Reverse Tarot - velvet_app

NEW MESSAGE

If you are seeing this application, then you have been invited by the SHADOW OPERATIVES to join our organization.
Please make yourselves at home. This chat will be monitored. Use it to communicate.

um ok, lol... anyone in here and also get this weird app? i cant delete it, so theres that (edited)

Huh, you too?

who is this??? ur not in my contacts???

Neither are you.

1:02 PM

Are you a spy?

uh, no? my names hanamura yosuke

Suspicious.

so im guessing youve never heard of me, cool...

No, I've heard of you.

wait, really?

Yeah. You're Hanamura Yosuke, the worst spy ever.

haha

1:06 PM

we got a real joker here

How'd you know?

uh, you just told a bad joke

1:07 PM

listen, i think this chat is only for elite people in a special group

1:07 PM

like, super secret group stuff

Oh. Looks like I got a promotion, then.

1:08 PM

Nice to meet you, coworker.

this isn't exactly a job you get promoted in

1:09 PM

bah whatever. i wont say anything in front of a stranger

1:10 PM

listen, how old are you?

Uh.

1:11 PM

27.

1:11 PM

I'm a dad.

is that why you've got bad dad jokes?

My jokes are great, they're just lost on youngsters.

youre not even that old

Jokes aside.

1:13 PM

I'm not sure how I got here. I'm 17, and this app showed up on my phone for no reason

ok that sounds more like it well, it's nice to meet you kid. ill report this to our tech gal and see what she can do

1:14 PM

because the message at the beginning... im assuming its from my job

I see.

1:15 PM

Is she the one monitoring this chat, too?

uh, i guess not at the moment...

1:16 PM

invitations... i guess we do have some young members...

1:16 PM

but this is totally crazy

1:16 PM

couldnt they have let us know first?

Ah, so I'm not the first one here?

1:18 PM

That's actually sort of a relief, aha^^;

woah ok

1:18 PM

theres two now

1:18 PM

this is getting out of hand

Out of hand? You think so?

im pretty sure this place is supposed to be a secret and neither of you are on my contact list (edited)

1:20 PM

unless you got special invites

Well perhaps we did get special invites, Hanamura Yosuke-san^^

well, i regret giving out my name now...

1:21 PM

are you 17 too

No, but you can feel free to keep guessing if you wish.

18? 19?

1:22 PM

20?

Bingo!

1:22 PM

Somewhere in there, at least.

wasnt that far off then...

1:23 PM

well, if you guys are new to this, then i would need to let you know whats going on...

1:24 PM

how about this-- you guys know about the phantom thieves, right? theyre pretty much everywhere.

Of course.

we're working with law enforcement to try and "catch them"

.

nothing like arresting them, of course

Oh that was an acccident. I was just surprised.

just wanna see how they do things

We heard of them, yeah

How they do things?

It's hard not to. Everyone's heard of them by now.

yeah...

1:26 PM

like that heart stealing thing

Hanamura-san...

1:27 PM

Are you hoping to meet a girl phantom thief to steal your heart...?

Oh my^^;

uh, no lol! i only date older girls

1:28 PM

and one of our detectives pinned them as teenagers

Oh, I see. That makes sense.

A detective, hm? They must be very skilled, then.

one of the best!

1:29 PM

but dont you guys think its weird that it seemed to work? the heart stealing thing? thats what we wanna figure out

Hm...

1:29 PM

Well... phantom thieves usually steal treasure. But it seems strange to target people's hearts.

seems too far fetched that they blackmailed some criminals

1:29 PM

treasure?

1:30 PM

oh right, "your most precious treasure" in the calling card

Well... that was more of a reference to one of the earliest phantom thieves: Arsene Lupin. He was famous.

1:31 PM

Modern day phantom thieves... they must follow after him.

I agree with my nameless friend, here. I also caught that reference. The Phantom Thieves seem to have a penchant for theatrics, don't you think?

all of the people we interviewed however said they never were blackmailed...

1:32 PM

they just felt a sudden wave of remorse

If you're right about them being teenagers, I find it hard to believe hardened criminals would take them very seriously if they tried to blackmail, anyway.

1:32 PM

right? so you get it

Is this image supposed to be relevant? I can't tell what it is. It looks like an abomination of some sort to me.

oh yeah ive seen this ugly smiley before lol, (edited)

It's how i feel about all of this

1:33 PM

but that's what they were profiled as due to their message of "stopping corrupted adults"

Do you have any theories on how they managed to pull that off?

Corrupted adults...

we do, but nothing the public can know

1:35 PM

so thats the end of that explanation lol!

Well this chat is monitored, right?

Well how are we supposed to help in any way if we aren't privy to all your knowledge? That seems rather pointless to me.

It means it's for the most part confidential.

Yeah All of the people interviewed were over the age of 30

1:36 PM

you guys aren't even supposed to be in here...

Oh? So a mystery in and of itself, then, hm?

what, you one of those people to obsessed with true crime? (edited)

Aha, why would you think that?

just the reference to a mystery I guess

Well, that seems like a pretty loose connection in my opinion.

1:40 PM

Are you sure you're fit to be on such a seemingly elite investigation team??

1:40 PM

That was a joke, of course^^

wow thanks... my skills arent really with the detective part tho. we have plenty of those

1:40 PM

im back up

It was only a joke!

1:41 PM

Backup though? You mean the brawn behind the brains?

1:41 PM

What a dangerous investigation.

not really brawn... uh mostly just like... field investigation, yeah

1:47 PM

i have enough brains! but im no detective

Hm, alright.

Oh, my. Another strange app. . .

Ah, another one.

Oh! Hello! You wouldn't happen to know anything about this, would you?

It seems our good friend Hanamura Yosuke-san is the one with most of the information here.

1:51 PM

Something about an investigation into the Phantom Thieves?

I see! He seems reluctant to say anything, though. . .

1:51 PM

Oh? People are still looking into that?

I suppose so. It's interesting to me as well.

1:52 PM

Apparently they are interested in the method by which the Phantom Thieves steal hearts?

1:52 PM

They even have a detective on the case, or at least so he says.

would you stop saying my name???

Didn't the official police report say blackmail and hypnotizing? If I recall correctly.

yeah but seems a little far fetched lol

1:53 PM

between you and me

1:53 PM

uh

1:53 PM

actually I probably shouldn't be saying that LOL

Well, apparently Hanamura-kun is also a terrible tease.

It appears so, doesn't it?

1:54 PM

How unfair.

I really dont want to get fired;;;

How cruel. . .

s i g h

Besides, didn't you say this app was from your job? Wouldn't that mean they already trust us enough for something like that?

alright, so we're kinda a group that works on cases that the police cant

1:56 PM

well if you dont know about the place, im assuming its a bug

You've already given out a lot of information to us for someone who assumes this is a glitch of some sort though?

They're right, Hanamura-kun.

ugh, yeah

1:57 PM

ok

1:57 PM

but if this is being monitored, whoever's seeing this know that im assuming they were invited!!!

1:57 PM

...

1:58 PM

we have access to the collective unconscious

1:58 PM

its a place that the true forms of people can manifest

1:58 PM

by back up, i mean that i help explore this place

So you're like a. . .mental navigator of sorts?

yeah!

1:59 PM

ive lead a couple of missions, but my partner is the one that does all of that

1:59 PM

so im his backup

1:59 PM

anyway!

2:00 PM

we think the thieves are using this place to change hearts

2:00 PM

we also think, since most of us gained access to this place when we were teenagers, that the thieves are teens themselves

I see...

IDENTIFY APP PERMISSION

This is a lot to take in.

2:01 PM

Ah?

Goodness

naoto!

... NO

Naoto?

finally, someone in my contacts

2:01 PM

oh, wait-- youre mad at me, arent you

SENPAI, DO NOT INSTALL APPS INTO MY PHONE

Senpai?

i didn't!!!

IDENTIFY APP PERMISSION

it just appeared!!!

... COMMANDS NOT WORKING

It doesn't seem to be able to be deleted by normal means, Naoto-san.

WILL TAKE 2 HQ FOR INVESTIGATION

Is there a reason why Naoto-san is speaking in all capitals?

EASY 2 READ FAST

NEW MESSAGE

APP PERMISSION GRANTED. WELCOME CLASS S MEMBER SHIROGANE NAOTO

Ah, alright?

2:03 PM

Oh?

OH

Shirogane Naoto...?

command is working

Oh!

lol uh

Shirogane Naoto the Detective Prince?

this is the detective I was talking about

2:03 PM

yep!

2:04 PM

we call them detective king nowadays lol

It's a pleasure to meet you, Shirogane-san!

OK

i dont know who these kids are, btw but im assuming theyre supposed to be here

2:05 PM

not like they can tell anything ive said to them and be taken seriously lol

LEAKING I DO?

2:05 PM

INFO

well no!

Kids?

i mean yeah

Kids?

SENPAI THAT IS BREECH

i mean

2:05 PM

I KNOW

2:05 PM

I'M SORRY

2:06 PM

THEY TALKED ME INTO IT

I am not a child...

GOOD 2 MEET U, PLS IDENTIFY

(๑´v`๑❁)

It is an honor to meet you as well, Detective Shirogane-san...

use the command...

2:07 PM

Wait I can do it

The...command?

/IDENTIFY MEMBERS

NEW MESSAGE

MEMBERS 
CLASS S HANAMURA YOSUKE
CLASS S NAOTO SHIROGANE
UNKNOWN USER 1
UNKNOWN USER 2
UNKNOWN USER 3

UNHELPFUL

wow thanks

I can see how that could be useful if we were in your database!

2:09 PM

If it makes you feel better, you're free to call me Haru!

ACKNOWLEDGED

2:10 PM

I HAVE APPMT. SENPAI, PLS REPORT FINDINGS L8R

ok can do...

Haru, is it?

2:10 PM

It's a pleasure to meet you.

Yes?

haru-san, huh? nice to meet you

A pleasure to meet you both as well!

uh, cats out of the bag on who I am

Certainly so! You have some very interesting pictures from high school. (๑´v`๑❁)

hey uh!!! knock it off!!!!

2:13 PM

... what did you even find

Assuming this is your profile, of course!

ugh

It's a bit old. . .I didn't even know MyPlaces was still up. . . .

Oh? Perhaps I'll do a little investigation myself, then^^

im full of regret

Well, you certainly did try to expose everyone here. It's only fair we do the same, yes?

not like it worked!!!

It's the intent though, isn't it?

2:16 PM

Poor Shirogane-san was also exposed. . .

I like the way you think, Haru-san^^

2:17 PM

I can't help but agree with you.

theyre already popular

2:17 PM

theyre used to it

Just because they're popular or well known isn't exactly safe to tell people who they are in an anonymous forum.

they made the command first!!!

Oh, my. . .

2:20 PM

And we're supposed to be the children. . .

sighs

2:20 PM

your rude is what you are

2:20 PM

listen, theres a reason you guys are in here

2:21 PM

but not being on the list is suspicious

*you're

(✿≧艸≦)

ugh

2:21 PM

yeah yeah whatever

2:22 PM

this isnt exactly a college essay

Still, it tends to take away from your air of professionalism.

Especially since you're supposed to be a part of an 'elite task force.'

your both terrible

*you're

*yourr

2:23 PM

Fuck

(❁≧▽≦)ﾉｼ))

u g h

^^

i guess ive told you enough then ;)

I believe, to pull a move like that, you'd need to have more leverage, Hanamura-chan.

>:(

You've already told us quite a bit and gotten yourself in trouble with Shirogane-san, right?

youre right...

And a good bit of what you told us wasn't quite intentional, either.

2:27 PM

I'm confident we'll learn more if we're patient.

but at least if you try to tell anyone this they wont believe you

2:27 PM

blah blah blah

And who exactly would we tell? The police? The Phantom Thieves?

Let me see if I still have the leader of the Phantom Thieves on speed dial

Hello? Mr. Police Commissioner?

yeah thats the point

2:30 PM

none of this shit is even halfway believable

2:32 PM

and even if you tell the leader, the only way itd be valuable info is if they are doing it themselves which is just valuable to us lol

2:32 PM

not to mention, we have a ton of police in our operation

I believe this is supposed to be. . .intimidating?

not really

2:34 PM

just the truth

2:35 PM

people arent our targets... thats the siu and stuff

May I ask a serious question?

yeah?

Say you are able to uncover the identities of the Phantom Thieves. What then? I understand you want to learn more about the nature of their abilities, but what do you plan on doing with that information once you have it? And what do you plan on doing with the Phantom Thieves themselves?

recruit them

2:37 PM

learn from them, learn more stuff about the metaverse

2:37 PM

see what different kind of obstacles are possible...

2:37 PM

that kinda thing

2:38 PM

they'd probably be upgraded to... B or A rank too

2:38 PM

right off the bat

Speaking of! What do those ranks mean?

2:38 PM

I noticed you and Shirogane-san are S Rank.

oh! it means we're equipped to specifically do missions in the other world

2:39 PM

it also means that no info is hidden from us

2:39 PM

but i do have a theory

A theory?

are any of you the phantom thieves?

2:40 PM

that would explain the app... and the ages line up

Hm? You really think that?

its a theory

I was just joking about having the leader on speed dial, you know.

theories can be proven wrong

2:40 PM

lol, still

How would we prove that?

id ask you how you steal hearts, i guess (edited)

Even if we gave you our identities, no one knows who the Phantom Thieves are, right?

there are only like.... 0.0000001% of people that know about the other world

I would wager there are some out there who know.

if you described something similar enough....

2:42 PM

it would confirm

Would there be any incentive for someone to prove something like that though?

Something similar? ？（´・×・｀❁）

being a member, i guess

2:44 PM

a multi billion dollar company

2:44 PM

when i got kicked out of my house they gave me some money until i found a new job

That's very generous of them

yeah! and all i had to do is have a persona

2:45 PM

I MEAN

2:45 PM

UH

A persona?

/ERASE

NEW MESSAGE

Unable to erase messages.

URGE

2:45 PM

NO

2:46 PM

shit

Ah?

forget you saw anything

2:46 PM

spam spam

2:46 PM

Spam

2:46 PM

Spam

I'm afraid it's not that simple...

there its gone!

It would have been easier to lie. . .

never happened

2:46 PM

ugh

Much easier to lie, really...

Yosuke-san, are you alright? You haven't partaken of any. . .substances, have you?

Ah, a valid concern.

Actually yeah!

2:47 PM

I'm on crack!

2:47 PM

Everything you hear is the ramblings of a mad man!

2:47 PM

*read

(✿¬_¬)

there's bugs on my skin!!!!!

This is. . .embarrassing to watch.

Indeed...

Ugh

The fuck is this?

Another new face?

Oh?

3:26 PM

Welcome.

Kanji!

3:26 PM

thank god someone to change the subject lol

Yosuke-san isn't very subtle. . .

Shhh

Kanji? I take it that is the newcomer's name?

Oh shit. You're here too, Yosuke?

yeah he's a high school friend

3:31 PM

yeah it's me... Screwing everything up as usual lol

Sounds like old news to me

wow thanks!

4:02 PM

anyway, this is Haru-San and...?

Hmm, I suppose I should think of an alias for myself as well.

yeah, something to call you

Hmm. You can call me Akira, then. A fairly common name, no?

i hope you guys forget about all this

With all due respect, I find that a bit unlikely at this point.

The more you insist, the less likely we will.

fine, change of subject

4:09 PM

where do you guys live? i live in yongen jaya (edited)

Minato-ku.

oh, you're not that far!

Are we all in the Tokyo area?

So it seems!

i wonder if that has anything to do with the glitch...

4:20 PM

dont think you guys are meant to be here

So we're unwelcome guests, then?

Even if we don't have those personas, don't we already know enough to be included? (edited)

ugh, bringing back the whole subject then

4:22 PM

yeah, i guess. but you'd start in D rank lol

I suppose we'll have to work our hardest to move up the ranks then, won't we Akira-san?

listen, just try not to spread it around people will just think you're crazy

Yes, I suppose we will Haru-san^^

4:23 PM

Ah, I don't have any intention to spread anything around, though. I'm good at keeping secrets.

lol im guessing that's a jab at me

4:24 PM

and if i said that im just pulling your leg? this is all a big joke of mine?

Oh, pardon let me just hang up my call with the Prime Minister.

Oh? What do you mean by that? I was just being honest^^

4:25 PM

If it's all a big joke then kudos to you, really. You did a good job.

thanks

4:25 PM

but i get the feeling you guys somehow believe me....

4:25 PM

just a feeling

After your. . .display, earlier, it will be somewhat difficult.

difficult?

Indeed. If this is just a prank, you're awfully dedicated to your role.

lol yeah

You'd make a good actor, if it were true.

naw, I feel like I'd derail too fast

4:28 PM

go off script, I mean

4:28 PM

I'm kind of an idiot lol!

Um, hello?

oh, hey nozomi-chan! been a while since you texted me!

4:30 PM

wait

4:30 PM

WHY ARE YOU IN HERE?

Oh?

Hanamura-san?

/REMOVE RECENT USER

It seems a lot of people are coming in now

I don't really know what this is

4:33 PM

But I can't delete it

oh jeez, now i REALLY know this is all a mistake

Oh? So this Nozomi-san is definitely not supposed to be here?

definitely NOT

4:34 PM

nozomi-chan, dont read up!

I don't understand the greeting message. Is this some kind of AR game or something?

4:34 PM

?

yeah!

4:35 PM

a friend made it, but they accidentally didn't have an uninstall!

4:35 PM

it's called the great shadow operations!!!

Huh

4:36 PM

I guess Tomoe wanted to try it. We share an eTunes account, so all of the otome games she buys get downloaded on my phone too

Otome games?

all of us are playing it! it sets you up with people in your contacts as "members"

That's weird. Do you know these people then? They're definitely not in my contacts

i think they accidentally got paired in our chatroom

4:38 PM

this if haru-san and akira-san

Okay. Nice to meet you, Haru-san and Akira-san

4:39 PM

You can just call me Nozomi I guess

A pleasure to meet you too, Nozomi-san!

so all that stuff i was talking about is part of the game

It's great to meet you too, Nozomi-san^^

ok, uh

4:40 PM

i gotta go

4:40 PM

yu is calling me

4:41 PM

later, if this thing is still on my phone lol

Yu?

Okay. Nice to talk to you again, Hanamura-san

4:45 PM

So, how are you guys liking this game then? I don't see much other than a chatroom

I don't know much about games, this is my first time playing something like this!

Ah, it's the same for me^^ I'm not much of a gamer, but it seemed like an interesting thing to try out at least?

I don't really play them much either. I don't have a lot of time for stuff like this. But hey, if Tomoe likes it, then maybe I'll give it a shot

4:49 PM

It just doesn't seem like there's much to do except talk

4:49 PM

Weird game

Maybe an update is in the way?

I hope so. I can't imagine anyone playing a game for very long when it's just a chatroom

Oh, but! Wasn't there that popular game that was just chat rooms?

4:53 PM

Legendary Line!

I've never heard of it.

I think I might give it a try!

4:54 PM

It's free to play, apparently.

Oh?

4:55 PM

Maybe eventually I'll give it a try myself, if Haru-san is interested in it. We seem to agree on enough things.

You'll have to tell me what you think!

Yeah, I don't know anything about games. I could probably ask Tomoe though. Maybe she can let me know more about this one too

Perhaps she could. I myself am waiting for more information^^

4:59 PM

How do you know Hanamura-san, Nozomi-san?

I don't know much about this either so, let us know if you find something out!

Oh, I met Hanamura-san about five years ago now. He's close friends with a coworker of mine

Ah, I see! So you've known each other for some time, then.

Yes, but we don't really get to see each other often. And I haven't really texted him in a while either. Time tends to get away from me

Understandable. I'm quite busy myself.

Well, this is weird as shit.

That is definitely a way to say it

ok back

5:31 PM

uh ill ask naoto i guess

5:31 PM

they know more about games than me lol

Oh, Shirogane-san's playing too?

Oh, you know Shirogane-san as well?

Yeah, I met her at the same time I met Hanamura-san.

yeah, naoto and kanji are both in here

Tatsumi-san and Shirogane-san, huh?

5:36 PM

Cool

u ok? lol its not like you to give one word answers

I'm fine

6:06 PM

Yes

6:06 PM

Totally 100% okay

that wasnt convincing at all

Sorry, I'm just tired. Work's been real busy, you know how it is.

ok :( let me know if you need anything ill be in the dance studio saturday if you need anything!!!

Oh

6:12 PM

You're going to be here?

yeah, im gonna try getting into dancing more

6:13 PM

rise said i can use the studio if i wanted

Why do I have a weird messaging thing on my phone?

oh no...

Kanami-san? You got it too?

its uh

6:14 PM

a game!

Hi Nozomin!

6:14 PM

Yosuke-san is that you?

yeah! its been a while kanami-chan!

How did a game install itself? That's kind of creepy

uh, maybe from the cloud?

I think Tomoe got it. I don't know if you're on the account too, but whenever she gets a game, it downloads on my phone too

I'm not though

6:16 PM

She has too many, I got her to remove me

haha thats pretty weird

Yosuke-san isn't a great liar... (edited)

i wouldn't worry too much about it! at least we can talk to each other!

6:16 PM

how...

I could've just given you my number silly

6:17 PM

And because you just gave yourself away

oh lol! i thought i had you;;;

Well, it was nice being able to catch up a little. I have some things I need to take care of though.

6:18 PM

I guess I might see you on Saturday, Hanamura-san

Nozomin~

yeah!

I'm not here two minutes and people are being secretive and scandalous

huh? i didnt think we were being super secretive...?

Sorry Kanami-san. I have to grab a few things on the way home for my mom. I'll see you tomorrow though

6:20 PM

So long everyone

Nozomin is being sneaky and Yosuke-san is being oblivious

6:21 PM

I got it!

6:21 PM

Don't worry, your secret is safe with me!

wait what

6:21 PM

now im just confused...

Ah, I almost missed a new person!

6:22 PM

Kanami-san, is it?

6:22 PM

It's nice to meet you^^

Mm! Nice to meet you too! I'm Kanami Mashita

6:24 PM

Nozomin and I are coworkers

Ah, I see!

6:24 PM

You can call me Akira^^

jeez, should you be name dropping in here?

I didn't name drop, I introduced myself

With all due respect, I'm not sure you're one to talk about name dropping, Hanamura-san...^^;

Sheesh, a person isn't allowed their name anymore

(✿≧艸≦)

OH

yeah but im not someone popular or anything, im just a nobody

I'm a person before I'm you-know-who

i know, youre right... sorry Kanami-chan

6:27 PM

i guess i just got worried

Please don't be like a someone I hate even referencing

huh? like who?

Oh, my. A lovers quarrel so soon?

oh no! were just good friends lol!

Someone you haven't met, thank goodness

6:28 PM

Oof, instant rejection

wait, do you WANNA date me?

6:29 PM

im not exactly really cool, lol

If you weren't taken I'd be insulted

Oh? What an interesting turn of events.

the other girls act offended when people assume im dating them--

Oh, yes, Yosuke-san's partner!

wait huh?

6:29 PM

you guys are making a lot of assumptions!!!

Wow already with the nicknames?

Ah, he did mention having a partner, didn't he?

You did speak of them quite reverently~

I thought you two were recent

well, my partner and i aren't dating;;;

6:31 PM

he's just my best friend!

6:31 PM

and i have no idea what youre talking about kanami-chan...

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

Suuuuuure you don't

^^;

im single!

These protests somehow don't ring very true

i mean, i wouldnt mind a date, but im single!!

I know you are, don't worry

???

I see another someone I don't know

6:34 PM

Hello!

oh, that's haru-chan!

Hello!

6:34 PM

Forgive me for not introducing myself soon, I got a bit distracted!

i mean *haru-san

6:34 PM

sorry

Goodness, that's pretty familiar for the first day, isn't it?

i slipped!

It's okay! Yosuke-san can be pretty distracting

Certainly so! (✿≧艸≦)

what do you mean by that? you think im cute? m= u =m

And it's alright, I don't mind it! You can just call me Haru!

Sure, let's go with that

I think distracting is a betting fitting word than cute, probably^^

im so confused;;;

6:36 PM

yikes you guys are mean!

hey now;; i dont mean to upset

Am I still mean?

not at all!

6:38 PM

i meant the other two

well quit teasing me if you dont want me saying it!

sighs

6:39 PM

sorry

Yosuke-san, you have such a pure and gentle heart! (edited)

He does, doesn't he? I'm starting to feel a bit bad for teasing him...

i do???

According to Rise-san that's a stretch

thats the first time ive heard that...

6:40 PM

yeah im kind of an ass lol

Most people wouldn't apologize to the people teasing them all day.

You can still be a...sensitive ass?

well, people mostly call me an annoying disappointment lol

That's very sweet!

yeah i guess;;;

6:41 PM

sensitive ass lol

That sounds like a medical condition

i was gonna say

But no, clearly Yosuke-san has a delicate heart!

6:45 PM

Until his partner can claim it, we must keep it safe!

It's claimed though???

Well, yes but he hasn't realized it yet.

6:47 PM

So we simply must make sure his pure heart stays in tact!

hey stop making assumptions!!!

Yosuke-san has no tact though, you're too late there.

hey thats kinda... harsh

Nothing an etiquette class won't fix!

ive gotten better over the years!

6:47 PM

i think

SENPAI

uh oh

THIS IS NOT A THERAPY CHAT

Where's the fire?

i mean... nozomi-chan and kanami-chan are in here

(✿≧艸≦)

i cant exactly use it for what its meant to be used for now

Is that Naoto-san?

MORE CIVILIANS. INTERESTING DEVELOPMENT

yeah

6:48 PM

you can tell by the yelling

GREETINGS, A LONG TIME SINCE LAST WE SPOKE

She doesn't seem like a yeller...

Y DOES EVERY1 CLAIM I AM YELLING

Is your caps lock broken?

youre typing in all caps

6:49 PM

they like to type like that tho

There's probably a setting for that

EASY TO READ AT GLANCE

yeah i guess

You're yelling though...

PLS UNDERSTAND I AM NOT YELLING. THANK U 4 COOPERATION

i dont think they mean to but it does play like naoto is yelling in my head lol

6:50 PM

omg

6:50 PM

anyway

6:50 PM

haru-san and akira-san

6:51 PM

i think theyre just regular kids

6:51 PM

thats my report

I WILL SHARE MY REPORT

ok?

INTERIM REPORT DONE. AS THIS INVOLVES EVERY1, PLEASE READ THRU:

6:51 PM

document: UNKNOWN SHADOW OPS APP REPORT.docx has been shared

Application has appeared on multiple cellular devices of S class Shadow Operatives and unknown civilians. No significant ||REDACTED|| activity detected at application discovery time. 

Origin: Application header message claims Shadow Operative origin; no reports up to S classification exist. Application cannot be uninstalled nor deleted manually. Application properties are inaccessible. Factory reset results in the immediate unauthorised reinstallation. Disabling internet and intranet connections and factory reset results in the immediate reinstallation. Conclusion: Application origin not consistant with current public and SO accessible technology. Hypothesis: ||REDACTED, THE BLACKOUT DOESN'T WORK ON THIS STYLE||. 

Users: Application claims internal monitoring, user yet unidentified. Application inaccessible by users other than cellular owner. Unknown locking measure, as properties cannot be accessed. If cellular owner claims full and/or temp ownership to new device, application installation initiated. If cellular owner dismisses ownership, application locks until new device is claimed. Conclusion: user authentication is attached to the intangible ||REDACTED STUFF AGAIN||. Unknown relation between S class operatives and unknown civilians. Hypothesis: ||REDACTIONS GALORE||

Recommended course of action: continue monitoring application behaviours, identify connection between S class operatives and unknown civilians.

oh yeah

6:53 PM

btw naoto is the one that made this game (edited)

GAME?

yeah! this app is a game, right?

I DO NOT THINK SO

none of this shadow operatives or unconscious universe exist right?

Knew it

its part of the game

Uh-huh...

I DO NOT FOLLOW

I got you, Yosuke-san.

naoto youre a detective!!!

Things are falling apart, Yosuke-san. (❁꒪▿꒪)*

Hm...

anyway, naoto is REALLY in character

6:55 PM

its part of the game they made

6:55 PM

also, dont use such a creepy smiley!

YES MY REPORT IS ABOVE

there you go!

So, in this game of yours...some are assigned the roles of so-called Shadow Operatives, and the others are assigned the roles of average citizens. We are to deduce the connection between the members of the chatroom?

sure!

OH. OK. YES

I'm at lost right now

hey kanji

6:58 PM

welcome to our game!

YES, A GAME WHICH IS CLEARLY NOT RELATED TO ANYTHING IN REALITY

right!

(❛▿❛✿)

because all that stuff i mentioned is totally dumb hocus pocus stuff

YES, NOT A BREECH OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION THAT WILL SURELY BE PUNISHABLE

right! lol;;

You lost me there

good

7:00 PM

anyway

7:00 PM

how have you been kanji?

7:00 PM

these are our new friends, haru-san and akira-san

Pleased to make your acquaintance^^

It's a pleasure to meet you!

Odd way to find yourself some friends but uh, I've been fine.

3 S CLASS PERSONS, 2 CIVILIANS KNOWN TO S CLASSES, 2 CIVILIANS. AN INTERESTING GROUP

3. there was someone else at the beginning

The interesting part to me is that some of these civilians seem to be random while the others are connected to the S classes despite being out of the loop?

7:05 PM

Coincidences are rarely just that.

good point

AGREED. A CONNECTION MUST EXIST

maybe they're fans of kanami or nozomi?

Well, we've already drawn a connection in terms of location. Everyone so far has mentioned something about being in the Tokyo area, if my memory serves correct. I'm not sure how that generalization stands now with our new additions, however.

but kanji is super far from tokyo, but hes the only one

That was a mouthful

7:08 PM

Still pretty sure the gig is up though

which gig?

Yours

7:08 PM

And this being a game

oh yeah!

7:08 PM

yeah this game

Uh-huh...

gotta figure out the connection and stuff

7:09 PM

thats our mission

And I'm just an average citizen

7:09 PM

Suuuure

ah, hold on, ill text you

LOCATION WAS NOT INCLUDED IN SENPAIS REPORT

im at my apartment!

OF OTHER APP MEMBERS

oh...

7:11 PM

yeah, all except kanji and maybe this mysterious first person are in tokyo

TOKYO IS LARGEST METRO IN JAPAN. ODDS OF METRO RESIDENT VS RURAL EXTREMELY EXPECTED.

I'm in Tokyo o3o

7:15 PM

Same spot as always

So everyone either knows each other personally or, for the ones who seem to know nobody, they are at least in Tokyo somewhere.

7:17 PM

Not a very meaningful connection so far, it seems.

7:17 PM

But it's better than nothing I suppose.

i wonder if the app is area based?

7:18 PM

maybe we passed each other on the street

TRANSIT?

yeah!

I TAKE TAXIS, SUBWAY LINES OFTEN FOLLOW HIGHWAY THO

that too

7:24 PM

i ride my bike everywhere...

Oh! Wasn't there an app that you could only get if someone else gave it to you? Like a virus?

Is this a virus???

It was either on the news when I was little or a very realistic horror movie.

Oh my...

I wonder if there are any records. . .

hmmm

I don't wanna use a virus

Very spooky!

7:34 PM

It can't be deleted, after all.

7:34 PM

Maybe it's cursed!

7:34 PM

Anyone who wants to live has to pass this app on to someone else~

7:34 PM

Or something like that?

ugh

Is this an encounter of the third kind???

thats so overdone

Maybe you'll encounter a ghost of someone this app has already taken on the way to the bathroom tonight?

Well at this point I'm a little more concerned with whether things are factual than contrived...^^;

7:36 PM

With all the talk about other worlds you were doing before, I'm surprised you're bot more open minded about there being something supernatural going on here.

Akira-san is right! If this is already something supernatural, ghosts shouldn't be too far out of the realm of possibility, right?

yeah... i guess youre right

7:38 PM

ok that still doesnt help us figure out how you guys got it

Well, arent you the one who knows the most about the ghost world?

7:40 PM

Don't you have any ideas?

Well, it could easily be attached to another app, right? Technology can do amazing things these days!

its not a ghost world!

7:40 PM

its another world full of pieces of humanity's inner selves

Ah, my mistake. Not a ghost world, a...world of subconscience?

7:41 PM

Is that more accurate?

That sounds like a ghost world.

yeah, i guess

Aren't ghosts just the remnants of consciousness?

Haru-san is right. This does still sound like a ghost world. (edited)

ok fine!

7:42 PM

its ghosts!

So we're being haunted, then?

sure

7:43 PM

were all gonna die in seven days

You don't seem to be taking this very seriously anymore, Hanamura-san.

sighs fine

7:44 PM

but if we have three s class people

7:44 PM

and two people that know us and about that "ghost world"

7:44 PM

then you three either know us, or about that "ghost world"

Why do you say that?

thats the only connections, right?

7:46 PM

if it was people we passed, why is it only three people?

Maybe we all went through similar trauma

7:46 PM

I had a dream I was a teapot last night

lol! maybe

I did enjoy Beauty and the Beast as a child!

oh yeah, i like that movie too

7:49 PM

... were really off topic;;

Well what if all three of us have no prior knowledge of this ghost world nor any of you all? Where do we go from that then?

then theres probably no connection and it's random happenstance?

7:57 PM

if this is some prank app, or virus app

7:57 PM

it may just put some random people together and then our contacts

None of you seem especially familiar, though.

8:02 PM

And you're not syncing up to any of my contacts either. . .

It's the same for me.

i know...

It's been much quieter here today!

yeah, its saving me a headache lol...

6:48 PM

how are you, haru-san?

Oh, I'm doing well, Yosuke-kun!

kun? ;;;

And didn't I tell you, you can just call me Haru!

im like 22 tho lol

6:49 PM

but i can call you just haru if you want

I never told you my age, though, did I?

yeah, i guess its a secret

Oh, I'm 32!

omg!

6:51 PM

youre my senpai then, sorry!

It's not a thing a woman should be ashamed of, right?

not at all!

6:51 PM

i just assumed you were younger;;;

That's sweet of you!

sorry if i disrespected you

6:51 PM

haha, i guess...

Oh, it's alright!

6:52 PM

Like I said, I think it's cute!

you do? ///;;

Oh, but young men these days don't like being called cute, right?

i dont mind!

6:53 PM

i mean, i may have when i was a teen...

6:53 PM

but anything is nice from an older woman

Oh

6:54 PM

Do you have issues with your mother, Yosuke-kun?

thats private

Does that mean you'd tell me if I asked you while we were alone? (❛▿❛✿)

no

Well, that's alright. (edited)

6:57 PM

How has your day been, Yosuke-kun?

huh? oh... ok

6:58 PM

i mean, same ol same ol

But what is your 'same old'?

6:58 PM

We've never met before, remember?

yeah thats true...

6:59 PM

just work. school... repeat that everyday

Oh! What do you do for work? Other than the er

6:59 PM

'Shadow Operatives'?

well, thats most of my work, but i part time at the local junes sometimes

7:00 PM

i mean

7:00 PM

this is a game, so thats what ive picked as my career

Certainly

I suppose I should choose a profession?

8:26 PM

I don't see the option for that, though. . .

uh

8:26 PM

probably just have to say it

8:28 PM

you know, something's been bothering me (edited)

And that is?

oh hey kanji

8:29 PM

anyway

8:29 PM

you guys-- the three new ones-- seemed way more skeptical of this all being a game than the whole "other world" stuff i told you

Maybe that's because you didn't mention it was a game until way after we had discussed this supposed other world in detail?

8:30 PM

Hello there, by the way^^

ok but like

You disclosed quite a bit before saying it was a game. Don't disclaimers usually come first?

why do you guys seem to be ok with it?

8:32 PM

normal people would be like "lol ok crazy" but you guys didnt seem too bothered

8:32 PM

so that could conclude: you guys know about it

I mean if you really want to draw that conclusion then you can go for it, I won't stop you.

8:33 PM

I don't think any of us necessarily said we believed you though, haha^^

8:33 PM

I just find this situation suspicious in general, other world or no other world.

8:33 PM

Game or no game.

8:34 PM

It's strange to me that we're all here together.

thats the thing everyone in here knows about it so im gonna conclude you three do too

A 'secret part of the police' that operates outside of normal bounds and is a secret from the rest of the world? It sounds like a movie premise. . .

i dont think i told you that part...

Either you really believe that or you're a very good actor!

8:34 PM

You definitely did.

did i?

I think you did^^;

either way...

Well look at it this way, then. We get randomly invited into this chatroom. Everyone knows each other but the three of us. You all start spinning this absurd story.

8:35 PM

How are we to know this isnt some sort of setup on your part?

8:36 PM

We're the ones who are outnumbered here.

setup to what?

8:36 PM

the only way itd be a setup is if you guys have something to hide (edited)

How am I supposed to know? What I'm trying to say is that we don't know why we were added to this chatroom, but you might know more than you're letting on.

8:37 PM

What if we're targets for some reason? Some sort of organized crime group?

8:37 PM

This is all just speculation, of course.

8:37 PM

All I'm saying is I think the three of us have much more of a cause for concern and caution than you do.

I think

8:38 PM

Rather than lashing out at each other

8:38 PM

We really should figure out why we can't get rid of this app.

8:38 PM

Even if it were some sort of conspiracy, that's very strange. . .

Hmm, I'm in agreement with Haru-san.

8:39 PM

My apologies if I came across as aggressive. That wasn't my intention.

8:39 PM

I guess I just want to understand what's going on.

It's alright! Something like this is definitely cause for concern.

8:39 PM

Considering everyone else here knows each other fairly well. . .

ok but why be concerned unless you guys have done something wrong?

But we have to work together to solve the mystery of this app, right?

yeah i guess

Hanamura-san, you must be an exceptionally trusting person...

Well, considering the amount of mysterious disappearances last year, something like this is definitely a cause for concern.

Trusting person? I dunno man

He really is a pure hearted person!

yeah that doesnt describe me well at all lol

8:41 PM

omg;;;

8:41 PM

i must come off as an angel through voice chat

8:41 PM

*text

Oh! Does this app have a voice chat function!

8:41 PM

I simply must find out!

even then

All I'm saying is it would be a bit naive of us to assume that the intentions behind this app must be pure^^; There's plenty of cause for concern other than being guilty of something.

yeah, i guess

8:46 PM

still suspicious, but whatever, you guys arent gonna crack anytime soon

Ah, I suppose you'll continue to be suspicious of us for some time then...

Still the same old Yosuke-senpai I know.

thanks kanji;;

Still! You all are quite the group!

8:47 PM

You went to high school together, yes?

yeah, cept kanami-chan and nozomi-chan

8:48 PM

we met them in high school tho

How exciting! What sorts of hobbies did you all have?

uhhh

8:50 PM

im really into music?

8:50 PM

i like dancing too

8:50 PM

thats about it lol'

8:50 PM

i wont speak for the others, but were all pretty unique

Oh? What kind of dancing do you do? I'm partial to ballroom these days, myself.

uh... mostly hip hop i guess?

Ah, so we have some skilled dancers among us^^

you interested in that kinda stuff, akira-san?

A bit! But I wouldn't consider it a strong suit of mine, necessarily.

8:56 PM

I admire those who are skilled at dancing, though.

what kinda stuff DO you do?

You mean dancing? Or otherwise?

i mean, in general lol

Oh!

9:03 PM

Well, I'm not all that interesting I'm afraid...

9:03 PM

I like to read a lot^^ And I go cycling and bouldering when I have the time.

9:03 PM

I spend a lot of my time studying, though.

Oh! Are you in school? What's your major?

smart AND athletic

9:05 PM

probably have to beat girls off with a stick lol

That's not a terribly desirable trait. . .

Aha, is that...a compliment?

i dunno man, i had an athletic friend in high school and all the girls thought he was pretty hot

9:06 PM

yeah, its a compliment

Is that what boys like in each other?

Perhaps?

i guess a girl would know best...

I'm not sure about popular, those sorts of people tend to either be overburdened or insincere.

9:07 PM

But I personally like someone who's passionate!

Aha, you wound me, Haru-san^^; Do I seem overburdened and insincere to you?

9:08 PM

I can agree with your statement on passion, though!

Oh? So you admit to your popularity, Akira-san?

ooooo

Aha, well...

9:09 PM

I don't want to brag or anything! I feel like I've been backed into a corner^^;

humble brag lol

I'm not trying to!

Akira-san, you must really enjoy the attention!

lmaaaaaaaaao

Ah, perhaps I should just be quiet for a bit then...

were just teasing man, no need to be shy!

Aha, I just dont really know what to say...^^;

Oh!

9:16 PM

I can hear a voice!

maybe later...

Oh my, I can hear your voices??

9:30 PM

Ah, I can't join. The app doesn't have permission to use my microphone.

9:30 PM

I can at least hear you guys though?

the fuck is this

Oh! Another new arrival!

1:00 PM

I guess since I'm the only one here it's up to me to welcome you!

1:01 PM

I'm Haru, by the way!

1:01 PM

Welcome to this completely involuntary chat app!

this is bullshit

There's not much to be done about it, I'm afraid.

1:03 PM

Hanamura-San and Shirogane-san are looking into it

.... ew

Ew?

yeah fuck them

Oh? Do you have history with them?

that’s not important

I suppose that's true! Still, so far we don't know much. Or, at least, they haven't divulged anything.

figures

who is this fool lol

1:21 PM

people who make dynamite are in a booming business

Oh, my

if i’m here i’m making it fuckin worth it

1:33 PM

gymnasts need well balanced diets

Ah, hello everyone

Good afternoon, Nozomi-san. How are you?

I’m doing well, Haru-san, was it? I’m on break right now and just figured I’d check in

Yes, just Haru will do!

2:13 PM

It's good that you're taking a break though, I know plenty of people who don't know how to!

2:14 PM

Is your work terribly demanding?

It’s quite hectic at times, yes. But I don’t mind it. I like keeping busy

I know how you feel. Please be sure not to overdo it!

Believe me, you’re not the first person to tell me that.

It sounds to me like this break is well earned, then!

Well, I am still at work, we’re just breaking for a bit. I’ll be back at it pretty soon. But I suppose you’re right

Still, make sure to take care! It won't do to overwork yourself, no matter what anyone says!

I appreciate the concern, but I’ve been working in this field for about six years now. I think I’ve gotten a good grasp on my limits.

A new person is here?

yeah, guess theyre not in my contacts cuz i dunno them

5:20 PM

im so jealous of you guys lol. you can all work so hard.

Interesting. Most people aren’t jealous of having to work a lot.

i mean, you guys are following your dreams, right? for me im just doing school and work at the same time, lol...

Well, school’s getting you closer to your dream, right? I’m kind of jealous of you myself. I don’t have time for any kind of classes

yeah i guess lol... but junes is killing me slowly

I’ve heard stories about how retail is. Honestly, you’re pretty brave to still be in it. That’s got to count for something

yeah, and being a manager is "being yelled at" city lol!

I’m sorry to hear that. That doesn’t sound fun at all

its not, but at least it eventually comes to an end. nothing better than going home after a long day

That’s true. Plus, if you do start coming here to dance a bit, that’ll help too. Nothing beats sweating out the stress

lol yeah...

5:44 PM

but...

5:44 PM

i may apply for a job there

5:44 PM

im kinda sick of being in retail, and... doing something that im actually good at?

5:44 PM

i love dancing!

5:45 PM

so to work with it, that would be incredible

Oh!

5:45 PM

That’s fantastic!

thanks lol i know theres a lot of idols that need backup dancers i think coach was the one that asked rise about it...

5:45 PM

i dont know his real name, rise just calls him coach

We all just call him Coach. He calls himself Coach.

5:47 PM

But I can probably get the rest of the Kitchen to put in a good word for you too!

oh man, thank you!!!

It’s not a problem at all! We’ve all seen you dance, and we know you personally. Plus, I’d definitely prefer you over some guy that just wants in to meet the idols. They’re usually weirdos.

yeah;;;

5:54 PM

i mean, i used to be a fan of idols... but like, seeing the way other guys think of you, it felt too gross

5:54 PM

they didnt even treat you like people lol

You should see some of the “fan mail” I get.

yikes

Fans usually aren’t a problem if I’m honest. They just think it’s cool to meet a celebrity. Then every so often a freak pops up

super yikes

5:58 PM

i mean, i like girls! i like girls a lot! but i know that girls have their own likes and dislikes lol and i know that just because a girl is pretty doesnt mean shes meant for me i feel like if i didnt, naoto or yukiko would murder me

You’re fine, Hanamura-san. You don’t have to prove yourself to me. I know you’re miles ahead of the guys that send me letters asking for my old socks

thanks;;;

Any time! It’ll be nice seeing a familiar face popping into the studio. I’m sure Coach is going to love you

Your. . .old socks?

You wouldn’t believe how weird people can get sometimes

That sounds terrible!

You get used to it

You shouldn't have to, no matter your profession!

6:25 PM

And I thought getting death threats was awful. . .

oh man nothing ive been through is THAT bad

6:26 PM

i once got told i was killing a child because he was diabetic and helped him find the candy aisle

That's terribly rude. . .

my favorite is the questions to see the manager lol

Oh? Do you get those often?

Wow. I guess no matter what you do, you’re bound to find terrible people

I suppose so. It says something sad about humanity. . .

I guess that’s why the Phantom Thieves showed up

I suppose so!

hmmm

6:36 PM

i wonder what kinda stuff they target specifically in adults

Well the stuff that popped up on the news was always a big deal. Gang bosses, corrupt CEOs, and wasn’t a candidate for Prime Minister targeted?

It seemed like they focused on ones affecting large amounts of people.

I guess. I never really kept up with them. I just overheard things other people said

It was all over my school so, it was hard to miss.

That’s understandable. I don’t really like watching the news, so all I really know is what I heard from my coworkers

I know what you mean. I have started listening to the news more lately. Though I'm much pickier about where I get my information from now.

8:43 PM

I never noticed how biased major news outlets could be until recently. . .

I don’t know much about the regular news, but I imagine they’re similar to the tabloids. They just sensationalize whatever story they get, even if it’s not true, just to attract viewers or readers

news people are bastards

11:57 PM

most people are but theyre higher up than normal

Oh. That’s quite the introduction. I don’t believe I’ve we’ve been introduced yet

... introductions are dumb. im just here

I see. Well, I’m Nozomi. Is there anything You’d like me to call you, stranger?

...

1:27 AM

no, nozomi

I'm sorry, did you just use my name to emphasize your answer?

it was a pun

1:40 AM

duh

Ah. I see. Tomoe would like you

I swear, everytime I look into this, it just keeps getting weirder.

Hello?

oh hi? (edited)

Do you know what this app is for?

um well it's like a shadow ops messenger i guess? but i dont see your name

Shadow Operatives messenger?

8:31 PM

This doesn't make sense

yeah, im aware!

8:32 PM

it just installed itself one day

Well, you got a name? There's a chance I might know you, but maybe not

i guess someone will tell you my name if i dont...

8:33 PM

names hanamura yosuke. you?

Wait, Hanamura Yosuke from Inaba?

yeah! you know me?

Yes

8:38 PM

You remember someone called, Akihiko Sanada?

sanada-senpai!? yeah, chie still talks about you a bunch!

She does?

8:39 PM

Huh, I didn't think I made that much of an impact on her

8:40 PM

And by the way, you don't need to call me 'senpai'

well, shes in the police force-- i think she hears about you sometimes ok fine... uh... sanada-san

That's good to hear, I bet she's doing pretty well as a police officer

8:42 PM

How've you been, Yosuke? We haven't talked in a while

shes doing great, yeah. im good. i live in tokyo now, going to school and stuff what about you?

I'm a police officer in the Tokyo Police Department

Another new face?

8:44 PM

It's gotten very energetic today!

doing what you love, huh? oh, haru-chan-- this is sanada-san. we met years ago in inaba

Sanada, Akihiko-san?

Yes? Do I know you from somewhere?

It feels like I should. . .

8:48 PM

Are you a professional dancer, by chance?

8:49 PM

I can't shake the feeling that I know you that way.

8:49 PM

Oh, but you said you're with the police, right?

8:49 PM

Strange. . .

I'm not a professional dancer, never did that sort of thing even as a hobby

Hm.

8:53 PM

Then I suppose it must be through the investigation into my father. (edited)

8:53 PM

That's the only other thing it could be.

Your father?

Ah.

8:56 PM

I suppose I might as well introduce myself.

8:56 PM

Okumura, Haru.

8:56 PM

A pleasure.

8:57 PM

I believe the investigation into my father's death ended a while ago. Or at least became less of a priority for the police.

I see, and yeah, the investigation ended a while ago

8:58 PM

And it's nice to meet you

(๑´v`๑❁)

9:01 PM

I hope we can get along!

Same here

Still, what an interesting assortment of people!

9:02 PM

I wonder if it was really random that we were all brought here. . .

Oh my, it seems much has happened since the last time I was online.

Welcome back, Akira-san!

9:06 PM

It seems we have more company, now.

How exciting^^

9:07 PM

Perhaps this will bring us a step closer to understanding why we're all here.

I look forward to what we uncover!

As do I^^

i dont think so sanada-san also knows about all the crazy stuff (edited)

What crazy stuff?

?

uh

9:17 PM

the stuff about the other world, i guess

Ah, Sanada-san knows about this world as well?

What world are we talking about here?

Hanamura-kun has been telling us about this other world since we got here.

uh

9:26 PM

i had a plan ok?

9:27 PM

plus i figure its too crazy for anyone to really... ya know believe them lol

9:27 PM

i mean the shadow world dude

'Shadow World' is still vague to me, Yosuke. As far as I know, there's two of them

ok how about this

9:29 PM

the world no one but us knows about

Alright, I get it now

?

remember that place I was talking about?

9:42 PM

sanada-san knows about it too

Oh, I see

alright, im hitting the hay please try not to tease sanada-san too much

hello???

6:25 PM

when did i install this freaky app??

oh hey someone else from my contacts list about time you showed up lmao

Oh! Hello!

6:27 PM

It seems installing the app happens automatically.

6:27 PM

But, Hanamura-kun, you know them?

yeah!

6:27 PM

this is chie, the famous kungfu policeman

6:28 PM

they did a thing on tv about her, right?

Sstonaka-san is here too now? o:

!

6:28 PM

I believe I saw that!

6:29 PM

Didn't Satonaka-san take out 10 armed robbers on her own?

oh yosuke, it's you. i never thought i'd say this but somehow that makes me feel a little better

wow thanks

6:29 PM

yeah i guess, but that sounds pretty...

6:29 PM

i dunno how to put this nicely

6:29 PM

... made up

Even if it isn't true, it's still amazing!

whoa, people actually remember that? i didn't think it was that big of a deal definitely a bit exaggerated but i guess i'm still flattered!

6:31 PM

i wouldn't say "famous"

havent you been getting fanmail?

Oh, all the girls at my school were talking about it!

6:32 PM

I know one sent you chocolates, too!

damn im kinda jealous

well yeah, but it isn't naoto or rise levels of famous!

Satonaka-san was definitely the talk of my school after that interview. I admit to a bit of gossip myself.

really???

you into kungfu stuff?

6:35 PM

btw, this is haru-chan. dont know much beyond her name. she got stuck in this app too

Oh. Well. I know a bit of self defense but, I just thought Satonaka-san was rather dashing.

lol girl crush

dashing?? that's a new one

she usually gets "cute"

(✿ꈍ。ꈍ✿)

hey! don't go making up crap!

you had some admirers in high school

6:37 PM

boys tell other boys a lot

admirers? me? now i know you're just yapping. not that i really know how you could but are you sure you aren't getting that confused with yukiko?

Eh? But, Satonaka-san, surely you've always been this popular?

see, even haru-chan is your admirerer

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

lol!

Satonaka-san? Huh, I guess everyone is getting this game now

well, chie does know us...

6:42 PM

it probably DOES connect through contact list?

6:42 PM

which is weird

That still doesn't explain how I got here. Or Akira-san for that matter.

or the mystery third person

Very true. . .

6:44 PM

Or why your partner can see other people's names. . .

that too

6:44 PM

like the app is different for him somehow

Maybe he's a premium member?

Would your partner pay for such a service?

no???

partner?

6:50 PM

oh he's in here too?

6:50 PM

does that mean everyone's in here?

not everyone

6:52 PM

no word from teddie, yukiko, or rise

6:52 PM

and nozomi-chan and kanami-chan are in here too

Hi there! It's been a while

oh hey, sorry i guess i got a little carried away

Oh my, so there's another new user?

Good evening, Customer Service, I'd like to report a bug: I cannot seem to delete your app, no matter how many times I do it. Could you tell me how to delete the app? I'd really appreciate it if you could contact me on my phone number.

Ah, and another one.

another what???

Hello there^^ I'm afraid this isn't a customer service chat...

8:26 PM

I meant another person

8:26 PM

We all have this app as well.

that sounds

8:27 PM

creepy

8:27 PM

is this like a public chatroom? like innocent sin online?

We aren't exactly sure. I'm not sure I would call it a public chatroom though, seeing as there's a limited number of people here.

huh well

8:32 PM

you're all strangers to me let me just silence the chatroom

8:32 PM

sorry to bother you!

It's no bother^^ I assure you.

8:33 PM

IT's nice to meet you. You can call me Akira.

akira? do you know how to silence the chatroom?

8:33 PM

my phone's volume is all the way down and it still sounds

Really now? How interesting...

8:34 PM

I'm sorry, but I'm not sure how to do that.

8:34 PM

There seem to be a lot of mysteries about this app.

i just tried deleting it again and it's still here!

8:36 PM

is it using any space?

Most of us have tried deleting it too...

8:37 PM

I actually think it might not be using up any actual storage space.

phew

8:38 PM

i hope it's not a virus

8:38 PM

anyways i'm just gonna ignore it then

8:38 PM

thanks, akira n.n

Of course^^

8:39 PM

Maybe eventually we'll understand what's going on a bit better.

'we'?

8:39 PM

i'm not sure i wanna know myself

8:39 PM

don't get me involved in this!

Oh! My bad!

8:40 PM

I'm sorry, the rest of us have sort of been trying to figure out what's going on^^;

8:40 PM

But if you don't wish to be involved then of course that's fine as well.

there's more??

Yes, there are quite a few others.

8:41 PM

They all have access to this chat, but I suppose none of them are online at the moment.

well i wouldn't be sure

8:41 PM

gtg

Ah, alright then.

8:42 PM

Perhaps we'll talk to each other another time.

Ahh I shouldn't have said Satonaka-san, I should have said Chie-san ><

9:02 PM

Sorryyyyy

Oh, my. Another new person!

10:00 PM

I really should stop leaving my phone in the kitchen. . .

This other someone doesn't seem to like this place...

i was just busy with... stuff

10:14 PM

heheh

Hello o3o

It's nice to meet you, either way.

10:22 PM

A few of us are trying to figure out the mystery of this place but we're not really getting anywhere. . .

10:23 PM

Still, it's nice to meet so many new people!

just how many of you are there?

At least 5, I believe.

well, there's akira and you two?

And Hanamura-kun and Nozomi-san.

10:34 PM

Satonaka-san just joined today!

huh... that's a lot of names i don't recognize sorry

It's alright, I'm just meeting then all as well!

10:37 PM

So don't feel too bad, it's just a way to make new friends for now!

that's a very optimistic way to think about this

Well, it's not as though any of us can delete the app so, why not make the most of this!

still, that's kinda weird

Yes, I suppose so. But, I think it's still a nice opportunity!

so how about you? you seem nice

11:28 PM

so did akira but at the same time i think they were busy

Me?

11:36 PM

Is there something you'd like to know?

i think it's you. how did you come to know this thing?

12:08 AM

looks very different than... say, other text messages

I'm not quite sure what you're asking but, I came back from a lunch date one day and the app was on my phone.

12:36 AM

Hanamura-kun was already here, too. . .

12:37 AM

I don't know much about it other than that we can't delete it.

well, i mean, i know that much

12:38 AM

my phone doesn't usually ring at all so it was... strange to see it vibrate so much

I know what you mean! I haven't gotten so many notifications since I left school! It's a nice change, though.

is it?

12:56 AM

i guess... but it's not like anyone's out here for me or anything

What do you mean?

nothing

11:56 AM

wrong chat haha

hey, new person?

Oh! I forgot to ask their name. . .

oh :( not on my contacts either

I suppose we'll have to wait until they come back.

?

oh! hey new person!

hello yosuke!

You're back!

huh??? you know my name???

uh... yeah?

Another friend, Hanamura-kun?

nuh uh i can only see people in my contacts

didn't you work at like a junes?

3:04 PM

y'know

3:04 PM

everyday's great at your junes

Hanamura-kun did say he managed one.

you're the only name i recognize

woah, are you a customer??? crazy to remember someone from a store... i guess i did a good job lol

A secret admirer?

oooo~

i worked there haha

really!? inaba or tokyo

inaba

3:08 PM

i mean i have your number saved... i think your dad was the manager?

3:08 PM

he wasn't exactly my boss but

3:08 PM

maybe i have the wrong yosuke i'm sorry!

3:08 PM

maybe your name isn't actually yosuke

no, it is! hanamura yosuke-- dad runs the inaba branch

3:38 PM

what is your name?

hamuko

3:38 PM

maybe you don't remember me, though

never heard of a hamuko...

5:44 PM

weird that you have my contact info tho lol

5:44 PM

i must have given you my number ;)

you can at least try not to make it sound creepy

ok sorry

5:47 PM

still, i dont give my number to just anyone...

Welcome back, Satonaka-san!

oh hey chie can tell you more about me tbh ive known her for years

5:48 PM

haru-chan says im nice :)

Did I say that?

5:48 PM

I don't recall. . .

:(

Goodness, I really can't recall. . .

:(((

you're a lot of things but i can't argue that you aren't nice.

6:01 PM

maybe a little too nice sometimes

6:01 PM

so i'll give you that

awww thanks chie!

6:01 PM

thats probably the only nice thing youve said to me

That can't be true!

...

6:02 PM

she once said im cute?

6:02 PM

until i open my mouth

6:02 PM

so that was halfway nice

i mean it's true and maybe i wouldn't have to remind you if you just heeded my warning

6:03 PM

besides, i always thought i was just kinda layin' down the law, ya know?

hey, ive gotten better!

6:04 PM

yeah, i know

6:04 PM

you put me in my place pretty quick

6:04 PM

either you or the rest of our friends...

6:04 PM

dang, you guys really catch me on my act lol!

someone has to

i appreciate it, either way im not in the business of hurting feelings

6:05 PM

unless i mean to, but it wouldnt be any of you guys

6:06 PM

i wonder tho... i really dont remember a hamuko its really bothering me i think id remember a girl id give my number to..

ah well... i think i got it by chance

7:07 PM

a girl told me if i needed a guy to do something i should ask him

damn maybe chies right about me being too nice lol..

i guess i recall you at one point when they pointed at you saying "that's him"

7:09 PM

but i never called you, though :(

i wonder who even gave you my number? ;;; i guess people did text me wanting me to do things at junes a bunch

7:09 PM

and then i got spam;;;

7:09 PM

oh well

7:09 PM

but youre here now! and its good to have you!

7:10 PM

this is the "shadow ops" app...

7:10 PM

its like

7:10 PM

a game

shadow ops?

7:10 PM

also i'm sorry to hear that you got called for that!

its fine! its my job lol

7:11 PM

yeah, its um

7:11 PM

an ar game

7:11 PM

where we all pretend to be part of an organization

oh that's interesting... but i don't play shadow ops, though

9:29 PM

and i can't delete the app

its a bug

None of us can, Hamuko-san.

its a weird bug lol

anyways, we have haru, chie and yosuke around, right?

9:46 PM

and i met akira recently

9:47 PM

do you guys know each other?

chie and i do, but thats about it.

9:51 PM

not a of connection otherwise... but a lot of people i know are in here too

9:55 PM

but i do gotta ask... why are you lying about having my phone number?

i'm not lying? i have your phone

10:31 PM

i mean your phone number haha not your phone as in

10:31 PM

literally

but i changed my number years ago when i left inaba

7:03 AM

so how come you know who i am

7:03 AM

can you see my name in the chat?

yeah i can but please please hanamura-kun let me explain :(

8:30 AM

you're the only name i recognize. i was surprised to realize none of you seem to be able to see that?

8:31 AM

the names, i mean

8:31 AM

all of this is weird, and i supposed that if i did the same as akira, maybe i'd be safe?

8:32 AM

my name is Minako, actually. i don't think that would actually help, though

8:34 AM

i'm scared, if i have to be honest, and i don't want to be doxxed. i still lied to you and everyone else and i'm sorry and afsfas

minako? that name sounds super familiar... i think maybe aigis-san mentioned it...? ok this is weird, give me a minute

8:44 AM

so you can see our names. i can only see the names of people in my contact list

8:45 AM

the only person that can see our names is my partner, and he's... special

8:45 AM

wait-- akira is telling a fake name too?

8:46 AM

ugh i have a headache

there was this guy called, uh

8:51 AM

goro akechi?

8:51 AM

he said his name was akira to me

woah, like the celebrity detective?

the what?

i guess he wanted to protect his name...

ah, the detective prince?

there's this kid named that that was hunting the phantom thieves

8:52 AM

yeah!

isn't that like

i mean, naoto was the first

i was just about to say nitori saorigawa

8:53 AM

but i was thinking about naoto

8:54 AM

i wasn't that into phantom thieves business but i did hear about goro akechi. i thought maybe they were impersonating him?

naoto is a good friend! known then since high school

i mean, it's not like THE goro akechi is here

8:54 AM

you know naoto???

yeah... could be a different person with the same name...

8:55 AM

yeah, naoto and i were teammates

8:55 AM

same with chie and kanji

Naoto-san is around sometimes

wow...

8:59 AM

you all have great friends and i have like

8:59 AM

a cat and my bro

why not make new ones?

oh! i know Yukari, too!

9:00 AM

i guess i could make some online friends

I agree with Yosuke-san, make some new friends

Takeba-san?

yeah!

Yeah, we'll be your friends

9:01 AM

she's a member of the shadow ops (edited)

that's so sweet of you all

We're all apparently in Tokyo, we could be real life friends too eventually

(edited)

kanji and chie are in inaba!

Okay except those two

lol!

I'm still friends with them!!!

but if minako-san is in inaba...

Don't take it the wrong way!!!

9:02 AM

We can visit!!!

9:02 AM

I can probably get time off

i guess if my folks insist on making me come there again i can swing by junes

9:03 AM

oh yeah- dojima-san usually lets me stay

9:05 AM

ill ask yu if he wants to come, itll make things less awkward

i'm in tokyo, haha. i'm studying there

oh! im in tokyo too!

9:06 AM

wait, are you the minako that... works at junes?

worked lmao

oh, i totally talked with you a few times!!! no wonder you knew my name

i worked at junes until they changed my boss and uh

9:08 AM

she made me leave

oh...

but now i'm in tokyo, i work and study here

i gotcha. can i ask why she forced you to leave?

she uh

9:10 AM

called me things like sumo girl

what!?

asked if i wanted a bigger apron because it looked bad on me

jeez...

yeah, not nice at all

9:12 AM

i could've gone to hr but then i got told it'd only hurt my work experience and i found a job here

You should've told someone anyway, that's discrimination

i did!

And what? They told you to ignore it?

my closest coworker heard and saw all my boss told me and she was like

9:23 AM

"i mean, she's a little right?"

9:23 AM

and recommended me to just switch jobs somewhere else without my last, only job experience being "she's a difficult employee"

i guess ill make a report and see where that takes me. Ive been in Junes for a long time.

please don't

9:24 AM

it's fine

i mean, it doesnt make it right! you were so nice...

9:24 AM

i dont think you were that heavy either

still, it won't fix anything for me anymore

it will keep her from doing it to other girls lol

maybe she just had something against me

9:27 AM

and only me

9:27 AM

doesn't mean she'll do it to other people

naw, i know who it is

9:27 AM

shes made some of my part timers cry

9:27 AM

ive been looking for a reason lmao

oh, well

9:29 AM

please don't mention my name

alright, i wont

9:29 AM

just ex-employee

phew, that... does make me feel a bit better

taking care of yourself can do that!

Yosuke-san is amazing

lol im just a pretty normal guy

you remind me a lot of my brother

I think you're amazing

he doesn't hesitate to help people in need

haha... i guess i get it from my partner...

you keep being like that, yosuke-kun

NEW MESSAGE

WARNING : Unusual anomoly found at Shinjuku train station. All Class S Operatives are asked to investigate.
ISSUE : Human lives in danger. Back up needed.

?

9:32 AM

shit

??

9:33 AM

is this part of the whole vr deal?

y

9:33 AM

yeah

phew... well, i'm not near shinjuku anyways

ok if everyone can stay clear thatd be good

9:35 AM

ill take a look with yu after work

haha have fun!

9:36 AM

maybe i will join this game when i have more free time

...

9:37 AM

Should I be worried?

9:38 AM

I don't like the silence, but I can't tell them to pack up because my chatroom app is being buggy ><

i don't think it's an issue, but like yosuke-kun said

9:39 AM

maybe it's better to avoid all these people playing this game

9:40 AM

then again "people playing a game" isn't a very good reason, is it?

i guess if i say its not a game, but something serious, will you guys be more careful?

i'll be honest, that message actually scared me

if you can, moving to another studio may be a good idea...

sounds a lot like a newsflash

yeah

9:48 AM

its a lot like that

9:48 AM

but being in a public place...

We're outside

how close to the station???

Close? we've got permission to use parts of it for the shoot

kanami, please be extremely careful

I'll try

You know what happened before? Something like it might happen again

now i'm worried too

9:53 AM

hey yosuke...

9:54 AM

if you need help call me

are you sure?

9:55 AM

...

9:55 AM

minako-san, do you know what a persona is?

