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KAORU NAGUMO|LAUGHING WOLF

Rosa Rubicundior

Kaoru had many peoples' numbers in her phone. Akira wasn't actually the only Akira in her phone either—there was a guy who owed her some fresh fish with the same name... or was that the guy who walked dogs? She couldn't remember... But to avoid confusion, this Akira was saved under "Library Santa (Akira)." That'd hopefully keep him distinct in her mind. He would likely end up changing numbers as she would text random people in her contact list random updates to her life they might enjoy. But that was okay. She did find the guy amusing.

Amusing, but not enough to really hear what Akira was saying. She nodded along to the compliments without really hearing them. She knew that's what they were—but she'd never be able to remember it. After sending the other Akira a text with too many emojis and exclamation marks about how she met someone with the same name, Kaoru snapped her phone shut and placed it back into her pocket. "If I'm in the area again, I'll probably give you a call. Probably drag you to a karaoke bar." With that, she adjusted her clothes a bit, as well as the small bag she carried.

"Buuut you're right. I think I should probably vamoose. So east... or west..." She muttered the last question to herself before nodding. She took off in a healthy jog, spinning and waving as she headed west—then due north. "Merry Christmas, Library Santa!"

Lilio Candidior