this is not the cr meme. because we don't do enough memes that AREN'T the cr meme anymore

[ghostytrainer]

The Kissing Booth Meme

Exactly what it sounds like on the tin! Somehow, inexplicably, your character has gotten themselves stuck in a kissing booth. Maybe they did it for the heck of it, maybe they've been forced into it against their will and can't leave until they meet their quota. Or maybe it's meme magic. Whatever the case, smooches are pretty much a given.

Pucker up, Routians!

What do you mean Valentine's day was 4 days ago? I GUESS IT'S A GOOD THING OUR SPAM COMM IS SLOWPOKE.GIF THEN.

gently borrowed from bakerstreet

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Yusuke Urameshi | Yu Yu Hakusho | /casually breaks hiatus for this...

[angerpoints]

[... okay, look, this sort of thing isn't normally Yusuke's bag, but the guy who approached him about doing this said he'd make a little extra pocket change if he went through with it, and... well, c'mon. Getting paid to kiss girls? What's not to love about that? Seems like a pretty good deal to Yusuke, that's for sure!

Of course, the kicker here is that Yusuke... isn't very experienced. Like, at all. His first kiss happened when he was deader than a doornail, and since then he's either been too busy or too chicken to attempt to get a proper kiss from his girl... friend... person. Keiko.

... yeah.

Fortunately for Yusuke, though, he's pretty good at slapping on a poker face in a pinch, so even though his guts are in knots and one of his knees is jiggling up and down a little beneath the booth, there isn't really any signs of nervousness in his expression. In fact, he... kind of seems like he doesn't really give a shit about being there, given that he's slouched down in his seat and his nose is practically buried in a comic book. At least he doesn't have any cigarettes on him, though - oh, he'd probably like to be smoking right now, there's very little doubt about that, but alas, he forgot his smokes in his hotel room. Guess no one will get the chance to sample the taste of Camerupt Lite today. What a shame!

Incidentally, one might also notice that his hair is down rather than gelled back for once; he wouldn't normally change his style just because someone asked him to, but the guy told him that if he ditched the gel and went for a "more natural look" (whatever the fuck that means) he'd get paid extra. Hey, if that was all he needed to do to get more cash out of this...]

[usedswift]

Yusuke?

[Tenten has to stop to double-take. Less at the sight of him behind the kissing booth, and more because--]

What happened to your hair?

[angerpoints]

[Oh hey there! Yusuke wasn't... actually expecting to be approached, much less recognized by anyone he knows, so he kind of jumps a little when he hears Tenten say his name. Judging by how wide his eyes are when his gaze snaps from the pages of his comic to her, he's obviously a little startled to see her, but he manages to recover from it pretty quickly, furrowing his brow and asking her:]

What do you mean, "what happened to it"? I just left it down, that's all.

[He reaches up and smooths his bangs down a little. Geez, Tenten, way to react as if he'd shaved his head or something. B|]

[usedswift]

[She just spends some time blinking at him because wow he looks a lot better(?) with his hair down and not slicked back in that gross style of his. Not that it doesn't suit him, but, well, it's not really something anyone in her village ever bothers with, so it just looks weird.

Regardless, she glances over the booth before asking,] Uh-huh. So who put you up to this?

[angerpoints]

[Yusuke sets his comic down in his lap, folds his arms, and gives Tenten a funny look. What's she staring at him for? It can't be that shocking to see him like this.

... aaand she's not staring anymore. Huh. Okay then! WE'LL JUST MOVE RIGHT ALONG, IN THAT CASE...]

Nobody. Some guy came up to me and said he'd pay me if I did this, so I'm doing it.

[He gives her a wry smirk and shrugs.]

I figure there're a hell of a lot worse ways to earn cash than by kissin' a few strangers.

[... says he, as if the very thought of it doesn't make him break out in a nervous sweat, and as if he wouldn't immediately reevaluate his life choices if approached by someone he doesn't find attractive. Why are you an awkward, shallow, money hungry teenage boy, Yusuke.]

[styxiedust]

Oh, so it takes money bribes to get you to ditch the hair gel, is that right?

[HEY YUSUKE IT'S YOUR BEST FRIEND FOREVER HERE. She's just watching him with a very "cat caught the bird" expression (then again if anybody's the Cheshire Cat in this group, it's her or Killua) amused that the promise of payment could drive him even to this. Imagine if being a Spirit Detective paid, he'd probably be the most dedicated and vigilant he could be.

