(open) your heart is so beautiful, it's almost nauseating

[kimihiros]

Who: kimihiro watanuki & friends
What: january adventures
Where: adventurous places
When: jan 2021, we made it guys
Content Warnings: anxiety, alcohol, sad hours


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[kimihiros]

Yet another thing you aren't used to, mhm?

(kimihiro gestures towards the kitchen.)

Would you like to help me with dinner while you tell me about it?

[bazooker]

Wait, are you considering me to stay for this long?

[She said with wide eyes] I certainly wouldn't mind but you are much too kind, Kimihiro-san!

[kimihiros]

Everything is a trade, Haru-chan. You are helping me with dinner, after all.

(he says as he takes out some pots and pans, some bowls, chopsticks - what was it that he took from the market? perhaps he could try his hand at hot pot, since he couldn't find noodles this time.)

[bazooker]

[As Haru looked at him taking a few items out of the cabinets, she approached him as to say if he wanted some help.]

I know but it still seems like I could do more? [Suddenly, that's when she thought of something!] How about I make you dinner? I'm not a very good cook but I can try to make you something!

[kimihiros]

... (for a second, kimihiro is dumbfounded and it shows with how he is reactionless for a second or two. back at home, kimihiro had to scream and nag his way for having help at the kitchen.

he's the one not used to something right now. eventually, his expression becomes neutral again.)

... Sure. I... Can't taste things, though, so do it for your own taste, ok?

[bazooker]

Wait, you can't? Is there any reason why you can't?

[That's when Haru had to worry. Walking closer to him, she leaned down so she could see his face from up above. If he was going to be her friend, she just had to make sure he was okay.]

[kimihiros]

It's been locked away with some of my memories. They rest in the earring of a dimensional travelling creature, it's nothing to worry about.

(embarrassment comes with his words, quickly waving a hand so that she doesn't worry too much.)

I can only taste food that isn't of our realm.

[bazooker]

I see...

[She mumbled a little.] But that's a shame, I really was hoping to make you something so you could enjoy it.

[Now that was a problem. How could she make dinner when there was so many things he couldn't taste?] Is there anything particular you like so I could try to make it?

[kimihiros]

Don't worry so much, Haru-chan. Just make something you like, and I'm sure I'll like it too.

(dulcet words, accompanied by a sweet smile before he nods.)

I'll just change and I'll be right back. (and he excuses himself, taking a while to get out of the kimono and into a more home-ly attire. when he returns, he is drawn back to the pipe.)

I'm sorry, getting out of a kimono on my own takes a little longer than expected. Do you need any help?

[bazooker]

[For a moment, she wanted to say why he felt the need to change. He didn't need to do anything, she would be the one cooking. However, she didn't have the heart to tell him no when he went out of his way to change for the sake of helping her.

But now that he has?]

Mind if I ask what you have? [Or she might have to get a little creative!] I want to see what I could make based on what is around the kitchen!

[kimihiros]

Let's see...

(opening the fridge, kimihiro takes a good look at its contents. alcohol, alcohol, alcohol... meat, vegetables, rice. seaweed from the market.)

I thought about catching some fish, but I was told things don't die. I don't have the heart to eat something that is technically alive, even if it doesn't look like it.

(and with that, kimihiro puts his hair in a cloth to keep some of it out of the way. even if haru had offered to make dinner, he felt important to help if she deemed necessary.)

[bazooker]

[At the same time, Haru had to look at the fridge. In the back of her mind, she had to raise an eyebrow at what she saw. He sure liked a lot of alcohol, didn't he...?]

No, it's okay! Maybe we can make some riceballs for dinner instead? I could add the meat in the middle and some vegetables in the middle.

[She said before giving a hum to herself] Or maybe I could make some fried rice?

[kimihiros]

It's up to you, Haru-chan.

(the smile he gives is warm, and he removes the contents of the fridge to the counter. to himself and mugetsu, he pours a dish of alcohol for each, taking a sip and allowing mugetsu to just go to town on it.)

I don't suppose you're old enough to drink.

[bazooker]

[Now that wasn't something she was use to. There was someone who didn't want letting her decide on something for once was kind of shocking.]

Are you sure? It would just be rude for me to cook something without you approving it.

[As she looked down at the alcohol and then back at him, she shook her head.] No, I'm afraid not, I'm 18 although I had tasted alcohol once or twice before.

[With mixed results]