( VIDEO. 003 ) — un: 2cool

[glitterpants]

<sub>[ Perhaps you recognize this guy because he has two other identical brothers here. Perhaps you recognize him from watching some campy soap opera that he has acted in— you know his face, he's the guy that always dies in the background. If not, perhaps you're one of the unfortunate people who actually know him.. or are friends with him. Yikes. Either way, this feed features Karamatsu illuminated by candlelight, nothing more. He's wearing a closed bathrobe and.. nothing more, either. Well, just about. There's a red bow tied around his neck— if anyone cared to look further, they'll probably see it's also draped over his collarbone, implying he's wrapped up in a ribbon like a present underneath that robe.

Spoiler: he is.

But that's not it. A painful picture deserves some painful monologues, right? He parts his lips, expression appearing wistful. It's bad acting at it's finest. It's cringe worthy. ]</sub>

Ah, December. It is probably... my second favorite time of the year. It is a time for generosity, a time for giving. A time to reflect on your former self as the year draws to an end.. a time for.. love. _{[ TAKES A DRAMATIC SIP OF WINE. ]}
Where I am from.. we celebrate Christmas. It is.. expected, ah no, it is mandatory that love blossoms within the snowy air, shrouding all feelings of loneliness with feelings of adoration— feelings of belong. If you are lonely this month, I can offer you the greatest gift you can ever receive! Ah, are you ready? _{[ He sucks in a breath and then exclaims with a flourish: ]}
IT IS LOVE!!!
It is all the love that I could ever give! Simply accept and be my date on the 25th! I will shower you with gifts! I will shower you with.. romance!
_{[ His voice is cracking slightly from sounding so desperate, tears pricking the corner of his eyes. It's really pitiful. ]}

I will give you a night you won't ever forget! _{[ PROBABLY FOR THE WRONG REASONS... ]}
Say goodbye to lonely nights, hello to season delights!!

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[inebriety]

I don't know if it'd be a good date, but we can try.

[Tony has absolutely no intention of taking it seriously, but he does want to meet him.]

[glitterpants]

_{[ okay first off, Karamatsu has no idea who this 'Stark' person is. Second of all, he isn't used to people accepting his dates.. especially not this effortlessly! He's a little suspicious, but he's too blinded by optimism to let it stand in his way. ]}

Ah... i see... Stark-san.. I will assure you.. it will be the greatest date we will share together!
That name.. it must mean.. how stark your eyes must be!
_{[ it isn't too late to decline, Tony. ]}

Tell me.. do you have favorite places around here you like to go?

[inebriety]

[He's never bailing now. He has to see how this ends.]

Good guess! I have been told my eyes are some of my best features, but that's just my surname.

[The novelty of not being recognised immediately still hasn't worn off.]

Well you see, there's a few places I enjoy going to, but there's somewhere I've always been meaning to go when I find that special someone. Do you mind? I'll understand if that was too forward of me.

[glitterpants]

_{[ Meanwhile, Karamatsu is accustomed to not being recognized and then ignored by people who does know him. Gee, I wonder why. What he's asking next, though, Karamatsu can feel his stomach twist from nerves (you don't even know / haven't seen this person?? why are you nervous, Kara..) but thankfully he's on text so Tony doesn't see the sweat beginning to form at his brows. ]}

Nothing is too forward for me!! I am.. the Pursuer of Romance!!
What sort of place were you thinking??

[inebriety]

You're so understanding, thank you. I hope I can live up to your expectations.

[He forwards the coordinates to a location just outside the city, but still within the safe zone.]

It's a small clearing I found that is particularly romantic in the evening.

[glitterpants]

_{[ UUUUUH.... ]}
A clearing? At night time??? Where nobody can see us?
_{[ TAKE HIM TO DINNER FIRST, MAN. ]}

is there something especially romantic about it??