Colourful Mist [Kasha, Shishiyuki]

This whole romance situation was complicated and frustrating, it was a pebble which disturbed the pond and that led to two ends. He was faintly curious to see which one it was but it felt like a test of character in his own way, it was the kind of situation which he felt inclined to seek counsel on and given his own habit of offerring some pespective to Shishiyuki on this subject, it was time for him to have the favour returned.

"Shishiyuki, is it too early for tea this afternoon?"

He asked while dressed in the kimono, quite casual for him where he had opted to wearing the shihakusho more often since he had taken up his role.

"Something mild ideally."

He was not fond of strong flavours which was probably a trend carrying over from the dichotomy of their characters despite the sharing of a name. Kasha loathed the way that his teacher disgustingly would only eat things which were disgustingly strong, it was like her tastebuds had been burnt off and she could no longer taste anything except the most absurd of flavours.

"If I may inquire, how goes your relationship?"

It was intrusive but they had since disregarded the pretense of dancing around topics with formalities and the way that their family would dance around things with pretty talk and lies.

"I'm glad to hear that, you had refrained from talking about it of late and I had feared that you had stagnated or worse."

Kasha kept up his seiza position, tucking his hands in the large sleeves to settle for the afternoon. He had a bit to wonder but he did want to avoid rushing to his own problems, he would loath to imagine that he was taking from Shishiyuki without showing an interest in her. Such a relationship was just one-sided and no way to treat another, especially not your esteemed family member.

"I had quite the interaction today, I have been requested for a date by a girl though as she and I have spent some time together over the last couple of months I feel it would be rude to deny her. I thought it a bit curious after all, noblewomen are rare to take the initiative I observe but she is no noble. I felt our roles were backwards a little in the exchange and I wondered how you fared in that front though if all is going well I'm sure you've settled nicely."

He said with a small nod. Surely Shishiyuki would understand given how plain he had voiced his thoughts.

"Hmm, it leans towards the former though I confess I did not immediately agree and voiced my uncertainty. She proposed it as there being no harm to try, and if it doesn't work out then move on, after all I am quite inexperienced in these matters."

For all his behaviour of being willing to do it out of obligation it was not out of interest to dissuade conflict, he had rejected many advances like this from fellow students of both sexs prior. None of them actually had a relationship with him though beforehand like Ira did.

"Is that so? Well, Ira is quite forward it's quite interesting to be honest. I would have to say she's almost alien by the way that she's so honest and forthcoming, not forceful or brash but still assertive. I must admit, it's a little surprising to hear you say that you think you're lacking in that front."

The air of Shishiyuki as the family head makes it difficult for him to imagine her being hesitant in things. It was a little amusing and brought a smile to his lips, though he thought it was a little cute.

Hmm. Was it attractive? Kasha had to ponder that, what was attractive to him. He admittedly didn't think about it much if ever. He appreciated things but attraction felt like it went hand in hand with bewitchment. Being enchanted by something was something he had never really expected to deal with.

"I don't really know how I feel about it at the moment."

He explained while letting out a sigh. Kasha had always appreciated the simplicity of things whereas his teacher caused trouble. The constant disruptions she caused to his peaceful water were a headache and he had yet to really make up his mind in regards as to how this scenario sat with him.