Kamado Miko

What is A Hashira?

Staring blankly out the window. Miko's mind drifts to the unfortunate events that occurred. She doubt it'll take a more than a few days for word to spread. Once someone hears of it, everyone would too. Sighing softly while leaning back in her chair. Small circles under her eyes showing signs that she clearly wasn't sleeping well. Her face noticeably paler with droopy eyes. Her teacher didn't bother on calling her out, seeing as she seemed sick and(to his surprise) did her work in silence. The bell ringing is what shook her out of her thoughts, as if someone had flicked her in the head to bring her back.

Should I go to base... Miko wonders

Bringing her index knuckle up to her chin as she looks at the floor. Her thoughts silent, stopping as she tries to figure out if she should. Glancing up at the green car waiting by the sidewalk in front of the school. Miko paused at the stairs while staring blanking at the armoured vehicle.

" Should I? "Miko whispers quietly

" What are you doing? "

" Ah!? "

Heavy hands grabbing her shoulders before gently nudging her forward. Jumping in spot before whipping her head around to stare at her sophomore friend.

" Jack! "Miko scolds

Pouting angrily as she gently hits his arm, earning a light laugh from the latter. Gently nudging Miko again as Jack descended the steps, heading towards his motorcycle.

" Sorry, I couldn't help myself. What were you doing anyways? "

" Um... I was thinking "

" You can think? "

Scoff

" Hey! "

" What are you guys talking about? "

" Hey Raf! "Miko greets as Jack waves his hand

The little kid smiling intringued to the conversation before his older friends. Curious to see what the playful mood was about as he held the straps of his bag.

" Ready to head to base? "Jack questions

Crossing his arms as he smirks at Miko knowingly. Miko makes some sort of sound, unsure as she runs her fingers through her hair before fiddling with a lock between her index and middle finger. Jack and Raf's expressions change to confused curiosity at Miko's hesitation, which is to be expected.

" I... don't think so.. Yeah, I'm not going today "Miko answers, nodding to herself in affirmation

" Oh, is.. s-something wrong? Are you sick? "Jack asks

This was a bit awkward. Miko makes an unintelligible noise again as she shrugs. Jack takes the time to look at Miko more closely. Taking note of the lighter skin colour, the small circles, and the slightly messy hair and buns. Jack sums it up to Miko feeling unwell as Raf questions Miko a bit.

" Miko, I think you should head home. You don't look good "said Jack, his voice saying that he'll be adamant about his decision

" Yeah, I'll do that "

Jack takes a moment too register the almost defeated sound in Miko's voice. Watching as she walks past him to. Her shoulders slumping slightly as she was almost staggering in her steps. Walking over to the vehicle before patting the door and turning to head to her home. Pausing when a man with a large umbrella stood in front of her path. Miko seems to exchange words with him before walking down with him.

" Who is that guy? "Raf questions

" Don't know... "

Narrowing his gaze on the man. Seeing him hitting the back of Miko's head before seemingly scolding her or something. Miko staring at him confused like a scolded puppy as they disappear with the dispersing students.