The noise of chatter fitted the atmosphere of the Dengeki fairly well, but Kazuo knew that things will turn somber really quick. After all, they were called here for a reason. Usually the Chasers don't congregate in one place too much ; they each have their own obligations and are quite dangerous enough by themselves. For the most part he have noticed them usually working solo, including himself, but that is not to say that working in pairs or groups are uncommon. In fact, the strongest armies of demons have been slayed many times before by just a mere group of capable Chasers. So as they all conversed with one another and as Kazuo took another sip of his tea, he kept in mind of the tension rising in the air. 

Kazuo laughed as Ikkime jokingly dismissed his compliment, raising his tea cup at her as if saying 'thanks for the delicious tea!'. Turning to Yamato, the young man tilted his head and raised his eyebrows inquisitively. [color=fff79a]"Wow, those are great monstrosities to have been slain by your mighty hand indeed."[/color] Of course, Kazuo believed every single word the Beastmaster said. Even though he may not comprehend half the things Yamato says, Kazuo does not doubt that he is a very capable Chaser. His Four Devas were devastatingly powerful. Whatever a 'Rakshasa' was, Kazuo can guarantee that it was a formidable youkai. [color=fff79a]"As for myself, I'm actually getting my ass kicked by a beast made of papers,"[/color] he grinned, referring to his final exams. [color=fff79a]"Can you imagine?"[/color] Kazuo laughed to himself as he took a sip from his cup.

Not a moment later, the gracious door of the cafe once again opened to another comer. This time, it was Yuuma, and Kazuo gave a small salute using his index and middle finger as his friend walked up, still drinking from his tea with his other hand. [color=fff79a]"Hey there, Mr. Hero."[/color] Kazuo teased from behind his cup. After taking several sips, he placed the cup gently on the counter with a satisfied sigh and gave a quirky half-smile. [color=fff79a]"I hope you've been studying as much as you've been cracking the skulls of those monsters out there."[/color] The two went to the same university together, and Kazuo felt like it was his obligation to at least get his friend to graduate with a passing grade.

But before he could joke any further, a dull thud could be heard from the impact of the throwing knife which obviously came from Shiina. Kazuo swirled his head slowly towards the commotion, eyebrows perked and sharp, brown eyes twinkling with a boyish curiosity at the newcomer.