The door opened revealing a smiling Mrs Park who instantly stepped aside as they both shared greeting.
Mrs Park quietly said
"He's colouring right now so if you have any questions feel free to ask away whilst he's distracted."
Daichi nodded before asking
"I did a little bit of research so I have a vague idea but... well, do you have any recommendations on how to get him to do stuff in general which I can use if he doesn't do the work?"
Mrs Park nodded before saying
"Rewards and praise. If he gets complimented for it he'll keep doing it, and if it's something he doesn't like offer him a treat. I have some biscuits in the cupboard but it all really depends on how mood as to what will make him do it because sometimes he refuses to eat."
Daichi frowned slightly before asking
"Because he's full?"
Trying to sound hopeful, but he could tell from Mrs Park's expression it wasn't.
"I might've forgotten to mention this yesterday but he has an eating disorder... sometimes he sees himself bigger than he is even though he's never been fat but it's those days when he doesn't eat. He's gotten a lot better since he started living here."
Daichi wanted to ask more questions about Itsuki's past but didn't want to pry just nodding in response.
If Itsuki didn't want biscuits he'd just ask what he wanted.
Mrs Park led Daichi through the house and they found their way to the dining room where Itsuki was sat colouring.
"itsukie sweetie, do you remember what today is?"
"It's... Fwiday."
Itsuki answered with his voice being slightly slurred due to an obstacle in his mouth and deep concentration.
Mrs Park like a psychic already knew what it was
"Do you have a pen in your- Itsuki you know your not supposed to chew on pen lids. Out. Now."
Itsuki did as he was told but still didn't turn around as he looked forward with a pout.
"You know better than to chew on pen lids, don't you?"
She questioned getting a small nod and
"I'm sowwy."
From Itsuki
She sighed before walking up to him and kissing his head lightly.
"It's okay, just don't do it again. Granny doesn't want you to choke on it, that's all. Now come give Granny a hug."
Itsuki stood up and tightly hugged his grandmother who hugged him back and rubbed circles on his back.
"Now Itsukie we have a guest today so you've got to be a good boy for him okay?"
She said when he loosened his hold on her.
He mumbled
"Who?"
With a pout which got him a boop on his nose.
"You've forgotten already? Turn around and you'll see who."
Itsuki did as he was instructed and his face instantly turned bright red as he quickly hid behind his grandmother.
He didn't realise that Daichi was coming today, nor was he prepared.
Daichi bowed as he said
"It's nice to see you again Itsuki-ssi."
Itsuki's grandmother moved to the side suggesting
"Why don't you go show Daichi where you do your homework sweetie pie and talk for a bit before you start the project so you know a bit more about each other?"
Itsuki looked at her helplessly before letting out a small sigh and waddling over to Daichi giving the other a chance to process his cute outfit.
He was wearing light blue dungarees shorts and a large jumper which gave him sweater paws, accompanied by unicorn slippers.
When Itsuki made his way over to Daichi he cautiously held his hand out for the other to take, maintaining eye contact with the floor until Daichi took it.
Neither said anything as Itsuki pulled the other away.
Itsuki took Daichi up a large stair case then down a few corridors until they were met with a pastel yellow door, with a white painted wooden I on the door.
Itsuki let go off Daichi's hand a fumbled with his own as he quietly whispered
"T-this is i-itsukie's- m-my room..."
Daichi noticed what he was doing and how nervous he was so commented
"The door is a really pretty colour, it reminds me of the sun "
In hope to make him feel more relaxed.
And surprisingly it did.
Itsuki excitedly chirped
"Yellow is my favouwite c-colourrr because it's the c-colour of the sun and the sun makes everything bwight and happy!"
Daichi smiled at the attitude change so decided to carry on the topic since it was making Itsuki happier.
"You know, your hair looks kind of yellow. It's a very pretty colour just like the door. It looks fluffy and soft."
Itsuki blushed slightly before quickly opening his bedroom door.
He yeeted himself into the room and onto his bed, burying his face in the cushion.
Daichi remained stood at the door, waiting to be invited in.
After no sign of life he knocked on the door getting a squeak in response before Itsuki messily sat up, somehow getting tangled in his blanket.
The blanket ended up covering head so he forced his head to peek out as he quickly said "Come in."
Daichi chuckled at the cute sight before doing as instructed.