#yatoriweek

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Yatori Week 2020 Day: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Day 3: Moon / Cutting Ties

[connandoods]

Yatori Week 2021 Day 3: Cherry Blossoms 🌸

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Vote for your favorite Yatori Week 2020 themes

there hadn’t been any new submissions in a bit & had been getting questions about when I would start the next step, so I’m going ahead and starting it today!

Please vote for your favorite Yatori Week 2020 themes!

The voting will take place from now until July 8th and the top 7 results will be announced on Thursday July the 9th. 

[petri808]

Defying the Odds

@yatori-week-2018 Day 7- Freestyle Short Drabble and because I felt like adding pics/gifs lol.  Credit to all the wonderful gif makers out there! 

Yato felt the anguish right alongside his old friend Kazuma, watching the heartache through a new lens. Because for the first time in his long life, he too had someone he treasured more than anything.  A girl split between their worlds by choice or maybe… could fate have designed their crossing paths?  The one perfect match for a God, born with the powers to inhabit both the spirit and human worlds just so happened to run into each other on that street.  Of course, it could all be a mere coincidence and the Goddess Benzaiten, had not intervened. But by this point, the reasons didn’t matter anymore, because whether it by destiny or chance, there could be no turning back the clock in their hearts.      

It was only natural that they fell in love, for what is a Soulmate but the one who saw you, accepted you, believed in you before any other.  Who would stand by your side through thick or thin, for better or for worst.  Be the first to put you in your place, and the first to stand you back up again.  To inspire you to be the better person they know resides deep inside, with all the faith that anyone could ever provide and more. They are the driving forces behind all the crazy things one will do to protect that love from any harm, and by the Heaven’s, Yato would not rest until everything he, they cherished was finally safe and sound…

She looked up from where she lay prone at the bottom of the hill to see him standing like a warrior samurai of olden lore with Sekki displayed in all its blessed glory. Donned in a tattered blue yukata, his hair tied back in a short pony, gently swaying in the breeze along with the final smoky vestiges of Heaven’s battle behind him.  Her breathing stills as the seconds tick by and moisture slowly pooled in her eyes for, Yato lived!  The one thought to be his only lifeline was lying dead at his feet, but Yato was still alive!

All the emotional turmoil that led up to this very moment now wrap the young girl within its confines and give her permission to let go.  Pooled tears spilling over their banks as the waves surge forth, joy and happiness, relief and exhaustion, Hiyori released all that she had pent up in her efforts to stay strong for her God…  her love.  She didn’t care who saw the breakdown, simply relishing in the pure bliss that, it was over!

It was her chin being lifted that finally slow her sobs, to open her lids as her Wisteria hues crash against ole’ baby blue eyes, only to close them once more when she throws herself into his arms and sinks into his embrace.  His name is spilled from her lips in repetition whilst she clutches to the remnants of his robe.  All he can do is simply comfort the young woman with tender circles upon her back and soothing rumblings in her ear as his heart soars ten-fold in its love.  

“Hiyori, it’s okay, shhh, it’s over, Father can’t hurt us anymore.”

“I-I’m just glad, you’re still here Yato.  I—I couldn’t bear the thought if we’d lost you.”

He caresses her cheek with a loving adoration, but his eyes flash in a moment of jest, “I had faith that you wouldn’t get rid of me so easily.”  

“Oof!” she slaps his chest, “I didn’t want to see you get reborn you idiot!”  Her cheeks flaring in a candied apple red while her eyes sweep towards the ground in embarassment, “I wanted to keep you how you are now…”

“I had hoped you felt that way.”  The sudden serious tone from the usually comedic man takes Hiyori off guard.  Her eyes expand as Yato tips her chin up, and with an amorous smile, “you were my strength Hiyori,” their faces slowly moving closer and eyes drifting shut, “You gave me a reason to return safe and sound…  to the one I love.”

[calamitynight]

Yatori week 2018 - Compromise/Blush {Day 1}

@yatori-week-2018

Words: 2162

Note: Honestly romance is not my strongest, but I do hope this came out okay. Please enjoy the read! I tried to make it as cute as I could. 

"Hey, Hiyori" 

   She felt her body jump back against the wall. She grabbed a hold of her chest as her heart beat fast. A second ago it was quiet in her room. There was nothing to disturb her. So to suddenly hear a voice come from no where, it startled her. His eyes shined brightly as he looked at her. She immediately looked away and glanced over at her bright phone screen. It was early in the morning, on her day off of school. She didn't know what to do. Ask how he got in? Or ask him what he wanted? He seemed so happy, she couldn't possibly ruin that for him. He sat at the end of her bed as she pushed herself more into a sitting stance. He looked like a puppy who was waiting so patiently for her.

