"Geez….. It’s not like all sweets get you back in a good mood."
Part 1
ーIn the meeting room.ー
Ryuji: ‘…..…..’
(Ryuji-kun somehow doesn’t look well….. Maybe he’s exhausted, because the schedule was packed these days?)
Ryuji (sighs): ‘….. Haa.’
Tsubasa: ‘Uhm, are you fine?’
Ryuji: ‘….. Yeah. I’m just a bit sleep-deprived. Work has been going until late, so we’ve been coming home at midnight recently. My mind and body are so agitated after the recording, that I can’t really fall asleep.’
Tsubasa: ‘That sounds hard…..’
Ryuji: ‘Well, when we are finished, we can go home. But the staff has to work until even later, so I won’t complain.’
Tomohisa (smiles): ‘And besides, it makes us happy when it’s busy.’
Ryuji (smiles): ‘Now that you mention it, I heard some unusual work came in.’
Tsubasa: ‘Ah, yes! An offer to appear at the Flower Garden opening ceremony came in.’
Tomohisa: ‘Does it include singing?’
Tsubasa: ‘Yes, it does.’
Tomohisa: ‘Hee, how nice. To be able to sing at something like the Flower Garden sounds romantic.’
Ryuji: ‘Hmm…..’
Tomohisa: ‘Oh, Ryuji doesn’t seem to be attracted to it?’
Ryuji (shakes head): ‘It’s not like that…..’
(Ryuji-kun looks depressed. And seems to be quite tired…..)
Tsubasa: ‘….. Ah! It looks like you will be able to eat plenty of sweets made by a famous hotel pastry chef at the ceremony!’
Tomohisa (smiles): ‘Look, did it catch your interest a bit?’
Ryuji (upset): ‘Geez….. It’s not like all sweets get you back in a good mood.’
Tomohisa (smiles): ‘Hmm. You seem to be in a pretty bad temper today.’
Tsubasa: ‘…..’
(I would like to adjust their schedule in some way, but it seems difficult for a while…..)
Part 2
ーAnother day.ー
(I wonder if the rehearsal for the ceremony is already over? I hope Ryuji-kun is in a better mood…..)
Tsubasa: ‘Hello!’
Ryuji: ‘Oh, Tsubasa, hi.’
Tsubasa: ‘I was able to make a bit of time, so I came to see how you are doing. Here are some refreshments.’
Ryuji: ‘! This is…..’
Tsubasa: ‘The pudding from Ryuji-kun’s favourite store!’
Ryuji: ‘…..!’
Tomohisa: ‘Fufu. Good for you, Ryuji.’
Ryuji (smiles): ‘Just when I thought I wanted to eat something sweet. Aren’t you thoughtful, Tsubasa.’
Tomohisa: ‘Ryuji, that’s where you genuinely say thank you, right?’
Ryuji: ‘Uh….. I was about to do that now!’
Ryuji (blushes): ‘….. Thanks.’
Tsubasa: ‘Fufufu, I am glad you were pleased about it.’
Ryuji: ‘Since you’re already here, should we eat it together?’
Tsubasa: ‘Yes, thank you very much.’
Ryuji: ‘I wonder what flavour should I go with~ ♪.’
(I’m glad. His good mood is all back.)
Tsubasa: ‘Did the rehearsal go well?’
Ryuji: ‘Of course. I was talking with Tomo about how good it feels.’
Tomohisa: ‘You don’t need to worry about the performance, it’s going to be fine. Ryuji’s bad temper has also been fixed in this way.’
Ryuji: ‘Pah. I’m always in a good mood though?’
Tomohisa: ‘Fufu, you’re right.’
Ryuji (winks): ‘Tsubasa, we’ll deliver the best performance, so make sure you have your eyes on us.’
Tsubasa: ‘Yes! I am looking forward to it.’
(Ryuji-kun is so energetic, he does love to stand on the stage after all.)
Part 3
ーThe day of the performance. In the waiting room.ー
Yuta: ‘Ah, it’s Tsubasa-chan! Yahoo!’
Tsubasa: ‘This is where everyone is. Hello!’
