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 Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 5:13 pm
A bolt of death from the ｂｌｕｅ .
xxxxxx “ A x c o m p l e t e x s u r p r i s e . ”
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x thunderclap from a clear sky xxxxxxxxxxxx
m. o. o. d. //; intrigued
l. o. c. a. t. i. o. n. //; 1516: Lumiere Housing District
xxxxxxxxKou Tamotsu Kou laughed at Akihiko's actions once more, seeing his chest rise as a comedic little rouse. A super hero, hmm? Who said he couldn't be as noble as a mythical being? He certainly had one thing they didn't: life. Living a breathing - not just an idea put into the heads of small little creatures so needed hope that a stronger being could deliver them from evil. A good person, a kind individual did that anyway. She didn't think the title of 'hero' and 'noble' fit Akihiko very much. "If I may?" Kou started, smiling brightly at him. "To be noble or heroic is not the question. Rather, perhaps, to be someone willing to speak up and take action? I believe that is valiant in and of itself in its own right, Akihiko."
The way he spoke of Lumiere seemed to make Kou think that he was a bit biased towards the area. The emphasis on the cleanliness of the area sort of gave it away. He was Japanese, was he not? Surely Akihiko was used to the purity with which the people carried themselves and conducted their traditions. She kept having to remind herself that being Japanese didn't necessarily mean assimilating into their culture. Nevertheless, his greeting was dear and made Kou feel good. "Thank you very much for the warm welcome. I sincerely wish your experiences continue to be as delightful as I hope mine shall be as well." She bowed towards Akihiko politely, smiling that perfect, elegant smile of hers. "I apologize if I've taken too much of your time. If you are off to be someplace else, please don't feel accountable for my company." The pale woman bowed once more in apology.
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Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:15 pm
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As they spoke, Akihiko had been taking note of how well manner Kou was. Oh, his mother would love her. She was traditional, well cultured, and spoke with such modesty and articulation. Then there was Akihiko, who ran around outside all day dressed as if he had nowhere to go, spoke with very little thought into grammar and manners, and carried himself far too freely. He supposed that's why he had to be scolded and punished so often back in the shrine with his mother, maidens, and priests. He just wouldn't fit into Japanese norms. Although, he wasn't against Kou and her behaviorism. In fact, he liked it. Akihiko wouldn't admit, but living in Soleil often times had him homesick. Kou felt strangely like home. Was that a weird thing to think? He had in fact only just met her. He shifted on his feet, staring at the ground, hearing her speak of her own version of heroism and nobility. It made him set aside all childish and goofy manners, and put on a true - and more mature - smile on his face. "Suppose you're right..." Funny, Akihiko wondered why he hadn't put much thought into that himself. He usually was the type to question such topics. He always had an appetite for food for thoughts.
In the midst of the conversation, Kou began to thank him. Akihiko found himself to be somewhat dumbfounded as to what it was she was thanking him for, but it was the bowing that made him slightly uncomfortable. He hadn't been bowed to since he had left Japan. Maybe it was because he was so used to people bowing to him as a sign of inferiority - which made Akihiko somewhat troubled and put off seeing he didn't feel as if he were superior. He didn't want to tell her not to bow seeing that Akihiko knew it was merely a native custom, but he couldn't shake off the feeling. "No, no, no! You've been great! I - can I give you company? On your way home? If... if you don't mind of course..." He stumbled on his words feeling strangely frivolous.
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ʟᴏᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ Streets of Lumiere
ᴡɪᴛʜ A porcelain doll and a cat
ᴀᴄᴄᴏᴜɴᴛ $1000
ʜᴇᴀʟᴛʜ 100%
sᴛᴀᴛᴜs Single
ᴍᴏᴏᴅ uneasy
ᴡᴇᴀʀɪɴɢ [x]
ᴏ.ᴏ.ᴄ. - - -
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Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:34 pm
A bolt of death from the ｂｌｕｅ .
xxxxxx “ A x c o m p l e t e x s u r p r i s e . ”
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x thunderclap from a clear sky xxxxxxxxxxxx
m. o. o. d. //; intrigued
l. o. c. a. t. i. o. n. //; 1516: Lumiere Housing District
xxxxxxxxKou Tamotsu "Well I suppose, if you insist..." Kou let her sentence hang in the air for a few moments as she contemplated his request. The woman was feeling like a bother. Akihiko had been minding his own business when he decided to join her - it was only her insistent words and thoughtful conversation that caused him to stay and waste a bit of time on her. Was it really a "waste", though? Kou pressed her lips together in thought, closing her eyes in solace once she reached a decision. He was being a gentleman. He didn't have to do that. He could've just left and drifted off with his skateboard, forgetting he ever saw her and her weird skin and eyes. But instead, Akihiko chose to spend a few more moments with her. Perhaps it was to ensure Kou's safety, or look at her for a few moments longer. Maybe there were other motives. In the end, she didn't care very much. It was company she enjoyed. He reminded her of an old friend.
