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It's a peaceful day at Leblanc. Sojiro has a couple customers in his shop, both sipping coffee, one eating a curry. Mellow music is playing, the lighting is cozy, and the coffee is as good as ever.
He nods a greeting as Akira enters the shop on her way home from school.
"Yeah, thanks!"
Akira digs into her Earth Burger, and just looks at Ryuji sappily for a bit longer.
He digs into his as well for a bit, gazing back just as sappily. After a moment, he swallows and asks, "What class do you hate the least so far?"
"Always gives me trouble. Guess the least awful for me is history."
"I've always had trouble with that, it's all just a mess of dates and people and I can never keep them straight. Maybe we could help each other study sometime?"
"Well, I hate studying, but it'll probably be better if you're there with me."
Something about that makes her want to reach over and ruffle his hair. He's trying his best...
"Yeah, maybe." She has a couple onion rings. "This place is actually pretty good, I like it. Did you see what they said on the menu? Some kind of burger-eating challenge?"
"Yeah, I think it starts next week? And I think they give you some kinda prize if you win."
"Maybe we should come back sometime and try it."
She goes back to her burger.
"Hell yeah! Bet I can finish the challenge burger faster than you!"
He takes another bite of his burger as well.
Ryuji briefly looks surprised, then blushes as a thought crosses his mind. "Um... if I win, you gotta make out with me." He grins nervously.
He starts to offer his hand, then pauses. "But wait, what d'you get if you win?"
"Good question..." Akira tilts her head. "Are you prepared to just say 'a favour', or? I don't have anything instantly to mind at the moment."
He blushes a bit brighter at the thought, but nods, and offers his hand. "Deal."
Smooth. Now you get to make out with him whether you win or lose. Joker chuckles in mindspace. Well played.
I mean, nothing says I have to use the favour on making out with him. I already know he's interested, given he was willing to make the bet. I can just... give a little.
Oooooohhhh, you've got your sights set higher already! Wow, I didn't think you'd have the courage.
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