Oh boy...

i know, it's a lot

yes

10:02 AM

i, um

10:02 AM

i can help

ok, ill hit you up when we can

damn, i have to get home now... i gotta look for my evoker now

you use the gun??? huh

10:08 AM

that would explain how aigis-san and takeba-san know you...

you know "the gun"?

10:10 AM

huh... maybe i'll have to ask you a bit more about this somewhere else

10:10 AM

quick, give me a good believable excuse to ditch class?

Someone you know is in the hospital?

10:11 AM

You left the stove on?

10:11 AM

Hey is it warm enough outside for a building to look warped?

your cat has a vet appointment (edited)

10:12 AM

your brother broke his leg

...asking for a friend

ok kanami, it's not that hot

10:13 AM

i'll go for the cat one. nobody can judge me for little metis

Metis?

uh yeah, my cat?

kinda weird but ok...

don't judge my cat!

10:29 AM

kanami, everything ok there?

wait

10:30 AM

DO NOT

10:30 AM

GO NEAR

10:30 AM

THE WARP

Huh?

10:39 AM

What?

10:39 AM

Yeah, I'm okay

10:39 AM

Why not?

10:39 AM

It's just the heat doing that, right?

I think it's the anomaly

Is it?

for safety, do not get close to it

I haven't, but we're close

Ugh

10:45 AM

Do everything you can to keep the crew away from it

I'll try

10:46 AM

But I don't think anyone will believe me

i'm on the subway station, going home

You be careful too

stay safe, you two

I gotta go One of my part timers pointed it out from the window

It's... kind of pretty

10:48 AM

Like the warping effect is aesthetically pleasing

10:48 AM

This feels like that encounter in the studio from a while back

as pretty as it is, keep away from it

I'm just... mesmerized

11:17 AM

Don't mind me

It seems people are reporting it but can't seem to get clear pictures of it...

i don't think it can be taken with a picture

1:54 PM

everyone ok? i found my evo

Kanna?

I hope she's alright. . .

yosuke, are you on your way?

yeah, I just ran out of work

i'm running to shinjuku... stay safe

i texted yu,ill let you know if hes coming

Hello. How's everyone doing?

((please move all posts regarding the anomoly to #velvet_app_2 thanks))

6:38 PM

pretty ok... sore and tired... moved a lot of boxes

6:39 PM

howre you nozomi-chan? hows the music coming?

I'm kind of tired myself, but I think I have the sound I'm looking for now

6:40 PM

Moving boxes sounds hard though

Hey!

Is anyone else here?

Kinda here.

Oh! I'm here as well!

3:07 PM

I'm making sure my friends are alright, mostly.

3:07 PM

It's nice to meet you both!

oh, hello!

3:24 PM

minako

Oh! Good afternoon, Minako-san! Is everything alright?

oh hey, another new person

yeah, everything's fine

what's up? im yosuke

Forgive me if that's a little hard to believe.

lol everything turned out ok (edited)

yeah it's cool

3:29 PM

trust yosuke, not me

If you say so. I'm still getting alerts. . .

Nice to meet all you new people! This place is even more popular than I thought!

ooh, hello!

oh hey! youre back

9:27 PM

welcome to our little uh

9:27 PM

lol, i guess this is just our chat space

welcome to the velvet room

It's nice to meet you, too! It seems like so many new faces are appearing lately!

I guess this place must be super popular then, huh?

Must be good news for you guys!

not too much-- just us lol

9:48 PM

im guessing youre not bothered by the app being, uh, unremovable?

HOW MANY MEMBERS NOW?

uhhhhhh

9:50 PM

/ CHECK MEMBER LIST

NEW MESSAGE

19 Members confirmed to have the app installed.

???

oh wow

9:50 PM

that's a lot of people

That's quite a few!

i guess uh

9:50 PM

this place isnt a secret anymore

THAT IS MORE THAN HAVE IDENTIFIED THEMSELVES

i kinda see that

SOME ARE WATCHING W/OUT SPEAKING. PLS KEEP IN MIND

ok ok, ill be careful

9:52 PM

do you have some spreadsheet where we're all listed or something?

YES

9:52 PM

MY INVESTIGATION ONGOING

sighs

Good luck, Shirogane-san!

IT IS IN BEST INTERESTS 4 ALL HERE 2 SOLVE

I look forward to what you find!

oooh

10:15 PM

are you the naoto shirogane?

YES

10:16 PM

U R MINAKO HAMUKO?

uh yeah

10:16 PM

just minako

U MENTIONED EVOKER. U R CONNECTED W/ KIRIJO'S GROUP? (edited)

oh my god you ARE a detective

10:19 PM

yeah, i am

10:19 PM

i uh... knew someone from there, though

APP INSTALLATION IS RELATED TO THAT CONNECTION. PROBABLY

that makes sense

INVESTIGATION STILL ONGOING

10:22 PM

ANY RECENT CONTACT W/ THAT WORLD?

Still the same way of uh... Typing style, I see.

EASY 2 READ @ GLANCE

Alright then.

ANYTHING UNUSUAL IN INABA?

Minako?

oh

5:08 PM

yes?

I had no idea you used this chatroom

me neither

5:12 PM

i mean, all of these were unfamiliar names, except for yosuke

Yeah, that sounds like it was overwhelming for you

5:14 PM

So, uh, how have you been?

good, thanks : )

5:16 PM

i'm guilty of not calling you up in all this time, though

5:16 PM

how about you?

Don't worry about it

5:17 PM

It's good enough that we're talking now

5:18 PM

And I'm alright, I just got home from work

that's good, i'm, uh

5:18 PM

headed somewhere rn

Oh, really?

yeah, uh

5:20 PM

what's the place called?

5:21 PM

shinjuku, i think?

New Profile Created; New Member Added to Chatroom

?

5:22 PM

What is this

what!!

??

this is a cruel joke y'know

5:23 PM

your name says shinjiro

That is my name

i can't handle this i'm out

?

..Shinjiro?

Yes?

What's your full name?

Shinjiro Aragaki

5:25 PM

Wait why am I telling a stranger my name

5:25 PM

My head feels weird

Do you remember someone named Akihiko Sanada?

Yeah

5:26 PM

How do you know?

It seriously can't be you

Who are you?

Can you tell me one thing about Sanada that most people don't know?

Why

5:31 PM

Seriously, what's going on?

Just say it and I'll help you as much as I can, alright?

...

5:32 PM

Fine

5:34 PM

He had multiple stashes of sweets when we were kids, it was against the rules of the orphanage so they'd have daily searches to confiscate as much as they could

5:36 PM

Once, he didn't have time to hide anything so he ate the sweets instead and was very ill afterwards

It really is you

Who are you and what's going on?

My name is Akihiko Sanada

Aki?

5:39 PM

Shit

5:40 PM

I feel like it's been a long time

5:41 PM

I don't remember much, did something happen?

It's been 8 years for you, I think

What

To me and everyone else who were in SEES, you were dead for 8 years

Oh, I was shot

Don't

5:43 PM

Don't bring it up here

Where is here? Some kind of chatroom?

Yes, no one really knows much about this chatroom. It just popped up on our phones and we couldn't delete it

This phone is fucking weird

How do you even have a phone?

5:46 PM

Actually, where are you, right now?

It was in my pocket

5:46 PM

I'm outside

Okay..

5:49 PM

I'm going to guess you don't know where you are

I'm confused

Describe your surroundings to me

There's a street with a.. coffee shop?

5:50 PM

And a police station I think

5:51 PM

Lots of people

What are the names of those places?

I'm not close enough to see

Well, can you get closer?

Looks like things say Tokyo? I guess I'm somewhere there?

5:56 PM

How the hell did I get to Tokyo

5:56 PM

How the hell am I alive

I

5:57 PM

Just wait there

5:57 PM

Don't move

5:57 PM

I know where you are, so I'll be there as soon as I can

i think you're in yongen-jaya?

Who are you?

hamuko

5:58 PM

i'm a resident at tokyo that's it

Why did you leave earlier?

6:03 PM

Something to do with my name

i had something to do

6:04 PM

sorry for overreacting haha

You seemed upset

6:06 PM

"Cruel joke"

6:06 PM

Did you know me? I don't remember a Hamuko

no no i just

6:08 PM

i mistook you for another shinjiro

Right...

again, sorry

Is there already another new person here?

yeah i guess....;;; seems the chats moving pretty quick-- sorry about that

Testing, is this thing on?

oh hey, another new person

Huh... I guess this is the fad nowadays

minato?

9:13 PM

big bro?

Brother? sorry, couldn't be me

9:23 PM

Call me Tatsuya

uh, ok... minako-san, do you know this guy?

i... thought i did, i guess

9:58 PM

seems to be happening to me a lot haha

How long have you guys had this app? does it just add people randomly?

i think... not for long

10:02 PM

yosuke knows more, i think

about three or so weeks?

10:03 PM

i got no idea, but i think it adds people based on contact lists

This phone of mine is brand new, haven't even added my boss at work yet... weird

10:13 PM

Guess it drops someone in a random server

10:14 PM

if not enough contacts are fulfilled... or something

yeah, perhaps

10:24 PM

same happened to me, tbh

I'd look into it more... but tech stuff isn't my forte exactly

i guess it never really was

10:27 PM

for me, that is

10:27 PM

i'm talking about me

Well I guess I'll keep the app for now... not like I can get rid of it anyway? Hope it's not a virus or anything...

10:42 PM

Turning in now, g'night Minako-san

good night, tatsu

Someone new again?

4:26 PM

Maybe I missed them

Perhaps.

Oh! (edited)

7:25 PM

Hello!

I've been working so I haven't checked in for a couple days. What's going on

Nothing since the last time you appeared here, apparently

7:38 PM

I noticed that I haven't seen you here before, so I thought I'd introduce myself.

7:38 PM

I'm Kanami Mashita, it's nice to meet you!

Tatsuya. It's a pleasure.

hello once more, to whoever is in here

No one here but us skeletons

...I'm not a skeleton

I am

Seems like new people are always stopping by here! Surely must be a good sign, right?

If you like socializing with randoms sure

i don't particularly like it but it's not lile anyone knows you

| alesheepie leveled up!

Someone else I don't know!

who? minato?

7:52 PM

tatsuya

God, I still don't get this damn phone

11:04 AM

What

11:04 AM

What the hell did I do

11:04 AM

Ugh, so now texts have dumb pictures too

damn, are you like... seventy?

11:11 AM

btw hey, welcome, yadda yadda im sure you got the general gist

I'm 18

11:14 AM

Or I was 18...

was???

I guess 26 or something now

that's a... pretty big jump...

11:15 AM

were you in a coma?

I've been dead for a while

uhhhhh

11:15 AM

are you like... ok????

Ha, can't remember the last time someone asked me that

11:16 AM

I'm alive again, so I guess?

so you're not beyond the grave... cool

11:17 AM

i was gonna ask what its like to be dead, but I get the feeling you dont want to talk about it

I don't remember much anyway

crazy...

11:18 AM

i guess people coming back from the dead isnt the weirdest thing

It's not?

i think i saw someone else die for a whole ten minutes

The hell kinda chatroom is this

oh shit sorry!

11:19 AM

i didnt mean to go off lol

11:19 AM

it just reminded me of that

Has everyone here seen people die?

11:20 AM

Is it some kinda support group?

11:21 AM

It'd be a dumb joke to add me to something like that. (edited)

11:21 AM

Could explain why Aki's here, I guess

aki? sanada-san?

11:31 AM

... are you a persona user??? cause thats the common theme here

11:32 AM

i mean, with the shadow ops message and what not

I...was...

before you uhhhh died???

Something like that

so my theory has some weight i guess

so you are not dead?

1:55 PM

that's only slightly more comforting

I'm alive.

i'm glad...

2:05 PM

do you remember when you were 18?

2:05 PM

i noticed you remembered akihiko

Mostly. Why are you asking?

i don't want to fill this chat with like... anything that might confuse you

2:08 PM

does the name minako ring any bells?

Yeah

2:11 PM

I'm getting the feeling you're not some random stranger after all

yeah thats the theory

2:16 PM

either people that have personas or people that know a persona user are in here...

2:17 PM

lol anyway, ill leave you two alone to catch up ;)

Uh

2:17 PM

What

2:17 PM

Why the wink

i dunno i wink a lot lmao

don't mind him

:(

i told you the wink makes your texts come off kind of weird

what about regular smiley? :)

that's less flirtatious i guess

what about what yu uses?

2:19 PM

o w o

absolutely NOT that!

O w O

2:21 PM

ill be sure to use it just for you u w u

i'm not afraid to block you on here

2:22 PM

if i can ... figure it out

lol i dont think you can o w o

i can still ignore you!

Married couple?

i leave for 15 minutes and this happens

2:33 PM

also hi chie

...Minako

2:34 PM

It's you isnt it

hey! he can be so persistent sometimes

yeah, that's my name

2:38 PM

also yosuke's nice

2:38 PM

he's funny

sometimes

2:39 PM

usually when he isn't trying to be

i think he just wants to liven the mood

2:39 PM

and that's good

2:39 PM

ovo

Why did you say you didn't know me?

i was scared

2:41 PM

i still am, really

Makes sense I guess, I am supposed to be dead

aside from that, of course

2:52 PM

i felt that, if you were ever alive, you would hate me

Why?

i left you behind?

2:53 PM

i guess you wouldn't know that haha

What do you mean?

do you recall sees?

2:54 PM

well, S.E.E.S.

Yeah

i kind of... left it, once all was over

2:55 PM

after your "death", i guess, and after my brother's...

Minato died?

yes

2:56 PM

or, really, i don't know

2:56 PM

something happened to him, and he's not alive

A lot happened, huh

yeah...

2:57 PM

i couldn't take it, i couldn't be what he was

2:57 PM

so i left it for good, without telling anyone

2:57 PM

well, there's more, but really

2:57 PM

this isn't a self-help group haha

Did you used to talk this much?

i'm sorry

I mean I don't remember having any proper conversations with you

we didn't really talk...

2:59 PM

but i guess we addressed each other

2:59 PM

it's easier to talk over text, i guess

I don't remember a lot of specifics, but I think we spent time together sometimes?

i remember one time you came home dirty

3:00 PM

i thought you had gotten into a fight, and if i woke up mitsuru or akihiko, they would've been worried

3:00 PM

and i... sorta understood, or did you tell me? not to make a sound

3:01 PM

and i prepared dinner for the both of us, and we ate in silence

3:01 PM

you didn't even look at me, haha

3:02 PM

geez, it sounds like a novel when i tell it like that, but those kind of things were in far in-between

I feel kinda bad for not remembering

don't worry

3:04 PM

i just remember stupid things like that

I'm remembering more people than events (edited)

3:05 PM

I know I liked you, though

... you did?

I found a lot of people annoying, I know that much. You weren't.

ok that sounds more like you

3:06 PM

thanks

3:06 PM

i mean it

minako-san

3:38 PM

i hope this doesnt come off as like

3:39 PM

too much

3:39 PM

but

3:39 PM

you have more value than you give yourself

3:40 PM

i dont mean to read your stuff but people care about you! you dont have to be incredible to be worth something

3:40 PM

no matter what, you mean something to someone else. even if you dont know it

thanks, yosuke!

3:42 PM

i'm fine, really, sorry if i sound too sad all the time haha

who cares!!! be as sad as you want!!!

3:43 PM

but its no problem.... just wanted you to hear it ;)

pffft

sorry i mean u w o

thanks!

3:43 PM

owo

this face is kinda cute lol o w o

yeah it is!

3:45 PM

i think i can get used to it

you know, when that person I mentioned came back... it was related to the other world. i think ted was involved...

who? yu?

oh no uh

3:46 PM

yus little sister

oooh

she died, briefly

3:47 PM

but she came back

wow... that sounds so eerie

because of someone named ted-- my little bro

but i've heard it happening

well... he's from that other world

do you think ted revived shinji?

i dont think so;; but it could be related to that other world, is what im saying

hmm

3:49 PM

perhaps that can be

weird things... miracles... gods

3:50 PM

its too weird

all of the things surrounding personas is

eh

3:50 PM

thats enough thinking for today lmao

yeah, enough

3:51 PM

my break's almost up, too, so i should leave

ok minako-san! have fun!

you as well!

... What is this thing?

a chatroom, apparently

Ah, yes... But my confusion lies in that my phone has no service and yet i can still connect to this chatroom

8:38 AM

I also recognize a name here.

a name?

Hanamura.

9:38 AM

He's from Inaba.

But enough about that idiot. Who are you?

uh

11:25 AM

hamuko

wow thanks for the compliment...

12:15 PM

who are you

Hamuko.. What an interesting name.

12:15 PM

Me? Someone you don't want to know is in here.

great that makes me feel better

Hmmm.. I wonder. Should I just be upfront about my name?

just spit it out!

Magatsu-Izanagi

wait...

12:18 PM

magatsu was that place that adachi made... and he did have a persona that looked like izanagi... but there's no way you're one of those. they can't just type in a chatroom lol

Believe what you want. But I am what say I am.

this is too weird

And this odd chatroom app on phones is not?

ok so, what, is that some kinda codename? are you adachi?

I am not Adachi. Though If you know where he is, I would very much like to speak with him.

hes rotting in jail lmao

Is he though?

12:21 PM

Are you certain?

yeah???

12:22 PM

i mean

12:22 PM

last i checked

When was the last time you checked?

no offense but i dont care enough to check in the past two years

Then he could have escaped

ugh

12:23 PM

i hate the words that you just typed

My apologies.

ok but can't you like

12:24 PM

sense him???

No

12:24 PM

I am disconected

i am a bit confused

And I do not know why

yosuke, who is adachi?

Ah forgive me Hamuko. I am a persona. Adachi Tohru used to be my ...'host'

12:24 PM

He was a cop

hes a murderer, but he was using the other world to do his deeds

12:25 PM

my team managed to capture him and land him in jail

a persona?

yeah...

okay, so adachi was a criminal

yeah

that's all i needed to know

Still is technically. one does not stop being one

ok but like

12:26 PM

how does that even happen

I.. Don't know.

can you just be pushed out by him???

I.. Don't know

12:26 PM

Maybe??

12:26 PM

I'd like to get answers from that bastard

well the jail is the first place youd wanna check

Hmm i doubt they would just let me in there

12:29 PM

But I suppose I can try regardless

12:31 PM

I have no legal papers and such though. I doubt cops just let some undocumented weirdo visit inmates.

12:31 PM

Yes, I'm aware I just called myself a weirdo.

you can visit?

12:32 PM

lol ok i mean i wasnt gonna call it out but if you wanna you can

To be fair I am an anomaly when it comes to humans.

i dont really care to help the persona of a murderer but whatever

Also fair.

so what, do you still look like your persona self?

In the other world, yes.

12:33 PM

when outside i have no form, unless i give myself one

12:33 PM

Though I cannot keep it for long

12:34 PM

If you really must know.

so youre like a mass of smoke or something

12:35 PM

... who can type (edited)

12:36 PM

or however you communicate

12:36 PM

i dunno, this app is weird, it could be otherworldly

12:36 PM

it could be translating your thoughts or something

I'm using my human form right now to use the phone

ok that makes more sense

12:36 PM

do you LOOK like adachi???

Maybe with repeated use i will be able to keep it for longer

12:36 PM

I do not

weird ok

Do you want me to look like him?

no

Perhaps if i were still connected to him, i would have?

i dunno, shadows look like the person theyre from

12:37 PM

and personas and shadows are the same thing tbh

12:37 PM

personas are just like

12:37 PM

accepted shadows

Did Adachi ever accept me?

12:38 PM

I think I was just given to him.

ok... by who?

Izanami?

yo

12:38 PM

the god that we fought?

12:38 PM

who like, created the tv world?

Yes. I believe so.

this is too weird

It is indeed.

12:41 PM

I am just as confused as you are about all this.

12:41 PM

The people in this chatroom have connections to personas yes?

12:42 PM

So Hamuko here, has one?

yeah or persona users

12:46 PM

its weird but its the only connection i see

Hmm... interesting.

12:46 PM

Higher powers at work no doubt.

12:47 PM

The gods are playing with us.

there are either persona users or people who know them

12:47 PM

but you're the first, uh

12:47 PM

persona

Glad to be the first.... I think.

so... this question might seem stupid, but

12:51 PM

are you evil?

That's... hard to answer.

12:52 PM

Evilness and goodness is subjective

12:52 PM

Perspective is everything.

12:53 PM

but i suppose the fact that I was used to fight a bunch of teenagers and possibly kill them, could be seen as evil

12:53 PM

But I was also used to help stop Hi-no-Kagutsuchi

12:53 PM

So... Am I evil? I will let you make your own opinions on that.

I missed a lot while practice was running late!

i think you are evil, yeah

And there's Coach again, gtg!

but then again, it is up to you, too

I may very well be evil. I know that I am not.. hmm how to say it.. a persona in a pure state.

1:53 PM

Since i am part of Izanagi. (edited)

1:56 PM

A corrupted part.

1:56 PM

Can I be purified? possibly. Would that destroy me? maybe.

1:57 PM

So I guess I'll just accept how I am. possibly evil.

1:57 PM

Also who was that that popped in for a brief moment?

1:58 PM

Do they have a persona?

Ugh.. well it doesn't matter... I have no energy to continue this conversation.

kanami?

2:57 PM

shit i mean

kanami-chan doesnt have one, no but she knows us

yeah, that

Hi! I'm here!

hey kanami-chan...

4:23 PM

how are you?

I'm okay!

6:31 PM

Practice never seems to end sometimes

It seems to be getting more and more exciting every day! Lots of new people.

8:34 PM

I hope everyone is well!

hey haru-chan

8:45 PM

yeah, its kinda stressful if you ask me...

8:46 PM

i mean... we have a zombie

Oh!

9:20 PM

Like an outbreak?

Better get the fire ready then

no, i think its just someone that came back from the dead

9:32 PM

that shinjiro-san

...like dead dead?

9:44 PM

Hold on, I'm gonna try something

Eh, looks like a dud.

A dud?

Nothing, forget I mentioned it

what?

10:23 PM

please don't call shinji a zombie...

well I'm starting to feel like one. Night you guys.

goodnight tatsu

I'm not a zombie.

At least it means we won't be fighting off that particular apocalypse anytime soon!

...

Fighting off hordes of the undead sounds like fun.

i'm very sure that's not the case

For me, it would be.

10:07 AM

Though im not human

Its very quiet in here today. Too busy putting your noses in places they don't belong in?

lmao if the junes back room is what you mean, then sure

I'm always busy with something but I haven't poked my nose anywhere it doesn't belong recently

I like how you said recently.

9:41 AM

Don't you work at Junes? Wouldn't the back room be someplace you are supposed to poke your nose in?

i do, and sometimes you have to monitor storage

I have my moments, like the one time I spaced out and tried to go down my building's fire escape

My landlady did not approve, but she's used to me being spacey so it all worked out

lmao

Your self preservation must not be the greatest.

It's not, but I'm still here!

But I'll assume you made it to adulthood, so thats good.

I'm an adult, don't worry

9:46 AM

You sound like a parent

9:46 AM

It's... kind of nice, actually

I do not have children...

9:46 AM

I...

9:47 AM

What

It's nice to have people worry

9:47 AM

And it's nice that it's not always the same people

Ah. Am i genuinely worried though?

9:48 AM

Im a persona. And not one considered good.

Who knows, but it's still nice

9:48 AM

I'm Kanami Mashita, by the way. I don't think we were ever properly introduced.

You're welcome.... i guess?

9:48 AM

Ah. Magatsu-Izanagi

9:49 AM

Or just Magatsu works

Nice to meet you, Magatsu-san

Are you always so chipper?

you guys have gotten off on a good start...

Scared for her life?

10:12 AM

Its not like i can touch her

10:12 AM

Not unless she can go in the metaverse. i believe that's what it's called.

lol, are you saying youre a threat?

Shouldn't I be? A persona who can take a physical form outside the metaverse. I also wander around in the metaverse. What if i find them there? (edited)

10:59 AM

But if you wish to not view me as a threat... well that's your problem

ok, so, if we see you, we fight you, right?

i have a feeling that's not something we should worry about yet

11:28 AM

but you must be very capable, yosuke-san

I mean if you want to fight. I welcome it.

11:32 AM

I can't really die. I just exist.

yeah... just dont try to hurt anyone

We shall see

12:19 PM

Though i have no need to harm any of you at the moment... well other than to entertain myself. (edited)

ugh

12:23 PM

not helping your case dude

It's fun to bug you.

yeah, i could see that, coming from you

You're like a living punching bag.

weirdly enough, ive been called that before

If the shoe fits

siiigh

12:27 PM

i guess i do put up with a lot

12:28 PM

whatever, no reason to yell or get mad about it

What a mature view about it.

12:28 PM

I keep forgetting you're all older now.

12:29 PM

Bah you're all still children to me

lol im glad at least SOMEONE sees ive matured--

12:29 PM

ugh

Im quite old so... humans are just forever children in comparison

12:30 PM

Of course the gods are older than i (edited)

12:31 PM

Am i a child to them??

12:32 PM

Perhaps more of a toy.

12:33 PM

Im not sure if that's better...

magatsu... don't you have something else to do?

1:24 PM

i mean...

1:24 PM

it's yosuke's responsibility if he is forgetting his job, but...

1:24 PM

do you have a job?

I do not have a job. I used to be Adachi's persona... but now... i am disconnected

1:31 PM

Completely free to do what please.

1:31 PM

But i find myself... bored and unsure what to do with myself

1:32 PM

Perhaps i can be someone's persona... someone who doesn't have one.

1:32 PM

But this time. I get a say when it comes to my... 'host'

1:35 PM

Do you have a persona?

i had... i think i still have?

4:01 PM

i don't want a persona

ive never heard someone say that... but i can understand the sentiment

4:24 PM

then again, if i didnt have mine, i wouldnt know the friends i know!

4:25 PM

theyre p much my family at this point

Does yours have a 'job'?

kinda?

5:23 PM

does it count if it was technically my work partner in a school club?

Oh? how? How did it help you?

5:29 PM

I'm genuinely curious.

But this conversation will have to wait. Im drained and need to rest.

7:30 PM

Take care Hamuko

ooh, damn, sorry

9:11 PM

took me a long-ass time to reply but it basically was my work partner

9:11 PM

did everything i couldn't do and kinda complimented

9:11 PM

wait you're a persona

9:11 PM

i fought shadows with it

omg

9:33 PM

what were you talking about...?

9:34 PM

or who, i guess

my persona

oh... do you need the uh psychological one?

the what?

Priestess has signed on. Hello..? Oh please don't let this be a spam app. I've got enough to deal with!

good morning, miss priestess

11:15 AM

have you had constant issues with annoying friends?

11:15 AM

do you ever wish you could block them in real life?

11:16 AM

get the new BLOCKED app for your smartphone, for only 999 yen a month, and you're guaranteed your money back

11:16 AM

wait

Wait I..

11:22 AM

I don't need to block them.

11:22 AM

Except Yosuke.

11:22 AM

Maybe he could do with a filter.

11:23 AM

You're not actually trying to sell that, are you?

nah, i just wanted to know if i still had my selling skills

11:51 AM

this app is a mystery

Oh. That's a shame.

11:52 AM

I would've bought an app like that.

11:52 AM

So, is it just you..?

Im here sometimes.

12:02 PM

You know Yosuke. Are you one of those kids from Inaba?

I am, you've probably heard of the Amagi Hot Springs.

12:03 PM

I'm the manager.

12:03 PM

Yukiko.

Ah, yes. Ive never been in one of those...

12:04 PM

Then again... im a persona. So, Not surprising.

You are..?

12:04 PM

Wait.

12:05 PM

How can you be a Persona?

Magatsu-Izanagi

12:05 PM

I just am?

This doesn't feel right.

Im quite confused about what's going on too if thats any comfort. (edited)

How do you know Yosuke?

Well. I was conected to Adachi

12:06 PM

I know vagely of all the kids that stopped him

You were the Persona attached to Adachi.. That's why your name felt so familiar.

That's right.

'Was' connected? You're free of him?

Yes. Im not sure why.

12:07 PM

It... displeases me.

It doesn't matter why. So long as he isn't a part of.. Whatever this is.

12:08 PM

Or behind it.

12:08 PM

I don't want to endure anything more from him.

No i dont beleive he is

12:08 PM

I think gods are to blame

12:08 PM

They like toying with lives

Gods made this app? Sounds a little strange.

12:09 PM

With what happened in Inaba, I can't say it's surprising.

Or maybe gods pushed some other power to make the app

12:10 PM

It is just speculations.

It's better than nothing right now.

How's manager life?

It's better.

12:10 PM

We're getting more customers every day.

12:10 PM

People are making trips just for the hot springs.

12:10 PM

It's busy but it's nice.

That is good. Though that means more work for you.

Of course.

12:11 PM

But that's expected.

At least you have something to do.

A manager must carry a lot of duties on their shoulder.

I find myself... bored.

Since you're.. Separated. Have you done anything since?

Not really.

Are you even allowed to?

I have wandered the human world

12:12 PM

I can give myself a form

12:12 PM

Which im using to use this phone

12:12 PM

But i cant keep it for long

12:12 PM

I then rest in the other world

12:12 PM

That is my life at the moment

12:13 PM

Amazing. I know

That doesn't sound very fun for you.

12:13 PM

You said you've never used a hot spring..

12:13 PM

You are always welcome at the Inn.

12:13 PM

If you don't try to bring any problems with you.

You'd actually welcome me there?

Or.. Harm.

12:13 PM

I still have Konohana.

12:14 PM

I know she's still with me.

I dont have money. Though i could steal some...

No!

12:14 PM

Don't.. Don't steal.

I stole this phone

If you can prove you won't try to hurt us the way Adachi did

12:14 PM

Maybe

12:14 PM

I can let you have a free turn in the springs.

12:14 PM

Only once of course.

Interesting.

After that you would need to pay.

at least to get the stink off

I will drown you in the springs hanamura

Yosuke!?

12:15 PM

Did you have something to do with this?!

12:15 PM

What am I saying.

12:15 PM

You wouldn't.

YUKIKO!!!

12:16 PM

of course not, you know how i feel about adachi

12:16 PM

its good to have more familiar faces... friendly ones

Ungrateful bastard Adachi

yeah basically

Do you think theres a way to ban him?

12:17 PM

Adachi I mean

12:17 PM

Just in case

Banning him from existing would require his death

Oh I didnt..

12:18 PM

Well..

12:18 PM

We could..?

12:18 PM

I feel terrible for even suggesting that.

not that i know of any shadow ops message keywords arent working, naoto tried

Naoto is here too?

yeah we could but id rather let him rot

12:19 PM

yeah! chie too

CHIE!?

12:19 PM

I haven't seen Chie in a while

12:19 PM

Thinking about it, I've hardly seen anyone.

Only missing a few other members it seems

I hope everyones here.

12:20 PM

Though if Naoto can't figure it out then hope is lost.

most of us, including kanji and yu

12:20 PM

yeah... seems p connected to personas tho

That's what worries me.

12:21 PM

Haven't we gone through enough?

even kanami-chan and nozomi-chan wound up in herr

Life is an eternal struggle for humans

right? its getting exhausting at this point

I can't believe I'm saying it but I prefer being a manager to this.

12:22 PM

I'm still not over the other world..

lmao, same its way too dangerous....

You have personas though

12:22 PM

You are not defenceless (edited)

You're right. Our Personas can protect us.

12:23 PM

But from what?

Shadows... uhhh bored stray personas. The rogue persona user?

shut up stinky

Yosuke!

rogue persona users are the worst

12:24 PM

also hello yosuke

Rogue Persona users? That's a thing?

yeah, i mean

I need to know everything.

what

in theory, i suppose this guy, adachi

12:25 PM

he would be one

hey minako-san

Is that your name?

yeah, i agree

uh no? hahaha

naw just a nickname

I see. It matters not to me.

Yosuke.. Have you heard anything from Nanako-chan?

12:27 PM

She's safe, isn't she?

The pure young one.

dont talk about her like you know her, asshole

12:28 PM

yeah, shes fine...

Why do you think she is in danger?

none of your business

And i dont really know her OBVIOUSLY

I still worry about her.

maybe chie can check on her soon

That'd be nice.

you are a kind one... unlike this toad

I bet she'd love to see Chie.

12:29 PM

I..

12:29 PM

Thank you.

oh yeah!

Yosuke's not much of a toad, really.

im nice to people that deserve it

He just has his moments.

... thanks?

You know I'm kidding.

Hey! Look how much you spoiled Nana-Chan when she was growing up!

12:30 PM

That's proof you're kind.

i mean! shes like a little sister! not my fault shes adorable

How she sang along to the Junes theme..

12:31 PM

She got that stuck in my head for a week.

its only good when nanako sings it

Maybe you should get them to hire Nanako.

12:32 PM

She could do the theme for real.

i wish! kanami-chan would have better luck, i think

12:32 PM

getting nanako famous

12:32 PM

she already did it once

good point!

12:33 PM

though she shouldn't get too famous, not at her age

oh yeah i totally agree

12:34 PM

i dont think the idol life would be kind to her

she's too cute for the idol life

exactly

Wouldn't cuteness make her a better idol?

Idol life can cause problems.

12:35 PM

Just ask Rise.

i guess you wouldnt get it, but its really difficult work very demanding

Ah.

12:37 PM

There is much about human life and culture i don't quite get

12:37 PM

Idol life is indeed one of those

If it makes you feel any better, I don't think we all quite get it either.

you literally cant do anything for yourself, unless you really enjoy it

12:37 PM

which i guess rise does, but she just became a movie star

you're right about that.

12:38 PM

unless you enjoy something.

12:38 PM

it's never going to quite work out.

exactly

Passion is important

i guess thats why im in school

Studying what?

secret

Hmm

not that anyone can guess

how is school going?

good! hard with junes added onto it

12:40 PM

but good

12:40 PM

hows the inn? have you been able to get a break at all?

it's going well.

12:41 PM

it's always busy.

12:41 PM

tourism is picking up for us.

Sounds like you need more staff to help you

i wish you could get a backup manager

if you're offering yosuke...

12:41 PM

i'd consider it!

oh man... i dunno if i could, im almost done with school

it's okay!

12:42 PM

the staff are all lovely.

12:42 PM

they do their best.

im glad you have some help at least :(

i still have kasai!

12:43 PM

i did ask her if she wanted to take leave, i don't want her wearing herself out.

Don't work yourself ragged. Then the inn will crash.. or something

but she insists on staying with me.

time for a vacation then! tokyo is nice this time of year

i'll try not to run myself ragged.

12:44 PM

maybe i should take a vacation.

12:44 PM

we should all meet up.

itd be nice for all of us to get together again after all this time

12:45 PM

its not the same over text

Rekindle your bonds

i take it the invite doesn't extend to him?

somehow i dont like the way you say that

12:45 PM

lmao no

the team needs to reunite, solve one last mystery case!

12:46 PM

or something.

Id throw him i the trash if i saw him

you know..

rude

this is like seeing you and kanji all over again.

Getting slammed into the trash is better than getting killed. No?

except i actually LIKE kanji

I don't like you either frog boy

frog boy..

im not a damn frog!

ahh..haha...ha..

no

sorry..

sighs

12:48 PM

crisis averted

Crisis?

yukiko has laughing fits sometimes

i do not!

Ah. Laughter is healthy though

do too

But via text i doubt it is the same

this is slander, yosuke!

12:49 PM

just ask chie

shell agree

oh this is no fair, ganging up on me!

Well i belive you. If only to not side with him

thank you!

12:50 PM

at least someone believes me.

Calling her laughter a crisis... honestly.

12:55 PM

You should be glad she is joyful

I am joyful!

12:55 PM

Yosuke just doesn't appreciate my personality, that's all.

Such a naughty tadpole

How did the frog name come about?

12:57 PM

Is it because Yosuke's all slimey?

Of course.

12:57 PM

That must be it

Knew it.

12:57 PM

He must not be showering!

He is the stinky one

12:58 PM

Too busy with school and junes to bathe

12:58 PM

Such a swamp dweller

Hehehe! Poor Yosuke

This is fun. I like you.

It's unusual coming from a Persona, especially one... Nevermind.

12:59 PM

Thank you.

1:00 PM

For one, you're not too bad.

1:00 PM

You're not like him.

1:00 PM

That's good.

I am not. Im also not like Izanagi.

1:00 PM

So don't compare us.

You are you.

Yes.

I understand that.

1:01 PM

I promise I won't compare you to them.

Just like there is only one you. You have many facets, but you are still one being.

1:02 PM

Ah thank you. I apreaciate that.

1:02 PM

Besides! I am the better of the two! red is the better color.

Red is a good colour!

1:03 PM

Everything I wear is red.

1:03 PM

Or a shade of red.

Very good choice.

1:04 PM

A bold color. A strong one.

It does resemble strength, doesn't it. A defining color, makes you stand out more.

Yes! You cant hide when you are in red.

If you're red then.. Does that mean when you look like us, when you're human

1:07 PM

you're dressed in red?

1:07 PM

or is it your hair that is red?

My hair is a dark red. Red brown.

1:09 PM

I didnt want to stick out too much... since i am odd

1:09 PM

I would love to wear red tho

1:09 PM

I have a red eye though!

So you still have some red!

Yes!

If it weren't for the fact that I have Konohana.. I think you'd have been a good Persona for me. Well, color wise.

1:10 PM

We'd match at least.

My human form is a little strange I'll admit.. perhaps it is because i am... well a corupted persona.

1:10 PM

Oh! That would have been interesting

1:11 PM

I have mainly offensive abilities though (edited)

That's the sad thing.

aaaa yosuke i know this is really late but!

At least we could've looked nice.

you are a great pal

1:12 PM

at least from what i remember

1:12 PM

and of course, recent talks @ junes

We'd be the most stylish.

If only...

1:14 PM

I can't speak ill of Konohana though.

1:14 PM

She's a good one.

Im sure she is

1:15 PM

Healing is not easy

It's not when your team mates consistently get hurt and fall.

I respect those who can heal the mind and body

1:15 PM

A tiresom job im sure

I'm flattered, not often I get appreciated for it.

1:16 PM

Slapping sense into them made up for it, sometimes.

Think about it. You are tho one with the most power

1:17 PM

You choose who lives or dies

..I am, aren't I.

1:17 PM

Oh that's a hefty choice to have.

1:18 PM

That's

1:18 PM

hm.

1:18 PM

That's given me something to think on.

Has it?

..... It has.

1:19 PM

Whether I want it to or not.

Is it good or?

I don't know if I should say.

Ah well that is your choice

Others can see these messages, correct?

I believe so yes

Then whatever I say on it, I could be implicated. They may think I am involved in this.

Best to keep your secrets then ;)

For now, until we find out more.

Thats fair

1:27 PM

I grow tired. I must go back to tge other world for a while.

1:27 PM

I look forward to talking to you again, miss Amagi

Take care, Magatsu-Izanagi San.

1:32 PM

Please rest well.

You too. When you can.

yukiko's speech reminds me of yukari

1:42 PM

now i kinda miss her... maybe i should check up on her

I see Izanagi-San hasn't returned yet.

4:52 AM

I guess he's still resting.

Wait did someone mention me before??

CHIE!

5:01 AM

I mean

5:01 AM

It's you!!

5:01 AM

I'm so glad you're here

YUKIKO!!

5:04 AM

I was backreading but is it really you???

I definitely feel like me.

yeah it's you alright

Unless I'm a ghost.

5:04 AM

Oh spooky.

5:04 AM

What if I am Chie?

definitely you

5:05 AM

you really haven't changed at all

i'm glad i haven't

5:05 AM

i have a feeling you're still kicking people to the curb, all top - cop style

5:05 AM

i miss you.

you'd be right! i've been brushing up on my moves too so i wouldn't get rusty!

5:06 AM

i miss you too

5:06 AM

it feels like forever since we last saw each other

i'm pretty sure it has been

5:06 AM

i can't seem to get a day off

5:07 AM

but i want to

5:07 AM

i want to see you

5:07 AM

and the others

5:07 AM

but mainly you

5:07 AM

( just don't tell yosuke )

your secret's safe with me, no yosukes allowed (edited)

5:08 AM

but as much as i love being out here, i really want to see you too

5:08 AM

we really have to catch up

there's always a room available at the inn for you.

5:09 AM

i'll even make sure the guys don't stay anywhere near.

5:09 AM

so they can't try and sneak in again.

how could i forget

i still get nightmares of that.

5:10 AM

i don't know who had it worse in that situation

this time i'll stay on guard, just in case

well now you can arrest them, right

5:11 AM

if they try anything, i know you'll be on the case

5:11 AM

the hero we need

that's true, they're dealing with an officer this time around!

5:15 AM

you think they'll actually learn their lesson if i cuff them?

officer chie! has a great ring to it.

5:15 AM

and i think they will

5:15 AM

nothing scares them more than you getting ready to kick ass

5:15 AM

!! can i say that word here???

5:15 AM

i'm not going to get banned, am i

i'm pretty sure you're fine. i've heard worse from kanji and if he's here, i don't think there's a lot to worry about.

kanji's definitely here??

yeah yosuke told me a bit ago that he was in here somewhere

well with both of you here, we're going to be safe from anything

5:18 AM

kasai's been asking how you are, by the way!

you bet! i've really worked for this!

she likes hearing about you.

oh really??

i told her you went off to join the force.

5:19 AM

she was so excited, but then she started worrying

5:19 AM

i think that's why she wants me to stay at the inn.

5:19 AM

i'm not in harms way here.

5:21 AM

oh, someone earlier mentioned that this app is filled with people who have personas. does that mean..

5:21 AM

you still have yours?

i guess i'd be worried too if i were in her position ...

5:23 AM

but for the most part, i think everyone's been pretty supportive of me joining the force

5:23 AM

probably because everyone saw it coming

5:24 AM

my persona? i haven't even tried ...

5:24 AM

it's been a little while since i've even thought about it really

if it is about our personas then, do you think this has something to do with the.. you know. other world????

i

5:25 AM

maybe?

5:26 AM

i never really thought about it but you know you could be right.

5:26 AM

do you really think it's back?

i havent tried to go through the tv in junes but

5:26 AM

something feels unsettling

oh wait should we be talking about that here?

5:27 AM

whoops

oh!!!

5:27 AM

oh no n

5:27 AM

what have i done

5:27 AM

chiiieeeee

hey don't worry about it, i'm sure it's not all that bad if everyone else already knows what a persona is, right?

5:28 AM

they'd have to have some kind of clue about it, don't you think?

well if yosuke's been on here then

5:28 AM

they probably do

5:28 AM

know a lot already

5:28 AM

it won't surprise me if he's told them all about it.

5:28 AM

then there's izanagi-san

5:29 AM

adachi's.. persona.

that's here too?!

yeah

5:29 AM

have you

5:29 AM

not spoken to him

no i've been caught up with work!

5:29 AM

i had no idea!

i should've been terrified to speak to him but

5:30 AM

he's not like adachi

5:30 AM

i don't think, anyway

he's not? but isn't that supposed to be his other self?

it's hard to understand, i don't get it but

5:30 AM

he doesn't speak to me

5:30 AM

the way adachi did.

5:30 AM

he's polite.

weird

5:31 AM

okay, freaky

he says he got separated

5:31 AM

and it made me think

5:31 AM

what if this is all to

5:31 AM

separate our personas?

separate our personas?! who would want to do that?!

i don't know, i don't think i want to know

5:32 AM

though it'd be nice to have konohana with me

5:32 AM

i.. i need her

5:34 AM

chie this whole thing scares me.

5:34 AM

come home.

yukiko you know i'll always be there to protect you.

5:36 AM

maybe i can stay at the inn for a little while, so you won't be scared.

5:36 AM

whatever you need, i'll be there

thank you. you're too good to me.

5:37 AM

i appreciate you a lot, chie.

what are best friends for? i told you i'd always be there for you

team chiyuki!

5:39 AM

i can't believe i just said that

5:39 AM

i think i need a bit more time to come up with a better team name

... we'll work on it

the brains AND brawn of the team

wow, all of this happened while i fell asleep huh

10:25 AM

but it did bring a smile to my face

Ah hello. Did you sleep well Hamuko?

Yukiko-san?

11:51 AM

I see the flowing celestial goddess of Rise-san's friends has joined us

That's quite the title

It's based on her dancing!

11:54 AM

Her flow is so beautiful I couldn't believe she'd never done anything of the sort before.

11:54 AM

And she's so regal~

11:54 AM

Wow I just sighed out loud

11:55 AM

Her very adult-like and mature presence is something I'd like to strive for

I see. Its good to have goals. Just dont lose yourself as you strive to be like someone else

i didn't, to be honest

12:44 PM

slept late due to some homework

Im sorry to hear that. What kind of homework was it?

Feels like this place is getting more crowded with every passing day...

Its only a fake crowded, since its just a chatroom. But i understand what you mean.

1:31 PM

Is crowded bad?

Eh. Livelier. I don't feel strongly one way or the other

Livelier is definately not a bad thing.

Don't lose yourself...

2:14 PM

Huh...

Makes me wonder what draws in random people to this particular social circle though

Contact list

2:23 PM

And something about personas, but people keep losing me with that

2:24 PM

So I'm not quite sure what they mean

I don't have any contacts on this phone... but Personas? That's... interesting?

2:26 PM

Sounds like a game

my phone doesn't even have service and this app was there and still works.

2:26 PM

though i am a persona

Maybe it's a beta and why service isn't needed

2:33 PM

Whoever is running this thing could have us all tied to their own private server, collecting data or something

tatsu!

2:36 PM

by the way, uh... magatsu

yes?

just some APA homework

2:36 PM

i just wanted to say

2:36 PM

hello to tou

APA? what's that?

2:37 PM

Sounds complicated.

a thing about uh

2:47 PM

people who have nothing better to do that tell you how to do your work

So... teachers then

I see...

I haven't thought about homework once these past few years. Hah. I'd probably be the oldest third year in the country then

Having homework sounds nice

4:32 PM

I don't bring work home with me

4:33 PM

That would be weird and take away from me actually having a private life

you're in third year, tatsuya?

7:40 PM

homework is just... when there's not enough time for you to learn something

7:40 PM

you gotta learn it on your own

I would be in third year, if I still went to school

that's strange... that means you're very young, then

I sure do look the part

every day's great at your junes!

10:09 AM

it seems that advert never fails to stick in my head.

oh my god now it's in my head again

10:29 AM

every day is customer appreciation day!

if i have to suffer it, so do the rest of you

10:30 AM

"get in touch with our products!"

10:30 AM

junes will never leave me in peace

hahaha

10:32 AM

i guess being friends with the junes prince kinda

10:33 AM

it kinda comes with the territory

junes prince, now thats a cute nickname for yosuke!

A brilliant business tactic for sure.

10:36 AM

The catchy thene song that is

it's extremely catchy!

Frog prince of Junes?

i can see why nana-chan sang it a lot.

10:37 AM

oh i

10:37 AM

frog prince is still

10:37 AM

ahaha

10:37 AM

haa, you know

10:37 AM

it's a cute nickname for him

Kissing him will not break the spell

oh i won't be the one kissing him!

Good. You wouldnt want to get slimy

of course not, i like staying clean

10:38 AM

i wonder who would kiss yosuke though

10:39 AM

turn our junes frog into a junes prince

| earisu. leveled up!

He seems pretty attached to that Yu fella

10:39 AM

Perhaps him.

oh?

10:39 AM

that's new.

10:40 AM

what you're saying is...

10:40 AM

yosuke and yu are close?

Or at least i think hes attached

10:40 AM

Possibly. From what i could gather.

10:40 AM

I do not know them very well

well we all spent a lot of time together back in the school days, it's no surprise they're still around each other

But it looks like there is some chemistry there (edited)

chemistry???

10:41 AM

oh, yosuke has a lot to tell me!

I could be reading things wrong

10:41 AM

I am not that good with that sort of stuff

10:41 AM

I am.. not a romantic nor a professional in love

to be honest i.. i don't get it either

10:42 AM

so you're okay

10:42 AM

we're both confused with it

We can be confused together

10:42 AM

Maybe your persona knows more about it than us. Haha

oh my gosh she probably does!

She should teach us

something tells me konohana wouldn't be too pleased with that, but she should help us!

Haha i guess it would be quite a big undertaking

it's bad enough she'd have to teach a human

10:44 AM

let alone another persona

10:45 AM

though she could teach you

10:45 AM

and then

10:45 AM

you tell me

Would i even be a good enough teacher?

you won't know till you try, izanagi-san!

Please, miss Amagi. Just call me Magatsu. I do not need formalities

oh, are you sure?

Absolutely

i believe its fair i show respect to you.

Bah. I am no god. And we were enemies before

as.. as you wish, magatsu. i will stop with the formalities.

Thank you.

10:48 AM

I will not get angry if you forget though.

10:49 AM

Habits are hard to break.

they most certainly are, especially when you've been raised with some.

Do you prefer miss Amagi or lady Amagi?

i prefer yukiko.

10:50 AM

or yuki.

10:50 AM

only the patrons call me miss amagi.

Yukiko it is then.

10:50 AM

Yuki cookie

10:51 AM

Id call you that if i were your persona.

awwww

10:51 AM

that's sweet!

10:51 AM

no offence to kono-san, she's a lovely persona.

10:51 AM

but that is adorable.

Maybe she should call you that

but then it'd take away from it being your nickname for me!

10:52 AM

i'd feel bad if she took it.

You sure?

10:53 AM

Im not sure it is right that i nickname you

i'm sure.

10:53 AM

and i know

10:53 AM

it's kind of strange

10:53 AM

but everyone has nicknames for each other

10:54 AM

it's a sign of friendship!

Would explain why i did not have one for Adachi

I don't think anyone has any pleasant names for him.

Not anymore anyways

10:55 AM

Im sure he was a good person at some point

It's hard to imagine.

All humans start good and innocent

When they are children, sure. I'm sure he was a sweet child.

10:56 AM

but..

10:56 AM

He seemed so cruel.

10:56 AM

It's hard to picture what caused him to snap.

Probably many things

10:57 AM

It adds up

10:57 AM

And changes a person

10:57 AM

But it doesnt excuse anything nor change what he is now

10:58 AM

I want to punch him

You're not the only one.

10:58 AM

We'll definitely team up for that.

He might not even be the cause of my disconnect but I'll assume he is.

10:59 AM

Seeing you hit him would be entertaining

Considering my weapon of choice, it'll be... A sight.

11:01 AM

And maybe you disconnected from him subconsciously. A dislike and distaste for his decisions and actions.. For the way he was towards Mayumi.

11:01 AM

The way he was to everyone.

Maybe... though i don't think personas have that choice?

11:02 AM

When their host dies then yeah they are free... but before? Im not quite sure.

Maybe you're the new exception, or you.. You found a way out?

Maybe! Though i would have liked to remember if it was me

Probably for the best that you don't, but at least you can take comfort that you'll never reunite with him.

Yeah! Like id go back to him

11:04 AM

Only to speak with him and fight him

11:05 AM

He can rot

He wouldn't stand a chance against the mighty Magatsu!

Haha! Yes!!

11:07 AM

His power was mine after all!

You were a worthy adversary.

11:08 AM

I think you were only the second fight to push us to our limits.

11:08 AM

Third.. If any remember Marie.

11:08 AM

Though I fear not many do.

I can take pride in that

11:09 AM

To be fair adachi did not do much to strengthen me

11:09 AM

Lazy bastard

He didn't?

11:10 AM

that's not a surprise

11:10 AM

he was always so lazy

11:10 AM

skipping work

I can only imagine how much stronger I'd be if i was with you guys.

Yu would've worked hard to strengthen you. I know that much.

11:14 AM

He took good care of Izanagi.

Hmm. Though if he has Izanagi. Would he bother?

Yu had a collection, at one point I believe. Unlike us, he could do that.

11:18 AM

So I think he would have.

11:18 AM

But I can't speak for him.

11:19 AM

I can only go off what I know of his personality and him as a person.

Hmmm something to wondrr about

He's a good person. He cares greatly for his Persona.

11:21 AM

He would've cared for you, given the chance. I'd like to believe that.

It would have a very different experience

11:22 AM

That much is certain

Would you have liked humans if you were with us?

Possibly. It would have shown them in a better light. If anything

We're definitely not all like him, even if you don't like Yosuke - he's not as bad.

I dont even hate Yosuke. Hes just too fun to tease. And hes not friendly with me either so it is fair

It'll take time, but I'll try and get Yosuke to be a little nicer.

11:30 AM

He doesn't mean any harm.

Its fine. I dont mind the jabs

11:30 AM

I probably deserve them

11:31 AM

Probably helps the lad vent anyways

Even so! He shouldn't be so mean.

Bah.

11:31 AM

You worry too much about me

oh well i

11:31 AM

i didn't notice

11:31 AM

that

11:31 AM

but i guess so

11:31 AM

aha

You are very kind

11:32 AM

You would make a good mother one day

oh i uh

11:32 AM

maybe

11:32 AM

ive never thought about that

11:32 AM

but maybe i would be

I think so

11:33 AM

Though not like i would know first hand

11:34 AM

Personas just exist

11:34 AM

Im glad i did not have a childhood

11:35 AM

It sounds tedious to go through

they're not so bad!

11:35 AM

if you're lucky

11:35 AM

you can have a good childhood

11:35 AM

with plenty of friends

11:35 AM

i was lucky enough to meet chie

11:35 AM

and have her growing up

Id be fighting too many other children i think haha

you know that doesn't surprise me!

11:38 AM

it must be strange to just.. wake up one day

11:38 AM

and exist.

I think we stay in a dormant state for the most part. Persona users wake us.

11:41 AM

Or something

Pardon me saying but.. That sounds kind of sad.

11:41 AM

You have no real experiences.

11:41 AM

Just us, calling on you to fight our battles for us.

Well we share experiences with our hosts once we have one

11:43 AM

And together we become something far greater than our individual selves

11:43 AM

So it's not all bad

11:44 AM

Who knows i may be forced back into a dormant state

I would hope not.

But I'll enjoy things while i can

It's pleasant to have you around, Magatsu.

Ah, thank you. That is very kind of you to say

11:45 AM

Not sure how pleasant i am to be around in person

Well, like i said before.

11:46 AM

if you can make it to the hot springs

11:46 AM

we can talk properly.

11:46 AM

maybe be friends?

11:46 AM

or is that asking too much

11:46 AM

oh it probably is

It would probably seem odd to others to see you befriend me. I look much older.

Oh right!

11:47 AM

There is that issue

I also look odd in general haha

The patrons are usually too relaxed to notice any unusual people so

11:48 AM

you may be okay there.

I probably look around that doujima man's age maybe

Dojima-san looks young for his age! At least I think so.

11:48 AM

You'll be okay.

11:48 AM

You could even befriend Dojima-san!

I.. you think?

11:49 AM

Does he need a persona?

I don't know, truthfully..

11:49 AM

But Dojima-san is a nice man, he's very hard working

He seems like a hard working man. With strong character

He truly is!

A no nonsense type of guy

And he has a lot of love to give, he adores Nanako-chan so much

11:51 AM

He's a good father.

That is good to hear. Must be hard being the only parent

I haven't spoken to him lately but.. I know he had his struggles.

11:53 AM

Still, Nanako is lucky to have him.

11:53 AM

And he's very lucky to have her.

11:53 AM

She's so sweet and wonderful.

She seems that way from the brief times ive seen her through Adachi

She's so full of life!

11:55 AM

It's probably why she..

11:55 AM

Saw what she did.

11:55 AM

Why her version was so beautiful.

Was it?

When she was with Namatame, she was so innocent that all she could think of

11:57 AM

was heaven...

11:57 AM

Because she missed her mother so much.

11:57 AM

I can't imagine how that must feel.

Must be hard for her

11:58 AM

And yet she seems so chipper

I admire her for that!

11:58 AM

She keeps so positive regardless of what is happening.

Children are stronger than they seem

12:01 PM

Their hearts are were their powers lie

12:01 PM

That's what I think anyways

Makes me sometimes wish I had that strength.

12:03 PM

I could be so much better with it.

12:03 PM

But i'm fine for now.

12:03 PM

I'm happy as I am.

Being happy is a strength in itself

I hope you've been able to experience happiness, Magatsu!!

12:04 PM

You should be allowed to.

12:04 PM

It's freeing

I am happy when i get to converse with you.

12:04 PM

And when i get to fight

12:05 PM

But i haven't had to do that much lately

that's quite an unusual combination, but i'm honoured you feel joy when talking to me

12:05 PM

that's really nice!!

Shadows leave me alone for the most part so i dont need to fight them.

12:06 PM

Ah you're most welcome Yukiko

12:07 PM

Im glad that you were still willing to converse with me even after learning who i was

It took me by surprise but

12:07 PM

I can't hold you fully accountable

12:07 PM

for the actions of your user

12:07 PM

He was the one filled with anger, hatred and bitterness

12:07 PM

He was the one who attacked those poor people...

12:08 PM

You had no part to play.

He is a very sick little man

12:08 PM

I mean... i still fought you guys

12:09 PM

You are all very resilient teens!

12:09 PM

Im impressed!

We really did go through quite a lot! I'm surprised we endured as much as we did

You should all be proud.

12:10 PM

You guys stopped a god too right?

12:10 PM

Thats crazy!

Oh that!

12:11 PM

Yeah that was

12:11 PM

That was tough.

12:11 PM

I don't remember much of it any more.

Probably feels like a fever dream

Pretty much.

12:14 PM

Sometimes I can't help but feel like everything was just a nightmare.

Would be nice if it was, but then would you have been as close to your friend had things not happened in Inaba? (edited)

I definitely wouldn't be, I think it brought us all closer with a bond that can't be explained. We all experienced so much.

12:17 PM

Saw our inner selves.

12:17 PM

Shared those.

12:17 PM

They saw.. Me.

thats how i choose to think about it dying in that world is a nightmare... but the family i made makes it feel a bit better

You'll forever be a part of the Amagi family, Yosuke.

btw hi, taking a quick break

12:18 PM

ah... yukiko...

12:18 PM

dont make me cry at work lmao

oh no !!

12:18 PM

please don't cry !!

Can frogs cry?

uuuuugh tears are coming

I'm just saying that.. With everything we went through, you're like family now.

not a frog!!!

12:18 PM

yeah... you guys are my family too

12:18 PM

all the family i got left

Left?

12:19 PM

They abandoned you?

yeah im kind of a black sheep in the family now

Yosuke-kun...

well, definitely (edited)

My goodness why ever for?

... secret

Hmm.

lets just say i did something they didnt like

Humans are strange and fickle

I don't know what you did or why, but

12:20 PM

you're not a black sheep.

12:20 PM

you're a good person.

12:20 PM

you're so kind.

12:20 PM

so funny!

thanks yukiko...

12:20 PM

ong

you're sweet okay.

youre making me blush

Oh! Maybe they didnt like how attatched you seem with that Yu guy

i cant believe you think im sweet--

12:21 PM

oh

Magatsu seems to think there's something going on there..

kinda

I couldn't say but--

uh

oh

its nothing, ok?

12:21 PM

its behind me

12:22 PM

but you guys are my family now

you'd tell me, if there was anything i could help with

12:22 PM

wouldn't you yosuke?

No use dwelling in the past. Best to keep moving forward?

of course... but i dont think you can help with my family

12:22 PM

yeah!

12:22 PM

just gotta keep going everyday

She already is. By being your new family.

heh...

12:23 PM

i cant believe it, but youre kinda nice when youre not being an ass

magatsu is very kind, more than anyone would expect.

exactly

12:24 PM

considering everything

he's been very good to me, it's surprising but

12:24 PM

i feel like i could trust him.

I like to tease you because you react to it

yeah, i guess thats true...

I apreaciate your trust Yukiko

maybe... im not very trusting tho

12:25 PM

gotta earn it

i think this is the nicest i've seen you two be to each other

You must have an effect on me Yukiko

12:26 PM

Your sweetness

12:27 PM

And i agree with you. Trust should always be earned

this is a very heartwarming moment!!

12:27 PM

the scarlet princess is soothing hearts!

12:28 PM

where's chie to stop me with these ridiculous comments

Why would she stop you?

12:28 PM

Be you. Be free.

chie keeps me sensible.

Where's the fun in that?

I'm sure Yosuke-kun would agree that I'm fun but my jokes don't always work.

12:30 PM

Back then I wouldn't acknowledge that but

12:30 PM

I'm older and I know

12:30 PM

My jokes can be bad

Best way to get better at something is to try and fail.

I've never thought of comedy like that but I'll give it a go!

I should try and find the exit of the metaverse that brings me to Inaba

12:32 PM

I keep finding myself in places i don't recognize

12:33 PM

Tokyo maybe?

You'll get the hang of it.

12:33 PM

Wait..

12:33 PM

Metaverse?

12:33 PM

Hm.

12:33 PM

Could you somehow find your way to

12:33 PM

the

12:33 PM

other place?

The tv world?

12:34 PM

Perhaps.

12:34 PM

Im sure there is a tv i could leap into

If you could go there.. As terrifying as the thought is.

12:34 PM

You could perhaps

12:34 PM

get to Junes

Maybe!

12:35 PM

Something to experiment with

Well I hope you do find your way here.

12:36 PM

Some of the patrons are asking for me!

12:36 PM

I'll have to go.

12:36 PM

But hopefully we'll catch each other again soon, Magatsu.

Take care Yukiko

Be safe, Magatsu.

You too. Relax when you can

12:37 PM

Hey, Yosuke. How does the Junes exit look like? In the tv world that is

junes? its just a big tv

how's everyone?

I suppose I'm alright. How are you? still swamped by homework?

always...

6:08 PM

but i also work, you know?

busy busy! what is your job?

waitress

6:11 PM

it's a place by the... uh

6:11 PM

tokyo central street, i guess

ah? does it get really busy?

sometimes

6:43 PM

it's not that big of a place but the pay is good and it allows me to work part-time

Do you like it there? what's your career goal?

My apologies for being absent for so long! I had some personal matters to tend to^^;

1

oh, hello

6:46 PM

akira

6:46 PM

also, my career goal is pedagogy

6:47 PM

that is, uh... education, for children?

Ah, what an admirable field of study.

Ah that sounds interesting. in charge of the education of the future... in a way

Precisely^^

I see. Perhaps with your guidance, these children can tackle some especially difficult issues well into their adulthood. I admire that. (:

Ah, hello there!

6:55 PM

I agree^^

Children, huh. Thought about having your own?

why are there two akiras?

Hello! I apologize for my absence. See, the coffee shop I frequent had an emergency, so I was unable to get my usual. I'm still a little bit sad about it, but I suppose these things happen.

hahahaha tatsuya it's

6:57 PM

pfft

6:58 PM

that's a bit questional isn't it?

6:58 PM

personal

6:58 PM

i meant personal

Did I come off strong? Oops.

a little bit haha

I suppose you must like coffee a lot then? Haha

I remember hearing somewhere that most schoolteachers are among the better parents, that's all

Oh, I love it! Well, I don't mean to get sentimental, but the barista is rather good looking. He's pretty charismatic, it's hard to stay away. I'm sure you understand.

Aha, I'm not sure why you think I would understand? But I'm happy for you, nonetheless^^

Well, I'm sure you've seen a few yourself! But of course, that may just be my detective intuition kicking in, as the fans say, haha!

i didn't know you visited chagall cafe?

7:04 PM

also tatsuya i'm not even a teacher lmao

Detective intuition? My, you seem like an interesting one^^

7:06 PM

You have many fans?

Oh, haha, I wouldn't say many... Just a few hundred on my *nstagram.

Oh my, we have a minor celebrity among us then, hm?

why do these two sound exactly alike

Gracious, I've missed quite a bit! I really must make more time for this. . .

8:48 PM

I hope everyone is well!

You think we sound alike? Aha, how funny^^

akira, just checked your *nstagram

9:04 PM

those are some pretty nice pictures

Are there twins in here?

11:44 AM

Some people type the exact same way

11:44 AM

It's kind of weird

there's an awful lot going on right now.

considering both of their names are akira

12:39 PM

i'd say they're more like doppelgangers

12:40 PM

but 2nd akira has a nice cat

Are they both called Akira? O:

1:40 PM

That's super weird

that seems kinda fishy

Fishy?

yeah. the one dude didnt talk like this before (edited)

Perhaps he's a clone?

i dont think cloning is real, haru-san...

There are advancements made every day... so I hear

I heard the Americans cloned a sheep!

oh my god

12:23 PM

i don't think there's cloning involved

That's a thing?

So I've heard! It's been a while since the last major public advancement but that was the most recent I'd heard of it!

oh wow

9:03 PM

that's... interesting haha

Oh my...I don't believe I have ever been cloned^^;

9:31 PM

Besides, although a clone would have the same genetic makeup, I'm not so certain speaking patterns would be carried over much, considering speech is such a learned, developmental process.

9:31 PM

And even besides that, I don't think we really speak too similarly^^;

you and the other akira?

10:33 PM

genes don't wear make-up, though

Ah, genetic makeup as in genetic composition...

oh

10:35 PM

it literally is... what it's made of wow

Precisely^^

damn i feel kinda stupid

It happens to everyone!

i guess it might but still

Looks like I missed something about clones?

yeah i dont think its clones, i think the other akira is just making fun of you lmao

Making fun of me? Why me in particular? Do i know this Akira??

Who is Akira?

| earisu. leveled up!

Why do they believe there are two?

9:47 AM

What if one of them is... Their other self??? Like we had, Yosuke

I have no idea.

9:48 AM

Im very confused

no akira making fun of the other akira

9:49 AM

... nevermind

9:50 AM

yeah maybe one is a shadow? i mean, we have a persona in here

Did he act like a shadow?

9:55 AM

Did it seem like he was exposing the other's true self?

no? i guess not

Then it is very unlikely a shadow.

