- I apologize, Ryo-sama, but I'm afraid I've spoiled Anko a bit since I've recovered," the elder Mitarashi shrugged, stepping aside and gesturing for me to come inside.
I slipped off my sandals and followed her into the living room, taking the chair that had become mine by default on past visits.
- I'll make tea now, if you have time? - The girl looked at me questioningly.
- You can," I nodded in agreement, "I'm in no particular hurry, and we'll have something to discuss.
I relaxed, stretching my legs and leaning on the handrail as I looked around the room. It was cleaner and cozier than the last time I'd been here, despite the presence of a naughty child, showing that the mistress had come to her senses and was doing her job.
In fact, although it was a planned visit to the Mitarashi family, but as recently as a couple of days ago, the reason was one and it was about Anko, but having met a colleague from the hospital yesterday - Kobayaki Shinsuke, iryonin of the second degree - and having a good conversation with him, I was suddenly led to a very original idea. If it works out, it will not only put back into action some of my earlier plans, which had to be put aside because of leaving the hospital, but also to rub my nose in the faces of various personalities when the opportunity arises. And it's Akiko who plays the key role here.
- Ryo-sama, the tea is ready," the lady of the house interrupted me from my musings, carrying a tray full of tea.
Putting it on a small table to my right, the girl sat down on the opposite side of the chair and without hurrying, brewed dried leaves of fragrant green tea according to all the rules. I had to admit that she knew and could perform the ceremony as well as Mito-chan, who had pampered me a couple of times and taught Kushina the ceremony of receiving important guests. It's not a big deal, but I can tell the difference between good and bad ceremonies by the examples I've seen.
- Please, Ryo-sama," I took the cup with the flavorful drink and took a small whiff.
There's something about it, especially when a young and beautiful girl cooks for you. Oh, and a show of respect, although I was neither cold nor hot about it - I already knew that the elder Mitarashi was willing to do a lot of things at my word. Selfless help in a time of need is very much appreciated by most shinobi.
After giving the tea and the cookies to go with it, I set the cup aside.
- Thank you, it was delicious," I thanked the hostess.
When she realized that it was time for a serious conversation, the girl straightened up and showed her readiness to listen.
- The day of Anko-chan's enrollment in the shinobi academy is just around the corner," I began with the main reason for my visit, 'and since I'm going to take her as my personal student,' I mentioned to her mother a couple of times, "I'll be a guarantor as well.
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