[13. 人の世のは見えぬ桜の花]

[dudewheresmypig]

Takiko-san, I hope you're feeling better! You did look well when I saw you yesterday; I think the medicine is helping already.

And Misao-san, should you ever want a rematch, just say the word ♥ Though I'm not sure where we would find horses. Do they stable them at the arena?It's been a lovely week! I'm glad the weather isn't yet too cold~ and I'm

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[baixin]

Just a little bit, but thank you. Your cooking has a long way to go before it will be edible, I'm afraid, though.

I had a stomach ache!

Where do they sell daifuku? I'd like some.

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You're not looking for what I think you are, are you> I think there's an art to it. But I'm a long way from perfecting it.

[dudewheresmypig]

Aaah, I'm sorry, Takiko-san! I'll practice on my own ♥ At least then if it isn't edible Saizo can finish it up~!

...And it was a little store not too far from Ukitake-san's tea shop. I have several left if you'd like me to bring a few by!

Maybe it's better not to mention it~? I'll keep trying ♥

[baixin]

You're not getting out of it so easily! You're going to keep practising with me until you get it right! Though you can feed your first few tries to the pig if you prefer..

Well you--I suppose it's all right. Uruki's at work for now, so she's not here to be overprotective. Thank you.

Maybe not, but this is starting to concern me. No doubt.

[dudewheresmypig]

Well, I'll have to bring Saizo with me, then, won't I? I can't remember! Have you met him?

[baixin]

Yes, you will. And no.

Everything will probably be all right, you know.

[dudewheresmypig]

You should. I think you'd get along~

I have to try, Takiko-san.

[baixin]

You think I will get along with a pig? Horses and I are barely on speaking terms--

I have to trust my friends to be all right with those assassins after them. You can try and do the same. They'll be just fine.

[dudewheresmypig]

All you have to do is pet him and offer him a bit of food, and he'll like you!

Being here, I don't have a choice... but I think we're talking about their lives. I can't go home and watch them die, not without having done everything I could.

[baixin]

I see.

I was in the middle of a battle when I came here. The only one of us fighting had a stab wound to the back. I worry, too. But it's not my place to fight his battle for him.

[private time is now]

[dudewheresmypig]

It's my battle, Takiko-san.

Please don't tell me not to fight it ♥

[private time is now]

[baixin]

But it's theirs, too. Just don't lose sight of that, allright? Everyone has their pride. Especially you men!

[dudewheresmypig]

How have you been settling into your new apartment~?

[baixin]

[Sighs, and shelves it for now; but she'll bring it up again later.]

....Fine. Thank you.

[dudewheresmypig]

I'm glad to hear it.

And a friend of yours was trying to find some furniture, too... Was he helping you?

[baixin]

Thank you.

Yes, he was.. [Her tone is quieter now, almost shy.] He's a wonderful friend.

[dudewheresmypig]

Ah, that is kind of him! - I showed him the store where I found my furniture, too ♥