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Who ⬤ Katsuki & Izuku
What ⬤ Tanabata Date
When ⬤ Event!
Where ⬤ Sai no Kawara
Content Warnings ⬤ Language, TBD



[ Just like he said he would, Katsuki swings around Izuku's place to pick the fucker up. The nerd had even went on about wearing yukata and taking pictures. All of that nonsense that Katsuki is sort of accustomed to when it comes to this particular teenage nuisance. So, in spirit of that, he's definitely picked out something to wear despite the fact that, well, he'd be find just wearing his usual black on black attire.

But Katsuki is ever a perfectionist. So when someone sets expectations, he is going to go above and beyond to meet them or exceed them. Shouldn't be too hard since this is Izuku. But then when the damn nerd comes out - ]

The hell you wearing that for?

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[At first Izuku says distractedly,]

I never had anyone else to go with and I never manged to go either so-

[... He looks down at his belt.]

Erm. Is it that bad?

[Yes, please help him...]

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[ Bakugou pushes himself up with something of a sigh. Springs to his feet and crosses the distance between them. ]

It looks better than your attempts to do your tie.

[ But he'll untie the obi and then retie it properly. This includes spinning Izuku around so he can finish it all up in the back properly. ]

There. Better.

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[Katsuki is so focused on his work on Izuku's obi that he might not catch Izuku looking at him with this small wide-eyed blush.]

Ah-

[Spun and tied he turns back around and touches the knot carefully.]

Thank you, Kacchan!

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[ Just because he doesn't see it doesn't mean he doesn't feel it. He's always aware of those eyes on him. Always. ]

Yeah yeah. Let's get going before it gets way too crowded for me.

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[Then at least he didn't embarrass Izuku by making him aware of it just now.

He nods a little before finishing getting ready and heading for the door. Once they're both out he'll lock the door and head off towards the festival grounds again.]

Was there anything specific you were looking forward to seeing at the festival? I heard there are stage performances and games...

[He start talking quickly to try and not feel so nervous.]

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[ That will come later. When he feels more confident about this dating thing. What's okay and what's not. What crosses a line and what doesn't. Rest assured, there will come a moment where he will be back on teasing the other for having eyes only for him. ]

Enma said we gotta do a bit of everything. So I don't got shit that I really wanna see. Shit I haveta see.

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[It certainly makes this nervous little cloud puff around in Izuku's lungs. Now that Katsuki knows that Izuku likes him like that- this is a date- it feels like it could be just the same as always but entirely different at the same time. He's excited and a little scared too.

He glances at Katsuki, his smile that wobbly excited one he gets. As they get closer to the grounds they'll see the sky already littered with sparkling stardust stars.]

Besides making wishes I wouldn't mind trying some food and maybe seeing a show...!

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Ain't the band the same one as before?

[ When they uh. Danced. Katsuki is pretty sure they are one in the same. He's not sure that he's going to want to dance. But watching that performance might be something.

His eyes flick towards the twinkling stars. They really have put in a lot of effort to make this something that will stand out, huh? ]

Food sounds good. If I won't get interrupted this time.

[ It should be noted that while Katsuki is acting calm and collected on the outside? He's a jumble of nerves and racing thoughts on the inside. Just second guessing himself and wondering if this it too much and if it's fine. ]

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[Izuku nods at first.]

I think so, it looks like they're getting even more popular already.

[He doesn't think he would want to dance again so soon and the stardust isn't bothering him now so he would be okay to just sit and listen. But with how things are starting Izuku can't help the little awkward flicker of nerves he has. Somehow being on a date is so much different than ... fighting or sparring with Katsuki.

Luckily as they enter the festival grounds it's a flourish of activity. Bright lights, music, festival goers running around, stalls of food, games and prizes. Yo-yo games, gun shooting, super ball and goldfish scooping.

Izuku's eyes light up with some excitement.]

Kacchan, do you want to try a game first? [He points at the gun shooting one.] I think I could beat you.

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Maybe. Or [ he snorts at the thought ] they're the only band that can be hired.

[Look, Izuku is not the only one here that's nervous. Honestly Katsuki doesn't know what the fuck he needs to do to make this a good time.

Thankfully the shitty nerd is making the first suggestion. So the blonde grabs at Izuku's wrist and starts to walk off in that direction. ]

You? Beat me? I won these things all the time when we were brats.

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Wha-!?

[The grab at his wrist should have been expected but he's caught off guard anyway as he gets pulled along and follows.

Honestly, he was kind of banking on this to be an ice breaker, Katsuki acting just as he expected.]

But we're not kids anymore, Kacchan, I think I could surprise you now...!

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[ Maybe eventually he'll have the courage to grab the hand and not the wrist. Not right now though. But he is throwing a smirk over his shoulder. ]

I'm counting on it. For all of the shit that's predictable, you've done just as much that's shocked me. So you better not disappoint either this time, got it?

