[center][i][b][h3]Akira Hato[/h3][/b][/i]
[i][b][color=skyblue]"A song that for this dark hour
Brighten by a single flower
The lonely heart and the broken mask
Finally meet at last"[/color][/b][/i]
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Akira tilted his head at the violinists, Akio Shiazaka, mention of NPC's. Akira didn't play much video games (As far as he remembers, which isn't much), but he knows that NPC's means "non-playable characters" in gaming terms. So was this all just a game to Akio? It would certainly explain how... Odd this place felt, but Akira was hesitant to call his life a mere game. Even if he was a player in it. But this at least confirmed to Akira that this other person was an outsider like her. Or just very strange. Either way, someone that he could confine in and figure out what had become of him.

But before Akira could really start talking, a girl danced up to him and offered Akira a flower. His hands were a bit full, so he used his mouth and grabbed a Camellia flower. With the flower in his mouth Akira was still able to speak clearly, showing off the agility his tongue had. [color=skyblue]"Thank you. Hearing your song made me want to move... It feels good. As for the rice, I thought I'd bring some for you, Mr. Mystery Musician."[/color] Akira walked up to Akio and set the plate down for him, feeling Akira's hand to take the flower out of his mouth. Settling down himself Akira ate the spicy soup. It had quite a sting at first, but after a few more bites Akira actually enjoyed the spiciness. It cleared his sinuses and tasted delicious, even if his lips and tongue were on fire.

Akira finished his meal fairly quickly, but made sure not to make a mess. Setting his bowl aside Akira looked at Akio, then back at the girl who gave him the flowers. She was dancing through the crowds, offering her gifts to everyone and anyone. Akira wanted to join her. [color=skyblue]"Say Shiazaka-san... Do you know any jaunty tunes? I'm going to dance with that girl."[/color] Akira pointed his flower at the pink-haired flower girl, ambition gleaming in his eyes. Akira decided for himself that he'll show her true grace.

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