BACKDATED LOG: TEZUKA AND YAMATO (♥)
Tezuka and Yamato go on a date go hot air ballooning and awkwardness ensues (maybe). Also, a special visit to where else? The Toy Store. :) This takes place on the afternoon of Saturday, June 16. Rated PG because we'd never log pr0n.
Tezuka: *slams the door to his mom's minivan* ... *makes his way to the hot air balloon place to meet Yamato* ... *:|*
Yamato: *is at the hot air balloon place waiting* *hums some random tune contentedly*
Tezuka: *waves a little at Yamato when he approaches the hot air balloon - he's never ridden in one before so it's a new experience for him - and contemplates on smiling but refrains* ... Hello, Yamato-buchou. *:|*
Yamato: *smiles* Hello, Tezuka-kun! How are you today?
Tezuka: I'm quite well, actually. *looks at him* Yourself? *:|*
Yamato: I'm good. And I'm looking forward to trying this. *places a hand on the basket and looks up at the sky* It seems we have perfect weather, also.
Tezuka: *nods* Aa. As am I. *looks up at the sky too when Yamato mentions the weather* Not a raincloud in sight. *looks down again and at Yamato* Do you know how to navigate one a hot air balloon? I, unfortunately, do not know much about the art of hot air ballooning. *:|*
Yamato: I have absolutely no clue. :)
Tezuka: ... *blinks*
Tezuka: Wouldn't it be wisest to have someone instruct us? *:|*
Yamato: Well, yes. Perhaps we should ask for an instructor to accompany us...
Tezuka: ... Yes.
Tezuka: *looks around for someone*
Tezuka: I don't see anyone.
Yamato: Hmm... Well, maybe we'll be fine with this. *produces a "Hot Air Ballooning for Dummies" book OUT OF NOWHERE*
Tezuka: ... *stares at the book* ... *:|*
Tezuka: By all means, Yamato-buchou.
Yamato: *opens the book and begins to read* Hmm...
Tezuka: *leans on the basket, watching Yamato read the book* ... *:|*
Yamato: *becomes a hot air ballooning PRO with five minutes of reading and snaps the book shut* Okay, let's go, Tezuka-kun!
Tezuka: ... *:|* Alright. *looks at him and tires to not look completely clueless*
Tezuka: *gets into the basket, waiting on Yamato* ... *:|*
Yamato: *calmly climbs into the basket* *smiles at Tezuka* Well, let's get going.
Hot Air Balloon: *LIFTOFF!!*
Tezuka: *is gripping onto the sides of the basket at LIFTOFF! occurs* ... *:|*
Tezuka: *is actually vaguely scared of heights but he refuses to admit so*
Yamato: Are you all right, Tezuka-kun?
Tezuka: ... *trying not to chew on his lip* ... Perfectly fine. *:|*
Yamato: Hmm... *studies Tezuka carefully*
Tezuka: ... *taking in deep breaths* ... *:|*
Yamato: *places a hand on Tezuka's shoulder* Tezuka-kun. Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.
Tezuka: ... *blinks and then looks at him* I just remembered I have a slight fear of heights. *looks at Yamato* I apologize. *:|*
Yamato: There is no need to apologize. *smiles* But do not be ashamed of your fears.
Tezuka: *sighs* ... *looks out at the view* Regardless of my fear of heights, the view is lovely from 100 meters.
Yamato: It is, isn't it? *rests his arms on the edge of the basket and looks out*
Tezuka: *nods* Yes, it is. *sort of standing back, arms folded over his chest, still looking out*
Yamato: So... *turns to Tezuka* How long would you like to stay up here?
Tezuka: ... *looks at him* I haven't really given that much thought. *:|*
Tezuka: A few hours, I suppose.
Tezuka: I don't have anywhere else to go... And it's nice up here. Even if I am... afraid of heights. *:|*
Yamato: Hmm. All right. *looks back out at the view* Afterwards, I have some errands to run. Would you like to accompany me, Tezuka-kun?
Tezuka: Of course, Yamato-buchou. I'm not due home for dinner nor is Inui scheduled to call me anytime soon. *:|*
Yamato: All right.
Yamato: I hear there is a large five-story toy store nearby.
Tezuka: ...
Tezuka: ...
Tezuka: *:|* A toy store?
Tezuka: *looks at him*
Yamato: *doesn't look at Tezuka, just makes a "hmmmmm"ing noise*
Tezuka: *looks out again at the view, not sure whether he wants to ask or not*
Tezuka: I can see my house from here. *:|*
Yamato: Hmm. *peers out* Which one is your house?
Tezuka: *points to a large one down below* That one.
Tezuka: My mother is probably watching her jdramas and my father is probably doing paperwork...
Tezuka: *:|*
Yamato: Ahh. I see.
Tezuka: *nods* Yes.
Tezuka: My grandfather is probably... making paper airplanes or something mundane. He's eccentric. *:|*
Yamato: Do not underestimate paper airplanes, Tezuka-kun.
Tezuka: ... They're made of paper, Yamato-buchou. *:|*
Yamato: That is the point.
Tezuka: ... *looks at him*
Yamato: *does not elaborate*
Tezuka: It's a waste of trees. *:|*
Yamato: That is why you invest in 100% recycled paper.
