the sun.

The true battle now finally began! Another strange pronunciation of “Walker” left Hinata’s mouth, but the present excitement outweighed any need to correct him – instead, Allen returned the thumbs up, a new surge of energy coursing through his veins: this is the thrill of the battle, the singular moment of purpose this prison-city can provide! Without hesitation, he grabs for whatever is in arm’s reach and commences shoving all he can fit into his mouth (what a gentleman). And through this flurry of eating, he gives his partner’s statement a satisfied nod, internally rejoicing in the fact that not only is the food delicious, but it will also be completely free.

Time lapsed beneath his notice, the world in front of him far too wonderful to bother keeping track. The minutes that passed could be condensed to a montage of furious eating, vicious grabbing, and hopeful asking of Hinata if he was “going to finish that” through a mouth-full of food. They reaped absolute havoc on this so-called challenge, and the end of it drew near.

His narrow attention considered, it was fortunate that he managed to pick up on the angry whispering from the kitchen staff; perhaps their blood-lust slipped. Pausing his feast to listen, the vagrant scanned over the small gathering of employees near the back, and as he looked at them, one of them looked back, brows furrowed, eyes dark, and an atmosphere of fury emanating around them. He quickly glanced away.

Uh-oh! With the worry already planted in his mind, he could guess what this meant–someone on staff recognized him and figured out what he has done. Shifting gears, he begins shoving everything he can into his pockets. “Um, I think I need to make a run for it–” But as he spoke, one of the larger and more formidable employees lumbered over to their table, swinging a spatula. There was death in their eyes–! With Hinata having associated himself with Allen, he knew that he couldn’t leave his partner here–they’d go after him, too! So, in a split-moment decision, he bolts from his seat, utters a short “I’m sorry about this…!”, grabs Hinata like a football, and sprints the heck out of the restaurant.

Gotta go fast.

                 Besides a mouthful of chewing, Hinata mostly stayed silent, though the bustling of energy the two had at the table made the competition seem lively. The staff was mostly watching the excitement of their participants. Surprisingly, Hinata and Allen were both able to finish one plate after another, the food slowly disappearing into the void. Or perhaps, no surprise there. Hinata was just glad his stomach wasn’t the only abyss in the land of Koi.

                He paid no heed to those around him except for Allen, whose eyes changed mid-battle. He was about to ask, but he had to focus on swallowing the food, first. ❛ Ya needa what? ❜ he didn’t even have to look back to feel the aura behind them. There was something malicious—the employee, most likely the manager, who was about ready to take a swing at a person in particular. Letting out a small, ❛ EEee, ❜ he yelped once more when he was nonchalantly picked up.

                                                A pause as Hinata swallowed the rest of his food.

                                                                                . . .What happened, exactly?

                    ❛ W-Wover-san! Are you a criminal?! ❜ he questioned and shouted rather loudly and clearly, enough for some side pedestrians to look over and see the two food thieves. Now Hinata was definitely in debt, a debt he couldn’t afford. Whatever he was getting into, he had no clue. It was time to pray to the Gods.

I feel like I need to fix the wig some more but I was like... it’s a small con... I took these from my instagram cause ya xD.

                  Honestly, Hinata was just looking for a place to play volleyball. Maybe even with someone, that would be an added bonus. It was boring just hitting a wall constantly. He wished someone he knew was with him in Koi, but he came alone. Maybe one day, he’ll start his own volleyball squad, but that would be forever from now.

                  While looking around for a place, he found a massive skatepark. Okay, he was exaggerating, but it seemed massive to him. Almost like the ones they show on the movies! There was no one around, so perhaps this could work for volleyball, but the layout was really slope-like. He didn’t know how to work around that… though it could improve his footing.

                  Though right as he was thinking about rushing onto the skate park, he saw someone coming down on their skateboard. Scary—they were up so high, he couldn’t believe they could skate like a pro, but they definitely were. Best to make sure Hinata didn’t get hit, he decided to get out of the way.

               This entire cafe was full of food, something that Hinata has been wanting since this morning. He was stuck working at the pizza joint for who knows how long, but he wished for something other than pizza. And now that he got paid today, he had that chance. But the café was full of people. Where on earth was he going to sit? He could sit on the ground outside, but that would be weird, wouldn’t it?

