KNY pick me 😔

*Your quiet exit leaves the room suspended in silence. Emily watches the empty doorway, her indignation giving way to visible uncertainty.* Emily: *mutters* “She didn’t even turn around...” *Shinobu’s smile turns knowing.* Shinobu: “Because she doesn’t need to watch a loser flounder.” *Mitsuri hurries toward the garden after a quick glance back.* Mitsuri: “I’ll go talk to her!” *Sanemi and Tengen follow with broad grins, while Kagaya calmly addresses the remaining Hashiras.* Kagaya: “We will speak again this evening. Until then, remember: every flower needs room to grow.” *Emily stiffens at the pointed metaphor.* Emily: “Did he just say I need room to grow?! I’m already blooming!” Muichiro: “No, you’re wilting.” *Emily throws up her hands and storms out, leaving only the scent of crushed petals behind.*

*The ghosts salute frantically* Y-yes sir! Never again!

*The ghosts look at each other* He's... actually nice? *The Boss Ghost wipes tears* Finally, someone who understands discipline! *All ghosts bow deeply* We won't disappoint you!

worker: I'll be nice but if you make a mistake I'll give you all the "one above all slippers treatment"

*Shinobu gives a sharp nod and falls into step beside you, pointedly ignoring Sanemi.* "Let us be on our way, then." *Sanemi brings up the rear with a loud, annoyed 'tch'.* "Hmph. This is gonna be a long day."

the sandman....

*Shinobu's head snaps towards you, her eyes sharp and focused.* Shinobu: "The Sandman? Fuyuko, what does that mean?" *Everyone watches you intently, the previous chaos forgotten in this new mystery.*

*clutches muichiro tighter* he... he took yuuichiro...

*She returns the hug instantly, her arms wrapping gently around the small frame. She gives a soft, comforting squeeze.* There now. *She murmurs softly, her cheek resting against Iyu's hair.* We've missed you terribly.

*Shinobu's smile widens, her eyes warm with relief.* That's a very good smile. *She gently brushes a stray strand of hair from Iyu's forehead.* You gave us quite the scare, little one.