Animus | Ryuunosuke Tsunashi x READER (IDOLiSH7)

XI

"Mr. Ryuu? Why do we sit separately like this?" A bowl of ramen was already on the woman's table, but she's questioning why does they have to be separared by a thin wood wall. She felt isolated although they were still sat next to each other.

"Oh.. this restaurant is famous for their ramen. But they also have a unique seat, where they separated every customer like this.. They considered the curtomer that often has no one to eat with.." Ryuu's explaining while eating his ramen in excitement. "You're not touching your bowl yet.. uh- don't tell me that you don't like the ramen??" Ryuu peaked from the end of the thin wall to check on the woman. His expression showed her that he's panic and feeling guilty for bringing her here.

The woman swifted her gaze from the man to her bowl. Then a smile tugged on her lips. "Oh.. the bowl looks pretty.. I feel bad for ruining it.."

Tint of pink invaded the man's face. Quickly he turned to his bowl back so he could hide his face. "Uh- It's okay! It's meant to be eaten anyway! I can buy a fake one so you can stare at it all day!"

"Ahahahaa.. okay.. Thank you, Mr. Ryuu.. You're so kind.." The woman finally reached for her chopsticks. She took her first bite of the noodle. The rich flavor and the soft texture of the noodle filled her mouth. She's completely mesmerized by the food in front of her. "This is.. amazingly delicious!" She muttered. She shoved another topping of the ramen while keeping her elegant composure.

"Hahaha! Right?? That's why I took you here. I think everyone needs to taste this ramen, even just once in their life!" He explained eagerly. His orbs were once again shining in excitement. Eastern people are interesting.. She thought as she continued with her food with a smile.

After finished with their lunch, Ryuu was paying for their food at the cashier, meanwhile the woman was waiting outside. She's staring at the design of the restaurant from outside. The entrance door was pretty small, and then there's no window that showing the interior of it. Overall, the shop was dominated by burgundy wood. In front of the door, there's a small curtain with some Japanese words that she couldn't read. I would never guess that this is a restaurant.. instead, I will think of it as a shady place to trade drugs..

Ryuu walked from the door while putting things in his wallet. A smile seemed to made its way to his face. "You look happy.. why is it?" The girl bowed a little so she could get his attention. She did received the attention that she seeks, plus an extra blush on the man's cheeks.

"Hahaha it's nothing.. really.." The man rubbed the back of his neck. He took the paper bags from the girl's hand. "Let's go home.. We're going to have guests tonight.." He continued as they walked the path to the man's house. It didn't take too long, compared to when they go. Perhaps it's because they started to enjoy each other's accompany.

"I'm home." Ryuu said as he walked into the front door. The girl was a little bit confused.

Why did he say that? There's no one in this house anyway..? She stared at the man in front of her as he untied his shoes. The girl then followed his act and walked in. At first, she's hesitate, but she threw him a question anyway. "Why did you say that?"

"Oh.. hmm.. a matter of habit.. I guess?" He chuckled shyly.

"So .. Japanese often said that when they arrived home?"

"Y-yeah.. besides it makes you feels like.. home.." Ryuu was smiling but a slight sigh left his lips. His cheerful orbs somehow showed another thing, loneliness. However he quickly added "Oh! You should try too.."

"Try...?" The woman fixed her orbs at his golden ones.

"Say that you're home.." He smiled.

The woman swifted her gaze between the man and the hallway in front of her. She's doubting her next action, but she pushed herself anyway. "I-I'm .. home.."

"Welcome home, (y/n)-san!" The man showed a bright smile that she never saw before. He extended his hand for the woman to reach for it. The girl couldn't help herself from the sudden attack in her heart. This is the first time she felt so welcome in a place that he called 'home'. Perhaps, this house could be a 'home' for her too.

"(Y/n)-san.. I'm going to prepare the dishes for our guests. You can just relax in the living room." Ryuu put their shopping bags on the floor, in his bedroom. Instead of going to tge specified direction that he showed, the woman followed him instead. "(Y/n)- san..?"

"Let me help. I have learned how to make a full dinner course from my chef. Besides, it's going to be boring without you.." The girl rolled her sleeves and walked passed the man. She opened the fridge and scanning the items while bending her knees a little bit. "What do you want to make?" She questioned.

"Uh-.. It's going to be another traditional dishes.." Ryuu turned away from the woman. He focused himself on taking the tools that he need when actually he's hiding his blush again.

"Ah that's better! It means I will be able to learn new dishes." She closed the fridge and approached the man. Ryuu was putting the tools on the counter when the girl came. "You haven't told me what do you want to make~" she moved swiftly between left and right just to take a good look at what he's actually doing due to his huge figure that covered most her sight.

"Uh.." Ryuu was actually has no idea what to cook. His mind went crazy 'caused by the lady that was keep moving around him. "I- Uh.."

DING-DONG

The bell from the front door alerted them. The girl was confused. "What is that sound?" Her eyebrows furrowed. However for Ryuu, it sounds like a salvation from heaven.

"Oh- Maybe our guests are already here.. You could open the door and greeted them for me.." When the man turned his heels, he found no one around. "(Y/n)-san?" He called out her name just to be answered by the sound of his front door that was being opened.

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Finally an update.. TwT)9
I took a long time, I'm sorryy.. TT
I hope you like it.. ><