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.
[ As he speaks he awkwardly shifts around again. This time one of his knees comes up and he leans his head on it so he could avoid looking at Mikazuki. ]
[ He visibly jumps when Mikazuki answers. Since his face was turned away it might be hard to notice, but Mikazuki probably knew regardless just how embarrassed he probably was. ]
I just thought maybe... since I'm just... a little younger, you might find me to be a pest.
Well you are hotheaded... and impulsive... and loud... and prone to flustering.... but those are not what I would call character flaws in your case, hahahahaha!
[A 'little' younger, Kane? There are maybe three swords that you have a bigger age difference with than Mikazuki and two of them are Sanjous too.]
[ He finally turned his head to look back at Mikazuki, a genuine look of surprise on his face. Why was he apologizing. Mikazuki was just... being Mikazuki right?]
I’m not uncomfortable not even a little bit.... I’m just... confused. I know I must seem completely cool and put together (to who???) but... there’s still a lot I don’t understand about these human bodies and human feelings...
[ He could be difficult to understand! And Mysterious too! Just you wait, Jiji!!
He let out a soft groan and within seconds he flops down completely on the floor beside Mikazuki, like all this conversation had wiped him out or something. ]
[Even if he had to write porn for you to finally confess your worries. But hey, whatever works, right?
Mikazuki almost asks if Kane-san wants to try again, but then, remembering the younger swords earlier poems... no, no, he doesn't want to subject his brain to more of that today, thank you. And also...]
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[ Translation, Yes. ]
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Or anyone else, for that matter?
[Come on, out with it.]
Have I ever done anything to make you believe so?
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[ As he speaks he awkwardly shifts around again. This time one of his knees comes up and he leans his head on it so he could avoid looking at Mikazuki. ]
I just thought maybe...
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[At least Mikazuki is used to people being awkward around him.]
Maybe I was teasing you because I dislike you? Hahahahahaha! In that case you can reassured. You are definitely not the only one I have done that to.
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I just thought maybe... since I'm just... a little younger, you might find me to be a pest.
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[A 'little' younger, Kane? There are maybe three swords that you have a bigger age difference with than Mikazuki and two of them are Sanjous too.]
Did I make you uncomfortable? I apologize.
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[ He finally turned his head to look back at Mikazuki, a genuine look of surprise on his face. Why was he apologizing. Mikazuki was just... being Mikazuki right?]
I’m not uncomfortable not even a little bit.... I’m just... confused. I know I must seem completely cool and put together (to who???) but... there’s still a lot I don’t understand about these human bodies and human feelings...
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[What? Who? You?]
Ahem, do you mean that I am confusing to you, somehow?
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[ He leans his cheek on his knee as he continues staring at Mikazuki. ]
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[Do you wish you could read him like an open book, Izuminokami? That could be a bit dangerous for a baby sword like you.]
if there is anything you don't understand, you can do what you just did and ask.
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Fine... but that goes for you as well.
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[If you ever get difficult to understand, baby sword, he will ask you questions. If.
.... You're pretty easy to understand, sorry, Kane.]
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He let out a soft groan and within seconds he flops down completely on the floor beside Mikazuki, like all this conversation had wiped him out or something. ]
That's such a load off....
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[Even if he had to write porn for you to finally confess your worries. But hey, whatever works, right?
Mikazuki almost asks if Kane-san wants to try again, but then, remembering the younger swords earlier poems... no, no, he doesn't want to subject his brain to more of that today, thank you. And also...]
Were you not ont he roster for field duty today?
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[So you will stop making his ears bleed, maybe?]
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[He'll definitely remember not to do that next time.]
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[ Mikuazuki's true reason flies right over his head. ]
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[Please spare his ears and brain.]
Let me make some fresh tea. It must be cold by now.
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Mikazuki will freshen the pot of tea, and also get out some snacks. Imokempi.]
So. Am I still such a mystery to you.