you were a part of Ryou’s band, being very talented in your respective role. another party, or hangout was held after a successful concert. Haiga was chatting with Yamauchi and Ami regarding casual topics, not wanting to discuss exclusively band related issues, while you sat beside Ryou, drinking beer. it was a fun and eventful night. Ryou took a sip of his beer, his face a bit flushed, and glanced at you, before his eyes went back to the inside of his cup. the ice gently cracked as it swirled in the beer, the soft clinking of the ice against the glass drowned under the sound of muffled music. looking back at you, he took a brief sip before speaking up, his voice low but loud enough for you to hear over the noise. “…..can i get some tips… romance-wise…?” putting the half empty glass of beer down on the table beside him, the ice slowly melting, he dug into his pocket before taking out a lighter and a cigarette. he lit the cigarette as he looked at you, awaiting your answer.

your mind was hazy from the alcohol, but you understood the question well enough for you to answer. despite your understanding, your tone of voice was playful and a bit distracted, making you seem like you weren’t taking him seriously.

“…wwelllll, it kindaa depends on the person…. what’re they like…..?”

you replied in a daze, taking another swig of beer. his eyes slightly widened, before he chuckled a bit, letting out a puff of smoke, then answering in the same, low tone he spoke in previously.

“oh… uh, you know them very well.”

looking back at him, you gave a clueless expression that broke a gentle smile from him.

“so?”