Beach. Everyone has been working so hard lately so why not take a break and enjoy the beach? You can make sand castles, play in the water, and there are even umbrellas for those who'd rather just relax in the shade. There's a nice row of water melons ready to be smashed later in the day and when the sun goes down, that's when the sparklers come out.
Suffering. It's the hottest time of the year and the citadel doesn't have central air conditioning. The few air conditions that were installed have given up on life after being used so much and now, we really have to make do with what we can while the Konnosuke try to fix it. There's a limited number of fans, plenty of ice cream to go around, and the citadel should be built to circulate air, right? ... Right?!
Spooks. In Japan, summer is a time for horror. Gather around the camp fire and hear some spooky ghost stories or maybe head out into the woods just outside the citadel for a good ol' fashioned test of courage. It's all good, harmless fun! Of course, with so many spirits gathered in one place, what's to say a stray or curious outsider spirit won't join the mix...
Rain. Summer is also known for sudden and torrential downpours of rain. The clouds always seem to grown and darken suddenly and the next thing you know, it's raining sheets and the ground is shaking from thunder. Once it starts, it never seems to stop. Maybe you were caught out in the rain or maybe this is day 7 stuck inside.
Other! It's summer and there are tons of things to do. Go to the general store and stock up on ice cream, wake up in the middle of the night uncomfortable with heat, or run around screaming because cicadas are dying and flying at your face.
[Still not appropriate according to the era he was born in... Totally inappropriate but he keeps his mouth shut for it is not his place to say anything to criticise his master’s dress sense.
He follows close behind, staying alert for any possible dangers and also making sure they actually have enough money to pay for everything...]
Aruji-sama, I’m afraid our funds are currently rather low....
[Since she tends to refuse Time Government handouts, any koban Satori is is koban she's earned herself through missions and expeditions. So when she hears they are low... well, it's too hot to send people out these days, so...
She whips out her credit card instead. Her personal one, not the one tied to the Citadel's funds.]
Then I guess those are on me, Ichi. Come on. Help me choose the flavors.
But that is your... [No, he must not question or argue with his master. That simply isn’t how a good sword should behave and he has to set a good example for his brothers and also maintain the honour of his family name.] Yes, Aruji-sama.
[He looks over at the all the flavours and is immediately drawn to the strawberry ones. He really really likes strawberries but he’s also sick and tired of all the strawberry puns Tsurumaru likes to tease him with. He moves his hand away from them and goes pick out other flavours instead, thinking of what his brothers and his... his heart flutters at the thought and he smiles to himself... his beloved would like.]
[Well, he can’t really help the way he looks at his other half... and he’s not even aware that he’s doing it.]
More beer...? But Aruji-sama, you’ve already drunk a lot today. Please take care of your health!
[And he looks at her with great concern. He doesn’t want anything to happen to his master! He knows human lives are short but, but please don’t die on him like his late master!]
Oh... Okay. [He looks away a little sheepishly and helps carry the shopping.
He looks over at her.]
... ...I'll try. [But he doesn't really know how to relax! He has so many responsibilities and all the stress that comes with those responsibilities...]
... I... don’t think it’ll actually stop me from worrying, Aruji-sama...
[He’ll have to supervise and make sure no one accidentally gets soap in their eyes or something, and the floor might get slippery due to all that soapy water, someone could trip... so much could go wrong!]
Right now, you have a lot you're dealing with. I'd rather you focused on getting that in order, and trying to relax a little. Besides, I have a few other people who need the experience too.
[And in case anything becomes urgent, then she'll just put Manba again in the spot. Her trusted starter can always be counted on for that. Or Jiji. In a pinch, he's always good to have there too.]
[He looks at her rather sadly. Well, she was his master so he had to believe in and trust her.]
I understand, Aruji-sama. I’ll do my best to sort things out then...
[Even if he’s not entirely sure which aspect of his life she wanted him to deal with... And this assignment just kind of stresses him out even more...]
I’m sleeping better now. You don’t have to worry about that, Aruji-sama.
