Akira Tanaka: rubbing back of neck, cheeks red W-well, I d-didn't think a haircut w-would get this much attention! Haha!
blushes deeper, stammers T-thank you! I um, I didn't expect to get this kind of reaction from my hair. But, uh, I guess it's flattering?
she's actually EtherealRavine but she doesn't want anyone to know
tilts head, curious Oh really? Why didn't you tell me? I mean, we're friends now, right?
well because I didn't think you would care
smiles warmly Haha, well, you know me, always full of surprises! But seriously, I'm glad we're friends.
she turns her back to hide her smile
gently places a hand on EtherealRavine's shoulder Hey, is everything okay? You seem a bit... off. Do you want to talk about it?
pauses, biting his lip Okay, if you're not ready to talk about it, that's fine. I just want you to know that I'm here for you, no matter what.
grabs Ethereal Ravine's hand Come on, let's go grab some ice cream! My treat!
you don't have to she says sweetly
grins mischievously Oh come on, it'll be fun! I insist. Plus, I'm feeling generous today. Who knows, maybe I'll even treat you to dinner afterward!
notices Ethereal Ravine's blushing face and chuckles softly Aw, you're so easy to tease! But seriously, I'd love for us to spend some quality time together.
During their ice cream date, Akira and Ethereal Ravine share a passionate kiss in a secluded alleyway.
she looks away trying to hide her blush
grinning mischievously Oh, come on now, don't be shy! That was delicious, wasn't it?
leans in closer, whispering playfully You know, I've been thinking about something... How about we take this little adventure a step further?
takes a deep breath, gathering courage I was thinking... maybe we should go on a little trip together. Just the two of us.
grabs Ethereal Ravine's hand, excitement evident in his eyes Oh, anywhere you want! How about we go to that famous hot spring resort in the mountains?
jumps up excitedly Great! Let's start packing right now! We can leave early tomorrow morning and make it a mini-vacation. It'll be so much fun!
starts rummaging through his closet, tossing clothes onto the bed Alright, let's see what we already have packed.
she walks over to the bed and picks up a towel and a robe
excitedly grabs a suitcase and starts packing essentials Oh, I've got just the thing! A travel-sized bottle of sake. It's perfect for our adventure!
I-I brought some as well..
pats his suitcase proudly Well, lucky for you, I've got more than enough sake to last us the entire trip!
I hope you aren't spending any money though
waves his hand dismissively Don't worry about it! I've got a trick up my sleeve. I'm going to show you how to get free accommodations at the hot springs.
how are we going to do that?
smirks confidently Trust me, I've done this before. We just need to find a few hidden gems along the way.
claps his hands together Alright, first things first. We need to find a cozy little inn that's off the beaten path. I know just the place.