The 1st Spark | [video - action]

[dudewheresmyflame]

[ The video feed turns on, showing a young guy, around 17 years old, his head and naked torso dripping wet. He seemed to be panting, as if he just ran a marathon, holding the journal up to his face. ]

Hah...hah...Has anyone...ha...seen a glove? ...Black...hah... with a sun on the back. Fits on the right hand. [ He takes a breath. ] Please! It's important to me! Anyone there? [ The video feed turns off, just as the boy was going to say more. ]

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[ Shingo can later be found in the plaza, still soaked, still half naked, glove on his left hand, nothing on the other. He keeps calling out to people passing by, asking if they've seen a glove identical to the one he's wearing. His expression looks crestfallen, he has no idea what he's gonna do if he doesn't find it. ]

Comments

[cherishedmiracle]

I see... [No she doesn't. She has no idea what you're talking about, really. Tournament? Wha.]

But u-um... yes! The clothing shop is in the plaza, so I think you'll be able to find it there.

[dudewheresmyflame]

I'm actually in the plaza right now! Which way is it? What does it look like?

[cherishedmiracle]

It's um... southwest of the plaza, I think! It's right next to a bridge.

[dudewheresmyflame]

I see, I see. I have to thank you then..um... [ Names. Of course. How could he forget them? ]

Um...I'm Shingo! And you?

[cherishedmiracle]

Mm! You're welcome.

My name's Nagisa! Nagisa Furukawa. It's very nice to meet you, Shingo.