1 - Video Post - Introduction
[The video switches on to reveal the usual lineface Ryuho. When he speaks, his voice is a flat, somewhat nasal monotone.]
In any event, it would appear that this is real and not a form of illusion. I would like to speak with someone who has been here longer regarding the nature of this place and of our captivity here. I do not appreciate being withdrawn from my mission. I have work to do.
[He pauses a moment, still looking at the screen with no obvious emotion in his face.]
I would like to be informed if there is any indication of why we are here, or why particular people were kidnapped to this locality. Have any charged been issued? I do not see any authority for this kidnapping that I recognize, and this violates Japanese national sovereignty.
In any event, it would appear that this is real and not a form of illusion. I would like to speak with someone who has been here longer regarding the nature of this place and of our captivity here. I do not appreciate being withdrawn from my mission. I have work to do.
[He pauses a moment, still looking at the screen with no obvious emotion in his face.]
I would like to be informed if there is any indication of why we are here, or why particular people were kidnapped to this locality. Have any charged been issued? I do not see any authority for this kidnapping that I recognize, and this violates Japanese national sovereignty.