/jp/ - Otaku Culture

You didn't get out much ever since becoming Reimu's full time husband and you didn't regret it really even if a part of you still wanted to explore more of Gensokyo. You were happy with the friends you made in the village and among the youkai. Of course that wasn't to mention the healthy friendships you've forged over the year or so you've been living at the shrine, the girls were friendly and you had no problem socializing with most. You positively welcomed the company honestly as it put Reimu into a good mood, however recently theres been a lack of visitors as it didn't take long for word to get around that Reimu was up to her old ways again after the harsh words Marisa and Reimu shared but true to her words Reimu wasn't going to go back despite the isolation she imposed on herself. The abuse has been getting worse recently to top it all off, drinking was what kept her entertained these days and while you were genuinely worried for her health you couldn't spare much thought on it as the damage to your body was mounting.
You were only a normal man, the bruises and welts took days to heal, to make matters worse you were sure there were fractures on your body, namely in your shoulder and ribs as it hurt to put pressure on them, last week she was able to damage your knee requiring you to use a walking stick. Forget that Reimu would be cross about you going to Eientei to get treatment and "wasting" money regardless if the source was your own saved funds but you couldn't make the journey like this anyways. The only thing that kept you going during these times was your vows, your body would have to shatter before you broke them and despite it all you still were able to find your own love in the little things as you could swear that despite her words the violent miko still felt guilt of some kind the morning after... You swear...
The shrine was quiet as you sat there on veranda, it was with no small difficulty that you got your morning chores done, Aunn had to help a lot with the sweeping and she would've helped set the futons out to sun if it hadn't been raining today. Aunn hasn't been showing herself to Reimu lately only showing up after she leaves in the morning and vanishing when she shows up for lunch or after she came home in the evenings and you couldn't blame her though the reason pained your heart. Aunn was at this point all you had company wise in recent weeks, Marisa stopped showing up and Kasen was a scarce face even before this started again, even the oni who believed that power was everything became disgusted by Reimu's behavior over time and stopped showing up to drink and party. You dearly wished things could go back to the way it was and you clung on to hope that Reimu would snap out of it knowing that no matter what you wouldn't leave her side, if she considered you a punching bag for the time being then so be it.
Reimu came in early, no doubt the rains drove her home and she was already fuming as you prepared clothes for her to change into, the bath wasn't ready yet given the bad timing of her arrival but today it wasn't enough to set her off and for that you thanked your lucky stars. With a sidelong glance as you presented her a change of clothes she muttered in a voice that gave no emotion, "Hurry it up with the damn tea, do you want me to catch a cold or something?" you returned a simple nod and hobbled away on your walking stick, you quickly got the tea ready for her with practiced ease despite your injuries hampering you and time passed in a heavy silence as she watched the rain alone, you knew she didn't like company after she came home after all. It was without a word that she got in the bath once she was done with her tea, you merely informed her and as you were asking if she wanted you to wash her back she slammed the door on your face after a terse, "Make dinner".
You knew better then to be caught empty handed once she got out of the bath so you went to work cooking a dish of steamed bamboo shoots over rice and mixed veggies with a side of grilled fish and soup. Sadly you weren't able to finish it before she got out of the bath as the steaming took time as did the rice and you could feel her agitation growing as she sipped sake at the table eyeing you with disgust at your injured form but not saying a word. With a slightly forced smile on your face you called out, "dear the foods done! I hope you enjoy it, I made so-" as you were walking to the table with her tray in your hand misjudged some distance with your walking stick and the stick slipped out of your hand, it wouldn't have been an issue but you were stepping with your injured leg causing sharp pain to shoot up and you instinctively dropped what you were holding to brace your fall. You were on the floor as you realized your mistake, as close to the table as you were your spilled food landed partially on Reimu, the hot soup caused her to wince as it spilled onto her dress and the rest of the tray's contents scattered about.