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[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[The arrival and the letter had been strange enough to deal with. But Japan adapted. Classes? He could try this sort of thing while being wary of any danger. Of course he wondered what was happening back home, but the present always held a certain importance. He was perfectly fine with looking around the garden in order to learn more about this place.

...But, where was he, exactly?

WELL. Japan is lost. Wherever your character might be, feel free to have him be there, looking utterly confused and trying to figure out just where he is on his own. Maybe he stumbles into your character, quite literally, or just winds up where he really shouldn't be... Anything's fine!

ooc: Backdated to before the event!]

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[eggplantallergy]

[Is singing in his room. Into a brush.]

--Dancing in the night, on this floor
Sorry, but I'll have to cut down anyone who can't keep the rhythm~

Dancing in the night, in these times
I'm gonna start a fight! Viva Samurai! HYAA!

[eggplantallergy]

[Hears the door open and STOPS. Faces the new person, lowering the brush. ACT COOL, GAKUPO!]

[eggplantallergy]

[Starts brushing his hair casually.]

May I help you?

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[He heard something about Samurai. +50 cool points instantly.

But still a nervous look, because woops.]

Ah... forgive me! This is not my room, after all...

[eggplantallergy]

[He'll want to redeem those for later.]

No, it isn't. But I'd be happy to help you find yours.

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

That is a kind offer.

[Pulling out his letter or something... He knew it had a 1... and a 3... Oh. Curse his old man memory. A frown.]

Ah, it is A213.

[eggplantallergy]

It's the least I can do. [Even though the other walked into his room, but whatever!]

Oh my, that's actually a bit away from here. Like on the second floor. This is the first floor. [Grabs his Jinbaori and puts it on over his torso] I'll walk you there.

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[He gives a bow in thanks.]

I truly appreciate your kind offer.

[eggplantallergy]

[....WHOA! A BOW! He hasn't seen one of those in a while, besides the ones he exchanges with Instructor Kuchiki once in a while.

Returns the bow, well practiced and flawless.]

I'm Gakupo.

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[Nice bow! But Japan expects that much. Still, the introduction is a tiny bit surprising. Mostly, no one bothers to ask his name. He would have introduced himself first if he had known this would happen.

But he sees nothing wrong with his introduction as it is.]

Pleased to meet you, Gakupo-san. I am Japan.

EDIT

[eggplantallergy]

[Looks up, still half bent.]

...pardon?

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[Standing back up slowly.]

Ah, yes? Was something misheard? I am Japan. Pleased to meet you.

[eggplantallergy]

[Stands upright as well, still...so very perplexed.]

...is that your nickname?

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

...In a sense, I suppose. My name changes quite often. "The Empire of Greater Japan" is a bit long, isn't it?

[eggplantallergy]

[Just...just STARES.

He's serious!

Should he test him? No, that would be rude...but...what? He could this person proclaim to be...well...Japan?!]

...y-yes. A bit. [This is gonna be interesting.] Shall we get going?

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

Yes, of course. Please lead the way.

[Some nodding over here. NOTHING WRONG, NOPE.]

[eggplantallergy]

[Nods and leads them out the door.]

Do you have other titles um...Japan?

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[Following!]

Titles? [a thoughtful look] Ah, if we are still speaking of names, I could also be known as Kiku Honda, I suppose. [That was what he was addressed as in the letter, after all.]

[eggplantallergy]

Ah, well... [Keeps in stride with the other.] Which are you most comfortable with? [He'll use whatever Japan is comfy with!]

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

I prefer Japan. I do not often use any other name. [Glancing over.]

[eggplantallergy]

Understood. [Sighs softly] I apologize. It's just...an odd name to hear for a person to have. Not many parents would be so bold as to name their child after a country.

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

Is it odd? It is not simply a name.

[Sort of giving him a look.]

[eggplantallergy]

[His stride slows a bit as he looks back at him. He...is starting to get a sinking feeling in his stomach.]

...it's...not?

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[He just rests one hand on the katana at his side. Just for a rest, not like he's going to use it or anything.]

It would be strange to have simply as a name, indeed. I am the country of Japan. Forgive me if I was unclear.

ah shi-- 1/????

[eggplantallergy]

[Stops.]