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[  trying to elaborate any further would make him look stupid,  that's at least what rhys came to the conclusion of as a palm covered the lower half of his face after feeling his features warm up with embarrassment due to his own fumbling words.  though there still remained an evident tint of red along his ears that he failed to hide.  a small shine in his eyes later became noticeable despite his ealier flusters at hearing azusa's reaction,  the archivist in turn sputtering slightly to try and get out a response  ]  ah,  i'm not really that hungry.  you can keep eating though if you want

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @recordkept ꓹ ⠀at.. what?⠀ [confused, the manager would raise a brow to his oddly anxious manner.. lasting momentarily however. the spoon was then lifted╌┈filled of the rice and the meat that complimented the meal. once a spoonful was taken, the chewing is deliberately slow to appreciate its taste until swallowed.]  ⠀well.. that is certainly savory. which, i have a preference to─you should eat as well.

huh?  oh,  sure.  yeah,  i can do that.  i'm a pro at doing that-  [  why has he become so stiff lately?  rhys wondered to himself as he sat down in the chair that was offered to him,  any efforts of trying to relax being thrown out the window.  he didn't make an attempt to eat his own food,  at least not yet,  and instead quietly stared in anticipation,  most likely eager to to see what azusa thought of his food  ]

see?  you're just proving my point now  [  rhys' eyes lightly rolled before he took the chance to settle a small kiss onto azusa's forehead after he looked up  ]  and what can i say?  i guess i just have a way with words as a writer

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @recordkept ꓹ ⠀oh, not just that i assure you, there will be more cases like this in the near future.⠀ [a lightsome chuckle, he'd tilt his head upward to meet the brunette's gaze.]⠀ oh don't say that.. your words alone are that powerful, it is enough to stir my feelings in ways i did not expect.

you would've filled an entire room with flowers if you had the chance huh mister overachiever?  [  he lightly teased with a smile.  a hand lifted to hold onto azusa's hand,  he wouldn't be surprised if the other could feel how fast his heart was beating right now  ]  hah,  how am i going to top this?  you're making my attempt look like child's play

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                                aw that is sweet ! but i was thinking , hear me out -- you join my new song ! isn't that gonna be awesome ?

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @chainlinkd ꓹ ⠀a star? i'd rather not.. i'm more content on handling talented folk such as yourself.

—where did you come from.

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @witheron ꓹ ⠀ *cough╌┈cough* ⠀.. does it seem like it?

i have no reason not to be  [  with that said,  rhys picked up azusa before carrying the other towards his office desk and settled the manager on its wooden surface.  with careful precision,  the brunette settled himself between his legs before leaning over to utter his next response against the other's ear with a teasing smile  ]  you're the one who said i'd fit the role after all.  why should i not trust your word manager?

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @recordkept ꓹ ⠀ certainly.（?）you're strangely confident.. 

do you want to see it first hand?

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @recordkept ꓹ ⠀ it's nothing, i simply want an honest answer in regards to it.（..）though i try not to be.

you can seem intimidating at times.  not that i think you are-

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @recordkept ꓹ ⠀ am i truly that difficult to approach?

[  rhys was relieved the exchange went smoothly or else he would've looked like a fool.  his phone was pocketed after retrieving it from azusa before he heard the manager speak once more  ]  hm?  sure,  what did you want to ask?

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @recordkept ꓹ ⠀ [he glanced to his phone, and took it. azusa began to type in his number, still╌┈he couldn't properly process what had happened  ..  the tips of his ears felt so heated, or perhaps it was the entirety of his features. after typing down his number and confirming it, the device is given in return.] ⠀rhys..  i must ask you something.

[  catching a glimpse of azusa's flustered reaction caused him to let out a small chuckle.  rhys later let got of the manager's hand in order to give the other his phone  ]  you have my number right?  if not,  you can put it in so you can update me on your schedule.  that way we can keep in touch

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〝  i'll be fine,  don't worry ＂ the sorcerer said with a smile.  minato himself was also tense,  wanting to keep a small distance between the two of them in case he made the other uncomfortable〝  so,  how did you end up liking the food where we went to eat at? ＂ he asked in an attempt to make small talk so their wasn't any awkward silence

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @serepose ꓹ ⠀ "  ah,  thank you..  " ⠀flushed yashin.  he doesn't get how lately he's been..  well,  rather tense?  was it because of─╌the kiss.ᐣ  the memory made him want to hide! ⠀"  what about you..?  won't you be cold?  "