Chapter 2

Time: April-Thursday-Afternoon Location: Junbon Entrance

School had finished, and it was time for job hunting. I might as well go find one now while I'm at it. Now that Kentaro goes to the school here, only having a stable job was left on the list. So he simply packed his bags and left before anyone noticed. Not like they will anyway, it's not their need to know. But once again, a certain headband changed any perception liked that, as he yelled from behind.

"Wait, dude!" catching his breath Itsuka continued to speak, "What are you doing leaving like that?"

Slightly confused, Kentaro asked the somewhat obvious, "Uh.. Going home".

"Man I meant, what are you doing leaving without me?" Itsuka spoke more and more like a child than an "elite" student at this point.

"Dude stop being so loud, and besides, why walk home with me, I don't know you and quite honestly, you're kind of a loud ass." Kentaro realized that he was being ruder then just outright rejecting the offer.

"Look I'm sorry, I meant-" Then like before, Itsuka surprised him once more.

"Naw don't sweat it, you're right, which is why let me walk with you!" He sounded more like a guy trying hard to walk with their crush in some anime. "I know I can be loud but, this way I can show you my better qualities as well. And besides, I ain't gonna let a guy like you Abihara-san live his best years alone. Won't sit right with yours truly." He made a quick gesture while saying the last part.

Kentaro was shocked to say the least, I uh..wow. I, uh. He's gonna be insistent on it and after that I can't say no, no matter how hard I try. With a reluctant sign Kentaro agreed, much to the joy of Itsuka.

"Ahh hell yeah! thanks man. So let's get started, what do you like to eat?"

"Uh, mostly fish, meat, and noodles. But, I do also like curry."

"Perfect, I know a place that has all three. Hey want to go there now? My treat since I want you to feel comfortable."

Seriously, who is this guy? No one is that nice. We'll see that act through them. "You know what, I'm starving after today" He had said with a lick of his lips and a glare similarly like a lion, gazing on its prey.

Which had no effect as Itsuka didn't notice. "Hell yeah! You won't be disappointed lets go!" No seriously? Who is this guy?! A question that lasted the whole trip to the café.

Time: Afternoon Place: Misako plaza Sunset Café

The walk towards the café was filled with nothing but questions, no matter how small or distinct, it must be known in the head of Itsuka. Seriously? I know more about how he likes to put on TV while studying while eating this or that type of snack then I would like… Despite what Kentaro thought, he was glad to have made a friend of sorts. That is what happened right?

When they entered the café, they were greeted by a single waiter mixed with both cheerfulness and emptiness. "Finally, Hello, take a seat at any of the booths." The first part was barely a whisper but Kentaro heard it nonetheless. Jeez, must have been a slow day or something.

"Oh yea sorry bout the customer service, there is only one worker here, despite that the food is amazing. Feel bad though" Itsuka said while grabbing a menu of sorts.

"Only one worker? Shouldn't there be a couple at least, especially for a place like this." The thought of a single worker making food and serving, along with cleaning and other daily activities made Kentaro sick to his stomach.

Itsuka seemed to catch the hidden feelings and quickly reassured his newfound friend. "I mean there is the boss who comes by once in a while, but this place was/is meant for a few people." A quick glance at the confused carbon haired teen gave Itsuka a quiet chuckle. "Yea, a small "prototype" I've heard, plus, only people told about where this little joint is at." He looked weirdly prideful about that last part.

"Yea, nice bringing your friend along with ya Myoshi!" The cheerfully empty girl quipped at the headband wearer while passing two plates of curry.

"Eh I didn't order yet"

"Naw man, trust me, this is what you'd want. It's like the best thing they got here."

A bit skeptical, Kentaro grabbed his spoon and took a bite out of the curry in front of him… Only for it to hit an empty plate.

"Ehhh where did it… Did I…? no way…" Stunned, Kentaro could only smile wryly as another plate was placed in front of him.

"Yea, it always happens to first timers, here remember to eat slowly. You ain't fighting anyone here for that plate you know." Yea, myself.. The girl walked back to the counter and pulled a magazine or something and read it leaving the two to their devices.

"So is it good or what" Even though it was said as a question, the previous action gave Itsuka the answer already.

So much for trying to prove anything.. "Yeah.. it's amazing. How did you know about this".

"Trade secret, kidding. I came in with my old man once. Kept coming ever since." kentaro saw the normally energetic headband droop down a bit and kept his silence as he didn't want to disturb him or anything. I see…

After a bit in silence, Itsuka finally spoke up. "Sorry to bring down the mood, here give me your contact information."

"What. Did you really believe in the chance meeting like that?"

"W-What!? Noo.. I mean so we can hang out and stuff. It would be nice to have a friend right?" A bit of a flush came on the head banded teen but was replaced with contempt.

"Sure, I'd be glad too"

"Yes! Just watch bro, I'm about to make this year one of the best in your life!"

With that declaration, the two exchange information as Kentaro hears a familiar unfamiliar voice in his head.

I am thou Thou art I

Thou has discovered a new strength hidden inside

With the Birth of the Magician Arcana

Thou shall receive thy strength needed to face unjust fate

Rank1

W-What, what was... I uh.. don't know. That was weird…

"Hey man you alright? You look a little pale.."

Kentaro looked at Itsuka and decided that only he heard that voice, tried to play it cool.

"Eh" Smooth "Yeah just a random headache. I should be fine Myoshi-san".

"Dude, call me Itsuka, it will be weird after what happened today you know?

I don't think so really but.." Alright well I got to go. See you at school Itsuka".

"Oh right, it's gotten this late. Well see ya tomorrow Kentaro!"

With a smile on both faces, they left the café and went their respective ways towards their homes.

Time: Unknown Place: Unknown

In a lab somewhere in the mountain tops, an explosion can be heard, soon followed by sirens. A mysterious figure runs away and makes distance to the city up ahead. Answering the calling deep within to be with the trickster resigning there.