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[tfy]

You could listen to one of my radio shows! That's easier than getting tickets to one of my concerts, but it'll be another way to feel close to me. And you could even write in, which would be "audience participation."

[He says all this like he thinks it's a brilliant idea. Because in his mind, it is.]

You wouldn't have to show your face, which means you wouldn't suffer unwanted attention. But you would have to write a good question, so we can give a fun answer on-air! Think you can handle that challenge?

[allowedlife]

...write in, huh?

[ He looks amused. Thoughtful, even. ]

I'll think of something, then. Although I'll also have to make sure it's something safe for broadcast, won't I?

[ Now he's teasing again. ]

[tfy]

[Hiyori's expression turns stern for a second (even though yes, he knows Elan is kidding).]

Yes, yes you will have to, because our listeners belong to all age groups! Also, most people wouldn't suspect the truth, so if you called in talking about our private times, they'd just assume you're wildly delusional!

[Said matter-of-factly. Most of their fans are respectful, but you do hear of delusional types who believe they're married to their favorite idol on the astral plane... people like the woman who fell offstage at Akehoshi's final show, for example.]

If you wanted to express your passion for me as my fan, you'd be better off writing stories about me. Our fans do that sort of thing online, or so I've heard.

[... yes, idol RPF exists in the Enstars-verse.]

But Elan-kun isn't just my fan, which means he can show his lust for me in other ways~♪

[Now he just sounds smug again.]

[allowedlife]

Relax, I'm smart enough to not actually do that on air... to you or myself. It'd be incredibly embarrassing to be known as the delusional idiot who talked about his sordid love affair with an idol on air.

[ There's a laugh. Something fond and amused. ]

I don't know if I'm much of a writer, but...

[ He leans over to gently nose into Hiyori's cheek. ]

...I can definitely think of better ways to show that kind of thing. Definitely more immediate, too.

[tfy]

You're right, that would be embarrassing! Awfully so! Though at least they'd think you had good taste~♪

[Did he have to add that last part?

He smiles fondly when Elan noses into him, hand reaching into his hair.]

Nuzzling up to me like a pet, you mean? ♪

[allowedlife]

I feel like you'd enjoy putting a collar on me way too much.

[ He responds with a little snort of laughter. ]

...although I feel like I've been caged enough. So not sure I'd behave well.

[tfy]

[Elan in a collar... now there's a thought. But he doesn't entertain the idea, only arching an eyebrow.]

Hmm? You think it was that literal?

[Hiyori's hand, petting through Elan's hair, switches to ruffling aggressively in time with his aggressive denial.]

Nope! Not to worry! I don't have a~ny tastes like that. I'd never dream of caging Elan-kun or forcing him into submission. I'd let you roam free!

[... his use of the word "let" there still assumes Elan is his, tho.]

[allowedlife]

Oh, you say let though! What happens if you decide that you don't want to "let" me anymore, hmm?

[ OK, now he's just teasing. ]

[tfy]

Is that the sort of play you want to try?

[Tossing the question back at him. Hiyori has a tendency to dodge like that.]

If it is, I promise not to judge! At least not too harshly. Elan-kun and I have a strong bond, so hearing something like that won't drive me away.

[allowedlife]

Oh, come on now, you can't squirm away that easily. You're the one who started talking about letting me do anything...

[ He's focused in on this now. Oops. ]

[tfy]

Elan-kun's the one who wants to wear a collar! ♪

[That is not quite what he said, and the collar comment was also in response to Hiyori comparing him to a pet before. But of course Hiyori doesn't acknowledge either of those things.]

[allowedlife]

You know that's not what I said.

[ He boops Hiyori on the nose. ]

But I'll forgive you for twisting the truth.

[tfy]

And I'll forgive you for poking my nose!

[Now who's treating who like a dog...? Hiyori definitely boops Mary's nose sometimes, so that's the first comparison that springs to mind. Yet he's still smiling.]

But this has been helpful. Rather than chopsticks, I know what to get you for your next gift. A choker-like necklace...♪

[allowedlife]

Careful or I'll wear it in public when I meet you.

[ It's a mostly empty threat. But he has to keep the banter going. ]

[tfy]

[Elan-kun, how dare you?!

... is not what he says. Instead, he just smiles.]

Now there's a cute idea. My fans would think you're just another one of them, not knowing I gave you your necklace!

[allowedlife]

It'd be a little secret between us. Kinda cute.

[tfy]

[He nods emphatically.]

Right? I'm glad you agree! And because you agree, that settles it! The next time I visit, I'll have a special gift for you! Look forward to it~♪

[Never beating the sugar daddy allegations at this rate. But he cuddles closer, seeming pleased with things.]

[allowedlife]

[ Honestly, getting a sugar daddy isn't the worst thing in the world? Elan's not displeased. ]

Well, I feel like I'll have to do something to keep up. Jewelry is probably out considering that'll lead to too many questions, but...

[ Hmmm. He looks thoughtful. ]

[tfy]

Elan-kun's feeling ambitious, huh?

[He brightens up even further and chimes:]

Maybe we can exchange Christmas gifts! I didn't do that growing up since it was for commoner kids, but now that I'm an adult, it's become one of those things I look forward to every year.

[He can't offer a romantic Christmas Eve date, but maybe this is the next best thing? He even nods to himself and says:]

Yep, we should do it!

[allowedlife]

...Christmas I didn't get a lot of.

[ He sounds a little wistful. ]

So hey. Maybe that could be fun.

[ Look at him being a little sappy. ]

[tfy]

No?

[It's not a surprise. But hearing that, and in that wistful tone of voice, solidifies the decision.]

Then we definitely should. And since we both didn't get much Christmas growing up, we'll just have to go all-out!

[What does going "all-out" entail? Who knows, but he sounds excited by the idea.]

[allowedlife]

...what does going all out mean for you in this case? Just so I have some warning ahead of time.

[ He's a little wise to the idea. ]

[tfy]

You know! [He doesn't, that's why he asked.] Presents, cake, and party poppers! And Christmas songs, and maybe even mistletoe! The whole shebang~♪

[allowedlife]

...I don't know, honestly. I never really celebrated it as a child and when I was... working... it was always some public formal affair.

[ He'd never really had a proper celebration. Even when pretending to be someone he wasn't. ]

Is that usual?

[tfy]

[Public formal affairs, huh?]

I know exactly what those are like.

[Though perhaps not the exact type of formal event Elan is talking about, or what it's like to attend one while impersonating a future CEO.

But he does know what it's like to be stuck at one of those stuffy formal events and to feel like he has to play a role in order to survive it, and maybe that's what gives his smile its sympathetic warmth. He shrugs a bit and says:]

I'm not completely sure, since we didn't celebrate the "usual way" growing up. But everyone likes food and gifts, so I say we at least do that! And instead of a black tie Christmas event, we can wear cozy sweaters and trade gifts while curled up in front of a fireplace. How does that sound? It sounds nice, right?