9:58 AM

An impersonator? Or someone with nothing better to do than prettend they are someone else.

probably the latter (edited)

How's Junes life?

10:18 AM

Anything interesting happen?

10:19 AM

Stories of some oddities and such?

not particularly...? just same old same old. im tired is all

aww

10:33 AM

i can confirm junes is, in general, not that interesting

10:33 AM

as any retail-like job

How dull... im not sure how you can keep going every work day.

10:37 AM

Though i supose it is better for the workers when nothing exciting happens (edited)

you just kinda go braindead for ten hours and before you know it its over

That shouldn't be hard for you then.

rude

Tis a jest. I know you are smart and observant when you need to

10:40 AM

Do you own this Junes branch yet?

oh thanks??? no, but i don't plan to. im going to school

Right. Studying for "secret"

thats right

How will Junes function without you i wonder?

10:42 AM

They might beg you to come back

itll be fine

10:43 AM

if they do its a big fat no lmao (edited)

Understandable. Especially if Junes life is not what your end goal is.

10:44 AM

I wonder what type of career path i would have persued if i had been human

what interests you?

Are there careers in fighting people?

10:45 AM

And protecting others?

yeah! sounds like police work or... owning a dojo

Police work has too many rules

10:47 AM

Though i guess human life in general has rules

yeah;;;

i feel i should also be offended due to those junes comments

10:48 AM

waitress work is no better

it all sucks

Damn. You are all troopers for dealing with horrid work.

10:49 AM

The pay is probably horrid as well?

pfft, kinda?

its pretty great for managers

it pays my bills but at the end of the day, nothing is enough

but living where i live is expensive

Ahh

living is killer lol

Im glad personas dont have expenditures

let's not worry poor magatsu-san over here, yosuke

10:51 AM

at the very least, some people you meet at work are pretty neat : )

10:52 AM

yosuke's a good example, back when i was in junes

some ;)

10:52 AM

aww, thanks hamu-san!

Humans are ... something else. You live short lives full or struggles and yet... you all keep going and find joy regardless

that's what you gotta do, find a reason to live

10:53 AM

mine is... mainly, metis

10:53 AM

but i also want to grow stronger so i can face... anything i couldn't face before

A reason to live... This may be why i find this new freedom of mine... tiresome.

10:54 AM

That seems like a good goal Hamuko

pfft, it sounds very dramatic when i put it like that but

10:54 AM

i guess i just want to talk to someone else

10:54 AM

no, that's... not worded correctly

10:55 AM

i want to talk to someone i stopped talking to, a long time ago

10:55 AM

and apologize

Accepting ones faults and apologizing requires strength and bravery.

10:56 AM

I wish you good luck

hard to think you're a persona and not like a... psychologist

i wish you shared some of this wisdom with adachi...

i think... that wouldn't have worked

He wouldn't of listened to me anyways (edited)

i'm no shadow expert but personas are kind of... followers?

One way to view it, yes

yeah... i guess

11:03 AM

but magatsu, i thought you said you were uh... gifted to him. not actually him (edited)

Yes that's right

so i guess you might not have been able to communicate with him (edited)

I was merely a tool to him

11:04 AM

Which i guess it is true

11:06 AM

I wonder why i was choosen to be given to him

11:06 AM

Compatible arcanas?

dunno? maybe maybe each of you got an izanagi, including namatame

Maybe... though i think there only two of us.

hmmmmmm weird

Not including the super version the other one can become

i guess with it being izanami, she wanted one of you to be her husband lol (edited)

Maybe...

11:08 AM

Im sure there are better ways to do that

yeah but i dunno, shadows are weird

What happened to courship?

11:08 AM

Jeez

11:09 AM

And why did humans need to be involved?

wait

11:09 AM

magatsu... what's your gender?

Male

i always thought you were... female

Really?

yeah

11:10 AM

magatsu sounded really feminine

Ah

11:11 AM

Hmm how interesting

11:11 AM

I don't really care what gender you view me as

11:12 AM

Gender isn't really important for personas

i mean, i guess

11:12 AM

that kinda makes sense

Im not even insulted. Women are very powerful in various ways.

11:13 AM

But i dont think I'd make a good woman.

11:18 AM

Im amused. You're so full of surprises Hamuko

i'm glad i can be amusing

It'll keep me entertained while i attempt to find the Junes exit from within the metaverse.

11:27 AM

I will be back later

Gender is pretty hard to assume in text

11:55 AM

To be fair

11:55 AM

Then you've got people like Coach

11:56 AM

Where you just don't ask

coach?

Yeah!

11:59 AM

They're a dance instructor that TakuraPro hires

11:59 AM

I love Coach, but don't tell Coach I said that

12:00 PM

They like stealing my phone sometimes, so hopefully I don't leave this app open like a dummy ;;

yeah the last thing we need is coach finding out. they come off as kinda nosey

Pardon the intrusion but, assuming you don't mean the normal kind, what is a shadow?

uh

2:45 PM

well i guess were talking about it whether anyone likes it or not...

2:47 PM

theyre other selves. the part of a person that they deny as a physical form i mean, someone denies a bunch about themselves, and that part comes out as a shadow

2:47 PM

its like you.. looks like you. its just all the buried stuff

2:48 PM

so its like...

2:48 PM

a test? to really accept yourself, even if no one else does

??

2:51 PM

isn't a shadow like just

2:51 PM

a blob

it can be? i think those are like... peoples shadows in general?

noted

i dunno

you're very smart, yosuke!

i am???

2:53 PM

i mean... yeah! thank you hamu-san

i mean, i'm not the smartest person in the room, but i still consider you smarter

2:54 PM

maybe it's because you were technically my boss, or my superior?

i guess? but youre still older than me lol. you have more wisdom, right?

It is quiet in here today.

10:01 AM

Though I suppose that means you are all preoccupied with your busy lives

10:01 AM

Busy little bees

kinda?

sorta

i might've foegotten about it. not good at starting a conversation

2:21 PM

also hi tatsu

Salutations

i hope everyones doing okay!

Hi!

8:04 AM

Things are... uhhhh

8:04 AM

Kay, no lying.

8:05 AM

I slept through the whole day yesterday and woke up to 5 voice mails, 3 missed calls and a gift basket left with my landlady.

8:05 AM

But I'm okay!!

8:06 AM

Be safe and drink lots of water everyone!

8:06 AM

uhh... thanks?

9:00 AM

you sure you're okay?

My goodness. I'm quite sure humans are not suposed to sleep that much ..

I've done it before! I'm okay!

i'm sure that's not healthy

12:18 PM

but hey, who am i to judge?

12:18 PM

i slept like a week

How do you sleep a week and survive? What about food and water?

Very carefully.

indeed

2:18 PM

and technically i was in the hospital, so

2:18 PM

that's not a big issue

I just sleep a lot when I overwork or I don't feel good

2:21 PM

We're quite the pair

Hope the agency doesn't fret too much if you're out for extended periods of time

2:59 PM

I got your album the other day by the way, nice work

Oh! Thank you!

4:22 PM

The Kanamin Kitchen one? O:

The very same. I didn't know we had a real live idol among us. What a twist of fate.

I guess I outed myself there

4:25 PM

It's okay, Yosuke-san did it to me before

4:25 PM

It's fine, you can't tell me apart from the rabble when I'm not at work

Guess I'll have to keep an eye out from now on

4:33 PM

Maybe use both for a change

Why do you only use one?

9:50 PM

Are you in Tokyo?

Would you believe me if I said my other eye has hidden demonic powers.

i had to think for a bit why that is and i remembered

10:40 PM

you hide one of your eyes with one of your bangs

No, but maybe? Sounds scary!

It is concealed for the greater good.

oh well... just asking

it's awfully quiet... i would usually expect more activity out of this

Expect?

yeah... i mean, it's usually the time when everyone's resting

Mm.

you have a strange name

[???]

anyone in here?

hey minako-san!

hello yosuke!

how're things with you?

very tired, to be honest

5:55 PM

lots of homework and i've been feeling a bit down as of late

whats making you feel down...?

have you ever felt like talking to someone

um... all the time actually

but you just... can't bring yourself to call them?

oh... yeah...

6:00 PM

i usually just

6:00 PM

force myself to do it

6:00 PM

but i know that doesnt work for everyone

huh... yeah

6:00 PM

it might work for me but i'm a bit afraid

what are you scared of?

uh... that they're gone

6:09 PM

and that they don't recognize me

gone as in like... disappeared?

maybe changed numbers

6:10 PM

but then again, who knows?

wont know until you try, minako-san...

that's true...

im here if you need anything! but i dunno if i can call on your behalf

no, haha

6:12 PM

that's something i must do on my own

yeah...

6:13 PM

i think itll be ok

6:13 PM

no mater what, youll come out of it ok

never has an automated voice felt so empty

6:49 PM

they changed cellphones, it seems

im sorry... i wonder if you can ask someone to find them for you?

i called my two closest friends and they're both... apparently, changed phones

I want to make treats for Halloween, either for work or any kids in my apartment building, but I don't know what to make

2:33 PM

If anyone has suggestions, this girl is all ears

2:34 PM

Also I guess this is me saying hi again, it's been so busy lately

small rice balls filled with something sweet? (edited)

How about those treats with the rice and marshmallows?

Hmmm

Cookies seem to go down well and they're cheap and easy to make

That could work too but crumbly means a kid can't enjoy the shape as much if I put that effort into it.

There's always shortbread. It holds a shape nicely and ain't as crumbly as a typical cookie

halloween treats... ive never tried making stuff like that

!

7:49 PM

You really should! It's so much fun!

What should I make? I like toffee... But that's not a good Halloween treat, is it?

Make it into toffee teeth!!!

7:51 PM

Then it's a wonderful holiday treat!

Teeth!?

Teeth! Or maybe witches brooms!

7:53 PM

I find the teeth much more fun!

7:53 PM

The surprise when people see you eating them is quite satisfying.

Oh my, toffee teeth? What a devilishly delicious idea^^

m... maybe the brooms would be better...

7:53 PM

ok youre both weird!

Weird? Why do you say that?

7:54 PM

It's a Halloween treat, after all.

i dunno if crunching on teeth is at all appetizing...

It's festive!

im gonna look at some candy molds... i dont think teeth is included

Well, that's no fun. . .

7:54 PM

I even have my tooth mold from last year. . .

oh

7:55 PM

jeez

7:55 PM

im gonna go with something that wont like... terrify nana-chan (edited)

Are you perhaps frightened by the idea of toffee teeth, Hanamura-san?

i really dont LIKE the idea

But it's such fun!

It's not like they bite^^

Unless you're worried someone will sneak a real one in?

Just like when someone hides wasabi in a batch of takoyaki, hm?

I find the wasabi ones rather enjoyable!

7:58 PM

It's a good way to spice things up, as it were.

7:59 PM

But it sounds like you may have had personal experience with this, Akira-san?

Oh, me? No, not really^^ It was just what came to mind when you mentioned it.

Oh!

8:04 PM

You know what would be fun?

8:04 PM

Skull takoyaki roulette!

Skull takoyaki? Care to elaborate on that?

It's like those tiny american puff pastries

8:05 PM

But in the shape of the skull

8:06 PM

Give me a moment, I believe I have a picture.

8:08 PM

Ah!

8:08 PM

Here we are!

8:08 PM

This, but takoyaki. (edited)

8:09 PM

I think it could be quite fun!

Oh, this does look quite lovely!

8:11 PM

Are they meant to be sweet?

this is pretty cool... reminds me of kanji...

8:11 PM

maybe ill do spiders

They're savory! If I'm reading this correctly, they're supposed to have a pizza filling!

pizza? i guess thats kinda like candy

I believe you can make them out of pancake as well?

Pancake? That might be quite delicious as well.

8:14 PM

I'm sure it would make for a wonderful hors d'oeuvres at a Halloween party.

takoyaki would be good

8:15 PM

ew these spiders are all super realistic

8:15 PM

the molds i mean

Those are the best ones!

8:15 PM

Besides, I find spiders quite adorable.

So we'll add spiders to the list of things that frighten Hanamura-san, then?

We should!

8:16 PM

Teeth as well.

I'm not sure I would call them cute myself, but I do find them to be fascinating little creatures.

8:16 PM

Yes, spiders and teeth^^

I do find snakes very much cuter, though. . .

You seem to be quite a fan of some unusual animals, Haru-san. Something tells me perhaps Halloween might be a favorite holiday of yours?

Oh, my. Was it that obvious? (❁灬º 艸º灬)

It's not a bad thing! Just a simple observation.

8:22 PM

It's nice to see that you have that passion.

It's just so much fun! Seeing what other people find frightening, watching scary movies, people embracing things that are different

8:23 PM

It's a bit invigorating!

Invigorating does seem like a fitting word for it, doesn't it?

It does. (๑´v`๑❁)

Did you used to trick or treat when you were young?

Oh, no never. We didnt really start to celebrate until my teens.

Ah, is that so?

8:27 PM

Well, I'm happy to hear that you found a liking for it regardless.

Well, in my hometown, Halloween wasn't really celebrated since it was mainly senior citizens. Though sometimes we'd bake a giant cake and wat that!

8:28 PM

Ah, but that was years ago. I haven't baked a Halloween cake in ages. Not since. . .

8:28 PM

Well, perhaps now is the time to start up again!

I don't see why not^^ if you enjoy it then it's something you should do again.

I wonder if I still have those bat molds. . .

I hope you'll share pictures if you do happen to make one! Or any Halloween treats, for that matter.

I certainly will!

I very much enjoy when food is decorated in fun ways^^

In that case, will you be sharing yours as well?

Oh? You think I should bake something of my own?

I think so! If you enjoy them, you should try your hand at it! (edited)

Aha, I've never considered myself much of an artist^^; I enjoy making food, but I'm often busy and don't have much time to practice.

8:36 PM

I suppose there's no reason not to, though.

8:36 PM

Maybe I'll make a trip to the grocery store soon^^

If you do, I look forward to seeing what you come up with!

8:37 PM

We can even post them together if you'd like!

Oh, that sounds like it could be fun^^ Maybe I really will then, if you insist.

Then I must insist!

8:41 PM

As collateral I will post the picture of the first cake I ever made. I've just found the photo and it's a very fond memory!

8:41 PM

8:43 PM

I apologize for the quality of the image, it's quite old and it is also a picture of a picture.

Oh my!

8:44 PM

Still though, it has a charming quality to it! Do you mind if I ask how old you were at the time?

Maybe 8? It was so long ago it's hard to remember but it was definitely before I turned 10!

Well for that age I would definitely consider this an accomplishment!

8:45 PM

And I very much look forward to seeing where your skills are at now^^

I appreciate the compliment but, I'm not sure how well placed it is! That's supposed to be pikachu after all. . .

8:47 PM

But I am excited to show my improvement!

Oh my, that's Pikachu? Well, I'm still just as excited to see your improvement!

Well, I can at least say I haven't forgotten.

8:55 PM

How to use a cookie cutter!

8:55 PM

Oh, goodness, I wonder why my message went through like that

Oh, these are lovely though!

I hope they won't lose their color much in the oven.

I'll hope for you too^^

I look forward to your treat as well!

I suppose I'll have to start planning for it soon.

You've got such discipline! I'm much to excited to wait!

Aha, you think so? Well, I'll certainly give it my all^^

9:02 PM

I'll start researching recipes tonight.

I hope it comes out tasty! (edited)

Thank you^^

It's a bit late but, the cake turned out well!

9:39 PM

omg haru-chan!!! that looks great!!! (edited)

9:48 PM

can I taste test lol? ;)

Oh wooow!

12:17 AM

It looks great

Thank you both! I'm glad the frosting turned out alright, I was worried it'd blend too much.

i dont think baking is my thing...

Oh they look so cute!

10:52 AM

And very haunted!

10:52 AM

Good job, Yosuke-san!

thanks haru-chan...

10:52 AM

i guess my baking skills are the really scary part lol

I only managed to get a photo of the one I kept for myself. The rest all went to work

yosuke, for being a huge batch of

7:13 PM

cookies?

7:14 PM

i think it's good! what matters is if it's tasty!

you didn't even know they were cookies!

7:31 PM

everyone else is better...

NO

7:31 PM

i don't think so, at least

7:31 PM

didn't mean to type in all caps haha

Were they meringue cookies?

and you make fun of my skills in the kitchen?

at least mine are edible! they tasted good!

7:33 PM

they're sugar cookies...

I like the one with a hat.

mine are edible too!!

7:34 PM

well they would be if i made any

I'd love to try Satonaka-san's cookies one day!

7:34 PM

I'm sure they'd be delicious!

i wish i could give you all cookies

7:35 PM

that's to say, homemade cookies

I've never had cookies. or much food in general actually.

yeah i'll definitely have to bake sometime and let you give them a try!

I look forward to it!

i can't remember the last time i even tried to bake something

is baking difficult?

it must have been for yosuke's birthday a while ago

7:36 PM

but that was with help

It can certainly be overwhelming.

it's ...

7:36 PM

a little hard

7:37 PM

i mean it's totally doable it just doesn't always come out as planned

Hmm. due to human error or because equipment or ingredients were not up to expectations?

uh ... both!

more training is required to eliminate all chances of human error in your baking

I think it's easier when you've got someone to help you along! I know it was much easier for me when I was learning with my Grandfather.

being an apprentice is a very good way to learn.

chie, i dont think you should bake uh... Unsupervised

Perhaps we should all have a baking party!

what?! you raved about that cake we made you years ago! you went on and on about how good it was!

yeah, because naoto was there to make sure it wasn't bad!

okay but it was still good!

you just have a tendency to add things outside of the recipe

Oh, but that's the most fun!

yeah see?

no I mean

7:49 PM

what did you add that one time? Sardines???

i thought they'd add flavor!

yeah, bad flavor! you gotta taste things before you give them to people!

I think it could be wonderful if balanced properly!

haru-chan... you want me to die..

7:54 PM

death by food

You should be more adventurous, Yosuke-san!

i could die!!!

I shouldn't think your constitution so weak as that!

you try it then!

Thanks for the compliment Magatsu-san! The hats were fun to make

what flavor was it?

Chocolate with a tiny hint of spices to make them a little different

I see. were they a 'hit' at your work?

I think so. I saved one for Nozomin, so you can try asking her if she ever comes back online

I will be sure to ask if i see them in the chat

Please don't assume that I poisoned her if she doesn't show up

I won't. Do not worry

8:19 PM

I'll make you some if we ever meet

I would like that very much. Thank you.

I do need to share these cookies

What kind are they?

sugar cookies!

I see!

8:34 PM

So are the decorations icing?

yeah

8:35 PM

theyre pretty good

I'm so proud of you Yosuke

for what? (edited)

For the cookies

oh... thank you. you did seem to like them lol...

10:21 PM

i guess im not that bad of a baker!

/has finished them all

omg?? lol i guess if youre not sick, thats something to be proud of!

10:23 PM

ill make more, how about it? you can help me with frosting this time

Sheesh. It's a monsoon out here. Last time it stormed this bad, I was bedridden for a week.

Glad I don't live outside anymore...

Business was as dead as a giant doornail

Guess everyone's being sensible and staying indoors. Better than risking getting sick

I must say, sardine oil has a lot of uses but it is hard to make neutral. . .

7:57 PM

It could be good in something savory, though!

7:58 PM

I'll keep working on it and maybe you can use my findings in your next recipe, @Detective Prince !

seriously? yeah i'd love to!

8:02 PM

just make sure whatever you decide on, you make enough for yosuke to taste test

absolutely not

8:26 PM

i refuse to taste it before you

8:26 PM

oh, you meant haru-chans cooking...

8:26 PM

yeah that's probably fine lol

8:27 PM

i missed the two people i dont know again. maybe theyll come back

Sardine oil? Sounds like it could have some interesting uses

2:09 PM

I could imagine using it in a dressing

yuck i hate fish too much

You're surprisingly picky for someone who's supposed to be an adult, Yosuke-san.

adults can be picky!

8:30 AM

especially with very specific orders in their food

yeah, just cause i'm an adult doesn't mean fish tastes good

It's good for you

that doesn't make it taste good! i don't mind most sushi tho it's not as bad uncooked

At least you're eating it in some form

yeah, i guess... i haven't had sushi in a while tho

I've not eaten most things in a while

oh yeah.... sorry...

I guess I forgot food existed or something

10:00 AM

I'm still not sure what happened

how do you... forget to eat?

It's very easy if you're especially busy. I have to set alarms or I forget, myself.

oh yeah, i get so busy i have to pop some gum instead lol

6:27 PM

when im stressed out i shed pounds like crazy cause i just dont get hungry

We should all really take better care of ourselves. . .

hey, at least i drink lots of water

That's no substitute for a good meal, though.

yeah i know

6:37 PM

im getting skinny again

6:37 PM

dont tell yu, hed yell at me

Honestly, I've lost years of memory, but I'm pretty sure I didn't eat during that time

have you eaten since you woke up?

You should eat proper meals at regular intervals if you're getting skinny

6:40 PM

Aki's been feeding me

6:40 PM

Although his idea of food is protein nonsense and beef bowls

6:42 PM

I don't seem to have the strength to do much at the moment, so I can't cook anything decent

man, at least hes taking care of you! from what i remember he was super buff, so a lot of protein isnt surprising at all lol

He's cooked me a couple different things, so that's something. Glad he knows more than just beef bowls. I just wish he'd gotten better at eating vegetables...

all of you lead unsafe lives...

7:03 PM

or I eat too much

lol, naw, i know i dont eat enough

7:08 PM

why not ask him to make more veggies? im sure it wouldnt be a problem you just steam em

that's not better!

ok ok!

also, shinji, akihiko probably thinks you're weak and need protein

lmao

if you say anything against that, he might even try to force feed you

7:09 PM

just struggle

7:10 PM

at least until i get the money to visit you in iwatodai

youre from iwatodai? i went there once for a school trip

I went to Inaba on my sports trip

7:12 PM

but that's a topic for another time, shinji!!

at least hes being taken care of

I've been telling Aki to eat vegetables for years, he's never listened

jeez... he never changes

8:45 AM

he's here as well, right?

Yeah, that's how we found each other

right... well, I hope he's busy

9:05 AM

wouldn't like him to read this over the phone

He'd just complain that vegetables are bad

I wish I could sneak some food for you

9:10 AM

but work is limiting me

I'm sure I'll be okay but thanks

Hello! You should tell your friend to eat his veggies!

11:50 AM

Should I bring you some pea sprouts?

akihiko tends to avoid veggies, but that's not my concern!

10:11 PM

it's shinjiro

I'm fine

Wow

4:47 PM

I'll have you know I'm fine with vegetables

Oh! What are your favorites?

Uh, well, I guess Broccoli and Carrots? I wouldn't say they're my favorites, but they're not too bad

Oh, I see! What sorts of recipes do you have?

Nothing fancy, I just stir fry them

"Not too bad"

5:55 PM

"I guess"

I have changed you know

6:10 PM

Besides, I can't be picky because of my career

I have not seen a single green vegetable since I got here

Will you stop complaining if I buy some the next time I get groceries?

Will you eat them?

Yes, mom

...

Pardon but. . .what sorts of seasonings do you use? (edited)

i'm mostly surprised shinjiro is still healthy

7:40 PM

i'm happy akihiko at least is... healthier

7:40 PM

at least not using a lot of meat and protein

Salt and pepper is good enough for me. Shinji's the one who uses a bunch of different ones

lol you guys kinda remind me of my partner and i cept our tastes are pretty much the same

Partner...

I'm quite certain the common terminology for that is Lover... But I suppose partner works just as well.

what!? no! hes just my best friend, jeez!

Sure he is...

i mean that! sometimes, dudes are just so close they call each other "partners." its normal!

I somehow doubt its common use.

it is!!!

But if you insist

3:16 PM

Would you want him to be your lover?

no!!!!!

Very well.

3:17 PM

You get so angry when asked this question or about this subject. almost as if... defensive?

its not exactly something i wanna talk about!

3:18 PM

who i date or have feelings for is no ones business!

Alright, alright. no need to get huffy. As long as you're not in denial of your own feelings, then you are indeed correct. it is no one's business.

sorry...

3:24 PM

i just dont like talking about it

My own fault for poking my nose into it.

3:25 PM

it's alright.

3:25 PM

I got to learn something about you out of the deal.

i dunno if i like the sound of that... but thanks for being understanding

don't worry. I'm not going to use this info for nefarious schemes.

that makes it sound worse!

There is no pleasing you is there?

3:30 PM

You are entertaining at least, frog boy.

thanks? i guess

3:35 PM

why do you keep referring to me as a frog???

perhaps your connection to Jiraiya has something to do with it. i'm aware your persona isn't Jiraiya anymore, but the fact he was your first one makes you frog boy

but the main thing is that it seems to bug you, so i shall continue to refer to you as frog boy.

ugh, ok fine

3:58 PM

i guess jiraiya did look a lot like a frog...

yosuke, you're a frog?

4:51 PM

wait, no

4:51 PM

you have a frog persona?

i used to! he changed when i got really close to my partner into one called susanoo.

4:51 PM

like the storm god!

wooow

4:54 PM

that sounds really cool!

thanks! maybe ill get to show you him one day

Whoa. Looks like I missed a lot, huh.

Its gonna be a busy day for me, but the kids in the apartment block should be happy tonight!

6:43 AM

These are for the kiddies

6:43 AM

These are for work

6:44 AM

I wanted to go with something unusual this time, since I know that not everyone likes sweets.

Looks scary enough to eat

Wow, very creative

They're very cute! (edited)

Thank you!

I think once I manage to get back to Inaba, that I will try to find frog boy.

8:58 AM

Finding a tv to jump into while in Tokyo is proving difficult. There are far too many onlookers.

Why are you jumping into TVs?

9:52 AM

Sounds dangerous

9:52 AM

But that means you're in Tokyo!

I am indeed. The tv is a gateway to the tv world. Shadows live there.

10:02 AM

Personas can be used there as well.

10:07 AM

You seem excited to know that I am located in Tokyo. Why is that? (edited)

Because it means there's someone in this chat that's in the same city as me! (edited)

11:19 AM

I mean, Nozomin is here but I see her all the time at work.

11:19 AM

It's not the same as meeting someone new!

You'd actually want to see me?

12:08 PM

I'd probably scare you.

Would you?

Most likely. My apearance seems to upset young children. That, or they can sense that im a persona.

I'm not a young child!

2:34 PM

And have I've had weird paranormal encounters

i'm not calling you a young child. i'm just stating that young children get upset when they look at me. So i can only assume is due to my appearance in general being scary... To be honest i don't know much about you.

Well I don't know much about you either so it sounds like a good way to bridge that gap

(edited)

I do not mind finally meeting someone in this app face to face. Though it is unfortunate that you do not possess a persona... yet.

I've had my fair share of weird things

If I had to guess, everyone's been through the weird ringer

Oh probably

6:21 PM

Bet you didn't have to do the idol weird ringer

And I certainly don't envy that either

What does it entail to be an idol?

6:59 AM

All i know is that it is very difficult. But how and why?

High expectations, and people can be creepy

8:00 AM

I need to be good enough to keep up and keep selling otherwise I'm out of a job

8:01 AM

At the same time there's a really stupid rule about not being able to date because we have to "desirable" to people

8:01 AM

So people can imagine themselves with an idol, which I hate the idea of

8:02 AM

Human commodities, advertised with music, choreography and sexy looking posters

8:03 AM

I don't know if I'm accurately explaining, but this is the gist that most of us go through

8:03 AM

I've got some... differences that make my case a little unique in certain aspects

Sounds emotionally taxing.

8:39 AM

And degrading...

8:39 AM

Are you okay?

8:40 AM

Do you enjoy your job at least?

8:40 AM

If not... perhaps you should look into another venue. Like food prep. You seem to enjoy cooking from what i see in this chat.

8:42 AM

Do male idols have to follow this no dating rule too or is this simply a slimey thing they make the women idols do?

8:48 AM

They call idols entertainers, but i feel like they mean more that idols are objects of fantasy and fetishisation...

8:50 AM

Ugh.. humans are gross...

8:51 AM

And i used to "work" for a pretty gross piece of shit human myself...

8:52 AM

I need stress relief. Perhaps that rabbit in that store is still there and accessible to pet.

I'm okay!

7:21 AM

The way I look at it, if I can touch people with my work then it was worth it.

7:21 AM

Some of it sucks, I won't deny that.

7:22 AM

But I want to do this for my own reasons

7:22 AM

I appreciate the concern though

Did you want some stress relief too?

7:48 AM

We could meet at the pet store...

That sounds like fun actually!

How best to send you the address? My phone has limited things tgat work

8:54 AM

Do i even know the address?

What distinct buildings are nearby?

There was a convenience store.

8:56 AM

And a small book store

8:56 AM

And a cafe

8:59 AM

I am bad at this apparently.

Anything more distinct than that?

9:03 AM

I know there's a pet store near TakuraPro

9:03 AM

But I feel like that would be super weird if that's the one you mean

Maybe?

9:06 AM

Let me go out there and check.

9:07 AM

I see a corporate building with the name TakuraPro, yes.

9:08 AM

So I guess it is the same pet store.

9:08 AM

Makes it easier though, doesnt it?

I guess it does

9:20 AM

That "corporate" building is my studio

You own a studio?

No, no!

9:31 AM

It's the company I work for

9:31 AM

The studio I do my work at is the one you mentioned

Oh, ok. So you perform in a studio?

9:52 AM

Isnt that a little small?

How does it contain all the fans?

Well I perform in bigger places

10:24 AM

But the studio is where I practice and where we record

oooh

10:30 AM

that's very interesting!

10:30 AM

also, sorry for being mia!

Oh ok. It is where you train and master your art.

Yeah! Think of it like a dojo

And you have a master guiding you?

That would be Coach!

Was he an idol in his younger years?

I don't think so

11:15 AM

He's been teaching idols for a long time though!

He mainly teaches the song and dance part yeah?

11:23 AM

The business part and marketing is other people?

Mm-hmm!

I see. I like the idea of knowledge of a craft being passed down to younger gens. Its good.

NEW ANNOUNCEMENT

The Following Statement was sent on Aug 19, 2020 at 02:50:57 pm PST UNKNOWN USER has been added Thank you for being part of the server, @everyone !

??? huh? this thing is still active...?

Oh! It's been quiet for so long I forgot about it entirely...

youre... uh... you were the older lady, right?

I'm glad you remembered me, Hanamura-chan!

hahaha;;

And it's. . .nice to meet you!

3:54 PM

To our new friend!

oh yeah! hey new person

lmao, a memer huh?

3:56 PM

must be about my age

whats your name dude?

3:56 PM

or ma'am?

I didn't realize memeing was an age exclusive thing. . .

3:57 PM

I learn so many new things here!

oh i guess it isnt miss, but normally it's uh... indicative of younger folks?

She says you're very rude for assuming her age, Hanamura-chan.

oh;;; sorry

3:58 PM

ah

3:59 PM

sorry sorry!!!

(✿≧艸≦)

wait, do you know each other?

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

4:01 PM

She's a colleague of mine!

4:02 PM

♂️

Forgive me, darling, Hanamura-chan is just adorable when he's flustered

✌️

(๑´v`๑❁)

4:04 PM

Still I'm surprised to see you here!

4:04 PM

I've had this app for a little while now, I was surprised you didn't get it first

❌

Yes, it seems like no one can! We're not sure why, either. . .

4:06 PM

Even though Hanamura-chan seems to know who might have made it. . .

❓

4:07 PM

@Kayla, male thot enemy of state Have you made any progress on finding out who made the app yet?

sorry i was getting the mail--

uh... not really... partner and i have been only going to the office sparingly. i can't find anything in the files suggesting who might have made it i mean... there's a lot of... "potential," but no specifics

Oh my, someone new? It's been quite a while

you wouldn't believe me anyway lmao

4:13 PM

oh, it's-- akira, right?

️

So they said, yes!

Yes! I'm aware it's been a while^^;

how ya been? i guess-- how has anyone been?

Surprisingly busy!

Hm?

‍♀️

lots of... fun in the sun?

4:20 PM

i guess it is summer huh lol

I have been doing relatively well, thank you for asking.

4:20 PM

I hope you all have been as well.

oh yeah, just been doing school and work and stuff. busy too

Oh! I did manage to harvest quite a few limes this time around, and my new mint plant has been. . .enthusiastic to say the least!

❓

oh, you garden?

Well, I've been trying to plant some hydrangeas but I'm not sure they'd do well outside of the greenhouse so I may have to stick to my lillies and such for now.

4:22 PM

My dragon snap and babies breath are coming in splendidly, though!

4:23 PM

Ah, did I never mention, Hanamura-chan?

4:23 PM

I've been gardening since my high school days!

awesome! i think maybe you did, a while ago... that's incredible tho! you grow your own food?

You should come over and see! The sweet pea flowers you gave me have move to their own plot now!

4:28 PM

I'm certain I have a day this week freed up if you're up for a date, dearest.

thats sweet that you two are such good friends :)

Oh!

4:29 PM

That's actually my boyfriend.

... i thought you said they were a girl!?

4:29 PM

wait-- i dont think ive seen this user before

4:29 PM

hi?

Oh, my! Another new user, and so quickly!

4:30 PM

And I did, though it was a joke. He's so secretive, I thought I'd play a little prank.

another person speaking in emojis...

jeez

Lunch sounds wonderful!

4:32 PM

Any requests?

4:32 PM

Oh! I'm so sorry... I didn't realise that was so annoying to you. :)

it was more that we already... had someone like that

4:33 PM

um, hi? what's your name

️

(❁≧▽≦)ﾉｼ))

what is that!?

Hmmmm... I'm not sure if I want to share such sensitive information, you know?

right, of course. gotcha

4:34 PM

an alias?

4:34 PM

something to call you by?

Oh my...two people speaking in emojis might be a bit difficult to decipher^^;

If you'd like, I'm more than happy to translate. (๑´v`๑❁) (edited)

Thank you, that would be very much appreciated.

Certainly!

He's very excited to meet you, as you can see.

4:43 PM

He only uses that when he's especially curious!

4:43 PM

You must be a very interesting person, Akira-san.

I'll have to think about what I want to be called. A name does leave an impression.

yeah i get that

4:44 PM

wait... he uses the sad gif... when he's curious? ... ok?

He's being a bit facetious, it's part of his style of joking!

4:46 PM

He has a very deadpan sense of humor, he's very funny.

lmao, i gotcha

Oh, is that so? Well, I'm very pleased to meet him as well^^

that seems.. better i mean my english isn't super great but that seems better

Oh, be nice, dear! You've only just met them! Give them a chance, okay? (edited)

I think I'd like to be called Narukami. Or Naru... I've always admired such a strong sounding family name, to be honest.

narukami...? huh

4:55 PM

i didnt realize that was a common name lol

4:55 PM

ok narukami it is

It's not that common. It's not even my name.. I just know somebody who was called that. They were super supportive.

oh i gotcha lmao

It's nice of you to remember the people who helped you!

yeah... anyway um

4:56 PM

so, emoji dude

️

oh jesus

4:56 PM

if your dating the misses here

4:56 PM

you must be like, 40, right?

(✿≧艸≦)

4:57 PM

uh

4:57 PM

ok

4:57 PM

so youre closer to her age?

I'm actually older than him!

OH

so you're into younger men and he's into... older women

4:57 PM

... i gotcha

4:58 PM

i ain't judging! i like older women too lmao

It sounds terrible when you say it like that!

sorry i dont mean to offend!!!

4:58 PM

jeez i better just shut up...

Ten or so years isn't that big a gap between adults, you know.

ten!?

4:58 PM

i mean

yeah youre righgt

4:59 PM

oh so youre into anime and stuff too, cool cool

Somebody's uncomfortable.

hey, shut up new guy!

I'm sorry to disappoint you, Hanamura-chan, he's very much taken.

im not

5:00 PM

im not like that1!!!!

Like that?

you know!!! into guys!

5:01 PM

i mean, not that theres anything wrong witht hat!

I could swear you introduced your boyfriend to us. . .

theres nothing wrong with it!

5:01 PM

Then why are you so pressed about it?

HES NOT MY BOYFRIEND

5:02 PM

✋

yeah, stop it!

5:02 PM

✋

...

✋

Darling you can't just take other peoples boyfriends!

5:02 PM

✋

WHAT!?

You have to ask them out, first.

At least one date first, darling.

IM NOT INTO GUYS

:(!!

5:03 PM

️

5:03 PM

‍♂️

HES NOT MY BOYFRIEND SO IT CANT BE A DOUBLE DATE EITHER

Oh, I'm sure he plans on stealing him entirely.

5:04 PM

(๑´v`๑❁)

YOU DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT HE LOOKS LIKE

️

N-NOT THAT HES MY BOYFRIEND--

5:05 PM

AUGH

5:05 PM

️

STOP IT, EMOJI MAN

You're turning him down, Hanamura-chan?

That's too bad. . .

W--

You are digging your own grave, Hanamura-kun.

HE DOESNT EVEN KNOW WHAT I LOOK LIKE EITHER

️

You're right! Let me see if I can find that old myplace profile you sent me. . .

You might want to stop reacting like this if you want them to stop, you know?

❗

5:06 PM

❣️ ❓

But he's right again, love doesn't depend on looks.

I DIDNT SEND IT YOU GOGGLED ME

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

wait...

Goodness, I could swear you sent it. .

I REMEMBER NOW

5:07 PM

Your name is Haru! (edited)

5:07 PM

You're younger than me!

(❁≧▽≦)ﾉｼ))

:0

UGH I FORGOT

:3c

That's certainly something to forget!

Uuuuugh So that must mean your "boyfriend" is young too, right?

She did say he was younger than her.

I did, indeed!

Ok, so THAT wasn't a lie

5:09 PM

My head hurts..

I haven't lied to you at all, Hanamura-chan.

Wait... it was Okumura, right? Like, the Big Bang Burger Okumura? I think I made notes on all this, if I can find them.

‍♂️

You totally lied about your age at one point, don't even start!

You'd begrudge me protecting my identity?

... no.

5:10 PM

You're right, sorry

️

Wait, so, do you actually KNOW emoji guy? I mean, we can't see usernames

It's alright, darling.

It'd be strange to not know my own boyfriend, don't you think? (edited)

You don't have to tell me who he is, but this is kinda imperative to finding shit out

5:11 PM

Wait, so his meme shit is so familiar you just figured it out!?

5:11 PM

Oh my god..

From about the second gif, yes.

well thats important info tho

Part of me thinks he's just continuing this to spite you.

that means that a ton of us in here know each other

Awh.

hey, narukami...

5:12 PM

can you tell me the first name of the guy you met?

5:12 PM

if you know it

He doesn't know anyone here aside from me, it seems. And I've only just met you all recently....

still..

5:13 PM

Hmm? It was a work relationship. We weren't on first name terms.

5:13 PM

I don't really remember.

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

oh ok

5:13 PM

nevermind then

5:14 PM

probably not the guy im thinking of then, hes pretty formal and usually says his first name to everyone

5:14 PM

might be a relative tho

Wouldn't that be informal?

(edited)

i dunno? usually if you work in a new place youd introduce yourself last and first name, right?

5:15 PM

or meet someone new... at least, thats how i do it

Hm.

um... you can call me hanamura, btw

5:15 PM

thats pretty informal

I've seen everybody else calling you that. Don't worry. But I appreciate the introduction.

sure thing! its nice to meet you narukami-san :)

5:18 PM

uh, im kinda researching this chat. i mean, i know i seem like a dumbass, but i have a lot of notes collected already lol so if you have anything you know about it, give me a holler, ok?

I'm sure we're all looking forward to your results, Hanamura-chan!

It's pretty mysterious...

No one can seem to uninstall it....

im still kinda stuck... i mean, i found them in a drawer collecting dust all i know is that its an independent app. a friend of mine traced it, couldnt find an ip or nothin

5:20 PM

but it installs itself. cant be deleted. i tried a hard reset and its still there

5:20 PM

my partner got a new phone and it installed itself on his, so...

I could hear my phone blowing up across the room what’s going on?

Hello!

is that-- !

5:21 PM

nozomi-chan!

Nozomi-san is back as well!

5:21 PM

Things certainly are getting exciting!

Hello everyone

oh crap, maybe i shouldnt have said your name-- i wont say your last name then!

I’ll be honest I forgot this thing existed

5:21 PM

It’s fine

it hasnt been active before today. we got a new person

5:22 PM

pretty mysterious stuff all around. how have you been!? i know we talked not too long ago for dance rehearsal

I’ve been alright. Been keeping busy. How about you?

im ok! been keeping really busy. with college and work

5:24 PM

i guess thats all we can do is be busy lmao

I hope you've been taking care of yourself, Nozomi-san.

I’ve been doing what I can

5:25 PM

Work’s always busy though

should i try and cook you more food? i think rise's planning a retirement concert, she mentioned something about "dance rehearsal" again... like ill be able to find time for that lol

That sounds overwhelming. :(

Oh, no I couldn’t ask you to cook more for me

5:26 PM

But I appreciate the thought

you're not asking, im offering!

5:27 PM

its a lot, but its fun! dancing is one of the very, very few talents i got lmao

How long has this chat been around, If I may ask?

5:27 PM

At least. For all of you.

I forget exactly. It’s been a while

yeah, same... it kinda just ceased to exist in our heads a little lol

It has been quite a while. . .

im gonna add that to my notes

5:34 PM

could be important

5:34 PM

that it kinda...

5:35 PM

ya know.... removed itself from our memory?

That's.. odd. Are you alright, Hanamura-kun?

I don’t know how much that means with me. I forget things a lot

Nozomi-san you really must take better care of yourself. . .

well, i mean, when youre busy its easy...

5:37 PM

i forget things ALL the time

Like you forgot how the 'missus' was younger than yourself?

5:38 PM

I'm quite forgetful, too. It's okay..

It’s hard to remember things aside from work. Tomoe-san sometimes leaves notes for me in the studio

(✿≧艸≦)

listen i have a very busy life, its easy to forget things!

5:42 PM

i forget meetings and stuff all the time! i have to set reminders on my phone because im usually the one making them happen!

I think you could do with getting some rest, as well.

i mean... yeah... kind hard between work and school tho

I have a lot to do. I’ll be alright.

Self care is more important than those things every now and then.

thats true... maybe i should set up a spa appointment lol...

Whatever makes you happy. :)

youre pretty nice, narukami-san

I don’t know, I have a lot of deadlines

5:46 PM

I can’t always afford to waste time

Just try not to overwork yourself. ^^"

That’s easier said than done sometimes

5:49 PM

I’ll be ok

And.. Nice, hm? ^^ you're too kind.

Oh, I forgot this app existed

Welcome back, Aragaki-san!

oh hey! nice to see you back as well, aragaki-san

6:02 PM

seems like everyones coming back lmao

Forgive me if I'm unsure who you all are, my memory has been... odd

im hanamura! im pretty sure youre my senpai

6:03 PM

i think aigis-san and kirijo-san talked about you?

Oh yeah, Aigis and Mitsuru, I lived with them for a while

and... sanada-san too? i havent seen him for a while tho

I'm living with Aki now, I guess I could tell him to come say hi?

oh if you wanna! i know hes busy with work and stuff lol

Can't find him, maybe he went out

how are you doing, btw? werent you like... having memory problems or something?

6:09 PM

or like... coming back from the dead problems?

Huh?

uh, dont worry too much about it nozomi-san

6:12 PM

i was joking! aragaki-san was in a coma, i think

Oh

6:13 PM

I’m sorry to hear that

y-yeah

6:15 PM

sorry for being insensitive;;;

I still honestly don't know what happened

i hope you figure it out soon... have you gone for a physical?

I dont wanna see a doctor

i get that... but what if you have some weird abnormalities dude?

Like being alive?

i mean, other than that!

Being legally dead?

maybe!?

6:27 PM

thats kind of a worry, isnt it?

6:28 PM

i mean, i have a friend-- i wont say their name-- but we went to get a physical done and he literally didnt have organs

6:28 PM

he was deemed a medical mystery and we kinda had to get out of there

At this point I'm not even shocked that's possible

yeah... if you know about that other place, he came from there

6:30 PM

so it made sense that he would only be able to copy the... outside of a person

6:30 PM

since i think thats all he knew

Other place? Did you go to Tartarus?

hey, shh, we got people in here that dont know about it!

6:31 PM

not THAT specifically, kinda like our own verson

Huh

sanada-san has been there, he can tell you more

Tartarus?

its nothing, haru-chan!

6:32 PM

he means the deep abyss of torment from greek mythology! yeah! theres a cool bar named after it!

Just Haru is fine. (❁꒪▿꒪)

h-haru then

(๑´v`๑❁)

6:33 PM

I'd love to go, then! It sounds interesting!

oh, yeah, but its um... kinda hidden! invite only, yeah you have two years left before you can drink, right?

Do I?

i dunno... do you?

I want to know your best guess!

A kid?

Do I come off that way? You'd be the first to say so!

I'm going from what Hanamura said

I don't know how wise that is.

6:38 PM

He did forget that I wasn't 32, after all!

Who’s a kid?

Apparently Haru is too young to drink, so Haru I guess?

if i remember from goggling you... well i dont want to reveal a ladies age lol

6:40 PM

im not THAT rude

Oh. I thought I was the youngest

6:40 PM

Huh

Rude enough to try and expose someone, though?

i think you are, nozomi-chan? but you and haru are close!

6:41 PM

in age, i mean

I mean, if I can drink and she can’t, I think that makes me older

I guess I'm pretty old now huh

Did you have a birthday recently?

hey, man, im being mostly careful!

6:45 PM

maam

6:45 PM

i dunno

I did

6:47 PM

I hate birthdays

I always forget mine

I forgot I still had this chatroom, to be honest.

6:49 PM

Tatsuya here, how it's hanging

❗

️

‍♂️

Welcome back! My goodness, everyone seems to be resurfacing at the same time

6:51 PM

How was it? Or are you saving it for later?

Well, I hope you enjoy it!

6:54 PM

❣️

What does that mean

: )

6:55 PM

: )

6:55 PM

: )

it means.... hes enjoying it

6:55 PM

a lot

: P

I don’t get it

he speaks in emojis

I think his gifs say a lot as well!

Somehow I understood all of that

yeah

6:56 PM

woah its--!

6:57 PM

... its

6:57 PM

tatsuya.... san? (edited)

None of this makes sense

(๑´v`๑❁)

...

(✿ꈍ。ꈍ✿)

i cant tell if this is a form of flirting or not

7:00 PM

haru control your man

yeah just like that

7:00 PM

wonder woman him

Only on Thursdays.

were in japan, its thursday

7:01 PM

️

Oh, my! I suppose I should get everything ready then.

What is going on

Oh, I didn’t know you had a boyfriend, Haru-san

He seems

(✿≧艸≦)

Quaint

️ ❓

?

dont you DARE threaten nozomi-chan!

Darling, be nice! Nozomi-san is a friend.

7:02 PM

But he's very charming, I know.

7:02 PM

‍♂️

7:02 PM

(✿ ˘ ³˘)

I’ll be honest I can’t follow what he’s saying

nozomi-chan gets enough threats as it is!

she doesnt need anymore!

Well, if you have questions, please feel free to ask me!

7:04 PM

I don’t get threatened that much, Hanamura-san

more than once is too many!

7:05 PM

maybe i should quit school and become your body guard or something or become a bg dancer full time, i dunno that way i can beat up creeps lmao

7:06 PM

❓

But what about your time with your boyfriend? Nozomi-san works a lot. . .

I DONT

7:06 PM

HAVE

7:06 PM

A

7:06 PM

BOYFRIEND

7:06 PM

STOP IT

❗

DONT EVEN GET IDEAS EMOJI GUY

❓

NO

Pardon, your partner.

I WILL NOT BE YOURS

7:07 PM

❗

IM

❓

STRAIGHT

7:07 PM

:(!

S T R A I G H T

...

Sure

THERES NOTHING WRONG WITH BEING NOT STRAIGHT

7:07 PM

BUT THAT'S JUST NOT ME

7:07 PM

OKAY!?

Aragaki-san, please

7:08 PM

Um

oh come on....

Are you alright?

he keeps trying to ask me out

7:08 PM

he's upset im saying no

Poor thing.

7:09 PM

I don't think anyone's ever said no to him this many times before.

7:09 PM

well hes gotta learn sometime!!!

come on dude

i only date people older than me anyway!!!!

I didn't know you were such a heartbreaker, Hanamura-chan. . .

stop it!!!

Really, what is going on

like i said

7:10 PM

he keeps asking me to date him

7:10 PM

but im

7:10 PM

s t r a i g h t

7:10 PM

and hes a guy

7:10 PM

and hes younger than me

7:10 PM

and i only date people older than me!

Why are you getting so upset over this

Just pretend you’re dating someone

i dunno, ask him!

I suppose that means I get to keep him all to myself, then.

well, yeah! date haru!

7:11 PM

shes pretty!

I was asking why you're so upset, Hanamura

7:11 PM

Not him

im not upset!!!

You keep going on about being straight

i just dont like people saying that yu is my boyfriend!!!!

7:11 PM

omg!!!

hes my aibou!!! theres nothing gay about it!!!

It ain't worth getting upset about

ugh youre right

7:13 PM

i just gotta

7:13 PM

keep calm

7:13 PM

its not true so i dont need to get upset

Yeah don’t get too worked up. You should hear how many people think I’m dating Tomoe or Tamami

Just keep telling yourself that, it'll be fine

oh yeah, i guess people "ship" famous people together

7:13 PM

yeah! wait

7:14 PM

tatsuya-san, are you teasing me too...?

❓

There's also still nothing wrong with liking guys?

yeah theres nothing wrong with it!

its just not for me! not my cup of tea!

i used to be an ass about it but no more! thats the old, dumber me!

yeah! just like that

You still seem pretty upset about it as a concept

i am not!

7:15 PM

i just dont like it when people think im like that!

Why do you think that is?

But why get upset when people think you're not straight?

Yeah, it’s not really a big deal unless they’re trying to insult you

what if like... my parents caught wind of that? people in my community? that would be the worst rumor of my LIFE.

7:17 PM

my parents would disown me, i would be pretty much outlawed, ugh

I'd be worried that the love they give you would be so conditional. . .

...

7:17 PM

i mean yeah but

7:17 PM

theyre still my family!

:/

That

7:17 PM

That sounds rough

7:17 PM

I’m sorry

it is rough!

7:18 PM

thank you nozomi-chan, for understanding...

i mean, i was made fun of for my dad owning a department store, i dont want to think about THIS rumor getting out

... ❓

I'm sorry to sound harsh but, I have to agree. People who care for you shouldn't care who you love so long as they treat you well. . .

❓

7:19 PM

❓ ❓

my dad owned a junes in a small town, so people called me the "prince of junes" and pretty much gave me dirty looks and insulted me when they could... it was... pretty shitty lol

7:19 PM

i was just a kid too

️

i know haru, but... ugh

7:19 PM

omg--

7:19 PM

lmao i wish

i guess haru, it's easier said than done

I don’t think arson’s the answer

i still love my family

Still though, that’s horrible

:/

its ok! they stopped a bit ago when we started to market stuff from the locals. we really pushed to sell more stuff from the community and it made people less mad

7:20 PM

and when i ran away to tokyo the problem is gone p much lmao

at least no one knows or cares who you are here

That’s the good thing about the city I guess

yeah!

It’s easy to be anonymous

7:21 PM

Still, would you want to hide something like that for the rest of your life?

7:23 PM

If they love you they'll either learn or they won't care. You shouldn't have to stuff your true self into a box to appeal to others. . .

7:23 PM

Ah, forgive me that was. . .

7:23 PM

Forward.

7:23 PM

I stand by it, however.

️

7:23 PM

❗

yeah... youre right. i do know my friends will support me no matter what, so....

Why give a damn about what other people think anyway

w-wait, this is all hypothetical! im not gay!

Sorry, I have to speak to my manager for a moment, I’ll be back

7:24 PM

ok nozomi-chan. take care of yourself :(

Take care, Nozomi-san!

anyway, lets talk about something else

7:25 PM

Salad?

Oh! I should go check on my tomatoes again! It's nearly time for the cherry tomatoes to come off. . .

️ ⌚

i need to cook dinner, its my turn, but i dunno what...

Goodness, you're right!

7:29 PM

I was so distracted by everyone coming back, I nearly forgot!

Late, but I was just giving advice

I'll be right back, everyone!

I get distracted easily

yeah i guess but were changing the subject now! no more talking about MY feelings

7:31 PM

️

chicken salad? for dinner?

❗

7:32 PM

❓

7:32 PM

!

7:32 PM

partner!

Apologies, I’m back

7:33 PM

Oh hello

oh no, youre not gonna talk in only emojis too, are you

‍❤️‍

‍

❓

Goodness, I step away for just a moment and you're already asking him out?

oh jeez, yu...

7:34 PM

only talking in cat gifs and emojis? really?

7:35 PM

️

‍❤️‍

‍

❓

omg me!? no

7:35 PM

✋

❓

More dumb pictures...

are you using the sunflower... to refer to me?

Yes, that's him dear.

i mean thats clever but

やれやれ...

7:37 PM

みなさん元気?

Yar Yar Days

We're doing well! It's been a while, hasn't it?

:0

そうです. ( ^.^; ) (edited)

I hope things have been going well with Hanamura-chan!

He's been very welcoming to everyone here.

:3

7:42 PM

:3c...

heh, ive been trying...

Oh! I just remembered!

7:45 PM

He was making your lunches the last time.

7:45 PM

Have you made him lunch since then, Hanamura-chan?

yeah, of course! we trade off meal making all the time!

7:46 PM

like for example, tonight is my turn for dinner

Oh?

7:50 PM

What do you plan on making?

okonomiyaki with miso soup! :0

Okonomiyaki is the only thing Yosuke knows how to cook.

7:51 PM

But I will gladly eat that everyday.

it is not! omg

im a great chef

7:52 PM

so mean

What's your specialty, Hanamura-chan?

You are. You're learning and I'm proud.

mmmm... yakisoba and beef broth with lots of vegetables

His specialty is censored...!

wh-whats that supposed to mean!

7:54 PM

but i can also make a good home cooked ramen... miso soup is good... mmmm

7:54 PM

im good with soups, lmao

The other night when you did the censored and then censored censored...

My goodness! I had no idea he was so. . .talented with his hands.

i dont like how youre wording things

7:55 PM

i mean, yeah, i used to fight with knives and daggers!

7:56 PM

i-i mean, i used to throw them! yeah, as a hobbie! heh

Fight?

7:56 PM

Were you a delinquent, Hanamura-chan?

no, no! it was just a hobbie!

... we were.

no we werent!

I was the gang leader.

dude!

#1 gang leader.

i mean, everyone else called you banchou, but that didnt make us a gang!

7:57 PM

❓

it was just an inside joke!

7:57 PM

no!

️

he looks nothing like that!

Akira-chan, do you also persue to be a gang leader?

wait....

7:59 PM

oh right

7:59 PM

you can read the names of people in here

7:59 PM

i totally forgot lol!!!

7:59 PM

thats how we found out about haru

7:59 PM

8:00 PM

No one can still read names?

just you dude i dug up my old notes on this chat, and i can see it now...

You can read names?

i think we decided it was because you were a "wild card"

8:02 PM

which uh, is related to the gang thing (edited)

8:02 PM

not taht we were a gang! (edited)

Gang...

(✿≧艸≦)

I’m so lost

We were deliquents in highschool. We even got arrested. (edited)

that was ONE time

8:04 PM

... well twice for you

:0!

jeez, this really makes us sound like delinquents

Tch

I never heard about that

we werent!!! promise aragaki-san!

8:05 PM

and... akira, was it? akira2?

My uncle is a cop and he arrested us.

8:06 PM

No one is above the law.

he arrested YOU. it was a normal cop the first time

8:06 PM

your uncle GOT US OUT

8:06 PM

is that to the name?

8:07 PM

so thats not your name?

You're thinking of the person who was here before

Hm... well, yu wasnt wrong about haru but

8:08 PM

i guess ill keep calling you emoji guy

8:08 PM

if thats what you want

8:08 PM

fine fine

.... !!

8:08 PM

... ?

about the user names, i mean

.. Joker.

joker?

oh! a nickname!

8:09 PM

thats a pretty rad nickname

‍♂️

i guess it suits you lmao

8:09 PM

you are a huge memer

I can be Kingpin.

8:09 PM

Yosuke can be Prince.

oh, are we coming up with code names?

8:10 PM

yeah, i guess that fits, considering what i was called back home

8:10 PM

King and Prince are kinda on the nose....

8:10 PM

haru, what should we call you?

8:10 PM

maybe something mysterious... but beautiful~

Oh!

8:12 PM

I'm not sure. . .

8:12 PM

I've only ever had one nickname, I didn't know you could have multiple!

what's the nickname?

Oh, goodness, I could never!

8:13 PM

You're terribly sentimental, darling.

sunflower?

8:14 PM

oh hey, that's kinda like my name lmao

...Noir.

Yes, but he's really the only one that calls me that anymore.

whered you come up with that?

8:15 PM

sounds like some old movies

Yes Joker?

queen sunflower?

He was calling us.

Yes?

8:15 PM

Hm?

royalty?

8:16 PM

oh, haru is royalty?

I too wish to be like Beyonce.

oh! should we call her queen?

!

8:16 PM

8:17 PM

If that's so, should I start wearing heels?

Queens do not wear heels

what do they wear?

The love of their people

1️⃣

I mean, a Queen should be able to wear whatever she wants

8:18 PM

She’s the queen

8:18 PM

Correct.

God, I feel like I’m in a detective movie trying to figure out what these emojis mean

gosh, that expensive dress? i guess haru could afford it considering welcome back Nozomi-chan! wait, what should we call you?

?

Hanamura-chan caught on very quickly!

it was the gifs mostly lmao

Oh, but it is terribly cute. . . .

Nozomi-chan, we're using codenames. Mine is Prince

8:21 PM

i guess its a good way to like... talk to each other without alerting new people of our identities

❗

joker how the hell you gonna buy queen that dress

8:22 PM

Can I just be Nozomi? It's already a really common name

8:23 PM

I could be anyone

Of course

8:23 PM

Embrace your true self.

Darling, you really don't need to!

its like 46000 yen!

‍♂️

Cheap.

If you keep buying me all these pink dresses I fear I'll turn into a strawberry. . .

ok, nozomi-chan it is

8:24 PM

ok mister "i work a great job because im smart"

You wont let me spoil you.

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

why

8:25 PM

why would i want a dress

8:25 PM

tell me that

Because it would look pretty on you.

It's a nice dress but I don't think I could see Hanamura-san in it

I think he'd look splendid in it with a better style to his hair! Assuming he's had the same hair since high school. . .

❓

8:27 PM

❓

I think it's different

8:28 PM

But I can't really remember

It's. . . .quaint.

I think it's shorter at least?

Maybe an up-do! I think it would accentuate his eyes more.

I don't know, I still can't picture him like that

...

8:33 PM

I have attemptrd to take a picture but this chat refuses to upload the image.

8:33 PM

Yosuke has soft waves now.

Yeah, wasn't his hair kind of wild back then?

I thought it was cute.

Cute?

8:36 PM

I can't really remember. I only met him the one time back then

Hmm, it is interesting how many of the users here are connected...

8:37 PM

️

8:37 PM

8:38 PM

.

...excuse me?

Ah... is this Joker's boyfriend?

Ah, what? I'm sorry, I don't understand.

Is everyone here dating or something

>:(!!!

8:38 PM

hey sorry guys im cooking

ill be in and out

8:39 PM

or mostly out until the foods done lmao

8:39 PM

ALSO DONT IMAGINE ME IN A DRESS

):

Just one no would have sufficed, I think...

But... I always imagine you inna dress.

I can say for certain I'm not dating

dude!!! dont imagine me in a dress!!!

‍❤️‍

‍

.

thats not something you do with your bros!

8:40 PM

NO

:)!

YOU CANT SEE ME IN A DRESS BECAUSE I WONT WEAR ONE

(:

ugh

both of you are terrible

8:40 PM

STOP imAGINGING IT

8:40 PM

(๑´v`๑❁)

8:41 PM

But you'd look so cute in it!

id show you my recent hair but i dont really wanna expose my face, especially if youre gonna imagine it in a dresss

>:)c

2

Oh my god

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

This was in my camera roll for some reason.

Did you take it?

No.

8:43 PM

Hm..

8:43 PM

Its a mystery

Weird

8:43 PM

Reminds me of some of the stupid photoshoots I've had to do over the years

So you're married?

Could've sworn Hanamura said he was straight

:3c

8:47 PM

...........

If they're married, that'd be news to me, and I've known them for years

Congratulations?

We...

8:49 PM

aren't

I wonder where that picture came from then

8:49 PM

Maybe someone photoshopped it

Wait did you not take it

I did not. ):

I haven't heard of pictures just appearing

8:51 PM

Or is that something phones do now??

I hope not

Well this app just appeared.

I guess so

I think that's a little different though

I would be inclined to agree.

I dont get technology

It can get confusing sometimes

8:55 PM

I know a fair amount, but I'm not an expert by any means

Flip phones were more than enough

Wait, do you still have a flip phone?

No, apparently people dont use those now

No they don't

8:56 PM

Not at all

They're making new ones! Or, at least, they're in development!

Bet they'll still have these damn touchscreens and apps

They're very convenient. Some people have completely replaced the need for a computer to work on with their phone

8:58 PM

I'm pretty close to that point, but my work kind of requires a computer

I never really cared for computers

I'm not terribly good with them either. . .

8:59 PM

Sometimes they just. . .turn off.

?

Ain't like I could afford one anyway

That shouldn't be happening

9:00 PM

Computers are almost necessary to exist at this point. It's probably a good idea to learn how to use them.

I don't legally exist so Im good

Computers are necessary for my field of work as well. They're quite efficient once you get used to them.

9:01 PM

You don't legally exist?

What do you mean you don't legally exist?

❓

Im dead or something

Does that mean you're a ghost?

I dont think so?

I thought Hanamura-san said you were in a coma?

Uh sure I guess

9:05 PM

I dont remember what Im not allowed to say in here

What's that mean?

As far as I'm aware, there aren't any rules for this chat. You can say anything you're comfortable with.

9:06 PM

I for one am interested.

Hanamura said something earlier, guess I should be careful

I'll admit, that's a bit of a cliffhanger to leave us on^^;

I don't know if I'm just tired, but I've been struggling to follow almost everything that's been going on here. A little clarification would be nice.

Screw it, I died

9:08 PM

❓

You're joking

I got shot

But

9:09 PM

You're still here

Pretty normal for that to kill people

You survived

9:09 PM

Right?

9:09 PM

I'm pretty sure I died

...

Are you sure it wasn't a coma like Hanamura said? That could explain it better

It definitely seems like I'm legally dead

How long did he say you were in a coma?

He didn't

9:12 PM

Is it normal to wake up from a coma in some alley in the middle of a city

I think you're declared legally dead if you're inactive, in the legal sense, for about 5 years.

9:12 PM

If I recall correctly.

9:12 PM

That. . .certainly isn't.

Look, I might be on the younger side, but I'm not stupid. If you died you wouldn't be here.

That's what I thought, but guess I am here

Then you didn't die???

Clearly??

9:13 PM

Why am I getting so worked up?

9:13 PM

I'm sorry

It probably made the news, look it up or whatever

9:14 PM

Shot and killed, 2009

I would probably need your name for that

9:14 PM

If you're okay with giving that

Shinjiro Aragaki.

Shinjiro Aragaki.....

what did i come back to

❗

9:15 PM

god im starting to not like you "joker" or whatever

Well, the articles exist on the internet. Unfortunately though it's difficult to verify that you are the same person, given we have no way of checking the validity of your identity through this app.

9:16 PM

...

9:16 PM

I think you may have hurt his feelings, Hanamura-san.

Guess Im fucking lying then

I'm not saying that. You just have to understand that your claim is a bit...

9:17 PM

Well, absurd.

Tch

ugh sorry i dont mean to be mean;;; thanks for being happy to see me....

You think I don't know that?

im just on edge

I still don't believe you. You found this name and just gave it to me, didn't you?

9:17 PM

You're pulling my leg

9:18 PM

.

Because lying about being fucking killed is clearly high on my priority list

wait i heard about this

9:18 PM

oh wait

9:18 PM

no no i know about this

9:18 PM

❗

Ghosts aren't real

9:19 PM

his peers mentioned stuff about this-- aigis-san, kirijo-san, sanada-san, who he's staying with

9:19 PM

mentioned his name and that something tragic happened to him

That doesn't mean he died though

9:19 PM

Necessarily

Do we have a way to verify information with those people?

Looks like I'm the only one of us here

9:21 PM

The others are probably too busy being alive

Hmm...

9:21 PM

Well it's worth investigating further.

9:21 PM

I for one am interested.

Why? It's obviously absurd. There's no way it's true

Why the fuck would I lie about it

I don't know, why do people spread rumors about celebrities being dead?

9:25 PM

Some people just have a sick sense of humor

Perhaps we should focus on Aragaki-San being homeless?

9:25 PM

If he's been legally dead for some time, that would make housing. . .difficult.

9:25 PM

To say the least.

️

Oh! I should have thought of that myself; it's a very good point.

9:26 PM

Maybe there's a way we can help?

Are you safe, Aragaki-san?

9:27 PM

Food, shelter, a warm place to sleep?

Aki took me in, I'm fine

ill just contact yamagishi-san through email and wait for her to get back to me

Thanks for believing me I guess

but itll take a couple days

✉️

Pretty sure Aki's the only one who knows I'm alive

ok ill um

9:29 PM

be sure to not mention youre alive then

9:29 PM

ill just ask her what happened to you

Wont the news articles verify that

im pretty sure if anyone could find them in seconds, its yamagishi-san, right?

9:29 PM

i mean shes a whiz with info

SHADOW OPS R DARK RN, NO CONTACT POSSIBLE

wh--

9:30 PM

naoto-kun!

