✖one, backdated to . . . a little earlier

[sparatoria]

Things are getting interesting, aren't they?

[ such a voice! for those listening, you might first off expect him to start babbling or go goo goo ga ga- but no! so . . . it might sound a little weird. ]

Superb timing for arrival, I suppose- in time for the Fourth of July. Though, American holidays tend to-

[ he goes quiet, and in the background you can

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[thief_of_truth]

Hey, you're a friend of Tsuna's?

[sparatoria]

Nothing of the sort.

I'm his tutor.

[thief_of_truth]

His tutor? Really?

[sparatoria]

Of course.

[thief_of_truth]

Huh. Well... okay. Do you know Takeshi too?

[sparatoria]

He's never mentioned me? A shame- yet, predictable.

He's also trained under me, yes. His shoulder is quite comfortable, too.

[thief_of_truth]

Oh, cool! Well then, my name's Kay - I'm Takeshi's girlfriend. Nice to meet you... Reborn, right?

[sparatoria]

Reborn, yes. I'm mildly surprised Tsuna has made a friend without my help.

[ lol jk, well maybe, okay no tru fax ]

[thief_of_truth]

Well, I met him through Takeshi, really. But yeah, we're pretty good friends. So, are you part of that mafia family thing the guys are involved with?

[sparatoria]

So you were told of the Vongola? I happen to be the family's best hitman.

Academics aren't the only thing I tutor Tsuna on.

[thief_of_truth]

Yeah. I was pretty worried at first, until Tsuna told me that the Vongola family protects people.

[sparatoria]

. . . [ smiling ] What else did he tell you?

[thief_of_truth]

He told me he's not really the boss, but I think he's just being modest.

[sparatoria]

Hopeless suits him better. Though he'll accept the role eventually.

[thief_of_truth]

I think he'll be a good boss.

[sparatoria]

And how have come to that conclusion?