Hey there

Hope your all doing well I present to you my latest one shot this time involving the Kasuga sisters. This originally started life as a Hinoki one shot but pretty quickly I added kusononki and pretty quickly the Sapphire princess herself took spotlight in this story. No complaints from me thought about that as I rate her quite highly myself personally amongst the heroines.

Anyway hopefully I'll see you all in the Author Notes for now I hope you enjoy let's go for a drive.

The Kasuga family Dojo had stood within the mountains that surround Maijima for decades its location an ideal place for the study and practice of martial arts. In part, this was due to the isolation that the area provided which prevented outsiders from wandering onto the land. It was a place of both order and serenity both of which it had been keeping up quite well with until recently.

Hinoki Kasuga elder sister of Dojo Captain Kusonoki had recently returned to the Dojo from America for a few day's visit as she was currently in Japan to take part in an international fashion show that was to take place within Tokyo but had arrived in the country a few days early then she needed to be. To come by and visit her younger sister as she would not have time to do so after the event finished. Though with Hinoki back in town the serenity of the Dojo had quickly been broken with her hijinks all at the expense of Kusonoski.

Today was the third day of her visit by now her sleep schedule had adjusted to the massive difference in time zone between Japan and America. This particular day she had come wandering out of her room at nine in the morning while Kusonoski and her disciples were cleaning the Dojo. Hinoki was oblivious to their presence as she played With the Cat she could understand why her sister was fond of the creature as it was just adorable. Watching her little sister watering one of her plants she thought how much the place had changed since she initially left-back then the plants placed around the Dojo had been non-existent and the idea of keeping a pet would have been something that would never have happened in the Dojo before she left for America.

Even though she was on a brief respite before she had to head up towards Tokyo. Boredom had already started to set in for her as she was quite the Renaissance woman as she would normally be working on some project or another. Excessive free time such as this was something that she was not used to having to herself. Deciding that she needed to inject some fun into her visit she quietly sneaked off to her room and came back soon after surprise in hand and returned to her original spot. By this time the cat having already moved on. Bringing her megaphone up to her mouth she spied Kusonoski and spoke loudly into the phone. "Kusonoski have you ever considered a career as a swimsuit model if you'd like I can introduce you to some people who can help make it happen ?"

Upon hearing this from the other side and turning red-faced from the looks from her disciples she quickly made her way across to Hinoki " Ane-ue please don't yell such things please as it disturbs the focus on training"

Hinoki looked back at her with a grin and replied " That was just to get your attention I was thinking how about you and me go do something? we barely seemed to spend any time alone together last time I was in Japan"

Looking back at her older sister with a look of uncertainty she replied "I'm unsure of that Ane-ue there are still tasks around the Dojo that needed to be completed and I don't think I can just leave them undone"

Realising that she wasn't going to get her sister to come with her willingly Hinoki started counting down " 10 … 9 …8"

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As they drove down the highway Kusonoski once again cringed at the memory of what had happened at the Dojo she had to stop reacting to the countdown like that she wasn't a child anymore. But at the same time, it was nice to get to spend some time with her sister she didn't realise how much she missed having her presence around.

The ride was going quite well they were still on the highway with no real destination in mind but Kusonoski could tell from the signs that they were quite a bit away from Maijimia. For the most part, Hinoki had been doing most of the talking regaling her sister with stories of America and some of the people that she had met and in some cases worked with. Though she didn't recognise all the names that were said to her the few that she did recognise Kusonoski couldn't hide that she was impressed by the fact her sister had met them. As they cruised down the highway with the wind blowing in their face complimented to the sound of a radio station they had found that played western rock music she found herself starting to get into the music that was playing. She didn't listen to music that much but she liked what she was hearing here as she lightly tapped her foot to the current song that was playing through the radio.

A few minutes had gone by when Hinoki had pulled over into a gas station and filled up on petrol and used it as an opportunity for them to both stretch their legs before hitting the road again.

As they pulled out of the station forecourt and pulled back out onto the highway. Hinoki spied a sign for an outlet mall "What do you reckon how about we go check that place out? "

" I guess so it might be nice to do some window shopping maybe see If there's an Athletics store here as well as I do need to get some new hand wraps".

A small chuckle started to emit from Hinoki "Hand wraps you're going to an outlet mall and you just want to get hand wraps try something new kusonoski your about to be presented with a world of shops far different from the shops that you get back home. How about we go around some of the clothing stores and when you find something that you like I'll buy it for you my little treat to you what do you think ?"

