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[ask-thebeautifulsuzuki]

Suzuki's phone pings with a notification, then pings successively in a flurry of panicked follow ups. The first message contains a picture. It's slightly blurred, and clearly was sent unintentionally. The image features one shock-faced wind demon trying to catch the towel that only a second earlier had been tucked around his waist. The image shows the towel mid-fall and Jin's naked frame reflected in a cracked full-body mirror rested against the wall of his home. Other than his expression of panic, the picture is absolutely a nude, and it shows off everything about Jin's anatomy that counts. Whether he likes it or not.

Without a pause, Suzuki's phone lights up with Jin's pleas:

Suzuki! Can't believe this got to yeh 's well! Shite, but me luck's surely run dry now.

'm sorry 'bout the nude. Weren't me intent to go sharin' it about every way the wind blows. But there's no use for it now.

Hope this won't change yer mind on helpin' Touya an' me with the ceremony. I promise I'll do yeh jes' about any favors yeh ask if that'll make a difference. Jes' say the word an' I'll make it so.

Suzuki nearly drops his phone as though it were on fire the moment he sees the photo. That's an image he could have done well without. Absolutely appalled, he deletes it with the utmost disgust. He wishes he could pour bleach directly into his brain at that moment. Honestly, nudes were incredibly lacking in taste.

Texts of apology from @askjinthewindmaster quickly follow and he reads over them before giving a response.

That atrocity was deleted the moment I saw it. Don't worry, I will still help with the ceremony. As for a favor, the only one I want is for you to make sure I never receive such an image ever again. Ever.

[ask-thebeautifulsuzuki]

Inside Suzuki’s mailbox is a bright green envelope with a multicolor striped trim, stamped with the Urameshi seal on the back of it. Were he to open it, she would find a colorful card with the words "SAVE THE DATE" on the front. Inside, it reads as follows:

Save the Date!

Yusuke Urameshi's 50th Birthday

The Last Saturday of July

At The Neon Light Club

Food, drink, cake, and entertainment to be provided

80s Theme - Please Dress Accordingly!

There is another, smaller envelope inside. The envelop already has the Urameshi residence address printed on the front. There's also a loose slip of paper with the following words printed:

[ ] I Am Delighted to Accept this Invitation

[ ] I Decline this Invitation with Regret

Suzuki stares at the invitation, grimacing at that one single line that fills him with abhorrent dread.

"80s Theme - Please Dress Accordingly!"

He very nearly (oh, he is so, so tempted to)checks the decline invitation box. Really, could @askurameshikeiko have picked a worse era of fashion? Well, yes, he supposed she could have, but that was completely besides the point!

With a heavy and begrudging sigh, he checks the accept box, writing a note of his own below it, "Honestly, themed parties outside of Halloween are so tacky these days. Definitely out of fashion."

Then - remembering he's supposed to be turning over a new leaf, quickly scratches it out. That might be considered rude and, really, he should just be happy he got invited at all. It would be good to see Yusuke again after all these years.

[ask-thebeautifulsuzuki]

Not many are unfamiliar with her, so I am not surprised in the slightest.

Here is her address - She has given us permission to meet there. How does first thing tomorrow sound? I have other business there that I wish to resolve as quickly as possible.

@hanakothewaterlily

Hello, my dear! Would you happen to be familiar with an old martial arts master by the name of Genkai, by any chance?

[ask-thebeautifulsuzuki]

Shishiwakamaru and Suzuki

[ask-thebeautifulsuzuki]

@hanakothewaterlily

Hello, my dear! Would you happen to be familiar with an old martial arts master by the name of Genkai, by any chance?

[ask-thebeautifulsuzuki]

Thank you, Master.

@ask-master-genkai

Would it be alright if I met with a young woman at your temple? She has asked for my assistance with an item she is crafting and I wish to assist her somewhere we might not be seen - given that I am technically retired from such activities.

Also, have you seen Shishi lately, by any chance?

[ask-thebeautifulsuzuki]

No, no. Of course not. I would never dream of expecting such a thing from you.

Besides, this is something I need to fix on my own. It wouldn't feel genuine otherwise.

@ask-master-genkai

Would it be alright if I met with a young woman at your temple? She has asked for my assistance with an item she is crafting and I wish to assist her somewhere we might not be seen - given that I am technically retired from such activities.

Also, have you seen Shishi lately, by any chance?

[ask-thebeautifulsuzuki]

He's there?! For how long??

*ahem* Sorry about that. Thank you, Master Genkai. After I've spoken to him, perhaps you and I could have some tea and catch up?

@ask-master-genkai

Would it be alright if I met with a young woman at your temple? She has asked for my assistance with an item she is crafting and I wish to assist her somewhere we might not be seen - given that I am technically retired from such activities.

Also, have you seen Shishi lately, by any chance?

[ask-thebeautifulsuzuki]

@ask-master-genkai

Would it be alright if I met with a young woman at your temple? She has asked for my assistance with an item she is crafting and I wish to assist her somewhere we might not be seen - given that I am technically retired from such activities.

Also, have you seen Shishi lately, by any chance?

[ask-thebeautifulsuzuki]

I think I know a place. Let me just make sure and I will get right back with you!

H-hello Suzuki! I-it is good to see you ! I-I'm Hanako...it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance here. I hope we will be seeing more of you in the future! I am curious...d-do you still happen to craft miraculous items? Y-you seemed to have developed quite a skill for it, from what I have heard...

Well, aren't you just the most precious little thing I've seen in a very long time! The pleasure is all mine, I assure you. I certainly plan to stay around for a while, at least. I have the love of my life to win back, after all!

