gotten used to that by now, surely.]

So Elan-kun feels perfectly relaxed even when I do this, huh~?

[He leans in and speaks the last few syllables into Elan's ear, lips ghosting the shell of his earlobe, warm breath hitting the skin. (He does wait until Elan's securely holding his mug again, at least, so he doesn't spill the tea.)]

[allowedlife]

[ Ack-! Elan does jump a little, goosebumps raising on the nape of his neck - but he manages to keep himself mostly under control as he shoots him an unamused look. ]

That's just mean, isn't it?

[tfy]

Fufu!

[He laughs.]

Sorry, sorry! ♪ I'll let you drink tea in peace. You can even admire me while you drink it~♪

[allowedlife]

I'm already admiring you.

[ He snorts. ]

You're going to get a bigger head if I'm not careful.

[tfy]

That's what Jun-kun's always saying! But my head's still as lovely as ever, so I'd say you both worry too much!

[With that, he sips more tea.]

[allowedlife]

For now.

[ He teases in response and takes a sip of his tea. ]

I guess we'll find out if it ends up having any effect.

[tfy]

I guess so! ♪

[He takes another sip. The silence only lasts a moment, however, before he sets the cup down in his lap and continues to chatter.]

But you know, by loving myself so much, I might just inspire my fans to love themselves more. In fact, I know I do! That's a nice side effect, wouldn't you say?

[allowedlife]

If it works, sure.

[ His tone indicates he's a little doubtful. ]

[tfy]

It worked on you, didn't it?

[Hiyori speaks the words pointedly, eyes on Elan's.]

When we first met, Elan-kun seemed tired and directionless. He wasn't sure he had anything he wanted, other than to see a nice view. And he was still working that dead-end job where he was heartlessly being used as a pawn.

[He's still smiling, but his tone is serious. He thinks back to their first pair of encounters, the time Elan seemed impressed by something as simple as soft serve ice cream, the way all he wanted was to see the sky. He'd seemed exhausted, back then and Hiyori now understands why. Elan wasn't just overworked; he was suffering from a lack of freedom, a bird trapped inside a cage.

But his wings hadn't been clipped. And now, he's taken flight, hasn't he?]

But now Elan-kun has his own apartment, hobbies, job, and all sorts of stuff.

[Hiyori gestures around with his free hand, at the walls and at the photographs hanging on them.]

He can love others, and he can give himself some love! ♪ And most of that's probably because of him, but he was also at least a little bit inspired by me, no?

[Hiyori's actions definitely inspired the kind of love he gives himself in the shower. Cough, cough.]

[allowedlife]

[ Elan listens in silence. As much as he hates to sort of admit that he's right - well. He is kinda right, isn't he? That all happened partially because he met Hiyori and he's come this far because of him. Or at least partially. A lot of it has just been his own refusal to die, but Hiyori's been a part of it all along.

How irritating.

Elan sighs, as if he's been long-suffering (and still is). ]

...well, I suppose a bit of it was inspired by you, I suppose. I'll grant you that.

[ His smile, however, is a touch fond. ]

You've helped me have way more sex, so you've got that going for you.

[tfy]

[Elan's acquiescence has him beaming happily.]

Yep, I knew it! ♪

[He knew he inspired Elan! To live his own life freely, to spread his wings and fly, to have tons of sex...]

But you know, that's what we idols are fo—

[... wait.

He stops talking when Elan says that second thing, blinking a couple of times before he sucks in a cheek.]

... yep, I knew that too! But keep it to yourself, alright? If you did go to one of our concerts and someone on the street asked, "How have idols changed your life?," it'd be a problem if you gave that answer.

[allowedlife]

Relax, I know how to keep my mouth shut. No one else is gonna learn about it unless you want them to, OK?

[ He nudges him with a shoulder - he's giving him a bit of a hard time, honestly. Just as a bit of payback. ]

...I am grateful. Even if I don't always act like that.

[ Awwww. ]

[tfy]

[Hiyori knew Elan wouldn't really give a tell-all about their sex life to a TV reporter. He was giving him a hard time, too. But when he hears that earnest confession of gratitude, he beams brightly.]

And I'm grateful for Elan-kun, who's so earnest and cute! ♪

[He hugs the mug of tea tight between his knees, so he can fling both arms around Elan's neck. Clinging to him tightly, like an octopus or a spider monkey!]

[allowedlife]

Cute? Sure. I don't know about earnest...

[ He rolls his eyes and sways as Hiyori clings to him. He has to very carefully put his mug down so he doesn't spill it everywhere - but he leans back into Hiyori after that, and turns to put a kiss against his cheek.

Don't tell anyone, he's got a bit of a soft spot... ]

[tfy]

At least you know you're cute!

[He blinks once, and then beams brighter after receiving that kiss on the cheek. Unbeknownst to Elan, his heart just fluttered a tiny bit. Elan managed to generate the reaction that he always aims for when interacting with his fans. He may just be a natural-born charmer! And he's bound to make someone else very happy someday.

But for now, anyway:]

And it's all for me to enjoy~♪

[Hiyori coos the words softly, under his breath.

He doesn't intend to possess Elan. He wants him to live a full life. But for now, Elan's his good boy, right?]

[allowedlife]

[ He is, honestly. Although a lot of it is practice on his part - he had to be winning and charming, even if he didn't want to be. But this stuff is more genuine - it has to be, doesn't it? ]

Aren't you lucky?

[ There's a little laugh. ]

[tfy]

Mm-hm~♪

[He hums in affirmative, staying cuddled up close. It's true that he feels lucky, for all sorts of reasons. He gets to chase his dreams instead of pushing around a pencil all day. He gets to work alongside his beloved partner and childhood friend. He's loved and adored by all his fans, and he shines brightly onstage. His family foundation is doing better than it has been in years, and he has plenty of friends.

And he has Elan-kun.]

I'd say we're both lucky to be here, feeling each other's warmth ♪

[It's a nice break from the grind of his work schedule, much as he loves his job. It's an intimacy most idols can't afford. And it's been rewarding to see Elan grow from when they first met. Like watering a flower and watching it bloom.

Then after a moment of sitting there thinking sappy thoughts:]

Speaking of warmth, that travel program also had a beach episode! One where we basked under the summer sun, made sandcastles, and splashed each other with water~♪ I'm just letting you know, in case you wanted a second view of me. I know viewing me on the TV doesn't compare to having the real thing with you, though.

[allowedlife]

[ Elan hasn't had much of anything to call his own for a long time. Or maybe ever. There's not a lot to think about when it comes to life beforehand. Life where he wasn't someone else's tool or puppet. But he's here now; he has Hiyori. He has his little apartment. He's... surviving. Thriving, even. So it's enough.

He sighs, sounding a little long-suffering. ]

...I think one of you is enough of a handful, honestly.

[ He's teasing. Probably. ]

Although at least the one on TV isn't going to try and cause problems.

[tfy]

[Elan may be giving the him on TV too much credit...]

But think of how much fun two of us could have with one of you! It'd be double the fun! ♪

[He speaks with an innocent cheer.

... but isn't that a less-than-innocent-sounding suggestion?!]

[allowedlife]

Oh, no. I'm not sure I'd survive that.

[ He's definitely not taking the bait. Well, not obviously, anyway, because that response could be interpreted many different ways. ]

[tfy]

[He laughs a little and snuggles Elan closer.]

Fufu, don't worry. We'd be nice and gentle~♪

[This is not making things sound any less obscene.]

[allowedlife]

Ohhh, I believe you.

[ He snorts. ]

You're still a menace.