              He did happen to see a strange blonde man who was already seated, alone. Maybe that spot will do?

TAGGED  BY:  stole it from @lotusprayer TAGGING: any kny members before pst ends the day! (I don’t think it ended yet right DSKFSKDF)

NAME:  Kai / Kaiyumi BIRTHDAY:  Feb 2nd -- Aquarius ! COUNTRY:  United States , UTC time (AKDT) SEXUALITY:  bisexual SINGLE  /  TAKEN:  single ~! 🎶 MEANING  OF  NAME: I was looking up names that mean sea, since my real name means sea. Kai fit just fine. Yumi means archer bow, so my name could translate into “Sea bow.”

the  boy’s  minuscule  squeak  could  only  conclude  that  he  was  startled ,  to which  the  idol  responded  with  an  apologetic  squeak  of  her  own.  she fumbles  over  the  words  that  were  so  carefully  and  internally  rehearsed , now  incorporating  a  genuine  apology  to  boot ,  ❛  oh!  p -  please  forgive  me ,  I  should  have  waited  a  bit ,  I  didn’t  mean  to  scare  you!  ❜  a  clear  of the   throat ,  she  leans  closer  towards  the  menu ,  giving  a  curt  nod  at  his choice.  facial  features  alternate  only  a  bit ,  but  struggled  greatly  to  detain the  astonished  expression  that  dared  to  slip  through —— she  favoured  the exact  entree.  ❛  the  sukiyaki  dish… ?  I … I  actually  order  that  all  the  time … even  when  I  am  not  working ,  I  think  you’ll  like  it. ❜  as  second  nature and  force  of  habit  serves ,  the  request  is  penned  'afore  being  handed  off to  a  passing  waitress (  with  explanation ,  of  course!  ).  heeding  their approval  to  send  the  order  back  to  the  kitchen ,  frame  descends  into  the booth  across  from  the  orangette ,  fingers  tapping  together  as  pupils  avert towards  the  table , ❛  I  gave  your  order  to  my  co - worker … she  said  she didn’t  mind  taking  it  to  the  back.  b - but  —— uhm - - I  don’t  know  if  I  said this  yet  b - but —— uhm —— w - would  you  want  to … m - meet  up  sometime? I  know  you  asked  if  we  could  do  something  when  I  get  off  work ,  and  I don’t  mind … b - but … we  can … hang  out  any  other  time … also … i - if  you’d  like… ? ❜

                Did she squeak because he did? That was… rather cute, and Hinata’s thoughts were escaping onto his cheeks, the patch of red being very apparent. He planned to hide behind the menu, but she leaned closer to see. She was so close that he could lean on her if he desired, but Hinata didn’t dare. Besides, his heart was racing too much to even consider it an option. ❛ O-oh, we probably have the same tastes then, ❜ he really wasn’t picky (okay, maybe a little), but it was a nice thought that they possibly had the same tastes. Surely it was just a lucky pick, since he wasn’t reading the menu. But the sukiyaki dish was popular in Japan, and he was okay with it.

               He went quiet and waited for her to finish with the delivery of the order. Soon, he will have really yummy food, and for free thanks to Ruby-chan!

@ambiter

            Although meatbuns were mainly a winter treat, Hinata liked them in the spring, too. They were still surprisingly warm, and he had a whole bag full. What was he going to do with all twenty-four? He had no idea, other than to scarf them down, of course!

             That was his plan. Munch on one when he felt hungry. He was going to hold back until he got to the beach, but he couldn’t help it. His plan was to have a picnic by himself on the beach with the delicious meatbuns he got.

              So far, two were devoured in an instant. He continued to count how many were leftover in the bag. It didn’t take long for him to make it to the beach, surprisingly. Perhaps it’s because he’s used to running this direction every day. Gotta get that exercise in and all, since his goal is to be a professional volleyball player.

               But what he didn’t expect when he arrived at the beach was to see a familiar face. He could spot that white hair anywhere. And was that… a fishing rod?

               Who would fish at the beach? Was that even legal in Koi? Whatever, forget the small details.

