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[ there's a rattling around with the device, and the video comes on prematurely. however, akihiko obviously thinks it's still off, because he begins murmuring to himself. ]

... Pokemon, huh? I think I remember that game coming out a long time ago. I never played it myself, but I guess just knowing about it's a start-- [ finally, he begins

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[video] SPAMS

[deathtopped]

[wait

wait that clueless derp looks familiar.]

... Akihiko-san? You are also...

[video] 8~

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[ hey. he is perfectly not derpy. at least right now. ]

Aigis. [ a small smile before it falters. ] It's a relief to see everyone in one piece. Still, this place... how did we get here?

[video] that looks strangely sexual

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Yes. Everyone's all right. Amada-san, Mitsuru-san, Minato-san... [she wants to say shinjiro, but. she trails off and shakes her head]

No one is sure.

[video] what the hell is it even

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So it's like that, huh...

[ appears to be thinking about something deeply. ] Hey, this Minato person-- am I supposed to know who that is?

[video] two headed sperm? idek

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[wait what what what what

she just. what.]

You... do not remember? [MENTAL KEYSMASH] He is our friend.

[video] i.... i cannot unsee it

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Yeah, Ken was saying the same thing-- about him being our leader, too. But I know our leader. Her name is Minako Arisato.

[video] you love it

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... I have not heard that name before. I wouldn't forget him...

[shakes her head.]

This is... confusing.

[video] n-no i don't!!!11

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The really confusing thing is how similar their names are. I almost thought that Ken was just mispronouncing it at first.

--But this idea that people from different worlds are brought here... you don't think that could have something to do with it, do you?

[video] 8~ 8~ 8~

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Arisato Minako. Arisato Minato.

[derp herp]

Regularly, the concept would be... I suppose it is not stranger than what we have encountered so far. I know you are telling the truth, Akihiko-san, so perhaps...

[video] crying......

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Yeah. I guess the only way to find out would be to meet up in person.

Is your Arisato here, too?

[video] you can handle it.

[deathtopped]

It should not take long--it is a short few days' travel to the next town.

[oh god what an awkward question to answer]

I... Yes, he is. Is... Minako-san here as well?

[video] no never. ):

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Cherrygrove, right? Who else is there with you?

I... really don't know, to be honest. I haven't heard from her since I got here. [ totally not worried, either. ]

[video] yes you can.

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Yes. Amada-san and Minato-san are also here.

[~pause of thought~]

. . . I'm not sure if she's here, but. . . I'm sure she's all right.