Date

Today I was happy, it was time for a date with my beautiful Shigure, a few years ago a date would mean go training in the forest, but thanks to my endless pampering and Shizuha's…..ways, Shigure know also enjoyed normal couple things.

Today, it would be the park, I had to talk her out of wearing her usual clothes, a small pink kimono, and long purple stockings. An imported cheese as a bribe for Tōchūmaru to stay here, and everything was good.

Seeing her wake up and stretch like a cat always brightens my morning, I love the woman, as expressionless and naïve as she is. Finishing around evening, a friend of Kenichi's was coming to visit, the boxer guy I believe, so Shigure had the day off.

"Good morning love," I told the awake Shigure, with half-closed eyes, not happy about waking up.

When she heard my greeting she gave a bright, happy smile. "Morning.

Shaking my head lightly, I remind her, "Hurry, today is our date remember?"

Hearing it, she perked up, running to the bathroom, Shizuha's 'talks' with her also made her put attention to her appearance when we were on a date, not that she needs to.

Quickly getting out of the bathroom, I see her, wearing leggings and a blouse. God, she is pretty. Trying to not be outdone by her, I enter the bathroom, taking a quick shower, and going out with only a towel covering below my waist, I see Shigure stop and start eating me with her eyes. Where did my cute, embarrassed girlfriend go? Not that I complain.

I wear a shirt, clear jeans, loafers, and a coat, ready for our date. Asking her if she's ready, Shigure only gives me a look, "Three minutes?" She nods her head. "Got it, see you downstairs."

After exactly three minutes, she walks down the stairs, I put my arm for her to grab it, and we leave the house.

The park was not far, half an hour walk from our house, after arriving, we take another walk around it, ending laying on the grass.

I ask about her disciple, it was the first time she actually had a disciple, her teaching me anti-weapon combat was only pointers. "How's Kenichi's training?"

She is hugging me, so I can't see her expressions, but I have a feeling that talking about Kenichi made her happy, she cares a lot for the boy, answering my question, "Good, I followed….. your suggestion… he does not like….weapons, so….I'm starting to teach him….how to use his…body as one, using the Kōsaka style…with his hands, arms…or legs."

Smiling at what she told me, playing with her hair, "Glad I could help." Kissing her hair, I continue, "Did you know the boy asked the others about me? It seems he was curious about your mysterious boyfriend and Miu's uncle."

Shigure snuggled closer to me, "He likes…. little Miu….. I worry about… his future."

Laughing at what she just said I try to imagine all the hardships the boy would have on his conquest for my niece, "Hahaha, I know, I think everybody knows, but don't worry about me or dad, worry about Shizuha."

I feel her nod her head at my comment, changing the topic I ask, "And what has my little prodigy of swords been up to, besides gaining a disciple?"

Her hug tightens at the sound of her nickname, probably trying to express her embarrassment, "Nothing…I play with Apachai…or train…If not for…Kenichi…I would be….as bored as you."

I grimace at the word bored, my worst enemy for a couple of years, I've slowed down the amount of training, the shit I want to pull of needs more theorizing than anything I've done before, so at the moment it's still on the thinking stage, this could kill me, and not in the Soru way, more like instantly die if I make a mistake.

Quickly getting out of my thought I answer, "Ughhh don't remind me, love, I'm even considering taking a disciple as you said, that's how bored I've been."

Hearing me, Shigure quickly sat down, "Who?"

I just smile at her, shaking my head, "I don't know, if I find anyone I'll tell you, deal?"

She nods her head happily, telling me, "Deal, I will….help find you a…disciple."

Now I start to worry, my wifey is not exactly gentle, or understanding, or subtle, if she finds anyone she might as well kidnap them to become my disciple, but seeing her eager expression, trying to help, I relent, sighing, "Okay love, but remember, if you find anyone, ask them first, okay?"

She only rapidly nods her head; I don't believe she really heard the last part. I worry about whoever she finds.

We stayed a couple more hours in the park, walking, cuddling, kissing until we finally started heading back to Ryōzanpaku, we both were happy, I try to take her on dates like this at least once a month. I want her to be as happy as possible while I'm still here, I don't know if she'll be able to come with me once I leave the world, it breaks my heart to know I might be leaving her here.

Before I could get any sadder we heard fighting, it seems a group was attacking someone, Shigure looks at me, a questioning look on her face, I only nod. She rapidly leaves, jumping from house to house, minutes later she returns, telling me, "Kenichi's friend….is in…trouble…could you…help…while I go tell…Kenichi?"

I see the worry on her face, not for Kenichi's friend, but more for Kenichi, it seems she was too lazy to deal with the kids that were attacking Kenichi's friend. "Why meeee? You could've dealt with them."

She just glares at me, saying, "Too lazy…small kids…not interested…. Kenichi will be sad…if his friend is…injured….help him…please."

God fucking dam it, she said please, now I have to help, or I'll have to sleep on the metaphorical couch, in other words, no sex. I curse the day Shizuha taught her this. Fine I'll help, me, a damn advanced grandmaster, creator of Renewal on this world, reduced to saving a kid from more kids.

Giving one gigantic sigh, I give up, "Fine, I'll help the kid."

Shigure smiles at my response, before leaving to Ryōzanpaku, giving me a seductive look and telling me, "I'll reward you…later."

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Now I'm pumped, sorry kids I'll beat your asses, my wife told me to, not exactly but I need to vent my frustration somewhere.

I was so entranced by the idea of my reward, that I didn't notice Shigure leave. Sighing once again, whispering, "Great, now I'm a fucking babysitter, well at least this might be interesting."