[Muramatsa Jun]

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[attr="class","skullbody"]As Jun threw out her Kunai she’d note Jou’s usage of body flicker it was the same as hers. "He’s gone…” but after a moment Jou would appear beside her and she’d get a good look at his Dojutsu as it formed in his eyes in response she’d reveal her with his close proximity this was her chance.
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Before she could do anything however Jou would place his hand on her and she would latch onto it with her own to keep him still as this happened her dojutsu would form and she’d fire off a quick seal aiming for his shirt in an effort to try and brand him, while also keeping hold of his arm just long enough to try and keep him still.
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Jun was no specialist but had just enough wherewithal with her minimal Taijutsu knowledge to least know how to keep him still. However if the seal had worked Jou would suddenly feel his clothes grow in weight which could potentially cause him to tumble over and potentially also knock her on top of him or him on top of her depending on whether or not her plan worked. Given where they were if the onset was sudden someone would more than likely end up on the ground.

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[attr="class","skullinfo"]213 WORDS / Himishi Jou

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NAME: Senkin [Great Weight]
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RANK: D
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CHAKRA USAGE: Very Low to Medium
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CLASSIFICATION: Fūinjutsu
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DESCRIPTION:

A simple technique where the user will inscribe a small seal upon an object and apply their chakra to the object, allowing that object to act as a regular weight. It appears in Kanji of how much weight is added up to a half ton and can be broken with a single seal by the user. It cannot be used on another person and costs chakra based upon how much weight is applied to the seal.
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Very Low (0-300lbs)
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Low (300-700 lbs)
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Medium (700lbs - 0.5 tons) <<<<<<<<<<<<<

[Himishi Jou]

Then there it was....Jun's doujutsu. Jou quickly recognized the symbol that had formed in her eyes, looking like the ones he had been seeing since he got to the encampment. Well, there was no questioning where her clan came up with that symbol. There was a split second where Jou looked almost amazed by it, but it didn't last for long due to the focus he was putting into this training.

Jou's aim was to toss the kunoichi down which was going to happen...just not in the way he anticipated...

The teen latched on Jun which she did in return before something fire from her eyes which Jou was not expecting! The beam hit his shirt but Jou felt no pain. Was it a dud? Some sort of fakeout to make him back out or something? No...It had different effects. "Wo-" Jou felt his shirt...getting heavier. It was as if someone placed a heavy weight on the teen, and suddenly, he could no longer keep balance.

"Woah!" Jou found himself falling on his back from the weight of his shirt...but he wasn't going down alone. Just as this started to happen, Jou kept his grip on Jun....unintentionally causing the poor kunoichi to fall on top of Jou! Depending on how exactly she landed...Jou might be in for a surprise, but either way, the boy had completely forgotten about the increased weight...and spar.

"Wh-Wh-WHaaaaa" Jou's face was completely red again as he struggled to find words to process this. "I-I-didn-This isn't....Eeeehhhhhh...."

Muramatsa Jun

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As the duo continued their struggle she managed to land her technique successfully the girl would smile but would suddenly regret her decision after a moment as she landed atop the boy her hands landing by his sides and her chest in his face. Jun stopped and pulled herself up. "My gosh Jou I am so sorry.” the girl would state, but in that brief moment she would stare into his eyes. "Your eyes are lovely.” she’d say as she’d pull herself back, her white marked eyes also meeting his. As she looked down at him she’d notice the seal directly atop his shirt and would remove a kunai from her back pocket.
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"Hold still.” the girl would then place the Kunai directly under the seal that was branded into his chest and cut it out careful not to harm Jou shortly there after he should be able to feel the weight lift and feel lighter. Jun would then get off of him and would help him up. "Sorry about your shirt, are you going to be alright?” the girl would say looking him over feeling a tinge guilty about searing his shirt. "Come let’s get you inside, it’s not safe in the cold with that amount of skin exposed.” She’d run her hand along the spot on his chest where the small tear was to warm him up. However a short while after the sounds of boots in the snow could be heard before turning around the corner.
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"Jun has our guest arrive..." she'd spot the scene between the two. "Ah you must be Jou." he'd remark. "Father!?" she'd say looking to him. "I figured you'd still be working." she'd say. "I heard a noise and wanted to see what it was...good to see it was just you and not a stray." he'd place a hand on his hip he was a tall man with red hair and a beard, Wearing a red coat with a brown trim. "Either way I must be getting back to my study nice to meet you Jou, but please keep things platonic with my daughter." he'd turn back and flash of the dojutsu could be seen within his eyes. "Otherwise it won't be." her father may have been only a painter but he was still a rather formidable shinobi in his heyday. And the seals he posseses are far greater than things that even Jun herself knows, he'd stand there for a moment making sure Jou got the message.

