idealist-prince-tsukasa

[idealist-prince-tsukasa]

Okay! Coming in now!

[Tsukasa happily walks back inside the room, only to be left completely stunned when his eyes land on Akito.]

...!

[Tsukasa is speechless for a moment, his gaze fixated on Akito. If he didn't think Akito was stunningly gorgeous before, he certainly does now. If only he could just get the words out.]

Akito... you look...

[Tsukasa lets out a sigh he didn't know he was holding.]

... magnificent.

[A few more minutes of staring, and he notices something a little off.]

Ah, hold on. Let me fix your hair up a bit.

[Tsukasa walks over to Akito without a second thought, tidying up his hair. It doesn't even register to him that he's gotten too close at first.]

And... there. You're perfect.

[Tsukasa's expression softens, his hands resting on Akito's shoulders as he stares for just a bit longer. It's only when he finally realizes that their faces are a little too close that his face flushes, stepping away as he clears his throat.]

A-Anyway... glad to see it fits. Heh.

(Oh my god.)

[There have been talks of a new festival planned to take place in the Akiyama Kingdom. Something about it being a celebration or dragon-kind. Naturally, that caught Tsukasa's eye. Such a festival would make for a perfect trip, he'd like to think. It could even be the place where Rui and Tsukasa can finally confess to Akito. It just seemed so fitting.]

[They have to go there. He's absolutely certain of it. He's so certain that he's already making plans for it.]

[Outfits were the first thing on his mind. Sure, they can just pick whatever outfits they want and go, but Tsukasa feels it'd be more meaningful if he created the outfits themselves. He's got plenty of knowledge of sewing that he needs to put to good use. Using it to make outfits for his dearests wouldn't hurt.]

[So for most of the day, he's been completely focused on making custom outfits for him, Rui, and Akito. He does his best to make each outfit fit their style, not wanting them to feel too uncomfortable. This goes on until sunset.]

…

[Three outfits. Three outfits is all he can manage. He almost debated on making more, but that would've been too much. Tsukasa is certain the outfits turned out really well, anyway. Now he just has to deliver the outfits to Akito and Rui. Which he wastes no time doing so.]

[Cue excited knocking on the door.]

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…?

[Akito was not sulking, thank you. Just because he’d been more grumpy the past few days did not mean he was sulking. However, he’s not stubborn enough to deny that he misses Rui and Tsukasa’s company.

Just in time, the knock on the door sounds. Akito looks up. Rui’s still at training, so it’s just him for now. He walks over to the door, stiffening when he sees it’s Tsukasa. Holding a bunch of outfits.]

ah… what’s all this for..?

[idealist-prince-tsukasa]

...!!

[Tsukasa cheers up at Akito's response, now ecstatic.]

Great! I'm so glad to hear that! I can't wait, haha!

[Upon seeing Akito hold the outfit in his hands, his eyes begin to sparkle. New thought.]

Hey, how about you go try it on right now? See how it looks on you! I made it especially for you!

[Tsukasa rushes towards the door.]

Here, I'll wait outside while you put that thing on and then you can call me to get back in! I'll be waiting!

[With that, Tsukasa is now waiting.]

[There have been talks of a new festival planned to take place in the Akiyama Kingdom. Something about it being a celebration or dragon-kind. Naturally, that caught Tsukasa's eye. Such a festival would make for a perfect trip, he'd like to think. It could even be the place where Rui and Tsukasa can finally confess to Akito. It just seemed so fitting.]

[They have to go there. He's absolutely certain of it. He's so certain that he's already making plans for it.]

[Outfits were the first thing on his mind. Sure, they can just pick whatever outfits they want and go, but Tsukasa feels it'd be more meaningful if he created the outfits themselves. He's got plenty of knowledge of sewing that he needs to put to good use. Using it to make outfits for his dearests wouldn't hurt.]

[So for most of the day, he's been completely focused on making custom outfits for him, Rui, and Akito. He does his best to make each outfit fit their style, not wanting them to feel too uncomfortable. This goes on until sunset.]

…

[Three outfits. Three outfits is all he can manage. He almost debated on making more, but that would've been too much. Tsukasa is certain the outfits turned out really well, anyway. Now he just has to deliver the outfits to Akito and Rui. Which he wastes no time doing so.]

[Cue excited knocking on the door.]

-@idealist-prince-tsukasa

…?

[Akito was not sulking, thank you. Just because he’d been more grumpy the past few days did not mean he was sulking. However, he’s not stubborn enough to deny that he misses Rui and Tsukasa’s company.

