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[Action] Jan 1

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[Yamanbagiri's been... well, mostly keeping his distance since the party. Out of guilt and shame over his behaviour towards the yari. A part of him figured it's not his fault, but... it doesn't erased the fact that he spoke and acted so rudely towards Tonbokiri.

So he quietly seeks out Tonbokiri, and pause for a moment. He shift his furry paws under his cloak, where the envelop hiding under the fabric. Then he speaks up.]

... Tonbokiri-san.

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[ Tonbokiri understands the distance, even if he wasn't angry at Yaman. It was concluded that something went weird at the party, right? Sure, he was pretty surprised at the outburst, and a bit hurt... But he can get over it, slowlu. You should have the New Year start off fresh, after all. ]

Ah, Yamanbagiri. Do you... need something?

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[It's the new year and Yamanbagiri knows he can't avoid Tonbokiri forever. He needs to move on from what happened and... try to feel comfortable again.

He shake his head.]

... No, I don't need something. But I have something for you...

[He holds out his hand, with what looks like an envelop held carefully between his claws.]

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[ An envelope? What would that be... Oh.

That's a bit surprising But he takes the envelope politely from Yaman's claws. He even made the envelope himself, that's really sweet. ]

Ah, thank you.

[ He looks inside the envelop briefly, but doesn't take out the contents. Is that how to be polite about it, he's never been a tantou. ]

We're around the same age, if I recall... Still, it reminds me of home.

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[Considering how the local culture seems more western than anything like they're used to, Yamanbagiri thought making his own envelops would fit the tradition better. That and... he need to practice.

He's quiet for a moment, before he nods.]

Yes... and it's not just that, Tonbokiri-san. [Other than the New Year, he have another reason for this.] It's also... my apology.

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An apology...? Oh, that.

[ With how lovely Ryslig is, picking up a little hobby might be good for Yaman, and it looks nice. Tonbokiri's not surprised he's receiving one for that reason, but it doesn't feel right. He's pretty sure whatever it was that made him lash out wasn't the werewolf's fault.

That said, he's had enough with festivities for a while. He'd rather this new year be more peaceful. ]

You're a Kunihiro sword. That is... what's most important to you, is it not?

[replicatedform]

[He blinks in surprise by the topic. But then again, is it really a surprised? It's somewhat... related to what happened back then. Yamanbagiri nods, looking at Tonbokiri in the eyes.]

Yes, it is. The fact that I'm a Kunihiro sword is the truth... and that I'm his finest work.

[Unlike any other times, when he would get worked up and proclaim it loudly... he simply said it. But from how he grips his own cloak, Yamanbagiri's still not free from his complex.]

It's... what marks me different from Yamanbagiri the most.

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[ If he can understand that part, then hopefully, it wouldn't happen again? He's a bit paternal that way, ages aside. Making Yamanbagiri a little comfortable is something he can do, in the wake of all that. ]

Ah. Would you like to be referred to as Kunihiro, then?

[ Tonbokiri doesn't have his creator's name attached to him, but yari are different from katana in that way. He's fine with that, seeing as the school that forged him is rather infamous. That also means though he might not get how valuable such a thing as a forger's name is.

He laughs lightly, to ease some tension when he sees that even if Yaman's proud of the notion he's a masterpiece, something still troubles the uchigatana. ]

I may have to use Yamanbagiri when Horikawa is nearby to prevent confusion, but it's not a problem if it helps you.

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[He blinks and stares at Tonbokiri in surprise. When it comes to their names, Yamanbagiri never try to correct anyone in how they address him. Other than letting them know he have a brother, he doesn't stop anyone unless they're referring to him in a less than ideal manner.

To have someone asking how he'd like to be addressed, and from a fellow weapon as well... He doesn't know how to pinpoint this feeling he's having. But he doesn't dislike it.]

Would I...?

[He blinks again, before glance away. His hand raise up to tug on his hood, almost embarrassed and shy.]

... I don't mind it if you call me Kunihiro.

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Then it's settled, Kunihiro.

[ Tonbo pauses. ...It makes sense, right? Yamanbagiri isn't really his name, it's the original's, but Kunihiro is? Something like that. ]

It is... difficult to be really comfortable here. But there's no harm in these little things that make us happier.

[ He holds a envelope a little tighter between his fingers. Yaman probably can't recognize that feeling, but it's a positive one in the end. That's all that really matters. ]