[...And this, in theory, is the perfect opening to just.... ask Teru the question, right? Light breathes out, and this mischievousness of his expression gradually dials down to something vaguely hopeful.]
... That's kind of circumstance then.
[But as Light tries to formulate the words, all of it sounds miserably awkward in his head, so high school. The soft fluttering of his stomach is so utterly beneath him. The silence stretches for what feels like minutes before Light gets to his feet.]
Hey, Mikami-kun....
[One step, two steps, three stes... just barely close enough to touch.]
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... That's kind of circumstance then.
[But as Light tries to formulate the words, all of it sounds miserably awkward in his head, so high school. The soft fluttering of his stomach is so utterly beneath him. The silence stretches for what feels like minutes before Light gets to his feet.]
Hey, Mikami-kun....
[One step, two steps, three stes... just barely close enough to touch.]