"Good morning Yato"

"I'm glad you're awake"

"Yeah....is everything okay?"

"I had a dream"

"A...dream" she couldn't help, but to sound very unamused.

"Well it was more like an old happy memory" he looked down at the floor. She noticed his face began to turn slightly red. "I wanted to ask you something"

"Okay"

"Will you go somewhere with me today?"

"Where do you want to go?"

"I want it to be a surprise"

"Yato..."

"Just get dress, alright? Trust me"

     She got up and headed to the bathroom. She got herself ready within an hour. A happy memory, she thought to herself. What memory? She looked at the date on her phone. It seemed familiar, but no matter how hard she tried nothing came to mind. As soon as she walked into her bedroom her sight was covered. A rag was tightly wrapped around her eyes. It smelled good, it smelled like Yato. For a split second her body had  relaxed. The rag was taken off as soon as it was put on. The sun blinded her, she began to rub her eyes before being able to see anything. 

"WE'RE HERE!" Yato let out with excitement. 

     After she adjusted her eyes, she saw children run past her. More and more began to show, she couldn't understand how she didn't hear them before. She looked up and froze. There once again she stared at the sign she had grown to despise. The large letters cursed at her. As an instinct she stepped back and hit something, she had ran into Yatos chest. He smiled down at her, but his eyes showed concern and sadness. 

"Take me home" she said calmly. 

"It's been exactly a year"

"What...?"

"We came here, exactly one year ago" he said staying up at the entrance sign. 

"Oh" 

"You told me you wanted to stay with me a little more" he watched as Hiyoris face heated up. Her cheeks became red and she looked away. "That was kind of interrupted. Anyway, I know you didn't really enjoy yourself last time we came" she looked at him with shock and apology.

     She never wanted him to feel that way. She hoped he wouldn't notice, but of course he did. There's no way he wouldn't have. She felt like a brat that day. She thought she had ruined everything. 

"And that's a happy memory to you?" She questioned. 

"Totally! Any moment with you in it is always a happy memory..." She could feel the burn from his stare. "I want to make up for it" he sounded so sincere.

"Make up for what?"

"For the last time we came here. So...it's just us this time"

"I'm sorry" she shuck her head. "I don't think I can" She began to walk away.

"WAWAH-WAIT, how about a deal?"

"A deal...what kind of deal?"

"If you don't enjoy yourself today...then we'll never come here again. I'll stop forcing you"

"Hmm, what's the catch?"

"Just try to enjoy yourself. Don't think of anything else. Of the last time, of my stupid dad. It's just you and me"

"But you love this place.."

"Not as much..." Yato stopped himself and cleared his throat. "This place isn't as important as you"

"You're willing to give it up"

"I am"

"All because of me?"

"Hiyori" he gave her his giant grin. A grin that made her tug at her heart. "I'll do anything for you"

    She knew he wasn't lying. He's proven himself many times already. She could do this little thing for him at least. There's no reason that any of this should be hard. It was still too early for the place to be filled of children. The laughter of the few who were there filled softly around them. It was a lively spring day, bright blue skies and soft breeze. She glanced over at Yato who looked deeply concentrated on the map in his hands. She browsed around at the other people who were here. Some were obvious parents with happy small children. Others appeared to be college students or some even high school students. She watched as most girls cling onto the boys arms, or the ones who came in holding each others hands. Then there were the boys, the ones that smiled down at them. The others who retorted and planted kisses on them. The surrounding leaked an aura of couples. It was a fast decision for Hiyori to ignore what she had noticed. Still she couldn't help but wonder if she and Yato looked anything like the people around them. Was this a date? or was Yato really just trying to make up for his mistakes. It has been a year, just like Yato had stated and of all things he had to have a dream about, it was those words. She was dragged along to each and every ride by him. Hiyori couldn't help noticing how happy he was. There was no way she could make him give up on a place like this. A place that he always dreamed of, a place full of joy. He agreed, he was a child when it came to this place, but it was definitely a part of his charm. The day had passed so quickly as she noticed the evening sky. It was beautiful, full of clouds but still so clear.

"Hiyori, come sit over here" Yato waved from the tree on the hill.

       She reached the tree over the hill and released a small gasp in surprise. There was a clean picnic blanket on the ground, a light brown basket and flowers. This was unexpected, nothing she ever thought she would see. With the scenery of the park being taken in my the evening sky, it was breath taking. Yato moved passed her and sat down, his eyes stared out into the distance. He seemed deep in thought and a bit sad. He smiled gently, but it looked like he wanted to cry. Everything before her was great, but the thing that was the most beautiful was him. Hiyori slowly walked towards him, it might have appeared like she was afraid. Afraid of breaking his thoughts, of shattering the way his eyes shined. They illuminated from the slow darkness that was creeping on them as the day turned into night.

