#wogh

Sakuya: …and Sakura took way too long talking about the little penguin toy she got from her Papa, she liked it so much!

Lucille: Haha, then it seems like the daycare’s show and tell was a success, huh?

Sakuya: It really was! The kids liked it a lot more than I thought they would.

Lucille: Now that I think about it, I think we did something similar when we were their age, too. I remember bringing in a plushie, but I don’t think I was good at keeping it hidden away until I had to show it off. 

Sakuya: Some kids did that today, too! I guess some things never change. 

Lucille: Do you remember ever doing one?

Sakuya: I don’t think so… A lot of that time is pretty fuzzy for me, sorry. 

Lucille: You’re fine, I don’t blame you. Then, if you had to do it now, what would you choose?

Sakuya: Hmm… Maybe a stuffed animal? 

Lucille: Even now?

Sakuya: Well, all of them are from my favorite people, and they all hold a lot of special memories, like Blue!

Lucille: Oh, that’s true! He is pretty important to you, huh?

Lucille: (Memories, huh… stuffed animals are pretty nostalgic, but I didn’t even consider that they could be that special.) 

Izumi: Oh, Sakuya, Lucille, I didn’t realize you two were still in here! It’s getting late, isn’t it?

Sakuya: Director! I didn’t know you were still up. 

Izumi: Well, I’m helping out a friend’s troupe this week, so I’ve gotta finish up a few more blocking notes… Right now, I just need some caffeine.

Lucille: Director, don’t pull a Tsuzuru on us! Get some sleep! 

Izumi: Not until you two do.

Izumi: Do you need a ride home, Lu? It’s getting kind of late, and you probably shouldn’t be walking out alone.

Lucille: A-are you sure? I’ve heard, um, things, about your driving. 

Izumi: Nonsense! You’re only a few blocks away, it’ll be just fine, I promise. C’mon, it’s already a few hours after that damn curfew, you should be getting home anyway.

Lucille: Sigh… Alright. Saku, pray for me.

Sakuya: It won’t be that bad!

Izumi: He’s right, you know.

Sakuya: Good luck out there. I love you. 

Lucille: I love you too.

Lucille: *Chu!*

Lucille: Let that be your last memory of me before I fade…. away…

Izumi: I heard that!

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Lucille: …

Izumi: …

Lucille: …Hey, Izumi?

Izumi: Yeah?

Lucille: Can I ask something weird?

Izumi: Of course!

Lucille: What do you think Saku values most?

Izumi: Sakuya’s values?

Lucille: Yeah… I’m trying to figure out an anniversary present for him, and I'm kinda out of ideas.

Izumi: Oh, that’s coming up soon, isn’t it? It’s hard to believe you two have been together that long.

Izumi: Well, to answer your question, I’d think it’s pretty simple, right? He cares a lot about what he loves: acting, his family, and, of course, you. 

Lucille: Me?

Izumi: Yeah, you! You should see him when you’re not around. Citron even tells me he murmurs your name in his sleep. 

Lucille: Really? Even then?

Izumi: Yep. I don’t think I’ve seen him so passionate about anything other than theater before. You should consider yourself lucky.

Lucille: (He dreams about me. Oh my god he dreams about me. How often am I on his mind? Does he really miss me then?)

Lucille: (Wait. If I’m a part of his sleep, maybe I can get him something like that…)

Izumi: Hey, Lu, this is your uni, right?

Lucille: Huh? Oh, yeah, it is. I can make it to the dorm from here, thanks for the ride.

Izumi: Mhm! And, hey. Good luck on that anniversary present of yours.

Lucille: Thanks! Good night!

Izumi: 'Night. Stay safe.

Lucille: (I think I know just what I’m gonna get him.)