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.
[ A little bit of clothes, even if he hadn't tied it closed yet, was still better than looking at him full on. It meant he could at least focus on the parts that had clothes covering instead of letting his eyes wander.
He wasn't expecting Mikazuki to be this forward with him though and it caught him off guard. The pulling managed to tug him a little closer and even managed to cause his face to gain just a little bit of color. ]
[ Part of him almost feels like a child in the way that Mikazuki was helping him, while the rest of him was far too flustered to care. He really hoped that Tsurumaru didn't catch wind of this, or he would definitely get teased. ]
There's no arguing with you when you put your mind to something, is there...
[ Alright, Mikazuki, you win this round. Mitsutada sighs with amusement and starts to help with the unbuckling of his own clothes. ]
Then why are you even trying, Shokudaikiri Mitsutada?
[yes, he is a stubborn old man. And unlike you, he is not blushing as he finally uncovers flesh. One could even say he is glancing approvingly. He's certainly not shying away from the fact that he is looking.]
I'll lend you one of my yukata. You can return it later.
[ It couldn't be helped. Mitsutada was a tad bit more modest than some of the other swords, and he was a little embarrassed of his own body as well. Not that he wasn't used to the flesh he had or anything, he was fine with that. It's just that there were sides of him he was embarrassed for anyone else to see, like his back and his hands being gloveless, showing off burn scar's his body seemed to gain from when he was a sword. ]
[And yet, here is Mikazuki, who doesn't seem to even bat an eye at anything he sees. His eyes don't even linger on the scars, he makes no show of examining them or even being surprised by them.
because he isn't. he has seen some smilar ones on many of the swords that have known fire. He has seen similar ones on Ichigo, who is very self-conscious about them as well. He's not enough of a busybody to make people uncomfortable for no reason.
So he's just going to help the other tachi out of his clothes - he'll let you fold them, though - and then into the yukata while chatting about everything and nothing, the weather, the crops, their last expedition.]
[ And as true to his words, Mitsutada was surprised that he didn't hear a single word about his markings. Not that he ever thought the older sword was a gossip or anything, but it made him wonder if maybe he had been too cautious this whole time. Still, it was appreciated, and while Mikazuki went on talking about this and that, Mitsutada just gives him an appreciative smile.
Tsuru-san... is quite taken with you and I'm starting to understand a lot better.
[ Tying off the yukata he was given, he probably looked a little odd with his gloves still on but that was just his style. ]
[ That gets a soft chuckle out of him. While that might be true, it's not as if the others didn't want to do what they did for Mikazuki. Well... he was pretty certain that most of them did it because they wanted to anyway. ]
The way you say that makes you sound even more like an old man. But hopefully you don't forget that us younger swords like to treasure those who are important to us. If Mikazuki-san is shown a little bit more care than others, it's only because we're drawn to that kind heart, ne?
[ Sorry Mikazuki. Maybe it was the heat making him want to speak his mind or maybe this kindness of Mitsutada's is his own form of teasing. ]
[Mikazuki can just imagine Tsurumaru's face if he ever ends up called out like this in front of everyone... and of course his Date comrades would not hesitate to do so. He kind of wants to see that now.]
Tsurumaru has known me a lot longer than most of you. His whole life, even. But you don't have the same reasons to dote on me.
[ That gets another laugh out of him. He's right about that. He definitely didn't know Mikazuki in the way that Tsurumaru did. Him and the rest of the Sanjos were probably a whole lot closer in fact. ]
Perhaps it just a selfish side of me. Wanting to keep seeing that kind look in your eyes.
[The only time his looks get scary is in battle, and even then it doesn't happen that often, only when he has to really show muscle. The rest of the time, he tends to laugh his way through it.]
You are allowed to be selfish. Humans often are, after all, so why should we not?
[ With a bit of a chuckle in his voice ] No no, of course not. Every time I see Mikazuki-san it's with a smile on your face. It's just not every day that I am spoiled with Mikazuki-san's concern and tender hands as well.
[ Although to be fair, Mikazuki could probably be the type of Jiji that does this all the time and Mitsutada just hadn't noticed because he spends so much time running around doing chores and other things. oops... ]
[ Don't you worry, Jiji, as much as he's enjoying it, he'd much rather see him living comfortably and content. Honestly his own care seemed to be the last thing on his mind when he knew he could help the others. ]
But doesn't that make things a little more exciting around here?
