Marriage Arrangement 1197

Imperial College, Toshi Ranbo, Last Day of Shiba

The clerk arrived promptly and bowed low “The Sensei will arrive shortly Otomo-sama.”

Otomo Shiribashi nodded, head still bowed over the letter in front of him. The letter was good tidings and for once Shiribashi was happy to share it.

The College Sensei arrived first, then the student’s individual Sensei arrived. After the pleasantries and correct formalities had been seen to, he cleared his throat. It was the slightest flexing of his powerful political muscle but it brought about complete silence while commanding the attention of everyone in the room.

“The Nakodo have finalised their deliberations and have provided me with the list of marriages for our prestigious pupils.”

No one spoke and the tension in the room was palpable.

“I am pleased to announce that they have carried out their duties more than acceptably.”

The air was still and warm, and a single fly buzzed around the ceiling. Apart from the occasionaly rustle of a kimono the room was silent.

Shosuro Beniha could have been a statue. Yasuki Terumasa wiped a drop of sweat from his brow. Kitsu Doraemon made a minor adjustment to the fold of his sleeve and Daidoji Masahina merely regarded the Otomo with a steady gaze.

“Hida Benjiro will marry Mirumoto Amae who will take the Hida name. Kitsuki Daisuke will marry Soshi Yuna who will take the Kitsuki name. Tsuruchi Hiroshi will marry Kitsune Ichika, Hiroshi will take the Kitsune name. Kitsune Kyuichi will marry Shiba Hiyori, he will take the Shiba name. Asako Osamu will marry Ichiro Nanami, she will take the Asako name. Bayushi Ueski will marry Bayushi Rina and will remain a Bayushi. Bayushi Shikibu will marry Kakita Hanato who will take the Bayushi name. Shosuro Goro will marry Susumu Kanon who will take the Shosuro name. Ide Yuki will marry Usagi Tomo who will take the Ide name.” He cleared his throat for a moment, alllowing the audience to process the information so far.

“And finally, Toku Minobu will marry Miya Shiori and will take the Miya name.”

There was a gasp from the Monkey clan sensei which was hurriedly silenced.

“Thank you, that is all. You may now return to your duties.”

Otomo Shiribashi rose, waited for the bows and pleasantries to finish and left.