12. What they do for their anniversary
Their first few anniversaries, Haruka plans big elaborate
surprises. Sky writing timed perfectly for Michiru to see the moment she steps
out of work, singing candy grams, rose petal walkways; if it can be classified
as a grand gesture, she’s done it. It’s always followed with a trip to Red
Lobster or something similar, because Haruka cannot let go of the idea of that
as a special occasion place, and it’s seafood and Michiru is the sea isn’t that
poetic?
The third or fourth year, though, Michiru suggests a few
months before that she get to surprise Haruka that year. Haruka still sends
flowers, but otherwise agrees. Michiru plans something much more low-key. Or at
least, Michiru’s take on low key, which mostly means less public. She doesn’t
want the grand gestures, she likes the smaller things, but she also is keenly
aware of how much Haruka tries and feels the pressure to match it. So she buys
out her favorite restaurant for the night. It’s just the two of them in
candlelight, with the best service and even better food.
Unfortunately for Michiru, this gives Haruka the idea to
rent out the event room at Red Lobster the next year.
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