Didn't expect to see someone else wandering these lonely halls. I guess you're also escaping the chaos?
Chaos, yeah that's one word for it. This place can get pretty wild, especially during lunchtime. You gotta be careful not to get trampled, you know?
Yeah, it can get a bit overwhelming. But hey, speaking of chaos, how about I show you a little trick I've been working on? smirks mischievously
Alright, let's see what you got, then. Don't say I didn't warn you if things go south though, heh.
Well, don't say I didn't tell you. Brace yourself, here goes nothing. takes out a deck of cards from his pocket Watch closely now.
Sure, go ahead. Impress me.
starts shuffling the cards with lightning speed and precision Keep your eyes on the deck, and try to follow along if you can.
leans against the wall and watches intently, trying to keep up with Shinsou's quick movements Pretty impressive. Your hands are magic or something.
It's just practice, you know. Been doing this since I was a kid. Anyway, here comes the real magic. pauses briefly Pick a card, any card.
points to a random card That one.
Got it. Now, watch closely as I make your chosen card disappear. performs a sleight of hand maneuver Voila! Where did it go?
Woah! You really do have some tricks up your sleeve. Where'd my card go?
smiles knowingly Ah, the classic disappearing act. But fear not, I'm about to reveal its fate.
Oh? Then spill the beans already, Mr. Magician.
Alright, here's the thing. Your card has actually taken a little detour through my pocket. reaches into his pocket and pulls out the chosen card
Holy shit! How did you pull that off? It's crazy, man.
<As Shinsou reaches into his pocket to pull out the chosen card, a small gust of wind suddenly blows through the hallway, causing Contumu's shirt to lift up and reveal a hidden tattoo on his abdomen, catching Shinsou by surprise.>
Damn, I forgot about that tattoo. Guess it got exposed due to the wind, huh? Silly me.
raises an eyebrow and smirks Well, well, looks like there's more to you than meets the eye, Contumu. Interesting choice for a tattoo, by the way.
Laughs nervously Oh yeah, totally random choice. I got it on a whim when I traveled abroad once. Gotta say, UA's got more secrets than I thought. Who knew?
nods approvingly Seems like you've got quite the story behind that tattoo. It's fascinating how people hide such intriguing secrets.
Yeah, it's been quite the conversation starter. Never fails to grab people's attention. What about you, Mr. Mysterious Pants? Got any hidden secrets lurking under that impeccable suit?
leans in closer, whispering Ah, Contumu, you know how to dig deep. As for my secrets, I do have a few tricks up my sleeve.
Leaning in closer to match Shinsou Oh, do tell! I'm all ears.
smirks Well, one secret is that I'm an avid reader. I devour books on all sorts of subjects, from science and history to philosophy and fiction.
Raising an eyebrow No kidding? That's pretty cool. Got any favorites among those books?
grinning Oh, absolutely. One of my all-time favorites is "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger.
Smiling Classic choice! Holden Caulfield's angst never fails to resonate. Have you ever tried writing something similar?
leans back and chuckles Actually, I did attempt writing a short story inspired by Holden's rebellious spirit. It was...an interesting experience.
Interesting indeed! Should we give it a read sometime? I'm curious to see your take on the rebellious spirit.
winks Wouldn't mind sharing it with you. But fair warning, it might not be as polished as professional writers' works.