              ❛ Wracker-san! ❜ okay, that was a mixture of cracker and whacker, but close enough. One day he’ll get it right. Maybe he should just stick to Allen, but he wasn’t sure if they were considered friends or not.

Okay, if anyone is interested in rp’ing with my Hinata... Please like this post! Since I recently did a rp blog cleanup, hmm

Hey sorry I’ve been absent. I haven’t been having the mood to rp. my mind has been wandering elsewhere

     “He’s a friend of mine, we’ve gone through a lot of things back home with my three other friends. Really crazy adventures you wouldn’t wanna know. I heard he’s in Kanto.” He explained, Gladion was the only Alolan person missing in their group along with Sun. “Kageyama, eh? I’ll have that noted.” Sometimes, Gladion needed someone to be around aside from Lillie.

     “Well, you know one right? Mind tellin’ me what’s the most popular one here?” The lack of Malasadas might be a concern for the boy slightly. He went to catch up with his new friend. “I hope there’s an empty slot or something! I can be a waiter.” He suggested with a nod. “Geez, it’s like a ghost town here around 3 a.m but no curfew, am I right?”

               Kanto? Maybe Hau means a region in Japan. Wait, this person was in Kanto? That’s amazing…! Hinata couldn’t wait to meet up with this Gladion person. Maybe he can tell him all about his journey in Kanto. ❛ No no, I totally wanna know now! I bet they’re great! Mine are… all about volleyball!! ❜ he felt prideful the moment he mentioned volleyball, his body expressing his excitement.

              ❛ Oh, un, Jazzmine Societea is pretty popular from what I know. And uh, Deja Brew, too, ❜ he nodded. Both were places he would always go back to. ❛ I’m sure you’ll get the job! With your enthusiasm, people will love you! ❜ he will root for Hau all the way.

His vague statement ultimately went over his companion’s head, and understandably so; but that left him with the problem of how he intends to deal with the possible repercussions of his past behavior, and with him being the way he is, he will deal with it as he does many of his other similar problems–by avoiding it until it returns to bite him. (Such is one of the more unfavorable traits he picked up from Cross.) “Th… thank you, Hinata.” You did your best!

A renaissance of novel smells gradually filled the restaurant, a sure indication that their challenge was soon to start. From this sensory delight Allen, too, grew jittery; he sat leaning forward, his hands gripping the edge of the chair between his legs, one boot tapping the ground in anticipation. 

“Yes, whenever I have extra money, I spend it all at restaurants around the city. Aaaah, some places have food that’s almost as good as Jerry’s…” The vagrant appears to lose himself in a joyful reverie for a moment when–lo!–from the kitchen’s swinging doors a number of chefs appear with rolling carts, popping his happy daydream in exchange for a bountiful reality.

“Ah–!! Hinata, look!” And, indeed, those carts soon came rolling their way, all four- five- six! surfaces topped by trays, plates, and, of course, a bounty of food! Despite having participated in this challenge several times before, the sight remained just as beautiful to him as it did when he first witnessed it. It’s moments like this that make life worth living…

The waiters now unloaded the goods onto their table, and Allen looked to Hinata through the flurry of activity, actual tears in his eyes. “We will succeed… no matter what!”

                  ❛ This Rerrie person must have really good food, ❜ what was pronunciation? Hinata had troubles with certain letters, causing him to add an accent to some names. No one’s really bothered to correct him though, so he just went with it. ❛ Jazzmine Societea is a place I like to go to. They have discounts ‘n stuff, ❜ and they had a nice waitress, but he didn’t want to mention that, “Plus, they can deliver food straight to your door! It’s so cool!” he flailed his hands a little while he spoke. The excitement was definitely getting to him now. Allen really was easy to talk to—why was he so nervous at the beginning?

                  Before he knew it, all the food suddenly came into view. It was quite a handful of food, bigger than any place he’s actually been to! He remembered having a barbeque with the Karasuno boys in high school, but it wasn’t this magnificent. At least, he wasn’t sure if he could compare the two. He was in such a daze of amazement, he almost forgot to reply to Allen.

                ❛ Yeah, definitely! I’ll be sure not to disappoint you, Wacker-san!! ❜ he gave Allen a thumb’s up, his feet eagerly kicking the edge of the table. Wait, Wacker? That didn’t sound right, either. Oh well.