Tezuka: ... I'll have to ask my grandfather if he uses 100% recycled paper then. *:|*
Tezuka: *isn't sure what to say to him now that they're hanging out* ... *:|*
Yamato: *decides to initiate conversation* How have you been faring as of late, Tezuka-kun?
Tezuka: *still looking out at the view* ... I've been decent. School has kept me busy. As has tennis and things at home.
Tezuka: How about yourself, Yamato-buchou?
Yamato: I have been well. When not practicing tennis, most of my time has been taken up preparing for college entrance exams.
Tezuka: Ah. Yes. That must be stressful. Have you decided where you want to go yet? *looking at him now*
Yamato: No, not yet. It's still a bit early to be deciding that.
Tezuka: *nods* Soon, though?
Tezuka: Not that I'm suggesting you decide now or anything. *:|*
Yamato: Yes, soon, I suppose.
Tezuka: Aa. Will you pick up tennis in college? *:|*
Yamato: Perhaps. But even if I do not join a team, I intend to continue tennis on my own.
Tezuka: That's good. I'd be disappointed if you stopped playing when you left high school.
Tezuka: *sighs*
Yamato: Tezuka-kun. What do you think of the newest members of our tennis club?
Tezuka: ... If you're talking about Chitose and Tachibana, then I do not think very highly of them. *:|* Why do you ask?
Yamato: You don't? They are certainly talented tennis players.
Tezuka: ... I know they're talented players. I acknowledge that. *:|*
Tezuka: However... if we're talking about outside of tennis, then no, I do not like them.
Tezuka: Chitose, in particular.
Yamato: Hmm. Why not?
Tezuka: Various reasons. *:|*
Tezuka: Most of which I'd rather not discuss.
Tezuka: Chitose isn't my favorite topic of choice, Yamato-buchou. *:|*
Yamato: Then Tachibana-kun?
Tezuka: ... Tachibana, while I don't dislike him as much Chitose, is tolerable. However... Tachibana and I don't mix well. *:|*
Yamato: I see. *turns to look at Tezuka, still smiling* Do you have some sort of history together?
Tezuka: ... *stares at him* Yes. *:| :| :|*
Yamato: I see. *waits for Tezuka to elaborate*
Tezuka: ... *contemplating on elaborating this*
Yamato: *knows that Tezuka will speak up if he stares at him long enough <3*
Tezuka: *still staring at Yamato because eventually he will speak* ...
Tezuka: ...
Tezuka: ...
Tezuka: *sighs after awhile, giving in* Tachibana and I... It's rather difficult to say.
Tezuka: We're not friends and we're not quite enemies... I'm not sure what we were.
Yamato: I see.
Tezuka: *nods* ... It's horribly complicated.
Tezuka: *:| :| :| :|*
Yamato: Hmm. *crosses his arms and continues staring, just because*
Tezuka: ... *looks away because the staring was starting to weird him out*
Tezuka: *:|*
Yamato: *finally looks away* Well, perhaps we should prepare to land now.
Tezuka: Perhaps. But I like it up here.
Tezuka: *looks at him once he looks away* It's relaxing.
Yamato: *glances briefly at Tezuka with a smile* Well, we can stay up here a while longer, then.
Tezuka: *almost smiles too :|* Only if you want. I'm just making a suggestion. *moves a bit closer to Yamato*
Yamato: I don't mind. It's nice up here.
Tezuka: Aa. It is. *looks at him* Do you see your house from here?
Yamato: My house? *looks over the edge of the basket* Ah, I think that's it right there. *points*
Tezuka: *peers over, leaning across Yamato to see it* Hm. *squints* ... *:|*
Yamato: It's rather smaller than yours, isn't it?
Tezuka: ... Yes, from this distance it seems smaller.
Tezuka: Although, I've never seen your house up close so... perhaps it is bigger than it seems. *:|*
Yamato: It's a modest house.
Tezuka: What about the inside?
Yamato: *laughs* If you're so interested in knowing that, I'll invite you over sometime.
Tezuka: ... *almost blushing* I'd like that, Yamato-buchou.
Yamato: *raises an eyebrow* Are you all right, Tezuka-kun?
Tezuka: ... Yes. Fine. Perfectly fine. *:| :| :| :| :|*
Yamato: Oh? *doesn't believe him*
Tezuka: ... *staring down Yamato*
Tezuka: *wind blows and ruffles his hair*
Tezuka: *sighs and looks out again*
Yamato: *still doesn't believe Tezuka but says nothing*
Tezuka: Yamato-buchou. I've always wondered, but do you have... someone?
Yamato: *eyebrow raise* Someone?
Tezuka: ... A girlfriend. *blushing a bit now* ... *:| :| :|*
Yamato: Ahhh. *chuckles a bit* No.
Tezuka: *nods* I-I... see.
Tezuka: *:| :| :|*
Yamato: Hmm? *looks at Tezuka curiously*
Tezuka: Oh, I just wanted to know. *says this quickly* ... *:| :| :|*
Yamato: *almost laughs* Is that all?
Tezuka: ... For now. *blushing now* ...
Yamato: Oh, Tezuka-kun, you're turning red.
Yamato: Are you coming down with a cold? *touches Tezuka's forehead lightly*
Tezuka: ... Aa. No. I'm fine. Seriously. *:| :| :| :|*
Yamato: Hmm. It doesn't feel like you have a fever, but we should probaby get back on the ground now anyway.
Tezuka: *nods* All right.
