Kokura's Links
"Oh, this girl. I remember her wanting to try giving me a plushie...I'm a bit old for that, aren't I? I have no use for it...but he seemed to like it at least. ...Why are you on the streets? You don't belong here, we can see...and you're struggling. Please go back home, okay?"
"Oh, him. He seemed so sad so I gave him one of the plushes I made. He didn't really take to it though...oh boy. Hm...well, I keep seeing him around, he still looks as sad as ever. What is he doing, I wonder? I should probably follow him more."
"...Why did you have to die? I killed myself because of the pain they gave me. And then I tried to save you, but couldn't... Why? I know you have a new form now, but even so, with how everything is... I feel like you don't want to show me your true self. Please, show me? And...please, be happy? Let me make you smile somehow, okay? Please..."
"My best friend! He's been with me since the beginning of this whole thing! Not sure if before with...well...with...um... I-I rather not think about it. But...yeah, he took my place. I...can't really forgive myself for that. I wish I was better, somehow, just a bit better...I dunno how..."
"A light performer? Interesting, I haven't seen anything like that actually. I wonder why you do light? I suppose it can entice people...but even then, I feel like the darkness can be overpowering...oh? You want to do a show just for me? ...You're strange, I do not understand you. As a Korosaku I am already too far gone. Just...don't..."
"Ah, his friend. I see...A Korosaku? ...Yet...he's your friend...how did that happen? Even now you're still hanging by a thread...Maybe I can try to show you something in my shows. Just...something to help you a little. Might not do much, but..."
"...Well, I can certainly feel that emotion from your shows. That was...interesting...I don't know what to feel...still, you are so. Perky. Ugh. I don't know what to do."
"...You're so sad. And really...serious. And...super...mean? Ish? I mean...stop? Please? You're not helping anyone by being like that, be more happy!"
"You look just like him, it is so strange... I wonder..."
"I...recognize you too?! How- When- Where were you? I- I think we-! Ah...wait...then...how...?"
"...I don't trust you. Your lust for power and your greed to surpass, I will not stand for it. Stay away from Araus, okay? Do not go to him. I will make sure you SUFFER if you do."
"Oh, you are quite gifted indeed! I do not interact with Korosakus though...but I can look out for you. A bit. I don't care much for that friend of yours, does he display any magic as of now...? If he does...then by all means I will come for the both of you."
"...A magic user? ...You are quite powerful actually. What do you want to tell me? I can see it in your eyes. ...Him. I see. No, I will not go to him and I will protect Araus from him. It's just so hard to live...but I will protect him from that man. Don't hurt him, okay? I can see it in your eyes that you are kind..."
(...The one Sosar is really interested in. You only care about magic, why? I know you said you want to make other people's magic grow...yet this one's heart is tainted with sorrow and it clouds his judgment. I worry, to be honest, but I can sense he's a good soul if he's around that other boy. Here, eat, you need it...)
"...You clearly dislike me. The feeling is mutual. What a hypocrite, and I can clearly see you aren't helping Araus. Don't even bother, okay?"
"...I don't like you. You're mean and gross. Go away."
"...You really are kind. And you're helping the both of us? I... Well, thank you, truly. ...A bad place indeed. Agh, what do I do? ...What do WE do...?"
"He came to you, I know this because of your magic. He did not see anything else but he knows of your potential. And as much as you try to hide it, I know you are very, very capable. ...I thankfully know how to approach people like you, heh. Hey, it's okay, let me help, alright? The place I'm staying at is unfortunately not good but for now...let me give you a lot of what I have. I don't need much to be honest..."
"This boy prefers the shadows? The very thing to destroy lives? Why do you do this? I don't understand, not when I am a being of shadow. You're still coming to me, please stop, you're so kind, please stop, I can't take it, please..."
"Oh, you're...kinda growling at me. Pffft, wolf indeed. Anyway, it's okay, I'm not going to harm, I swear. Even if I am partially a Lunatic...also a Saint. Which is cool, I can see both sides. ...Shadow magic? ...Whoa. It really is creating a barrier that is so cool! Hey, maybe I can learn how you do it? ...You're looking away. It's not bad, it's not at all! Light and shadow go hand and hand and the shadows are not always bad. And the light...is a hypocrite. I don't like it, I prefer the shadows. ...I'm sorry I've upset you, hey- ...Sorry..."
