Yatogami Kuroh | Tsukikage Yuri | 062

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[It's been a long journey to this city. Not that it's his destination--Kibougahana City, was it...?--but nonetheless, he can't deny that it might not hurt to take a short break. Ichigen-sama always did say that he needed to take it easy sometimes so he didn't overdo it, because that wouldn't help anyone.

Except...more poetic.

Because Ichigen-sama is the most poetic of all.

He's taken to the rooftops like batman the slightly anti-social soul he is, but at some point, he notices that there's this old lady who needs help crossing the street, and leaving her to do it on her own would just not be honorable at all, and then there's a cat in a tree and it reminds him of Neko a bit, and then--

He's walking along, passing by a school, and honestly feeling very satisfied with how the day went (even if he hasn't gotten any closer to the end of his journey, sometimes it's the journey itself that is really important, right?) when he steps on something.

Something that goes crunch.

He freezes. This was clearly the first meeting that was meant to be.]

[le list:
- fashion modeling
- dinner
- badass fights
- magical girl transformations
- flower meanings
- post movie thread]

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If I have done anything of worth, then I'm glad--but I don't believe it is possible for me to have done "too much" when it comes to you.

[that's...that's really romantic, Kuroh, why do you say that--]

After all, you have made it possible for me to carry on my sworn duty. [ah.]

[socolognely]

... [ Could you not say such flustering things-- ] I believe that's a bit too much credit. Although I'm happy to help where I can.

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[Well...it's true......]

It is not. [too much credit, that is.] I have been truly grateful for all that you have done. Truly, your heart flower is a fitting indicator of your personality.

[of course he knows flower language.]

[socolognely]

... I hadn't known you understood the language of flowers.

[ Unlike every other Precure-- or Tsubomi, at least. ]

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[And at that, he just looks pleased with himself. Cue RECORDING DEVICE--]

The more skills learned
Along the river of life
Will make your soul pure.

[two self-satisfied nods.

mmhm ichigen-sama says so, and so it is true.]

[socolognely]

I see... so you're learned in various skills, then. That's very impressive.

[ Not flustered, nope!! ]

[arbitrament]

[Don't be flustered, Yuri....

Either way, he tucks that recorder away and is right back to normal then.]

It is nothing less than what I should do as Ichigen-sama's vassal. For this reason, I have learned to cook, clean, sew, knit--

[color-match, embroider, become a housewife--]

[socolognely]

Live sufficiently on your own. I understand.

[ And yet she's adopted him. ]

[arbitrament]

[yeah, he's... yeah.

He pauses for a moment, expression dropping a little--and then he shakes it off. He had always done it to help his master, but...lately to live sufficiently on his own, yes.

...]

I suppose for now that is a less necessary skill set.

[socolognely]

It is. After all, you're not alone.

[ Even if he had been. Even if he'll leave eventually... ]

[arbitrament]

I am not. [He can freely admit that, as weird as it is.]

But for that reason, I would like to find a way to make use of these skills even in a situation where I am not alone.

[socolognely]

Well, I doubt my mother would say no to that. And you've helped me out greatly.

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[And he bows his head at that, a satisfied smile on his face.

good.]

... You said everyone has one of these heart flowers? [BACK ON TOPIC AGAIN] I wonder what Ichigen-sama's heart flower was. The purest and most beautiful flower of all, without a doubt.

[socolognely]

The purest and most beautiful... should we try to find one?

[ It's not like they can check the man himself. ]

[arbitrament]

[Try to find the purest and most beautiful flower....]

That would be an excellent idea. How shall we search for it?

[calm down kuroh]

[socolognely]

Kaoruko-san's botanical garden should be an excellent starting place.

[arbitrament]

Ah, yes.

I have not been there yet myself, but I have heard many stories of their beauty. [from Erika and Tsubomi, mostly.]

[socolognely]

Then we should go, so you can understand it for yourself.

[ FIELD TRIP. ]

[arbitrament]

It would not be causing you any trouble?

[HE'S DOWN... but Yuri is a busy soul.]

[socolognely]

Not at all; I often visit there after school. It's the most calming place I know.

[arbitrament]

...Then we shall search for a flower that would truly suit Ichigen-sama.

[He's calm as ever, but...there's a definite happy look on his face.]

[socolognely]

I'm certain we'll find one.

[ And she'll lead the way. Kaoruko doesn't seem to be in, but there's definitely some weird sort of muppet-looking thing in the corner that Yuri's bowing to respectfully. ]

Good afternoon, Coupe.

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[......ah................

He...follows suit??? Look, he's not going to be rude, even though he has no idea why they're bowing respectfully to a muppet.

But.

He's not going to question it, even if his expression is pretty quizzical.]

[socolognely]

... You've met Chypre, Coffret, and Potpourri, correct? Coupe's like them.

[ Only DERPY-LOOKING AND BADASS AS HELL. ]

[arbitrament]

Ah...a fairy as well. Whose fairy is he?

[He doesn't quite get it, yet.]