This is a little story thread exploring the team dynamic of Konoha's number one team, Nihongo! Here we'll laugh, we'll cry and the team shall explore a few team building exercises while eating as much food as possible (mostly Chôumei).
The Scene:
XXX It's been a trial and a half for Team Nihongo and they've all grown as Shinobi, Though still being Genin at the moment. (Meaning we all have our desired jutsu in full for our title/Rank)
Chôumei has put together a day of events and to her what would be a relaxing day out for the team to try and get a little down time in before being sent on anything serious enough that might risk their lives and test their resolve and loyalties to the village. So like with any Akamichi gathering it's a cookout (or any get to gether where you eat as a group) and minor cooking enthusiast Chôumei is on the grill. As the leader of the team she's got an objective to feel out how her teammates feel about the team and where they are at personally, but mostly she wants to create memories with the Squad that grounds them in the coming days of what Chôumei expects to be more difficult times.
The location of said cookout is at a clearing near a Shinto shrine Chôumei frequents for prayer and menial chores free of charge or mission requirement. the shrine is built into the side of the mountain face the hidden leafs kage monument is built upon, but just below the line where the faces are etched. The view looks out onto the village and has a few trees around and is a small patch of nature in the village limits that isn't deliberately left dangerous and wild for the sake of training. this are is managed and well taken care of like a public park, but the space is more under the watch of the shrines priest and priestesses. So Chôumei pulled a few strings to pull this all together, but all in all she's put a table and a a grill set up t the site that's a 80 feet wide but their space is 30 ft. Rooted into the ground by clearly pounding them into the earth are logs that create an arch with the banner that welcomes her team into the grounds and at the center it the space for eating off to the side is a a few tents for the team to pick put where they want to settle in for the night. To watch what Choumei heard a meteor shower would be going on, but that would be near mid-night so the rest of the day would be open for the team to run amuck in the village with an open suggestion Hat of dares, and little activities Choumei finds to be freeing. mrgreen
Azeiel the Risen
TheRealKiru
Komorebii
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 4:19 pm
Tsubaki Yamanaka
Genin x Medic/Sensor x Medical License/Resolution x 445/445 x 95/95
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXTsubaki Yamanaka was surprised at the scene. She had been a little offput when she was told the location was around the shrines, but the cookout wasn't riddled with religious figures and other symbols. It was very... home-y. The first detail she picked up on was the wooden arch that welcomed her. It was pounded into the earth in a way that she could only describe as Choumei-like. She passed under the arch and waved at her team leader. "Hiya, Chow!" She pinned a few hairs behind her ear as she approached, closing her eyes when she smelled the food. Her footsteps were growing lighter as she seemed to be walking into heaven. If the Akimichi knew anything, they knew food. "Need any help?" She laughed at the amount of grub she saw being prepared. Tsubaki raised a brow at the sight of the tents off to the side but said nothing.
Chōumei Sue Akamichi || Rank :: Konohagakure | Title: Genin | Rank: D || Class :: Performer/ Bukijutsu || Chakra :: 400/400 || Stamina :: 180/180
食 Chōumei would be standing in front of a grill with two levels to it with a rack of ribs on one and chicken on the other, while set out on the table were a number of things that were already cooked, such as burgers and hotdogs. The plates and additional buns and condiments were set out an she'd simply be whistling to herself swaying side to side as if she'd been singing to herself a fun little tune. The song was sad but it had a hint of hope to it. Smiling as she'd continue to cook with one hand on a grilling fork and the other with a burger made of two patties cheese on top and bottom onions lettuce tomatoes and bacon from who knows where because there wasn't any sign of her having cooked it before and she'd placed it between two doughnuts. Whistling between bites which were relatively nibble for Chōumei trying her best to make it stretch so she didn't start eating more before the others arrived. Her sword and naginata were laid down next to one of the tents and she'd faced the grill at the shrine smiling as she'd looked up at it. few animals had gathered around the table but it was as if they'd been trained to heed caution in taking food from an Akamichi. they simply stared wantonly until Chōumei set down a plat near herself to feed them a variety of food.
