Nakahama

It was raining. The Detective didn't care for it and Kiyoshi preferred a dry monkey to a wet one. So, they found a public veranda adjacent to the garden and ordered a late breakfast. Fresh assorted fruit, a selection of onigiri, rice and vegetables, tamagoyaki, grilled fish, and more. It was far more than the pair could eat on their own.

Bayushi Kazushi makes his way down for breakfast, as well, accompanied by Kurumi and Katsumi.


Katsumi can't help but glance in Kiyoshi's direction. "Is that...? No, it couldn't be," she whispers to her twin.


Kurumi nods. "Miya-sama said she saw him arrive yesterday, after all."

Kazushi, for his part, says nothing, but offers a respectful bow to the Fox actor.

He returned a deep bow. "Good morning Bayushi-sama. Have you eaten rice today?"

"I'm just about to," Kazushi replies, trying to hide any signs of being star-struck. "I am Bayushi Kazushi of the Orchid Department, and am honored to make your acquaintance."

"Kitsune Kiyoshi. There is plenty of room, if you would care to join the Derective and I."

The monkey grabbed a mango and leaped inti the Fox's shoulder.

"Um...indeed," replies Kazushi as he hesitantly takes a seat at the table, watching 'the Detective' carefully. "I'd hoped that this visit would have a calmer start, but it seems there are storms even in paradise."

"Unfortunately." He nodded. "But, I suppose any paradise must come with a cost. Hopefully, it isn't a very long one."

"Have you been here before? It's my first time - my first extended trip away from Rokugan, to be honest," admits Kazushi.

He shook his head. "No. We've traveled all over, mostly to Minor Clan holdings, but we haven't spent much time in Crab space. The Fox suggested I visit here after I left the World of Dreams."

"The notorious World of Dreams," Kazushi says, nodding. "I got routed there to pick up a kohai, and I must admit, what I saw of it is impressive. This world must seem so quiet in comparison to one who's grown accustomed to that kind of environment."

"I've found that every world has some excitement." He shrugged. "But, I spent a lot of time at the wildlife sanctuary while we were on the World of Dreams. Now being on a world so lush with nature is exciting in itself."

Kazushi raises an eyebrow, then nods as he realizes - oh yes, he is a Fox, after all.

"I'm afraid I'm not one for the great outdoors, myself," Kazushi says with a touch of (probably insincere) regret. "The styles I tend to work with are designed for city life, and would be impractical elsewhere. Although...I think you wore one of my designs, I think in the third-to-last Souta and the Detective episode?"

"Really?" He thought about it for a moment. "Spirits of the Steel Jungle.... That was a nice design. I really liked it."

Kazushi nods. "That's the one. I tried to blend the styles from our Udekiki and Tachimawari lines to give it a bit of an 'action' feel. One of my earlier efforts, and I'm afraid not up to the standards I currently set for myself. I'm glad to hear you liked it, though."

"It suited the show well." he shrugged. "Souta and the Detective was a bit different than its predecessors. The studio wanted to appeal to the aging audience with more action and drama. We experimented with different settings and approaches. Different styles."

Kazushi nods. "Everything must change with the times," he says. "Still, some things persist. I take it you're on tour at the moment?"

"We are." he nodded. "We are on a bit of a break before starting the next leg. It's a good opportunity to consider a few things. Are you here on vacation Bayushi-sama?"

"I'm afraid not - it's a business trip for me, although I must admit I'm enjoying the planet so far," Kazushi replies. "I received an invitation from the governor to this little gathering of hers."