Striving for Purpose

     “Hm? Ah, yes. It went well. Aside from the usual materials, we managed to get some koban from helping out one of the locals during the expedition. It’s in the storage room if you want to check on it later.” He replied, glancing at the sweets on the tray. If his memory isn’t failing him, Mitsutada had said that the mochi was filled with red beans. 

( Alternate Verse #1--

     Wish Granted

              Akira’s desire to put an end to everything is met by a spirit more than happy to satisfy his desire for a paltry fee-- his soul. Thinking this just meant the spirit would devour his soul and eliminate his existence, he agreed, only to learn after that the spirit wished to share his body to satisfy its own desires. The spirit did not disclose what it was, but it provides him regenerative abilities, inability to completely die unless exorcised ( after fusing itself with Akira’s spirit, exorcising the demon’s soul will end Akira’s life now ), a much brighter outlook on life, and confidence he could have only dreamt of in his prior state of mind. There are multiple setbacks, ranging from desiring blood and becoming drained more often if he does not have a supply available dependent on how much he exerts himself. The blood can come from anything, but the hunger for it is always present.

Akira’s Heart;

VISUAL ATTRACTIVENESS: 💗💗💗💗💗(purely aesthetic appreciation of looks)

FRIENDSHIP LEVEL: 💗💗💗(how close a friend they consider them)

SEXUAL DESIRE: 💔(wanting to have sex with them)

ROMANTIC INTENT: 💔(hoping for a romantic relationship)

MANBA IS BOTH HAPPY AND CONCERNED AT THE SAME TIME BUT HE'S ALWAYS CONCERNED //SHOT ))

Akira’s Heart;

VISUAL ATTRACTIVENESS: 💗💗💗💗(purely aesthetic appreciation of looks)

FRIENDSHIP LEVEL: 💗💗💗(how close a friend they consider them)

SEXUAL DESIRE: 💔(wanting to have sex with them)

ROMANTIC INTENT: 💔(hoping for a romantic relationship)

As someone who rated him highest (although it isn't 10 hearts), Akira has Jin's gratitude and he is gifted with homemade cookies

Akira’s Heart;

VISUAL ATTRACTIVENESS: 💗💗💗💗💗(purely aesthetic appreciation of looks)

FRIENDSHIP LEVEL: 💗💗💗💗💗(how close a friend they consider them)

SEXUAL DESIRE: 💗(wanting to have sex with them)

ROMANTIC INTENT: 💗(hoping for a romantic relationship)

Akira’s Heart;

VISUAL ATTRACTIVENESS: 💗💗💗💗(purely aesthetic appreciation of looks)

FRIENDSHIP LEVEL: 💗💗(how close a friend they consider them)

SEXUAL DESIRE: 💗(wanting to have sex with them)

ROMANTIC INTENT: 💔(hoping for a romantic relationship)

‣ starter call || @ablesseddaffodil​

     Visiting other citadels seemed to become standard for the other Saniwas, whether it be for forming alliances or sharing enemy data. As she attempted to be the best that she could be, aiming to prove others that there was a certain type of Saniwa that was always preferred, visiting these others had become a habit for her. After learning of another boy, Akira, there was naturally the need to asses his usefulness to see if she would find any use in an alliance.

     After being guided to his office, a smile is given while the sword dismisses themselves. A soft knock on the door is given, and is opened shortly after by herself – Not needing to be welcomed at all. Stepping in and giving a kind bow, Tatsumori began to speak to him, a slightly sharp tone present.

❝Akira, correct? It’s very nice to meet you. Taira no Tatsumori, I have come to speak about forming a possible alliance with your citadel.❞

             Although he had been given enough warning from a tantou running to get to his office first, he was still rather startled when the woman opened his office door and stepped inside as though they were familiar with one another already. “A-Ah... Yes, Fukui Akira... The pleasure’s all m-mine...” As he swallowed with the aura she gave off, he set down his pen and put aside his documents to stand and give her his full attention.

Send a symbol for Akira’s reaction to your muse…;

✮ = stargazing.

      “You’re so diligent.” Is his immediate response. If it was him, he would have       procrastinated everything. But hey, it’s nice to know that his current master       is doing his work properly. “Are they paying you? I mean, the government…       they did tell you to become the Saniwa, right?” Questions asked in a mumble,       though the answer would barely have anything to do with himself.

      “Aruji, you’re having troubles sleeping?” That piqued his interest. Then again,       he supposes everyone have their own share of problems. Though he likes       to make a big deal out of his own troubles. How embarrassing.

      “Can’t be helped then. I’ll be your conversation partner until you feel sleepy.”       Chest puffed out a little, Fudou turns to Akira with a proud grin. It’s not like       he’s going to go to sleep anytime soon, so he may as well be of some help.

            “Hmm...? Paying... I do hope they’re the ones that occasionally send the koban for us to purchase items from the marketplace.” Nodding, he then laughed when Fudou asked if the government told him to become a saniwa. “Oh, no, the government didn’t personally seek me out, but I was thrust into the position by my father when the government asked for him since he was the head priest of our town’s shrine.” Humming, he recalled how his father opened the letter only to thrust the responsibility in his own lap as a means of thinking it could prove whether or not he was as worthless a son as his father thought.