Thinking to herself Chōumei would begin to wonder if she'd remembered to tell the others to bring something to the cook out. Most of the food prepared was made by her mother and one or more of her sisters helping her put things together, but she'd left room for anything the others had in mind to bring. She hadn't really known much about organizing events like this but she'd spent about a week putting it together after summing up that the team needed more time together just shooting the breeze. Then Tsu-chan would arrive first, not really sowing up with anything but that was okay. being the ditz that Chōumei was, she figured as much was to be expected due to her own goof. The expression on Tsu-chan's face brought a wider grin to her face as she'd felt some sense of pride in knowing that she'd brought on such an expression of delight and hunger. "Oi! Tsu-chan what is up, and welcome to team Nihongo's first official Chiii~llll day. If you wanna get to snacking on something right away just grab a plate or set your self up a little burger like I did here. I've got most things together, but you could sort out the cooler with the boxes and crates of drinks I brought along... chehe-he, even snuck down some ceremonial wine."
Saying the last bit with a lowered voice as to mack sure no one would hear but Tsu-chan. Choumei would turn the ribs on the grill and then slather on a mix brand of barbecue sauce that seemed to be of her own invention and then closing the top to let it cook and gain some of that smokey flavor. Putting down both her cooking tool and hr burger she'd walk over to Tsu-baki to give her a hug throwing out hr arms lovingly but possibly squeezing a little too tight on embrace. "so glad we get to have this day, and I've got so many little pranks we can play on Yasu-chin. He's always so calm, it frustrates my thinky parts in ways I don't understand. Though I see how he looks at yea, So now you're a part of my dasterdly plans to get a few cheap laughs through out the day, you in Shugah?"
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￥ Ryo: 500 | ￥ AC: 1,250
Passives/Attributes: • Learn Ninjutsu one [1] post faster. [ Academy] • Learn Genjutsu one [1] post faster [Academy] • Learns Bukijutsu one [2] post faster. [ DoJo] • Learns Taijutsu one [1] post faster. [ Dojo]
• Emotional Content: The user is able to make fantastic illusions appear by performing on their instrument. This ability comes at the cost of not being able to perform ninjutsu through use of performance or instrument. Can perform B rank genjutsu and lower at Gennin.
•Weapon Specialist: The user Gains a free custom weapon slot, while forsaking the ability to learn ninjutsu for the ability to learn more than 1 rigorous style (styles still count for 2 slots). With their inability to learn ninjutsu, they get to learn [1] additional bukijutsu style for every 10 ninjutsu slots their were supposed to acquire. Their depth and devotion to the weapon arts allows their skill to increase with every rank allowing their weapons to cut through defensive bukijutsu techniques of the same rank.
• Walking Contradiction: Chōsu has oddly no trouble when it comes to performing genjutsu, contradicting and overriding her clans normal weakness in this area, and all ninjutsu and genjutsu slots are compounded into genjutsu, yet learning genjutsu does take one [1] more post for her than others. (not conflicting with buki discipline b/c she "would of" had them)
• Prodigious martial-Artist!: Chōsu has a large and curvy build and flexible physical shape that allows her to learn and practice most any(soft or hard) Buki or Tai-jutsu style rigorous or not with just one [1] slot. Provided her curvy physique has the benefit of mass for hard-style, and springy flexibility for soft-style. (though purely light-weight styles are restricted when heavy) Yet this is a taxing task in terms of the time it takes to learn these Jutsu increasing learning requirements by one [1] post.
• The Hunter's Instinct: Can always find The [Chakra Virus] monster in the general direction from her location.
• Basic Stance Physical :: E :: training The user holds their weapon at the belly button level, with the tip of the blade pointing at their opponents throat. This is a simple, but aggressive stance.
Rubbing her arm as she walked towards the meeting place, Kirumi felt a bit anxious about being in clothes that were not the usual robes and such she wore around everywhere. She came dressed in a loose fitting black top with glasses that she had to wear due to not being able to find her contacts before she left, not wanting to be late. While courtesy was the most obvious reason, she also know that Choumei probably had an amazing amount of culinary knowledge being from the Akimchi clan. She had skipped breakfast to make room in her stomach for this event, wondering what type of food that was going to be prepared for the group. As Kirumi made her way towards the place, she came across the mixed scents of delicious foods, which was a pretty good sign that said she was heading in the right direction. She arrived and found that two of her teammates, Choumei and Tsubaki, had already beaten her there. Everyone's favorite dark skinned Akimchi seemed to have already gotten busy preparing food and everything, with countless hot dogs and burgers lined up, ready for consumption, with more probably on the way.She hesitated to greet her teammates, still feeling quite vulnerable and timid as she was the weakest of the group, at least in her mind. Slowly progressing forward, the Yamanaka waved towards the other two women as Choumei seemed to be up to some antics, though Kirumi had no clue what was said. "He-Hey." Was all that she could mutter out, rubbing her left arm while laughing nervously. "I kinda ditched...the robes. Wanted to try a new look. D-Do you like it?...Ehehe..."
