[ Maybe now it means something more. At the start it wasn’t, only a nickname to poke fun. But hasn’t it turned into more of a term of endearment? Hiyori’s still the same selfish, needy princess who has a hold on him. Subconsciously, Jun knows he’s been endeared from the moment they met.
Does it? He’s not too sure it can take on another meaning. Especially when said by the person who never even knew Jun was poking fun at him. Even with the teasing, he shakes his head. ]
Well, I’m not tryna say I wanna be a prince. Maybe I’m better off suited sticking to what I already know. ‘Sides I dunno what you’re talking ‘bout! I’m not acting “smooth.” I wanna be a good boyfriend ♪ or lover, partner and whatever else you wanna call us.
[ Seeing that for yourself is something he hasn’t quite seen. What does acting smooth mean? Jun doesn’t think he’s been acting any different, considering the relationship between them isn’t any different than how they’d act back home. (Except now they hold hands, kiss and do other acts in the comfort of their bed.) ]
“Prince-like”? Ohii-san, I’m sorry to say you don’t act like that at all. [ He doesn’t sound sorry about it. ] If that’s what you want ♪ It’ll be like a video game where I save you from a burning castle! But the reason it’s burning is ‘cause of the dragon. ‘Course I’m useful! You’re still a shitty noble who can’t do anything in his own!
[ Yeah, you gave him this idea Hiyori! And he’s teasing about the last part, knowing Hiyori is capable of doing things on his own, but he sure doesn’t act like he can.
The silence between them lingers, not as if it’s uncomfortable. There’s some things you don’t ask, and that’s what matters most. The self-serving attitude of his hasn’t changed, though Jun realises now part of Hiyori has changed. Even Jun himself has! But it doesn’t make sense for him to pry into the life Hiyori led in Yumenosaki. Sure, he’s curiously been wanting to know! Most of all, he’s curious about why anyone would want to come from that school into the hell that was once Reimei.
… not that he knows anything about the War or anything else. Jun had been fighting his own battles, with Tatsumi-senpai leading the fight. Would he still like Hiyori if he knew the truth? That Hiyori was the sort of person with the same attitude they were fighting against? Perhaps it’s better not to know.
Besides, Jun hadn’t pictured Hiyori as a saviour type. Even if he was “saved” by the very same person. In all seriousness, wasn’t it Tatsumi-senpai who saved Jun first? Talking to his senpai, no matter how brief it may have been, no matter if Tatsumi doesn’t believe he was able to save himself… Without his guidance, Jun would not have survived. (Not that he knows Kaname spoke to the Specials, also wanting to keep Jun out of trouble.)
It’s easier to think about Tatsumi, who is still there, who talks to Jun about regrets and recalls their time together as friends. Kaname? Not so much. He can’t place a finger on it. And figure out why HiMERU won’t acknowledge him, or rather, pretends as if their time at Reimei was nonexistent.
Would he fault Hiyori for spending money on girls to fill some time and void in his life? Wouldn’t that be hypocritical of him to do? Hiyori was unpleasant, rude and got on his nerves constantly. But he grew to love the last person he ever thought he could.
And for that reason alone makes how they came together worth all the hardships. ]
Well, I’m still pretty impressed! I bet there’s a buncha people out there you’ve annoyed with that sorta personality of yours!
[ It’s been so long since Jun said that he almost forgot. The offer still stands, even as Hiyori reaches for his hands. The feeling is warm, different from the conversation they had only a couple of minutes ago. One day Jun might spill more, really delve deeper into his psyche, but for now he’s content. ]
Saying something like that doesn’t make it any better. I don’t really think much ‘bout what you said back then… I’ve moved on, ‘cause I wouldn’t be here if you seriously meant what you said.
[ Isn’t that right? Hiyori could have thrown him away, abandoned him when he needed his partner most. Still, he didn’t do that. When Jun was at his lowest ready to take on Jin, Hiyori was there acting as a shining light in the dirty, dingy alley he thought he inhabited. Now their life together couldn’t be any different. ]
You’re still gonna be rude sometimes, but it’s part of your personality that makes you Ohii-san. My Ohii-san, the one I’m gonna cherish forever! Who’ll always be there in my heart ♪
[ He squeezes back, smiling for the first time in a while. ]
Okay! I’m not forcing you to accept all of me, just if you wanna.