"I applaud you for the kind offer of taking me home. If it would not be a hindrance, I would very much appreciate that, Akihiko. Thank you." The pale and dark haired woman turned to walk and leave, approaching the cat as she did so. "Isamu. Do you like that name?" It meowed loudly at her and pawed her knees. Kou picked him up. "Hai, hai." Her voice was soft and gentle with the animal, just as it had been with Akihiko. "My home is only a few minutes walk away. I shall lead you there. Is this alright?" She consulted her friend before walking along the path she'd taken to get there, memorizing every step with her perfect memory.
xxxxxEXIT TO: 1516: KOU TAMOTSU
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Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 7:06 pm
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Upon acceptance, Akihiko's doltish emotions were replaced with satisfaction. "Alright then! Lets go!" He said, adjusted how he held his skateboard, and set forward - despite not really knowing where he was going. He found it rather funny that Kou "applauds him" for offering to take her home. Wasn't it the polite/right thing to do? It wasn't as if he had anywhere important to be or anyone important to see. He was simply heading home, and most likely sleep the day away. "It's no trouble at all, Kou." Akihiko said with a friendly smile.
The cat from earlier came back from its little nap and pawed at Kou's leg. He supposed that the cat was hers now. As it seems it may have taken a liking to her. He watched how Kou treated it so dearly. It was the opposite of what most would do here. People often say stray cats and assumed the worst. "Imagine the germs and disease! Imagine the ticks on the thing!" It was heart warming to watch Kou take it in. He wished more people were like that. Akihiko supposed that was one thing he missed seeing back in Japan.
"My home is only a few minutes walk away." Kou said, interrupting his thoughts. He straightened himself up, and followed beside her as she led the way, "Lead the way captain!"
[ exit to 1516: Kou Tamotsu ]
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ʟᴏᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ Streets of Lumiere
ᴡɪᴛʜ Kou and a cat
ᴀᴄᴄᴏᴜɴᴛ $1000
ʜᴇᴀʟᴛʜ 100%
sᴛᴀᴛᴜs Single
ᴍᴏᴏᴅ Happy
ᴡᴇᴀʀɪɴɢ [x]
ᴏ.ᴏ.ᴄ. - - -
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:00 am
xxxx → sαтυяםαч, םєcємвєя ③0тн ←
םαч ⑥ σғ ⑧ υитιℓ тιмє sкιρ
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☾☼ ιи-яρ םαчs sιиcє ℓ.σ. σρєиєם: ☼☽
◦ םαч ⑧③ ◦
( ② мσитнs, ②④ םαчs )
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Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 4:00 pm
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It has been a while since Akihiko found himself outside on his skateboard. A long while. It was funny, it felt like time just flew right by him, and he never got the chance to grab it before it went. Was that what being an adult felt like? Akihiko cruised down the sidewalk pavement, gliding effortlessly down the path. He didn't like it. Growing up wasn't his forte. Definitely not his thing. It doesn't matter now - his moving in business was set aside. He was settled - he needs to find a damn job still - and comfortable. With all responsibilities aside, he was a free man. He had himself, his skateboard, and the cool winter air that blew in his face. This was certainly what freedom felt like.
Come to think of it, he had been in Soleil for quite some time now, but hadn't done much of anything in the city. He kicked himself forward, the wheels on his board spinning faster, his army coat flapped like wings in the wind created by his new found speed. Akihiko needs to get out more. Do more... whatever the "more" was, he'll figure out later. Hopefully soon. He doesn't think he can stand another day cooped up inside doing nothing - god, how do people even do that?! It was a wonder to him.
