<strong>Name:</strong>Shizuma Nori (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=257738.msg12729551#msg12729551)<br/><strong>Location:</strong>Cafeteria<br/><strong>Time:</strong>Flashback - a few days before school starts, a little after 7am<br/><strong>With:</strong>Taro + Open<br/><hr/><br/>"You weren't /that/ bad, Taro. You did a good job challenging the teacher when you didn't agree with him. At least, that's what I remember," Shizuma says with a coy little smile on her face as mirth bubbled up in her eyes as she recalled a particularly funny exchange. "Not that Mr. Yakshedo appreciated it, but some of the rest of us did," she shared with him an a quiet and conspiratorial tone. Then she laughed in earnest saying, "On the other hand, if you were a big troublemaker back then, maybe knowing you then and now will help me with the next little bad ass boy I get as a teacher?" She said in a rising tone that clearly made it a question she sought his advice on in a playful way.<br/><br/>"I'd be happy for another cup of coffee, this one is all cold," Shizuma said with a long suffering sigh and a pretty pout on her lips. As she spent more time with Taro her comfort with him grew, so she felt safe in letting him see this more casual side of her. Also, the protective air he had around him made her feel like she had his permission to draw on his support. Never having had siblings, this triggered the part of her that had always wanted to be a devoted and pampered 'little sister' to a strong and wise 'big brother' type.<br/><br/>"That's good to know, Taro. So we'll have to meet early to get a table," Shizuma said and smiled at him. She scooted forward as he leaned across the table to whisper to her. She gasped in mock horror at his little admission then laughed at his crooked smile and wink. As he reached for his tray, she cleaned up her spot and reached for hers as well saying, "I'll carry your secret to the grave, Taro. Even if tortured, I won't give you up." Then she giggled, breaking her overly earnest and 'super serious' air as she added, "Or... ooo that could work... I've got a plan..." She spoke in a playfully mysterious tone as she stood up from the table, ready to join him in getting another drink as they finished their meal.<br/><br/>Shizuma looked around and then asked Taro, "If you've plans, don't feel obligated to stay with me. But if you don't I'd love to look around the school with someone who knows what's where. Want to go for a walk together?" Apparently, she isn't prepared to share the scheme she spoke of just a bit ago.