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[IF THOSE ARE ANOTHER THONGS THEN HE'S GOING TO MURDER—

Oh, that's not the case. The kiss mark on the note doesn't fail to fluster him, but actually...the coat looks pretty nice. That's why Gilbert, taking advantage of the fact that Jirou isn't around, puts it on.]

What an idiot...buying something like this for me.

[However, as he says that, a smile curls up at the corners of his lips. The next thing Gilbert does is writing a short response:]

Thank You.
Gilbert

[It's...not much, that's for sure. But they're going to see each other sooner or later, so he'll thank him properly then.]

[sakeplz]

[WITH A KISS?????

Let him hope okay gosh]

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[NOT QUITE...

But once Jirou gets back to their room, there'll be lots of food on the table (those are mostly Japanese dishes, or well, Japanese-like dishes, because once he asked about Japan in the library, the lady gave him an apologetic smile) and even a bottle of sake. Whether it's not the only way to thank Jirou, it's something he does best.

As for Gilbert, he's sitting on his bed doing...well, nothing. Just waiting. From time to time he just gets up and takes a look at the coat in the mirror. He really likes it.]

[sakeplz]

[Jirou comes in and is surprised by the smell of food. This isn't what he was expecting! He blinks and comes further in and lets his carrier down to wobble about the room too. It takes a second before he realizes that...these are Japanese foods!]

Did you make all of this, Gi-chan?

[He's so surprised he forgets to act silly!]

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[No draping all over him? No teasing? Gilbert blinks at first, but instead of just standing there and blinking he should answer the question, shouldn't he?]

Um...oh, yes. For you...

[That goes without saying, but well.]

It's not that difficult at all... [Maybe it's not difficult per se, but it's time-consuming. Especially arranging the dishes.] I could do this everyday, I think.

[IS THAT A LOW-KEY CONFESSION...WHO KNOWS.]

[sakeplz]

[He made all of this for him? And he wants to do this everyday for him? If he didn't know any better...]

Gi-chan, are you saying you want to date me?

[WELL GILBERT. BALL IS IN YOUR COURT NOW.]

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I still think you need someone better at this...

[So romantic?!]

I'm saying I want to cook for you every day, can't you hear...

[He wants to hide his face in his hands so badly, Jirou has no idea.]

[sakeplz]

But, Gi-chan...

[He goes over and puts his hands on Gilbert's knees and looks up at his face.]

I don't want to date anyone else.

[Funny how that is. He flirts with others and cuddles with others but in the end he can say he's really opened up to Gilbert and become the closest to him here. Yes he's been with someone else before him here but Gilbert is really the one he has bonded to. There have been times when he's wondered if this is just a sword desiring a master or if this is part of his new human nature. He can't be sure really but he does know it all comes back to Gilbert.]

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I was...

[Afraid that you'll say that?

No, that's not it. Before he gets to continue, Gilbert takes a deep breath. He knew it's not going to be easy, but it's even worse than he imagined...his legs are wobbly already, even though he hasn't said much yet.]

I was hoping you'll say that.

[Maybe he shouldn't have emphasized the fact that he's hopeless when it comes to relationships, but lying to Jirou didn't seem fair.]

[sakeplz]

[Gold eyes are watching him, waiting to see what comes next. Maybe Gilbert will just run from it all. Maybe he won't really want him or just... Who knows. Jirou is honestly still learning his way around some human things.

But then Gilbert says that.

Those gold eyes that are watching him widen before he smiles and reaches up to pull him into a kiss. It doesn't last very long but he doesn't feel it needs to.]

My Gi-chan!

[He's so happy! Happy sword with an adorable wife! (Shhhh...that's totally who you are in this relationship now that you're dating him, Gil.) Grabbing his hand, he goes to tug him toward the table.]

Let's eat this together!

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[Ah, the kiss. To be fair, it's not the first time Jirou pulls him into one, but it certainly feels different that the previous ones.

Some things don't ever change, though. Like Gilbert's blush that's spreading all across his face.]

S-Sure.

[He doesn't plan on eating much, all of this is for Jirou, after all!]

I hope you'll like it...because you're doomed to my cooking...

[SO ROMANTIC.]

[sakeplz]

[Oh Gil. You say the most romantic things. But it's okay because you'll learn. Or probably go ask for advice and pretend it's for someone else or some other loser thing like that.

It's okay. Jirou will still be your husband no matter what.]

How did you learn how to make all of this?

[Don't mind him. He's pouring sake for the two of them and one portion for his carrier as well who has somehow climbed up to help himself to some fish.]

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I just found a book with some recipes some time ago...and went from there. I just had to practice for a bit.

[While he always paid attention to how he served his dishes, this was taking it to a whole new level.

For a bit means a whole month, but he doesn't want to admit that...instead, he watches Jirou pouring sake for them.]

I mean...you should taste foods from different types of cuisine, and I'll make sure of that. But today...I thought that's what you'd like the most.

[sakeplz]

I'll happily eat anything that you make me, Gi-chan!

[He's really not kidding.

Ah! But wait!]

Do you know how to use chopsticks?

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You have some serious backlog so...

[Given the fact that he's been in his sword form for so long and everything.]

Eat up...Ji-chan.

[IS HE DOING THIS THING RIGHT? As for chopsticks:]

Sure.

[And then he just goes and impales a pickled carrot with one of them.]

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[He's about to comment on how he loves that Gil is giving him a name too.

And then he does that.

He bursts out laughing.]

That's not how you use them!

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It's not?

[Genuinely surprised, he almost drops the chopstick on the table.]

How do you use them, then?

[Gilbert: 0, Chopsticks: 1]

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Like this.

[With the grace of a master, he holds the chopsticks and easily picks up a piece of food and brings it to his mouth.

Ta-da!]

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[What is this sorcery? Did Jirou charm those chopsticks—no, that's doesn't make sense.]

Okay, but how about rice?

[It can't be that easy with rice, right?!]

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[He shows him by lifting his rice bowl up toward his mouth and then using the chopsticks to lift a good portion to his mouth.

Easy.]

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[HE HAS SO MANY QUESTIONS RIGHT NOW.

Good thing that he hasn't planned on eating much anyway...the way he's holding the chopsticks (he's been watching Jirou eating with them, but that's not enough, apparently) he won't be able to pick anything up from the plate, let alone putting it into mouth.]

I-I can do it...you just eat and don't mind me.

[sakeplz]

[He laughs and sets down his food and chopsticks so he can move closer to Gilbert. Wrapping his arms around him, he helps to situate the chopsticks right then keeps holding his hand to guide him through it.]

There we go. Open wide.

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[Gilbert swallows, his eyes following the hand that's guided by Jirou.]

Y-You don't have to feed me, really...

[That said, he opens his mouth a little while after, making an "aaah" sound, too.]

[sakeplz]

[In the food goes!]

See how that feels? Now you try!

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Eh? Me? Okay, I guess...

[Pretty sure that this is what Jirou meant, he tries not to shift the position of his fingers too much and actually manages to take a piece of fish with the chopsticks, but his intention isn't to eat it himself. Instead, he puts it close Jirou's mouth. His hand is shaking a bit, so it's a miracle it hasn't fallen yet...]

O-Open wide.