It almost felt like he was back in Shinjuku here.
Yotsutsuji had found himself looking into the first ward in Spirale today, which just looking at it was already an adventure in itself. A large, winding canyon with large skyscrapers built around itā¦andā¦in it?Ā
While the skyscrapers were a familiar sight, they were definitely more futuristic than he was used to seeing. Especially the more he went into the city. It felt almost too sleek and surreal, but thatās what made it appealing too. The buildings were a lot more jam-packed with one another. Far too much, in certain spots.
So even if the more advanced technology was interestingā¦it would probably be better to explore around the outskirts, where it wasnāt as busy. And that lead toā¦a more mechanical looking area, but that was just as interesting. Probably because it looked more like it was supposed to be a neighborhood, with houses and various little shops.
It was cute, but what he really didnāt expect was for one more similarity to pop out in the form of familiar pink hair. Sure, he wasnāt wearing his usual hat or outfit butā¦that was definitely him, rightā¦?
Well, there was one way to find out. Even if he was still suspicious of himā¦it was best to talk to the people he knew in this situation.
āExcuse meā¦! Sorry to stop you, butā¦Ramuda, thatās definitely you, isnāt it?ā
Thereās a voice. Ramuda can almost point to it, almost grasp the shape of it and hold it between his palms like itās something tangible. He canāt, though, heās not made sense of it quite yet -- but he does know the reaction that it sparks in his stomach. Fear, mostly, but something else mixed in there as well; intrepidation, perhaps?Ā
His eyes narrow as he wills himself to turn. Thereās no one here who canĀ hurt him, so thereās no one here who will. His reaction was most likely overblown anyway, and--
Eyes widen. Ramudaās forgotten the original purpose of his day out when he makes eye contact with Yotsutsuji. Did this also mean Jakurai was here as well...?
The shocked expression lasts but a few moments before he can immediately put on the faƧade of innocence and surprise.Ā āYotsutsuji!ā he calls out, and waves his hand wildly through the air.Ā
His movements are forced but he continues the false friendliness. If he doesnāt remember what Ramuda did, heās not willing to remind him...