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[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[Those of you who know Japan or have seen him around Garden might have noticed how seriously he takes... everything. Class, training, cleaning, people running in the halls... So it's only natural to see him busy throughout the day!

A) You might spot him training with his katana. He seems quite skilled, even if he stops every so often to huff dramatically and mumble to himself about his 'old age.' How weird when he looks around 18...

B) Alternatively, he likes to spend whatever free time he has in the Quad. You can probably spot him with a notebook, watching some others occasionally and then writing-- no, sketching? Something. Wait, that looks inappropriate, doesn't it?! But if you walk close, he'll flip to the next page immediately and start drawing a rabbit. ...Yes, this happens no matter how many times you pass by. How suspicious.

C) Lastly, that same Japan from your classes that does all of his homework, answers questions correctly, stays quiet in class... Is on the disciplinary committee and will stop you in the hallway if you're running or anything... Well it sure sounds like his bag is meowing. Loudly. As he nervously looks around. INVESTIGATE?]

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[asideglance.livejournal.com]

It is much easier to deal with things, yes...

[But he pauses when she introduces herself. Oops, he hadn't either!]

Ah, forgive me! It was my mistake. I am Japan. Pleased to meet you, Asahina-san.

[bunnypassingby]

[She switches to Japanese, encouraged by his use of the honorific.] You too!

[But her brow furrows a little as she goes over that name.]

Um... Were your parents very patriotic, or...something?

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

...No. My apologies. I am Japan itself.

[bunnypassingby]

[Mikuru has to contemplate this a moment more. She believes him; she's just wondering:] ... How does that work?

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

My land, my people and I... Ah, we all affect each other. It is a delicate balance... I suppose.

[bunnypassingby]

[Oh, dear.] I am Japanese; how do I affect you? I wouldn't want to hurt you or anything...!

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

Ah! Please do not worry over such a thing! It is a subtle affect by the individual. Asahina-san's thoughts and views may lead towards my own, as well...

It depends.

[bunnypassingby]

So if I, um... [Mikuru glances to the sky as she thinks up a random example.] start liking carrot cake or something... You might like starting carrot cake too?

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

Ahah, that is certainly possible. It would take a large group to make liking carrot cake a trend of sorts... That sort of thing.

Although, recently, it seems that I do not catch on with every trend... I am an old man, after all.

[bunnypassingby]

[She nods, glancing over Japan. He doesn't look more than a few years older than her, but if he's a country, of course he's old!]

So on my own, I shouldn't affect you too much? [She knows there's a few other Japanese students, but Mikuru knows she's not a trend setter.]

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

Ah... Yes. I suppose not too much. [Though all of his citizens are important to him... But saying that would be too blunt.]

[bunnypassingby]

Phew! [What a relief: If Mikuru trips over, Japan won't get phantom bruises...]

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[There's a soft chuckle.]

That would be a bit worrying indeed...