| Weekend afternoon ~ Manga shop with Gotoh...
'Ohw boy. Here's hoping, my favorite manga store -can cure what ails me.' He thought, with ache. 'Gotta stop replaying her face in my head.'
(Walks in)
Content, he thought, 'Nowww, where's those next Shonen volumes at? -Any hype material on sale? . . .Ahw! -What's this, now!'
Manga title read, 'The Comedies of Love'?
Skimming through, he sweatily exclaimed, '''I... -I got it![Echo]'''
| Then the next day~
Confused, Teto asked, ''You want us to dine.. at a Yakiniku Restaurant??! *Blushes* Oh -my-my! We don't understand... W-we appreciate this treat, but... why?''
Gleeful, Gotoh replied, ''-Simple answer. I enjoy my food fresh off the heat, and I thought_ We could do with a different vibe.''
She asked, ''We could? *Looks around* Where's the others? Did you invite them, or d-did we miss a notice?''
Softly swallowing, he said, ''Sadly `nah, they had other plans.''
''Ah... They're going to miss out... '' She uttered, looking dejected.
| Later - Inside.
((Spicy sizzling))
''Caugh-Cauwww!! Nothing beats chicken cuts-*Licks lips*-with a hit `of that tangy lemon!'' Gotoh commented.
Teto replied, ''Hhr-hrr-Hhrhrr... Is that true? Our family has- Hold on! *Grabs meat* Our family's dinned on lemon chicken a while back, but.. we haven't ate it lately.''
Seriously, he directed, ''-Stop right there.''
Concerned, she reacted, ''wh-wha--what???''
''hmmmrm..... '' He fiercely stared. ''-Are you a fan of undercooked meat or what? *Realizes* And.. is that all you're eating?''
(. . .)
Her palms hiding her eyes, she stated, ''Uh! We're so ashamed. We've never been able to handle hot foods one bit! And- *lowers hands* And our stomach's capacity, is ruefully small!''
''Ggaha!'' Gotoh reacted, as he anxiously thought, 'Wh-whyeyy... Do I feel the sudden urge_ to hug her..... ''
| After the meal~
Feeling lost, Teto asked, ''A novelty store? Sounds like good fun.''
| Past the doors.
Brightly, Gotoh said, ''It's been too long, since I've swung by! C'mon, let's A-go.''
Teto said, ''Look-at-this! Keychains.''
''Witness this! I'm a certain 'treasure-hunting straw hat pirate'!'' He stated.
She said, gasping, ''Tamagotchis! They actually have them!''
''How cool! They got novelty Kunai. Now I feel like a fighting dreamer!'' He said, excitedly.
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Joyfully, Teto said, ''Something about this lucky cat... is calling to us. (Purchase made!)''
Surprised, Gotoh said, ''Really? Hey, they have itsy-toy burgers. -And fries?!
Puzzled, she asked, ''Ko..keshi dolls? We had them as a child... M-Maybe... Ohoh, we like this red one!''
((Purchases made!))
| Outside the store.
Gripping her bag tightly, Teto said, ''This was such a blessedly nice day, and your kindness is much appreciated. *Chuckles* If that is all, we'll excuse ourself for today.''
''Enh- W-WAIT!'' Gotoh forcefully yelled, as he sweated. ''Don't jet off- j-just yet! (...) There's still something else... ''
| -
''(P-re-preparade`O! /. . ./ If you're not paying attention, be prePARED- for a poking attack from my fingers!)'' Gotoh sings, oddly.
Teto asked herself, trying not to laugh, 'Why---- Is he singing a song... from a romance anime?''
Then, he sang, ''(Let it all outtt, let it ALL OUT. It seems we're full of unanswered desires, doesn't it?)''
Teto asked, ''Enh?''
| A few more romance songs later~
''(Every Heart... And, we shall continue to walk again today..... )'' He sang with feeling
(🎼. . .)
Worried, Teto thought, ''Goodness-! What's with these song choices??!''
Stressed, Gotoh thought, '''I think... at last, I get the big picture..... All these tingles inside... This has to be l-l-l----LOVE!'''
''AaaHHHa!!!'' Teto screamed.
Shocked, Gotoh asked, ''Wha-w`AT??!''
Teto yelled, ''Yy-y-you just said_ YOU'RE IN LOVE!?!''
| The End?