Tezuka: Lower us down then.
Tezuka: *:| :| :| :|*
Yamato: *starts lowering the balloon*
Tezuka: *holding onto the side again* ... *breathing slowly*
Yamato: *pats Tezuka on the shoulder comfortingly*
Tezuka: *looks at him* I should have mentioned before I had a fear of heights.
Tezuka: Although, I remained stable most of the way. *:| :| :| :|*
Yamato: You did. We'll be down soon.
Tezuka: Aa, yes. *likes Yamato
Tezuka: *likes Yamato's hand on his shoulder* ... *:| :| :|*
Balloon: *lands with a slight thump*
Tezuka: ...
Tezuka: *clears his throat and looks at Yamato* That was pleasant.
Yamato: Indeed it was. *is actually not feeling awkward AT ALL*
Tezuka: *feels totally awkward, even though he doesn't want to admit it* ... *gets out of the basket and stretches his legs*
Yamato: *gets out of the basket and looks at his watch* Well, I think we have enough time for my errands. Shall we go?
Tezuka: *nods* Yes. Lead the way.
Yamato: *LEADS THE WAY!*
Tezuka: *follows!* ... *:| :| :|*
Yamato: *eventually stops in front of a...*
Yamato: *...DRAMATIC PAUSE...*
Yamato: *...GIGANTIC TOY STORE*
Yamato: *nods decisively* Yes, this is the place.
Tezuka: ... You weren't kidding when you said a toy store. *looks up at the building*
Yamato: Of course I wasn't kidding. *folds his arms across his chest meaningfully* This is where we will be obtaining equipment for a cruicial training exercise.
Tezuka: ... *looks back at him* Should I wait and ask what this "equipment" is until we get inside? *:|*
Yamato: *doesn't answer and enters the store*
Tezuka: *pauses for a moment and then follows inside, trying not to look completely out of place* ... *looks around at the surroundings* There's an indoor ferris wheel. *:| :| :|*
Yamato: *glances at the ferris wheel* Well. We only just returned to ground level, so perhaps we shouldn't ride it.
Tezuka: ... *eyes him* ... Perhaps not. *glances around at the rest of the ground level, surprisingly he's never been in here before*
Yamato: *leads the way through the store and up four flights of stairs*
Tezuka: *follows him diligently* ... Where are we going, Yamato-buchou? If you don't mind me asking... *:| :| :|*
Yamato: *doesn't answer, because at JUST that moment, they arrive..* *AT THE DEPARTMENT WHERE YOU CAN RENT INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE EQUIPMENT :DDD*
Yamato: *because you can totally do that at this super toy store*
Tezuka: ... *big long stare* ... *:| :| :| :| :| :| :| :|*
Yamato: Well. Now to choose one or two... maybe three.
Yamato: How many shall we rent, Tezuka-kun?
Tezuka: ... *looks at him, not sure what to say* ... They're quite large, Yamato-buchou. And they're all... purple colored. *:| :| :| :| :| :|*
Yamato: I think they come in alternate colors...
Tezuka: ... Oh. *:| :|*
Yamato: We can rent the purple ones if you'd like, though. *smiles*
Tezuka: ... *almost says no but then he imagines the horror of the rest of the team when they find out they'll be training on big purple things*
Tezuka: ... I don't have any real opposition in it. *:| :|*
Yamato: *looks around a bit and studies each one carefully* I like that one. *points to the largest and most intricate obstacle course which would easily cover four tennis courts*
Tezuka: ... *peers over at the most intricate obstacle course he's ever seen* ... *:| :| :|*
Tezuka: Do we have to carry it out back to the school? *:| :|*
Yamato: We can get it shipped.
Tezuka: Then I like it.
Yamato: We should get another one, too... *wanders off to find another that he likes*
Yamato: *picks out another obstacle course*
Tezuka: *watches him wander off to find another one* ... *he simply stands there and stares at the big purple obstacle course that will probably be sitting in the tennis courts in a few days* ... *glances around*
Yamato: *also chooses a moon bounce for the hell of it*
Yamato: *one with a giant monkey face*
Tezuka: ..............................................
Yamato: Well. That should do it. *smiles*
Tezuka: *:|* ... That's quite a lot, Yamato-buchou.
Tezuka: ... *stares at the moon bounce one* ... I imagine Kikumaru will find all of this funny.
Yamato: Hmm. I imagine that he will.
Yamato: Well, that should be about it. Shall we go home, Tezuka-kun?
Tezuka: *looks at him* Not yet.
Tezuka: There's something I want to do before I go.
Tezuka: *almost smiles*
Yamato: Oh? And what is that?
Tezuka: Follow me. *:| :|*
Yamato: All right. *smiles and follows~*
Tezuka: *leads them up another floor* ... *then stops...*
Tezuka: *... in front of the ferris wheel*
Tezuka: Can we ride the ferris wheel? *looks at Yamato*
Yamato: *smiles* *...though he probably hasn't stopped smiling or anything* If you'd like, Tezuka-kun.
Tezuka: ... Yeah, I'd like to. *why he wants to, he does not know*
Yamato: Then I would be honored.
Tezuka: *this time he smiles* ... Okay. *pays however much it is to ride the ferris wheel*
Yamato: *approaches the ferris wheel car... thing... whatever it's called* *opens the door* After you, Tezuka-kun.
