Many people are darker than black.
[ ➥ ] There weren't often this many people at the bookstore, at least, not at one as small and unknown as this one. On a good day there were perhaps five or six. But already today Li had seen many more. Perhaps there was some sort of often going on he didn't know about? Hm. The student went back to browsing through the titles before selecting the one he desired, turning to pay at the counter. Of course, in the midst of his turn, there stood another blocking the pathway. They bumped into each other, and the book tumbled to the ground. "Ah-- Sorry about that," he apologized, azure hues lifting to meet the other's gaze.