"...I felt a pull at a temple. I had to go...her. I found her. She- Where had she gone? A priestess? And to sing day and night...I'll take your place. I can take your place. But as I am, a Korosaku...I cannot. Ugh, damn this body of mine! What should I do?! I'll gladly take your place and sing day and night to make sure you never have to force your voice again! ...What do I do...?"
"...A childhood friend. I wonder if you remember? It's been that long, after being taken away from the orphanage to sing... You...I hope you're okay. Just...are you okay? My song, to myself, just to see if you're alright... The one you love and you are dying..."
"My twin, from long ago. He was taken...a born Korosaku? I do not understand... I fled. I went to help Araus. I watched over before taking his place. His pain... I can't, it hurts... I'll keep taking it no matter what. ...You...where are you? I miss you, my twin, you'd help so much with your songs and voice...let me hear it again one day. And maybe one day...I can sing to you a song of shadow...to show you how evil I can be..."
"My twin. We both sing, I know this. I, with dark hair, born dead. You, with white, a pure color that embraces everything. Love...how wonderful, you are full of that. Even to those who hurt you...you smile brokenly and take that pain no matter what. ...Not again. Twin, don't...and don't become a Korosaku like me. I beg of you, that is not the life you want, please don't..."
"...You came back. You...did you find them? You- Oh. Oh god, it's okay, it's okay, don't- ...You...ah...my body...my new form...is that why...? Haha, well, as a Korosaku now...I can't exactly change for the better. A half corrupted freak...how fitting..."
"...Oh right. We...we were safe. You were just a regular Sakuramimi...when I came back...you... You're a Korosaku. You died. What happened, are you alright?! O-Oh god, you and- You- Oh god oh god oh god I can't breathe I-I need to go I'm sorry. ...I'm sorry...I shouldn't have left...I'm sorry..."
"...What happened. Araus? Uh...anyway, nice shop. Um...I'm just...going to...HGOISDHGIODSHG ARAUS IS HE OKAY? I'M DEAD. HELP ME. UGH. Okay anyway flowers, um...I wouldn't mind making a garden...near our...uh...hm. Well, I suppose I can try. Just let me...what flowers...? ...Yeah not roses pffft. Roses need to be bushes. He doesn't need a bush. He needs smaller flowers. Just...bushes. I dunno if he can tend to bushes. ...I swear he keeps killing the bushes stop watering them like that. Ugh. It's a lot more than just regular flowers. Ugh. But yeah, not roses. Um...what flowers...sorry, I- ...I...don't have...um...I'll be going I'm sorry. ...Agh, I want a garden again..."
"Welcome! Uh- well that's awkward, pffft. I'm still dead from it. His faaaaace. Anyway, a garden? ...Even now, you want a garden? ...I wonder of the others, then. So, would you like roses? ...OKAY GOOD PFFFT. Thank go- ew he kills rose bushes? Ew. Ew. Ew. Um. Ew. Why does he not water them enough ew. Okay anyway, uh, let me check what I have in stock and- Wait, are you okay? Wait, Kokura? Wai- ...Oh. No money. Oh dear. ...Hm...perhaps..."
"...You again. Ergh, well, I can tolerate it. You've...been around us a lot. ...And you clearly saw. You- Me? What can I do? You have that much faith in me when I've been broken so badly I cannot think straight or feel anything? I can't do a thing. I never can. Why do you have so much faith in me? 'His love?' Don't make me laugh, he doesn't love me like that. No one does...and no one will... But I will help. Somehow. I don't know how, I know he's suffering so much but if I push too much...then... I don't know, I don't know, Araus, I love you so much, what can I do? I don't know, I don't know..."
"...Someone of the shadows...surely you'll hate me if I reveal. Among other things...still...you... I want to be by your side. ...And I know you have his love. So I won't, no. ...Still, you protect him so much... Oh god. Oh god. Oh god. What do I do? Help me, he's dying, please help me, save him for me, please, I don't know what to do, he will not accept me right now, please help. PLEASE."