Tezuka: *nods at him and then gets in* ... Thanks. *says this quietly to him and then he looks over the side, almost excitedly except excited for him is still :|*
Tezuka: *scoots over to let Yamato have more space*
Yamato: *sits next to Tezuka and looks over the side* The view isn't as nice as in the balloon, but this is still quite pleasent.
Tezuka: *looks over at him* Aa, it's a nice view of the toy store. *:| :|* ... I feel like I'm five years old, again. It's kind of nice.
Yamato: It is. *smiles*
Ferris Wheel: *whirs into motion*
Tezuka: *glances at Yamato and sighs quietly* ... *resting his hands at his sides*
Tezuka: *is not thinking about Yamato, is not thinking about Yamato, is not thinking about Yamato, is not thinking about Yamato* ... *:| :| :|*
Yamato: *is thinking about the moon bounce*
Tezuka: ... Where will all those obstacle courses go? *after a few minutes*
Yamato: I have been granted permission to use the sports field for an afternoon this week, and there should be plenty of room for them there.
Tezuka: ... I imagine this will be a surprise for the rest of the team, then. *:| :| :|* *is almost imagining Tachibana's reaction when he sees a gigantic moon bounce on the soccer field*
Yamato: Hmm. Perhaps I should inform them ahead of time so that they are prepared.
Tezuka: ... Aa. That might be wise. *:|*
Ferris Wheel: *STOPZ OMG*
Yamato: *kind of goes "!!!" a little* *but just a little*
Tezuka: ..................................................................................... *blinks* ... We've stopped. *:|:| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :|*
Yamato: Well. This is interesting.
Tezuka: ... Very. *frowns* ...
Ferris Wheel: *AIN'T MOVING NO WHERE*
Tezuka: Well... if could be worse. *remembers that time with Tachibana and THE TANGO LESSONS*
Yamato: Oh no, this is not bad at all. *is just like "c'est la vie~"*
Tezuka: ... *frowning*
Tezuka: I still don't like heights, Yamato-buchou. *:| :| :| :| :|*
Yamato: Hm. This is not nearly as high as the balloon, though. *smiles*
Tezuka: I know. *looks at him* It's just very close together. We're practically sitting on stuffed lions, tigers and bears. *:| :| :|*
Yamato: Do you not like stuffed animals, Tezuka-kun?
Tezuka: ... I have a stuffed tennis racket at home that I sleep with every night, Yamato-buchou. *:| :|* I don't think that's a stuffed animal, though.
Yamato: Ahh, I see. *thinks his kouhai is precious*
Tezuka: ... *cheeks are pink* Aa, yes. *:| :|*
Yamato: Hmm. Are you sure you're okay, Tezuka-kun? You're turning red.
Tezuka: *looks away, straightening his glasses* It's just warm in here, Yamato-buchou. *:| :| :|*
Toy Store: *is air conditioned*
Yamato: Ahh. I see. *smiles*
Tezuka: *nods* Yes. *:| :| :| :|*
Ferris Wheel: *CREAAAAAAAK* ... *STARTS TO MOVE AGAIN... ONLY REALLY SLOWLY*
Tezuka: *blinks* ... We're moving, again.
Yamato: Yes, it seems that we are.
Tezuka: *sighs a little because as much as he secretly loves ferris wheels, he did not want to be stuck on one* ... Aa. *:| :|*
Tezuka: Yamato-buchou? *:| :| :|*
Yamato: *turns to Tezuka* Yes?
Tezuka: We should hang out, again. Perhaps play a match and then get something to eat... *says this slowly because duh, he doesn't know how to ask people out on 'dates'*
Tezuka: *:| :| :| :|*
Yamato: I would like that, Tezuka-kun. *smiles* *doesn't actually consider these outings dates 8D*
Tezuka: *almost smiles* Aa. Great. *:| :| :|* Perhaps another time soon, then?
Tezuka: Maybe next week or something...
Yamato: I think I can make time for something then.
Tezuka: Alright. We'll figure something out, then.
Ferris Wheel: *STOPS AGAIN OMG*
Yamato: Oh. It's stopped again.
Tezuka: I think the ride's over, Yamato-buchou. *pointed look*
Yamato: Ah, that's true. *stands up to exit the car*
Tezuka: *stands up* Yes. *waits for Yamato to get out before getting out himself* ... *:| :| :|* That was pleasant, actually.
Yamato: It was, wasn't it? *steps out of the car and stretches*
Tezuka: *stretches too* Hn, it was. *sighs and then looks out at the store's large window* The sun is going down.
Yamato: *looks at watch* It is getting late. We should be getting home now, I think.
Tezuka: Yes, my mother is expecting me for dinner and Inui has to call me forty times. *:| :| :|*
Tezuka: *starts heading for the exit of the huge toy store*
Yamato: *walks alongside Tezuka towards the exit* I shouldn't take any more of your time, then. I myself have some studying to get done.
Tezuka: *nods* Aa, it's quite alright. I'd prefer not to be late... but it's been nice. Really nice. *looks at Yamato*
Tezuka: *:| :| :| :|*
Yamato: Yes. I look forward to doing this again sometime. *smiles*
Tezuka: As do I, Yamato-buchou. *is walking in the direction of his house*
Yamato: *turns in the opposite direction towards his house* I'll see you at school, Tezuka-kun. *waves back at him*
Tezuka: Yes, see you at school. *waves a little at him* Night, Yamato-buchou.
