[X] Meet up with Yameko (Relationship: 2/10; 3/3 RP: Can Rank Up)
"I appreciate you taking time out of your day to speak with me, Lord Hayato," Yameko says while adjusting her position on your back. She's in her student disguise, sitting on the small of your back while you do push ups in your dorm, "But...are you certain that this is alright?"
"Yeah," you say while counting off your fifteenth push-up in your head. That good burn you feel when your muscles are pushed passed their limits starts spreading through your body. You grunt as you push off the ground, Yameko's weight on your back helping challenge your muscles. You don't say that, of course. Last thing you need is to make the woman currently sitting on your back angry because of a misunderstanding. You let yourself down, sweat trickling down your head as you speak, "I should be thanking you. Normally, Yam helps me out with this. Counting off my reps while sitting on my back. But he's busy with his own stuff right now."
"I see," she says while adjusting her position on your back, "Then I am glad I can be of assistance."
You grunt out an approval while waiting for her to get comfortable. Once she is, you're back to your exercises. You keep going while you speak to her, "So, tell me a bit about yourself?"
"Hmm?" you imagine she's tilting her head to the side in confusion, "What do you mean?"
"Well, we haven't really spoken since you bonded with bro and that time we met up with Hiroko. So, I figured this would be a great time to get to know each other better," you point out while switching to doing push-ups with one arm.
"I suppose you are correct," her voice takes on a playful tone as she continues, "But, in exchange, would it be alright if I asked the same of you?"
"Sure," you say without hesitation, "You can even go first if you want."
"Alright then," you feel her lean over to get closer to your ear, "Are you at all bothered by what some of the other students say about you?"
"What?" you ask honestly, "What other students?"
"There are those who believe that you shouldn't have your position. Those that-"
"Oh, those assholes," you interrupt her, "Yeah, no. I don't pay them any attention."
She's silent for a moment. Then she continues, "That was...a rather quick answer."
"Cause it's an easy one. I know that there are douche-bags out there who are too cowardly to say what they think of me to my face. I don't bother listening nor caring about anything they have to say," you respond, focusing more on finishing your set of push-ups.
"Truly? Even if what they say is about Yamato-sama?"
"That's for Yamato to deal with. He's grown. He can handle himself...mostly. If he wants help with it, he'll tell me," you say without breaking your stride.
Yameko hums in approval, "An expected but still admirable answer. Your turn, Lord Hayato."
"You got any hobbies?" you say at random, "Cause I don't think I've seen you do anything other than latch onto Yamato's arm most of the day."
"Yes, actually," she shifts and you can imagine her counting off on her fingers, "I sit on rooftops and write haikus, speak with some of the student body, play a few harmless pranks on the more annoying ones, go run around the city in my vulpine form, practice my dart throwing-"
"Wait...what was that second to last one?" you ask, thoroughly confused.
"Hmm? Oh, I sometimes head out to explore the city as a fox. It feels rather...liberating to let myself be ruled by my baser instincts for a few moments," she explains with clear joy in her voice.
"And you haven't gotten caught...you know...."
"Not so far. Though I do thank you for the concern, I promise I do everything in my power to hide my presence from others."
"Alright then. I'll take your word for it," it's all you can really do.
She hums, "It is my turn now, correct? Then...do you have any experience with opposite sex, Lord Hayato?"
Your insane focus is the only thing stopping you from losing balance at the outta nowhere question. You fumble with your words for a bit before managing to say, "Where did that come from?"
"I was just curious. Yamato-sama has mentioned that there is a girl who seems interested in you. Ritsuko, I believe her name was."
"That-that's...I don't know, OK?" you admit honestly, "I like her...but I don't know if it's 'Like-Like' or 'Friend-Like'. Like if she's someone I want to be...together with, or just someone I'd want to smash some heads together with. Or both."
You swear you can see the smug grin on Yameko's face despite not even looking at her right now. She giggles, "I see. Well, if you ever need assistance in figuring out your feelings, don't be afraid to come speak with me. I am quite well versed in understanding the hearts of maidens."
"Not really sure if you can call Ritsuko a 'maiden'," you say, remembering how your first meeting with the tomboy went, "But, thanks all the same."
"You are very welcome. Now, what else would you ask of me?"
Hmm...that's a thought. She asked you something kind of uncomfortable and personal. Perhaps you should return the favor?
[] Ask about her Mythological History. Are any of the tales about kitsune's true?
[] Ask about her Personal History. What did she and Hiroko do before recent events?
[] Ask about her Bond with Yamato. What's with how's she's treating him now anyway?
