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tdm + em; just like me, they long to be, close to you

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(a)

Hello? Is the manager in?

[It's a day or two at most since the majority of new arrivals are introduced to the town. Whatever building you happen to be currently occupying, the peace is about to be momentarily disturbed.

Enthusiasm and politeness are noticeable in Ryouta's entrance. His clothes look a little oddly-matched and oddly-fitting, and his hair is cowlicking up all over the place...but it's ruffled, not sloppy. He bows head and shoulders as soon as he's in the door.]

Excuse me! I'm here about the job. Thank you for meeting me!

[Maybe he's ended up at the wrong building, or maybe there's really a job opening posted...Judging by the stack of resumes and fliers he's carrying, he seems serious.]

(b)

[He's swimming.

He's trying to swim.

Doves aren't built for water activities, and Ryouta was never athletic to begin with. Now he's featherless and in possession of human limbs, all things he isn't used to. So for Ryouta, trying to swim is a futile flailing that flops him about five feet forward in the water. (That was a good line, some good narrative alliteration, he thinks; he'll have to tell - )

Getting distracted about drowns him, and Ryouta ends up spitting out water in a fit of coughs. His arms and legs go everywhere as he attempts to regain control, and despite a short bob beneath the water, his flirtation with the bottom of the pool is over quickly.

Rolling onto his back in the water, Ryouta floats motionless, hands crossed over his stomach.] Man... [pant] I think I've gotten worse.

_{[ Now, Kotori didn't really work anywhere just yet, so she was just an innocent customer in the shop in which she visited often that sold fabrics. This poor boy walking in definitely caught her eye since his clothes didn't seem to match or fit him properly--so what was he doing in a fabric store?

She happened to be one of few people in the front of the store, as she had just been getting a little basket to shop with when he entered, and then spoke up? Kotori looked pretty confused since she didn't think this place was hiring--or if it was...she would have thought there would've been a sign?! He clearly needed some help, though, so maybe she could help him! ]}

U-Um...Hello!! _{[ Were there any workers around even??? ]} I...don't think I'm the person you're supposed to meet about the job in this fabric store--but!! I shop here often so maybe I can find the manager for you...?

Fabric store...?

[Ryouta doubles back, steps half out the front door, looks at the marquee, and brings the stack of resumes up in front of his face, bested.]

That's not right! I'm sure I didn't go to the wrong address...[That isn't very professional. He's mortified. Too bad a blush is more visible on skin than under feathers.] Erm...I wonder if the old place went out of business?

[When Kotori makes her offer, though, he lowers he papers and shakes his head emphatically.] Oh, no thanks! I don't want to inconvenience you while you're shopping! [Please, Kotori, you're a customer...] Besides, I don't have a lot of experience with human clothes or anything.

_{[ She nodded happily, hoping to help someone out in a fabric store since she did know a lot about stuff like this, but seeing how concerned he looked made her a bit concerned. ]}

Eh? Are you looking for another place...?

_{[ Kotori would try to help him if he was lost or something since she didn't want to see him distressed--maybe he was new? He didn't look familiar, but then again she didn't know quite that many people in Holly Heights to begin with. ]}

It's okay! I just came here to pick up some last minute small things to add to the outfits I'm making for the concerts---- _{[ No...experience with human clothes? What did that mean? ]}

U-Umm...human...clothes?

[Oops. This again. It's not nearly the first time he's had to have this conversation. Ryouta rubs at the back of his head sheepishly.]

Uh, let me explain! A lot of you all seem to be from some totally different place. ...Sorry, this will sound really crazy!

[And none of the humans here have seemed to understand anything about world history as they know it...they haven't been threatening or aggressive, either.]

I don't usually look like this. Actually, I'm a bird! [He punctuates his words with a smile.]

_{[ Luckily for this guy, Kotori would believe just about anything, especially since this area was unknown to her so anything could happen, right? Also don't worry too much Ryouta, she totally understands what you're saying. ]}

Yeah! I think everyone is! There are even people here from other parts of the world too--not just Japan! I'm not sure why...?

