Dating Advice for an Absolute Beginner?

[itmeanstruth]

Minoru had spent a good part of the day freerunning. With the American Ninja Warrior qualifiers coming up soon back home, he needed all the training he could get. But really, he did parkour because he loved it. It helped him clear his mind.

Usually, it helped him clear his mind. But not today.

He arrived in the plaza, just as frazzled as he left it hours earlier. He slumped down (upside down) on one of the benches.

“I give up! Does anybody know how dating works?!?”

Because Minoru now had a koibito... err... girlfriend... and a first date he wanted to do something really special for. And the absolute beginner had absolutely no idea where to start.

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[losthunter]

As Minoru starts describing Ziggy, Hunter starts creating the portrait into his sketch book. He will stop every now and then to make sure he has the bone structure correct, or the setting of the eyes. And adding color to the portrait is no issue, as he has various colored pencils.

Hunter is very skilled as a portrait artist. The end result will look a lot like Ziggy.

"What do you think?"

[itmeanstruth]

Minoru hopped over to where Hunter was sitting to observe the art in progress. He didn't get to watch something like that very often, but it was surprisingly relaxing. And it definitely took his mind off his worries.

There were a few comments of, "slightly higher cheekbones, yeah" or "his teeth are actually kinda crooked. But smiling. Definitely smiling." But for the most part, Hunter was right the first time.

In the end, Minoru was definitely impressed.

"WOW! That's amazing!"

[losthunter]

"Thanks." Hunter places his signature at the bottom of the portrait, and then carefully tears the sheet out of his sketchbook, so he can give it to Minoru.

"You can tell him that you commissioned the artpiece from myself. Hunter."

[itmeanstruth]

Minoru took it graciously with both hands. He admired the gift for another moment before thanking Hunter again. His head bowed out of old habit.

"It's been great to meet you, Hunter." he added with a smile. "This is amazing!"

He'd make sure to stop somewhere on the way home to get a small frame for it so it wouldn't get messed up.

[losthunter]

"I do hope you enjoy your date. And just remember... to be yourself. I am sure that is what your Ziggy wants the most."

[itmeanstruth]

Minoru nodded with a gentle smile. "Thanks."

Maybe that was the best advice of all.