[accidental video]

[shadow_spread]

[The video looks like it's being taken from across the way from its subjects in a shopping arcade. There isn't any sound, but the picture is clear. There's Masamori, in a grey kimono and wearing a bright red scarf with small yellow polka dots all over it. There's Mai, in a dark green skirt and white top that looks new. There's Masamori and Mai...wait they're coming out of a photo booth together? Mai seems to be giggling, and Masamori seems a little embarrassed but amused. Mai skips over to the dispenser and takes out two photo strips, one of which she hands to Masamori. The two rather awkwardly put the photo strips away.

They turn into a cafe next door, taking a two-person table by the windows. The awkwardness they had going in dissipates, they seem to have a good time chatting after they place their order. Which turns out to have been entirely desserts- the waiter brings out a slice of chocolate cake that looks like it belongs on a magazine cover for Mai, and an elaborate parfait nearly as tall as his head for Masamori. Mai boggles a bit at the parfait, which Masamori seems to treat as a perfectly normal serving of food. But normal conversation seems to continue while they eat.

After there is no more cake and no more parfait, Masamori apparently insists on paying, to the blushing protests of Mai. They head out further down the arcade and...did Mai just start holding Masamori's hand?

You'll have to pause the video to find out, because it cuts off there.]

Comments

[unknownrival]

You've been recorded. But I'm glad you're having fun.

[text]

[shadow_spread]

Ah- thank you.

[yeah the comm was bound to do something like this but DAMMIT.]

[text]

[unknownrival]

You're welcome. I hope it gives you your privacy back soon.

[aquaticrush]

I'm so glad!

[text]

[shadow_spread]

[He...was kind of afraid of these reactions.]

I'm...glad to hear that?

[text]

[aquaticrush]

I'm sorry! Was that too much?

[text]

[shadow_spread]

Ah, no. It wasn't.

[text]

[aquaticrush]

I just want everybody to be happy.

[text]

[shadow_spread]

It's appreciated.

[text]

[aquaticrush]

You seem to really like each other.

[brokethecamera]

Ah ha...thanks Retasu.

[aquaticrush]

Was that too far?

[brokethecamera]

No, no. It's fine. I really mean it. Thank you.

[aquaticrush]

All right. As long as you're happy.

[brokethecamera]

I am. Very happy.

[aquaticrush]

That's good. I was afraid I was being pushy, wanting you two to, um. Talk to each other about this sort of thing?

[brokethecamera]

No, you weren't. Besides, we kind of needed a little push.

[aquaticrush]

It's good that you can be happy now.

[brokethecamera]

...I knew it.

[shadow_spread]

More or less.

[brokethecamera]

Well, it wasn't too bad I guess. At least I had time to tell the people I wanted to.

[fairyofwind]

Ah, you and Mai-san are dating?

[shadow_spread]

[So embarrassed...]

Yes.

[fairyofwind]

Congratulations!

I hope you're ready for Kouji.

[a_new_innovator]

That looks like such a nice date.

[shadow_spread]

It was...nice.

[a_new_innovator]

I'm glad to hear it. If you don't mind me asking, are dates like this common?

[didiscareyouyet]

Hey! You're on a date! She's really, really pretty!

[shadow_spread]

[SPITTAKING]

Ah-yes. Thank you.

[didiscareyouyet]

What's her name?

1/2 [ not here ]

[ghostshippingly]

[ this comment is not here.

but if you can imagine Pearl letting out an excited squeak of excitement and punching the air for a second, that is exactly what is happening. ]

[ghostshippingly]

Congratulations to you both!

[shadow_spread]

Ah, thank you.

[stillneedawish]

Eh?! Sumimura-san and... Ah, is that a date!?

Um, I'm sorry the community won't let you enjoy it without spying on you, but I'm so happy for you both!

[shadow_spread]

It was a date, yes.

Thank you, Kaname-chan.