Another day, another orbit - For Hitachiin

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Hey

getting lunch with Yamaguchi

If there's time before "The thing I'm not supposed to know about"


Because that's the deal. Around every September 27th, Kei sets aside his laser perception. Ignoring the extra packages, Kaoru's workroom staying locked. Never mind Yamaguchi visiting. It's the middle of Senior year and his school's in Kyoto. 

It's the price of having a birthday. And a party-obsessed Fiancé.

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"Hey hey hey, Tsukki!" A second voice adds, coming up behind Kuroo. "Long time no see!"

Bokuto has no shame about throwing an arm around Tsukishima's shoulder, even with Kaoru right there, and Kaoru decides to let things be and takes a step away to make room for Tsukishima's old friends. He smiles pleasantly at Kuroo even though a possessive urge threatens to take over him.

Though, if he touches Tsukishima's arm in such a manner that it flashes his engagement ring, who could blame him?

"He's all yours. But I'll need him back in one piece a bit later, for another surprise."

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"I'm hurt! As if we would damage our precious Tsukki!"

Kuroo's protest would be more believable if he wasn't joining Bokuto's hug/headlock. Grunting, Kei finally manages to push them off. Fixes his hair.

"Don't you ever get tired of that?"

Which is as close to 'Thanks for coming' as the assholes are going to get.

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"How can we get tired of it when you never visit us, Tsukki?" Bokuto argues, whining more than a little as he's shoved away. Only for another laugh to join the fray, this one a lot less obnoxious than the others.

"Well, he wouldn't be Tsukishima if he took your harassment quietly," Daichi chimes in, approaching his former underclassman for a big bear hug.

Kaoru chuckles to himself as he steps aside to make room for more of the old Karasuno team who have come down from Sendai for the party. But he's still close enough in case the birthday boy needs a rescue.

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Daichi's rescue is welcome, but temporary as Kei ducks Hinata next. Nice. Instincts still on-point.

"Of course Bokuto wouldn't show up without his Mini-Me," he mock-sighs to Kaoru. Absolutely within hearing range of the whole group. But by Kei's standards, that's affection. No one had to come. It's the middle of a weekday. Some of them have professional games to play later.

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Hinata is somewhat indignant, but also somewhat flattered, to be refer to as "Bokuto's Mini-Me," and it's clear that the good mood is winning out. Kaoru simply watches, soaking in the jovial atmosphere and allowing all of Kei's friends to get their turn greeting him. Once everyone has had a piece of the birthday boy, Kaoru claps his hands together to their attention.

"Alright! Everyone can help themselves to food from these tables, feel free to take as much as you like. But remember to leave room for dessert!"

'Food' seems to be an activation phrase for some of their guests, who rush over to get their share. Kaoru laughs, but he anticipated as much, so there is no worry.

"I guess it's a good thing you don't have much of an appetite normally, because we'll probably be the last to eat, huh?"