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Twelfth Curse

[It’s that time again! Although it’s already a little different from the usual post. Instead of opting to post anonymously as usual, Hizumi has gone ahead and kept his name attached.

Shock and surprise! Golly who could have ever seen this coming?]

Subject: Astrology & Event Docs
Attached files: amd.doc, emd.doc

It’s been busy, but since I see we have new people here, I would like to remind people that the Astrology Master Document and Event Master Document are still around. Since both of them can be edited by anyone who has the file, feel free to add anything you know to them as long as it’s relevant. I have backups of the files so I can restore them if I have to, but I don’t want to do that all the time, so try not to mess it up too badly, got it?

So you guys know which one is which:

Astrology Master Document or the amd.doc is for collecting any information related to astrological signs and their meanings, as well as details of events surrounding attacks by the astrological demons. If you want to get an idea of how people have been affected in the past by their astrological signs during those times, check here!

Event Master Document or the emd.doc is for collecting any information on other, non-astrological based events. So, stuff like suddenly being unable to tell a lie, or groups of people being abducted to strange places. That kind of thing.

If you have any questions, you can also use this post to discuss as usual!

And since I'm here... I might as well point out that the arcade is having a special discount on two hour game cards. If you're up to date with your studies or already gave up on finals, come pay us a visit!

[Private to Atsuro and Otonashi]

Regarding the things my Shadow said - well, none of it really matters at this point, so I'd rather not talk about it. The main point is, I'm not going to kill anyone, so there's no problem. I don't think I need to say this, but just to make sure, I'd prefer it if you don't talk about it with anyone, myself included.

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The New Year welcomes a new visitor [Video]

[The video feed turns on to reveal a beautiful young woman who actually...doesn't seem all that confused or angered at her current situation. These new surroundings were interesting, to say the least. Something new, something to learn about. Even figuring out this odd device was an amusing experience. Yes, she'd been taken out of her own world, or so it seemed, but that didn't bother her all that much. If she'd been taken out, there was obviously a way to be put back in.

But she has no reason to rush. She smiles as she begins to speak.]

Well now, this is certainly an intriguing turn of events. While I'm not exactly sure how or why I am here, I can't say I'm disappointed.

[Honestly. If anything, this was an opportunity, and she wouldn't let it go to waste.]

Might anyone be able to tell me more about this city? I'm very interested in learning more about it. The buildings, the inhabitants, the history, all of it. If anyone is capable of providing me with such information, please contact me.

I'll be waiting.

[She offers a quaint wave of farewell as she ends the feed.]

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Countdown to Countdown!

[Video]

[At around noon on the 31st, the following announcement goes out over the network.]

Hello, everyone! It's New Year's Eve, and I hope you'll join me tonight in counting down the end of one year and ringing in the new! I'll be in the Virgo Ward at the Statue of Frost all day handing out some things to help everyone celebrate, so I look forward to seeing you all there!

[Action; all day; Statue of Frost]

[Anyone who stops by the statue at any point in the day on New Year's Eve will indeed see Isabelle standing there next to a big digital countdown clock adorned with balloons and other festive decorations. There's also a small stand set up nearby with glasses of sparkling cider, party hats, and poppers for the big night. She greets passersby with a big wave and a happy smile, and will gladly chat a bit with anyone who approaches.]

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01 [Video]

[The feed starts to show a tall guy wearing a neat white suit, which seems to clash a little with his red shirt, blue tie and orange shades. It's hard to tell from his background just where he's standing, presumably it's one of the streets in the city. He smiles widely, revealing a row of perfect white teeth. ]

Greetings, citizens of the fair Hinoto-ri! Detective Bobby Fulbright here. [He raises two fingers to his head in a quick salute.] Looks like I'm the new guy in town today. I can't say I really get what's going on, but... I'll do my best to keep everyone here safe! That's what this is all about, right? Protecting the city in the name of justice?

[There's a bit of an awkward silence, then the wide grin on his face fades and he hangs his head, pouting like a little kid.] I mean... I don't have much experience with Persona or anything like that... It took me an hour just to figure out how to work this COMP thing... [A bit of a sigh, then his face sets in a determined gaze.] But I'll learn! I can't just sit by and do nothing!

Let's all work together, all right? In justice we trust!

