It was later that night did Ryume finally decide to tell. He shouldn't have left yet… Maybe I can catch him before he leaves… Taking the chance, she went outside in the heavy mucky air and ran to the main entrance of the Leaf Village.
Yes!
There, before the entrance was a small group of Jounin all in their green vests. All except one who wore mostly black with an exception of a few streaks of dark blue. His dark black hair with tipped blue was slightly long and stuck to his face from the sweat and weather. She was the one Ryume had to tell.
He sensed her coming and turned around to face her, his eyes an unusual sharp glowing green. "Ryume. What are you doing here?" He asked.
"Kasaigaru!" Ryume said a little breathless, "I have something to tell you."
Kasaigaru in his human form stood up taller and walked to Ryume, putting a black-gloved hand on her brown head. "What is it?" He asked.
Ryume looked away, turning pink, but then looked back, "Kasaigaru, Hikuro asked me out tomorrow and I'm going."
Kasaigaru was startled. This was all so sudden he was caught off guard. His hand fell from the top of Ryume's head and he gazed silently at her.
"Kasaigaru? Do you not approve of it?" Ryume asked sadly.
Kasaigaru shook his head, "No, it's not that." He paused. Then he lifted his gaze up to her eyes again and said softly, "It's just that you're growing up. I'm so happy for you. Make sure you have fun, all right?" then a small smile.
Ryume's mouth opened into a smile and she hugged Kasaigaru tightly, "Oh thank you so much Kasaigaru! You're the best!"
Kasaigaru smiled and embraced Ryume; his jewel, his master, his life. "If I had the time, I'd go over the rules and safety tips." He teased softly. Ryume laughed.
"Kasaigaru, it's time." A Jounin called from the group.
Letting go of Ryume, Kasaigaru smiled down at her. "You have fun, all right?"
With a huge smile still planted on her face, Ryume nodded. Kasaigaru smiled back and touched Ryume's shoulder before leaving off into the darkness.
The dazed Ryume stumbled back home and flopped on her bed. The smile and slightly blush never left her face.