Whether that gets his attention or not, she still reaches out to take the comic book from him.]

But come on, Yusuke, nobody's going to see your cute little face like this!

[angerpoints]

Wh-- hey!

[Dammit, why of all people--

Scowling, Yusuke jumps out of his seat and reaches over the booth to try to snatch the comic book back.]

Look, don't give me any crap about this, all right? The only reason I let myself get dragged into this is 'cause I need the money and I don't feel like washing anybody's dishes. Now push off, you're cramping my style here!

[styxiedust]

[Nope, it's getting dodged out of his way while Botan pokes his nose, laughing mischievously.]

Is that right? And I don't suppose you asked Keiko if this was all right before going into it? Or did you think nobody would recognize you with your cute little hair style?

[angerpoints]

[Erk. Yusuke wrenches himself backwards a bit, not just in reaction to the poke (which he didn't really appreciate, excuse u, Botan), but also in reaction to the mention of Keiko. Oh. Uhhh...

His eyes widen a little. He... didn't think about that when he agreed to this. Crap.

Okay. Okay. It's fine! You got this, Urameshi. JUST PLAY IT COOL. Yusuke folds his arms over his chest and snaps:]

Of course I asked her first! What, you think I wouldn't?

[... okay, that... might've come out a little too loudly and belligerently to be convincing, but hey, maybe Botan'll buy it. Right? Right??]

[styxiedust]

[Oh.

Ohhhh.

Yusuke you are in troubllleeee.]

You think I'd believe that? Just how little do you think I know about your decision-making process?

[Oh this is rich.]

[angerpoints]

Yeah, well--!!

[... give him a minute, Botan. He's gotta get a bit of puffing up and sputtering out of his system, here. He seems to be grasping around for a good retort or excuse, but he's clearly coming up empty-handed. Once he finally realizes the jig is up, he deflates, looking frustrated and extremely abashed.]

... listen, it's not like I'm taking anybody out on a date or offering sexual favors here, okay? [He stuffs his hands into his pockets and hunches his shoulders defensively.] Besides, the guy who gave me this gig said that half the money'd go to charity, so...

[So it's fine! It's for a good cause, so even if Keiko did find out, she shouldn't be mad. That's how it works, right?

... yeah, no. That's not gonna fly and he knows it. Shit. Yusuke shifts from one foot to the other, his eyes darting about nervously. Then he looks at Botan again, giving her a bit of a hangdog look.]

You're not gonna rat me out to her, are you?

[He leans towards her a little, conspiratorially. There's a gleam in his eye.]

I'll give you half of my earnings if you promise not to tell her.

[... Yusuke please.]

[styxiedust]

Well why didn't you say so in the first place? [She's having way too much fun with this, how grateful she is to have been reborn as a human in this world, if nothing else so she can torment Yusuke every waking moment of his life.

(Not that she didn't before.)

Really she would have never actually told Keiko that Yusuke was here nor would Botan believe in a million years that Yusuke actually intended to be unfaithful. The boy is hopelessly in love with Miss Yukimura whether he denies it or not, and it's not as though he's some Casanova anyway.]

Such a noble cause, Yusuke, surely your sacrifice will be remembered by all who benefit! [If he wants to play leaning chicken, she'll do the same.

Uncomfortably close, pressing her forehead against his.]

I'll be counting your earnings to make sure you don't shortchange me, Urameshi.

[The devil wears pink and says "bingo!".]

[angerpoints]

[THESE LITTLE SHITS...

Anyway, under normal circumstances, having Botan invading his personal space like that would've elicited a reaction not unlike an overheated tea kettle in a children's cartoon: loud, bright red, and blowing plenty of smoke. As it is, though, he's so relieved that all he does is lean away and let out a massive sigh. Phew. That's one less Megaton Slap he'll have to endure! And here he'd been preemptively preparing himself to angle his head just so so that he wouldn't crack his skull on the pavement when he hit the ground...]

Thanks, Botan! Man, for a second there I was afraid you were gonna call Keiko up on your 'Gear and tell her to come kick my ass. I'm glad you proved me wrong.

[He pauses. A grin begins to spread across his face.

This is not promising.]

In fact, I'm so grateful I could probably kiss you.

[styxiedust]

You come anywhere near me with that mouth of yours and you lose a couple of teeth.

[DO NOT TEST HER.]

Just because Keiko isn't here doesn't mean someone isn't going to kick your ass.