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Shadow post: backdated a day or two [video]

[This Shadow's posting from what looks like just outside a coffee shop somewhere. He's holding a hot cup hot chocolate, blowing at it a bit while he waits for it to cool down; he looks more or less like he always does...

...except even more girlish in appearance than usual. There's something subtly different about his features' shapes, he seems to have more black/dark blue eye makeup on, and his hair's out of its short ponytail and falls in ringlets around his face, despite him having attempted to tuck it behind his long ears.

He doesn't look happy, though he isn't looking up from blowing at his drink, eye color hidden by his eyelashes.]

So everyone has a duplicate of themselves running around this place now, it seems. And they've been causing problems for real people, the ones they resemble. Mine... well, my other self here is a liar. It seems he's been outright lying to everyone about almost everything.

And I think everyone here knows me well enough to know I'm no fighter; I've never trained a day in my life. So I'm going to need some help getting rid of him. Would anyone be so kind as to assist me?

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audio; on the shadow train//backdated to the 19th!

[Audio]

[The (strategically chosen) audio feed comes in grainy, but the sound of unrestrained crying rings clear. The boy chokes; incomplete words stumble over themselves, dying just past his lips to make way for another agonized sob.]

H-he took my-- the only person w-who ever really loved-- who ever loved me... H-he killed m-my... my most precious p-person...

The other m-me killed her...

[He sniffles, the sound wet and gross.]

P-please don't let that... t-that thing have another chance to live... He's keeping himself alive by hurting others..! [The feed clicks off quickly, cutting off his last cry.]

[Introspective]

[It's a pain to act like this... But you've been revived from death, what? Twice now? I think it's my turn. You're not even fit to keep yourself alive.]

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Dusk Ball 01

Kotoha looks...a little different when the video feed starts up. Her hair, despite being in its normal bun-and-tail combo, has acquired a...quality. Despite not looking any different, it can now only be described as perfect. Movie-star perfect. As she talks and smiles, her teeth flash and gleam a dazzling, photoshopped white. Her golden eyes catch the gleam of the spotlight shining down on her, turning into twin pools of molten gold.

"Helloooo, Hinoto-Ri! I know that you can't bear to be without the sight of my perfect, beautiful face or the sound of my soothing, melodious voice for too long, so I'm graciously appearing to you unwashed masses! You may now bask in my radiance!"

She strikes a pose and holds it for a few seconds so that her audience can bask. And then her face turns sad and uncertain, with large, glimmering tears gathering in the corners of her eyes.

"After all, I'm nothing without an audience to prop me up! If you stopped approving of me, I don't know what I'd do! So, please, tell me what about me you don't like! Am I too pretty? Too smart? Too talented? If it'll make you feel better about your sad, pathetic lives, I don't mind pretending you're better than me!"

With that, Kotoha straightens up out of her pleading stance, her expression suddenly back to smiling.

"So, what'd you think? Was my impersonation spot-on, or what? If any of you see that vacuous simp, feel free to tell her she can keep hiding what she really is - I'm perfectly capable of taking her rightful place at the top of the heap myself."

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[Video]

[The video flicks on, though all that's seen is a mouth and nose cast into spooky shadow by a flashlight.]

So hey, Hinoto-Ri. You wanna know a secret?

Of course you do. People always do, huh? Wanted to get all of this out in the open. We're friends, right? Of course we are.

[His tone doesn't seem to leave it up for much debate.]

So let's see, where to start? I mean some of you know I'm a demon already, huh? That's enough for a few of you to hate me. And the fact that I made a poor, innocent family think that they had a loving son.

( Cut for mention of child death. )

Oh, and where I abandoned the family that raised me? That was pretty funny. They're all dead now though. Everyone dies eventually. That's what happens when you get old. I'm sure you all will figure that out eventually.

Except for the ones of you who won't because you'll be dead. But whatever!

[The video clicks off.]

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[video]

[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?

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First Vent [Video]

[The video feed shows a young man about nineteen in camo pants, military boots, a green t-shirt and a grey sweatjacket over it. To the most casual observer he would appear nervous maybe apprehensive, but he did appear that he was patient above all else.]

Excuse me. My name is Chris Ramirez. I've heard that you can contact others on this device and I would like to ask a few questions if no one minds. First off I would like to know if the names Maya Young, Kit Taylor or Len come to mind to anyone who is here? The second is who is in charge of this city? And does...

[While Chris was quiet before, he was barely above a whisper when he spoke his next words.]

