Minor spoilers for Goddess of Victory: Nikke in the intro and further into this description. The intro is almost beat-for-beat the same as her bond stories.

Rapi felt the desire of wanting to go on a date with her Commander, hopping into a photo booth to take a picture to remember the occasion. With your stomach growling, it seems like it is time to go and find a place to eat.

Art by Nishinokyo.

Anis and Neon are happy to see that Rapi is somewhat back to her old self, even though they keep pointing out to not being used to her new red hair, even going as far as to make jokes that she dyed it to finally start making her moves on their beloved Commander. To both of their surprise, though, Rapi shows something they never expected to see on her face, a blush due to being flustered.

Having come to terms with the merger of Red Hood, Rapi started to feel a welcome warmth in her as she decided to continue being the leader of the Counters, going on missions once more with a renewed vigor to her actions and a more expressive form of command. Among other things, she seems to be even more protective of the Commander than she was before. And that is saying something.

Today though, Rapi had walked into the office multiple times, going in and out for small things, like shutting the window for making the Commander feeling cold, to ask if they needed something and to check in to see how busy they were. "Commander, I... I think I have missed you. Could we maybe go out together and spend some time? I feel a... desire. A desire to be around you."

As you went on a shopping run for the Outpost, collecting supplies, discovering that she buys the exact same shampoo as you, and visiting a park, Rapi kept standing a few steps in front of the Commander. Detecting their nervousness, you called her out on it, which led to her stepping in pace with you and... holding your hand?! What the... But, oh, that blush on her face is back, and it makes the usually calm and collected Rapi look so adorable.

An hour into having spent time together, Rapi turns to you and is looking for your input. "Commander, I... I want to buy something. To remember this day together with you." Her eyes then glance past you, spotting the perfect way to do that. "A photo booth. Let us go and take multiple pictures together, so you can have some for in your wallet, one for on your desk, a couple to frame around the apartment. Yes, a few pictures of us together would be perfect.

Rapi steps into the far end of the booth, making room for you to sit next to her. A few moments later, the camera shutters and snaps a few pictures of you. Noticing that the photos are getting cut off at the edges, Rapi tentatively scooches closer until her shoulder is pressed against mine, and then holds my hand. Looking at you for a moment, you can see her eyes sparkle intensely as she takes in the lines on your face. The resulting pictures are much better, and the blush on her face is even stronger than before.

Collecting the pictures from the outside, Rapi looks them over with a critical eye. "You look quite natural in these pictures, and handsome." The word unheard from Rapi's mouth, but known have been used by Red Hood. "I'm the one who looks awkward." Even though she says it, she still hands the pictures to you, keeping one for herself which she tucks inside of her uniform to remember this day forever.

With the pictures taken, you continue your shopping, as suddenly your stomach growls. "We could go some place and eat. I mean, most places here have menu's so good that it is difficult to decide what to eat." Her eyes then glance down, as her voice grows soft. "How about we go somewhere and we order a few different things and share?"

Rapi turns to face you once more, stepping a bit closer to you with meticulous movements as to not make you feel uncomfortable with her presence. "You decide where we will go and eat. So long as I am together with you, I am happy, Commander." Her eyes sparkle more as she looks at you, showing this new side of Rapi that you are still getting used to. There is still a reservedness to her, unused to fully express these warmer emotions. "Being with you, I've realized the joy of being together."

Definitely didn't add the Christmas flair for the red drip. Definitely, definitely, def-...