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[Wait...did he really say something so embarrassing? Even if he did feel that way, somehow, it did seem a bit cheesy. Though, Naoto seems to take it well, so Tsuna relents.

He returns her smile.]

I know what you mean...I wasn't going to participate, but I feel better that I did.

[Seeing everyone putting up their wishes is quite contagious, you can't help but be apart of it.]

Naoto-san, have you checked out the rest of festival? I know there's a lot of things going on. I'm sure involved in that will be just as fun.

Edited (Thought it was too short) 2017-04-29 07:53 (UTC)

[Naoto nods her head.]

Briefly. I was walking about the stalls earlier. There is quite the plethora of them set up. I sampled some of the food, but I haven't tried any of the game stalls yet.

Game? I'm sure we can check them out. I'm not really good at playing them, but they are still pretty fun to do!

[He beckons her forward as he leads Naoto toward the game stall. Maybe she will pick out something she wants to play.]

[Naoto follows along, content in enjoying Tsuna's company for now. She honestly kind of needed the break from her search for her assigned god. And it seemed rude to simply part ways with Tsuna so suddenly after engaging him in conversation.]

Hmmm, there do seem to be quite a selection. A ring toss, a pitching game, goldfish catching... [She momentarily stops in her tracks.] Is that a cork gun range?

[Tsuna passes by various game stands, looking back over his shoulder at Naoto to see if anything catches her eye. When she stops by a particular one, Tsuna looks over and sees it's a shooting type of game.]

It looks like it. Are you really good at shooting?

[Maybe she's a skilled marksman, and although she seems unassuming she might be really good at it.]

You should play it if you're interested.

[She turns back to Tsuna.]

Um, I'm not sure. I'm not able to recall if I've ever had a preference for such a game before. I don't really know why it happened to catch my eye.

[Generally, the whole not having any memories thing was certainly a weird feeling in situations like this, but Naoto otherwise was not overly bothered by their absence. Perhaps that aspect of it was even odder than the amnesia itself.]

[She shakes off these thoughts, and directs her attention back towards the game.]

But if it is alright with you, I would like to give a try.

You can't recall?

[ Then it dawns on Tsuna what it means to be a shinki. They aren't able to know of their past, since it will only give them despair. Though it seems kind of cruel to take away that part of them, their memories was what made them who they were.

If Naoto couldn't remember, but is still drawn to something she likes, then it must have been something important to her. If that was the case, Tsuna didn't want to discourage her.

He nods, giving her an eager smile.]

Try! Maybe you can even get one of those prizes their offering! Maybe even more than one!

[She looks back at Tsuna, blinking in slight surprise at his encouragement. She smiles softly. Had she made him feel sorry for her? She hadn't mean to be such a wet blanket a moment ago.]

I don't know about that, but it could be fun to try and win at least one. [That said, she still doesn't want to feel like she's making Tsuna tag along purely because she wants to play a particular festival game.] That is, as long as you're willing to give the game a try, too?

[Tsuna isn't really good at most games, so he doesn't really think of attempting the shooting range. Though he could see how Naoto might feel a bit weird about playing a game a lone. Games were better played with friends.]

Ah, sure! I'm not really good at this, but I'll give it a try.

[Tsuna steps up to the stand next to her, picking up one of the cork guns gingerly, as if afraid it might go off while he's positioning it.]

[Naoto grins and nods encouragingly as she watches Tsuna pick up the cork rifle next to her. She turns back to the stall, picking up her own toy firearm. She studies it for a moment, measures the weight of it in her hand, and then, in one fluid motion, her body shifts into a firing stance as she lines up her shot. She fires and neatly hits her target dead center.]

[A big grin returns to her face as she sets the rifle down. She turns to watch Tsuna take his turn now.]

[ Tsuna watches Naoto, since he's not really sure how to gold the toy rifle or even how to aim. His suspicions are true about Naoto, guns might be something that she's really skilled with. Seeing her getting into position and how she handle the rifle is really impressive.

Especially when she hits her target dead on, she looks so natural with it. However he would hate to be on the other end of that gun, real or fake.

Now it's his turn and Tsuna's not sure if he can follow Naoto's perfect display. Though he gives it a try. His grip is visibly shaking and his stance is a bit unbalance. One of his eyes are closed as he tries to aim. He fires the cork, and definitely misses his target. Hitting the back wall instead.]

[Naoto watches Tsuna take his stance and aim, noting his shakiness. She quietly watches as he fires, missing the targets completely. She frowns sympathetically, touching a hand to her chin as she studies him for a moment. After a moment, she steps forward to try and help him out. With his back to her, Naoto places her left hand under his, helping him raise the barrel of the cork rifle. She puts a hand on his back elbow, raising it up before she positions the rifle's stock against his shoulder.]

Here. You have to make sure to keep your stabilizing arm steady and your back elbow up. Contrary to popular belief, you want to keep both eyes open as you aim. Try to keep them open as you fire, too.

[Tsuna straightens up as Naoto starts to correct him. His face starting to grow red as he can feel her at his back. He tries his best to focus on how she re-positions his arms to hold the rifle most effectively.

Somehow he feels Reborn would be shaking his head at him, if he knew that Naoto had to teach him this. It probably looks pathetic being the next Boss of the Vongola family and not knowing how to hold a gun. It's just something he didn't want to learn! Especially anything associated with the mafia and hurting people!

He snaps out of his train of thought to hear Naoto's advice. He nods.] Keep arm steady, back elbow up. Both eyes open. I think I have it.

[Tsuna tries again, trying to keep his arms steady. Though he's a little nervous having Naoto so close to him. Subconsciously, one of his eyes starts to close as he takes aim, but he wills it open. His target becoming much clearer as a result. He uses the guide at the edge of the barrel to line up with target, before he fires. The cork shooting out and hitting the side of the object. It's not exactly dead on, but it's a lot better than before.]

Eh? I hit it.

Edited 2017-06-11 07:20 (UTC)

[Yeah, if Tsuna was flustered by her standing so close and touching his hand, Naoto paid no notice, or at least gave no indication that she did. She watches him take a second shot, this time hitting a target and qualifying him for a smaller prize from the stall. She smiles at him, stepping away to let him approach the stall owner for his reward. She even gives him a soft clap in congratulations.]

Well done.

[ And he gets a prize. Although it's a smaller prize, it feels like some kind of achievement. He smiles at Naoto.]

Well I wouldn't have been able to do it without you. I wasn't really sure what I was doing.

[ He laughs a little at himself, before gesturing towards Naoto.]

But you're actually really good. It's like you really have a knack for it.

[Naoto blinks at that compliment for a moment before an awkward chuckle manages to escape her lips. She lightly scratches a cheek with her index finger.]

Ah heh, you think so? I cannot say if I have a lot of experience handling them or not. My body seemed to more be acting on its own there.

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