MARRIED TO A KITSUNE

CHAPTER X

Honoree's back hurts from sitting up straight for four hours, added by the seven hours time she spent together with Queen Aki and her friends. When she thought she was free to go, King Takano appeared and dragged her to the open court at the back of the mansion to introduce her to his baseball team. Honoree was surprise to know that kitsune spirits also plays baseball. She sit at the chair provided together with other ladies cheering for King Takano and his baseball team.

At the end of the day, her smiling muscles are twitching and her shoulders felt like it has an invisible thread forcing her to stand straight with her chin held up.

She's almost close to dozing off in a nap when Kenta knocks at her room, announcing that the dinner is served and that everyone is waiting for her. Honoree pushed herself to stand and walked downstairs.

"Its been a long day for you Ojou-sama." Kenta said and let out a chuckle.

"Uggh! Don't remind me that."

After the dinner, Honoree excused herself and run towards the bedroom. She sooths her aching muscles by taking a warm bath before she buried her head to the softness of the pillow.

Yuuji arrives later and saw her lying on her stomach. She was wearing a simple white kimono which she obviously didn't bother to secure tying. Her left shoulder's peering. She's impossible, Yuuji thought. He fixed the blanket and tossed it to cover her body. The good part is Yuuji thinks that Honoree did a good work. The least thing she can do for him is to behave well.

"Good work today." he whispered.

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On the fourth day since Honoree arrive at the kingdom, Kenta announced that they will have a hanami for that afternoon. He prepared riceballs, sushi rolls and some cakes to cover up two large baskets. It made Honoree cheerful, rushing for the shower room.

Honoree wore a light blue kimono for the occassion. She shook Yuuji awake but because he didn't budge, she climb on the couch and step upon one of his tails.

"What do you think you're doing!" Yuuji screamed at the top of his lungs.

"Im waking you up. We will go on a hanami today."

"I've been doing hanami almost all my life, you go there if you want!"

"But Kenta-kun said that it he'll cancel it if one of us wouldn't come!"

In the end, Yuuji dragged himself to the shower room and climb downstairs after, where Toshi, Honoree and Kenta are waiting.

"We are having a picnic! We are having a picnic!" Kenta's leaping on his feet while chanting the words. Honoree join him later when they get outside.

"We are having a picnic! We are having a picnic!"

Toshi, on the other hand, thinks its unusual that its Honoree's first hanami. He glanced at Yuuji irritated face. "Hey, is there a news from Hiro about Kohaku-san?"

"The bad news is, that Kohaku is on a vacation according to his students. Anyway, have you visited Katsumi?"

Toshi nods. "Yeah, she was disappointed, but she believes that you can find a way to still end up with her." he broke into a chuckle. "Look at her, she looks happy." referring to Honoree

"Will you please shut up!" Yuuji called out. "We're talking here!"

Startled, Honoree and Kenta turned around and glared at him. Kenta pulled Honoree closer and whispered something that made her giggle. They both looked again at Yuuji and giggles.