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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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[ 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.]

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[ It's... It's something isn't it? That Katsuki actually CAN blush and that it's Izuku or something Izuku's done that's made him actually do it. Honestly, it's sort of embarrassing at the same time. Bakugou feels a little flustered but there's nothing for it. This is. Well. It's supposed to work this way. At least that's what he's going to keep telling himself. This is fine.

But for the moment, the blonde is looking around. There are a lot of people. Katsuki really doesn't like this part of it. Too loud. Too much energy. At least he can do this for the other though.

So when he reaches out, it is actually taking Izuku's hand and tugging him along. To the goldfish. ]

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[It is something. Everything is something- Izuku barely knows what to do with himself the moment that Katsuki takes his hand. The slight warmth from their palms touching makes Izuku's heart skip a beat. He feels kind of silly and stupid so for a moment all he can do is follow Katsuki like a awe-struck puppy.

He just doesn't understand how they got here. How Izuku's blurted out little confession got them to this place. He figures, or hopes, that somewhere along the way they've always been drawn together. Even if Izuku falters on where that line blurred. Doesn't really know what Katsuki is thinking or how he's feeling. Now he feels like he's just trying to keep up and not trip and fall.]

The goldfish? It's been a while since I've played a game like that too...!

[Seeing the stand it does seem like its one of calmer games to play. Taking some patience and time to scoop up the fish gently. A quieter space for the introvert that is Katsuki too.]

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[ Honestly... is that really too different than when they had been kids? Izuku haplessly toddling off after Katsuki. Lately Bakugou feels as though it's been the other way around. That it's been that way for quite some time, really.

It probably will seem a little odd. Katsuki hasn't rightfully responded to Izuku's confession. He just asked the nerd out on this date and is kind of hoping that his feelings on the matter become clear? Because he doesn't do anything that he, ultimately, doesn't want to do. meaning if he's here with Izuku in this capacity then that means he wants to keep doing this. ]

Do you remember what happen the last time we went?

[ Katsuki wasn't patient enough to catch anything, really. Too impatient. It ended with a lot of busted nets. ]

You kept cheering me on.

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[If only Katsuki would talk to him like normal instead of expecting Izuku to always read between the lines but... He supposed Katsuki will never change in that regard. Even if it makes Izuku feel anxious now. He does his best, though.

He swallows a little at the question. Bringing up old memories always makes Izuku feel fond and a little sad at the same time.]

You were trying so hard, but you only caught a few.

[But then he laughs softly.]

I think that might happen again today, Kacchan. If you're not patient with the fish and gentle with the nets.

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...Are you sayin' I ain't gonna be patient and gentle?

[ Careful Izuku. There's a warning in that tone. A warning that this is starting to feel more and more like a challenge. But then again, that's kind of how they operate, isn't it? Even on a date, they have to push one another just a little bit. They have to still somehow make something of a game of everything. ]

I'll show you. OI OLD MAN!

[ Bakugou is talking to the attendant for the game. The guy narrows his eyes, apparently not appreciating the blonde's approach. ]

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[Izuku jolts even if he's more than used to Katsuki responding to him like that. There's a small spark in him curious enough to know if Katsuki can actually do a better job of the goldfish scooping if he really puts in that patience and gentleness. Can he do it?]

I'm- I'm curious to see if you can, Kacchan.

[There is that thinly veiled challenge in Izuku's soft voice, yep. The old man who is attending the stand continues to frown but he does pass the boys a few handfuls of paper scoops.]

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I ain't the same impatient brat that I was, you know.

[ Well, he is in some ways. Not so much in others anymore. Katsuki is only loud to mask his own emotions anymore. His default is quiet and contemplative. That's actually a pretty far cry from when they had been kids.

Once they get to the stall, he's already demanding that they be given nets. The attendant is put out, yeah, but also handing them all paper scoops and explaining the rules. Not that they actually need them to be explained but... Rules are rules.

By now Katsuki has to let go of Izuku's hand, but he's picking out a spot next to the pool. ]

Ready?

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No, Kacchan. You've changed a lot lately.

[Izuku says that with a smile on his face. Noting that he really isn't the impatient person he used to be anymore. He isn't a lot of the things he used to be anymore. It's made Izuku feel closer to him and a little overly hopeful.

But now it's time to play the goldfish game. Izuku nods to the blond and on the count of three, they'll have to gently and carefully scoop up as many little goldfish as possible! Izuku starts! And is very gentle in how he does it because more than a game these are living creatures!]

It's all about not scaring the fish away with the scoop...! Letting the fish come into it naturally! But also not taking so long that the scoop starts to weaken...

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[ He wants to quip back that it hasn't just been lately. Instead he just huffs. ]

Let me focus on the fish.

[ Don't backseat fish Izuku! You have your own nets. So you need to use them. These are Katsuki's!

He's going to be somewhat patient. The blonde takes the advice anyway, even if it is unnecessary commentary from the peanut gallery. Eventually one does swim upon the net, but Katuki's a little too fast to yank it up and - ]

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[ The net rips. Just straight up splits in half and the fish? It flops back into the water.

Free to swim around for another few hours, apparently. ]

Fuck!

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[Well, maybe some things still don't change. Izuku sweatdrops as Katsuki dismisses his help and he watches the blond try but ultimately fail the first scoop. He can't help but let out a small laugh at that- knowing better than to offer his help again. Katsuki will probably figure it out? Right?]

Keep trying, Kacchan!

[Cheering him on just like he would! Meanwhile, Izuku is going for his own little scooping and he manages two in one net. Into his little bucket.]

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[ That's when he decides to look over to see how Izuku is doing. Because is he really going to lose to this guy twice? Back to back? If that's not a blow to his ego, right?

And wouldn't you know it... There's not one fish there but - ]

Two!?

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Eh?!

[Izuku jolts, looking at Katsuki and flustering.]

It was just- just luck!

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I wanna know how you're getting so damn lucky on this date. The hell, Izuku...

[ Augh! How can he get shitty revenge if the nerd keeps beating him out!?

BUT FINE. He's going to turn his attention back to the fish. ]

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[He called it a date out loud..............]

B-beginner's ... luck?

[A stupidly stammered response...]

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[ Nope. Shh. Concentrating. Katsuki is so damn determined to catch one of these stupid fish. The blonde doesn't even move. Barely even breathes. Tunes out everything.

He's taking it seriously. As seriously as any of his heroics courses. ]

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[Whenever Katsuki is silent like that Izuku knows that things are getting serious. It's always a little scary when he's so quiet and focused. Izuku almost wants to say something just to fill the air space because he usually can't deal with silence like that.

But he tries his best to watch Katsuki while silently cheering him on... Go, Kacchan, go. He can do it!]

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[ This time when a fish swims below his net, Katsuki is careful. He's slow but precise in his movements.

And bam! Katsuki is cackling even as he draws the thing out. Full out laughing. Because it's not really two fish like Izuku.

BUT IT'S LITERALLY ONE OF THE BIGGEST GOLDFISH IN THE FAKE ASS POND. ]

AHAHAHA! SUCK IT!

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Eh-?!

[Oh- There it is! Izuku's eyes go wide in surprise and he cheers,]

Kacchan?! You did it! That fish...! It's huge!

[Is that the biggest one in the whole pond?!]