Tezuka: *goes home*
Yamato: *goes home as well*
THE END
Tezuka: *slams the door to his mom's minivan* ... *makes his way to the hot air balloon place to meet Yamato* ... *:|*
Yamato: *is at the hot air balloon place waiting* *hums some random tune contentedly*
Tezuka: *waves a little at Yamato when he approaches the hot air balloon - he's never ridden in one before so it's a new experience for him - and contemplates on smiling but refrains* ... Hello, Yamato-buchou. *:|*
Yamato: *smiles* Hello, Tezuka-kun! How are you today?
Tezuka: I'm quite well, actually. *looks at him* Yourself? *:|*
Yamato: I'm good. And I'm looking forward to trying this. *places a hand on the basket and looks up at the sky* It seems we have perfect weather, also.
Tezuka: *nods* Aa. As am I. *looks up at the sky too when Yamato mentions the weather* Not a raincloud in sight. *looks down again and at Yamato* Do you know how to navigate one a hot air balloon? I, unfortunately, do not know much about the art of hot air ballooning. *:|*
Yamato: I have absolutely no clue. :)
Tezuka: ... *blinks*
Tezuka: Wouldn't it be wisest to have someone instruct us? *:|*
Yamato: Well, yes. Perhaps we should ask for an instructor to accompany us...
Tezuka: ... Yes.
Tezuka: *looks around for someone*
Tezuka: I don't see anyone.
Yamato: Hmm... Well, maybe we'll be fine with this. *produces a "Hot Air Ballooning for Dummies" book OUT OF NOWHERE*
Tezuka: ... *stares at the book* ... *:|*
Tezuka: By all means, Yamato-buchou.
Yamato: *opens the book and begins to read* Hmm...
Tezuka: *leans on the basket, watching Yamato read the book* ... *:|*
Yamato: *becomes a hot air ballooning PRO with five minutes of reading and snaps the book shut* Okay, let's go, Tezuka-kun!
Tezuka: ... *:|* Alright. *looks at him and tires to not look completely clueless*
Tezuka: *gets into the basket, waiting on Yamato* ... *:|*
Yamato: *calmly climbs into the basket* *smiles at Tezuka* Well, let's get going.
Hot Air Balloon: *LIFTOFF!!*
Tezuka: *is gripping onto the sides of the basket at LIFTOFF! occurs* ... *:|*
Tezuka: *is actually vaguely scared of heights but he refuses to admit so*
Yamato: Are you all right, Tezuka-kun?
Tezuka: ... *trying not to chew on his lip* ... Perfectly fine. *:|*
Yamato: Hmm... *studies Tezuka carefully*
Tezuka: ... *taking in deep breaths* ... *:|*
Yamato: *places a hand on Tezuka's shoulder* Tezuka-kun. Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.
Tezuka: ... *blinks and then looks at him* I just remembered I have a slight fear of heights. *looks at Yamato* I apologize. *:|*
Yamato: There is no need to apologize. *smiles* But do not be ashamed of your fears.
Tezuka: *sighs* ... *looks out at the view* Regardless of my fear of heights, the view is lovely from 100 meters.
Yamato: It is, isn't it? *rests his arms on the edge of the basket and looks out*
Tezuka: *nods* Yes, it is. *sort of standing back, arms folded over his chest, still looking out*
Yamato: So... *turns to Tezuka* How long would you like to stay up here?
Tezuka: ... *looks at him* I haven't really given that much thought. *:|*
Tezuka: A few hours, I suppose.
Tezuka: I don't have anywhere else to go... And it's nice up here. Even if I am... afraid of heights. *:|*
Yamato: Hmm. All right. *looks back out at the view* Afterwards, I have some errands to run. Would you like to accompany me, Tezuka-kun?
Tezuka: Of course, Yamato-buchou. I'm not due home for dinner nor is Inui scheduled to call me anytime soon. *:|*
Yamato: All right.
Yamato: I hear there is a large five-story toy store nearby.
Tezuka: ...
Tezuka: ...
Tezuka: *:|* A toy store?
Tezuka: *looks at him*
Yamato: *doesn't look at Tezuka, just makes a "hmmmmm"ing noise*
Tezuka: *looks out again at the view, not sure whether he wants to ask or not*
Tezuka: I can see my house from here. *:|*
Yamato: Hmm. *peers out* Which one is your house?
Tezuka: *points to a large one down below* That one.
Tezuka: My mother is probably watching her jdramas and my father is probably doing paperwork...
Tezuka: *:|*
Yamato: Ahh. I see.
Tezuka: *nods* Yes.
Tezuka: My grandfather is probably... making paper airplanes or something mundane. He's eccentric. *:|*
Yamato: Do not underestimate paper airplanes, Tezuka-kun.
Tezuka: ... They're made of paper, Yamato-buchou. *:|*
Yamato: That is the point.
Tezuka: ... *looks at him*
Yamato: *does not elaborate*
Tezuka: It's a waste of trees. *:|*
Yamato: That is why you invest in 100% recycled paper.
Tezuka: ... I'll have to ask my grandfather if he uses 100% recycled paper then. *:|*
Tezuka: *isn't sure what to say to him now that they're hanging out* ... *:|*
Yamato: *decides to initiate conversation* How have you been faring as of late, Tezuka-kun?