I HAVE TRIED.

seriously? nothing?

Shadow ops?

shit, whats going on then?

What's going on?

oh um... theyre kinda like our employers

9:30 PM

ill tell you later :)

What does that mean, later?

when not around stangers, nozomi-chan

like joker here

MOST R STRANGERS HERE

Alright

9:31 PM

They sound like something from an anime though

❤️

yeah... youd be surprised

Sensitive information?

This shits just confusing

theyre kinda like an underground information collective?

9:32 PM

they're related to the secret tartarus bar

YES, CONFUSING. WILL VERIFY CLAIMS @ L8R DATE

What are you talking about?

9:32 PM

What exactly is it you do?

Secret fucking bar

yeah! the secret bar ;)

9:32 PM

invite only

I hope this isn't code for some Yakuza thing

no no no!

9:33 PM

its because um

️

naotos a detective!!!

Detective?

so we have access to stuff!

9:33 PM

yeah!

but like a lowkey one none youve heard of before nope

You aren't talking about Naoto Shirogane, are you? The Detective Prince?

a secret detective

:0???????

noooooooooooo nonono

:0000???

But you're not a policeman, right? Why would they let Naoto share that stuff with you?

9:34 PM

Unless I'm missing something

This is getting ridiculous, Im leaving

uh becayse

9:34 PM

because

9:34 PM

i gotta go too lol

WILL CONTACT @ L8R DATE, ARAGAKI

yeah sorry dude;;;

Contact for what

FOR VERIFY

I expect to be filled in on this, Hanamura-san. I'm going to worry if you don't.

Are you a robot or something

naoto is just LIKE THAT

Naoto Shirogane.

9:38 PM

Correct?

no

9:38 PM

different naoto

9:38 PM

naoto noneofyourbusiness

Hmm...

Whos this Shirogane

yeah mystery person

What

exactly

Do I have to Google this

NO

Some famous detective?

9:41 PM

Is that who the robot is

The Naoto Shirogane I mentioned is a detective known as the Detective Prince. But Hanamura-San is claiming this is not the same Naoto.

I recall their specials on TV when I was younger!

9:42 PM

I thought they were quite dashing.

They were, weren't they?

I've always been a fan.

Um, yeah

9:42 PM

I agree

yeah but this is a different naoto ok?

9:43 PM

ok

OK

Sounds like bullshit

what part

Youre clearly trying to hide something

9:44 PM

Only thing that could be is that Naoto is this detective person

and why would i do that

9:44 PM

in this chatroom full of strangers

9:45 PM

8|

Everyone I knew was talking about them back then! I still find them rather charming.

If youre hiding something you could always try making it less obvious

aragaki-san please... I'm doing my best

So you can be friendly enough with us to talk to us like friends and ask how we've been, but not enough to be honest with us when you're talking about matters where we can see?

Tch

It's just a bit dubious, is all...

oh shut up! we don't know who you are! you could be a danger to us!

9:47 PM

sorry... i dont mean to be aggressive

9:47 PM

just hard to trust people is all

Oh my, have I hit a nerve? It wasn't my intention.

I ain't got anything to lose, Im fucking dead

I just think it's a bit strange of you to discuss such apparently sensitive information right in front of us if you don't wish for us to know. (edited)

its not like i MEANT to bring it up

9:49 PM

im trying to COVER IT UP mostly

I think you're doing a bit of a poor job of that^^;

If anything it's causing us to have more questions.

9:49 PM

And it's a bit unfair to discuss this in front of us without sharing more information, don't you think?

Usually if you wanna hide something you just dont mention it (edited)

you're the one that mentioned tartarus, dumbass!

Or has common sense changed since I died

9:50 PM

Dont call me a fucking dumbass

sorry;;;

9:50 PM

youre my senpai, im sorry, youre right

9:50 PM

but still, this isnt all on me!

Like I said, I aint got anything to lose

I just think you should consider what you're talking about a bit more carefully, is all.

9:52 PM

By discussing it in front of us, you're letting us into the conversation.

9:53 PM

In that case it's only natural for us to want to know what's going on.

consider that maybe if someone in here is DANGEROUS, they may use that information to HARM us, or people we LOVE

9:53 PM

❓

I've already had someone I cared about murdered by someone like that

9:54 PM

Yeah, I guess I should just stop texting

:/

9:54 PM

Ok ok, sorry, it's hard to understand

‍♂️

...murdered?

I had myself murdered

I'm truly sorry for your loss.

you don't even know me, how can you be sorry? sorry, just you insisting on getting in the convo and knowing shit is a big red flag, man

9:56 PM

i dont even know the connection between the people in here

‍♂️

if my hunch is correct, then the people i dont know in here CANT be trusted with info, sorry to say

Perhaps I pressed too hard. My apologies.

9:57 PM

It can just be difficult not knowing what's going on. (edited)

Welcome to my life

sorry... but i dunno if your potentially some eldritch god, tbh

9:59 PM

*youre

Well, I can say for certain I'm not that^^;

9:59 PM

mmmmm i dunno

9:59 PM

thats not even funnY! (edited)

ugh

In any case, I'm sorry if I crossed a boundary.

10:03 PM

I think I might just be eager to find an answer to all of this myself.

well... i guess i cant ask you for ideas or hints unless i share my discoveries...

10:05 PM

and i cant actually CONFIRM anything until i start asking dangerous questions, which im trying not to do lol

Unfortunately this is true. We have to trust each other at least a little in order to share information and potentially make progress.

10:06 PM

It's something we should consider, I think.

ill think it over

10:07 PM

like, for one, i know for certain that certain people dont know certain things... but know certain people

10:07 PM

ugh

10:07 PM

this is complicated

I think it may partially have to do with the way you're phrasing it^^;

well duh, im trying not to give things away!

Well if you end up deciding that you do want to share information, you can let me know.

10:11 PM

Maybe we can help each other.

️

Rest well, dear!

sighs

6:23 AM

6:26 AM

Somebody's been busy.

️

6:31 AM

️

️ ❓

Are you asking about what the weather's like here?

6:33 AM

️

7:30 AM

️

‍♀️

❗

‍♂️

Good morning, everyone!

10:22 AM

Again?

10:25 AM

Darling that can't be good for your back. . .

Good morning!

10:30 AM

Naru, correct?

10:31 AM

That's what I asked to be called, Yes.

Well, it's nice to officially meet you!

It's nice to meet you, as well.

Forgive me for not being more engaging, I'm currently making breakfast.

What might you be having for breakfast?

Oh I wasn't feeling terribly much like making anything too fancy so just eggs benedict and a parfait.

Eggs over rice?

〰️

‍♂️ ❗

Oh! What color is it?

⬛

Be sure to take a picture!

Sounds like bad luck.

11:46 AM

Have fun!

‍♂️

1:07 PM

⬛

1:08 PM

I'm glad you made a new friend!

️

⁉️

A stranger?

5:26 PM

What do they look like?

️

Oh!

️

‍♂️ ❓

I wonder if I should reschedule, then. . .

❓

Apparently HYDE released a new album

6:40 PM

Life is worth living

6:42 PM

❓

I still have no idea what you mean

❓

6:43 PM

Good?

❗

It is good

❓

6:43 PM

I liked HYDE a lot

6:44 PM

Seems like he only got better

6:44 PM

Probably my favourite album now

️

Hopefully it doesn't interrupt your morning jog with rain. . .

‍♂️

5:43 AM

⌚

‍♂️

Have fun!

Ah, curry sounds delicious! Perhaps I should get started on breakfast soon. . . (edited)

After I finish the paperwork, I promise.

How long have you been trapped?

⌚ ........

An entire hour. . .

11:18 AM

They must really like you!

11:18 AM

Shall I come rescue you?

(๑´v`๑❁)

11:32 AM

I'm on my way.

(✿ ˘ ³˘)

Good evening!

6:07 PM

I hope your day went well yesterday

oh, hey haru, narukami uh... emoji guy

Welcome back, Hanamura-chan!

7:18 PM

️ ❓

ah, thanks! um, how's my day? i dunno, pretty lame some couponer came in again...

7:22 PM

❓

Couponer?

yeah!!! they fill like several carts full of stuff, right? then they bring an ENTIRE book full of coupons from newspapers, magazines, websites... and we have to go through and scan every. single. one

IT SUCKS

7:27 PM

they dont care about the poor person behind the cash register AT ALL

wait, do you support this kinda behaviour!?

Isn't that what coupons are for?

i mean, bringing up 5-10, ok i understand but like, a whole book!?

Or is there coupon etiquette?

if you make me spend more than 10 minutes at a cash register, you are the devil themselves!

7:29 PM

wait...

7:30 PM

do you do this!?

...

7:30 PM

UGH

7:30 PM

DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH PAPERWORK I HAVE TO DO BECAUSE OF YOU GUYS?

‍♂️

ITS NOT JUST THE WASTING MY TIME

7:31 PM

IM A MANAGER, I HAVE OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

OMG

YOU ARE THE DEVIL

NOT A GOOD THING

7:32 PM

i hope you choke on that sandwich

❗

7:32 PM

❣️

ugh

❗

if youre the one that wasted my time today...

7:32 PM

i know your face now

‍♂️

7:32 PM

you were... cat sitting?

7:33 PM

you had a cat

7:33 PM

sitting on you

7:33 PM

ugh

7:34 PM

it was an old lady anyway

7:34 PM

i guess i cant fault her for wanting to save money

if you ever come to my store tho

7:34 PM

im banning every teenager that coupons

7:35 PM

‍♂️

yeah i dunno what you look like but i know you're younger than haru so im just gonna ban all teenager that coupn

7:36 PM

yeah i guess so

7:36 PM

ugh

any teenager that comes in here couponing im just gonna assume its you

That seems like discrimination, Hanamura-chan.

️

dont care, too angry from working in retail

... thanks

ugh

❓

oh just sorry life is stressful as it is and now i have mystery teens to deal with too not that youre like the most annoying thing ever (youre not) but im cranky 24/7 so sorry about that

7:41 PM

yeah, im cooking dinner right now, some relaxation would be nice lmao

Perhaps your partner can take care of dinner?

7:43 PM

It seems like you're terribly stressed. . .

we take turns every night! hes also stressed lol

That's a very smart way to handle things. I hope your work becomes less stressful soon. . .

❓ .......

️

........

7:44 PM

ok i don't get this one

7:45 PM

eh, it depends. the part timers i work with are typically less stressful than upper management. slave drivers the lot of them lol yu works in an office tho, which is a million times worse. at least junes is willing to work around my school schedule

7:45 PM

wait-- shit

7:45 PM

how do you delete i shouldnt mention where i work

7:45 PM

❗

DONT WRITE THAT DOWN

sighs

Junes? Like the grocery store?

s t o p

7:48 PM

also hi akira? that was your name right?

Indeed^^ Hello!

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

And hello, was it....emoji man? Is that what we're calling him?

You're so forward tonight!

7:48 PM

you understood that?

You didn't?

‍❤️‍

‍

yeah i just call him emoji man. i think haru is the only one that knows him

On that note, hello to you too, Haru-san.

i mean... im not a connoisseur of emoji man language yet

(✿ꈍ。ꈍ✿)

7:49 PM

It's good to see you as well, Akira-san!

7:50 PM

Well, to summarize he says he doesn't yet but he'd do it just to see your face.

Oh? What a sweet sentiment.

I don't think I've ever seen him this enamored with an older man before!

Darling, it's very cute. But remember, he does have a partner of his own.

Oh my, how scandalous.

7:53 PM

❣️

7:54 PM

✋

‍❤️‍

‍

I...think I'm getting the gist of this, at least.

Oh?

I've missed... A lot.

Just a bit

wait wait wait weve had this conversation!!!

7:56 PM

im straight!

dont start!

:/

7:56 PM

Of course, darling.

Hanamura-chan, he just likes flirting with you. He's not actually trying to seduce you, even if he thinks you're cute. (edited)

...

7:57 PM

right;;;

but saying i have a partner is insulting still!

7:57 PM

jeez!

7:57 PM

well i mean

7:57 PM

yu is my partner

❓

7:57 PM

but not in that way!

✋ ....

were like life partners!

Isn't life partners another way to refer to those who fulfil a spousal role in your life?

Just without the fanfare and official documentation, of course.

NO like

‍❤️‍

‍

Well, if he's of the older generation they're not terribly up to date on such things.

when you have a best friend that you wanna have with you forever, its totally not gay!

7:59 PM

8:00 PM

I see...

its like having like

Oh, my. . .

a best man or something to do everything with ya know?

stop it!

‍❤️‍

‍

STOP

‍♂️

you know what youre saying, dont give me that!

‍♂️ ❗

Hanamura-chan, you really must enjoy being teased

doubling down on the shrug emoji wont make the male kissy emoji go away!

8:01 PM

I DO NOT

‍❤️‍

‍

️

ugh

‍❤️‍

‍

im not gonna-- stop

8:03 PM

Hanamura-chan, he's not talking about you.

️

He tends to swoon over his boyfriends now and then.

️

8:04 PM

️

8:04 PM

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

Boyfriends...plural?

Or do you mean male friends?

No, I mean boyfriends.

‍❤️‍

‍

‍❤️‍

‍

Wouldn't that be terribly confusing to refer to your friends that way?

I would tend to agree, however, I felt I should clarify^^;

8:06 PM

Ah, congratulations?

️

8:06 PM

8:07 PM

‍❤️‍

‍

❓

...I'm sorry, can I please have a translation?

Ah.

8:07 PM

He's. . .

Asking for your orientation. (✿ꈍ ~ ꈍ✿) (edited)

:S

My...

8:08 PM

Oh.

8:08 PM

My sexual orientation?

️

Isn't that a bit personal?^^;

️

says the guy constantly fishing for personal info

️

8:09 PM

Not this sort of personal info!

❗

hey man, it wont hurt nothing lol

I'm more interested in the threads connection us all to this app.

8:10 PM

‍❤️‍

‍

❓

.......will you not drop this if I don't answer?

probably not, knowing him

I recall he spent a month wooing one particular boyfriend so, i believe it might be easier to acquiesce.

8:11 PM

Well to be truthful, I don't tend to be the romantic type. I'm sorry to disappoint^^;

8:12 PM

At least, in most cases it doesn't tend to be a priority for me...

8:12 PM

Ah, but we can move on^^

❓

8:12 PM

❗ ❗ ❗ ❗

8:12 PM

i think hes asking about the uh... not most cases the "rare" cases

Well...

8:13 PM

Wouldn't those depend on the person?

8:13 PM

It's difficult to give any certain answer with a small sample size, you know.

8:13 PM

8:13 PM

thats called something, but i dun remember what

ill have to ask naoto or kanji i guess

What exactly do eggplants have to do with this?

❗

...oh?

oh!

❓

huh

8:14 PM

i didnt know this was a thing

8:14 PM

️

I'm uh, satisfied with this description^^;

8:15 PM

Now we can move on.

8:15 PM

❓

lol ok, we wont pressure you anymore

❓

what, do you wanna know what he sees in other people or something?

man, i dunno!

What is it exactly you want to know?

❓

Oh?

To be perfectly honest, I haven't had a reason to think about it much.

But I'm satisfied with that description.

8:16 PM

Well, I'm happy that's been sorted out now.

I hope you're satisfied with that answer^^

Still, I would like to know where we're all getting with the investigation.

yu and i had a pretty long discussion about it a couple nights ago ((in our private server oops))

8:24 PM

we have a good theory but... again, i dont really wanna just start throwing out potential... ya know, stuff that could put us all in danger

Pardon me for saying but. . .

8:24 PM

Haven't you done that already?

i mean ive mostly put myself in danger on accident lol

⏩

but i mean, if theres potentially like, some... creature, in here

8:25 PM

or even greater than that...

He's right, wouldn't not telling us be more dangerous?

8:25 PM

We're already involved at this point. . .

but i know for CERTAIN that a couple people ARENT involved

8:25 PM

yu said i should take the plunge and tell all of you

I agree with Haru-san and Emoji Man, and with your partner Yu. We're all involved at this point already.

because the people that "arent" involved are involved enough through cirucmstance

8:26 PM

yeah....

8:26 PM

sighs

8:26 PM

well

ill think about it

8:26 PM

i have to go clean the house

8:27 PM

...

..........Hanamura-san must have a penchant for dramatics, don't you think?

8:27 PM

What a suspenseful place to leave us.

He certainly does seem like he'd do well in theatre!

Maybe he's a writer in his spare time?

8:28 PM

There there, darling.

8:29 PM

⌛

8:29 PM

Well, you could always ask Akira-san how his day was.

⁉️

@Goro Akechi

Oh!

8:31 PM

My day?

(๑´v`๑❁)

I've had this discussion with him... he seems to take this far too seriously. (edited)

8:32 PM

✋ ❓

Oh! Yu-san! Welcome back!

Granted there have been people killed before...

Welcome!

And I get that.

️

よろしく

‍♂️

Are we still waiting for Hanamura-san? Or can Yu-san explain for us?

Yu-san, would you be willing?

I think it would be better if we wait for him. Him and I have completely different opinions on the matter. (edited)

8:41 PM

So you would all know both perspectives.

Very well. I suppose it is only fair to wait, then.

While we wait, do you mind if I ask what you're having for dinner?

8:43 PM

I'm still trying to figure out what to eat. . .

This chat certainly gets busy, doesn't it?

8:44 PM

Hello everyone

Oh, I haven't eaten yet...I completely forgot, actually.

8:44 PM

Ah, hello.

Now and then, yes!

8:44 PM

It's good to see you, Nozomi-san.

You too

8:45 PM

Um, how has everyone been?

I'm thinking of making some cream koroke for tonight.

That sounds really good

8:47 PM

I wish I could cook too sometimes

Does that mean you're having curry?

I still don't know how to read these

8:49 PM

Tastes good? Is that it?

8:50 PM

Alright, you lost me now

Pardon, I had to check on something.

8:51 PM

He had curry for dinner and plans to have his evening coffee, pet his cat, and then head to bed.

8:51 PM

I see

Oh!

8:52 PM

A cat nap!

You really should get more sleep.

8:53 PM

⌚

Maybe you can teach me how to read your cryptic emojis while we're both not sleeping

You both should be resting!

8:56 PM

Especially with how often you say you're tired, Nozomi-san!

‍♂️

8:58 PM

There's just a lot I need to do. It's just part of the lifestyle for me. I don't mind it.

⏩

Alright, what the hell does this say

He's being terribly irresponsible.

9:00 PM

It's really not wise to try and live off of coffee, even if it is very good.

Σ(‘◉⌓◉’✿)

9:01 PM

(❁꒪▿꒪)

Well, I don't like coffee, so there's that at least

>:o

9:02 PM

>:0000

9:02 PM

❗

It's too strong. I have to drink it with more cream than coffee, and at that point it's not even worth drinking

:/

Perhaps you just haven't had a truly good cup before?

9:04 PM

I'll try it, but I wouldn't get my hopes up. Most coffee I've tried is too much for me.

9:05 PM

✨

I used to go to a cafe that made the best coffee^^ It was at the point that other coffee just wouldn't do anymore.

9:06 PM

Perhaps if you found a place like that you would like it.

.....

Oh, I have a place very much like that! If I can't make it myself I can only go there, it truly isn't the same.

9:09 PM

Where is it? If you don't mind me asking.

9:09 PM

Now you've all got me curious

Goodness, I'm trying to recall the name but it's been so long. . .

9:10 PM

What about you, Akira-san?

The one I'm thinking of is in a small burrow of Tokyo, if I recall correctly?

9:10 PM

Some cute little independently owned place.

9:10 PM

I haven't been there in a while...I don't quite remember the name.

‍♂️

Do you recall the nearest station?

I'm not sure, I'll have to look at the train map again.

9:12 PM

It wasn't on my typical route, you see. A coworker brought me there.

️

9:12 PM

It sounds quite special. Perhaps you have the business card from there nearby?

If it's in a borough, then it'll probably be really out of the way for me unfortunately

Oh, that would be far for you?

I mean, probably. My commute is a pretty straight shot through the city, and even then, I'm at the office more than home

Understandable^^; It was somewhat similar for me, as well.

...

9:15 PM

Oh! Do you know the name of it?

You are a mystery, Emoji-san

9:21 PM

oh, hey nozomi-chan

9:23 PM

you ok?

Oh, hi Hanamura-san

9:23 PM

I'm

9:23 PM

Better

good... um, im still sorry;;;

It's not your fault, please don't apologize

right, gotcha

9:25 PM

um, @King Ken ? you still here?

cooking

9:28 PM

But yes.

️

right right ok...

9:28 PM

well ok i guess ill just drop it lol

I'm just across the room from you Yosuke.

I know, just making sure you know what I'm saying!

9:29 PM

In the app!

(he waves at him with the spatula!)

Omg he's flinging sauce everywhere

9:30 PM

but here we go...

9:32 PM

I think the app is related to... Persona users. If you don't know what that is, um... Well, then I guess it isn't. But I noticed, especially with my friends appearing here, and certain people that I know... It seems to be people that are either in close contact with a Persona user... or are one themselves. Now I'm not demanding you guys tell us if you are or not. But if you are, it's like... food for thought. And the reason I didn't want to say anything is because... Well, we don't know who's pulling the strings. I don't know who any of you are. One of you could be an ancient deity trying to kill us-- one of you could think the same of me. One of you could be out for revenge because, I mean, Persona users kinda... stop bad people... and deities. So I just... didn't want anyone to get hurt. But that's our theory so far.

Its a hunch but... Since I am able to see everyone's name in this app. I came to the conclusion that perhaps this app was made for and solely for the purpose of persona users to communicate with each other. Thats another theory. I dont... feel any malice from this app. (I'm not sure how to explain it. But its perhaps because I was once a wild card).

Yeah, which is also weird. You have a weird connection to it, while I can only see people I know.

9:36 PM

Everyone else is like "Unknown User 1837382" or whatever

THEORY IS BASED ON CONTACT LIST?

OH

DO U HAVE OTHER EVIDENCE 2 PROVIDE

Naoto that's brilliant!

9:37 PM

Yeah, you know, I wasn't sure about Nozomi, but I do have her number because of dance rehearsal and bringing her lunch sometimes at the studio!

Wait, slow down

9:37 PM

I still don't know what any of this means

‍♂️

Maybe my theory is wrong then...

9:38 PM

But... @Echo, tangent lore whisperer

9:38 PM

Emoji guy knows you

9:39 PM

Do you... know what a Persona is?

:/

Only from my studies on DID. . .

Figures...

9:40 PM

Maybe my theory is wrong then.

9:40 PM

Nevermind

9:41 PM

don't worry about it nozomi-chan, i was overzealous lol

9:41 PM

✏️

Well now I'm kind of worried

9:42 PM

Just dropping "oh, there might be someone trying to get revenge" casually like that?

...

9:42 PM

well...

9:42 PM

i told you we do pretty dangerous work the other night...

9:42 PM

but

9:43 PM

im pretty sure theyre after us, not you

9:43 PM

so dont worry too much about it

I've been in movies, I know the bad guys are always looking for people connected to the heroes

9:44 PM

Use them as leverage

9:44 PM

That happens in real life too right?

9:44 PM

Like, the Yakuza might make a threat on your family or something if you don't pay?

USUALLY ONLY DIRECT CONNECTION PERSONS

9:44 PM

FRIENDS & ACQUAINTANCES R NOT INVOLVED, USUALLY.

9:45 PM

R U FAMILY W/ HANAMURA?

No, we work together sometimes

9:45 PM

But we've known each other a long time

UNLIKELY 2 B TARGET W/OUT OTHER INCENTIVE.

Huh....? Naoto-kun... you know Nozomi-chan

9:45 PM

Right?

9:45 PM

Did you forget?

Oh, that's

9:46 PM

Right

IT IS TURN OF PHRASE.

Our theory is. Regardless of being a persona user or not, the people whonfind themselves in... that other world may access this chat.

oh ok i got you lol

Even if I'm totally safe, that's not going to stop me from worrying about you guys though

i know... hm

9:47 PM

yeah, maybe yus right

9:47 PM

maybe you guys have a connection

9:47 PM

you guys know about the phantom thieves or anything? maybe you were classmates with them or something

9:47 PM

i heard they were just a bunch of kids, but

9:47 PM

i dont know a lot

IS 'OTHER WORLD' OPENLY ACCESSIBLE?

9:48 PM

POSSIBLE TO STUMBLE IN Y/N?

yeah, possible

If it were anything like backnin Inaba, then yes.

SHOULD B MORE USERS, THEN.

i think i remember from reading some files.. in tatsumi port island, some people would just randomly get swept up into it

9:49 PM

theyd turn into shadows, tho

That sounds

9:49 PM

Bad

9:50 PM

For as long as humanity exsists, there will be shadows and personas. Its the human condition...

it was... but that was settled years ago

9:50 PM

yeah, the phantom thieves might have been high schoolers, but im not sure

‍♂️

INABA = HI-SCHOOL ERA

uh do you have to run to school?

9:51 PM

‍♂️

Oh yeah, I think I heard about that. There was a rumor going around that the leader of the Phantom Thieves was a high schooler

9:51 PM

When they supposedly caught him

pt... school... running to school OH running into the pt at school you think you may have run into them at school?

thats a crazy reason for you to be in here tho

‍♂️

jeez, just a kid

IF THAT EASY, SHOULD B MORE USERS. MULTIPLE VERSION OF APP?

but that would support my idea that the pt are persona users lol

❓

someone owes me 2000 yen

❓

anyway

I mean, I kind of don't want to say this but

9:53 PM

There's a chance that Haru-san and Emoji-san aren't saying everything they know, right?

i mean, yeah They could be phantom thieves for all we know

but thats up to them to share

I'm sorry, I don't want to sound suspicious or anything

9:54 PM

I just wanted to share my thoughts

9:54 PM

It's alright, you all know each other and we are strangers. (edited)

9:55 PM

It only makes sense for you to suspect us.

thats true, we do know each other, which does make this pretty weird...

No it's not that

9:56 PM

I'm sorry I shouldn't have said anything

9:56 PM

I know you probably want to keep your identities mostly private, and I get that

Oh, Nozomi-san it's alright! Everything is so strange and suddenly having two strangers, who know each other, would make it more suspicious.

9:58 PM

Thought I'm curious about the two that no one seems to know. . ..

Akira and Narukami, yeah...

2 CHOOSE NARUKAMI W/ INTERCONNECTION THEORY, 2 CONVENIENT.

Wait, what do you mean?

9:59 PM

Do you think the other Narukami knows something about Narukami-san?

9:59 PM

Wait, that sounded weird

i thought so too

10:00 PM

that the narukami they know is... ours

ANY OTHER AKIRA KNOWN? ONLY THOSE 2 W/ PSEUDONYMS.

yu called emoji guy akira, but he insists thats not his name

Akira's a really common name though

tru

10:01 PM

yu also has access to everyones names tho

yeah yeah i know we wont call you that

REAL NAME, OR NAME LISTED ON PERSONAL PHONE? WHERE DO NAMES COME FROM?

10:03 PM

IF SOME1 CHANGES OWN NAME IN PHONE, WILL APP NAME CHANGE?

I can see your full names.

10:03 PM

I'm sorry, I had to take care of a personal issue. I went back and read the log though, since it's all so important.

Akira-san, do you know anyone here?

Me?

10:07 PM

I don't believe so.

10:07 PM

Wouldn't we have recognized each other by now if I did?

10:08 PM

‍♂️

10:08 PM

❓

And none of your contacts synced up?

jeez, so my theory doesnt have any merits then

10:10 PM

unless yall hiding stuff

BETTER 2 BE SUSPICIOUS, HANAMURA.

At the risk of sounding accusatory again, if you are hiding anything, it might be helpful to say at least a little bit

10:11 PM

Then maybe we can all figure this out together

10:11 PM

AS PER ABOVE, NOT ALL R ON SAME SIDE, POTENTIALLY.

10:12 PM

NO INCENTIVE 2 SHARE

10:12 PM

....You want to speak, Emoji Man? I'm afraid I can't translate for you very well.

10:12 PM

10:13 PM

❓

Please don't laugh, I'm trying my best^^;

10:13 PM

....It's not good that nobody is speaking? Is that what you're saying?

i think hes making fun of you for not being able to understand him

️

10:14 PM

lmao, im getting good at this

I suppose I need some more practice...

Don't worry, I can't read half of the stuff he says either

dont get any ideas

:o...

:T

well, i guess my ideas are out there

10:15 PM

you guys have all my notes so

10:15 PM

whether you wanna contribute or not is up to you

10:15 PM

...

10:15 PM

>:)

10:15 PM

omg

10:15 PM

thanks :T

Should I be taking notes too?

very helpful

:>

Not that they'll help much

naw, i got a bunch on everyone

10:15 PM

thank you tho, nozomi-chan

10:16 PM

youre a pretty good detective yourself lol

❓

uhhhh

10:17 PM

"only speaks in emojis and gifs" "seems to know a lot of english and english memes, since they only use english gifs" "confirmed by haru to be male" "haru's boyfriend" "polygamous relationship?" "gay? bi?"

10:17 PM

"potentially named akira"

That's more notes than I would have

I think he might be bi-

y-yeah

right, that

10:18 PM

i'll change it

10:18 PM

gay?

10:18 PM

but youre with haru

...

That sounds stressful. I can't imagine even having one partner, let alone more

im so confused

10:18 PM

yeah, i couldnt stand sharing

I had... 500 girlfriends when I was in highschool.

️

I don't believe that

no you didnt

It felt like it.

Though I guess it wouldn't be hard for you

you hated every second of it

...interesting?

I regretted it.

yu was just really popular with girls

I wanted to make them all happy.

That's kind of sweet actually

10:20 PM

I couldnt just say no

(edited)

yes you could!

10:21 PM

jeez you need to learn to say no, dude!

10:21 PM

not like im any better...

Saying no is really easy

❓

It's one syllable

people really took advantage of him a lot...

10:21 PM

not everyone really... MEANT to...

10:21 PM

but he was run ragged so much

10:21 PM

especially by a couple of our peers

I could see how that could be an issue.

10:22 PM

A handsome, approachable young man who'll say yes to anything you say?

10:23 PM

That's a dangerous power to give people.

As much as I wanted to please all of them, it would hurt them even more to pull then along... so I broke it off on Valentine's day.

10:23 PM

~~besides I already have someone I liked but they didnt want me back~~

:/

Not to be....insensitive, to your issues with women...but you said that full names show up for everyone in the app on your phone?

you did? jeez, im sorry to hear that dude...

I find that strange, since it doesn't seem to be the case for anybody else.

oh yeah

Why would the app only single out you?

everyone i dont know is like "unknown user" and some numbers

It's the same for me.

yu says its because hes a wild card

10:25 PM

which is a special persona user ability

HAVE U CALLED THE #'S?

theyre not number numbers lol

The only number I have saved in my phone is Hanamura-san's so he's the only one I can see

they're like... for example, akiras is 0008

DIFFERENT #'S FOR ME. RANDOMISED?

the only name? huh...

10:26 PM

maybe?

10:26 PM

weird

10:26 PM

haru is 0007, emoji guy is 0001 narukami is 0444

I wonder what the numbers mean, if anything

no idea

hmm...

10:27 PM

Yeah, one

Nozomi-san says that only Hanamura-san's name shows up, and she only has his number. And Hanamura-san can see those he has in his contacts too, correct?

yes

So Naoto-san's prediction that it has to do with phone contacts is likely true.

10:28 PM

️

DELETE CONTACT = NAME IN APP CHANGE?

We could try that to see if the theory is confirmed.

I can try deleting Yu

10:29 PM

hes right next to me so i can readd him easy

Please let us know what the results are.

um

10:30 PM

hm

10:30 PM

no change

10:30 PM

hes not in my contact list but hes still yu in here

10:30 PM

so if someone is in your contact list at one point then

Weird

Its because we have a level 10 social link.

what does that even MEAN

(He says this even tho know what knows what the heck that is)

you say the weirdest stuff sometiems

10:31 PM

ok but

10:31 PM

maybe the app has access to contacts

You and Naoto.

apps can like, do that

10:31 PM

ask for access and then connect

10:31 PM

so this one could have done it automatically

DOES NOT APPEAR IN SETTINGS, NO PERMISSIONS GRANTED.

I was going to say, I never gave any permissions to this thing

yeah but also this is like a weird mysterious magic app, i dont think its gonna follow the normal rules

Is a virus out of the question? If not it could have bypassed permissions, I would assume.

10:32 PM

Or...magic?

Its... not a manmade app it thats what you're all implying.

10:33 PM

There isnt a single thing that makes this app ordinary.

10:34 PM

i mean, considering the circumstances... magic makes more sense

10:34 PM

i know that sounds stupid but still

‍♂️

10:34 PM

I still don't get all this "magic" nonsense

‍

✨

PHONE MODEL IS NOT NECESSARY. IF U CHANGE PHONES, APP FOLLOWS.

yeah

I believe it's in reference to all that talk of "personas?" Though aside from the colloquial usage of the term, I'm only really familiar with Jung's theory in the Map of the Soul.

It comes down the the individual. (edited)

I just don't think I can wrap my head around any of it. I don't have the same kind of frame of reference as some of you seem to. I probably can't help much.

10:41 PM

⏩

❓ ⌛

❓

❗

❓

️ ❓

And all of that sure as hell isn't helping me understand

(๑´v`๑❁)

He wonders if this will be worth it. The time and the effort. If it turns out to be a waste. Or if it isn't and we do find out what will we do about it? It isn't as though we can fight an app. It's all a bit confusing. . .

10:43 PM

To summarize, of course.

You know, I think I'll have to start charging you for this, dear.

Regardless of whether or not it's worth it, I want to know

❓

There's apparently a lot of things in my life that even I wasn't aware of. I don't want that to keep happening.

10:46 PM

I can understand where you're coming from Nozomi-san. Though I think you should also focus on maintaining your health. . .

10:47 PM

If you'll excuse my saying so.

10:47 PM

It will be hard to solve anything if you're exhausted, right?

My health isn't an issue

10:47 PM

I'm fine

10:52 PM

Anyway, I need to think about some things. I'll be back another time I guess.

10:52 PM

❓

Take care of yourself, Nozomi-san.

Please be safe, Nozomi-san!

11:01 PM

It seems like a lot happened tonight. . .

11:01 PM

‍♂️

At the very least it feels like we're further along than before.

I suppose. . .

‍♂️

At least Hanamura-san is willing to confide in us a bit now.

11:15 PM

❓

Oh!

11:17 PM

I should eat something. . .

11:17 PM

Akira-san have you had dinner yet?

11:19 PM

Are you sure it isn't too late?

11:23 PM

I don't want to disturb anyone. . .

11:25 PM

❓

You know I can't say no to your cooking

Hm.

2:11 AM

Interesting theories about the chatroom.

2:11 AM

It all sounds a bit farfetched, though...

Hmm...

Hello! I don't think we've met. :)

6:26 AM

‍♂️

Good morning.

9:15 AM

I hope I haven't missed much. . .

⌚

Forgive me for taking so long, you make a wonderful distraction.

And thank you for breakfast. It was amazing, as always!

️

9:21 AM

‍❤️‍

‍

Dancing. . ? So early?

9:33 AM

9:34 AM

(✿ꈍ。ꈍ✿)

I suppose one more wouldn't hurt. . .

❗

1:00 PM

1:11 PM

‍♂️

❗

1:12 PM

You're full of energy today, darling!

1:35 PM

He certainly is.

(edited)

Well it seems like he slept properly, at least!

1:40 PM

It's nice to see him up and about!

️

‍♂️

️

1:41 PM

️

(๑´v`๑❁)

Oh! Shall I assist?

⌚

4:37 PM

Well, I suppose it'll just be the two of us then, Naru-san.

It might just be.

️ :o

️

️⁉️

5:03 AM

‍♂️

5:50 AM

You are an odd one.

❓

5:51 AM

Darling, it's early.

6:13 AM

Go back to sleep.

6:16 AM

‍♂️

Darling, please.

6:22 AM

Aren't you more comfortable this way?

...

6:23 AM

‍♂️ ............

6:24 AM

‍♂️ ⏩

6:28 AM

What a scoundrel. . .

❗

6:56 AM

‍♂️

I hope you enjoy your run.

6:57 AM

:)

6:58 AM

How sweet.

He's an awful cheater, he really should be in bed.

6:58 AM

‍♂️

6:58 AM

...

Shouldn't you be , as well?

7:00 AM

Shouldn't all of us, really? ^^"

⌚

You certainly do have time to sleep!

7:05 AM

But yes, Naru-san, you're right. We should all be in bed.

My sleep schedule isn't the best.

Keeping busy?

What can I say? I'm busy.

7:07 AM

Haha.

7:07 AM

Yes.

7:08 AM

Why are you awake at this hour?

(edited)

7:09 AM

I had an. . . enthusiastic awakening.

7:10 AM

So for now I'm doing my best to relax again.

oh goodness. Rest if you can.

Thank you, Naru-san, I'll do my best.

7:12 AM

I don't think I'll be getting much sleep, though, now that I'm awake.

7:13 AM

I hope you're able to straighten your sleep schedule soon!

7:13 AM

Is it work that keeps you up so late?

Yes.

7:33 AM

It is.

Well, I hope things calm down for you soon.

7:35 AM

Perhaps a vacation is in order!

Not for a while, sadly.

Do you mind terribly if I ask what you do?

Sorry, I've already given away the family name of one of my old coworkers. I don't think I want to share too much more about myself.

8:12 AM

If that's alright.

Not at all, we all wish to keep our privacy.

8:15 AM

Oh. Goodness is it that late already?

8:23 AM

️

Did you enjoy yourself, dear?

I'm glad.

11:29 AM

And thank you for breakfast! I'm sorry I couldn't stay longer!

11:30 AM

️

I'll visit again soon, when things slow down.

❤️

How cute

2:33 PM

Hello!

❓

Hm?

2:35 PM

how am I?

hmmmm...

2:37 PM

I've been worse. how are you?

2:38 PM

️

2:38 PM

He's been especially spoiled today so he's in a rather good mood.

2:45 PM

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Oh! I see.

2:45 PM

...I was wanting to ask something, in relation to this chatroom.

Hanamura's theories. What are your opinions on them?

‍♂️

2:46 PM

Hm...

2:47 PM

I'm just... Not sure how to feel about all of this.

⌚

2:48 PM

‍♂️ ❓

We have time to talk...? There's no danger, so why rush things? Or am i wrong? (edited)

it's kind of hard to tell what you're saying, aha.

⏩

️

2:50 PM

hm.

2:51 PM

Ah!

2:52 PM

I see.

️

3:46 PM

^^"

Oh, are we discussing theories on the chatroom?

4:29 PM

I would be interested in hearing everyone's opinions.

...

⁉️

4:30 PM

Why don't you give us yours?

Hello there Emoji Man! And...Narukami it was, correct?

4:31 PM

Hmm, as for my thoughts though...

4:32 PM

I don't have incredibly well formulated thoughts quite yet. I agree with Emoji Man in the sense that I believe we need more time and information before coming to any legitimate conclusions.

4:33 PM

That being said, although I don't know anything about this speak of magic or personas, the contact theory seems to have been pretty successful at the very least.

4:33 PM

That is, that members of the chatroom can see the names of those who are in their phone contacts already.

4:34 PM

What was that?

The last bit, I mean.

Do you want to talk about the theory more?

4:35 PM

The talk of "Magic" is... Quite the something, mm?

‍♂️

4:35 PM

‍♂️

Oh my...

4:36 PM

I'm sorry to say that I'm not really sure what you're saying...

I agree though that the talk of magic was an...interesting addition to the conversation.

Wasnt it?

4:37 PM

4:38 PM

I dont often encounter people who propose magic as a legitimate explanation for things like this^^;

‍♂️

It's kind of strange. But nothing we've encountered thus far in this app can't be explained by technological fact.

That's what I was thinking as well...though I do think the way Hanamura-san and some of the others were speaking of magic was quite interesting. It was as if they were referring to a structural system they were familiar with.

I consider myself a skeptic. However, they seem to know something of what they're talking about, at least. Whether it's magic or not.

Only time will tell.

Hmm, I suppose so.

Well, Akira-san that was a very interesting theory! It seems the most rational.

4:51 PM

Do you have a theory of your own, Naru-san?

4:57 PM

I've just been thinking about Hanamura's theory. Aha.

Oh?

What all that could possibly mean...

I'd love to hear your thoughts!

4:58 PM

Well, it. . .certainly is interesting, to say the least.

Personas? Gods? It's all a bit much.

4:59 PM

5:00 PM

❓

Angels?

5:01 PM

That would be much appreciated^^;

5:01 PM

One of these days I won't need a translator.

Until then, I really must start charging. . .

But, if people pray to gods in church, why can't there be more gods?

...Ah?

Haha. I guess you're right.

5:06 PM

I'm not religious. But.. It's an interesting thought.

✌️

5:08 PM

You don't need to be religious to believe in other gods.

And I believe that's. . .Yggdrasil?

^^"/

5:25 PM

Maybe so.

5:25 PM

Well then, I need to go and run some errands.

5:25 PM

Have a nice day.

5:26 PM

❓

He certainly leaves quickly. . .

‍♂️

5:31 PM

Oh?

❗

6:18 PM

From a device or is it coming from outside?

️

That sounds lovely.

6:26 PM

❗

I'm sorry! Do you have your first aid kit nearby?

7:11 PM

Do you need to go to the hospital?

is closest. Please try to stem the bleeding in the meantime, it shouldn't take more than 5 minutes.

7:54 PM

Are you properly patched up, dear?

9:43 PM

I assume they're giving you an earful.

...

9:44 PM

:'|

They worry, you know.

9:45 PM

Yes, they mentioned.

9:47 PM

9:48 PM

...

9:48 PM

‍♂️

6:19 AM

⌚

️ ...

❗

6:46 AM

?

6:48 AM

Something keeping you awake. . ?

️

6:48 AM

(edited)

6:49 AM

Ah, I'm sorry dear. . .

6:51 AM

I wish I could come over but something's come up. I did leave you a little something in the fridge, just in case.

6:52 AM

Don't forget about your appointment this afternoon. . .

7:22 AM

Ah, the meeting will be starting soon.

7:22 AM

I'll be back in a bit!

7:23 AM

❗

11:58 AM

✋

✖️

11:58 AM

✋

11:58 AM

Well I'm glad you'll be able to take this time to rest.

12:24 PM

You work yourself much too hard!

You disagree?

Well, I'm sorry to say you're not allowed to work yourself into an early grave.

12:37 PM

✋ ........

❗

Oh my...

1:50 PM

Did you hurt yourself, Emoji Man?

1:51 PM

✋

1:52 PM

✋

Oh no! You took care of it, though?

⏩

❗

1:54 PM

Ah...everyone was angry you mean? That you injured yourself?

I'm beginning to understand a bit better^^;

✋

I see...

1:55 PM

Well, they were probably angry because they were concerned, yes?

1:55 PM

It's nice that you have people who care about you so much.

1:55 PM

1:56 PM

️

1:56 PM

‍♂️

I agree, it's best to rest and not overexert yourself.

>:'(

1:56 PM

️

I know, it can be quite irritating, can't it? I'm the same way. I hate to rest.

1:57 PM

But it will be good for you.

❗

You have much work to do?

1:57 PM

What sort of work do you mean?

1:58 PM

Ah, of course. That makes sense.

1:59 PM

Hmm...

1:59 PM

Well still, even when you're working, I hope you won't push yourself too hard.

1:59 PM

And make sure to rest when you can.

1:59 PM

2:00 PM

️

Hmm...

2:01 PM

Perhaps resting wouldn't be so tiresome for you if you had something to entertain yourself with?

2:02 PM

❓

Forgive me if I'm wrong in this interpretation...

2:03 PM

Are you talking about investigating to pass the time?

2:03 PM

:/

Ah, you think so?

‍♂️

2:04 PM

I find investigative work to be rather exhilarating^^;

2:04 PM

You want to talk then?

2:04 PM

:0

2:04 PM

Oh! Well, in that case I hope I'm a suitable conversation partner, considering nobody else is around^^;

2:05 PM

❓

Oh, I could talk about anything, really. Are there any topics that have been on your mind?

❓ ✋

2:08 PM

‍♂️

2:08 PM

️

Hmm...

2:08 PM

Well...

2:08 PM

Let me think for a moment^^

❓

Books?

2:08 PM

I read quite often!

(edited)

2:12 PM

❓

I read many different types of books, honestly. I used to read a lot of nonfiction and philosophy, though recently I've been taking more comfort in fiction.

❓

2:13 PM

️

Do you want to know what I've been reading?

Oh, alright^^; Well Like I said, I read a lot of nonfiction in general. The most recent nonfiction I've read was Friedrich Nietzsche's theory on artistic integrity. It was very interesting! Though my favorite philosopher to read has always been Hegel^^

2:16 PM

In terms of my more recent expeditions, however, I've been reading Henry James' The Turn of the Screw.

2:16 PM

Oh, and a little book on special coffee recipes^^

️

2:16 PM

2:17 PM

❓

️ ❓

Oh yes, you do seem to like coffee a lot, don't you?

2:21 PM

Here, I'll take a picture of the book I've been reading.

2:21 PM

It's a vintage cookbook from the 50s, actually. I picked it up from a used bookstore.

❌

... ⏩ ✋

2:22 PM

I really love coffee! It's so nice to find someone else who likes it so much as well.

2:24 PM

As for the book it was really rather inexpensive, though unfortunately since I bought it from a used bookstore I'm not sure where you could find another copy.

2:24 PM

If you wanted though, I could send pictures of the recipes to you if you'd like to try them?

2:24 PM

‍♂️

2:25 PM

️ ⏩ ✋

2:25 PM

Ahaha, are you saying that coffee is like a battery for you? It keeps you going?

2:26 PM

I'm getting a little better at least^^;

With some more practice maybe I can be almost as good as Haru-san, though she seems like quite the pro.

2:27 PM

Oh, hello there Narukami-san.

‍❤️‍

‍

2:27 PM

Ah, are you saying she understand well since you two are dating?

2:27 PM

I suppose that would make sense^^;

2:28 PM

⌚ ⌚ ⌚

2:28 PM

‍

2:28 PM

️

That all makes sense. Hopefully as we talk more and get to know each other I'll understand you well.

‍♂️

2:29 PM

⌚

It would probably be difficult for me to reach the same level of understanding as someone you're dating, though^^;

;0

2:29 PM

‍❤️‍

‍

2:29 PM

Ahaha...how very cute of you^^;

2:30 PM

‍❤️‍

‍

I mean, you have Haru-san already^^;

...

2:32 PM

❗

I'm sorry to say he's incorrigible when it comes to boys.

Oh yes, I know you mentioned that you have multiple partners. But since you seem to be so happy with the ones you have, I don't see why you would need another^^;

2:33 PM

He does enjoy flirting so, unless you are interested, it's best not to take it to heart. (๑´v`๑❁)

Oh...

2:34 PM

Of course^^

2:34 PM

That makes sense.

2:34 PM

❓

Hm?

❓

Are you in a relationship, Akira-san?

Me?

2:35 PM

Ah, not currently.

You don't even know what I look like, Emoji Man!

2:35 PM

How could you possible know you'd be interested?

He's a very firm believer in personality over looks.

Well, that's very noble of him. There aren't many people who truly abide by that, I feel.

At the risk of sounding a bit lovestruck. . .

2:37 PM

He's a bit more special than your average boy.

❗

2:37 PM

❣️ ❤️

Oh? Do tell me more, Haru-san.

2:38 PM

You have me intrigued.

It's really something you have to experience yourself, Akira-san.

2:39 PM

Perhaps one day you can meet him in person.

Ah, you think that could happen?

Perhaps if you're a good boy, maybe.

(๑´v`๑❁)

2:41 PM

A...good boy?

2:41 PM

What do you mean by that?

That's...rather ominous... (edited)

Ahaha, okay^^;

Still it's nice to see everyone in such good spirits!

2:44 PM

Since we're on the topic of coffee, what's your normal order?

I tend to try out various different orders until I find one I like best at any particular café, personally. I don't like to limit myself before trying everything.

2:48 PM

What about you two?

It really depends. For a lighter roast I rarely add anything to it. I find darker roasts better for carrying other flavors. I do enjoy a frappuccino now and then as well.

2:50 PM

⬛

You...

2:52 PM

Um...

2:52 PM

You drink it...black?

2:52 PM

Is that it?

Oh, I see!

2:56 PM

Sometimes I drink it black too, but other times I prefer some sweetening.

:/

2:57 PM

❓

Why?

Oh, well it just depends on my mood.

3:03 PM

Sometimes I'm in the mood for black coffee, but other times I'm looking for a bit of a treat. Like dessert, almost.

...

I think coffee can be a delicious dessert if you want it to be.

3:05 PM

And it pairs well with dessert, as well.

‍♂️

3:05 PM

You should try it!

3:06 PM

Even if you like your coffee best black, it can still be good paired with dessert.

3:06 PM

⌚

Hmm? I don't quite understand this one.

3:07 PM

Oh? It doesn't make you feel good?

✋

He can't have coffee at the moment.

Ah, I see!

3:08 PM

Thank you, Haru-san.

I expect payment soon!

3:09 PM

I'll have to gift you something to show my appreciation sometime soon^^;

3:15 PM

Is there anything you'd like me to set aside for you while I'm at it?

3:30 PM

...

3:30 PM

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

3:35 PM

You're terrible!

3:35 PM

And did you finish off the chocolate I made you already?

3:39 PM

...

️

3:42 PM

️

3:42 PM

✏️

️

I'll take that as a maybe

Ah, more hieroglyphics. I should have expected that.

Hello again, Emoji-san

Hello, you two!

3:47 PM

It's good to see you again, Nozomi-san! And. . .Tastuya-san, correct?

Yes, it's good to see you again as well

3:51 PM

Or, I guess "see" is a relative term here

3:54 PM

❓

Yeah I still can't make heads or tails of what you say

In any case, I hope everyone is doing well

4:13 PM

Ah, I'm sorry then

✋

Oh, you cut your hand?

4:14 PM

Is it okay?

:/

4:15 PM

4:16 PM

✋

Are you saying you needed stitches?

I'm sorry to hear that

4:17 PM

I can't even imagine what I'd do if that happened to me

I promise he's doing his best to charm us into letting him make it worse.

That sounds.. painful.

Yeah, it's probably best to take it easy

️ ...

4:19 PM

11:53 PM

️

:o

️

12:20 AM

️

9:03 AM

✋

A watched pot never boils, darling.

❗

9:07 AM

✋ ✋ ✋ ✋ ✋

Oh! Was that this morning?

9:14 AM

Goodness, how deeply dis you cut it. . .

9:14 AM

Thank you for reminding me!

9:15 AM

I'll see if the doctor can come visit us instead this time. I want to show our appreciation!

...

9:15 AM

Darling, I'm not trying to seduce the doctor she has plenty more to deal with than us.

9:20 AM

I brought her a gift as a thank you for taking care of you, even when you're being stubborn.

‍♂️

9:21 AM

She has to look at it, darling. Otherwise it could get worse!

❗

9:25 AM

Just because you've been through worse doesn't mean we shouldn't treat it.

9:31 AM

She's on her way, as it is.

9:37 AM

Feeling better, darling?

>:|

11:22 AM

✋ ✋ ✋

Well, perhaps if you didn't bemoan your fate so audibly she wouldn't tease you as much.

:'|

Still, I'm surprised she liked her gift so much!

11:52 AM

She really did laugh about it a lot. . .

Don't worry! It's very high quality, she'll get a lot of use out of it.

❗

Darling, there's nothing to worry about! She's been taking good care of you so far, right?

...

You'll be fine! After all, she's such a kind woman.

11:59 AM

And stylish, too!

12:00 PM

...

1:37 PM

❗

Yes, you're not allowed it until next week at least.

Your medicine doesn't work well with it, darling.

(edited)

1:44 PM

⏩

Give yourself a few days to heal first, please.

...

1:49 PM

Oh?

2:08 PM

Then I suppose you won't need us there to remind you anymore?

❗

2:09 PM

2:10 PM

(๑´v`๑❁)

2:14 PM

Well, if you're sure we're not a bother. . .

️

2:17 PM

️

I don't doubt that darling, for now, let us spoil you for once, okay?

✋

So I think someone may have come onto me while I was serving them at work earlier.

Oh? Are you alright?

fight them

Um. Not on my person per se.

3:36 PM

She had a blouse on that left very little to the imagination.

3:38 PM

Said things like "Oh let me get it extra hot". I may have been misreading their intent.

3:40 PM

I don't know how much that means but, I suppose we can only take your word for it. . .

Should've told em not to bother you

She said what now?

Isn't it supposed to be really humid today, too?

That's what I said. Not out loud though.

Yeah, call it a hunch but I think she was trying to flirt

Oh that is what it was. I suppose I do look young for my age.

Well, if you're not someone who minds flirting, I guess it's not a big deal, but from my experience, it's usually a negative thing

How do you figure

The people that try it with me are usually creeps, or come on way too strong

4:25 PM

And I don't really like being flirted with either. It's just generally uncomfortable for me.

Yeah, please take note of that

I can't date anyway, so trying to flirt with me is just a waste of your time

❓

4:34 PM

❓

4:34 PM

❓

Yeah, my job prohibits me from dating, and I don't exactly want to lose it

4:35 PM

No it's fine. I'm too busy to worry about that stuff anyway. I don't have time for a relationship.

❓

4:37 PM

‍♂️

Wait, sleepwalking? Is that what you're saying?

4:40 PM

Okay, yeah, I'm married to my job, that's the real reason

❓

It just demands a lot, plus I've taken on extra responsibilities over the years. I like what I do though, so it's not a big deal.

4:48 PM

I've been doing this for 5 years. I'm alright

4:51 PM

⌚ ⌚

I don't know what this means, but I don't like the implication of the hammer followed by the sleep z's

4:53 PM

Well, then I'd work makes you so tired and stressed, then perhaps this place can be a reprieve!

Oh my.

... So. How are you all , today?

6:18 PM

What's wrong?

✋

:/

You hurt your hand?

6:21 PM

I hope it feels better soon.

6:21 PM

✋

6:21 PM

You cut it. ^^"

6:22 PM

Ahaha.

6:22 PM

I'm sorry.

(edited)

Someone's energetic!

‍♂️

7:32 PM

〰️

You can't exactly run without clenching your fist, can you?

7:34 PM

‍♂️

7:34 PM

That is a common side effect, yes.

‍♂️

And, of course, you'd never disregard a doctors orders, correct?

...

We could play a game, if you'd like.

⁉️

Shall I pick?

7:42 PM

I look forward to it!

Well! That was invigorating!

>:'(

8:12 PM

I haven't played in a long time so, thank you for giving me a refresher!

8:13 PM

Shall we play again?

8:13 PM

Perhaps we don't bet anything on this round, darling?

How exhilarating!

8:24 PM

You nearly had me!

Perhaps next time we can just play for fun?

10:07 PM

I feel awful taking your money so often, darling!

10:07 PM

aren't you guys a little young for gambling...?

11:23 PM

says me, the adult! (edited)

of course youd have that reaction how much money have you lost?

...

‍♂️

you don't even know!? how much expendable income do you have!?

11:29 PM

...

actually, that's a hint, im writing that down

11:29 PM

you say that but

11:30 PM

=

11:30 PM

im right!

❗

tons of money

11:31 PM

we were LOADED as kids

11:32 PM

god, this really does make us sound like a gang

11:34 PM

11:35 PM

❓

11:35 PM

❓

11:35 PM

❓

why would I ever give you money?

whatcha gonna do, raid my Junes? do it gives me a day off

11:36 PM

❓

HEY

11:36 PM

wait

11:36 PM

NO WE NEVER KILLED FOR MONEY OMG

we defeated, ya know

11:37 PM

the bad guys

.... shadows

11:37 PM

yeah they drop items that sell for good money

11:38 PM

yeah I guess it doesn't make a lot of sense huh

i think we came to the conclusion the item was close to them when they were human I guess

...

11:40 PM

❓

11:40 PM

:/

well... I mean we never asked for the stuff? they wouldn't give it to us. we just had to dispose of them because, you know, they wanted us dead

.................

11:41 PM

but yeah, you kill the monster, monster drops item, you sell the items and get the cash

why're you laughing???

11:41 PM

omg

yeah i guess it sounds like a video game huh...

well, either way, i know what my reality is and so do my friends so

11:43 PM

‍♂️

11:43 PM

it's not like we're ALL making this up

11:47 PM

yes im sure... F

‍♂️

:T if youre connected to this chat im just assuming that youll either believe me in time or youre pulling my leg

‍♂️

‍♂️ ❗

12:01 AM

⌚

haha ok im gonna go play some real video games untill I pass out later emojis

Hanamura has some.. odd theories. Mm?

oh... hey naru-san... i guess this all sounds pretty crazy to you, huh?

It does a bit. ^^"

2:34 AM

No offense to you, at all.

uh, thanks i guess if i didn't love through all of this myself... and people i one didn't either, then i wouldn't believe it at all either

I guess things would be strange until.. They became somewhat normal through routine.

lol yeah umm, how are you? what kinda work are you doing btw?

I'm okay. Just... Waiting to go home, actually. Aha. It's.. Never fun getting caught in the rain. So I'm hoping it might clear up a bit.

oh yeah, it is the rainy season down south, so its really hitting us hard up here... did you forget your umbrella? maybe you could share with a co-worker

I was in a rush to get out of the house- so. I may or may not have forgotten it.

lol i get ya! i hope you get home soon, either way

Thank you.

2:44 AM

Enough about me. How are you, anyway?

im good... my partner is home so im probably gonna head to sleep soon. we typically wake up together and share the coffee. but todays been... long lol

Yeah?

2:48 AM

Why was it so long? ^^" If you don't mind me asking.

oh just... i was pulled away from my usual with and had to do some data entry instead. its not the worst thing ever, but then i had an essay to work on when i got home... im just tired from all the mental gymnastics i guess lol!

Understandable.

2:53 AM

Be sure to get some rest soon.

ah, thanks-- i hope you do too!!

Thank you. :)

2:55 AM

Again.

... It is all very odd to me; but I suppose I should believe the talk of.. 'Shadows' ... 'Personas'.. and all that. It's always possible there's something out there we don't know about.

3:05 AM

And...."Eldritch gods"

I'm unable to move at the moment but I hope everyone had a nice day today!

️

4:48 AM

Good morning, dear.

:)

Darling. . .

4:54 AM

You realize you're messaging me from on top of me, yes?

(✿≧艸≦)

4:55 AM

Terrible.

❓

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

4:59 AM

Darling it's so early, please!

....

10:47 AM

‍♂️

1:13 PM

Dancing?

Do you want to dance?

5:59 PM

Okay, I think I get that one

6:00 PM

That's unfortunate though

not a good dancer?

oh-- doctor said you can't dance

why?

✋

the pills you take?

I'm sorry, that has to be difficult

️

‍♂️

6:06 PM

so bed rest, no running, no dancing, and no coffee? jeez, is this cuz of the hand injury?

6:06 PM

‍♂️

Yeah, medication can really mess with you. But rest is probably for the best, and there's things you can do that don't involve physical activity.

... haru stabbed you?

with words

I think he means Haru threatened him to stay in bed

oh, right

6:08 PM

itll make it go faster if you stay in bed, dude but that must have been a nasty cut if youre on antibiotics

6:09 PM

‍♂️

omg

I'm sorry to hear that

i feel like thats more something youd exaggerate than something haru would say

:/

6:10 PM

am i wrong tho

❗ ❗

lmao

Exaggeration or not, it has to be bad if he has to stay in bed

thats true

He nearly skinned himself.

❗

Oh my god

oof, YIKES

6:11 PM

ok, that is pretty bad

How did you even manage that?

6:11 PM

Wait, I don't wanna know

He likes to fiddle when he thinks.

6:12 PM

Which doesn't make for terribly careful hands.

:'|

I can understand that. I'm clumsy with my hands when I'm paying full attention.

i guess i can imagine that i used to play with knives as a kid and now ive got scars on my palms from it

✋

6:14 PM

nothing super deep lol

I guess I'm just lucky the worst injury I've had was a twisted ankle

You. . .played with knives?

6:16 PM

Weren't your parents concerned?

uuhhhhh they kinda werent around

You poor thing. . .

no, i mean-- i was like 16 when i started lol!!

That's still awfully sad. . .

mostly my parents thought i was a delinquent because of the people i ran with, but the knives i kept hidden from them thats what i meant

Hanamura-chan. . .

I suppose that's better than them not being there at all

:/

i guess im making this sound really bad, but my parents love me, i swear lol!!!

yes im sure...f

...

whats the look for???

‍♂️

well, i know a lot of kids these days dont have good parents either way

It seems to be most children, unfortunately. . .

ugh

I hear you. The amount of letters I get about it breaks my heart sometimes.

❓

oh, yeah-- you probably hear about it all the time

I mean, I get love letters too but I try not to read those

6:28 PM

But yeah, I get a lot of stuff from kids saying that my music is helping them through tough times. It's kind of bittersweet, because it's unfortunate that so many people are in those situations, but it feels nice to be able to help sometimes

6:29 PM

It probably isn't much, but it's the only way I can really make a difference

yeah... i get that. being able to help other people really makes all of it worth it, huh?

6:30 PM

I'd be doing this either way, but it's definitely a nice bonus

you still need to take better care of yourself tho!!!

I'm glad your music helps so many people!

6:33 PM

But Hanamura-chan is right, you should take care of yourself. (edited)

I appreciate the concern, but I promise I'm alright

hmmm... if youre sure...

6:35 PM

either way, next time i make extra ill bring you some food

6:37 PM

Thank you Hanamura-san, but that really isn't necessary. I already have enough people that remind me to eat.

yeah, but do they bring you delicious home cooking? ;)

....

6:38 PM

They do not

exactly

I guess you're the only way I get home cooked meals, so I really shouldn't complain.

jeez, i better step it up then!

Your parents don't cook for you, Nozomi-san?

ill get yu involved too

My mom doesn't like to cook because she'd rather go out to eat, and I never learned how

6:47 PM

Plus I'm not at home a lot

Pardon, I need to make a phone call.

i get that, but ever since i learned to cook food just tastes way better lmao

6:48 PM

anyway, tonights shrimp katsudon. does that sound good?

6:49 PM

we have to use up this shrimp so ill make a bunch

That sounds delicious actually

6:50 PM

Ugh, now I'm hungry

❓

ill try and hurry lol!

Sorry for the wait! I hope dinner is delicious.

Please don't rush on my account. I'm sure I'll survive.

what calls were you making...?

❓

Oh, nothing terribly stressful! I had a few loose ends to tie up. (๑´v`๑❁)

right, gotcha

You really like that image don't you?

He's very energetic since he's been on strict bedrest.

That. . .does not count.

I'm lost again

I feel like I'm getting a little better at understanding, but I'll admit I'm not sure what this means^^; Peach juice?

Ah! Akira-san, it's good to see you.

8:15 PM

You've been awfully quiet today.

It's good to see you too!

8:15 PM

I was pretty busy today, but now I can finally relax a little.

8:16 PM

I hope you've been doing well?

Well enough, yes.

8:16 PM

Depending on what the doctor says, the bandage might come off tomorrow!

Oh, that's good

Oh, are you injured?

✋ ✋

Oh, Emoji Man's injury then?

His injury, yes.

⏩

‍♂️

Well I hope the doctor will say it can come off soon. I know you've been restless lately and wanting to do more.

8:18 PM

‍♂️

8:18 PM

❗ ❗

You might be able to run but working is still off the table, I'm afraid.

❗

8:19 PM

........

Even if the bandage comes off, it still might need to heal, and you don't want to reopen it

8:20 PM

There were stitches involved, yes? In that case it's definitely best to make sure it heals properly and not rush.

8:20 PM

I do understand though^^; I'm also the type to want to speed things along and get back to work.

:/...

If you rush back to work, you could hurt yourself worse and then you'd have to wait even longer to get back to it

Nozomi-san is right.

8:21 PM

You wouldn't want to extend this, would you?

I really do understand your pain, but it's for the best to make sure you heal properly.

8:23 PM

How have you been trying to pass the time?

If you need something to do, you could always pick up some books to read, or find a show to watch.

That's true! Are you a fan of Featherman? I heard the new season was quite good.

Oh! I believe I know someone with access to the episodes!

8:26 PM

8:27 PM

‍♂️

Well, you can't do that, so you have to find another way to keep occupied

You should give it a shot!

I've heard that it's a very entertaining show.

8:27 PM

Oh? Why not?

If you watch it then maybe we could talk about it together^^

8:28 PM

Like a book club but with a show instead.

i think... this is my best work yet

8:28 PM

I don't know much about it, but I almost auditioned for it

(edited)

Oh that looks good!

Oh wow, this looks delicious! Like something I would see on a food blog.

Oh, you almost auditioned, Nozomi-san?

thanks! i followed the recipe pretty close lol. ill wrap it up and bring you a bowl nozomi-chan

Thank you Hanamura-san. I'm going to be at the studio late again, so you know where to find me.

sure thing!

And yes, I almost auditioned for it, but I decided against it because the filming period was going to interfere with other things.

❓

Ah, that makes sense. Would you want to audition again in the future if the timing was better?

Probably not. I'm not much of an actor I feel.

I see. I don't think I could really act much myself^^;

i think youre a great actor, but its not something you super enjoy, huh?

I'm not fond of it, no. I don't really feel like I'm great at it either, as opposed to Tamami and Tomoe.

i guess everyone has their skills-- your music is where it shines!

Oh, a musician?

8:35 PM

I used to attend a jazz club pretty frequently^^;

man, i always kinda feel jealous. i know how to play guitar and ive written a couple songs, but its nothing id make a career out of... (edited)

8:36 PM

oh, yeah, nozomi-chan makes great stuff!!!

