[ Someday, Itsuki is going to learn how to do what Masa does. But right now, it's not possible. Especially right now, when he's still feeling guilty for the Ugumori match, and then what he knows is unwarranted guilt for Mei avoiding him. ] It's okay, a lot of the time. I don't mind so much even if people think I should.
[ And a lot do. But he deflates a little more as Suga nestles against him, sleepy eyes closing as he thinks over that. Especially since he's interacted with Miyuki a little more - even if his greatest encounter with him was... mortifying - and is getting to know Suga. ] I think that Miyuki-san would probably say the same, too. That he doesn't mind the company and noise.
- ah! [ The poke makes him jolt a little, ticklish, but not enough to disturb them much. But he smiles, unoffended. ] That's something that I feel like I need a lot of the time, to be honest, so I'd be happy to make that deal.
[ a little laugh, but it's muffled from his comfy spot. ]
He probably wouldn't say it, but I know what you mean. I think he likes the full apartment a little more than he's been letting on.
[ what a cute reaction...! but itsuki's lucky that suga isn't mean enough to exploit a cute weakness like that, especially not when itsuki has plenty weighing on his shoulders. ] Then we're both set. I'm thinking that we'll make a pretty good team, huh?
He and Mei-san are pretty similar like that. [ Because he's not oblivious in the least bit.
But at least Suga doesn't tickle him more... Itsuki's not sure how well that would end with them all cozied up to one another. After mulling it over, he carefully reaches with his free hand to seek out one of Suga's, much like he'd done the first day they met. ] Well, I can say that I'm not as worried about how things will be, now, so I definitely think we'll be able to handle anything that happens.
You've noticed that, too? [ ducking his chin with a little laugh. ] I think they'd both be better off if they learned how to say how they really feel.
But I'm glad you're feeling a little better. [ with an affectionate little bump of his head against itsuki's shoulder, much as if he were a friendly housecat. ] That means I'm doing my job already!
[ He nods, smiling as Suga laughs. It's a good sound, better than his voice when he was talking about his captain. ] That probably won't happen for a long, long time...
[ Said with a little grimace, even if he huffs a laugh afterwards. He does, he loves Mei, but... he also knows that Mei would never, ever have said the things that he did if he wasn't affected the way he was. So he just rubs his cheek on top of Suga's head, nose scrunching. ] I do appreciate it, Suga-san. You've helped a lot since we first met.
[ If he knew, Itsuki would likely tell him he didn't have to. So it's probably for the best that he remains in the dark until after the fact, if it's ever revealed to him at all. ]
Mm. A team should always be there to support one another. [ There's a sting in the back of his ribs with that, but he just cuddles up with Suga more to drown it out. ]
[ Ducking down a little in the blanket, so that his mouth is hidden and his nose just barely peeks out, Itsuki stares down at the tea that he's left on the table. Because he needs to take a moment, to just... let the words sink in.
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[ And a lot do. But he deflates a little more as Suga nestles against him, sleepy eyes closing as he thinks over that. Especially since he's interacted with Miyuki a little more - even if his greatest encounter with him was... mortifying - and is getting to know Suga. ] I think that Miyuki-san would probably say the same, too. That he doesn't mind the company and noise.
- ah! [ The poke makes him jolt a little, ticklish, but not enough to disturb them much. But he smiles, unoffended. ] That's something that I feel like I need a lot of the time, to be honest, so I'd be happy to make that deal.
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He probably wouldn't say it, but I know what you mean. I think he likes the full apartment a little more than he's been letting on.
[ what a cute reaction...! but itsuki's lucky that suga isn't mean enough to exploit a cute weakness like that, especially not when itsuki has plenty weighing on his shoulders. ] Then we're both set. I'm thinking that we'll make a pretty good team, huh?
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He and Mei-san are pretty similar like that. [ Because he's not oblivious in the least bit.
But at least Suga doesn't tickle him more... Itsuki's not sure how well that would end with them all cozied up to one another. After mulling it over, he carefully reaches with his free hand to seek out one of Suga's, much like he'd done the first day they met. ] Well, I can say that I'm not as worried about how things will be, now, so I definitely think we'll be able to handle anything that happens.
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But I'm glad you're feeling a little better. [ with an affectionate little bump of his head against itsuki's shoulder, much as if he were a friendly housecat. ] That means I'm doing my job already!
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[ Said with a little grimace, even if he huffs a laugh afterwards. He does, he loves Mei, but... he also knows that Mei would never, ever have said the things that he did if he wasn't affected the way he was. So he just rubs his cheek on top of Suga's head, nose scrunching. ] I do appreciate it, Suga-san. You've helped a lot since we first met.
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That's what a good team does, right?
[ nosing up into him. ] And I'd really hate to let my teammate down.
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Mm. A team should always be there to support one another. [ There's a sting in the back of his ribs with that, but he just cuddles up with Suga more to drown it out. ]
I'll do my best, Suga-san.
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[ softly, warmly. his gut tells him that it's something itsuki needs to hear. ] You seem like someone I can count on to have my back.
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He really doesn't hear that very often. ]
You, too. I'm glad that we got to meet.