Tezuka: *still looking out at the view* ... I've been decent. School has kept me busy. As has tennis and things at home.
Tezuka: How about yourself, Yamato-buchou?
Yamato: I have been well. When not practicing tennis, most of my time has been taken up preparing for college entrance exams.
Tezuka: Ah. Yes. That must be stressful. Have you decided where you want to go yet? *looking at him now*
Yamato: No, not yet. It's still a bit early to be deciding that.
Tezuka: *nods* Soon, though?
Tezuka: Not that I'm suggesting you decide now or anything. *:|*
Yamato: Yes, soon, I suppose.
Tezuka: Aa. Will you pick up tennis in college? *:|*
Yamato: Perhaps. But even if I do not join a team, I intend to continue tennis on my own.
Tezuka: That's good. I'd be disappointed if you stopped playing when you left high school.
Tezuka: *sighs*
Yamato: Tezuka-kun. What do you think of the newest members of our tennis club?
Tezuka: ... If you're talking about Chitose and Tachibana, then I do not think very highly of them. *:|* Why do you ask?
Yamato: You don't? They are certainly talented tennis players.
Tezuka: ... I know they're talented players. I acknowledge that. *:|*
Tezuka: However... if we're talking about outside of tennis, then no, I do not like them.
Tezuka: Chitose, in particular.
Yamato: Hmm. Why not?
Tezuka: Various reasons. *:|*
Tezuka: Most of which I'd rather not discuss.
Tezuka: Chitose isn't my favorite topic of choice, Yamato-buchou. *:|*
Yamato: Then Tachibana-kun?
Tezuka: ... Tachibana, while I don't dislike him as much Chitose, is tolerable. However... Tachibana and I don't mix well. *:|*
Yamato: I see. *turns to look at Tezuka, still smiling* Do you have some sort of history together?
Tezuka: ... *stares at him* Yes. *:| :| :|*
Yamato: I see. *waits for Tezuka to elaborate*
Tezuka: ... *contemplating on elaborating this*
Yamato: *knows that Tezuka will speak up if he stares at him long enough <3*
Tezuka: *still staring at Yamato because eventually he will speak* ...
Tezuka: ...
Tezuka: ...
Tezuka: *sighs after awhile, giving in* Tachibana and I... It's rather difficult to say.
Tezuka: We're not friends and we're not quite enemies... I'm not sure what we were.
Yamato: I see.
Tezuka: *nods* ... It's horribly complicated.
Tezuka: *:| :| :| :|*
Yamato: Hmm. *crosses his arms and continues staring, just because*
Tezuka: ... *looks away because the staring was starting to weird him out*
Tezuka: *:|*
Yamato: *finally looks away* Well, perhaps we should prepare to land now.
Tezuka: Perhaps. But I like it up here.
Tezuka: *looks at him once he looks away* It's relaxing.
Yamato: *glances briefly at Tezuka with a smile* Well, we can stay up here a while longer, then.
Tezuka: *almost smiles too :|* Only if you want. I'm just making a suggestion. *moves a bit closer to Yamato*
Yamato: I don't mind. It's nice up here.
Tezuka: Aa. It is. *looks at him* Do you see your house from here?
Yamato: My house? *looks over the edge of the basket* Ah, I think that's it right there. *points*
Tezuka: *peers over, leaning across Yamato to see it* Hm. *squints* ... *:|*
Yamato: It's rather smaller than yours, isn't it?
Tezuka: ... Yes, from this distance it seems smaller.
Tezuka: Although, I've never seen your house up close so... perhaps it is bigger than it seems. *:|*
Yamato: It's a modest house.
Tezuka: What about the inside?
Yamato: *laughs* If you're so interested in knowing that, I'll invite you over sometime.
Tezuka: ... *almost blushing* I'd like that, Yamato-buchou.
Yamato: *raises an eyebrow* Are you all right, Tezuka-kun?
Tezuka: ... Yes. Fine. Perfectly fine. *:| :| :| :| :|*
Yamato: Oh? *doesn't believe him*
Tezuka: ... *staring down Yamato*
Tezuka: *wind blows and ruffles his hair*
Tezuka: *sighs and looks out again*
Yamato: *still doesn't believe Tezuka but says nothing*
Tezuka: Yamato-buchou. I've always wondered, but do you have... someone?
Yamato: *eyebrow raise* Someone?
Tezuka: ... A girlfriend. *blushing a bit now* ... *:| :| :|*
Yamato: Ahhh. *chuckles a bit* No.
Tezuka: *nods* I-I... see.
Tezuka: *:| :| :|*
Yamato: Hmm? *looks at Tezuka curiously*
Tezuka: Oh, I just wanted to know. *says this quickly* ... *:| :| :|*
Yamato: *almost laughs* Is that all?
Tezuka: ... For now. *blushing now* ...
Yamato: Oh, Tezuka-kun, you're turning red.
Yamato: Are you coming down with a cold? *touches Tezuka's forehead lightly*
Tezuka: ... Aa. No. I'm fine. Seriously. *:| :| :| :|*
Yamato: Hmm. It doesn't feel like you have a fever, but we should probaby get back on the ground now anyway.
Tezuka: *nods* All right.
Tezuka: Lower us down then.
