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 feel like my answer might make you laugh, but I was talking with Aruji and they were explaining to me ovens. And how they cook food a little more efficiently.
They sound pretty expensive. I'd feel bad if Aruji spent so much on me like that... Though if Aruji really felt that strongly about it, I'd just have to make it up to them by making their favorites all the time.
I'm certain Aruji would be very pleased with that.
...Mm. Besides, if it is an improvement to Honmaru for the sake of keeping all of us in good condition, surely not even Hasebe-dono could argue that necessity.
Just so. And just as much as there would be trouble running the kitchen without you and Kasen Kanesada-dono. [Please, accept his gratitude once again.]
It is satisfying how each of us has a strength that we can contribute to Honmaru.
And to think Aruji can continue to summon blades to become our comrades... Honmaru will become even more lively, and powerful.
[Unstoppable, even! He nods again in satisfaction. Aruji's Citadel will be unequalled. Thinking of new blades though, Tonbokiri has another odd question to ask. But Shokudaikiri has been so indulgent of his questions thus far, he has nearly no hesitation to ask,]
Is there a blade that you are hoping to see join us?
[He chuckles, but his expression is full of understanding.]
Everyone has different ways of contributing to Honmaru, some objectively more constructive than others.
At least Tsurumaru-dono excels at lightening the atmosphere. [At least that. Because a sword comes to mind who only seems to excel at making situations in which he'll be misunderstood. Tonbokiri winces faintly, thinking of it.]
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I cannot possibly laugh at your answer, for that is a very suitable thing to be interested in! ... And some of my answers may be considered laughable.
I hope that Aruji might provide you with an oven if it's possible.
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...Mm. Besides, if it is an improvement to Honmaru for the sake of keeping all of us in good condition, surely not even Hasebe-dono could argue that necessity.
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Yes, well... It is the way he is, and his zealousness is rather admirable in many ways. But there is a certain way of relating to him, isn't there.
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Just so.
And just as much as there would be trouble running the kitchen without you and Kasen Kanesada-dono. [Please, accept his gratitude once again.]
It is satisfying how each of us has a strength that we can contribute to Honmaru.
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And to think Aruji can continue to summon blades to become our comrades... Honmaru will become even more lively, and powerful.
[Unstoppable, even! He nods again in satisfaction. Aruji's Citadel will be unequalled.
Thinking of new blades though, Tonbokiri has another odd question to ask. But Shokudaikiri has been so indulgent of his questions thus far, he has nearly no hesitation to ask,]
Is there a blade that you are hoping to see join us?
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[ Hmm... ]
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In turn, I feel fortunate that all three Great Spears are together.
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[They really do try... But of course he is proud to be part of that group.]
I hope you have a closeness like that with your comrades as well.
[One needn't have had humans group them together to make close bonds.]
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Everyone has different ways of contributing to Honmaru, some objectively more constructive than others.
At least Tsurumaru-dono excels at lightening the atmosphere. [At least that. Because a sword comes to mind who only seems to excel at making situations in which he'll be misunderstood. Tonbokiri winces faintly, thinking of it.]
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Admittedly, one of those missions ended up being very long and relatively mundane, but he certainly made the most of the situation.