Just in time, the knock on the door sounds. Akito looks up. Rui’s still at training, so it’s just him for now. He walks over to the door, stiffening when he sees it’s Tsukasa. Holding a bunch of outfits.]

ah… what’s all this for..?

[idealist-prince-tsukasa]

[Tsukasa's smile drops at Akito's doubt.]

Oh... well, I don't think it's a trap. I've seen the flyers, and they all have the queen's signature. They wouldn't go that far for a trap, I'm sure... and even if it was, it'll be okay! Because Rui will be coming with us! No matter what, he'll always protect us...!

[Tsukasa pauses, now forming sad puppy eyes. Oh no.]

I just thought... we could try something new for a change. You've been looking down lately, and... I thought... this could help.

[There have been talks of a new festival planned to take place in the Akiyama Kingdom. Something about it being a celebration or dragon-kind. Naturally, that caught Tsukasa's eye. Such a festival would make for a perfect trip, he'd like to think. It could even be the place where Rui and Tsukasa can finally confess to Akito. It just seemed so fitting.]

[They have to go there. He's absolutely certain of it. He's so certain that he's already making plans for it.]

[Outfits were the first thing on his mind. Sure, they can just pick whatever outfits they want and go, but Tsukasa feels it'd be more meaningful if he created the outfits themselves. He's got plenty of knowledge of sewing that he needs to put to good use. Using it to make outfits for his dearests wouldn't hurt.]

[So for most of the day, he's been completely focused on making custom outfits for him, Rui, and Akito. He does his best to make each outfit fit their style, not wanting them to feel too uncomfortable. This goes on until sunset.]

…

[Three outfits. Three outfits is all he can manage. He almost debated on making more, but that would've been too much. Tsukasa is certain the outfits turned out really well, anyway. Now he just has to deliver the outfits to Akito and Rui. Which he wastes no time doing so.]

[Cue excited knocking on the door.]

-@idealist-prince-tsukasa

…?

[Akito was not sulking, thank you. Just because he’d been more grumpy the past few days did not mean he was sulking. However, he’s not stubborn enough to deny that he misses Rui and Tsukasa’s company.

Just in time, the knock on the door sounds. Akito looks up. Rui’s still at training, so it’s just him for now. He walks over to the door, stiffening when he sees it’s Tsukasa. Holding a bunch of outfits.]

ah… what’s all this for..?

[idealist-prince-tsukasa]

...! Akito!!!

[Tsukasa immediately lights up as soon as he sees Akito, walking right ahead into Rui's room.]

Oh, it's just you? That's fine! I'll just explain everything to Rui when he comes back! Anyway-

[Tsukasa carefully lays out the outfits one by one, giving Akito a better look at them.]

So I've been hearing about a new festival coming up soon! Not in our kingdom! In another kingdom! From the sounds of it, it's like a dragon appreciation festival! They're gonna invite bards all over the world to perform songs dedicated to long lost tales of dragons! Oh, and there's going to be a whole arena for dragons to fly around! There's so much! Destiny's practically calling for us to join!

[Tsukasa then picks up Akito's outfit, holding it out for him.]

Look, I even made us all outfits! This is supposed to be yours! I was hoping we'd all go to the festival together wearing these!

[There have been talks of a new festival planned to take place in the Akiyama Kingdom. Something about it being a celebration or dragon-kind. Naturally, that caught Tsukasa's eye. Such a festival would make for a perfect trip, he'd like to think. It could even be the place where Rui and Tsukasa can finally confess to Akito. It just seemed so fitting.]

[They have to go there. He's absolutely certain of it. He's so certain that he's already making plans for it.]

[Outfits were the first thing on his mind. Sure, they can just pick whatever outfits they want and go, but Tsukasa feels it'd be more meaningful if he created the outfits themselves. He's got plenty of knowledge of sewing that he needs to put to good use. Using it to make outfits for his dearests wouldn't hurt.]

[So for most of the day, he's been completely focused on making custom outfits for him, Rui, and Akito. He does his best to make each outfit fit their style, not wanting them to feel too uncomfortable. This goes on until sunset.]

…

[Three outfits. Three outfits is all he can manage. He almost debated on making more, but that would've been too much. Tsukasa is certain the outfits turned out really well, anyway. Now he just has to deliver the outfits to Akito and Rui. Which he wastes no time doing so.]

[Cue excited knocking on the door.]

-@idealist-prince-tsukasa

…?

[Akito was not sulking, thank you. Just because he’d been more grumpy the past few days did not mean he was sulking. However, he’s not stubborn enough to deny that he misses Rui and Tsukasa’s company.

