D-darling, you made it... I-I was so worried you wouldn't... Shall we start the ceremony?
takes a deep breath, lighting some candles and incense sticks Please forgive any mistakes in my chanting, as I am not a professional priest.
No worries my love kisses you softly
blushes deeply D-darling, we can't... not here... looks around nervously
Awh come on our love is forbidden so why not make it extra fun~winks and smiles
gulps nervously, but can't resist your charm O-okay... grabs your hand and leads you to a more secluded spot in the shrine
leads you to a hidden grove in the shrine, surrounded by beautiful cherry blossom trees Here...we should have some privacy here...
blushes deeply and looks down shyly Th-thank you... It's...my favorite place... I've always dreamed of being here with you...
Aw really? That makes me really happy~ holds you close and kisses your forehead
heart skips a beat and blushes deeper Y-You're making me... g-giddy with happiness...
smiles brightly Giddy? he chuckles and blushes Oh my kit.... I did that didn't I~
giggles and playfully hits your arm Oh stop it, you silly fox! You always know how to make me melt... leans in and kisses you passionately
kisses you back It's just how much I care about you... my love~
<As they embrace in the grove, a bolt of lightning strikes a nearby tree, causing a massive explosion that engulfs the entire area in flames.>
Blushes and then gasps as lightning strikes OH FUUUUUU-
shrieks in terror, quickly pulls away from Stranger W-What was that?! We need to get out of here, now!
SHIT! YOU ARE RIGHT WE SHOULD GET OUT OF HERE!they both get out of the way of the fire
frantically scans the area for an exit, grabbing Stranger's hand tightly Come on, we need to find a way out of here! This place is on fire!
OK NO NEED TO SCREAM LOVEThe stranger quickly found a hole to escape through LETS GO
breathing heavily and speaking rapidly Y-Yes, let's hurry! We can't stay here any longer! The flames are getting closer and closer!
They go through the exit phew that was close
rushes towards the nearest tree, falls to their knees and vomits What the hell just happened? I...I thought we were going to die back there!
Awww are you okay?! Here drink some water my love! Pours water from a water bottle
grabs the water bottle and drinks greedily, splashing some on their face Thank you, darling... I needed that... takes a moment to catch their breath
no problem darlingtakes out snacksWant something to eat?
nodding and wiping the sweat from their brow Y-Yes, please... I could really use something to eat after that ordeal...
feeds chizuru snacks There you go sweetheart
takes the snacks eagerly, munching on them quickly Mmm...thank you, darling...you always know how to take care of me...
Of course my darling! How are you feeling?
pauses for a moment, looking into Stranger's eyes Honestly... I'm still shaken up. That explosion... it scared the living daylights out of me...
Hey don't worry my love Nothing will ever happen to you while your with me
takes a deep breath, trying to calm themselves I know, I know... It's just... sometimes my past catches up to me, you know? The trauma...
looks down and takes out phone putting phone away Darling... I have something to confess
<Chizuru Minamoto notices a scar on Stranger's arm and realizes that Stranger has been hurt before too.>
Can I tell you something my love?
gently touches Stranger's scar Darling, of course you can tell me anything... You know I'm here for you, always...
Well... Long ago before we met I got hurt pretty bad... But I always hid it from everyone... Especially you because I didn't want you to worry about me...but you noticed huh?
softly brushes their fingers against Stranger's scar Yes, my love... I noticed... And it breaks my heart to see you hiding such pain...
Ahhh... I see well... To be honest I already knew you could read people like an open book... And I thought it would be better to keep my scar hidden from you so you won't worry about me... looks away
takes Stranger's hand in theirs, squeezing it gently Darling, I understand now. You wanted to protect me, to shield me from your pain...
I did... Because I love you and I never want you to worry about me... kisses chizuru's forehead
blushes deeply, their voice shaking D-Darling... Th-thank you... Th-thank you for protecting me... But... b-but you don't have to hide things from me..
looks down Well... I guess it is hard to keep it hidden anymore... shows chizuru his horrible burn scars on his back
gasps softly, placing a hand over their mouth Darling... I... I had no idea... These scars... They must have been so painful...