[Yusuke's focused on strapping the helmet down, but does pause a little at Haru's insistence of paying for lunch.]
Are you sure? I've received my wages recently as well, so [once he's bought new canvases, some new paints and the pre-requisite pencil and sketch book sets for class] I can afford to pay my share.
[He's buying the ice cream though. She can actually fight him on that one.]
[Yeah, Yusuke, she knows that first day of class is going to wreck your wallet. Rather than mention that, though, Haru sits herself down and starts the engine to the moped, just waiting for Yusuke to get settled.]
It's alright, I'm sure! You can pay for it next time.
[Which, "next time" could always be for ice cream if he wanted to take that route. It'd be sneaky.]
[RIP his wallet and his money. But at least he will have lots of shiny art stuff.]
... [SQUINTS.] If you're sure... I will hold you to that.
[No, he's doing this legit!! They'll go and get proper food and she can tell him all about this thing for Minako she'll have by that point in recolle canon.]
Mathematics is not my strong point, but given the influx of new students to the number of mentors, I would say there was some impressive luck on my side for this to have been the outcome.
Yes there is a lot to remember. Course work aside there are a lot of things that need to been considered from a social aspect and newer aspect that comes from living alone... there is a lot to juggle.
[Says the guy who managed his home when his mother was at her most ill.]
That is not usually the point of something being creepy. It's meant to unnerve and linger in the mind not invoke feelings of... appreciation or fondness?
[Haru just answers him with a smile, and once Yusuke's settled behind her and properly holding on, Haru accelerates, then heads off to the buffet.
As usual, Yusuke ate plenty and snacked on food even as they finished up and spoke about what all they learned about this. How they feel, what lies ahead for them... At least they've got each other. No matter what happens, now that they're both aware, there's a renewed promise in Haru's heart to stay by his side. Things are going to get crazy and strange from now on, after all.
Though Haru protested, Yusuke did end up being the one to pay for ice cream. At least that part wasn't as expensive as the buffet, so it's not so bad. Once they got the ice cream, they headed for the beach, as sunset was close to starting. With strawberries and cream ice cream in hand, Haru walks along the shoreline with her taller friend, eyes on the gray sea as the sun sets towards it.]
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