Tezuka: *:| :| :| :|*
Yamato: *starts lowering the balloon*
Tezuka: *holding onto the side again* ... *breathing slowly*
Yamato: *pats Tezuka on the shoulder comfortingly*
Tezuka: *looks at him* I should have mentioned before I had a fear of heights.
Tezuka: Although, I remained stable most of the way. *:| :| :| :|*
Yamato: You did. We'll be down soon.
Tezuka: Aa, yes. *likes Yamato
Tezuka: *likes Yamato's hand on his shoulder* ... *:| :| :|*
Balloon: *lands with a slight thump*
Tezuka: ...
Tezuka: *clears his throat and looks at Yamato* That was pleasant.
Yamato: Indeed it was. *is actually not feeling awkward AT ALL*
Tezuka: *feels totally awkward, even though he doesn't want to admit it* ... *gets out of the basket and stretches his legs*
Yamato: *gets out of the basket and looks at his watch* Well, I think we have enough time for my errands. Shall we go?
Tezuka: *nods* Yes. Lead the way.
Yamato: *LEADS THE WAY!*
Tezuka: *follows!* ... *:| :| :|*
Yamato: *eventually stops in front of a...*
Yamato: *...DRAMATIC PAUSE...*
Yamato: *...GIGANTIC TOY STORE*
Yamato: *nods decisively* Yes, this is the place.
Tezuka: ... You weren't kidding when you said a toy store. *looks up at the building*
Yamato: Of course I wasn't kidding. *folds his arms across his chest meaningfully* This is where we will be obtaining equipment for a cruicial training exercise.
Tezuka: ... *looks back at him* Should I wait and ask what this "equipment" is until we get inside? *:|*
Yamato: *doesn't answer and enters the store*
Tezuka: *pauses for a moment and then follows inside, trying not to look completely out of place* ... *looks around at the surroundings* There's an indoor ferris wheel. *:| :| :|*
Yamato: *glances at the ferris wheel* Well. We only just returned to ground level, so perhaps we shouldn't ride it.
Tezuka: ... *eyes him* ... Perhaps not. *glances around at the rest of the ground level, surprisingly he's never been in here before*
Yamato: *leads the way through the store and up four flights of stairs*
Tezuka: *follows him diligently* ... Where are we going, Yamato-buchou? If you don't mind me asking... *:| :| :|*
Yamato: *doesn't answer, because at JUST that moment, they arrive..* *AT THE DEPARTMENT WHERE YOU CAN RENT INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE EQUIPMENT :DDD*
Yamato: *because you can totally do that at this super toy store*
Tezuka: ... *big long stare* ... *:| :| :| :| :| :| :| :|*
Yamato: Well. Now to choose one or two... maybe three.
Yamato: How many shall we rent, Tezuka-kun?
Tezuka: ... *looks at him, not sure what to say* ... They're quite large, Yamato-buchou. And they're all... purple colored. *:| :| :| :| :| :|*
Yamato: I think they come in alternate colors...
Tezuka: ... Oh. *:| :|*
Yamato: We can rent the purple ones if you'd like, though. *smiles*
Tezuka: ... *almost says no but then he imagines the horror of the rest of the team when they find out they'll be training on big purple things*
Tezuka: ... I don't have any real opposition in it. *:| :|*
Yamato: *looks around a bit and studies each one carefully* I like that one. *points to the largest and most intricate obstacle course which would easily cover four tennis courts*
Tezuka: ... *peers over at the most intricate obstacle course he's ever seen* ... *:| :| :|*
Tezuka: Do we have to carry it out back to the school? *:| :|*
Yamato: We can get it shipped.
Tezuka: Then I like it.
Yamato: We should get another one, too... *wanders off to find another that he likes*
Yamato: *picks out another obstacle course*
Tezuka: *watches him wander off to find another one* ... *he simply stands there and stares at the big purple obstacle course that will probably be sitting in the tennis courts in a few days* ... *glances around*
Yamato: *also chooses a moon bounce for the hell of it*
Yamato: *one with a giant monkey face*
Tezuka: ..............................................
Yamato: Well. That should do it. *smiles*
Tezuka: *:|* ... That's quite a lot, Yamato-buchou.
Tezuka: ... *stares at the moon bounce one* ... I imagine Kikumaru will find all of this funny.
Yamato: Hmm. I imagine that he will.
Yamato: Well, that should be about it. Shall we go home, Tezuka-kun?
Tezuka: *looks at him* Not yet.
Tezuka: There's something I want to do before I go.
Tezuka: *almost smiles*
Yamato: Oh? And what is that?
Tezuka: Follow me. *:| :|*
Yamato: All right. *smiles and follows~*
Tezuka: *leads them up another floor* ... *then stops...*
Tezuka: *... in front of the ferris wheel*
Tezuka: Can we ride the ferris wheel? *looks at Yamato*
Yamato: *smiles* *...though he probably hasn't stopped smiling or anything* If you'd like, Tezuka-kun.
Tezuka: ... Yeah, I'd like to. *why he wants to, he does not know*
Yamato: Then I would be honored.
Tezuka: *this time he smiles* ... Okay. *pays however much it is to ride the ferris wheel*
Yamato: *approaches the ferris wheel car... thing... whatever it's called* *opens the door* After you, Tezuka-kun.
Tezuka: *nods at him and then gets in* ... Thanks. *says this quietly to him and then he looks over the side, almost excitedly except excited for him is still :|*
Tezuka: *scoots over to let Yamato have more space*
Yamato: *sits next to Tezuka and looks over the side* The view isn't as nice as in the balloon, but this is still quite pleasent.
