The Ultimate Sweetheart: Book One- Luck Arc (Nagito Komaeda x Female!Reader)

Interaction 2: Karaoke(1)

One week after that brief time you had apart, you both made plans to go to Karaoke. Walking home from a long day at school, you two were a lot closer than you were last week. He seemed completely comfortable around you too at this point. Even just walking to various places with you, he'd gotten pretty close to subconsciously holding your hand quite a few times. You were the same, and neither of you seemed to be able to comprehend your feelings for each other, you were too busy enjoying each others company. Both of your had even practiced doing other talents with each other, including your other talent of course.

Today was just another of those days, you both went to your house to gather up stuff for karaoke. This was the first time you both were actually going outside together. Nagito had already brought a change of clothes, so he went to your bathroom to change into them. You gathered some snacks and money just incase and then proceeded to change into your casual clothes. Nagito patiently waited outside your door, not wanting to risk walking in while you were still changing. Then his thoughts surprised him, and he felt the blood rush into his cheeks and covered his lower face with his hand just in time. You had just walked out of the door, turning to face Nagito, you found him on your right.

"You ready to go?" You asked excitedly, both of your hands moved to hold Komaeda's arm, the same one he was still using to cover his face. "Y-yeah, let's go" He lowered his arm and looked away. Not feeling it was necessary to ask him why he had turned away, you kept hold of his arm and led him out of your house.

You both silently walked to the karaoke place, you occasionally trying to start a conversation but ultimately failing. Komaeda fidgeted with his hands in his jacket pocket, his blush from earlier still present but he didn't know why. He wasn't his normal self, just for this once. He was cuter than normal, and a lot more flustered. He couldn't help thinking about you more and more. It must've been because you were such a big deal in his life now. Never had he ever had a friend, and now, he had one that was sweet, kind, and really cared about him, he would hope. It scared him to think you could be using him, and that was one of many thoughts that confused him all over again. When had he ever cared about being used? Before, he was completely ecstatic at just the thought of being useful, but now, every so often, the thought would terrify him just as much as it would make him feel completely overwhelmed with happiness. He didn't know how to handle these conflicting feelings, so all he could do sometimes was hold himself in his arms.

You had been looking at him for a while now, studying his expressions, to see if he was upset. Figuring he must be cold and frustrated, you didn't speak as you hugged him and kept walking. He thought this was absolutely adorable, and once again wondered what he had done to deserve you, why you would ever want to be his friend. Fearing he'd jeopardize this sweet moment or jinx it just by thinking these thoughts, he dispelled them and allowed himself to just cherish your arms around him as you both continued walking.

Eventually, you both reached your destination. The karaoke bar didn't have many people in it, but it still had the atmosphere of a fun place, and having never been to a place like this before, you held onto Komaeda tighter since he was your only source of familiarity. Since this karaoke bar was made appropriate for all ages, neither of you had to worry about getting drugged, or super inappropriate music. You slowly allowed yourself to get used to the place and sit down. You had finally let go of Nagito, and he seemed to be enjoying the music already playing.
"You picked a nice place for our first outing (Y/n), it's too bad I couldn't do much to help..." He sighed, as if annoyed with himself. "Don't be like that, especially not while we're about to have fun! You said you sing a little too right?" You asked, then proceeded to order a drink. "I don't sing often... and no one's ever heard me sing...So I guess I don't really know if I'm any good, huh." He sweatdropped. "Your singing probably sounds amazing! Your voice already sounds super attracti-!" You shut yourself up as soon as you realized what was about to come out. "What was that?" Nagito asked, wanting to hear the rest of that sentence, a surprised look on his face. "T-the person singing right now it almost done, w-we should hurry and pick something!!" You tried not to yell, but struggled to still be loud enough over the music. Regardless, you successfully changed the subject, and he had heard you just fine and took your hand. "Then let's go, I wouldn't want this wonderful opportunity you've given me to go to waste!" he gleamed. 'So cute' you thought, then sighed 'There's no way I won't fall for that eventually.' You refused to believe that you'd maybe fallen for him already.

"We can choose any of these songs right? Do you know any of these?" Nagito asked, snapping you out of your thoughts as always. You didn't know many of the songs on the list, and none of them happened to be a favorite of yours, so you asked him to pick a song to sing first. "Ah, I guess I could try...This one." He pressed a song titled 'Zettai Kibō Birthday' and quickly walked onto the stage.

Beginning to sing, he was actually an amazing singer, the song seemed like it was made for his voice and he sang the lyrics perfectly. You found your self moving along with the music, and nodding to the beat. Komaeda looked at you while he sang, his eyes never faltering, as he blushed, thankful you enjoyed his singing so much.

"In the school building at night, my heart throbs as I continue to wait

"I was born for the sake of meeting you"

Was what I thought at that time"

"That's why you should boot up, warm up, hang up... make up, mess up, down up

All of me is devoted to you

That's right, think up, pop up, pull up... brush up As long as you protect it

The strongest final light of hope..."

"Whoa whoa... Twinkling, sparkling

Whoa whoa... Captivate me even more with your incredible self!

Whoa whoa... With the unstopping groove"

You cheered loudly for him in the crowd, wanting so badly to jump up on stage and hug him tightly. The smile on your face bigger than it ever had been.

"Step above despair and shine (I miss you)

Absolute hope's birthday"

"When you awaken, you hold your breath and continue to wait

Before you can fall into the muddy stream of your red tears that crumple you up and swallow you"

"That's why you should lock up, mix up, cut up... key up, sex up, wrap up

I'll mess you up and let you indulge

That's right, break up, use up, end up... hook up Because we're connected

The strongest remnant's omen of hope"

You blushed more at these lyrics, his gaze on you not making it any better as he sang the lyrics. He kneeled down on the stage and reached his hand out to you as he kept going. Your eyes widened and you felt like a hopelessly smitten fan, with him being the famous male idol you adored. Not that it wasn't a little obnoxious to think- but a person can dream.

"Whoa whoa... Dance, sing

Whoa whoa... Surely, captivate me more with your incredible self!

Whoa whoa... When it's as though you cannot stand up"

You took his hand, and he unexpectedly pulled you up onto the stage and hugged you, that soft smile of his face was cute as ever.

"Only despair is brought into this world (I want you)

The absolute hope is a die hard"

"Whoa whoa... Dance, sing

Whoa whoa... Captivate me with your incredible self"

"Forever...!"

You felt his hold shift to around your waist and become tighter, pulling you closer to him as he sang that one word.

"Whoa whoa... Twinkling, shining

Whoa whoa... Captivate me more with your incredible self!

Whoa whoa... With the unstopping groove

Step above despair and shine (I miss you)

The absolute hope is a die hard

Absolute hope's birthday!"

'The words match him perfectly, it's almost like he made it or something' you chuckled, humming along with the words as he spoke softly with the words.

The song soon came to an end, and you were praising him on how wonderful of a singer he was as you both walked off the stage. "Ahaha, you really think so? I did get pretty into it." he chuckled. "Yeah! Maybe it's your hidden talent!" You chirped. "We'll see," He laughed again.

Yeah, there really was hope for him in this world.