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.
... 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.]
[That, of course, makes him turn bright red. He isn’t that loud, is he? He does try to tone it down but, but, it’s hard to when Mikazuki is...! Why are the walls so thin??
He hurries after her.]
Aruji-sama! I- Did you- [Then he bows in apology.] I’m very sorry for disrupting your rest!
Pah! Nothing disrupted. It's fine. As long as you're both having fun.
[She doesn't actually hear you guys all that much, it's just that she and Jiji are very tight and he tells her a lot of things.... Maybe she shouldn't tell you that.]
Besides, it's a lot of us crammed in a small space. And it's not like you two are the only ones anyway.
[F-Fun?? Well, you could call it that... Like last night, when they tried... No! He must banish such thoughts from his mind. He is on duty. Think pure thoughts. Innocent and pure thoughts. But, what did he do to deserve a master and husband who apparently both liked teasing him so, and discussing such very intimate details of his life!!]
[He briefly wonders this is appropriate then he just... doesn’t care anymore. He’s too mentally exhausted for now and just doesn’t have the energy to care anymore, for now anyway. He sighs.]
Sure. Just drop off the ice cream with Mitsu before it melts. I'll ask the big guys to inflate the pools and fill them and plug in the rest of the fans. Go on, shoo!
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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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[She whirls around and starts walking again.]
My room isn't far from Jii-chan's, you know?
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He hurries after her.]
Aruji-sama! I- Did you- [Then he bows in apology.] I’m very sorry for disrupting your rest!
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[She doesn't actually hear you guys all that much, it's just that she and Jiji are very tight and he tells her a lot of things.... Maybe she shouldn't tell you that.]
Besides, it's a lot of us crammed in a small space. And it's not like you two are the only ones anyway.
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I-I see...
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Just make sure you separate your laundry, that's all. Just in case.
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... yes-yes, of course. [Can he please go home and find a place to hide now? His heart can’t take it anymore... He needs a hug and to be cuddled...]
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Come on, there's no need to be embarrassed, Ichi. We're all adults here. I know what sex is and how it happens between people, okay?
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.... okay.
[And they are back at the citadel.]
May I take the rest of the day off, Aruji-sama?
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[He gives her a bow then leaves with the ice cream. Maybe he’ll hang out with Mitsutada for the rest of the day since they’re besties now.]