Um, yeah, I work in the music industry

That's so interesting!

8:36 PM

I've always respected musicians.

Jazz club sounds fun though. I've always loved jazz.

maybe we should collab someday ;)

Oh, then you should definitely try it out!

8:38 PM

I'm a big fan myself.

❓

Do you perform jazz music, Nozomi-san?

8:38 PM

Oh, are you a fan too, Emoji Man?

Oh! How lovely^^

I wish I did more. I dabble in it on the side mostly, but I don't get the chance to perform it often.

I see. I'd love to hear some of your music. If you have any recommendations I'm all ears^^ (edited)

i think you should incorporate it into your stuff more. itd sound amazing

8:39 PM

✉️ ❓

yeah she writes her own songs

I wish I could, but it doesn't fit into the group's style much

8:40 PM

wait im confused now

8:41 PM

you should do a solo album nozomi-chan!!!

like kana-chan did!

Agreed; I would love to hear it.

That's true.

8:42 PM

But yes, I write and produce songs for my group, and I also write some of my own stuff on the side.

8:42 PM

I guess I could link my SoundCloud if you'd like to hear my independent work.

I for one would love to hear it.

Thank you, Nozomi-san^^

8:44 PM

I look forward to listening.

How exciting!

I hope you enjoy it. I work really hard to make it sound just right.

...

I'd love to add some new music to my catalogue.

My personal work is a lot of jazz and funk inspired electronica, some acoustic as well. It's just hard to get my hands on the instruments sometimes.

Wow, how impressive.

I'm excited to listen^^

Oh! It seems dinner turned out quite well!

8:54 PM

wow, that looks AMAZING

8:54 PM

im super jealous lmao

Oh wow!

8:54 PM

Haru-san seems like a pro chef.

I tried to make it something to help with healing since it seems someone is impatient to be well again.

makes my cooking look like hash lmao

This could certainly feature on a food blog.

Man, this really makes me wish I knew how to cook

Goodness, no! I'm nowhere near skilled enough for something like that!

8:55 PM

Nozomi-san, it's never too late to learn!

8:56 PM

And dear it's just downstairs. You are allowed to walk, silly.

‍♂️

‍♂️ ❗ ❗

8:56 PM

❓

Yes, they're here too.

8:57 PM

I made plenty for everyone.

everyone?

Hm?

oh just

8:57 PM

wondering who else is there with emoji guy

I believe the flowers refer to the other romantic partners?

oh;;;

8:58 PM

right

The Sunflower seems to be for Haru-san.

the polyamory thing

I don't believe we know any of the other flowers, though.

right right

8:59 PM

oh, huh...

️

Oh my, there are that many?

That's... a lot

Wow

️

is haru ok with this...?

ok is everyone ELSE ok with this?

8:59 PM

everyone loves everyone, alright...

So many...it must be nice^^;

❤️

im more of a... monogamous? person myself

We've all had a very long and in depth discussion about it.

I still can't imagine that

i dont like to share lmao

Well, you do strike me as very selfish, Hanamura-chan.

and i dont care!!!

9:01 PM

i dont like to share and thats that!

I just don't think I could handle being romantically involved with that many people

yeah, doesnt someone eventually feel left out?

It seems like a lot. On the one hand it must feel nice to be loved by so many people, but I think I might be....

9:02 PM

Overwhemed.

As much as I enjoy the very rude and pressing questions about our love life, I'd rather much enjoy a different topic.

9:02 PM

fine fine...

Oh, I didn't intend to pry...

9:02 PM

I'm ver sorry if it came across that way.

sorry about that, didnt mean to be rude

Oh

9:03 PM

I apologize if I said anything out of turn

Me as well.

If you'll excuse us, we really must get to dinner before it gets cold. ੧(❛▿❛✿)

Of course.

right-- i better head to the studio.

9:04 PM

on my way, nozomi-chan

Take your time

9:04 PM

I'm not going anywhere

Hmm...

9:04 PM

I guess everyone is leaving, then.

9:04 PM

I should get back to work as well.

Well, I hope everyone had a relaxing dinner! (๑´v`๑❁)

oh, yeah! you ok haru?

Pardon? (❁꒪▿꒪)*

nothing!

9:18 PM

how was dinner?

It was nice to have dinner together!

9:18 PM

And you? Did you manage to see Nozomi-san?

yeah! were in the studio rn im watching her mix some stuff while we eat

hey emojis, having fun?

9:20 PM

desert?

do you have some on hand?

✋

9:21 PM

haru brought some?

:)!

dang, she just fed all of you guys lmao

Oh! Yes, well since dinner was fairly light I thought following it up with something light would be good.

Haru-san seems like a really impressive cook.

it must be nice to have a group you can just like... be close with and see whenever (edited)

the group i hung with is pretty seperated now

half of us live in tokyo and the other half is in the country

I don't see many people on a regular basis nowadays either.

and were all busy

9:22 PM

yeah, its mostly just yu and i

I don't have too many friends outside of the studio, but it's fine

and nozomi-chan lol

Yes, I'm glad we've kept up over the years

I've always concentrated more on my work than my social life, so I'm pretty used to it by now.

:/

9:24 PM

I know how that feels

of course we keep in touch!

9:25 PM

all the time lol

9:25 PM

we have a group chat we talk in everydya

9:25 PM

but like, it doesnt compare to meeting in person

9:25 PM

and we try to get together at least once a year

9:26 PM

but like... one friend is a movie star, and another is an investigator, and another is a cop, and two others are business owners...

9:26 PM

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then theres yu and i, in both school and working

9:26 PM

only together for weddings and funerals? i guess thats how it is when you get older, yeah

9:27 PM

thats definitely how it is for family

i guess when your friends become your family... the same happens

9:27 PM

i know it sucks but... its kinda what being an adult is like lol

9:27 PM

What an uplifting conversation this has turned out to be...

‍♂️

9:27 PM

‍♂️

work harder?

9:28 PM

omg

9:28 PM

i mean, working harder on the friendship is nice in theory, but what about our personal lives?

‍♂️

ok, what do you wanna say :(

Doesn't that count as your personal life?

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well, duh but like i said, its not like we never talk. we text each other and facetime all the time but its not the same as seeing each other in person

My work life and personal life overlap a lot. I see most of my friends almost every day

you work with your friends...

9:30 PM

sure i have co-workers i hang with, but they're not my BEST friends

9:30 PM

im talking about my family here

9:30 PM

yu and the others

Yeah, that's what I mean. Not everyone's so lucky. Making time is hard.

In half of these conversations, it really does feel like you're being purposely obtuse when I ask questions. I guess I can't really blame you, since I'm not one to use words a lot. When it comes to people you care about, usually you make time for them. That's why my partners and I are able to see each other often enough to warrant a romantic relationship. Even if it's just for a few minutes a day, or planning a trip for booked vacation days, at least we're making an effort. From my position, it looks a little bit like you're spending more time lamenting than sending people messages, little chef. Maybe you should work on how salty you are. Anyway, I've got a dessert to eat.

....

9:32 PM

He....speaks?

Oh

9:32 PM

That was

:0

(๑´v`๑❁)

Ok. He speaks. But he also didn't read anything I wrote so I'm done with this conversation.

It's interesting to see this side of Emoji Man...

9:33 PM

I can't say I dislike it.

9:38 PM

Hanamura-san has been typing for a while. I'm interested in his rebuttal, to say the least.

Like I said, we talk everyday. But you think I can suddenly ask my friend, who works on MOVIES to stop what she's doing to have a vacation? You think I can ask my friend who's a private investigator to stop their job for even a week? You think it's easy for my friends who OWN businesses to just close those down to put them in the hands of their employees? You just want to pretend it's easy, like being friends lasts forever? Like it's so easy to make time? Yu can't even get his boss to give him less than 12 hours of work, do you think he can ask for time off? Do you think that I, a manager, can get time off? Do you realize what it's like to work and to have friends that work? Like, at all? I dunno what fantasy world you live in where everything is hunky dory and you can just kiss your friends everyday and hang out whenever but it's not reality. Someday one of your friends is going to have a dream. They're going to want to move far away and you'll barely get to see them. And that's what it's like being an adult. It's working to the bone to stay alive and to live towards a dream job. You don't have time for friends. That's something a high schooler would say.

Oh my...

Yosuke calm down.

Fine.

^^

(๑´v`๑❁)

Friendship is knowing you don't always have to be present in each others lives at all times to matter to each other. As long as your bonds are strong I believe it could last a life time. You could talk to a real friend out of the blue and feel like you guys hung out just yesterday. (edited)

I know that... But it's still hard, Yu. We hardly see the others. We're all so busy.

9:47 PM

We can barely align our schedules together.

Doesn't mean our frienship is over.

I know that! I know that...

9:48 PM

I just wish life as an adult wasn't so lonely.

You're an extrovert. I understand. Everyone still messages you though. You've just been restless.

9:49 PM

Dont scold this young man.

9:49 PM

At the same time, I dont think "working harder" for friendship is a good advice either.

9:50 PM

Friendship is fluid. Maliable. It come and goes. It deepens. Time isnt a factor for it

What a wise person Narukami-san seems to be...

‍♂️

9:51 PM

Joker-kun, do you feel like you had to work hard to keep your friends? Are you always pressured?

9:53 PM

⌚

Your friends always make time for you, and you for them.

Hm, yeah its a two way street I supposed. No matter how much you work hard, it always takes two to tango.

hm...

I guess that's true for our group too, huh Yu? I mean, it's hard for us to get together, but we spend hours on video chats and even more time planning out our mutual vacations lol.

Yeah. We do. Which reminds me Nanako wants to have a Zoom with us in a bit. You coming?

Oh, yeah! I'll be home soon.

10:00 PM

I was just at the studio with Nozomi-chan, giving her some leftovers

Well on that note, I should probably tend to my work.

10:01 PM

I'm happy you've all gotten your personal matters sorted out.

10:01 PM

...hm?

10:01 PM

You don't want me to go?

Oh?

10:02 PM

Well...

10:02 PM

If you want me to stay then maybe I can for at least a little longer.

❗

Alright, then I can stay for a bit.

❓

I'm glad everything seems to have quieted down a bit. I hope everyone's alright.

Have I been reading? Yes, Actually.

10:04 PM

I've been reading that coffee recipe book I told you about.

10:04 PM

I was setting aside some recipes to send to you, but I'm not sure how much you'd like them, since you said you prefer your coffee black.

‍♂️

❓

10:05 PM

Well in that case I can send them^^ One moment.

10:06 PM

If you try any out you'll have to let me know^^

10:06 PM

Soon you should be able to drink coffee yourself though, right?

10:07 PM

❓

Yes, please don't drink coffee while still on your medication

Hmm, it depends on what the doctor says, then?

10:08 PM

✋

...

10:08 PM

Not to worry, he's in good care until the doctor gives her word.

✋ ⭐

10:08 PM

Well hopefully if all is well then you won't need to take medication for much longer.

10:09 PM

You could read up on the recipes to see which ones sound fun in the meantime.

‍♂️

✋ ⏩

✋

❓

That seems like a good idea!

10:11 PM

You mean you'll make it for your partner and have them tell you what they think, correct?

That is a good idea

You're right! I think they would enjoy these!

If you do that then you must let me know what everyone thinks. Haru-san likes coffee as well, correct? I'd be delighted to hear her opinions as well.

10:13 PM

❗

Darling you're still not allowed to handle the equipment yet.

10:14 PM

We'll work together, how does that sound?

❗ ❓

10:14 PM

❓

10:14 PM

✋ ✋

If you exacerbate your injury, even accidentally, you'll have to start the healing process all over again.

I'm inclined to agree with Haru-san here. Plus, I'm sure you two would enjoy making it together, yes?

Think of it like a date

10:17 PM

...

✋

See? There you go.

10:18 PM

Exactly^^

10:18 PM

Hm? I'm not sure I quite get that one^^;

10:20 PM

✉️

Hm? I'm not sure I understand.

10:21 PM

What does the briefcase mean?

Yeah, I'm still lost on that one

That's for you, Akira-san.

For...me?

10:22 PM

I'm the briefcase emoji?

10:22 PM

Why?

That's correct!

10:22 PM

And it's good to see you, Naru-san!

10:23 PM

Okay....

10:23 PM

I guess if you say so^^;

Maybe because you talk about work a lot?

Hello.

Even though I don't really understand...

10:23 PM

Oh, you miht be right, Nozomi-san.

: )

10:23 PM

: )

10:23 PM

: )

Aha...

You...were asking for me to tell you what I think about the recipes as well?

i think hes flirting with you

(๑´v`๑❁)

Oh??

10:25 PM

Um...

10:25 PM

Well, at the very least, I can tell you what I think of the recipes^^;

I'm not surprised if he is flirting

How adorable. :)

Aha...I'll try to make one soon, that way I can report back to you.

So. What have I missed?

nothing important

10:27 PM

✉️

10:27 PM

❓

10:27 PM

‍♂️ ❗

yeah, emoji guy has been exchanging coffee recipes with akira... and... drinking coffee with haru and someone else

I believe Emoji-san will try out the new recipes with Haru-san and another one of his partners.

10:28 PM

I plan on trying the recipes too, so then we can discuss our opinions.

10:28 PM

10:30 PM

If it's all the same to you, Emoji Man isn't my name.

Oh...

Oh?

So this is what flirting online looks like.

Would you like for me to call you something else?

May we get a proper introduction then?

Oh my word, he talks.

Goro Akechi.

10:30 PM

Huh

Oh??

akechi-san? goro-kun?

10:31 PM

which one?

Didn't I hear that name on the news a while back?

goro-kun then

Darling are you sure? I wouldn't want them to get ideas with your name. . .

Oh my. I thought he'd never talk.

It's nice to have something to call you, finally^^;

oh, yeah.... YEAH that was the guy investigating the phantom thieves the new detective prince or whatever lmao

10:31 PM

didnt he go missing?

That's you?

Yeah that's where I heard that name before

10:32 PM

Well, it's nice to officially meet you, Akechi-san

Is there something wrong, Akira-kun?

now we have something to call you

No! Not at all.

10:33 PM

I'm just a bit shocked!

❓

i mean, he could also not be the real goro-kun

I never imagined I might be talking to Akechi Goro.

could just be an alias

Who would have thought we'd have this many celebrities here?

i mean;;;

That is true though

10:33 PM

haru can confirm?

It could be. But who knows? It wouldn't be too much of a coincidence, now... would it?

If he's comfortable with it, I can't deny him. . .

pretty crazy. again, i heard he went missing

10:34 PM

damn

Well if the Naoto who uses this app is the real Naoto Shirogane then it is pretty crazy. Two detective princes, and one of them officially missing...

Well, that's. . .something of a sensitive matter.

This is so exciting! :)

Yeah, weren't there all sorts of rumors or whatever?

We're not at liberty to discuss it, at least not here.

yeah, lets not

Isn't Akechi-kun the one who brought it up, though? To announce that he is not missing like the public suspected is quite a stunt.

thats true...

which makes me wonder if hes the real deal or if its just an alias

It's. . .a delicate process.

Aha. I see...

maybe its a show of trust towards us? even tho were strangers

10:37 PM

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well, i guess thats fine...

10:37 PM

you guys know way too much about me

If it's a show of trust, then could we at least know a bit more? Are you safe, Akechi-kun?

Alright, well I'm good at keeping secrets, so it's safe with me I suppose.

yeah, like, are you somewhere safe at least? are you in danger?

10:38 PM

no death, all good?

You're classified as a missing person, so I can't help but be concerned...

✋

⏩

10:38 PM

If you say so...

If there is anything I can do, please let me know. I know we don't know each other well through this app, but I'd like to consider you a friend.

It really was a terrible misunderstanding. . .

What sort of misunderstanding?

Ah. I'm sorry. I've already said too much. . .

I guess I can understand...

10:39 PM

Well if you're safe, then that's the most important thing.

But like I said, if there's anything I can do, please let me know.

Ahaha.

10:40 PM

How lovely of you, Akira-kun...

Oh, you mean your partners are taking care of you?

10:40 PM

That's good, then...

dang, i guess someone as popular as goro-kun WOULD have multiple partners lol

️ 〰️

....

10:41 PM

I guess, yeah.

Well regardless, I am very happy to hear that you are safe and in good hands.

10:42 PM

: )

10:42 PM

: )

Yeah, that's good to know. There were some pretty bad rumors I heard.

10:43 PM

All of it was speculation, but it still makes you think, you know?

10:43 PM

What sort of rumors do you mean, Nozomi-san?

About like, what happened to Akechi-san

oh yeah... like rumors that he died and stuff

I know a popular theory was that he was killed by the Phantom Thieves because he was getting too close to finding them.

Oh dear...

oh yeah, i remember that one!

Well if he's a missing person then I can't blame people's thoughts from drifting to the morbid.

There have been all sorts of rumours about such a well-known celebrity...

10:46 PM

People's thoughts tend to spiral when speculating.

10:47 PM

They start off somewhat innocent. And then slowly, but surely... Well.

People don't even need a reason to throw around wild rumors and ideas. When a well-known public figure goes dark, people will go ballistic.

10:48 PM

Well that's a relief, at least.

10:48 PM

I'm happy you're okay, Akechi-kun.

10:48 PM

: )

^^

: )

Why are you spacing it farther apart?

10:49 PM

We'll never know.

(✿≧艸≦)

10:50 PM

: )

I've never seen anyone do that to their smileys before

i think hes trying to be creepy

>:0

10:51 PM

lmao

He just has a hard time being honest around new people.

10:51 PM

He's a bit shy, you see.

That's fair.

i mean, thats true for most people i guess

I guess I can relate

He just really enjoys everyones company! Even if he's being coy about it.

Is he now? How adorable.

... Not to mock him, of course. (edited)

thats good... its nice that he trusts us now at least

Agreed. I appreciate him being so open with us.

I think he's rather adorable, myself.

ah brb, yu needs help in AC again

10:53 PM

❓

10:53 PM

❓

He said 'in' so maybe it's a place in their home?

AC....?

10:55 PM

Animal Crossing...?

Oh, I hate when our AC breaks

10:55 PM

Animal Crossing?

It's quite popular.

Oh, I believe I saw a commercial for that some time ago. . .

10:55 PM

Is it really that popular?

I've never heard of it

Considering that I of all people have heard of it.

10:56 PM

I'd assume so...

I don't keep up with much media outside of the music industry, so I can say for certain it isn't a band

I'm not particularly one for videogames. But my co-workers can't get enough of it. :)

Oh! Perhaps I'll try it then! I've been meaning to get more into them.

10:57 PM

What sort of game is it? (edited)

I only know about it by name.

10:58 PM

You'll have to do your own research.

️

10:59 PM

️

Oh.

That's an unsettling emoji combination

Oh my...

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

10:59 PM

A fan of the accursed, are we, Goro-kun?

:)!

10:59 PM

Hahaha.

11:01 PM

Oh, goodness..

Caw.

Another word!

11:02 PM

Or...Onomatopoeia?

We're getting quite the vocabulary today

Another word. :)

oh yeah it was animal crossing yu isnt super adept at games like i am

️

thats basically it lol!

Oh, I've heard of this game.

11:03 PM

It is quite popular, isn't it?

yeah!

I said that not too long ago...

11:03 PM

But ah, well.

Sounds like it has a strange appeal

I've heard many people refer to it as calming.

11:04 PM

Perhaps I should look into it myself?

yeah, its very anxiety reducing

11:04 PM

you just kinda like

11:05 PM

run around, gather stuff, build stuff, talk to animals, and thats it lol

Is there an end goal?

yeah, make your island look dope as hell lol or cute, if youre yu

I don’t see the appeal personally, but I’m glad you enjoy it

I suppose if you have the time and inclination!

the best part is the multiplayer lol all of us kinda play together

It says online that you can visit the islands of your friends?

yeah!

11:13 PM

usually our friend rise hosts. she "time travels" so her island is super bomb

️

11:13 PM

yeah, party on a virtual island lol!

11:14 PM

its nice to go into video chat and play at the same time with everyone

oh well

11:16 PM

i have a regular switch which is like 30,000 yen, but yu has a switch lite which is portable only, and its 20,000 the game is 6,000 and then theres a 300 yen fee every month to play online, which is pretty cheap considering most online play fees

11:17 PM

...

you wanna share one with your friend group? i mean, its probably cheaper to get a system then get controllers for everyone, yeah

11:18 PM

or, not friend group, sorry-- your uh...

11:18 PM

your partners

Haha . I feel so old... ^^"

your significant others (edited)

right, got it

I do not want to fail Nanako.

11:25 PM

️

Ah. Hello.

11:26 PM

oh, yeah, uh... yu this is... narukami-san

11:26 PM

they say they named themselves after someone they met

You disappeared the last time we were both here. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Its nice to meet you Narukami-san

btw, uh, what kinda place do you work naru-san?

Didn't I say I'd rather not reveal too much else about myself?

well, saying it's like... an office or whatever won't hurt, right?

Hm.

11:29 PM

...An office. Then.

11:29 PM

What a guess. :)

11:30 PM

huh, ok...

11:32 PM

i gotcha :)

11:32 PM

so its just like... data entry or something?

I'm in accounting.

gotcha gotcha

It's... far from the best job out there. But it pays.

Hmmm...

11:34 PM

Thats

11:34 PM

Weird

11:34 PM

I cant seem to be able to see Narukami-san's name.

Oh hello again

Hm?

That's odd I suppose?

oh?

that is kinda weird

You can see everyone else's right?

That is strange.

❗

yeah, ill note that down

11:35 PM

btw emoji guy goes by goro akechi now

even tho you said his name was something else but i guess well ignore that

I wonder ...

11:36 PM

Hm.

....

what kinda notes do you have, goro-kun?

11:36 PM

i mean, a detective would have great notes, right?

11:37 PM

share?

Oh yeah, a detective would have pretty detailed notes, wouldn't they?

11:37 PM

❓

I would expect it of the so called "new detective prince."

haru?

11:38 PM

yeah now youre just teasing him lmao

Sorry. It's a habit. I don't mean anything by it, I assure you.

11:38 PM

:

11:38 PM

'

11:38 PM

|

Ah! Please don't be upset....

:'|!

being rude is a weird habit dude...

I just have a habit of teasing people who I believe to be lying. That's all.

oh

11:39 PM

huh

... I just can't believe Goro Akechi is in this chatroom.

That's

11:40 PM

Weirdly specific

i guess i can see your view point

Hey, what can I say. I'm a weirdly specific person.

im still not 100% on board myself

Stranger things have happened

im like 50% on board lol

11:40 PM

yeah... i mean there is naoto-kun...

Pfft. That's fair enough...

11:41 PM

I apologise.

naw, youre cool dude

11:42 PM

I'm so sorry!

11:42 PM

Please forgive me, Goro-kun..

11:42 PM

I really didn't mean anything by it.

i mean! you gotta admit, this is the internet the amount of people claiming to be THE goro akechi is... a LOT and without any evidence, like seeing your face or anything, its hard to verify so

omg so dramatic

If none of you are sharing selfies, why should I?

havent you SEEN my face

It's still so jarring whenever you send a normal sentence

Oh my, more words.

‍♂️

11:45 PM

i mean fair, but like, still we cannot be certain until we know for sure

11:45 PM

so like... its ok that we have doubts dude

11:45 PM

its not gonna kill you lol

there it is

That's a bit dramatic I think

super dramatic

Just a bit? ^^"

oh its taiyou!

Here is a selfie of our cat Taiyou

That's adorable

How adorable.

️

shes rude as hell but she is cute

11:49 PM

I have...

11:49 PM

....

11:49 PM

...

omg...

At least 700 pictures of her in my camera roll.

omggggggg

The rest are of Yosuke

why me!?

And of Yosuke and taiyou together.

Partners...

❓

i do like to kiss her lol it annoys her a lot

You love her.

I wish I had a cat. But that's also a lot of work

yeah i guess

11:51 PM

cats are pretty easy. you just have to entertain them and listen to them when they yell at you

11:51 PM

theyll let you know when they need stuff

I saw that, Yu-kun.

I'm not home enough to take care of an animal

11:51 PM

Unfortunately

11:52 PM

And I don't want to make my mom do it

you cant bring them to the studio? (edited)

I can't risk them getting into the equipment. Having a cat go after the cables wouldn't end well.

thats true, i gotcha :(

Cats are quite... Mischevious.

I'm... thinking a lot.

11:55 PM

Why Yu can't see your name, Naru-san

Yeah that's really strange

I have no idea, I'm afraid. (edited)

You're afraid?

Haha. You didn't read the entire sentence.

11:57 PM

I have no idea why my name isn't showing. ^^" (edited)

Well... I guess. That reminds me. Goro-kun's name read as something else too. I dunno. All I can do is take notes.

This chatroom is mysterious.. mm?

Sorry, I was taking care of something. But I did read back on the log.

12:01 AM

One thing that's bothering me, though, is how can we know that we can trust what the app says these people's names are?

12:01 AM

It seems to be mostly correct, at least with the cases we can verify.

It's been completely correct with those we can verify, yeah

But I'm a bit dubious to put all my trust in its capabilities to accurately say who we're talking to.

12:02 AM

Perhaps I'm just a little cautious, since nobody's contacts are coming up for me. I feel a bit lost^^;

You're right... someone might be just masquerading as someone we know.

That's a scary thought

...

12:02 AM

Hm.

12:03 AM

Has that ever happened before..? With this sort of nonsense?

I mean, I know for sure Yu and Nozomi-chan are real, since I've seen Yu's screen and I've verified with Nozomi-chan...

What sort of nonsense do you mean?

The talk of otherworldly things

Uh... I dunno about a chatroom.

Are you familiar with those otherworldly things too then, Narukami-san?

...I was Asking Hanamura-kun.

I see.

I'm mostly unfamiliar with anything otherworldly. It's mostly just this chatroom

Since he brought up this theory in the first place.

If we are to call this chatroom otherworldly...

Oh... I mean. I know for sure that the other world can affect electronics. I haven't seen phones before, but it's not without possibility.

Can it? That's ... also a scary thought...

I don't care about putting myself in danger, but like

12:05 AM

I don't like to say the last names of my friends for this very reason lol

12:05 AM

Cause it is kinda scary

How much does it mess with electronics? Like, a lot?

I should have picked another name...

When it was messing with the TVs, it would completely change the channel. The image, the sound... it would create like its own show. And it would effect the whole town.

12:06 AM

Huh? Why's that?

I might be putting somebody I care about in danger.

Oh, right... yeah.

12:07 AM

I dunno, Narukami isn't super uncommon, I think it's ok

... I suppose so...

That's why I'm fine just staying Nozomi

Yeah, I'll only refer to you as Nozomi-chan

12:08 AM

And Yu as Yu

I just used my real given name. It's pretty common, so I figured it would be alright as long as I don't give my surname.

I think only Haru and I have our full names known....

But still that's weird. I know like, ghosts and stuff can sometimes affect electronics in movies and stuff. How much do you think that connects to here?

Ghosts? ^^"

Ghosts...

12:09 AM

Ghosts aren't real. Are they? Ahaha.

I dunno... If the other world can create images... I guess it can create apps too?

I'm not saying ghosts are real, just, it's a similar principle, isn't it?

Ghosts possessing phones? What a fun, quaint little idea...

I guess shadows are like... people's ghosts. (edited)

12:10 AM

Since even dead people have shadows.

Ahh...??

Nevermind;;;

12:10 AM

It's complicated

Hanamura-san...

12:10 AM

Would you mind describing these "shadows" in more detail?

12:10 AM

You've mentioned them a couple times.

12:10 AM

If it doesn't put you or your friends at risk, I would like to know more.

Uh... I think I remember researching it with Yu and Naoto-kun... Like, in Jungian psychology, the shadow is the unconscious self we bury deep inside. The Persona is the face we show the world, the shield we use to keep our real selves safe. Or... something like that.

Yeah, I remember looking into it too and that's what I found

Jungian Psychology... Oooh.

I'm familiar with Jungian psychology^^ You just seem to be referring to it in a much more literal sense.

But it's like the same theory in that other world. Like Yu said, as long as humanity exists, shadows and personas exist. Shadows are basically manifestations of those pieces of humanity. Monsters, basically.

Monsters?

12:13 AM

Oh my.

Yeah... the other world is... extremely dangerous. Basically, if you slip up or go alone, you die.

And these shadow monsters are supposedly found in this other world you've been referring to?

That's

12:13 AM

Terrifying

Yeah... But that's why we always went as a team!

12:14 AM

Jeez, I thought you thought this was all video games;;;

‍♂️

12:14 AM

I at least want to hear you out.

But they're a real part of us, just like Personas. If you can harness the Shadow, you can take back the power of that other world. Each of us has a shadow.

You said this other world can affect technology, correct? Like television?

12:15 AM

So by that logic it would make sense for this app to be connected?

Yeah... I guess so.

12:15 AM

Since a lot of us are connected to that other world-- or, uh, my teammates are here. And Shinjiro-san

...Hm.

In what ways has this other world affected technology in the past?

Well... Here's the working theory we figured out with our first... "incident," I guess.

12:18 AM

So, in the town we all lived in, at midnight on rainy nights, the other world would project different images. It would project, essentially, the person the town was most interested in.

12:18 AM

In a crazy string of events... uh... that person ended up in that other world. It's hard to explain without it sounding crazy, just believe me.

12:19 AM

But once that person was in the other world, the image that appeared was more crystal clear. Like a TV show.

12:19 AM

Perfect image, perfect sound-- it turned the TV on all by itself, and affected every TV in town...

12:19 AM

The worst part is that... well... Two women were shown to be killed in that other world through the TV. It was like it was filming what was going on over there in real time.

12:20 AM

So if someone's over there, it got more clear... but the collective unconscious definitely made stuff happen to it... it was... weird.

.....

12:20 AM

Well....

This is

12:20 AM

Horrible

Forgive me, but it's a bit difficult for me to "just believe" you entirely, since it seems so outlandish.

12:21 AM

But I can assure you that I'm going to take everything that you say into careful consideration.

12:21 AM

Okay?

It's certainly odd...

12:22 AM

Much like everything else here.

12:22 AM

Perhaps it's not as farfetched as I initially believed.

What makes you say that?

Hanamura-kun has been very consistent with this outlandish talk.

12:23 AM

I can't help but see some credibility...even if not much at all

I'm inclined to agree, actually...

12:24 AM

It's difficult to believe, but his story has been strikingly consistent.

12:24 AM

That alone warrants attention.

There was also, I think

12:24 AM

An incident about some video on a website

12:24 AM

But I'm only really familiar with the rumors

A video?

12:24 AM

You don't know anything else about it?

Not much

Hm.

It was years ago. The rumor was that if you went to the website for some big idol concert at midnight, there was a video that would steal your soul or something if you watched it

Oh my...

Interesting ...

What a tale. You think it could be connected?

In a terrifying way.

And even weirder, in the weeks leading up to the concert, there were a lot of reported incidents of people falling into comas, only waking up after the concert date

That sounds familiar...

12:28 AM

I can't quite put my finger on it...

12:29 AM

But it definitely made it's rounds on the news.

12:29 AM

This is all so odd...

12:30 AM

I can't quite wrap my head around it.

Hmm...

12:30 AM

It's a lit to consider, at the very least.

If you dont mind me asking, what makes you think this incident is connected to the other world, Nozomi-san?

Well, it kind of sounds similar right? Someone getting sucked into electronics?

It would be a strange coincidence if unrelated..

And also, there was another case of that coma thing happening four years prior. It wasn't exactly the same I don't think, but they called it "Apathy Syndrome".

Hmmm...

I found it when I was researching Aragaki-san. The news articles about it are from the same year

You've given me much to do research on, Nozomi-san. I'll look into these events and see what similarities I can find. Alright?

Um, you're welcome

12:34 AM

I don't know how much it will help, but that's pretty much all I could find. Just a lot of convenient dates and similar circumstances.

It's still a jumping off point, I think.

12:35 AM

I'd like to find something to go off of here, if we can.

You're taking notes too, Akechi-kun?

12:36 AM

With a detective like you on our side, I hope we'll be able to find something useful.

Yeah, maybe we can actually get this app figured out

12:37 AM

I feel a lot better about this actually

Oh? That's good.

12:38 AM

Hopefully if we work together we can find some answers.

Yeah

12:38 AM

Hopefully

Akechi-kun seems confident, so I'd like to think that's a good sign.

It definitely helps with the uncertainty on my part.

Sorry I was washing the dishes

12:41 AM

Uh, I guess if you need to do some reading

12:42 AM

Look up the murder of Mayumi Yamano and... Saki Konishi Ummm... and if you look into something called "The Midnight Channel..." You should see the broadcasts I'm describing

12:42 AM

Or posts about it, anyway.

12:43 AM

You won't find much in the media about "other worlds," but... there is a series of kidnappings after the murders. Of high school students and... a little girl. So...

I'll be certain to look into all of this. Thank you, Hanamura-san.

That's all the media coverage there is on it

12:44 AM

Oh, yeah, sure... no problem

Having something concrete to look into helps to feel at least a little bit better.

But yeah, Nozomi-chan's incident was similar.... we were kinda involved in that too. But that's another story for another day lmao

Yeah

12:46 AM

Like I said, I'm more familiar with all the rumors about it. Hanamura-san probably knows more about it than I do

I could go into it, but it's pretty long. It's more of the shadow and persona talk lmao.

I for one am interested in hearing more about all that.

Oh just, uh... Well I think? Apathy Syndrome happens when the body loses its shadow part? Like, you need all the components of a person to work. So if your shadow is taken from you, or your shadow is killed, you can either be in a coma called Apathy Syndrome... Or it kills you. Collective shadows, ones that don't look like people, are okay to defeat, but ones that are specifically tied to a person need to be handled with care, ya know? If you kill them, my brother says that the person will either never wake up or die themselves...

Wait, doesn't that kind of sound like the whole "mental shutdown" thing that happened a while back?

Oh, yeah!

12:54 AM

I think Nanjo-san was saying that during a meeting.

I didn't even think about it until you described it like that

Teddie kinda made the connection too

It does sound very similar to what I've heard about mental shutdowns...

Yeah!

It's all so

12:56 AM

Weirdly convenient

I know I sound crazy but like... lol it explains a lot of these weird happenings, right?

12:56 AM

It also kinda explains how the "Phantom Thieves" change hearts.

❓

I'm not sure exactly... we all have different theories... Mine is that they force the person into the other world to face their own shadow.

12:58 AM

My friend said they just beat the crap out of the shadow... another said they might just talk to it?

12:58 AM

Lots of theories

...using this other world to change hearts?

Or not even shadow related at all.

That would be possible with what you know?

I mean, sure. We kinda had our hearts changed by facing our shadows. I mean, facing your inner demons changes a person, ya know?

I suppose that's true

(edited)

What about the psychotic breakdowns? Weren't those happening around the same time?

Oh, yeah... who knows. Maybe the PT caused those?

1:00 AM

Maybe they were bad guys or were careless?

1:00 AM

But the way they describe it is different... it could be like... super literal too. Stealing hearts-- maybe there's a heart thing going on I've never seen? I dunno.

1:01 AM

And the psychotic breakdowns... wait... those are different... Ugh, there's too many layers!

1:01 AM

Maybe it was all like... being able to manipulate someone's inner self... like a puppet?

1:01 AM

Hmmm

All of their targets were like, really corrupt people though, right? What would they gain from making random people go crazy?

Yeah, that's true. It sounds like a different person or persons were involved with the whole crazy thing... I mean, it kinda comes as no surprise that with every good Persona user... there's a bad one.

So the PT were doing the robin hood thing going after corrupt people to save people... And the bad guys were manipulating random people to harm as many people as possible... I guess

1:03 AM

And then there's group 3, which could also be the bad guys, making the mental shut downs happen

1:04 AM

Jeez, this is a mess

It makes me wish we could talk to one of the Phantom Thieves just to clear some things up

Yeah, me too. If only the REAL Goro Akechi was here

Well if this app truly is connected, maybe you'll have a chance?

Yeah... I'm pretty sure we're already connected... I wouldn't be spouting this crap off otherwise...

....

1:06 AM

Maybe there's already Phantom Thieves here

That's what I'm thinking...

1:06 AM

Either they're some of the strangers... or they're just lurking.

1:06 AM

Much to think about~

They were really good at hiding their identities, so it's possible

The question would then become how to convince them to speak with us candidly?

I mean, you're also suspect dude lol But it'll basically come down to time and earning their trust. I'm assuming that if any threat were to appear, we'd have to probably coordinate

I'm hoping no threat appears, but yeah, I agree with that

1:09 AM

Though there isn't much I could help with in that regard

Try not to worry about it Nozomi-chan I'll keep you safe!

(edited)

....

lol sorry i was trying to lighten the mood

1:10 AM

yeah that was... really out of character for me

1:10 AM

either way uh

1:10 AM

if anything happens, the best thing you can do is stay far away from the danger, ok?

That sounds about right for me

1:11 AM

Just staying away

maybe helping everyone stay communicated too youre pretty good at keeping up with info lol helping to pass it on will be helpful

I'm aware that I'm suspect too...I'm just not sure what I can really do to clear my name.

1:12 AM

Nobody here knows me, and I don't know anyone else.

1:12 AM

I feel pretty lost, honestly^^;

eh... i dont think its gonna happen till we meet up lol but dont worry about that! for now well just make friends and trust as far as we can

I understand how you feel Akira-san. If it were anyone but Hanamura-san telling me this stuff, I wouldn't believe them.

It's hard...

right... sorry;;;

1:13 AM

I do want to believe him, but it's so outlandish, and I don't know him. But on the other hand, his story has been consistent...

1:13 AM

Oh...

1:13 AM

You're taking down notes you mean, Akechi-kun?

1:14 AM

yeah, its ok if you dont believe me right now i know the truth-- ive lived it and stuff. thats all i need to know is my reality is solid

1:15 AM

and someday, if you experience it, hopefully you go in with a little less confusion because i explained SOME things lol

1:16 AM

i think i mentioned it too, but my brother is like... the expert on this stuff

1:16 AM

so if you need to know anything more, i can always ask him

Thank you Hanamura-san, it's much appreciated.

1:16 AM

I think for now I just need to take some time to process all this.

1:17 AM

I've been taking notes, but it's a lot to think over.

‍♂️

oh of course! yeah take your time, i didnt learn this stuff overnight lmao

1:17 AM

do you have questions???

As of now, it's a bit difficult for me to think of questions^^;

1:18 AM

But after I take some time to process I might have some.

oh right! well, let me know if you got any

1:19 AM

just shoot me a text-- this app has dming for some reason lol

That's helpful I guess

yeah, at least we dont have to exchange phone numbers

1:22 AM

...

what are you noting? that you can dm me at any time? :T

1:25 AM

oh... that you can dm akira-kun at any time, then

I guess you guys can message me if you want to compare notes, but I’ve pretty much said everything I have down at the moment

:/

1:29 AM

no... pancakes?

1:29 AM

who said anything about pancakes?

?

1:29 AM

me? pancakes?

1:29 AM

why

1:29 AM

explain

‍♂️

1:30 AM

omg that makes no sense ok

1:30 AM

i guess its... original

That’s odd

is it cause im sweet? lol

This has taken on a meaning I’m not sure I like

1:32 AM

Or maybe I’m reading into it

double pancakes???

1:32 AM

im so confused

1:33 AM

️

1:33 AM

are you saying i talk a lot on the phone? or are you taking notes on what i write on the phone

e A e

1:35 AM

which is it 1️⃣ or 2️⃣

2️⃣

oh ok... yeah thats fair

1:36 AM

... right. ghost phone. i forgot lol

Ghost phone?

oh just like saying that the app is run by a ghost

Oh

1:38 AM

I still don’t think it’s actually a ghost

i dont think so either but like.... man, its late just let the ghosts eat me

That sounds bad

... whos the bird?

1:40 AM

oh god no

please stop

that's

no

1:41 AM

ugh

Wait who’s that cat?

im going to bed in my room that is on the opposite side of the of the building from yus room

1:41 AM

...............

‍♂️

im not running away!!!

:3c

ugh i hate how i can understand you

Wait, so you’re the bird and the cat?

‍♂️

❗

1:42 AM

️ .....................................................................

️

1:42 AM

That’s even more confusing

bird-cat... huh...

1:43 AM

why not just pick one?

I though one of them was supposed to be me

thats... i dont think you wanna be involved, nozomi-chan--

...

❓

song bird? mmm...

Music bird?

1:45 AM

Oh songbird

?

Why am I contributing to this?

i guess itll make reading his emojis easier

1:47 AM

Yeah I guess. I’m pretty used to being referred to as an animal anyway

❓

I guess I’m songbird now

?

Oh, um

1:47 AM

No

1:47 AM

My group is uh

ok ok i wont ahahah

All themed after animals

1:49 AM

Why the applause?

Oh, did you listen to my music then?

Did you like it?

Thank you, it really does mean a lot. I’m hoping to officially produce it at some point

❓

Yeah like an album. It’s hard to do with my name attached to a group though. Even if I did a solo album, my fans would expect it to sound a certain way most likely

2:03 AM

It’s

2:04 AM

A very different sound though

2:04 AM

I don’t know

If they're real fans, they won't mind the new sound.

2:07 AM

I know what you mean, but it’s still kind of nerve racking. For every real fan, there will be three more trying to tear it down. Music people are like rabid animals

2:17 AM

Yeah the music industry has really harsh fans. Everyone thinks they’re a critic, as cliche as that statement is

️ ⏯️ ❓

️

I’m sorry, but I’m not quite sure I follow. Do you mean to just publish it online?

That’s kind of what I’m trying to do with my SoundCloud. Maybe I could build up at least a little bit of a fan base under my real name before I try to sell my stuff

2:31 AM

But it’s never guaranteed. The industry’s volatile

True, the money’s really good, so I guess that makes up for it

‍♂️

2:35 AM

️

I appreciate it. Unfortunately one person’s word isn’t quite enough, but that’s why I work so hard

2:37 AM

That’ll only take me so far, but again, I appreciate the kind words

️

Sleep well

My. What an interesting read. :)

Goodness, there was certainly a lot to backtrack through. . .

I wonder if this other world actually exists.

Wouldn't that be an interesting twist?

It certainly would. :)

4:19 AM

But I'd... never want to go there. Haha.

It does seem awfully dangerous.

4:21 AM

And if these. . .shadows are real. Someone could really get hurt!

Yes.

But we don't have any evidence of that otherworld at all, assuming it exists. Do we?

4:22 AM

It's very hard to swallow.

... very much so.

Still, Naru-san, it seems like so much has happened today. Are you alright? I know office jobs can be terribly exhausting. . .

It's all a bit much. But I'm alive, so there's that. Aha.

Well, I hope you at least had a fulfilling dinner!

Yakisoba. ^^'

4:33 AM

I had prepared it for lunch. But that got thrown out the window- with an emergency.

Oh! I hope everything is alright?

One of the new employees had ... royally messed things up. Ahaha.

4:34 AM

I don't blame them. But the boss wasn't happy.

Were you able to help them out?

Yes. In the end.

Well, at least that means they'll know they have a good support system! That's invaluable in the workplace.

I had wanted to go out for Gyudon. But it's alright...

Perhaps next time! I'm sure your kohai will likely want to make it up to you soon, so try not to despair.

Ahah. I suppose so.

Still, that's a lot kinder than I expected from you, Naru-san.

Ah.? ^^'

4:44 AM

Excuse me?

Oh! Pardon me for saying so but, you seem the type to watch people suffer their own mistakes even if helping could assist everyone.

4:45 AM

Though maybe you just seem that way because you're wary of everyone here?

^^' . I'm extremely sorry. But this definitely is... A unique situation.

Oh, no need to apologize.

4:50 AM

It certainly is a special situation. (๑´v`๑❁)

Perhaps it's.. morbid curiosity. In which case: I should really try and ... dial it back a bit. Ahaha. I'm ever so sorry.

4:52 AM

... This all feels so. Unreal.

It is surprising!

4:53 AM

The apps origins, the common thread that connects us all. . .

4:53 AM

I'm excited to see where it leads at least!

4:53 AM

And if it doesn't lead anywhere, then this is still something interesting to be a part of!

It certainly is exciting. But scary at the same time. ^^'

I suppose so! But who knows what opportunities could arise from this.

4:58 AM

Don't you agree, Narukami-san?

...I suppose they could.

I think the dalgona coffee was really good! The coffee cake was delicious too. . .

But you should be able to taste for yourself soon!

4:16 PM

Depending on how you feel, you may be able to stop taking your medication as early as tomorrow!

4:18 PM

You're still not allowed to overdo it, though!

>:0!

4:25 PM

‍♂️ ...

Only if you shorten it and wear your splint.

4:29 PM

If you don't want to, you can certainly stay home.

4:38 PM

‍♂️

(✿≧艸≦)

8:39 PM

Ah

8:39 PM

Hello.

❓

Don't mind me... just going to have a nap. Aha.

8:41 PM

Today's been.. tiring .

8:41 PM

Well. I'll talk another time.

8:42 PM

How's your hand fairing without the bandage, dear?

10:49 PM

Dinner came out a bit sloppier than anticipated but. . .

10:49 PM

✋

...

10:50 PM

If it hurts then take your medicine, dearest.

10:52 PM

.........................

Hello everyone. I hope you're all doing well

❗

Hi Akechi-san. I hope you're feeling better today.

Good evening, Nozomi-san!

11:08 PM

I hope you're doing well

Thank you. Today was interesting actually.

Oh?

11:12 PM

Did you make a new song?

Well, that takes more than a day I'm afraid

11:13 PM

But no, apparently we had some sort of sponsored catering event at the studio. It must've been last minute or something, because even my manager seemed surprised.

11:13 PM

❓

11:13 PM

❓

Yeah the food was pretty good. They just all kind of showed up and started cooking stuff. It was definitely something different.

Well, that is exciting!

11:15 PM

Was the food any good?

Yeah it was great. A nice change of pace from getting stuff from the same diner I usually go to.

That's wonderful to hear!

11:16 PM

It sounds like you managed to get a home cooked meal without having to pay for it. I'm happy for you, Nozomi-san!

11:16 PM

Did they let you take much home?

Yeah, they just boxed up all the leftovers for people to take. I grabbed a bit for later, but I was thinking of doing another overnight to get some work in on this track, so it might not make it home.

Well, I'm glad you got a good meal in today without waiting.

11:19 PM

Don't forget to get some rest!

Don't worry, I've been taking breaks

And getting proper sleep? (edited)

Well

11:23 PM

I've been trying

Make sure not to overdo it, okay?

I told you already I'm fine

11:29 PM

Starting to feel like a broken record

:/

Well, I suppose we're a bit worried for you since you say you're alright but in the same breath say you're pulling your 6th all-nighter this week.

They're not all-nighters. I still sleep. Sleep is just hard for me, so if I can't, I might as well do something, you know?

I suppose so but studies show that even just creating your eyes for a while and not thinking about what you're going to do next helps improve your health even if you can't sleep.

11:37 PM

Please do be careful, okay, Nozomi-san?

11:42 PM

❓

️

❓

Oh, um

11:43 PM

I just have trouble falling asleep.

❓

And once I'm asleep, I sometimes have nightmares that wake me up.

It's not a huge deal, I've gotten used to it

❓

I don't think a teddy bear would help unfortunately

I've heard anxiety can worsen the appearance and effect of nightmares. . . (edited)

I don't really know what I can do if that's the case

Is there no way to minimize the things giving you such stress?

Not much more than I already have

Work?

Most of what I do is the least stressful part of my day

11:56 PM

Unless you're telling me to break things for stress relief

I don't know about that. I'm not really an aggressive person.

11:58 PM

‍♂️

11:58 PM

⌚

11:59 PM

️

I know, I'm still going to try to sleep, don't worry. I always do.

❓

2:05 PM

❔

2:06 PM

✋

2:06 PM

❔

✋

2:08 PM

2:10 PM

‍♂️

2:11 PM

✋

oh my... so many pictures.

8:40 AM

i like this one

Oh. Hello.

8:41 AM

It seems we have a newcomer.

Greetings. Newcomer... Yes, I suppose that is what I am. I suppose you are a veteran of this phone's text based communication application?

Aha. I haven't been here for that long myself.

8:50 AM

And what brings you here?

Boredom and curiosity, mostly. you?

An accident. I don't think I'm supposed to be in here. Aha.

Well to be honest I don't think i should be either. so I guess we have that in common.

10:28 AM

Greetings

❓

Uhhh are we playing charades? Im going to assume you are asking if i am well?? To which I will say: yes. (edited)

Such an odd way of communicating... though i supose its faster than typing each letter.

Hello?

I found this weird app on my phone today.

3:52 PM

I only really noticed because I was cleaning out the apparently 200+ pictures of my pea sprouts (edited)

❓

Are you... asking to see a photo of said pea sprouts?

This app is quite odd considering it still works on my phone. My phone that has no service i might add.

3:54 PM

It might be haunted. Who's to say

[Kanami sent 001.jpg] (edited)

3:55 PM

I was trying to send a photo to my grand-parents and I got shutter happy

3:56 PM

Oh! I realize I didn't introduce myself!

3:56 PM

My name is Kanami Mashita!

3:57 PM

I'm, uhh, well my work is a thing I don't usually talk about beyond its walls

You'll remember that?

3:58 PM

To be fair, i did not introduce myself either. I'm Magatsu-Izanagi.

3:58 PM

Uhhhh you've lost me.

Magatsu-Izanagi-san it is

3:59 PM

Or would you rather something shorter?

You can just call me magatsu. It's shorter (edited)

Magatsu-san

You can drop the san too.

No can do, sorry

Ok.

Guess I'll have to call the other one Emoji-san.

Mute-san

:/

4:01 PM

You can be mute and still type. Emoji-san works better.

❗

True. Though they don't seem to approve

4:02 PM

:/

4:02 PM

Akechi-san.

4:03 PM

You're a... detective?

Akechi. Noted.

4:03 PM

Detective?

Detectives...

4:06 PM

Do you know or knew a man named Tohru Adachi?

I knew a detective. Not by that name though.

To be fair... I believe Adachi was a detective's assistant.

‍♂️

To a man named Dojima.

You know Dojima-san???

Not personally.

I guess it could be a different Dojima-san

4:12 PM

I wonder how many Dojima-san detectives there are.... (edited)

If you know Doujima, ask him next time you see him if he knows where Adachi is.

I haven't spoken to the Dojima-san that I know in a while.

4:13 PM

Mostly I try to keep tabs on Nanako-san.

Doujima's little girl.

Same Dojima-san!!!

Seems so!

It's a small world after all~

How is the girl doing these days?

Last time I asked she was doing good!

You're from Inaba i take it?

Dojima-san still seems hesitant to let her follow what I think is her true calling.

4:19 PM

Me? No. I'm in Tokyo.

Oh! More people . :)

Oh? Then how fo you know the girl?

4:21 PM

Hello again

We met at an event.

4:21 PM

It's... weird to explain.

4:21 PM

Hello!

Good evening! It seems like I've missed a lot. . .

Greetings

Hello

4:23 PM

❗

4:23 PM

️

Hello, darling! I'll be over soon.

4:23 PM

But it's nice to meet everyone!

4:24 PM

✋

...

‍♂️

4:24 PM

There's life in here

Does Akechi-san speaks in code all the time?

So akechi is a detective... what is everyone else's occupations?

Hello!

Tatsuya-san!

4:26 PM

It's been a while!

Music business

Hello again.

I don't think I've ever seen this so active...

Music business? Like a bard or minstrel?

Only in video games

You can have a music business playing a bard or minstel in a video game? (edited)

Huh??

4:28 PM

Uhhh

4:28 PM

Never mind

My occupation is something in the music business

4:29 PM

Not a bard or a minstrel, those aren't a thing anymore

That's kinda sad.

I guess, yeah.

My occupation is... persona.

‍♂️

Gotta run?

So you pretend to be clients for businesses?

No. A persona... i fight for my host. In the shadow world.

....?

Its hard to explain

...

How very odd.

4:32 PM

Aha.

️

4:32 PM

I am curious as to what Hanamura-chan will have to say of all this. . .

Ghosts are trying to eat your talking pancakes?

.

4:33 PM

I know someone with that surname

Hanamura-chan has spoken. . .at length about some sort of shadow/ghost world.

4:34 PM

Something about playing with knives as a child and. . .having a persona, I believe. (edited)

4:34 PM

I see

4:35 PM

Hanamura... the Junes boy?

Maybe not the same Hanamura

Hungry?

No, he's talking about Hanamura-chan.

️

I wonder if they're the same one. . .

4:36 PM

❓

You use pancakes to describe someone here?

Perhaps. . .

4:36 PM

And yes, that one is specifically for Hanamura-chan.

I hope my emoji isn't too strange

I hope i get this one meowtherfucker

4:37 PM

4:38 PM

❗

4:38 PM

Are those emojis that are currently in use?

❗

Hanamura-chan, Nozomi-san. .

You also know a Nozomi?

Do you perhaps, also know a Nozomi and a Hanamura? (edited)

Mm-hmm

This is getting very strange...

Who were the flowers?

️

Romantic partners!

Ah

4:43 PM

I'm going to need a cheat sheet

I bake all the time. Refer to me as a

or something. Or maybe a

A cheat sheet.... For Emojis. .

4:45 PM

... Fair enough.

4:45 PM

Goro-kun certainly has a way with images...

Pea sprout friends!

Fancy bird

Ooo there's a peacock emoji

this one is neat

Hmm..

Pretty bird (edited)

4:50 PM

Hmm.. how much do you think a peacock would go for if it was sold in a pet store?

4:50 PM

Unlikely, I know.

4:51 PM

I like asking dumb questions

I managed to pet a

when i wandered into a pet store the other day

4:51 PM

It was soft

...?

I haven't walked into a pet store in ages

Since peacocks are considered exotic pets, it's unlikely you'd find any in a pet store. From a breeder, they usually sell for around $40 in America, if the breeder likes you.

4:52 PM

There's one in the mall near work but I never have the time

Oh! He talks again. How rare.

That's a lot cheaper than I expected!

‍

(๑´v`๑❁)

4:52 PM

Wasn't it $40k?

You need to make time for pet store miss kanami

I should

4:54 PM

Time is weird though.

4:54 PM

I never have enough of it

⌚

Who takes away all your time?

"Time sucks"?

Who do i have to punch?

Work?

4:55 PM

Please don't punch it

4:55 PM

Not the building or the people

Dang

Somebody's a little passionate, mm? ^^'

Would you actually punch a building???

4:55 PM

️

4:55 PM

I mean i could. It would not hurt me

Please don't you'll hurt yourselves

Akechi-san!

4:56 PM

Detectives need their hands!

4:56 PM

Don't do that!

>:)

Id rather punch people.

I'd rather you didn't do that either

What if they deserve it?

You should look for bodyguard work if you like muscling people around

4:58 PM

Is that an option??!

Goro-kun is not the best Influence it seems... aha .

I don't know often you'd get to punch someone, but bodyguards are protectors

4:59 PM

Usually for famous or wealthy people

Hmmm

Do you need a bodyguard?

Some people still owe me introductions

I'll work for free

Like the ghost floating in and out making commentary

5:00 PM

I don't know!

5:00 PM

I've never asked if I qualify

You need to qualify?

My manager has a strict budget and I don't know if anything is allocated towards protection

5:01 PM

Actually I wouldn't be surprised if that section was just a big fat 0️⃣

I wouldn't cost anything though

He'd find an excuse to not do it

He needs a punch then

Mmm

5:04 PM

❓

Cat!!

Aha. I'm going by ... Narukami. In here. It's not my family name, but instead the name of somebody who extended kindness to me when I needed it the most. :)

squints

I know a Narukami!

That's a cool name.

You seem to know everyone

Someone extending kindness sounds like them too

5:05 PM

Or maybe just a lot of people I know are on this one specific app I never chose to install?

5:06 PM

Actually I don't think I like that thought....

I know a Narukami that was in Inaba for a bit

‍

Tried deleting it?

Yes

No one is able to at present.

5:06 PM

Hanamura-chan is looking into it. . .

So one of you is called Tatsuya-san? (edited)

Present.

And the other is referred to as

?

(๑´v`๑❁)

That's not a name though

I can't add an honorific to that

‍♂️

Queen sunflower?

Flower Queen is how I'd write that, personally

My apologies?

Well my body needs to rest. Time to go back home for a spell... shadow world here I come.

5:15 PM

Shadow World, huh.

‍♂️

Weird thing to call your house.

5:20 PM

Have a good night, Magatsu-san.

5:20 PM

I should go too. This recipe won't bake itself.

... What a strange individual.

❓

It's just. Talk of this "shadow world."

5:34 PM

Outside of Hanamura-kun's words.

... kanami-chan? and some dude saying he's a persona... magatsu-izanagi was the name of... this is getting too much...

You know them, Hanamura-chan?

Yeah, I've worked with Kana-chan too. But... I got a video chat party with the team, so I'll tell them about this and we'll see.

...

1:25 AM

This is definitely. All a bit much.

❓

Oh, yeah... I guess hearing this stuff from someone else is kinda... lol...

I am not sure how to react to all of this.

‍♂️

1:27 AM

Basically the consensus is be careful around this... "Magatsu" guy.

1:27 AM

Very careful.

He definitely seemed odd..Ahaha.

1:28 AM

^^'

1:30 AM

I'll be careful.

1:31 AM

Any particular reason why I should be, though?

1:31 AM

I just.. Hate being this confused.

They mentioned someone who.... who is currently in jail. For murder. They have a connection to them, from what I know.

Ah. Alright then. (edited)

Remember when I said that a Persona is a part of a person? If this Persona is a part of THAT person... Well, then they're just as dangerous, in my mind.

You haven't really explained personas yet. But I think I understand?

I thought I did? I guess there's so much info it's easy to get confused...

Kind of?? Or maybe I wasn't here for it.

1:38 AM

Work keeps me busy.

Wait, what’s going on? Who’s here now?

Uh... Kanami-chan is.

Really?

1:40 AM

But I’m guessing she’s not the murderer

That took a quick turn. ^^'

No not her!!!

I just want to know if it’s safe to be on this app, especially if one of my closest friends is apparently here now too

Just try not to get too close to the Magatsu guy Don't give out too much personal info...

1:43 AM

We've been pretty good about it? Like, I don't think we've mentioned your last name at all... Or where you work.

1:43 AM

I know my info is super out there lol but that's on me

Yeah I’ve been trying too

1:44 AM

But geez, what a creepy name

Yeah..

It's definitely something.

It’s like he’s just trying to scare us with it

I think that's just the name he's given? I mean, my persona was just kinda given its name. I didn't get to choose it

^^' "Hello! My name is (basically) Calamity Izanagi! Yes. Like the creation God but with a strange prefix. "

1:47 AM

I can't help but be amused and. Very concerned at the same time.

Wait, I thought personas were just a part of people. Why is he separate?

1:48 AM

Or am I not understanding something?

That's. Odd if that's the case...

I know, that's why it's super weird...

Ugh

1:53 AM

None of this makes any sense

Yeah, I agree, actually If my Persona separated from me... ugh, I can't even imagine.

Well, if a persona is a part of someone’s personality, if his persona isn’t a part of him, then maybe the owner isn’t like that anymore

1:55 AM

Maybe

1:55 AM

I don’t know

Maybe... that's weird to think about that Adachi lost a piece of himself... I dunno if that's good or bad, though

I have no idea.

1:58 AM

This is all very new and confusing...

Have you got anything to say about all of this, Akechi-kun?

2:05 AM

I just wish I understood anything about this. I haven’t felt this frustrated being in the dark about something in a long time

2:08 AM

Aren't you a detective?

2:08 AM

^^'

2:09 AM

Surely some of that... Detective's intuition would help, right about now.

2:09 AM

..

2:10 AM

Well, then. Has anybody else got any ideas?

Not to be rude, but I don’t recall you offering any insight either. I don’t think it’s fair to give Akechi-san a hard time about not knowing something he’s never encountered before.

2:12 AM

️

...I'm sorry. (edited)

2:13 AM

This is all very frustrating.

I’m frustrated too, but it won’t help anyone if we just get angry at each other

Right.

2:15 AM

I guess we are only human. ^^' (edited)

2:16 AM

There's only so much we can know.

I know it’s hard, but I trust Hanamura-san. He has more experience with this stuff, and maybe if we all pool our thoughts, we can figure this out

I feel so useless. I've never come into contact with any of this.

I'm sorry to make you guys feel that way, but for now it's best to just stay safe... Like, don't run into anything dangerous. If you see anything weird, mention it in the chat-- I'll probably see if, and I'll tell my friends to check it out. I'll check it out too of course.

It’s not your fault Hanamura-san. It’s just weird to wrap our heads around

...Are there any ways of knowing if.. this "something weird" is related to all of this?

2:23 AM

Any key tellers? Visual motifs?

Mmmm... I guess if the air feels thicker than normal, or warped... or if the electronics start bugging out...

Okay, I spend most of my time around electronics as it is, so I guess I’ll keep an eye out for anything weird

Right..good to know.

2:27 AM

It's so odd that all of this is linked to electronics...

It might not necessarily be linked to electronics. There’s lots of stuff in urban legends and paranormal phenomena that interferes with electronics even if they aren’t connected to it specifically

I’ve never seen it, but I know The Ring is a pretty popular case for that, as well as things like losing cell service in liminal spaces. Maybe all of those weird urban legends and ghost stories are actually linked to this shadow world.

!

2:33 AM

️

2:33 AM

2:34 AM

Are you planning to look into this Akechi-san?

I don’t know how much it’ll help, but you could uncover something interesting

Seems i missed the fun.

9:27 AM

Communicating with others on here will be dull now with everyone told to be wary of me.

9:28 AM

I was hoping to work with miss Kanami...

9:28 AM

Or at least escort her to the pet store i found.

9:31 AM

Honestly, talking about me when im away. Tsk tsk. If you have questions for me, just ask them.

Very well, then. Who.. Or what exactly are you?

I'm a persona. i said this already.

Hey i never stated i knew why I'm allowed to roam this human world of yours.

11:11 AM

that is why i must find Adachi. I need answers.

...You're a 'persona'.

11:16 AM

Could you tell us more about what a persona is? In ... this context.

hmm how best to explain what a persona is... we are a form of a persona user's personality, their inner most thoughts.. a mask if you will. we help our host fight and become stronger.

11:36 AM

we are similar to shadows in a way... but personas are 'tamed' if you will. accepted into the person's heart.

We're also not terribly sure what a shadow is either. . .

ah, my apologies. A shadow is a person's darker selves. everyone has them. suppressed thoughts, feelings one usually hides and doesn't want to accept or have it shared with others.

11:38 AM

they usually manifest into a physical form when a person enters the shadow world for too long.

11:38 AM

when faced with one's shadow, they are forced to confront these dark parts of their psyche and if they fail to accept them as part of them, the shadow may turn violent and may even kill the person

11:39 AM

they are creatures born of usually negative human emotions.

11:40 AM

does this clear things up a little?

I mean, in context I suppose so but. . .It's a lot to take in. . .

You seem to know quite a lot about this. :) Hm. It's all very interesting...

I'm a persona. shouldn't I know a lot about this?

I suppose you should.

the only thing i don't understand is why I can exist disconnected from my host.

Then again, I'm utterly clueless on.. . What you haven't explained to us.

11:42 AM

It's all so confusing. Aha.

it is very confusing. why i'm disconnected, why i'm able to wander the human world... i can take a human form.

Hanamura-kun seems very wary of you.

perhaps Izanami has another purpose for me and is the one that disconnected me from my host and gave me these abilities

11:44 AM

of course he would be

11:44 AM

i was Adachi's persona

11:44 AM

i fought them

11:45 AM

i was trying to kill them

11:46 AM

..Izanami?

Isn't that Izanagi's wife in the myths. . ?

It is. Yes.

Oh.

she is a god

That. . . doesn't explain much, I'm afraid.

...It doesn't explain much at all. Aha.

11:49 AM

Hanamura-kun mentioned gods once.

11:49 AM

Do you think it has something to do with.. this?

Pardon but. . .

how to explain Izanami... (edited)

You mention you, yourself are a 'persona', correct?

11:49 AM

But then you mentioned Izanami is both your wife and a god?

11:49 AM

Can a being be both. . ?

11:50 AM

This is all terribly confusing. . .

I'm not exactly Izanagi...

11:50 AM

so she isn't my wife

11:51 AM

i am a part of Izanagi-no-okami

Right...

I'm. . .not sure I follow. . .

i am part of a greater whole. i am the darker part of said whole.

11:54 AM

Narukami's first persona was Izanagi

11:54 AM

he's the other half

Naru-san?

uhh.. grey hair? stayed with his uncle in Inaba for a spell?

Not talking about me. Not my actual name, aha.

...

as for Izanami... she is a god who wanted to know humanity's true desire. so she gifted a few select humans their powers of invoking personas. by observing them and what they chose to do with said powers she believed she would know what humanity's true desire was... or some such nonsense.

I see.

‍♂️

If the Junes boy has ever talked about the string of murders that happened in Inaba. that would be that whole mess.

...I assume you mean Hanamura-kun.

yeah, unless there is someone else using that name around here

Aha. This is all so sudden. ^^'

12:08 PM

I'm intrigued but also terrified!

My apologies? I suppose me existing like this, could be just the start of something bigger...

12:09 PM

though I have no idea what.

12:10 PM

If Izanami did have plans for me... she didn't let me in on what they are!

How ominous.

12:18 PM

Well, then..best of luck to you.

12:19 PM

Finding whomever it was you were looking for.

12:20 PM

From the way you talk about being a part of this person. It doesn't sound like you should remain away from him. ^^"

12:20 PM

Well, then. Back to work...

thanks i suppose.

I'm on break, but could you like, NOT give away personal details to strangers!? Like describing what people look like!? Their last names!? Jeez...

