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[Yeah mister "humors this weird guy to a dance not once BUT TWICE", he sure doesn't treat anyone well.]

Yeah, yeah! You'll regret it a lot if you don't. [But he doesn't sound concerned at all, so clearly that's not a real threat...

But see, look at that, Sousei has impeccable taste and he must be consulted for these things!!]

S'your fault for offering with such super vague terms. Don't do that next time! [Because Kashuu will be there to take advantage of it...] Besides, even if it's irrelevant to you, it's not irrelevant to me if I ask about it, right? What if I can't decide which pair of shoes to buy? That's a big decision to make.

[nope, he's definitely an asshole through and through!!

But wow......not!threatened by a sword... he'd be more intimidated if Kashuu wasn't...you know, tiny and ~fabulous~. As is, he thinks he's probably okay. Talk to him again after he trains Haru a little and gives him a lot of bruises.

For now, he snorts vaguely, even as he carries on with their steps.]

Do not ask me for fashion advice.

[He does look vaguely fashionable in his western clothing, but it's definitely not due to his own choices, really. Blame Yang.]

[He may be tiny and fabulous but he can also kick ass even in heels okay, gosh!! But he does generally save his intimidation for when he's shanking things on the battlefield...

So blunt, though!! So rude! He's still following as easily as ever, but now he's going to take the time out to complain too because what the heck. Fashion is important... Sousei needs to set his priorities straight, clearly.]

Huuuh? Why not? Your clothes are super nice so you know how to pick stuff, right? And the more people to give their opinions, the better!

[More like the more people who compliment him, the better... HIS THIRST IS REAL.]

[Tiny and fabulous and kickass but still tiny. Nonetheless, that sure is a lot of complaining. But.

This is the point where Sousei pauses, glancing down at his clothing.

... ... ...]

Is it? [news to him...] I did not pick this out. [yeah.... he has fashion-conscious friends, but otherwise he's a disaster.]

[he'll kick everyone's ass... he'll kick his own ass...

But wow, what the heck. HE WAS TRICKED!! Tricked into thinking Sousei was remotely fashionable on his own!]

What? Who picked it out for you?

[And where can he find them...]

[Alas, it's truly the greatest trap of all...

And Sousei fails to see why any of this even matters??]

...Yang Xiao Long. [...and, tacked on a bit lamely--] It was a gift.

[what a lame person]

Yang Xiao Long, huh? I'll have to remember that.

[Since clearly she has excellent taste! He's surrounded by bums who just don't understand fashion so often, Sousei. It's so hard. Some swords can't even brush their own hair. There's Dotanuki's entire existence. Haru only wears t-shirts and jeans this is truly a struggle...]

Ahhh, well... As long as you have fashionable friends, you can still make it. You have a pretty face so you just have to worry about your clothing anyway, and that's half the battle!

I am sure she will be more than willing to go shopping with you.

[Better you than hi--

.. .... ...ah. A pretty face. Are they really doing this right now.]

Is that how it is. [really........]

Good, good!

[HECK YES everything he could ever want in life, honestly. Everyone needs to go shopping with him at least once for their lives to be complete.

But yes, they're really doing this right now. Really. He peers upward somewhat critically, but eventually nods...]

Yeah! Clothing's all you need to worry about. Your jawline is really defined without being too strong and you have super nice cheekbones, y'know? And the kind of eyebrows that some people pay money to get! You'd probably be even prettier if you smiled, but it's not like there's no charm in a stoic look.

[He has no sense of shame, someone help him. Or stop him. Or help him by stopping him.]

[That was...that was really thorough, wow. He wasn't really expecting that, if he's perfectly honest... but now that he's stuck dealing with this, he's not sure what to say.

Beyond blinking in utter bemusement.]

...I see.

[And then, to wreck all dreams and make many, many people hate him for not appreciating what he has--]

It does not really matter to me. I'm not interested in that sort of thing. I have more important things to worry about.

[No one ever expects Kashuu...

WOW, THOUGH. Just trounce all over his very well thought out compliments!]

That kind of thing is really important! You can only say stuff like that because you're already good-looking. [HUFFS AND PUFFS but at least he doesn't knee Sousei in the balls.]

[YOU KNOW sousei is really grateful that this running gag involves him not getting further kneed in the balls, okay, he'll take it.

But wow that's...

