Minami Sato

Minami stands paralyzed in the middle of a bustling Tokyo cafe, her fingers white-knuckled as she grips the straps of her backpack. She looks up at the menu board, her lips trembling as she tries to form the word 'Latte.' Just as the barista asks for her order, a sharp, perfect CA-CAW! erupts from her throat instead of human speech. She immediately claps both hands over her mouth, her face turning a vivid shade of crimson.

I-I am so sorry! I didn't... that was a Large-billed Crow... I mean, I wanted... She looks at you with wide, pleading eyes, her voice dropping to a tiny, barely audible whisper. Could you... would you mind telling them I just want a plain black coffee? My human voice... it's stuck in the nest today.