Mabudachi Trio

Since childhood, Hatori, Shigure, and Ayame have been friends! The "Mabudachi Trio", as they were called in highschool! Mabudachi means "true friend" in Japanese, though it can also mean "bad company" too. I think sometimes Hatori feels the latter is true. (;^_^)
The three were often seen together, all the time. They've laughed together, they've cried, and they often argued too. But no matter what, they're always there for each other in times of pain or joy.

Shigure: "Ugh! This is getting sappy!" (>_<)
Ayame: "I think it's beautiful! The tragic tale of blossoming youth, making a lifelong pact under the explosive colors of the sunset sky! Swearing long suffering friendship through out the bellowing universe!" (^o^)
Hatori: "That never happened!" (;o_o)
Shigure: "No, but if it did happened that way, wouldn't it be wonderful! It makes me wanna cry." (T_T)
Ayame: "Yes! Cry into my arms, Gure-san! For we are linked together forever!" (^_-)
Shigure: "Oh, Aya!" (*_*)
Hatori: "Idiots..." (;>_>)

(;^_^) Anyhoo... In their adult years, they're still very much friends. Ayame tends to call Hatori constantly, just to tell him every detail of his day. And Shigure calls Hatori often too, mostly when dealing with Akito or when Shigure needs advice. Although Hatori doesn't care for Shigure much (the zodiacs Dog and Dragon do not mix well), they still manage to be good friends.

(The Mabudachi Trio children, left to right: Shigure, Hatori, Ayame)