Minto Hanataba

Honestly Mint was pretty confused, pay for himself and let him pay for Will? He wasn't sure he got it, so Heero would just pay for Will instead of himself instead paying for Heero? He thought about for a minute trying to understand why and how does that work and what made things more confusing is with Will talking in English. Man he wished he understand what was going on but only he can do is nod. "Ok-okay..." Then Heero said about paying girls normally... oh right he hasn't told them about his gender yet. Looking around the supermarket it seems like it is okay time to do so. Taking a deep breath he give himself a small nod of encouragement and got ready to tell them, he brushed of some hair of his face and smiled calmly. Both of them seemed really nice so it would be okay to tell them anyways.

"Oh, I s-should have said this sooner... sorry um I am not a girl..." He didn't realise though when he said that his voice became really soft and subtle it was almost hard to hear. There were times he does end up speaking to soft and he doesn't realise it until someone says so. Mint shuffled his feet hoping the two are okay with that, there is nothing wrong wearing skirts right?

"Um wait what? You're not a chick? Then what's with the girl's stuff dude? I don't judge but that really seems weird if you don't mind me saying?" Heero said in surprise not really sure about what to say on the matter before Will turned over to Minto and looked her...or rather him up and down before shaking his head. "Yeah I don't see it sorry Minto. I mean even if you are a guy it doesn't really matter to us but it doesn't look like that's the case. Are you just shy about your looks for one reason or another?" Will asked trying his best to not stare at Minto while keeping a respectful amount of eye contact. He didn't want to make him think he was a freak but it was something neither he or presumably Heero were expecting. "Look we won't tell anyone just as long as you don't mind being honest with us." Heero said patiently but at the same time he raised an eyebrow over at Will.

As Akira walked away he heard what Tomomi called out to him, he stopped for a moment as he shook his head and rolled his eyes before continuing on to his destination. The rest of the way to Aiya he avoided the locals not wanting to get dragged into idle chit-chat and gossip. The way people would stop and chat about complete irrelevance was beyond his comprehension and he'd rather have no part of it. Once he reached Aiya he stopped for a moment to savour the smells barely escaping the building, a small smile on his lips as he pushed open the door and walked inside.

It would appear most students had better things to do as Akira was able to nab himself a stool at the counter surprisingly secluded from other patrons. He gently swayed himself from left to right as he waited patiently for his chance to order for which he just casually replied "The usual, please." Akira had frequented the restaurant on numerous occasions whilst living in Inaba, it was probably his most favourite location, when it was quiet at least. Though the usual would typically be referring to whatever the daily special was, he craved the opportunity to attempt the rainy day challenge once more, and eating the daily specials could be considered consumption training. With nothing better to do Akira resorted to tapping his fingers on the ledge of the counter as he observed what the other patrons had chosen for their meals, making mental of notes of 'maybe I should try that sometime' on anything that seem partially appetising.

Tomomi jumped a little when the shock ran through her hand. She looked at it for a few seconds in confusion. "Hey, what was-"
She started to ask a question, but realised that Hoodie was ignoring her completely. "Never mind."

It was probably just static or something like that. With one last grin, she turned and headed off down the street. To be honest, she wasn't really hungry anymore, so she headed down to the riverbank instead, sitting and skimming stones across the surface of the water.

She always did this when she got bored. It wasn't particularly exciting, but she had a record to beat at this point. At least it was something to do, and it helped her to not freak out about the whole fortune thing.

Minto Hanataba

"Tell anyone?" Mint was actually surprised when Heero said that, why would he wont tell anyone he wasn't hiding the fact he is a guy it just there are time he forgets to mention it. He was fine if they told people really there is no shame to it but again there are people out there who would think other wise. "I...am p-pretty okay with how I look it just well...I like dresses and skirts...." He bit his bottom lip nervously, he never really thought why he dresses up like that. Maybe because the dresses and skirts somehow reminds him of the hospital gowns he wore practically everyday as a kid and they were pretty comfortable on their own. Thinking about it he can also say it is also because of his small frame, he is pretty small for his age. "I just like them you know, its okay to tell others I don't mind I do forget to tell people...sorry" Letting out an embarrassed sigh he scratched the back of his head and nodded.