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[Himishi Jou]

BAM! Onto the ground they went. Jou found his words being muffled by Jun's...chest smothering his face. Jun finally pulled herself up...revealing Jou's reddened face. The boy looked completely out of it despite still being conscious. Did all of that...really just happen!? For a second, Jou glanced at Jun's chest once more before quickly looking up, appearing completely flustered. Yup...that totally just happened. Even though Jou was not exactly at fault, he still felt like he crossed a line worth being executed! He was expecting Jun to yell at him any second, set him on fire or something!

But then their eyes met...and she called the Himishi's eyes...lovely...

"Wha-" Jou's entire face was no longer red, but there was still a hint of a blush. Even though she was specifically talking about his doujutsu, no one has ever said something like that to Jou before. It caused his panicking to stop...but he was still not sure what to do with this. He would snap a bit out of it though as Jun cut a piece of Jou's shirt off, and suddenly he felt so much lighter. He accepted Jun's help with getting back up. "U-uh...y-yeah...Thank you." Jou said, looking down at the opening on his shirt, starting to shiver a little. His eyes would widen some as he saw the hand slowly coming up to and pressing against his chest. Jou quickly looked up, almost looking as if he were about to panic again, but then he properly looked into the kunoichi's eyes, able to properly see them without being distracted.

"Your eyes...like a work of art." he muttered mostly to himself, but she is probably close enough to hear. Jou's body was getting warm, but was it all from Jun's ability?

Then a third voice, one Jou did not recognize broke the boy out of his little trance and quickly looked over. The moment Jun said 'Father' Jou would blink a few times. "F-Father...?" As the man continued to speak, Jou glanced down at Jun's hand and quickly slid a bit away, chuckling lightly and nervously at the man's words...until he turned to look at Jou with those same...yet somehow far more intimidating eyes.

"Eep!" Jou's own doujutsu immediately faded as he stood there comically frozen in fear. "I w-w-wasn....J-just...train....pl-pl-pleasure to um...." Jou was certainly in for a world of...something.

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[attr="class","skullbody"]As the girl stood there looking to at her father as he had arrived staring daggers into Jou, there was a stunned silence between the two. After a moment a loud guffaw would erupt from her fathers lips. "I really had you there didn’t I boy.” Jun who was not amused, placed her hands on her hips. "Father!” she’d say somewhat upset with his antics. "When you told me you were coming with a boy I’m not sure what you expected.” he’d say calming his dojutsu, Jun would growl. "I apologize for my fathers antics Jou-san.” she’d say placing a hand on his shoulder. "All seriousness aside, please do enjoy your stay and keep it down, would you I’m still working.”
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As he walked away Jun would keep a hand on her hips still shaking her head. "The nerve of him.”she’d look towards Jou. "He didn’t scare you did he?” the girl would say with a worry in her voice. "Come let’s get you inside.” she’d walk ahead of him after a moment however she’d turn back towards Jou with a genuine smile. "And…thank you for the compliment.” a slight blush on her face.
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Upon arriving inside the girl would remove her jacket and place it on the coat rack examining the burns. "I’m going to have to get that stitched up.” she’d say looking it over. "You aren’t hurt are you?” the girl would say as she looked over at her companion not noting her own injury a burn on the bottom right of her abdomen from Jou’s shuriken.

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[Himishi Jou]

Jou couldn't take his eyes off of Jun's father. The man's stare had Jou practically frozen with fear. Was this how it was going to end for the poor Himishi, from a mere misunderstanding? The boy felt like he was done for and that there was nothing he could do about it. His mind went wild, trying to think of some sort of exit strategy. He remembered where the station was, he could probably make a run for it....and never look back!

