31_days | [April 29] [Gokusen] Action

Title: Action
Day/Theme: "madness to the method."
Character/Pairing: Yamaguchi Kumiko, Kuroda Ryuuichirou
Series: Gokusen [Drama]
Rating: PG

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“I'm home!”

Ryuuichirou looked up at the sound of his grand-daughter's voice. She sounded happy if a little tired, which meant she had a good day. He heard her approach and then, she stood in the doorway.

One look and Ryuuichirou sighed. “How many were there this time?”

Kumiko scrunched up her nose. “Let's see...I think...15?”

He folded the newspaper and set it aside. “Aa...”

“Some of them were pretty good,” she continued. She touched her cheek gingerly, at the faint bruise there. “It's such a shame they're using their strength for such shitty reasons.”

He ran a hand down his yukata. “Kumiko, I've been meaning to ask...”

Kumiko joined him at the table. She smiled when Minoru came in with a glass of juice for her. “Yes, Grandpa?”

“It's all well and good that you teach your students when to fight,” he began. He paused and considered his words. “And young men will fight, but constantly becoming the punching bag...? It can be dangerous.”

Kumiko took a long gulp of her juice. She put the glass down with a satisfying “Ah!” She wiped her mouth with the back of her hand.

“Grandpa, believe it or not,” she said with a firm nod. “I know what I'm doing. These kids...they're not like normal kids. Words don't get through to them. They're past the point where words are enough to convince them.” She pursed her lips and then smiled at him.

“They're action guys, not talking guys. So I act, and when I know they're paying attention and actually listening, I talk. Works every time.”

Ryuuichirou laughed, feeling very proud. “I see. Then I'll stop worrying about seeing my grand-daughter all beat up.”

Kumiko finished the rest of her drink in another long gulp. She burped. “Yeah, it's all under control.”