[color=A9A9A9][h1][center]Kanon Nakamura[/center][/h1][/color]
[color=A9A9A9]"Hu-Huh? Last minute team assignment? But that scroll that was delivered this morning… So, you're saying I was put through a last minute squad change this morning with some other kid and now they're just smashing all the teams together with me included? Damn, this is all just too confusing!"[/color]

Sitting up straight in her large bed, Kanon ran her fingers through her hair, knotting them in between the tangled strands. [color=A9A9A9]"I mean, I'm all better already, but seriously, all of this happening in one day–ACHOO!"[/color]

A few coughs followed after that before she took a sip of tea, trying to hold in any further and unwanted interruptions. Although the girl was feeling more lively and awake at this time, her sudden rise in body temperature during the morning hours had prevented her from going outside at all. Kanon had been waiting for this day for an entire week now, counting down the days until the final one where she would finally be put into a squad with a few other classmates. Now, it seemed like she had missed out on all the excitement, from the infamous bell test to the reveal of who her squad mates and new sensei would be. Being stuck in her spacious, stuffed-toy filled room was most likely enough to make the girl go insane. Literally.

[b]"Maybe you should just settle down for today, Kanon,"[/b] her father advised, looking across at Kanon with bright green eyes. He sat in a small wooden chair beside the girl's bed, hunching over a little. [b]"It's only the first day, and besides, you should probably let your sickness subside first-"[/b]

[color=A9A9A9]"Hey, slow down, Dad!"[/color] Kanon interrupted, folding her arms and frowning. [color=A9A9A9]"You're speaking too fast. How can I work out what you're saying if all I can see is your lips flapping up and down like that?"[/color]

Sighing, the man raised his hands, resorting to simple sign language instead. The man turned his head away slightly as he 'said' his last few words.

[i]It's only the first day, so just rest for now. Let your sickness subside first. Also, that isn't how you should be talking to your dad, okay?[/i]

[color=A9A9A9]"Heh, c'mon, I was just trying to give an example Dad, not trying to insult you, y'know? And seriously, I don't want you using sign language so often anymore… I know I'm still getting used to the whole 'reading lips' thing, but how can I learn when you're just babying me all the time? I really do appreciate you taking time off work just to practise and memorise sign language, but I'm the one who needs to take some time off looking away from people's hands and learning as well."[/color]

The two sat in silence for a moment, Kanon's eyebrow raised. It wasn't often that she would get this flustered about something like this, but, when she did, the serious side to her was noticeably more dominant. It wasn't the fact that she didn't want her father to be there for her, she just wanted to learn this new 'thing' to make everybody's lives easier, hers included. Swinging her legs over her bed, Kanon walked towards her wardrobe, grabbing clothes and sniffling her sneezes away.

[b]"Are you sure about going out, Kanon?"[/b]

Kanon turned her head towards her father. [color=A9A9A9]"Oh, sorry, didn't catch that. Say that again?"[/color]

[b]"Are you sure you're okay to go out to that place, Kanon?"[/b]

[color=A9A9A9]"Oh, yeah, totally! It's not that far from here, so travelling isn't much of a problem. I'll be fine, Dad. I'm mostly better anyways, so I won't be too much trouble. Don't worry about little ol' me."[/color]

Before the man had exited completely from her bedroom, he peeked his head through the door, just as Kanon was about to start changing from her current attire. In response, the girl gave him a rather pissed off, 'what is it that you want?' type of look.

[color=A9A9A9]"What is it that you want?"[/color]

[b]"Just be careful out there, Kanon. I don't want anyone else in the village suffering from hearing loss, okay?"[/b]

Kanon stopped and stared at him for a moment, both of their green eyes making direct contact. Her eyes then narrowed, her mouth curving up into a mischievous smirk.

[color=A9A9A9]"Say that again?"[/color]

Sighing in defeat, her father left, shutting the door behind him.

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[color=A9A9A9]"All right, now where is this restaurant at?"[/color]

Skipping down the dirt paths of Konoha, Kanon examined her surroundings, looking out for a certain place known as Mikaboshi. Kanon had definitely heard of it before, especially since it was famous for its traditional and delicious sushi menu. Of course, Kanon stuffed her purse into her large black hoodie at the last minute. Who knew whether she was going to have to pay for herself or not? Sure, Kanon was known for her carefree personality, but of course, there were many things that Kanon couldn't take as lightly.

[color=A9A9A9]"So, this must be it, huh…"[/color]

As expected of most restaurants in the afternoon, the place was loud, crowded, and totally packed. Of course, Kanon couldn't hear a peep out of anyone around her. All she needed was her eyes to figure out the best way to maneuver herself through the crowd and into the actual building.

Minutes passed and Kanon was finally able to push through. Looking around again, the girl seemed a bit lost. She didn't recognise anyone at all, and besides, everyone inside the restaurant looked pretty much the same. Face after face passed by her line of sight, and she still wasn't able to catch a glance of anyone familiar. However, as she looked closely, Kanon noticed something to her right: long, coal black hair coupled with a white kimono-style top and ankle-length skirt… It was her, no doubt about it.

And if Kanon was wrong… Well, she was bound to think of something if her greeting somehow went a bit wrong.

[color=A9A9A9]"Hey, long time no see, Asu-chan!"[/color] Kanon called out, rushing over to Asuka and slamming her hand into the girl's back. This 'friendly' gesture was followed by a few more light pats and an arm slung around the girl's neck, a wide, cheerful grin spreading across Kanon's face. 

[color=A9A9A9]"Say, how've ya been Asu-chan, I haven't seen you in ages! Woah, look at all these guys you're sitting around with… Looks like you got yourself caught in your own harem, Asuka! Well, I guess that's to be expected coming from a girl like you, you know what I'm saying?"[/color]

Kanon let her wild laughs out for a minute, everyone sitting at the table currently staring directly at her. It was when she stopped to look back at Asuka that she held in her giggles, literally swallowing them down into the pits of her stomach.

Asuka did not look impressed.