Adventures in Nico Nico Wonderland

A Smooth Fox

Amatsuki was sleeping in a plain. Free of all disturbances. Just peace and quiet.
"AMA-CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!"
Well, it was peaceful.
Amatsuki rose to his feet and looked over to see his friend running over at lightning speed. The sheep rubbed his eyes and spoke.
"Kashitaro-san, what do you want this time?"
The fox looked anxious. His tail was swishing back and forth and his ears were frequently twitching. Every now and then, he would glance around.
"You've gotta help me! The festival is tonight and I need clothes to wear!"
The festival was an annual event used to honor the gods, and most animals would bring a date, but Amatsuki didn't even know why Kashitaro was so troubled with his clothes. "Why do you need my help?"
"Because you're the most fashionable sheep around! And I'm trying to impress someone I know," Kashitaro said with a blush.
Amatsuki could feel his heart breaking. "So he finally found someone he likes..." he thought. Despite being so heart broken, Amatsuki held back his tears and agreed to help his friend.
"Yes! Thanks Ama-chan, you're the best!" Kashitaro leaped with joy and embraced the sheep in a tight hug. He took the sheep's hand and dragged him to the town.

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   The town was already full of decorations for the upcoming festival. Lights were being strung up, animals were painting the walls and streets, and a lot more merchants appeared selling a variety of goodies. While the town was amazing in the daylight, it became absolutely gorgeous at night.
   "Hey Amatsuki, have you found someone to take to the festival yet?" Kashitaro asked as he peered into the stores' windows.
"Me? Not yet, although I wasn't planning to," Amatsuki said as walked next to Kashitaro.
The fox was shocked. "What?! Why not?! It's so boring being alone. Why don't you come with me?"
Amatsuki's face glowed a bright red at the thought. "B-but what about the person you wanted to impress?" He looked anywhere but Kashitaro.
"Don't worry about them. I can't leave you alone. Who knows what might come after you. I've got to protect you!" Kashitaro said as he swung an arm around the sheep's shoulders.
Then Amatsuki's embarrassment turned into anger. " Are you saying that I can't protect myself?"
"No! Of course not! I just want to make sure you're safe," Kashitaro was shocked at how quickly Amatsuki's mood had changed. He gave an awkward chuckle as he tried to calm the shorter male down. "How about...uhmmm...lets go to this store. It looks nice," he said hurriedly and yanked Amatsuki with him.

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The store Kashitaro had picked was bustling with activity. Just at first glance you could tell it was a very high class place. The walls were lined with sparkling dresses, fancy suits, casual wear, and traditional clothing. Animals were all crowding the latter area, probably doing some last minute shopping for the festival.
   Kashitaro looked around for something nice to wear, leaving Amatsuki alone. As he stumbled around in the crowd, he accidentally bumped into a monkey.
"Ah! ShounenT-kun! I'm so sorry, I didn't see you there." Amatsuki bowed towards him.
ShounenT ruffled Amatsuki's hair. "It's fine. No need to apologize. I see you are also shopping for the festival. Have you found someone to go with yet?"
"Uhmm...Kashitaro offered, but not as a date or anything..." Amatsuki said. ShounenT's eyes seemed to lit up with a gleam.
"Well, if you aren't taken, then how abou-"
"AMA-CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!"
The pair winced at the fox's loud yell rang throughout the entire store. The animals outside could probably hear him too. Everybody watched as the tall male walked through the crowd, coming to a stop before the sheep and monkey. Within a second, the atmosphere had changed.
"Amatsuki! And...ShounenT...what a surprise..." Kashitaro said awkwardly.
"Hello Kashitaro," ShounenT greeted with a bow. The air was so thick that even bystanders were quiet as they passed by them.
"Anyways..." Kashitaro turned to Amatsuki with a bright smile. "I found some clothes for us! Let's go!" He yanked the sheep's arm again as they headed towards the cash register. Amatsuki was so shocked, he didn't see the smirk on Kashitaro's face as he glanced back at ShounenT.
"Hey! ShounenT was going to ask me something important! And stop dragging me around!" Amatsuki tried to yank back his arm against Kashitaro's tight hold but the other seemed to ignore it.
"It doesn't matter. We were looking for clothes and we got them, so let's kid go home, change, and head to the festival."
"But I didn't need clothes! I already have some!" Amatsuki said, still struggling.
"You're not seriously wearing that ratty, old thing, are you?" the fox asked with a raised eyebrow. Amatsuki glared at him. He looked like he was about to explode, but then they had reached the cashier.
"Only these two, please," Kashitaro said. Amatsuki scowled behind him, staring at the ground.
The cashier, a sloth, took one look at them. "Oh, it's the loud one," she muttered under her breath, but Kashitaro didn't seem to hear. "It'll be a total 25000 yen." she said.
Kashitaro eyes widened. Amatsuki, knowing the financial crisis Kashitaro was in, took out his wallet to pay. "Did he seriously not check the price?" he thought as he pulled out his credit card.
"Here, I'll pa-mmmmph!"
Kashitaro had clamped his hand over Amatsuki's mouth and handed the cashier his own card. The lady gave them a weird look, but Kashitaro just smiled at her. He shoved his fingers inside Amatsuki's mouth to keep him quiet.
The cashier wrapped everything up and handed Kashitaro the bag. "Umm...come again. (Please don't)"

