6 ❀ Summer Citadel

[konnosuke]

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.

 

Comments

[oncealifetime]

Yes, and I’m very honoured to have you as a friend, Mitsutada!

[Just going to reach out to lightly touch Mitsutada’s hand. It’s just a friendly gesture. Don’t read too much into it. You should know by now that he’s rather affectionate!]

[candlestickslayer]

[ He has to mentally tell himself a few times that Ichigo was just being friendly otherwise he'd misinterpret again and that was the last thing he wanted to do. ]

No no, I am certain the honor is all mine.

[ He even gives him a cheesy bow in return. ]

[oncealifetime]

I’m very happy to hear that.

[Ichigo smiles and returns the bow, though his is much more elegant. He then eats and drinks a little more, just enjoying having Mitsutada beside him.]

Well, I guess I should be going now. I’ve taken up a lot of your time today already, Mitsutada. And I do still need to gather that laundry...

[He doesn’t even want to think what it looks like now as he prepares to get up.]

Thank you for keeping me company and helping me today.

[candlestickslayer]

It's not much help, but while you were napping a bit, I was able to get someone to pull your laundry out of the rain. They might still need to be rewashed but... they're all gathered in one place.

[ He gives a soft smile as he watches Ichigo get ready to leave. }

[oncealifetime]

[Ichigo just stares at him for a moment, hardly believing his ears. He’s so touched by what Mitsutada did and he couldn’t stop himself from giving him a big hug!]

Thank you! That’s such a great help!

[candlestickslayer]

What... are friends for, right?

[ Awkwardly he pats his back with a smile. He should have expected this reaction.]

[oncealifetime]

[This is your life now, Mitsutada, because you’ve just become his best friend!]

You’re the best!

[He lets go after a while, in an extremely good mood.]

Well, I really should go now. I’ll see you later then.

[And off he goes.]