1:10 PM

Scared that it will put them in danger?

UH, OBVIOUSLY!?

amusing

I know you probably don't care, because of who you're a part of, but maybe consider: if you want some inkling of trust, maybe don't start throwing around things that could hurt us! (edited)

1:17 PM

I know I'm in danger because I was stupid to begin with and gave out my full name, but I'm trying not to do that with everyone else!

like any of you would actually give me and iota of trust to begin with

Fair.

1:21 PM

But just like-- don't start putting us in danger NOW! We don't know who can see this app and has access to it!

1:21 PM

The only reason I brought up personas before was on a hunch, and everyone ended up thinking I was crazy anyway, so it's whatever.

maybe we all are a little crazy

Not murder crazy...

ah but it was my host that was the murderous one.

1:22 PM

technically

You say "host" like personas aren't basically people's tamed shadows

i was kinda given to Adachi though.. so it's a little more complex than that

❓

1:24 PM

izanami. she gifted a few humans the ability to invoke their personas. Adachi being one of them

I guess it makes sense with what Yu told me... About Izanami. But it still doesn't mean I'm going to just trust you.

stares at thinking bird man emoji

is that bird man wearing a suit?

Ugh I'm just gonna Watch a video then get back to work

See you later Goro-kun

Oh!

1:27 PM

Goodness, I missed Hanamura-chan. . .

so your name is Goro Akechi then?

Hanamura there just helped me figured out your full name. the thing he doesn't want people to expose. ironic.

1:29 PM

of course that is if Goro Akechi even is your name. it would be easy to lie about names on here i think.

1:29 PM

I can actually confirm his name, if you'd like.

no it's fine. you could be playing along with his ruse for all i know

i don't care really.

️

If you don't really care, I'm not sure what throwing around these suspicions really does. . .

1:31 PM

Yes, darling, I love you, too.

just stating how easy it would be to bend the truth on here

1:32 PM

nothing more

cute

Oh, my...

random question... since the topic of Izanami resurfaced and the whole mention of her being a wife. any one here have a wife? if so what's it like?

‍♂️

I think I missed a lot

That's okay. If I need to know something I'm sure someone will tell me.

7:00 PM

Though the last time I thought that I was left in the dark...

Perhaps asking questions is a better idea?

kana-chan!

Good evening, Hanamura-chan

hey haru umm do you know how to walk a cat

hey goro-kun

7:06 PM

❓

Well, certainly!

7:07 PM

Walking a cat is relatively simple, why do you ask?

I only know one person who calls me Kana-chan...

7:07 PM

Yosuke-san is that you?

yes!!!

7:07 PM

are you ok?

Mm-hmm

7:07 PM

Why wouldn't I be?

just... seeing you in here too... sorry its all so confusing

You mean the weird app?

7:10 PM

Or just in general?

7:10 PM

Not in general I hope

oh i mean the app

7:11 PM

yeah things are going well... normally

Oh

7:15 PM

Is the app bad?

7:15 PM

I can't delete

7:15 PM

I'm gonna get in trouble if I brick my phone

well... we dunno what it is. just that it brought a bunch of strangers and a bunch of not strangers together.

Weird, but not terrible

i mean... some of these people could be really dangerous

Hmmm... well I haven't met anyone like that

So I don't think you have to worry about me Yosuke-san ✌️

8:04 PM

Good night everyone❣️

ah-- but about that magatsu guy--!!!

8:08 PM

ugh

i was busy taking the cat to the park...

8:08 PM

... thanks

8:09 PM

whos sunset?

8:10 PM

Just wait until tomorrow to ask.

omg

8:10 PM

fine (edited)

(๑´v`๑❁)

️

sighs

8:11 PM

why do i even bother

Is everything alright, Hanamura_chan?

8:11 PM

And dear, you're sitting right next to me! You can give me kisses right now.

sighs

8:12 PM

nothing i guess

You certainly do seam worn out?

yeah... getting an internship is hard rn

Oh?

8:13 PM

What field are you trying to intern in? (edited)

i cant mention that at all because thats REALLY gonna put people in danger if someone found out but i guess its... uh... well, something to do with a lot of people

That's alright. I know it's important to keep at least some aspects of your life personal.

yeah... especially with a certain... newcomer

I understand. Have you been getting rejected terribly often?

yeah. i mean, its a common job in the tokyo area, but even tho i have the credentials, theyre just wary of me

Do you know why?

... usually its a girls job

Well, that's a silly reason.

yeah, right? i mean, i knew i wanted to do it for a while but like... i also knew it would be hard ive been in school for ages to get extra classes to become super qualified but still

8:23 PM

cats really like to just walk a little and then stop, huh

That doesn't make much sense. If someone is qualified and there's an opening, then they should get the job.

8:23 PM

It's a very simple concept. . .

8:24 PM

But, I've seen the same thing happen in many fields. Especially managerial positions women are often passed up even if they're more qualified for the job. . .

8:25 PM

yeah... im hoping someplace will be open enough to accept me, i just need to keep applying... thanks haru and thanks for the prayers goro-kun

Yes! we're both wishing you good luck!

thank you

Hopefully they'll see how skilled you are and realize how silly notions like that are.

I hope everything else is going well!

Today was. . .certainly interesting. I hope everyone is able to rest well tonight.

Darling you stuffed yourself at dinner and then ran nearly three laps around the neighborhood.

11:33 PM

You should rest!

11:37 PM

11:37 PM

I hope everyone's been doing alright today

That's good to hear

12:05 AM

❓

I've been alright, yeah. Just busy as always.

12:08 AM

❓

I slept some last night. Haven't gotten around to it yet tonight, but we'll see where we stand in an hour or two

12:09 AM

I'll do my best, don't worry

Has anything weird happened while I was gone?

12:19 AM

❓

A book?

12:20 AM

Or are you asking if I read it?

2️⃣

Oh, no I haven't read back at all. That kind of slipped my mind actually. But there were a lot of unread messages too.

12:27 AM

I could try reading it. Might give me something new to take note of

❗

12:34 AM

⏩

Well, I didn't learn much more than I already knew, but I guess that was to be expected

...

12:51 AM

I'm intrigued by a couple things this Magatsu Izanagi said though. Namely what he said about shadows and personas being similar, even if I don't know what that means.

He said, shadows are a dark side of people that appears when they're in the shadow world for too long, and that personas were like a "tamed" version of them

12:59 AM

So these persona things are able to be controlled I guess?

️

Sun and moon?

1:01 AM

Or, day and night? Like, two sides of the same thing?

3️⃣

It's still really weird. Knowing they're the same doesn't mean much if I still don't know what either of them are

✨

I don't think they're ghosts

1:06 AM

If they're a part of a person, then it makes sense that they'd have to be alive to use it, right?

...

1:14 AM

Either way, there was another thing I noticed as well. Magatsu Izanagi said he used to be the persona of Tohru Adachi. I came across that name in my research too. He was arrested a few months before I met Hanamura-san after confessing to a couple murders in the previous year.

1:24 AM

️

Yeah, it was in the news, so it wasn't hard to find. It makes me a little nervous knowing someone connected to that guy is in here, but Adachi should still be in prison. I can't imagine he'd be able to get out easily.

1:36 AM

Even so, we would do well to be on guard.

That's true. Kind of makes me feel even worse about Kanami getting dragged into all of this too though. She has enough on her plate without having to worry about this.

Feeling bad and apologizing won't solve problems, or figure out what the truth is behind what's going on. Kanami doesn't have to ask questions if she has people around her to depend on.

Yeah, I know. I just don't want her to be in danger. There's still a lot about all of this stuff we don't know.

Everything seemed to be safe enough until this person claiming to be the Persona of a criminal showed up. CrowThink

That's true too. But even so, who knows what other less than upstanding individuals might have access to this?

not to but in but... we don't really know anything about a couple people

1:51 AM

what about narukami or akira? tatsuya?

Akira.

Yeah. I don't like being skeptical of people, but we can never be too sure.

yeah, the guy that talks about coffee with you

1:52 AM

we know NOTHING about those three...

1:53 AM

i only know shinji through my senpai...

1:53 AM

and i googled haru-- assuming she's the real one-- and she knows you, so...

1:53 AM

you as in goro

I can confirm that her name is Haru.

well, yu spilled her last name too, but im not gonna throw it around rn

1:55 AM

especially now

1:56 AM

and i guess you guys have nothing but my own word to confirm who me and my friends are so... there's always that

1:57 AM

and my myplace :T

Most people here have some sort of way to verify their identity, or at least a connection to another person, but Akira, Tatsuya, and Narukami are completely disconnected from everyone. It's definitely suspicious, and we can't drop our guard while there's a possibility of some kind of threat out there.

exactly

Akira is quite suspicious. I can't help but wonder what his motive is...

even weirder is... narukamis name doesn't show up for yu

he's just unknown user

Yeah that's really weird

yeah, thats good to note

2:00 AM

i mean, assuming yu can see real, full names... whats up with someone with no name?

2:00 AM

btw goro, its nice to talk to you like this lol! youre pretty well spoken, ya know?

Yeah, you're a pretty charismatic guy when you're not drawing hieroglyphics for us. It's no wonder you were a celebrity detective.

Thank you. Using these emojis keep people on their toes.

That's one way to put it

yeah... uh tbh, the emojis and the words paint you as two completely seperate people... but hey, maybe youve got a public image or something.

Everyone needs a way to unwind. Mine is simply a little more strange than most.

yeah, fair

I guess I get what you mean.

It's also a nice puzzle game for all of you.

somehow this makes you slightly infuriating (edited)

2:14 AM

I can go back to communicating that way for the rest of the evening, if that's what you prefer.

It's definitely easier to wrap my head around

... this is fine

oh right the dog meme

Correct!

I feel a strong connection to this image that I can't explain

yeah its extremely relatable

2:19 AM

Ah.

oh hey naru-san

Oh, look who's here. Speak of the Devil, or something?

... yeah.

2:20 AM

how are you?

Hopefully work hasn't been exhausting for you.

That's... awkward.even if just a little bit.

2:20 AM

I'm alright.

yeah... i agree

I do not know why I'm appearing as an unknown user.

i wouldnt worry about it then. could be a glitch?

Perhaps... I'll make note of it, regardless.

...Alright

2:29 AM

It is weird...

Yeah, I'm not sure how to even figure out this stuff either

I get that it looks suspicious. But I'm... really as clueless as all of you. If not more. ^^'

2:35 AM

Why can this 'Yu' see everybody's names, anyway...? (edited)

Who knows? There are a lot of questions we still need to answer.

More questions are forthcoming than answers, it seems.

If the theories about the supernatural are anything to be believed: that would just happen, wouldn't it? (edited)

Would it?

Pardon me for saying so but, if the theories about these supernatural influences are true, that makes you especially suspicious, Naru-san.

3:24 AM

Ah, but that doesn't really get us anywhere, does it!

3:24 AM

(๑´v`๑❁)

Looks like the real detective... was my love the whole time.

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

3:25 AM

Darling, please!

It's much too early for that sort of thing!

3:25 AM

(✿≧艸≦)

That makes me suspicious? How so? ^^'

Shall I spell it out for you?

I was talking about how more questions were being asked than answers being given... you know?

I think that you should, for what it's worth.

Well, if the theories are to be believed, and Yu-san has some supernatural significance to the point of being able to ready everyones names, you being the only person who doesn't show up makes it awfully suspicious. As if perhaps you're blocking this app from certain functions or perhaps you're not quite the same as everyone else.

3:30 AM

Again, assuming the theories are even somewhat true.

If the name is being blocked and everyone is to be believed, one could even be led to theorize that Gods really are real. Wouldn't that be interesting?

3:31 AM

Assuming the theories are somewhat true, of course.

It would definitely be a surprise.

3:32 AM

️ Once again, though. I really have absolutely no idea about any of this.

3:32 AM

I really don't appreciate the accusations of doing this on purpose.

We are just theorizing, I'm not accusing anyone of anything.

3:33 AM

Are you saying you believe these theories, Naru-san?

I'm sceptical, at best.

Then you've nothing to worry about, right? (๑´v`๑❁)

I don't have anything to worry about, no.

Then try not to take it too personally, if you would. (edited)

I apologise.

3:38 AM

It's pretty stressful.

It's alright. Try not to think about it too much. After all, you've got a lot on your plate with work right now, correct?

I do. Office jobs are... Taxing.

Certainly so.

3:46 AM

Then try not to take these theories to seriously.

Right.

3:47 AM

I'm sorry, again.

(๑´v`๑❁)

remind me not to get on harus bad side but yeah, dont take it too seriously. it could just be a glitch in the app or whatever. we dont even know the source or what it does

Right.

(edited)

12:44 PM

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‍♂️

scared of spiders?

️

‍♂️

12:45 PM

running into a trap...

️

web of lies?

12:45 PM

️

spider web

... whose

A literal spider's web..?

oh... i see what you mean ill be careful goro, dont worry

They do like creating their homes in really inconvenient locations, don't they...

oh, yeah, we get them on the porch all the time :T

taiyou tries to eat the webs cause shes a dumb cat

I've seen dogs try to do the same thing.

it gets on her... specially grown cat grass cause yu is just one of those people so... she just eats it all, webs included

When I lived somewhere for a certain amount of time, I'd go down to the riverbank... And there would be a dog. I'm not sure what it was doing there, but it definitely tried to eat some spiders one time. aha. ^^'

12:50 PM

I'm not sure if it caught any or not, though...

we have a tiny deck facing the street so she gets to go out to explore on the leash at night, and to the park every other night

But spiders are so cute! If you let them scuttle across your hands they'll just sit and let you carry them!

jeez, a dog? I didnt know dogs would try that--

12:51 PM

... you would say that haru

？（´・×・｀❁）

Well, dogs aren't particularly smart, either.

12:52 PM

some are. but most.. well.

no its... nevermind you just remind me of my friend yukiko a lot lol

12:52 PM

its charming i promise

Do you not think spiders are cute? They're such good friends! They eat the other, more problematic, insects.

12:54 PM

Just like how snakes eat mice!

Spiders are quite cute.

i guess i can be in the same... room as one. and snakes arent bad, i remember holding one as a kid and thinking theyre neat!

12:56 PM

rats make good pets tho

12:56 PM

theyre super smart

Rats are very cute! I hear the ones in America are exceptionally large!

i hear that too... like the sewer ones? or something

12:59 PM

also naru-san, dogs are pretty smart, arent they? they can be trained to do cpr and stuff

Dogs are also very silly. My grandfather had a dog that had somehow confused sit with fetch and would run off and come back with the neighbors rake!

omg;; thats pretty cute

1:01 PM

not a fan of rats, huh?

Animals are just adorable. . .

1:04 PM

I've heard in a certain province in America rats are about the same size as small cats!

❗

1:04 PM

Yes! Exactly!

1:05 PM

I would love to walk one that size!

i also heard those rats arent friendly, but... maybe im wrong?

1:06 PM

i prefer the cute, small ones

Well, a stray rat is much more likely to be unfriendly. But pet rats are very loving and social!

thats true, you wanna get the domesticated ones

I feel like mice get a better reputation based solely on their size and that's honestly not fair to rats!

mice are harder to handle, right? they try to get away and hide under stuff?

They're very scrambly.

1:10 PM

I also recommend ferrets if you're looking for a rodent for a pet.

I wonder if people keep spiders as pets.

1:14 PM

They do?

1:14 PM

Hm...

they do but normally the big ones

1:16 PM

tarantulas and stuff

Ooh.

1:18 PM

Well. They aren't really my thing. But it must be an interesting experience.

? then whyd you show interest?

They are cute, but... I think keeping a spider as a pet isn't something I want to do, I suppose.

1:23 PM

I suppose I'm just looking for an excuse to.. not want one. ^^'

why not? if you want one, just get one!

Money.

ohhhh yeah... i guess a terrarium is kinda spendy

I'm worked to the bone and I don't have much to show for it.

1:25 PM

It's a shame, but oh well.

1:25 PM

I'll live.

im so sorry... maybe its time to find another job or look for a promotion?

Maybe it is. Yeah.

yeah! i mean, theres nothing wrong with reaching for greater things, right?

There isn't.

1:28 PM

I just worry if my boss catches on to... Me looking for other work. I might get fired.

thats true too... maybe try for a promotion first?

I'll give it a shot.

yeah! i hope it goes well! i wish you luck

If your boss fires you for finding a new job, you should report them. That's actually very illegal.

He's a very terrifying man. Aha. I.. don't think I want to upset him.

i get that... but if you dont stand up to him, who will?

I guess you're right.

i mean it sounds like hes hurting a lot of people... then again, i know its scary to put your whole life in danger like that, so if you dont want to, i understand

Thank you.

of course but ya know, haru seems like she knows a lot about this stuff, so if you need any advice on how to deal with this, we're here for you, yeah? i mean i know im not the best advice giver, but ill try to help too

Thank you, so much...

No one should suffer needlessly.

You're right. Yes...

...I don't think i'll get a promotion any time soon.

whys that?

Well, if being told that isn't an indicator,

3:01 PM

...Aha. I hate him so much.

what happened?

Brought up that this wage isn't liveable to one of my co-workers. and.. Well. ^^' got heard.

oh no... everything ok?

i'll be fine as long as i don't bring it up again.

i see... im so sorry

It's okay! you were only looking out for me with the suggestion. (edited)

i dont know if what hes doing is legal or not... it sounds like hes silencing you

It's very much illegal. (edited)

i thought so

Please report this to HR immediately.

yeah, good plan

I... I'm very afraid of losing everything. You know?

That's understandable but this is what HR is for.

3:15 PM

To protect you when those above you are acting in their own interests.

id trust haru, she knows business better than anyone

Your options are either let him do what he wants and keep you and everyone else under his thumb.

3:17 PM

Or report him and free yourselves.

3:17 PM

And if HR tries to protect him you have many other options that your company absolutely does not want you to take.

3:17 PM

So if they value their skins, they'll listen to you.

Mm.

3:22 PM

You're right.

I look forward to your next update! ੧(❛▿❛✿)

I'll have to do it tomorrow. I.. don't think I want to do this just yet.

Try not to lose your nerve!

I'll try my best.

You sound like you're quite passionate about employee rights.

I known a lot of people who've suffered because their superiors think too much of themselves and too little of others.

Share that energy with other big shot execs. It'd probably do the country some good.

I plan to take this attitude as high as possible! (❁꒪▿꒪)*

Darling, please! (❁灬º 艸º灬)

Thinking like that might do you well in politics, with the right team behind you.

Perheps.

3:37 PM

Politics tends to get. . .messy.

3:37 PM

And as much as I wish I did, I don't really have the patience for it. . .

3:37 PM

I'd get frustrated. . .

I don't claim to know much about that world myself. I'd rather stay grounded here rather than try and rocket up there.

That's a very smart stance. It's good to know yourself. . .

Politics, mm?

4:22 PM

that all sounds so tiring.

Precisely why I don't peer into it much

Understandable.

4:53 PM

I wonder if there is some way for me to make candies that look like this. . .

4:56 PM

5:02 PM

someone craves attention

5:08 PM

and sugar

5:08 PM

I'm surprised he hasn't made a request for dessert yet!

omg

5:09 PM

how can one person go from refined bastard to chaotic bastard in one day?

It's just who he is. I think it's charming!

... i guess

I'm sure people find some of your quirks endearing, as well!

5:10 PM

wh

5:11 PM

why is that emoji named so specifically?

stop it!

dont look so upset

(✿≧艸≦)

i cant even see this one

5:36 PM

Well, I'm confused.

Oh?

The emojis.

5:38 PM

Where does he get them from?

oh i dunno seems like it pulls from other chatrooms in other apps? cause i have some from personal chatrooms too...

5:39 PM

Ooh.

New User Has Arrived

Oh!

Hello! :)

I wonder what sort of person we'll get this time!

Strange? I don't remember installing such a thing...

Oh, there's people here! Hello!

5:47 PM

I was hoping I could get some answers about this strange application?

Hello! Welcome to this. . .unusual app! (edited)

Are you technical support, by any chance?

‍

No, I'm terribly sorry. . .

Strange symbols! I don't understand!

Technical support? Ah.. I. Doubt such a thing for this really exists.

He's saying no one is able to uninstall it at this time.

Weird... I can only see one name here. The rest is unknown users.

I suppose we should introduce ourselves!

But I haven't tried to uninstall it... considering how this is the only application I can use, I really don't have a reason to!

5:50 PM

Oh, right! Umm, let's see, what's a good name to use...

The only one you can use?

Right! I found this phone on the street! I'm afraid I have no money at the moment, and I'm terrible at managing it, haha.

In the street. . ?

Yes, I was very fortunate, I wouldn't be able to afford one otherwise! However, it has no... internet? Or ability to call others...

5:51 PM

I think you must pay for those features...

️

❓ ❓

5:51 PM

️

❓ ❓

Goodness, are you alright? It seems like you're in a bit of a pickle. . .

House none? Bed none? I'm afraid I'm confused...

What do we call you..?

Do you have a home? Or a place to sleep?

Oh, right! How about... Mochi!

❓

Mochi! That's so cute!

Call me mochi for now. O w O

Thank you! I thought so as well!

5:53 PM

But oh, no, I don't have a home or anything. But I'm fine! I usually find a place to sleep.

Goodness! That's terribly unsafe!

Oh, well, thank you for being concerned for my safety! But I can assure you, I'm just fine. = 7 =/

Do stay safe.

Usually this old man lets me sleep in his library if I help him clean up at night!

5:54 PM

But I have been traveling recently-- I'm something of a vagabond myself.

Camping under the stars is quite a lovely experience if you ever get the chance to try it!

Well, yes but it still can't be safe, or sanitary, to do so so often. . .

Even so, it can't be terribly safe to do every night.

Have you gone to any of the youth centers?

5:56 PM

If you're in Tokyo there are several that can give you a place to get your bearings.

5:57 PM

They even have wi-fi these days!

Youth centers? I feel like I'm a little old for that... If I remember correctly... I'm 28?

There are adult education centers as well that can assist!

I see! Hmmm, it would be nice to eat. I can't remember the last time I did...

5:58 PM

You are very kind, thank you! May I know your name as well?

You can call my Haru, if you'd like.

5:59 PM

If you don't mind me asking, do you know where you are? If so I can direct you to the nearest center. (edited)

Haru? Are you a girl or a boy? Oh! Um... I believe... if my map is correct, I'm in the Kansai district currently.

Please save those kinds of questions for after you've gotten someplace safe. (❁꒪▿꒪)*

6:01 PM

But perhaps you should ask someone to be sure.

6:01 PM

I'd hate to get you lost. . .

Ah, of course, my apologies! I do need to have my priorities in order.

6:01 PM

Give me a moment as I ask this group of fellows nearby!

Do be careful, Mochi-kun...

A New User has arrived

Well... it didn't go too well! They did confirm it was the Kansai district, then proceeded to try and intimidate me with violence-- Oh! Another new person! Welcome!

6:08 PM

Are you alright?

6:09 PM

Goodness, things are certainly exciting today!

❓

Hello? Oh! There are people in here!

I am fine! Let's focus on our new guest!

I didn't think it would put me into an already crowded chatroom!

6:10 PM

How exciting!

Hello!

6:10 PM

Welcome. Do enjoy your stay.

Hello! I don't recall installing this thing, but I suppose I'll make the most of it!

6:10 PM

Thank you!

I've been told that the application can't be removed either, so it looks like you're stuck with us! I'm Mochi! What do you call yourself?

That's a little concerning! Please don't be a virus mr.app!

6:14 PM

You can call me Miku!

‍

6:14 PM

...

Like the popstar? It's nice to meet you, Miku-chan!

✨ ❓

Sparkles?

A star?

Well, then: Mochi-kun, Miku-chan. You may call me Narukami. Or Naru, for short. Since it's not my actual name.

️

I couldn't imagine someone famous being here. . .

No relation to the music program, sorry!

6:17 PM

I do like a lot of her songs though!

Oh, what an exciting idea! By the way, symbols person, what should I call you?

6:17 PM

I haven't heard her music in years! I miss music-- I wonder how far it has come?

Akechi works just fine for them, Mochi-san!

Akechi? Like the famous detective?

They're a bit shy, I hope you understand.

6:18 PM

Aha, something like that.

So there is someone famous here?

Amazing! May I call you Kogoro-san?

That's awfully cute!

6:23 PM

Kogoro-chan! (✿≧艸≦)

Kogoro-chan!

❓

Hm? I'm afraid I'm not sure what you're trying to say, friend.

He's answering you!

6:26 PM

He's a bit shy, I'm afraid.

Ah, I see! I don't mean to make you feel self conscious, my apologies, Kogoro-chan.

The weird message at the beginning of this says the chat will be monitored. Are we okay just using it like this?

6:27 PM

We're in the process of looking into it but hitting a lot of dead ends. . . (edited)

6:27 PM

Shadow Operatives? That sounds familiar, but so... distant, somehow.

6:28 PM

I feel like I've heard of it, but it's not my own memory.

Isn't that just a ninja?

Oh, maybe! Maybe I'm mixing it up with that. Buy why are ninjas inviting us to their chatroom?

Even ninjas need friends!

True! So, which of us are the ninjas? No need to be shy!

️

Kogoro-chan! I should have known with your symbols! O 0 O

️

Ah, that face is a little scary, but it reminds me of this one: O 7 O

️

Hmmm, I don't know how to make a nose... maybe? O 5 O

6:33 PM

️

Just eyes? O O

O 0 O

How about this? O b O

>:0

That's a good nose too, Miku-chan!

I'm sorry for interrupting! I just wanted to make a fun face too!

My favourite text face is o3o

Or maybe owo

O 3 O

️ 3️⃣

️

O w O

️

You can even do that with pictures? Amazing!

6:38 PM

Technology has come so far...

I don't know how I feel about those eyes.... like they're staring into my soul.

❗

6:38 PM

6:38 PM

Assuming I have one, I guess. Do we have souls?

Oh dear... Kogoro-chan, that is not very cute.

Oh dear! Those I definitely do not like!

6:39 PM

6:39 PM

Are you... one of those "internet" folks that "troll teh forums" Kogoro-chan?

Gracious. That's. . .a bit dated. I haven't seen those since I was a child. . .

6:40 PM

I've been a little absent for a while, so my knowledge of the "internet culture" is dated... Sorry if it's weird.

It's alright! I'm also still learning all the 'lingo'!

I don't think you're using that word correctly Kogoro-chan.

You'll get it in no time!

"Meme?" Oh! Like... hm, what's a good one...

6:43 PM

There's this cute shiba that stares into the camera at a strange angle, like he knows something you don't. It's very cute, but I don't remember what it's called?

Yes, that! Let me see...

YES! That's them! So cute and fluffy! = u =

6:46 PM

It had a strange way of speaking, too... hmmm, like... Wow! Much happiness! Much Dog! Or something, haha!

Oh! I remember this one!

6:46 PM

I thought it was so cute!

He really does look like he knows something we don't.

6:48 PM

Tell us your secrets, pupper. Tell us who the ninjas are!

Haha, he does! Hmmm, but this was so long ago... gosh, I was gone for such a long time.

I've been absent for a while as well, now that I think about it.

6:49 PM

I wonder how everyone in here knows each other. I don't have a lot of friends on my contact list.

I don't myself...

️ ❗

Bird cat spy? Flying cat spy?

6:52 PM

Reading you is quite strange.

6:52 PM

You like being puzzling?

oh dear lord what have i walked into

Oh! Hello!

these old memes are suffocating--

6:55 PM

oh, um, hi

I don't think we've met yet

reading up, your name is... miku-chan? its nice to meet you

6:55 PM

and mochi-kun too

6:56 PM

uh, you can just call me.... hanamura if you want

new people?

Hello!

greetings. You are the one referred to as miku-chan? yes?

6:58 PM

so the other one is mochi?

6:58 PM

and hello Junes boy

You certainly are persistent in calling him the "Junes boy", hmm?

I would be Miku, yes!

6:59 PM

What can we call you?

I am Magatsu-Izanagi, though you can just call me Magatsu for short. since just calling me Izanagi... wouldn't feel right

6:59 PM

Junes boy is just how i remember him

7:00 PM

...

he probably has nothing to do with Junes these days

That's from mythology isn't it?

7:01 PM

Your parents must really like those stories!

uhh i mean... i guess it is from mythology

7:01 PM

do i even have parents??

7:01 PM

as a persona i'm not sure parents apply

Do you? Do... "personas" have parents?

i mean i was created when izanami gave me to Adachi.. so maybe?

i.... ok i still work at junes but its VERY temporary, ok? im working on my internship

Per...sona?

ah, jeez, not this again

internship of what?

nunya

>:)

nunya business... i see

7:03 PM

i wasn't going to fall for that

i didnt even get to finish the joke-- whatever

A shame that is. ^^'

that's fine. make an enemy of me. i don't care.

'Nunya' just sounds like a nun who agrees with people a lot.

You are an odd one, Magatsu-san.

Hanamura is just very hostile towards me by default. though i understand WHY, it is frustrating since i am my own being now disconnected from the bastard adachi, so.. ugh i don't know

That's not very nice of him!

7:07 PM

You seem fine to me!

I opened this to talk to someone specific but I guess I should have checked all this too?

7:08 PM

There's so many new people

Hello! :)

disconnected my ass, you're just as much of a bastard

Hello, Narukami-san... Naru-san?

7:09 PM

Yosuke-san! Don't be mean!

ugh... i guess its too much to explain, but just-- dont get too close to him, ok?

I'm fine!

ok... just... let me know if anything goes wrong, ok?

such a hostile pancake

Hostile... Pancake?

7:12 PM

Akechi seems to refer to him as pancakes for some reason

7:13 PM

I see.

if i see Adachi though, i am punching him.

I must rest now. I hope you all have a pleasant rest of your day..

7:52 PM

️

Good night, Naru-san.

Have a good night, Naru-san!

Good night, Naru-san.

And a pleasant hello to anyone I may have missed (:

Oh, yes, hello-- Magatsu, is it?

greetings, Mochi. that's a dessert, yes?

Rice cake!

7:57 PM

Making mochi is fun.

7:57 PM

Kind of cathartic

Oh, yes! It's named after the moon!

i wonder how it tastes like

The treat or the moon? O u O

The moon tastes like cheese!

8:02 PM

Mochi depends on the mochi!

you've tasted the moon?

I mean isn't that what everyone says?

I never thought about the moon tasting like cheese, but that makes sense, with all the holes!

what kind of cheese though?

Swiss!

8:06 PM

I'm Kanami by the way, for anyone I haven't been introduced to yet!

Oh, hello Kanami-chan! It's nice to meet you!

Same to you, Mochi-san

8:07 PM

❓

Tatsuya, a pleasur

8:08 PM

*pleasure.

I'm well, if that's directed at me

Oh, nice to see you as well Tatsuya-kun! So many new faces! = 7 =/

Kanami has a nice ring to it. Your parents chose well (:

Thanks! I'm sure they'd appreciate the compliment

I'm sure. Well, I should go get some beauty sleep since my phone needs charging.

8:09 PM

Have a pleasant evening everyone.

Did you get the mystery app installed without your knowledge too?

Hello again Tatsuya-san

And a hello to you, Kanami

How are things?

They are... pretty poggers. I think that's what kids say today? I've lost touch

Hey, it worked

What is THAT?

Hold on I think I've got this one

Pretty poggers?

8:22 PM

Huh?

Pog...champ?

I think I remember pogs a little.

They went out of style a long time ago though.

Last one I remember being the "in phrase" was: ME EAT U WHOLE

8:22 PM

Which has an unfortunate connotation

Ummmm

NEW MESSAGE

A New User Has Arrived

...

8:34 PM

Hello?

um... hi?

8:35 PM

definitely getting a lot of new people today

The party doesn't stop, huh.

I didn't know smartphones had a weird public chatroom

8:36 PM

What is this thing?

No one really knows.

8:36 PM

Hello!

its like this app from hell it installs itself on your phone and you cant remove it no matter what

So

8:37 PM

This isn't a default app?

8:37 PM

Weird

My phone doesn't even have service and it works. so..

8:38 PM

Hey wait a minute...

8:38 PM

squints at

you know this guy, magatsu?

Huh. You got a weird screen name dude.

8:40 PM

Why are you the only one?

YES I KNOW HIM

8:40 PM

YOUUUUUUU

8:40 PM

we have alot to talk about mister

mister?

8:41 PM

uh

I don't know what you're talking about

right...

Your name's familiar though. Can't quite place it

8:42 PM

Like, an old memory

Mythology.

i mean yes, there is that, but...

Okay I thought that sounded familiar

8:43 PM

My old health teacher was a quack

8:43 PM

But he knew an awful lot about myths from Japan

So mr. T.A., Haven't heard from you in a while! heard you got confined somewhere for quite a bit, how that go?

??

t... a...? can you just say something?

Have we met?

TOHRU ADACHI HOW DARE YOU FORGET ABOUT ME

WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU

I guess he does know him!

What

I'M YOUR PERSONA

8:46 PM

or was?

...

8:46 PM

What are you on about? Is this some kind of joke?

Purse owner?

8:46 PM

damn, autocorrect

What the actual fuck is going on

it is not i assure you

pft purse owner.

I think I just realized that I don't think I actually own a purse...

8:47 PM

Weird time to realize that

I'm with that one guy, what the actual fuck is happening?

They seem more trouble than they're worth, being honest.

Why the fuck is ADACHI here!?

Goodness, these seems to be a lot happening. . .

Probably. Too much space for stuff you don't need.

I was hoping you'd be able to tell me that! why am i disconnected from you???

Wait, how many of you know who I am?

I'm sure we can all talk about this in a calm manner, right...?

Me, asshole, and I thought you were behind bars.

I don't know who you are, I thought I established this

8:50 PM

Are you a dumbass?

You didn't establish much other than being confused.

8:50 PM

But at least now we have a name to go with the icon.

I don't give a DAMN if you know who I am or not, tell me why you're out of jail! (edited)

I'm gonna return this phone tomorrow, sue the company for doxing me or some shit

8:51 PM

I don't owe you a damn thing!

It won't work, the app will just reappear

8:51 PM

Ugh, I can't believe this

8:51 PM

I can't believe I have to deal with you

I can't believe I have to deal with you. You sound like some whiny kid throwing a tantrum.

Yosuke-san, try to calm down a little. Please?

I'm going to shadow world to break things. FFFF i can't believe this.

So what the hell even is this thing? I don't think I ever got an answer.

Nobody here seems to know

8:55 PM

But I've seen "Persona" thrown around a lot and it sounds like most of us are familiar with the term?

Fuck's sake

I don't think I am

Wait, Tatsuya-san, you know about that too...?

Alright, I'm just gonna say this once. Anyone here that knows me, just stay away. I don't want anything to do with you, and you all clearly don't want anything to do with me. We keep our distance, everyone's happy.

Ok, fine, yeah, fuck off.

8:57 PM

Adults are talking.

Yeah, so why are you still here?

Because we're TLAKING TO EACH OTHER OMG

I know the textbook definition at least

Oh, right... That Persona... I gotcha

Alright, well now I'm curious why some magic cell phone app lumped us all together.

No one knows that one either.

I don't really know for sure... Just that there's... like... Personas... and Persona users... and non-Persona users. It's a weird bunch of people.

Ok, so which are you then?

I'm Yosuke Hanamura.

That

9:03 PM

Explains so much

Whatever

"Whatever" yourself, kid

Listen Ok I'm sure I don't have to tell you how I feel about you But this chat is being monitored So watch your mouth here At least if you're gonna kill someone again don't announce it here

I'm not gonna fucking kill anyone kid, so shut your mouth

9:07 PM

I'm a changed man

How the hell am I supposed to know that?

Maybe I'm new to premeditated deeds but who announces that they're going to kill someone?

Psychopaths...

9:08 PM

Two people are already gone because of him.

Why would I have a phone if I were still in jail?

Maybe it's a different person by the name of Tohru Adachi?

Right, I keep forgetting it was the Narukami kid who was the brains of your little band of miscreants

Or I guess he is admitting it...

9:08 PM

So you do know Yosuke-san!

That's even WORSE! You get to keep moving and walking and living and the two people you killed just-- THEY DON'T. They're GONE! And who knows what's after! It could just be darkness for all we know!

It took you that long to catch on?

You're such a fucking scumbag!

Hey, you don't know how I feel. I had a lot of time to think about what I did.

I don't give a rat's ass how you feel!

Benefit of the doubt

Oh, get over yourself. It was eight years ago. Move the fuck on like everyone else. I don't need you bitching and moaning about the past when I'm trying to be better.

Persona-user, huh.

You know, some people never move on from that sort of loss.

You literally have NO remorse, do you!?

9:13 PM

YEAH!?

9:13 PM

THEY'RE DEAD, DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS!?

You can't force someone to move on if they just can't.

THEY'RE NOT COMING bACK!!!

9:13 PM

THAT KINDA LASTS FOR AN ETERNITY!!!

I know what dead means, dickhead. But you running your mouth isn't gonna change anything either.

Yosuke-san, stop shouting.

9:14 PM

You're both right in your own ways.

9:14 PM

Agree to disagree or something.

He's not right AT ALL!

9:14 PM

He's a MURDERER!

And you're a fucking brat

I'd rather be a brat than fucking KILL people!

Yosuke-san if he has a phone it means he's not in jail and is probably out because of good behaviour or something. Maybe.

I don't care if he's out! He should have been in there for life!

I'm not sure how the system works.

9:15 PM

Yosuke-san...

I hate this.

9:15 PM

I'm leaving.

I'm not trying to choose sides but you're not being very reasonable...

9:16 PM

Ah... Hmm.

Good. Go then.

Good night, Yosuke-san. Rest well please.

9:16 PM

Be nice.

Ah, sorry I lost my cool I guess. He just kinda pissed me off. Totally unreasonable.

I think that kind of goes both ways?

9:18 PM

But I'm not here to make anyone mad so I guess I'll just drop that. (edited)

9:18 PM

I'm Kanami, by the way. I think I fall in the non-Persona user category that was listed earlier.

9:19 PM

The word sounds familiar though, and not the textbook one either.

Yeah, I'm sure you already got my name. Thanks for not pushing it.

So there is a theme here, after all.

But yeah, the whole persona thing is some paranormal bullshit or something. I don't get it either. I just know I had one.

9:22 PM

I don't really care to revisit it either. I just wanna live a normal life.

Might be safe to say "normal" is out of the reach for users... and those they're affiliated with.

Well, I was only ever in that "shadow world" twice and I'm sure as hell not going back

What sort of weird things happen in those worlds?

9:31 PM

If you don't mind me asking.

9:31 PM

Something weird happened... hmmm... I don't remember how long ago.

You think you went in?

I don't know.

9:33 PM

Maybe there are different versions?

9:34 PM

I think it was around the time that I met Dojima-san and Nanako-san.

9:34 PM

Which would be...

Wait, you know them too?

Mm-hmm!

9:35 PM

I'm trying to remember why we met.

9:35 PM

Maybe I wrote it down in my diary?

9:35 PM

Oh!

9:35 PM

LMB!

9:35 PM

Duh!

9:36 PM

Stupid Kanami.

Yeah, I don't know anything about an LMB, but I used to work for Dojima

Huh...

9:37 PM

LMB was a music festival.

9:37 PM

Love Meets Bonds

9:37 PM

Back in... 2013 if my diary is right.

Yeah, I don't know if you caught it earlier, but I wasn't exactly a free man back then

Right, I think you're a recently free man?

9:39 PM

Sorry to pry but just for reference how long were you... you know, in jail?

Eh, it's whatever, since everything's already out in the open

9:39 PM

About 7 years

9:39 PM

Got out a couple weeks ago

So LMB was probably shortly after you were put behind bars.

9:40 PM

Well it was a music festival that also worked as a comeback for Rise Kujikawa.

Oh, her

9:40 PM

Yeah, makes sense I ignored it then

It was headlined by Kanamin Kitchen but a lot of things happened in between

9:44 PM

If you did hear anything you probably heard things about "promotional stunts" and "technical difficulties".

Nah, I didn't hear anything about it. The first couple years I just kinda kept to myself.

Understandable.

Oh I've actually listened to that performance on a rerun, I liked it

Which performance did you listen to?

9:46 PM

There were a lot.

カリステギア

9:48 PM

That one really resonated with me

Well if it's all the same, I hope you'll forgive me if I don't check out your stuff. I'm not really into pop

I never said it was mine o3o

Ah right

9:53 PM

How presumptuous of me

Why would you think it's mine?

I don't know, I guess since you said Kujikawa's full name instead of her idol name, I thought you knew her personally

Well, it is the name she did her comeback under.

Yeah, like I said, not really into pop. I didn't exactly keep up with her.

We can't all like the same music.

9:56 PM

Kanamin Kitchen and Kanamin's solo work wouldn't vibe well with you either then.

9:57 PM

Too bad, maybe the cheer would help you a little

9:57 PM

Though I guess Calystegia's lyrics aren't quite that pop-y...

9:57 PM

Calystegia resonated with a lot of people.

9:57 PM

You've got good taste Tatsuya-san

If there's one thing I can appreciate it's music

Music is a great link between people!

10:01 PM

Here, have something more recent than Calystegia.

10:02 PM

Kanami sent a youtube link: Drop★Kick (official video)

You're really excited about this Kanamin chick aren't'cha?

Something like that

Huh. She’s just a person though y’know. Probably not a good idea to get too obsessed or anything.

10:07 PM

Not to butt in with an unwarranted opinion, but aren't we all people?

Maybe I just like her work?

10:07 PM

I don't obsess over anyone.

10:07 PM

Hello Goro-san.

10:08 PM

And how are we this evening?

I'm okay!

10:08 PM

Just trying to piece through something that I remembered today.

I’m just saying is all. No need to take it personal.

It's all a little confusing but it might explain this app.

10:08 PM

I'm not, don't worry

If you can figure out any details, don't be shy about sharing. I can add it all to my notes.

I only know a few people so far, and the ones I do know where there during the thing I remembered.

10:11 PM

I've only really confirmed Yosuke-san though, so I guess saying I know a "few" is too many.

Maybe I need to get out more...

10:14 PM

Anyway, I just need to try and rack my brain a bit more.

10:14 PM

My memory has never been the most stellar

10:16 PM

He mentioned a name I definitely know though

10:16 PM

I just haven't seen them.

10:17 PM

And I doubt Yosuke-san would lie about something like that.

10:18 PM

At least I hope not... he keeps calling this place "dangerous" so if it is I don't want my friends dragged into it!

Eh, I’m sure it’ll be fine. Just don’t be stupid and it’ll all work out

I try not to be.

10:26 PM

I think that's a given for everyone.

Taking note of all this?

It's weird because the person I'm thinking of probably has a similar schedule.

10:31 PM

Then again, maybe not?

❓

Just musing out loud.

10:31 PM

I guess I never noticed that I don't get to talk to the people I consider friends often.

❓

I don't know.

10:34 PM

I'm bad at starting conversations.

10:34 PM

I'm surprised I hop in here actually.

10:38 PM

Thanks

10:39 PM

I should go sleep though, it's past my bedtime!

10:40 PM

Good night Goro-san, good night Adachi-san❣️

1:05 AM

Such cute pictures! I like how they move! Oh, don't tell Haru Kogoro-chan, but I have yet to sleep. O w O

️

O w O

1:14 AM

How are you feeling? I heard you were a little down. Did rest help?

I'm guessing by the images you aren't sure...

1:16 AM

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you can feel your best soon.

Oh? Do we have a new member?

1:20 AM

Oh, I'm not actually a fan of eggplants... Are you eating some, Kogoro-chan?

1:22 AM

Hmm? No? I guess I have a lot to learn still...

It seems you just might.

Why are you laughing Naru-san? That's a little rude to someone you've just met. O n O

I'm sorry, Mochi-kun.

1:27 AM

I do not mean any ill will towards you.

You don't have to lie to me, Naru-san! But, thank you for trying to cheer me up!

What?

1:32 AM

^^" well, then.

Oh, sorry, it was rude of me to be so forward! I'll try not to be from now on!

Hm.

Hello, everyone!

Good evening, Naru-san.

Hello, Naru-san! O u O/

(✿≧艸≦)

Are you laughing, Haru?

I don't know what you mean, Mochi! (❁灬º 艸º灬)

Oh, right, of course! = 7 =/

Good evening, darling!

5:18 PM

How are you feeling?

Oh! Are you two together?

Yes, indeed.

✋

Kogoro-chan is awfully cute when he wants to be and it's impossible to resist, I'm afraid.

5:21 PM

Awww, that's a little sad-- I guess I'll cancel my plans of wooing Haru after all.

Goodness, I never thought you'd be someone to give up so quickly!

Hm? I'm not one to step in the way of love! That's awfully rude...

Well, then. How are you all?

Oh, alright! I'm on my way to see my... brother, I guess you'd say!

I hope you enjoy your time together.

Thank you! We definitely will! = u =

5:31 PM

How is your office job going, Naru-san?

It's as expected. Monotonous.

5:37 PM

I do think my boss is laying off of me, now though... (edited)

Since I threatened legal action.

️

Congratulations! And you spoke with HR as well, yes?

Of course ^^

Splendid.

5:41 PM

I look forward to your bosses change in behavior. (edited)

Thank you, again.

Of course, I'm more than happy to assist with matters like this.

What a wiggly bird! He looks so cheerful.

4:11 AM

Is that a wave? Hello to you as well! I think I'm starting to understand.

How adorable!

❓

Thumbs up? Am I... Thumbs up? Oh! Am I well? Yes! How are you, Kogoro-chan?

️

4:13 AM

Hmmm, hold on...

4:13 AM

Sleepy face... No... Sleep... No bed... You're tired, but... You won't sleep? Why won't you sleep?

4:13 AM

4:14 AM

Are you crying, Kogoro-chan!?

4:14 AM

You are making upset faces... F for... Fear? Failure?

Ah, the shy face again. I don't mean to upset you, I'm sorry! I'm trying to understand...

Is the reason you can't sleep a private matter?

4:18 AM

The man in the gif looks paranoid. Are you scared?

4:19 AM

️

No bed...? What's wrong with the bed?

No sleep???

4:20 AM

Nightmares...?

You can't sleep-- oh, if you sleep you'll die. A classic case of paranoia... What has scared even a great detective like you, Kogoro-chan?

4:21 AM

Oh, nightmares work too?

I see, I'm sorry Kogoro-chan...

They're the worst... aren't they.

I have a lot of those too, but hmm... Usually if I look at nice things before bed, it'll help me dream about nicer things!

You pray?

4:24 AM

Ah, right! I hope it works too! Do you have something to cuddle?

Flowers?

I guess they do smell nice!

The flowers represent his romantic partners.

4:26 AM

Partners? More than one...?

4:26 AM

O 0 O

4:27 AM

I didn't know you could have more than one!

4:27 AM

Oh, so they're a bouquet! How lovely!

4:28 AM

️

Oh, I see... You have your partners there with you, so you won't have nightmares!

4:30 AM

️

Still can't sleep...? Hmm...

I wonder what would help? I heard caffeine free, warm tea is good.

️

4:32 AM

No tea? No walking? I guess that's fair

Oh! The styrofoam peanuts for shipping! What do those have to do with anything?

Hmm...

4:34 AM

Is the crow man... You?

4:34 AM

So the boquet on top-- ah! You're buried.

But that should be the best time for sleeping, right? Surrounded by those you love?

4:35 AM

If only it were that easy, hmm...

Well, hmm... You know, I kind of know a story about dreams! I read it when I was staying in the library with the old man.

❓

There was once a being with a long snout! If you had a fright, it'd come and suck the scare right out!

If you wanted to sob, no need to slight! The tapir would come and snort out the fright!

4:42 AM

The nightmares he ate were so good, he'd be back for seconds, as he should!

4:42 AM

Hmm... I don't know if I remember the rest, but...

4:43 AM

I think if you imagine him hard enough, he'll come eat your nightmares! Apparently they're tasty.

4:44 AM

Didn't help? Well, I suppose it is a story for kids...

I'm sorry, Kogoro-chan. I wish I could help you more... I'm not really an expert on getting rid of nightmares, however.

I'll just have to give it a try. I'm exhausted. Thank you for your help.

Oh! I've never seen you speak before! I'm sorry I couldn't help more, but I wish you luck, Kogoro-chan! Let me know if there is anything I can do, alright?

The day is really beautiful! How is everyone?

It's good to see you, Mochi! My day is going well!

8:25 PM

I hope you had fun yesterday!

Haru! Yes, we had lots of fun! I've never felt happier, really!

8:32 PM

Kogoro-chan! Did you get any sleep!?

Good evening, darling. I hope you were at least able to take a nap today. . .

:S

8:33 PM

I see... I'm so sorry, Kogoro-chan...

8:34 PM

You had good peaches? That's good, I suppose! They have a lot of fiber!

8:35 PM

Hmm? You look awful sneaky, but I guess I won't question it.

You've had a salad? That's very nutritious!

Well!

8:36 PM

What are everyones dinner plans?

<:3c

8:36 PM

Hm. . .perhaps tempura? Or maybe sushi. . .

Oh, I wanted to try that recipe you sent! We got groceries today.

❗

Sushi does sound good, but I don't trust my own skill.

8:40 PM

8:41 PM

✋

️

Oh, this is a lot to decipher. Hold on.

8:41 PM

Let's see... You're upset because... A bird and a cat can't use a knife...

8:42 PM

A knife made a hand bleed? Oh dear... But the have was bandaged... A sunflower said... No knife... So the sunflower.... Burns plating?

8:42 PM

Is this a strange fairy tale, Kogoro-chan?

He's not allowed to help much with dinner. His hand is still healing and if he cuts it open again I think the doctor may just take it. . .

Oh! Hmm. Where does the sunflower, bird, and cat come in?

The bird and cat together symbolizes Kogoro-chan.

8:45 PM

The sunflower is usually for me.

Really? I thought it was crow man!

Aww, a sunflower suits you Haru. <3

8:46 PM

But I guess both crow man and bird+cat will gave to mean Kogoro-chan.

You're sweet to say so, Mochi.

What would you say suits me, Kogoro-chan?

Ah, hold on, I need to take out some trash. I've been cleaning a little.

Oh! How cute!

Hmm? Is that the one for me? It is really cute!

8:52 PM

Haha, thank you! I do love to have cute things associated with me.

❗

Haru!? Haru I need help!

9:05 PM

The pot is making smoke!

9:07 PM

Oh, the heat!? Ah, ok...

9:07 PM

I mean, there's still burning!?

Remove it from the heat...

Ok, now the whole kitchen is full of black smoke, though...

9:13 PM

There's a small fire, do I use water?

Is the fire in the pot, or on the stove..?

Uh, um--

9:14 PM

In the pot!

Put a lid on it.

Ok!

9:14 PM

I burned myself!

9:14 PM

But the fire is gone! O u O

Run your burn under cold water.

Okay, okay.

9:16 PM

Oh, it's gone already! I am a fast healer, after all! Hm, but the noodles are black and... I think the pot is ruined.

You had the heat on too high for too long.

9:16 PM

The pot may be salvagable.

Oh, I guess I did look away to cut the vegetables, but... I'm so slow at cutting I kind of took my time..

9:20 PM

Next time I'll know what to do! Thank you Korogo-chan! I just panicked!

Hmmm... I guess I can put these vegetables into some instant ramen! Maybe Tatsuya won't know the difference?

9:23 PM

I think I got the blood off of most of them! I cute myself a lot, haha...

9:23 PM

*cut, sorry!

Treat your wounds, and try not to use any of the vegetables you bled on...

Oh, of course! I have bandages on, don't worry! They're like paper cuts!

They'll be gone by the morning. = 7 =/

9:25 PM

I heal very quickly, after all!

Mochi, I can also help you save that pot, if you'd like.

9:26 PM

The explaination is a bit long winded but it's relatively simple.

Hmm... well... we have a lot of pots here in the dorm... Perhaps I should just... dispose of the evidence.

A well adjusted adult takes responsibility for their actions and works to make them right.

You're right, Haru... I do have some time before dinner, and the instant ramen shouldn't take long. How do I clean it?

Pardon for the wall of text.

9:28 PM

To salvage the pot let it cool for a bit then fill it until maybe 5cm under the edge. Turn the stove on medium high and add 2-3 tablespoons of powdered detergent. Bring it to a boil. Once it boils reduce the heat and let it boil for about 15 minutes. After 15 minutes turn the heat up to high and watch it boil for another 4-5 minutes. Once that water has gone down about 1/4th turn the stove off and pour the remaining water into an empty pot. Scrape off what you can of the burnt bits and then wash it like normal. It should be clean then.

9:29 PM

I recommend setting timers in case you get. . .distracted again.

Hmmm... how do I get the noodles out, though? The ones that are burnt to it?

That's part of the instructions.

Oh! I see, thank you.

You need to let everything cool first, though!

9:29 PM

Please be careful. . .

Powdered detergent, let's see, we should have some... I at least know how to do laundry, haha!

9:30 PM

Oh, sure! Do you think I could run it under cold water to make the process fater?

Everyone has to start somewhere, Mochi!

*Faster

Let it still for a while.

9:31 PM

I'd rather you not accidentally hurt yourself working with a pot that was previously on fire.

Well, alright. I'll put it out the back door so that Tatsuya doesn't see nor smell it...

9:31 PM

Thank you, Haru! You're such a good friend. <3

9:31 PM

Oh, how do I make a picture heart? I only know the text symbol one.

: heart :

9:32 PM

Hmmm...

❤️

9:33 PM

: heart :

I'm confused... : heart :

You need to delete the spaces around it!

9:34 PM

I also had trouble with them for a long time. . .

Oh! Ok.

9:35 PM

❤️

9:35 PM

OH THERE WE GO!

Perfect!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

(๑´v`๑❁)

I'll have to use this one from now on! It's easy to remember!

But now that you've burned your first meal, you've taken your first steps into the world of cooking!

Hmmm... I guess so... It feels like I've failed, but... I guess you have to break a few eggs to make an omelet, or however the saying goes?

Exactly!

9:42 PM

It just means you've got more success ahead of you!

I hope you're right, Haru... I don't want to almost burn the dorm down again...

It's alright!

9:48 PM

Here, let me see if I can find it. . .

9:49 PM

Ah! Here we are!

9:49 PM

I did just the same less than a year ago and I've been cooking for ages!

9:50 PM

Don't feel too discouraged, alright?

Oh! I see-- so even people who have been cooking for a while have issues... I'll try not to! I'll do my best from now on, I promise!

(๑´v`๑❁)

9:55 PM

It's like any other muscle, it gets more skilled the more you use it!

9:57 PM

You're incorrigible!

hello, everyone.

1:54 PM

1:59 PM

❓

Is your hand proving to be difficult, dear?

11:02 PM

(๑´v`๑❁)

Feeling a bit tired, darling?

Rest if you need to.

How is your hand today? I know it's healed up quite a bit but, is it still bothering you?

✋

Please do rest if you must.

️

That's an eternal mood.

Oh! Tatsuya-san!

4:38 PM

How did your meeting go with Mochi?

Are you asking if I had rice cakes recently?

Rice cakes. . ?

You said mochi...

Oh!

5:53 PM

I meant the person, Mochi!

Still not ringing any bells.

❓ ❓

Uhm. . . .

5:56 PM

Oh!

5:56 PM

Here!

5:56 PM

@Kayla, male thot enemy of state This person! (edited)

5:57 PM

They introduced themselves as Mochi! (edited)

...Oh.

5:58 PM

I didn't have enough to fill me at lunch today.

Did someone call? Oh! Yes, I'm Mochi!

5:59 PM

Right, Tatsuya? O u O

Right, right. I can be single minded some times.

It's ok! I understand, haha.

Have you not had dinner yet?

Unacceptable! You need to eat!

6:01 PM

... then again, it's hard for Tatsuya to feel full.

That sounds like a fun challenge!

6:05 PM

Maybe that could be your basis for cooking?

I should probably learn that, shouldn't I.

Hmm... I guess I could practice LOTS if Tatsuya doesn't feel full easily...

6:06 PM

Oh no, you can leave that to me! I'll learn for you!

6:06 PM

Haru has been a big help already!

(๑´v`๑❁)

6:10 PM

Were you ever able to find that book, Mochi?

I found a similar one! "The wonders of Japanese cooking," or something of the sort.

Splendid!

Good a place as any to start. Can't wait.

Is there anything in particular you like to eat?

Hello everyone!

7:14 PM

I feel like it's been a long time since I managed to poke my nose in here

7:14 PM

But that's (mostly) because of work!

❓

Are you wondering what I've been up to?

Connecting with friends!

7:27 PM

And working, but I guess that's a given considering what I said

hello?

9:12 PM

hey goro-- you seem happy to see me lmao

9:13 PM

how have you been?

9:14 PM

❓

oh, im better. i just needed some time away lol

9:15 PM

how have things been?

Oh! Hello Yosuke-san

hey kana-chan... how have you been?

I've been okay!

thats good! keeping yourself out of trouble...?

Oh!

9:28 PM

Goodness so many people are here.

9:28 PM

How is your hand fairing, darling?

9:28 PM

your hand STILL hasnt healed? what are you DOING with it exactly, lmao

...

9:29 PM

jesus christ dude

9:30 PM

wait, so even little things aggravate it? or that WASNT a sexual reference

1️⃣

gotcha ok

3️⃣

️ ⏩ ✋

9:32 PM

so you need your partners to help you with a lotta little things until the 3 days are up

9:34 PM

✋

you must feel spoiled then lmao

9:34 PM

❤️❤️❤️

they must love you a lot

im kinda curious how you all got together but... i guess thats a story that cant really be explained well in emojis

❤️

9:36 PM

❤️❤️❤️

nothing can break you guys up, even death-- i guess thats how true love feels like, huh?

9:37 PM

i once felt that way, once

it was nice until... well, stuff happened

9:37 PM

❤️ ❓

well ok, ill play this game

9:37 PM

im pancakes, right?

lets say the girl is...

9:38 PM

weird I know but bear with me

❤️

9:39 PM

I'm always staying out of trouble!

thats good kana-chan! and its ok! im more sad that she didnt get to live her life more than anything...

9:40 PM

so i guess it isnt ok...

9:40 PM

i dunno, i guess its hard to say

i just hope shes happy where she is, ya know?

anyway, uh, sorry to make it sad!

im ok lol... but thank you

I don't know if I understood that...

oh, dont worry about it kana-chan! it was before i met you, so its just something from when i was a kid lol

That's so sad to hear. . .

9:52 PM

Still, at least you remember her, right?

9:53 PM

She can still live on in your heart that way, even as a friend!

9:53 PM

I think holding onto her memory is very brave of you, Hana-chan.

oh, thank you haru... a lot of people tell me to forget, but... i kinda share your perspective on that. so does her brother. neither of us really wanna forget her, ya know?

I know what you mean very well.

9:56 PM

Letting the memory hold you back is never a good thing but I don't think remembering the people who are gone is inherently a bad thing.

9:56 PM

Do you and her brother still talk?

oh yeah! all the time-- we were a little tense for a while, but we warmed up to each other pretty fast. he spends a lot of time with a couple of my guy friends back in the boonies

Remembering people we lost can keep us whole.

10:00 PM

At least that's what I think...

Memories weigh us down, but without them and the experiences that come alongside them we wouldn't be who we are in this very moment

I was taught to try and keep the people close to me in my heart, even when it hurts to think about them

yeah... you miss them, but it keeps them alive, in a way

When was the last time you spoke to him, Hana-chan?

hmm, a week or so ago... ill shoot him a text havent seen him in person for a few months, tho

Forgetting someone feels... I'm not sure how to explain it

10:05 PM

Like a slight against all the good times you've had with them?

... yeah. yeah.

I think of it like forgetting an important date. If it's a birthday you'll make the person feel unloved.

10:06 PM

Maybe it's not quite the same for someone gone from this world... but it's kind of close.

i know i wasnt this persons... favorite, but i do remember how nice they were, and their smile, and i think at least remembering their effort that they put into their life and everyday is an important aspect, at least.

Mm-hmm

10:08 PM

Even if it's someone who might not have liked you as much as you did them, it's still worth it to remember them because maybe it helps in that other world

... other world... maybe

Maybe there isn't anything, but I want to believe that I can see those people again if I keep their memories alive

10:11 PM

There's a movie with that sentiment, that someone is only truly gone if you forget them

10:12 PM

Coco is the name of it

10:12 PM

The main song still makes me tear up, but it's fun to sing with

Sure, I guess you can use that.

10:14 PM

A sugar skull or something would be more appropriate though.

10:15 PM

oh yeah... i think ive seen that i guess its nice to think about that we and those before us have something afterwards

Remember me Though I have to say goodbye Remember me Don't let it make you cry

10:16 PM

I should go, I think I'm getting emotional

10:16 PM

And no one wants an emotional Kanami

oh, sure take your time, kana-chan

10:16 PM

thanks for the talk

You're welcome

10:17 PM

Any help I can be to my friends!

10:18 PM

Good night everyone

night, kana-chan!

10:20 PM

Darling, would you like to help with dinner tonight?

10:41 PM

⁉️

Yes, we have a lot of shrimp leftover from yesterday so I thought tempura would be a good idea.

what kinda batter you using?

10:43 PM

someone recommended beer batter recently and i dont drink any of that stuff...

10:43 PM

but i know panko and fish batter are also popular

️

10:43 PM

⁉️

10:43 PM

so thats good? hmmm

10:45 PM

i guess i can just pick the nicest looking can lol

10:45 PM

beer kinda tastes the same

I do have some honey mead at home that could work well with it. . .

that sounds good!

10:47 PM

(✿≧艸≦)

10:48 PM

I'll go get it, then.

Hana-chan! Do you have any suggestions for dessert?

hmmm

10:56 PM

do you guys have a sorbet?

I'm certain I could make one!

oh, hmmm isnt that a lil hard? i guess you could!

Not at all!

11:01 PM

I have a rather simple recipe, if you'd like it!

i know ice cream takes some time, i dunno about sorbet

11:01 PM

oh sure!

https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/lime_mango_sorbet/

Mango Sorbet Recipe | SimplyRecipes.com

Naturally creamy mango sorbet, with fresh mangos, lime juice, simple syrup.

OMG i LOVE mango

11:03 PM

thanks haru!

It's no problem!

I think I'll make raspberry, instead of mango. . .

thats fair, raspberry is also super good

Well, I do have some extra whipped cream I need to get rid of and this is the perfect excuse!

I'm nearly back, would you mind opening the door?

make sure opening the door doesnt open your cut

He managed, though he tried very hard to do so trying to take my bag from me.

you have TWO hands goro

He was using the other for a hug, I'm afraid.

8V

12:00 AM

why not use the injured hand for a hug...? nevermind...

He's very silly, I'm afraid.

Fortunately, Kogoro-chan has his hands full now! With raspberries.

who the hell is kogoro-chan?

Like the legendary detective!

oh, that guy...

️

i guess goro's name is super similar, huh? thats pretty weird

I like Kogoro-chan better! I reminds me of this dog I met once at a shrine a long time ago. . . .

He was awfully adorable! And terribly sweet. . . .

hachiko? i guess it does sound like a dog's name...

12:06 AM

hey, sorry, i meant kogoro sounds kinda like a dogs name. youre named goro so its not a problem, right?

No, no. This dog was still alive.

12:07 AM

It may still be, depending on how old it was. . .

oh, i see! at a shrine in general

He was very pretty!

12:07 AM

A grey shiba, if I recall correctly.

hmmm... that sounds like a dog i know

a dog belonged to someone named ken-kun, but he was my senior at our work place

12:08 AM

that dog is still alive and in really good shape, but you can see the grey around his snout

I think a little grey is very distinguishing!

12:09 AM

I wonder if that dog is still at the shrine. . .

12:09 AM

Darling, would you like to go with me to visit at some point?

12:09 AM

I don't think I've been back since I was little. . .

12:09 AM

Even if they aren't there anymore, it's a beautiful shrine.

which city was it?

12:12 AM

I don't recall. I was very small. . .

12:12 AM

But I do remember it was a port city!

12:12 AM

I'll know it when I see it so, I'll do some research tonight!

uhhhh... theres a lot of those... oh yeah, see about using goggle maps

It was quite a while ago, too. . .

12:13 AM

I believe Duck Burger was still an independent brand at the time. . .

12:13 AM

We went for lunch there!

if you use street view you can see the view from the street

12:13 AM

dang that IS a while ago lol

I think we should plan a trip for everyone!

12:16 AM

I think our group day off is approaching soon, as well.

12:16 AM

And yes, I believe I was. . . .11? (edited)

dang, you have great memory if you can remember it that far back...

Haru! Would you be talking about Tatsumi Port Island?

oh, uh, hi? i dont think weve met lol

I'm not sure if the age is correct but it was definitely a while ago. . .

12:18 AM

Is that it?

12:18 AM

It does sound familiar. . .

Oh, sorry! You can just call me Mochi. I'm currently in Iwatodai, so if you need any help with directions, I can help with guidance.

well, there you go. mochi-kun can help if thats the place

Thank you very much, Mochi!

12:19 AM

If that does end up being the place, I suppose our date will happen a lot sooner than anticipated.

Oh! O///O I don't know if I'm ready, but I would love to meet you whenever, Haru!

a date, huh...? lmao, i didnt know you and your partners were looking, haru

Oh?

12:21 AM

Were you interested, Hana-chan?

huh? oh, no, im kinda... figuring stuff out right now.

12:21 AM

besides, im more of a... i kinda... i like one person at a time, if thats cool.

You should follow your heart for things of that nature, no matter what anyone else says.

i know... ill figure it out soon enough...

I wish you luck in your romantic endeavors, Hana-chan!

We're rooting for you!

wait-- wait, no, you don't get to call me that! only haru! jeez...

Well, that certainly makes me feel special.

