But it's not just about the invested time, right? It's because it's him.
[ - because infatuation can last for two months. and maybe that's what this is, but Baren may or may not be hinting rather obviously at what he'd prefer to hear. what he's hoping it is, if it means sanji's prolonged happiness.]
And because it's him - and because it's you, your happiness is now connected to his. So if there's anything I can do to make your life easier, just say so. You're not bad, as far as people go, so it's not like I mind anyway.
[but that's getting a little too sincere for baren's tastes so into the store they go and baren will greet the attendant he sees, gesturing vaguely in yusuke's direction. then he'll glance back to yusuke and grin]
This is my personal favorite place for suits. They don't keep price tags here, but if even if they did, you're not allowed to look or ask.
[ Note to self: shove Baren's stupid face in the dirt. He'll do it. ]
...
That is still a lot to offer up for someone, almost randomly. [ Still... he can get around this. No matter. He'll just need to ask Sanji a few questions about Baren's preferences in terms of aesthetics, and colours. If he knows. ]
[and baren's entire livelihood is on looking good.
he's also probably lying. they probably have an approximately equal amount of haircare products.]
I can put you together with a stylist I trust or I can do the work myself, but whatever you do to surprise him, you should go the extra mile in dressing up when you do it. Don't give it to him all the time [because he'll be distracted. all the time.] but if you're going for a surprise, this'll do it. Like flipping a switch.
... Somehow that doesn't seem to fit, for me. But I will keep it in mind. [ He folds his arms and looks thoughtful. ] I am aware of what you're referring to.
[ I mean.
Nah. ]
But it does limit the number of ideas I can go with, in terms of days out.
For what it's worth, I don't think you and I could manage the same styles.
[he's not going to try to put feathers in your hair, yusuke, don't worry about it]
Just pull out some romantic shit. Take him to a nice meal he doesn't have to cook - but you know, something he doesn't know would be better or else he might spend the night challenging the chef to a duel. Try a patisserie.
[a shrug]
My point is - nice attire, candlelight, roses, romance.
Yours is very [ over the top ] ... intense. I am happier appreciating the results aesthetically than I would be trying to pull it off myself.
[ Hm. The suit is a good idea, and he knows that particular style and romantic flourishes are the sort of thing Sanji does enjoy. But trying to balance that with something different, and more laid back seems complex. He'd be considering something lowkey, but there's no reason not to work both a lowkey idea and something more suit worthy. ]
There are a number of smaller restaurants and patisseries are here, yes. I will have to have a look into them.
[ ... ]
There are also other things I'd like to consider. Involving something other than food, or cooking.
A lot of dates revolve around food - or at least have food in the equation since it's probably a decent idea to not starve, and it's a time that forces two people to sit down together and talk.
[That's just his analysis though. He waves a hand at that and continues to spitball - ]
If you do anything with art, you know he'll love it, because you do. [Sanji sure is a sap!!!!!!] If you still need date ideas for the summer, there should be a festival or two popping up that would be fun for you both. [And he'll keep listing off ideas - ] Night hikes, going to a museum, the theater, the beach...
[ . . . and he just makes a grumpy face toward the end because he realizes
this is a lot more than he would've been able to think up so quickly even a year ago
I know. But that has been... most of our dates. Sanji has been practising his cooking a lot, and while it's something I'm grateful for, it would be nice to do something a little different and not just rely on him to provide the food.
[ Something... different. Something that isn't hanging around Sanji's apartment, cooking and talking. While he wouldn't trade that for anything, it doesn't hurt to mix things up. ]
I have to do something on a par with the chalk art festival we went to. That was... a wonderful date, really.
[ And it was a first date as well. You see the bar he has to surpass here? Yikes. ]
[ - and Baren has to laugh faintly. Not because he thinks it's a dumb idea, rather it's a very good one. and that alone is worth laughing over given how sanji loves to fucking pretend that he isn't some really thoughtful romantic.
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[ - because infatuation can last for two months. and maybe that's what this is, but Baren may or may not be hinting rather obviously at what he'd prefer to hear. what he's hoping it is, if it means sanji's prolonged happiness.]
And because it's him - and because it's you, your happiness is now connected to his. So if there's anything I can do to make your life easier, just say so. You're not bad, as far as people go, so it's not like I mind anyway.
[but that's getting a little too sincere for baren's tastes so into the store they go and baren will greet the attendant he sees, gesturing vaguely in yusuke's direction. then he'll glance back to yusuke and grin]
This is my personal favorite place for suits. They don't keep price tags here, but if even if they did, you're not allowed to look or ask.
