He wanted to get to know her. Not that he could tell anyone why he wanted to get to know her
- Satoshi, Juumonji and a colour that is maybe purple
{side-story to cheering for exposing fools}
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"Eru," Juumonji says to Chitanda's back as she weaves her fingers through Chitanda's long black hair. "Has anything new happened at the Classics Club? Have you guys solved any new mysteries yet?"
"Hmm," Chitanda replies, trying to turn so she can face her friend.
Juumonji stops Chitanda before her dark braid can unravel itself. "Keep looking straight ahead," Juumonji says, though she admits, she's tempted to take a peek over Chitanda's shoulder to read her facial expression.
But Juumonji also knows that Chitanda will tell her the brilliance of the Classics Club even if it's small, so it's not like Chitanda would ever hide anything. Even if she can't speak about the topic now, she'll tell Juumonji that it's sensitive and Juumonji won't dig into it.
Chitanda collects herself, thinking of anything exciting that's happened this week. The patio of the Chitanda estate provides the two with cool shade. It's really a pleasant evening with the birds lightly singing to them.
"No, nothing new." Chitanda finally answers. "What about you, Kaho-san?"
Juumonji smiles. She knows Chitanda is inquiring about her own club, but, as the only member, rarely is there anything to talk about. Unless, of course, Juumonji has a strange dream and tries to link that into reading someone's future. But, other than that, there's nothing much to talk about.
Juumonji does, however, have a sub-related topic.
"Hmm, Fukube-kun is showing some interest in the Fortune-Telling Club." Juumonji tells Chitanda.
"Oh? I didn't know you two were friends." Chitanda replies, genuinely sounding surprised.
Juumonji lets a grin slip but plays it cool. "We've found a common interest. I've gotten very invested in something I've been putting off and Fukube-kun knows so many things."
"He's a database." Chitanda says with a tone that Juumonji recognises.
She can sense the joy radiating from Chitanda. "I like talking to Fukube-kun. He's a good person," Juumonji says, feeding the fire that is Chitanda's passion for her friends.
Chitanda can act like a proud mother when it comes to the Classics Club members; gushing and complimenting achievements whether it's big or small. It's not a one-sided conversation though, Juumonji enjoys listening to Chitanda. Chitanda talks about the trio in healthy amounts and the girls have had many discussions.
"Is the common interest Divination?" Chitanda asks.
"Hmm, not exactly, but that's what prompted Fukube-kun and I to talk longer." Juumonji says, avoiding the question a little. Then with some finishing touches, Juumonji curls the tips of Chitanda's long hair around her finger and muses, "Why don't I style your hair for you next week? We could meet up during lunch, you'll look so pretty."
Chitanda touches the braid swept over her shoulder then turns to Juumonji and asks, "You think so, Kaho-san?"
Juumonji smiles back as a response and almost adds a cheeky comment that only Chitanda will recognise.
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Notes 1: For a fic that starts with the premise of "Hey, tell me everything you know about Houtarou Oreki," I didn't do any of that. There's mentions of Houtarou but that's just about it. I basically went, "Huh? Houtarou who? Never heard of the guy," and just focused on some sweet, sweet SatoshiJuumonji BROTP.
Notes 2: In cheering for exposing fools, I opened up the fic with ChitandaJuumonji moment and closed it with SatoshiJuumonji moment, and in this fic, I opened with a SatoshiJuumonji moment and closed it with a ChitandaJuumonji moment — it's a circle!