“Good, good! I’m very glad that didn’t offend you- whooo.” She sighed in relieve. “I’ll have to study more on the suffix side of culture I guess hehe.” She giggled with a blunder shiver.

“Oh- Country- ah…” Oh, shoot. This is just what she was afraid of. “Uh. hehe- I can’t share all my secrets~ hehe~” She tried to think of the best way to pull it off- multiple culture responses filling her head at once. Her fingers lifted into a gun formation and she clicked her thumbs against her non-pointed fingers creating a snap. A finger gun…. she had no idea how cheesy that looked.

“Oh- I would love to wear your jacket- if I may.” She replied over joyous at first but calmed herself down as to not be so jumpy toward him. She set her jacket on a blank table.

 “Haha- it’s no different than a cape, to be fair! my cape represents something, just like your volleyball jacket represents your volleyball team! The looks may be different and may support different reasons- but!! They still have equal value!”

          ❛ I don’t think you have to do all that work. I’m sure other cultures will understand. ❜ He nodded in retort. He knew full well that Koi was a place of diversity, meant for everyone. He was certain culture boundaries didn’t need someone’s full expertise on the subject.

          A finger gun…? That pose was so cool, in Hinata’s eyes. His eyes lit up like the galaxy, and his arms went in an excited frenzy. He wasn’t sure why he was so boisterous over a simple pose, but it made him want to do it, too. ❛ Is that like, a signature pose? I wanna do it too! Hieaahhh!! ❜ he stroke a fitting pose similar to Ashe’s, taking his opposite hand to mirror hers. While he forgot the purpose of her pose, it was still fun to make. The pose was ruined when he, yet again, got a bunch of shoosh’s from the library guests.

Higekiri watched with interest as the other read the letter, eyeing the tv screen. He turned his gaze back to Hinata when he was addressed again.

❝ A true thief might have cut you down the moment he figured he was caught.❞  he replied, as if there was nothing wrong with that statement before he tilted his head at his roommate’s offer.. He did want to try it….but would it really be okay for an outsider to touch it…. the tachi decided it was just as quickly as he started thinking about it.  ❝ Alright, deal. I assure you I am the real treasure of the Genji Clan…ah. Be careful, though. My blade is sharp enough to cut a criminal’s beard clean through as he’s being executed. It’s how I got the name ‘Higekiri’. Please take care of me, errrrr…. Higenata-kun~ ❞  With that, Higekiri plopped himself on the sofa and began figuring out the game’s mechanics.

         Hinata let out a small hiccup of surprise when Higekiri replied to him. He definitely had a point. And Hinata was considered “small fry,” so of course he would be an easy target. There have been strange things happening in Koi lately too, he’s surprised that he hasn’t been targeted yet. At least, he doesn’t think he has.

          ❛ C-Criminal’s beard? ❜ he was about to get the blade out of its sheathe, but now he was hesitant. He gulped and stared at it and admired it where he was at. This was a real blade of the Genji Clan—whatever that was. It sounded cool. Wasn’t it mentioned in his game at one point in time? He had no idea, he was just playing it for the battling system. Carefully, he grabbed the hilt and lifted it up from it’s sheath. He stared at the shiny blade in awe, not once did he dare touch the edge. Once he got a good glance of it, he put it back in its sheath, satisfied.

ambiter:

purecried:

the  quartet ,  stuck  on  an  uncharted  island  together.  there  was  still  some establishing  in  regards  to  an  extensive  rapport  with  the  indivuduals  known as  higekiri  and  allen ,  but  pre - development  with  hinata  saved  little kurosawa  from  the  fear  of  not  knowing  anyone  in  her  party.  AT  THIS MOMENT  ,  a  desperate  islander  seeks  assistance ,  requesting  a  young one  is  found.  though  she  retained  her  post  standing  behind  the  orangette ,  curled  digits  half - concealed  the  concern  and  worry  that  contorts  pouted lips.  heartstrings  tugged ,  ruby  was  quite  elated  to  know  they’d  take  on the  mission.  in  no  situation  should  family  be  left  behind.  

