satoru had been acting different ever since you two started dating. which is... odd, considering the two of you have known each other for ages.

satoru's feelings towards you were glaringly obvious the second he hit puberty. fleeting glances became subtle stares and gawking at you and your body, but thankfully you felt the same... and yet, after years of waiting, satoru still hadn't confessed out of pure nerves. he was too... oblivious. too naïve, despite how high and mighty he acts. you could probably kiss him and he'd still debate whether or not you actually enjoy his presence or not.

the moment you confessed, satoru practically became your little puppy dog - which he would never admit to, of course. yet he was never a person for physicality, for some reason.

satoru showed his love through gift giving and small acts of service that made your life easier. physical contact with you always made his cheeks burn a little too hard to be considered healthy, and sweet words weren't really his thing. so he decided on just showering you with luxuries to make sure you don't get bored of him.

but everyone needs some physical love from time to time, right? satoru knows that you've been thinking about this for a while now, and hence why he's tried to be more... proactive with his affection. slinging a lazy arm over your shoulder as you two walk home, hooking his pinky finger with yours, or pressing a kiss into your hair - yet even these actions were sparse. you'd be lucky to even get his touch on a normal day.

of course, being the self-proclaimed genius that he supposedly is, satoru has noticed. yet he doesn't know how to act upon his concerns. despite having this 'player' personality, he doesn't know one thing about pleasing his partner!

he watched as you brush the snow out of your hair, kicking off his shoes and walking into the foyer. every day, after school, satoru's been bringing you to his estate to work up the courage to do something... anything, dammit!