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ʟᴏᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ Streets of Lumiere
ᴡɪᴛʜ himself
ᴀᴄᴄᴏᴜɴᴛ $1000
ʜᴇᴀʟᴛʜ 100%
sᴛᴀᴛᴜs Single
ᴍᴏᴏᴅ Fine
ᴡᴇᴀʀɪɴɢ [x]
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Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 4:27 pm
A bolt of death from the ｂｌｕｅ .
xxxxxx “ A x c o m p l e t e x s u r p r i s e . ”
▔ ▫ ▫ ▫ 🔗
x thunderclap from a clear sky xxxxxxxxxxxx
m. o. o. d. //; Pleased
l. o. c. a. t. i. o. n. //; The Streets of Lumiere
xxxxxxxxKou Tamotsu "Okay." It meowed at her. Kou stopped. It meowed again. She began walking again, and the cat clawed at her legs. The Baku smiled. Any normal person would've begun to get annoyed at this cat's antics. It refused to use the restroom indoors, even if it had the proper materials. Outside it would do its business in a spot where he could freely kick up dirt. Kou thought this cat was very proper. It was very fitting for him to be found in Lumiere of all places. Though he preferred to urinate and excrete outside, Isamu made sure he cleaned up nicely.
However, for the past few days, Isamu had been extremely needy. She tried to give him chicken. He meowed and refused. Tuna. Meowed and refused. Rabbit. The same thing. She found that he would only eat herring and salmon meals, which was fine. She enjoyed figuring it out, despite the process being difficult and fruitless. Now, he kept meowing at her, and she didn't know what to do. She tried picking Isamu up, but he kicked off of her. Yet he scratched at her legs. She tried petting him, but he did not wish to be pet. All he would do was walk by her side and rub against her legs, purring and meowing. Every once in a while he'd try to jump up into her arms, only to reject them later. Kou smiled and laughed softly when Isamu found a patch of grass with a single feather. He jumped on it and began to play, rolling and meowing. She bent down and offered her little finger for him to paw at, to which he happily obliged while keeping steady of his feather. "Perhaps I should get you some toys, ne?"
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Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 6:46 pm
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What was this? Akihiko slowed down on the board for a moment, looking around perplexed. What was this feeling? He stood still, the skateboard moving him forward, gradually coming to a halt. What was the word again? When you feel like you've been somewhere before? Akihiko narrowed his eyes for a moment, and with one swift movement, propelled himself forward on his board. What's the word, what's the word? His teal eyes scanned the scene, his attention perking to the sound of a cat's meow.
Deja Vu!
Then the very moment the word came to mind, the wheel of his board shook to a crack in the sidewalk - which felt damn near like an earthquake to the blonde standing on it - and found himself (his bum mainly) colliding with concrete. Dumbstruck, Akihiko sat there in absolute pain, watching as his skateboard roll off. The cat's meow came again, and quickly grabbed his attention. And there she was. The cat and its owner. An owner with a very familar face... "Deja vu." He repeated under his breath.
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ʟᴏᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ Streets of Lumiere
ᴡɪᴛʜ himself
ᴀᴄᴄᴏᴜɴᴛ $1000
ʜᴇᴀʟᴛʜ 100%
sᴛᴀᴛᴜs Single
ᴍᴏᴏᴅ Fine
ᴡᴇᴀʀɪɴɢ [x]
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Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 7:20 pm
A bolt of death from the ｂｌｕｅ .
xxxxxx “ A x c o m p l e t e x s u r p r i s e . ”
▔ ▫ ▫ ▫ 🔗
x thunderclap from a clear sky xxxxxxxxxxxx
m. o. o. d. //; Numb, Uncomfortable, Embarrassed
l. o. c. a. t. i. o. n. //; The Streets of Lumiere
xxxxxxxxKou Tamotsu "Oh my goodness!" The pitter-patter clacking of heels sounded against the pavement as Kou ran over to the man she'd just seen tumble off of a skateboard. Meanwhile, her cat mewled and purred alongside the feather, catching attention of the rolling skateboard only to go run off towards it. Isamu paid no attention to his new owner or her friend.
"Akihiko-san! Are you alright?" Her eyes were pools of worry and alarm. Kou gently took his hands into hers in an attempt to help him up. She miscalculated just how tall the boy was, along with the weight associated with him. In an attempt to put leverage on both of their bodies so Akihiko could rise, Kou lost momentum and went tumbling down in the same manner that he did.
