"I was the one that asked, you have no need to apologize. I wanted to know about you." He offered a sincere, if subtle smile. The glass of liquor in his hand, as he watched Reki. "I am. Kimurahime is my wife's name. An absolute paragon of perfection and I could not ask for a better partner and belov...

"My grandparents, though my parents were there to help with larger meals, their duties often kept them busy." He watched eagerly as everyone began to dig in. Once every one had their first plate set, the Deceiver would offer the typical blessing and prayer of a Spider household before a meal, devout...

"Like I said, nothing special. Just some nabemono. Braised chicken thighs, mushrooms. Miso glazed carrots, some roasted bok choy." Yuji began pointing out the dishes. Then standing quickly, he went to the stove, and with hand towels, grabbed the hot pot and placed it in the designated space in the c...

"Such is life." He refilled her cup, as the first round of small plates came about, the servants wordlessly setting out the unctuous delicacies. Small sashimi plates, assorted pickles, skewers of yakitori. "It's why we find diversions, seek out the moments we can that make us happy. And find solace ...

Ichiko beamed, though she had a flush to her cheek at thinking that her idol, the great Kumohime, would say that. Yuji then spoke in reply, "And given that being able to watch her bloom in her creativity... we just want to see joy in her life, as well as learning her responsubilities." The father sm...

Yuji clinked his glass against the one set for Akodo nee Shinjo Naomi, before taking it back. The Lion liquor was sweeter than the whiskey he preferred, but he did enjoy the nuanced richness of it. The Spider truly enjoyed the way Reki seemed to light up when speaking about her beloved. He leaned ba...

"Oh. Reki-san." His features softened. "I'm so sorry." There wsd sincerity in his words. "I... don't have any words." He knew he would be inconsolable if he lost Kimurahime. He couldn't imagine that pain. "Benten knows what they were doing, when they give blessed match." The Spider offered her a smi...

"Yeah! Please come visit, Kumohime-sama!" Ichiko lookedbup to the Galactic Idol, her eyes bright, with her smile meeting them. Then seeming to try and remember her place, she sat back more in her chair. "Oh. What... my talents are?" She looked down at the table, pursing her lips and furrowing her br...

"I had no doubts that our group would perform well. Would have liked the record score, but all things being equal, I was pleased as punch." He chuckled, nodding excitedly. "The right talents in the right places. I couldn't asked for better partners." The sigh did not go unnoticed. Coupled with how s...

Yuji nodded at that. Finding himself refreshed simply being with Hinata. He breathed in deeply, closing his eyes for a long moment. "They are, and they're rare here, unless you set them up yourself. The Scorpion prefer the garish and the outlandish, so everything is over saturated and designed to ke...

Yuji was aware of how public they were. "I wanted to tell you, before the season ended. Regret is a sin, after all." He looked to Hinata's features, taking them all in, as if committing them to memory. He chuckled, shaking his head. "You've nothing to apologize for. It was a bit more truthful than w...

"Ah." He composed himself, keeping his eyes on Hinata. The smile was infectious, and Yuji couldn't help but feel himself somewhat off balance, but enjoying it. "You're very easy to get along with, Asahina-san. I'm not surprised you can make friends with anyone." His red eyes looking to Hinata's own....

"It's nothing special. Growing up, even with how utilitarian everything was on Whispers, my family always made a point of the importance of home cooked dinners when spending time with friends." He bowed his head to Yakumo, surprised by how the compliment had made him flush. Looking to Kimurahime, he...

"I've been well. Busy, as I imagine you have been." Yuji would take the seat opposite her. His eyes remained on her form, appraising her appreciatively. The gaunt Spider took his seat, and poured a glass for his date. "Well the Scorpion like being able to show off, especially to off worlders. Lets u...

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I'm a sucker for scenes like this. The mental image of two samurai, at the end of the day.

Probably lying on their sides on the futons. Pecking out messages to each other.

Just stick it right into my veinsssssss

That comment, the grin, it caught Yuji's ears and eyes. Now was his turn to flush slightly, though he quickly passed it on to his own smile.

"Have you found... people you like, Asahina-san?" There was something to the way Yuji asked, leaning in slightly, before sipping from his tea again.

The glance from Kimurahime was caught, and Yuji's chin raise slightly, his smile turning to a grin at the memory. Quickly, he allowed himself a drink from his glass of umeshu, and Ichiko returned to her father's side. When asked the question, the young lady beamed brightly. "Follow me, Kumohime-sama...

The Deceiver found himself stunned by the appearance of the Lioness, his head cocking slightly as he examined her upon her entrance. Remembering himself, he returned her bow, then looked upon her again, eyes dreamily half-lidded. "You have nothing to apologize for, Akodo-san." He spoke smoothly and ...

Yuji brought his fan from his sleeves. Covering his face, his eyes narrowed at the display from the Daigotsu duelist.

Idiot. It's unnecessary to live up to *that* reputation.