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marriage broker ([personal profile] marriagebroker) wrote in [community profile] perfectmatch2025-06-23 11:37 am
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week four | dates

Get dressed up, go on the town, this is your last week for romance!
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[personal profile] phenomerom 2025-06-23 07:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Haha! Is the setup not quite to your liking, Makoto-san?

[ Rom, on the other hand, ambles along at an easy pace beside Edamura, their blankets slung over one arm. Even as he speaks, his head's canted up, gaze directed skyward -- the sky feels enormous here, brilliantly lit with more stars than one could ever hope to count. ]

I think it's quite nice. I've never seen so many stars before.
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[personal profile] ordimame 2025-06-23 07:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[a small sigh, and some of that grouse fades]

No. . . the setup is perfect. It's exactly what I wanted.

[SAVE FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE CAMERAMEN. . .]

[either way, Rom's focus is drawn towards the sparkling sky above, but Edamura tilts his head, gaze drifting towards his companion instead. just watching!]


. . . have you never gone stargazing before?
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[personal profile] phenomerom 2025-06-23 08:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmm ... I don't believe so. [ Still focused on the skies overhead. He genuinely is enjoying the sight of it -- clear, unobstructed, and beautiful. ] I grew up in the city and never traveled much until I started my work. And my investigations have taken me to the countryside once in a while, but then I'd be busy -- not much time for things like this.

[ A deep breath, taking in the night air, before he looks over to Edamura. ]

It was a wonderful suggestion. Thank you.
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[personal profile] ordimame 2025-06-23 08:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[ah--]

[he lets their eyes meet for the span of a single heartbeat, before turning his own gaze hastily away, a grin curving up the corner of his lips]


G-- good. I'm glad you think so.

[. . . crouches down to place the picnic basket on the grass]

We should make a point to do more things like this, even after the show ends. [lightly] Surely our jobs won't keep us that busy.

[says the guy currently on vacation]
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[personal profile] phenomerom 2025-06-23 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[ 'Even after the show ends,' is it? He likes the sound of it.

Rom's usually the type to live week by week, churning through jobs one after another without much of a long-term plan. The thought of having something like this to look forward to now and again sends a little frisson of something light and crackly racing through his chest. ]


That would be nice. I'd make time for it, no matter what.

[ Said with a smile before he spreads out one of the blankets for them to sit on, gesturing with a little bow for Edamura to go first. ]
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[personal profile] ordimame 2025-06-23 10:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[that grin softens, a tiny bit of pink spotting his cheeks. not very visible in the starlit darkness, but he sure can feel it. embarrassing!!]

And so would I.

[it wouldn't take much, with how flexible his own schedule tends to be. except during a big scheme, but. . . well. he supposes they'll cross that bridge when they get to it. for now, Edamura lets out a tiny snort at Rom's little bow, before boldly grasping for his companion's hand to tug them both down onto the blanket. at the same time!!]

[he leans in a li'l once they're seated]


-- I tried to bribe the camera guys to leave us alone.
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[personal profile] phenomerom 2025-06-23 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He plops down with a laugh when he feels that tug at his arm, not putting up much resistance before he settles into place comfortably hunkered down right against where Edamura's sitting. And when he feels the other lean closer, he ducks his head in accordingly. ]

Mm? [ A glance towards the camera staff keeping a vigilant eye on them, the recording light of their camera blinking, before he looks back to Edamura with a low laugh. ] 'Tried,' you say. I take it they turned you down, then?

[ He's generally not one for casual physical contact, but arranged like this, it feels only natural to lean against Edamura a little bit. ]

Was there something you needed to discuss in secret, or ... ?
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[personal profile] ordimame 2025-06-24 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
Almost instantly.

[AND HE THOUGHT HE HAD MADE A PRETTY GOOD OFFER. . . nevertheless, there is nothing to be done about it now. Rom's weight against his side is warm and comfortable in a way he wants to savor, so. . . while he lifts one arm above his head in a biiiiiig stretch, he keeps the other still so he can lean into that solid weight, head slightly tilted in Rom's direction, until their shoulders are pressed flush]

. . . and nothing in particular, though it's true we could both talk a bit more honestly with them gone. [a small huff] I just thought--

[. . .]

