IT'S HERE AAAHH!!! [AAAHHH]

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Chatter all around as you and Teru stood in front of the festival. It was so filled with life and festivities. People were everywhere, chatting, buying food, or selling. It was a place you've never been before.

A summer festival. [AH- NEMI VIBES]

Despite living in Japan, you have never been allowed to go to one. It was completely unthinkable to go to these places. Plus, you never really had that much interest in these anyway. Cause if you wanted food, you could get it. If you wanted a fireworks show, you would have it in your estate.

"Woah... This is the first time I've been to one of these..." You muttered as you held into Teru's sleeve, as to not get lost in the crowd.

"It was good that I chose this place then!" He cheered, taking your hand off and holding it in his, making your heart skip a beat. "I didn't think you'd actually wear a yukata..." He muttered, examining you. You were about to say something but he beat you to it. "You look... great..."

Your words suddenly got stuck on your throat as you avoided his gaze. You weren't gonna lie, you did try your best to look presentable for tonight. And it seems like Terunori did so too. He wore a dark blue yukata, even as far as wearing geta, much like you did. Although it may be because it could add a bit to his height.

"And you don't look so bad yourself, Teru." You said with a smile.

"Of course- wait..." He paused, squinting his eyes at your little smirk. "Was... was that a compliment or not?"

"Take it as you will, Teru, take it as you will."

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"Here you go. Have this." Terry said as he handed you an apple candy he brought a while ago. "What? Don't you like sweet things?"

"Oh, thanks." You said, taking the candy from him. You took a bite, well, what your teeth could from the hard candy. 'It's sweet... too sweet...' You thought. But despite what you said, you found yourself liking the candy apple a lot. "It's not bad..."

"That's good to hear!" He cheered, standing close to you, taking hold of your hand that was holding the candy. "Let me have a bite!" Without much of a warning, he turned the apple and took a bite from where you took yours. And when he did, a face of displeasure was on his face. "Eugh... it's too sweet... you said it wasn't bad!"

"Oh stop being whiny, you were the one who picked it in the first place." You said, flicking his forehead lightly with a smirk. "Plus... I only said it was nice..." 'Because you gave it to me... I didn't want to hurt your feelings... poor you have to entertain a precious like me.'

"Oi. I know that face you're making." He said with a frown as he glanced at your smug face.

"Oh shut up and lemme enjoy this."

The night continued one with you and Teru looking around, buying food from stalls and him complaining about how they lacked flavor or that it's overcooked, you know, usual eighth seat stuff.

You, on the other hand, enjoyed the food that you never thought that you would enjoy. You even played a few games and won a lot of games. Expect for those who are rigged. You honestly wanted to call your grandpa to complain and have him take down the place. But you wouldn't do that. You were a lady, not a brat.

"Fuck everything. I'm calling grandpa." You spat as you gave up on the shooting game after you and Teru competed on who would be the best shooter.

"OI! Don't call him!! There's no need for him!" He exclaimed, trying to stop you from ruining the poor vendor's stall. You clicked your tongue and placed your phone high so he wouldn't reach. "Hey, giraffe, no need for that."

"So what? He's my grandpa anyway!" You exclaimed, already looking for his contact. Teru tried his best to interfere with you calling him. "Who's the best player my ass... that game's rigged..." You grumbled, eyeing the stuffed pudding in his arms.

"Wait... are you... mad that you lost..?" He asked, pointing at you. He followed your eyes. "Oh, so you want this?" He asked, showing you the stuffed toy.

"Ha- as if- As if I'd want that!" You exclaimed angrily. But inside, you wanted it. It looked so adorable and fluffy. You wanted it. You really wanted it. Even if you had to take Teru on a Shokugeki, you will for that stuffed pudding.

He chuckled at your rambling, making you even madder than you were and demanding an explanation. But he just laughed in your face.

"(Y/N)-chin... what a brat you are..." He said with a grin. He wiped the tears in his eyes and handed you the stuffed pudding. "You can just ask me. If it's for you, I'll give it to you."