Does anyone know what a Kamen Rider is by any chance?

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reimu hakurei [ou]

[Video, Action]

[Video]

[The girl who turns on the Comp might look vaguely familiar, considering it's the face of a recent arrival, but she looks infinitely less grumpy than the last time she made a video post. She also looks a bit different. Her hair is longer and she's wearing a miko uniform instead of the vaugely miko like red and white outfit she was wearing when she arrived.

Oh and her eyes are yellow.]

Hello, everyone! I hope I'm not bothering you.

[She bows and smiles brightly at the camera.]

I'm really sorry for how rude I was last time I spoke on here. I didn't even properly introduce myself! I'm the Hakurei Miko!

It seems I might be stuck here for a little while, which really is too bad, because Gensoukyo really needs me, but it's alright! Until I can go home and fulfill my duties as Hakurei Miko I will do whatever I can to help around here! You guys do seem like you could use all the help you can get after all.

So if anyone needs help fighting demons I'll do everything in my power to help! It's my duty as Hakurei Miko to protect humans after all!

[She beams warmly at the camera and bows again before switching it off.]

[Action]

[And there's the "Hakurei Miko," fighting demons during the 13th Hour, saving some poor random person from them.]

Are you okay? Don't worry! I'll protect you!

((Basically, I cheated and used PC-98/Classic Reimu for icons, but her hair is still dark brown instead of purple and she's got the yellow eyes like all the other Shadows. XD; ))

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[video, action] A Rousing Announcement

[video]

"Greetings, everyone. You can stop worrying now. I have found the solution to all of our problems. I just need a little more time. All will be well that will end well."

Is that a glowing Amala Drum behind Shura? And what looks like a library?

[action]

She had the drum. She had the power. She only needed two more things: a sacrifice, and the scripture. The university's collection of rare books was the most likely place that she knew of, and as for the sacrifice... well, surely the people would bring their new goddess what she required.

It was to build their own future and allow all the Visitors to go home, after all.

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video; shadow'd

[The video feed turns on to show an abnormally scared purple-haired halberd wielder. He shifts uncomfortably, glancing around his surroundings before speaking up in a quiet voice.]

W...will someone help me...?

[He gives a small squeak at the end and the feed abruptly turns off. Perhaps those who are familiar with how Noda usually acts may quickly pick up something is off with this moron.]

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ruri hoshino [ou]

Who knows what evil lurks in the minds of computer techs? The Shadow does. Video; Action

[Video] Late Morning

Ruri appears on camera, on the bridge of the Nadesico though something seems just a trifle off about her, maybe its her hair is down instead of in twintails, maybe its the red and green striped sweater instead of her uniform or maybe its the sunglasses. But she seems cheerful enough.

"Everyone. While I'm setting up the com network on the Nadesico, I'm also adding a television channel on unused space that's going to show all of the classic from my world Gekiganger III AND the Magical girl show Magical Princess Natural Lychee which a friend played the part as the main villain and I myself played the roll of the first Lieutenant in season 5. Also since one of my dearest memories is at a movie theater, I've cleared conference room 2 for people to watch. Its warm there, there are no repairs to make, and you'll be safe from the elements."

She taps her cheek a bit with her finger and nods.

"Also with all the damage, since I end up fixing everything in the end if any of you wants anything fixed or a nanoinjection to help with the repairs using the Nadesico's Aestevalus I'd be happy to help with that. Better here than some idiot with the city that has a half a dozen hidden agendas!"

"One other aside. Someone is saying there are clones with golden eyes about. If anyone were to see one of me like that, would you please bring her to the Nadesico, it is easiest to have a confrontation face to face, isn't it, and ultimately that's what the spread sheet suggested. Acceptance."

[The Nadesico] Late Morning

The ramp to the ship is down, and there is a sign showing of a cartoon festival, free onsen, and fresh popcorn. There is even a cheerful banner proclaiming that there is a movie with a map to where its playing. Luckily there is no golden butterfly flitting about outside it either, because its winter and that would be stupid. Right?

[Text] (Shortly after from an unknown source)

Those unforgettable days. For them I live.

[The Amagi Inn]

Ruri is soaking in the onsen through the morning, not paying attention till mid afternoon, where she sits up with a shocked look and quickly gets changed and runs to the front desk.

"I've lost contact with Omoikane, has something happened to the city's com network?"