"You can sit down" he smiled up at her.

    Hiyoris eyes widen at the gesture. Her face heated and heart raced, what was this? She questioned. Sitting beside him, she kept her eyes forward, looking at the scene.

"I made these, of course if they taste good or not, I'm not entirely sure" 

   Hiyori took the sandwich in her hand. It looked fine, she thought as she began to looked through the box. There's no way they could eat that. Why did he make so many. Then she saw a special wrapped one. She took it out quickly as Yato took out the drinks. Underneath the wrap there was a note from Yukine. He pleaded that she eat this specific sandwich. He didn't want her dying from Yatos food. Hiyori couldn't help but laugh. 

"What? Is something funny? Did I miss something?

"Oh, no" she laughed out. "It was nothing, really"

"If you say so. Anyway, try the sandwich, I got you some water too"

"Yato you didn't have to do this"

"I know, but I wanted to"

"Why?"

"Well... because you've done so much for me. I uhhh, wanted to express my gratitude"

"Really?"

"Yeah"

   She looked away quickly as her heart pounded. He looked at her from a side glance, with soft eyes and a warm smile. She hadn't calmed down from before, she was certain her face was red this time. She took a bite from the sandwich Yukine had prepaid for her. She kept eating, this was to keep them from talking. Minutes passed until the silence became awkward. She glanced at him from the corner of her eye. There he was again, thinking about something.

"So much has happened in a year" he said with a low voice.

"Yeah..."

"Every time I think back at it, I always see you" his cheeks were flushed pink as he spoke. "You've never left my side" As he turned to look at her, his face flushed even harder. Both of them stared into each others eyes, neither of them moving from how close they were. "Thank you, Hiyori" He continued as he stared deeply.

"You don't need to thank me, Yato" 

"But I do, I really do...If it wasn't for you, I don't know where I would be right now. As long as one person believes in me, that's all I need. You always believed in me. I know I'm not the best, and even doing this I feel isn't enough. Hiyori, I promise, I will make you the most happiest girl in the world"

"Ya-Yato" She let out in shock as she coughed from her water.

        All of this was too much for her to take in. Hearing these words made her chest tighten. As she looked at him, she felt like she wanted to cry. His genuine words, his honest smile and his clear stare, did she deserve this? She didn't move as Yato slowly placed his hand on her cheek. The feeling of his touch was warm, and his smell had become stronger as he moved closer. His hands were soft, and she noticed the sweating Yukine always complained about. They shuck and sweat with anxiety, she understood completely. Hiyori didn't know what to do, she didn't know what to say. The moment moved in slow motion. The cool breeze that hit the both of them. The way Yatos hair moved towards one side. His soft, clear, pale skin, his black hair with purple tint. It was as if in this moment she was seeing him for the first time. His eyes that were the brightest blue she had ever seen. Definitely something that showed how out of this world he was. She breathed in means to keep herself calm. She breathed in his smell, her favorite smell. Before she knew it their lips touched. All her doubt had managed to disappear as they kiss upon this hill. They backed away from each other, and she was confused as Yato panicked and looked away. He had moved his hand up to his lips and began to chuckle. She couldn't make out the words he was mumbling to himself. The scene reminded her of how he used to day dream and laugh out of nowhere. Was he panicked? or was he celebrating to himself? She tapped his shoulder and smiled as Yato turned to her with a red face.

"We should get going" He stood up from the blanket. Grabbing a hold of his hand he pulled Hiyori up to her feet. 

"Where are we going?" 

"I'm taking you home"

"But it's almost time for the..."

"I won't make you go this time" He cut her off. "I can just teleport you, so there's no worry about you getting home too late"

"Yato, wait"

"Oh yeah, I almost forgot, did you have fun?"

"Oh..." She couldn't believe that she had forgotten about the deal they made this morning. His face looked at her hurt, but prepared for her answer. "I did have fun" She said, but her face showed something else.

"Hm? Is something wrong?"

"I want to go"

        She wanted to make it up to him. To give him what he had always wanted. It was time to let things go. Replace the bad memories with some good. Because in all honestly she had always wanted to watch the fireworks with Yato.

"Yeah, okay...let's get you home"

"No, I want to stay with you a little more...I want to watch the fireworks with you, Yato" his eyes widen in shock, but it didn't stop him from grabbing a hold of her hands. He leaned in towards her and smiled.

"You've made a wish" He let out the biggest grin. "It's been heard loud and clear"

[inyatowetrust]

Yatori Week: Day 1

“I promise, I will never forget you.”