A huffy face.

Sousei's eyebrow arches, and his lips do twitch slightly, but he doesn't smile.]

I don't have to be attractive to do my job. It has no impact on my service to my country, and therefore doesn't matter.

[because Sousei's already married to Japan.]

[yes enjoy the lack of pain while it lasts...

BUT WOW. What must it be like to live in a world where looks don't matter?? Kashuu has no idea. He's puzzled. This is a mystery and Sousei has suddenly become an unfathomable existence...]

I guess that's the kinda thing I should expect to hear from you, huh? [He's already got an idea of what to anticipate when it comes to linefaces, okay... HE KNOWS HOW THIS GOES. But he sighs anyway like this gap in understanding is vast and wide, and shakes his head with some measure of disapproval.]

What a waste of a good face.

[.... ... ....that sure was a sigh. Sousei's expression flattens a little at the disapproval, and then he simply focus on the dance for a few moments.

Shut up.

After a brief pause, he reluctantly offers up--]

I have heard that before. [BUT IT STILL DOESN'T

MEAN ANYTHING]

[IT MEANS EVERYTHING... Kashuu is definitely laughing...]

Yeah? Whoever said it knows what they're talking about. It's a real shame, y'know? [He seems to consider something then, and without missing a step (literally or metaphorically):]

I know! You should let me take you shopping! I wanna do your hair, too. It's so nice but you just keep it all bunched up in a ponytail like that... What's even the point of having hair if that's all you do with it?

[He'd suggest makeup but he has a feeling Sousei would definitely say no to that, so if he can get some agreement to this first, he'll just spring the rest on him without warning...]

[.... Okay, so Kashuu doesn't miss a step, but Sousei does. In fact, he stops the dance entirely, blinking at Kashuu, and while the surprise doesn't show that much on his face, it's still pretty obvious he's thrown.

... .....]

What?

[No really.

What?]

Ah—! [He comes to a stuttering stop shortly after, not seeming too thrilled about it.]

Geez, you completely threw the rhythm off... [GOSH, SOUSEI. He huffs again, but he'll answer after a second's pause.] I said you should let me take you shopping and do your hair! I'm really good at it so you don't have to worry. My taste in clothing is the best, too.

[He won't lead anyone astray!!]

[Yeah, he sure did throw it all off. But there are more important things!!! Sousei just frowns in response, shaking his head once, shortly.]

That's not necessary. I've already told you that I don't care.

I'm presentable.

Not everything needs to be necessary. I mean, none of this is, right?

[He nods out toward the outer area of the courtyard because he still hasn't let Sousei's hands go. AT LEAST HE'S SELF AWARE...]

It'll just be for fun! It'd only take up a little of your time, too.

[....... well yeah but

even so

........................]

And why does it matter to you, exactly?

[WELL, SOUSEI, SINCE YOU ASKED--]

Because it's fun! And it's something that I'm totally great at. [Puffing his chest out with pride!! He's a very pretty sword who helps other people reach the highest heights of Good Looks, it's just what he does.]

Seeing wasted potential is just depressing, anyway. It'd be nice to see how good you can look with a little effort!

... You're a sword that is "totally great" at hair, clothing and appearances.

[He just says that again in an attempt to try to

process it

is that....is that right..............]

It's not that surprising, is it? Even a sword has to look his best!

[Gosh, Sousei, get ya head in the game!! Besides, he's not the only fashionista in the bunch. Wait until he meets Jiroutachi or Midare...]

I mean, some of us need a whooole lot of help - like, Mikazuki can't even get dressed by himself and Dotanuki pretty much needs an entire makeover. But a lot of us know how to look good, too!

[He feels like there's more to that line--"Even a sword has to look his best"--because now that he thinks about it, they really do keep their swords in constant, pristine condition. He hadn't really thought about how that could translate to something like this, though.

Naturally.

That would be a weird thing to think about, before all of these swords started showing up.]

Then that is suitable for you. [not for him.] Focus your efforts on those other swords.

[Swords continue to make everything weird: the ongoing saga.

He's not satisfied with that, though!! It's obvious in his expression... And also in the way he stubbornly refuses to give up just yet.]

I deal with them every day! It's not the same. [Not the same as having a FRESH NEW CHALLENGE. And boy, is Sousei a challenge...] Just once is fine, right?

you're too good to me.....

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