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Post by strangevisitor on Feb 21, 2010 21:33:40 GMT -5
"Why not?" Utsuro asked as well, blinking at Takeo-sama. "Do most people not enjoy hugs?" That didn't make much sense to Utsuro. Hugs were a wonderful thing, in his incredibly limited experience. Why would someone not want one?
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Post by Tensei Kaori on Feb 22, 2010 17:10:58 GMT -5
"He means that you'd be hard pressed to find a boy his age who wants to hug a toy," declared an (unfortunately) all-too-familiar voice from right behind Takeo. She just had to come here, didn't she? That girl seemed to take a perverse enjoyment from causing Takeo misery. Was his eye twitching? He was pretty sure his eye was twitching. Sure enough, when he turned to the voice's owner, there she was: of just above average height for her age, already showing signs of an athletic build despite being only twelve years old, with his clan's typical black eyes and a wild mass of black hair that tumbled down her back. Combined with the rather unpleasant expression she currently wore, it made her look almost wild. As usual, it appeared there was a chip on her shoulder about something. "Masako," he asked with a sigh, "why are you here? Shouldn't you be in class? I thought you said Akane-sensei told you there was an important review coming up." "Independent study," she sniffed, tossing her hair over a shoulder. "The Academy teachers are all busy with rebuilding so we got sent off to train by ourselves for today.""Then why aren't you... oh, I don't know... training? Your graduation exam is coming up soon, isn't it? I hear they're making the test harder in light of everything that's happened." "Oh, please. Not all of us have to scrape by like you. Some of us can take a break every now and then. Besides, if that Hyuuga Hanae can miss class all the time right before graduation, then I shouldn't have any trouble beating her, so why worry? And what, may I ask, are you doing? Shouldn't you be doing your errand boy job or something?""Now, now, Masako," Takeo replied with his most sincere fake grin, "I know you'd probably like it if I starved to death, but us normal people have to eat every once in a while." Masako just snorted. "Stupid brother," she retorted. "What kind of comeback is that supposed to be?""Uhhh..." came Aya-chan's voice, providing a welcome relief from the constant unpleasantness, "Takeo-kun...""Oh! Right! Sorry, guys. Everyone, this is my angel of a little sister, Uchiha Masako. Masako, these are my friends: Ameno Ayaka and Tsutomegi Utsuro." There was a bit of warning in the way he introduced them: You'd better be nice, it clearly told Masako, but Takeo doubted she would care what he wanted her to do. He could only hope this wouldn't end badly...
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Post by strangevisitor on Feb 22, 2010 22:01:21 GMT -5
Blinking, Utsuro quietly watched the exchange between brother and sister. Even without words, there seemed to be an air of tension between the two of them. Was this normal for siblings? Would he and his own brothers have acted this way towards each other? I dunno, she just seems like a brat to me."It is...nice to meet you..Masako-san." He uttered quietly, nodding his head a little. "You and Takeo-sama should not be so vehement towards each other, though. Family should not be taken for granted.."
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Post by Tensei Kaori on Feb 22, 2010 22:42:49 GMT -5
"Right," Masako sighed, rolling her eyes dramatically. "Like I'm supposed to be nice just 'cause he's my brother.""Actually," Takeo pointed out innocently, "that's exactly what he meant." "And just who is he to tell me what to do, huh? Just 'cause he's older he's automatically smarter?"Takeo had to steer this conversation away from that particular subject, and fast; family was far from the most comfortable of topics for his friends. "Masako..." he warned, giving her an increasingly stern look. "You're seriously gonna let him preach to me like that? What does he even know about---""Masako!" The sudden edge in Takeo's voice was enough to stop Masako's tirade mid-sentence, but it was too late; the damage had been done. She was, however, glaring at him silently; he was almost never like this. Better take advantage of . And so he took a deep breath, found his composure once more, and fixed his sister with a stern gaze. "Masako," he began again, far more calmly this time, "you shouldn't talk like that about other people, especially when you don't know them. Now either you can be civil to my friends, or you can find somewhere else to slack off. But I don't want to hear you talk like that to these two ever again. Understand?" In reply, Uchiha Masako gave her older brother a glare that looked like it was trying to melt glass, spun on her heel, and walked out of the cafe. The source of his agitation gone, Takeo relaxed visibly. "I'm really sorry about her," he sighed, obviously distressed by the things his sister had said. "Don't take it personally or anything, though. She's like that all the time. She just... doesn't know."
