Kiriyomi wanders out of the academy, wiping his brow as he looks up at the sun overhead. Today they had Taijutsu training, which was not one of his favorites. While not out of shape, Kiri just prefers not to work out more than necessary. Which, in his mind, is none at all. Running through the forest inspecting various insects and walking through the village daily is more than enough exercise for him. Kohara flies down off of Kiri's shoulder, swooping through the air, excited to be free as well. Kiriyomi usually keeps him close during class, afraid that someone would swipe at him after mistaking him for a pest. That would be the worst thing imaginable!
Making his way over to the trees bordering the training grounds, Kiri keeps his eyes open for any of the other students he knows. Known to be a little shy, he's still branching out and meeting new people. His new friend, Akio, was behind him as he exited the school but has been lost to the crowd. He shrugs to himself and turns his attention to the tree behind him and a stick bug gripping the side of the tree above his head. "Look Kohara! He's blending into the tree almost perfectly! This is a technique they use to camouflage themselves from predators. It's almost like a shinobi using a disguise or stealth! It really is one of the more interest-" Kiri is cut off as a bird swoops down and snatches the insect off of the tree and flies away. Tears begin welling up in his eyes as he sniffles and looks around for Kohara. "Kohara! Where did you go? Get back here please!"
Making his way over to the trees bordering the training grounds, Kiri keeps his eyes open for any of the other students he knows. Known to be a little shy, he's still branching out and meeting new people. His new friend, Akio, was behind him as he exited the school but has been lost to the crowd. He shrugs to himself and turns his attention to the tree behind him and a stick bug gripping the side of the tree above his head. "Look Kohara! He's blending into the tree almost perfectly! This is a technique they use to camouflage themselves from predators. It's almost like a shinobi using a disguise or stealth! It really is one of the more interest-" Kiri is cut off as a bird swoops down and snatches the insect off of the tree and flies away. Tears begin welling up in his eyes as he sniffles and looks around for Kohara. "Kohara! Where did you go? Get back here please!"