“I love you too, Motochika..” She said softly, petting his hair slowly.
Jin poured tea for Kojurou and then herself, having prepared an afternoon snack in the garden for Kojurou. “I see you’ve done more work in the garden, you’ve been busy.” She said, gently placing his tea before him.
Kojurou bowed gratefully, giving a small smile, "Ah, yes, especially with the work I did with Akihime and restoring hers! I was surprised I had time here at all."
“Ah, Mitsunari-sama is rather particular, I wouldn’t take it to heart.” She said. “As for the others, simply give them time, they’re a bit old in their ways.” She said with an affectionate smile.
He blushed and averted his gaze to his tea, "Y-Yes, I have noticed that..." He replied, "I wish they wouldn't look down on me simply for being their younger."
“Don’t shy away from them, they’re only trying to scare off those unfit for the position- stand strong, Katakura-sama, you have the aptitude.” Jin encouraged.
"Everyone told me you were the one to speak to about my problem." Said the woman, ashamed to even look at Akihime. Akihime sat quietly before turning toward her drink.
"Everyone seems to think I'm the one to come to." She replied.