But then suddenly...laughter erupted from the man, and Jou's terrified expression would start to loosen, making way for a look of...confusion? "Uhh.." Jou started to laugh light, and nervously with the guy despite not knowing what was going on until it was made clear that it was a joke. "Yeah...you certainly u-umm...did..." Jou rubbed the back of his head. "N-No, it's okay, Jun." He said, trying to be reassuring when he was clearly rattled a little.

After Jun's father left, Jou breathed out in a sigh of relief, getting to live another day. "N-No, of course not! I...wasn't scared." Jou claimed, attempting to sound cooler...despite his tone still betraying him. He'd then follow Jun towards the house but paused for a moment after hearing her words. "Oh....Y-You're welcome." WIth all of that, he nearly forgot about the compliment.

Now inside, Jou would look at Jun's coat as she made her stitching comment, chuckling nervously at the burns before looking over at Jun. "I'm fine, don't wor-wait...." He stopped, the moment his eyes fell onto the burn on Jun's abdomen. "A-Are you okay, Jun?" A bit of a frown formed on his face. "I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to burn yo-Oh if only I were a medical ninja...I'm sorry..." He continued to apologize as he crouched down a bit at the burn mark before quickly getting back up to look for his backpack. "M-Maybe I brought something that could help!"

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[attr="class","skullbody"]As the duo stood inside she’d look over at Jou who seemed somewhat frantic about her injuries. "I’m fine Jou, we’ve got a first aid kit upstairs I’ll be fine I promise.” the youth would state. "I’m going to head upstairs and freshen myself up, are you sure you’re going to be okay with your shirt so tattered?” the girl would wonder. "I’ll see if I can’t find a fresh shirt for you.” the girl would state as she made her way up the stairs.
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"If you’re hungry we have some food in the fridge.” the girl would call out as she made her way up the stairs to stitch herself up and also take a shower to get the incoming stench of sweat from out of her clothing. During this time Jou would be left alone for a brief moment her kitchen filled with countless cooked meats in the fridge that her family had bought from a market or hunted themselves. And in the freezer were fresh meats that were yet to be cooked being stored for a later time.
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Bread could be found in a small basket beside the coffee maker and a spice rack nearby had a host of flavor peppers and seasonings to which to douse himself up a small meal if he fancied. The time was his but what would he choose to do with it? Jun wouldn’t be back for a while since she was giving herself some minor first aid with some ointment and a few bandages for now he had but a moment to himself.

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"O-Okay..." Even though Jun said she would be okay, Jou still showed a hint of concern...but he wouldn't be doing the girl any favor if he continues to pester her like this. He'd have to find a way to make it up to her...but how?

She then brought up Jou's shirt, which he nearly forgot about after getting worked up about her and looked down at it. "Oh, I have more of these...back...at my...home."....And not with him. It took Jou getting his shirt ruined to figure this out just now. How could have been so careless as to forget to bring extra shirts!? "Th-that would be um...helpful." Jou would say with a hint of embarrassment. "I...appreciate it, Jun." he'd say while rubbing the back of his head, followed by a nervous chuckle.

Jun then brought up there being food in the fridge before leaving. Almost on cue, Jou's stomach growled, causing him to place a hand on his stomach. "Food, huh?" he'd mutter to himself before looking curiously over at the kitchen, and then stepped in.

His eyes started to wander, taking a better look around the kitchen since he wasn't able to do so before. First thing to catch the boy's eyes was the variety of spices found on a spice rack, which alone caused his mouth to open in a little 'o' shape before glancing over at the bread in that basket. "These are...high quality." Jou muttered to himself, referring to the spices as he picked a few up to inspect. "Hmmm..." At that moment, Jou's hunger was pushed to the side as his cooking brain slowly went to work. He then went over to the fridge, a bit of a hop in his step before opening both the fridge and freezer doors at the same time. He could not believe all of the meat he was seeing from cooked to uncooked.

"Th-there's so much potential..." Jou said, a bit of a sparkle in the boy's eyes. Jun certainly wasn't kidding about the food. His eyes then shifted towards some cooked deer meat. He then just had an idea...He knew what he was going to do to make it up to Jun for burning her!

