The Day of Thunder

"Really? I would have thought you knew it, Hikaru," she looked at him with a smirk. "I learned about it traveling the southern lands, I think it must of been from former Kuwagaya tribesmen, or maybe it was another one?" For a moment she trailed off, trying to remember which particular tribe it had ...

Hikaru's lips quirked. "Only if she finds me worthy." His expression turned more serious. "But no, you're quite right. She is very special." He took a deep breath, his eyes briefly closing. When they opened again, he smiled. "And thank you for your kind words. I believe that you shall find a good ma...

Hikaru nodded. "Indeed." He said. There was a short pause. He was often not overly talkative, either.

Finally, he nodded. "Would you tell me a little about her? It's... something on my mind." His expression was thoughtful.

Hikaru turned his body, bringing his sword back for a more powerful strike... And then it was over. Apparently. Hikaru stood there, blinking, staring at Anjing. After a few moments, he sheathed his sword, a single smooth motion. "I thought I was the one with the tea." He murmured, lips quirking. "In...

Hikaru huffed the shortest of chuckles at that. "Oh, yes. She used to do that fairly regularly. I'm not sure which distressed Lady Doji more, the damage to the garden, or how messy she made herself." He sighed, not unpleasantly. "When she was younger, I thought she was very much her father's daughte...

Oh no.

I thought she had a sultry voice, but it turned out she was just a little hoarse.

Wakka wakka!

Hikaru stood to return the artisan's bow. "Thank you for coming, Saru-san. Although in truth, it is Togashi-sama that is hosting, and came up with the idea, not I." He knelt down again, frowning in concentration as he resumed his careful folding. "I think Lady Doji would be pleased with this form of...

Sorry, but with the start of D4 being delayed, I've gotten a little confused as to when dayflip is. Is it still in about 12 hours, or some other amount of time?

About how many people live here? I thought it was a one horse town once Otaku showed up, but I guess the rumor showed that's not true, at least. I gather it might be larger, possibly significantly larger? It is indeed a one horse town. There's around 150-200 people here. And Aoyama KILLED it. It's ...

"Hmmm." Hikaru frowned thoughtfully. "Perhaps it will help. Your father is wise." He said, inclining his head. The word curiosity got another tiny smile from Hikaru. "No doubt." Hikaru said. Reaching out, he picked up the teapot, refreshing Naraku's cup. "I have had a bit of help with the answers, s...

"It seems simple, perhaps deceptively so." Hikaru said, smiling gently. "Children can do it. Perhaps as adults, we are more critical of our own efforts." He bowed to each participant, honestly touched to have participants. "Saru-san. Jiyo-sama." Hikaru's eyebrows went up at that last, just a little....

Hikaru smiled gently at the mention of Doji's kindness. He listened as Kumori spoke, his arms still casually crossed. "Thank you." He said as she finished. "It is nice to hear other people's memories of her. Of her kindness. Of her foresight." He sighed. "My mother raised me, and my various teachers...

That got Hikaru to smile for the first time. "I think you are right, Hiruma-sama. We will win. Together." "Oh." The shift in conversation made Hikaru blink. He took another slow sip of his tea, savoring it. "My trials have been very much in my thoughts these last few days. I believe I am ready..." H...

About how many people live here? I thought it was a one horse town once Otaku showed up, but I guess the rumor showed that's not true, at least. I gather it might be larger, possibly significantly larger?

I expect the decoration will be with Calligraphy, but Hikaru does have 6k3 before void for painting.

Slurp.

Once tackled, twice shy. Hikaru rose more slowly, cautiously, keeping his sword leveled at the dangerous auntie at all times. His pale eyes were narrowed as he studied Anjing's movements, ready for anything now. By the serious frown on his face, Hikaru was seriously considering her words. His lips p...

"Ugh, you're so much better than me at this!" Satsuki exclaimed as she finished folding her first by the time Hikaru was starting his third. Like him though, she finished each one with a whispered prayer to her aunt, asking the Fortunes, Sun, and Moon, to grant Doji strength for just a little bit l...

Hikaru took a deep breath. "Yes." He said. It sounded almost like a sigh. "Thank you." He added. He shook his head, shaking it off. "You would see her from time to time, yes? When she was visiting Shiba, or Shiba's court. Or when Shiba came to Kyuden Doji, or some such." He frowned, his lips shiftin...

Was there any question as to if Hikaru was going to be there? Of course there wasn't. The only question was how many paper cranes would he fold. As it turned out, it was a pretty good number. The handsome samurai frowned in concentration as he folded, one piece at a time, working with methodical car...