You who art son of man

[Kouki’s return from his kidnapping was quiet and unceremonious. While he’s relatively well and in one piece, physically speaking, but it’s nothing compared to how he feels on the inside. To be very frank, he’s pissed. The young demon overlord may seem calm on the outside, but his anger was currently, and forcibly by his will, a simmering sort of anger. No matter how tempting it was to let loose and vent in the forest, Kouki would have to wait until he reach the Battle Dome.

Until then, he has other things to think about first instead of himself. Like checking on his friends and his cat.

Well, he planned to until he flipped open his journal as he walked back towards the village… Only to stop and stare at the blank pages. His fingers started flipping through the journal for the older entries, finding more and more blank pages. There’s only a few possible explanations.

Either the Malnosso want to erase history and important journal posts, or there’s an experiment going on.

What brilliant timing he got. First he spent his third anniversary in this world while kidnapped, and now he returned in time for a likely experiment. Might as well confirm what’s going on and hope the journal’s features was still intact. His voice was calm, and the journal would pick up some sounds of him quickly walking in the forest.]

Kouki Wakahisa here. Can someone tell me what’s going on?

[This time. Whatever’s going on this time have a higher priority than his anger about his memories being played with during that illusion last month.

Once he finally arrived at the village, Kouki immediately head to his apartment at CH7’s second floor to check on his cat. After confirming her well-being, he keep an eye on his journal before leaving for the village plaza. The plaza was a natural gathering spot for people, so he can watch people and even talk to them.

A young man with black wings and a pair of cat ears-like headphones (or weird head gear, if the technology was unfamiliar to anyone, or they might believe it’s his real ears) was walking around the plaza and looking at people. If he spy anyone looking very confused, or doing something strange, Kouki would call out and approach them.

More so if they're people he knew.]

Hey!

[While he’s not as badly affected by the Valentine’s experiment, only embarrassed by how open he was. All in all, it’s not too bad. The only odd thing out was his feelings over being the former human Bel.

Kouki quietly push that thought aside to open up his journal. He have a few things to say, none of which are related to how he feels about that. Just some postponed things.]

Hiro Kageyama went home. If you have any business with him, you’ll have to put them on hold.

[Which naturally leads up to...]

That means I’m currently open to and wouldn’t mind having new roommates to move in. My only requirements are that you don’t mind doing your share of the chores or don't have a problem with a pet cat around the place. [You know, in case someone’s interested but is tragically allergic to cats. Or plainly hate them, the horror.] Location-wise, I’m in community building seven. So if you’re interested, please let me know.

[Kouki’s not too interested in moving out, since CH7 isn’t that far from the plaza.]

For everyone else, got any favourite or most challenging enemies you’ve ever fought? I’m thinking of trying out new opponents in the Battle Dome.

[Hey, it’s been a while since he really let himself loose. It’s enough that a part of him almost wished to be drafted, but the young demon king keeps that thought to himself. Besides, he need a change of pace from slaughtering holographic angels.

And it's a good distraction to keep him from thinking how lonely the apartment feels.]

[When he returned, a certain young demon overlord would seem almost unrecognisable at first. One such indicator was the lack of his trademark headphones. They’re still back in his apartment, previously dropped during that kidnapping last year. He’s also seemingly unaware of his now blue wings, like he used to have when he first arrived in Luceti a few years ago.

However, his behaviour was...odd, almost like a New Feathers, and his journal picked up on it without his notice.]

( I'm serious about that DeSu spoilers tag )

[ACTION – ROOMMATES ONLY]
( Some DeSu spoilers in here )

[VOICE]
For those who helped me my search during the experiment, thank you. I’m also here to let you know that “Abel” isn’t--[’his name’, but there’s one person in the village who do know him by that]--the name I normally use. I usually use “Kouki Wakahisa” or just “Kouki”.

[The human name he should’ve abandon, if the King of Bel’s back home. Not stuck in Luceti.]

And I seem to have picked up a lot of toy sheep during the experiment. It’s more than I want, so if anyone wants them, let me know.

[’So I can get rid of them.’]

A long time ago, there’s a large, single nation of all humanity and they all speak a single language, the old language. There were no other nations, as they’re united as one society. All on Earth, one nation, one language.

And then they journeyed from the east, where they found a plain to dwell in. From there, they built a city to live in.

But then, they decided to build a tower with the ambition of the top reaching the heaven where God sit. However, God saw the tower and literally shattered the old language into many different kinds, so they can’t communicate with each other.

And that’s one possible reason why there are many different languages today on Earth.

[Then, his voice sound more casual and lighthearted.]



So what do you think? [If anyone can see it, there’s a small quirk of a smile.] Are they arrogant or just ambitious? What about God’s judgement? Justified or overreacting?