[umbrella-kun]

YatoriWeek 2017

Day 2: Family/Angst

It’s not how big the home is, it’s how happy the home is

[thedeliverygod]

yatori week 2017

I haven’t gotten an answer as of yet if the same people intended to run it this year as last year

but if I were to take over this upcoming year, would everyone prefer late April or mid to late June? I don’t want to impose on kazubisha week or overwhelm people who want to participate in both so I want to make sure there’s plenty of time between them.

I have work so I’m just sort of putting everything out there all at once and I’ll see what all I come back to later tonight lol

[milimaaa]

Yatoriweek 2021, day 4: Moving Forward~

[royxart]

Someone made me fall for the yatoriweek. @celisart

[swatato]

*chugs a can of pop and crunches it against my forehead*

Time to draw these yatoriweek prompts babeyyyy

[celisart]

Yatori Week 2020 Day: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Day 2: Reunion / Fate

I hope this counts even tho there’s also Yukine! I had to include him after all the recent chapters T v T

[plutonium-94]

Day 2: Yato Day!! #yatoriweek

[yatoriweek2021]

Due to conflict with the dates of the Noragami Big Bang, I decided to move Yatori Week to July 20th through the 26th.

I want to make sure everyone who wants to participate can participate without feeling overwhelmed, including myself. This way we’ve got a bit of a breather between the two events.

Looking forward to seeing everyone’s works!

[petri808]

Twisting Fate

@yatori-week-2018 Day 6 Bound to You.  Short Fluffy Ficlet

While everyone, including Yato was busy working on matching up humans with their soulmates, Hiyori decided to sneak away to see if she was still tied to a certain somebody.  After the last event and with all the things that happened afterwards, she’d almost forgotten what Kofuku had done and even though she was told the Goddess of Poverties matches would only end in misfortune, the young girl still held out a twinge of hope that it could actually work.

A slight frown mars Hiyori’s face when she sees that Yato’s plaque is no longer attached to anyone including her.  

“Are you disappointed Hiyori?”  It was Daikoku’s voice.  “I had Kofuku undo it right after because I didn’t want any calamity to befall you or Yato.”

She plays it off, brushing on a pained a smile.  “It was just wishful thinking anyways,” shrugging and turning away, “I’m just a human and he’s a God, I didn’t think it was even possible.”

Daikoku places a hand on her shoulder, she stops but doesn’t turn, “you know that these matching makings are merely suggestions by the Gods, right?  Human’s still have some ability to choose the path this wish to walk.”

Hiyori sighs, “even so, as I said I’m sure it was just wishful thinking.  Thank you Daikoku, I think I’ll go find Yato and Yukine and make sure they aren’t trying to match me up with even crazier choices.”

Though it pained his heart to see her so sad, Daikoku didn’t think there was anything he could do about it. He’d come to see her and even Yato or Yukine to some extent as like his own children and what father figure wouldn’t want to see their kids happy.  But Hiyori was right, as far as he knew it was almost unheard of for a God to be paired with a human.  

“That girl is probably the most perfect match for Yatogami.”

“I don’t disagree with you Ebisu,” Daikoku turns to the young boy, “but knowing that and wishing for it still does us no good.”

“You may not be able to help it,” the young God holds up Iki Hiyori’s plaque with a smile, “but I can.  Will you pass me Yato’s?”

[calamitynight]

Yatori week 2018 - Freestyle {Day 7}

@yatori-week-2018

words: 4218

It’s after the battle with heaven, Yato decides that it would be a good idea to celebrate. Things get exciting as gods full of exhaustion start drinking. By accident Hiyori drinks something she shouldn’t have, joining them in their shenanigans.  

"Woo! How about we celebrate" Yato let out happily. 

        They all just won the war against heaven. They were beaten and tattered up, but this truly called for a celebration or at least it did in Yato's eyes. He turned back to look at his friends. Their physics appeared tired as they held on to one another. He hoped they still had some life left in them.

"I think we should hold off the celebration, Yato" Kazuma responded as he held tightly onto Bishamon. "We're all very tired"

"Do what you wish, but I believe I am do for some rest" Bishamon added

"Oh come on! I know you still have some strength in you"

"Nothing you say will make me willingly spend more time around you Yato god"

"I'll treat for the drinks" This caught her attention. "I'll buy all of it, whatever you want!"

"Wow, Yatty sure is ready to party" Kofuku giggled. "I'm in then!"

"Of course you are. Any mention of booze and these guys stupid antics gets you motivated" Diakoku padded Kofuku on the head as he let out a tired sigh. "Can we do all of this at home at least?"

"Yeah, where else?" Yato responded. 

"Seriously, at least plan things out of other people's home"

        They walked away full of endless chatter. Yukine walked slowly behind them and looked back at the human girl that joined him. She smiled at everyone ahead of them, but her eyes screamed out a sight of fatigue. 

