#nowhereshounen

It's simultaneously relieving and a little embarrassing when a kid who looks to be younger than him approaches Euini and offers help. He settles on trying to focus on the relieving part, and tries to relax. To… middling success. He's still clearly tense, but maybe his shoulders loosen up just a little bit and his ears aren't quite as flush to his skull.

         a deep breath was pulled into an open mouth as sakura stared into the mirror before him, lips turned down at the corners in a frown and the space between his eyes heavily creased. it was quiet, the only sound the delicate impact of water dripping from his hair back into the sink below. he’d scrubbed his face thoroughly, swiping away dirt and blood and revealing the purpling bruises left underneath. he’d—well, panicked wasn’t the word sakura would use, but bolting from the pit in the middle of the city he found himself in wasn’t much else, to be honest. and now he was here, in this empty bathroom, trying to figure out just what the fuck had happened to him.

     or, at least, he was sure he was alone. a noise had him whirling, water scattering from his bangs, his fists already pulled up to protect his face. sakura tensed, his body an anxious line, ready to fight whatever threat presented itself. except. well.

never mind that aoko never believed in ghosts to begin with, but she nearly denied this boy's existence if he didn't explain it properly. scared the daylights out of her and aoko nearly gave this kid a good wack over the head.

hanako was the ghosts name and was supposedly that myth, she vaguely remembers hearing about when she was younger...but there was no way in hell she was going to believe it.

"YUUURI LOWELLLLL!!"

knights... always around when you don't need 'em (even in his dreams). not like leblanc and his bumbling lackeys have any jurisdiction here, but that isn't stopping them from barging in on his and repede's pleasant chat with a newbie now, is it?

whatever their deal is, he's not sticking around long enough to find out; yuri and his canine partner-in-crime turn on their heels, motioning for the boy to follow.

Welcome to dreamy Isola Radiale, Hanako!

You will be placed in TOWNHOUSE 220.

You will retain your ability to float for one hour a day.

You will also be given a wooden knife.

Enjoy your stay!