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[imoutosnake]

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[ Good morning, 1245 Williams Road! You might find the newest addition to your household shyly wandering around before finding the family photos and staring at them in shock in a few moments, nervously glancing around. This.. wasn't right, was it

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[hwamei]

[ Good morning, Nadeko! Taiwan was about to make breakfast, but there's something off about the pictures. A new family member! Taiwan's a little excited. She looks so cute... But where could she be? Ah, there she is. ]

It's more like you've opened Doraemon's Anywhere Door, too, I think!

[ She doesn't approach her yet. ] Ah, and his Time Machine, too.

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[imoutosnake]

[ Nadeko didn't quite expect someone else to be there, so she let out a short shriek the moment she spots Taiwan, her attitude turning even a bit more nervous. ]

S-sorry! I didn't mean to intrude, even if such a thing was caused by Doraemon's Anywhere Door or Time Machine.. I'm sorry..

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[hwamei]

[ She waves her hand, dismissing it with a laugh. ]

Haha, don't worry about it! This sort of thing happens all the time here. I woke up next to my brother once, it was really, um... an experience!

[ That is, she punched him... ]

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[imoutosnake]

[ Don't mind Nadeko, she'll just be staring down at her shoes shyly. ]

So.. it's normal for people to suddenly wake up in a different house here? That's a little weird..

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[hwamei]

[ Cute. Taiwan's usually patient with this sort of thing, don't worry. ]

There are a lot of things you'll find strange or out of the ordinary in Mayfield. It'll take some getting used to, but it'll be easier if you know some people, you know?

Sorry, I couldn't help but eavesdrop... but are you Koyomi's sister?

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[imoutosnake]

Is Mayfield the name of this place? Hm.. I have never heard of a place like that before.. It doesn't sound very Japanese either.

[ Oh, this is something she can talk about somewhat more freely. She glances up to actually look at Taiwan for a moment in surprise. ] Ah, Koyomi onii-chan isn't my real brother, but.. he's just 'onii-chan'. [ Because that totally makes sense. ] He's really kind.

[hwamei]

It sounds and looks like a place in America, but it isn't America at all.

I see! So he's like a brother, right? Mm, he is kind, even if he isn't really that cool. I think family should stick together. You don't have to be related, but having someone important to you by your side sounds good, doesn't it?

The town won't let you stay in Koyomi's house no matter how much you want to, but my brother and I know him, so in the meantime, you can think of us as family, too! [ And in her eyes, taking good care of Nadeko is a favor Koyomi will have to pay her back in the future. But seriously, taking these things upon herself without letting anyone have a say in it... Well, it's not like anyone has a choice. She takes one of the pictures hanging on the wall and approaches Nadeko. ]

Have you looked at this?

[imoutosnake]

H-hmm, I'd like to stay with Koyomi onii-chan a lot given the chance.. And I think he's really cool. He's probably one of the most cool guys around..

Think of you as.. family.. Is it really alright for me to think that way, even though we've just met? [ As an only child from a small family more family is always do want, after all.

When she's shown the picture she nods, even if it's still slightly nervously. ] I saw them when I was walking here just now.. It's a little strange, since I don't remember taking that picture.

[hwamei]

[ She chuckles. Why is she so cute? But Taiwan's like this with Japan, too; she just doesn't realize it. ]

Of course! After all, you're my brother's citizen.

[ Taiwan looks at the picture as well. ] I don't remember taking it, either. Until today, someone else was standing in your place. [ points at Nadeko ]

The ones beside you are supposed to be your siblings. [ She points at the two children flanking Nadeko. Taiwan's tone becomes a little sad. ] But they got droned, so it's not much use talking to them...

[imoutosnake]

Um.. Your brother's citizen..? [ un.. sure.. She looks sort of confused at that. ]

So it just changed when I was brought here this morning? [ She curiously peers at the picture for a moment, as if that will reveal its secrets. ] I think that's somewhat scary.. I wonder who did that.

Droned? [ A slight frown. ] That sounds a little like.. a punishment..?

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[hwamei]

It's a punishment for people who don't follow the town's rules. I don't know how it works, but you just stop acting like another person altogether. ... Don't get droned, okay? It'll make people who care about you sad.

I don't know who does it either. Maybe Lucy.

[hwamei]

[ She looks back at the picture with a smile. ]

This is me, and this is my brother. [ Taiwan points at her and Japan. ] It's kind of weird, but in this town, I guess you could say we're...

[hwamei]

Um. [ Hides her face with the picture a bit. Shifty eyes!! ] Married...

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[imoutosnake]

I.. think I get it.. It sounds really scary, so I hope I won't get droned. I-I'll do my best to not get droned.. somehow..

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[imoutosnake]

[ O.. h... She sort of has a crush on her 'older brother' too even though he isn't really her brother so.. ]

You got married to your brother? Really..?

[hwamei]

It's not like we wanted to! I mean, that doesn't mean I don't like it! It's weird - ah, but it's, I mean, it's nice sometimes, but, um, um, these things happen!

[ They don't at all! Not usually. She clasps her hands together. ]

I'm glad I get to be with him, though... This town is dangerous, but I feel safer with him.