"What are you planning on doing, Hiyori?"

"I think some time with them would be nice"

"Shouldn't you be getting home?"

"I'll be fine, I'm in my body, so it's not like i'm risking anything. Besides, it feels like it's been a long time since I've seen them all smiling like this. I want to savior that"

"Yeah, I guess you're right"

It was amazing how Yato managed to get the alcohol so late at night. Everyone around them had gone to sleep hours ago. The streets were completely empty for the night. They all gathered around Kofuku's table as they talked and opened up the drinks. The atmosphere was bright and lively, Hiyori watched in the means to take it all in. The gods that once fought among each other had sat down for drinks. The ones that fought to protect and filled of worried now laughed loudly. With all of the glee surrounding her, she didn't think about what she was doing. She grabbed a hold of a cup that Yato had put down on the table. Since then it has not been touch by anyone, and it was put down in front of her. It was a pretty pink colored drink and smelled of strawberries. After a while she figured the drink was probably meant for her. It was the only one of a bright color. It looked a bit like some sort of juice. As she drunk it, it didn't taste out of the ordinary. She took a good gulp out of it, she didn't notice how thirsty she was before. She didn't think anything of it, not until Kofuku finally noticed.

"Oh my Yoriii, I didn't picture you as a rebel" She said playfully as she covered her mouth. 

"Hm? What do you mean?" 

"Oh nothing, I'm sure you'll find out soon enough"

        With those words Hiyori put the drink down and didn't touch it again. She imagined it to be some sort of juice, but now that she thought about it, she hasn't seen anything but alcohol around. She covered her mouth in shock of what she had just done. Could it be? That drink that tasted fruity and nothing like alcohol, was it really an alcoholic drink? Kofuku also loved to mess with her, she thought. Maybe she's just playing around with her, and maybe she'll be okay. That's what she hoped for anyway. Yato laughed as he spoke to Kofuku and the rest of them. He held his beer up to his lips ready for another drink until he felt a tug on his jacket. He looked down to see Hiyori's small hand gripping at his hem. Her grip appeared somewhat shy and he let out a small blush towards the sentiment.

"What's up, Hiyori?" He asked as normally as he could. He taken by surprise by the look on her face. Something about her just didn't seem like herself.

"Hey Yato! pay attention to me" Hiyori cried out as she clung herself onto an almost drunk god. She hiccuped and her face was flushed. 

"H-Hiyori" he responded, his face turned as red as a tomato. "What are you-" He was pulled by her as he kept pulling away. 

It had only been a matter of minutes before the drink began to hit Hiyori's system. Yato couldn't believe what was going on as he tried to push her off of him. Nothing he did worked, and at the same time he felt himself feeling the drinks take over him too. In a panic he was about to call out for help, but there was no one around. On the other side of the room the same was happening to their dear friend who couldn't do anything with his situation either.

        Kazuma stuttered and was a nervous wreck. Bishamon pulled and tugged on him as she whined. Her jacket was hanging off of her shoulder and her shirt revealed from under it. It was a plain white shirt, nothing most people would get excited about, but the angel, that's what made him blush heavily. Her face was flushed, her cheeks the brightest pink color. Her eyes soft and watery with sign of longing. Her body felt warm underneath his touch, he felt himself falling apart at the scene before him. He as well turned over for help, but as Kofuku laughed and enjoyed herself with their discomfort Yato was too preoccupied to help. Yukine he thought, where had he gone to? Could he be the one to save them from this. From the corner of his eyes he found him walking down the steps. He rubbed his eyes as he seemed to have just woken up. He was tired and beaten, and as Kazuma looked at him, he wished he would have chosen sleep over this as well. Yukine stopped at the entrance of the room and looked with shock and irritation. As Kazuma held his arm out in a way to ask for help, it was soon pulled down by a heavy weight. Bishamon had draped herself over his arm and looked at him with a glare.

"You may not go play with anyone else" She spoke with a pouted face. "Stay with me Kazuma"

He panicked and his face had completely gone red. His mouth was opened as a silent scream came out of it. He was doomed and he knew it. Yato pulled himself form under Hiyori, yet she wrapped her arms around his waist. He grabbed a hold of Yukine's shirt and received a burning glare from him. He let go of him from fear and began to try and explain himself. 

"You gotta help me" He begged. "Something came over Hiyori, now she won't let me go"

"Yaaaaatoooo" Hiyori called out as she held him down. "Don't go..."

"Did you really give her stuff to drink? She's underage Yato!" Yukine said angrily as he threw his foot on his face.

"I didn't do anything, I swear!" he cried underneath Yukine's foot.

