[Suga leans a little closer like he might peck Tsuchigomori's cheek... but thinks better of it. Wouldn't want to let the students know their teacher is a person with relationships.]
... It's fine, if you want to. My co-workers and most of my students at least know by this point that I'm not single, I think.
[Would you look at that, for once Tsuchigomori is allowing PDA. Maybe the fact that he gets to be his authentic self today has made a little more bolder and receptive to this, too.]
They reach the food stalls outside, and there's all kinds of different options: takoyaki, noodles, desserts and candies... basically what you'd expect for festival stall food.]
[Listen, Tsuchi can barely cook either, its why he lives on a diet of takeout, ramen, and candy... and the occasional butterfly. He ain't gonna judge Suga for being easily impressed here.]
Sure. I think I'll have the takoyaki as well, if you don't mind.
Oh? I'm sure the kids who helped make these will be happy to hear that.
[It's not the best Takoyaki that Tsuchi has ever had, but it's still good. And besides, he wasn't expecting five star quality food from sixth graders anyway.]
[Off they go, then, and as they walk, Tsuchi points out a few things in passing.]
If I remember correctly, the auditorium over there is being used for any classes or school clubs that are doing music performances or plays. Over there is a bazaar of sorts some students came up with selling old possessions they and their families didn't want anymore, and next to them is a few games such as a quiz show or whack-a-mole. And then...
"Ah, Tsuchigomori-sensei. What about my class? Will you be checking out our exhibit at all today?"
[The quiet voice that suddenly speaks up so close to them belongs to a student with green hair... wearing a maid uniform. She's standing there holding advertisement flyers with a rather hard to read expression on her face, and for a moment, Tsuchi looks vaguely uncomfortable for a split second before his expression slips back into cool indifference.]
Ah, Nanamine-san. Your class has the maid cafe, I presume?
"Yes, that's correct."
[and then, her gaze flickers to Suga, holding out a flyer to him]
"You've never been to one before, have you? If so, then you should see ours and tell me what you think of it."
[Suga takes the flyer because he doesn't want to be outright rude, but... His mouth opens and closes a few times before he manages.]
...A maid cafe seems like a strange place to go on a date with your boyfriend.
[Like. He's not a jealous person by nature, but he thinks he'd be profoundly uncomfortable seeing cute girls dote on Tsuchigomori, even if they were also doting on him.]
"If it helps any, there are male students dressed as butlers."
[The response is given rather blandly at first, save for a slight pause as she then says, in mild consideration.]
"Would it help if I sent Natsuhiko to serve you at the cafe? He won't be so crass as to interrupt your date with unnecessary doting, and simply take care of both of you..."
No, that won't be necessary. [At the mention of Natsuhiko, Tsuchi immediately puts a hand up to stop that suggestion in it's place with a slight frown.] You can tell your... [A pause, as he's not sure how to refer to that particular student and judging by the look on Sakura's face, calling him her boyfriend is probably not going to end well.] ... classmate that he doesn't need to do that for us.
"... I see. Just as well: he's busy with other things as it is, and I do not wish to interrupt him right now, not when he's being so useful for once."
[For a second, her mouth quirks slightly as she says it, a strange sort of smile before her expression becomes neutral once more.]
"In that case, should I be the one to accompany you both to our class instead? I promise to be very professional in my duties as your maid."
[But he still wants to say no, but he doesn't want to be rude to a student, and he looks to Tsuchigomori with an uneasy expression. Is this normal? Is he the one making this weird??]
...What do you think? They must have worked hard...
[There's a pause, with Tsuchi a little impressed and stunned that Suga actually put his foot down against her, and Sakura seems to think the same before her mouth twitches, as if she wants to smile, but forces herself to hold back.]
"I see. In that case, I hope you and Sensei have a good time alone together."
[She then gives a polite bow and starts to walk away with her flyers, only to then pause.]
"Oh, one more thing before I go. Sensei, if you happen to spot my stray cat wandering around, can you remind it to keep it's mischief to itself for today?"
... Yeah, sure. If we see it, anyway.
[Tsuchi frowns at her back facing them at the reminder of that other companion of hers, at this point grasping Suga's hand again and turning to have them walk away in the other direction away from her. It's not until he knows they are completely out of earshot of her before he speaks.]
Before you ask, no, I can't answer too much for what that was about right this minute. You'll have to ask me again later.
[He knows Suga isn't stupid and can probably guess that something was being implied here but... Spider sensei's hands are tied by the hands of fate bullshit.]
[For a moment, Tsuchi looks a little confused, but then he actually starts to laugh.]
Ha, no no no, don't apologize for that. I don't have a problem with you having felt that way--in fact, it was kind of cute seeing you stake your claim like that.
Don't force yourself with it, but yes, feel free not to refrain from being a little more possessive when it's a good opportunity to do so.
[Like making them not have to deal with the Tsukasa Squad during their dates as much as they can get away with...]
So then, that brings us back to deciding what to do instead. Did any of the things I mentioned before we ran into Nanamine-san sound like something of interest to you?
It probably is, but it's not like the kids running the quiz show know anything about that...
[Still, probably cheating a little bit for a teacher in general to be taking part... not that it seems to stop Tsuchi from walking with Suga back in the direction of where he had pointed out the quiz show taking place.]
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[Been busy with helping his students, after all.]
Let's head outside then, shall we?
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[Suga leans a little closer like he might peck Tsuchigomori's cheek... but thinks better of it. Wouldn't want to let the students know their teacher is a person with relationships.]
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... It's fine, if you want to. My co-workers and most of my students at least know by this point that I'm not single, I think.
[Would you look at that, for once Tsuchigomori is allowing PDA. Maybe the fact that he gets to be his authentic self today has made a little more bolder and receptive to this, too.]
