“Ooh, are you sure?” Mutsuki grins. He loves reading fairy tales. He can’t believe Sasaki wants to read them, too.
“Yes,” says Sasaki. “It’d be great bonding time.”
“Would it?” Shirazu asks nervously. “I mean, some of those stories are dark shit.”
“Those are the best ones.” Saiko’s eyes sparkle. She, at least, is on board.
“Not a chance.” Urie crosses his arms. “I’m not reading little brat stories. Jesus.”
“Well, now we know who’s getting struck by lightning at the end of this story,” Sasaki jokes. Urie flushes.
“I’d like to. I think it’d be fun. Something lighthearted for after battle or something,” says Mutsuki, drawing his knees to his chest.
“Nah,” Urie says.
“Could we study the stories, then write our own?” Shirazu asks.
“Yes!” Mutsuki nods.
“Then I’m on board.”
“Have fun.” Urie stands.
“Wait,” Sasaki says.
“Urie,” begs Mutsuki. “Pleeeeeeease.”
“Nope.”
“Please.” Saiko falls prostate at Urie’s feet. Mutsuki clings to Urie’s legs. Shirazu even gets on his knees.
“It’d mean a lot to me,” Mutsuki stammers.
Urie sighs. “Fine. Just, fine. You better pick a good story, Sasaki.”
“Hurray!” Saiko and Mutsuki high-five. Sasaki smiles at Mutsuki with gratitude.
And now Mutsuki feels like he’s floating in a fairy tale.