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Post by Dainosuke Ashimitsu on May 2, 2024 21:43:45 GMT -6
Bleach Unrated: REBOOTEDCurrent Arc: RejectionEpisode 433 "Blended Family": (continued) Dainosuke sat with his wife, Natsumi, as they waited for their son and his betrothed, Kaori. They were having dinner together as a family for the first time since the takeover and his sons returned from Las Noches. He was excited yet anxious for this dinner. It would be the third time his son and new wife, Tsukiro's stepmother, would be spending time together. In truth, he was not worried about his wife, Natsumi.
It was Tsukiro he worried about, Natsumi had told him about the talk she and Tsukiro had in the garden and it seemed Tsukiro was fine with them getting married from what Natsumi had told him. However, it had been days since that talk and it has given Tsukiro time to let it sink in and think about everything that has changed since his capture, and he knew how his son was with change.
As Kaori and Tsukiro walked into the room, Dainosuke stood greeting them both with a wide smile.
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Post by Natsumi Ashimitsu on May 2, 2024 21:56:45 GMT -6
Natsumi stood with her husband and bowed, folding her hands in front of her. She couldn't help but feel a little nervous about their dinner together, but her husband had assured her that everything would be fine, and so she remained courageous and hopeful that things would go well. There was still so much she did not know about her husband's eldest son. She knew of the trauma both Ashimitsu men carried. Dainosuke had explained it to her all too well. She knew much of Dainosuke as a person, but she only knew of Tsukiro what his father had told her about.
Not only that, but she was nervous about what they had to tell him during this dinner. The reason they asked for it in the first place.
"It's good to see you again, Tsukiro," she greeted him as he had asked her to the last time they spoke. "And Lady Kaori. I hope the two of you have been well."
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Post by Captain Tsukiro Ashimitsu on May 2, 2024 22:04:52 GMT -6
Tsukiro smiled and bowed to his step-mother as well. "It's good to see you too, Lady Natsumi. We have been busy with work and clan business since I've returned, but it's a good busy. It's good to be back."
He briefly examined the look in his father and step-mother's faces. They both seemed worried, though it seemed for different things. He could tell his dad was worried about him, but Natsumi... he couldn't quite place her worry. He smiled more reassuringly at the two of them. He was anxious enough for all of them. He didn't want them feeling anxious too. "I've been looking forward to this. It will be nice to have dinner as a family."
Dainosuke chuckled and approached his son. He shook his head as he placed a hand on Tsukiro's shoulder. "My son, you are a terrible liar. No need to put on a face for our sake. It's fine to admit you're nervous."
Tsukiro gave his father a half-hearted grin, tilting his head and crossing his arms. "Both things can be true, you know. I can be happy and scared shitless at the same time." When his father gave him a pointed stare for his language, he looked quickly at Natsumi who didn't seem fazed. Regardless, Tsukiro rubbed the back of his neck and flushed slightly. He had long since forgotten that he hated whenever anyone cursed in front of his mother. It seemed Natsumi was no different. He bowed to Natsumi once more. "M-my apologies for my language."
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Post by Kaori Shihōin on May 2, 2024 22:28:56 GMT -6
Kaori smiled at the group as she and Tsukiro took a seat with his parents. "You look lovely this evening Lady Natsumi, such a natural glow to your skin. You will have to share your beauty secrets with me." Kaori looked up at the servant that was serving them tea.
'Would you like some tea, Lady Kaori?"
"Yes, please." Kaori nodded to the young lady.
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Post by Natsumi Ashimitsu on May 2, 2024 22:39:50 GMT -6
Natsumi beamed at Kaori, flushing bright pink at her words. She placed a hand on her cheek. "Why thank you, Lady Kaori. I appreciate the compliment, but you are already plenty beautiful yourself."
For a moment Natsumi thought she was going to let it slip, but she caught herself before the words even formed on her tongue. Instead she said, "I am sure one day you will glow just as naturally."
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Post by Kaori Shihōin on May 2, 2024 22:49:49 GMT -6
Kaori smiled, "maybe when my body stops acting like its still a teen, but right now my skin breaks out at the slightest bit of oils or makeup." She giggled. "It's such a hassle."
Natsumi smiled brightly and took Kaori's hands in hers. "You will grow out of it soon. Until then, I would be happy to let you try some of my facial wash. The local beauty shop sells wonderful products. We could make a ladies' day out of it and make a trip there."
Dainosuke chuckled looking at his son, "Looks like that's our chance to go out and have a father, son day."
Tsukiro smiled at his father, nodding. "That sounds great, honestly. It's been ages since we've spent time together."
"Well," Kaori looked at the three sitting with her. "it seems we all have a date."
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Post by Captain Tsukiro Ashimitsu on May 2, 2024 23:42:24 GMT -6
It wasn't long and one of the Shihoin servants arrived to inform them that dinner was ready. Tsukiro held out his arm to Kaori smiling at her and then at his father and step-mother. "Well, shall we?"
His father nodded and Natsumi took his arm, Kaori taking Tsukiro's. The four of them exited the sitting room, making their way to the dining room to start the evening. Moved
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