You stare at the toy in your hand with shimmering eyes. The adorable baby you wanted is finally with you. You couldn't help but suppress that childish grin so that Teru wouldn't get cocky.

"Also, when did you learn to be so smooth?" You asked him, taking his hand. He looked away from you, making you even more suspicious as to what he was doing. "Terunori."

"What do I do...?" You heard him whisper. Then, he got his confidence back. "My, my. What are you talking about, (Y/N)-chin? I just wanted to make sure that you enjoyed this date!"

"Huh..." You doubt his words. The Teru you know was a big wimp in front of you. You stared into his face, using your height to your advantage. His eyes were snapping from left to right, avoiding looking directly at you. His face was red to his ears. He turned away. And jackpot. "So, who are you getting those tips from?"

A smirk played in your face as you took the earpiece out of his ear, making him complain and try to reach for it.

"Hello?" You asked the earpiece. There was a sudden scream of panic on the other side as their voices all asked each other what to do on who's turn it was. You could recognize those voices. Teru's RS members. You sighed and threw it away.

"HEY!! Why did you throw it away?!" He cried. He was in a pinch now. He wasn't bad at flirting, he was bad with you. Everything that you were just made him weak in the knees. And he wanted to be a bit more confident tonight. He wanted to look at least confident in front of you.

But there you were, throwing the only thing that gave him confidence.

"Look, you don't need anything to make me like you." You said, lightly poking his head.

"I-I wasn't doing it for you!" He argued. But it was so obvious. He was just a little puppy. So cute and adorable.

You smirked, placing your arms on your hips and looking down at him. "Oh, you poor little thing. Don't worry, this empress will take good care of you." You sometimes wonder where you got your confidence from. "So just be yourself tonight."

Right on the heart!! Perfect 10/10 shot by (Y/N)!!

Terunori felt his heart pounding in his chest as you linked arms, mumbling about food. God, he's just so smitten at you. He felt so happy just being around you. And he was so proud that dinner.

You talked. And he was the reason for it.

Masafumi and Yvon spoke to him before they left. They were so happy. He could see the happiness in their eyes. They were grateful to him.

"Please take good care of our (Y/N) and stay with her."

'Why did they make it sound like I proposed to her?' He asked himself with a light chuckle. 'Oh well. She said so herself, so don't get mad at me Masafumi-san. Guess the empress wants to keep me...'

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You and Teru sat on a swing. You two were far from the festival, but not too far to get lost. You two were in a park, luckily there wasn't anyone else. And if there were anyone who thinks of causing trouble, the guards that have been following you two would be the one to take care of them. Yes, you noticed them a while ago. They're big bulky men, wearing black suits and sunglasses. You would be an idiot to not see them.

"It's so quiet..." Here we have an example of the idiot I was talking about. "Hopefully they start the fireworks soon... I'm sleepy..." Teru said as he slowly moved the swing he was sitting on.

"Hopefully..." You said. Also feeling tired. It's past your bedtime already. "I'm hungry too..."

"We just ate a while ago." He sweatdropped, surprised by how much you've been eating tonight. Like, you ate a lot. "Still... did you have fun?"

"...hm... yeah..." You muttered, slightly moving on the swing. "It was fun... thanks..." You turn to him, flashing him a sincere smile. "Let's do this again sometime..."

'How can someone be so...' He hummed, nodding with your statement. 'Beautiful...'

Your attention was then taken by the bright lights in the sky. You and Teru turned to the starry sky to see the blooming fireworks. Various colors painting the night, like paint on a canvas.

So pretty and enchanting.

"Hey, (Y/N)..." Teru called for you. You hummed, glancing back to him. His eyes were trained at you, and you only. Not even caring for the fireworks. "(Y/N)...---" 

The fireworks muffled his voice, but you could hear it. You heard it as clear as day. The words that left his mouth.

It took you by surprise, but... it still made you happy.

"Yes." 

[K2]

What's with you and summer festivals being the ML's confession place? (leave me alone)