02. video, backdated to the 1st

[nikubaka]

[ Kuroh’s been here for a couple months now. He’s kept careful tabs on the network and made a few new friends, learned a few new things. Chief among them: People often ask their fellow Transports a really personal or philosophical question over the tablets for no other reason than to pass the time.

So. To demonstrate his totally admirable social skills--and also due to a recent pang of homesickness--he’s going to prove that he can fit in here. ]

Good afternoon. This is Kuroh Yatogami. [ Well everyone already knows that since this isn’t anonymous, but for the sake of politeness. ] I wonder, how many of you here also had teachers back home who were very important to you? I mean the sort who were just as much your family as your instructors. [ Oh no, he’s starting to look nostalgic. ] Those who taught you everything you know and loved you unconditionally.

For me, that was Ichigen Miwa. [ And with that, his normally quiet voice becomes a lot more emotional and excited. And...he reaches into his jacket pocket. Suddenly in his hand is a peculiar voice recorder. ] The late Colorless King, the wisest and most fair master anyone could ask for, whose inspired words of wisdom guide me to this very day! [ With a small click, Kuroh presses a button, and... ]

Walk casually
Along the path you have chosen
The path to your dreams.
[ Exsilium, you’ve been treated to the soothing, poetic voice of a dead man. Sorry, was Kuroh expressing interest in other people’s teachers earlier? No more. His cheeks are a bit flushed and one can practically see the sparkles in the atmosphere. ] And there you have it! Not a day goes by when I don’t--

[ Oops, and then he bumps the tablet with his free hand, and the feed is cut off. And thank god because he was showing no signs of stopping. ]

[ ooc note: this is before he learns of Certain Castmates’ arrival. Shiro, the fanboy's probably in the apartment. ]

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[aceordisgraced]

... Casually's an interesting word to put there, isn't it? But you might as well enjoy your walk.

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[nikubaka]

[ Yay this one isn't as rude as the person above him. ]

Precisely. Though I cannot pretend to match his wisdom, that is a valid interpretation.

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[aceordisgraced]

Haha. Do you usually record the things your teacher says?

[nikubaka]

He could tell the future. [ Said point-blank because that's totally a thing, he promises. ] I recorded him at every chance I got.

[aceordisgraced]

So his words are super important, huh? Do you even record him if he talks in his sleep?

[nikubaka]

I... [ Whoa. ] No, I never did.

[ Sounding a little disappointed because what if he missed something ]

[aceordisgraced]

Well, maybe you can start now, as long as you don't lose too much sleep!

[nikubaka]

[ He pauses for a moment. Ohh, this guy must have missed that part... ]

Unfortunately, I can't. Master Ichigen isn't here and...well, he passed away some time ago.

[aceordisgraced]

... Aah.

I'm sorry. I said something I shouldn't have, didn't I?

[nikubaka]

[ He gives a small smile and shakes his head. ] It's alright.

I do miss him...but it was perfectly natural. And not sudden.

[aceordisgraced]

[He still looks apologetic, but he nods.]

You sound like you had a great instructor.

[nikubaka]

[ He keeps smiling assuredly. No harm done, man. ]

Better than I deserved. He raised me.

[aceordisgraced]

That's great! And I guess now I can answer your question, too -- I had a teacher I looked up to a great deal back home too. I can't say she raised me, but I can kind of understand how you feel.

[nikubaka]

I see. What sort of things did you learn?

[aceordisgraced]

Oh, she taught me a lot. But one of the first things I learned from her, and one of the things that was most significant to me, was that it's important to trust people.