⎾ @lovelypillar asked: dearest teacher, someone she would look up to. now & forever. he made her want to become more, helped her learn how to love herself, see the special qualities she possessed to light. a chance to know more of her former master was something she couldn’t possibly pass up on. a fire of determination in her eyes, being passionate people in heart and soul, she garnered his attention. “I want to know what love is to you.” love was different for everyone, after all. /from what I want to know prompts 😌 | from your meme call! ✹
It was not a question that he expected, though he’s just as happy to ponder the idea to give her the best answer that he could. Kyōjurō felt at ease being honest with her, even a question that had the potential to be oh so personal didn’t phase him. It suited her, he thinks. What was love to him? Memories of Ruka’s wise and gentle face come to mind teaching him to blow on hot soup before taking a sip, of meticulously practicing good form with Senjurō outside and making a hearty meal for the two of them after a day of hard work, of Oyakata-sama’s kindness and unwavering faith in him, and early images of pink and green hair soaking up every bit of information he gave her with dedication and tenacity flood his mind.
What he would give to protect all of them dispelled those sweet pictures.
“Well, well, well! We’re off to a deep start today, aren’t we? Ha!” Kyōjurō’s voice vibrates with sunny warmth as he answers her. “Love to me is about protecting the people I love, about caring for them. It’s really that simple for me!”













