Kyuden Shika

Akihiro flubs the remembering. Then the preparing. And finally he tries to tell a joke in the introduction to the poem so dark that a couple of people move further away from him out of unease. In the end he is red faced and very embarrassed at this showing. Day 4 Poetry Event, Earth Composition, TN2...

"I am no poet Governor-sama, but I am sure that at least one of our number might be. I hope merely not to embarrass myself." Akihiro bowed to both of them. "I would not ask for Seppun-sama to inconvenienced. But if you wish some small amount of action...I would be willing to oblige on a target." A s...

"I spend most of my time in my head. Sometimes the phrases come out more colorful than they appeared within my imagination." Akihiro half explained, half excused. "I will not continue, except to note that anyone would be lucky to enjoy an astrologer for a spouse, especially a wise and good looking o...

"As I told Seppun-sama, I do not wish for mochi. But your kindness is appreciated all the same. Enjoy your mochi without reservation Governor." Akihiro nods his head. "And I will not speak for Governor-sama, but I am glad enough to have you around Seppun-sama. You are a light among the roses, a fire...

"I would not wish to deprive Seppun-sama of their own food, and I am trying to walk off some food. It wouldn't be good to eat a sugary snack while exercising." Akihiro patted his belly underneath the layers of cloth. "It is good to meet you Seppun-sama. I noted that there were a few Imperials within...

Akihiro guides as necessary until the scarf is finished. Or at least looks like a scarf. "Moto-san, are you certain you needed my help? Your fingers are not without skill of their own I see." He leans back once the pair is finished looking over the item. "So, aside from scarf making, what does Moto-...

"The Musha Shugyo is not merely a Kakita tradition...but yes, it is remains a classic staple. I am afraid that I cannot do the same at the moment having already been pressed into service. Lords find it annoying to have to make allowances for their retainers. Besides, the time to do it is immediately...

He sat down with a light touch, careful not to fold his kimonos and cause a wrinkle. "Please, do not use -sama. Please." Akihiro got comfortable and then looked the Moto over from eye level. "Yes, I am a candidate as well. And Moto-san is most striking, I had noticed you yesterday but my schedule ha...

"This one is Kakita Akihiro, of the Kakita Academy. It is also a pleasure to meet you Seppun-sama." He replied with a polite smile. A year of not moving his face and two days in his cheeks were already sore. "Inari-no-kami has blessed me heartily this morning. So much so that I felt a need to bleed ...

Following his walk through the garden, the Crane came back to the inn to change clothes and get ready for the evening's entertainment such as it was. His four layers of clothes were heavy but by this point Akihiro was well able to move with the grace that he had been born with. So it was that he str...