[ If his shyness and reservations taught him anything, it's that while he wasn't one for deep public displays of affection, Ayaka'd earned more than enough of his heart to get an honest response in private. Especially when she reacted the way she would. It was a confidence builder, making him want to do it with her even more. Seeing the smile gracing her lips when he does draw back earns her another little one right back. He shares in her disbelief, but embraces the moment that's before him nonetheless.
Hating to see her go but loving watching her leave, he huffs a little to himself when she's out of sight, taking the time to enjoy the serenity that's held strong within these walls. Sitting in her garden for the first time was a memory that he harbors surprisingly close; it's part of the reason why he absolutely needed space either out front or out back for a garden of his own once he acquired his own house. ]
Mm? [ As he graciously accepts the box, noticing the letter between the cover and the ribbon most importantly. The Snow on the Hearth was a delight, and he'd treasure the mochi she's prepared for him! But unless he wanted to sit down out here or go back inside and take a piece from it, perhaps it was best he waited after all. To her suggestion, he nods with a soft hum. Though his eyes drift from hers...back to what's slipped between the cover and ribbon. ] Mind if I read the letter?
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Hating to see her go
but loving watching her leave, he huffs a little to himself when she's out of sight, taking the time to enjoy the serenity that's held strong within these walls. Sitting in her garden for the first time was a memory that he harbors surprisingly close; it's part of the reason why he absolutely needed space either out front or out back for a garden of his own once he acquired his own house. ]Mm? [ As he graciously accepts the box, noticing the letter between the cover and the ribbon most importantly. The Snow on the Hearth was a delight, and he'd treasure the mochi she's prepared for him! But unless he wanted to sit down out here or go back inside and take a piece from it, perhaps it was best he waited after all. To her suggestion, he nods with a soft hum. Though his eyes drift from hers...back to what's slipped between the cover and ribbon. ] Mind if I read the letter?