25 years have passed since Mikado Ryuugamine, creator of the Dollars, began his new story in Ikebukuro.
Now the time has come for his son, Saika, to begin his own chapter.
But here in Ikebukuro, some things never change...
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With every new day, comes the chance for new encounters and experiences. This city seems to call to people, drawing them in and making them a part of it's 'being'.
Gen'ei hadn't gotten far before his attention was drawn to a flock of birds, having rested in a nearby tree, now making their way through the sky.
"What do you see on your lofty flight, my friends...does the city call to you as well?" He spoke quietly, eyes focused on the sky even after the birds had gone.
In the midst of his thought, he was once again drawn out of them. This time by a crumpled paper ball hitting him in the back of his head.
Turning back around, he found a girl nervously bowing and apologizing over and over
"It's quite alright miss, really..." He politely answered, giving a small smile."Really no need to worry."
‘"Yo Saika! Miss me bro?"’ Saika heard seconds before an arm wrapped around his neck and he was taken into a headlock.
“Ah! Masakii!” He said as he cried out in protest against the other boy’s open behavior, which quickly fell into laughter between the two.
'That’s Masaki for you. He always held that extrovert attitude, ready for the unexpected, and never one to sit and wait for what is to come next. He could constantly draw people in and amaze them, in contrast to my own more, introvert-nature.
Ikebukuro always seemed to suit him best and, at times, I found myself pondering as to why I chose to stay in a city such as this. After all I was nothing special; no one really took notice of me if Masaki wasn’t with me. I had a mother and a father that cared for me, good grades at school, a best friend and friends from outer groups. Yet, maybe that is it.
Could it be that hidden inside the normalcy, packed and hidden deep, within was the will to be more? To reach beyond the predictability and cultured nature and latch on to the brash and irrational creature that does lay dormant?
Could it really be that the Normal ones, the ones that keep to their regular routines and live life according to ‘the plan’, were the ones that fit here the most? Are only some are able to feed and keep content the creature that threatens to rip their world as they know it, apart? And the ones that aren’t strong enough turn into the people we see on the television, the most dangerous and…'
“Hello! Earth to Saika.” Masaki said mockingly as he gently shook Saika from his thoughts.
“Oh, S-sorry Masaki-san,” he muttered backing up and out of his hold, semi bowing to his friend.
“I was just-“ Saika started to say but was cut off by a slight bump and he had to catch himself from falling down. “Ah! I am Sorry!!”
'Greetings, my name is Gen'ei Kuroihane. I am a 3rd year at Raira academy.
Two years ago, I transfered here to Ikebukuro from Shinjuku. I'd imagine many people have heardstories of Ikebukuro and it's...legends.
Though it is it's 'will' that currently interests me...
Ah, forgive me for cutting our meeting short but I must be going now...'
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As he walked though the street, Gen'ei passed many different faces. Some old, use to the city's way and simply going about their day. Others new, seeking new life or simply an escape.
Each with their own reasons for being here, in this city.
'Many different auras gather here, together they form the city's 'will'. Forever changing and yet remaining the same...'
Today was the last day before shcool began again. This would be his last year at Raira, then...only time would tell what lay in store for him.
"Something interesting is developing..." he said to himself as he walked through Nishiguchi park.
He paused, and looked towards the sky with a secret smirk.
"SHOOT, I'm late!" Gen'ei looked back in time to see a young boy rush past, running up to and headlocking another boy.
With a chuckle, he resumed walking. Another smirk forming.
"Something very interesting indeed..."
'I...I don't want to be alone...in fact...I truly hate it...'
People don't want to be alone...and will strive to fill the holes in their heart. They will smile and try to be your friend. Because humans crave interaction with one another...
'My name is Miyuki Genda...and I am running away from something...Would you like to get some sweets after school? ^ ^'
Miyuki stared at her puffy eyes in the mirror. She painted on cover up and pulled her neko hat over her head. She plastered on a smiled and looked at the clock.
"Aiya! I'm late!" she cried.
She grabbed her purse off the table and ran out the door.
Ikebukuro...
Miyuki had only been living there for a few weeks and was starting to get used to it. She had heard that Ikebukuro was an interesting town...She hoped that it would live up to it's name.
Miyu smiled at people as she passed them...a false wall she put up to make them worry less.
She was just about to make it to the park. The movie theater was in site...She wanted to see that movie sooo badly...But she tripped.
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!! Why was she to fail so early in life?! DX
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Sorry it's short!