Going clothes shopping at an outlet mall was an alien idea to her. Normally when she went brought clothes it was more based on their practicality and durability than their design or what brand name happened to be on it. But then again she might just find something she'd like in one of the stores and perhaps one day she may have an opportunity to wear it somewhere nice maybe even out on a date one day not that she'd ever previously had a chance to experience what dating was like beyond wishful thinking from time to time of what it may be like.

Realising that she hadn't given an answer yet she quickly went "Yes that sounds nice thank you"

No problem Hinoki replied as she started to steer to the left as they got nearer to the highway exit that led to the mall parking lot.

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Soon after finding a parking spot and just before they were about to enter through one of the main doors, Hinoki stopped "You head in on your own I've got to make a phone call and it may take a few minutes have a look around and I'll catch up with you soon"

"Sure thing Ane-ue" replied the younger Kasuga with a nod of confirmation

Heading inside Kusonoski wasn't sure what it was to expect as she stepped foot inside the mall but she was pleasantly surprised by what it was that she saw at first glance.

It was a tall wide corridor aligned with extremely large palm trees that seemed to flow in a crescent shape. The building itself was three stories high with a roof made of clear glass. The interior was brightly lit with walkways connecting each side of the floor.

Though what caught her eye straight away were the cute things that she spied as far as the eye could see. As she observed the people around her especially the females she couldn't help but notice some of their traits such as the small girl with her parents whose hair was tied in pigtails with the most adorable ribbons. Or the bears that were on display in the build a bear workshop all in their different little outfits part of her wanted to just take them all home with her but she knew that she couldn't do that so she gave them one final glace before moving on. The lingering feeling of wanting the bears still within her heart.

Exploring the mall she had to admit to herself it was a nice change of scenery as normally she trained surrounded by the mountains as well as her disciples. But out here she could see new sights she hadn't seen before as well part of her wondered to herself if this is what it must be like to be Ane-Ue getting to see new sights all the time. As she took in the sights around her she saw quite a few things around her that she added to her list of cute things that she had seen that day such as one girl's outfit as well as the flower displays that were placed throughout the mall.

After strolling around the mall window shopping for some time and occasionally taking in a new cute sight that she saved away in her memory. She found herself standing outside a store situated on the second floor which she had passed by on her first walk through the second floor. From the outside, it blended in well with most of the other women's clothing stores throughout. She had passed by the store though she homed in on a particular item that was hanging on one of the rails..

It was a casual dress that's colour could best be described as baby blue. The neckline was slightly lowered in a v-shape style showing a slight hint of the chest but not enough to regulate a proper show of what was underneath the fabric. On a more up closer inspection she saw that the dress was long enough that it would reach just a bit above her knees but also show part of her smooth thighs as well. The dress was designed for comfort as well as it was loose enough that it could be put on without the aid of needing to be zipped up at the back as well.

She stood there admiring it when she suddenly heard "I think you'd look quite good in that Kusonoski why don't you go try it on" Turning her head she saw Hinoki standing there with a small grin on her face as well as carrying a small bag as well.

Did you buy something as well Ane-ue ? she replied with a touch of curiosity

"Yes, I did it's a gift I bought for someone I'll be meeting in Tokyo soon nothing to interest you with now how about we ask a sales assistant where the changing rooms are so we can see what you look like in it".

After having the direction of the changing rooms pointed out to them by a sales assistant Kusonski headed behind the curtain while Hinoki waited outside for her absently minded flipping her phone open and closed while waiting for her younger sister to come out.

Soon after the curtain was pulled back and Kusonoski stepped out to show her sister. The first thought that went through Hinoki's head when she saw her sister was simply "Amazing" she truly looked stunning in that dress she looked like a poignant mix of both feminine grace alongside her warrior spirit in perfect harmony together. If she wasn't so dedicated to the Dojo she would have been able to enter the modelling industry easily with both her looks and height.

"What do you think Ane-ue ? " Kusonoski nervously asked clearly not used to wearing such an outfit

"Kusonoski you look beautiful" she replied and she meant it in five years it was amazing to her how much her little sister had changed from a girl to a woman.

Upon hearing her sisters compliment the flustered look that she had been wearing started to disappear from her face to be replaced with a small smile of gratitude "Thank you" she replied

The store wasn't very busy at that time but for the few other customers in there as well even they stopped to admire Kusonski in the dress. "so graceful like a living Venus" one customer quietly said out loud just out of earshot from everybody else.

