Trash Squad Day 5 - TRUTH OR DARE

[chinhotta]

Mornin' sweethearts! Come on down to the cafeteria!

[ Today the cafeteria looks different again, most of the tables cleared out and the space full of pillows, blankets, and love sacs of various sizes. Around the time everyone gets there, Vanilla pops up in the front of the room.. ]

Do you know what one of the most important things in a relationship is? Honesty! Do you know what some others are? Trust! Self-confidence! Communication! A sense of adventure! Sexual compatibility!

...What was I talking about? Oh, right! Today's event is truth or dare! You know how it works! Find someone and ask them if they want a truth or a dare! If they pick truth, ask them any question and they have to tell the truth. If they pick dare, tell them do do anything and they have to do it. Then it's their turn. Try to ask around!

And... I've got something special for you!

[ Vanilla pulls a sheet off a table to reveal a bunch of tiny plastic bottles, each about the size to hold one sip of liquid. ]

The blue ones are Vanilla's Famous Vanilla-Flavored One-Shot Truth Serum! One truthful statement guaranteed! The red ones are Sarsaparilla's Tequillas! Pure liquid courage - give yourself the extra kick you need to get out of your comfort zone!

...You don't have to drink these if you trust each other and are confident in yourself, but in the spirit of honesty in our relationship, I'm willing to make a trade. If all these shots are drunk by nighttime, I'll give you proof the people eliminated and disqualified are safe!

[ The truth serum, as you would expect, makes you tell the truth. The "tequillas" aren't actually alcoholic, but they do make you feel much braver. Both generally only last the length of one answer/dare, but some of them might last a little longer... chinchillas don't practice good quality control. ]

—Oh, by the way! Your scores are displayed in your tablets now! They don't include your second dates yet, but we'll keep them updated!

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[motorcycle_noises]

No, you didn't.... Can you put it back on, please?

[artisticliberty]

... very well.

[he presses play and just listens, watching tatsuya]

[motorcycle_noises]

[ He's managed to stop himself from crying— at least partly because he doesn't want to alarm Yusuke— but he's listening with a wistful expression on his face. ]

[artisticliberty]

[after the first song has finished, before the next track plays]

This music means something to you?

[motorcycle_noises]

The singer means something to me. Eikichi was one of my friends.

[artisticliberty]

The singer is... then, the reason you asked about them before... you knew them before they became famous?

[motorcycle_noises]

...Not that he remembers anymore, but I was even part of the band for a little while.

[artisticliberty]

[yusuke looks at him like he wants to reach out and touch him again, but he resists]

Akira suggested it, since you had mentioned the name of the band to him. I had no idea it was so personal to you. Are you... pleased?

[motorcycle_noises]

I am. I'm very happy.

[artisticliberty]

[lets out a breath he didn't know he was holding, and looks relieved]

I am glad I chose it, then. Please, listen to your heart's content.

[motorcycle_noises]

[ He's going to do that then, closing his eyes and quietly listening as the next track starts. ]

[artisticliberty]

[yusuke takes a seat at one of the stools, taking out his sketchbook and quietly drawing while the music plays]

[motorcycle_noises]

[ Unless Yusuke says anything, Tatsuya's going to spend pretty much the entire CD like this, just quietly listening with his eyes closed. ]

[artisticliberty]

[that's fine, yusuke will take the time to sketch a profile portrait of tatsuya surrounded by red amaryllis flowers]

[motorcycle_noises]

[ It's not until the last notes fade away that Tatsuya opens his eyes again. ]

...Thank you.

[artisticliberty]

You're welcome. I am glad I could bring you happiness, even for just...

[he looks at the back of the CD]

55 minutes and 27 seconds.

[motorcycle_noises]

I'll treasure that almost-hour.

[artisticliberty]

You can listen to it as many times as you like. It's the only CD I asked for.

[motorcycle_noises]

[ What if I listen to it every d— ]

....Thank you, Kitagawa-san. It means a lot to me.

[artisticliberty]

[please do, please visit me every day and listen to music with me while i draw you.......

yusuke stands up and closes the distance between them, touching tatsuya's cheek again]

[motorcycle_noises]

[ Tatsuya leans into the touch slightly. ]

I'll probably come by again, then.

[artisticliberty]

[he slides his fingers along his jawline a little...]

You are welcome here anytime. I drew you again, just now.

[motorcycle_noises]

[ I should really stop him from doing that, this is a terrible idea, i should really st ]

....Can I see it?

[artisticliberty]

You may, though be forewarned that it's quite rough.

[he lets go of tatsuya's face for a moment to get the sketchbook and show him--a profile view, details hazy but enough there to recognize that it's tatsuya. he's framed by blooming spider lilies]

[motorcycle_noises]

[ Tatsuya reaches to touch the spider lilies. ]

Flowers... I wonder if they have any meaning in flower language.

[ He glances back at Yusuke. ]

You're pretty amazing, you know that?