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Ardyn Izunia. He teaches law at the university.

[ Said with some pride. Look, the twins love their uncle, okay!!! Don't step up on him if you don't wanna die!!!!!!!!

That comment just gets Yu to unwrap his scarf and hold it out, his eyes bright with laughter. ]

Today could be the day you fix that.

Law? Shit, that's intense. I guess when you're smart enough you can wear whatever you want and get away with it, huh?

[ He's mostly joking, but also coping out. Because he doesn't want to die!! Or take on any badass looking lawyer type person. He watches TV, he knows how that will end.

Oh geez. Yosuke raises his brows. Logically he knows it shouldn't be that big of a deal. ]

Aw man, seriously?

[ He's inclined to make a fuss because that's what he does, but Yu looks so amused by it Yosuke almost feels like he owes the guy, especially if he's going to help Yosuke out with his homework. With a sigh, Yosuke takes the offered scarf, raises his nose at it a bit, before throwing it dramatically around his neck. ]

Okay, how dumb do I look? Or do I not want to know?

Yeah. He's a pretty smart guy. You sure you don't wanna talk to him?

[ Knowing. Knowing. It's okay to be scared, Yosuke. Ardyn is pretty rad.

That said, he isn't actually expecting Yosuke to take his scarf. His eyebrows lift into the fringe of his hair as his friend reaches out to take the thing, and he looks on somewhat surprised as Yosuke puts it on with a flair for drama.

After a moment of staring, Yu has to duck his head while his shoulders jump in silent laughter. His whole expression scrunches a little with the force of his grin, one of his eyes briefly shutting while the other peeks at Yosuke. This grin is so genuine it probably is a little startling to see, because he never smiles like this. Probably only Souji sees this look, normally. ]

You look fantastic. Seriously, you should keep it on.

Not after I've insulted his fashion sense! I'm not stupid.

[ He can admit he's scared. Who wouldn't be?

Okay, so for as ridiculous as he feels and how much Yu's reaction makes him feel even more on the spot, it's worth it. He's pretty sure he's never, ever seen Yu laugh like that in the...what, month and a half he's known the guy? Sure, it may no be super long to know someone, but Yosuke's pretty good at reading people despite what they may think. It is a surprising reaction.

He doesn't hide his own surprise, either. His brows raise slightly and he almost laughs through his own embarrassment, a little thrown off from his typical round of self-deprecating jokes. ]

N-nah...

[ Ahem, awkward. He unwraps the scarf, only managing to almost choke himself before handing it back. ]

I think I'm more of an "early lunch" kind of guy.

Looks like you have a sense of self-preservation after all.

[ Yu takes the scarf back and winds it around his neck, his expression returning to its normal only-slightly-off-neutrality. Well, normally he's mostly neutral, but Yosuke's put him in a good mood, so his expression is a little lighter than usual. He'll tuck his hands into his pockets to keep them warm, watching Yosuke, letting his feet take them where he knows they're going. ]

Well, it's after school, but I can treat you to an "early lunch" at the café. They sell great brunch stuff all times of day.

Hey, I'm not an idiot.

[ Just because Yu pulled him out of the trash that one time! ...And watched him dig his own grave by signing Yukiko and Eleanor up for dates! ...Okay, so he's got a fair place to be concerned. But still.

Yosuke shoves one hand into the pocket of his jacket while the other fiddles with the chord of his headphones. ]

Oh yeah? [ Yosuke nods and gives a noncommittal shrug. ] I'm open. As long as I don't actually have to wear it.

[ It's a gentle tease, he promises. ]

[ He does, it's true. But he'll let that go. He knows Yosuke isn't a total idiot, even if his friend doesn't try very hard in their mutual classes.

Yosuke gets a sideways look for that comment. ]

Ah, well, they have a challenge where customers who wear breakfast items on their heads get to eat for free. The more you put on your head, the more free food you get. So, you might want to reconsider that stance.

[ is??

he serious??

he seems serious... ]

[ ...

There is absolutely no way that can be true.

Yosuke narrows his eyes, looking Yu up and down suspiciously. ]

...Do you really think you're gonna pull someone's leg with that?

[ Dead seriously: ]

Well, we don't have to do it, and I certainly won't make you. It is true, though.

[ It's not. It's not even remotely true. ]

[ The twins seriously have the strangest sense of humor. ]

Thanks for the offer, but I think I prefer eating my food to wearing it.

[ Ah.

Well, he tried. Finally Yu smiles again. ]

Well, it was worth a try.

[ The cafe thankfully isn't too far. Yu will explain as they walk in: ]

I like to find different places to do homework after school. I just found this place recently, but it's really nice, and very lively.

[ He's not wrong: there's a ton of people there, everyone chattering away. Yu will start their search for a table before even going up to order. ]

[ Oh yeah, he's seen this place before. Not really stopped in, but he would have had he known it was such a hot spot. Yosuke's eyes widen slightly once they're inside, scanning the room as he takes everything in. It's a good atmosphere--upbeat, busy, but not overwhelming. Just like people are having a good time. ]

Yeah, it is. [ He doesn't even think to look for a table, at first. ] I walk by this place all the time but I never go here. Huh.