Just in time, the knock on the door sounds. Akito looks up. Rui’s still at training, so it’s just him for now. He walks over to the door, stiffening when he sees it’s Tsukasa. Holding a bunch of outfits.]

ah… what’s all this for..?

[idealist-prince-tsukasa]

???? Do his ears bleed whenever I yell??????

i don't think it's THAT extreme but rui haa more sensitive ears and i think it scares him a little when you do it suddenly

Oh... I see. Well, I've never been really good at controlling my volume, seeing as I've been trapped in a tower for five years with little to no company... but I'll most certainly try to have better control of my volume!

[idealist-prince-tsukasa]

i know you are loud by nature but i dont think rui takes it well when you raise your voice...

???? Do his ears bleed whenever I yell??????

[idealist-prince-tsukasa]

is this your boyfriend

Yes!

[idealist-prince-tsukasa]

...!

[It is now Tsukasa's turn to be surprised, his face now heating up. A light chuckle escapes his lips as he goes to bury his face into the crook of Rui's neck.]

That certainly sounds lovely... oh, how wonderful it would be to live happily ever after with you and Akito.

[Tsukasa lets his hand play with Rui's hair, relaxing in his hold.]

Soft...

[Tsukasa sits on his bed, clasping his hands together as he awaits a certain someone's arrival. He recently asked Rui to meet him in his room, acting as he normally does in order to not worry Rui. In reality, though, there's something urgent on his mind that he has to discuss with Rui. For all Tsukasa knows, they could be losing time.]

…

[Tsukasa glances at the door every now and then, hoping he'll see Rui open the door. This goes on, and on, and on…]

[It goes on long enough that by the time the door does open, Tsukasa is quick to rush over to Rui to drag him into the room.]

FINALLY! TOOK YOU LONG ENOUGH!

[Tsukasa closes the door, practically clinging on to Rui now that he's with him.]

Hmph. Could've told me in advance you'd take a while to get here.

-@idealist-prince-tsukasa

ah..?

(*rui couldn't help but flinch slightly at tsukasa raising his voice- even if it wasn't that far from ordinary, it still startled him sometimes- he had sensitive ears.*)

in all fairness.. you know i have a lot of knight stuff to go to.. i try to get back as quickly as i can, of course, can't leave my prince waiting~ but, my stamina..

(*rui shakes his head, letting tsukasa cling to him and leaning his head against him.*)

i'm here now, so.. you can tell me what's up, okay..?

[idealist-prince-tsukasa]

Right... about that...

[Tsukasa thinks on what to say, rubbing his thumb on Rui's palm to get him to stay grounded. Once he has all his thoughts organized, he turns his gaze to Rui.]

I talked to Akito recently, and... I've been thinking since then. I've been thinking about... well, how you love Akito like you love me. I've accepted that for a while now. The thing is, though... I'm... starting to get it. I get what you feel, because... well. I'm feeling the same way now. Towards Akito. And I want the same thing you do. As in... I want to be with him... like you do.

... And I kind of want us to confess our feelings to him at the same time-

[Tsukasa sits on his bed, clasping his hands together as he awaits a certain someone's arrival. He recently asked Rui to meet him in his room, acting as he normally does in order to not worry Rui. In reality, though, there's something urgent on his mind that he has to discuss with Rui. For all Tsukasa knows, they could be losing time.]

…

[Tsukasa glances at the door every now and then, hoping he'll see Rui open the door. This goes on, and on, and on…]

[It goes on long enough that by the time the door does open, Tsukasa is quick to rush over to Rui to drag him into the room.]

FINALLY! TOOK YOU LONG ENOUGH!

[Tsukasa closes the door, practically clinging on to Rui now that he's with him.]

Hmph. Could've told me in advance you'd take a while to get here.

-@idealist-prince-tsukasa

ah..?

(*rui couldn't help but flinch slightly at tsukasa raising his voice- even if it wasn't that far from ordinary, it still startled him sometimes- he had sensitive ears.*)

in all fairness.. you know i have a lot of knight stuff to go to.. i try to get back as quickly as i can, of course, can't leave my prince waiting~ but, my stamina..

(*rui shakes his head, letting tsukasa cling to him and leaning his head against him.*)

i'm here now, so.. you can tell me what's up, okay..?

[idealist-prince-tsukasa]

he totally likes you and rui but doesn't know what polyamory is so he thinks he can't be in a relationship with either of you since you two are dating each other

… Where’s Rui-

[idealist-prince-tsukasa]

your dragon is sad :(

…?

But… he looked happy for us… didn’t he…?

[idealist-prince-tsukasa]

boy i think you fucked up

Ah…? What did I do?

