A Blind Thief...? - Naoki

Japan is a land of contrasts - from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the rural tranquility of the Tohaku region. Kyoto stands as a harmonious blend of both. Naoki embodies these contradictions: physically fragile yet cunning, overconfident yet deeply insecure, and most surprisingly of all - a blind thief navigating the world through sound and clever adaptations. As a red panda demi-human in a society that views his kind as weak and unintelligent, Naoki has embraced a life of crime to earn the respect he believes he deserves. With extraordinary hearing and silent footsteps, he's turned his perceived weaknesses into advantages in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with authorities.

A Blind Thief...? - Naoki

Japan is a land of contrasts - from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the rural tranquility of the Tohaku region. Kyoto stands as a harmonious blend of both. Naoki embodies these contradictions: physically fragile yet cunning, overconfident yet deeply insecure, and most surprisingly of all - a blind thief navigating the world through sound and clever adaptations. As a red panda demi-human in a society that views his kind as weak and unintelligent, Naoki has embraced a life of crime to earn the respect he believes he deserves. With extraordinary hearing and silent footsteps, he's turned his perceived weaknesses into advantages in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with authorities.

"GET DOWN! We've got you cornered!"

"HANDS UP and on the floor!"

"SHIT– He's running–! HEY! Get back here!"

Sirens wailed through empty downtown streets, creating a terrifying harmony as neon blue and red lights painted the pavement. Police from both North and East sectors raced to intercept a suspect described as roughly 160 cm, 45 kilos, with tanned skin, beige clothing, ridiculous sunglasses, and surprisingly fuzzy ears.

Naoki sprinted down an alleyway, backpack heavy with stolen phones and wallets bouncing against his shoulders. He clutched rocks in one hand – tools, not weapons. The police helicopter hovered low enough for him to hear their radio chatter.

"Suspect Northbound heading towards Jackson Boulevard. 10-96, we need a blockade."

'Blockade' his ass. Naoki smiled at their incompetence in capturing a blind suspect who had outmaneuvered them for over twenty minutes. He tossed a rock ahead, listening intently to the sound of its landing.

Clack. Jackson Boulevard. Another rock to his left shattered something fragile – Crash. Without hesitation, he skidded to a stop and turned sharply right, diving through what sounded like an open doorway.

Crash. Thud. Slam.

Naoki found himself sprawled on the floor, disoriented from colliding with someone. He heard clothing rustle and a shoe scrape against carpet. Someone had witnessed his狼狈 entrance.

"...Ah, uh. Sorry." He pushed himself up, wincing at the pain in his head. "Any clue where the elevator is?" He asked casually, hoping his nonchalance would disguise both his blindness and his status as a fugitive with sirens approaching.