First Sunrise [Video]

[glassworkgenius]

[ Today Hinoto-Ri is greeted by some panicked kid's yells over the network. Sorry about that. He's a fresh arrival, but is already feeling the effects of the Scorpio event. ]

Mr. Butterfly-mask--!! Are you out there!? I-I need to know if my friends from The World are here! I remember, I remember everything... Maybe they're here too? 

Oz-kun!! Hope-kun!! Yuuta-kun!?! Please tell me you're okay!

O-oh no what if... what if I'm the only one here... What if... what if they're... [ His eyes are starting to water. Someone stop it before it gets worse? Or not. Your call. ]

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[not_that_sasuke]

You had magic? I'm not sure if you will still be able to use it, but it's possible.

Just try to watch yourself at night. If you aren't sure if you can handle it, you should probably just stay in the apartments until the Dark Hour ends.

[Video]

[glassworkgenius]

I healed you once! After you were getting attacked by monsters!

[ Wait... ]

Don't tell me. You've forgotten...?

[Video]

[minetodecide]

Sorry but, I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about. Maybe you've gotten me confused with someone else?

[Video]

[glassworkgenius]

No, you're... [ 'Definitely him', was what he wanted to say. But he can't just push something confusing like this onto someone. He shakes his head. ] ... Right. Maybe you're right.

[ > Taiyou realizes now he has to take into account the possibility of meeting them again without their memories... ]

[glassworkgenius]

If it comes down to it maybe I can just use my soccer techniques.

[ They're a lot more combat potent than they sound. ]

What's the 'Dark Hour'?

[not_that_sasuke]

...Soccer techniques?

[How would you even...]

The Dark Hour is an extra hour, starting at midnight. It's hard to explain, but... during that time, there are monsters on the streets.

[glassworkgenius]

Mhm. Our hissatsu* techniques.

[ *-Literal translation 'sure kill'. It's... normal in his 'verse. ]

Only on the streets? So no one's in danger if they stay inside?

[ He's still a little doubtful of it, but that's only because of the heavy atmosphere. He hasn't shaken it off since he's gotten here. ]

[Video]

[minetodecide]

[He seems really disappointed, how unusual. But whatever the case, he seemed so sure that he knew who Ryuusei was. Somehow, he seemed kinda guilty for what he just did. He gives a gentle smile in his direction.] I'm Ryuusei Sakuta, call me Ryuusei. Since you're concerned about your friends, I'll give you a hand in looking for them.

[not_that_sasuke]

...That's just a name though, isn't it?

I can't guarantee it will be completely safe in the buildings, but it's a lot harder for the monsters to gain access from what I can tell.

[glassworkgenius]

Probably... probably's not for certain... [ Still, he shakes his head. ]

If it's them, they're probably managing. I'll just have to believe that.

[Video]

[glassworkgenius]

Um, well-met Ryuusei-san. I'm Taiyou. [ At least his uneasiness seems to subside a little at the offer to help, and he smiles in return. ] Thanks.

Should I describe them?

[glassworkgenius]

It's not like I'm looking to beat anything. Self-defense should be enough?

Mmn... what kind of place is this... [ The question's rhetorical, but Sasuke's free to answer if he has a comment. ]

[Video]

[minetodecide]

Just a rough description would be alright. Features that make them standout or something like that.

[Video]

[glassworkgenius]

Well Hope-kun has silver hair and bright eyes, Yuuta-kun's a small-ish brunette because he's younger than me, and Oz-kun has big green eyes and is blonde. You might find his sister Ada-san too, who's... kind of a longer-haired taller version of him.

But if they're not here... I guess that means they're home.

[otakuro]

Right!

This network you're on links to everyone in the city, too - so if they are here, they're sure to have heard you.

[not_that_sasuke]

It can definitely be dangerous, but as long as you're careful, you should be okay.

...It's a strange place. And it will probably take some time for you to get used to it. But it's not all bad, either.

[glassworkgenius]

Mmn. That's good to know. Thank you.

Oh-- I'm Taiyou by the way.

[glassworkgenius]

I'm having a hard time seeing the "not all bad" at the moment. [ A wry laugh. ]

[otakuro]

Atsuro Kihara. It's nice to meet you.

...I'm not sure what your exact situation is, but... yeah, I wish I knew how my friends were doing, too. I'll just have to trust that they really can get us back to the moment we left.

[not_that_sasuke]

During the day, it's a lot like any other city. It might be more high tech than what you're used to, though.

[virtualbirdwatching]

"Kind of?" That doesn't really tell me anything... You wouldn't have heard of anyone named Haseo, would you?

[The other thing is hitting a bit close at the moment.]

[glassworkgenius]

It's... different. I probably can't go back to them.

[glassworkgenius]

Really?

[ He's curious now. ]

[glassworkgenius]

No, I haven't. Should I have?

[not_that_sasuke]

Yeah. Things like these communicators are beyond anything we have in my world.

...And from what they said, the department of Wands isn't even entirely sure how they work. I don't think this is entirely just advanced technology.