_{[ Well...she totally understood until Ryouta said he was a bird--though she believed him and wouldn't question it too much, but she still was a little confused! ]}

Eh!?? A bird?!? Like a little bird that I could see while bird watching?!?? _{[ Settle down... ]}

[Whoa, she's excited! Either she's some kind of spy, or she really does have an interest in birds.

And spies...well, everyone here is too nice to be involved in that stuff, and Ryouta doesn't pay attention. A world where humans and birds get along...hadn't he wanted something like that?]

Well, there was a Bird Watching Club at my school...

I'm just a rock dove, though. You could probably find more interesting birds to watch! Sorry for not being too exciting.

_{[ Kotori is definitely not a spy since she would be way too obvious if she was one, she just really liked birds since her name did technically mean 'little bird.' ]}

Nooo! Rock doves are very pretty! They all have their different little patterns in their feathers and no two are exactly alike! But--umm...you're a human...are you sure you're a bird--or! Oh!! I know! _{[ ??? ]}

Maybe your name means 'bird' like mine does?!

[He gets a little flushed when Kotori talks about the variation in rock dove appearances.]

Well, my last name is Kawara, but that's not uncommon... [Otherwise, it would be a pretty big coincidence to be a rock dove with a component 'rock dove" as a last name. They can't break the fabric of the universe by drawing attention to it!]

But I was telling the truth! I mean, I usually do! I'm really a bird, but everything was different when I woke up here...

Actually, it's pretty weird.

That's it then!! That's so cool--I'm Kotori Minami, so my first name has to do with birds! _{[ Let him finish??? ]}

Eh?

_{[ Now she understands that he was actually telling the truth and that he's actually a bird, not that she understands how a bird can turn human or anything, but!!! This sounds exciting to her and she won't question him since she loves birds a whole lot anyway and meeting one that can talk and has a cute human form is really great! ]}

Aaaah....so you were a bird and then woke up as a human?! That's weird--but really cool!! I'm not a bird but I'm really glad I get to meet one!!

[When at first it seems like she might still not understand, Ryouta raises a quiet and quickly failing protest. He's used to this...maybe all human girls are so energetic. He's only ever known the one.]

Yup, been like that since I got here. It's nice to meet you, too, Miss Minami. I figured not everyone here would have been through the same stuff I went through. It'd be weirder if we were all birds! I think.

[But not all birds are the same, really...and he realizes, belated, that he shouldn't have assumed that Kotori's similarities to someone else suggested similarities between all teenage girls.]

I'm just hoping it doesn't get in the way of me getting hired, you know?

_{[ Kotori thought that things like this were interesting since some kind of magic had to happen for this guy to wake up as a human, not to mention there were plenty of people here who were like this...maybe? She hadn't met too many people like that but!! There were a lot of different types of people here! ]}

If it helps, I think some people here went through something similar like you did! I mean...umm..I don't think all of us are from the same Japan!!! _{[ She meant how certain people could have lived in the same area as her, but had never heard of Muse or even A-Rise. ]}

It definitely won't! Or I mean...I don't think it's stopped anyone here? Where are you looking for work!!?

[ Kazuya, leaning one hip against the counter where the register is, turns a little to look at ruffled and excitable. He's the picture of a fresh-faced new employee hopeful, it's actually kind of impressive. ]

They're in the back talking to somebody else, I think, so get in line.

[ He leans his elbow against the counter as he looks the interloper over a little more carefully. His voice catches with laughter-- ]

Did you bring a resume for the diner?

[ Tactless and banking on cooking skills, thy name is Miyuki. ]

[Miyuki looks like a summer employee if he ever saw someone fit the profile. Ryouta's juggled half a dozen odd-hour jobs at his busiest, and he's known, befriended, and competed with plenty of temp employees. Maybe the position's already been filled? Except, no, the managers are still meeting with people in the back.]

Oh, uh - [Ryouta looks down at the papers in his hands. Why wouldn't he?] Sure. I have the relevant experience listed here!

[He could be waiting for a while. Time to interrogate the existing staff.]

There's probably a lot of competition for work in this town, huh?

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tdm + em; just like me, they long to be, close to you

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