jar 04: the images we see in the reflection of a mayo soup

[mayora_thirteen]

Badminton is a better sport than I let on. A man almost has to be envious about the fluid grace that flows into each move, the force and precision it takes to smash a lightweight bundle of feathers into the face of your opponent with enough force to break their nose. But... Yamazaki, you can't kill a man with a badminton racket, so I will kill

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[princeofminton]

But I don't really like the idea of killing people.

I guess I'll have to practice in secret. Glad you understand the beauty of the sport.

[mayora_thirteen]

That's part of being a member of the Shinsengumi. No one likes their path of violence, but it's their job to accept it!

...oi. It'll be worse if I catch you in secret!

[princeofminton]

Is being a whipping boy, a butt-shaver and a crossdresser also part of being a member of the Shinsengumi? Are you sure you don't like it? You seem to enjoy beating me up a lot.

...Th-- that's not fair.

[mayora_thirteen]

That's part of supporting Kondo-san so that he can lead the Shinsengumi. You have a problem with that? I have an answer, and it's sharp!

Heh. What's supposed to be fair?

[banditfox]

Of course you can kill a man with a badminton racquet.

... why I felt it necessary to inform you of this is beyond me just at the moment.

[mayora_thirteen]

Eh?

There's no point in using it as a weapon. It's weak, it will break under a sword.

[banditfox]

Not if it's properly reinforced. This is of course assuming the wielder has the talent and opportunity to make the appropriate modifications.

[mayora_thirteen]

What kind of idiot would reinforce a badminton racket to be a weapon?

That's what the sword is for! It is a strong, honourable weapon!

[fruits_chinpo]

T-toshi ...

[mayora_thirteen]

Heh. Don't cry, it would be too reminiscent of the beautiful ending scene of Fellowship of the Short Fling... beautiful scene... tear-jerker.

[fruits_chinpo]

But Toshi! You believe in me in spite of my hairy ass! I am moved.

[mayora_thirteen]

...it's part of who you are. It's not for me to judge.

Ch' This curse is annoying.

[ginironosora]

Hey, I don't wanna hear that from you!!! Mayo's kinda sweet!!!

And you know, no one gets anywhere in this age by being forceful. If you're calmer about things and a bit more flexible, chances are, you'll be able to slip right through the problems.

[mayora_thirteen]

Mayo brings out the subtle tart flavours in every dish, not the sickening sweetness!

Heh, that carefree attitude again. Problems you slip out of don't disappear.

[ginironosora]

Hey, strawberry milk is the perfect drink for every dish!!!

And I never said anything about leaving problems behind. But they're easier to deal with once you get past them and can turn around.