[Tokiya is sitting on front of his computer, staring at the screen with a pretty troubled expression on his face. He's quiet for a long while before he actually speaks up.]

This past virus is the absolute worst I have ever seen. People suffering and even dying...

What kind of a twisted thing does this to people? Who would design something so horrible? Again, it seems that I've missed getting hit this time, but I don't know if it's any better at all. Seeing things like this... [He just shakes his head, frowning.]

If you're alright, leave a message here. I'm actually pretty concerned...

I need to see you. There's something that I need to discuss with you.

Hello, everyone. I'm in need of a world hop in order to keep an appointment. I'll pay for this favor. Just name your price.

[The video seems to start out in an empty practice room, with Tokiya in it alone, singing part of a song. He stops about halfway in and sighs out in aggravation. He certainly looks like something has been bothering him lately...

After a moment, he looks toward the camera with a weary expression.] Still there, I see. I didn't think I'd be able to shake this place that easily, anyway.

[He pulls up a chair and plops himself down into the seat.] I just can't seem to get it right, no matter how many times I try lately. Things just aren't going how they were supposed to.

[Here is Tokiya. He is sitting in front of the camera, staring right at it. The longer he sits there in silence, the more annoyed he looks. Clearly something is on his mind! Finally, he decides to speak.]

I am in need of a favor. [Man, it looks like asking is just killing him.]

I need someone who is willing to bring someone else to me for a short while. I'd offer money, but I doubt my currency would be good in many of your worlds. You can name your price.

That is all.

[The video starts with Tokiya sitting at his desk and sitting on the bed nearby is a red haired boy, who looks to be about the same age. It's pretty obvious that Tokiya looks a little irritated and that this is probably mid-conversation.]

The only reason I am talking to you about this is because I can't talk to them about this. Understand?

[The boy on the bed tilts his head, looking a little confused. "The people in that community, right?" He says. Tokiya nods briefly.] Exactly. Now...What should I do about the situation with her? I can't just say something outright and look like an idiot. [Otoya, the redhead, seems to look smug now. "And here I thought that you weren't capable of things like that!"]

Just...shut up. Forget I even mentioned anything.

[And the video ends.]

I count myself lucky that I wasn't effected by the virus that was going around. Feeling other people's feelings would definitely be unpleasant. I have too much to do without worrying about something someone else is concerned about. Besides, it would have been annoying if I got an idiot's feelings.

Anyway, I need to go to practice before our show. With any luck, there won't be much that needs improvement. Before I go, I'll leave you all with a question I'd like your opinions on.

If there was something that you knew you were good at, perhaps even perfect at, how do you take criticism? I've been thinking about this for a while. Your answers might help me out.

I've had a bad morning.

It seemed like a normal morning. I got up, went to class, like normal. But when I got to class, strange things started happening. The people who were sitting in desks around me started just passing out. The weird thing was that I felt more energetic than ever when they did. They were taken to the infirmary where I assume they are still out cold.

I went back to my room. People, animals, it doesn't seem to matter. All of them I passed on my way back to my room fell over.

So, needless to say, I've got myself locked in my room again with my roommate locked out.

I hope this passes soon.

[Tokiya has life-force absorption!]

[A shirtless Tokiya is seen pacing around his room, wearing only a pair of jeans. Sprouting from his back are two feathery wings. One of the wings is as black as night while the other wing is completely white. Outside of his room, someone is banging on the door, yelling "Tokiya! Let me in! I stay here, too, you know!" Tokiya paused in his pacing long enough to shoot a glare at the door.]

Find another place to stay, Otoya. I'll explain it later.

[The boy on the other side of the door whines at the words. Tokiya walks himself over to the bed opposite his own, grabs up a pillow and his pajamas and walks to the door. He opens it just enough to throw the things out, then slams the door shut and locks it. The boy on the other side of the door mutters and footsteps are heard walking away.

Tokiya then turns and glares fiercely at the computer.]

This is all -your- fault.

[No, he doesn't realize that the camera is on, but he can see the screen.]

I'm not sure why exactly I'm writing here. My fellow vocalists told me that writing online like this would be a good way for people to get to know me, thus being good for our group. Anyway, my name is Tokiya Ichinose. I am seventeen years old and I am a vocalist in the group called STARISH. We are recently debuted from the Saotome Academy, under the care of Shining Saotome. I hope that you will take the time and listen to our music.

If anyone has any questions or comments for me, please feel free to leave them here.

...

This is harder than it looks.