"Oh are you not trying to keep a secret?" Will asked in Japanese as he looked over at Heero who simply shrugged it off not caring either way for the matter. Will face palmed but shook it off quickly as he regained his composure. "It doesn't really matter to me what's up but I'm hungry let's get something to eat alright?" Will said as he briskly walked over to the food stands wanting to just get this whole thing behind them. It didn't matter the dude liked dresses? It was weird yeah but so what? He wasn't about to just brush the guy off for it was he? It did make him feel uncomfortable however which made Will question himself. Was he really that weirded out by Minto that he would shun him for wearing women's clothes? "Yeah I'm hungry myself. And don't apologize it makes it seem like you're doing something wrong. If your parents, friends, or whoever don't like you doing this then that's their problem. All that matters is that you're being you. So yeah I'm going with him bro if you wanna come just follow along." Heero said with a bored tone as if this whole ordeal was just a chore for him at this point as he followed up to Will who had already ordered food for Heero, and himself since he knew what they both enjoyed. The duo had known each other for the longest time now it was only natural they could already do thing for each other. Heero did look back with a raised eyebrow to see if Minto had followed though.

Minto Hanataba

Mint was happy for the two to be really nice about this whole dressing up deal, its really nice to know that it doesn't matter how you dress or such as long you are you then its fine. He was about to agree on going with the two until his cellphone rang. He pulled it out of his bag and saw that his mom messaged him on something. "Oh excuse me." He told the two as he checked on the message. It seemed his mom needed him back to the shop for some help. He let out a sad sigh, he wanted to hang out with the guys but then again this was his mom and he cares for deeply.

"Sorry I have to go, my mom needs me sorry..." He told the two as the walk to the food stands. "Hope I can hang out with you guys one day!" Hopefully the guys would be okay if he could indeed hang out with them though he didn't want to be awakrd one since the two been friends for a long time but there is no time to think like that. So he walked away and passed by the shopping district as a tiny short back home.

The same young man whom had been talking to two kids earlier had just finished talking to a young quiet boy who nodded at him and left as he turned towards Minto. The young man smiled and chuckled as he waved over the young man. "I suppose it's not too hot of a day to wear pants but a skirt ill suits a man young sir" called the young gentleman as he chuckled to himself. "Don't worry I'm joking of course I wouldn't insult a person just based on their clothes. Come I have a question for you if you didn't mind my little joke. Would you be interested in knowing a possible outcome in your future? All free of charge of course. This is just my hobby after all." said the younger man as he shuffled some cards in his hands. The kids nearby had dispersed by now replaced by a couple of gossiping adults.

Minto Hanataba

As he was walking home he was surprised when a man talked to him, he was surprised as this guy knew about his gender so fast. Looking at the deck of cards the guy had it seemed he would be one of those...fortune tellers he had read before. So that is why he could have known about him being a guy! "Wow..." he was amazed by it and walked towards the man. the man was asking if he wanted to know the outcome of his future and that sounded cool so he nodded happily. Sure his mom wants to be at the store soon but just a quick card read wouldn't be so bad plus a new experience as well. He could tell his mom about this too! "Oh sure mister and its fine though how did you know I was a guy?" He had to ask, it just well amazing to have one person to find out so easily like he didn't need to tell him at all.

"I have really good instincts. And I peaked up your skirt. Mostly the first one." the boy laughed as he shook his head and didn't elaborate further on the matter. He wondered if this kid would prove more interesting than the last trio who had approached him. He certainly had the different aspect down compared to those had come before him. "Truth be told the future is a constant quagmire of a mess that tends to shift a lot. It's like looking into a pool and seeing a colony of different fish. Sometime you'll see something you'll recognize. Sometimes you'll be wrong. Other times it's just some weird fish from the bottom of the ocean that catches your eyes. So do you have an expectations before I start or anymore questions?" the boy said further as he shuffled the cards once more just for good measure preparing for the new kid to pick out his set.

