Omake Chapter 1-D: Kanako

[Bean Bandit]

Kitsune raised an eyebrow. "Don't be ridiculous. She only punched him." she replied irritably, rubbing at her temples. "Naru's strong, but not THAT strong."

The grin came back.

"You know more than you should...and less than you should, about other things. And you talk a lot more than you did yesterday. You almost sound normal..."

[Kwokinator]

"Hey, she punched him into the wall," Kwok looked at Naru, then back at Kitsune. "That's pretty strong to me.  It could've killed a weak person, especially if he hit the wall at the wrong spot.  None of you seem to be especially concerned about that, so he can't be that hurt."

"Besides," she said with a smile. "I don't talk that much more.  You started the interrogation, otherwise I'd be eating silently right now."

[Bean Bandit]

Kitsune just laughed at Kanako's explanation. She didn't say anything further, but her hangover no longer appeared to be occupying all of her attention as she fixed Kanako with a look that said it all.

Nice try, but we both know you're blowing smoke, and I'm going to find out what's up...

[Kwokinator]

Kwok simply smiled serenely in response.

[Bean Bandit]

At roughly the same time, Shinobu helped Keitaro to his feet. He seemed a little unsteady, but waved it off as breakfast continued, with most of the people at the table, (Save Keitaro) shooting curious looks at Kanako...

[Kwokinator]

"What?" Kwok asked. "Why're you guys staring?"

[Bean Bandit]

That, of course, was the cue for everyone at the table, (excepting Kitsune, who was facedown and groaning again) to pretend they hadn't been staring. Which they promptly did.

The rest of the meal passed without incident...(Well, without a major one, anyway.) And, upon completion, the residents of Hina-ta  sou scattered, as Shinobu, humming, began to clean up the debris...

[Kwokinator]

"Man, that was so totally obvious..." Kwok muttered under her breath.

"Want me to help you clean up, Shinobu-chan?" she ofered after dinner was done.

[Bean Bandit]

Shinobu blinked. "Ano...You don't have to, Kanako-san. I'm used to doing it by myself, and you helped out getting ready..."

[Kwokinator]

Kwok gave a small shrug.

"Well, there's nothing else to do... so why not?"

[Bean Bandit]

Shinobu nodded as she finished clearing the table, a small, nervous smile showing. "Ah...hai. W-Would you like to help with the dishes?"

[Kwokinator]

"Sure, I can do that," Kwok smiled. "Why're you so nervous anyway?"

[Bean Bandit]

Shinobu smiled weakly. "Gomen, Kanako-san...I know you apologized, but it's still hard to get used to you being friendly..."

[Kwokinator]

Kwok smiled a bit ruefully.

"I understand, kind of," she nodded. "And it probably doesn't help after what Kitsune tried to do during breakfast..."

[Bean Bandit]

Shinobu shook her head. "Kitsune-san's always like that...she likes mysteries." she nodded. "And you seem to have attracted her interest..."