[video]

[greatseal]

[The camera is slightly obscured - it's clearly Minako, but the watch's camera isn't being held at the proper angle to show her entire face. She's smiling, though.]

Hello, Hinoto-ri! I don't want to take up too much of your time, because I know a lot of people are busy right now, but I have a story to tell, if you're willing to listen!

Once upon a time, a girl grew up all alone. One by one, the people she cared about disappeared from her life. The girl kept smiling and trying to make friends, but deep down, she knew the truth. Eventually, those friends would leave her too. Her destiny was to be left behind.

Then one day, the girl was given a choice. Disappear quietly along with the world and the people you care about, or give up everything to save them - including her soul. Her sacrifice meant the world would live, but she would still be alone. Forever.

[She pauses, the cheerful smile still on her lips.]

Which choice do you think the girl made?

[and then she leans forward, finally opening her eyes to reveal bright, yellow irises.]

Which choice should I have made?

Comments

[video]

[greatsealed]

[It's good that Akihiko has more experience with Shadows than the rest of them. Minako's going to need the help.]

What about you, senpai? What do you think I should have done?

[boxingemperor]

[It takes him a moment to speak. Both to make sense of what was said, and to provide an answer that he hopes won't set her off. This is much different from what his attempted.]

I don't think it's my place to say. It sounds like a decision you had to make on your own.

[greatsealed]

[nice try, Aki, but...]

How diplomatic! But it's all right, senpai. You can say "Thank you, Minako, for dying..." It won't hurt my feelings too much.

[boxingemperor]

It's really painful when someone dies, Minako-chan. I told you about my sister Miki, didn't I?