Saioma Month 2023

Message in the sky

Kokichi has been planning this day for almost as long as he's gotten out, and he discovered quite how many fireworks one could by. Especially as he discovered you could spell out letters. The ring was sorted, and now all Kokichi needed was the night...

Or~ Kokichi finally invites Shuichi on a night walk, with fireworks and a wedding ring

Prompt : Fireworks

At first, Kokichi had been adamant about the fireworks all only being in blue and purple (the two of them had a brand, afterall). But after discovering there were a lot less purple and blue fireworks than he expected, Kokichi had eventually agreed to let some others in. Some golds and silvers, maybe a green or two - but not any other colours. He still wanted some theme of colours in his display, even if the control wasn't there as much. Besides, he was paying a lot for these.

Admittedly, Kokichi had enough money to last him several lifetimes, thanks to signing up for Danganronpa. Shuichi always complained the money felt disingenuous - he hadn't asked for it after all, whoever he used to be had. But Kokichi thought if they were going to have ruined his life, then he was entitled to all the money they could give him. Especially as they didn't even offer free therapy, and getting good therapy in the middle of nowhere was surprisingly expensive. And seeing as he and Shuichi had been dating for so long, they'd merged bank accounts - which left them with an even stupider amount.

There were advantages to living in the middle of nowhere, however. People still recognized them from the show, but not nearly as much - and no hardcore fans lived nearby either. Him and Shuichi could live out a relatively mundane life. Most of their community just saw them as the pleasant, if eccentric, gay couple who had moved in. And Shuichi was happy to keep it that way (personally, Kokichi wanted recognition for them both as being the best people alive). It also meant there was almost no light pollution, so the sky was always clear and beautiful.

Whenever Kaito and Maki came to visit, the luminary of the stars wouldn't shut up about their skies, and how beautiful they were. Admittedly they were rather incredible, but Kokichi never liked standing outside and staring upwards. He did enjoy it when Shuichi dragged him out on dates to look at the stars though. He would always get Kokichi blankets, and hot chocolate, and they would lie on the grass together as Shuichi pointed out constellations as Kokichi called him a nerd.

But Kokichi had been thinking a lot about the sky lately. Well, a lot about other things... and just how perfect the sky would be for that. So he had arranged a fireworks show in a nearby field. Well, a thirty minute walk away field - he didn't want to keep everyone up. That kind of reputation wouldn't work very well for him. All of the meticulous planning had led to him and Shuichi driving in the night to their walk, while Kokichi's fireworks expert waited for them.

Parking, Shuichi slowly stopped the engine and turned off the front lights, smiling at Kokichi, "Thanks for thinking of this night 'Kichi."

"I am an evil genius after all," Kokichi grinned back, "It's only natural I have the best ideas."

"Because evil plans and date nights have so much in common?" Shuichi shot back, getting out of the car and going to the back, starting to pull out their coats. Kokichi quickly hopped out as well, following along, "Honestly Shuichi - I'm already warm!"

Ignoring him, Shuichi continued to reach into the boot - pulling out their gloves. Undeterred, Kokichi moved slightly closer and clung to Shuichi, "What if I told you this date was the key to my world domination?"

"Haven't you already achieved your world domination?" Shuichi's tone was teasing as he pulled on his coat, a dark blue one, on the lighter side. Kokichi had gotten it after he saw it in the window of a shop - it looked rather like the ones detectives used to wear, and he thought it would suit his beloved. Glad that Shuichi was still listening, Kokichi played along, "I still need to annex Australia, silly!"

"Of course," Shuichi held out the coat, "Here, put this on."

Kokichi pouted, "But I look nice like this! Besides, supreme leaders don't get cold."

"For me?" Shuichi asked, mimicking Kokichi by batting his eyelashes in a simply stupid manner.

"Nuh-uh," Kokichi shook his head again, folding his arms. But he knew exactly how this stand-off would end, and looked up at Shuichi.

"For a kiss?" Shuichi proposed, smiling as he saw Kokichi nod eagerly. Moving slightly closer, Shuichi tilted his head down slightly as Kokichi accepted his kiss. They did this so often, yet every time was special to Shuichi - a feeling of butterflies, as though fireworks were going off. Eventually breaking away, the two looked at each other, cheeks slightly flushed and eyes sparkling. Still pouting, Kokichi took the coat off Shuichi, reluctantly pulling it on.

"And your gloves," Shuichi tried to hand them to Kokichi, but Kokichi shook his head yet again. Before Shuichi could insist, he cut across, "Look, if I get cold - I'll just hold your hand, kay?"

Shuichi shook his head, but he was still smiling, "Okay."

The walk was rather fun, if slightly chaotic at times. The thing Kokichi was most glad about was there was only one path, so they couldn't get too lost. But he was still glad he had scouted the route ahead of time. He wasn't glad it got incredibly cold, but he had Shuichi's hand to hold. And they were always warm, and always there for him. Along with fond smiles and affectionate words.

Eventually, Kokichi recognized the gate that led to their field. Smiling, Kokichi suddenly pulled his hand out of Shuichi's - sticking his tongue out and running away. Going as fast as he could, he yelled briefly over his shoulder, "Catch me!"

Kokichi could hear Shuichi move up immediately, but Kokichi had always been faster (and he had a head-start). Reaching the gate, he volted himself himself over - smiling as he saw the fireworks guy over there. Kokichi gave him a thumbs up, before shooing him away and exiting the field again. Smiling, Kokichi caught up to Shuichi again - running up and launched himself up, wrapping his arms around Shuichi. All the while the two of them smiled at each other like kids, Kokichi grinning wildly and looking up, Shuichi a tiny bit softer - but with just as much love.

Spinning around in Shuichi's arms, Kokichi positioned himself to look up at the sky - just as the fireworks began. The sky began to fill with blue and purple stars, at the very start, before gold and silver joined. Briefly, Kokichi took his eyes off the sky to see Shuichi. And met grey eyes, who were looking down at him as well, smiling at the joy on his face. Playfully, Kokichi stuck his tongue out - then spoke briefly, "It's prettier up there Shumai! I spent a lot on these!"

Laughing slightly, Kokichi slipped gently out of Shuichi's hand as he saw a massive purple star suddenly fill the sky. He knew what it symbolised, even if Shuichi didn't. There was a small frown on Shuichi's face as Kokichi escaped from him, but Kokichi simply pointed upwards. Just as the lettering began to appear in the sky. Spelled out with fireworks of blue.

'SHUICHI, WILL YOU MARRY ME?'

Followed by purple hearts, and then tears. But tears from Shuichi, and happy tears. The small distance between them was crossed almost instantly as Shuichi hugged Kokichi as hard as he could, all while whispering, "Yes!"