[gj Tado. Good thing Makishima has the patience to wait for him at least. Thankfully at some point he will be outside next to the entrance of the bakery, so all he'll have to look out for is a tall lanky guy with green and red hair. Kind of hard to miss.
This time he doesn't have any sort of uniform on other than a simple black apron, so his dignity is intact for today.]
[The last thing he needs is to frighten off customers with his fashion sense.]
It's alright, I figured you'd be. [Makishima uncrosses his arms and gives Tadokoro a small bag, where inside he will find a few cookies. A reward for his long walk over here.]
Free samples on me. Come inside. We're going to the back so no one can bother us. We'll talk there.
[Most of what he wants to talk about doesn't need an audience, and the back entrance is only for employees. It'll provide a good amount of privacy for them. Makishima turns and walks to the front door and enters, waiting for Tadokoro to follow.]
[Hey, calmer styles look good on him anyway. Not that Tadokoro is particularly judgmental about his fashion styles but sometimes he questions his T-shirt selection. But he takes the cookies, peering into the bag--and bursts into a grin.
Bear cookies. They're perfect!]
Thanks, Makishima!
[He folds it down gently; he'll eat those later... or snack on them during this conversation, whatever his patience allows. To the back...] So this is where you work, huh...
It's my main job. I only do deliveries. Sometimes I'll do a few extra things when the owner needs some help but otherwise I stick to what I'm best at, and that's riding.
[He wouldn't blame Tadokoro for going through those cookies at any moment, especially since he's purposefully walking slower than he normally would. He wants Tadokoro to take in the view of the bakery and see what kind of place it is. It's very cutesy, but the food is good and the people that work there are nice. A calmer atmosphere than Moe Moe for sure.]
Deliveries, huh... [He nods, but he's definitely checking out the place. It's a really cutesy bakery, something almost too cutesy for a giant lug like him, but it's already making him feel a little homesick. He misses his parents, their own bakery at home... The smell is nice.
Halfway through the walk, he's just smiling. Digs into the bag to fetch a cookie, popping it in whole.]
[He's not surprised when he hears the loud sound of Tadokoro munching on those cookies and his cheerful compliment, and it makes Makishima smile secretly. It's good that he's enjoying himself and that there's a place that'll make Holly Heights feel a little more like home for him. Not to mention Maki himself thought the fit was perfect. Tadokoro always reminded him of a bear.
When they reach the back, Makishima opens the door wide and allows Tadokoro to pass through first. It's completely quiet and no one is around other than a wandering cat or two.... and a bear.]
[Makishima knows him too well. It's almost a perfect fit for this big lug of a sprinter, and he can't say he doesn't feel a hell of a lot better being in here. Of course, there's the matter of why he's really there pressing down on him, but...
Oh no. That's really freakin' cute. He laughs, shoves another cookie in, and leans down to look at it.] The store's mascot, I take it? It's cute.
You can tell we have a theme. It's kind of embarrassing. [But he doesn't look bothered. It took a while to get used to, but Honeybee has been a good reminder of home, and not an entirely unpleasant one at that, so he's been able to adapt to the plethora of bear related decor and food they have pretty well.]
The owner handles most of the food. Some of the workers help out here and there, but we don't actually have a baker yet.
Yet, huh... [Too easy. It's a pretty big hint, especially for a big guy like him. He looks at Makishima, then just grins.]
Introduce me to the owner before we leave, okay?
[He may be on his way to fastest employment ever. He's never worked a job that wasn't part of his parents' bakery, but hey, a different bakery is close enough. Only thing he can't do is ask his pops about supply runs. But this isn't only about the bakery, right? That's when he remembers, there's more to this.]
Maa, Makishima. You didn't call me just to check out the place, did ya? I can't complain if you did, but I know you.
[Hook, line and sinker. That didn't take much effort at all. Vietnam's going to be really proud of him, though now that he thinks about it, he hasn't discussed with Tadokoro the fact that there are human countries in this place. He'll probably save that discussion for later. Or maybe just let is spring up without notice. His expression would be pretty amusing.
Makishima feels pretty content in his work when Tadokoro springs that question on him, and the calm air around him dissipates completely. It's like a balloon suddenly popped. Shit, that's right. What he really wanted to talk about was...]
Ah... hah, yeah. There was something else. It's not a big deal though, so... [Except that's a complete lie. His back leans against the outside of the building, a hand running through his hair before Makishima crosses his arms. He's nervous. He doesn't want to do this, but he knows he has to.]
[He'll try to understand that eventually. But rightn now, taking in the pleasant atmosphere and things he can understand--which is pretty much the fact that this is the weirdest simulation of 'Playing House' and probably mixed with the Matrix--and eating these cookies, he's pretty much in good spirits and ready to tackle whatever issue Makishima has to throw at him.
His friend's hesitation, though... makes him wonder what's up. It's something big if he's trying to write it off so easily. Tadokoro leans in.]
