#CHI BEING THE MVP HERE. she wants her sib to b happy and get that successful date !! got the chi approval which is VEEERY important

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the 10-year old's on her tippy toes, a palm cups the side of her lips as if she's about to tell a secret only tomo should hear. ❛ i think the person you're going out with tonight is a good person! ❜ how could they not be a good one when they'd given her and tama some delicious snacks upon their arrival? they're definitely considerate! ❛ if all goes well on the date tonight and you find yourself enjoying their company, i guess you can go home by 7 pm! ❜ / a rare case where this lil one approves/highkey supports tomo's date kekeke 😆

They haven't done any of this in exactly FIVE YEARS. Five years since their last date, five years since their last party, five years since they have last tried to go out and let the night surprise them. FIVE YEARS is the age of the little angel that watches them from the couch, curious of the stranger in her home.

The presence of their supposed partner in their own house sends a shiver down their spine. Chihiro had eagerly supported them to take the next step, wanting to finally meet the person her sibling has been meeting for a couple of months now. It was risky, especially considering how picky Tama could be with strangers, but it would eventually happen at some point.

Never did they imagine themselves presenting their date to their family so casually in a friday evening.

Their prepared snacks had won them over from the start, breaking Tama's shell with a quick smell of the fancy home-made chocolate. Of course the small ones are weak to the sweat taste it offered, winning their hearts for the time being. Little hands held the chocolate and nibbled with delight, she got her sweet tooth from her father, and maybe that's how the other got the idea. If it had worked with Tomo then why not with the kids ?

Fortune has smiled their way. Finding someone that wants to date them regardless of their status as a single father. . . They hit the jackpot with this one, however, it's important to note that for the time being, they are TESTING the waters. Nothing's entirely official but things are certainly getting somewhere.

❝ Oi, Tama, ❞ A thumb reaches to clean some of the dried spots of candy on her mouth. She's a messy eater but that doesn't make her any less cuter. ( Proud father of a messy eater right here ! ). ❝ Eat it slowly, dear, it won't go away. ❞

She likes them. . . what a RELIEF. And it seems that so does Chihiro. Perhaps the two don't realize the power they truly hold. Their opinion means EVERYTHING, a single word of rejection from their part would be enough for Tomo to end things in a heart beat. THEIR FAMILY COMES FIRST, they'll always and forever be their top priority.

Chihiro signs them to come close and they do so. Palm cups her lips, as if to make a barrier that could contain her voice, whispering what could be the biggest of secrets known to mankind.

i think the person you're going out with tonight is a good person !

❝ I think so too. ❞ Tomoya mutters only for their sister to hear. A comforting smirk appears on their features and a light blush dares to stain their cheeks.

❝ 7 PM ? Oh my, someone feels generous today ! ❞ Tomoya has to bite their tongue to prevent a laugh from coming out so abruptly. They roll their eyes in a goofy way, her words sounding too similar to something they would say. ❝ I will have this in consideration when you and that fancy kid go out on your first da━━ ❞ A light but painfulness punch hits their arm, it's her way to tell them shut it. This IS about them.

❝ Alright, alright, we will get going.❞ Their date is already waiting at the door, crossing their arms as they witness Tomoya being fully vulnerable around the small figures. It's as if their softest side came out only when these two were around.

A hand comes to ruffle the brunette's locks, a routine of theirs before going out. It's not a farewell, rather a 'see you later' that the two understand. Tama comes to their side knowing it's her turn. She's rather small for her age and they have to get down almost fully to place a small kiss on her head. With both girls having received their proper goodbyes, they take their coat and walk towards the exit.

One last look to make sure they will be alright. ❝ You two better BEHAVE while I'm gone. ❞ They can behave properly when the situation requires it and if back up is needed, they know the neighbor would lend them a hand. They got nothing to worry about and yet, they do so. It shows how much they CARE. ❝ Till 7 PM then. ❞