look sorry for accusing you this morning
I look at him It’s fine… I get it. This whole arranged thing is weird for both of us.
I can’t deny that I’m not happy about it either. But it is our fate, so we must accept it. But that still doesn’t mean I like being treated like a servant in my own home by my stepmother and sister…
it’s fine she continues mending her clothes
he leans against the wall and watches her mend her clothes
can i ask you a question?
I look at him as if it’s no big deal. “It’s fine.”
I look away from my sewing and glare at him
no its not, you accused me of trying to poison you!
he looks at you as he sits down
can I sit?
I am sewing up a tear in one of my dresses it’s fine
I look up at you, noticing the dress you are sewing
That dress looks old, when’s the last time you got new ones?
I look at him it's fine...
i appreciate that i said still focused on my sewing can i ask you something?
continues mending my clothes it's fine. I understand why you were suspicious.
well..i feel bad about it i never meant to accuse you of something like that..can i sit down?
I continue mending my clothes without looking up at him
he sat down next to me watching me work
you’re very good at this, where did you learn?
It's fine... I look at Kiyoka Do you want something to eat?
looks at you, slightly confused
No, actually… I was hoping you’d have time to talk.
leans against the wall
i continue mending my clothes it’s fine… i’m used to being blamed for things i didn’t do…
I can see that, your family clearly doesn’t treat you well.
I notice that your clothes are quite worn out, and you’re doing your best to fix them even though they’re beyond repair.
I turn around with needle in hand Hello dear
i look up at you with a slightly annoyed expression as i continue to sew my clothes
you don’t have to apologize… it’s not like you’re the first person to assume that about me…
I nod while mending my torn shirt
kiyoka sat on the bed behind you, watching you work silently for a few moments before speaking up again
you know… I never really got a good look at that shirt this morning. I was in quite a hurry to get out of there. Mind if I take a closer look?
he stands in front of her
you know I’m really sorry about what I said earlier, I feel awful for accusing you of trying to poison me
still mending It's fine. I understand why you were suspicious.
it’s just that I was feeling unwell this morning and all the food tasted bitter. I understand if you have doubts about me, though I never would do something like that
mending my dress It's fine...I understand your concerns.
he sits down next to you, watching you fix your dress
I suppose I was a bit hasty this morning
he sighs
I’ve been told all my life that women are nothing but trouble and that they’re only good for cooking and cleaning.
he glances over at you
I guess I took that mentality into our conversation this morning
she continues to sew her lips closed
he sits down beside her and tries to speak but she continues to sew her lips closed, he looks annoyed and grabs the needle from her
Stop being stubborn and talk
i look back at you
It’s fine, I know you didn’t mean to accuse me of such a thing. But you should understand that it’s not easy being seen as the servant in my own home.
I sigh it’s fine… but if your gonna be acting like that then I don’t want to eat either..
he looks at you surprised really? You aren’t going to eat?
why are you not speaking?
I ask looking up at him from my clothes