Secrets

"What's in the bag, Onechan?" Jinpei asked curiously as Jun slipped into the Snack J. "Nothing." Jun shrugged, a little too casually for Jinpei's liking. It was getting close to Christmas after all, and any mysterious errand had the potential to be something exciting. "If it's nothing, why is it in a bag?" Jinpei asked, sidling closer, reaching for the bag. "It's secret, Jinpei!" Jun scowled, yanking the bag away. "You can't keep a secret from me!" Jinpei crowed, jumping around Jun and snatching the bag from her grasp. Eagerly he opened the bag, reaching inside and pulling out... "Anti-perspirant?" his face drooped. "I told you it was Secret." Jun rolled her eyes.

... better that than tampons I suppose!!!

Honestly, it was the first thing I thought of when I saw the word 'secret'!

I guess Jinpei will keep away from opening any strange bags for some time...Now is the best time for Jun to get his present!

SECRETS, unnnfff this prompt is perfect. TJ: HAHAHAHAH I thought it was tampons too. Oh Jinpei. You don't want to know.

That is great TJ !!!! And it might be one way to stop Jinpei from sticking his nose into Jun's business all the time.

TJ: LOL ... at least it wasn't from Victoria's

Originally posted by ChrisW TJ: LOL ... at least it wasn't from Victoria's

Nice!!!!! Write that one, Chris! I think Ken would like *that* secret!

Why is it that my muse sees Ken trying to figure out this weird stringy contraption and not understanding it's a male thong?

Originally posted by ChrisW Why is it that my muse sees Ken trying to figure out this weird stringy contraption and not understanding it's a male thong?

The question is, who would be the one to tell him it's a Japanese sling shot?

I'd dare Jinpei to tell him that!!!!

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Well, that has answered a few questions, but also given me some more to wonder about.

Yes, it's definitely answering a couple of questions while bringing out so many more!

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Amethyst: LOL, I'm pretty sure that'd be Jinpei, unless one of the others was trying to think fast and keep Jinpei from realizing what it really is. KT: Uh oh, Joe's in the doghouse. Wonder if Nambu's fear is that his going speed dating was revealed. EW: I was so disillusioned when I learned that "secret" a while back, hehe. On the other hand, it makes me less sad that I've never had red velvet cake!

Originally posted by ChrisW EW: I was so disillusioned when I learned that "secret" a while back, hehe. On the other hand, it makes me less sad that I've never had red velvet cake!

I love it, but I've never made it. I was thinking about trying it for Christmas. Most of the recipes I've found call for German Chocolate, and I love German Chocolate cake, so that isn't surprising. The other trick is the sweetened cream cheese frosting, though I've seen some recipes with marshmallow cream.

KT: Nambu's secret is out! I'm looking forward to how he's going to take the fact that the team knows about his speed-dating, I would probably be embarassed.

EW, if this is about my comment that I don't like red velvet cake, that's mostly because of the icing... it's cream cheese icing, which is not to my taste. Bleah. Plus the red color looks unnatural. Regardless, I hope they are able to avenge Chef Ron!

EW: I never knew of red velvet cake before, and, to be honest, much as I like chocolate, I'd rather skip it Still, it was interesting to see Jinpei as a baker's apprentice!

hee hee hee, now we know where Jinpei's cooking skills come from, because I was sure it wasn't Jun who taught him to cook.......

KT: Nambu is innocent!! I bet he was just going along with it to snare his blackmailer. (Still, so many questions...) EW: I adore this....Baker!Jinpei is the cutest thing ever. Thank you for giving me even more Jinpei fic....it cheers me up.

Originally posted by Transmute Jun EW, if this is about my comment that I don't like red velvet cake, that's mostly because of the icing... it's cream cheese icing, which is not to my taste. Bleah.

On the rare occasion when my dad baked, he usually used a basic butter cream icing or just sprinkled confectioner's sugar over the top after it's cooled. (I'm not sure if it's because he didn't like messing with cream cheese, or if he was just being a rebel -- either reason fit his personality. Still, those options taste pretty darned good, too!)

Originally posted by Lunulet Thank you for giving more Jinpei fic....it cheers me up.

Glad I brightened your day!

TJ ... I'm assuming that "Secret" is a brand name in the US, but I immediately was able to understand the hint as I read the piece! Good work! Now his Christmas surprise would be sweeter, since he surely wouldn't poke his nose in the next time! KT ... I agree ... many questions are being answered, and the plot is getting more intriguing! I'm just pitying poor Nambu since he surely has to explain his speed dating experience, some time or another! EW ... such a touching piece! ... and, a very good way to describe red velvet cake! (better food colouring than blood!) Red velvet cake is not so popular, here, but ... yes ... the colouring is the key ingredient! The way Jinpei has honoured his friend's memory is most heartwarming!

Marie, yes, Secret is a brand of women's anti-perspirant. In fact, I use it myself. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p3DdjNS9KJY/TlRrCtXi5oI/AAAAAAAAAIk/lPt-9Ydpzy8/s1600/secretdeo.jpg

I see you like "secret" things, TJ! Thanks for the clarification!

TJ-Very funny! It crossed my mind too, way back when I read this...but then caught deep in the clutches of my Na No, it got lost in the shuffle. KT-Nice going over of the detalis through dialogue! I could easily picture each of the characters speaking in turn, well done... EW---I've only made a red velvet cake once, one of the kids wanted it. It looked like I was mixing up a bucket of blood, but the worst was a glimpse in the mirror of my teeth after eating a slice. Never made it again, and can barely look at them at bakeries. Poor Jinpei, though, you had my heart breaking for the poor boy, and hoping that the team can set matters right for the Chef's murder....good job.

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Ooh.... As you say, what has happened? Has her foster mother been found out?

Like Ryu I am left wondering. I hope you are able to resolve Iona's issue.

Oh dear. Hopefully this won't lead to an episode of Rebellious Teens Gone Wild.

Does Iona know why she's to remain with the team, or is she being kept in the dark too?

Woo! So glad I still have readers of these stories. I will try to answer them to the best of my abilities without giving too much away. TJ--Something has happened, but whether or not it is her Mother's indescretions with a certain Galactor agent, I am not at liberty to tell...yet.... CD-So glad you are reading! You're opinion means a lot to me. Yes, Iona's issues will be resolved, one way or another... Chris---I think Iona is beyond, going wild. She's got bigger fish to fry. KT- At this point in the story, Iona knows that she is not to return home...she just does not know why. Nambu I am sure is still keeping his cards very close to his chest with regard to the girl.

Very interesting k2p2....