[He says it even as he watches Natsume act, and it fills Wataru with warmth and optimism. They're both having a hard time saying this, which is silly, but it's Wataru's struggle here. He can be bolder with people he doesn't know quite as well. But with Natsume, he wants to be careful. He cares a great deal for the younger idol, and he wouldn't dream of making him actually uncomfortable. It's good that he makes the first move, then.
Natsume takes his hand, and Wataru squeezes his in return, looking to his kouhai's face.]
As long as you're not forcing yourself~. [Maybe he's teasing now. He reaises his free hand and runs it along the side of Natsume's head, then down, along his jaw, and beneath his chin. There's little bursts of joyous chroma as he does so, and Wataru is visibly pleased.]
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[He says it even as he watches Natsume act, and it fills Wataru with warmth and optimism. They're both having a hard time saying this, which is silly, but it's Wataru's struggle here. He can be bolder with people he doesn't know quite as well. But with Natsume, he wants to be careful. He cares a great deal for the younger idol, and he wouldn't dream of making him actually uncomfortable. It's good that he makes the first move, then.
Natsume takes his hand, and Wataru squeezes his in return, looking to his kouhai's face.]
As long as you're not forcing yourself~. [Maybe he's teasing now. He reaises his free hand and runs it along the side of Natsume's head, then down, along his jaw, and beneath his chin. There's little bursts of joyous chroma as he does so, and Wataru is visibly pleased.]
And this?