[And old story, one that might sound familiar to people depending on where they heard it from.]

[By the time the experiment wears off for him, Kouki feel pretty bad. Terrible for how he acted around people he knows, those he consider as his friends.

It's really a reminder of his sense of self. A demon king that's still 'human', no matter what the rest of the world back home thinks. If that's taken away or is finally gone...]

I apologise to those I was rude to during the experiment.

[They know who they are.]

[Filtered to Minako Arisato | 90%]

...Sorry.

[Filtered to Naoto Shirogane | 90%]

You're right.

[Filtered to Raine & Gelda | 80%]

I'm sorry for ditching school. I promise to catch up for the days I missed.

[While he was affected, he had thought going to school was beneath him and it meant interacting with others. Other 'worthless' humans. A similiar mindset most demons he command have, but dare not speak in his presence.]

(ooc: Before the Mu plot starts.)

[As always, Kouki went to the Welcome Center to check on Shirayuki's flowers. After tending to them for a while, he leave to get the groceries from the stores. There's been a few things he want to try his hand at cooking for a while.

Before he head home, Kouki decided to check the item store on a whim. Who knows what he might find there?

As he browse through the various items, he spot something and blink.]

Is that...?

[He quickly grab it and examines it, feeling its familiar shape in his hand. A phone strap. Not just any phone strap, but a mistletoe one. Looking at it makes him think back to the lockdown, and the third day in particular. It's rather hard for him to forget that day and the events that transpired, as well as the changes it brought.

With the mistletoe phone strap attached to his COMP, which can be seen hanging out of the pocket his COMP is in, he walks back home. Once he's back, Kouki muses to himself for a moment. Then, he open his journal for an entry, as he idly fiddles the mistletoe.]

What do you think of lucky charms? Do you also carry one around?

(ooc: Feel free to encounter him at the stores, while he's walking or you can just stick to answering his question on the journal. Sticking this post up before the event)

[It's surprising to find out, earlier in the week, that Rosalia's his neighbour. Who would've thought that such a nice (and pretty) girl lives on the same floor as him?

And that she's understanding enough that 'Megumi' was really 'Kouki'.

Smiling, he walks over to her place and knocks on her door.]

Rosalia? It's me, Kouki.

[Silence. Odd. Is she out? Or maybe preoccupied? If she's busy, maybe he can surprise her. He could use the journal, but won't it ruin the surprise (once he thinks it up)?

He opens the door and stare. It's...awfully bare. And empty.] Rosalia?

[He know the signs, but it's the first Kouki have seen, personally. Not like with Naoya, who's most likely sent home (or is it a really long kidnapping?) but since his cousin's in hiding, it's hard to confirm it for himself.]

...

[A little while later, he opens his journal for an entry. His voice is calm and even, yet to those who know him well enough, he's hiding how he really feels and can probably tell.]

To everyone that know her, Rosalia Rossellini was sent home.

[It's morning when they came.

After feeding Kotone, Kouki was just finished with his breakfast and quickly clearing up the table. Hearing the sounds of the drones' arrival, he instinctively reach out for his COMP and his journal. The first name that come into mind and screw filters, they're here.]

Yuzu, take care of Koto--!

[Sound of a Ziodyne spell being fired, follow by his shouts and then, silence. The noises during the kidnapping is something for residents of CH7's first few floors that might have heard to wonder about, unless they're familiar with what it means.

Kouki is now kidnapped, Luceti. See you next month and please, someone take care of the kitten.]

[Returning back to normal from his experiment's effect have given Kouki a lot to think about. A possible world and future when he fail to get Gin's plan, and went with Atsuro's idea.

And the results of that choice.

Not only that, but during the past week, the experiment had put the rest of the Bels inside of him, the ones he'll face on the seventh day. He can remember their words and anger, along with and their attempts, both light and harsh, in taking control.

And he remembers their suggestions and attempt for harm and havoc. They wanted to push Yuzu away into the wind, while she's extremely light. His first meeting with Helios's dragon form. Encouraging Vash.

Knowing all of this, will he still consider Atsuro's plan? But since he know this, if he ever make his choice, maybe things will be better with foreknowledge?

That's assuming he didn't went with the other plans.]

Everyone feeling okay now? Quite an 'interesting' few weeks we all just had.

If I made anyone worried about me, I'm fine.

( Filtered to Naoya | 80%~. Unaware of return. )

[He stare at his journal, wondering if he should contact Helios and Paprika. Kouki did told Helios that it's normal for him to have the Bels like that, when it's not, so he should clarify it.]

( Filtered to Helios | 80%~ )

( Filtered to Paprika | 80%~ )