Oh, sorry, I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable...?

its fine, just... its just a nickname i prefer only people closer to me using, is all. youre fine, mochi-kun. hanamura is fine if you wanna use that.

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

I see-- Hanamura-san then!

12:25 AM

I'll leave you two be-- but feel free to "hit me up" when you want to chat about Iwatodai or Tatsumi Port Island, Haru! Tatsuya can help too, if I'm not around!

I certainly will!

12:27 AM

Have a good night, Mochi!

You too! Sleep well!

yeah, sleep well...

I'm still looking into it but, have you ever been to Iwatodai, Hana-chan?

yeah, back in high school! we went for a school trip, got somehow put into a love hotel on "accident," or because of teacher negligence, and then my friends got drunk at a club. or... they think they did were still not sure. i think i might have too but it might have been the atmosphere more than anything lol

That sounds like quite the adventure!

at the time, i totally hated it-- i thought my trip was ruined and stuff, but... in retrospect, i dont think id trade it for anything, lol. i was a pretty... i dunno, i was one of those kids that was pretty over dramatic. everything had to be PERFECT or it was ruined, ya know?

That seems to be common with people who don't feel that have enough control in their lives.

12:43 AM

I used to funnel that into food.

12:43 AM

I suppose I do still stress-bake now and then. . .

i guess thats how i felt a long time ago-- i was kinda moved into a new town, and my life "fell apart." it felt like my teenage years were gonna be wasted on terrible experiences... thats a pretty common narrative in this country, i guess. nowadays, its just nice to look back and have good memories at all.

I know how you feel.

12:51 AM

When we moved to the city I threw the biggest tantrum of my life.

12:51 AM

Everything was new and unfamiliar and loud and I wanted nothing to do with it.

12:52 AM

But now I can't imagine my life without the people I could only have met here!

yeah, exactly! i guess when you have so much limited time to be "free" you want it to be perfect, but it ends up being as perfect as possible no matter what

I think, so long as you're happy, that's what truly makes a moment.

yeah! i guess my bad attitude soured some stuff, lol

12:57 AM

i was kind of a brat

Well, I should hope you learned to make the best of those situations!

Taking a trip down memory lane, are we?

oh yeah i

1:05 AM

why the hell are you here?

Got bored. How about you?

Because I'm typically here talking to my friends... a lot.

Hey, good for you. Glad to see you're not a complete outcast anymore.

Haha.

Pardon me for a moment, but I'd like to be candid.

1:08 AM

Do you admit to being the convicted murderer, Adachi, Tohru?

Candid's an understatement if I'm being honest. Kinda rude to just up and ask something like that, don't you think?

I'll answer for him: yes.

You're still a wet blanket I see. Some things never change.

Insulting me isn't gonna make me just disappear.

1:10 AM

I was in this chatroom first.

It is. You've also already been awfully rude, don't you think?

1:10 AM

Hey, I gave the kid a genuine compliment, alright? I'm trying. Old habits just die hard, you know?

Would you mind answering my question? I'd like to hear it from you.

Fine. Just sap all the fun out of the air then.

1:13 AM

Yes I'm a convicted murderer

1:13 AM

Happy?

1:13 AM

That's a pretty big reaction to something I've BEEN saying... lol...

1:13 AM

But I guess when it's from the horse's mouth...

In my defense, I did just get here.

1:14 AM

I like to know what I'm dealing with. ੧(❛▿❛✿)

1:14 AM

And yes you were awfully busy trying to sneak bits from dinner before it was ready.

Fair...

So, Adachi. What's your life like now? What basement you living in?

(✿≧艸≦)

Actually, if you must know, I have an apartment in Odaiba. Doing honest work if you can believe it.

Can I ask what the work is?

It's just a grocery store job. I hate it, but it's pretty hard to find work with a criminal record.

️

Kinda funny to think of you having to force yourself to smile for people-- if you're in the front, that is.

Hm.

I did it when I worked for Dojima, didn't I?

1:20 AM

It's pretty easy

Oh-- Hey, Partner...

Partner?

Yu-chan?

Oh great.

I'm not surprised.

1:24 AM

Of course you would be here.

I could say the same to you

Naru-san has also made an appearance. . .

Hello!

Hey, Naru-san...

1:25 AM

Chat's a little tense right now

...I can see that. ^^"

It's only tense because all of you are freaking out

1:26 AM

I'm more mellow than ever

I guess you would be.

Yosuke.

I told you already, I'm just trying to live a normal life now.

Can I speak to you in private.

... yeah.

Oh, right. The culprit of the Inaba murders... I remember hearing about it all on the news.

Yeah, awesome. I love being constantly pestered about it too. Why don't you keep it coming? I crave the attention.

Haha.

1:32 AM

I'm sorry, Adachi-San.

1:32 AM

It's just... I can understand why they're so on edge.

Yeah, yeah

Me too Joker.

Listen, as much as I adore having my mistakes constantly dug up, isn't there something else we can talk about?

1:34 AM

Right. What would you like to talk about, Adachi-san?

1:35 AM

How should I know? There's how many other people in here? I'm sure we can all think of something together.

:V :V :V :V

And what's wrong with you? I don't think I've seen you type a single word since I got in here.

: )

It's very rare when he types words...

⌚ ✍️

I'm too old to be playing emoji charades with some kid. Use words or I just won't talk to you.

1:39 AM

1:40 AM

I can do that too, little shit

Goro-kun has quite a way with images, hm?

Yeah, like some braindead 13 year old who thinks he's a comedian

1:41 AM

Quite the way indeed

1:42 AM

1:43 AM

Whatever, kid

1:43 AM

Anyone here not a total waste of my time?

You're acting like you stopped the end of the world or something... with an attitude like that

1:44 AM

Like we owe you.

❓

We don't owe you anything, Adachi-san. I'll make that clear.

Who said anything about that? I just don't take kindly to brats being intentionally irritating for the laughs. Pisses me off, and I'm sure I'm not alone there.

1:46 AM

1:46 AM

1:47 AM

He says no one else has a problem with the emojis... which I guess is true

Except maybe Akira-kun... But that's less a problem. And more... He struggles to understand.

1:48 AM

Which I guess I can relate to.

1:48 AM

Well kid, let me give you some advice. You can be Mr. Funnyman on the internet all you want, but the real world is gonna eat you alive for that behavior. Get your laughs while you can.

1:50 AM

1:50 AM

How old are you, Adachi-san?

Why do you wanna know?

I'm just curious ... with these takes of yours...

I'm 36

A lot younger than I expected.

️

What's that supposed to mean?

Oh, nothing... (edited)

Yeah, alright

I was thinking 60 at least.

Then you're stupid

Ahaha.

I mean, you kinda sound like an old man complaining about "the young'n's" a little.

Not my fault when the little shit is taunting me

I mean, maybe if you improved that attitude like you said you were trying to, he wouldn't threaten you with knife emojis?

Oh yeah, you're right, I'm quaking in my boots at the thought of a knife emoji

There's the attitude again...

Anyway, I'm over it already. It was just funny seeing how far he'd go

You aren't quaking in your boots but you're definitely feeding the fire.

Yeah, you're doing a piss poor job "improving." You're the same angry bastard you were 8 years ago.

Or maybe I'm just that good at pretending

Pretending to be what? Yourself?

Hah, good one. Keep it up, you're almost funny.

It's like talking to a grade schooler...

I'm just reacting to what's being given to me. Kinda your fault for overreacting to me being here when you think about it.

Overreacted?

Yeah, you and that persona guy totally threw hissy fits when I showed up. I was content to have a civilized conversation, but you guys had to escalate things.

2:05 AM

And here we are.

I think with your "criminal record" you're just gonna have to expect that shit, buddy.

Or maybe people should learn to not knee-jerk and be so judgy all the time. You're too sensitive sometimes.

Oh yeah, let's not JUDGE the murderer guy, let's NOT be sensitive to fucking MURDER, that's totally socially acceptable.

Once again. Acting like we owe you.

Naru-san, do you even know Adachi?

You kinda talk like you do...

I'm just saying, I'm only insulting you guys because you're insulting me. Can't take it? Don't dish it.

Calling you what you are isn't really an insult, dude.

I don't. I've been talking in here long enough to see what he's like...

Fair enough...

He acts like the world owes him. I'm not sure what for. But that attitude definitely speaks more than he'd like to think.

He's always been that way

Enough.

And who the fuck are you then?

2:10 AM

Uh-oh, here comes the fun police

Yu-kun.

Yosuke

... yeah?

I must ask you to turn this app off.

Fine, fine.

Bye, Yosuke-kun.

️

Later, Naru-san.

So long

Bye, Goro.

Not even a goodbye. Harsh.

2:11 AM

Poor Adachi-kun.

Let's get one thing straight

2:12 AM

Its been what

2:12 AM

Almost 10 years? (edited)

2:13 AM

My uncle has said you've been an model innmate. I believe him. I believe you too Adachi-san.

2:13 AM

All I wish for you is godspeed in whatever new life you're trying to build.

Yeah, yeah

2:13 AM

I see you haven't changed a bit either

2:15 AM

What's that all about?

Oh. Nothing.

️

2:16 AM

❓ ❓

I'm just surprised at how civil you are with Yu-kun... (edited)

❓

I'm only not civil when people aren't civil with me

2:16 AM

That's what I've been trying to say

Then ... how about we start over?

(edited)

Alright, I like the sound of that

2:18 AM

You already know my name, what can I call you?

I've been going by Narukami. Or Naru. What ever takes your fancy... it's not my family name. So I don't particularly mind it being shortened.

Awesome

2:20 AM

Alright, Narukami. Good to officially meet you I guess

It's nice to meet you, too.

Well, it's kinda quieted down, so I guess it's the same for me. Gotta get some rest for work, you know how it is.

Oh, I definitely do.

I can imagine retail isn't enjoyable at all...

I hate it so much

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But it's the only thing I can get right now, so I gotta deal with it

2:27 AM

Anyway, night I guess

Good luck, Adachi-san.

So. How are you all?

Well, it is a beautiful day outside!

1:49 PM

And you, Naru-san?

Someone's feeling energetic!

Oh goodness, I only just saw this!

3:24 PM

I'm quite well, thank you.

️

thats good that at least goro is in a good mood

3:25 PM

then again his two moods seem to be "hyper" and "dramatic"

That is not terribly inaccurate.

see?

Well. Back to the drama we go. Huh?

3:26 PM

I think it's charming!

Very cute.

haru, i think anything goro would do, youd think would be charming lol

I'm not sure about that! Even I have standards!

❤️ ❤️

lmao!

I do get frustrated when he doesn't take care of himself. . .

3:28 PM

Do take care of yourself Goro-kun..

yeah, you need to do that! you cant always make your partners do it for you

Oh, well I don't terribly mind it, he usually tries to power through things on his own.

❤️

But he's truly awful at taking a break. . .

3:30 PM

You really must learn to relax, dear. . .

3:30 PM

I wouldn't want you to get tied to the bed again. . .

...Ah?

One of our other partners had to pin him to the bed once because he insisted on making breakfast and going for his morning jog. . ..

Not important enough to injure yourself again!

3:51 PM

.........

Darling.

?

Try to cooperate, yes?

...

Thank you.

Shall I take that to mean you're too tired for the group dinner tonight?

(❁꒪▿꒪)*

Hello everyone!

Hello, Kanami-chan!

️

Naru-san, hello!

4:32 PM

You're actually the person I wanted to talk to

Hm?

Can I ask about the screen name you're using?

Yes! What about it?

You said you're using the family name of someone "nice that you met" right?

4:33 PM

Can you tell us more about this person?

What in particular?

Anything!

They have short hair.

4:35 PM

That's something more, yes?

Is it.... grey?

4:35 PM

Silver?

4:35 PM

Hmmmm, I wonder what it says on his ID

It's very distinct. I wouldn't forget that at all.

4:37 PM

Do you perhaps know this person as well?

They sure do sound like the one I know.

4:38 PM

He was really kind to me when I met him too

4:38 PM

Heck I think he might be in this very chatroom!

kana-chan, i think that might be a little far

4:40 PM

we dont want to out our friend, right?

I said I think?

4:41 PM

I'm not even sure myself, everytime I poke in it's always the same people

oh yeah, thats true

Maybe there's only 5 of us in here and we're all using two phones to be multiple people

that could be true too

I only met this person once. ^^" I know it's a bit much... for calling myself this. But they really helped me.

4:42 PM

Then again. They must be just.. Like that.

I promise I'm not the person behind Goro-san's account. I don't speak emoji.

4:42 PM

If it's the same one they really are just like that

4:43 PM

4:44 PM

We know you speak emoji

4:44 PM

And gif

4:44 PM

And that's about it sometimes

you only met this person once? hmm... they must have made a huge impact for you to remember them that much

Well. One time I'm willing to talk about.. I guess.

4:48 PM

I just... don't want to talk of the other times I've seen them in passing.

4:48 PM

Might reveal perhaps a tad too much. I don't want to disclose their privacy if they are here.

i understand can you tell us about the time that impacted you the most?

...It's. Really nothing special.

4:53 PM

It may sound even a bit. Mediocre.

4:54 PM

I'm so used to being seen as human garbage. That.. their simple gesture of humanity really just.. helped to remind me that I mattered.

im sorry to hear that... what did they do?

They asked me how I was. It sounds silly. But. It just... I don't know.

4:56 PM

It sounds silly.

4:56 PM

I'm sorry.

no, its not! but im glad it made you feel happy

️

so people dont even ask how you are a lot of the time...?

..they don't.

thats awful... has it always been this way?

Yeah.

5:04 PM

I don't want to talk about it here too much.

oh, sorry, i shouldnt have pressured you

5:04 PM

i guess i was just trying to understand you more, naru-san

Thank you.

oh yeah, of course! if you ever wanna talk more about it, im here to listen

5:07 PM

im not the best listener or anything, but im better than nothing, heh

Everybody here is so kind...

oh yeah, of course! id like to think most people are kind... i guess thats why i think its weird people tend to shove you away... you dont seem like a bad person, naru-san. i guess were just trying to understand you, is all

I... I'm pretty sure I know why they do. I just. Can't talk about that without giving too much away.

i get it. lol its better to be private on here, huh?

I'm sorry. But I don't want to put myself at risk.

5:19 PM

Especially if everything you say is true.

i know... its scary stuff

I don't think I'd feel comfortable with some.. Supernatural entity knowing everything about me.

No offense to anyone but are we even that interesting to supernatural entities?

5:21 PM

Would a god even care?

well... i guess if we have the power to kill them, then sure, we're a threat

Wh .. what?

5:22 PM

I'm so confused.

Do we have that power?

5:23 PM

If I have god-killing powers I'd like a trade-in for resurrection store credit, please and thank you

5:23 PM

I'm... so confused.. this other world stuff just keeps getting weirder..

some of us have the power of resurrection, technically. but i wont name who lol

5:24 PM

its not me tho

5:25 PM

but i know that someone i know has... single handedly killed a couple of gods... and then ive aided in killing one.

That's kind of neat!

5:26 PM

What kind of resurrection?

uh like if your heart stops or if you stop breathing, or something like that, they can get you back up in a certain amount of time

Not quite what I was thinking of

...This other world stuff is also terrifying!!

it... yeah, its best not to get involved lol

I'm going to stay very far away! Don't you worry.

yeah, sounds good lol

6:05 PM

I should get some rest while I can.

6:06 PM

I'll see you all later.

️

6:06 PM

Thanks again.

Have a good night, Naru-san

I didn't know Naru-san had such a sad life...

It is quite sad.

We'll have to make an effort to be nicer from now on!

I suppose so.

8:07 PM

How are you though, Mochi?

8:08 PM

Any new adventures into cooking? (edited)

Umm... I made a good microwave bento tonight? O x O

8:13 PM

I've been a little scared to cook again...

Well, it's a start!

8:14 PM

If you didn't let it explode, I think that's a step up!

Haha, that is true, but microwaving is fairly easy!

So you say, but it's also easy to mess up! (edited)

Is it...? Hmm... I suppose the phrase "burning water" is a thing for some.

8:17 PM

When I was younger, I would use the microwave a lot to heat up meals. I was out with friends a lot, so I'd come home late, but I didn't want to waste my parents' cooking.

8:18 PM

I remember staying up late every night just to eat it... But always trying to sleep before midnight.

8:19 PM

I guess I still try to sleep before midnight, haha.

I'm glad you got to enjoy their cooking, though.

8:20 PM

It sounds like they cared about you a lot.

Oh, yes! Yes...

Do you remember a meal they made for you?

Hmmm... Fried Salmon with a side of white rice, red plum, and omelets. Typically a breakfast dish, but I liked it so much she made it for dinner again!

That sounds wonderful!

8:32 PM

Perhaps you could try to recreate that?

Oh, I could! Well, there's bentos that have this exact meal, but making it myself would be better... seems easy enough. We do have a rice cooker... I should learn to use.

It's simple but it's a good start! It'd be a nice way to remember your parents, don't you think?

Oh, yeah! Yeah, it would be...

Hello, Goro-kun.

️

4:54 PM

❓

I'm perfectly well.

5:13 PM

How are you?

Not so well?

What's wrong?

5:15 PM

5:16 PM

✋

Are you having nightmares again?

Do you think it's a side effect of the medication?

5:49 PM

⏩

I see. . .

5:50 PM

Hopefully tonight will make it easier.

5:50 PM

Everyone will be here, after all.

5:50 PM

❓

Was finally able to bully their manager into letting them off today!

5:53 PM

So yes, everyone.

5:56 PM

Shall we go out tonight or would you like to stay home?

‍♂️

6:03 PM

️

Then lets discuss the details in the group chat!

sounds like you guys are gonna have a lot of fun tonight

We plan to, yes!

6:07 PM

We're all awfully busy so we've decided to have dedicated days off so we can all have a group get together at least once every other week.

Alright, dear but only if you promise to let the others lead! We wouldn't want you to open your wound again trying to lift anyone.

that sounds really nice. i wish my friends lived close enough for that lol

️

6:09 PM

️

6:09 PM

also yeah, dont bust your hand open

6:09 PM

you wanna live together with everyone? well, that makes sense, since youre all together

‍♂️ ⌚

6:09 PM

Once everyone is more settled in their jobs, house hunting should happen soon after!

6:10 PM

I have to admit, I'm impatient. It will be nice to come home to everyone!

6:11 PM

that sounds really nice... i guess thats kinda how it was with yu and i. he was really insistent i live with him, lol

It seems he cares for you a lot.

And that's wonderful, dear! I know how much you miss your morning runs.

oh, yeah! were best friends, of course we care about each other

6:12 PM

he got his place from his parents initially in yongen-jaya, so itd be lonely without a second person

6:13 PM

❓

OH SHIT

6:13 PM

Ugh

Fuck, how do I delete on this stupid app

Hana-chan, you're awfully careless. . .

I got too comfortable talking to you two! I forgot where I was!

6:14 PM

❤️ ❤️

Don't give me that!!!

That's quite the compliment!

6:14 PM

(✿≧艸≦)

❤️ ❣️

I just hope no one else sees it!!!

6:14 PM

That's a pretty specific location!

️ ⏩

Oh yeah, I guess if we keep talking it'll get buried...

️

❓

For dinner? I dunno... Maybe we'll follow your example and eat out.

6:16 PM

GROSS

6:16 PM

No, I don't think of him that way!

Do you have any ideas for dinner, Hana-chan?

Hmm, I dunno...

6:18 PM

There's so many options to pick from...

❓

6:19 PM

You only consider yourself best friends with Yu-san?

That's kind of surprising! You two seemed closer than that.

Oh but

took us out for ramen last week, didn't they?

6:20 PM

❓

I mean, he's my aibou, which is like a life time best friend...

6:20 PM

Maybe a buffet would suit you guys?

I don't think I meant like that either

❓

Hm. . .

6:21 PM

Since we'll all be there that's a good idea but buffets are terribly. . . .er.

6:22 PM

Well, they're certainly something else!

6:22 PM

Maybe something with a bit more atmosphere?

6:22 PM

I dunno what you mean, Kana-chan?

I thought maybe you two might be... I don't know? Dating?

6:23 PM

Maybe I just assumed wrong but you guys seemed really close!!

What!? No, no! Ugh, why is everyone trying to set us up!?

6:24 PM

Yeah... I'll just... I know how Yu feels about me and vise versa! And that's it!

6:25 PM

Sorry, Yosuke-san

It's fine... Jeez

6:26 PM

It's just been happening a lot lately, is all

What if you're reading him wrong?

Can't two dudes be close without people assuming they're dating???

6:27 PM

I dunno...

6:27 PM

I guess...

6:27 PM

Ugh, this isn't something to talk about in here!

️

Yeah, dinner!

Sorry!

6:30 PM

I just wouldn't want someone missing out on something goof because they're being dumb and/or blind!

There's this really upper class buffet, maybe if you have the funds that's a good place?

6:30 PM

... Yeah... I understand, Kana-chan.

I can't remember the last time I went out for dinner with someone that wasn't just a cafe stroll like last time...

Maybe? There's this very cute diner as well. . .

Why not eat out with Nozomi-chan?

6:32 PM

I don't think she's been out lately either.

6:33 PM

Diners are a good idea, they have all kinds of stuff! Maybe a steak house too?

Oh! That is a wonderful idea!

6:34 PM

We haven't been to one of those in ages. . .

❓

Yes! I think so! We can double check but I think it's a good idea!

Assuming you mean the Nozomin I know, I don't get to talk to Nozomin often

6:36 PM

I think her phone number changed and I never got the new one

i can send you her new one! ive worked with her a couple times so weve kept in touch-- its how i knew her in the app

She's in here?????

yeah!

6:48 PM

i thought you knew?

Does it look like I knew???

yeah fair

Someone tell me what to bake

... cake?

What kind?

strawberry?

7:08 PM

❗

I don't think I have strawberries in the house

❓ (edited)

chocolate is good

I have chocolate in the house

7:09 PM

I always have chocolate in the house

❗

7:10 PM

7:13 PM

✅ (edited)

7:13 PM

7:15 PM

yu is ready to head to dinner. i guess were going to a steak house too

7:17 PM

catch you guys later

️

i... do not understand so i am going to leave

I'm going to laugh if you cross paths with each other

❗

lmao, doubtful

Ok if the group being noisy as hell can see this, CAN YOU QUIET DOWN, SOME OF US ARE TRYING TO TALK

Ah-

7:35 PM

Are you. . .out right now, Hana-chan?

Yeah, we are

7:35 PM

...

Oh, my. . .

7:35 PM

❓

OMG WHO WAS THAT I'M GONNA KICK YOUR ASS

7:36 PM

(✿≧艸≦)

IT WAS YOU!?

✋

I HAVE YOUR FACE NOW, ASSHOLE

‍♂️

7:36 PM

YOU AND YOUR BLOODY FUCKING HAND

❓

7:37 PM

✋

I CAN SEE THE SCAR YOU SHOWED IT TO ME

7:37 PM

UGH

(❁≧▽≦)ﾉｼ))

I FUCKING

Well, that's certainly one way to meet!

In person, Yosuke is looking like he wants to leave, but Yu is asking him what's wrong and asking him to sit down. He's bright red.

Hana-chan, shouldn't you be paying attention to your date?

7:39 PM

‍♂️

WE'RE NOT ON A DATE OMG

️

7:39 PM

️

7:39 PM

I hate it here

7:40 PM

️

Yosuke is making it a huge point not to look in their direction

7:40 PM

A staff member approaches the gaggle of 20 somethings and at first seems nervous but then delighted at their whispered request. ten minutes later there is a two person slice of cake in front of the two IT members with a big chocolate heart in the middle of it. The entire group is watching over their booth and giggling.

Yosuke is immediately glaring daggers at the group, then clearly making a show of not eating it.

7:42 PM

... But eventually he gives in. Not without decimating the thing first.

7:43 PM

I hate all of you so much

(✿≧艸≦)

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Yosuke is in an extreme hurry to leave, and tells Yu he'll take him somewhere else to make up for it. (edited)

The second he looks up. The power move is executed with full synchronicity.

HE IS OUT.

Well, dinner was certainly eventful!

I don't think I've had that much fun in a while!

️ ❤️

I'm never eating out again

(✿≧艸≦)

8:15 PM

But you two were so cute together!

please... my nights bad enough as it is

You didn't enjoy the dessert? And the waiter recommended it so highly. . .

I hated it

（´・×・｀❁）

❓

8:18 PM

I mean it tasted good but you guys just got it to make fun of me!

We were just trying to share the good mood. . .

ugh

8:20 PM

well thanks for the dessert...

8:21 PM

even if it was just you guys trying to make fun of me

(๑´v`๑❁)

I truly do hope you two enjoyed your time off together, though! (edited)

it would have been better if it was just the two of us

I'm sorry if we intruded. . .

i mean were out for a walk now so its nice and quiet

8:24 PM

its... fine i guess i overreacted...

No, it's alright. I apologize if our behavior disturbed you. . .

i mean... we did get free dessert out of it so... its not that bad

（´・×・｀❁）

thanks for that btw

For what?

the dessert

8:28 PM

i assume you paid for it lol

it was pretty fancy

Oh! Well, it was from everyone! It was the only one we could agree on, after all!

8:29 PM

My suggestion was the miniature chocolate fondue fountain!

hmmm... well, i guess ill still say thanks... ok that would have been WAY overkill lol

But it's so cute! you can even roast your marshmallows with it!

were not exactly dating, you know!

So it was a bad idea? （´・×・｀❁）

im just saying it would have been overkill for a couple of dudes eating out together;;;

I suppose we'll have to think of other ways to extend out friendship, then. . .

8:32 PM

I suppose I have a long way to go understanding others. . .

sorry, i dont mean to upset you haru...

8:32 PM

i guess i just...

8:33 PM

sorry

No, it's alright!

8:33 PM

As I said, we really were just trying to help improve the mood a bit.

8:34 PM

I hope it goes better for you next time.

i guess i need to learn to relax...

8:34 PM

yeah...

8:35 PM

We promise not to interfere quite so much next time. (๑´v`๑❁)

8:36 PM

I will say, that flustered face of yours is rather adorable, Hana-chan!

uuuuugh pleeeeeeeease

Hello, again!

12:13 AM

Goodness.. work is running me ragged.. (edited)

Make sure to rest properly, Naru-san.

Hello!

4:44 PM

I forgot that I was supposed to share something yesterday!

4:44 PM

I did end up baking a cake, so here's that photo I promised!

4:45 PM

At least I remembered to snap a picture before I carved a piece out

❓

It is! (edited)

4:47 PM

I managed a chocolate-hazelnut sort of taste!

4:48 PM

I wish I could share it with someone actually...

Ooh! Such a wonderful cake

I'd have to be able to meet you to share it with you Goro-san

I wish I could try a slice ..it looks incredible. But I promised myself I'd be good... not that I'd ever get to see this cake in person anyway.

‍♂️

Huh?

..

4:51 PM

Goro-kun?

I know the pancakes apparently mean Yosuke-san?

4:52 PM

Oh! Did you end up crossing paths during your dinner?

‍♂️

Yosuke-kun is pancakes?

4:53 PM

That's... odd.

I'm not sure what that means

That's Goro-kun for you.

Not to offend you at all.. it's just hard to understand you at times.

(๑´v`๑❁)

4:57 PM

Good evening, everyone. I hope you're all doing well.

4:58 PM

❤️

Hello, Haru-chan!

️

I'm okay!

I'll be off now.

5:01 PM

Have a nice day, everyone.

️

Pardon, I was a bit busy but it's wonderful to see you all!

hey, how is everyone?

Oh!

11:20 PM

Hana-chan you're back!

11:20 PM

How did your walk go?

it was pretty good. it was nice just to get out just the two of us... i mean, weve been so busy lately.

It's nice to know you were able to spend some time together!

yeah! i mean, with everything going on... i guess it can all get headache inducing, huh?

To say the least.

11:24 PM

A break is well earned.

yu is a really calming person. but even he has his limits. he says i manage to cheer him up too, so... im glad i can do that for him too at least.

That's so sweet!

heh, i guess, but thats why were so close, ya know?

Still, it's not something you see often!

11:28 PM

I'm glad you're both able to help each other so much.

oh yeah! i guess were pretty compatible in that way.

(๑´v`๑❁)

11:31 PM

Where did you go after?

just came back home. kana-chan was messaging me so i didnt want to keep her waiting too long

I see. Well, I hope you get to have a nice dinner soon!

yeah! hopefully... lol i guess well try someplace lower end next time

Oh, don't say that!

11:34 PM

Next time, you'll be celebrating! So you should enjoy yourselves!

celebrating? oh, the job! right, right, heh

11:34 PM

yeah, thatll give us a good excuse, huh?

I think it's a good idea, don't you?

11:37 PM

Have you told him, yet?

oh, i still need to. ill do that tonight

11:38 PM

i guess ive been so busy today its just... everythings kinda been crazy in my head

It's alright! I'm sure he'll be happy for you. It will be a weight off for both of you, right?

yeah! its one thing out of the way for sure lol

11:41 PM

thanks again, haru...

There's no need to thank me.

11:42 PM

I didn't really do anything!

no way, you did a ton!

Hana-chan.

11:43 PM

I really didn't.

haru, you have me an opportunity that tons of people REFUSED to give me over and over... that's a bunch

I really don't know what you mean. ੧(❛▿❛✿)

... oh, is it a secret? right right, sorry

Again, I really don't know what you mean. . .

right, i think im mistaking you for someone else

You must really be stressed to do something like that!

yeah, heh

11:47 PM

too much is going on, youre right

I feel like I would've made a better impression, Hana-chan.

;;;

As I said, I think a break will be good for you!

yeah... maybe i should request a week off work

I think it will be good for the two of you to be able to see more of each other!

yeah! yeah... probably

Is there anywhere you want to go in particular?

im not sure... maybe the ocean? itd be nice to get away from everything for just a day... to just feel like ive disappeared

It's apparently very good for your mental health to get away from things now and then.

yeah... sounds great honestly

Maybe dinner on the beach?

oh, thatd be nice...

12:07 AM

maybe find someplace with outdoor seating

An outdoor concert, perhaps?

maybe, if i can find something like that this week

If not, then who's to stop you from making your own show?

12:10 AM

Even just a nice blanket and a cellphone can make the difference!

lmao, maybe! get one of those projectors?

That sounds like fun!

yeah! yeah, that would be nice... i guess theres a lot of stuff we havent gotten to watch

... gerb

12:17 AM

gerb?

12:17 AM

what in the

12:17 AM

goro explain

...? (edited)

oh, hey naru-san

Hey.

how have things been with you? has work been tough still?

Things have gotten a bit better. Thank you.

sorry, i washed some dishes while i waited for your answer how have they gotten better? stuff with the hr good?

I'm being payed more.

12:40 AM

And being treated a little less like... dirt.

thats great!!! youve made a lot of progress

You think so? ^^"

yeah! i mean, working towards bettering your environment is always a good thing

Yeah.

you dont sound too enthused, tho?

I am happy. Just not a particularly excitable person. (edited)

thats fair lol. i guess not everyone is

So. How are you?

im doing ok! in need of a vacation lol, but otherwise alright

Be sure to take one when you can!

1:01 AM

Self care is important.

oh yeah, i wanna take this week off. maybe go somewhere, we'll see.

Oooh? Any ... specific kind of place? The beach?

1:05 AM

I personally like going to the countryside on.. any rare occasion I do get to rest.

mmm, the country is nice, but the beach is more relaxing to me.

Did you grow up in the country, by any chance? Most people who did.. tend to have that opinion. So I'm just curious.

oh, yeah, i guess i did. i was in the country for a good chunk of my childhood lol

A good chunk of your childhood? (edited)

like, i was in the city most of my childhood, yeah

Oh gosh. I can imagine that was quite the shock.

1:28 AM

Cows are terrifying, huh? ... I remember seeing one for the first time. And. I just... I guess all that meat had to come from somewhere....

LOL, yeah, i guess they are kind of a surprise in person! it kinda... it wasn't too bad. there was some things that soured the experience, but everyone tried their best to get to know me and be nice... i guess i was just too much of a brat to really see that.

That's not something just anybody would admit.

2:08 AM

You probably really grew as a person while you were there...

oh, yeah lol! ive done a lot of growing, im definitely not a kid anymore...

It's always strange looking back on things. But I don't think I'd ever be able to admit to my mistakes like.. you just did. Seriously. That takes so much to do..

does it? heh, i guess so... i can still be kind of an idiot tho, so i wouldnt say everythings changed

Haha. Some things never do change. ^^

yeah, for sure... but i guess i need to work on that too if im gonna get anywhere

You can do it, Yosuke-kun.

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lol, thank you naru-san

Hello everyone

hey Nozomi!

How are you Hanamura-san? Well I’d hope.

im doing ok. better today. well, its been long, lol

2:41 AM

how are you? you ok?

Hello, Nozomi-chan!

I’m fine, thank you. And hello Narukami-san

just hope youre managing to rest and not working too late again

I’m doing my best. I had a nice nap earlier

thats good... just as long as youre taking care of yourself

Is your job that taxing? Try to take breaks where you can, Nozomi-chan..

It can be a bit busy, but I like what I do. And when you like your job, you never work a day in your life right?

2:47 AM

I think that’s how that saying goes

yeah, they say that, but that doesnt mean you cant get exhausted lol i think that was just a saying to make people quit complaining

I don’t know, I feel like it holds water, at least with me

Japan does have its' problems with.. the overworking of employees...

thats true, just be sure to recognize if youre losing steam!

I really do appreciate the concern, but I work a lot because I like to. My job is my method of stress relief.

well, okay, i understand. i can see why youd want to, since you can really get your mind off things working

Just. Be sure to take care of yourself.

I do, don’t worry

2:59 AM

Besides, it’s not like I spend all my time in the booth. Sometimes I take breaks to just play around with the instruments.

Oh? Are you a musician ?

11:19 AM

Good afternoon, darling. You slept well, I trust?

Oh! Is it your hand again?

Have you shown

? Perhaps they can assist?

11:42 AM

11:43 AM

‍♂️

Tell me how it goes, darling! (edited)

Oh, my. I suppose they took good care of you, then!

(๑´v`๑❁)

Hello, everyone.

(edited)

How are you all?

Well! And you, Naru-san?

I'm quite alright.

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..huh?

Did

really take such good care of you?

I'm sorry I haven't be able to come by today, darling. Things have been awfully busy.

3:37 PM

Have you had lunch yet?

I don't think he has...

3:41 PM

Do get over there and give him a stern talking to.

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3:41 PM

Perhaps with.. food in hand.

Self care is important, Goro-kun.

3:45 PM

He's right, Kogoro-chan!

After all, if you can't even take care of yourself, I'm not sure I can give you these desserts I made. Not in good conscience.

3:50 PM

Perhaps I could be persuaded. . .

(✿≧艸≦)

4:30 PM

Alright, alright! I won't tease you anymore. Just make sure to leave room for dessert tonight!

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You know, I didn't expect to be this confused when I opened this app, yet here I am.

I, too, am confused?

6:52 PM

But that's rather normal for me...

6:53 PM

By the way, I don't think we've met? I'm Mochi!

I was going to say the same thing actually

6:53 PM

I'm Nozomi. It's nice to meet you Mochi-san

Nozomi-san? It's lovely to meet you! I don't want to press too much into your personal life, but what sort of things do you do, Nozomi-san?

Um, I like music and I work a lot

6:55 PM

That's about my whole life

I see you've decided to be particularly perplexing tonight Akechi-san

6:58 PM

Rubber bum bum? That's what I can get out of the last one...

You like music, Nozomi-san?? That's wonderful, I adore music myself! I haven't listened in ages, however...

That's kind of strange. Music is pretty much everywhere. How have you not listened to it?

Oh! Mochi! And Nozomi-san as well!

7:03 PM

Good evening!

7:04 PM

I hardly ever see you two here, much less at the same time. One might think you were dual identities. (✿≧艸≦)

Oh, umm, I've been the victim of strange circumstances, but I lost my MP3 player agrees ago.

Oh, really? It'll be nice to meet them, then!

Well, Mochi, you should be able to do as such with your phone now!

Yeah, pretty much every smart phone has a built in music player

Oh, right! Perhaps we should get WiFi in the dorm... That's amazing! Hmm, I'm going to have to look into it!

And with access to the internet and Viewtube, you have the world of music at your fingertips!

I don't know what I'd do without my phone. Music makes the commute go so much faster.

Oh, viewtube! It looks so different now!

Uh, weird question, but how long has it been since you last saw it?

Hmm... About... 2009? I think... Is when I fell asleep?

You've been in a coma since 2009?

7:16 PM

Must be getting quite the culture shock

Yes... Unfortunately.

7:17 PM

Yes, but being in the chat has helped me navigate everything well!

That's good at least. Still, I'm sorry you had to go through that.

It's ok! I'm just thankful I'm awake now! O u O

I'm sure you are. I can't imagine what missing an entire decade must feel like

It's definitely a shock! I wasn't sure where to go and who I could go to for a while, so I had trouble navigating everything...

At least you have a support system now!

Yes! I'm extremely grateful. Hmm, but I do have a list of things to do around the dorm. The inside isn't dusty, but the outside has needed work.

Oh! Perhaps a garden is in order?

Dorm? Are you a high school student or something?

7:25 PM

Sorry, that's probably a bit personal

Oh, no-- Tatsuya and I used to live in this dorm. Strangely, it's still around... And in perfect working order. I have a theory that someone we know still pays for the place in case either of us woke up, but it seems strange that even the vending machines are stocked fresh...

7:29 PM

Oh, a garden! I've never gardened before... It can't be too hard, right? There is an old place where a roommate has a greenhouse!

Huh that's really strange. I wonder why it's still upkept after all this time.

We have no idea... no one has come or gone in the six months Tatsuya has been here. He says it seems frozen in time... Stranger things have happened, maybe it is?

Perhaps it has historical value now?

Maybe... but it's only the inside. The outside looks worse for wear. I've had to hose down quite a bit. It's very strange how preserved the inside is while the outside rots...

Strange. . .

7:36 PM

But at least it gives you a project to work on together!

It could be haunted. + 0 +

7:37 PM

Oh, yes-- well, I've been working on the outside while Tatsuya rests! I have more energy than he does, haha!

Haunted? How exciting!

7:38 PM

What sorts of ghosts do you think might still haunt those quiet halls?

I doubt it's haunted

What a strange haunting, to keep the place in such good shape... I'll have to look further into it!

7:38 PM

Awww...

7:39 PM

Well... I do notice some things. All the rooms where previous residents lived are empty, save for the furniture and bed sheets. So personal items have been taken...

I'd just assume that means the precious residents moved out then

I assume so too, so that's not strange. I took up residence in my old best friend's room, since it was furnished and the sheets were washed. But weirdly, no dust! Even though it should have been incredibly dusty!

That's really weird

Perhaps the ghosts can clean the inside but not the outside?

7:42 PM

Maybe they're shy!

That's what I was thinking!

I still don't think it's ghosts. There has to be another explanation.

Hm... well, if it's not ghosts, I'm sort of out of ideas...

But ghost cleaning your house for you is so cute. . .

Unless you can prove it was a ghost, I'm not buying it. Something else is going on.

But Nozomi-san, imagine! Cute little whisps and disembodied hands carrying little knickknacks and dusting!

7:47 PM

Isn't it just the cutest thought?

I guess, but this isn't a cartoon. Ghosts aren't real.

Oh, that is adorable!

7:47 PM

Awww...

Do you know that for sure, Nozomi-san?

7:48 PM

There's no solid evidence refuting it!

7:48 PM

Perhaps by denying it you'll end up with a curse. . .

7:48 PM

Or something like that!

There's also no proof to support it, and often times "ghost sightings" are simply people trying to rationalize a perfectly logical situation that they don't have the information to understand

Then what's the logical explanation for this one...?

That's very true! But you must also consider that humans tend to 'know's a great many things and then find new information that changes it! We used to 'know' the Earth was flat and then we gained knowledge that explained it!

7:51 PM

Until we have a solid idea or evidence in either way, isn't fun to just imagine?

That's true! We don't have evidence it's NOT ghosts!

That's also true. But until we have definitive proof that ghosts are real, I'll choose not to believe it.

Well, choosing not to believe doesn't make it not real, so I will choose that it's ghosts until proven otherwise. = w =

Well I can't stop you from thinking that, so go ahead

But I am curious what you think the rational explanation for it all is. Again, no one has come in or out for six months...

Well, I don't know just yet. That's the only thing I know about this situation. If we could find out more, I'm sure we could piece something together

There really ISN'T more... it's such a strange mystery... all there is is.. the ABSENSE of evidence. No dust, no decay...

Well, we're already dealing with enough supernatural nonsense as it is, so I feel like it's not totally necessary to add even more paranormal phenomena to it. It might be something related to this Shadow World nonsense.

What a mystery!

Oh, you know about that? I was trying to avoid talking about it just in case, haha..

7:59 PM

Oh, not that I know much myself!

I'm pretty sure it's been talked about enough that pretty much everyone in here has heard about it

Well, it does seem to be in the same vein of strangeness.

8:00 PM

But hasn't everyone wanted to live in a haunted house at least once?

Yes, that's where I heard it from, the chatroom! I couldn't put my finger on why it was so familiar...

8:01 PM

It WOULD be fun to experience some "paranormal activity!"

We'll agree to disagree there

Not a fan of ghosts, Nozomi-san?

I guess I'm not

I think they're interesting! What a strange phenomenon to have your soul wander the earth and interact with the living. + 0 +

But Nozomi-san isn't something like that great way to bond with friends?

8:09 PM

Harrowing experiences in haunted houses and in mysterious cornfields.

8:09 PM

Things like that?

I'd prefer other ways of bonding with others

Nozomi-san, you're quite straight-laced, aren't you?

I think it's perfectly reasonable to not what to be scared, right?

Do you think so? I find it rather thrilling! (๑´v`๑❁)

Well, yes, but some people only feel pure fear and no thrill...

I get scared enough in my everyday life. I don't need to add even more.

I suppose that's fair.

You do? Why is that, Nozomi-san? If it's ok to ask.

Does it have to do with your job?

Oh, some jobs are dangerous!

No, I'm just

8:20 PM

Jumpy

Understandable... the world is awfully dangerous.

Hopefully the world will get safer as we go. I know I'll be doing my best to help!

Oh, yes! I'll do my best too! ( O 7 I)9

8:25 PM

Oops, I meant ( O 7 O)9

Ghosts? My oh my.. what did I walk into??

8:28 PM

Surely ghosts aren't real. (edited)

Who knows! They could be, they could not be, it's a mystery!

I am a bit skeptical of the supernatural. (edited)

Really? But there's so much evidence all around us!

It's interesting to think about.. But I highly doubt they exist. ^^"

No fun Naru-san~

Well, I'm at least glad I'm not the only skeptic in the chatroom

It's nice to know we can find some common ground.

What do you guys think about strange phenomenon such as....

8:34 PM

The moth man. O O

8:34 PM

Or big foot!

Like ghosts, most evidence of their existence is based solely off of testimonials, so I find it difficult to believe that anyone's actually seen one

Ah. = M =;

You're talking like an excited child.

I'm allowed to find excitement in this world!

While I think these myths don't hold water. It's nice to see that they engage your and so many others the way they do.

Hmm... Strange that you would all believe this "shadow world" so readily, but not things like ghosts...

Oh! I believe I have a mothman pin around here somewhere. . .

I only believe things that can be proven

Yosuke-kun does talk about these things extensively.. It would be quite the elaborate lie... mmm?

8:39 PM

I've never seen any substantial proof of... bigfoot. Or ghosts.

Ah! Here it is!

8:40 PM

Mothman Pin, posted!

8:40 PM

Oh but Hana-chan does talk at length about those things. . .

8:41 PM

It's nice to see people with passion for their. . .er, crafts!

What a cute little drawing.

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Oh, Hanamura-kun-- I met them the one time! I wonder why he speaks about it as length so much...

I suppose he's concerned about our wellbeing.

A lot of people in this chatroom seem to be connected to it in some way, so I think he's just trying to figure out why

8:43 PM

I know I am too

This chatroom in itself is.. Very strange.

8:44 PM

I can't get rid of the app on my phone.

Oh, so that's why... Who is connected that we know of?

8:44 PM

You can't? I haven't tried, but it did install itself onto my new phone!

Give it a go. It's not going anywhere, either way. ^^"

Yeah, it won't get off anyone's phone

8:46 PM

But several people that Hanamura-san has connections to are in here, and most of them also have some sort of connection to the shadow world.

8:47 PM

One person even claims to be a persona

A persona, huh...? Like, a physical thing?

Yeah, he's someone's persona, but like, separated from them for some reason

That's odd! I've only heard of the word, not the... Being one.

Yeah, that's a new one for me too

8:49 PM

I mean, all of this is really. I still don't fully understand. If I could just see it for myself again, maybe I could put more pieces together

Again...?

Oh

8:50 PM

Um

Sorry, I didn't mean to pry! You can ignore me.

It's alright if you want to move away from the subject, Nozomi-chan.

Yes, I shouldn't have pressed. I was just curious.

No, it's alright. I um, was there once. A long time ago. I'll just leave it at that if it's alright though.

If what Yosuke-kun says about the 'shadow world' is true.. I doubt those memories are anything you want to share.

8:52 PM

It's perfectly alright. (edited)

I see... that must have been really scary.

8:52 PM

But I can see why you believe it now. I won't press any more on it.

Yeah. Thanks.

But hmmm... still no on the ghosts?

I still haven't seen one, so no

O n O

Let me know when you do see one.

I will! And I'll take a picture with my fancy new phone camera!

I'll be sure to keep my eyes peeled, but unless my place of employment is haunted, I doubt I'll see one

Ooh. Very fancy.

9:03 PM

Maybe you'll be able to find ghosts with that camera of yours.

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9:04 PM

Isn't that something you see in the movies..? Ghosts not appearing in one's eyes. But are revealed when photos are taken?

9:05 PM

Keep us updated, Mochi-kun.

I will! ( O 7 O)9

I have errands to run. See you all later.

Bye Naru-san~ = 7 =/

Oh!

9:35 PM

I meant to post this earlier but, I managed to get a photo of dessert before it was entirely gone.

9:35 PM

Oh wow, that looks delicious

Thank you! I'm afraid I don't feel terribly accomplished with this one. . .

9:40 PM

I'll have to try tweaking the recipe a bit.

What's wrong with it Haru-san? It looks delicious!

It’s a million times better than anything I’ve ever made

The glaze came out more like a compote and the whipped cream was awfully runny. . .

9:42 PM

The blueberries were overly ripe as well. . .

9:42 PM

But, thank you, you're both very sweet.

You're too picky! Who cares about those things when it tastes good!?

It just doesn't feel like my best work. . .

But does it matter when it TASTES GOOD?

I

9:46 PM

I suppose not.

Exactly! As long as it brings people joy!

The fact that you can cook or bake at all is impressive to me

Yes! Very much so!

You're both terrible bullies. I'll make sure to remember this when you're both showing off your cooking skills next!

You don’t want me to cook

Hehehe!

I most certainly do!

Well, it can't be worse than me almost burning down the dorm, Nozomi-san!

It’s not quite that bad, but I was close to burning my kitchen down the one time I tried

That should just motivate you to try harder!

To try and burn down kitchens?

I think I’ll just stick to take out

You're not allowed to give up after bullying me in such a manner! I simply must pay you back. ੧(❛▿❛✿)

??

9:55 PM

I was complimenting you

So you'll have to let me do the same!

9:56 PM

But I can't if you don't try.

There’s nothing to compliment about my cooking

Then you'll have to give me something to compliment it on, won't you?

I think Haru means to say the compliment... was bullying.

Ah

9:57 PM

Well the only thing I do well is music anyway

I did enjoy your soundloud! I listen to it now and then when I'm cooking!

Oh, you MAKE music!? I thought you just worked in it!

9:58 PM

Nozomi-san, you HAVE to show me your stuff! Oh, where are those headphones I bought...

Oh right

9:59 PM

Um, here

10:01 PM

Shared link to soundloud.com/nozonaka (edited)

Oh, wow... Nozomi-san, YOU did this!?

Aren't they talented?

Amazingly so!

Thank you. I work very hard on it.

How do you do it, if I may ask?

Some of it is synthesized instruments, but I also play several of them myself. As for the creative process, it depends on the song.

Amazing! So you have your own studio? Do you record every instrument individually? I've never really tried to create music or anything of the sort, or seen someone do it alone...

I do have to record each instrument individually. I’m only one person after all. But since I also work in the industry, so I have essentially free access to the recording studio.

That's amazing! You're so talented, Nozomi-san!

Thank you. I appreciate the kind words.

Of course! You deserve it!

You've worked very hard! It shows how passionate you are!

That's all I can hope to do

I look forward to seeing more! You'll have to tell us when you have a concert!

We'll see

Oh, I'd LOVE to see your concert Nozomi-san! Should I wear "rave gear?"

Oh, I mean, you could probably wear whatever you want.

10:33 PM

I don't see myself as much of a solo performer though.

I think you could certainly make a name for yourself as a DJ!

3:44 AM

A concert... oooh...

3:46 AM

If it is going to happen, I'd love to know when and where.

oh, yeah, that'd be pretty incredible nozomi-san! i could help you set up but telling the details might be... lol, we don't know whose watching, sorry naru-san

yeah im sure you could find it, since youre confirmed in the area :T

3:58 AM

what kinda energy drink did your partners let you HAVE

4:01 AM

4:01 AM

4:01 AM

4:02 AM

jesus christ i cant even begin to understand

4:02 AM

ok good night????

Ah. Right. ^^" I'm so sorry

4:02 AM

Concerts are so much fun...

i didnt think you were the concert type, naru-san

4:03 AM

i mean... you seem really reserved and shy in a way

It's... More that. The atmosphere of concerts is so different to your average crowd.

4:05 AM

Everybody's there to enjoy the same thing for a few hours.

4:07 AM

If that makes sense?

yeah! i guess when youre not super like... an outgoing person, it can be fun to go to a place where no one knows you, but everyones there to have fun, right?

That's exactly it.

i see... i guess i never thought about it that way i always felt better being with someone i knew

I don't have many friends in real life. ^^"

4:12 AM

I guess I wouldn't understand? I don't know.

4:14 AM

It was a bit stupid of me to ask about the concert here...

4:14 AM

I just. Like having the opportunity to unwind.

oh, no, i get it! you wanted an opportunity to get out lol but like i said, if you hear about any dj stuff in the area, you can always go? i mean, nothings stopping you

I could. Yeah. You're right.

4:18 AM

And I do go out.

what kinda stuff do you do when you go out, naru-san?

When it's not a a concert, I drink mostly. I know alcohol isn't the best for me. But I don't get the chance to often. So.. ^^"

4:26 AM

It's not like I get seriously drunk, or anything.

i guess thats what a lot of people do... having a drink after work seems pretty normal when youre older...

..I can take a lot before that happens.

4:28 AM

I used to go pretty hard when I was younger.

It's... Not important. But I have a lot of regrets.

i see... im sorry to hear that

4:28 AM

were you safe at least?

I was perfectly safe, thank you.

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oh, sorry, i didnt mean to pry

It's okay... I'm very sorry, Yosuke-kun.. I'm.. Still getting used to this.

dont be sorry! im the one whos getting too personal... you dont know me that well after all

No, no. Don't be sorry .I pried too much in the first place..

i guess i was just worried when you said you... had regrets. but thats not my business lol anyway! maybe it might be good to pick up a hobby? you seem to like music, yeah?

Ah. Regrets being... Waking up in hospital. A few times. ^^" I was safe. And... found by people each time. So I never passed out in an alleyway or something. But.. I don't remember the details.. (edited)

4:41 AM

That's.. a bit too much detail..

4:41 AM

Ahaha... ..

4:41 AM

I just. Feel like I have to contextualize. ^^

4:42 AM

As for hobbies? I don't have enough time for them..

even then... well... i guess im glad youve slowed down, so no need to worry about it now well, if you have at least an hour every day, you have time for a hobby! i play the guitar after work one a day to unwind, even just a little bit

Hm.

4:47 AM

I guess I could.

why not? it would give you a way to unwind

Instruments are.. Quite pricey. So I think I'll have to go down another route.

that's true, but if you do want to get into it, i recommend it!

Hmmm... I don't think I did a great job, but it's edible!

Mochi sends a picture of what appears to be an egg patty on top of some rice _drenched_ in sauce. The egg patty itself is... A little grey, somehow. There's a kethup smiley face on top.

It's so cute!

8:23 PM

How was the taste?

Well... It had a taste, that's for sure!

I think you should be proud!

8:29 PM

It's quite the improvement from destroying cooking utensils!

Thank you! I just hope it doesn't make Tatsuya sick...

Well, if he does you'll know how to fix it for next time, yes?

hey, how's everyone doing?

not great? whats up?

uh... was it something i did?

1:36 PM

or are you just cranky

2️⃣

i gotcha. understandable lmao

i guess things havent been great for me either

1:37 PM

do you wanna talk about it?

1:38 PM

✋

no pills? your hand still hurts? what have you been doing that your hand STILL hurts? i guess i didnt see it past the bandage...

lots of hand holding, huh... i guess when you have a lot of partners you use both hands a lot wouldnt they be more careful of that tho?

1:41 PM

✋

1:42 PM

‍

His hand is still a bit sore but he's been cleared for more activity!

so hes just complaining because he can do more and it hurts :T

omg

1:45 PM

uh, as for me... i keep having nightmares??? i mean, thats nothing new really, but these are like... night terror levels lmao

i just wanted a vacation man

1:45 PM

i dunno if its related to anything weird im mostly remembering this like... specific event from when i was younger but mostly... i keep dreaming im being burned alive

its terrible lmao

1:48 PM

i guess... it was related to that other world? but nothing this serious happened. not to me, anyway... and we managed to stop it but a fire god was involved

1:48 PM

no, not like a dragon

1:49 PM

he was named after that one, uh...

1:49 PM

let me goggle it

sometimes gods borrow names from the human conscious or whatever

1:49 PM

so they sound like actual mythological beings

1:50 PM

so kagutsuchi is what im thinking of

1:50 PM

but i dunno why id be dreaming of him NOW and why the dreams would be like... so bad

1:51 PM

like i said, nothing happened to me specifically

1:51 PM

thanks... lmao, the warm milk doesnt really help but...

1:52 PM

dont take this weird! but ive been sleeping in yus bed and its been helping

i said dont take it weird!

1:53 PM

jeez...

1:53 PM

anyway, havent made it to the beach yet :T

Night terrors? those must be exhausting... : (

oh, hey naru-san yeah... but im managing ok. theyre just kinda weird. its just a weird thing to remember

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It's oddly specific.

why are you making that face about the beach??? yeah, it is. thats whats so weird

Nothing happened to you specifically, yeah? so it can't be related to trauma, can it?

not a beach guy huh, lol i guess not. i mean, anything related to that other world can be traumatic... maybe im just downplaying it

That other world certainly sounds terrifying. I hope these dreams stop for you, soon.

i hope so too

have either of you taken a vacation lately?

not in a while. ^^'

2:09 PM

it would be nice to go somewhere.

i mean, ive just been sleeping, but its nice to rest at least. where would you go?

probably somewhere in the country.

oh yeah, you mentioned that before it is pretty peaceful out there. fresh air, quiet... cept for the birds lmao

And the cicadas.

oh yeah, for sure

2:14 PM

what about you, goro? where would you go for vacation?

hawaii? why would you go to america lol

It has been a while since we've gone!

2:24 PM

Perhaps a trip is in order. . .

oh, youve been? how was it?

2:27 PM

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thats good that you both had fun lol

I think the next time we go will be a little more enjoyable. At least for me!

you didnt have a good time, haru?

Oh, that's not it!

2:36 PM

I think it will just be nice to be able to spend time with everyone this time around!

2:37 PM

I was. . .a bit preoccupied the last time.

i gotcha. yeah, i hope you get to spend time with your partners, you deserve it

What about you, Hana-chan?

2:40 PM

Do you have any exciting vacation plans?

mmmm... other than going to the beach for a day or two, not really... i have a week off so i need to consider something. im thinking ill go back to the country and visit my parents and friends, even if itll be brief.

Oh? Hasn't it been a while since you've seen your friends?

yeah, it has-- but itll be bittersweet since it wont be for long... my "hometowns" pretty far

Ah, that makes sense. Still won't it be nice to see them again!

it will be! itll be nice to see my parents too

8:19 PM

btw haru, how have you been? have you been taking care of yourself?

Oh, I've been just fine. It's nice that Kogoro-chan can move his hand now!

8:21 PM

Otherwise it's been rather calm.

thats good! uh, why have you started calling him kogoro?

Like the famous detective! Mochi pointed it out and I think it's cuter!

mochi? oh, that guy. i guess its a cute nickname, yeah... you like using nicknames, huh?

✋

what???

Nicknames are important! don't you think so, Hana-chan?

heheh, i guess so... i havent been called hana-chan in a long time

Oh?

oh just it was just something only a couple of people have ever called me

Oh! I'm sorry! I can stop, if that's better. . .

no, its ok! it doesnt bother me, just pointing it out lol youre allowed

If you're sure. . .

yeah, its cool!

9:09 PM

i mean, you let me call you haru and stuff, so

I prefer it, if I'm honest.

hm, you dont even like being called haru-chan?

I think just Haru is much better.

understood

Do you have a preference?

hmmm... not really... anyone can really call me anything... i usually prefer my first name, but hana-chan is ok-- i like how casual it is

I'm glad! Do your friends have any special nicknames for you?

i think the only really interesting one was "yosuke-nii," which my brother and yu's cousin call me... and yo-chan... but that's it.

Those are both very cute!

you can use them if you wanna lol

Something like. . .

9:26 PM

Yo-nii?

oh, sure! thats fine

(✿≧艸≦)

9:30 PM

It's cute but, I think I'll stick with Hana-chan, if you don't mind.

lol, ok, sounds good

Hana-chan...

3:12 AM

That's a cute nickname.

️ even if a.. tad informal.

well, i mean... only certain people can call me that lol

Hana-chan kind of sounds like Kana-chan

Kana-chan...

️

Oh, are we doing nicknames now?

It seems so !

That's kind of fun I guess. I'm not very good at nicknames though.

hey, nozomi-chan

3:28 AM

and yeah... nicknames are fun lol. i guess its just a nice way to stay familiar

I just don't think I'm creative enough to come up with them unfortunately

i guess you can use whatever someone else uses, tbh!

I guess.

3:35 AM

I feel like it would just be too much for me to keep track of though.

if you think so... nicknames are usually easier to remember, but i guess you already have enough on your plate

It's probably just easier for everyone to have one name. Makes it easier to organize.

yeah... something about association memory or something...

Something like that, yeah

its whatever how have you been, nozomi-chan?

I've been fine. Working hard as usual.

taking care of yourself?

The best I can, yeah

can i ask you... a weird question?

What kind of question

oh just have you been having nightmares lately?

Um

3:50 AM

A little, yeah

wait, really??? can i ask what theyre about???

They're

3:54 AM

About that thing. That we talked about.

You've been having nightmares too?

It's not new. I've had reoccurring nightmares for years now. I've just gotten used to them at this point.

oh, ok... i was just wondering if it was... nevermind. that was selfish of me, im sorry

No, you're fine. No need to apologize.

4:02 AM

Did you think you were onto something?

kind of... two of us... i wont name who... have been having the same reoccurring nightmares. im wondering if... it was more than two people, is all.

Huh. That’s strange.

yeah, its bizarre

4:08 AM

i know i have a tendency to like... be an idiot when it comes to this stuff but id like to at least get to the bottom of some things you know?

I know exactly how you feel

yeah im trying lol. i know it doesnt seem like i am or that im not doing a good job, but im trying... i have so many papers of notes lmao (edited)

That’s still something though. Even if it’s not a lot, it’s still progress

thanks nozomi-chan... i guess trying to get a read on everything while also being busy... im not doing too bad

I’d say you’re doing a great job all things considered

thanks lol... you too, considering everything. i still wish you didnt have to get involved, tho...

At this point, it’s probably not worth dwelling on that too much. Besides, I’d rather know.

if youre sure... i guess there is no going back at this point

oh, i wouldnt worry naru-san. nozomi-chan will be ok

Yes, I’m being extremely careful. I’m probably at a lower risk than some of the other people here anyway.

4:26 AM

It’s just a lot to digest sometimes

lol yeah... i know im probably highest at risk

4:28 AM

i already got my talking to about that, though...

Just please stay safe.

i am! dont worry, i can handle myself ok.

4:29 AM

im with my parents rn, so im triple safe especially

4:30 AM

and most people dont know much about yu, not even his last name, so he should be ok (edited)

If you say so

i do say so! lol

4:33 AM

btw, have you been eating ok? maybe when i get back i can bring you something again well... maybe not. i guess now theres the risk of me being followed

That doesn’t really help with my worrying

4:34 AM

I’ve been eating when I can. I’ve just had a little more work than usual lately

im just trying to be careful;;;

4:34 AM

nozomi-chan! you need to remember to eat!

It’s not that I’m forgetting. I just have a lot of big deadlines coming up.

The risk of you being followed?

well, because of a... run in, a couple people in here know my face. i mean, they already did... but in short, they kinda know where i kinda live...? its... yeah when i said i havent been smart about all this i kinda... lol...

4:37 AM

i guess its just me so im not like... super worried, you know, about myself. putting myself in danger is one thing.

Well now I’m even more worried

ugh, im sorry

4:37 AM

i know, i know

4:37 AM

im an idiot

Be careful, Yosuke-kun...

i already got chewed out by naoto-kun about it...

4:38 AM

but like...

4:39 AM

i guess with a confirmed murderer in here, too, its just starting to dawn on me... everything.

Please text me if something happens. I might not know how to use those persona things, but if I can ever help in any other way, you can bet I’m going to try.

ok, ok, i will.

4:41 AM

ill at least let naoto-kun know

4:41 AM

since they are, you know

4:41 AM

ugh, dammit, im doing it again

4:41 AM

i really am an idiot

It’s okay, I know what you mean

its easy to forget where i am really quickly

4:42 AM

cause youre here, and my friends are here...

It’s easy to get comfortable I guess. It starts to feel almost familiar after a while.

i know

4:44 AM

im gonna make an effort to at least... like... not reveal anymore, tho

That’s probably a good plan

4:46 AM

But hey, I should probably get some rest. Please don’t hesitate to send a text if something comes up. I’ll drop everything if I have to.

ok nozomi-chan, thanks have a good sleep!

Thank you. I’ll try my best.

8:07 AM

Taiyou ate it diligently

️

hey, could you stop letting taiyou eat on the counter!?

8:08 AM

shes gonna form bad habits!

8:08 AM

She likes it there.

dude come on

8:08 AM

she came up and started eating my food when my back was turned

️

She deserves to eat only the best cuts in the best seat.

shes a CAT

8:09 AM

She deserves to eat only the best cuts in the best seat, Pancake.

8|

this is a recurring event in this household.

how now dont use a meme to describe me!

...

8:11 AM

but Yosuke

8:11 AM

there is no other way to describe you.

its not like im ALWAYS yelling at taiyou, only when shes being a brat or a little shit!

YOU stay out of it

8:13 AM

8:13 AM

isnt it bad for cats to eat too much tuna anyway???

She gets a treat once in a while.

8:15 AM

You had your fatty tuna. She deserves some too.

im a PERSON

8:15 AM

and i PAY RENT

8:15 AM

8:15 AM

(edited)

she cant even read

8:17 AM

you gonna go snuggle? alright, get some rest goro

later

Taiyou is embracing her Hanamura heritage by dressing up as a flower.

️

were not related at all and get her down from the counter i swear to god!!!

8:24 AM

She has been waiting for you to come back home tho... ever since you left Yosuke.

sighs i mean... she does seem to like me for some reason i guess

She's taking your spot on my bed tonight. Good night Yosuke.

uuuuuugh

8:29 AM

alright... good night.

How cute!

9:04 AM

️

Give her lots of love from me.

Ah, it seems I've missed a lot.

9:40 AM

What an adorable cat!

9:41 AM

Is she a Mainecoon mix?

sorry i didnt answer earlier haru i dunno what she is, we kinda found her in a box and by we, i mean yu came home with her one day...

Well, we can certainly figure it out!

8:02 PM

Does she enjoy snow or water?

id have to ask yu...

8:02 PM

some things he knows more than me

8:03 PM

i know she's really cuddly

8:03 PM

she likes to sit on laps and stuff

Does she bring you gifts often?

shes not much of an outside cat, but shell bring like... her toys to us

Does she play casually or does she tend to catch her toys and growl once she has them?

she likes to run around a lot???

How is she around strangers?

pretty good. a little skittish, but likes to rub on them eventually

Well, it does sound like you've got a mainecoon on your hands!

really? huh, i guess she is then. i didnt know you knew anything about cats haru

Cats are very cute!

8:39 PM

And also very deadly!

... deadly?

Did you know all it takes is 30 or so stray domestic cats to devastate an ecosystem?

8:40 PM

Because they hunt for fun and not for food.

8:40 PM

And even then the average hunting success rate is only 32%.

oh... damn, thats crazy... theres a lot of cats here in the country, i wonder if the ecosystem is ok

Though the Black-Footed Cats in Africa have a 60% success rate despite only being about 40cm long!

8:41 PM

Well, if they aren't house pets let out to 'play' then it should be fine.

8:42 PM

But I've heard it's a very big problem in other countries!

i heard theres some cat island here... i know because yu keeps begging me to take him i wonder how the ecosystem is there

Well, if it's the island I think you mean, the cats have long since integrated whatever the original ecosystem was. At this point it'd be more detrimental to do anything about them.

8:44 PM

But, I'm also not an expert on animals!

weird... thats interesting. i didnt know cats had such a big impact since they tend to be you know like that

That's the duality of cats!

