Different Colors on the Blank Canvas (Open)

".....................Are we lost?"

"I think we're lost," a voice deeper than the first one answered.

The first voice sounded like a kid... and well, while it's a good spot for tourism and whatnot, seeing a kid alone in this part of Shibuya is probably very rare, all thing considered. But hey, it's not like the kiddo himself minded that. He just wondering if he's lost... he got automap though thankfully... but even so, this place looked like...a wonderland? He never been to this place before honestly. Graffiti... cafes, arcades... it felt like a completely different world somehow.

....Anyway, the boy in thick parka is looking around the places. "...Don't seem like this place is the kind that will get attacked," he muttered lowly.

Ever since the Golden Week, part of KIZNA is very keen on watching signs of further attacks. On top of it, it felt like there's some strings being pulled. Thunder probably wouldn't strike twice. Therefore... instead of going to the three spots that was attacked, how about going to places that has yet attacked? At least that was Tetsu's thought. However, if he can be honest, it's more because he wanted to explore around the city.

..."I wonder if there is any spot I can do some parkour," he muttered.

"...I don't think you can do parkour around here, brother," a voice came out from his cellphone-like object answered. "Either way, perhaps we should--"

"Whoa, check that out!" Tetsu suddenly ran toward one of the grafitti, not noticing a really tall man that seem taking picture of the wall. "Gee, that's quite the detailed grafitti... Not my kind though. I prefer something more cheerful. Heh, I bet if I saw this the first time I came to Tokyo I'd have nightmares..."

"That bad?" the voice from the phone asked.

"But it's sure creative looking... I wonder if these are legal though..."

Oh, there's someone here! "Whoah, you're tall, mister!" Tetsu commented. "Are you a tourist?"

The voice from his phone did not seem to say anything for the moment. Regardless, Tetsu looked back at the wall. "Huh, not quite legal? So this is something like act of vandalism, except the kind that is like an art?" he tilted his head. "...Huh, so it's not commissioned, I see I see..."

He whipped out his phone and took a picture of the wall. "...Hmmm, who would like it, who would get spooked~?" he chuckled as he imagined a friend immediately shouting 'Why on earth did you sent that photo to me!?'. He quickly scrolled up to someone in particular and tapped 'send'.

...Not even a minute, the exact reply came up. Tetsu laughed, and quickly typed "but isn't it cool?"

Either way, best not being rude in here.

"Are you often here, Mister? If yeah, can I ask you something? Well, more like if you seen anything weird around here really. Like... for example, a rumor that suddenly appeared or something."

...That's really some awkward posture to hold into. What's there on the bag? He can guess, but from the sound of it, perhaps they should look for a different sort of venue. Tetsu put on his best "I have no idea what you're doing there, but must be none of my business" smile and listened to what the big guy have to say. Ghosts?

"Hmmm, well, I'm not really good at that supernatural sort of thing, but I admit I never hear any ghosts before around hee---eh wait, that's not the topic! I mean more to... appearance of claw marks, or any marks that felt... different, you know? Vandalism, perhaps... Not the graffiti kind, I think, or any symbolism in general?"

Tetsu hoped that the guy knows or something, but then again... Perhaps he should tell him a bit about the background?

"Ah, well, you see, I'm asking because apparently there was a sudden act of vandalism going on. You know, they covered it up with that construction in Miyashita Park and near Hachiko Square? Weeeell I'm just interested... I don't think a single person could do that alone. They said it's a gas leak or something, but that's hardly believable right? ...Unless I guess someone dropped their cigarette down the manhole or something..."

...Now, should he wait for the answer?

...pets won't cause such disturbances. At least that's what Tetsu wanted to say, but he instead just chuckled. "Maybe, maybe not."

Someone wouldn't say 'pets' when they heard the word 'vandalism' and 'construction' in one sentence. That pretty much sealed the deal that he's a chosen too. Seeing someone being this awkward in front of him... it's fun! However, Yakuza? "I don't think Yakuza are involved, or at least that's what I think."

