johnnymator

[lazycatmeowsalot]

Kano Nana wants to smile at the sight that appears before her.

Her usually sleepy ninja-ward looks unusually determined to stay awake. Her Mujina tail swings back and forth from the constant way her body moves. She even lightly slaps her cheeks to keep her eyes from falling.

“I’m not going to sleep today…Or at least, I’m only sleeping for half a day. Hmm, not gonna half sleep!”

Sayu takes a big stand to not sleep at this particular day, and Kano can’t help the proudness she feels for the small girl.

Today is the only date that the shrine maiden will allow the ninja to rest, but Sayu has decide to not sleep. Even if it’s just half a day, it’s still a start!

Kano feels so proud, watching how the girl really does not give in the urge to sleep. Her hands itch to give Sayu the carrot cake, but the priestess will not give in her urges to indulge the ninja right now. The carrot cake has to be served later.

It’s supposed to be Sayu’s reward and birthday cake, after all.

“Traveler, you’re finally here,” the ninja’s eyes brighten immediately at the sight of the blond traveler, and Kano also smiles at the main person who has motivated the change in her ward.

The Traveler grins brightly as a sun in return and pats the head of the smaller girl, who flushes at the contact but does not move away.

~.~

After a few moments, Sayu begins to slow down. Her voice becomes softer and losing focus, and her eyes slowly drop. She eventually falls asleep, his hand holding onto a fork of cake. The Traveler and Kano exchange amused glances, eyes softening at the now asleep ninja. They both put on a blanket for the child to keep her warm.

It's truly a nice day.