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Post by Sojiro Ichimaru on Aug 3, 2016 14:05:14 GMT -6
“I know that,” Sojiro replied in a low voice. Daichi squeaked from his shoulder in affirmance as well. But then again, things weren’t all right. On top the deaths, his uncle/grandfather had placed his mother in a cell for the time being and he had been told to return to school instead of learning more about the situation. And there was the wedding… He scratched at his head, trying to clear it for his friends’ sake, and looked around. “Where’s Riku?”
“Still at the market, I think,” Makino replied.
"Something about replacing his poor treasures, I think it was," Shin mused, looking to Sojiro. "Did you really tear apart your room?" He looked Makino's way as she slapped his arm. "What? I can ask."
"Careful," Mitsuo murmured. "She's got that look in her eyes."
"And I will use it on both of you if you don't stop," she hissed.
Sojiro chuckled before his small smile faded. “Maki-chan? Are you okay?" He glanced Mitsuo's way as his friend bumped him then turned back to his female friend. He kind of guessed her answer but he needed to hear it for himself.
Makino waved her hand. “I already said it was okay, so don’t worry about it.”
Sojiro nodded slowly then realized that someone was staring at him and the interactions. A new student, it seemed. “Hello..."
“Ichimaru!” the boy declared, suddenly pointing at him.
Sojiro folded his arms. “Yes that is my name, and yes, I look like my father," he responded, keeping his tone neutral. Which wasn’t too hard. Not with all that was going on. Actually, he smirked slightly, violet flashing in his azure eyes, for some reason, his reaction was kind of fun. "Is that all you have to say?"
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Post by Ryusuke Tanahashi on Aug 3, 2016 14:23:27 GMT -6
Ryusuke stepped forward and bowed in front of Sojiro, "No no, I am far too smart to only have mustered up that. An Ichimaru, I'm surprised to see one here, and slightly honored in a way. I am Ryusuke Tanahashi, by the face you were giving me a second ago, you noticed I was new, so I'll spare you the details."
He offered his hand and smiled, "Very nice to make your acquaintance. What is your full name, friend?"
Sojiro’s lips quirked further. “Sojiro Miyamoto Ichimaru,” he stated, shaking his hand. He tilted his head. "Mind telling me why you are in a way honored to see me here? It's a curious response to what I am used to from the majority of people."
Ryusuke grinned, "I am honored because it is entirely interesting, regardless of the name. The history behind it, the knowledge you must hold, the power you possess. It must be incredible." The twinkle in his eye was that of only a scientist could have.
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Post by Sojiro Ichimaru on Aug 3, 2016 15:34:39 GMT -6
Sojiro’s smile remained as the aspiring scientist explained his thoughts, though he set a hand on his zanpakuto and looked to his animal familiar near the end. “I wouldn’t call it incredible, Tanahashi-san, but I’m glad you think it is. Especially the knowledge. Sometimes, I could do without parts of that.”
Ryusuke grinned and watched his movements carefully, "To each their own. But I find the Ichimaru family line interesting," He waved his hand, "The knowledge is the most important thing though. Yes you may not want to know some of it, but it is incredibly hard to function without knowledge. After all, knowledge IS power, isn't it?"
Something about that statement seemed wrong to Sojiro, and he decided to express that. "I disagree, Tanahashi. Knowledge is not power to me. It is a tool, and it can be used for good or ill. It is a necessary tool for a leader, but his power doesn't necessarily..." he paused, realizing why the statement bothered him. It reminded him too much of Aizen. Or what Aizen would say to control others. "It doesn't have to come from that knowledge." He hesitated and then spoke again. "It can condemn someone, too."
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Post by Ryusuke Tanahashi on Aug 3, 2016 17:44:35 GMT -6
Ryusuke frowned slightly, he then waved his hand and slightly turned, "That I do agree, but knowledge in the right hands, is something beautiful. Nothing like Captain Kurotschi. But still, someone like Urahara or even Capatain Hitsugaya. But why I do find it odd that an Ichimaru doesn't use knowledge for the sake of power, I do understand where you come from."
He then smiled and looked around to the people around them, "But on a lighter note, how did everyone here meet, Sojiro? It seems like an interesting story I'd love to hear."
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Post by Mitsuo Hayashi on Aug 3, 2016 21:20:28 GMT -6
Mitsuo chuckled draping his arm over Makino's shoulders. "Yes, Sojio-kun. Do tell of this tale," looking to Ryusuke he winked. "And while you two chat I will entertain the lovely lady Makino."
He went to step forward taking Makino with him, he looked back over his shoulder and smiled at Sojiro. "I will make sure no strangers take advantage of her. Especially, tall handsome blondes with dreamy eyes." He fluttered his eyelashes at him and chuckled softly as he turned back to pay attention to their path.
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Post by Sojiro Ichimaru on Aug 3, 2016 22:16:07 GMT -6
Sojiro's face flamed. "Maki-chan!" he yelped.
She shook her head. "I'm sorry. He's persistent." Blushing herself, she glared at Mistuo. "And promised to be nice," she growled.
Mitsuo grinned. "I was. I saved it for a rainy day."
"What dreamy blonde?" Shin asked. "Do you have a boyfriend, Maki-chan? What would your brothers think?"
"It's none of their business, and no I don't. I mean-"
She looked to Sojiro and Sojiro looked to Ryuusuke. "It actually happened kind of like this, you know. Maki saw me with Riku and joined our table and then, Shin had to check on her and Mitsuo joined in for the hell of it." He folded his arms. "Looking for some entertainment if I remember. Makino and I were arguing about something in her class. He thought he was going to see some action."
