[In all honesty, Hiyori wasn't super interested in meeting the fanclub president. He was a little curious, just because he'd met the other girls from the club but not the president herself. And for her to be president, she had to be a major fan of him, right?
But some people are shy. They get overwhelmed by his brightness, preferring to stay away and dream from a safe distance. And while Hiyori likes having fans, it's not like any one of them is super important to him. He's just killing time when he hangs out with them. And as for them, well, they're just killing time too, right? Until the next sparkly thing comes along. Until they find someone else to idolize. Until they get a real boyfriend. These girls may adore him, but it's not "love."
So if his fanclub president wants to be elusive, well, that's her business. (Or "his" business, as it turns out). Hiyori didn't mean that comment as a jab. He just has an unfortunate tendency where everything he says sounds glib at best or insulting at worse; one of the problems with his personality. But he can forget all about how flawed he is when he's having fun with his fans, and he gives Aira a smile and a wink before paying for everyone's stuff. Once that's done, it's time to leave the shop, stepping out into the sun again.
So, let's recap: it's late afternoon. School is finishing up for the day, not that he planned on going back there, anyway. He's already hit up a couple of stores and treated the girls at a sweets café. Two of the girls left early, while two of them remain. And then there's "Ai-chan," his unexpected guest.
Here's how things usually go from here.
Once the date starts to wind down, either one or two things happen: everyone goes their separate ways and the "date" is simply over, or he chooses to go somewhere alone with one of the girls. More often than not, that place is a hotel.
It's not a nasty surprise to anyone. They're all on the same page. And while picking one girl over another might seem like it would lead to hurt feelings, most of the time it doesn't. The girls who don't get picked know they still have a chance with him later. And anyway, they weren't that invested. They probably have other guys who they can call for a good time. No one's puer and innocent here; they're all dirty, unclean human beings at the end of the day. But being dirty and flawed is no reason not to enjoy life.
Which girl he "picks" depends on his mood. Usually, it's just whoever cuddles up to him the most or seems like she's been trying hard to get his attention. Might as well reward her, is what he figures. Life is hard enough without being rewarded for your efforts. His fans are all cute, so it's never about their looks. And in terms of looks or personality, it's rare that one stands out to him above the others.
Which makes today a little different.
Shiratori Aira—"Ai-chan"—hasn't been working too hard to get his attention. He's not the one who told him he'd look great in that sweater minutes ago. He seems a bit shy, really. But he does stand out. Out of all the people who went on this "group date", Aira is the only one he'd never spoken to before. He had the nerve to follow him from the sweets café into the boutique. He's also the elusive fanclub president, and he's the only boy.
And Hiyori's never been with a boy before, despite a certain someone who follows him around like a loyal dog.
So when Aira asks what he has in mind, Hiyori turns and looks at him and really considers it. Considers him.
He hums to himself, before casually voicing his thoughts.]
Hmm, well, that depends. I didn't have a list of stores I wanted to get to or anything, so it really just depends on what you all want. I know you joined us kind of late, so I'd be happy to look around some more if you'd like. Actually...
[And here his eyes narrow, vision tunneling on Aira, even as his tone remains light and casual,]
I'm rather interested in you, since today was our first time ever meeting! So, I'd really like to spend some more time together and get to know you a bit more ♪ Ah, not that I mean to put you on the spot, or anything. I just think it'd be fun to play around some more, you know?
[And here's where the music would stop if this was a scene in a drama.
The girls' smiles have all faded. Not that they look sad or scandalized, but they do look rather surprised. Why? Well, because they've heard similar spiels from Hiyori before, and they know this is usually what he says when he wants to go off alone with one of his fans. But he's saying it to boy this time, and that's certainly new. New enough to make their eyes widen, their minds aflutter with possibilities. Are they reading too much into it, or is that what he really means?
But if Hiyori notices their reactions, he doesn't show it. Right now, he has eyes only for Aira, a pleasant smile on his lips as he asks him directly,]
What about you? Does that sound good? I want to know about what you want.
