闇に散る桜

本田菊です。 current AU time frame: 1937年 M!A: none [ independent | AU | hetalia | imperial japan | taken. ] [ rp only. art is not mine. ]

[ridgebackjuggernaught]

itamiwowakeaeru started following you

This is another Nation-kind. He doesn’t like this. This is supposed to be the enemy, or at least the enemy’s boss, but he’s so small, fragile almost. Hayato was more heavily built than this man was, and he’s just an underfed army fighter.

This doesn’t sit well with him. Gut instinct says ‘Pound that pretty face into the dirt’, but polite doctrine dictates discretion is the better part of valor….Well, at least he’s pretty to look at.

[itamiwowakeaeru]

The way he regarded the aircraft was a combination of contempt and utter disgust. Sure, he wasn’t the one with the advantage, physically, but he was certain of one thing; that he was superior to whatever the west sent over. Maybe his pathetic army aircraft couldn’t handle this, but that was precisely why he was so contemptuous! As a nation, he was much more attached to his navy, and they could do no wrong; surely someone in the navy would be able to shoo this thug off.

“It’s rude to stare, but I suppose I can let you marvel in amazement before my navy absolutely destroys whatever your home country can throw at it-- ... wherever you’re from.” He certainly didn’t have the air of a British weapon, but anything was possible, Kiku supposed; assuming he was American was probably safer. Their personifications often looked brutish...

[nakajimahayabusa]

petition to slam dunk my entire army into the trash where he belongs

[kujouichijiku]

"Shi— No way! There’s none left? At all?"

[itamiwowakeaeru]

"Perhaps if you had woken up on time..."

Implying that Reiji woke up on time, of course; the empire was blissfully unaware that the voiceless fighter had actually waited overnight in the kitchen.

[kujouichijiku]

"Ahhhh, I’m so hungry! I want curry…"

[itamiwowakeaeru]

"If you’re only now realizing it’s Friday, you’re too late. Zero just finished the pot."

[itamiwowakeaeru]

"I didn't teach you to be passive-aggressive. That's nothing surprising from him, but from you, I expected better. Akagi will surely hear about this."

[itamiwowakeaeru]

"What's this I hear about getting Zero riled up? I don't want to hear about any insolence in the navy right now. There's a lot more important things you could be doing, all of you."

[menkenshoku-moved-deactivated20]

Artist

[fyeahhondakiku-blog]

by 干物

[hinatashoyolo]

[radianceapologist]

☆*:.｡. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIRISHIMA SHIROU .｡.:*☆

(x) (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) (x)

[perlasngoryental]

だいじょうぶ!

</ And she really was fine, if not a little overcome with girlish emotion, which she sought to quell by taking the Empire’s hands and placing them against her cheeks - She was almost certain he would feel how warm she was, and she didn’t really mind if he did. After all, that was his fault. >

That’s okay, you don’t have to do anything! I won’t hold it against you as long as I can do what I need to do. As for staying away from your Army, I can’t make any promises~  Is what I want to say, but - Just a really quick trip to see them, please? If you really don’t want me to go, then I won’t… But I would really like it if you gave me your permission just this once. Please, please お兄ちゃん? I’ll only drop off some things, then I’ll come straight back and spend the rest of the night with you! I’ll make you all your favorite foods, and I’ll even let you do whatever you want.

It’s a little complicated to explain why it’s so interesting - To me, at least. Mostly, it isn’t because of all the presents and commercialism you get from, uhm - The other people who celebrate it, because for us, where I come from, it’s really more about spending time with family and friends. And also it’s important because we’re Christians, and one of the biggest appeals about it, for me, is going to church everyday till the 25th and eating traditional rice cakes.

</ She continued to hold his hands in place, pouting ever so slightly for a bit before guiding his hands over to the top of her head, gently tangling his fingers in her hair and leaning up against his touch like a cat. Any sort of contact with the other was always welcomed, in her opinion. >

Ludwig is doing just fine, actually! Did you know, we just saw each other not too long ago for our Friendship Month. It was really nice, we had a lot of food and dancing and it gave me a reason to get dressed all fancy. You know, お兄ちゃん - Ludwig reminds me a bit of you! Because you’re both so serious all the time, and really cool and collected. No wonder you guys are friends!

…….. Yeah, okay. I’ll stay, I’ll stay. I really want to.

[itamiwowakeaeru]

/For once, the empire found himself laughing-- well, it wasn't hysterical laughter or anything like that, but just gentle chuckling. She was so warm, if he didn't know any better (that it was his fault) he might have told her to lie down and rest a moment./

Need to do? That sort of thing is lost on me, to be honest. I don't understand how those low-lives would even appreciate what you're doing for them. But if you feel you need to do it... then, I suppose you can, but where exactly will you be going, and who will you be seeing?

/He actually dreaded hearing that answer, attempting to forget about it while also trying to concentrate on the answer she gave to him; even though he had been quite involved in his own religion in the past (and essentially still would be, if he could), it was still strange for him to think that the obnoxious western holiday was celebrated any other way than the one that had been introduced to Hikaru./

I thought that's what the New Year was for...

/Distracted, he idly ran his fingers through her hair continuously.  He wondered how the German was actually faring, now that things had changed so much for him as well. Neither of them could really engage in their old ways, but at least Kiku wouldn't get arrested for showing up at Yasukuni Shrine. Rather, Hikaru just didn't allow it, for his own image's sake./

I'm sure if we could we would be much, much closer, like before. So, how long are you going to stay now? 