She brought the demigod she was holding onto on the ground along with her, butt hitting concrete shortly before his body toppled over hers. The baku found herself staring into a pair of brilliant blue eyes. Her cheeks flushed scarlet red. She didn't know if he could hear it this close, but her heart was beating a million miles a minute. She could feel his breath against hers. Kou tried to think of anything to say, anything at all. An apology would've worked, even a pardon and confirmation of his well-being. The denim haired woman opened her mouth to make words, but nothing came out. Her blush only darkened, extending to her chest and ears. She was burning up and couldn't move.
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Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:59 pm
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A cat ran off with his skateboard, and Akihiko stared at it utterly confused. How did he end up on the ground? He looked around him, patting the concrete as if he was trying to make sense of reality, than sat up straight and looked up wide eyed to the sound of his name. The familar figure knew his name... "Uh..." It took a moment for him to finally snap out of whatever shock he was in to realize it was Kou! Deja Vu, indeed! Akihiko erupted into laughter, taking hold of Kou's hand in attempt to get up, "Yeah, yeah! I'm fine! If you think I'm a mess, wait 'til you see the sidewalk!"
His incredible height, and immense weight, ontop of his shaking with his ridiculous laughter probably wasn't any help to Kou and her attempt to help. The moment they got up, they went tumbling down. Akihiko grabbed the back of Kou's neck as they fell to make sure she hadn't fallen back and hit her head - that would have been a disaster - and used his free hand to land on to avoid falling on top of her. Akihiko locked eyes with Kou to make sure she was okay. Aside her scarlet face (which Akihiko assumed was from the cool breeze), she seemed 100% okay. And with that, the demi-god began to laugh once again, removing his hand from around her neck, "Clutz, what a clutz I am! To think I'm half deity right? Hell of a God I'd make! Real smooth!" Akihiko mocked himself, getting up off Kou, and lending her his hand instead.
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ʟᴏᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ Streets of Lumiere
ᴡɪᴛʜ himself
ᴀᴄᴄᴏᴜɴᴛ $1000
ʜᴇᴀʟᴛʜ 100%
sᴛᴀᴛᴜs Single
ᴍᴏᴏᴅ Fine
ᴡᴇᴀʀɪɴɢ [x]
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Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 9:25 pm
A bolt of death from the ｂｌｕｅ .
xxxxxx “ A x c o m p l e t e x s u r p r i s e . ”
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x thunderclap from a clear sky xxxxxxxxxxxx
m. o. o. d. //; Worried
l. o. c. a. t. i. o. n. //; The Streets of Lumiere
xxxxxxxxKou Tamotsu Akihiko didn't seem but one bit fazed with what had just happened. He laughed it off and made fun of himself, acting as if nothing strange just transcribed. Kou gratefully accepted his help in getting off the ground, wincing at the pain in her bottom. She dusted herself off and breathed deeply, willing the flush to leave her cheeks. Was this what is was like to be youthful? To not have a care in the world, to have no shame and be effortlessly joyful? She found herself envious. Also, she found herself sounding rather old and dreary. The baku couldn't really help it, after all. She just sort of acted her age.
As soon as Kou was upright and back in reality, she bowed humbly to Akihiko, closing her eyes. "I'm deeply and humbly apologize, Akihiko-san. I hadn't meant to touch you so suddenly and cause this to happen. I should've been more wary of your height. I am truly very sorry." After apologizing and staring straight at the ground in her bowing motion, the denim haired woman processed what Akihiko had just said. Half-diety? Half...diety? She stood upright and stared up at him, almost petrified. "Have I been incredibly rude to someone of your stature this entire time?" The Baku covered her mouth with her hands in horror, bowing in apology again.
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 2:01 pm
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He should have been paying attention where he was headed. After years of boarding, you'd think he would know better. Akihiko pat the back of his jeans, looking over at Kou making sure she was perfectly fine - no scratches, no bruises, no tears or tatters on her clothes. She was alright! And since she was okay, he was, too. You know... despite the awful achy pain from landing so hard on the ground. Of course, Akihiko's automatic reaction was to laugh. Was it wrong of him to? The situation was amusing after all.
