[Osomatsu stiffens. why was this so difficult? he was fairly laid-back, but right now he's as nervous as a cat in a room of rocking chairs. it's probably because he's worried Lyle will laugh at him, or not be interested in a date. which... would be fine? but also embarrassing. he wants to at least be his friend.

he finally sighs and stops walking. they're a good ways away from the shelter, now, and away from other people. Osomatsu's gaze is down for a moment, before he lifts his head and looks at Lyle]

Someone told me that I should, uh. Ask you out for coffee, or something. So we could get to know each other better. B-but, it doesn't have to be anything serious, yanno? It can just be casual... [please don't laugh at him! he's trying so hard...]