Yukine only dug his foot more into him. "I woke up because you guys were making so much noise" He looked over at Kofuku who was giggling to herself and Diakoku who had her in his arms. "To think Kofuku is behaving better than you are" He then looked over at Kazuma, showing a bit of disappointment. "This is ridiculous" he spat as he took his foot off of Yato.

 They turned to look at Kazuma who had let out a high squeal. He appeared to be pinned up against the corner wall. His tie was undone and the top buttons of his shirt were also. He looked as if he was awkward and uncomfortable, his hands raised up to his chest. Bishamon crawled up onto him, his face was a stained red as so where her cheeks.

Yato let out a loud pained scream. "Look away Yukine!" he jumped up to him and covered his eyes. "This isn't anything you should be seeing...Ahhh" He yelled out again. "Stop stinging me!"

"Sorry! I panicked"

"Please, someone help me!" Kazuma yelled out from across the room.

"Kazumaaa" Bishamon spoke against his ear. "You're so warm" She purred as she rubbed herself onto his chest. 

"Vee-veena"

"HA! She's purring like a cat" Yato laughed. "Reminds me of that little story I wrote for you, doesn't it Kazuma" he hiccuped. 

"Is that what you're into Kazu-ma"

"Don't give her ideas Yato...Veena, you're not thinking clearly"

"Will you pet me, Kazuma?" with watered eyes she stared at him, begging.

"Veena..."

"We have those ears at home" her eyes lit up. "Let's go"

Kazuma thought back to the ears he had bought her when they went to Capybara land. She looked so cute in those ears. His face turned into an expression of lust and wonder. He had to shake those crazy thoughts out of his mind. He grabbed a hold of her shoulders and softly shoved her off.

"We can't Veena" it's all he could manage to say as he kept himself together.

"You're quite rough today...I see, that must be what you want"

"Huh-?"

"You may tie me up like in those dirty books" she hiccuped against his chest. Her breast rubbing purposely on his shirt "Those...you hide of me in your closet"

"You found those!? No, you don't understand! Yato..." He turned over to look at Yato and Kofuku who were now laughing and rolling on the floor. 

"Come on, Kazuma there's no need to be shy" Kofuku spoke after a while of not hearing her voice. "Say cheese!" She snapped a shot with her camera phone.

"It's so hot in here" Bishamon took off her coat and began to pull off her tie. "Why do I have all this on?"

"You need to keep that on, Veena"

"But I'm hot!" She whined. "Take it off!" she began to unbutton her shirt.

Kazuma grabbed a hold of her wrist. "I wouldn't do that" letting out a loud sigh, he pulled her close. Her face dug into his neck and her chest was covered by his. "I think you've had a bit too much to drink. How about we rest now?" 

Her eyes were wide open in shock. Somehow she felt as if she had been bested. He shuck as he held her in his arms. His hand that laid on her waist gripped on the back of her shirt. The other softly held her head back. Softly he began to rub on her hair and he dug his face into her neck, down in embarrassment. Bishamon let out a small noise of satisfaction, and then threw herself deeper into his arms.

"Huh? Is it over now?" Yato questioned. "That's so lame" after a couple of seconds he felt a prick on the back of his neck. "Yukine..." His eyes glared at his regalia.

"Sorry, it's just-"

"What?"

Yukine rubbed his head and looked away. "It's so embarrassing, I feel guilty for watching"

"Ohhh" Yato felt a heavy weight jolt him down from his shoulders. "Hiyori!" He had become so distracted he had forgotten about her. He felt a sudden wetness on his shoulder, but couldn't look back to what was causing it.

"Why are you ignoring me?" Hiyori cried out. "Did you forget about me!"

Her eyes were filled with tears that ran down her cheeks. She gasped and hiccuped as she tried to wipe them away. Her cheeks were a strong rosy color, her eyes glossy and breathing shallow. She slid off of him, taking most of his jacket with her. She pulled on it until it was completely off. Yato didn't know how to react, he tried to stay as calm as possible. He slipped out of the sleeves in a means to get away from her. She cuddled onto the jacket, snuggling it tightly against her face. He couldn't tell by the already flushed face of the drunken Hiyori, but it appeared as if she was blushing. It was a muffled sound, but he was certain that she said something underneath her breath. She seemed to have finally calmed down, or so he thought; that was before the crying began once again. She opened up her eyes and looked right back at him. In a panic he scooted away from her, running his back against Yukine's leg. Hiyori proceeded to get on her knees and crawl towards him. He didn't know what to do, as he hugged onto Yukine's leg.

"Hey! let go of me!"

"Help me!" Hiyori stopped and stared at him, then managed to make herself look up. She kept switching her stare between both him and Yukine. "What are you looking at, Hiyori?" he asked calmly.

