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> Poe invites Ranpo over for a quiet evening of tea, sweets, and a single peony meant to brighten the night. He worries that Ranpo will find the simplicity of it underwhelming, but it turns out that it’s exactly what the clever detective needs. As they settle into the peaceful atmosphere, unspoken feelings begin to surface, and their connection deepens in a moment of quiet confession.
“What’s with the flower, then?” he asked, his voice cutting through the quiet. “Not your usual setup for our tea, I’d say.”
Poe cleared his throat, caught off guard by the question. He had expected Ranpo to be distracted by the sweets or the tea itself, not to focus on the flower. “Peonies,” he began, his voice soft but steady, “they’re supposed to represent good luck and companionship. I thought… I thought it might suit us well tonight.”