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[It took a while for him to figure out how this network device worked. Most of the technology talk went over his head during the initial greeting before the attack happened, so up until this time he was figuring how to work this shining piece of wizardry. Video posts still make him jump, so he'll never be using that option himself.

The recording clicks on and there's a short silence before someone clears his voice.]

Since I'll be around this place for a while, I figure I should use this communication method to introduce myself. Name's Kisuke, I come from a different time from this world. Ancient Japan, if you want to be specific. Large castles, samurais, ninjas, things that's on some... [There's a mumble of something like "wizardry"] ...vi-de-o things, along with some youkai spirits to the mix.

Not sure what else to say about myself, but nice to meet you all.

[The public recording ends here.]

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[A separate recording was made to be sent to Torahime.]

Good day, hime. I hope the terrorist and demon ambush the other day didn't harm you. I wanted to stay by your side to fight along side you, but I suppose I can't be selfish when it's not just us two anymore. On my part of the mission, I ran into your sister, Momohime. She was going on by another name, Oboro... Have you seen her already? I have some guesses of what might have happened...

[He takes a small pause, where he's scratching his cheek, unsure how to continue talking.]

...It's kinda awkward talking to this steel bracelet thing.

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She's mastered the Oboro style... The same sword style I use. I didn't see any signs of her being possessed like what happened in my "world."

Remember how I didn't remember you at first when we met up again? Turns out this Momohime that's here with us went through the same thing as me. Dunno what exactly happened, but someone who knew Oboro style fused their soul with hers to bring her back to life.

Well... that's my guess from experience.

That is troubling, but...

...could the spirit that was possessing her in your "world" also be the one that fused to her in hers?

Hm... [A pause.]

...As much as I hate to admit it, that might be the case. If I remember right, Oboro style does have a technique where the user can fuse souls with another person.

To what result? [If he knows that such a technique exists, it certainly wouldn't hurt to press for further information.]

The soul of the user... Disappears, in a way. If I remember right, the old geezer who saved my life said something about he didn't care what happened to his soul if it meant the Oboro style living on.

[A skill he probably would not use unless something happens to Torahime, yep.]

If that's true, then...

[The possessor cared enough for Momohime to give up himself for her? That didn't make very much sense...]

It's probably mean the demon spirit wasn't heartless. No way to find out about the truth now though. [Unless the spirit ends up in this world, there's no way to confirm it.]

Anyways, how are you holding up on your end?

I am doing well, at the very least.

Ah, that's good.

[He gives his cheek a light scratch, not really sure what else to say.]

I'm trying out a job. I did some cooking on my own back in...our world, so I figured it'd be a nice challenge to sell some cooking while we're here.

I think I might join you in that later. I may not have the experience you do, but I'm sure we can make it work.

It'd be great, working together in the same place. You'd be a great waitress, I think. You're a kind person, and pretty at that. People'd like to talk to a pretty lady more than a ruffed-up guy like me.

I suppose at least that is true...

Yep. I'm sure the master at the restaurant'll be happy to take you in to work alongside with me. No need to worry about anything!

I'm sure he wouldn't. After all, you'll be recommending me...

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