" Teiichi, come with me!"
When Kanae called out to him, Teiichi walked towards her.
Shinobu Kocho, seeing this, followed suit.
Approaching Kanae, Teiichi asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"
Kanae smiled, said nothing, and simply gestured for Teiichi to follow.
Upon arriving at the room, Kanae pointed to the center of the room.
"Go stand there."
Teiichi a little confused, but she did as she was told and sat down while standing.
Kanae turned and walked to a box in the corner of the room, from which she found an exquisite measuring tape, a blank notebook, and a pen.
"Ren just happened to be here too, Ren, please write this down for me."
After saying that, he handed the notebook and pen to Shinobu Kocho, and then took the measuring tape and went to Teiichi's side.
"Is this what you're going to do?"
The question came from Teiichi's mouth once again. This time, Kanae didn't use a riddle, but spoke up.
"I'd like to order a haori Teiichi you, so I need to take your measurements now."
Hearing Kanae's words, Teiichi, a hint of anticipation creeping in.
A haori (feathered kimono) doesn't really help in combat, but it looks cool when you wear it to show off.
Shinobu Kocho standing nearby, seemed to realize something upon hearing Kanae's words and asked a question.
"Sister, you're not planning to make it yourself, are you?"
Kanae nodded, confirming her guess.
Shinobu Kocho was immediately displeased and muttered, "Huh? How come it's like this? Didn't you say before that I would wait two years until I grew up to buy a haori that I liked? How come it's become that you made it by hand?"
Hearing Shinobu Kocho's words, Kanae blushed slightly and explained, "Wasn't it Teiichi- kun who saved me this time? So I thought I'd make a haori by hand to express my gratitude!"
"I'm still your own sister! Why don't you..."
Before Shinobu Kocho could finish speaking, Kanae interrupted her, "Alright, alright! I'll make one for you myself later, okay?"
Hearing the hint of anger in Kanae's words, Shinobu Kocho stopped talking and looked at Teiichi with puffed-out cheeks.
"Raise your hands!" Kanae said to Teiichi first. After seeing Teiichi raise his hands, she pulled up the measuring tape and Teiichi.
"Ben, remember this: shoulder width 50!"
"Bust size XX"
One data point after another burst from Kanae's mouth, while Shinobu Kocho took notes in her notebook.
A moment later, all the necessary data had been measured. Kanae checked the notebook to make sure Shinobu Kocho had remembered it correctly.
"That..."
Hearing the sound, Kanae looked up at Teiichi and asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"
"I feel like I can still grow for another two or three years, so you might need to make this haori a little bigger then, so it will fit me properly."
Upon hearing Teiichi's words, Kanae couldn't help but smile.
"Don't worry, I'll take that into account. Besides, haori are generally loose-fitting garments, so unless the difference in size is significant, it won't have much of an impact."
After hearing Kanae's words, Teiichi nodded in relief.
Upon hearing that Teiichi's Shinobu Kocho would continue to grow, Shinobu couldn't help but speak, her words filled with anticipation.
"Can a person develop for this long? If my body continues to grow, do you think my weakness in strength will be compensated for?"
Hearing Shinobu Kocho's words, Kanae smiled and replied, "That's possible!"
"That's wonderful!" Upon hearing Kanae's words, Shinobu Kocho couldn't help but imagine what it would be like for her to become stronger in the future.
Teiichi glanced at Shinobu Kocho, then remained silent.
No, you may have already reached the end of your development!
And so, several more days slipped by unnoticed.
After the Hashira Meeting, Teiichi will likely have to return to Kyushu Island to garrison the island.
Therefore, Kanae has devoted almost all of her free time these past few days to needlework to Teiichi making haori for Teiichi.
Because Kanae's injuries had not yet healed, Teiichi stopped Kanae several times.
He said he wasn't in a hurry and told Kanae could wait until her injury healed before taking her time.
However, Kanae wouldn't listen and insisted on Teiichi it before the Hashira Meeting.
finally.
On this day, Kanae and Teiichi were about to attend the Hashira Meeting.
The haori that Kanae Teiichi is finally finished.
Inside the room.
"Stretch your hands out to the sides!"
Kanae Kocho said to Teiichi, Teiichi stretched out his hands.
Kanae picked up the haori that had been folded to the side and slowly unfolded it. Then she took it and looked as if she wanted to help Teiichi put it on.
"Um, I'll do it myself!"
Upon Teiichi, Ding Yi immediately tried to stop him.
"Um?"
A dull, monotone sound came from the girl's mouth, Teiichi involuntarily withdrew his outstretched hands.
Seeing this, Kanae stepped forward and put the haori on Teiichi.
After getting dressed, Kanae stood in front of Teiichi, scrutinizing him carefully, her eyes gleaming with satisfaction and pride.
She walked Teiichi around Dingyi again and again, finally stopping in front of him, nodding with satisfaction, and then asked Shinobu Kocho for her opinion.
" Shinobu, what do you think?"
"It's so beautiful wearing it, as expected of my sister's handmade piece!"
Hearing Shinobu Kocho's words, Kanae smiled, turned to face Teiichi, and pointed to the full-length mirror in the room, saying, " Teiichi- kun, why don't you go look at yourself in the mirror too!"
Teiichi did as he was told, and standing in front of the mirror, he was immediately struck by his reflection.
The man in the mirror, though still somewhat youthful, already possessed a striking air of masculinity, his brows revealing an extraordinary and dignified bearing. Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating his resolute face and adding warmth and radiance to his youthful appearance.
Her upper body was covered by an elaborately designed haori, the upper part of which was pure white, while the lower part had blue wind patterns winding through it.
The pure white and cyan wind patterns blend perfectly, showcasing his youth and vitality while also embodying the agility and power of the Wind Breathing.
Perhaps influenced by what Teiichi earlier, this haori was intentionally made slightly larger in the design, hanging down to below the knees, which was both dignified and allowed room for growth.
This design ensures that the haori worn by Teiichi is neither too tight nor too loose, presenting an indescribable harmony and beauty, as if it were tailor-made for him, perfectly outlining his tall and upright figure.
It gives people a simple and capable feeling.
"Thank you, Kanae!"
Teiichi looked at Kanae and thanked her with a smile.
Kanae, standing to the side, couldn't help but smile with joy after hearing Teiichi's thanks, and softly reminded him.
"It's getting late, we should head off to attend the Hashira Meeting."
Teiichi nodded upon hearing this.
"Okay!"