loveedition | starsand // starnet DM / open post

[Yuuto teleports, as usual.

He lands at her house, holding yet another gift bag and knocking eagerly on the door.]

Ryokoooo?

[ The door opens! She's very clearly holding something behind her back, beaming. ]

Hey there. Glad you could make it.

[His smile brightens when she opens the door, tail swishing with eagerness and anticipation.]

Thank you for letting me stop by! I apologize, but I can’t stay long… I’m inspired by Santa-senpai tonight!

[Yuuto holds out the bag, but doesn’t quite give it over yet.]

I made you something!

That's okay. If you're spreading joy like that, I don't wanna keep you.

[ Santa-senpai again, huh... well, two can play at that game. ]

Sure. If it's okay with you, can I give you yours right now too? Maybe at the same time.

[ And here's bag number two, in Ryoko's hand! ]

Eh..?

Is that okay? [He looks shyly at her bag. He still doesn’t want to assume that it’s for him.

Yuuto nods hesitantly and holds out his bag. It has his scarf for Ryoko inside: a light blue scarf with a purple star knitted into the end.]

I know you’ll get another one later, but just for now… so you’ll stay warm..?

[ ...ah. It's... it's really cute. She hands over her bag at the same time-- pink, using star stitching. It was tough and some parts are a bit messy, but it's done. ]

It's pretty. Thank you, Yuuto.

[ She carefully brings the scarf out of the bag, and tries it on--

...oh. It really wasn't a metaphor. It's... really warm. ]

[Yuuto is still confused, even once he’s opened the gift and is staring at the scarf. It’s clearly handmade, in the best way, and looks so much like him.

He’s quiet. Yuuto doesn’t even notice her putting on her new scarf as he’s staring at his.]

… You made one for me?

[Yuuto looks up.]

I can have this?

It's all yours--

[ Except, when she finally notices his expression, she slightly panics. ]

I... I did what I could! It was kinda complicated, and I know they say space is cold, so I wanted to make sure you had something?!

I didn’t think… [He didn’t plan for anyone to make him a scarf.

And it sends a lot of guilty thoughts through his head. It looks like she had to work hard to make this. How much time did it take? Isn’t that time she could have spent on Aisaka? Or someone, anyone else.

He snaps out of it when he realizes she’s panicking.]

N, no no! I love it. I-I really do. [He lifts it to his face when he hears his voice crack.] Sorry! I-I got snow in my eyes.

Are you sure? I can try to fix it up a bit more...!

[Before she can worry any further, Yuuto steps forward to give her a hug. And to whine into her shoulder.]

Nn-Nn. It’s perfect… I’ll wear it to bed. I won’t take it off!

[ She continues to babble for half a second before she realizes she's being hugged.

Which, naturally, she returns. ]

Don't overheat, though.

[ She really doesn't know what's happening this time, but... ]

You'll be back for the holidays, right?

Mm-hmm.

[He’ll try not to overheat!]

Mm-hmm.

[He’ll try to be back for Christmas. After all:]

I want to meet Santa-senpai… Please ask him to wait for me.

I will. Of course I will.

[ She's got some planning to do with Taiga, then. Something'll work.

Ryoko steps back, but makes a point to hold his hands. ]

Love you, Yuuto. I'll see you when you get back. Don't be too long.

[He wants to explain better, but bites his tongue. Ryoko is the type to worry. If he gives her any space for it, then she’ll make herself sick and ruin Christmas.]

Mm. I love you, Ryoko.

[He’s scared as hell, but holds himself in check. Stepping back, Yuuto puts on the scarf to comfort himself.]

I’ll see you soon… Please wait for me!

starsand // starnet DM / open post

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