Chōumei Sue Akamichi || Rank :: Konohagakure | Title: Genin | Rank: D || Class :: Performer/ Bukijutsu || Chakra :: 400/400 || Stamina :: 180/180
食 Looking out over Tsu-chans shoulder Chōumei would recognize the figure of a blonde "bombshell" strolling along into their "camp grounds". Arching a row in subtle annoyance and the possibility of outsiders crashing their teams gathering she'd loosen her grip on Tsubaki to peer a little closer and oddly re-position her closer to her bosom. "Wait~ one darn minute...Oh my Kami! Is that you Kiru-chan! Ahhahahaeeee~~" Kirumi's new look really stood out and it almost made the chocolate toned jubilant Priestess in training gasp. Stepping back to gt some perspective on Tsubaki by grabbing her by the shoulders with wide eyes and a wider grin she'd spin her teammate about to point her in Kiru-chans direction. Then further letting go of her and stepping to her side holding her face covering her mouth trying to hide her elation at the very sight of the teams mascot member and further more Chōumei's personal favorite vote for hidden potential among the lot of them (including herself) to have...well breast for one. Yet she was so much more mature with glasses and a more modern look rather than what seemed like some traditional robes her family might of made a customary thing to wear around, something that might of been a key difference between the separate branches of the yamanaka clan Kiru-chan and Tsu-chan hailed from.
Glancing over to Tsubaki for but a moment to catch her expression and possibly meet eyes with her in a shared thought of, Oh my kami I love et~ shugah, how did she hide all that under them robes though. stepping out to greet Kirumi in the same manner she'd meet Tsubaki, Chōumei would spread her arms to hug the youngest of her squad and meet her with the finally coherent response of , "sweetheart you look fierce. Never be nervous about expressin ya self ta us we're a family and we'll love ya no matta what. So! how was et walking around the village with the new look, get any compliments." Extending herself back to get a clear look at Kiru-chans face Chōumei would wiggle her eyebrows at the end point of her greeting. Implying clearly that she thought Kiru-chans new look was "hot" in the figurative and social sense of the word.
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￥ Ryo: 500 | ￥ AC: 1,250
Passives/Attributes: • Learn Ninjutsu one [1] post faster. [ Academy] • Learn Genjutsu one [1] post faster [Academy] • Learns Bukijutsu one [2] post faster. [ DoJo] • Learns Taijutsu one [1] post faster. [ Dojo]
• Emotional Content: The user is able to make fantastic illusions appear by performing on their instrument. This ability comes at the cost of not being able to perform ninjutsu through use of performance or instrument. Can perform B rank genjutsu and lower at Gennin.
•Weapon Specialist: The user Gains a free custom weapon slot, while forsaking the ability to learn ninjutsu for the ability to learn more than 1 rigorous style (styles still count for 2 slots). With their inability to learn ninjutsu, they get to learn [1] additional bukijutsu style for every 10 ninjutsu slots their were supposed to acquire. Their depth and devotion to the weapon arts allows their skill to increase with every rank allowing their weapons to cut through defensive bukijutsu techniques of the same rank.
• Walking Contradiction: Chōsu has oddly no trouble when it comes to performing genjutsu, contradicting and overriding her clans normal weakness in this area, and all ninjutsu and genjutsu slots are compounded into genjutsu, yet learning genjutsu does take one [1] more post for her than others. (not conflicting with buki discipline b/c she "would of" had them)
• Prodigious martial-Artist!: Chōsu has a large and curvy build and flexible physical shape that allows her to learn and practice most any(soft or hard) Buki or Tai-jutsu style rigorous or not with just one [1] slot. Provided her curvy physique has the benefit of mass for hard-style, and springy flexibility for soft-style. (though purely light-weight styles are restricted when heavy) Yet this is a taxing task in terms of the time it takes to learn these Jutsu increasing learning requirements by one [1] post.