"You've got to get that it looks amazing on you" Gushed Hinoki ready to whip her card out as she gave a nod of approval

"You think so" Replied Kusonoski staring back at herself in the full-body mirror attached to the wall

"I know so trust me I've been in the fashion business for long enough to tell what looks good and what looks bad" replied Hinoki with a tone of voice that said are you actually asking me that.

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Soon after Kusonoski returned to the changing room to take the dress off and put it on its hanger. Before giving it to Hinoki and the two of them headed over to the till to pay for the dress and have it neatly folded and bagged up and then placed into Kusonoski hands.

After leaving the store they headed over to the Futburger (1) in the mall food court as Hinoki had gotten hungry and as a woman of her size she usually required a lot of food to feel filled. After returning to their table with a tray filled with Hamburgers to the two sisters sat across

Dig in Kusonski there's plenty here for you said Hinoki in a brief pause between her system of unwrapping her burgers devouring it and repeating the process at a rapid speed.

"No thank you Ane-ue" she replied not particularly caring for the burgers but not enough that she couldn't slowly make her way through one.

I've had fun hanging out with you today it's been nice just the two of us again just like old times said Hinoki a look of reminiscent briefly crossing across her face

"Me too Ane-ue" replied Kusonoski thinking back to how life used to be before she left the Dojo "Do you think you might come back permanently one day ?"

"I honestly don't think I could ever return to the Dojo permanently it's too small there. For me, America is my home now honestly if you weren't here Kusonski I most likely wouldn't have even come down to Maijima. Perhaps one day you may come and visit me in America there are so many places that I want to take you and sights that I want to show you no matter where we both go in this world I want you to know that you'll always be my sister and that I love you Kusonoski"

"I love you too Ane-ue" she replied afterwards they both sat and ate in silence enjoying the moment both knowing that no matter what happened or where they were in the world they would always be there for each other.

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With the Hamburgers now nothing but more than a pile of empty Wrappers they decided that it was time to head back to the Dojo especially since Kusonoski needed to feed the cat. The drive back was similar to the drive out they talked a bit about Hinoki's career some questions about school as well as a few cute stories about the cat. Apart from a quick stop at a convince store as Hinoki wanted to get some Rice balls for later. While there she picked up a small bottle of Vodka inviting her younger sister to come and join her later on for a drink which she politely but firmly turned down.

Eventually, they wandered into the Dojo with enough time to join the disciples for dinner and for Kusonoski's to feed the cat.

Later on that night, she was alone in her room the book she was currently reading lying on her bed. Her new Dress was being held in her hands as she admired It in front of the mirror. Though she couldn't imagine having many opportunities to wear it out it was still Cute and the material felt wonderful to the touch.

Putting it away in her closet she couldn't help but notice something that she didn't recognise in her closet. Taking it out she instantly turned red in the face with what she was holding without a moments hesitation she left her room and went towards Hinoki opening the door she found Her sister casually tapping away at her phone's keypad"

"Ane-ue what is this" she said holding up a two-piece red bikini.

Hinoki looking at her laughed saying "Do you like It I picked it up for you at the mall didn't I say you would make a good swimsuit model come on let's take some pictures of you and start your portfolio?"

No way Ane-ue she said quickly tossing the two piece on the ground and returning to her room and closing the door.

"Honestly Try and give someone a gift and they throw it right back at you some people can't just appreciate a nice present" Hinoki thought to herself as she closed her bedroom door shut.

– Futburger is the name of the fast food place Keima visits with Elsie to get Hinoki's burgers in chapter 96 of the Manga

And there we have it Personally I've enjoyed visiting Kusonoski once again as well as taking a shot with Hinoki. I hope my description of the dress scene was satisfactory enough as I'll be the first to admit my Knowledge on fashion and what is considered good is zero.

I briefly dabbled with the idea of mentioning Keima just for Kusonski's reaction the context being that Hinoki wanted to bring Keima along for the ride but when they went to café grandpa it would have been closed for the day with no clear idea of where they had all gone that day. But I felt it didn't contribute much to the story so I decided to not include it.

But all in all I hope you've enjoyed this story feel free to leave a review or feedback or just any thoughts in general. As well feel free to hit me up on the Kami Nomi discord server if. Thank you for reading and until next time take care.

Mint-Car92