Private Finished Holding onto the past

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"He's once again an uncle and now is also a grand uncle. He's basically reliving the happiest days of his life thus far.", and Kabano had no clue how many years had yet to come, "I feel proud to say it was my smartest decision, to come with this approach to telling him it all, while yet staying within the safe zone."

Kiroku soon came back with a large bottle of saké, a faintly sweet scent coming from it. "Here we have, the Ten Blossoms. The first few bottles before labeling them were named Ju Hana, but then we had the idea of making the name in English so it would stand out.", Kiroku placed a cup for Kabano, Izumi, and himself, serving them shot of the Ten Blossoms. As for the children, they would be having a soft drink.

Once they would all be seated to toast, Kabano took the opportunity to share his mind: "This moment is for us to celebrate the formation of new bonds within our families, and the return of the Amai Tori Candy Store to business. Kanpai!", he rose his glass to lead them into celebrating.
 

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"Kanpai!" cheered Izumi, gleefully raising her glass in celebration to this momentous occasion. She then brings the cup to her lips and drinks it contents in single gulp.

"Ahhh! This is the best sake I've had in over a century!" proclaimed Izumi as she slams empty cup onto the table. She then lets out a jovial laugh and pats her belly like drum.

"You are master of your craft Kiroku. I hope your skills with confectionary are up to par as your skills in brewery! Ha ha haa ho ho! I'm I allowed another?" Izumi then holds out her cup to be refilled if allowed.
 

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They all toasted for this moment and each downed what they were drinking. Kabano was more than delighted with the flavor, and Kiroku couldn't help but exclaim "Even after so long, still sweet 'n strong.", before serving Kabano, Izumi and himself more, "I did make a few cakes for birthdays before, but always assisted. It was hard to find amusement in working on them alone. Maybe with crackers, cookies and biscuits it might be different."

"Heh, now I know why my parents asked so often about when you'd pop the Ten Blossoms open. This tastes so good...", Kabano was not quite the light drinker, but perhaps he just knew his limits and tried not to go overboard.
 
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Izumi was not one for limits as Kiruko poured another cup for herself. This time however she drinks it more gingerly as to savor the sake instead of of chugging it like before.

"Perhaps you need an assistant or a sous chef so that you don't work alone? Mhmm... well if plan to do any sort of baking Rin can maybe land a hand. I know she was pretty into baking for awhile." remarked Izumi, looking to her daughter for a moment before she looked over to Kabano

"Well you better enjoy it, I don't think we will ever have another Ten Blossoms ever again at the days end." said Izumi as she took another blissful sip of the sake.
 

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"Ah, I will when the need rises. Someone is also bound to visit me, although they might think I start dating or something after getting so cheerful all of sudden.", Kiroku hasn't felt in such high spirits in such a long while, after all...

"That is true... But this is worth every second of it. If anything we can always find a new way to celebrate after this celebration, don't you think?", Kabano was in sheer bliss from this moment, and the alcohol gradually having effects in him, "I have an idea, uncle! Once we are back home we could have a video conference where we make some sweets! What do you think?"

"That sounds like a good idea, but don't get in trouble. Ah, wait, you are cunning enough for me to say that.", Kiroku was clearly playing on the whole "cunning like a fox" thing.
 

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"Mhmm... yeah that can be a fun idea. That streaming stuff sure has gotten big these days." mused Izumi as she takes another drink of her sake. Mid sip an idea came to her.

"Say... I'm sure there are many other people out there whom would enjoy seeing a friendly uncle making candies. Maybe you can put your streams up for the whole world to see! I'm sure kids would enjoy such and... well free advertising right? Well something to think about." suggested Izumi
 

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"I only have my phone as camera, however... Unless Kabano-san has a way to record.", Kiroku looked at Kabano, who took a good sip before responding. "I do, but... Hard to explain. And I have yet to fix that old laptop of mine too.", Kabano was obviously trying to not go back into the paranormal talk, and Kiroku simply nodded. "No need to explain, I understand. However I'm certain you'll find a way around.", Kiroku's answer made Kabano smirk a little.

Time would pass between sips and talk, until the bottle was empty and Kabano was knocked out from drinking too much, but clearly satisfied, happy. "Yet he still maintains his composure... ", Kiroku meant in relation to Kabano's disguise as a human not faltering despite having drunk himself out cold. Meanwhile Shinme had gone to the bathroom to prepare himself to sleep.
 

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Having drunk the bottle to its very last drop with her companions, Izumi slouches in her seat as drunken bliss overtakes her. While she hasn't yet passed out like poor Kabano, Izumi was clear the sake was having an effect on her if her slurred words and reddened cheeks where anything to go by. Her daughter Rin, has long left the adults to their discussions and their drinking, electing to go to bed early along with Shinme.

"Mhmmm?~" hummed Izumi as she glaces over Kabano, chuckling as she only now noticed that he was out like a light "Hisss composure? Hic... ha ha! He be completely out."

Izumi then puts on stupid looking grin as she then leans in to pet the top of Kabano's head as though he were a tired pup. She then tries to rouse him by gently pushing his shoulder to see if that will walk him up.

"Neon... Neeeooonnn~ Are ya justa going to sssleep on... hic... the table tonight? Caaussse I'm not about to be draggin you by thee tail to you bed missster... ya hear me hrmmm?" spoke Izumi, as she continues to just lightly push his shoulder and finding the whole thing just funny.
 

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Kabano mumbled something inaudible to Kiroku, however Izumi could easily tell he was saying "Dun caall mi Neon heer...". "Let him be, I will help him to the couch. I'm surprise he was able to hold his liquor to this point...", Kiroku went over to wrap one of Kabano's arm over his shoulders and then lift him up, "Eh? He's lighter than I thought. I'll get him up to the bed then. Izumi-san, make yourself comfortable.", and thus he would proceed to guide Kabano, who started to wake a little.
 

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Izumi laughs, pulling her hand away from Neon as she looks to Kiroku and nods.

"Heh... thinksss ya can carry his lazzzy butt to the couch? Alright alright... go right ahead. I suppose I should get... hic... going to da bed before you ave to carry meee too."

Izumi then sets her empty vessel down and stretches all her limbs out before standing out, taking a moment to find her balance.

"Alright... I'm gonna... gonna to go get comfortable now... goodnight Kiiroku and you too Neon~" announced Izumi, giving Kiroku and Neon a lazy wave before she turns in for the night.

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As the morning sunlight peeks though the window, Izumi flutters her eyes open, blowy away a loose strand of hair tickling her nose. She rubs her eyes as she groggily pushes off the blankets and sits up on her bed. It took her solid minute for her remember where she was and recall why it was her head dully throbbing from the effects of last night. A change of clothes later she stumbles out from her room and mosey her way to the kitchen area.

"Hrmm... anyone one else up?" she mumbled, pushing her glasses up as she goes to rub her eyes once again.