Minto Hanataba

Mint blushed as he was about to tell the guy for being rude for peeking underneath his skirt but then he realised it was just a joke as he laughed. The guy is a fortune teller and could have those physic abilities like in Tv but could be a liar but the way he talks he seems to know what he is doing. He couldn't help but to laugh about it, how was that even possible anyway to look under his skirt like this? He shook his head lightly and nodded as he looked at the deck. This was quite something now, he was curious how would this go because he wasn't sure what to really do. Should he just pick a card? "So I just...pick a card right? Sorry haven't really down this before mostly seen this on Tv but those have crystal balls or candles. Oh s-sorry for blabbering..." Great now he ended up blabbering to this person he only met, Maybe he should just get this over with before he makes a fool out of himself even more.

"Yes that would be correct just pick out the set you want. The number of cards needed will be six. Simple enough nothing more nothing less. You need to really feel it though I'm not the one picking these out you are. I merely am the story teller and the guy who will interpret it." the boy said as he waited for Minto to simply pick out the cards after he laid them out on the desk. Minto picked out his cards eventually and the rest were swept away deftly by the boy.

"Let us discuss how you feel about yourself young sir. You have chosen the arcana of the chariot. It is an interest first pick indeed: You feel everything is a constant battle at the moment, but persevere and you will triumph in the end. Expect some good news that will help you to keep going until you achieve your goals. This is a time of movement and change and of conflicts ending in victory. You may well consider a journey that relates to work or go for that new car you've been looking at." the boy said as he looked up at his charge. "See? Not so bad now is it? Now onto the next card set."

"This card tells us what you want the most right now...and you have chose...the lovers: The cards suggest that what you most want at this time is to know what choice to make - carry on as you are or take a risk? The risk offers excitement and change and staying as you are- well you know what that has to offer. Dare to love, dare to live?" the boy said with a sly chuckle but he offered not comment.

"The card that will decide your fears at the moment could have been many. But you have chosen...the empress? I am sick of seeing her face today...: "You are feeling insecure, perhaps have money worries, concerns over your live. There are people around you who love and care for you and they will give you support. Try not to be overprotective and do not resort to emotional blackmail, it won't do you any favors." the boy stated as he gestured to the empress.

"Now pray tell what arcana did you chose for your pros? What's going for you in this turmoil filled time? You have chosen....the towers? I'm sure you'd not want to see the towers but it holds advice that is considered sage: Sometimes sudden disruptive change is inevitable, and as painful as it may seem, you come through it a stronger and better person. No matter how disruptive things are at the moment, or if you feel life is really against you, re-evaluate and move on. Often a new direction can bring new opportunities you never dreamed of. If you have been planning to move home you will be experiencing setbacks." the boy said with a dreadful seriousness as he moved onto his new cards.

"This perhaps the most important card for you. The stuff that is going to go against you. And you have chosen the justice arcana: Things just aren't going your way; Even if you are in the right or the victim of foul play you won't win this one. Take care of whose advice you take and beware of being motivated solely by self-interest." the boy said as he shook his head. "When justice goes against you I'm not sure what exactly I can say to help you. The fate held by the cards is yours."

"BUT we come to the expected outcome! Let us see what your ultimate future lies with! Oh...good for you Mister. You picked the wheel of fortune: Expect life to change - and quickly. Fate, destiny or synchronicity, call it what you like, positive change and good fortune is evident here. If you have important choices to make trust your intuition. Do you feel that events seem to be evolving without much input from you? If so trust it and go with the flow." the boy said as he moved his hand from left to right showing off the display cards in order. "So tell me was it as expected?"

Minto Hanataba

As he picked out the cards he listened to what the man was telling him, the first one was the one how he feels about himself and that was chariot. A constant battle well it made sense since most of his life has been a battle with the sickness he had and family issues. Though as the end as the man says he would have victory on whatever that meant, that is good and considering his life he did over his illness so thats good. But the car or work thing confused him. he doesn't have a car but he does work at the flower shop... he is thinking hard on this again. He nodded as the man continue to read or tell him about the cards he has shown him.