It's not like we've gotten to spend any time alone together, is it?
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[personal profile] phenomerom 2025-06-24 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
[ His hat's going to be a bother. As Edamura settles against him, Rom slips it off to set aside so the brim won't stop Edamura leaning in closer if he ways. -- all for the better, since he gets a wider view of the sky this way, too. ]

No, we haven't. Privacy is quite the rare luxury in this situation, isn't it.

[ A brief hum in thought as he tips his head back to look at the stars. Then, quietly: ]

There's that room at the estate, I suppose. [ And then, before Edamura can react to it, leaning in closer so he can lower his voice conspiratorially: ] Would you believe Lord Messmer thought I was inviting him there earlier? Haha.
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[personal profile] ordimame 2025-06-24 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
[h--]
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[personal profile] ordimame 2025-06-24 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
[no, actually. FOR ONCE Edamura's features remain perfectly even, seemingly unfazed by the mention of the-room-which-actually-has-no-name. his own gaze finally tilts towards the sky, eyes tracing the vast expanse of sparkles that twinkle down upon them like fireflies]

[. . . his heart is racing again. that same rapid pattering that leaves him a little breathless. some part of him thinks he should give Rom a good shake for doing this to him]


What? . . . why would he have thought that??

[MORE. . . BEMUSED, THAN ANYTHING ELSE. . . but Rom leaning in closer means Edamura is following suit. a movement that sees his arm sliding just a little more across his companion's back]
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[personal profile] phenomerom 2025-06-24 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
[ What better way to broach a finicky subject like this than by kicking the door down and then immediately throwing in a distracting diversion?

In truth, it's as much about making Edamura squirmy (hilarious, cute) as it is about calming his own nerves, using familiar slippery tactics to make this foreign subject a little more palatable for himself. Rom chuckles before continuing low. ]


I asked to speak with him in private concerning potential match options for next week. I thought he'd appreciation the discretion, you see. And he thought I was referring to that room. Scandalous, no?

[ He tries not to think about the feel of that hand slipping down his back, warm even through the fabric of his clothes. Maintaining composure would be far harder if he started thinking about that. ]
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[personal profile] ordimame 2025-06-24 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
[WHY, ROM!!!]

I don't know if "scandalous" is the word I'd use. . .

[the first movement of Edamura's hand behind Rom's back had been a simple consequence of leaning further against him. the second movement-- the glide of fingers up his spine, then across the expanse of his shoulder blades-- is purposeful, albeit idle. pensive, even!! he stops when his hand comes to rest against Rom's opposite shoulder, arm now draped casually behind his neck]

It is the only room in the house without cameras. [he knows this only because of Wei Wuxian] So theoretically, people could just be going in there to talk.

[. . .]

But everyone else is definitely going to assume otherwise.

[. . . HE SUPPOSES THAT PART IS SCANDALOUS. . .]
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[personal profile] phenomerom 2025-06-24 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
[ He has to slouch a little bit to keep this arrangement from getting too uncomfortable for Edamura, but he doesn't even mind. Just the physical sensation of having Edamura tucked close like this just feels ... comfortable? Relaxing. What people would call 'cozy,' probably.

Anyway, he nods seriously. ]


Of course. The privacy would be invaluable for any sort of conversation discussing personal matters.

[ ... ]

But the name certainly conjures a certain image in the mind, doesn't it. Haha.
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[personal profile] ordimame 2025-06-24 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
[BLUNTLY]

It's the absolute dumbest name I've ever heard.

[he may or may not have had an argument with WWX about this on week one]
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[personal profile] phenomerom 2025-06-24 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
[ That earns a short laugh, low but genuine. ]

What do you mean, Makoto-san? You aren't enticed by the offerings of the Boom Boom Room?

[ His voice does not deviate one iota from his usual cadence as he says that wretched name. ]
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[personal profile] ordimame 2025-06-24 02:23 am (UTC)(link)
[. . . . . .]

