Yui's eyes widened as he stepped into the museum's grand foyer. The high ceiling seemed to stretch up to the sky, and the marble floor gleamed like polished stone. But it was the artifact on display that really caught his attention.
The Kokoro, an ancient Japanese relic, sat atop a pedestal in the center of the room. It was a small, crystal orb surrounded by intricate carvings and symbols. Yui felt an inexplicable pull towards the artifact, as if it were calling to him.
As he approached the pedestal, Yui noticed a group of people gathered around it. They seemed to be in the middle of a heated discussion, their voices hushed but their gestures animated.
Yui's curiosity got the better of him, and he edged closer to the group, trying to listen in on their conversation.
"...can't believe they're actually displaying it," one of them said, a tall, thin man with a scowl on his face.
"I know," a woman replied, her voice dripping with excitement. "I've been waiting years to see the Kokoro up close."
Yui's eyes widened as he listened. Who were these people, and what did they know about the Kokoro?
As he stood there, trying to make sense of the conversation, Yui felt a strange sensation wash over him. It was as if the Kokoro was emitting a low hum, a vibration that seemed to be calling to him.
Suddenly, the lights in the foyer began to flicker, and the air seemed to charged with electricity. Yui felt a shiver run down his spine as he realized that something was very wrong.
And then, just as suddenly as it had begun, everything stopped. The lights steadied, and the air returned to normal.
But Yui knew that something had changed. He could feel it, a strange energy building inside him like a storm about to break.
As he stood there, trying to make sense of what had just happened, Yui saw Mr. Tanaka, the museum curator, approaching him.
"Kaitanya, I see you're interested in the Kokoro," Mr. Tanaka said, his eyes glinting with curiosity.
Yui nodded, still trying to process the strange sensations he had just experienced.
Mr. Tanaka smiled. "I think it's time we had a talk, Kaitanya. A talk about the Kokoro, and your connection to it."
Yui's heart skipped a beat. What did Mr. Tanaka know about the Kokoro? And what did he mean by "connection"?
But before Yui could ask any questions, Mr. Tanaka turned and walked away, beckoning Yui to follow.