Drabble Prompt: March
Disclaimer: Natsume Yuujinchou © Yuki Midorikawa

"It's already nearing the end of March, huh. Time sure does fly, doesn't it, Nyanko-sensei?" The boy pondered as he stared out the window and slowly lowered his pencil.

"Hm~? What brought that up all of a sudden?" Spoke the lazy fortune cat, basking in the little bit of the sun coming through.

"I overheard the girls talking about planning for the Hanami (Flower Viewing)." He answered with a soft smile.

"What's there to plan? You just go and watch." The cat cheekily remarked while scratching the back of his ear.

"…Of what food to make and bring." He added with a sly glance towards the feline.

"Hm. Hm. Like I said, planning is a veeeeeeeeeeery good thing. You should do it too. Make sure there's lots of food and sake. You know… it's essential for the offering." He wisely suggested with perked ears and nods of his head; A drool going unnoticed by its owner.

"…Right. And I don't remember ever saying I was going;;;" The boy sighed with resentment. Clearly, the cat knew his priorities. He looked out the window again and weakly smiled. Maybe he'll invite Tanuma, Taki, and even Natori-san this time. He smiled even more when he thought of who else would already be joining him to say farewell to the cold March days and to welcome the coming spring; who else but his dear unseen friends.