• The Hunter's Instinct: Can always find The [Chakra Virus] monster in the general direction from her location.
• Basic Stance Physical :: E :: training The user holds their weapon at the belly button level, with the tip of the blade pointing at their opponents throat. This is a simple, but aggressive stance.
From under the canted brow of his fedora, Yasu looked over the temple and the girls as he strode up the path. Choumei and Tsubaki were their normal selves but Kirumi... was so much more. He actually had to stop walking and focus just to try and get a better look before walking over to the three. Waving his left arm he smiled,"I brought SAKE!!~" True to his word over his right shoulder was a large bottle of sake attached to a cord he was holding. Once he had caught up to the others he pushed his hat up with a smile,"Heya Chou, Tsu, Kiru. How you girls doing today? By the way Kirumi damn nice outfit, it uh.. looks really really good on you." For once he was really glad that his tanned skin was as dark as it was because he could feel the warmth within his cheeks. Shaking his head quickly he smiled again, he had to admit this was a good idea. He did not know about the others but a day of relaxation sounded awesome.
Genin x Medic/Sensor x Medical License/Resolution x 445/445 x 95/95
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX"Pranks, huh?" She mused with a devious grin on her face. She was very excited to work with Choumei on something as wholesome as pranks. She followed through with her leader's request and began to organize the beverages, raising a brow at the ceremonial wine. How the hell did she sneak those in? A new voice drew her attention as she took out the last of the juice. Kirumi was sporting an entirely new look. "Aw, I miss those colorful robes," was Tsubaki's only comment. Her eyes searched over the clanmate's clothes; there was a lot the younger Yamanaka had been hiding underneath the ceremonial robes. Tsubaki bit down on a knowing smile.
Then Choumei went on about confidence and the new look, making Tsubaki giggle. She loved the Akamichi's attitude. Just a minute later, the only boy in their merry little band showed up. He seemed really excited and carried sake with him. "You two are just horrible," she sighed as she looked between the sake and the ceremonial wine. She hoped no ANBU were watching closely. The Yamanaka remembered herself and pulled a bag from her belt, placing it by the drinks. It was a collection of foreign candies she'd grabbed from a merchant. "I hope you didn't sneak in anything of that nature, Kirumi." Her voice was warning (in a strangely maternal kind of way) but her expression was amused.
Out of the two girls present, Choumei seemed to be the most visibly affected by her new look. Kirumi continued to maintain her shy and timid smile as she was embraced by te leader of the squad. She hugged the dark skinned Akimchi in return, chuckling at the sight of both girls hugging it out. She complimented Kirumi's new appearance, telling her to never be scared of revealing herself to her family, which she was always happy about. The four of them were pretty much family, without taking their clans' relationship into account. Choumei then asked if she had gotten any onlookers and comments about her looks, causing the Yamanaka to blush heavily as she admitted "Y-Yeah. Some people...were kind of nice. Everyone else was just watching. I was so embarrassed..." Kirumi frowned until Yasu showed up in clothes suited for relaxation. He said hello to everyone and told the girl that she looked nice. This caused Kirumi's entire face to turn red in embarrassment. She looked away towards Choumei, not wanting him to think she was as affected as she was. "Thank you, Yah-Yasu-chan. You look h-handsome." She said in response. He did have a sort of handsome vibe to him, and it felt nice to be complimented.
Much like Choumei, Yasu had smuggled sake into their little relaxation day, causing Kirumi to worry about any ANBU that may be watching them. It was a pretty serious punishment for underage drinking, one that she was certain would tarnish her record of being a reliable and perfect shinobi if she wanted to ever fulfill her dream. She murmured to herself before Tsubaki commented about Kirumi smuggling stuff into the picnic. "N-Never! I would never dream of bringing something so...dangerous to the picnic! The future Hokage would rather die before a mark went up against her background!" Kirumi frowned at the group, several seconds going by before her sudden stern and scolding tone returned to her usual meekness. "Ah-I mean...No. I-It's not like I want to be the next Homage or ah-anything! I just didn't want to get in trouble!" She dug in her pockets and pulled out a small scroll before flashing a hand seal as what lied inside was brought out. A linen wrapped parcel and a pot full of hot and steaming goodness lied before everyone as Kirumi continued to blush and motioned towards what she brought. "I brought a home recipe. It's just some home made meat buns and rice balls. My aunt taught me how to bake from a young age..." She rubbed her right arm, feeling kind of awkward as she looked down at the ground. "I-It's not like Choumei's, but it's something, I guess." She had little hope for what she brought, even after the numerous personal lessons of chefs that her guardian had made her undergo as a child.
