[AQ] ...So like shopping time, right? [Daichi/Masahiko]

[Harada.M]

When they passed a few novelty stores and clothing boutiques, Masahiko had held his clothes closely to his side. He ran his fingers through her hair and looked at his friend with the most disappointed face. Why of all times is he trying to tell him about money for food and then saying he isn't hungry. He looked deeply into the boy's eyes. He muttered, "You're going to eat and I'll pay for your food." He didn't want his friend to be hungry on this outing. He looked at the other and continued to walk next to him.

Personally, he cared for his friend. He cared for Daichi like no one else could. He loved him like a brother and loved him like a best friend. He’d do anything for Daichi. By all means, if he were to spend money on his friend, he’d do it. He pulled his wallet out of his pocket and stared at the yen he had left. Masahiko wrapped his arm around Daichi's shoulder and muttered, "You have nothing to worry about. I got you for eating."

[Daichi]

" Wait- Masa. I'm being honest I'm not actually hungry." Well yeah he didn't have the money to eat- But he really wasn't hungry. It wasn't a lie or anything. It was reassuring to know that he would pay for him- Which means he cares at the very least. Still he wasn't a charity case. He was seventeen year old who could take care of himself. He always had.

"Masa, Again. I'm fine and not hungry. " He sighed a bit and laughed. The boy didn't flinch or even mind Masahiko wrapping a arm around his shoulder. Growing up with two brothers was to thank for that. " Honestly, Masahiko."

While walking they passed two girls. Both of which eyed Masahiko and Daichi, then seemed to giggle.

((REPLIED 7 YEARS LATER))

[Harada.M]

    

((more like 35 years for me.))

    Masahiko side-eyed his friend with the most annoyed look, "Fine. I hear your desperate cry to not feed you. Ok Ok." He checked his nails for any dirt as they were walking to the court. They almost made it and it felt good that he could his feel stomach calm from the smell of fresh hibachi being cooked and noodles being fried. "My sisters always cooked. They always cooked to were I was always full. So you can say I'm always hungry because...sisters. They wanted to fatten up their brother." He chuckled, thinking of he past memories of his older siblings cooking all the rice in Japan for him to eat. He patted Daichi's chest with the hand that hooked around him. Then, he saw two girls giggling. Masahiko turned around and saw them. He stopped for a moment and removed his arm. He shouted with a soft thug like dialect, "Oi! Oi! Ama ichi! Ama nii? Walk away."

    He didn't mean to be so rude but stuff like that bothered him. As he pulled Daichi closer to him, he muttered, "I have a really bad history with girl and their laughs. Especially if something in society looks hilarious when it's not." He looked down and stated, "Girls used to laugh at me all the time for the way I was and am. And it makes me lose my confidence, like a shit ton. It is now honestly. Yet, Faberge and you help me with that and that's why I'm glad to call you a friend." Masa pointed to the hibachi stand, "I want some takoyaki." He couldn't look at anyone right now. This was one reasons he hated being in public alot, cause he lost his self-esteem easily. He became more vulnerable after attending Seiyo.

[Daichi]

Daichi listened quietly while they walked along. He kinda laughed too. " Yeah? My mom kinda did the same thing, but it was more for the fact all my brothers played sports and they would need balanced meals and all that..." The boy for a short time did play sports but he didn't really have a choice in the matter. It would be a lie to say his mothers lunches weren't the highlight of day back then.

The girls seem to be somewhat startled. The two quickly moved away from the boys while talking to each other. Though either of them could hear a thing they said. Daichi felt bad admittedly. While he had no idea why the girls seemed to giggle at them, he didn't feel it was enough to yell at them.

The hero readjusted as Masahiko pulled him closer. " I get what your saying but- I don't think they were laughing to be jerks? If that makes sense. Maybe they thought we were cute or something?-" It took him a moment before he actually processed the last bit of what Masahiko said. " Wait me? I mean I get that Faberge helped, it is Faberge. I don't think I helped out as much as you think I did." Daichi was just himself, and he had no idea how he had helped Masahiko. Though he was happy to be his friend, he just hoped Masa didn't put him on too high of a pedestal.

[Harada.M]

Masahiko clicked his tongue. "I hate girls man. You don't know what they want. They just watch you and scan you like a damn computer. Yeah, I admit I yelled at them and it might've been rude but I just have a defense mechanism on all the time when it comes to things like this." He sighed, removing his arm from Daichi and stuffing his hands in his pockets. Masa looked away from him at this moment. He couldn't bear staring at him. He grew quiet. Masahiko hated himself alot when he did stuff that others didn't like. It was as if, he wanted to be a people pleaser and he didn't want to disappoint anyone anymore. Then he spilled his guts walking to the court.

"I trust others more than I trust myself and it scares me yo. All I want to do is live a high school life with relationships, happiness and positivity, grow to be a better person, ya know? We're not doing that. We're more worried about the crazy shit that happens like eggs and chara changes and stuff." His head was down, eyes looking at the floor. "You might say you didn't help much but your companionship and your respect to treat me as a person instead of a weirdo is why I cherish this friendship." He then faced Daichi with a smile on his face.

"I'll be going away for a while and I just need you to know that when I return, I know I'm not going to be the same but always remember that I will always be your friend and have your back, K?" Masa pointed to the hibachi place, "Look, they just finished the takoyaki. Wanna get some?"