The World of Memory (Yvette)

He had caught the longing in her eyes. It wasn't for very long, as Kazuya saw Yvette regain her composure, but he had seen the sparkle of interest in her eyes as he had spoken about the locations the various schools he had transferred to were. While others may think it was cute, seeing how excited she was, for Kazuya, that alone was enough to tell him Yvette would very much love to visit Japan, given the opportunity, as he would give her a casual shrug of his shoulders.

"... I wouldn't mind, to be perfectly honest. And don't think of it as a private trip. Think of it more as a guided tour, with all expenses paid for. I would be more than happy to take you around Tokyo and to the various shrines and districts. Or where the best bookstores are located."

It honestly didn't matter to Kazuya how Yvette ended up at Public High School #552, he can't judge, and even if he could, he wouldn't. He was no saint himself after all, and even though the two of literally just met, there was literally no ulterior motive behind him offering to take her to Tokyo, Japan, and act as a tour guide and show her around the city. He simply figured since the opportunity was there, why not extend it to her, given how interested she appeared when he spoke of the places he had been to and his hometown.

"... There's no particular reason behind my offer, and even though we just met, I think you'd like Tokyo, and since I'm heading back there during Christmas break, I could show you what Tokyo looks like during the winter. Spring is usually the prettiest time to visit Japan, but we'd be in school by then, although spring break would be a possible time."

Cradling his right cheek in the palm of his hand, his elbow resting on top of his knee, Kazuya would notice Yvette glance his way every so often, and would simply regard her with a look of mild interest after she had gotten to her feet and peered down at him. Slowly climbing to his feet as well, clasping his book in his hand tightly, he would look down at her as the two of them would lock eyes, the slightly pitiful look of defeat mixed with determination in her eyes causing a slight smile to tug at the corners of his mouth.

"... It's a deal then. I'll make sure to write it down on my calendar so I don't forget. And alright, I won't get you a gift for Christmas."

Watching Yvette make her way to a table and sit down after putting her hair in a bun, he would slowly make his way over to the table she sat at, placing the book in his hand down on top of the table and grab a seat himself, sitting across from her. Glancing up at her from the top of his peripheral vision, he wouldn't understand what she said, as he knew no French whatsoever, since he only spoke Japanese, English, and knew enough Russian and Mandarin to hold a conversation, but he had a feeling she was talking about him.

["... She said no gift for Christmas... But she never said no gift to welcome her to Tokyo..."]

A slight smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth, he already had an idea of what he would get Yvette, and would phone his older sister the moment he got home, just to be sure it was in stock and waiting for him when he went back home in December.

"... Colmar sounds very beautiful in spring, from how you've briefly described it, just like you. Tokyo will not be as cold, but it may end up snowing there."

Hearing her sigh softly, the slight smile that was on Kazuya's face would be replaced by a slight smirk, as he saw the slight grin that had been on her face drop immediately. He hadn't been the only one that had gotten some amusement out of all this, she had gotten quite the kick out of speaking to him in French and he had absolutely no idea what she had said. Seeing her raise an eyebrow, he would mirror her action and lean in slightly closer to her, closing the gap between them even more, as he would casually fold his arms across his chest. Continuing to smirk slightly at her, he would simply give a shrug of his shoulders while shaking his head.

"... I could ask you the same thing, I'm wondering what were you grinning about. But you'll find out... in about three months. Until then, I'm not saying anything."

Seeing Yvette lean in even closer towards him, Kazuya would continue to mimic her and lean in further towards her, his face almost touching hers, as his gun metal gray eyes would look into her own chocolate eyes. Two could play this game, and unbeknownst to him, he wasn't planning on losing so easily. Continuing to smirk slightly at her, he would see the grin on Yvette's face continue to stay in place, as he would give another casual shrug of his shoulders.

"... Yes, you said no gifts... for Christmas. I never said I wouldn't get you a gift for something else. And what do you think I am trying to do, Yvette-san?"

Their noses touching at this point, the slight smirk would continue to remain on Kazuya's face as he moved his face closer to Yvette's, his lips brushing lightly against hers. He was not going to let her win this game, and that was that. His eyes narrowing in slight amusement as he saw her squint, he would continue to lock eyes with her, his gaze never breaking away from her even once.

"... And if I am? Just because something doesn't seem significant to you, doesn't mean it isn't significant to me. You still haven't answered my question on why you were grinning just now however, Yvette-san."

Raising one eyebrow feeling Yvette's cheek slide against his, her lips next to his ear, Kazuya would glance at her from the corner of his eye, a grin on her face. Kazuya was not the easily embarrassed type, so if Yvette was hoping to see him blush, she would be sorely disappointed. Very rarely did anything raise a reaction from him, and when it did, it almost always involved someone he cared for.

"... Not particularly lonely. I will after all, be going home for Christmas, so my older sister would be waiting for me at the airport, and besides, I'd probably spend the entire flight sleeping. And that's for me to know, and for you to find out... in three months. Am I not allowed to get a gift for an acquaintance? It's true you never said you would, but I'm asking you back, since you asked me what I was smirking about."

Continuing to keep his eyebrow raised feeling her lips trail gently along his cheek before brushing against his lips back, he would lean further in towards her like he was going to kiss her, his lips almost touching hers, maintaining eye contact with her.

"... I promised I wouldn't buy a gift for you for Christmas, but every day leading up to Christmas is fair game, Yvette-san."