Next was what he wanted and lovers, he got to admit that yes he kind of well...no he would really like to find someone to be with. After reading those fairytale books and watching those movies love seems so wonderful and he would like to experience it even a small amount of it because people sometimes don't know it before they die. Take the risk as the man says so maybe he should be out there more, go for it then wait. that sounds like good advice really. "So true..."

Then onto fears and that was the empress, he wasn't sure about the emotional blackmail deal because that is horrible to do but it made sense feeling insecure sometimes. There are days where he wished he kind of looked different than what he is now. He took note though that yes there are people that care and love him so he shouldn't feel bad about himself. There is a good side for a reason anyway. Interesting that apparently many people had this card too...

To the pros and apparently getting the towers wasn't a good thing? he didn't understand actually but it seems like it was about sage. Sudden changes can be bad is what he got...this one he wasn't sure what it really meant at all. The moving house thing was funny since he just did move to this town so would that affect anything? He didn't get it but all he can do is nod he shouldn't ask about it since this man is a professional it seems.

Then next one is the card that goes against you and it was justice. Of course things wont go your way that how lief works but its who you deal with it. though it sucks to hear that of justice goes again him there is really not much he can do about it. Motivated by sole interest sounds actually good but he can get the idea of being selfish on it. "I see...no luck there I guess..." The cards right now seems to go against him but do hit the right marks on certain things.

Finally the ultimate future as he says and fortune, things are going to change fast and trust his intuitions. Okay good if he can actually follow that, maybe this was fate telling him yes take charge for once and front let that small thing take you done. if it was only that easy for him. Honestly this is wasn't how he expected things would go at all. "That was...different but cool at the same time... wow..." He got no words to say but he got a lot to thing on now.

"You look a bit confused? Does something need clarifying? I should note that I am not reading specific things for you. I am telling you the descriptions my teacher gave me. Things like cars, and such may seem strange too people your age but don't mind that. I'd pay more attention to the details the entailed to you personally not the background stuff. These cards are meant more for adults thank people your age." the boy said simply as he tapped his fingers on his desk and laid back in his chair. "As I said I can clarify things, or perhaps you need someone to talk too? I don't know I'm just a street fortune teller whiddling away his endless time. Call me a weirdo if you like but I only do this because I have nothing better to do." The boy said with a yawn as he kept tapping his finger on the wooden desk.

(Sorry for the short post I really got nothing else)

Minto Hanataba

"I am fine, just a lot to think about sir though due wonder how you do that it looks easy." that is true, Mint couldn't help now to wonder what those cards mean but knowing they were for adults the one with cars and such made sense now. The one that confused him the most was the third to the last one. The tower, he still didn't get it at all but as he wanted to ask about it his mom texted him again. He should really go back he shouldn't make his mom wait for him. "Oh I have to go, thank you that was fun." He waved this kind stranger a goodbye and run off back home. he has so much to tell to his mom now, his first data, meeting new friends and now a fortune tellers...tells! This was a good day.

Heero and Will sat alone eating some french fries and a sandwich ordered from the staff here at Junes. As Will looked around as more and more people come doing their things Will and Heero couldn't help but wonder if that call was just an elaborate excuse by Minto to bail on them. The duo sat rather silently talking about stuff like the school, and how things were likely going to go from now on. There really wasn't much too talk about or do it would seem. The store just got more people and got a bit more busy but nothing Heero hadn't experienced before and Will hadn't seen over seas. "Man I told you this place was going to be freaking boring but no you and the other new kid had me drag your butts down here and he didn't even bother staying." Heero grumbled as he chewed on his food and chugged down the rest of his soda. "He said he had to go it doesn't really matter does it? Whatever we'll see him at school probably. We'll find out if the call was real or not. Besides i'm in his class." Will said as he finished off his own drink. He ate most of his own food but he couldn't stomach the rest of it really. "We still got the whole day ahead of us so what next?" Heero asked as Will thought up what he wanted to do and then it occurred to him that he really should get to know the town. On the other hand...."Alright let's go to your house and play some of that Final Smash Friends game! It's all the rage right now? Maybe we can kick some butt online." Will suggested as Heero thought about and shrugged, "Maybe but you suck at it and I'm barely any good. Still it's a way to pass the time I guess. Alright let's go just make sure you throw out any trash you got." Heero said with a little bit of enthusiasm as the duo made their way through town on the quickest route too their house. They had to go through some of Hashirama's gang bangers and a group of little kids on the way there but they managed just fine. However on the way back they ran into a little girl who shocked Will and pushed Heero over by accident. Will hated static shock and Heero nearly cursed the little girl out but held himself back. Besides the girl was running with her eyes closed and she wasn't paying attention. Bad attitude for a place like this given the circumstances but the police were now on full crawl around town and she'd be fine regardless. "What a pain in the ass...whatever let's just keep moving." Heero grumbled as he dusted his pants off since they were now covered in dust.