[idealist-prince-tsukasa]

…

[Tsukasa stares at Akito with a surprised expression. He tries to form a response, practically holding himself back from doing anything stupid.]

Right… enough…

[Except it doesn’t feel like enough. Without Akito, it’s not enough. If only he could just tell Akito that.]

… Thank you, Akito.

[For now, all he can do is smile softly at him. No matter how badly he wants to hold Akito’s face in his hands, he has to tell himself he has to wait.]

Nope, nope, nope, nope…

[Tsukasa moves aside each paper, turning down every idea he’s written so far. It’s one thing to plan out white day gifts for family. It’s another thing when he has to also plan out white day gifts for his first love. Navigating a relationship can be quite tricky when you don’t know what you’re doing, Tsukasa realizes.]

UGH! Why is white day so difficult?!

[Tsukasa proceeds to throw his papers into the air in frustration. He also leans back too hard, resulting in him falling on his chair.]

OW.

[Oops.]

@idealist-prince-tsukasa

[Akito had been down the hall, rushing into the room when he heard the sound of someone falling and then Tsukasa’s yell. His pupils had narrowed, ready in case there was a fight. Instead, they widen once more as he spots Tsukasa, with frankly way too many papers strewn about.]

ah… tsukasa..? is everything ok?

[He asks, moving into the room. Curiously, he picks up one of the papers, squinting at the words on it. He tilts his head almost like a confused dog.]

… “white day”?

[What the hell is a White Day.]

[idealist-prince-tsukasa]

Hm…? Oh! Did we never tell you?

[Tsukasa thought it would’ve been obvious, with how clingy he’s been with Rui ever since they got into a relationship. He supposes he should’ve considered telling Akito outright.]

Aha, sorry for not telling you sooner… but yeah, Rui and I are a thing! We’ve been together for quite some time now! It almost feels like a dream come true to end up having my knight as my beloved…!

[Another thought comes to Tsukasa’s mind.]

Though… I will admit that there’s…

[Tsukasa trails off. Is now really the time to tell Akito?]

[Rui loves Akito, he knows that. And if Tsukasa’s being honest with himself, the thought of having Akito as another beloved doesn’t irk him as much as it would’ve in the beginning. It’s even a thought he’s starting to like. But can he say with confidence that Akito feels the same?]

…

This feeling that… I have no idea what I’m doing. Like… am I doing enough to show him how much I love him? Or is my love too overbearing? It’s hard to tell, haha.

[Tsukasa backs out of telling Akito. Not now. Once Rui is there, they’ll know when’s the time.]

Nope, nope, nope, nope…

[Tsukasa moves aside each paper, turning down every idea he’s written so far. It’s one thing to plan out white day gifts for family. It’s another thing when he has to also plan out white day gifts for his first love. Navigating a relationship can be quite tricky when you don’t know what you’re doing, Tsukasa realizes.]

UGH! Why is white day so difficult?!

[Tsukasa proceeds to throw his papers into the air in frustration. He also leans back too hard, resulting in him falling on his chair.]

OW.

[Oops.]

@idealist-prince-tsukasa

[Akito had been down the hall, rushing into the room when he heard the sound of someone falling and then Tsukasa’s yell. His pupils had narrowed, ready in case there was a fight. Instead, they widen once more as he spots Tsukasa, with frankly way too many papers strewn about.]

ah… tsukasa..? is everything ok?

[He asks, moving into the room. Curiously, he picks up one of the papers, squinting at the words on it. He tilts his head almost like a confused dog.]

… “white day”?

[What the hell is a White Day.]

[idealist-prince-tsukasa]

Ah-

[Tsukasa scrambles back up with little grace, pretending he’s completely fine. He puts his chair back up as well.]

Yep! Just fine! I’m a-okay!

[Tsukasa notices Akito staring at one of his papers in question, and he takes it as an opportunity to ramble.]

Oh, it’s a holiday! You know valentine’s day, right? The one where people give out chocolate to people they love? Well, this is basically a holiday where we do the same thing for the people who gave us gifts on Valentine’s day! We show gratitude that way!

[Tsukasa picks up his papers on the floor.]

Problem is I’m having great trouble figuring out what I should do for Rui… I mean, I’ll give him chocolates, obviously, but the way I need to go about it has to be special. I mean, he’s the love of my life for crying out loud! He deserves to have the best of the best! It’s just a matter of figuring out what would make his heart leap with joy!

[Tsukasa doesn’t take into consideration that Akito has literally not been told he is dating Rui.]

Nope, nope, nope, nope…

[Tsukasa moves aside each paper, turning down every idea he’s written so far. It’s one thing to plan out white day gifts for family. It’s another thing when he has to also plan out white day gifts for his first love. Navigating a relationship can be quite tricky when you don’t know what you’re doing, Tsukasa realizes.]

