Don Salvatore Kaoruko Hanayagi/Bond Story

*The mafia boss sits, rooted in her chair. Equal parts imposing and alluring, many would gladly bend the knee before her.*

* Chapter 1
* Chapter 2
* Bond Level 15 Talk
* Bond Level 30 Talk

A Master Stroke

 **Kaoruko:**Futaba-han! Futaba-haaan!

 **Kaoruko:**Ugh, where in the world has that girl got off to?

 **Kaoruko:**Futaba-haaan! ...Hm?

 **Junna:**That looks good for the ink.

 **Junna:**Ink, paper, paperweight, brush... Good to go!

 **Kaoruko:**Pardon m-- Oh, it was you, Hoshimi-han.

 **Junna:**Did you need something, Hanayagi-san?

 **Kaoruko:**I'm looking for Futaba-han.

 **Junna:**Oh, Isurugi-san just stepped out. Dance practice with Saijo-san, she said.

 **Kaoruko:**WHAT!? Unbelievable! I'm on cleaning duty today and I was going to get her to help me!

 **Junna:**Did she say she was going to help you?

 **Kaoruko:**I hadn't actually...asked her yet.

 **Junna:**You haven't!?

 **Kaoruko:**No, but it's Futaba-han's job to help me out when I need her!

 **Junna:**...I'm speechless. I feel sorry for Isurugi-san.

 **Kaoruko:**Ugh, fine then. I suppose it can't be helped. You'll just have to help me, then.

 **Junna:**Unfortunately, I'm in the middle of something.

 **Kaoruko:**What, practicing your penmanship? What are you doing?

 **Junna:**The new students will be coming soon. I wanted to write up some motivational calligraphy to hang in the hall.

 **Kaoruko:**And with a brush and ink, no less. Look at little miss tryhard here.

 **Kaoruko:**Why are you holding the brush like that?

 **Junna:**Like what? Is there something odd about it?

 **Kaoruko:**You've got it by the neck. It's not a pencil, dear. Here... Let me have it.

 **Junna:**Huh? Uh, here.

 **Kaoruko:**Mmm, I'm not surprised to see you've taken good care of your brush. ...Even if it is a cheap one.

 **Junna:**And yet, somehow, it still writes.

 **Kaoruko:**So? What are we writing?

 **Junna:**"A broad and bright heart".

 **Kaoruko:**A big, open heart filled with light... That's a cultured choice. Very you, Hoshimi-han.

 **Kaoruko:**All right, then.

 **Kaoruko:**..........

 **Kaoruko:**"A broad and bright heart". There, how's that?

 **Junna:**It's...amazing!

 **Junna:**Every stroke is perfectly clean and balanced... It's like a textbook example!

 **Kaoruko:**Goodness, I should think any normal person could do this much?

 **Junna:**...Well excuse me for not being normal.

 **Kaoruko:**I'm heir to the Senka-ryu School. As someone who stands above the masses, I have a duty to master flower arrangement, tea ceremony, and calligraphy.

 **Junna:**I suppose even a tyrant needs culture?

 **Junna:**Heh... I knew that role was perfect for you.

 **Kaoruko:**Huh?

 **Junna:**In "Mafia Famiglia". The crime boss, Don Salvatore. He was a selfish tyrant, but he did have class.

 **Kaoruko:**A true star can play ANY role to perfection. I simply played a perfect kingpin!

 **Junna:**I'm just saying it was a great fit. It's a compliment. And this calligraphy looks great as well, thanks to you.

 **Junna:**I appreciate it, Hanayagi-san.

 **Kaoruko:**H-Hmph! This... This sort of thing is nothing for me.

 **Junna:**Really!? Then I'd love it if you could write out a few more for me!

 **Kaoruko:**Whaaat? I'll have you know my calligraphy isn't the sort of thing to waste on some silly school wall hanging...

 **Junna:**That's a shame. All the new students would be so starstruck when they see how beautiful and refined your work is, Hanayagi-san.

 **Kaoruko:**Fine, I suppose I'll indulge you.

 **Junna:**Wonderful! So next up, let's do...

 **Junna:**"Pushing ahead"!

 **Kaoruko:**The unflagging pursuit of one's craft and one's ambitions... A fitting word for aspiring stars like us.

 **Kaoruko:**Aaand... There. "Pushing ahead".

 **Junna:**Your penmanship is really stunning. Next! "Perseverance"!

 **Kaoruko:**Keep piling one grain of sand atop another and you'll make a mountain in time. There's no substitute for steady effort.

