[center][b][i]A Hon and Uchiha,
Team 8's participants together.

A collab between Sketcher and Gerontis.

Summary :
Koike and Katsu meeting each other after their matches.[/center][/b][/i]

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Walking into his room, Koike used the towel to dry his hair. Sighing, he briefly thought about the odd behavior of Yukara and then shrugged. He wouldn't hold it up against her or do something with it. Though it was a bit strange as he couldn't place a reason with the change of behavior. After Koike got dressed, he realized that he hadn't checked if Katsu's match was already over. A bit worried, Koike quickly grabbed his gear and don it on before he would leave his room. Opening the door, he thought he had some other door close. His head went to the door he had suspected. Katsu's room. For a moment, Koike pondered if he should check it or try to head towards the field where Katsu's match would be. 

Walking towards the door, Koike knocked several times on it. Waiting for an answer, he shoved his hands into the pockets of his pants. He was wondering how Katsu's match would have gone. Perhaps his friend and team member had done it better than him. That would be something worth to celebrate, with pastries, Koike thought with a smile.

Katsu was sitting on his bed in the dark, his worn out clothes neatly folded and piled up on the small desk along with his weapons. He was wearing some comfortable clothes, a short black robe tied around his waist, though it only reached that far. He was also wearing some shorts down to his knees, his feet naked. He heard the knocking on the door a few times before he remembered to get up and open it. [b]"Who is it?"[/b] he demanded, leaning his back on the wall to the side of the door.

Seems that his guts were right. [b]''Make an educated guess.''[/b] Koike said back. If Katsu was indeed in his room then that meant he had ended his match. [b]''Weirdo.''[/b] Koike said, sounding quite amused. He was hoping that his friend had some luck with his match. Who knew? Maybe they would even face each other in the second round? Thinking about that, he found that actually interesting.

The boy slid the door open, revealing his face to the light of the corridor. There was a bandage sticking onto his nose, stretching across one cheek to the other. Around the area, one could see some purplish spots. He smiled upon seeing his friend standing outside. He looked him up and down, looking for wounds. A grin formed on his face. [b]"Come on in! I wanna hear about your match!"[/b]

Koike wavered. He noticed the bandage and spots. Slowly raising his hand, Koike scratched his temple. Maybe Katsu's match went a bit rougher than his own. [b]''Thanks.''[/b] Koike said as he would enter Katsu's room. [b]''But my match wasn't exciting.''[/b] Koike shrugged. [b]''I used poison and the Hyuuga fell right for it. Though he tried to fight even while I offered him to forfeit. Twice.''[/b] He told it with a slight annoyed voice, cause Koike had found it annoying. Who was smart enough would continue to fight when their chance of winning was diminshed so much that it was painfully clear it was futile. [b]''How are you?''[/b]

[b]"Beat up,"[/b] he answered, grinning childishly. He shut the door behind Koike and walked towards the bed once more, sitting on it. [b]"Remember the poison you gave me during the mission? That came in handy... My opponent was stronger, probably more experienced than I was but for some reason he was just bluntly attacking at first. Destructively... If it weren't for the poison, you'd probably need a spatula to scrape me off the field!"[/b] Realizing he was getting sidetracked, he continued. [b]"In the end, my match was a draw."[/b]

[b]''A draw, huh?''[/b] Koike said as he sat on the edge of the bed. He found it a bit disappointing at first, but then he could see it was still an achievement. Grinning as well, Koike decided to see if he could cheer Katsu a bit up. [b]''That is way better than my first chuunin exam match. That was a loss for me. And against somebody who I wouldn't be able to count as experienced.''[/b] Koike leaned a bit forward, with his arms on his legs as he glanced around before back at Katsu. [b]''I am glad that the poison worked well in your advantage.''[/b] Then he remembered something and laughed out loud. [b]''But don't tell Yukara that. She... Well.''[/b] He stopped to laugh and frowned. [b]''She slapped me earlier cause I used poison against my opponent.''[/b]

Katsu froze upon hearing what had happened. After a moment passed, his cheeks were filled with air, his lips were holding one another back, stifling a laughter. [b]"She... She slapped you?"[/b] Unable to contain himself any longer, the boy bursted into tears, dropping himself on his bed as he kicked the air, laughing violently. All the while Koike half glared at the laughing Uchiha. Scoffing, Koike looked the other way. He hadn't told Katsu about the hug and the blush, which was still surprising and strange for Koike. Something he didn't understand. [b]''Be careful that you won't bruise yourself more, Katsu.''[/b] Koike grumbled.

