Another Day, Another Drink [Day 8 EM]

[Usagi Tomoe]

She gave a bittersweet smile. "A shame... feels like something that should've gotten more than just a 'thank you'. I wouldn't mind some recognition for the work I've put into teaching history while I've been here, outside of just the gratitude and interest of those who attend."

"Guess we'll have to go find some big monster to fight instead to earn a pat on the head."

[Soshi Yuuru]

He chuckled, "With our luck? I don't think I'll press my misfortune..."

[Usagi Tomoe]

"Yeah, you're right. A horrible idea, really," she chuckled too. "Guess it is all up to these Iuchi tests too... as well as putting my hopes and dreams in the hands, or paws, of a puppy."

Tomoe gestured to the two puppies who had almost worn themselves out from the constant playing.

[Soshi Yuuru]

He chuckled, "What the hell did we get ourselves into?"

[Usagi Tomoe]

"Had I known this ahead of time, I might've chosen to stay home," she grinned in return. "But, then I wouldn't have seen Monkey again for some time..."

[Soshi Yuuru]

He chuckled, "You think you could've ducked me for long eh?"

[Usagi Tomoe]

"Bunnies are swift and hard to catch, so I'm sure I could've avoided you for a long time," her smile was fond for a moment, thinking back to at least one of the good memories of this miai.

Not that she didn't have good memories of Dong-Ha too, and hoped to have more before it was over, but they seemed more painful too, knowing that their future was uncertain.

[Soshi Yuuru]

"Just like you avoided running in to me this morning?" He said with a playful smile.

[Usagi Tomoe]

That earned him a punch in the shoulder. Not a very hard one though.

"Stupid monkey."

[Soshi Yuuru]

He smiled and move his arm up to catch her hand after it made contact. He gave it a light squeeze and brushed his thumb over her knuckles.

[Usagi Tomoe]

The gesture made her face flush pink.

"L-let go of me," she said, looking away.

[Soshi Yuuru]

His face turned to hers with a smile, "Why?"

[Usagi Tomoe]

"B-because we're in a public place, someone might spread some stupid rumors, like last time..." she pulled a little at her hand, to see if he would let go.

[Soshi Yuuru]

He smiled and loosened his hand slightly, "Don't get so excited. You struck me and I was merely preventing that from happening again."

He winked and quickly brought her hand for a kiss before letting it go.

[Usagi Tomoe]

"Baka." Tomoe murmured and pulled her hand back, tucking it into her sleeves along with her other hand.

Even if she looked haughty at first, she smiled a little as she looked away, back to the puppies.

"Yet even after all this, you'll still be my friend, as we go our own ways to create our families and futures."