With a determined nod, Jou went to thoroughly wash his hands in the sink, before heading straight back to that deer meat, taking it out, and placing it onto the counter!

"Pots, pots...where are the...." Jou was now looking through cabinets until he found one that held some pots. "Ah-ha!" Jou took out a pot one would use to make a stew and placed it on a stove. "Okay now where are the...." He was now rummaging for..."Vegetables!" he exclaimed as he managed to find some, specifically carrots, potatoes and peas in a pod. He then took them out, placing them on the counter as well before getting the stew ready.

The stove was lit with the deer meat cooking in the stew, and Jou found himself chopping up the vegetables he had with a knife, and if one were to look at his eyes, they would notice that Jou had his doujutsu activated, using it to be a lot more precise with the cooking. They would also notice the focused and determined look on his face as he did this, a bit of a challenging smile formed on that once timid face. Once they were properly cut up, Jou carefully slid them into the pot, and started to stir it once more as the steam filled the air with delicious smells. With his free hand, Jou picked started rummaging through the spices again to find the right ones he wanted to use. "Let's see....Garlic...Onion...pepper....Hmmmm...." He certainly wasted no time making himself at home in the kitchen.

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[attr="class","skullbody"]Meanwhile upstairs the girl would be rifling through her bathroom drawer until she found a bottle of ointment which she would open and apply to the small burn on her stomach, after the ointment dried she'd disrobe and take a quick shower after finishing up she’d take her damaged robes and examine them as she made her way to her room. "I'd best find a new outfit, this one unfortunately needs to be re-sewn.” she’d think.
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After folding the uniform and placing it beside a desk in her room, she'd open out her closet and find a lighter pair of clothing, a purple tunic with a brown belt. After getting dressed she’d hear the sounds of pots rustling downstairs and then made her way towards the steps her nose captured by a delightful aroma, shortly thereafter the girl would make her way downstairs was this Jou’s doing?
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As she her footsteps pitter pattered along the steps of to her home she’d make her way towards the kitchen and notice a delightful set up presented to her, in such a short time to see something so expertly put together had her taken aback. "Jou-san did you make this.” seeing the food made her stomach rumble but to see such an expertly crafted display made her look to Jou mouth simply agape. "What craftsmanship…but does it look as good as it tastes.” se’d look to him. "M-may I taste it?”

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At this point, Jou was starting to feel right at home. There was something about cooking that just puts the teen's mind at ease. He could not explain it, but he certainly loves the feeling of crafting meals, trying new ingredients, and mixing things up. As time passed by, the kitchen had various pots, seasoning, and other things around the counters. Jou made a bit of a mess since he tends to get a little too preoccupied with his cooking...but he was going to clean all of this up later. One can't truly call themselves a cook if they do not know how to clean up after themselves.

Jou was currently stirring the stew he had made, using a big spoon to do so. The pot was on the stove with the heat on at medium. Steam continued to rise out of the stew as it bubbled up a bit. The deer meat he used was chopped into bite-size pieces along with various vegetables, creating an aroma that would fill the house. Jou also had on an apron which belonged to one of the people of this house, possibly Jun's or her mother's...or maybe even her father's.

The young Himishi hummed to himself as he had a small smile on his face. He took the spoon out and was about to taste test the stew until he heard Jun's voice, not even realizing that she had entered the kitchen. "O-Oh, Jun. You're done already?" He asked as if she were only gone for a couple of minutes. Time certainly flies for Jou when it comes to cooking. He then looked back at the stew, stirring it again before nodding. "Y-Yeah, I hope that's okay..." He smiled a bit sheepishly. "I-I couldn't help but notice the deer meat...especially with the garlic and onion seasonings that you guys have..." He claimed before closing his eyes, his smile getting a bit wider. "Paired up together with thoroughly steamed carrots and potatoes create a fine stew...It's quite the delicacy if done right." He claimed. "U-Uh I mean...so-sorry!" He blushed a bit as he realized he was going on a bit about this.

