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[ever_yanagi]

It's certainly nice to be back in Japan again. I'll have to visit home at some point. I don't think my parents have seen my face for six months, with how busy I've been.

Additionally, Bunta, I hope you are ready for our date. 

Comments

[penipu]

welcome back to the big j, dataman. where's my date? ;*

[ever_yanagi]

Form an orderly line please.

Are you even allowed to date?

[toutsweet]

He is, but needs to be kept on a short leash at all times, lest he offend some poor innocent bystander.

[ever_yanagi]

I'm more afraid of being garroted by his agency or fans.

[toutsweet]

True. Still, he is good enough with disguises that you should be able to avoid that.

[penipu]

oh friendship reinstated <3

[toutsweet]

Niou!! You don't need to comment on every single comment! ( ･`д･´)​

[penipu]

you're just jealous of my ability to multitask ;*

[penipu]

you'll just be going on a date with yags ;D it's all good, don't worry about such trivial things

[penipu]

uh friendship over </3

[penipu]

excuse u, i'm always in front

when has that ever stopped me? ;D

[ever_yanagi]

Even celebrities have to wait in line.

Hmm, true. Would you like to go somewhere exciting or somewhere relaxing?

[penipu]

even for me? :(

how bout somewhere void of any thinking necessary to maneuver around

[ever_yanagi]

Are you very special to me, Masaharu?

Alright. How about a spa date? I'll even throw in a relaxing dinner afterwards.

[penipu]

i thought we had something special :'(

you're the best i'll be there tell me when and where <3

[ever_yanagi]

I may need to be reminded.

It will have to be after Rakuten, but I'll start making reservations.

[naniwaspeed]

I bet you're glad to be home. It seems like you've been doing a ton of traveling with all of Yukimura's tournaments. You looking forward to anything in particular~?

[ever_yanagi]

Finally eating real Japanese food.

[naniwaspeed]

Hahaha~ I hear you. I'd probably miss that the most if I spent time abroad.

[ever_yanagi]

You don't know how much I suffered.

[naniwaspeed]

Isn't tea really your thing? Bet that's what you missed most of all, huh?

[ever_yanagi]

Yes, it is.

I did bring my own limited supply, but it's nice to have the variety at home.

[naniwaspeed]

The comforts of home, huh? Is there a particular kind that you always gravitate toward?

[ever_yanagi]

I always like stealing Genichirou's first flush gyokuro.

[saypassion]

Welcome home. I highly recommend visiting home. I always find it quite nice myself.

[ever_yanagi]

Thank you. My family are all busy people, so we don't really see each other that often.

[saypassion]

I understand. Such is the way of life. That just means that it's extra nice when you can do so.

[ever_yanagi]

Indeed. I always treasure those rare visits.

[acchimuitehoi]

I'm bad about visiting home, too. But in my case, it's because of the planes. ☆ Glad you made it back in one piece.

[ever_yanagi]

Yes, I really don't have much of an excuse, and should probably try harder. Thank you.

[crosswithyou]

Ironically, I doubt you've been in Japan since I returned. Welcome back, Yanagi. Hope you had relaxing travels.

[ever_yanagi]

Thank you, Atobe-san. I wouldn't say they were relaxing, exactly, but I enjoyed them. How are you adjusting back to Japanese soil?

[crosswithyou]

Oh, please, just Atobe is fine. Or Keigo if you prefer.

It has been basically non-stop culture shock. Odd to say of a place I've lived so long, but it isn't any of the obvious things (language, food, etc.), the devil is in the details.

[ever_yanagi]

Keigo, then. Please feel free to call me Renji.

Ah, understandable. I've read about returning expatriates experiencing the same.

[crosswithyou]

As you like, Renji.

Have you lived abroad for any period of time?

[ever_yanagi]

Not really. I've always been a bit of a homebody.

[toutsweet]

I am ready!! For some good food! And of course quality company as usual. σ(≧ε≦ｏ)

[ever_yanagi]

Then I'll come get you at 7pm on Tuesday.

[toutsweet]

Sweeet! Looking forward to it!

[bana_an_na]

Welcome back, Neighbour~ You certainly have been busy, want to catch up with some tea?

[ever_yanagi]

That sounds lovely. I'd love to know how you've been doing.

[oshitarisensei]

A date, hmm? If it doesn't work out, I'd like to be put on your list.

[ever_yanagi]

I'm always happy to take people out on dates.

[oshitarisensei]

Please add me to the end of your lengthy list.

[ever_yanagi]

Certainly. I'll have to think of somewhere special to go.

[oshitarisensei]

I'm sure you will pick some place suitable for us, Yanagi.