[he'll take care of it!!]
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Time, and the person. [ He tilts his head. Given that he was the one who asked Sanji out, so... his interest is not in question here.
...
... He... thinks that was a compliment? Probably. ]
I see. Thank you then. [ Although he isn't personally sure how a suit is going to give him ideas, but. Sure. He'll take it. ]
That... doesn't necessarily comfort me. No price tags usually means if you have to ask you can't afford it, if I remember correctly.
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but for right now Baren laughs at that
ah]
I can afford it.
[that's
not even in question here]
Don't worry about it, it'll be worth it.
[he wants sanji to fucking die]
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...
That is still a lot to offer up for someone, almost randomly. [ Still... he can get around this. No matter. He'll just need to ask Sanji a few questions about Baren's preferences in terms of aesthetics, and colours. If he knows. ]
How so?
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[SO CONFIDENTLY.
They only dated for a month but that's more than enough time for Baren to watch a person and figure out their preferences.]
You've stayed over at his place right? Have you gotten a look at his bathroom?
[and his 20394234 haircare products]
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...
I've rarely seen him not wearing something suit like outside of his apartment. [ ... Hm. ]
Yes, I have. [ THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT. ] You are referring to the number of products he has there?
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[and baren's entire livelihood is on looking good.
he's also probably lying. they probably have an approximately equal amount of haircare products.]
I can put you together with a stylist I trust or I can do the work myself, but whatever you do to surprise him, you should go the extra mile in dressing up when you do it. Don't give it to him all the time [because he'll be distracted. all the time.] but if you're going for a surprise, this'll do it. Like flipping a switch.
[do you ever just
hate baren]
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... Somehow that doesn't seem to fit, for me. But I will keep it in mind. [ He folds his arms and looks thoughtful. ] I am aware of what you're referring to.
[ I mean.
Nah. ]
But it does limit the number of ideas I can go with, in terms of days out.
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Makes Baren laugh.]
For what it's worth, I don't think you and I could manage the same styles.
[he's not going to try to put feathers in your hair, yusuke, don't worry about it]
Just pull out some romantic shit. Take him to a nice meal he doesn't have to cook - but you know, something he doesn't know would be better or else he might spend the night challenging the chef to a duel. Try a patisserie.
[a shrug]
My point is - nice attire, candlelight, roses, romance.
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[ Hm. The suit is a good idea, and he knows that particular style and romantic flourishes are the sort of thing Sanji does enjoy. But trying to balance that with something different, and more laid back seems complex. He'd be considering something lowkey, but there's no reason not to work both a lowkey idea and something more suit worthy. ]
There are a number of smaller restaurants and patisseries are here, yes. I will have to have a look into them.
[ ... ]
There are also other things I'd like to consider. Involving something other than food, or cooking.
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[That's just his analysis though. He waves a hand at that and continues to spitball - ]
If you do anything with art, you know he'll love it, because you do. [Sanji sure is a sap!!!!!!] If you still need date ideas for the summer, there should be a festival or two popping up that would be fun for you both. [And he'll keep listing off ideas - ] Night hikes, going to a museum, the theater, the beach...
[ . . . and he just makes a grumpy face toward the end because he realizes
this is a lot more than he would've been able to think up so quickly even a year ago
romance sucks, dating sucks]
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[ Something... different. Something that isn't hanging around Sanji's apartment, cooking and talking. While he wouldn't trade that for anything, it doesn't hurt to mix things up. ]
I have to do something on a par with the chalk art festival we went to. That was... a wonderful date, really.
[ And it was a first date as well. You see the bar he has to surpass here? Yikes. ]
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[ - and Baren has to laugh faintly. Not because he thinks it's a dumb idea, rather it's a very good one. and that alone is worth laughing over given how sanji loves to fucking pretend that he isn't some really thoughtful romantic.
ah.]
Take him dancing then.
[that's said with equal amounts confidence]
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[ Y'know. 100/10, Sanji. You nailed it. ]
... Dancing?
[ Abort mission, have you seen the gifs of him in the P5Dan game. He can't really dance all that great, let's be honest. ]
I'm not really a fan of clubs and the like.
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[there's variety in dance, which is nice]
What, you need someone to teach you?
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No, neither. Dancing has never been my forte.
[ So, uh. Yes? Yes he would. ]
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Then you can learn. I can find you a teacher, or teach you for free. Your pick.
Sanj might get a kick out of being your instructor too.
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Tips so I don't step on his feet all the time would be appreciated. But he would absolutely get a kick out of teaching me as well.
[ "Might", Baren says like he doesn't hecking know. ]