Jou found himself out and about the village, a rare occurrence since he usually sticks around his clan's compound unless for something important. The reason for him being out now wasn't really important...at least to some. Jou wanted to cook a particular dish for later, so he went out to buy the needed ingredients for it. This was going to lead the teen to multiple shops...since he was picky about the type of ingredients. No substitutes...No matter how similar they are!
However, Jou was not going to get the chance to visit these shops...
As he was on his way to one of the closer stores, Jou noticed a flyer from the corner of his eyes.
"Hm?" The boy stopped, turning his attention to the flyer...part of him hoping that it was wrestling-related, maybe a show was being put on right now that he could watch! Gently taking the flyer down to read it better, it was clear that it didn't have anything to do with wrestling...but what he read still intrigued the young Himishi.
"Oh...?" It was an invitation....for genin to come to train their katon ability? Jou's a genin...and he knows katon!
"Huh...What a coincidence." He muttered to himself blinking a few times. Was...someone trying to pull a prank on him? No...that couldn't be it. There are still some people who...bully Jou, but he doubted that anyone would go this far...right? Maybe it was Haruka...but then again she isn't the bullying type. He then looked a bit more into the flyer, finding a location and a name.
"Wh-wha!?" This was from THEE Nohime Yoshiko!? It was clear that this flyer wasn't specifically for Jou now...but he still fits the requirements for it. Was this fate...to be trained by someone as well renowned as Yoshiko? But, he was starting to have some doubts. Was he even good enough for her attention?
He looked at it once more, sighing as he was about to give up and just put the flyer back up...but he looked at it again, and hesitated to do so.
No...He was good enough....
Shaking his head a bit, the boy neatly folded the paper and placed it in his pocket, having memorized the directions. He then started to walk, a bit of confidence in his step...though he has completely forgotten about his shopping.
After a bit, Jou would make it to the destination, Iwagakure's training grounds. He then gave the place one more look before balling his fists, trying to brush away his nerves before stepping in. Stepping in, Jou would take quick notice of the wooden dummies and structures that were put up, taking a few seconds to register them before looking over at....her. Yoshiko was right there...assumingly still putting stuff up. It was really her, the Smile of Iwagakure...a smile as radiant as her strength and beauty....so he has been told.
"U-Uhh...." The boy nearly choked on his words...his confidence sinking back into the depths of his insecurities. He hesitantly took the flyer out of his pocket, clenching the paper in both hands as he tried willing himself to walk further in.
"Y-Yoshiki-S-senpai?" Jou's tone was a little on the soft-spoken side.
"M-My name is H-Himis-" He then stopped, noticing a particular and decadent aroma. His head then turned towards a table with a basket full of muffins, but they weren't just any muffins...
"A-Are those...Banana nut muffins?" He said, his tone not as soft as initially. He walked over to the basket, nearly not as hesitant before, and carefully picked one up. He looked at it, turning it from side to side before taking a bite...and suddenly his expression was in pure bliss!
"Th-This is delicious!" he exclaimed before taking another bite.
"The bananas must've been mashed with care and the walnuts evenly spread." Jou claimed, another bite as he continued his tangent.
"Oh...and is that vanilla? Mixed with the brown sugar, it helps bring the flavor to fruition!" Jou said before looking at Yoshiko, a bit of crumbs on his face as he finished chewing.
"Did you make this?" He asked...but after a few seconds he would realize who he was talking to again, and what he was doing...
"A-Ahhh, wait!" He quickly went into a bow, dropping the flyer he had and nearly dropping the rest of his muffin...but at least managed to catch that with a bit of a fumble.
"I-I'm so sorry, Yoshiko-Senpai! M-My name is Himishi Jou!! I-It is an honor to m-meet you!"Nohime Yoshiko