Ryuji: ‘…..….. Hello.’
Tsubasa: ‘….. Eh, eh…..?’
(Ryuji-kun is back in a bad mood again…..?)
Tsubasa: ‘Is something wrong?’
Ryuji: ‘….. Not really.’
(Th-The air’s heavy…..!)
Yuta comes closer.
Yuta: ‘Tsubasa-chan, Tsubasa-chan.’
Tsubasa: ‘?’
Yuta: ‘You know, earlier at the venue we met the big people from the organizing. It was only for a bit, but it looks like he was told something mean.’
ーFlashback.ー
Staff: ‘Oh~, it’s you two from KitaKore. Kitakado-kun looks like a prince, so I thought you would certainly be the same type, too….. But you’re a princess, if I had to say so.’
Staff: ‘How about trying out women's clothes? It might have some impact? Come on, genderless is in fashion now.’
ーEnd of flashback.ー
Tsubasa: ‘How terrible…..’
Yuta: ‘I think the other person didn’t really say it with bad intentions maybe, but…..’
Ryuji: ‘Wait, Yuta, what are you telling on me there. Didn’t I say that I didn’t mind it?’
Yuta: ‘But Ryu-chan…..’
Ryuji: ‘That often happens. If I would take that seriously every time, there would be no end to it.’
Yuta: ‘Y-Yeah…..’
(That’s Ryuji-kun for you. Just as I thought, because he’s been doing this work since he was a child his reaction sure is mature.)
Ryuji: ‘…..’
Yuta: ‘…..’
(But, the atmosphere is heavy in the end….. That’s not good before the performance.)
The door opens.
Tomohisa: ‘Ryuji, can I have a minute?’
Ryuji: ‘Tomo. What’s wrong?’
Tomohisa (smiles): ‘What could this be?’
Ryuji: ‘What do you mean, it’s obvious just by looking. It’s a macaron, right?’
Tomohisa: ‘It’s alright, so open your mouth. ….. Here, aaah.’
Ryuji: ‘Aaah…..’
Ryuji: ‘….. Nhhn!’
Ryuji: ‘That’s!’
Tomohisa: ‘Fufu, did you figure it out? A macaron from “him” whom Ryuji loves so much. I asked the people at the venue for this favour.’
Ryuji: ‘To think I’d be able to eat it here…..!’
Ryuji: ‘Could it be that he’s here at the venue?’
Tomohisa: ‘No, it’s a shame, but this time it’s only the sweets. But he said that he’s looking forward to the broadcasting of the performance.’
Ryuji: ‘I see.’
Ryuji: ‘Aah, this taste….. It hasn't changed since back then.’
Yuta: ‘Hey, hey, Ryu-chan! Give me one, too!’
Ryuji (laughs): ‘Eh~? What do I do now, hm.’
Yuta: ‘Waah, don’t be a bully~~!’
Tsubasa: ‘Fufufu.’
(I’m relieved. The atmosphere around Ryuji-kun instantly brightened.)
Tomohisa: ‘Fufu, in the end Ryuji’s special medicine is sweets.’
Part 4
ーAfter the end of the ceremony.ー
Tsubasa: ‘Everyone, good work! It was a really wonderful ceremony.’
Tomohisa: ‘Thank you. It’s been a while since we sang outside, so we also enjoyed it.’
Ryuji: ‘Yep. I enjoyed that kind of party for the first time in a while.’
Tomohisa: ‘And, there was also an unexpected surprise, no?’
Ryuji: ‘Yes, yes, definitely! I didn’t think I would be able to eat “that person’s” sweets.’
Tsubasa: ‘Uhm, “that person”…..? Is he an acquaintance of you two?’
Tomohisa: ‘To be honest, yes. The pastry chef, who was in charge of the sweets for the ceremony today, is someone we've been indebted to since we were children.’
Ryuji: ‘He’s the pastry chef purveyor to the Kitakado household and on parties or special events his sweets were always part of them.’
Tsubasa: ‘I understand.’
Ryuji: ‘Especially his macarons are masterpieces. During our Bambi time we both often asked him to make all kinds of sweets for us.’