[ He probably should though, shouldn't he?

And, just on cue, two girls are leaving a small table by one of the windows. ]

Oh, hey!

[ Yu watches Yosuke out of the corner of his eye, wondering if his friend approves. The wide eyes are a little hard for him to figure out, but Yosuke isn't making a face, so he assumes this is approval. Which is good.

He tries to tell himself he isn't sure why he cares so much.

With a flash of a grin, there and gone, Yu will head for the table that just got freed up and drop his school bag into one of the chairs. ]

That was lucky. It's usually pretty hard to grab a table here around this time. Do you wanna go grab something, or sit down for a bit first?

[ Hopefully Yu's doubts are lifted by the time they sit down, because Yosuke is wearing a wide grin as he tosses his bag onto the surface. What? Window seats are prime real estate. Their timing was actually prefect, which was likely due to Yu's luck and not his. ]

Yeah, you're telling me! Perfect timing.

[ Thumbs up. ]

Uh, well, how hungry are you? Should one of us save the seats?

[ Yeah, that is reassuring. Yosuke's smiles always light up his whole face. It's--

Well, Yu decides not to think about that right now. ]

Not very, but I think I would like something to drink. Do you want anything? I can order for us both.

[ He really doesn't want to lose the window seat, so he's down with Yu's suggestion. ]

Yeah, sure. Um...

[ He glances towards the front, not really being able to see the menu very well. ]

Just some coffee? Do they have any fancy flavors?

[ He reaches into his back pocket to pull out his wallet, fishing a few single bills out before handing them to Yu. ]

Not that I need it fancy, but if you're paying for it might as well go all the way, right?

[ Logic. Wink! ]

[ Gives Yosuke kind of a Look, his eyebrows disappearing beneath the fringe of his hair. Flatly, though with an undeniable note of humor: ]

Taking advantage of my good nature... I should have known a schemer like you would try it. Well, you've twisted my arm. The fanciest coffee, coming right up.

[ And he'll disappear to go order before Yosuke can add anything more. This is what you get, bro. If Yosuke wants fancy, he'll get fancy. ]

[ Wait, he didn't actually-- ]

Hey--

[ Or, well...that didn't come off weird, did it? Now Yosuke feels a little guilty, even if he did contribute a couple of bills. ACTUAL fancy coffees can get kind of pricey, he's just adventurous enough to go with a pump of vanilla or something. Guess he'll have to see what Yu comes up with.

So Yosuke plops down in the chair somewhat lazily and takes a look around the place again. ]

[ don't test him yosuke this is what you get

In the end, what happens is this: Yu doesn't actually know what Yosuke likes and doesn't want to mess it up, so the coffee isn't that fancy. It actually is vanilla, since that seems like a safe flavor choice. Other than that, there's not much going on.

Except for the foam. The foam is fancy as fuck.

It's a cat. The foam is a cat. As Yu returns with two lattes in hand, he's got a kind of shameless grin on his face. ]

One fancy coffee. [ Sets it down in front of Yosuke. Even Yu's own drink doesn't have, like, fancy cat foam. That was a Yosuke exclusive. ] I know cats are your favorite.

[ He...is so not expecting that. Maybe he should have considering it's Yu and the twins' obsession with cats, but that this was even the kind of places to do the fancy coffee art hadn't even crossed his mind.

Yosuke's eyes widened. ]

Holy shit. Is this for real?

[ He immediately straightens in his seat, almost afraid to touch the mug lest he mess up the art. Glancing between his and Yu's, though. ]

--Wait, are you sure this isn't yours? You're the resident crazy cat lady.

[ He looks like he wants to burst out laughing and is just barely restraining himself. ]

Oh, me? No, I don't take my coffee fancy. It's all yours, Yosuke. After all, you asked.

[ Yu will slide into his seat and sip his own coffee, the picture of innocence. ]

[ Ugh, Yu takes it black? Why did Yosuke assume the guy would like to put at least something a little more in it. Now Yosuke feels a little less manly with this...foamy cat staring at him.

Cats. Totally his favorite.

(Honestly, Yosuke has nothing against cats in particular, he's just not a big animal person. And the twins seem to really. Really. Like them.)

Yosuke blinks, staring incredulously at his coffee. ]

How'd they even do that? I'm not used to having my food smiling at me.

It's foam art. Not all cafés do it, but this one does. That's why it's one of my favorites. It's impressive, isn't it?

[ Sips his coffee again. Aren't you going to enjoy your coffee, Yosuke? ]

Uh, yeah? Of course it is! Just...

[ Okay, Yosuke picks up the cup and is practically staring down the little smiling cat face. ]

...am I supposed to feel bad for eating it? ...This is stupid.

[ Is he being stupid? ]

[ That makes Yu laugh, a soft, low sound that rumbles up from his chest. ]

Maybe a little. It is pretty cute, isn't it? There's a reason I don't get the foam art anymore. It's always too cute to destroy.

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