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Um... I'm sorry, but this sounds a little threatening, so please tell me who you are. I'd like to help but...

Threatening?????? Nonononononononono.

I’m a friend of Viktor’s. I’ve been working on something to surprise him with, but I need help on the last part of it.

[ Less threatening with the way he backs off immediately... that's a relief. ]

Ah, I see... what do you need my help with, then?
I'll keep it quiet, since it's a surprise for Viktor-san.

Thanks.

He told me you were an idol. The one I’m familiar with back home was pretty good with coming up with her own stuff. Can you do that? Or like... finish something that’s already started?

I feel a little embarrassed that I'm being talked about...
I'm an idol, yes.
Just lyrics or composing, too? I can do both.
I've written a few songs back home and I'm working on a few here.
But I don't mind taking a break to work on something new.

[ Hell yes! Adachi paused to let out a happy noise that frightens poor Riza a bit. ]

omg okay here’s the thing
Vikkun has a song on his music player from home.
The feeling behind it is perfect for a program I’ve been working on ever since he taught me to skate.
But it’s a demo track — it’s not finished.

[ Vikkun?! That's... really cute, actually, he's trying not to laugh. ]

Ah, really?
I would've thought he'd have so many songs for him since he's a record breaker...
Is that what you were thinking of, finishing that track?

Yes please!!!!!
Though you’re going to have to find a way to sneak his player away without letting on what it’s for.
You okay with that?

Ehh??
I'm not that sneaky!
I'm not sure if I can do that... it'd probably just be easier to ask him, wouldn't it?

Oh that’s true.
Sorry sorry.
I’m used to talking to people that breathe stealing.

[ THANKS AKIRA. ]

You could ask him to borrow it for inspiration.
It wouldn’t even be a lie.

People that breathe stealing?!
I'm a little worried now... what kind of person are you, again?

Oh. I’m a PI here. Detective back home.
Sorry. I know that sounded worse than it actually is.
I’m just trying to do right by the first close friend I’ve had in awhile.

Oh...
A detective? Ah, with how hard things must get...
I'm sorry.
I'll do my best to help!

It’s okay; I’m not exactly the best at communicating.
Anyway.
When you get it, you can meet up with me at the Heropa rink any day after hours.
I’ll point out which song it is.

Um, alright.
When I get it, I'll let you know. ♪
And please call me Shino.

Sure thing.
Thanks, Shino-kun. This means a lot to me.

Viktor-san was a bit busy yesterday, but I was able to ask him today~
Do you still want to meet at the rink?

Hey Shino-kun~!
Yes absolutely.
Just come after hours.
If the old man gives you trouble, just tell him I asked you to come down.

Alright!
I'll be there then.

[ And as expected, he does--Hajime's quiet and cordial enough that he tries not to get on anyone's bad side when he does come over. While he may be used to meeting adults out in public, it's still a little nerve-wracking, and he's not so naive that he doesn't think to at least bring something he can use to defend himself (pepper spray, oooh, so terrifying.) ]

[ Adachi couldn’t fault him that; he’d probably applaud his right to defend himself if he knew. At least while trying not to react to the mental image of his Persona’s reaction to pepper spray anyway. ]

[ The old man didn’t give Hajime any trouble when he entered — in fact he seemed to be asleep at his desk. Adachi was already on the ice over in the rink proper, putting himself through a few circles to warm up. It didn’t look like he had been there for very long yet, and he wasn’t so deeply focused that he didn’t notice there was a guest. His head snapped up, and he offered him a big smile and a wave. ]

Hey~! Shino-kun~!

[ ... seemed safe.

He glances around before Adachi actually calls out to him on the ice, and he approaches the rink with a curious look. While he's been practicing skating himself, he hasn't gotten very far... after all, he doesn't really have a teacher, and he'd been too busy to seek one out. It looks so effortless though.

The big wave actually makes him laugh a little, one of his hands coming up to his face to cover his smile. He stashes the spray he was holding back into his pocket. ]

Good evening~

Um, how should I address you? I never asked, I'm sorry.

Ah; just Adachi is fine.

[ He glided his way over to the barrier by Hajime, a sports bag on the bench beyond next to a dog-like Poochyena that was curled up into a ball on his jacket, fast asleep. Adachi nodded over to the bag. ]

G’head and pull out my headphones. I’ll find the song.

Eh? I-I couldn't just... that's really rude!

[ 'Just' Adachi, really... Hajime does what he's told without a moment of thought--though he does glance towards the cute dog (?) with a little smile, fishing out the music player from his pocket and Adachi's headphones from the man's bag before he goes back over. ]

You sound like Viktor-san... if you're a detective, shouldn't I call you that?

What? Nah, that would be weird. I’m used to people calling me by my last name. Viktor’s the only exception because he’s Viktor.

[ He plugged his headphones in as soon as Hajime handed both over, resting his elbows on the barrier. He hummed absently to himself, tapping his fingers against the tiny device as he flicked through, trying to find the song. It was a moment before he let out a triumphant noise, handing the player back with the song in question left on pause. ]

That’s it.

Ahh, Viktor-san is... very special!

[ He honestly means that.

When it's handed back to him, he makes a soft noise of approval before he listens. It takes a few bars for him to find the note signature, but he finds it and keeps it as he taps his chest with the palm of his hand, closing his eyes. His brow furrows as he listens, lost in thought. ]

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