[Having someone to hold him at night helps chase away the nightmares. That is when he isn’t kept awake by something other than nightmares... the thought of that makes him blush.]
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He follows close behind, staying alert for any possible dangers and also making sure they actually have enough money to pay for everything...]
Aruji-sama, I’m afraid our funds are currently rather low....
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[Since she tends to refuse Time Government handouts, any koban Satori is is koban she's earned herself through missions and expeditions. So when she hears they are low... well, it's too hot to send people out these days, so...
She whips out her credit card instead. Her personal one, not the one tied to the Citadel's funds.]
Then I guess those are on me, Ichi. Come on. Help me choose the flavors.
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[He looks over at the all the flavours and is immediately drawn to the strawberry ones. He really really likes strawberries but he’s also sick and tired of all the strawberry puns Tsurumaru likes to tease him with. He moves his hand away from them and goes pick out other flavours instead, thinking of what his brothers and his... his heart flutters at the thought and he smiles to himself... his beloved would like.]
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Get him some green tea flavored ones. He loves those.
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Wh-What are you talking about, Aruji-sama?
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Jii-chan. He likes the green tea ones. You should get him some. He'll like it.
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[He bows his head shyly and picks the green tea ones. ... how is it that everyone knows??]
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Hmmm... maybe I should get more beer too. We're running low. And some sake for the old men.
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More beer...? But Aruji-sama, you’ve already drunk a lot today. Please take care of your health!
[And he looks at her with great concern. He doesn’t want anything to happen to his master! He knows human lives are short but, but please don’t die on him like his late master!]
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[She drinks more or less reasonably, Ichigo, thank you very much!]
You need to relax a little, Ichi.
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He looks over at her.]
... ...I'll try. [But he doesn't really know how to relax! He has so many responsibilities and all the stress that comes with those responsibilities...]
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God, I really thought Jii-chan would make you unclench a little. He needs to step up his game.
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He follows after her.]
Aruji-sama, what do you usually do to relax then?
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[Does he really not know how to relax?
... Then again, with fifteen little brothers to take care of, there's probably always something to think about.]
I don't know... I guess I'm a pretty relaxed person in general. I have a beer, I nap, I read something fun, not boring reports... just do fun stuff...
Oh, I have an idea. We should make soap bubbles with the little ones!
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That’s a good idea. I’m sure my brothers will really enjoy that.
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And maye you'll stop worrying for a while.
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[He’ll have to supervise and make sure no one accidentally gets soap in their eyes or something, and the floor might get slippery due to all that soapy water, someone could trip... so much could go wrong!]
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But of course you don't know that yet.]
... is there anything that would make you worry less, Ichi?
[She actually sounds a little wistful, asking that. It's not like she's happy seeing him frazzled, after all.]
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[And now he feels like he’s failed you for not being able to think of a way to relax...]
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[She stops and thinks for a moment.]
I think i'm gonna rearrange the roster and take you off secretary duty for a little while. You got other stuff you need to take care of first.
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Aruji-sama, please don’t do that...!
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[She smiles reassuringly at him.]
Right now, you have a lot you're dealing with. I'd rather you focused on getting that in order, and trying to relax a little. Besides, I have a few other people who need the experience too.
[And in case anything becomes urgent, then she'll just put Manba again in the spot. Her trusted starter can always be counted on for that. Or Jiji. In a pinch, he's always good to have there too.]
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[He looks at her rather sadly. Well, she was his master so he had to believe in and trust her.]
I understand, Aruji-sama. I’ll do my best to sort things out then...
[Even if he’s not entirely sure which aspect of his life she wanted him to deal with... And this assignment just kind of stresses him out even more...]
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Figure your shit out first, Ichi. You got enough of it to last you a while, too.
.... and maybe sleep a little more, too. You could use some of that.
[You know, she's just saying.]
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I’m sleeping better now. You don’t have to worry about that, Aruji-sama.
[Having someone to hold him at night helps chase away the nightmares. That is when he isn’t kept awake by something other than nightmares... the thought of that makes him blush.]
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