Nakahama

"Shoot." Ichitaiyo replied, starting to button up her blouse once again, not expecting any heavy to land.

“Did you tell anyone about us? I mean… Other than Ochiba.” There’s a bit of a teasing tone to her voice as she reaches over to poke Ichitaiyo’s shoulder gently.

"No.. I don't think so. It just hadn't come up bit with her, after she took me into a range to practice my 'action woman' skills. She's seeing this other Kaiu too." Ichitaiyo replied lightly, before tilting her head. "I.. was supposed to keep it secret?"

Nagisa is more amused than anything, and certainly not mad. “Hah! No. I just like knowing, she came by I assume the day after and started chatting with me about. She was trying to give me lessons on being emotionally open or something? Came up with a really absurd acronym. Also, I told the other Kaiu. Ryosei.”

"Oh, nice, nice! I guess the rumors will start rolling soon enough. How you got some super-badass Dragon hottie all for yourself." Ichitaiyo teased.

“I mean, I doubt people would spread rumors about us…” Nagisa rubs at the back of her neck, wondering who in the world would even be interested in her life enough to spread rumors about her.

"Oh you know, the typical gossipmongerers of the world: Moms." Ichitaiyo chuckled. "They make great information sources, if you ignore their conclusions."

“Ugh. No, not my mother.” There mere mention of moms sends Nagisa’s hands into her palms. “I mean she’d like you but uhhh… She’s… Pushy. And stubborn.”

"Aren't all mothers?" Ichitaiyo chuckled gently, rubbing an arm.

"I.. I think I am a good personable person, but I am kind of a horrid marriage match, at least until the Tamori deal is sorted."

“She somehow twisted that whole kidnapping thing into ‘This wouldn’t have happened if you were married’ if you could believe that. I love her but once she gets something in her mind it just won’t leave.” Nagisa sighs, dropping her hands away from her face.

After a pause, she looks up to Ichitaiyo with a curious gleam to her eyes. “Is that something you want to pursue after the Tamori deal?”

Ichitaiyo barked a hearty chuckle and leant forwards. "I mean.. do you? I.. think we have to live together for a good while before deciding something like that, but I'm in no hurry nor strong feelings. As far as it stands, I never expected to marry, given that the Kitsukis would not really support any family I formed, and nobody with a business mind would take in a woman whose clan offered no dowry nor anything for a outcast."

She left a pause.

"So.. I ask again, are you looking for marriage?"

“Well, probably someday. It’s not really an immediate concern for me.” Nagisa shrugs, a small smile forming. “I’m more… Trying to take things as they come. I do think I would be happy to have you in the future. But that’s a future conversation.”

"I think.the same. Believe it or not, it is going to.be my first time trying.. love." Ichitaiyo confessed, reaching to take a hand. "We'll both be learning and will make mistakes."

Nagisa reaches out to meet Ichitaiyo’s hand with her own, giving it a gentle squeeze as she takes her hand. “Making mistakes will only help us learn. That’s what mistakes are for.”

"Good mindset. Let's be patient with each other." And she leant to chastely peck her temple. "Now, how about we have some breakfast in preparation for this long day, dear?"

“Oh, breakfast sounds good. Maybe something with eggs?” Nagisa sits up straight at the mention of food. “I’m kind of starving right now.”

"You'll earn other piece of my heart if you throw some bacon on the mix." Ichitaiyo teased with a wink, following right behind.

“Oh! And some rice of course. Make it a complete breakfast. After… Well, everything last night, I wouldn’t be surprised if you were also starving.” Leading Ichitaiyo out, they will surely have a nice meal before going about the rest of their busy days.

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