"I-I mean, sure....You can taste it!" he'd say, looking a bit eager about this. He then took the spoon out with some of the stew in it before bringing it over towards the kunoichi, his eyes on her, not wanting to miss her reaction to the taste.

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[attr="class","skullbody"]As the girl took note of the scent and the presentation of how he prepared his meal she was floored by his attention to detail with the way his meal was prepared she wafted in the aroma of his succulent dish placing her fingers in front of her face to soak it all in. "Delightful.”
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Upon being allowed to taste the food Jou would raise a spoon up to the girls lips and tilt it into her mouth taking up some of the small bits of the food he had crafted it’s taste hitting her tongue allowing her to feel a plethora of flavors as her taste buds soaked in it’s flavors. "Ahh~” she looked to him with a pleased smile able to encapsulate everything he was attempting to do by simply tasting the meat. "The smoky flavor blended with the juices of the stew and the vegetables make for a remarkable meal. It's rich with seasoning and is absolutely decadent! This is excellently done!” she’d sat giving him a pleased smile.
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"I knew you were one for the kitchen but this is far more Complex than anything I’ve ever crafted.” after a moment however as she ate her food she’d notice something about Jou’s attire. "Jou…why are you wearing my mothers apron?” after a short moment the door would open up. "Jun I'm home how is our house guest doing!" Jun would turn about. "Oh mother! Come introduce yourself!" she'd gesture for her to come see him smiling to her mother. "He was just making us lunch!"

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Jou couldn't help but grin at Jun's compliment. Jou may not be as smart as his Himishi kin, but he was certainly something of a genius when it comes to cooking, and it was something he takes pride in. He couldn't wait to have Jun actually taste the cooking if she was this impressed by the scent and appearance alone. If she hadn't asked him if she could taste it, Jou would've tried to get her to try some anyway.

As Jun took the first bite, Jou watched closely in silence, his smile mixed in with a curious expression. He wanted to know Jun's first real impression of his cooking. He wanted to know how she would react...and if he needed to make some adjustments to his cooking. Fortunately, the smile on the kunoichi's face told Jou all he needed to know. But then she went on to describe the taste, and Jou couldn't help but get lost in her well-put-together words. "I'm glad you took notice of the seasoning." Jou would add before looking happily over at the stew. "Believe it or not, but most people overlook it. Seasonings are a fundamental part of a decadent meal. Not only do you have to pick the right one in accordance with the food being made, but you have to make sure you put in just the right amount." Jou would say as he stirred the stew a bit.

"Even the most minute amount could make all the difference." Jou then tasted a bit of the stew, letting the taste sink in for a few seconds before making an expression of wonder. "Nooott quite there yet...." He muttered despite how much Jun praised it. He then sprinkled a very small amount of the seasoning within the pot.

"I could teach you how to make it some time." Jou said cheerfully in response to her comment....even though this was going to be the only night he was going to spend here.

As Jou continued to hum again, he'd stop after being asked about the apron. "Hm?" He looked down at the apron, blinking a few times. "O-Oh, this is your mother's?" Speaking of, Jun's mother had just arrived, and the moment she came in, the boy had a smile on his face as he waved. "H-Hello, Mrs. Muramatsa." He'd then remember about the apron, causing him to get a little sheepish. "S-Sorry! I'll...t-take this off immediately." He said as he tried removing it, chuckling nervously.

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[attr="class","skullbody"]As the woman would enter inside she’d step into the kitchen she was equally as bundled up as her daughter wearing a long coat with several bundled furs attached to her person. "Ah, you must Jou a pleasure to meet you.” she spoke with a rather calm tone much like Jun but something about her made her out to seem very different from the usual run of the mill educator. It was evident that the woman had been involved in a few battles and much like Jun’s father there was a ruggedness about them. Her eyes were white much like those of a Hyuuga or the same shade as Jun’s when her dojutsu was activated. "I see you’ve wasted no time helping yourself to our kitchen as well as our wardrobe.” she’d say looking to him noting that he was wearing her apron. "Thought I must say it does look much better on me than you.” she’d joke.
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The woman to the food that was laid out on display on the table with widened eyes. "Did you make this Jou it looks rather delectable.” Mrs. Muramatsa would look to her child. "I see he’s attempting to woo you in the same manner your father did me.” she’d say teasing her. "Mother!” the girl would state with a blush, an ironic form of payback her father had pestered Jou about a romantic link between the two but now her mother was doing the same with the otherside of the coin.
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"I only jest my love besides, but my daughter could use a bit of company and what better to find it in than a nice boy such as yourself.” Jun smiled at that notion. She’d chuckle, "We shall see.” the girl would state looking over at him. "Well I won’t interrupt, now If the two of you will excuse me I must go say hello to my husband, it was a pleasure to meet you Jou.” Jun’s mother and father had a very close relationship; they'd traveled the world together for years and were all but inseparable. "So how soon do you think it’ll be done? I actually had something I needed to finish working on before settling down to eat if you don’t mind.” the girl would say.

