*Few days have gone by and Nitsuj is now in the Chugoku region in the city of Kurashiki with his new companion. Nitsuj is staying at another inn where he is about to wake up*
(Nitsuj): *Yawns* Boy I slept good last night.
*As Nitsuj stretches out pops two traps from underneath the sheets*
(???): You were amazing last night Nii-chan.
(???): Yeah the thing you did with your tongue was awesome.
(Nitsuj): Hmm~, waking up beside two trap characters in order to get a rise out of me. Nice try but no.
*The trap characters than disappear and from his phone the fox girl materializes*
(FZ21): Aww~ I really thought I had you that time.
(Nitsuj): Your illusions have really been getting better but you need to make sure the situation is believable too. I remember what happened last night so me waking up to the sight of trap characters really makes no sense when you stop to think about it.
(FZ21): You’re right. I really didn’t think this through did I?
(Nitsuj): No. But don’t be too hard on yourself you’re still learning. All this time you’ve been told what to create and how to create it so you’re still learning how to read and setup situations. Keep practicing and you’ll get it right. Now what do you say to a little sightseeing Yume?
(Yume): Yume?
(Nitsuj): Yeah, I’ve got to start calling you something right? I figured Yume would be the perfect name for you. What do you think?
(Yume): Yume, the Japanese word for dream. I show illusions to people which put them in a dream-like state and I first met you in a dream. I like it, it fits me perfectly.
(Nitsuj): Good to hear. Now let’s head out.
*Nitsuj and Yume head out and go to the Binkan district. As they’re walking down the Binkan district Yume wearing a kimono with her fox tail and ears out in the opening gets a lot of gazes because of her appearance. A little worried she clings closely to Nitsuj*
(Nitsuj): Are you scared?
(Yume): *Fidgeting* A little, I’m still not used to walking and being surrounded by this many people is making me a tad bit nervous. I can tell by their eyes they’re interested in me. Some of them in a good way. . . *clings a little tighter to Nitsuj* and some of them in a malicious way.
*Nitsuj pets her head while smiling*
(Nitsuj): Don’t worry, I won’t let anything bad happen to you. Just stick close to me.
*Yume smiles feeling safe after being reassured by Nitsuj. After walking for a bit Nitsuj begins to notice her breathing heavily and decides to stop and rest at a spot overlooking the Great Seto Bridge*
(Nitsuj): Let’s take a quick rest here.
(Yume): Yes. I’m fine with that.
*Nitsuj finds a spot for him and Yume to rest*
(Nitsuj): Alright, you wait here. I’ll get you a bottle of water from the vending machines.
*Nitsuj heads to the vending machines and buys 2 bottles of water. As he returns to Yume he sees surrounded by a group of thugs hitting on her*
(Thug): Hey there little girl. Doing some cosplaying?
(Thug 2): You’re a long way from Akihabara. Not that that tail of yours would pass as a true fox girl.
(Yume): Go away! You’re obstructing my view of the bridge.
(Thug 3): Sorry. Sorry. How about a few pictures in private and then we’ll get out of your way.
*No longer able to see anymore Nitsuj throws one of the bottles of water at a thug which hits him in the back of a head and he crouches over in pain*
(Nitsuj): Whoops sorry, my hand slipped. How’s the view now Yume?
(Yume): Much better. Did you get the water?
(Nitsuj): Yep. Right here. Catch.
*Nitsuj tosses the bottle to Yume who catches it with ease*
(Yume): Thank you.
(Thug 3): Who the hell are you her boyfriend or something?
(Nitsuj): Well not yet. But I am a friend and if you mess with her you mess with me and I’m the last person you should be messing with.
(Thug): Big talk for a tourist. Let’s get him.
(Thug 2): Just to let you know, you’re going up against 3 yellow belts here.
(Nitsuj): Wow yellow belts. Well we are in the land of martial arts so *Nitsuj lays his sword on the ground* let’s trade blows.
*As Yume sits by drinking her bottle of water calmly the three thugs rush Nitsuj and fight him where they exchange blows. Nitsuj manages to beat the thugs dodging all of their attacks and knocking them out. He even steals the sunglasses from one of the thugs and goes to check on Yume*
(Nitsuj): Ready to go?
(Yume): Yes.
*Yume gets up, tosses her bottle in a recycling bin nearby, and heads out with Nitsuj smiling happily*
(Yume): Those sunglasses are very nice.
(Nitsuj): Yeah thanks I was worried they didn’t suit me.
(Yume): Oh no they’re perfect on you.
*They reach their next destination which is Ohara Museum of Art to look at art pieces*
(Yume): So this is an art museum. I’ve always wanted to see one in person.
(Nitsuj): Yeah I figured you would like it. This is also a good place to test out your abilities.
(Yume): Really?
(Nitsuj): It should be alright. Besides, I’m curious to see the range of your powers. We won’t do anything crazy. Just stick to safe illusions like jump scares and that stuff.
*Yume nods*
(Nitsuj): Alright, let’s start with something easy. I want you to jump scare that guy staring at that painting over there.
(Yume): No problem.
*Yume’s eyes glow green for a few seconds and the man staring at the painting jumps back a little*
(Artist admirer): The painting! It winked at me.
*Everyone stares at the man confused at his statement*
(Nitsuj): Nice work. Let’s move on to the next tests.
*Nitsuj and Yume go throughout the museum testing Yume’s abilities for hours. These tests included multiple illusions on various people at once, showing illusions to certain people in a large area, testing the range of her powers, and many other aspects. When the sun began to set Nitsuj and Yume take their leave of the museum*
(Yume): That was fun. Let’s do it again.
(Nitsuj): *Chuckles* Another time. Still though, we learned a lot about your powers today. You have the ability to show illusions to multiple people at a time and can change them up at any time and your range is good as well. As long as you can make eye contact with the person you want to show illusions to your good to go.
*A schoolgirl with red dyed hair approaches Nitsuj*
(Schoolgirl): Excuse me, are you Nitsuj from Project Nitsuj?
(Nitsuj): Why yes, yes I am.
(Schoolgirl): Oh my God! I love your blogs. Please sign my shirt and accept this phone number.
*Nitsuj signs her shirt and takes her phone number*
(Nitsuj): Wow, an autograph and a phone number- hey wait minute!
(Yume): Got ya. *Laughs* I finally fooled you with my illusions!
(Nitsuj): Oh you sly little fox!
*Nitsuj chases after Yume trying to grab her all while the two laugh and smile at each other*
To be continued