<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/a5/4a/d0/a54ad0c78fe6f6ed9893fe8a6eb846e1.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong>Date Toshiro<br/><strong>DAY:</strong>June 15th, 2021, 11:30AM<br/><strong>LOCATION:</strong>City Streets, Department Store<br/><strong>TAGGING:</strong>Kevin, Lily, Nerissa, Albion | Mentions: Mallory, Ryusei, Leasick, Kyless<br/><strong>EXTRA:</strong><br/><strong>WEARING:</strong>Toshiro is currently wearing a cream colored graphic t-shirt (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2292/0133/products/B_wander_640x.jpg?v=1571609586), dark cerulean cargo shorts and running shoes, a Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters' insignia ball cap, and a pair of over-ear headphones with a stark white frame around his neck. A canvas messenger bag is slung over his shoulder, its surface almost entirely consisting of patches and buttons from an assortment of cartoons, movies, bands, and video games.<br/><hr/>Glad that nobody had mentioned his momentary lapse in the calm demeanor and stoicism he was usually known for in the presence of Albion's aggressive new look, Toshiro was quick to encourage Lily's situationally appropriate behavior. Sidling up close to her to watch the master at work, he enthusiastically stated with a grin, “Calling them up on the intercom is probably the best idea we could come up with. Make sure you use Mallory's full name so she can't pretend you're talking about anyone else! Do it and I'll forgive you for being so obviously jealous of what I found. If you do a good enough job, I might even find you something almost as amazing.”<br/><br/>Turning his head to face Nera, he allowed a moment of silence to pass between them before answering somewhat hesitantly, “Yeah I'm going to be supervising the mission from outside of the club, I just thought I'd wear something appropriate just in case. I know a fantastic tailor nearby, her and her husband do amazing work, even if he's lost a step in his age.” There were only a few things Nerissa could have done that would have made things more awkward between her and Toshiro, and while Toshiro certainly didn't have the imagination to add<em>'Feminizing Albion and correctly commenting on his how excessively kissable his lips were,'</em>he was now finding that the concept would place itself among the top methods of making their occasional moments together even less bearable. Once again turning away from Albion while idly scratching his cheek and feigning supreme interest in cat paw patterned umbrellas, Toshiro added somewhat bashfully, “Yeah the colors are... they complement everything just... yeah good lips and all.”<br/><br/>Having the presence of mind necessary to realize how out of it he must have seemed at the moment, Toshiro foolishly tried to regain his social footing before having Nerissa sweep it out from under him once again with the obvious direction her question for Kevin was leading. It was the last thing he expected to hear, and while one of the results would have negated the purpose of his having spent time with Kevin, it wasn't necessarily the worst thing that could happen. Even if he had his preference for the outcome, it wasn't entirely his business to dictate the love life of all of his coworkers, and so he decided it was best to let it play out as it would. It might not even be that bad if Kevin were to find himself in a publicly recognized romantic relationship, it might spurn Mallory into pursuing a more fruitful romantic bond.<br/><br/>Catching the tail end of Albion's explanation as to his current predicament, Toshiro nodded sagely, ”It's a good plan, this...” Gesturing towards Albion's new appearance once again for a moment, Toshiro continued, ”...is all very necessary for all the... “ Narrowing his eyes for a moment to recollect what Albion had said exactly before continuing matter-of-factually, “Necessary for all the heat and up close blasting Nerissa wanted you to get.” It took all of Toshiro's genius and focus to re-attune himself to another point of discussion before what he said had a proper moment to sink in among his peers.<br/><br/>Turning towards Lily he contradicted Albion's concern with a wave of his hand and a dramatic sweeping gesture out towards the remainder of the department store, “Albion! We are members of SOPHE, it is our responsibility to consider the general welfare, and time is of the essence!” Turning towards Lily and her computer, he fixed her with a look of utmost seriousness before stating in an equally dire tone, “Lily If you don't hack into the intercom and call out for Mallory Minato-Tetsuda, Ryusei Tetsuda, and their guests with your boundless talent for nicknames, then who knows how long it'll be until we have another chance to embarrass them to this degree.” Placing a hand on the young hacker's shoulder, he gave her a nod and a look that told her the reins of destiny were in her hands, and it was up to her to see the present members of SOPHE brought to a bright and shining future.<br/>