Hiyori moved her face closer towards his. They were inches away from each other. Yato was afraid to move, he could feel her warm breathing against his skin. He couldn't keep his eyes off of her. Despite his blurry vision he imagined the image of the perfect Hiyori who was before him. Her pupils appeared to move slowly, but it was obvious how she examined him. Hiyori lifted up one of her hands and rested it on his cheek.

"You're cold" she responded so calmly. "And your skin is so soft" she smiled as she pinched at his cheeks. She then ran her hand through his hair. Hiyori held it above his forehead and stared once again. "You have really pretty eyes" She tried to move, but her arm gave out as soon as it shifted. She fell forward and both froze from shock.

The sound of a flashing camera filled the now quiet room. That was before Kofuku's second outburst of laughter in that entire night burst out. Everyone could hear the loud smack against the wall as Yukine's back impacted with it. He stood there with his mouth wide open in shock. He didn't know what to do, he didn't know how to react. He looked down at his leg as Yato still held onto it. Yato's and Hiyori's eyes were both wide opened in disbelief as their lips now touched. Both of them afraid to move, it was a couple seconds before they made themselves pull away. Hiyori dug her face into her hands, as Yato dug his into Yukine's leg. Even as they hid their faces, their blood rushed all the way up to their ears. They turned back to look at each other, their eyes met and glued on, never wavering away. Hiyori went back on her knees and crawls towards him again. In a panic Yato squeezed tightly onto Yukines pants. She looked at him as if nothing had happened. Her eyes glowed in wonder with emotions that he couldn't understands. They stared at each other until she finally lunged herself at him.

"I'll keep you warm Yato" She began tugging at him and he tried to get away from her once again.

"How are you going to keep me warm, if you're about to rip my shirt off! Ahhh!" Yato yelled out in defense. 

Yato began to crawl away from her, but she was behind him with every move. She grabbed a hold of his waist, then down to his legs. He was always certain of her strength, but had she gotten stronger just by having one drink. He moaned out a sound of defeat and threw himself face first on the floor. The weight on his back was more than expected from Hiyori. Then he felt it, the feeling of her young breasts rubbing against him. Panicking he pushed himself up and back into a seating position. She began to tug on him again and he let it be. Giving up, he completely let her rip off his shirt. There was no use in fighting her. She seemed quite happy when it happened as she hugged him once again. 

Hiyori, now with her arms around Yato's neck cried. "I'm so happy you're okay!"

"Of course we're okay..." Yato's eyes soften at her sudden outburst of tears. He found her light weightiness very cute and innocent. He definitely sobered up as he thought back to the terrible events. All the shinki that had passed, all the injured gods. He remembered that it was Hiyori who had patched him up. Yato didn't know what he would have done without her.  "You must have been scared, huh. We were all scared, but we're okay now" he wrapped his arms around her and tighten his hold.

Hiyori's thoughts were short as she began to change the subjects over and over again. She would laugh and then randomly cry. There was no telling with Yato where it was going. Yet he held her when she needed to and played along when she asked.

Yukine sneaked out from behind them and away from the wall. He watched the scene unfold from the open doorway. He saw as the whole room played out like a terrible love fest. Kofuku and Diakoku laughed with each other in one corner, ignoring everyone around them. Bishamon and Kazuma now have fallen asleep in each others arms. Finally there was Yato and Hiyori, he held her tightly against him as she cried. He reassured her of all the terrible things that have passed. Then he began making her laugh with no problem. He let out a deep breath and ran his hand through his hair. He didn't know if it was from frustration or a bit of satisfaction as he let out a smirk. He slowly walked up the stairs light on his feet, figuring it was safe to go back to sleep. The next morning he walked down the steps to the sound of snickering. As he reached down, he walked into Kofuku who had walked out of the dinning area.

"Oh, good morning Yuki"

"Morning"

"I hope you slept well...Sorry if we kept you up last night. That sure was interesting though" She smiled and began to walk away. "Diakoku and I will have breakfast ready soon"

She hummed to herself as she walked towards the kitchen. As Yukine walked into the room, the first sight was Kazuma and Bishamon still sound asleep in the corner. Then as he walked a little further he ran into something. He looked down at a shirtless Yato, Yukine's eyes changed into angered daggers at the sight of him. Yato held tightly on Hiyori from behind and snuggled up to her neck. Hiyori was covered by his jacket and laying her head on his extended arm. Yet as she rolled over it was hard to miss that her jacket had gone missing and her shirt was more unbuttoned than usual. Looking around he found her jacket had been tossed aside, along with the ribbon that goes on her neck. With quick reflexes he kicked Yato on the side.

Yato let out a painful screeched and pushed himself up from the floor. He grabbed hold of his now bruised ribs and turned over towards Yukine "What the hell is your problem!?" he asked confusedly

"Don't give me that, what did you do to Hiyori" He pointed at her, surprised that she didn't wake up. "She was fully clothed when I went to sleep last night. You pervert!"

