The Trouble With Tsutomegi!

[Tensei Kaori]

"That I do," Miyoko replied as she got up from her place against the doorframe and entered the room, "that I do. He's a visitor who came to the village to speak to the Hokage," she explained, undoing Utsuro-kun's restraints.

[strangevisitor]

Sitting up slowly, Utsuro did something that only he could do. "..I...it is all right, Miyoko-sama..I have been bound under far worse conditions.....there is no need for harsh words for those responsible.." Oh for the love of...you WOULD appologize for getting tied up. You're unbelieveable, kid.

"..Gomen, Miyoko-sama.....it would appear I am 'in trouble'.....forgive me for breaking my promise..." Folding his hands in his lap, he eyed the floor intently.

[Tensei Kaori]

"Perhaps you'd care to explain what just happened out there," Miyoko said simply, careful to keep her voice gentle.

[strangevisitor]

"...what happened where, Miyoko-sama?....Last thing I remember....some poor boys needed my ryu, but weren't giving me the time to give it to them.....and then I fell.....and then I woke up here...." Tilting his head a little in confusion, he paused before continuing.

"....but....people always seem to hate me after that happens.....and now you're here...." Frowning, his brow furrowed, and the sincerity with which he spoke lended volumes to how truthful he was being, and how little he really knew. "...I did something...bad....didn't I?"

[Tensei Kaori]

"You mean this has happened before?" Miyoko asked with interest. "This isn't the first time you've had such a spell?"

[strangevisitor]

Shaking his head, Utsuro sighed a little, very quietly. "...n-no....I have....lost count of the times......I am especially prone during stressful situations such as that...but it has happened at random as well..."

[Tensei Kaori]

"I see," Miyoko replied, nodding, before smoothly changing the subject. "Tell me, Utsuro-kun," she said simply. "How have you been doing in Konoha, other than today?"

[strangevisitor]

"...It still surprises me how....friendly everyone...almost everyone...is....I've..rather come to like it here..." A sad smile twitched into existence on his lips before he continued. "..I suppose it was too good to be true..."

[Tensei Kaori]

"I'm glad you like it here," Miyoko told him simply. "Rest up here for awhile. The hospital staff will tell you when you're free to go back to the guest quarters."

Smiling, she turned to the volunteer who had never left the room. "Our guest has had a busy day," she instructed, "so make sure he's comfortable, okay?"

[Kiri]

Kamea was relieved when Adabana-san removed the restraints holding the boy, and nodded slightly in response to her explanation. See the Hokage? The girl couldn't help being curious just what business this boy could have with the Hokage.

She listened quietly as the conversation went on around her, wondering if perhaps she should have been leaving the two of them alone. Not wishing to interrupt to excuse herself, she remained silent, moving around as if tidying up the already immaculate room. The small girl tried her best not to eavesdrop, knowing that the situation was none of her business, but she couldn't just turn off her ears. Every word stuck in her mind in spite of her efforts to keep them out. She was only glad that when he spoke of Konoha, her back was to both of them, because she couldn't help smiling; that is, until his final statement. The poor boy.

Kamea jumped a little when Adabana-san turned to address her.

"Our guest has had a busy day," Miyoko was saying, "so make sure he's comfortable, okay?"

"Y-yes! I will, Adabana-san!" Kamea said quickly, bowing. "You can count on me!" she added, feeling a bit like she'd been given a mission of sorts.

[strangevisitor]

Utsuro was...to sum things up...confused. Miyoko-sama had breezed through the slight issue as if it were nothing, and to make matters worse, that sweet young girl was still around, and had been instructed to make sure he was comfortable! He did not want to put anyone out, nor did he wish to go against her.

And she seemed so enthusiastic about it too. Resigning himself to agreement, Utsuro nodded slightly at her command to rest. "..th-thank you, Miyoko-sama.."

[Tensei Kaori]

"I promised you you'd see the Hokage, didn't I?" Miyoko asked with a shrug as she headed for the door.

And with that, she was gone, leaving Utsuro-kun in the young volunteer's cheerful hands.

[strangevisitor]

A small smile found its way to his lips as she departed. She HAD promised. It seemed he still had a slight chance, and this thought caused him to visibly relax.

[Kiri]

Once Miyoko was gone, Kamea turned to look at the boy, smiling. "Don't you worry! Everything's going to be just fine, err... what was your name?" she asked, blushing a little in shy embarrassment that she had not asked sooner.

[strangevisitor]

The girl's reassurances were welcome, and he found himself actually smiling a little as she asked his name. "...Utsuro...what's yours?"