Tomohisa: ‘Though they were mostly Ryuji’s requests.’
Ryuji: ‘Eh, was it so? Didn’t Tomo also want to eat things like Simmered Taro in Sweetened Soy Sauce* or asked for something different than sweets?’
Tomohisa: ‘Ahaha, that might be so. You remembered that well.’
Ryuji: ‘But all of them were delicious.’
Tsubasa: ‘Fufu, you do love him a lot.’
Tomohisa: ‘We will introduce him to Tsubasa next time.’
Tomohisa: ‘Before I forget, would you come to our apartment on our free day?’
Ryuji: ‘That sounds great! Because we were busy these days we weren’t able to visit the store, so we’ll ask him to make us lots of sweets ♪.’
Tomohisa: ‘Yeah, we will contact you.’
Part 5
ーA few days later. In the evening.ー
(The previous location dragged on, so I arrived later than the promised time unfortunately…..)
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The doorbell rings.
Tomohisa: ‘Hello, Tsubasa. Come in.’
Tsubasa: ‘Hello! I am terribly sorry for my lateness.’
Tomohisa: ‘It’s fine. Now, come into the living room.’
Tsubasa: ‘Yes, excuse me for the intrusion.’
Tsubasa: ‘…..?’
(It smells sweet here…..)
Ryuji: ‘Ah, you finally came.’
Tsubasa: ‘I am sorry to have kept you waiting.’
Ryuji (sighs): ‘Really. I was getting tired of waiting.’
Ryuji (smiles): ‘Come on, sit down already!’
Tsubasa: ‘Y-Yes.’
(I wonder what’s wrong, Ryuji-kun is strangely in a good mood…..?)
Tsubasa: ‘Ryuji-kun, did something happen?’
Tomohisa: ‘Fufu, I wonder?’
Ryuji: ‘Tsubasa!’
Tsubasa: ‘Yes.’
Ryuji: ‘Open your mouth! Here, aaahh.’
Tsubasa: ‘Eh!? ….. Nhmm.’
Ryuji: ‘How is it? This cupcake is from the pastry chef’s store we talked about the other day. Delicious, right?’
Tsubasa: ‘Nn….., very delicious!’
Ryuji: ‘I know, right! There are also cookies and madeleines. Eat away.’
Tsubasa: ‘Thank you very much. But, why suddenly…..?’
Ryuji: ‘F-For no reason, really. I just bought them, because I was craving some sweets after I ate the ones at the ceremony last time!’
Tomohisa: ‘Oh, that’s weird? What I heard was surely to make them togeーー’
Ryuji (blushes): ‘Wait, Tomo! Don’t say unnecessary things.’
Tsubasa: ‘…..?’
Ryuji: ‘…..They are just a thank you….. for always taking care of all kinds of….. Things for us…..!’
Tsubasa: ‘! Th-Thank you very much…..! That makes me happy.’
Ryuji: ‘Ngh! I mean, Tsubasa might as well also eat them! It's me who wanted to eat them, that’s the main point here!’
Tsubasa: ‘Yes! But I am still happy!’
Tomohisa (winks): ‘Fufufu, then shall we have a tea party today?’
END
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* Simmered Taro in Sweetened Soy Sauce (里芋の煮っころがし・さといものにっころがし): This took me some time to find since it’s a specific dish. Ryuji only used 煮っころがし (Sweetened Soy Sauce) actually, but Google gave me videos and images of the Taro version. It sounds a bit strange to me to only use the soy sauce part, so I included the full name of the dish.
If you didn’t know, I have a budding fic for the 100 posted right now! I’m going to update it tonight.
Sins of The Surviving
Her father grew bitter and raised her to kill, with one target in mind. Only for her to be discovered and imprisoned at just 15 years old. Margo Moore doesn't even know who she's supposed to be, but when she and 99 other criminals are dropped down to Earth, its up to her to find out and survive. Luckily, she's got a few new friends to help. Pairings will vary.
Endgame is Murphy/OC but my baby, Margo, will have various hookups with characters like Raven and Bellamy.
