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So what, you wouldn't want me even if both of them told you no?

[What the hell is he even arguing for?]

... Cutter, do you want to date me?

[He's not sure how they ended up talking about this.]

What? No! I mean-

[This is it. He is falling over his own tongue because how the hell is he still supposed to know what to say at this point.]

I like you, but not like that! I don't even know how I like you, but I'm pretty sure that I don't want to stick my tongue into your mouth or sleep with you even though you're a great guy who lets me use him as a living kotatsu!!

[Its very soft, but Shouto laughs. A soft thing that sounds more like wheezing air than a full laugh, but he's still clearly amused.]

That's okay. I don't mind you using me like this either, even if you don't want ot kiss me.

[Cutter huffs and settles back into his spot of half-hugging Shouto.]

You don't kiss your kotatsus either. I'm just being practical and combine what I like with each other.

[He lets his eyes slide closed as he's hugged again.]

I thought you didn't like me like that.

[It's soft, but it's teasing.]

Shut up! I like warm things.

[Stupid friends with way too good poker faces included.]

Are you gonna make a move on either of them?

I'm a warm thing. Half warm.

[He's teasing.]

Ye... I don't know. Maybe?

I know, right?

[Grinning, he pats Shouto's head. Slowly Cutter is starting to feel like he's figuring this one out.]

Maybe? That sounded a damn lot like a "yes" just right now! Who is it, Izukins?

[Shouto just pouts instead of giving his answer.]

Why are you giving him nicknames now?

Why? Can't I?

[Not denying it, huh? Maybe he should prod some more.]

What? Do you have a crush on him?

Wha-

Pfffffft, hahahahahaha! Oh my god, no!! I just told you that I don't have anybody I'd think of like that, didn't I? I'm just poking fun at my friends!

Do you have a type? Do you know?

[Maybe he can derail this conversation! To Cutter's type instead of his!!]

My type? Huh, I guess... Somebody feisty who knows what they want and won't be ashamed of their dreams? I like people who are true to themselves.

...but somebody who's kind and honorable is also good.

[So like: strong, confident, brave and somebody he can respect? That sounds awfully not helpful at all. Cutter would also love if they could be his partner in crime like in those buddy movies.

THE DISTRACTION WAS A SUCCESS]

That's more specific than I thought it would be. That sounds like somebody you'd get along with. Probably no secrets between the two of you?

Should we put that on your dating profile?

[He's teasing right back, even if it's hard to tell with his usual nonexpression.]

Dude, no, that'd attract all the Nice Guy types in the vicinity with how general it is. And no secrets that really matter. I'm fine with giving them all the time they need to feel like they can open up to me, but like... Say, if it's a case of "my father and my evil clone from another dimension just assassinated the president and now they're coming for me and my friends" then that's the sort of thing I'd like to know.

Wait, what do you mean "more specific than you thought it'd be"?!

I didn't think you'd put that much thought into it. Mine isn't as specific as yours is.

[Blunt as ever.]

I hope you don't get assassinated by your secret evil clone that may or may not exist. Or your date's evil clone that may or may not exist.

Keep being like that and I'll bite you.

[He is only half-joking.]

It's just a gut-thing in the end, isn't it? You know that Izuku and Yuki are right because you have feelings for them, right? That's the make or break deal for me too.

It would probably hurt more now.

[But he gives a little nod.]

It's hard to say why I like them, I just do. ... I still want to help them, no matter what though. Even if we aren't dating, they're important to me.

You bet! Those fangs aren't just for show!

[He smirks and shows them off, feeling for once proud over how they can make short work with even the toughest steaks as if they were nothing.]

Heh, you really got it bad! Let me know if I can help, okay?

[Yup, those are definitely fangs. He's vaguely reminded of a dragon, but that seems a little silly. Cutter can't breathe fire.

As far as he knows?]

I- My crush is perfectly reasonable.

Haha! As if reason has anything to say when it comes to love! But you'll see it, my friend, you'll see!

[They'd need to work together to form a dragon - which is actually a pretty cool idea! Dragons are manly as hell!]

[They'd make an excellent dragon. A fire and ice dragon!]

You're not even the one with a crush.

Yup~! That's why I can still give you actual good advice!

[With extra hard scales! Nobody could defeat them!]