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This is a warning [Image/Text]

[Sometime on the 16th, after this trainwreck happens, something goes up on the network, along with a little note:]

( Cut because this turned out bigger than I thought )

If you encounter anyone that resembles you and has golden eyes...please, whatever you do, don't deny them.

That is all.

[If he has to repeat what the little flow chart says for itself, then you know it's serious...]

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Eleventh Curse (?)

[Audio]

You know, I've been thinking...

[Well. This is out of the blue. He continues to speak, his voice especially light and easy today.]

Hinoto-Ri isn't such a bad place, when you get right down to it. It gives a lot of opportunities you might not have had before - if you were sick, you're healthy. If you were dead, you're alive. You can do pretty much whatever you want! Philemon himself said we won't remember anything that happens here once we return to our worlds. We're technically here to save the people of Hinoto-Ri, but even if you don't do anything, there aren't any real repercussions. You'll still have a roof over your head whether you help or not.

That's a lot more than most people get.

I like it here! Sure, things could always go wrong - but that's fine. I've finally got a shot at living, not having to worry about getting sick or killed... It's about time I embraced that!

[There's a pause, but it's not hard to get the sense that he's got a satisfied grin on the other side of the feed despite the heaviness of those words.]

Ah-- Also, before I forget. Apparently there's another me going around. If you spot him, try and message me, will ya? He's probably harmless, but I think we should probably have a talk.

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[Private to the Visitors]

[Normally he wouldn't have noticed it if it wasn't for the fact he tends to look at his mirror so often.]

Hey uh...

D'you guys see something weird in your mirrors during the 13th hour? [He really hates to be the bringing of bad news but...]

I hate to be such a downer, babes, but I swear I saw Hades for half a minute. And then my reflection looked all weird....

[SOMEONE TELL HIM HIS STUPID AND IT'S NOT HAPPENING TO THEM TOO.]

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riku [au3]

RIKU → second dawn || video

Uh, hey.

[He's sitting outside somewhere, with a small black bird on his shoulder.]

So, in light of some of the public transportation being down and all that, I thought I'd just kinda... officially offer my services as a human taxi. I can drop you off somewhere or do deliveries, and I'm training Kuro here to carry letters. So... you know, let me know if you need anything.

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1st Rain [Video]

[Everything was still kind of a blur for Yoshino. She remembered that odd dream about that man in the mask, and hearing something about a city in danger, but that certainly hadn't prepared her for this. Where exactly was she? This obviously wasn't Tengu City, nor anywhere else she might have recognized. It was at least an hour before she decided to try and find some help.

Somehow, she managed to turn on the camera function of the COMP. How? She has no idea. She just did. A girl with blue hair is kneeling there on the ground, sniffling like she's been crying. It also looks like its been raining, at least in an area around her. Yoshino is sad, and lost, and confused. She's not sure what to do. The only thing that really sticks out about her is the strange puppet on her left hand. It looks like some sort of rabbit with an eyepatch. And it's the puppet that talks first.]

Oh, it's recording now, isn't it? Good!

So, here's the scoop. We have no idea where we are! There was some strange dream and then...poof! Here we are. Anyone know what's going on?

[And while Yoshinon talks, Yoshino continues to be absolutely silent, save for the occasional sniffle. Yoshinon would know how to handle the situation.]

If anyone's got answers, let us know. Or if you've seen our friends, Shido, Reine, Tohka, and Kotori, send 'em our way!

Aaaaand I think that's it.

[Yoshinon starts to say something about turning the camera off, but it's cut off by the feed turning off.]

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01: text

[The user behind this message currently has no interest in flashing his face across the screens of an unfamiliar communications system. After a life hiding in the shadows, it's not a pleasant concept... and right now, he barely knows whose the face in question is.
Still, in his current situation: he knows that he's going to have to reach out, hard as it might be.
So - Even's first message to the COMP network as a whole comes as a text post only.]

Good afternoon.

If anyone out there is in the situation of having been brought here unexpectedly - and given the efficiency by which I have been, I suspect this is not an uncommon occurrence - I would like to speak with you.

Is there anything I should know about life in this city at present? What are the rights and responsibilities of residents? Have you had difficulty adapting to life here? Any advice would be welcomed.
While this is less of a priority, is anyone familiar enough with the city's history as to be able to tell me how it came to be in its current condition? This is more personal curiosity, I'll admit.

Thank you for your time and cooperation.