[perlasngoryental]

You think we make a good couple?

</ For a moment, it seemed as though the rest of his words simply flew over her head, and she relinquished her grip on him in favor of pressing her hands against her cheeks and trembling ever so slightly. >

A-Ah, that’s really cute of you to say, お兄ちゃん! But, but yes - You could say that. Is it alright if I stay for a month, or so? Maybe just till Christmas, unless something comes up again…

You don’t mind spending a Western holiday with me, do you? We don’t have to do anything you don’t want to, but I definitely want to make sure you’re fed, and I have presents for your Navy and Army!

</ It was no surprise to hear there’d been trouble brewing between the two (when was there not), and Minda took it all in stride, nodding in understanding at Kiku’s words. >

I’ll ask him if he’s not too busy, I don’t want to burden him either… You know I can’t live with you the whole year, silly! There’s things I need to do, and I have to go on the occasional trip to China and Germany and America when my boss needs me to make nice - Though, I think you know I really only enjoy going to one of those places. And speaking of making nice, you know I’ll get in trouble if I stay here longer than a month or two at a time.

…You know I want to, though - Right? I always want to be with you. ❤

[itamiwowakeaeru]

That's exactly what I meant... Are you alright?

I suppose I'll have to deal with a month, but must I really celebrate that ridiculously overdone holiday? I'll take the food, but... I'd rather not take part in the, ah... festivities. And I would also rather you not spend any time with the army, if you can avoid it. I know I've asked this before, but what is the obsession with this holiday? Kirishima and Musashi, too, are obsessed with it just as badly. I'm worried that even the Kazakami twins have become interested in it, too.

/About as unsurprising as the fact that Hikaru and Kiku were not getting along again, Kiku had still not gotten over his prejudices against the western holiday, even as it would soon be celebrated in Japan, in their own way. That was probably what had made him resent it more.  Another sigh./

I'm glad I've not been to two of those places in a long, long time. I have no desire to make 'nice' with either of them, though do tell me-- if you've been to Germany lately-- how is my old friend doing?

If you want to, you should. Stay here, I mean.

[timiglzk]

The Japanese say you have three faces. The first face, you show to the world. The second face, you show to your close friends, and your family. The third face, you never show anyone. It is the truest reflection of who you are.

(via freakytimea)

[perlasngoryental]

Well it’s just that an old friend's birthday is coming up, and I guess I'm just feeling a little nostalgic. Old feelings are sort of resurfacing, and - 

And it’s just that time of the year I guess. You of all people should know how that feels.

</ The small raven tilted her head back, looking up at her brother and beaming brightly, eyes all lit up with excitement. Hikaru’s cooking was, of course, always a sought after thing for her. >

Can he… Is it okay though? I’d like that a lot, if it isn’t any trouble. We can just stay in your room and lie around ~ ♪ I haven’t been sleeping well, can I sleep with you? I always feel better when I wake up next to you, お兄ちゃん.

[itamiwowakeaeru]

You know, this is why we make such a good couple. All of this nostalgia comes on at the most unwanted times, doesn't it... How long will you be staying with me?

/Though Kiku smiled confidently, he wasn't sure Hikaru would (or could) be bothered to do him any favors; likewise, as Kiku got nostalgic for his heyday, Hikaru got incredibly bitter, often giving the Imperial one all sorts of attitude... and certainly not favors./

I think he'd be happier if you asked him. He's not been feeling very friendly toward me lately, as per usual. You know, if you feel better sleeping here, you should just come here to live with me. It'd be much easier on you, I think.

[perlasngoryental]

Nothing, nothing!

</ She made a small, thoughtful sound, moving her hands from Kiku’s face to his chest before casually moving closer against him, resting her head against his shoulder. >

suppose you’re right - There are just things that you don’t forget, no matter how long it’s been. 

Oh, well - We don’t have to go out, if you don’t want to. Actually, I was hoping we could just stay home and spend time together! I’ve been so busy with things back home for a while now, I haven’t been around as much as I would have liked.

[itamiwowakeaeru]

/Actually, that was a bit of a relief. He wasn't at all in the mood to go out (much like always) and especially not to deal with the likes of others-- how could anyone of them possibly understand him, anyway?/

That's exactly the problem. It seems like things have been on your mind, too.

I suppose it'd be a stupid question to ask what's been on your mind, even I've heard the news lately. Instead of doing anything for me, I should just have Hikaru do us a few favors. Doesn't that sound much better than having you cook?

[perlasngoryental]

…Actually, I picked that up from Alfred -  Don’t be mean お兄ちゃん! 

</ Reaching up, the shorter (!!) raven places her hands on either side of the former Empire’s face and squeezes - Not too hard too hurt or anything, but definitely hard enough that it can’t be ignored. >

Anyway, you look like you’re in a mood again. If you think about that too much, you’ll definitely be in a bad place. Why don’t you just relax and pay attention to me instead?

[itamiwowakeaeru]

... what--

/And it had been a good thing she did that, too, or he might very well have had a fit about the name he thought he heard her mention. Today just wasn't a good day for that--/

I've been in a bad place for the last two days, and perhaps even since the end of October. It's a little difficult not to remember those things, you know...

Did you want to do something, then? As long as it doesn't involve too many people... then I suppose we could go out and do something.

[itamiwowakeaeru]

IJN Ayanami by bwan69