Would be funny if somehow he's part of Yakuza, huh? But nah, his grandfather doesn't have that sort of background at all. If he is, boy, he's going to have some words with him. But either way, Tetsu kept his smile.

"Eeeeh~? But if it's exciting I can't help it to get involved, you know? Well, I understand that the adults don't want us kids to snoop around, but at times there are things only kids notices you know?" Tetsu grinned widely. "Plus, I think I can punch a thug or two to next day, or maybe next week~"

...Is he joking? Either way, Tetsu still smiling. "Ahaha, maybe just joking~" and thus he twirls his phone, noticing the gaze directed at him. "Oh, by the way, I think you're pressing your little pal a bit too strongly there, Mister. Though the question is are you new or not?"

Hmm? Still pretending? That's a bit concerning. Did he somehow came off as a bit too much of a creepy child? Either way, Tetsu still kept his smile on his face. With its strap still connected on his wrist, Tetsu spun it slightly... and lo and behold... it's not really a phone.



Well, it is shaped like a phone, and it's definitely looking like one and functioning like one... but it's... overly elaborate for a piece of technology. Either way, Tetsu looked straight at the guy now, hoping that he will not walk away or anything like that.

"...Let's just say that I know some of what you know, but I don't get the full picture. That aside, would you please come with me? We'll talk where we can get a bit of privacy to explain everything.... but let's just say you're not alone in having a... friend that inflates your daily budgets."

Tetsu looked around, and... he picked what seemed to be a sushi joint, but the revolving kind.

"I don't think they'll allow a kid without a guardian to be around an adult that's not his relative to be in a private room together... so this is the best compromise we can do," Tetsu told him. Either way, if he follows, Tetsu will pick a spot that's not so suspicious that people will immediately notice what's going on.

As he walked, Tetsu crossed his arms behind his head. He took big steps, humming as he walked toward the venue.

"Well, it's a phone, but I hoped you know that it's not really a phone... was that not obvious enough?" Tetsu asked. "For example, you might be carrying similar thing yourself, right? Something like a... Tamagotchi-like item, probably a palm sized one... I think it's shaped like a nugget, except with an antenna. Two buttons, one central button on the bottom. You probably have no idea how to operate it. It's something that either appears suddenly in your inventory, or your phone turned into one. At the same time you got a cute friend that bonded with you through the item... now until this part, am I correct in my assumption?"

Either way, in the revolving sushi store, he hummed and picked some appetizer...

"Oh, by the way, do you mind if we pay separately? I'm a big eater, and I don't think it'll be nice to ask someone I just met to split the bill with me."

And when the appetizer come, Tetsu gleefully eat it. He left his "phone" beside him... said phone immediately lits up, showing face of a bear...-like creature? It have hat with "GRYZ" written on the front.

"Greetings, been listening to the conversation since a while ago. I'm sure you're confused, but first and foremost, perhaps it's better if we introduce ourselves first? Let me start this with... we have no idea who you are or who on your bag, at least I don't. Second, my name is Gryz, I'm partnered to Tetsu, this little guy who's with you."

Tetsu meanwhile has moved from appetizer to what looked like ramen.

"Fuu~ Shoyu broth is the best!"

"Hmmm, so basically you're not friends?" It's seem that he conveniently ignored some of what Kai said, but at the very least, he might be right on one thing. Either way, in the restaurant, Tetsu devoured his food, leaving Gryz to explain. He can't of course exit freely... And while on the phone, at the very best people would think that he's some virtual avatar on the screen anyway.

"What exactly you ask... Well, we're what many call "Chosens". These refer to mostly humans who are bonded with us, creatures called Digimon, who lives in alternate universe. A shadow of your own world, you can say. That friend of yours... well, I'm not sure if you're friends yet, but they came from the same world. There are approximately five digits figure of how many chosens are in the world, and each of them with their own kind of circumstances... but generally they shared one similar point, mainly that they came here, to Japan, where the entryway to Digital World happened to left behind.

I said left behind because apparently after some point in the past, there was a decision from the Digital World to close all portals around the world, except two in Japan. One in Shibuya River, and one in Shibuya Station."