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But some people are shy. They get overwhelmed by his brightness, preferring to stay away and dream from a safe distance. And while Hiyori likes having fans, it's not like any one of them is super important to him. He's just killing time when he hangs out with them. And as for them, well, they're just killing time too, right? Until the next sparkly thing comes along. Until they find someone else to idolize. Until they get a real boyfriend. These girls may adore him, but it's not "love."
So if his fanclub president wants to be elusive, well, that's her business. (Or "his" business, as it turns out). Hiyori didn't mean that comment as a jab. He just has an unfortunate tendency where everything he says sounds glib at best or insulting at worse; one of the problems with his personality. But he can forget all about how flawed he is when he's having fun with his fans, and he gives Aira a smile and a wink before paying for everyone's stuff. Once that's done, it's time to leave the shop, stepping out into the sun again.
So, let's recap: it's late afternoon. School is finishing up for the day, not that he planned on going back there, anyway. He's already hit up a couple of stores and treated the girls at a sweets café. Two of the girls left early, while two of them remain. And then there's "Ai-chan," his unexpected guest.
Here's how things usually go from here.
Once the date starts to wind down, either one or two things happen: everyone goes their separate ways and the "date" is simply over, or he chooses to go somewhere alone with one of the girls. More often than not, that place is a hotel.
It's not a nasty surprise to anyone. They're all on the same page. And while picking one girl over another might seem like it would lead to hurt feelings, most of the time it doesn't. The girls who don't get picked know they still have a chance with him later. And anyway, they weren't that invested. They probably have other guys who they can call for a good time. No one's puer and innocent here; they're all dirty, unclean human beings at the end of the day. But being dirty and flawed is no reason not to enjoy life.
Which girl he "picks" depends on his mood. Usually, it's just whoever cuddles up to him the most or seems like she's been trying hard to get his attention. Might as well reward her, is what he figures. Life is hard enough without being rewarded for your efforts. His fans are all cute, so it's never about their looks. And in terms of looks or personality, it's rare that one stands out to him above the others.
Which makes today a little different.
Shiratori Aira—"Ai-chan"—hasn't been working too hard to get his attention. He's not the one who told him he'd look great in that sweater minutes ago. He seems a bit shy, really. But he does stand out. Out of all the people who went on this "group date", Aira is the only one he'd never spoken to before. He had the nerve to follow him from the sweets café into the boutique. He's also the elusive fanclub president, and he's the only boy.
And Hiyori's never been with a boy before, despite a certain someone who follows him around like a loyal dog.
So when Aira asks what he has in mind, Hiyori turns and looks at him and really considers it. Considers him.
He hums to himself, before casually voicing his thoughts.]
Hmm, well, that depends. I didn't have a list of stores I wanted to get to or anything, so it really just depends on what you all want. I know you joined us kind of late, so I'd be happy to look around some more if you'd like. Actually...
[And here his eyes narrow, vision tunneling on Aira, even as his tone remains light and casual,]
I'm rather interested in you, since today was our first time ever meeting! So, I'd really like to spend some more time together and get to know you a bit more ♪ Ah, not that I mean to put you on the spot, or anything. I just think it'd be fun to play around some more, you know?
[And here's where the music would stop if this was a scene in a drama.
The girls' smiles have all faded. Not that they look sad or scandalized, but they do look rather surprised. Why? Well, because they've heard similar spiels from Hiyori before, and they know this is usually what he says when he wants to go off alone with one of his fans. But he's saying it to boy this time, and that's certainly new. New enough to make their eyes widen, their minds aflutter with possibilities. Are they reading too much into it, or is that what he really means?
But if Hiyori notices their reactions, he doesn't show it. Right now, he has eyes only for Aira, a pleasant smile on his lips as he asks him directly,]
What about you? Does that sound good? I want to know about what you want.