[ The blond listens, paying close attention to the information Hiyori was giving him. He could gather that Hiyori liked shopping from how often he did so on these dates, though sometimes he wondered if that wasn't a form of retail therapy and something was bothering him under it all.

He of course, kept his mouth shut about it either way, nodding along. ]

Tea ceremony... well I'm sure if you wanted to be in a club like that, there would be others interested in it that would start it with you. I've never done either one myself, but I do like flowers. I always think it's interesting how each one has a meaning and the color can change the meaning...

[ He's rambling a bit, but it makes the walk go faster. He can't help but blush when his catchphrase is called out. ]

Ah, that's... one of my catchphrases. When I decided to become an idol I decided my theme would be love, since I love all idols and as a fellow idol fan, I'd aim to give love back to my fans.

[ He's a no-name first year with little to no shot, but he can dream. It occurs to him a little belatedly that mentioning that he's a fan of all idols might be a little offputting given the situation, so he's quick to ammend: ]

But even though I love all idols, you're my favorite~ ♡