[immediately rocks the ENTIRETY OF HIS BODY WEIGHT into Rom's side. with full intent to knock him over!!]
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[personal profile] phenomerom 2025-06-24 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
[ Another laugh as he lets himself get knocked over a little. Though him buckling means momentum's going to carry over for Edamura, too. Free hand bracing against the blanket below, Rom lets his other hand reach over and gently clasp at Edamura's shoulder to catch him and keep him close. ]

Well, not that I disagree. I'm sure they named it that in part to get reactions like yours.
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[personal profile] ordimame 2025-06-24 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
[gck-- no, not as intended! he wasn't supposed to get caught!!]
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[personal profile] ordimame 2025-06-24 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
[. . . . . .]
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[personal profile] ordimame 2025-06-24 02:46 am (UTC)(link)
[. . . no w/e, this is nice. settling down a bit, now nestled into Rom's side, one leg tucked up against his chest to make things a li'l more comfortable]

Yeah, probably. Still stupid!

[. . .]

[a quiet grumble]


. . . but the privacy would still be nice.
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[personal profile] phenomerom 2025-06-24 03:02 am (UTC)(link)
[ It would be. -- is that what he should be saying? Words usually come so easy to him, but the right answer feels so elusive right now. Tucked close like this, Edamura might feel the gentle shift as Rom takes a quiet breath, needing that moment to consider before he speaks. ]

Makoto-san. [ Said low, to absolutely make sure the cameras won't catch it for now, breaths inadvertently skimming through the stray hairs at the crown of Edamura's head. ] I don't mind, if you wanted to go in there.

[ A pause before he leans forward, trying to get a glimpse of Edamura's expression before he continues. ]

-- but it's also only a week until this game ends. Privacy will be easy, then. If that's better for you.

[ No need to enter some mortifying room just for a talk. ]
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[personal profile] ordimame 2025-06-24 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
[. . .]

[for a moment, Edamura is. . . quiet, perfectly content to let those words hang in the air as a slight pinch knits his brows together, lips pressed into a tight, thin line. on the outside, his expression doesn't change much. but he feels the shift from within-- the way his pulse skitters, each beat reverberating through him like that goddamned hummingbird. he really owes Rom a good shaking for this later. asshole has no idea what he is capable of, does he?? or maybe he does! and that makes it worse!]

[. . . and does Edamura want to sneak away for a bit of privacy? especially since ditching the cameras is no longer an option? he's sure someone in the house will see. he is sure someone will tease!! so. . . can he wait an entire week, until they're released from production and free to do as they wish, without an audience following their every move?]

[. . .]

[. . . is he overthinking things again. . .]

[. . .]

[god. he totally is]

[the silence is finally cut by a small huff, and Edamura pushes himself upright, twisting to face Rom completely while palms find their way to warm, stubbled cheeks]


. . . c'mere, for just--

[-- just a second, he wants to say. but before he can finish, he pushes through with leftover courage from the weekend, surging forward to press his lips against Rom's in another stolen kiss. perhaps he should stop doing this without warning!!]
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[personal profile] phenomerom 2025-06-24 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
[ He really should, because the sudden forward surge sure does catch Rom off-guard. Rom's visible eye goes wide when there's the sudden grab to his face, his breath escaping in the softest 'ah' before the crush of lips against his own muffles the noise

-- and then his hand slips, spilling him onto his back, Edamura on top.

There's the soft click of teeth on teeth from the jolt as his back hits the blanket, probably ending the kiss in rather anticlimactic fashion.

Rom laughs as their lips part -- a real one. Hands automatically rising so he can loosely loop his arms around Edamura's back as he looks up at him. ]


Aah, okay, okay! Understood. [ He can't resist -- ] Waiting for a week it is. That's totally fine by me.
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[personal profile] ordimame 2025-06-24 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
[THE WAY 2/3 KISSES HAVE BEEN SO AWKWARD BECAUSE EDAMURA SUCKS AT GIVING WARNING--]

[. . . Rom's hold slips rather unexpectedly, and the solid weight keeping Edamura upright flops backwards, taking him down along with it. he lays sprawled across Rom's form, a startled noise bubbling in his throat as he jerks back from the kiss, scarlet flooding his features, one hand rising to press tightly against his face. as if that will hide his very visible embarrassment!!]


Shit--

[but. . . then arms snake around his back, a light laugh tumbling from Rom's lips-- kind and cute, not teasing or mocking-- and. . . well. part of him relaxes, melting more comfortably across his companion's chest]

. . . i-it's been a really long time, okay, s-so. . .

[HE'S NOT THE BEST AT THIS]

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