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Does it? He’s not too sure it can take on another meaning. Especially when said by the person who never even knew Jun was poking fun at him. Even with the teasing, he shakes his head. ]
Well, I’m not tryna say I wanna be a prince. Maybe I’m better off suited sticking to what I already know. ‘Sides I dunno what you’re talking ‘bout! I’m not acting “smooth.” I wanna be a good boyfriend ♪ or lover, partner and whatever else you wanna call us.
[ Seeing that for yourself is something he hasn’t quite seen. What does acting smooth mean? Jun doesn’t think he’s been acting any different, considering the relationship between them isn’t any different than how they’d act back home. (Except now they hold hands, kiss and do other acts in the comfort of their bed.) ]
“Prince-like”? Ohii-san, I’m sorry to say you don’t act like that at all. [ He doesn’t sound sorry about it. ] If that’s what you want ♪ It’ll be like a video game where I save you from a burning castle! But the reason it’s burning is ‘cause of the dragon. ‘Course I’m useful! You’re still a shitty noble who can’t do anything in his own!
[ Yeah, you gave him this idea Hiyori! And he’s teasing about the last part, knowing Hiyori is capable of doing things on his own, but he sure doesn’t act like he can.
The silence between them lingers, not as if it’s uncomfortable. There’s some things you don’t ask, and that’s what matters most. The self-serving attitude of his hasn’t changed, though Jun realises now part of Hiyori has changed. Even Jun himself has! But it doesn’t make sense for him to pry into the life Hiyori led in Yumenosaki. Sure, he’s curiously been wanting to know! Most of all, he’s curious about why anyone would want to come from that school into the hell that was once Reimei.
… not that he knows anything about the War or anything else. Jun had been fighting his own battles, with Tatsumi-senpai leading the fight. Would he still like Hiyori if he knew the truth? That Hiyori was the sort of person with the same attitude they were fighting against? Perhaps it’s better not to know.
Besides, Jun hadn’t pictured Hiyori as a saviour type. Even if he was “saved” by the very same person. In all seriousness, wasn’t it Tatsumi-senpai who saved Jun first? Talking to his senpai, no matter how brief it may have been, no matter if Tatsumi doesn’t believe he was able to save himself… Without his guidance, Jun would not have survived. (Not that he knows Kaname spoke to the Specials, also wanting to keep Jun out of trouble.)
It’s easier to think about Tatsumi, who is still there, who talks to Jun about regrets and recalls their time together as friends. Kaname? Not so much. He can’t place a finger on it. And figure out why HiMERU won’t acknowledge him, or rather, pretends as if their time at Reimei was nonexistent.
Would he fault Hiyori for spending money on girls to fill some time and void in his life? Wouldn’t that be hypocritical of him to do? Hiyori was unpleasant, rude and got on his nerves constantly. But he grew to love the last person he ever thought he could.
And for that reason alone makes how they came together worth all the hardships. ]
Well, I’m still pretty impressed! I bet there’s a buncha people out there you’ve annoyed with that sorta personality of yours!
[ It’s been so long since Jun said that he almost forgot. The offer still stands, even as Hiyori reaches for his hands. The feeling is warm, different from the conversation they had only a couple of minutes ago. One day Jun might spill more, really delve deeper into his psyche, but for now he’s content. ]
Saying something like that doesn’t make it any better. I don’t really think much ‘bout what you said back then… I’ve moved on, ‘cause I wouldn’t be here if you seriously meant what you said.
[ Isn’t that right? Hiyori could have thrown him away, abandoned him when he needed his partner most. Still, he didn’t do that. When Jun was at his lowest ready to take on Jin, Hiyori was there acting as a shining light in the dirty, dingy alley he thought he inhabited. Now their life together couldn’t be any different. ]
You’re still gonna be rude sometimes, but it’s part of your personality that makes you Ohii-san. My Ohii-san, the one I’m gonna cherish forever! Who’ll always be there in my heart ♪
[ He squeezes back, smiling for the first time in a while. ]
Okay! I’m not forcing you to accept all of me, just if you wanna.