Here's chapter 39. This chapter has brief moments between two gay couples that appear in the fic.
Bogo and Clawhauser were looking at a small lake while they were both in Yoyogi Park. Jack had mentioned to both of them that it was a place where they could relax for a while, although this park was usually more crowded on Sundays, so that day there would not be many people around. And it was true, only a few were there, and from what the cape buffalo and the cheetah could see other people, but something that Bogo noticed at the beginning is that there were same-sex couples, just like him and Clawhauser there.
Among them a blue pheasant with a brown fox and both dressed as pilots; two lynxes one of which was white with red stripes, while the other was yellow with brown stripes; there were also two bears, one of which was orange and had an afro that resembled those that were fashionable in the decade of 1970s, while the other was cream-colored. These last two were accompanied by two children, one looking 8 years old and the other a newborn baby.
At least he could feel that he was not the only one who wanted to spend some relaxation time with his boyfriend.
They both sat on the soft grass, held hands, and cheetah put his head on the cape buffalo's shoulder. They both definitely liked having that kind of closeness. They were lucky to have made this unplanned trip to Japan, since they could not have such a moment of relaxation at that time, since at that time in Zootopia it must have been night or early morning, so each one is on their own home, unless it was the case that one went to sleep at the other's house as they did from time to time, but without getting intimate.
The cheetah was happy to be with his boyfriend. But there were times that he would like to publicize their relationship, since although he liked being with the cape buffalo, he did not want to hide their relationship. He understood the concerns of his boyfriend for fear of being accused of favoritism for dating his own boss, but he was willing to go through everything in order not to live with hiding the relationship from him who knows until when. What's more, as neither of them had close relatives, outside of both, no one else knew about their relationship.
"Clawsy, I see you thoughtful. Something's wrong," asked Bogo.
"No, nothing dear, it's just that I would like this to change," Clawhauser replied.
"What are you talking about? Are you not happy with me?".
"No, I don't mean that. Of course I'm happy with you, this year that we have been together has been the best year of my life. It is just that…".
"It is just that?".
"It's just that I don't want to live hiding this relationship. Sometimes I feel that if we are not honest with others about our status, our relationship will not be how we want it to be".
Bogo listened to each word carefully, he knew that his boyfriend felt bad about keeping this secret, but he did not want anyone to hurt him verbally if his other co-workers found out, Bogo could accept anything against him, but in against his boyfriend, since he did not want to see him sad, much less cry. That is why he suggested that they keep their relationship a secret to protect him from any attack, that although he didnt know it was because of his sexuality, since Zootopia was open-minded about same-sex relationships, he still feared attacks on her boyfriend out of favoritism.
"I understand. But aren't you afraid that they will start to bother you for having a relationship with your boss?" asked the cape buffalo.
"It is obvious that things like that will happen in the beginning, but I'm sure that it will happen. All I care about is having a relationship with you without needing to hide it to anyone. Because aside from Shadow, Rouge, and their children, I want everyone to know. And look, that family did not judge us for our relationship" replied the cheetah.
"Well, if you are sure about this, then I agree with you. But who do we tell first? "
"How about we start with Judy. At the end of the day she told me that since she moved to Zootopia, the neighbors who live next to her apartment are a gay couple. I don't think she has a problem with that, and considering that her relationship with Nick and Jack is not a traditional relationship, I think she will have no problem with us."
"I'm fine with that. But do you think we should go tell them right now?".
"No, they must be having a family moment right now and I wouldn't want to interrupt them. Besides, I'm very comfortable enjoying this time with you".
The cape buffalo hugged the cheetah upon hearing those words, to show his affection, while both reflected a slight blush.
As they both embraced the other three gay couples who were close to them watched them, each recalling their own experience when they began their relationship with their respective mate/husband.
In the case of the pheasant and the fox, it was shortly after the latter had his heart broken and the former consoled that their relationship began to develop.
In the case of the two lynxes, it was due to when they arrived on this planet and after the resurrection of the greater lynx, both realized that they missed each other a lot during the time they were separated and one thing led to another until they started to go out.
In the case of the two bears, they had known each other since they were children, but when they went their separate ways in their lives and were estranged until approximately two years after one of the bears was widowed, which was at the time when their paths crossed. they crossed again, and as they made up for lost time they began to fall in love.
Despite their different stories, they were all happy and hoped to remain so for years to come.
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It was approaching time to get off work, Carrier Man Trading Co., Ltd's accounting workers were still on their second daily job, both veteran employees and interns. As it was well known that Retsuko, Fenneko, Haida and Ookami were quite unconcentrated with their personal problems that Ton replaced them during the day with Anai, Kabae, Warabida and Yokosawa, since according to him, he did not need the new employees to fail in their work because of distracted employees, although he did not say it to their face because he realized that they were going through something bad, which he also did not do with Komiya.