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"I-It is an hono-I mean, a pleasure to meet you too!" Jou would say as he bowed at Jun's mother. As the young Himishi looked back up, he would take another look at Mrs. Muramatsa...and found himself a little captivated. Now he knew where Jun gets her looks...but the thought of that immediately caused him to shake his head, trying to push that thought to the back of his head! Though...the ruggedness added a little more to it....something he couldn't quite explain.

"U-Uh yeah..." Jou found himself focusing a little more on the 'wardrobe' part of the woman's comment, looking down once again at the apron as he quickly started to take it off. "I-I bet it does look better on you...U-uh I mea-mean...yeah..." Jou said, stumbling over his words before chuckling nervously as he placed the apron back where he found it and started to rub the back of his head. Jou was certainly not the...smoothest of people. "Oh?" His demeanor did nearly change though after the compliment he got on his food, one filled with confidence and a small grin.

"Just wait until you taste i-h-huh!?" But then he went right back into his timidness the moment she made romantic implications between himself and Jun. Jun's comment afterward was a little unexpected as well. Jou couldn't do much but look over at her before glancing away, again rubbing the back of his head as he blushed lightly. "I-It was nice meeting you too, Mrs. Muramatsa. The food will be ready soon!" He said to the woman as she left.

"I would say..." Jou then went over to the pot, inspecting the stew. "In about a half an hour." Jou added, answering Jun's question.

"Your parents are nice by the way." Jou commented as he looked back towards where her mother left with a small smile on his face. "Certainly better than my parents..." he added, his voice drifting a bit with that comment. The smile remained on his face, but it was a little more on the somber side. Jou loves his parents very much...but sometimes he wonders if they really love him, or if they really only see him as their 'backup plan' after what happened to his sister...

"O-Oh uh, sorry! Go finish what you have to do." Jou said as he brought his attention back to Jun, trying to change the subject. "I can handle finishing this on my own." he claimed with a hint of confidence.

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[attr="class","skullbody"]As the boy would express his gratitude towards meeting her mother Jun would smile as her mother departed and Jun would follow soon after. "Then I’ll see you in have an hour Jou-san.” from there she’d head into her room and would head towards her notebook taking the time to finish etching out the calligraphy sketch she had made for Jou upon first meeting him she wasn’t certain how she had felt but knew that something about the boy had curled up a small spark of romantic reaction within her heart upon seeing his mastery of the culinary arts. Such a level of expertise wasn’t something she wanted to walk away from but had she stayed she might not have had time to finish the gift she’d made for him.
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And so as she returned to her room she’d open her notebook to the page where she’d been working on a small calligraphy piece attempting to draw Jou’s face using only his name as the outline for his words, she worked on it in silence making sure that she had gotten every single detail right, as she did so her mind would race with thoughts. These feelings were small but dangerous and while Jou was a guest in her home and an ally to her nation despite how she felt she knew she was unable to act on her feelings. Iwa and Yuki may have been allies but tensions could rise at any moment and so she poured all of her emotion into her work of art.
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Even taking the time to craft him a letter after she finished, but right as she finished she’d hear a knock on her door. "Jun, dinner time!” her mother would say. "Coming Mother!” Jun would shut her notebook and make her way downstairs for dinner, stopping at the base of the stairs to take in the scents. "Jou the food smells wonderful!” she’d state as she was guided by the wonderful waft into the kitchen.

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