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[misakinoseme]

 Ursa...?

[The feed turns on to show a Teddiursa peering curiously at the camera. Behind him, there's a tall, sour-faced man staring off into space, looking quite intrigued and muttering out loud to no one in particular.]

...I've heard of and written about a lot of strange things happening in the world, but I've never heard news of someone opening

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[photonsaber]

It's not Wonderland. You're in Johto, Mister!

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[misakinoseme]

[Blank stare. Did a girl just suddenly appear on his "webcam" and....?]

---Johto? I've never heard of such a place...

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[photonsaber]

It's okay, Mister. I never heard about it either until I came here too.

And you said "Misaki"? What's his last name?

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[misakinoseme]

[....]

It's Takahashi. Misaki Takahashi.

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[conscionably]

It's not Wonderland; it's a place called "Johto".

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[misakinoseme]

So I've been told...

What kind of world is Johto? [A pause.] What am I doing here?

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[conscionably]

You were probably given a guidebook detailing various pieces of information about this place. Your pokémon -- you're to train it, and use it in battle.

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[misakinoseme]

I've looked through the book a bit. The things in here sound absolutely bizzarre.

[video, and I have to be off for work RIGHT NOW so I'll reply when I get in tonight.]

[usaginouke]

[Misaki can only stare into the screen. He's not seeing what he thinks he's seeing, is he?

They said it was possible... They said people from your world did show up randomly but... Could it really be...?]

[video, All righty~ Hope you have a good day at work <3]

[misakinoseme]

[Oh. There he is. Making his usual face. Usami felt relief wash over him - Misaki was safe, and Misaki was here.]

Misaki.

[video, I'm sorry! Replies will keep being slow for now orz]

[usaginouke]

[Oh, god, he's going to cry! He can't let him see him cry! Gotta distract himself with--with--with--useless chatter!]

A-ah! U-usagi-san! I-i-i-it's been a while! Wh-what are you doing here? Ha ha ha ha ha hahhhh...

[Brilliant as ever, Misaki.]

[video, It's okay! You take you time and dooon't worry! <3]

[misakinoseme]

I opened the door to the apartment and ended up here.

What about you? I heard you've been here for a month, but I know I saw you this morning.

[He's used to Misaki stuttering. He does look like he's panicking, but for now, staying cool is the best plan. Normal Usami -_- face is a go!]

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[gochuugoku]

Um, sir, this isn't Wonderland, aru.

And the device you're holding isn't just a webcam, it also serves a purpose that's similar to a walkie-talkie.

[Brown eyes see the Teddiursa.] Ah! You're pokemon is so cute, aru~~~!

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[misakinoseme]

That's too bad, I thought dropping into Wonderland would have been quite interesting, but this could do.

What is this, anyway? I don't even--

Pokémon... oh. You mean Mr. Suzuki.

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[gochuugoku]

Beats me, aru. All I know is that it's your way to communicate with other people, even if they're far away.

Mr.Suzuki? Is that the name of your Teddiursa, aru?

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[misakinoseme]

That sounds convenient... and this book, as well. [He opens his Handbook, flipping through it.]

---Aah, yes. Is that what he is? He reminded me of a bear doll I have at home, so I naturally called him that.

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[bauhinias]

This is far from Wonderland.

Aaaand you must be "Usagi".

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[misakinoseme]

I thought so. I didn't recall seeing any white rabbits before I got here.

[!!!]

You know who I am?

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[bauhinias]

Now I do.

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[misakinoseme]

How did you know that name, then?