224 || Kurokawa Izana

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You were excited, to say the least.

Today was the day you were going to meet your best cousin's boyfriend and you couldn't control yourself. Izana was watching you run around the apartment like a headless chicken, an amused smile engraved on his face.

"Izana does this look okay? I need to make a good first impression, I don't wanna embarrass Hajime." You showed him your outfit, twirling in front of him so he could get a full view.

He pushed himself up from the couch, walking over to you and wrapping his arms around your waist, resting his chin on your shoulder. "You look beautiful, don't worry so much."

"Sweet talker," you laughed, running a hand through his hair. "Look at you buttering me up."

"I'm only speaking the truth," he smiled, pecking your nose lightly. "I love you."

"I love you more." You grinned, wrapping your arms around his neck. "I wish you decided to come with me."

"I'll be fine Y/N, Kakucho's gonna come over, remember?"

You pouted slightly, "I know, but I wanna be with you all the time."

"I do too," he smiled, tilting his head as he admired your face. "I-"

A knock on the door cut him off, breaking the two of you out of your own little world. You made your way to the door with Izana following behind you, hand stuck to your lower back as he escorted you.

When you pulled the door open, Koko stood there all dressed for his boyfriend, excitement in his eyes. "Ready?"

You grinned, nodding as you gave Izana one last kiss on the cheek. "I'll be back before dinner, love you!"

"Love you more," he smiled.

Koko waved goodbye to him as well, "See ya, Izana-san!"

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"You never told me what your boyfriend's name was." You pointed out suddenly, glancing over at Koko who had his arm slung over your shoulder.

"It's Inupi."

"Inupi?" You repeated.

He hummed, nodding his head once. "Inui Seishu."

"So this guy works at a bike shop? Must be a big guy." You mumbled, but it was hard for you to imagine Koko with that kind of guy, you thought he'd go for the pretty model boys, not the burly buff guys who work in bike shops.

"Not really," Koko laughed. "He's perfect, that's all you need to know."

"I beg to differ," you replied. "I'm your favorite cousin, so I will be the one to decide if this guy is right for ya." You grinned, but Koko could tell you were serious. He wasn't going to oppose though, he trusted your judgement more than anyone else's.

"We're here," he said, gesturing toward the bike shop ahead that read 'D&D Motors.'

The two of you entered with Koko holding the door open for you. The first person you saw was a tall male with black hair and a tattoo on the side of his head.

It's not that one, you thought to yourself, scanning the rest of the shop before your eyes landed on another male, long blond hair and a scar over his left eye. He was probably the prettiest guy you've ever seen, second to Izana, of course.

Now this guy was definitely Koko's type.

Sure enough, Koko walked over to where he was, tinkering away on one of the motorcycles. "Inupi," he greeted with a smile.

Inui stood up, his own smile glowing on his pretty face before greeting Koko with a hug and a kiss on the cheek. "Where is she?" He asked.

Koko raised his fist, using his thumb to gesture behind him, toward you. Inui looked over Koko's shoulder and sure enough, your eyes met.

You gave him a smile, one which he returned, you could tell it was genuine. You liked him instantly.

He broke away from Koko before making his way over to you, hand stretching out for a handshake when you surprised him with a sudden hug. Though frozen at first, he eventually returned it.

"It's nice to meet you, Inui-san."

He smiled, nodding his head as he broke away from the hug. "Inupi is fine, Y/N. I hope it's alright if I call you that."

"Of course," you grinned as the two of you turned over to Koko who wore a satisfied smile. "Shall we grab a bite to eat? It's noon."

Inui nodded before calling out to his dark-haired coworker. "Draken, I'll be heading out for lunch."

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