UGH! Why is white day so difficult?!

[Tsukasa proceeds to throw his papers into the air in frustration. He also leans back too hard, resulting in him falling on his chair.]

OW.

[Oops.]

@idealist-prince-tsukasa

[Akito had been down the hall, rushing into the room when he heard the sound of someone falling and then Tsukasa’s yell. His pupils had narrowed, ready in case there was a fight. Instead, they widen once more as he spots Tsukasa, with frankly way too many papers strewn about.]

ah… tsukasa..? is everything ok?

[He asks, moving into the room. Curiously, he picks up one of the papers, squinting at the words on it. He tilts his head almost like a confused dog.]

… “white day”?

[What the hell is a White Day.]

[idealist-prince-tsukasa]

[Tsukasa’s smile grows wider, gently pulling Rui along so they can lie in bed together. He continues holding Rui close, his heart warming at how Rui seems to curl up against him like how a cat would.]

You did become a knight, no? That’s brave in itself. And of course, we can’t forget about you freeing Akito. Give yourself more credit, will you?

That being said… I’m glad you return my feelings. Truly, I do. I can’t begin to describe how happy I feel…

… But I can show how happy I feel, because now I get to do this!

[And so comes the part where Tsukasa leaves kisses all over Rui’s face. Because he is hopelessly in love.]

[Tsukasa enters Rui's room without warning. Knocking on the door doesn't occur to him, as he's eager to ask Rui on how he thinks his new tale should go. He closes the door behind him, calling out Rui's name.]

Rui! I need your-

[He stops when he realizes he can't see Rui anywhere.]

Hm? Did Rui go to practice already?

[Tsukasa pouts. He was sure he picked the right time, but Rui is nowhere to be found… at least, he assumes so. Tsukasa would've left right then and there if he didn't happen to spot a tail sticking out of a blanket.]

…?

[Tsukasa slowly walks over to where he sees the tail, staring at it.]

…

[Silence follows. Tsukasa is trying to process whether he's looking at the tail of a cat or something else. Probably something else.]

[He decides to get the answer to that question by pulling the blanket away. What he sees is the last thing he expects.]

-@idealist-prince-tsukasa

(*rui never felt like he had to lock his door- what with sharing the room with akito but also because people usually knocked if they needed anything.. so he had felt relatively comfortable nesting in all of their blankets without his glamour up.

unbeknownst to him. not only was his tail not hidden under the blankets- but someone had just come in the room while he was fast asleep- that is, of course, until he stirs at feeling the blankets being pulled away.

meeting eyes with.. tsukasa. cue startled cat reaction, backing up until he hit the back board of the bed.*)

[idealist-prince-tsukasa]

Whuh?

[Tsukasa blinks repeatedly. He just heard Rui admit he likes him. Romantically. At least, that’s how he’s interpreting it. The confession would’ve thrown him for a loop if Rui didn’t also admit there was a second person who Rui held the same feelings towards.]

…

[Tsukasa is staring at Rui like a lost puppy. This goes on for a few more seconds until Tsukasa speaks up again.]

… Akito??????

[Unless there’s some secret third guy Tsukasa doesn’t know about, this may as well be the only answer that makes sense.]

[Tsukasa enters Rui's room without warning. Knocking on the door doesn't occur to him, as he's eager to ask Rui on how he thinks his new tale should go. He closes the door behind him, calling out Rui's name.]

Rui! I need your-

[He stops when he realizes he can't see Rui anywhere.]

Hm? Did Rui go to practice already?

[Tsukasa pouts. He was sure he picked the right time, but Rui is nowhere to be found… at least, he assumes so. Tsukasa would've left right then and there if he didn't happen to spot a tail sticking out of a blanket.]

…?

[Tsukasa slowly walks over to where he sees the tail, staring at it.]

…

[Silence follows. Tsukasa is trying to process whether he's looking at the tail of a cat or something else. Probably something else.]

[He decides to get the answer to that question by pulling the blanket away. What he sees is the last thing he expects.]

-@idealist-prince-tsukasa

(*rui never felt like he had to lock his door- what with sharing the room with akito but also because people usually knocked if they needed anything.. so he had felt relatively comfortable nesting in all of their blankets without his glamour up.

unbeknownst to him. not only was his tail not hidden under the blankets- but someone had just come in the room while he was fast asleep- that is, of course, until he stirs at feeling the blankets being pulled away.

meeting eyes with.. tsukasa. cue startled cat reaction, backing up until he hit the back board of the bed.*)