shiawase.

"Wondering what they would find fun, I am playing the big sister again "Hey, look!" I wrapped myself up in a red scarf; "We're like secret agents!"" indie child ayano tateyama.

[bottlewonderland]

"Let’s remember That word I loved Happiness is strange You can love tomorrow”

[heartrescuer]

  He applauded her, suddenly shedding his role as the scarf-snatching tree. “I knew you were the hero after all, Aya-chan.” He helped her up from her less-than-graceful landing though.

[gaudiium]

The applause pleased Ayano, imagining him as a crowd of people cheering for the hero. It was silly to think about, but it gave her confidence. When brought to her feet, she blinked, twirling on her heel and craning her neck towards Seto. "... Did I tell you my name?"

[asahiyo]

  She couldn’t help the short laugh that escaped her lips at the younger girl’s words. “I don’t think I’m much better off than you in the height department,” came her amused reply. A hand was raised to indicate the difference between them — which honestly wasn’t much.

[gaudiium]

     Shoot, Hiyori was right. Ayano glanced up towards where the taller's hand was, one cheek puffing out. Leaving the scarf behind was completely out of the question. "What do we do then...?"

[heartrescuer]

  "Oh yeah?" He didn’t know what to do with the scarf, but he had an idea to get Ayano to be the hero again. He stood up tall, arms out to the sides mimicking branches. "Oh noo, the hero’s scarf is up in the big, green tree again~ssu!"

[gaudiium]

     Oh, that simply wouldn't work! Ayano's back straightened, brown optics eyeing her beloved scarf that hung loosely on Seto's arm. She just had to jump, right? That determined smile slid onto her face, the small child inching backwards before making a running leap, snatching the scarf and falling on her bottom. "Got it!"

[heartrescuer]

  His height made quick work of the girl’s emergency, and after brushing some leaves out of it, he gently spooled it around her neck for her. “There you go, you should take better care of something so heroic looking.”

[gaudiium]

     She stood still when Seto encircled her neck with the scarf, small hands patting the fabric. At the mention of it looking heroic, a bright smile plastered onto her face. Ayano carefully removed the accessory, throwing it skyward in order to put it around her brother. "You saved my scarf, so you get to be the hero!"

[gaudiium]

     "E-Excuse me, but can you help me? My scarf is stuck in that tree and I can't climb it..." she explained, one finger pointing out the bright red fabric caught on a branch.

[trxmos]

  「 ♚ 」━ “Mm..are you sure a

monster

                 girl like myself could do that?

[gaudiium]

     "Anyone can do it       if they put some        effort into it!"

[waveringdaze-blog]

        “Really? Thanks, neechan!”  Nope, he’s also apparently ignoring the fact that they’re in some bizarre-o time paradox land where Ayano is alive and also tiny.

[gaudiium]

     "Can you tell me where you got it from, Kousuke? I don't remember Okaa-san buying it..." Ignoring paradoxes was the best way to deal with these situation. ... Actually, it probably wasn't, but it made everything a little easier.

[living-a-life-of-deception-deac]

  Kano gave a soft chuckle at that, staring in the face of the girl he thought he’d never see again, hardly believing himself that this was far from a simple dream. Only when Ayano began tugging on his jacket did he think to say something, his mind so caught up in wonderment and fleeting amusement that he scarcely heard her. Never losing his persistent smile, his voice strangely gentle, warm even, he chirped, “Ah! It’s a small world after all, eh~?”

He didn’t like lying, let alone toward his own big sister— well, little sister, if one was going to use a more correct title. The last thing he wanted was to confuse her, to deceive her into believing that it was nothing more than a mere coincidence that this ‘brother’ of hers had the same exact apparel as him, but what else was he suppose to do? Certainly she wouldn’t believe that it was her little brother Shuuya, all grown up from the days of old and living independently with the rest of his foster siblings and a few extra occupants.

[gaudiium]

"I guess so!" she responded in a chipper manner, small hands releasing the dark fabric. Really, it was uncannily similar to Shuuya's, but... it wasn't like it was the only of it's kind. Then again, this person also reminded her greatly of the mischievous young boy Ayano was proud to claim as her little brother. The connection, unfortunately, didn't meet in the young leader's mind, the similarities merely just floating around.

Who knows if she would believe Kano's story of how his life is currently going? Ayano was one for adventure, a story that would provide for new experiences. Heck, if she were shown the base and all of the new people encountered, she would have a ball!

[scarletheoryofhappiness-blog]

  "Ah! Sorry, sorry! I got confused! I thought you were talking about the Brigade I’m part of, ehehe."

[gaudiium]

"You have a Brigade too??? Ah, maybe we can be brigade buddies! O-Or co-leaders! That would be really neat..."

[elusivequestion]

  Ayano…

So this was how she had looked when she was little. He only stared at the young version of his old classmate, unsure in how to behave or act around her. Seeing her alive like this… is… difficult.

[gaudiium]

Staring tended to draw attention from the object of the fixed gaze, so it was no surprise when the child stirred. Eyelids fluttered open, a dazed noise slipping out of her mouth before looking up at Shintaro. "... Who are you?"

[dxcxivre]

     Ah. His host’s “Sister” was laying on the ground. What a shame,if only the lawn mower was out. With a sigh,the male nudged the little girl’s head with his foot.”Hey,Kid wake up. Sleepin out in public is dangerous.”

[gaudiium]

     No, no lawnmowers will be going with a tiny child lying in the grass. The nudge only serves to make Ayano shift, her expression switching to a more uncomfortable one. Brown irises flutter open, eyes catching sight of the stranger almost immediately. "... I fell asleep?"

[hxroisms-archive]

  Her hands are clapped together, her head nodding. “Oh! That means a lot from the leader!” She moves to shift her scarf before putting her hands on her hips. “Now, leader! Your orders please!”

[gaudiium]

The smaller of the two only giggles at the idea of her words meaning something. In accidental mimicry, Ayano fiddles wit her scarf as well. "Oh, um...!" Shoot, she didn't have any missions to be fulfilled!

[gaudiium]

     Looks like someone fell asleep on her front lawn while waiting for her parents to come home.

[trxmos]

  「 ♚ 」━ “Ehh..I`m afraid I wouldn`t be much help to the ‘Brigade’..”

[gaudiium]

"That's not true at all! So long as you have fun, it's okay!"

[living-a-life-of-deception-deac]

  The Brigade… “A Brigade, hm~? Well, well, I’m happy to be a part of it then!

"I think it’s safe to assume that you are the Danchou of this Brigade, right?"

[gaudiium]

"More members!" Cue the tiny girl throwing up her arms, celebrating the addition.

"My siblings and I all agreed I was! ... Hey, your jacket looks like my brothers." Ayano tugs on the bottom, blinking up at the taller boy.

[hxroisms-archive]

  She giggles in amusement, not truly minding the oddness of the meeting. “I’ll do my best, leader!”

[gaudiium]

The similarities don't go unnoticed, but the topic is kept quiet. After all, why spoil the fun by pointing out how alike they look. "I know you will!"