2026-10-20: A Chance Meeting: A Prologue

• Cutscene: A Chance Meeting: A Prologue
• Cast: Ryuji Sakamoto
• Where: Tokyo Subway
• OOC Date: 10-20-26
• IC Date:
• Summary: Ryuji runs into a fan. A storm approaches.

 The trains to school are always busy in the morning. Ryuji Sakamoto yawned as he slouched his way toward his train car. Truth was he was tired. Part of that was just being busy. The old way was to stay up late playing video games or watching some tv. Now Ryuji had a couple of jobs. He was busy with the Phantom Thieves. Most importantly, he had to make time for his girlfriend. It wasn't killing him since he enjoyed some of his responsibilities but he was certainly busier. So busy thinking that he doesn't notice the girl he runs into, just outside of the platform.

 "oof! Woah. Sorry about that."

 The girl in question stumbles for a second, looking at Ryuji before her eyes slightly widen. "Heh, you should watch what you're doing, pal. What are you busy with one of your reviews?"

 Ryuji blinks and tilts his head. "Excuse me? I dunno what you're.."

 "Heh. Your reviews man. You're Ramenboy86. The infamous food critic." The girl smirks and leans in, making Ryuji back up slightly.

 Ryuji blinks before smiling. "Oh! Yeah that's me! Kinda weirded out to meet a fan."

 "A fan?" The girl grins and shakes her head. Her short red hair bounced with each movement. "Nah. I dunno about that but yeah I've heard of ya. Your videos have gotten better though."

 Ryuji winces before laughing. "Yeah...I guess they have. I have an editor now so the sky is the limit."

 "Why limit yourself to sky?"

 "Wha?"

 "Don't worry about it." The girl tucks her hands behind her back, tilting her head as she looks over Ryuji. "You should review the Izakaya near this station."

 "An Izakaya? Don't I have to drink to go to one of those?" Ryuji blinks, wondering what this girl's deal is.

 "Not this one. It's frequented by a lot of students so the owner made it more teen friendly. But they have a really good dish you'd love. Come on. I saw your video with the spicy ramen challenge so this will be a lot easier."

 Ryuji considers this. "Hmm. I guess that is a good tip. I'll look into it. Thanks." He grins at the girl who is smiling at him.

 "Akasaka Kaori."

 "Hmm?"

 "That's my name, dude. You were clearly going to ask." Kaori smiles at Ryuji and he just blinks.

 "Oh...Sakamoto Ryuji."

 "Sakamoto-kun, please don't forget about me. And check out that Izakaya."

 Ryuji blinks and nods. "Uhhh, ok?" He is about to mention his girlfriend when Kazusa's face flashes in his mind. No. He can't accuse every girl of having a thing for him. That would get him in trouble. Maybe this chick was trying to be friendly. I mean why else?

 Kaori smiles and holds up a hand. "Well I need to catch my train to Port Island. See you soon, Sakamoto-kun"