[Makishima tightens his arms across his chest and grimaces, trying to recoil but completely unable to with the wall flat against his back. He's never been intimidated by Tadokoro's size before, but he already feels a little cornered with trying to confess this sudden recent happening, so having him loom over him is just even more stressful.
He turns his head in order to avert his eyes, staring at the rather ugly bear mascot hanging out in the back with them. Don't you dare tell anyone about this either, bear.]
A while ago. A few days ago, I... found out someone likes me.
[Someone likes him? That's not something Tadokoro is used to hearing--or even thinking, to be honest. Makishima is somewhat of an enigmatic soul, with his own style and flair that not everyone is accustomed to. He's used to it, he's known this climber for quite a while and the kid is his best friend. But to hear someone else has their eye on him... It's kind of cute.]
Did you get a confession? A secret letter in your locker? In person? Tell me all the details.
[He grins a little. Tell him all the juicy details.]
[God it's like he's talking to a girl. Calm down you gossip hound. Makishima holds up his hands between the two of them as if not being able to see Tadokoro's eager face will make fessing up that much easier. It doesn't help, but he pretends it does.]
I-It was in person. And it was by complete accident. I thought they were going to tell me they liked someone else...
[Not his fault! This is a momentous occasion, and one Tadokoro plans on remembering for a long, long time. He tries not to laugh when Makishima hides his face, but instead of pushing those hands away, he just munches into another cookie.
And then he almost chokes on it.]
Wait, you thought they were gonna tell you someone else and they told you? Wait, do you like them back?! [This is like a romcom situation gone right. He's... a little too into this.
Sorry you're friends with this horrible loser, Makishima.]
[He lowers his hands and crosses his arms across his chest again, still refusing to look at Tadokoro.]
I didn't give them an answer, because I wasn't sure what to say. [Even now, Makishima was still left a little overwhelmed thinking about it. Just the fact that Toudou liked him was more than he could absorb at once, but the fact was that it wasn't something that happened out of the blue. Toudou had liked him for a while, when he wasn't even aware of it. Who knew how long he'd felt that way? Makishima's cheeks heated up at the thought.
And Tadokoro's question was of no help to the embarrassed color on his face. If this were anyone else, he'd either lie or give some sort of vague reply, but he'd come to him specifically to find someone he could trust to talk to. Someone that he could share his honest thoughts with. He knew he could tell Tadokoro anything. That's how much he treasured their friendship.
Which was why he wouldn't hold back the things he'd started to realize after his conversation with Toudou, after all the time they'd spent together here in Holly Heights. The feelings he had at the thought of possibly never riding with him again after graduation, of being an entire ocean apart, about waking up one morning and finding out he was no longer laying next to him in a warm bed. Toudou meant a lot to him as a rival. And he was probably starting to be even more than that.]
[Wait. Tadokoro pauses mid-crunch, over the fact that Makishima didn't say yes. This... really is developing into a romcom situation--not that he's watched an episode or five with his mom, nope. But he figures it makes sense; knowing Makishima, for being the logical, thorough thinker he is, of course he'd hesitate if he had any doubts. But the fact that he didn't turn them down, in itself, is a show that there's a chance.
Whoever this lucky kid is, Tadokoro's pretty sure there's a chance now.
As he swallows his current mouthful, he just reflects for a moment, on what to do from here. So Makishima likes them back, and... really. There's only one easy solution to this. Tadokoro smiles, but it's less amused and more encouraging now.]
Just say yes, then. If you're friends with them, just talk first and try it out. No harm in that, right?
[It's such an optimistic reply, and it leaves Makishima with a brief feeling of contentment. He didn't think Tadokoro would be this accepting of him going out with someone. However, the feeling doesn't last for long, because that's just not the sort of person Makishima is.]
Think more realistically than that. It can't always be that easy. [Even though for once, Makishima wishes it were. He prides himself in being a realist, but if only this one time he could take caution to the wind and go straight to Toudou right this second and tell him that he'll give him a chance, that they can stumble through this relationship together and learn from their mistakes.
That's not how that works. You don't just date your rival because it turns out they have feelings for you. Not when you've never liked another guy your entire life. Not when you're going to leave for another country in a few months.
Thinking about it just leaves Makishima feeling more frustrated, and he lets out a heavy sigh as he runs a hand through his hair.]
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where are you?
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you can find it in the pleasure gate
want me to give you directions?
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whats going on??
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i might have a job for you too
[And his existential gay crisis nbd]
[INSERT DIRECTIONS TO HONEYBEE HERE]
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be thre in a little
[It's gonna take him like 20 minutes as he hurries around the whole place getting himself lost. Whoops.]
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This time he doesn't have any sort of uniform on other than a simple black apron, so his dignity is intact for today.]
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Makishima's easy to spot, so Tadokoro wastes no time in walking right over. Ah, Makishima, in simple clothes today. Good on you.]
Sorry I'm a little late. What's up?
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It's alright, I figured you'd be. [Makishima uncrosses his arms and gives Tadokoro a small bag, where inside he will find a few cookies. A reward for his long walk over here.]
Free samples on me. Come inside. We're going to the back so no one can bother us. We'll talk there.
