Saioma Month 2023

The Rain

It may be almost one in the morning, but it's raining for the first time. The first time since they've gotten out of Danganronpa. And Kokichi loves the rain, and he wants Shuichi to be there with him for it.

Prompt : Dancing in the Rain

"Shuichi! Shuichi!"

The excited yells and happy shouting cut through Shuichi's dreamless sleep, and he blinked once or twice, trying to wake up and make out what the source of the noise was. His room was still barely illuminated, but there was extra weight on him - two hands. Small, and gentle yet very firm, matching the endearing yet annoying tone that continued to speak, "Shuichiiiii!"

"Ko-Kokichi?" Shuichi moved the sheets slightly, throwing them off and pushing himself up slightly, "What are you doing here?"

"It's raining!" Kokichi told him excitedly, sitting cross-legged at the foot of Shuichi's bed, steadily moving all of the blankets closer to him, "Now come outside with me, pretty please?"

"What time is it?" Shuichi asked, moving to check the clock before Kokichi answered first.

"It's one AM-" Kokichi hauled himself off the bed, going to the door and then looking back, "-Bring socks and shoes."

"Fine," Shuichi smiled slightly, removing all the covers with a slight sigh, and then a barely stifled yawn. Slipping out of bed was a fairly regular occurrence for him, especially when living with someone like Kokichi. Getting out almost immediately, he briefly grabbed a pair of socks before leaving the door - eyes squinting as the light blared out suddenly. Kokichi was watching from the door, and he reached over and flashed Shuichi a grin, before turning out the light. Eyes incredibly adjusted, Shuichi could still see almost everything.

The white, if more comfortable, almost robe-type thing that Kokichi was wearing, complete with purple embroidery of galaxies and dice, and some fantasy elements. He still had his bandana on as well, tied more loosely - but still there. It was something he tugged on occasionally, as if to remind himself he was still there. And Kokichi was wearing simple velcro shoes, because he could never be bothered with laces this late at night. When Shuich got to him, Kokichi held up his pair of dress shoes - black and sparkling, partially unworn.

"We need shoes for this?" Shuichi asked, raising an eyebrow but beginning to put them on anyway.

"Do you doubt your supreme leader?" Kokichi returned, holding himself up haughtily, "Now - listen!"

Shuichi did begin to listen, immediately. And as he focused, he could hear a soft pitter-patter, the steady beat of light rain. It was raining. And in an odd way, it would be a first experience. As the thought struck him, he glanced at Kokichi - his eyes sparkling as he looked out of their window - raindrops pattering on it, streaking down onto it and distorting the glass even more.

It would be their first rain since the game. And it would be their first rain together, full stop. Reaching out quickly, Kokichi wove his hand into Shuichi's, looking up at the taller boy and smiling. "Can we go out now?"

"Of course."

"Yes!" Kokichi grinned, immediately beginning to tug Shuichi out of the door with him; the two heading to the door as fast Kokichi could move, which was pretty fast. Getting to the door, Kokichi briefly opened it before heading outside - his eyes sparkling incredibly, looking around at the rain with a smile; a small 'nishishishi' laugh escaping when a few drops landed on him. "Y'know, Shumai - rain's my favourite weather."

"Really?" Shuichi asked, looking at his boyfriend as he stood in the rain. It was easy to tell, now that Shuichi looked. Something in his eyes looked as though a joy had settled there, and as more rain went on him - he did seem to smile even more. It was a beautiful, genuine smile - almost as though the water had washed his mask away. Kokichi was still holding his hand, rocking back and forth slightly on his heels as the two just stayed in the rain. Happy, and content.

Checking the street, well-lit and empty, Shuichi had a sudden idea. Gently, he put one hand on Kokichi's waist, holding the hand with kokchi's slightly stretched out, in a traditional dancing position. He could see as an extra smile sparked in Kokichi's eyes, and Shuichi was sure that his eyes looked the same. Shuichi glanced up at the rain again, then to his boyfriend, "Dance with me?"