"Oh! Yes I am Japanese," Subaru brightened up, as he adjusted his hat a bit, "There's no need to apologize for asking a question. My name is Subaru."

Subaru had to pause and take a quick look around. Was he looking for something? He was, but if he hadn't already seen them, there was no way they were there. Or at least, there was no way Hokuto was there. She would have made her presence known a few hours ago.

"I was, but I don't think they're here," he said, trying to mask his disappointment, "Are you trying to find anything?"