Mouko moved along the market district with his hands holding many different bags of various goods that Haru insisted he carry, as per the rules of the contract between the two of them. It was a huge hassle, but through the young academy student's constant training, he had become quite strong. He had been spending his days in the training grounds at the academy, working as hard as he possibly could to make himself into a better shinobi. He needed to be a ninja that could easily stand toe to toe with all of the Jounins that he had seen so far in the village, as well as keep up with Setsuko and Sazawari. Mouko looked over at the young girl walking next to him, her face moving all over the surrounding area scanning the various different items in the windows of shops, and displayed in noticeable spots on carts. She was quite the person, Haru. She was sweeter and more caring than any of the other nurses at the old folks home, and her passion always seemed to be contagious. Mouko could never help but smile whenever she was around him. As Mouko was taking note of the young girl, he noticed that her eyes lit up like two really bright bulbs from spot lights, and she immediately took off into another direction.
The young girl ran into yet another shop, her golden hair flowing behind her, barely clearing the door before it could close. Mouko hurried along the road after her, narrowly dodging a few passerby that got in his way. When he reached the shop, he noticed that it was one that sold groceries and such. No wonder the girl had taken off, as she was easily excited by finding things that she was looking for. The young student followed the girl around the store, gathering groceries for the old folks home as much as possible. By the end of their journey, Mouko was carrying more bags than any man should ever be able to, but he was merely treating it as a part of his training. After dropping off the bags, he waved goodbye to the young Haru, and made his way back to his own home, once again feeling good about himself.
As Mouko moved back through the streets, his footsteps sounding heavy against the cobbled stones, he heard yet another set of footsteps running behind him, closing the gap quickly. Through extensive training, Mouko knew exactly how to react to such circumstances. He moved his feet in a half circle, bringing his left arm outwards, and his right towards his chest to protect himself. His left hand clamped down powerfully on the thin frail arm of a young girl, who's mouth began to open slightly, readying a call towards the young ninja. Mouko managed to stop his actions quickly, letting go of the hand that had reached out towards him. "I'm sorry Haru, it was only habit. What can I help you with milady?" The young lady was shaking all over as she looked upon the face of the young ninja, finally realizing what his life would be, and what sort of things he was being readied for. It only took her a moment to compose herself once again. "Tha.... Thank you. For going shopping with me." At that, the young lady sped off, back towards her workplace to settle in all of her new items.
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The young girl ran into yet another shop, her golden hair flowing behind her, barely clearing the door before it could close. Mouko hurried along the road after her, narrowly dodging a few passerby that got in his way. When he reached the shop, he noticed that it was one that sold groceries and such. No wonder the girl had taken off, as she was easily excited by finding things that she was looking for. The young student followed the girl around the store, gathering groceries for the old folks home as much as possible. By the end of their journey, Mouko was carrying more bags than any man should ever be able to, but he was merely treating it as a part of his training. After dropping off the bags, he waved goodbye to the young Haru, and made his way back to his own home, once again feeling good about himself.
As Mouko moved back through the streets, his footsteps sounding heavy against the cobbled stones, he heard yet another set of footsteps running behind him, closing the gap quickly. Through extensive training, Mouko knew exactly how to react to such circumstances. He moved his feet in a half circle, bringing his left arm outwards, and his right towards his chest to protect himself. His left hand clamped down powerfully on the thin frail arm of a young girl, who's mouth began to open slightly, readying a call towards the young ninja. Mouko managed to stop his actions quickly, letting go of the hand that had reached out towards him. "I'm sorry Haru, it was only habit. What can I help you with milady?" The young lady was shaking all over as she looked upon the face of the young ninja, finally realizing what his life would be, and what sort of things he was being readied for. It only took her a moment to compose herself once again. "Tha.... Thank you. For going shopping with me." At that, the young lady sped off, back towards her workplace to settle in all of her new items.
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