After a few more seconds than expected, Katsu's laugh slowly died away. [b]"Haha... ha..."[/b] He sat up straight, wiping a tear from the edge of his eye. [b]"Hey, d'you still have that box from before the match? I'm kinda hungry,"[/b] the boy said, grinning. Though he looked innocent, he believed that Koike understood what he meant by "I'm kinda hungry" and what would happen if he wasn't given his pastries.

Frowning, Koike tried to think of it and then shook his head. [b]''I don't have it. I think that Aiko-sama has it. However,''[/b] Koike started as he raised quickly his right index finger up, like he wanted to warn Katsu. [b]''I have some... small coins. We could see if we can get some pastries from a nearby bakery. How does that sound?''[/b] Koike suggested. He had already an idea that Katsu would likely forget about everything as long as he could dig his teeth in some eclairs.

[b]"Oh... Walking..."[/b] Katsu lowered his head. [b]"I guess we can wait for sensei."[/b] He didn't really want to move too much, nor did he want Koike to pay for [i]his[/i] food. He didn't like it. Whether it be because he felt like a burden or because he just had his principles, he simply didn't like making others pay. Though he didn't like waiting for pastries either...

That was strange. First Yukara hugged and blushed and now this. Koike wasn't sure at first how to respond back as Katsu said that they could wait for Aiko. Scratching his chin, Koike thought of a possible solution. [b]''I still have more than enough chakra. I could make a shadow clone and get some if you want.''[/b] Hoping that his suggestion would cheer Katsu a bit up. [b]''Though I think you would have to help me with the money. I only have a bit on me person.''[/b]

Money... That was something Katsu didn't have. They'd gotten some money for their mission from Aiko but most of that was used to treat her per her request... [b]"I don't have too much either,"[/b] he responded. [b]"We can just wait. I wouldn't want any of the pastries to go to waste in case we can't eat any more."[/b] He laid back, sighing. [b]"I wonder what's going to happen now..."[/b]

[b]''The second rounds I have been hearing about.''[/b] Koike said, with quite a serious tone. [b]''Those who have won their match are now pitted against each other.''[/b] He explained and thought briefly about it. [b]''Probably quite some experienced and tough genins against each other.''[/b] Growing silent, Koike thought about if he had a chance. The match against the Hyuuga had been a simple one, but that was cause his opponent was too easily lured into a trap. He wouldn't expect his next opponents to be that easily tricked.

[b]"I get that but... Since I got a draw..."[/b] Katsu muttered. [b]"Nevermind. We'll learn all about it tonight or tomorrow, right?"[/b] The first thought that came to his mind was both of them getting eliminated. While it wouldn't be the end of the world, Katsu would definitely be extremely disappointed if such a thing happened. [b]''Probably. I think that it will be decided by a commission or such.''[/b] The question of Katsu made Koike think as well. He wasn't sure if he would deem it wise to see Katsu enter the second rounds, but he could understand that his friend wanted to prove his worth further more. [b]''What would you like to happen?''[/b]

Katsu gave him a strange look. [b]"That's a rather strange question,"[/b] he said, raising an eyebrow. [b]"I think you know what I'd like to happen, Koike..."[/b] He got up, stretching. [b]"I'm gonna go out for a walk. This is my first time at Amegakure so.... Wanna come along?"[/b]

[b]''Well, yeah. But I hope that doesn't involve more beatings.''[/b] Koike replied as he got up. [b]''And sure. I have taken some walk before. I find it a strange place to be honest. Though the rain is somewhat,''[/b] Koike thought about it. He couldn't find the right word for it until a moment later. [b]''Calming. Though I wouldn't like to live here, I guess.''[/b]

Katsu looked at his headband which was laying on the bed with his weapons and worn out clothes. Deciding to leave it behind, he made for the door with the keys in his hand. [b]"Alright then! Let's go!"[/b]
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