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[cool, they have just met and he's already embarrassing himself getting all red.]

He has? Oh, goodness, I'm nothing special... [his fussing is quickly replaced with gratitude and adoration, though, as he accepts the bento.]

It's... a little bear! Adorable... Did you make it yourself? For me? Thank you, Mr. Shiratori! Please, allow me to make you some tea as thanks!

You don't need to call me mister, I'm not all that much older than you...

[ More like he's only used to "Shiratori-kun" at most in a formal setting. This is someone who ??? Might be family. He doesn't need to be formal with him. He's not saying anything about the tea, partly just to be polite. Why is he surrounded by tea drinkers.... ]

But yes, I made it for you! Sorry I'm not sure what you like...

[ but he shakes his head a little ]

With how your brother talks about you I'd say you're pretty special to him, and that means something.

I'm -- sorry if I offended you, I only felt it polite...! And this looks wonderful! I appreciate it very much!

[yeah, still flushed. like, he knows kyojuro adores him, but it's a whole different beast to know he rambles about him to others... oh, he doesn't want to disappoint shiratori with how average he is, after being hyped up so much...]

Although, I would feel very rude eating in front of you without offering you something in return. We have more than enough sweet potatoes for tempura...!

It's alright, I ate before coming over. I'm fine with just tea.

[ And really, he probably wouldn't bother him with that much either, but Senjuro gives him the vibe that he'd be more bothered if he didn't get him tea. ]

I'm not offended though. Some of my younger fans called me Shiratori-san. It just kinda seems overly formal given the situation...

[aira hit the nail on the head, for sure. there's visible relief on senjuro's face at his acquiescence, and he begins to head for the kitchen.]

Please, this way!

[after he shows aira a space to sit and carefully sets this adorable bento at his own place, he gets right to putting a kettle over the hearth.]

May I ask what you mean by "the situation?" And... fans? Are you famous? Oh, I hope that isn't intrusive... Please don't mind me!

It's not intrusive at all. I don't mind answering questions!

[ He gives Senjuro a patient smile ]

I think saying I was famous is probably more accurate. I was a celebrity of sorts called an idol. I was in a group that sing and dance... basically well-known entertainers. We weren't the most popular or anything but we had a large following.

[ But ah... the situation. He fidgets, a little nervous. ]

Well... I was one of the first to find your brother when he arrived, and he decided to start treating me as family? Which would make you family as well. He mentioned this has happened with his tsuguko in the past, but it feels a little presumtuous for me to just say that kind of thing...

[this is fascinating. senjuro's never heard of an idol, being from so many years ago.]

You must be very talented and work very hard to be so successful! [it's admirable, to senjuro. he wishes he could have anything to be proud of, as far as accomplishments go.

upon realizing aira is nervous too, especially in admitting the last bit, senjuro smiles warmly and laughs softly.]

Maybe it would be for some people, but my brother has more love to give than he knows what to do with, I think. If he says you're family, and you agree with him, then you are! [okay, time to channel his inner kyojuro. sen puffs out his chest, pulls his brows down, and tries to deepen and project his voice.] It's as shrimple as that! [it's... an attempt.]

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