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The Shinsho x Kaminari duo had invited each other's families for a fancy dinner at a lovely restaurant. As they waited in the lobby, Shinsho fidgeted with his tie, feeling a bit nervous. Kaminari noticed and gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder. " Don't worry, it'll be fine," Kaminari whispered, " My family loves anyone who makes me happy. " Shinsho smiled slightly but couldn't shake off the butterflies in his stomach.Just then, Kaminari's parents and siblings entered the lobby, all smiling brightly at the sight of Kaminari. Introductions were made, and Shinsho bowed politely, somewhat intimidated by Kaminari's energetic family. But Kaminari's parents were warm and welcoming, and his siblings teased Kaminari nonstop. Shinsho watched Kaminari interact with his family, and he felt a mix of endearment and nervousness. He couldn't help but wonder how his own serious and reserved family would react to Kaminari's lively personality. Soon, Shinsho's parents and siblings arrived at the restaurant, with a much more stoic demeanour. Shinsho introduced them to Kaminari, who smiled brightly and tried to break the ice with jokes. But Shinsho's family remained relatively reserved, making Kaminari's attempts fall a bit flat. Shinsho winced internally, feeling a bit embarrassed by his family's cold response to Kaminari's warm and friendly demeanour. He could sense Kaminari's slight deflation and felt the need to reassure him somehow.As they were seated at their table, Shinsho subtly took Kaminari's hand under the table, giving it a gentle squeeze. He tried to catch Kaminari's eye, silently communicating that everything was okay. Kaminari smiled weakly at him, appreciating the gesture. They continued with a tense dinner, where the conversation felt like a delicate balancing act between Shinsho's serious family and Kaminari's enthusiastic one. Midway through the meal, Shinsho's family attempted to ask Kaminari more about his ambitions and goals. They weren't as enthusiastic as Shinsho, which left Kaminari feeling a bit on the spot. Feeling the tension, Shinsho intervened and started talking about how Kaminari had been there for him during difficult times, subtly hinting to his family that Kaminari was a positive influence in his life. His family seemed somewhat more receptive to that.Throughout the dinner, Shinsho found ways to draw Kaminari into conversations and deflect the attention away from him, letting him relax a bit. Kaminari was grateful for the subtle support, and he squeezed Shinsho's hand under the table discreetly. As the night progressed, the families started warming up to eachother. Shinsho's family appreciated Kaminari's lively presence, and Kaminari's family liked Shinsho's calm demeanour, viewing him as a grounding influence on their energetic son.At the end of the night, as they were saying their goodbyes, Shinsho's parents and siblings thanked Kaminari for a lovely evening. They could see how much Kaminari meant to their son and respected that. Kaminari's family was also thankful for the dinner, acknowledging Shinsho as a worthy partner for their cheerful son. Shinsho and Kaminari left the restaurant feeling satisfied that their families had approved of their relationship, albeit with their own quirks and differences. They knew they could handle anything together, and they went home, hand in hand.