Kazuo awakened to find himself in complete darkness. However, it wasn't long after when a bright blue light from above appeared and illuminated Kazuo and where he stood: a pure white floor - at least from the circular area that was illuminated. The light was quite jarring to the eyes - harsh - like a searchlight almost. Kazuo instinctively placed an arm over his eyes to avoid the strong light but, as he finally placed his arm back to his side, the scenery had changed. He was now in a blue room - a [i]very[/i] blue room - as well as sitting on a chair of velvet upholstery. It was a rather large room as well with most of the space being occupied by shelves upon shelves of books. Directly in front of him, sitting upon a more luxurious velvet seat, is a sharply-dressed but rather unusual-looking man with a spectacularly long nose. Between the bizarre man and Kazuo stood an impressive table decorated in velvet. Beside the strange man stood a more normal-looking man with combed, pale blonde hair dressed in a blue dress shirt, black tie, black slacks and matching dress shoes, black suspenders, and draped over his shoulder is a blue coat.

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[color=0000FF]"Welcome to the Velvet Room,"[/color] the long-nose man addressed Kazuo. [color=0000FF]"It seems you have an intriguing destiny."[/color] He lightly chuckled. [color=0000FF]"My name is Igor... I am delighted to make your acquaintance."[/color] Igor gestured to the other man. [color=0000FF]"This is Walton. He is a resident of this place, like myself."[/color]

"Pleasure," Walton impassively greeted.

[color=0000FF]"This place exists between dream and reality, mind and matter. It is a room that only those who are bound by a 'contract' may enter. It seems such a fate awaits you in the near future. Now then... Why don't you introduce yourself...?"[/color] Kazuo introduced himself. [color=0000FF]"Hmm, I see... A great calamity approaches. The true nature of it, I cannot tell for certain. However, residing within you is a great power. Perhaps great enough to stand against the encroaching danger... Are you aware of the many and varied selves you harbor within you? The self suffused with divine love. The self capable of demonic cruelty. People live by wearing different masks. What masks do you wear?"[/color]

"It's time," Walton reported to Igor.

[color=0000FF]"I'm afraid our conversation will have to end here. But do not worry, this will not be the last time we speak. The next time we meet, you will not be alone... Your destiny is intertwined with others who share a similar power to yours. It is with them that this journey you have started on will see its completion. My assistant and I will be here to aid you by unlocking the truths residing within your hearts. But that is a conversation for another time. Until then, farewell..."[/color]

[h3][b]April 9[sup]th[/sup] / Sunday / Sunny[/b][/h3]

A large bus made its way down the road and entered the suburbs of Nichibotsu-ku. On the bus sat Kazuo looking quietly out the window. Tomorrow is the start of a new school year at the prestigious Koden Private High School Academy, or just Koden Academy for short. Kazuo is a student there; made apparent by the uniform he is currently wearing. He had been accepted into the school a few months back on account of his grades, but it wasn't his idea to switch schools in the first place, his parents had suggested it and he simply complied with their wish. He could care less about what school he attends. In the end, they're all uninteresting anyways. He reached into his blazer's pocket and pulled out an old pocket watch - one could see the signs of its age. "6:42," reads the hands of the watch; evening time.

Soon, the bus stopped at its destination: just in front of Koden Academy. Stepping off the bus with his belongings, Kazuo inspected the campus and, my, it's quite the impressive campus, rivaling those of universities. Numerous students are out and about; all of them are dressed casually since the new school year doesn't officially start until tomorrow. Kazuo is assigned to Dormitory Building B, Room 214, and so he decides to go there. It took nearly three minutes but he finally arrived at his dorm. He could see various students hanging out around the dorm. They're probably his dorm mates. Walking in, he is greeted with the sight of more people. He garnered quite a few looks because of his uniform but he didn't noticed. He walked upstairs and retired to his room. Setting his things down, Kazuo proceeded to change into a more comfortable attire. Tomorrow is the start of his new life at Koden Academy.

[h3][b]April 10[sup]th[/sup] / Monday / Sunny[/b][/h3]