[Most of what he wants to talk about doesn't need an audience, and the back entrance is only for employees. It'll provide a good amount of privacy for them. Makishima turns and walks to the front door and enters, waiting for Tadokoro to follow.]
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Bear cookies. They're perfect!]
Thanks, Makishima!
[He folds it down gently; he'll eat those later... or snack on them during this conversation, whatever his patience allows. To the back...] So this is where you work, huh...
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[He wouldn't blame Tadokoro for going through those cookies at any moment, especially since he's purposefully walking slower than he normally would. He wants Tadokoro to take in the view of the bakery and see what kind of place it is. It's very cutesy, but the food is good and the people that work there are nice. A calmer atmosphere than Moe Moe for sure.]
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Halfway through the walk, he's just smiling. Digs into the bag to fetch a cookie, popping it in whole.]
It's nice. I like the theme.
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When they reach the back, Makishima opens the door wide and allows Tadokoro to pass through first. It's completely quiet and no one is around other than a wandering cat or two.... and a bear.]
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Oh no. That's really freakin' cute. He laughs, shoves another cookie in, and leans down to look at it.] The store's mascot, I take it? It's cute.
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The owner handles most of the food. Some of the workers help out here and there, but we don't actually have a baker yet.
["Yet." He's sure Tadokoro will catch on easily.]
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Introduce me to the owner before we leave, okay?
[He may be on his way to fastest employment ever. He's never worked a job that wasn't part of his parents' bakery, but hey, a different bakery is close enough. Only thing he can't do is ask his pops about supply runs. But this isn't only about the bakery, right? That's when he remembers, there's more to this.]
Maa, Makishima. You didn't call me just to check out the place, did ya? I can't complain if you did, but I know you.
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Makishima feels pretty content in his work when Tadokoro springs that question on him, and the calm air around him dissipates completely. It's like a balloon suddenly popped. Shit, that's right. What he really wanted to talk about was...]
Ah... hah, yeah. There was something else. It's not a big deal though, so... [Except that's a complete lie. His back leans against the outside of the building, a hand running through his hair before Makishima crosses his arms. He's nervous. He doesn't want to do this, but he knows he has to.]
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His friend's hesitation, though... makes him wonder what's up. It's something big if he's trying to write it off so easily. Tadokoro leans in.]
Try me. What's up?
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He turns his head in order to avert his eyes, staring at the rather ugly bear mascot hanging out in the back with them. Don't you dare tell anyone about this either, bear.]
A while ago. A few days ago, I... found out someone likes me.
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Did you get a confession? A secret letter in your locker? In person? Tell me all the details.
[He grins a little. Tell him all the juicy details.]
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I-It was in person. And it was by complete accident. I thought they were going to tell me they liked someone else...
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And then he almost chokes on it.]
Wait, you thought they were gonna tell you someone else and they told you? Wait, do you like them back?! [This is like a romcom situation gone right. He's... a little too into this.
Sorry you're friends with this horrible loser, Makishima.]
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I didn't give them an answer, because I wasn't sure what to say. [Even now, Makishima was still left a little overwhelmed thinking about it. Just the fact that Toudou liked him was more than he could absorb at once, but the fact was that it wasn't something that happened out of the blue. Toudou had liked him for a while, when he wasn't even aware of it. Who knew how long he'd felt that way? Makishima's cheeks heated up at the thought.
And Tadokoro's question was of no help to the embarrassed color on his face. If this were anyone else, he'd either lie or give some sort of vague reply, but he'd come to him specifically to find someone he could trust to talk to. Someone that he could share his honest thoughts with. He knew he could tell Tadokoro anything. That's how much he treasured their friendship.
Which was why he wouldn't hold back the things he'd started to realize after his conversation with Toudou, after all the time they'd spent together here in Holly Heights. The feelings he had at the thought of possibly never riding with him again after graduation, of being an entire ocean apart, about waking up one morning and finding out he was no longer laying next to him in a warm bed. Toudou meant a lot to him as a rival. And he was probably starting to be even more than that.]
But... I think I do. Like them back, a little.
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Whoever this lucky kid is, Tadokoro's pretty sure there's a chance now.
As he swallows his current mouthful, he just reflects for a moment, on what to do from here. So Makishima likes them back, and... really. There's only one easy solution to this. Tadokoro smiles, but it's less amused and more encouraging now.]
Just say yes, then. If you're friends with them, just talk first and try it out. No harm in that, right?
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Think more realistically than that. It can't always be that easy. [Even though for once, Makishima wishes it were. He prides himself in being a realist, but if only this one time he could take caution to the wind and go straight to Toudou right this second and tell him that he'll give him a chance, that they can stumble through this relationship together and learn from their mistakes.
That's not how that works. You don't just date your rival because it turns out they have feelings for you. Not when you've never liked another guy your entire life. Not when you're going to leave for another country in a few months.
Thinking about it just leaves Makishima feeling more frustrated, and he lets out a heavy sigh as he runs a hand through his hair.]
You're hopeless for advice.
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