Kou must not have thought so - you'd think Akihiko would have expect that by now. Instead, the woman bowed quicking, facing the ground, and apologized in (what seemed like it to Akihiko) and extremely formal way. Guess it never helped that he had blurted out him being a demigod. Did he not mention it before? His memory always fails him like this! Akihiko vigorously shook his head, putting a hand on Kou's shoulder in attempt to reassure her. "It's fine, it's fine! Accident, you know?!" He placed his other hand on her other shoulder, and gently pulled her upright, "Hey! Listen! My fault completely! I wasn't paying attention and gravity still exists so... stuff happens!"
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ʟᴏᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ Streets of Lumiere
ᴡɪᴛʜ Kou
sᴛᴀᴛᴜs Single
ᴍᴏᴏᴅ Fine
ᴡᴇᴀʀɪɴɢ [x]
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 3:42 pm
A bolt of death from the ｂｌｕｅ .
xxxxxx “ A x c o m p l e t e x s u r p r i s e . ”
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x thunderclap from a clear sky xxxxxxxxxxxx
m. o. o. d. //; Worried
l. o. c. a. t. i. o. n. //; The Streets of Lumiere
xxxxxxxxKou Tamotsu Kou looked extremely surprised at Akihiko's final words, especially with his move to place a hand on her shoulder for her to face him. She took a deep breath in, attempting to steel herself. "In any case...I hope you're alright." The Baku adjusted her mildly disheveled hair and outfit, meanwhile keeping an eye open to make sure Akihiko didn't have any problems. He didn't look to be in any pain, nor did he look uncomfortable. This told the denim haired woman that the man before her was either unharmed, or exceptionally skilled at hiding it. He seemed unperturbed by their collision on the sidewalk, which was more than Kou could've said for herself. Her cheeks tinted pink at the memory.
Faint meowing and purring was heard in the distance, making the pale woman c**k her head out past Akihiko's tall flame in order to take a glance at what was going on. Isamu was on top of his skateboard, rolling around with the feather. Kou couldn't help but smile at the picture and walked over to her newest pet, picking him up and off of the demigod's posession. Isamu kept the feather tightly coiled in his paws. He purred when the baku brought him up. "You're very independent, aren't you? He responded with a mewl. Kou laughed beautifully, her face forming into one of dainty gracefulness. The blond boy's skateboard was picked up and handed to him once she approached. "Please let me make it up to you. Perhaps I could make dinner? It's the least I could do. And it would certainly be my pleasure."
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Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2016 12:05 am
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The look on Kou's face was awfully hard not to feel sorry for. Geez, he had forgotten how different the two were. Despite having the same culture, there was still a culture barrier. Isn't it funny how that works? Akihiko gave her a moment to collect herself - the shock on her face certainly said she needed to - and smiled with a single nod and thumbs up to indicate he was perfectly fine. Looking around for a moment, Akihiko was suddenly certain he could have dropped a few things here and there. As expected, his beanie had fallen off his head and onto the pavement. His backpack was not too far away from it - thank god his cell was inside, a cracked screen was not fun to pay for - and off ahead was Kou's cat was on top of his skateboard. Yikes. What a mess he was!
Bending over to pick up his possessions, Akihiko chuckled at Kou's offer. Guess she really wasn't going to back down on the accident was she? He stood up straight, dusting off the beanie, picking off a few twigs, and shrugged. It wasn't like he had anything else to do. With a friendly smile he accepted the dinner. "It wouldn't hurt... I could get out the house anyways..." He said, grabbing his bag, and skateboard.
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ʟᴏᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ Streets of Lumiere
ᴡɪᴛʜ Kou
sᴛᴀᴛᴜs Single
ᴍᴏᴏᴅ Happy
ᴡᴇᴀʀɪɴɢ [x]
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Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 2:32 pm
A bolt of death from the ｂｌｕｅ .
xxxxxx “ A x c o m p l e t e x s u r p r i s e . ”
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x thunderclap from a clear sky xxxxxxxxxxxx
m. o. o. d. //; Grateful
l. o. c. a. t. i. o. n. //; The Streets of Lumiere
xxxxxxxxKou Tamotsu
A small sigh was sounded when Akihiko agreed to her making him dinner. The relief was almost palpable. "Thank you so much for accepting. Please, why don't you follow me over to my home? It's a short walk, I assure you." When Kou was sure he was in agreement, she turned and placed her cat on the ground, allowing him to walk for himself. It seemed that he, too, was excited to get back home, as he began darting in the correct direction. The Baku couldn't help but smile at the sight and follow.
xxxxx( EXIT TO: KOU'S APARTMENT )
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