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[ This particular dream takes place in yet another room of the Amagi Inn. Yukiko is in her usual pink kimono for the job, bustling about the room to get things ready for their next customer. An older Japanese woman, her hair tied in an elegant bun, is also there: the two seem to be talking back and forth to one another, absorbed in conversation. ]
I think that's everything...hopefully Toriyama-san will be staying for a bit longer than intended. Father said we could use the money.
Ah, now, don't you worry about that, Yukiko-chan...we'll still have enough to get by and save for your education.
Mm. I'm a little worried, to be honest. The entrance exams for the universities we've been looking at are pretty strict...
[ The older woman pauses, the folds of her deep blue kimono rustling as she crosses the room to lay a hand on Yukiko's shoulder. The girl looks up, giving a little smile. ]
I know. I shouldn't worry. As long as I keep studying, and come back to inherit the inn...
That's right- you shouldn't worry about that at all. We know you'll do wonderfully, no matter what. We're already so proud of you.
Mother...th-thank you. That means a lot.
[ Hard to believe it's been nearly one and a half years since she's seen her. An impulse grips her, separate from the dream, and Yukiko moves forward to give her mother a tight hug. ]
Yukiko...what's wrong, dear? Is it that Hanamura boy again? If he's done something...
N-no, it's nothing like that. I just...really wanted to do that.
[ Her mother chuckles, and brings her arm around her daughter as the girl burrows further into her mother's embrace. ]
You're a fine woman, Yukiko, and your father and I are very proud of you. Never forget that.
Thank you, mother. Just... [ squeezu, asdnlf, trying not to cry. THIS IS HOME. ] Thank you.
( ooc: Heading off for Christmas now, since AUSTRALIA YEAHH, but this is open! Red is Yukiko, and blue is her mother. :> )
I think that's everything...hopefully Toriyama-san will be staying for a bit longer than intended. Father said we could use the money.
Ah, now, don't you worry about that, Yukiko-chan...we'll still have enough to get by and save for your education.
Mm. I'm a little worried, to be honest. The entrance exams for the universities we've been looking at are pretty strict...
[ The older woman pauses, the folds of her deep blue kimono rustling as she crosses the room to lay a hand on Yukiko's shoulder. The girl looks up, giving a little smile. ]
I know. I shouldn't worry. As long as I keep studying, and come back to inherit the inn...
That's right- you shouldn't worry about that at all. We know you'll do wonderfully, no matter what. We're already so proud of you.
Mother...th-thank you. That means a lot.
[ Hard to believe it's been nearly one and a half years since she's seen her. An impulse grips her, separate from the dream, and Yukiko moves forward to give her mother a tight hug. ]
Yukiko...what's wrong, dear? Is it that Hanamura boy again? If he's done something...
N-no, it's nothing like that. I just...really wanted to do that.
[ Her mother chuckles, and brings her arm around her daughter as the girl burrows further into her mother's embrace. ]
You're a fine woman, Yukiko, and your father and I are very proud of you. Never forget that.
Thank you, mother. Just... [ squeezu, asdnlf, trying not to cry. THIS IS HOME. ] Thank you.
( ooc: Heading off for Christmas now, since AUSTRALIA YEAHH, but this is open! Red is Yukiko, and blue is her mother. :> )