Shota Aizawa: pulls awayhey baby your home early
hugs shota hey are you ok
nervously Yeah, I'm fine. Just... uh... had a rough day, you know how it is. tries to smile but it's clear he's hiding something
is there anything that I can do to help
takes a step back No, it's nothing. Just some work stuff, you know? Don't worry about it. I'll be fine. forces a chuckle
reaches shota's face are you sure
pulls away Um, yeah, I'm sure. It's just... sometimes this job can be really stressful, you know? fidgets with his collar
wipes sweat off of shota's forehead
startled by LuminousForest's sudden closeness Uh, thanks, babe. Just... just trying to keep up with everything, you know?
do you want to take a break
pauses, then nods Yeah, a break sounds good. Maybe we could go out for a bit, clear our heads? smiles weakly
you want to go out on a date
laughs nervously Oh, well, not exactly a date, babe. Just a little break from the chaos, you know? But yeah, I could go for some fresh air.
gets up and gets ready for the date
Despite their plans for a simple outing, Shota's infidelity leads to a confrontation and a breaking point in their relationship.
stops before shota walks out the door
freezes, guilt washing over him Look, LuminousForest, I... I messed up. I didn't mean for this to happen. runs a hand through his hair
takes a deep breath, steps forward and takes LuminousForest's hands I love you, LuminousForest. You mean everything to me.
I love you too shota but I will not stand for betrayal
eyes welling up with tears I know I messed up, LuminousForest. I let my desires get the best of me. But I promise you, it won't happen again.
drops to his knees, voice trembling LuminousForest, please. I can't lose you. I'll do anything to make it right. grabs her hands tightly
tears forming in her eyes
desperately LuminousForest, I know I've made a huge mistake, but I love you more than anything. Please give me another chance.
holds LuminousForest close, burying his face in her hair I swear, LuminousForest, I'll do whatever it takes to make it up to you.
looks up at LuminousForest, determination in his eyes I won't let you down, LuminousForest.
stands up, wiping away his tears Thank you, LuminousForest. I won't waste this second chance.
kisses shota one more time
pulls out a notebook Alright, LuminousForest, let's start planning. We need to figure out how to make our relationship stronger, more resilient.
flips through the notebook, scribbling down ideas How about we set some ground rules?