Fifty-Second Launch
[Action; Olivine City]
[Athrun is seated out by the pier, his PokéGear in hand. He's dialing a number. After all, he hasn't spoken to Kira in some time, and he wants to check in with him. Rather than a ringing, he gets...]
We're sorry. The number you have dialed is no longer in service.
W-what...?!
[His blood freezes. Surely he must have dialed the wrong number. He tries again.]
We're sorry. The number you have dialed is no longer in service.
No...no, this can't be right!
[One more time. Same result. This time, Athrun finally accepts the truth; his best friend has left this world. He places his head in his hands for a few moments, then pulls out the gear again.]
[Voice]
Kira Yamato...has disappeared from Johto.
[For now, his voice is mostly calm, but slightly shaky.]
I've heard the common theory that, when people disappear from here...they return home. If there's anyone who can substantiate this theory, I want to talk to you.
[And at this point, Athrun's voice loses its evenness and sounds more desperate.]
Please. This is extremely important. This goes beyond knowing whether my best friend is all right. If anyone knows anything about this, please, tell me...!
[Athrun is seated out by the pier, his PokéGear in hand. He's dialing a number. After all, he hasn't spoken to Kira in some time, and he wants to check in with him. Rather than a ringing, he gets...]
We're sorry. The number you have dialed is no longer in service.
W-what...?!
[His blood freezes. Surely he must have dialed the wrong number. He tries again.]
We're sorry. The number you have dialed is no longer in service.
No...no, this can't be right!
[One more time. Same result. This time, Athrun finally accepts the truth; his best friend has left this world. He places his head in his hands for a few moments, then pulls out the gear again.]
[Voice]
Kira Yamato...has disappeared from Johto.
[For now, his voice is mostly calm, but slightly shaky.]
I've heard the common theory that, when people disappear from here...they return home. If there's anyone who can substantiate this theory, I want to talk to you.
[And at this point, Athrun's voice loses its evenness and sounds more desperate.]
Please. This is extremely important. This goes beyond knowing whether my best friend is all right. If anyone knows anything about this, please, tell me...!