(D6, EE) Gabbing about Gi (Discussion)

[Bayushi Choudai]

"Congratulations, Bayushi-san."

Never in his life had Choudai despised social convention more, because he wanted to grab Hatsuki by the waist, lift her up, twirl around and kiss her full on the lips. He wanted to throw his arms around her and sob in relief. He wanted to take her by the hand and run off to the hedge maze so they could speak freely to one another.

He wanted to do a great many things.

To have had both of them recognized by the judges, here, of all places...

We've done it! We've DONE IT!

He settled for making eye contact before bowing.

"Thank you, Shosuro-san. It is... gratifying, even if I think that others- yourself, for one- came closer to the spirit of the theme than I did."

[Matsu Inori]

Oh hello, missing contest Inori thought, casting speculative glances back and forth between Hatsuki and Choudai. She was not entirely sure, but...

No. Trust your gut, Inori.

So there it was. An additional wrinkle that would explain some of Choudai's more extreme actions and opinions. She did not approve - especially since Shosuro Hatsuki had married into the Scorpion, but obviously not been married to Choudai. Her head swam,

To be entirely fair Inori was not sure she was in any position to judge or fully understood this, but...she shook her head. Too much to process right now. Maybe she HAD the wrong idea.

"Thank you very much, Shosuro-san. Congratulations Bayushi-san" she said, bowing in turn.

To her? This had been a massive surprise, one she had not fully registered either. It felt great though. Her, a recognized artist.

Go figure.

[Akodo Yaukwari]

Documentation continues, as it must.

Moshi Tatsuya contributed another cartographic piece, bedecked with origami--and it was in that art that, surprisingly, Kakita Mikan submitted this day.

In the end, the sole judge of the day awarded the contest to Matsu Inori and Bayushi Choudai. That the Lion was lauded is a point of pride.

Yakuwari sets aside his paper and approaches his Clan-mate, bowing.

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[Matsu Inori]

Yakuwari sets aside his paper and approaches his Clan-mate, bowing.

The bow was returned, along with greetings:

"Good evening, Akodo-san" she said, now beaming, having put all the other considerations out of mind for now.

I won!

[Akodo Yaukwari]

The bow was returned, along with greetings:

"Good evening, Akodo-san" she said, now beaming, having put all the other considerations out of mind for now.

I won!

"Congratulations," says Yakuwari, smiling slightly. "It is good to see recognition of Lion excellence. And it is good to see that excellence on display. It suits you."

[Matsu Inori]

"Congratulations," says Yakuwari, smiling slightly. "It is good to see recognition of Lion excellence. And it is good to see that excellence on display. It suits you."

"Thank you very much, Akodo-san. I must confess I had doubts and second thoughts about being sent here, but...I was happy I could pay back the faith the Clan has put in me"

There was a bit of reflection

"However it all started, it has worked out well for this. Perhaps the Ancestors are watching out for me"

[Akodo Yaukwari]

"Thank you very much, Akodo-san. I must confess I had doubts and second thoughts about being sent here, but...I was happy I could pay back the faith the Clan has put in me"

There was a bit of reflection

"However it all started, it has worked out well for this. Perhaps the Ancestors are watching out for me"

"There is little doubt of that, Matsu-san," Yakuwari replies. "And Akodo-no-kami reminds us that we have two hands specifically to be able to do the work of pen and brush.

"On which topic, I am dispatched here by Ikoma Botan to record events. The thought occurs to me that it would be good to have accounts of individual competitors as supplemental materials. Would you be willing to contribute to that, either directly or as the subject of interview?"

[Doji Nadeshiko]

Nadeshiko cries when Choudai's name is announced. Three of her friends, now, have been picked, and after everything Choudai's just been through -- it's honestly a relief.

[Matsu Inori]

"There is little doubt of that, Matsu-san," Yakuwari replies. "And Akodo-no-kami reminds us that we have two hands specifically to be able to do the work of pen and brush.

"On which topic, I am dispatched here by Ikoma Botan to record events. The thought occurs to me that it would be good to have accounts of individual competitors as supplemental materials. Would you be willing to contribute to that, either directly or as the subject of interview?"

"Yes, of course!" Inori said immediately, bouyed by her euphoria over winning. Then her brain caught up "But I must warn Akodo-san, a good scribe or storyteller I am not"

She considered. "Still, if it is within my means to do so, I most certainly will support Akodo-san's efforts."

[Akodo Yaukwari]

"Yes, of course!" Inori said immediately, bouyed by her euphoria over winning. Then her brain caught up "But I must warn Akodo-san, a good scribe or storyteller I am not"

She considered. "Still, if it is within my means to do so, I most certainly will support Akodo-san's efforts."

Yakuwari replies "All that is needed is honesty--and you clearly understand that principle, as has been rightly recognized."

He nods.

"Perhaps tomorrow or the next day, duties will allow us to meet again for that end?"

[Matsu Inori]

Yakuwari replies "All that is needed is honesty--and you clearly understand that principle, as has been rightly recognized."

He nods.

"Perhaps tomorrow or the next day, duties will allow us to meet again for that end?"

"You flatter me, Akodo-san. Sure. It will be easiest for me to make time later in the morning. As for the venue...?"

Inori looked off to the side, in thought.

"Does Akodo-san have something particular in mind? The Inn? A tea house? A library of sorts?"

[Akodo Yaukwari]

"You flatter me, Akodo-san. Sure. It will be easiest for me to make time later in the morning. As for the venue...?"

Inori looked off to the side, in thought.

"Does Akodo-san have something particular in mind? The Inn? A tea house? A library of sorts?"

"Tea would be welcome, of course, " Yakuwari says. "I have been to each of the houses here, and all have their merits."

[Matsu Inori]

"Tea would be welcome, of course, " Yakuwari says. "I have been to each of the houses here, and all have their merits."

"I have only been to two of them - and I must say the Opening blossom's beverages and surroundings are most pleasant to me. Tea there late in the morning would suit me well if Akodo-san is amenable" she said, mentally planning out her day.

It's not gonna be any less hectic, huh? Well, this shouldn't be too bad Inori thought, smiling.

[Bayushi Choudai]

Nadeshiko cries when Choudai's name is announced. Three of her friends, now, have been picked, and after everything Choudai's just been through -- it's honestly a relief.

Spotting the tears, Choudai drifted over, and quietly interposed himself between Nadeshiko and one angle of line of sight, while not intruding .

He had already led her into one mistake, he was obligated to perform damage control where he could.

[Akodo Yaukwari]

"I have only been to two of them - and I must say the Opening blossom's beverages and surroundings are most pleasant to me. Tea there late in the morning would suit me well if Akodo-san is amenable" she said, mentally planning out her day.

It's not gonna be any less hectic, huh? Well, this shouldn't be too bad Inori thought, smiling.

"That would be well, Matsu-san," Yakuwari replies, with the hopes that his GM will receive a message with the relevant thread.

"Until then, I am certain others will wish to congratulate you, as they ought."

He bows.