[There's an unannounced visitor at HiMERU's door! Usually, Niki would let HiMERU know that he's stopping by in advance, but this is meant to be a surprise, and since he knows HiMERU has roommates(!) now, he's not worried about not receiving a response. Either way, Niki knocks on the door and waits patiently for an answer. HiMERU will notice Niki isn't empty-handed—in his hands, he holds a couple cute, colorful boxes, the kind that likely indicate baked goods. (Because that's what they are! It probably smells good.)]
[Even after moving back into a proper house, there's a tepid degree of wariness in answering the call of unexpected visitors, borne from a few too many unpleasant surprises back in the Datura apartment and a habit carried over into their new home — and though he is careful to mask the edge of suspicion as he answers the door, there is a distinct unfurling tension in his shoulders when he recognizes the non-threatening visage on the other side of the threshold.]
Shiina, [He exhales in quiet relief, blinking slowly at the other, then to the boxes in his hands, then back up again.] What's the occasion?
There isn't one! [He responds easily. Some people might find it awkward to admit that they're here for No Particular Reason, but Niki doesn't.] Since we can finally eat the way we want to, I figured it's about time I made you something sweet. My treat. ♪
[HiMERU hadn't been here as long as he and Rinne had, but the difference wasn't much at this point. They'd all been here way too long with way too little freedom, so this feels just right.]
Can I come in? Nahaha, truthfully, I'd kinda like to have a little bite with you.
[They didn't do this too often, but the only thing Niki loved more than food was enjoying it with others.]
[Well, HiMERU had asked more as a formality than anything else; it's not like Niki's ever really needed much of a reason to indulge. His life revolved around (food) indulgences, and that wasn't about to change now... Even when they were challenged for food security in the earlier winter months, it was the splurges in-between that kept them moving along, letting the intermittent highs carry them hopefully into the next.]
HiMERU isn't so cold that he would accept your offering only to shut the door in your face. [It might've been funny though.] Come right in. The others are out, so we can take our time.
[He guides Niki in to their kitchen, the layout of the house none too different from theirs just down the street... but it is perhaps still a tad sparser, clean and impersonal — save for where Arashi has put the work in to brighten the space and make it feel more like a proper home. HiMERU starts to rifle through the cabinets for dishes, but... he looks back to the colored boxes once more.]
What is it you've brought him today, anyway? You have quite a few with you.
[IT MIGHT'VE BEEN FUNNY, THOUGH... Niki wouldn't have thought much of it if he'd said no for any reason (but that's the low self-esteem speaking). He's glad that HiMERU accepts his company easily, however, and he follows him through the house like a good, obedient guest.
He sets the boxes down on the kitchen table.]
Yeah, I kinda overdid it. [He scratches his cheek, smiling sheepishly.] For appetizers, we've got white chocolate cookies and matcha truffles. Then, for our main course, we have a strawberry cheesecake. ♪ ...actually, I didn't think this one through very well. I totally forgot dessert for dessert!
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Shiina, [He exhales in quiet relief, blinking slowly at the other, then to the boxes in his hands, then back up again.] What's the occasion?
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[HiMERU hadn't been here as long as he and Rinne had, but the difference wasn't much at this point. They'd all been here way too long with way too little freedom, so this feels just right.]
Can I come in? Nahaha, truthfully, I'd kinda like to have a little bite with you.
[They didn't do this too often, but the only thing Niki loved more than food was enjoying it with others.]
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HiMERU isn't so cold that he would accept your offering only to shut the door in your face. [It might've been funny though.] Come right in. The others are out, so we can take our time.
[He guides Niki in to their kitchen, the layout of the house none too different from theirs just down the street... but it is perhaps still a tad sparser, clean and impersonal — save for where Arashi has put the work in to brighten the space and make it feel more like a proper home. HiMERU starts to rifle through the cabinets for dishes, but... he looks back to the colored boxes once more.]
What is it you've brought him today, anyway? You have quite a few with you.
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He sets the boxes down on the kitchen table.]
Yeah, I kinda overdid it. [He scratches his cheek, smiling sheepishly.] For appetizers, we've got white chocolate cookies and matcha truffles. Then, for our main course, we have a strawberry cheesecake. ♪ ...actually, I didn't think this one through very well. I totally forgot dessert for dessert!
[He made this all up on the spot, honestly.]