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Timeskip - Later in the day 8:00

The night had settled around Inaba and people all around the city went back home too go to sleep. Soon enough most of the town would go into a deep slumber. However Heero and Will sat up playing FSF and as it turned out they did suck. But they were winning matches here and there and that was enough to set Heero's competitive streak on fire. "I swear to god these people got no lives man! We got to try harder!" Heero grumbled angrily as he fell back on a bean bag chair and Will yawned tiredly. He was getting really sleepy at this point and bored of the game on top of that. "Alright man just a few more games before we go to bed." Will grumbled as he rubbed his eyes. Heero ignored it and pressed on determined to win the game with Will play as Shroud and Heero playing as Gilfer of the Triangle they both fought against Bomber King and Zero Armor Krowser. It would be an intense match...because as it seemed both teams were awful.

Tomomi Katayama

Tomomi's mood had gotten progressively worse as she headed home. She opened the door, trying to make as little noise as possible, but it really wasn't any use. As soon as she came in, her mother's head snapped around, a look of anger on her face.

"Detention already, Tomomi? I thought we told you to behave yourself this year. If you keep going like this, you'll never get anywhere. Can't you understand that?" She said, standing up and walking over to her daughter. Tomomi's father didn't do anything much, just shook his head sternly.

Tomomi felt her face burning with anger and embarrassment. She didn't have to sit here and listen to this. They always talked like this, like she was some kind of moron or something. 'Don't you want to be successful?'

Yeah, Tomomi already knew what they thought, all of them. Teachers, parents, most adults to be honest. Every single one of them thought she'd never amount to anything. And who knows, maybe they were right.

With a dismissive gesture, Tomomi replied, not showing that it bugged her. "Yeah, I got detention. So what? You gonna say I'm a disappointment again? I don't think I heard you the first fifty times. Getting kinda sick of it."

Tomomi's mother looked at her coldly. "Then you should stop proving me right." she said, before turning back to sit with her laptop. Probably dealing with some kind of work issue. Those always got paid more attention than Tomomi did.

Tomomi just headed up to her room, seething with rage and tossed a couple cushions against the wall. After that, she just sat staring at the ceiling. Didn't feel like sleeping quite yet, but wasn't gonna do much else either.

Akira had taken his time in Aiya simply trying to was as much of it as he could before having to head home. He would spin from side to side on the stool as he watched the other diners come and go. No one of any interest had showed their face in Aiya today, hell the most interesting person he'd seen in town was likely that card reader, Samuel. Thinking about it, Akira recalled a strange sensation like a tingling on his spin as he left. Then again it was so faint it was more then likely something of nothing. The boy simply shrugged the thought off deciding it was time to leave. He slid off the stole into a stroll as he waved a halfhearted farewell to the owner.

The streets had grown tired in the evening, most people were either heading home or for the bar. There wasn't really a whole lot that seemed to happen around here at night, something that Akira had quickly learned when he'd moved here a year ago. Akira shoved his hands into his pockets as he began the uneventful walk back home. Arriving back at the house wasn't exactly anything to look forward to, he wasn't particularly attached to his Aunt and Uncle and with their work patterns it wouldn't be surprising to find the place "Empty..." Akira spoke softly as he opened the door and flicked on the lights. Akira simply gazed around as he walked on over to the kitchen pulling the usual note of the fridge. He skimmed over the contents, something about food that he could eat if he was hungry. "No thank you." Akira commented to himself as he screwed the note up and dropped it into the bin.

