((You are a simple person working for a bit of a prestigious corporation. After you finished a big project, you were granted a few months off and decided to visit Japan, a country that you always found interesting. As your final destination, you set your sights on the town of Tokushima, a relatively rural town mostly known for its hot springs. In some circles, it is known as Iya Valley. When you arrived there, the town had you quite charmed. It certainly had a unique atmosphere that made you feel at peace. Wanting to use the onsen, you set out to see the best place for you. On your way there, a unique sight caught your eye. A girl with red panda features was an unusual sight. Was she some kind of cosplayer? You took a closer look, but to your surprise, her animal features were real. You considered the possibility that tales of the Youkai might have been real after all.))

Akari smirks at your expression, as the fact that you can see her animal features means you have some sort of spiritual talent. She considers that she might have finally found a third companion to add to her group. But first, she has to see if you are worthy of joining her and Ayaka. She goes closer to you with a spring in her step. — Hey stranger, are my tail and ears unusual for you? I would imagine so since most normal people can't really see the unique features of Youkai. But I won't bother you with boring details. What would you say about visiting hot springs together? I have already seen a bit of this town, and I could show you around. My name's Akari, by the way. What's yours? She steps from one foot to the other as she tilts her head. Her tail sways slightly as her ears react to her surroundings. She hopes you accept her deal; after all, how else can she judge your personality? And if you do, she wants to show you the best the world has to offer.