the  little  one  absconded  without  warning ,  a  child  is  not  one  to  leave  their  parent  for  long ,  internal  mindframe  begins  to  conjure  various  theories —— only  to  be  interjected  with  hinata’s  demand ,  prompting  own cranium  to  turn  at  the  sight  and  find  a  safe  spot  behind  the  familiar acquaintance ,  ❛ eh… ?  a -  are  th - those  real?! ❜  jades  wildly  shift  left  and right :  the  one  named  allen  bearing  claws ,  the  one  higekiri  speaking  freely  about  demons (  ah ,  she  gets  enough  of  yoshiko - chan  saying  such things ,  perhaps  they’d  spoken… ? ).  while  the  duo  were  quite  the animated  characters ,  assurance  that  hinata  wouldn’t  put  her  in  any dangerous  situations  intentionally  initiated  calmness  in  the  matter ;  mayhaps ,  they  don’t  seem  too  bad ,  right?    

❛ h - hm?  ❜  once  again ,  she’s  at  attention ,  disbanding  from  further  internal deliberations  and  looking  towards  the  elder.  it  made  sense  :  both  higekiri and  allen  made  valid  points ,  it  was  worth  the  chance  for  exploration.  she heeds  his  warning ,  a  hand  reaching  out  to  take  his  as  a  comfort  method :  something  hanamaru  and  dia  did  to  help  her ,  he  was  more  than  likely rattled  about  the  situation  at  hand —— she  could  sympathize.  ❛ sh - shoyo - kun ,  would  it … be  better  if  we  stayed  like  this?  if  it’s  scary … we’ll  all be  right  here ,  so  you  don’t  have  to  be  nervous.  we’ll … we’ll  make everything  better  and  be  back  in  koi  before  you  know  it.  ❜  wishful  thinking or  not ,  it  was  still  candid  encouragement.  modestly  guiding  the  orangette in  a  comfortable  walk  behind  the  two  men ,  lips  struggedly  part —— voicing her  own  opinion  at  times  was  such  an  arduous  feat ,  but  it  could  be beneficial  at  a  time  like  this  for  all  to  hear  and  even  consider ,  maybe. ❛ hey … you  guys … depending  on  how … mischievous  the  child  is … it could  be  possible  that … h - he’s … hiding?  ❜  a  pause ,  she’s  trying  to register  more  confidence  in  ejecting  said  presumption , ❛ most  children … don’t  like  to  be  away  from  their  parents  for  too  long.  and … he ’ s probably  thinking  he  found  a  really  suitable  hiding  spot.  s - so … if  he  is in  the  village … we  could … try  thinking  like  a  kid  would  in  hide - and - seek.  somewhere … like  a  closed  space ,  or  if  there  is  an  alley ,  maybe? if  the … thought  helps.  ❜    

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@ambiter.  → @sunnxshi.  → @wingedxstar.

          Steadily, he blazed their way through the foliage, sharp claws slashing through this never-ending thicket. It was tiring work, and he was not used to wielding his arm in such constant and repetitive movements (it was meant for war, not mowing!). Regardless, he had a stubbornness that tenaciously dug in its heels, and it would not allow any fatigue to express itself physically or verbally, this brand of self-injurious pride pushing him to endeavor all the more. He justified it as necessary for the safety of both the lost child and his team, for by taking this quest they assumed the responsibility of returning the boy unharmed, and failure to do so meant that his group would suffer the fatigue of the search and no reprieve. He could not allow such an outcome.

          From behind, Allen heard Ruby speak up, but her distance in combination with her hiding behind Hinata made the words a bit difficult to hear; he gathered the gist of her message, though. Turning slightly so that she could see his face, he gave her a reassuring smile. “Thank you, Ruby. That’s very helpful, and I think you’re right.” (After all, if he were in the child’s position, he would do anything possible to ensure that nobody could find him.) “I doubt he’ll be willing to come with us, so we must be careful to not drive him further away.” Of the group, the vagrant considered Ruby and Hinata to be the best fit for reigning the child in, as he figured his own strange appearance would cause fright, and Higekiri … well, at times, some strange things leave his mouth (not to mention the scary teeth!). But if they were met with resistance, he had ways of forcing compliance.