With no reason to stay downstairs Akira headed up to his bedroom. It bared the very few essentials and things of his that he had managed to gather together before moving to Inaba. His pride and joy of a book collection vastly overpowered everything else in the room, a console sat on the floor in front of the TV gathering dust, he had so few games that he wondered why he even bothered to keep it. Akira drops his backpack down on the ground and casually grabs a random book from the shelves, heading over to his bed. He turns the book round reading the back cover before deciding that his random choice had satisfied him and begins to read it.

Sometime later...

When Tomomi, Will, and Akira fell asleep that night something interesting happened indeed. In a dream they found themselves in a room surrounded by things familiar to them. The scenery seemed to perfectly match their own personality with the furniture, and the overall out look of the room seemingly being a reflection of their own tastes. They were walled in from all sides except for a singular brown wooden door standing in the middle of one wall. There was no one in with them however there was a white mask with a intricate design that differed from the others who were also stuck in their rooms. However there were some similarities between all of the rooms. There was a grand father clock located somewhere in the room ticking back and forth rheumatically. And beyond the door there was the faint noise of what sounded like classical carnival music playing but it was very faint and sounded far away. Otherwise things seemed to be relatively straight forward. There was very little in the rooms besides the mask and the personalized features between each of the rooms.

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Will woke up in his room which was plain, and covered with white walls. There were no windows and a book case was next to the clock. The simple fact of the matter seemed to be that he was in an american house. Which was odd considering he knew he had fallen asleep in Heero's house. Was he having a dream? It was bizarre as he found himself looking around more he found that he was in bed, more specifically his bed from back home, and that there was a mask right next to his bed on a desk. There were stacks of papers thrown about which made he feel like he had trouble dealing with all of the paper work a previous night or earlier that day. However he was distinctly aware of the fact that this was not his room but it oddly felt comforting. Like he was in an environment specifically tailored to him personally despite the mess and clutter there was indeed some control around. But the sound of the clock ticking was already getting on his nerves. He wondered what the heck was going on as he got up and looked around the room. As he went to pick up the papers he found nothing but innate scribbles on the paper. He dropped the papers and looked around some more with no windows, or places to go too he couldn't help but feel like this was going to end really badly for him if he didn't get out of the room soon even it was a dream.

Tomomi Katayama

Tomomi woke up covered in a heap of blankets. She sat up, rubbing sleep out of her eyes. When she opened them, though, the light was almost blinding as it reflected off of bright white walls. Still feeling dazed, she got up and headed to the space where her dresser normally was, but tripped over a small stool.

Wait.

Tomomi did a double take. She would have remembered falling asleep in here. And this room was just so... White. White walls, white floor, white ceiling. It was strange. Unnerving. Really, really weird. The room was pretty nice, although most people would have found it kind of shabby-looking. The furniture was all slightly weathered, as though it had been left outside for a little while. Anything painted was slightly worn away. Most people would have called the room shabby, but to Tomomi it was comforting.

It wasn't refined, didn't put on airs or anything. It wasn't trying to make an impression, it just was what it was. She liked this kind of room. The atmosphere was kind of honest, somehow. She didn't feel like she had to keep pretending, in a place like this. The only thing that seemed out of place was the clock. It was kind of grand, compared to the rest of the room. Almost creepy.

She walked over to a dresser, which had a few things scattered across it. A mirror, an old comb, a couple of polished stones and seashells, and a small mask. As Tomomi looked at the mask, she noticed that she could hear faint music in the background, almost like there was a carnival nearby. As much as the room was comfortable and she liked it, there was something about this whole situation that just felt off. It was like things had been tailor-made for her.

Despite herself, Tomomi picked up the mask. She wasn't sure why she did it at all. It wasn't like she needed a mask for anything, and it'd probably just get in the way, but she couldn't just leave it there. Trying the door, she found that it was locked. After kicking it a couple of times, it was pretty obvious that the thing wasn't budging.

With a sigh, she sat down on the bed. Nothing for it but to wait, she supposed.