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Post by strangevisitor on Feb 22, 2010 23:49:15 GMT -5
Takeo-sama's apology was mostly ignored for the moment. His chopsticks had been set down with a heavy 'clank' on the bowl. His head raised, and gray eyes fixed sharply on the retreating form of Uchiha Masako. And Utsuro spoke. Evenly, calmly, and with just the right volume to reach her ears. "What do I even know about...families? You would be correct, my own experience is lacking. Mine was killed when I was half your age. But I cherish the time I did have with my brothers, because now I would give anything for one more day with them. In light of recent events, I would humbly suggest keeping that in mind, Masako- chan." "But what do I know." Chopsticks were picked back up, and the Tsutomegi boy went right back to enjoying his noodles.
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Post by Tensei Kaori on Feb 22, 2010 23:57:16 GMT -5
The door to the cafe swung shut. Half the customers were staring either in the direction Masako had left or at their table, at least until one of the owners shooed them back to their own business. Aya-chan was staring wide-eyed at Tsutomegi and looking like she was about to cry. Takeo just buried his head in his hands until he could feel his fingers making a mess of his hair. This.... was just great. Thanks a lot, Masako.
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Post by strangevisitor on Feb 23, 2010 2:04:45 GMT -5
"I apologize for causing a scene, Takeo-sama...Ayaka-san. But I cannot abide someone taking family so lightly." Utsuro began in his usual quiet tone, setting the chopsticks back down and turning slightly in the booth. "If you will excuse me. I believe I made enough of a nuisance of myself today."
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Post by Tensei Kaori on Feb 23, 2010 20:30:04 GMT -5
Ayaka didn't budge from her seat. She remembered how she usually dealt with being upset: going away, sitting somewhere by herself, and shutting out the world. It was the only thing she had ever known to do: escape from the situation. It never solved anything, and usually left Ayaka in a perpetual state of gloom, but what else was there for her to do? It wasn't until Obaa-chan had begun teaching her how to put on a smile for the customers, even if i was fake, that she had even known there was another choice. Somehow, Ayaka's instincts told her that letting Tsutomegi just get up and leave probably wasn't a good idea. At least not yet. And so, instead of getting up, she turned and gave her friend the biggest hug her slender frame would allow. "Ahh... you just stood up for yourself, right?" she asked awkwardly. "That's not being a nuisance... so..."
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Post by strangevisitor on Feb 23, 2010 22:36:16 GMT -5
"No....perhaps not.." Utsuro replied at first, blinking at the hug before returning it. It was definitely a comforting gesture he had come to enjoy. "But I caused a commotion, and embarrassed my friends. I believe that qualifies.."
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Post by Tensei Kaori on Feb 23, 2010 22:39:47 GMT -5
"And I hit you in the head with a fence post," Ayaka said flatly, and without pause. "So that makes us even, right? It's not your fault the bears here look different."
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Post by strangevisitor on Feb 23, 2010 23:31:50 GMT -5
"I...guess?" Really, Utsuro failed to see how that leveled the playing field. Ayaka-san had been entirely in the right to strike him given the conditions. He really had no excuse to snap like that. "I still feel bad, though.."
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Post by Tensei Kaori on Feb 23, 2010 23:40:03 GMT -5
"You're not the only one, Tsutomegi," Takeo sighed. "Remember whose sister said all that stuff. Well, I guess it can't be helped that she likes targeting me for whatever weird reason, but saying stuff like that about other people is really uncalled for." We are definitely having a talk later today, missy.
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Post by strangevisitor on Feb 23, 2010 23:54:17 GMT -5
"It does not really bother me, Takeo-sama. I am accustomed to being insulted and belittled. However, that does not mean she should show you such disrespect." Replying simply, he re-situated himself in the booth, since it was clear he was not leaving just yet.
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Post by Tensei Kaori on Feb 24, 2010 0:40:34 GMT -5
Takeo shrugged. "You heard her. I'm the 'stupid brother.' She's been like that ever since she realized she's got more talent, and the thing with the Hyuuga heir only makes her more mad, so I'm pretty much used to it by now. But she shouldn't take it out on people who aren't even involved. But... that's Masako for you. Just try not to talk to her if you meet again and maybe she'll leave you alone."
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Post by strangevisitor on Feb 24, 2010 0:51:20 GMT -5
"She..has more talent? But...that still makes no sense. Talent is just ones natural potential..it has no bearing on interactions between people...Hanae-san is a very pleasant young lady despite her stature inside the clan...it is sad to hear she misses school often..is she ill or something like that?"
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