Chōumei Sue Akamichi || Rank :: Konohagakure | Title: Genin | Rank: D || Class :: Performer/ Bukijutsu || Chakra :: 400/400 || Stamina :: 180/180
食 Poking Kiru-chan in the arm to jeer her abut her embarrassed admittance to having gotten compliments on her appearance change, but it was in good fun to keep the light mood going. then Tsu-chan pulling a bit of a break on them running full throttle into being lushes at this cookout would remind Chōumei and question Kiru-chan on bringing her own libations. TO WHICH, the formally much smaller yamanaka again had her fire lit once again proclaiming her the future Hokage. It made Chōumei sling her arm over Kiru-chan shoulder facing her back around towards Yasu cin and looking bakc herself at Tsu-chan. "I think we can take that as a no Tsu-chan. But~"
Chōumei's attention would shift back to the tension or odd air shift betwen that lil ole interaction between Kiru-chan and Yasu-chin. "Dost Thou detect an air of romance, or est our dear young Buck a bit randy over the much more...Wait she kinda reminds me of my look." Chōumei would trial off in her thoughts as she'd glower at Yasu-chin for a short moment in an interrogating sense to try and see through him. While doing this she'd have Kiru0chan face him for a prolonged while as if trying to direct a laser at his form and she could almost swear she felt the heat coming off their faces as she could swear she saw him and her both blushing. "Chehehe, Seems like things should get real~ interesting shugah bees. I likes this let keep that kinda momentum rolin Rioght Tsu-chan!?"
Leaning off Kiru-chan and taping her shoulder as she'd dance back and make her way back into the table area she'd point kiru-chan to put her dish down. "This is where we're eatin guys put down your dishes here and I'll finish up the food I've got, and don't sweat the detail Kru-chan I know the perfect way not to get caught....Hmmmm~aaahh lets just think of it likes a trainin practice. If we can get away with it wouldn't that make us the most amazing stealth drinkers int he village and I promise I'd never hurt your chances, miss hokage in training. Keep that fire gurl I love it, and yasu-chin~ I'm watching you your eyes seem a little too glued, but lets get this party rolling eat and chat it up what are we dreaming of what do you guys want for the village and then lets chill out jus bumming around town a little before the grand finally of a metero shower later on tonight guy and gals. "
Taking another burger and placing it on a bun and putting alt he fixins together in mid air with one hand Chōumei would take a bite out of it she'd continue wither words a bit muffled. "Kiru-chan, Tsu-chan why dont' you two sit on either side of Yasu-chin~?"
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￥ Ryo: 500 | ￥ AC: 1,250
Passives/Attributes: • Learn Ninjutsu one [1] post faster. [ Academy] • Learn Genjutsu one [1] post faster [Academy] • Learns Bukijutsu one [2] post faster. [ DoJo] • Learns Taijutsu one [1] post faster. [ Dojo]
• Emotional Content: The user is able to make fantastic illusions appear by performing on their instrument. This ability comes at the cost of not being able to perform ninjutsu through use of performance or instrument. Can perform B rank genjutsu and lower at Gennin.
•Weapon Specialist: The user Gains a free custom weapon slot, while forsaking the ability to learn ninjutsu for the ability to learn more than 1 rigorous style (styles still count for 2 slots). With their inability to learn ninjutsu, they get to learn [1] additional bukijutsu style for every 10 ninjutsu slots their were supposed to acquire. Their depth and devotion to the weapon arts allows their skill to increase with every rank allowing their weapons to cut through defensive bukijutsu techniques of the same rank.