[ Mitsutada lets out a soft laugh of his own. ]
It makes him happy anyway, and I would do anything to keep that smile on his face. [ For Tsurumaru and any of the other Dategumi. }
Hahahahaha, that's true enough. Well, he likes your cooking.... but we are all getting spoiled with it, aren't we? maybe you'd need find something special to make just for him.
[Just a suggestion, Mitsutada.]
Isn't it more comfortable like that, without all the layers?
Excellent, excellent! Well then... off you go, back to your tasks now. if I keep you more people will come and complain that I am hogging you all to myself and will get jealous.
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You're looking cooler already, Mikazuki-san.
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And now he marches to the younger sword and... pulls on his tie to undo it?]
Your turn now. Take it off, or you'll overheat too.
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He wasn't expecting Mikazuki to be this forward with him though and it caught him off guard. The pulling managed to tug him a little closer and even managed to cause his face to gain just a little bit of color. ]
I'm sure I'll be fine, Mikazuki-san.
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[He's not letting go, and now his hands are attacking the buckles that hold the leather plastron.]
Come now. Let's make you comfortable as well.
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There's no arguing with you when you put your mind to something, is there...
[ Alright, Mikazuki, you win this round. Mitsutada sighs with amusement and starts to help with the unbuckling of his own clothes. ]
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[yes, he is a stubborn old man. And unlike you, he is not blushing as he finally uncovers flesh. One could even say he is glancing approvingly. He's certainly not shying away from the fact that he is looking.]
I'll lend you one of my yukata. You can return it later.
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You are far too kind, Mikazuki-san...
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because he isn't. he has seen some smilar ones on many of the swords that have known fire. He has seen similar ones on Ichigo, who is very self-conscious about them as well. He's not enough of a busybody to make people uncomfortable for no reason.
So he's just going to help the other tachi out of his clothes - he'll let you fold them, though - and then into the yukata while chatting about everything and nothing, the weather, the crops, their last expedition.]
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Tsuru-san... is quite taken with you and I'm starting to understand a lot better.
[ Tying off the yukata he was given, he probably looked a little odd with his gloves still on but that was just his style. ]
Your heart... it is rather kind.
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[He is not going to be like some tsun swords and rebuff the compliments, but... why all the compliments all of a sudden, Shokudaikiri Mitsutada?
Mikazuki adjusts the collar a little and then steps back to admire his work.]
I'm just an old man who makes everyone else take care of me.
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The way you say that makes you sound even more like an old man. But hopefully you don't forget that us younger swords like to treasure those who are important to us. If Mikazuki-san is shown a little bit more care than others, it's only because we're drawn to that kind heart, ne?
[ Sorry Mikazuki. Maybe it was the heat making him want to speak his mind or maybe this kindness of Mitsutada's is his own form of teasing. ]
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Tsurumaru has known me a lot longer than most of you. His whole life, even. But you don't have the same reasons to dote on me.
It is very much appreciated, though, hahahahaha!
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Perhaps it just a selfish side of me. Wanting to keep seeing that kind look in your eyes.
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[The only time his looks get scary is in battle, and even then it doesn't happen that often, only when he has to really show muscle. The rest of the time, he tends to laugh his way through it.]
You are allowed to be selfish. Humans often are, after all, so why should we not?
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[ Although to be fair, Mikazuki could probably be the type of Jiji that does this all the time and Mitsutada just hadn't noticed because he spends so much time running around doing chores and other things. oops... ]
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[There, you get another smile for that.]
That sounds like something you'd like to see happen more often, Shokudaikiri Mitsutada.
[Please spare him, he is an old man.]
You have been caring for Tsurumaru for a while, haven't you? He's a handful.
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But doesn't that make things a little more exciting around here?
[ Mitsutada lets out a soft laugh of his own. ]
It makes him happy anyway, and I would do anything to keep that smile on his face. [ For Tsurumaru and any of the other Dategumi. }
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[Since he is older than all of you and Mikazuki has actually seen how he behaves around the whole of you.
But have you seen how Tsurumaru behaves in front of his Sanjou cousins, Mitsutada? It's like day and night.]
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[Just a suggestion, Mitsutada.]
Isn't it more comfortable like that, without all the layers?
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Ah... yes. Mikazuki-san is a life saver. I feel ten times cooler now.
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[ He chuckles softly, giving Mikazuki a warm smile. ]
But I suppose I should be getting back to making those snacks I wanted to.
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[Because what's the use of being a Tenka Goken if you can't order grumpy uchigatanas around?]
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