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[gtl_yukimura]

Shiraishi and I went to the Poison Garden before Wimbledon started which was quite interesting. It gave me some ideas on plants I would like to grow at home. It'll be something to research on the way home. Though, I might need to look at getting a bigger place at this rate. One with room for a large garden or greenhouse and then a good sized room with ventilation for art. Even better if I could have a clay court in the backyard... I guess that's something else to look at.

My sister sent some pictures so I could make sure my flowers and plants were doing well in my absence. I'm a bit upset though as one of my flowers blossomed while I wasn't there. I told Mika to carefully clip that one to give to our mom. Of course, I provided instructions to make sure it stayed alive for at least a couple of weeks. Mostly because I want to see it in person.





The quarterfinals are tomorrow. I feel good, but who knows how it will go? I've been surprised by a few of the early round losses.

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[gtl_yukimura]

They are! My sister is doing a lovely job.

I still think your brother and his family should get their own place. You sure? I figured you'd look with Renji.

No long sets and I'll be fine.

[sanada_g]

My brother will eventually take over the family home. It makes sense for him and their kids to settle there.

Renji is organizing my search. I thought he'd be helping with yours, too. Though he and Tezuka have both found a couple options worth considering...


I have faith in you.

[gtl_yukimura]

I suppose so. Still annoying though.

Haven't asked him to considering that I'm just now thinking about it. You know there aren't many properties like your family home that exist anymore, right?

I'd be worried if you didn't.

[sanada_g]

I can't say I disagree completely.

I have discovered that what I thought was a reasonable list of requirements in a place is not quite as reasonable as I thought. And I can't justify increasing my budget when living at home is still an option. It seems wasteful.

Hmph, you never have to worry about where my faith is placed. But it never hurts to repeat it.

[gtl_yukimura]

At least they aren't kicking you our of your room to make it a nursery. Yet. I guess you should make a list of things your place absolutely has to have. Then another for things that would be nice to have, but not super necessary. The other alternative is to stay at home and save up to build your own place.

[sanada_g]

That is fortunate. But moving out before the little one arrives would still be a good goal.

I thought my list was already whittled down to the must haves.

I think it's too soon to consider investing in buying my own place. Renting is good enough for now. I suppose I just don't feel I should spend too much money on it since it's a bit of a frivolous thing. That's why I was considering roommates.

[gtl_yukimura]

You're still going to get roped into babysitting duty though, old uncle Genichirou.

Apparently not. Are you staying in the area you are now or thinking about Tokyo?

Buying =/= building. If I wasn't so impatient traveling so much, I would consider building rather than buying that way I could get exactly what I want.

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[sanada_g]

I don't really mind...


I was considering moving a bit closer to Tokyo as long as it's on a good train line. I still need to get to classes and home to teach kendo.


I would certainly build if I was going to purchase my own place. It's just more practical. I could get everything on my checklist and make sure everything is up to the latest safety codes and make sure it's efficient.

[gtl_yukimura]

I know.

Halfway between then?

Exactly. It's something to consider. Maybe when I retire for good I'll build.

[sanada_g]

As long as they aren't as bratty as Sasuke anyway.


Possibly.


I suppose it will give you something to focus on once you retire.

[gtl_yukimura]

That's your brother's fault. At least the younger ones are well-behaved.

I'll still have gardening and art to focus on. :)

[sanada_g]

Likely. I think it helps I was older for the others.


I never doubted you'd still enjoy those passions. Perhaps you can turn your art into your next career. I would be very pleased to display some of your art in my future home.

[gtl_yukimura]

It's easier to blame your brother for Sasuke's shortcomings.

You don't want to display any now? Hmph.

[sanada_g]

It's hardly my fault I was too young to be a proper role model to him. He was such a brat.


I have nowhere safe to display them. Perhaps when I get an apartment. You know I love your art even if I don't always understand it

[gtl_yukimura]

I wasn't placing the blame on you, Genichirou. Sasuke is like your brother's mini-me. So glad the brat gene passed you by.

Whenever you get one... I think I have the perfect piece. You'll enjoy it.

[sanada_g]

That's true. He seems to have acquired all of my brother's bad habits without the good to balance it.


Really? One more reason to find a place.

[gtl_yukimura]

Thankfully your sister-in-law got them both back in line.

Mmhmm. It's appropriate for you.

[sanada_g]

She is far too good for my brother. I still don't know how he convinced her to marry him.

Oh?

[gtl_yukimura]

It's because he's hot.

I'm not going to tell you. You just have to trust me.

[sanada_g]

Tch. He most definitely is not.


... Fine.

Not even a hint?

[gtl_yukimura]

Of course you aren't going to think your brother is hot, but it's true. All the Sanada men are attractive. You included.

No hints. That'll ruin the surprise.

[sanada_g]

I'm not sure whether to be flattered or annoyed that you think my brother is hot.


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[gtl_yukimura]

Why is it annoying that I find your brother attractive?

[sanada_g]

It's my brother... I don't think it needs any other reason.

[gtl_yukimura]

It's not like I'm going to sleep with him, Genichirou. He may be hot, but he's not my type.