We've made a few rules. One, no one should go out by themselves. Two, if you do leave by yourself then make sure it's not dark or close to dark. Three, those who do not have a mask will get one.

Rule number three is why I'm at a mask studio with Touka. They all know the person who makes the masks so I'm not worried.

I think they said that his name was Uta... He looks...cool...

"I'm going to make you a mask." Uta says "But first I want to get to know you a bit."

"Ok..." I say

"Any hobbies?"

"I like walking...sometimes it helps me me deal with stuff...and think."

"Interesting. Do you have any doubts or uncertainties? Any regrets?"

Doubts? Regrets...

"...Maybe a few." I answer

"How do you feel about killing?" He asks

"I won't do it. I don't want to..."

"Alright, last question. What's your opinion on the world?"

"I don't really know what to say... I mean lots of times it just throws things at you and its your decision to get past it or let it stop you. Those types of decisions can be hard to make though... "

"Well...that's an interesting way to put it..." Uta says "I'll take your measurements."

He takes out measuring tape and wraps it around my head. He does it a few times so he can be as accurate as possible.

"Alright... Your mask will be done in bit. Or maybe I'll find something for you in your size."

He goes into the back room and not long after he brings out a mask.

It's a black and white mask with the yin and yang symbol on it. On the yin side the eye hole is white and on the yang side it's black.

"Do you like it?" He asks

"Yeah, I do. Can I try it on?"

"Of course." He hands me the mask

I put the mask to my face and tie everything up in the back.

"How does it look?" I ask

"You look great." Uta says

"Yeah. You look fine..." Touka says

"Ok...so can I keep it?"

"You came for a mask didn't you?" He laughs

"I did...thank you." I say

"It's no problem." He says