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Dazzling!? Hiyoku-cho nights!!
Who: Akito Terumi, NPCs, (open.)
What: Night-time in Hiyoku city
Where: Shinku Boulevard
When: Anytime pre-Magic Day.
Hiyoku may not be a city the size of Osaka, or even Tokyo, but it does have its attractions. One of the oldest and fast-changing (and, therefor, surviving) ones is Shinku Boulevard. The Scarlet Road.
You can learn about it, easy enough. There's plenty of people in town who can tell you that their parents met there, for example, or you may have gone there as a kid, no matter your social class, because it's fun for everyone (if you know how far down to walk.) You could also pick up the facts from one of the pamphlets at either of the starts of the street - which runs south to north.
Once upon a time, this was a big street for merchants and performers on their journey from the southernmost ends of the country to the bustling city of Osaka, and then down in return. It made for a place of bright colors, slightly loose morals, and bright attractions. More importantly, a lot of lanterns burning about the sides of the street, under red-tiled roofs or banners of warm colors, dancing, like fire, in the air, visible even at night. The street is now lined with tall buildings, all of which seem to dip into the warm, gold and scarlet glow of the road, and arcades and cinemas have joined with small kabuki theaters and street performers in keeping people entertained. The northern end of the street is reserved slightly more polished entertainment and restaurant, leaving most of the fun stuff for the southern end. The alleys are often where some of the less reputable business lies, hidden behind more wholesome attractions.
What: Night-time in Hiyoku city
Where: Shinku Boulevard
When: Anytime pre-Magic Day.
Hiyoku may not be a city the size of Osaka, or even Tokyo, but it does have its attractions. One of the oldest and fast-changing (and, therefor, surviving) ones is Shinku Boulevard. The Scarlet Road.
You can learn about it, easy enough. There's plenty of people in town who can tell you that their parents met there, for example, or you may have gone there as a kid, no matter your social class, because it's fun for everyone (if you know how far down to walk.) You could also pick up the facts from one of the pamphlets at either of the starts of the street - which runs south to north.
Once upon a time, this was a big street for merchants and performers on their journey from the southernmost ends of the country to the bustling city of Osaka, and then down in return. It made for a place of bright colors, slightly loose morals, and bright attractions. More importantly, a lot of lanterns burning about the sides of the street, under red-tiled roofs or banners of warm colors, dancing, like fire, in the air, visible even at night. The street is now lined with tall buildings, all of which seem to dip into the warm, gold and scarlet glow of the road, and arcades and cinemas have joined with small kabuki theaters and street performers in keeping people entertained. The northern end of the street is reserved slightly more polished entertainment and restaurant, leaving most of the fun stuff for the southern end. The alleys are often where some of the less reputable business lies, hidden behind more wholesome attractions.
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As the magician disappeared into the crowd and out of sight, though, Akito's smile faded. He stared after where Hibiki had been in thought, then at the fox mask again. After a several thoughts, many which he discarded or filed away, it did occur to him he could go to try and catch Hibiki's next show. Maybe this time he would see what he'd missed.
However...
He instead walked the opposite direction. He could afford to be patient.