Tezuka: *looks over at him* Aa, it's a nice view of the toy store. *:| :|* ... I feel like I'm five years old, again. It's kind of nice.
Yamato: It is. *smiles*
Ferris Wheel: *whirs into motion*
Tezuka: *glances at Yamato and sighs quietly* ... *resting his hands at his sides*
Tezuka: *is not thinking about Yamato, is not thinking about Yamato, is not thinking about Yamato, is not thinking about Yamato* ... *:| :| :|*
Yamato: *is thinking about the moon bounce*
Tezuka: ... Where will all those obstacle courses go? *after a few minutes*
Yamato: I have been granted permission to use the sports field for an afternoon this week, and there should be plenty of room for them there.
Tezuka: ... I imagine this will be a surprise for the rest of the team, then. *:| :| :|* *is almost imagining Tachibana's reaction when he sees a gigantic moon bounce on the soccer field*
Yamato: Hmm. Perhaps I should inform them ahead of time so that they are prepared.
Tezuka: ... Aa. That might be wise. *:|*
Ferris Wheel: *STOPZ OMG*
Yamato: *kind of goes "!!!" a little* *but just a little*
Tezuka: ..................................................................................... *blinks* ... We've stopped. *:|:| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :| :|*
Yamato: Well. This is interesting.
Tezuka: ... Very. *frowns* ...
Ferris Wheel: *AIN'T MOVING NO WHERE*
Tezuka: Well... if could be worse. *remembers that time with Tachibana and THE TANGO LESSONS*
Yamato: Oh no, this is not bad at all. *is just like "c'est la vie~"*
Tezuka: ... *frowning*
Tezuka: I still don't like heights, Yamato-buchou. *:| :| :| :| :|*
Yamato: Hm. This is not nearly as high as the balloon, though. *smiles*
Tezuka: I know. *looks at him* It's just very close together. We're practically sitting on stuffed lions, tigers and bears. *:| :| :|*
Yamato: Do you not like stuffed animals, Tezuka-kun?
Tezuka: ... I have a stuffed tennis racket at home that I sleep with every night, Yamato-buchou. *:| :|* I don't think that's a stuffed animal, though.
Yamato: Ahh, I see. *thinks his kouhai is precious*
Tezuka: ... *cheeks are pink* Aa, yes. *:| :|*
Yamato: Hmm. Are you sure you're okay, Tezuka-kun? You're turning red.
Tezuka: *looks away, straightening his glasses* It's just warm in here, Yamato-buchou. *:| :| :|*
Toy Store: *is air conditioned*
Yamato: Ahh. I see. *smiles*
Tezuka: *nods* Yes. *:| :| :| :|*
Ferris Wheel: *CREAAAAAAAK* ... *STARTS TO MOVE AGAIN... ONLY REALLY SLOWLY*
Tezuka: *blinks* ... We're moving, again.
Yamato: Yes, it seems that we are.
Tezuka: *sighs a little because as much as he secretly loves ferris wheels, he did not want to be stuck on one* ... Aa. *:| :|*
Tezuka: Yamato-buchou? *:| :| :|*
Yamato: *turns to Tezuka* Yes?
Tezuka: We should hang out, again. Perhaps play a match and then get something to eat... *says this slowly because duh, he doesn't know how to ask people out on 'dates'*
Tezuka: *:| :| :| :|*
Yamato: I would like that, Tezuka-kun. *smiles* *doesn't actually consider these outings dates 8D*
Tezuka: *almost smiles* Aa. Great. *:| :| :|* Perhaps another time soon, then?
Tezuka: Maybe next week or something...
Yamato: I think I can make time for something then.
Tezuka: Alright. We'll figure something out, then.
Ferris Wheel: *STOPS AGAIN OMG*
Yamato: Oh. It's stopped again.
Tezuka: I think the ride's over, Yamato-buchou. *pointed look*
Yamato: Ah, that's true. *stands up to exit the car*
Tezuka: *stands up* Yes. *waits for Yamato to get out before getting out himself* ... *:| :| :|* That was pleasant, actually.
Yamato: It was, wasn't it? *steps out of the car and stretches*
Tezuka: *stretches too* Hn, it was. *sighs and then looks out at the store's large window* The sun is going down.
Yamato: *looks at watch* It is getting late. We should be getting home now, I think.
Tezuka: Yes, my mother is expecting me for dinner and Inui has to call me forty times. *:| :| :|*
Tezuka: *starts heading for the exit of the huge toy store*
Yamato: *walks alongside Tezuka towards the exit* I shouldn't take any more of your time, then. I myself have some studying to get done.
Tezuka: *nods* Aa, it's quite alright. I'd prefer not to be late... but it's been nice. Really nice. *looks at Yamato*
Tezuka: *:| :| :| :|*
Yamato: Yes. I look forward to doing this again sometime. *smiles*
Tezuka: As do I, Yamato-buchou. *is walking in the direction of his house*
Yamato: *turns in the opposite direction towards his house* I'll see you at school, Tezuka-kun. *waves back at him*
Tezuka: Yes, see you at school. *waves a little at him* Night, Yamato-buchou.
Tezuka: *goes home*
Yamato: *goes home as well*
THE END