 **Kaoruko:**Simple enough... "Perseverance". There.

 **Junna:**It's so crisp, so clean! Okay, next... "Hubris"!

 **Kaoruko:**Pride comes before a fall. We need to be careful not to lose sight of that.

 **Junna:**Yes, or they might turn into petty tyrants like you, Hanayagi-san. The horror!

 **Kaoruko:**Excuse me!? Just what are you having me write here!?

 **Junna:**Ahhh, this has made for some lovely motivational calligraphy. Thank you, Hanayagi-san!

 **Kaoruko:**Nrrgh... I'm the kingpin, and you played me like a fiddle.

 **Kaoruko:**You're the real evil overlord here! Come back this instant, Hoshimi-haaan!

A Team Effort

 **Kaoruko:**\*sigh\* I'm completely exhausted.

 **Futaba:**We've hardly walked at all. You shouldn't have eaten so much mitsumame at Fuukoan.

 **Kaoruko:**Well, then it shouldn't have been so tasy. And unlike you, my legs aren't all gristly muscle, Futaba-han.

 **Futaba:**Excuse me? Who's got gristly, muscly, fat legs!?

 **Kaoruko:**This is why I said we should take the motorcycle.

 **Futaba:**If I took my bike, we'd have to find a place to park it.

 **Kaoruko:**True, the last time we wound up circling around and around and around looking for parkng... It was exhausting.

 **Futaba:**Yeah, I remember. You insisted on--

 **Kaoruko:**Oh! A rickshaw.

 **Futaba:**Huh?

 **Kaoruko:**A rickshaw would be a more comfortable ride than your motorcycle, plus it wouldn't tire me out.

 **Kaoruko:**You should really buy one, Futaba-han. I'm sure you'd make a wonderful driver.

 **Futaba:**You want me to pull you around in a cart? Honestly, what am--

**Foreign Lady:**[Excuse me! Can you help me?]

 **Kaoruko:**Gah! What's this, now?

 **Futaba:**[Uh, er, h-hello?]

**Foreign Lady:**[I just need some directions.]

 **Futaba:**[Ack, I, um... I...cannot...speak? English? Er...]

 **Kaoruko:**Do your best, dear.

 **Futaba:**I'm trying! ...And would you stop watching and help me!?

 **Kaoruko:**Help you with what? Any normal person can speak English these days.

 **Futaba:**Would I be asking for help if I could speak English!?

 **Kaoruko:**Oh, fine. I can't bear to watch anymore.

 **Kaoruko:**[I can help. Where are you going?]

**Foreign Lady:**[Oh, thank you!]

**Foreign Lady:**[I've heard there's a famous Japanese confectionery shop around here.]

**Foreign Lady:**[I think it was called, uh...]

 **Kaoruko:**[Is it Fuukoan?]

 **Futaba:**...Fuukoan?

**Foreign Lady:**[Yes, that's it! How can I get there?]

 **Kaoruko:**[Go down this alley, then turn right when you reach the end.]

 **Kaoruko:**[We were just there. It's a very nice place.]

**Foreign Lady:**[Oh, so I've heard! Thank you so much for the help!]

 **Futaba:**That sounded like it worked out. Way to go, Kaoruko.

 **Kaoruko:**Really, wherever would you be without me, Futaba-han?

**Foreign Lady:**[Japanese people are so friendly!]

**Foreign Lady:**[I haven't really traveled abroad so I was pretty nervous...]

**Foreign Lady:**[But it looks like I made a good choice coming here!]

 **Kaoruko:**[Uh?]

**Foreign Lady:**[Say, do you think you could let me know any other spots you recommend?]

 **Kaoruko:**[Um...]

 **Futaba:**What's she saying, Kaoruko?

 **Kaoruko:**I-It was too fast for me to catch...

 **Futaba:**What!?

 **Kaoruko:**[Um, excuse me, could you repeat that, please?]

**Foreign Lady:**[Can you tell me any sightseeing spots you recommend?]

**Foreign Lady:**[With girls as nice as you two living here.]

 **Kaoruko:**[Um, well...]

 **Futaba:**[Yes! Yes! I'm fine! Super fine!]

 **Kaoruko:**F-Futaba-han!?

**Foreign Lady:**[What!? Are you all right?]

 **Futaba:**[Welcome, Japan! Welcome, okay?]

 **Kaoruko:**What's with the exaggerated pantomime?

**Foreign Lady:**[Hahaha! Thanks for the welcome.]

 **Futaba:**A handshake? [Okay! Okay!]

 **Futaba:**Ahahaha!

**Foreign Lady:**[Hahahaha!]

 **Kaoruko:**Unreal, they're best friends now...

 **Futaba:**Okay! Let's gooo!

**Foreign Lady:**[Let's go! Hahahaha!]

 **Kaoruko:**H-Hey, wait! Where are you two going!?

 **Kaoruko:**Rgh, she's always stealing the show...

 **Kaoruko:**I was the one who could actually carry on a conversation, you know! Are you listening to me!? Futaba-haaan!

 **Kaoruko:**The boss holding the entire family together... Heh, that's so me. I should start the Kaoruko Family ♪

 **Kaoruko:**Heh heh, I feel even more important than usual dressed up as the boss. You there! Eat my onions for me!

 **Kaoruko:**Hm? You don't see any difference from usual? If you can't spot a change like this, you're blind, pal.

 **Kaoruko:**I would normally have said "Eat my onions for me, PLEASE."