compnetwork | Video 01; a horrible, horrible tragedy!

[ Minato has an extremely important announcement to make. He's very upset by this turn of events because that music player - and his headphones, while we're at it - are very precious to him. Therefore, actually talking to many people at once on this device seems absolutely necessary! So he breaks his record of not broadcasting messages publically for this.

... anyone who watched the videos Yu Narukami posted the other day might recognize Minato as one of several who fell victim to teleporter accidents and wound up in the pool, though he's considerably dryer here. ]

My mp3 player got dunked in a pool the other day. I've been letting it dry since. However, it seems to be shorted out altogether.

... does anyone have any recommendations for a good place to get it fixed? Or... is there anyone here good with electronics?

I'd be very grateful for any assistance. [ pause ] For those I haven't met, my name is Minato Arisato.

ETA:
[ A short while later, he appends a picture of the mp3 player in question as well additional details as they come up. ]

It's from the early 2000s on Earth.
My sister has a working model, if one needs to be seen.

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[He's been regressing into awkward turtle mode. New environment is taking some getting used to. That's his story, and he's sticking to it.]

Good. If I hear about anyone who might be able to fix it, I'll let you know.

What else have you been up to around here?

Thanks.

[ And then he's quiet for a moment or two to think things over. ]

Ah, not much, I guess. Spending time with Minako. Exploring. Looking for a job.

What about you?

[There's a long pause as he considers how to answer. Finally, he speaks.]

My sister is here. That's taken up a lot of my time the past couple of weeks.

[Much like Akihiko had never realized that Minato had a sister, he had been tight-lipped about his own past, but now that she's here, there's no reason to keep it under wraps.]

I know. She's nice. [ ~~We formed a social link.~~ ]

.... I'm glad your both getting a chance to spend time with each other again. [ Like him and Minako, in a way. He's not going to bring up the fact that Akihiko never told him. If Akihiko wants to talk about that, then he can do so. And if not, well... that's that, then. ]

She is. I'm not surprised. She was a sweet kid.

[He also wouldn't be surprised to hear about that social link. Minato makes friends with freaking everybody.]

It still feels a little strange, but it's been good... to be able to spend time catching up. We have a lot to talk about. I'm sure you know what I mean.

[Similar situation and all.]

[ He smiles at that and nods. ]

Yeah. I do. There's a lot of lost time...

... by the way, were you still up for morning runs? With the teleporters, it's not as hard to meet up.

Absolutely. There's been a lot going on, but I can't let myself get distracted. Gotta make sure to stay in shape, and the company's nice.

[He thought about asking Miki, too, but it feels a little like rushing things, weirdly.]

6:00 AM too early for you?

[ . . .
> Yes
> Absolutely
> Ugh why...
> Suck it up. ]

Mm. It's fine. Which district should we meet in?

I can come to you. I don't mind getting up a little earlier to meet you in Pisces.

Whichever you'd prefer.

[ Minato is a pro at making decisions and being vocally opinionated. ]

[Obviously. Clearly, awesome leadership qualities.

Aki gives him a small, reserved smile.]

I know it's early, so I don't mind the extra legwork. It'll be good for me.

[ This is why he likes you, Akihiko. ]

Well -- all right then. I can meet you by the teleporter.

Alright. Tomorrow morning. I'll see you there?

Mm. See you then.

[ He's not getting up that early every day, though, Akihiko. Sundays are right out, for example. ]

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