Yes, the plum trees in bloom remind me I've somehow grown another year older more than the New Year's festivities.

[ Literally, since his birthday occurs around the same time. Sasuke will be glad for the warmer weather, though he may discover he misses the cold for the easy excuse to obtain tiger cuddles. Mark that down as another way he's starting to change. ]

Should I try hiding an umeboshi in your dango?

[ He teases. He's not about to surprise Yukimura that way. ]