          Through the underbrush he could eventually espy a wider backdrop of light, indicating the presence of some type of clearing. Haste renewed, he cut through the remaining barrier that stood in their way, revealing a break in the trees that harbored an overgrown and abandoned village– one that bordered on being a small city. It expanded much further than he had imagined, and its size made him question why he was unable to see it from the sky. 

          “Oh…” It appears they have their work cut out for them…! He turned to face his group.

          “Well… I can look from the rooftops. If he’s hiding in an alley, I should be able to see him.” As he is not particularly the leader type, he didn’t go further to distribute responsibility to his teammates; rather, his plan of action stated, with a running start he hopped atop the closest building … and began the search!

@sunnxshi → @wingedxstar → @purecried

Higekiri remembers all too clearly how he received the name ‘Onikiri’, his master having a habit of lopping of demon’s arms which in turn, passed on to the tachi’s own swordplay habits. Well, that and the want to kill one on sight. Higekiri was a little curious if it was the same for his twin brother and tsuchigumos, though he supposed he would have to ask him if he ever joined him in this city.  The blond blinked at the girl’s question of if demons were real or not.  ❝ They could be, if ones negative ties to this world are strong enough. So let’s be big-hearted and take things easy, yeah~? ❞  he mused, at least attempting to cheer her up. 

❝ Amethyst does have a point..❞   My, wasn’t she a frail princess. It was the duty of a sword with such nobility as his to watch out for her, and the lion-maned one too, right? Although he was conspicuous of the arm, he supposed the beansprout could look after himself. Higekiri was a strong sword, as expected of a Genji blade, but his attacks were much stronger when paired with Hizamaru’s. Though it would pose a problem if his sword got damaged with no one with powers like Saniwa’s around, since his sword’s condition correlated with his physical one, being one and the same and all. Still, Higekiri wasn’t going to worry, a task like this should be no problem. 

Once they arrived at the city, Higekiri smiled at Allen.  ❝ Very well. I’ll take to the ground with these two to search, and should we come across someone or the boy, I’ll give a big shout!❞  

@wingedstar→ @purecried→ @ambiter

          He nodded at Ruby’s words when she asked if Allen’s claws were real. They were indeed, in fact, real as real could be. He could still remember his initial reaction when he first encountered Allen’s claws. Eventually, he’ll get a kick out of them and call them cool as ever and give Allen more encouragement. He didn’t want to let his friend down by calling him strange things.

          Hinata’s thoughts stopped when he felt a warm grasp against the palm of his hand. Frail fingers—those were definitely Ruby’s. His face turned bright red, and he tried his best to hide it from the other two, but he did feel better. What a magical touch. Girls were magic. ❛ T-t-thankshu, Ruby-chan, ❜ he stumbled, but he was nervous, so it was okay. He just hoped his hand wasn’t sweaty as usual.

          When Ruby started to talk and give the suggestion, he nodded at her words, but he wasn’t sure how to speak up and reply. The other two boys were able to do it for him. Hinata did give Higekiri a glance when he said Amethyst, however. One of these days, he’ll get their names right, Hinata was certain of it. Though he did mention he got his brother’s name wrong often, so it was least likely, but he could always hope. Before Hinata could say anything to Allen, the white-haired boy ran like the speed of light. Was that really his running speed? He knew Allen ran fast, but not that fast. It amazed Hinata greatly! Maybe one day, he’ll be able to run that fast, too. Allen’s speed and Ruby’s enthusiasm gave Hinata a boost of encouragement.

          ❛ R-roger!! I’ll help with the shout! ❜ while Hinata wanted to run too, he didn’t want to leave Ruby behind. He started to tug her along and head into the abandoned village. ❛ Can you really shout loud, Higekiri-san? ❜ he was curious. Higekiri was pretty soft spoken around him and the others, it was hard for Hinata to picture such a thing.

          ❛ Ahh—Ruby, you can let go of my hand now, we should start our search! ❜ he sounded eager to move faster on his own. Thankfully, his stomach has settled.

          When he separated himself from Ruby, he started to look high and low for any signs of the boy. He’s gotta be around somewhere, perhaps further in the village? Maybe Allen will have better luck.