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I love you. Thank you for having me.
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[He even smiles back, just as fond of Suga here.
They reach the food stalls outside, and there's all kinds of different options: takoyaki, noodles, desserts and candies... basically what you'd expect for festival stall food.]
What do you want to start with?
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[Man who cannot cook and rarely goes out to eat easily impressed.]
Takoyaki, please. [Already pulling out his wallet.] Can I treat you?
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Sure. I think I'll have the takoyaki as well, if you don't mind.
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[Treating the boyfriend to lunch! They're on a real date and everything! He's so happy.
Once they have their food, Suga takes a bite out of his.]
It's good. ...It's been a while since I had festival food.
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[It's not the best Takoyaki that Tsuchi has ever had, but it's still good. And besides, he wasn't expecting five star quality food from sixth graders anyway.]
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[Praise from sensei is always the best.]
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[In the meantime, however...]
Are you still hungry? There's still other types of food being offered at a few of these other stalls if you want to check them out, or we can move on.
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[What do people even do at school festivals, it's been so long for him.]
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[Off they go, then, and as they walk, Tsuchi points out a few things in passing.]
If I remember correctly, the auditorium over there is being used for any classes or school clubs that are doing music performances or plays. Over there is a bazaar of sorts some students came up with selling old possessions they and their families didn't want anymore, and next to them is a few games such as a quiz show or whack-a-mole. And then...
"Ah, Tsuchigomori-sensei. What about my class? Will you be checking out our exhibit at all today?"
[The quiet voice that suddenly speaks up so close to them belongs to a student with green hair... wearing a maid uniform. She's standing there holding advertisement flyers with a rather hard to read expression on her face, and for a moment, Tsuchi looks vaguely uncomfortable for a split second before his expression slips back into cool indifference.]
Ah, Nanamine-san. Your class has the maid cafe, I presume?
"Yes, that's correct."
[and then, her gaze flickers to Suga, holding out a flyer to him]
"You've never been to one before, have you? If so, then you should see ours and tell me what you think of it."
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...A maid cafe seems like a strange place to go on a date with your boyfriend.
[Like. He's not a jealous person by nature, but he thinks he'd be profoundly uncomfortable seeing cute girls dote on Tsuchigomori, even if they were also doting on him.]
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[The response is given rather blandly at first, save for a slight pause as she then says, in mild consideration.]
"Would it help if I sent Natsuhiko to serve you at the cafe? He won't be so crass as to interrupt your date with unnecessary doting, and simply take care of both of you..."
No, that won't be necessary. [At the mention of Natsuhiko, Tsuchi immediately puts a hand up to stop that suggestion in it's place with a slight frown.] You can tell your... [A pause, as he's not sure how to refer to that particular student and judging by the look on Sakura's face, calling him her boyfriend is probably not going to end well.] ... classmate that he doesn't need to do that for us.
"... I see. Just as well: he's busy with other things as it is, and I do not wish to interrupt him right now, not when he's being so useful for once."
[For a second, her mouth quirks slightly as she says it, a strange sort of smile before her expression becomes neutral once more.]
"In that case, should I be the one to accompany you both to our class instead? I promise to be very professional in my duties as your maid."
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Um. That's very kind of you.
[But he still wants to say no, but he doesn't want to be rude to a student, and he looks to Tsuchigomori with an uneasy expression. Is this normal? Is he the one making this weird??]
...What do you think? They must have worked hard...
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[However, his tone is definitely of the "I am mildly uncomfortable" variety as he regards this particular student carefully.]
Is today the only day that works best for you to accompany us, or would tomorrow be better?
"Only today, unfortunately. Tomorrow I will be too busy to guide you myself."
... Yes, I'm sure you will be.
[There's something oddly... cryptic, perhaps, in Tsuchi's response as he then turns his attention to Suga.]
It's up to you. This is our chance to spend time together, after all, so I don't want to make you do anything you don't want to do.
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[Breaking out the first name for Extra Clinginess points.]
Sorry.
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"I see. In that case, I hope you and Sensei have a good time alone together."
[She then gives a polite bow and starts to walk away with her flyers, only to then pause.]
"Oh, one more thing before I go. Sensei, if you happen to spot my stray cat wandering around, can you remind it to keep it's mischief to itself for today?"
... Yeah, sure. If we see it, anyway.
[Tsuchi frowns at her back facing them at the reminder of that other companion of hers, at this point grasping Suga's hand again and turning to have them walk away in the other direction away from her. It's not until he knows they are completely out of earshot of her before he speaks.]
Before you ask, no, I can't answer too much for what that was about right this minute. You'll have to ask me again later.
[He knows Suga isn't stupid and can probably guess that something was being implied here but... Spider sensei's hands are tied by the hands of fate bullshit.]
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[Unfortunately, fate is simply like that. Suga's thoughts are mostly elsewhere anyway.]
...I'm sorry for getting jealous. I know you didn't want to go anyway, but...
[He still feels as if he's made a big deal out of nothing.]
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[For a moment, Tsuchi looks a little confused, but then he actually starts to laugh.]
Ha, no no no, don't apologize for that. I don't have a problem with you having felt that way--in fact, it was kind of cute seeing you stake your claim like that.
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I-I don't know about that... But if you like it, I'll try to do it more often?
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[Like making them not have to deal with the Tsukasa Squad during their dates as much as they can get away with...]
So then, that brings us back to deciding what to do instead. Did any of the things I mentioned before we ran into Nanamine-san sound like something of interest to you?
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[Tsuchi doesn't know everything but he comes pretty close.]
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[Still, probably cheating a little bit for a teacher in general to be taking part... not that it seems to stop Tsuchi from walking with Suga back in the direction of where he had pointed out the quiz show taking place.]
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