[ Even as they get into line, Katsuki doesn't drop Izuku's wrist. ]

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Ah- I won't! It's going to be different, you can't beat me at every game anymore either...!

[He lets out a short breathless laugh as they fall into line for the first game. He can feel the warmth of Katsuki's fingers so he lets himself stand next to him looking both a little flustered and determined to prove his point too.

When its their turn they're given a set of plastic toy guns with little rubber bullets. The aim is to score three points on the targets before the other person can. Izuku reaches out to take his.]

This can't be any harder than aiming my quirk.

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[ That's the way it should be. Izuku right there at his side but damn determined to prove him wrong. Just like Katsuki wants to be better. He wants to win and he wants Izuku to see it. Rivalry. Companionship. Something a little more than that.

He looks at the little plastic gun and then glances to Izuku. Shrugs. ]

Or firing off my own quirk. Just aim and pull the trigger.

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[Izuku finds comfort in the familiarity of it all as well. The normal tilt of Katsuki's voice. The way he feels a sharp flicker of determination to prove himself.

He lifts the gun and closes one eye to test his aiming. It's going to be a lot like any other shooting game. Or like using his quirk to shoot aimed blasts. He can do this so he's eyeing up the little rabbit targets lined up.]

Alright, Kacchan. Then on the count of three, let's see who can get to three points faster. Ready?

[And he'll start to count down...]

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[ He's also lining up. ]

Maybe let the attendant count, heh? That way ain't gonna get a jump on each other.

[ Of course the attendant just heaves out an exasperated sigh. But they count down all the same. 3...

2...

1...

And shots are being fired! ]

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Ack- Alright-!

[skdfjhdf He's not already embarrassed- no?? He takes a sharp breath in to focus on the game and eyes the targets again.

On three he starts to fire too! Blam blam! Just as he usually does once Izuku focuses he's very good at picking things up. Hitting two targets in a row! Already!]

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[ At the shout, Katsuki fires. But, unfortunately, he doesn't have the same kind of luck as Izuku. Maybe he expects more of a kickback.

But he only hits one. ]

FUCKING RIGGED!

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[And just at the same time Izuku manages to hit his third target!! Clack!]

Ah?!

[Izuku grins happily the moment it happens! Not at all phased by Katsuki's angry shout or the people looking at them for it.]

I won, Kacchan!

[And he's promptly handed a little white toy bunny for his prize?!]

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[ What the hell? What the actual burning hell is wrong with this picture? It's the fact that Izuku is cheerfully claiming victory. And the prize. ]

Ain't no way. Ain't no way! We're gonna go again!

[ Because he is actually Like This. ]

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[He won! Just like he won volleyball! Fair and square!]

Wait- No! Kacchan!

[... Okay, he knows Katsuki's not going to be satisfied with this. Izuku quickly looks around and sees someone selling helium balloons so he suddenly says,]

Hold on! Stay here!

[What is he doing? He jogs away for a moment before asking to buy some of the ribbon used to tie to the balloons. He gets a weird look from the seller but once Izuku has the ribbon he comes back with the white rabbit and presents it to Katsuki. It seems he's tied a neat orange and green bow with the ribbons around the rabbit's neck.]

Here, I won it for you, Kacchan.

[Does that make things fair??]

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[ Wait? He's being told to wait? What for? Katsuki reaches out to stop the other, but the fucking nerd is just GONE.

The blonde just blinks owlishly after the other. What is he...

And then Deku is back. Dropping this rabbit in his hands. With an orange and green ribbon - not subtle at all - tied around it and everything. He looks down at it. Looks back at Izuku. ]

Hah?

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[Izuku is going to stand there a little awkwardly in hopes that Katsuki... keeps it?]

It's- It's for you! So, there's no real winner or loser. Right...?

[Katsuki can have the prize. He doesn't want to fight too much today! So it has both their colours there...]

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Tch!

[ Don't worry about it, Izuku. His ears are just turning red even as he snatches the rabbit up and out of those hands. He looks down on it, tugging one of those ears. Stupid Izuku.

Shitty nerd definitely found a way around it. Katsuki had totally wanted to do another round so that Izuku doesn't get ahead of him in wins. But if the prize is presented to him then what's there to complain about? ]

Fine. But we're gonna find another one to do then.

[ First of all, he can't let Izuku get one up on him. So the blonde has to find a way to make things square. So he definitely needs to play another game so that Katsuki can win and return the favor. ]

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[Izuku seems to look hopeful at that response! He gives a wobbly smile but he nods quickly. He has to admit that when Katsuki seems to blush because of something he's done that it feels- good.]

Okay, Kacchan. Do you want to pick the next game?

[There are so many games to pick from. It's nosy and bright here and Izuku doesn't know where to start after that one game. If Katsuki wants to play another he'll let him take the lead.]