While doing his work with the help of Kabae, Jack occasionally observed the places where the red panda, the fennec, the hyena, the red wolf and the meerkat were sitting. He was still worried about whatever happened to them, and for his mood to suddenly change from day to day. From time to time he looked at the time on his computer to see how much time it was until the time of departure, it was already two hours, at least it was not long, he just hoped that his co-workers did not have a more bad time than they they were already there before it was time to leave.
"Jack, when you talked to them at lunch, did you get to know why they were sad?" asked the hippo.
"No, and it's not just the five of them, since Komiya's wife, and two sales workers who are a couple." the labrador retriever replied.
"I know who you mean, now that I think about it those four couples have children who are friends, maybe it could be something related to children."
"That is worrying, I had not mentioned it before, but on the weekend when I was watching the news, I saw the report of the attack that occurred in a restaurant. And there I saw Haida, Retsuko, Ookami and Fenneko with their respective children, I didn't begin to ask them questions about what happened that day, but I remember that in the report their children were scared. Could it be that their children had quite worrying problems after that?".
"It may be possible, perhaps in the previous days the children could have been bad, but their situation worsened, but that would not explain why the daughter of Komiya and Tsunoda or the son of Manumaru and Resasuke would be the same."
"Well, let's wait and see if when we get off work, we can get them to tell us what happened so we can help them. At least I am glad that you, Mrs. Kabae, have volunteered".
"You're welcome. I like to help if someone has a problem. I may be a bit of a gossip and and sometimes when I talk to other peopleI talk more than necessary, but I always like to do what I can to make the people around me feel better. Even if you have a problem, you can entrust it to me."
"Thanks. I will take it into account".
The labrador retriever began to feel like he and the hippo were having a mother and son moment. Although if he was sincere he didn't bother her at all. So they both went on with their work.
Two hours passed and the working day was over, all the employees were already changing to go out, in the case of the girls changing their work uniforms and putting on their civilian clothes. On the other hand, the boys only put on their coat and looked for their briefcases to take them. One of the last to finish was Jack and Legoshi. Once they were alone they were finally able to strike up a little conversation.
"So Legoshi, you're sure you don't want to come. See that Collot, Durham, Miguno and Voss are coming. Even Louis will go" asked the labrador retriever.
"No, like I said before, I don't want to intimidate Retsuko with my presence. She must be going through various things for me to add more stress to her." replied the gray wolf.
"So you're going home alone?".
"Yes, anyway when I arrive it is possible that Gouhin, Haru and Juno will already be there. So I won't be home alone."
"Oh well. Then call me when you get home. I will try not to be late is fine.
"It's okay. I will try to prepare something to eat especially for you, for when you arrive".
"Oh that's very sweet of you, Legoshi."
At that moment the labrador retriever began to stand on its toes, the gray wolf, seeing what his boyfriend wanted to do, responded by lowering his face to share a kiss, taking advantage of the fact that they were alone for a few minutes.
The two of them had started dating a year after Jack entered college, by which point Legoshi had already discovered that he liked boys, and his ex-girlfriend Haru was the one who encouraged him to take a step forward, but since he was sometimes shy to act in certain things, it was not left to Haru to make an appointment between Legoshi and Jack to see if things were going well between them. Although neither Legoshi nor Haru knew if Jack would have had feelings for Legoshi, on the day of the date it was discovered that yes, even Jack had had feelings for Legoshi since they were at Cherryton Academy, he just never said it out of fear of being rejected.
Once they parted ways with the kiss and realizing it was late, they both left the dressing room, and rejoined their group. Going down the elevators and reaching the reception they left the building. Once there, Legoshi hailed a taxi.
"Well guys, I'll see you later at home" said the gray wolf, then got into the taxi and then left.
Just when the taxi disappeared at the corner of a road, when the group turned around there appeared Haida, Retsuko, Ookami, Fenneko, Komiya, Tsunoda, Manumaru and Resasuke accompanied by Kabae and Anai. All four sets of parents still had the same expressions they have had all day. While Kabae and Anai had looks full of concern.
"Well guys, I see you could have come. Don't worry, it won't take long, at most it will only be about an hour, so you will still be home early" said Jack.
"Where we go?" Retsuko asked.
"To a small place, it is not far from here, only about two streets. Just follow us," Louis replied.
The group began to walk by the fence while they went to the indicated place.
Well, so far the chapter. I hope you liked it. If you paid attention in this chapter there was a brief appearance of characters that aren't from the fandom of Sonic, Aggretsuko, Zootopia or Beastars.