"A Day at the Supernatural Aquarium"

Part 1

The sun was shining brightly as Kou Minamoto walked down the street, his eyes fixed on the colorful sign that read "Supernatural Aquarium" in bold letters. He was excited to spend the day exploring the aquarium with a special someone - Mitsuba Sousuke. Kou's heart skipped a beat as he thought about Mitsuba's bright pink hair and charming smile. As he waited for Mitsuba to arrive, Kou couldn't help but feel a little nervous. He had been looking forward to this day all week, and he hoped that Mitsuba would have a good time. When Mitsuba finally appeared, Kou's nervousness turned to a wide grin. Mitsuba was wearing a bright pink tank top and matching shorts, his hair styled in a way that made him look like a walking ray of sunshine. "Hey, you're late," Kou teased, trying to sound casual despite his racing heart. Mitsuba shot him a withering look, but his eyes sparkled with amusement. "I was just taking some artistic shots of the surrounding area," he said, holding up his camera. "I'm going to enter them into a contest." Kou chuckled. "You're always taking pictures, Mitsuba. You're like a one-man paparazzi squad." Mitsuba snorted. "Hey, someone's got to capture the beauty of the world. And besides, I'm a genius with a camera." As they walked towards the aquarium, Kou couldn't help but notice the way Mitsuba's eyes sparkled in the sunlight. He felt a pang of admiration for Mitsuba's confidence and creativity. The sound of seagulls filled the air, and the smell of saltwater wafted through the streets, enticing them to enter the aquarium. As they entered the aquarium, Kou was immediately struck by the sheer variety of supernatural creatures on display. There were mermaids swimming in the tanks, their shimmering scales catching the light. There were also selkies and kelpies, all sorts of creatures that Kou had only read about in books. Mitsuba was in his element, snapping pictures and exclaiming over the different exhibits. "Wow, look at that!" Mitsuba exclaimed, tugging on Kou's arm. "It's a Nixie! I've only read about them in books." Kou followed Mitsuba's gaze to a tank filled with glowing, iridescent creatures. They seemed to be made of pure light, and Kou could feel their gentle hum of magic. As they continued through the aquarium, Kou found himself feeling more and more at ease. He was having a great time, and he could tell that Mitsuba was enjoying himself too. The atmosphere was lively, with the sound of laughter and chatter filling the air. As they stopped in front of a large tank, Mitsuba turned to Kou with a mischievous glint in his eye. "Hey, Kou, want to make a bet?" he asked, his voice low and teasing. Kou raised an eyebrow. "What kind of bet?" Mitsuba grinned. "If I can take a picture of a supernatural creature up close, you have to do something for me." Kou hesitated for a moment, but then nodded. "Okay, deal. But if I win, you have to do something for me too." Mitsuba's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Oh, I'm shaking with anticipation. What's the task?" Kou's heart skipped a beat as he thought of a response. He wanted to make it fun, but also something that would make Mitsuba happy. "If you win, I'll cook dinner for you tonight," he said finally. Mitsuba's face lit up. "Really? You cook? I've heard you're a great chef, Kou." Kou chuckled. "I am. And if I win, you have to model for one of my photoshoots." Mitsuba's eyes narrowed. "You want me to model for you? I'm not sure about that." Kou grinned. "Come on, it'll be fun. And who knows, you might even like it." Mitsuba shrugged. "Okay, deal. But don't expect me to go easy on you." As they shook hands, Kou felt a spark of electricity run through his body. He couldn't help but wonder what the rest of the day would bring.