( that’s just kazuya’s genki shounen protagonist spirit, willing to go full head empty and charge blindly into the unknown regardless of potential permanent consequences. it’s honestly a little endearing, even if there’s a decent portion of makoto that thinks it’s a foolish and bad habit.

the waiter is conscientious as they deliver the food, distributing utensils enough for the two to share the dishes that they had ordered. makoto is quick to claim one of the yakitori, though his coin-like eyes are intent on the steaming gyudon. it smells incredible; he hadn’t actually thought himself all that hungry before, but now that the food is in front of him, he’s far less daunted.

makoto strips one of the pieces of chicken from the skewer when kazuya continues. a small smile hooks in at the corner of his mouth as he chews. yes—that’s a good point, isn’t it? )

Well… Yes, from my experience with demons where I’m from, you’re not wrong.

( dismemberment had been immediately on the table when makoto had summoned J, but that hadn’t really been a “date”… )

Though that might be a little forward. Because that’s got to be, what, at least second or third base?

( he’s joking………… )