I tinker here and there, but nothing too outlandish. Although...

Between you and me, little dove, I craft things under the radar now. They've gotten me in a bit too much trouble in the past and I'd like to stay out of any sort of sordid business.

I'm too beautiful to die so young! It would be a tragedy, indeed!

[ask-thebeautifulsuzuki]

Oh, color me intrigued!

Listen, as long as it's not me doing the actual crafting, I may be able to take a look at your items and give you some step-by-step guidance. IF it's within my ability.

How does that sound?

H-hello Suzuki! I-it is good to see you ! I-I'm Hanako...it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance here. I hope we will be seeing more of you in the future! I am curious...d-do you still happen to craft miraculous items? Y-you seemed to have developed quite a skill for it, from what I have heard...

Well, aren't you just the most precious little thing I've seen in a very long time! The pleasure is all mine, I assure you. I certainly plan to stay around for a while, at least. I have the love of my life to win back, after all!

I tinker here and there, but nothing too outlandish. Although...

Between you and me, little dove, I craft things under the radar now. They've gotten me in a bit too much trouble in the past and I'd like to stay out of any sort of sordid business.

I'm too beautiful to die so young! It would be a tragedy, indeed!

[ask-thebeautifulsuzuki]

Truly tragic. You should let me decorate your home, too. No one should live in a barren home!

As for the ceremony - perhaps ribbons on the chairs of the guests? A pale blue on one side and the rainbow is on the other. Some subtly with some pop!

@askjinthewindmaster Thoughts?

Question

Have you ever been so in love with someone that the rest of the world simply disappears whenever you're with them? That everything simultaneously feels like it's in sharper focus? Like you're seeing the world for the first time with brand new eyes?

Is that normal?

[ask-thebeautifulsuzuki]

Thank you for your support!

Of course there are things I can craft that are harmless. The issue lies in the wrong people getting wind of me crafting things at all. If word got out, it could get me into trouble and I'd rather avoid that, if I can.

That being said, if it's something you're working on, I would not mind sharing a bit of my knowledge.

Also, I'm not sure whose doorstep you're standing on, but I haven't been home in weeks. I've been looking for Shishi since seeing the error of my ways.

Be sure not to linger for long. You never know what demon may come along.

H-hello Suzuki! I-it is good to see you ! I-I'm Hanako...it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance here. I hope we will be seeing more of you in the future! I am curious...d-do you still happen to craft miraculous items? Y-you seemed to have developed quite a skill for it, from what I have heard...

Well, aren't you just the most precious little thing I've seen in a very long time! The pleasure is all mine, I assure you. I certainly plan to stay around for a while, at least. I have the love of my life to win back, after all!

I tinker here and there, but nothing too outlandish. Although...

Between you and me, little dove, I craft things under the radar now. They've gotten me in a bit too much trouble in the past and I'd like to stay out of any sort of sordid business.

I'm too beautiful to die so young! It would be a tragedy, indeed!

[ask-thebeautifulsuzuki]

H-hello Suzuki! I-it is good to see you ! I-I'm Hanako...it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance here. I hope we will be seeing more of you in the future! I am curious...d-do you still happen to craft miraculous items? Y-you seemed to have developed quite a skill for it, from what I have heard...

Well, aren't you just the most precious little thing I've seen in a very long time! The pleasure is all mine, I assure you. I certainly plan to stay around for a while, at least. I have the love of my life to win back, after all!

I tinker here and there, but nothing too outlandish. Although...

Between you and me, little dove, I craft things under the radar now. They've gotten me in a bit too much trouble in the past and I'd like to stay out of any sort of sordid business.

I'm too beautiful to die so young! It would be a tragedy, indeed!

[ask-thebeautifulsuzuki]

I really hope not. I want to show him that I've seen the error of my ways, but I fear it may be too late.

Being beautiful is more than just your outward appearance! It is a part of your entire being, who you are as a person! It took me a long time to learn this lesson and now I'm gifting it to you!

(peeking her head in)

" Suzukiiii! Happy Pride to my favorite fashionable and fabulous guy :D What have you been up to these days?"

Happy Pride, indeed!

Well, of course, I'm always trying to be a better and more beautiful version of myself. It takes constant upkeep and, honestly, can sometimes be so exhausting just to keep up.

I have recently realized, however, that sometimes I think of myself a bit... too often, and not enough of others. It is perhaps why my relationship with Shishi has struggled so much. We've been on and off for the past several years, but I think this last break up may have been his final straw. 😔

Anyway, don't ever let anyone tell you that you're not beautiful and always be yourself! Thank you so much for your ask!

[ask-thebeautifulsuzuki]

(peeking her head in)

" Suzukiiii! Happy Pride to my favorite fashionable and fabulous guy :D What have you been up to these days?"

Happy Pride, indeed!

Well, of course, I'm always trying to be a better and more beautiful version of myself. It takes constant upkeep and, honestly, can sometimes be so exhausting just to keep up.

I have recently realized, however, that sometimes I think of myself a bit... too often, and not enough of others. It is perhaps why my relationship with Shishi has struggled so much. We've been on and off for the past several years, but I think this last break up may have been his final straw. 😔

Anyway, don't ever let anyone tell you that you're not beautiful and always be yourself! Thank you so much for your ask!

[ask-thebeautifulsuzuki]

At least someone appreciates my vision~

Question

Have you ever been so in love with someone that the rest of the world simply disappears whenever you're with them? That everything simultaneously feels like it's in sharper focus? Like you're seeing the world for the first time with brand new eyes?

Is that normal?