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[Those familiar with Kodachi's dulcet tones would instantly be aware of the fact that she was singing. Quite off-key. And laughing to herself. No, that wasn't creepy at all.]

[This continued for a while, and then she spoke.]

All you small and tiny children running around and calling for your mothers and fathers and sisters and brothers . . . oh, you all make me miss my family so dreadfully! Especially my mother!

[Yes, it seemed that she was aware of the fact that she'd just broadcasted herself humming a toneless melody and had, in fact, done it intentionally.]

[She let out a blustery sigh.]

You see, I haven't seen her since I was a little girl. She's probably off on her adventures, like I am now.

[She paused, seemingly downcast, but seemed to cheer herself up.]

Now that my fiance's arrived, perhaps it's a good time for me to be thinking of the future rather than the past, don't you think? ♥

Little children, what do you believe makes a good mother? Let me know so that I will become the best mother to my and my Ranma-sama's future children!

OHOHOHOHOHO! ♥

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[The most serious of tones.]

A good mother should care for her children. And listen to her children.

She should do the same for her husband, but not be afraid to question him.

But this advice is not restricted to women.

Why would anyone be afraid to question their husband? That is just silly.

How did your mother show you her love?

With her smile. With her words.

[This isn't a topic he should have gotten into. But he owes his own mother this much.]

She always knew the right thing to say when one of us was feeling down.

She sounds wonderful indeed.

My mother and I never spoke much, but I knew she loved me because of the way she'd smile when I looked up at her.

[He doesn't comment on where she might be. A mother shouldn't abandon her children.

But then, a brother shouldn't abandon a brother either.]

Do you live with your father, then?

No. He's living elsewhere while he's busy with his work.

I live with my brother.

[Living elsewhere? He frowns at that, since she can't see it. Perhaps he considers them old enough to look out for themselves?]

... Ah. I've heard you mention him.

Ah, yes, how I miss him . . .

Do you have any family, Itachi-san?

... Just my brother.

[He'd had more, not long before he arrived.]

Is younger or older than you are?

[Younger, technically. Itachi had been born first. But here, where time seems to work differently, Sasuke has lived longer. Therefore the answer he's used to isn't the truthful one.]

Older.

Having an older brother is fun!

Except when they breathe down your neck about your fiance.

[Fun. It should be, right?]

... I haven't yet been betrothed to anyone, so that shouldn't be an issue. I'll keep that in mind for the future.

[Not that he considers marriage to be in his.]

Excellent.

Do you have anyone you wish to marry already?

[Never mind that he's like, 13.]

No.

Nor have I been looking.

You needn't worry! Someday, your princess will find you!

... Perhaps.

[He's not going to outright tell her he doesn't intend to get that far.]

What are you so gloomy for?

[What, she thinks it's romance-related troubles . . .]

Am I?

[His tone hardly changes.]

This is just how I typically am.

Hmm . . .

It does seem like it.

Do you not smile or have things to be happy about?

I do.

[It's possible to catch him smile if you're in the right place at the right time.]

I'm simply more reserved than most.

I look forward to seeing it sometime, then.

Hm. Perhaps you will.

[Though he makes no promises.]

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