[voice][ English & Japanese ]

[geassreceived]

[ a crackle of static, and then a few moments of quiet, as if he doesn't know what to say. then the soft hiss of hydraulics, and a deep breath. ]

This is Discedo again, isn't it. I recognize the buildings.

Can someone tell me what day it is?

[ after a pause, he repeats everything in Japanese. ]

Comments

voice ; japanese

[asideglance]

Ah, it is January 17th. Many seem to be coming back at this time...

voice ; japanese

[geassreceived]

Ah, thank you.

So it seems. It's been a long time since I was here.

voice ; japanese

[asideglance]

Is that so? I do not recall us meeting during my stay here, though my memory is not the best so please correct me if I am wrong.

I am the country of Japan.

voice ; japanese

[geassreceived]

There were several Japanese people here when I was here before, but I don't recognize your voice.

I'm-- [ very slight pause ] Suzaku. What's your name?

voice ; japanese

[asideglance]

I see... Ah... Forgive me. My name is Japan. T-though if such a name bothers Suzaku-san, I have a human name for convenience...

voice ; japanese

[geassreceived]

[ so confuuuuused ]

Human name?

voice ; japanese

[asideglance]

...

Yes. We countries have human names for the convenience of private things, but it is a bit personal, in my opinion...

I apologize if this is a strange concept for you.

voice ; japanese

[geassreceived]

I... see. No need to apologize, Mr. Japan.

How long have you been here?

voice ; japanese

[asideglance]

...Quite some time. I left and returned only a short time ago... Ah, I will have to calculate..

voice ; japanese

[geassreceived]

I wonder why they're bringing so many people back.

voice ; japanese

[asideglance]

It is difficult to know...

voice ; japanese

[geassreceived]

What's Japan like where you're from, if I can ask?

voice ; japanese

[asideglance]

I am not quite sure how to answer that... At the moment, I am at war with China-san.