"What are you talking about? I didn't do anything to her" he turned to look at the flushed face Hiyori. She leaned in closer and snuggled into his leg. It wasn't hard to miss her unbutton shirt as he peaked down at her. A huge realization hit him soon after. "Ah!" He crawled away from her.

"What's with all the noise?" a sleepy sounded Bishamon asked as she pushed herself off of Kazuma's chest. Her face turned bright red as he opened his eyes. "Kazuma..."

"Morning Veena"

"Yato...what time is it?" Hiyori rubbed her eyes as she sat up from the floor. Yato's jacket fell off of her shoulders. "Where is my jacket?" she turned to look at everyone in the room. Her face flushed, yet her memory wasn't clear, she felt as if something had happened last night.

Yato slammed his palms onto the floor and got on his knees. Hiyori looked at him with great confusion.

"I'm sorry! I didn't mean to do anything to you...if I did anything at all...Ahhh! I can't remember a thing" yato cried out.

"What are you talking about?"

As Yato was about to speak he was cut by the voices coming from the kitchen. "Kazu! Bisha! I hear that you're awake, can you come help me with this?" Kofuku called out.

"Very well, we are on our way Lady Kofuku" 

Kazuma and Bishamon both walked out and went into the kitchen. It was a matter of minutes until they heard the pain screams of the calamity god, and the yells of the human girl. Kofuku laughed as she could hear Yato break from all the names Hiyori was yelling out at him. 

"You pervert, what did you do to me!"

"I don't know" Yato cried out. "You're the one that tried to undress me last night!"

"I-" she backed away in shock. "That can't be true"

"Yeah, you ripped up my shirt, and you refused to give me back my jacket"

"There's no way I did that!"

"You guys want to remember what happened last night? I have plenty of photos" Kofuku said as she peaked inside from the kitchen. They all walked in with plates of food and sat down. "I can show you guys my favorites" She seemed excited which filled everyone else with worry. She took out her phone and scrolled through it. "Look Bisha! you were really fun last night"

As Bishamon took her phone, she began to shake and turn hot red. Kazuma looking from over her shoulder froze. Kofuku took her phone back as she had broken the mighty war god and her regalia. They dug their faces onto the table in shame.

"Whoa, what happened between them last night?" Yato leaned in and whispered in Hiyori's ear.

"You two were especially fun" Kofuku stretched her arm out across the table. 

Hiyori jumped up and blushed from shock and embarrassment. As Yato sat frozen in place with eyes wide opened. 

"There's no way..." Hiyori said as she got up and grabbed her things. "I should really get home" she laughed nervously. She turned to Yato who had not moved. Her face turning an even brighter color. "I'm so sorry" she called out as she ran away.

"You alright there Yatty? Hiyori just left and you didn't say a word"

"I kissed Hiyori..." he began to repeat under his breath. "That's awesome!" His face began to blush as he spoke those words. "wait, no, I didn't mean that"

"You're an idiot Yato..." Yukine commented. "I wonder how long it'll be until Hiyori wants to come over again"

"Yeah, that's true" Yato stood up from the table and ran up the stairs. He quickly reappeared again with a shirt on and put his jacket over it as always. 

"Where are you going?"

"I'm going to go get Hiyori"

"Are you-" Yato had already ran out the door. "Yato, wait!" Yukine ran after him. 

Kofuku hummed to herself as she took a bite of her food. Bishamon and Kazuma ate in silence. Diakoku finally sat down beside his goddess and sighed.

"Why do you do these things?" He said as he rubbed hard on her head. "It was you who undressed Hiyori, wasn't it?"

Kofuku thought back to a couple of hours ago. She remembered holding a sleepy Hiyori in her arms. She remembered her crying out about how uncomfortable she felt. Kofuku began to dress her down, to help her with the heat she was feeling. She had moved her from across the room and laid her down beside Yato. Taking his jacket she draped it on her like a blanket and she wished her a goodnight. 

Kofuku smiled at the memory. "You seem to always know everything, Diakoku. I think it's fun playing these games with my dear friends" she giggled.

"Well it looks like you broke those two" He pointed over at the only ones remaining in their home. "And now things are probably going to become complicated with those three"

"I don't think so"

"Oh yeah? and why not?"

"Well people always say that you become more honest when you drink" She winked over at her regalia. "I'm sure good things will happen to Yatty and Hiyori...Yuki too...They just need to be more honest with each other"

"Are you like some evil mastermind or something?"

"Haha, nope" she leaned over with food on her chopsticks and fed Diakoku. "Just like playing match maker, that's all"