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Once the two were outside, Kashitaro finally took his fingers out of Amatsuki's mouth. The younger one gagged and scrubbed his tongue with the back of his hand.
   "Why would you do that?! I was going to pay!" Amatsuki spit into a nearby trash can.
   "I know! That's why I paid for it!" Kashitaro said with a bright smile. "I'm such a great fox!" he claimed proudly.
   Amatsuki sighed and held out his hand. "At least let me hold the bags since you so kindly paid for them."
   Kashitaro seemed to think about it, then he hesitantly handed the cloths over.
   "Thank you," Amatsuki huffed. Then he started walking towards his own house. "Now c'mon. Let's go get cha- Hey!" he yelled as he was picked up.
   "Where are you going? My house is this way!" Kashitaro said as he carried Amatsuki.
   Amatsuki's face was on fire. He could feel his heart beating loudly and fast. No doubt Kashitaro could feel it as well. He pouted as Kashitaro carried him home.

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   They had arrived at Kashitaro's simple house. It wasn't too big, wasn't too small. It was nice, but Kashitaro preferred the outdoors more, as did all animals, but everybody needs their privacy.
   Once inside, Kashitaro handed Amatsuki his yukata and shoved him inside a room. Now that Amatsuki could actually get a good look at it, he could see why it was so expensive. It was a dark red, with cherry blossoms that shimmered in the light adorning it. The material was soft to the touch. Amatsuki was amazed by its beauty.
   Once Amatsuki was dressed, he was shocked. "I can't believe it fits me," he thought. "Kashitaro knows me too well. It even matches my hair clips and glasses!"
   Kashitaro was already sitting on the couch when Amatsuki came out. His was a light green with gold accents. There was a darker green pattern on top of it. Amatsuki couldn't help but admire the way it looked on him.
   "You're finally done! Wow, you look great! Looks like I do have a good fashion sense after all," Kashitaro said with a proud smile.
   Amatsuki giggled at his friend's ego. "Don't get ahead of yourself, Kashitaro-san. We still have to go to the festival to impress your special someone."
   Immediately, Kashitaro's mood seemed to dampen. His smile drooped and his eyes dropped down. "Oh yeah. My special someone." He got up and took Amatsuki's hand. "Well then, m'lady, shall we go?" he said, opening the door with a bow.
   Amatsuki's face was burning red. "I'm not a girl!" he laughed, stepping outside. The two walked back the rest of the way into town.

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   The town was completely transformed at night. It was full of laughter and music, as opposed to the light noise it had earlier. Lanterns and lamps lit up every corner. Everybody around seem so happy, chattering with all they knew and hanging with their loved ones.
   Amatsuki could already feel the excitement. Once again, he was captivated by the sparkling lights, the boisterous laughs, and the detailed decorations. Then he turned his attention back to Kashitaro.
   "So...um....where's your crush?" he asked looking around.
   "They're here. I see them." Kashitaro said. He was staring into the distance. "They're a sheep."
   Amatsuki couldn't hide the surprise on his face. "A sh-sheep, too?" he stammered. For some reason, it seemed to hurt Amatsuki even more.
   "Mmmmhmmm." Kashitaro nodded. He faced Amatsuki. "And he's wearing a beautiful red yukata, with cherry blossoms as alluring as him." Kashitaro smiled at the sheep, yet it felt different than the rest, more sultry.
   Amatsuki eyes widened and he gasped with realization. "Y-you don't mean...me?"
   Kashitaro pressed their bodies together. "So, were you impressed?" he whispered into his ear. The shorter male hesitated, then rested his head on the fox's shoulder.
   "Absolutely," he mumbled. He wrapped his arms around the other male, leaning into his embrace.
   Kashitaro gave a breathy chuckle, tickling Amatsuki's ear. "Well, I guess the only thing left to do now is ask. Will you go out with me, Ama-chan?"
   Amatsuki took one look at him, and kissed him. No words were needed.
   There the two stood, under the stars as the festival was filled with delight.

AN: Wow that was so embarrassing to write (>_<)  The next chapter will be another lighthearted one, then the next will be another fluff (perhaps between a certain owl and wolf). Thank you for reading and I'll see you in the next chapter!