• Walking Contradiction: Chōsu has oddly no trouble when it comes to performing genjutsu, contradicting and overriding her clans normal weakness in this area, and all ninjutsu and genjutsu slots are compounded into genjutsu, yet learning genjutsu does take one [1] more post for her than others. (not conflicting with buki discipline b/c she "would of" had them)
• Prodigious martial-Artist!: Chōsu has a large and curvy build and flexible physical shape that allows her to learn and practice most any(soft or hard) Buki or Tai-jutsu style rigorous or not with just one [1] slot. Provided her curvy physique has the benefit of mass for hard-style, and springy flexibility for soft-style. (though purely light-weight styles are restricted when heavy) Yet this is a taxing task in terms of the time it takes to learn these Jutsu increasing learning requirements by one [1] post.
• The Hunter's Instinct: Can always find The [Chakra Virus] monster in the general direction from her location.
• Basic Stance Physical :: E :: training The user holds their weapon at the belly button level, with the tip of the blade pointing at their opponents throat. This is a simple, but aggressive stance.
Yasu never could pin down just what it was about Chou-chan that made him smile at random, her energy? her vocabulary? or what about her attitude. Mentally shrugging he smiled it off and headed towards the table with Chou-chan, patting Kirumi on the shoulder as he passed with a smirk. Taking a seat across from Chou-chan he set the bottle of sake onto the ground behind him and returned his attentions back to the woman just as she had directed Tsu-chan, and Kiru-chan to sit on each side of him. Alright now this was no longer a fun little game this woman had something in mind and he was going to find out what.
Donning his trademark smirk he spoke up,"So we all know that Kirumi-chan wants to become the next Hokage, But what about you two, Choumei, Tsubaki? What do you two want to do down the road." He already knew what he wanted to do when he was older and stronger but he was genuinely interested in his friends desires for their future.
Genin x Medic/Sensor x Medical License/Resolution x 445/445 x 95/95
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXKirumi's quick denial of bringing alcohol wrought a sigh of relief from Tsubaki. At least the whole barrel wasn't ruined... though she worried about the rule-breaking rotten apples nonetheless. She nodded and matched Choumei's enthusiasm. "Real interesting." She gave a sly look to both Yasu and Kirumi, her tone of voicing letting on that something was happening between them. Despite her maternal instincts, Tsubaki could be pretty quick on the uptake, and loved to remind the group of that from time to time. She had to tsk at Choumei's suggestion, though. "I'm gonna laugh so damn hard when y'all get caught." She didn't doubt the sneaky abilities of the two fighters in the group, but she had to do everything in her power to discourage her younger clanmate. The younger Yamanaka really did have big dreams and she wanted to see them happen. Yet... underage drinking was unlikely to jeopardize such at thing. Kirumi was too earnest to have that held against her.
She actually did laugh at Choumei's further comments, especially the one about glued eyes, but finally gave in and sat next to Yasu. She dived for the food, filling up her plate in an overly-organized manner. "I'd forgotten about the meteor shower," she mused as she built up her own burger. She shuffled the pieces around the plate until it was placed by color- her salad looking more like a collection of vegetables over a mix. "ANBU. ANBU for sure." She grinned into her burger but offered no further explanation, a somewhat devious expression upon her face. She chewed thoughtfully for a while before deciding it'd be better to quench any curiosity before they asked invasive or stupid questions. "I, uh, wanna live up to the Yamanaka name... and I want to stop missions like the one where we had to hunt down some killer after the whole bird deal. Like, I don't want genin to have to leave the village for something so dangerous."
Being poked in the arm by Choumei, Kirumi let out a small "Eeeeeeh." as her face continued to redden as the team leader teased the youngest Yamanaka about her dream to become a kage, throwing an arm over the poor girl's shoulder. Before she could tell her off, Kirumi found herself being pushed to face Yasu, that blush on her face only reddening in color as she tried not to look at him for too long. She was already pretty close up, no need to make her entire face into a tomato. Choumei's antics seemed to be postponed as she instructed Kirumi where to put her still for the time being while consoling her about the possibility of being caught with alcohol while all of them were under age. It made her question exactly why the two of them had brought it, most likely their little rebellious attitude that seemed to revolve around them. To further embarrass the two, Choumei ordered both Tsubaki and Kirumi to sit on both sides of Yasu, an act that made Kirumi's stomach feel as if it had done an entire obstacle course. She followed the orders given to her, taking her place by Yasu's side while idly piling food onto her plate for consumption, trying not to get too close to Yasu-chan. Her face was still red, their proximity only furthering the awkwardness between them.