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Post by Mitsuo Hayashi on Aug 3, 2016 22:25:30 GMT -6
"No no," Mitsuo claimed. "That's not how it happened at all." Mitsuo stopped walking and turned looking at Ryusuke. "I saw a hot babe and wanted to save her from virgin boy here." He pointed at Sojiro and grinned.
"She needs a man in her life. Not a bunch a boys and a fluffy want-to-be."
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Post by Jiro Hitoshi on Aug 3, 2016 22:52:56 GMT -6
Jiro walked up behind Mitsuo and cuffed the back of his head as his free hand lifted Mitsuo's arm from around Makino and dropped it at his side. The hand that cuffed Mitsuo then gently pushed Makino toward Sojiro.
He stepped up beside Mitsuo and grinned. "If I am going to have my best girl with another guy I choose Soji-kun. At least I know he will make her his one and only and not his one-millionth and one."
"Ass," Mistuo growled rubbing the back of his head as he went to reach for Makino and Sojiro pulled her closer to him.
Jiro smiled at the new guy and offered his hand. "Jiro Hitoshi, welcome to the group. Though if I were you I would run now while you got the chance. I had no choice I had to watch out for my girl."
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Post by Ryusuke Tanahashi on Aug 3, 2016 23:01:52 GMT -6
Ryusuke couldn't hold his laughter in as he watched the others bicker and complain. He focused on Jiro and smiled at him, taking his hand in a handshake, "Ryusuke Tanashi, pleasant to make your acquaintance, I should take your advice, but it is quite interesting, a first year hanging around with what I assume to be all second year students. I must have a knack for older people." His eyes shifted his focus to Sojiro then back to the Jiro, "It is rather a bit much to handle, but I guess I could get used to it."
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Post by Riku Asuhara on Aug 3, 2016 23:07:49 GMT -6
"Excuse me! I may be fluffy 75% of the time, but I am not a wannabe!" Riku walked up with a canvas bag filled with gods knew what. He wore his usual stealth pants and shirt with a kimono over it. Today's kimono was pitch black with white maple leaf patterns falling in different positions. It was a bit of a surreal looking pattern. He put one hand on his hip.
Riku walked up to the group and knelt down, setting his bag on the ground so he could rummage through it, organizing the priceless items so that they wouldn't shift and break. When he saw Sojiro lean over to look inside, he yanked his bag away from him, standing up. "Oh no! You're not allowed to touch my treasures anymore. Not after you used them for anger relief."
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Post by Sojiro Ichimaru on Aug 3, 2016 23:13:02 GMT -6
Sojiro flushed again for a different reason and stepped back. "I understand," he murmured. And he did. He knew how special those things were to his best friend, but somehow they had been easier to wreck than other things. His stomach twisted around the ache in his heart, the reality he was still processing. He took a breath. "I- I didn't know what I was doing. I just acted, trying to purge everything from my system." He sighed. "I am sorry and they're fixed- if that matters, Riku-kun."
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Post by Riku Asuhara on Aug 3, 2016 23:24:39 GMT -6
Riku patted Sojiro's back and nodded. "It's okay, I forgive you. In all honesty, I did leave them in opportune places. And my bad habits when I'm angry aren't any better. Still though. Riku's Treasure Chest is now a 'look don't touch' exhibit," he grinned and hugged his bag to his chest.
Ryusuke blinked as the guy in the Kimono hugged Sojiro, "Another new person? Who might you be, my new... Flamboyant? Friend."
Riku blinked and looked at the new guy. In all honesty, the guy looked like he was stoned on something. But he looked friendly enough, he supposed. "Uh, I'm Riku Asuhara. Hajimemashite," Riku bowed to the strange student.
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Post by Ryusuke Tanahashi on Aug 3, 2016 23:45:10 GMT -6
Ryusuke grinned at Riku, slightly bowing as he did, "My name is Ryusuke, I can tell by your look over me that you aren't impressed, trust me," His look went neutral, "I'm not much impressed with yours as well, Riku."
Riku raised an eyebrow, an insulted look on his face. "Okay, fine. The feeling is mutual. But what exactly of mine are you not impressed by?"
"Well... It is quite simple, the way you talk, the way you present yourself, it isn't... How do I say, appealing? Why I am quite sure you are a very fun guy to be around, but something is just slightly off about you, I don't know what it is, I can't place my metaphorical finger on it. But you know what, let's not let that stop us from becoming friends," a massive grin on his face, he offered Riku his hand, "After all, we are all here to learn and enjoy each other's company aren't we?"
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Post by Riku Asuhara on Aug 4, 2016 0:06:23 GMT -6
Riku's expression morphed from insulted to something in between livid and mortified. For a moment he didn't breathe as he stared down at Ryusuke's hand. His eye twitched in unfathomable irritation and he tried to think of who this person reminded him of. Someone immensely irritating but not exactly terrible either. By the time Riku realized who it was, he had already shaken Ryusuke's hand.
His expression moved to blank and he finally breathed out a sigh. "Lieutenant Namori..."
"Hm?" Ryusuke tilted his head. "Come again."
"Nothing...." Riku deadpanned. "I'm thinking about punching a certain lieutenant in the face. Just ignore me."
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Post by Sojiro Ichimaru on Aug 5, 2016 9:37:54 GMT -6
Sojiro, wrestling with his embarrassment of his friend having revealed his virginity to anyone within hearing distance again, looked to Riku with that last comment. “What did Kai do to make you want to punch him?”
“Don’t ask,” Riku said in an mumbled undertone. “I don’t want to give either of them more things against me right now.”
“Okay….” Sojiro murmured. He looked to Makino, blushed, and let go of her hand, stepping back so he didn’t look down her cleavage anymore. “I came out to find someone to train with. I need distract-” Shin and Mitsuo snickered. He folded his arms and glared at them. “I need practice and it seems like you two are volunteering. Plus, I owe you.”
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