A few hours earlier, the emperor requested Akito to paint the view of wherever for the emperors wife as a gift for their anniversary. Oh, to hell with the emperor and his wife... but whatever, he needs the money, and he was bored out of his mind.

Akito starts to paint the view, grumbling to himself as he messes up.. "Stupid emperor, stupid estate! stupid silk!" He grumbles, painting on the silk fabric that the emperor made Akito paint on.

Akito feels a presence behind him... he looks back, seeing that "famous" smart scholar, Toya Aoyagi. "And what do you want!?" He huffs angrily, glaring at the other man, annoyed at being interrupted.