8:47 PM

They're very cute but you shouldn't underestimate them.

well i mostly meant theyre a little... dumb i mean theyre really smart. taiyou can open the fridge and doors but she also yowls when she thinks shes alone??? she trips over herself a lot???

It's because she trusts you!

8:50 PM

Cats are at their silliest when they're comfortable.

really? huh... well, its like yu says- we are basically her whole world...

Are you talking about cats?

oh, hey miku-chan. long time no see yeah. you a cat person?

Yes, but only in name. I've always wanted one but I just don't have the right at-home setup for one. Too many plants and a deathly allergic roommate.

9:23 PM

Hello ❤

9:23 PM

Sorry for the sparseness, my life is a little hectic right now.

i gotcha. i guess cats really like to eat plants lol whats going on? just work and stuff?

A lot of my favourites are actually toxic to cats!

9:26 PM

Mostly. Apprenticing as a therapist is very taxing.

9:27 PM

I enjoy my work though, and it's lovely when people finally open up to you ❤

a therapist? you must be a really caring person, miku-san...

I try to be. I'm more at ease when the people around me are content.

9:33 PM

I was always the mediator in my friend group. They'd have a falling out and I'd be there, acting like the glue that keeps them bonded together.

9:34 PM

Therapist felt like a natural progression from that.

9:34 PM

Or diplomat, I suppose

i can see that. i know someone aspiring to be a therapist, so that type of patient personality is definitely a necessity lol

I wonder if my work is the reason I have this strange app... though I suppose that would break patient confidentiality if it was

oh, actually... that might be a good point, but... yeah, best not to break that...

Or maybe it's just luck

9:47 PM

What else do the people here have in common?

9:49 PM

Maybe we all went to the same café or concert or something.

i dunno... details are still iffy on that. i dont think its as simple as a place weve all been... maybe someone we know

Well I'd like to think I know a lot of people, so I don't know how that's supposed to narrow things down for me

yeah, thats why im thinking maybe its people related. cause youve met lots of people... and a lot of us know each other (edited)

Maybe...

10:02 PM

I wish I knew though, being overly curious tends to keep me from sleeping...

oh, sorry! i dont wanna keep you up, lol seems like a lot of us are having trouble sleeping

Dreams or lack thereof can often me telling signs!

10:10 PM

*be

hmm... what about reoccurring dreams where you die...? and you feel the pain and loneliness?

Hmmm... I'll have to take a closer look at the documents I have at work tomorrow.

10:12 PM

Maybe you're afraid of something, or maybe you subconsciously feel like your life is moving in that sort of direction.

jeez, i hope not lol maybe i am scared of something... but if you can find something, thatd be really helpful

I'll see what I can do ❤

Ah, speaking of cats, there's a stray that's been coming around while I clean the outside! I'm not quite sure what to feed it, so I've been getting it some cheap food...

That's probably not ideal for the cat, but it's the thought that counts, mm?

️

It's not? What would be ideal for the cat that is within my budget? O u O

I doubt there is much within your budget, now that I think about it... No offence at all, Mochi-kun...

4:14 PM

I've just read about cheap foods not exactly giving animals the nutrients they need.

I see... Perhaps I should buy more expensive foods?

4:16 PM

Oh! I could feed it raw meat!

Feeding pets raw is an option. Just do your research first.

Of course, of course... How are things with you anyway, Naru~? How's work?

Tiring as ever, I'm afraid.

Why are you laughing, then? O A O You should take your health more seriously...

You both sound somewhat unhealthy

4:54 PM

Either to yourself or to a cat.

4:54 PM

I'm sure even cheap food would help a stray. Anything helps, as they say.

I suppose so.

4:56 PM

As long as it gets through the day , it doesn't really matter.

Beggars can't be choosers, Naru-san. Give the poor little thing a break.

That's what I was thinking! Any food is better than no food!

You must be quite the catch Mochi-kun ❤

Oh, I wouldn't say that! = 7 =/ I just couldn't let the little thing starve!

I'm sure there must be a recipe for homemade cat food! You could always try that, if you'd like! (edited)

Homemade? I didn't even think about that! But hmmm, I don't want to spend too much on a stray... it may have an owner!

Well, then perhaps you should decide if you'll keep it? Find out if it has a family and if you're ready for the responsibility!

Kogoro-chan is here! Are you a fan of cats as well? Oh, hmmm, I guess I could spy on it... see where it goes at night...

5:37 PM

Or, perhaps, you could ask around the neighborhood?

Oh dear, I think something is wrong with that cat's face...

5:39 PM

Oh, you know, that would be easier!

I think it makes sense that Kogoro-chan likes cats as he is very much like omne!

Oh, that's right! He is cat bird man!

Oh my, is this someone I don't recognize?

5:41 PM

I suppose I have been absent for a while^^;

5:41 PM

Hello to you as well^^

5:41 PM

I hope you've been doing well.

5:41 PM

✋

5:41 PM

Oh, that's good to hear!

5:42 PM

I'm sure you're very happy about that.

5:42 PM

Have you been up to a lot then?

5:43 PM

I'll admit this is a bit too cryptic for me.

5:43 PM

Pudding?

Well! It's good to see you, Akira-san!

5:44 PM

It's been quite a while, how have you been?

Oh, hello! I don't believe we've met! I'm Mochi! O u O Akira-san, is it?

It's good to see you too, Haru-san! I've been quite busy, hence why I haven't been around much, but not bad. How have you been doing?

5:44 PM

And it's nice to meet you, Mochi-san. Yes, I am Akira^^ (edited)

Well, thank you. It's nice to see that you're able to take a break!

5:47 PM

Breaks are incredibly difficult to come across as time goes on, it feels like^^; But I hope you've been taking care of yourself as well.

5:47 PM

Hm?

5:47 PM

Is Kogoro-chan a chat spammer? :0

Is there something you're trying to say? I'm afraid I'm having a bit of a hard time deciphering your new repertoire of emojis.

5:48 PM

Much like the number of people in the chat, it seems to have increased since I was last active here.

Don't worry! I just need to get used to them and pick up on the patterns.

5:53 PM

Once I learn it will be easier again^^

5:55 PM

My, you certainly are excited to learn new things, Akira-san!

You could say that, I suppose^^

5:57 PM

Knowledge is a key that unlocks all.

5:57 PM

Even little things like this are fun to learn about.

That's a very interesting outlook!

6:01 PM

Your enthusiasm is certainly refreshing! (edited)

I'm happy you think so!

6:02 PM

You seem like a very knowledgeable person yourself.

That's very kind of you!

Yes, Haru is very smart about many things! It's exciting to meet another person that's smart like her!

6:06 PM

❤️

Mochi, you're much too kind!

But it's true! You've helped me in more ways than I can count!

(✿ꈍ。ꈍ✿)

Well, I may be able to count them, but most would consider that rude...

That's not necessary, Mochi! Your thanks is more than enough! (edited)

You're so kind, Haru... I'm so lucky to have met you. ; m ;

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

The cat isn't really going anywhere... They seem to be hanging around.

It sounds like you have a cat now!

Is this how... Having a cat works? What should I name them? O x O I don't even know their gender...

Cookie? That's awful cute!

Cookie-chan will be their name for now!

Do you have pictures?

Let me try and get one...

7:40 PM

They're very photogenic!

Oh!

7:40 PM

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

7:40 PM

They're adorable!

I thought so too! Very unique and mysterious! O 7 O/

I don't think I've ever seen a black cat with heterochromia before!

I haven't seen many cats, I guess it's rare!

They seem very sweet!

7:44 PM

I know many cats who won't stay still for pictures.

Have they followed you inside?

They're definitely a photo star! Oh, no, not yet... I'm not sure about letting them in. I feel like I need Tatsuya's permission first...

Perhaps you can ask him now!

I'll give it a shot...!

Uh... anybody know how to delete this app?

Oh!

8:36 PM

Welcome!

8:36 PM

Unfortunately it seems as though it's unable to be deleted at this time.

I've tried everything... Seems like some kind of malwear. Uh- sorry this feels like a private chatroom im barging into.

Not at all! It seems like new members happen every day now. . .

New members?

8:40 PM

This some kind of beta test app android and apple is rolling out?

Oh! Maybe? That's the most plausible explanation so far. . .

You seem pretty nonchalant about all of this. Uh- you the mod here?

Mod? ？（´・×・｀❁）

Yeah, moderator? I'm guessing that's a no.

8:43 PM

This is all so confusing I dont see any user names.

8:44 PM

I just want to get rid of this app

No one else seems able to remove it either. . .

Oh, there's someone new?

8:47 PM

Welcome, I suppose.

Hello, Nozomi-san!

8:49 PM

Oh, but we haven't gotten your name yet have we?

8:49 PM

I'm Haru, by the way. And you?

Oh, yes, forgive me. I am Nozomi. It's nice to meet you.

Ah- hmm

9:10 PM

Im still a bit suspicious about this app but I suppose you can call me ramenboy

9:10 PM

Are those your real nicknames?

9:12 PM

The best haha

Ramenboy, huh? I suppose that’s more anonymous.

Haha if I revealed my usual username I think most of you'd probably figure out who I am by now.

9:16 PM

I mean... if you follow me on instagram or subscribed to my youtube channel.

9:17 PM

Wait why am I giving you clues

9:19 PM

I don’t do much with social media, so I doubt I’d know

Thats good then. Don't waste your life thru social media kids!

9:24 PM

Does emoji guy have a name?

Goro huh. Well its nice to meet you!

9:26 PM

Nice to meet you too Haru-chan and Nozomi

9:29 PM

Huh. I've tried ŭ̜̆ň̜i̕͢n̮͂s̫̃t͍̂̚al͙͋li͙͑nģ͗͌ ̜͂͗t̟̕h̦͛e̍͜ a̢͛͠p̱̓̈p̣͑ ̜̔̂and all it does is ̟́́g̘̍iv̅ͅin̤͗g̳̿ ̉́ͅm̠͆e ̧̀ḛ̈́rr̬̒oŕ͙s̩̕.

Yeah none of us can get rid of it

9:29 PM

It’s weird

are you kidding...? worst day of my life and suddenly youre here too?

:0?

i guess its no surprise but the new guy is in my contacts list

That's quite the coincidence!

just... i dont get it. i thought i had it figured out... why would you get involved...?

あれ...?

9:34 PM

HANAMURA?

yeah... its me. im here too

9:35 PM

ramenboy? really?

DUDE! I havent heard from you since... college? yooooo why did you add me in this freaky app!

9:35 PM

That must be it

9:35 PM

Hey I'm known for that.

How do you get known for ramen?

sorry i havent been texting lately, ive been busy... hes just a big foodie lol and ramen is really one of his faves

If Hanamura is here then I suppose its safe to reveal my name. Yep its me Katsuragi- the famous food vlogger.

Food vlogger?

oh god dammit

Food vlogger huh?

dont reveal that much about yourself! theres strangers in here!

9:39 PM

but yeah, this is katsu-- weve been friends since middle school

...

9:40 PM

yes?

Well, it's nice that you have another friend here!

yeah, i guess...

Well, a friend of Hanamura-san’s is a friend of mine I suppose

anyway, youre ramenboy until further notice

cause i said so

Hanamura- dude we need to catch up sometime. Wanna get some coffee? I know this cool little cafe in Yongen Jaya. I gave that place a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review.

yes thats fine, please stop giving details about locations

Hm.

oh, partner

9:44 PM

you remember my old friend, right?

Yes. I remember. Nice to hear from you again Katsuragi.

stop stop saying his name

❓

9:45 PM

please dont

He's already introduced himself

Lots of people seem to enjoy coffee here

Are we not supposed to say the names of places?

9:46 PM

yeah but we want it to get buried in the text so no one can see

Oh! Hey Narukami! Haha I shouldnt be surprised that you're here too. You and Hanamura are practically joined at the hip. Im surprised you both arent married hahaha

omg im gonna die

Oh?

Oh my. . .

i cant believe you said his last name

9:48 PM

ive been trying so hard not to say it

...

9:49 PM

It's fine.

is it!?

9:49 PM

ok

9:49 PM

new rules

9:49 PM

katsu

9:50 PM

youre not to say yus last name. hes just yu

9:50 PM

youre called ramenboy

Oh- I'm I'm sorry... I didn't know. Yeah that makes sense. This app is a freaking malwear and its messing up my phone. For all we know the data might be gathered in China.

yeah... exactly

we can be friendly and stuff but try not to like... be too open with info

9:52 PM

goro im gonna kick your ass

Hana-chan, it's alright.

Try not to get so riled up. . .

... its been a long day

9:53 PM

youre right

9:53 PM

sorry to... be so rude, ramenboy... i just wanna, you know, make sure youre safe

Yu still up for coffee tho?

oh, yeah, that would be really nice. when i get back home ill hit you up

Great! Then its a date

its super not a date

It could be

Hahaha its so is

My goodness, Hana-chan, you're certainly popular!

... Yosuke has that magnetism he isnt aware of.

i really dont...

Poor thing. . .

You have to learn how to control this power Hanamura-san

9:57 PM

With great power comes great responsibility

Nozomi-san is right! You can't go on breaking hearts like this.

all people tell me is "youre cute until you open your mouth," so it comes with the package that i break hearts

Don't tell me you're still single?

i mean... yeah?

Still?

i have work to focus on

Are you saving yourself for someone?

now is super not the time to talk about my love life

...

maybe i am?

Work can make it difficult to form those kinds of relationships at times. I understand that much.

Eh, forget it dude. You're friends with Risette but you told me she isnt interested years ago.

10:01 PM

We gotta hook you up with a new cute girl!

That name sounds awfully familiar. . .

OMG dude, personal details!??

10:02 PM

either way, most of the girls im friends with are like sisters to me

Well no wonder Dude you can't waste the most of your late 20s without a girlfriend.

yes i can

Pretty sure Yu here's got 3 in the last decade

i have my career to focus on

A person isn't defined by their romantic success. It's okay to have other priorities.

exactly

... I wasn't that interested in keeping relationships. Its not good for me to string them along while I'm too busy with other things.

It seems like you value being seen a lot.

Well its part of my job hahah Sometimes I get sick of my face when I edit videos but thats what my audience wants.

10:09 PM

ARE YOU SERIOUSLY POSTING SELFIES!?

10:09 PM

WHAT DID I SAY ABOUT STAYING ANONYMOUS DUDE!?

I'm not sure the selfie was totally warranted

Ah.

I'M GONNA HAVE A STROKE

I'm hardly annonymous?

I MEAN IN HERE!!!

10:10 PM

IN THE CHAT (edited)

Being a public presence doesn't mean it's a good idea to spill all of your personal information in a chatroom full of people you don't know

10:11 PM

Who knows? You might have a stalker in here and not know it

EXACTLY

Nozomi-san is right. As someone famous, wouldn't you value your privacy more?

10:12 PM

Taiyou on the move.

See that's better...

10:12 PM

I'm I got a headache

But now Im thinking I might be breaching on Taiyou-chans privacy ):

Oh! Yu-San! I've been meaning to ask.

I'm sure Taiyou is fine

Do you know what kind of cat Taiyou-san is?

She's a main coon!

@Kayla, male thot enemy of state let me DM you

I thought so!

Alright, alright

@Kayla, male thot enemy of state Just wanted to know. When are you coning back? You havent replied to any of my texts or calls.

Oh... Sorry I... Today's been a lot.

10:19 PM

I'm coming back tomorrow morning

Alright... should I pick you up at the station?

... Yeah. That sounds good

I do hope everyone is having a good night! I believe some of the harvest moon festivals are coming up soon!

... like the video game?

They're talking about Halloween Yosuke.

oh! oh

10:51 PM

right, sorry. im pretty tired lol

Oh right. It's that time of year again isn't it?

what kinda festivities are involved? besides dressing up

@Kayla, male thot enemy of state Please get some rest.

Do you all not celebrate the harvest moon?

10:52 PM

Though I must admit Halloween is quite novel!

i will, im laying down. its been a while since ive slept on a futon lol

I don't celebrate many holidays outside of work

Hm...

i mean, we decorate junes for halloween every year

10:53 PM

sometimes i wear a costume

o-oh

There are usually parties as well!

I have pictures of you in that wolf costume-

10:54 PM

you were very cute

from high school!?

10:54 PM

jeez, that was so long ago...

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

maybe we should have a party this year? get everyone together

10:54 PM

the apartment is big enough

sounds like a plan

really!?

10:55 PM

hmmm, what should i be this year?

10:56 PM

maybe a wizard

Are there really apartments big enough for a party?

ah...

10:57 PM

If one could afford it.

well, its actually pretty nice. its a two bedroom with a decent living room.

10:58 PM

yus parents helped us buy it back in the day, so... we got a good jump start on it

Maybe going out would be easier?

It must be nice having the space.

As much as we'd like to invite everyone from this chat it might be wise not to.

i mostly meant our team;;;

I think I'd be more worried about what we'd step into!

and probably nozomi-chan and kana-chan... maybe ramenboy

But no, I meant if your place isn't big enough, perhaps going out would be easier?

A costume party? Dude

not your thing lol?

No I'm stoked! Thabks for inviting me hahaha

oh, sure thing dude lol

Oh man I'll dress up as a Phantom Theif. Thats cool and hip with the kids these days.

.....

11:01 PM

Right.

you okay, partner?

Yeah its fine. Its settled then. We'll talk about it more when you come back hone.

right... but maybe haru has a point? we can rent a space probably!

I'm not sure if I'll be able to go. I'll probably be really busy around that time.

oh yeah-- potential concert?

I can't confirm or deny that

right, right

11:04 PM

top secret, got it

Thematically appropriate songs are quite popular!

halloween songs?

Yes!

11:05 PM

I have several in my gardening playlist!

You really like Halloween, don't you Haru-san?

i wonder what kinda costumes haru would wear...

11:06 PM

probably scary... or cute?

Maybe a mixture of both

I find it quite novel!

11:07 PM

Perhaps I should really pull out the stops this year! So to speak.

man, that sounds like the party of the century...

It's quite fun as a 'low stakes' holiday!

11:08 PM

It isn't mandatory nor or you required to do much of anything!

11:08 PM

Halloween is exactly as exciting as you want it to be!

thats true...

I was never really into it. Something about a holiday centered around scaring people always made me feel on edge

its kinda optional, isnt it? like, you dont have to go in haunted houses or anything.

That didn't stop my old classmates from trying to scare me in elementary school

ah.. i used to be one of those obnoxious types, lol... sorry

I mean, it's not like we went to elementary school together. I'm what? Three or four years younger than you?

i mean yeah, but i still scared a lot of girls my age...

Well, we're all adults now, aren't we?

11:14 PM

You have much more control over whom you interact with!

I suppose that's a blessing

yeah, exactly

11:15 PM

no ones gonna peer pressure you to do stupid crap... mostly

Perhaps focusing on costume idea will help?

I don't really like dressing up, so I probably won't think too hard on it

I... am really not a fan of Halloween, haha...

11:38 PM

But I am curious what you would all dress as if you are going to?

I would dress as a tired musician

Ohhh, you could put big circles under your eyes to accentuate the look!

Or I could just go in my normal clothes

That too, haha!

I'm not sure yet! Maybe a group costume of some sort?

That sound like a lot of work

That sounds fun! What do you have in mind?

Nothing yet. . .perhaps planning can happen this weekend!

Maybe a Neo Featherman set?

That does seem to be popular lately. . .

It would be fun!

️

12:30 AM

Hello, everyone.

Hello, Naru-san. Do you have any plans for Halloween?

Halloween plans? Isn't it a little too soon to be thinking about Halloween? ^^"

12:41 AM

I usually just stay inside and watch scary movies, either way.

Considering I'm already getting Christmas party invitations, I think a bit of Halloween fun is just what we need!

What might you have planned?

Nothing just yet! But we'll see how the holiday pans out.

It can't be any more boring than my usual.

I still haven't quite figured out what to go as for Halloween but. . . In the meantime I have done some baking!

1:22 AM

I don't think they'll make the final cut for Halloween but they're very cute, if time consuming.

I brought them along, if you'd like! They're nothing special I'm afraid but, I hope you'll enjoy them all the same!

Hello everyone! I never considered making candy... Haru must make some delicious treats! + ^ +

7:11 PM

Oh it's quite fun! Chocolate is a good place to start! That or sugar candies.

I do adore chocolate! What kind of sugar candies would they be?

For example, there is caramel, hard candies, soft candies, baked candies, boiled candies...

Hard candies, then? Hmm, how do you make them?

Hard candies are usually just the flavor you want and sugar. Though if you want to shape them I recommend molds.

8:13 PM

Handling hot candy is difficult even with the proper gloves.

I see... interesting... Would chocolate be easier?

So long as you don't pick a complicated design, yes!

I see that Haru-san likes experimenting with spooky food ideas too

I don't think mine will make the final cut either, but it was fun to play with icing

Wow, this looks incredible! You made this!?

Mm-hmm

8:08 PM

It's just a brownie decorated with icing ghosts

How much time did this take!?

The brownies didn't take long at all, the ghosting took a few hours

A few hours...? Such dedication!

I had to test ghost to get the wispy tails right

Isn't it sad to have such artistry go into someone's stomach...?

Only a little. So long as people enjoy it, I don't mind

You must be a hard worker, Kanami-san!

I try to be!

Making things for people is one of the few ways I know how to show people I care.

10:09 PM

Which is a little silly, I suppose

No, that's not silly at all! That's a love language, I believe!

My, it certainly is lively tonight!

Haru! It's good of your to join us!

11:03 PM

Have you been baking lately?

Mochi! Hello!

11:03 PM

A little.

11:04 PM

I'm still not entirely sure what to do for Halloween treats. . .

11:05 PM

I do already have my moon viewing snacks decided on, though!

Moon viewing?

Tsukimi is next month, is it not?

11:17 PM

Oh. Perhaps that's not something you all celebrate?

I know there's a blue moon next month

Yes, I believe there are two full mons next month, yes.

Ah, I'm a little afraid of the moon myself... I know that's a strange fear to have, haha.

We all have our fears, Mochi. t's truly nothing to be ashamed of.

Thank you for being so kind, Haru. I do hope you have fun, though!

Of course. I'll be celebrating it with everyone so it will certainly be lively!

11:34 PM

And it will be nice to get out new outfits.

Everyone? You mean your friend group and family?

Yes.

Wonderful! I hope you all have fun!

It will be nice to relax with everyone. I'm really looking forward to it since Halloween might not be possible for everyone.

Is everyone too busy?

Not too busy but, Halloween is on a Saturday and our days off are usually on Sundays. . .

I see, that makes sense... Speaking of which, I do need to find a job. Hmmm, I guess a self respecting adult would work in an office, no?

I suppose so but, I think it's more important to find something tht suits you!

11:39 PM

Doesn't it make sense to pick something you like so you can do it as long as you want?

That's true! But I feel like what I want to do wouldn't make too much money... I'd love to work with animals!

There's plenty of good money to be made working with animals!

11:41 PM

What line of work were you thinking? Pet sitter? Groomer? Veterinarian?

Those all sound like good choices... Groomer sounds fun! I could make all animals look fresh!

Fresh?

11:43 PM

Well, I'm certain there must be a place nearby where you can take classes and such!

You know, cute! Funky! Fashionable!

11:44 PM

Oh, classes... right. Forgot about that step.

So what is Tsukimi?

Classes are important to make sure you're taking proper care of the animals!

11:49 PM

Have you never been to a Tsukimi festival? I can't imagine they've fallen that far out of style. . .

Oh, we talking parties now?

No. (๑´v`๑❁)

Oh, hi! I don't think I've met you before!

11:55 PM

My name's Mochi! And you are...?

Really? You haven't already been told about me? I assumed it already got blabbed about to everyone here.

No? I guess I live under the proverbial rock, hehe.

Alright, well that's a nice change of pace for me, so if it's all the same, let's keep it that way

What should I refer to as, then?

Whatever you want, kid

Hmmm... hmmm... well, hard to decide on something when I have nothing to go on! Mystery-san, I guess!

Sure, that works I guess

What do you do for work Mystery-san?

I work at a convenience store

Really? I've been looking for a job, and that sounds rather lively! Do you find it rewarding?

I hate it with all my heart

Oh, I see... is it the customers?

The customers, the coworkers, the managers, the mindless busywork

12:05 AM

If I didn't need the money I'd quit in a heartbeat

Have you been looking for something else, maybe? Something that would be a better fit for you?

I can't really get anything else. It's complicated.

12:06 AM

But trust me I'm looking

Ah, I see. Everyone has their circumstances! No need to explain! I wish you luck in your endeavors, however! I'm a NEET myself, haha. I'm trying to find a job and learn to cook at the same time.

Yeah yeah

12:09 AM

Cooking sucks. I've always been too lazy for it

But convenience food is bad for you! :(

But it's also convenient

12:11 AM

Hence the name

Won't it make you die young?

Only if you're a dumbass

I... feel like you can't outsmart health, Mystery-san...

Listen, I'm in my 30's. If I was gonna die young, I would've died already

Oh! I'm almost 30 myself! But I'm not dumb enough to let myself die this young... that's why I'm learning how to cook!

12:17 AM

Good health can relieve breathing problems, back problems, muscle problems, and other such things that happen when you start to reach your 30s!

I don't think eating cup ramen is as big of a health risk as you seem to think it is

I... I'm pretty sure that high of a sodium count can, in fact, cause your heart to stop within your mid 40s to late 50s...

Oh!

12:18 AM

Hello!

Welcome back, Kanami-san!

I'm sorry I keep getting distracted

That seems like horseshit if I'm being honest

12:19 AM

Hey there

Well, I mean... I actually know quite a bit about death and the human body... from... personal reasons.

12:19 AM

I think any doctor would tell you as much.

I suppose I missed my cue to learn about Tsukimi... oh well, I can always use google.

12:20 AM

Are you talking about health risks in the food you eat?

Yes!

I still doubt it's gonna kill me

Only if you overdo it

Well, if you eat packaged ramen everyday and nothing else, it will definitely have harmful effects

12:22 AM

Anything in excess is bad!

I think anything beyond moderation is probably bad for you to be honest

12:22 AM

Only package ramen????

It's not only package ramen

Oh?

There are other pre-cooked meals

Can't cook?

Don't care to learn. Too much work.

I suppose as far as precooked meals go, Japan excels... but...

It's not that hard!

Right! I mean, I still burn everything, but it's not terribly hard!

I learned because spending that much on food scared me

Difficulty and effort aren't the same thing. I just don't feel like learning. I'll survive.

Get someone to teach you some basics! Even learning a simple pasta sauce and the proper ways to cook pasta can elevate your food game!

But it is more expensive, isn't it?

12:26 AM

To eat pre-cooked meals all the time?

It's a little more expensive but that's the price of convenience

12:27 AM

Also I get a discount at my job, so I guess it does have an upside

I suppose... you do seem like you're really convinced on the idea...

This will sound a little silly, but if I knew where you worked I would probably bring you lunch

12:27 AM

Job discounts sound nice

It's probably too far out of the way. Don't bother

Not that I need one for anything

Oh, Kanami-san, you shouldn't meet with strangers you've met on the internet!

12:28 AM

Or, so I've been told!

Yeah, you never know what they're gonna do

Exactly!

They could be a psychopath for all you know

Haven't met one yet

Right! Even I could be a bad person!

You both sound fine to me

Even then, you never know... O n O

12:29 AM

Oh, Kanami-san, you are awfully trusting...

Are you fucking stupid?

Well, that's... a rude way to put it!

No, I like giving people the benefit of the doubt.

12:30 AM

Everyone deserves a chance, at least that's what I think.

That's really kind of you, but not at the expense of your own life. There are a lot of dangerous people!

Well, when that "benefit of the doubt" puts you face down in the gutter, don't say I didn't warn you

12:31 AM

All sorts of crazies in the city

There is quite a stalking problem, isn't there? I wouldn't want someone following you home... or worse...

There's a stalking problem?

You seem really sweet! So please, Kanami-san, learn to be cautious!

I feel like I'd have heard about that, considering work

12:32 AM

Then again...

Well, yes... I don't know if it's changed since I've woken up...

12:32 AM

But Japan doesn't criminalize stalking, does it?

There's always a stalking problem. Just because you aren't hearing about it doesn't mean it isn't happening.

It should criminalize it!

Just like there's always a kidnapping and murdering problem

Privacy is important!

It never goes away

Mystery-san's right! You should be careful when you go out, Kanami-san.

I'm less worried about it online for some reason, but in real life I would rather not be followed around.

There's so many dangers out there.

My, you all seem to be having fun. (๑´v`๑❁)

Haru! Sorry that you had to come in at such a tense time...

Hello Haru-san! Maybe now you can tell me about Tsukimi

I was trying to convince Kanami-san not to meet with people she doesn't know online!

It's not a problem, Mochi. It just seems to have gotten quite lively!

You'd be surprised how many people out there can trace you based on what you say online though. Watch yourself.

Hello!

️

Good evening, Naru-san.

Ah, Naru-san is here as well!

I can't tell if that's a warning or a threat.

12:34 AM

Anyway I'll be fine!

12:34 AM

Trust me!

12:34 AM

I've managed so far!

I thought that before someone sent me a letter bomb in the mail.

Please be safe, Kanami-san... As much as I would like to try your baking someday, I can't do so if something happens to you! O x O

12:35 AM

A WHAT!?

Yeah see, bomb in the mail. This shit happens.

Do you know where it came from? When was it? Could we still trace it?

Don't trust anything or anyone

Why would someone send you a bomb in the mail???

Mochi, it's fine. This was years ago and that person was arrested a long time ago.

Some people don't even need a reason

I see... at least they were caught...

Jeez... well I still think I'll be okay!

They'd handled the envelope quite carelessly, thinking the bomb would destroy all the evidence. Fortunately, it didn't.

You'd be surprised by how much I've gone through!

I'm so sorry you went through something so terrifying...

12:37 AM

But I'm glad you're ok.

Thank you but, it really just goes to show that being careful makes a difference.

Kanami-san, if you've gone through so much, that should make you MORE cautious, right...?

Mmmmm... maybe!

12:37 AM

But I guess not!

It should

Kanami-san... O x O;;;

Just because you haven't died yet doesn't mean you're immortal

Sometimes I beg to differ

Mystery-san is right-- they're full of a lot of wisdom about this...

12:38 AM

Kanami-san;;;

I can't tell if you're terribly naïve or not concerned for your own health.

Just out of curiosity, how tall are you?

I'm thinking the same...

Me?

Yes

Kanami-chan.. Do be careful.

157cm?

I hope work has been calm for you, Naru-san.

12:40 AM

Do you have a break coming up soon?

I had to check my ID for that, sorry for the pause. (edited)

Yeah, hate to break it to you small fry, but at your height, almost anyone could pick you up off the street and carry you away

Actually, yes! I should be getting a break from all of this very soon.

️

Don't get cocky

Congratulations! Make sure to rest and eat well.

I'm not going to argue the small part but I'm going to caution against assuming that my short stature also makes me light.

I will, thank you for all you've done.

Oh, yeah... I'm 182 cm, for scale...

Certainly. Perhaps you can make plans for the holiday now!

You mustn't underestimate others and overestimate yourself-- the second you do, you lose the fight.

Whatever, I've said my peace. It won't be on my shoulders if you get yourself killed.

I'm not under or overestimating anyone o3o

12:44 AM

I'm telling you that being short doesn't mean you're small

12:44 AM

I'm not small

Kanami-chan- I admire your bravery... but please be careful.

Whatever you say

12:45 AM

Yakuza traffickers work in groups, you know?

That's true, it's not always one person... I've seen my friends get hounded by entire gangs.

Oh! Did you hear about that Yakuza ring that turned itself in for smuggling and drug trafficking? (edited)

I've got a "motherly" shape, apparently

Are you a mom?

It was a while back but they'd been targeting high school students!

...They turned themselves in?

Weird

What kind of change of heart would that have taken??

That IS weird, I've never heard of something like that happening!

No?

It was amazing! The police thought that the Phantom Thieves did it but, nothing was ever proven. . .

I'm very single, have been my whole life

After all, how would you even prove something as arbitrary as 'inducing a change of heart'?

I've heard many rumours about the phantom thieves. But I suppose I'll never know if they're true or not..

Phantom Thieves? You sure this wasn't a manga you read or something?

I remember hearing about them!

Oh! There is a manga being produced apparently!

I know a few people who could use that treatment!

Who are they?

I personally haven't seen it but, if people are having fun, I think it's nice.

I have been asleep, so I've missed out...

They're a group who claimed to 'change the hearts of rotten adults' some years ago.

Sound like a bunch of punks

I've got a documentary about the Phantom Theives on my channel if anyone's interested.

Really!? That's incredible! I wonder how they would do that!

Someone new! Hello!

Oh, hello! I don't think I've met you either! I'm Mochi!

You documented a myth?

What do you mean by your channel? Do you own a TV network!? + 0 +

How'd you swing that?

Hello! Nice to meet you all I'm uhm... well to keep with the food theme, i'm Ramen?

I assume they mean a viewtube Channel? ^^"

Ramen-san! It's great to meet you!

Are you certain, Ramen?

Oh, you have a viewtube! I forgot that was still going, haha!

I'm Kanami

It's nice to mee you!

Kanami? Sounds famillar...

It's a girl's name, isn't it? That's probably where you've heard it?

It's common enough, isn't it?

Yeah, where have I heard that before now that I think about it?

I... am missing something, I guess.

There is a celebrity with the name Kanami.. But.. Isn't the name common enough? I doubt Kanami-chan would be...

That would be too strange and coincidental, wouldn't it?

That certainly would be quite the coincidence.

It would be.

12:57 AM

I suppose we'll never know.

Who knows! After all, weren't you awfully excited to visit everyone here, Kanami-chan?

There seem to be a lot of coincidences these days though

12:58 AM

Especially in this chatroom

I did say I was okay with meeting people!

Is there? Hmmm, I guess I never thought of any connections before...

I respect your privacy, Kanami-chan. Please respect your own.

(๑´v`๑❁)

I like making friends!

Right! As we were saying before, it's extremely dangerous to go out alone! Even for a super handsome and cute guy like, who knows what would happen. Q A Q

Making friends is all well and good, but keep your eyes open

1:01 AM

Sometimes you're better off alone

Nope

1:01 AM

Hate that

1:01 AM

I don't like being alone

1:01 AM

I've been alone for long enough

Then at least be sure to bring a lot of friends if you're going to meet with someone, ok?

1:02 AM

Or at least people you trust!

I like having friends. I like having people who know me for me. I like knowing that there are people around me that really know me.

1:02 AM

Or rather that's what I'd like to have.

1:03 AM

The number is small

"I've been alone for long enough" is the exact attitude that's gonna get you sold off to some foreign millionaire

I'm sorry, this is a touchy subject okay?

Well. With that said I believe I'm being called.

I understand a need to make friends, though...

1:03 AM

Ah, I'll see you later Haru!

Good night, Mochi! Rest well.

Like I said, friends are fine, but don't just assume everyone's your friend automatically. That's a bad habit.

Good night Haru-san!

Later

I don't?

(๑´v`๑❁)

I like getting to know people and making them my friends!

1:04 AM

Or at least trying to!

1:05 AM

It worked the last time I'll have you know!

I barely know you and you offered to make me lunch

1:05 AM

I beg to differ

I don't know what to tell you?

1:05 AM

It's how I am?

Well I guess that's your problem to deal with then

And by deal with we mean "never change"

That's your own decision to make. Just don't say I didn't warn you.

I wouldn't say that, you seem to be like almost everyone else in this place.

1:08 AM

So you're either all really good people or you're all terrifying monsters.

1:08 AM

But I won't know which if I don't meet people!

Or does it just hurt to admit that you're too naive to figure it out before you meet them?

1:09 AM

Is that it?

No!

1:10 AM

Jeez you can be mean!

1:10 AM

I like to think that I'm a good judge of character!

1:10 AM

I'm telling you it worked the last time and it can work again!

Miss Kanami... It is WAY past your bed time... Don't make me put you to bed!

... the last time?

Oh!

1:11 AM

Hello Magatsu-san!

If you're just now figuring out that I can be mean, then I hate to break it to you, but you're shit at judging character

Weird place to tell me this, isn't it?

1:11 AM

People can have their mean streaks!

1:11 AM

It doesn't mean anything!

It is, but you're active on here right now.

1:12 AM

no use arguing that with him.

1:12 AM

bed time miss Kanami.

Everything means something. Even the tiniest slip of the tongue, or the most insignificant insult.

Right, you know him.

1:12 AM

I keep forgetting that part.

I hate to say it... but I agree with Mystery-san. He's had an attitude since he came in.

i do know him.

He was also badly treated the first time I saw him!

Even I could tell, and I normally can't tell these things!

Which isn't very fair!

Miss Kanami. please. (edited)

And you never thought for even a second that there wasn't a reason for it?

Benefit of the doubt.

Stupid

STOP IT!

that's it. I'm grabbing your phone and putting you to bed.

o3o

Wait

1:14 AM

Are you

I'm allowed my beliefs!!

At their house?

yeah?

Oh my god that's fucking hilarious

she charges my phone.

Is that code for fucking?

no?

1:14 AM

why would i?

1:15 AM

I have no interest in such things.

If what you've said about yourself is true, that's bullshit

1:15 AM

Oh.

kanami sends two photos. one is a very decorated phone charger on the tv stand, the other is a photo of a plain phone charger sitting on the kitchen counter

1:16 AM

The plain one is his.

Kanami-san, you're clearly not caring enough about your own health. You're going to end up getting killed, and that's a fact, whether you think it or not... I think that's all I can contribute.

Wow, I had thought you were an idiot, but I guess this proves it.

1:16 AM

Yeah, there's no helping you then

He's a friend!

"Friend"

ignore the bastard. he's not worth the effort.

Sorry, I can't hear you, too busy laughing my ass off

Go plug your phone back in, it was mostly dead the last time I saw it

1:18 AM

He doesn't stay here

1:18 AM

He can't

God, I can't wait until the Hanamura kid hears about this

He keeps disappearing to his strange world, I'm just giving him somewhere to charge his phone

1:18 AM

Ah!

1:18 AM

No!

1:18 AM

No no no no no no!

I'll put mine back in the charger if you put yours away and go to bed!

Oh jeez. Oh no. Oh gosh. Oh stupid Kanami.

Too late, it's out in the open now. Even if I don't tell him, he's gonna find out

1:19 AM

All he's gotta do is look back

1:19 AM

You really are an idiot

Stupid, dumb, idiot self.

1:19 AM

Magatsu-san!!!!!

yes??

Don't act casual about this!

...

We discussed this once about people learning this!

1:20 AM

Ah!

1:20 AM

Crumbs.

Whelp, the jig is up as they say

I can't prevent how Junes boy reacts to this

Hi, Yosuke-san...

I mean... you guys did type it all in a public chatroom...

Haven't heard from you in a while...

Yeah... I was taking a break from everything.

I.. uh.. I can't blame you.

I thought I'd drop in and I just kinda read back so.

A break sounds nice right about now.

You really thought about meeting up with Adachi?

1:21 AM

After everything we told you?

should of went to bed when i first told you to.

Hey, if it makes you feel better Hanamura, I told her it was a bad idea too

Shut up

I'm just saying

I wanna hear it from her

Don't meet up with him... chatting with him is one thing.. but don't meet up with him.

I... I just... I don't know, maybe I wanted to prove my point?

1:23 AM

That not everyone is as terrible as someone might think

Your only point is that you make poor life choices

Yeah. I agree.

Oh wonderful.

I'm trying to be nice.

1:23 AM

I'm trying to be the reasonable one.

1:24 AM

I'm just trying to be myself and not glare at someone just because it's "trendy"

You seriously invited a guy that's not even human into your home that you know for, maybe for two weeks?

1:24 AM

And you're calling yourself reasonable?

You can't be reasonable in unreasonable circumstances. Don't get mad at us because you don't understand simple self-preservation.

We went out to a cat cafe first

Jesus, one time?

I KNEW YOU WERE DATING

we're not dating?

Guys, calm down..

You went out one time and that was enough for you to invite the fucker to your house?

I'VE BEEN ON MY OWN SINCE I WAS 6 PRACTICALLY DON'T TALK TO ME ABOUT KNOWING ABOUT SELF-PRESERVATION

but believe what you will if it makes your miserable existence better

I'VE HAD TO LEARN THINGS IN A WEIRD WAY AND MAYBE BEING TRUSTING IS BAD BUT IT'S GOTTEN ME THIS FAR

1:26 AM

HE'S BEEN NICE TO ME

1:26 AM

PEOPLE ARE NEVER NICE TO ME

Kanami... We've told, over, and over, and over again Not to meet with people you don't know And not to do it alone And you also work a job where it's easy to hear this stuff a LOT You're just constantly resisting it Why?

1:26 AM

Kanami, you have US. If you were lonely, why didn't you just talk to people you already KNEW?

I personally think she's got a death wish

Because sometimes you tell me what I think I want to hear instead of what I actually need to hear

Can we all take a moment to calm down???

Because sometimes you leave me in the dark

1:27 AM

Like. That. One. Time.

1:27 AM

You know the difference?

1:28 AM

Magatsu-san is candid with me

1:28 AM

I ask, he tells

Ooo, is there something I don't know about?

Please. It's not worth fighting over.

A secret affair perhaps?

He's also willing to put you in danger without caring about your safety. He's opening you up to a world you know nothing about. I'm not gonna argue this with you.

It's a simple thing but he answers my questions despite how crazy and maybe a little unbelievable the answers are

I don't regret not telling you about a world that almost killed me hundreds of times.

1:29 AM

Because I never wanted you to be a part of it.

So you don't regret opting to save my friends without me despite me insisting that I wanted to help?

1:29 AM

I insisted

You DID help.

1:29 AM

Don't you remember?

Because they were all I had.

When you could, you helped.

1:30 AM

When you were safe, you helped.

You know, when people tell you not to do things, there's usually a reason

Was I safe?

1:30 AM

A madman broke in looking for my blood

1:30 AM

Yu-san's UNCLE is the only reason I'm safe

We couldn't really leave the others to die and babysit you at the same time!

1:31 AM

You don't GET how dangerous it is!

1:31 AM

Clearly!

1:31 AM

And you ARE safe because someone was there to help you! That's great!

1:31 AM

That's why you have security guards and people like Dojima-san!

Maybe I would have if you and Ms. Ochimizu would have let those darn ribbons grab me!

1:32 AM

There was a thing with my face!

If you're talking about the place I think you are, I'm actually with Hanamura on this one. I've been there twice and I never wanna fucking go back. Stay out of that place.

Security managed NOTHING with that nut

...?

I don't understand anything because no one tells me anything!

Since you wanna listen to strangers and not your ACTUAL friends, listen to Adachi-san

There was a person with my FACE

1:33 AM

WITH MY FACE

1:33 AM

ACTING LIKE ME BUT NOT

I had to face someone with my face too!

1:33 AM

We all did!

That's pretty common in that world

1:33 AM

Or so I hear

MINE WAS APPARENTLY A GOD SO I THINK I WIN A LITTLE

If it makes you feel better, I didn't meet anything like that

1:34 AM

So

So why do you want to go back so badly!?

Did I say that?

1:34 AM

I never said that

If you keep hanging out with Magatsu, you're going to.

1:34 AM

Because he's going to drag you there.

1:34 AM

When you least expect it.

I don't think he will.

Because that's what monsters DO.

1:34 AM

You don't THINK or you don't KNOW.

His phone is dead and he can't defend himself so I guess it's up to me.

1:35 AM

He's fine.

Use your HEAD.

1:35 AM

Use your HEAD Kanami.

Believe me, he will

He can defend himself just fine, we had to fight him!

I mean right now!

1:36 AM

Maybe I'm dumb and maybe you're both right and maybe I should be proud for getting the two of you to agree on something

1:36 AM

But I trust him

Your funeral

Are you really going to put your trust into someone who's giving you answers to please you? That you hardly know? Did you ever consider that the only reason he's so candid with you is because he's trying to string you along!?

Take it from someone who was literally connected to him. If he's anything like I was back then, you can't trust a single word he says

He told me he was given to you

1:37 AM

So any rules about him being "you but awful and twisted" or whatever, doesn't apply

Are you sure about that?

I'm just

1:38 AM

Whatever I give up

You just said how you don't know anything

If you die then I can't say I didn't try so I give up

He sounds nicer than you do, for what it's worth

Yeah, and I sounded a lot nicer back then too

1:39 AM

It's called "acting" sweetheart

Well I don't think he's acting

1:39 AM

I know what acting is

I find that hard to believe

Trust me, acting and I have quite the intimate relationship

1:40 AM

I use it a lot

Judging from your past performance, I'm not even sure you know who you are right now

1:40 AM

You sure you're in the right house?

I know who I am!

1:41 AM

I'm me! I'm always me!

Prove it?

I'm me!

1:42 AM

I'm in my own apartment!

1:42 AM

I'm surrounded by my own stuff!

But who are you really? You keep saying you're you, but do you even know what that means?

I'm me!

1:44 AM

Sure I'm plain and boring to most people but I'm definitely me!

1:44 AM

I'm not who I am at work!

1:44 AM

She's extra... she's a mask I can just put on and take off.

1:44 AM

If I look in the mirror I'm gonna see plain 'ol Kanami Mashita and that's it.

...

1:45 AM

Kanami-chan. Delete that last message.

I don't know how.

I think you've told us a bit too much about yourself.

How do you know you don't actually wear the mask outside of work, and your work self is your real self?

I...

1:45 AM

I should sleep.

1:45 AM

It's late.

Yeah you should

1:45 AM

Think about what I said

Magatsu-san already went to bed, so I guess he gave up on me too...

Well what else can you do then?

1:47 AM

Sleep tight, Mashita-chan

1:47 AM

Just Kanami is fine

You shouldn't have pushed that.

Please.

1:47 AM

Good night.

Whatever you say, kid

Oh. Hmmm... this is certainly something to walk in on.

It's.. definitely something, mm?

I was hoping to talk to Yosuke-san, but I suppose I'll have to save what I found for another day.

Yeah he seems a little upset at the moment

1:49 AM

I get it though

If someone is talking to Yosuke-san, let him know that I might have an idea about those dreams of his. Just tell him to get in touch when he's feeling better

1:50 AM

Nice to meet you, new person. You can call me Miku. I'm working on being a therapist and I'm starting to think everyone here might need one

Miku huh?

1:51 AM

Might have to pass on that. Had enough of doctors for a while.

No relation to the vocaloid

The fuck's a vocaloid? Is that some new thing the kids are into?

Understandable. Some people just don't like talking about themselves.

1:53 AM

Mono-kun can be like that too sometimes.

1:53 AM

It's a virtual idol that people can use to make music? I'm not sure how to describe her

Sounds like some creepy fetish thing if you ask me

It's a computer program, actually

That doesn't change my statement

You sound like you have a lot on your plate if you think a computer program to make music is a fetish thing

I've seen weirder

Sounds like a fun story.

1:57 AM

Anyway I should go. I've got an early meeting tomorrow.

1:57 AM

Sweet dreams.

Alright, later I guess

Say what you will about peanut butter cookies, when they look like this they're worth it

Getting into the Halloween spirit, Kanami-chan?

It's always fun to theme your baking!

3:43 PM

I give baked treats to kids instead of store-bought ones

That's so adorable.

️

3:44 PM

Everything, I mean.

3:44 PM

Aaah!! (edited)

What do you do around this time of year Naru-san?

I mostly.. stockpile sweets. And alcohol.

3:45 PM

Watch a scary movie or two.

3:46 PM

And then pass out on my sofa.

I stockpile after to take advantage of sales!

Oh. That's fair.

3:48 PM

I just.. don't really get the time to celebrate.

You're supposed to make the time

^^" You say that as if I have the ability to take initiative

Mmmm, I guess that can be a problem sometimes.

I.. doubt my boss would let me anyway.

No?

He's very strict.

3:52 PM

I recently got a pay rise. I don't want to push it any further. (edited)

Oh that's fair enough.

3:56 PM

I know what strict bosses are like.

3:57 PM

Strict and picky, where nothing you do is good enough.

3:57 PM

Sound about right?

That's scarily accurate. Yeah.

Maybe our bosses are related

️ Ha. Maybe.

Oh, the cookies are nice... But Kanami-san, how are you doing?

I'm okay.

6:43 PM

Baking is like a way to vent my frustrations.

I see! There's a healthy way to go about it!

6:44 PM

It's nice to see you safe, too. U v U

Ah, Naru-san is here as well! How has your day been so far?

Today's been alright.

That's good! Work treating you well?

A bit better than before. So.. I'll take that as a win, I suppose.

Just a bit? How's it different?

Deadlines are less harsh, I suppose?

This may be a bit early but, I thought it might be nice to share some holiday music!

7:04 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB7vs6QNrCY

Louie Zong

P U M P K I N ' S R E V E N G E

pumpkins... revenge...?

This is one of the songs from my gardening playlist!

7:05 PM

I find it very charming. (๑´v`๑❁) (edited)

let me give it a listen lol

i mean, its pretty cute lol the bass reverb towards the end isn't my thing but it added a nice touch to the latter half made it sound "halloween"... y i guess

Do you have any Halloween songs to contribute?

hmmm

8:08 PM

lmao someones excited

8:09 PM

Well, he's right to be!

8:09 PM

We might all be able to go out together!

Do you have any plans, Hana-chan?

that sounds fun lol not particularly. we might go to a local festival, my haori is getting dusty. a friend custom made it for me so i try to wear it when i can (edited)

uhhh, i think i can find a photo around here

8:14 PM

until then heres a song that was pretty popular years back lol. i think my friend has worked with this girl at one point? i think it's something at least haru would like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bJ49dOSP9o

kyarypamyupamyu channel

きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ - Crazy Party Night ～ぱんぷきんの逆襲～,Kyary Pamyu Pamyu-Crazy P...

8:19 PM

heres what my friend made me tho. he took this picture in his shop

It's very cute!

man, do you gotta say its cute...? i was hoping "sexy" was more the word to describe it lol

8:22 PM

or do you mean the song

:T

Hm. . .

8:24 PM

Well I suppose it is rather elegant!

8:24 PM

I wouldn't exactly describe it as 'sexy'.

8:25 PM

Though the song is very light and cute as well! (edited)

well... at least your honest...

8:25 PM

the other girls said it looked better before i put myself in it

I think the peach color gradient really suits you, though!

oh, yeah, the color looks pretty nice on me. thats what my friend said too

You should show us when you try it on next!

well, ok. its up to yu what he wants to do tho

Still. . .

8:44 PM

Are you worried about being well received by others?

8:44 PM

It seems like you want to be considered attractive very badly. . .

i guess it doesnt matter... right not im focused on my career

I think what should matter is that you're comfortable with yourself!

Yosuke always looks good in anything he wears.

yeah, that makes sense... i think i look ok, so its not a big deal

8:49 PM

jeez, dude, you always lay it on so thick lol

I think that just means he cares about you!

8:50 PM

And the people closest to you are the most honest, right?

Its the truth.

See?

8:52 PM

Have a bit more confidence!

well... alright, if he says so... i mean, yu has a great fashion sense, so... i cant really complain if he thinks i look good

Yu-san, do you have any thoughts for Halloween?

Halloween...

what do you think of it?

Hmmm

9:23 PM

I'm not overly keen.

really? i guess its not everyones thing...

I never really do anything for halloween, though.

why not change it up this year?

It's not as if I get invited to any parties, Yosuke-kun..

your coworkers dont have one? or there isnt a festival to attend?

I think there's supposed to be a few events in Shibuya this year!

Hm.

oh yeah? what kinds?

Costume competitions, candy making. . .

9:45 PM

Oh! There's also a scary movie marathon!

I'm.. almost tempted ^^"

Even if it's something simple, it can be fun to make new friends!

yu tends to go off on movies, but he might enjoy that... i guess i can ask our two other tokyo friends if they wanna join, but theyre probably busy...

You never know until you ask!

I'll look into it.

9:54 PM

I'm ... not the best with crowds.

maybe the theater would be good, then? its kinda solitary in there

Perhaps something calmer? I know several book stores are doing small events!

that sounds pretty chill. i know a few horror books are getting popular these days

That might be nice?

Book stores are generally very good for this sort of thing.

9:58 PM

Specials on books and free snacks so long as you're alright with the occasional trick or treater!

oh yeah, trick or treat is popular in downtown. i forgot im not working at junes this year so i dont have to decorate and dress up like normal lol...

You were able to quit?

10:00 PM

Congratulations!

Junes makes their normal employees dress up? ^^"

oh, thanks! yeah haha, they begged me a lot but i was... pretty firm

That's... something.

oh yeah, been doing it for years

10:02 PM

first year i had to i was a werewolf

10:02 PM

almost made yu do it with me

10:02 PM

but... then i caught wind that we actually cancelled the halloween event lmao

10:02 PM

and i didnt know

Oh no!

so we did all that work for nothing

Gosh..

he was SO mad but we got some cool costumes out of it

Perhaps you should wear it this year!

10:04 PM

Since you worked so hard on it!

I second that motion.

oh dont worry, ive worn the old thing already lol!

10:05 PM

i think i tossed it years ago

That's too bad. （´・×・｀❁）

i wore it at a party and it got all sweaty and boozey

10:06 PM

no its fine, it was gross

10:06 PM

but lets see... what would be a good one this year? maybe something actually scary

10:06 PM

the werewolf was more "cute" than anything

It seems you're very good at 'cute'!

thats what im told;;

Question... have any of you guys seen a talking cat?

...

11:09 PM

I was visiting a larger city and, i swear, i heard this kid's cat talk. Maybe im imagining things.

11:11 PM

Okay so I was probably just really tired. Unless theres other witnesses to this talking feline

11:13 PM

❓

Hmm yes, maybe I should get some rest. I've been working overtime lately.

Please be sure to get plenty of rest! It really is possible to overwork yourself.

Youre both right. Heh, maybe I'll have a dream about a cat? That'd be cute, honestly. (edited)

A talking cat? I wonder what sort of things a cat would talk about! :0

Tuna, maybe?

I suppose it would make sense that a cat would request fish and foods of some kind... By the way, it's a pleasure to make your acquittance! You can call me Mochi! O u O I'm really interested in what you heard the talking cat say.

Yeah, eheh. Nice to meetcha! You can call me Nao. I think the cat mentioned something about a heist? Pretty weird stuff.

Nao-san, nice to meet you! But oh, I wonder what a cat would heist? Perhaps your tuna theory holds some weight...?

Ooh, maybe? A cat burglar stealing tuna... thatd be the heist of the century for a feline, right?

I wonder if they would employ their feline friends!

I bet! A whole group of cat thieves heh

I wonder what they would call themselves...? Cat Burglars?

Maybe? Ohh or maybe phantom kitties? Like phantom thieves

Like ghost kittens?

Are the Phantom Thieves ghosts!?

They might be! Ive seen poltergeists before so... heh

Really!? What did they look like!?

Little semi translucent creatures with a vague person shape.

They're little? Smaller than the average person? That's so interesting...

Yeah! Child size, basically. They also can touch and lift objects which makes them dangerous (edited)

I've heard such. I've heard they're spirits that are particularly restless. It's a little sad that they're children...

It is... usually I try to talk to them. It's best if things can be worked out peacefully.

That's kind of you! So you're a medium, then...?

Uhh, something like that? You could say i see a lot of ghosts, demons, and mythical creatures in my line of work.

That's so incredible! So all of these things exist!?

Sure do! I don't recommend just going out and looking for em tho.

Is it true that they haunt random places? Do you deal with them in these areas?

It is. They can show up just about anywhere. I travel a lot to handle big incidents

Big incidents...?

Like... if theres a lot of people getting hurt and they need protecting, i get sent to help.

Oh my....

12:20 AM

This coffee is much stronger than I thought it would be

12:20 AM

I suppose that means I'll be awake for a while^^;

i guess that makes two of us lol i decided to have coffee pretty late myself its been a while akira-san, how are you?

The fabled Akira-san returns!

️ (edited)

Oh my! Akira-san, it's been quite some time!

Goro-kun's emotes seem to get scarier each day.

12:29 AM

idk, i find that emote relatable. Also hi akira...?

ah... goros here too (edited)

This is highly confusing

uhhhh... best to call everyone by the names they want senpai

I'll try. but let me tell you, it's hard to keep up when the names dont match.

i know... but everyone wants to keep their privacy

Oh wow, there seem to be a lot of people here today

Perhaps we were all looking for some company!

yeah, it is a nice clear sky out tonight, good night to share with everyone

12:37 AM

i guess technically were all looking at the same sky, right?

I'm at the airport so possibly not.

Their names don't match?

12:38 AM

Today was awfully busy! The first Tsukimi festivals began today!

12:38 AM

So it's nice to just sit and watch the moon tonight. . .

Many names dont match. this is a chat app, dw about it.

I'm actually inside. The sound booth doesn't have windows

lets drop the names yeah

Alright. ...

why dont you get out and see the moon for a bit nozomi-chan?

its raining here so my plane is delayed lmao

✈️

1

i mean you probably need a break anyway

This is my break

sitting in a booth is your break?

Have you eaten today, Nozomi-san?

I've snacked a little

And kind of, I just turned my chair around

Well.. i guess at least thats more comfortable than airport waiting room seating.

its kinda late, but do you want me to bring you anything?

12:42 AM

where are you heading to, senpai?

Thank you, but I'm fine, Hanamura-san

if youre sure... (edited)

Hawaii is where I'm headed. (edited)

Nozomi-san you really must take better care of yourself. . .

I'm doing the best I can with the time I have

12:43 AM

I'm fine, really

man, how come you get to go to hawaii? that sounds great rn lmao... but yeah, nozomi-chan, youre gonna faint if you keep pushing yourself. didnt that happen to someone else at the studio not too long ago? its not uncommon

Hana-chan maybe you should show them what you're made of! You have to handle peoples wants and needs in your profession often, don't you?

Hawaii...

Well I have work in Hawaii so it's not exactly a vacation... as much as i wish it were. also, i agree. it's important to not push yourself too much.

I promise, I am eating and sleeping. I'm not going to faint. I promise.

thats true... i can always bring you leftovers on the way home. its not too far out of the way from work lmao.

Nozomi-san.. that's . Troubling

You really don't have to

12:49 AM

Though, you're a free person and I can't really force you to stop

Why are you staying so late anyway?

I.

12:51 AM

Um..

12:51 AM

... Sorry I'll be right back. Bad headache.

so thats a yes!

12:52 AM

ill start cooking for three then lol

12:52 AM

oh-- naru-san?

Hanamura-san, please don't go out of your way for me

12:52 AM

And, please take care, Narukami-san

12:52 AM

Oh, yes, I'm staying late for work. I have a lot to do with deadlines approaching quickly

i mean, someone has to take care of you, you overwork yourself so much

I see. Hm... I guess I know how it is crunching on work as much as possible before a deadline hits. maybe take some time off after things are finished though?

My line of work rarely allows for such things, especially with this... particular deadline

That's rather problematic. How can you work at full capacity if you aren't given time to rest up?

I rest when I can. I nap a lot in down time.

the higher ups dont exactly care lmao

That as well...

Hmmm.... I wonder if one could make them care.

What are you suggesting?

thats.... ominous senpai lmao

Oh, i was just gonna say I could talk to them.

No, that's really not necessary. It's simply a part of the business.

It seems pretty unfair to me. Not really good business.

It's um, not really a conventional business

if nozomi-chan doesnt wanna admit too much, she doesnt have to

If your employees aren't able to be at their best how can you expect them to give you their best?

And I have voluntarily taken up extra work. It's my own choice.

Still, try to rely on your friends now and then, Nozomi-san.

12:59 AM

Even Hanamura-chan was worried about you!

Well.. i suppose that's your call but still... even im worried and i barely know you.

hey, you say that like i dont normally worry about others

You're rather quick to back down when push comes to shove, Hanamura-chan!

whats that supposed to mean!?

Perhaps you're. . .overly considerate?

I am greatly appreciative of the help I get, but it's not totally necessary. I've been in this industry for a long time, and I've grown accustomed to the schedule and workload. So while I'm thankful for the concern, I can assure you all that I am fine.

... oh... yeah i get told that a lot

1:02 AM

ok, but if i come by tomorrow and you dont look fine, im gonna make some demands that you take more time to rest

Very well

But if you have the food, don't you think you should drop it off anyway? Even if you don't stay long.

she makes a good point there. why waste food?

I'm certain it wouldn't go to waste

well yeah, im still coming by!

1:06 AM

no matter what nozomi-chan says lmao

Nice

1:08 AM

speaking of food... i should probably get some too

I'm sure there are plenty of places to find it in an airport

Yes. a lot of them are closed right now but i think maybe the big bang burger is open?

If worst comes to worst, I assume there would be some kind of convenience store or something. Maybe that's still open?

Hopefully. I'll go take a look around now and see what I can find.

Oh! My mistake; I didn't expect many people to be on so late^^;

1:21 AM

I do hope you've all been taking care of yourselves though, even if my presence has been scarce as of late.

1:22 AM

oh yeah, you disappear a lot work got you busy?

You could say that^^;

1:33 AM

I'm a pretty busy person.

1:34 AM

But I like to check in with all of you when I can.

thats nice of you, i guess. not much happens with us, tho

We're pretty consistent here for the most part I guess

I suppose, but given the mysterious nature of this app I think it's fair to be cautious.

lmao, yeah weve fucked that up

Despite the fact that we don't know each other personally, I don't want anything bad to happen to any of you. And as long as this app remains beyond our understanding I can't help but be a little dubious.

That's a valid concern, Akira-san (edited)

you seem to care a lot about people youve never met. why is that?

sorry about.. what transpired earlier. I'm feeling better now.

1:38 AM

What have I missed?

Welcome back

thats good

1:39 AM

stop... giving me that look i mean, a couple people, sure, but everyone at once?

Well you all seem like decent people. I can't make assumptions I suppose, but that doesn't mean I want any harm to come to any of you.

1:39 AM

❓

sighs

I'm suspicious of this app, so I think it's fair to want to make sure you're all alright.

1:39 AM

Oh?

1:40 AM

Yes, I've been trying a lot of coffee recently^^

1:40 AM

Many different recipes from the book I mentioned.

1:40 AM

I like some better than others, but they've all been relatively satisfying.

theres... recipes? do you drink it black?

Well, it depends on the recipe!

1:41 AM

If you're drinking it black, it mostly has to do with the blend itself.

1:41 AM

But past that point you can add other ingredients if you so desire.

ok, so some arent really made for it

Black coffee...

1:42 AM

Way too strong for me.

yeah, i prefer sweet stuff myself

1:42 AM

i dont see much point in pretending you like musky bean water lmao

By the time coffee is drinkable for me, it's pretty much just straight creamer

or sugar lmao

'Musky bean water'

That too

Well, do you like tea? It's pretty much the same thing, just leaf water instead of bean water.

tea has a way less aggressive taste, but it still tastes best with milk and sugar...

Well, to each their own I suppose^^

1:45 AM

i dunno, it brings it the best flavors lmao

Some teas are more mild, so I can drink those. I usually don't though.

like a good fruity tea thats cold is great in the summer

1:45 AM

especially a milk tea

Fellow Mobile App Users, This application appeared on my phone earlier today. At first I was hesitant to use it for fear of allowing access to my personal information, but after recognizing multiple names from my own personal contact list I have deemed it at least safe enough to engage with for the time being. To return to the topic at hand so as not to disrupt the flow of conversation, I enjoy both tea and coffee. Sometimes I think the bitterness is what brings out the beauty of the more nuanced flavors. Yours truly,

1:51 AM

... what

1:51 AM

holy shit did this guy just put his whole signature!?

What in the hell?

❗

LMAO

❣️

Dude...

Yusuke Kitagawa?

Yusuke Kitagawa..

So um, Kitagawa-san then. You know someone here? Or, multiple?

Hello my dear

❤️ Since I am able to use emoticons here, I think I will, since they suit our relation well. To answer your question, stranger, there are a couple names I recognize here. If you prove to be a friendly presence then perhaps I will grow to find your name comforting as well. Yours truly,

1:54 AM

You.. You don't need to put your signature at the end of every message, Kitagawa-kun.

OMG HE DID IT AGAIN I'M LOSING MY MIND

Um

1:55 AM

Okay then

oh god is this one of yours???

Oh, is it one of your um, partners Goro-san?

❣️

1:56 AM

oh jeez

I assume that's a yes.

I wonder how many more of them there are

he laid the flowers out once...

I must not have been here for that

1:57 AM

six, then

It's quite a cute way of referring to your partners.

not including you

...Goro-san? What an interesting social climate this seems to be. I look forward to getting to know you all more intimately. Yours truly,

1:57 AM

Kitagawa-kun..

Kitagawa-san, you really don't have to sign your name every time you post

Well it's really nice handwriting maybe he wants to show off?

Oh goodness.

i cant believe hes attaching it each time Im laughing so hard

Is it a hindrance to the flow of conversation? If so then I don't mind abbreviating. Forgive me; I'm not all too familiar with the social climate of online chatrooms. They seem...rife with emotional intricacies. How beautiful

Yours truly,

1:59 AM

And he did it.. again.

2:00 AM

...

This is um, more like a group text than a real online chatroom. There's no need to be so formal.

icabt stop laufhinf

I can't say I'm sure what the difference is...are you saying you would rather I not attach my signature? I can sign off my messages this way instead, if you wish for me to be less formal. Kitagawa Yusuke

...I suppose that works better than before.

please you don't Have to at all!?

Literally no one else is signing anything

Like we're strangers giving out your full name isn't good! (edited)

We've already seen it now. ^^"

It's rather endearing though.

2:04 AM

If any of you try anything, I will find you.

jeez...

2:04 AM

you know i wont

Oh goodness. He breaks silence...

I have no reason to harm anyone dw

I wouldn't hurt anyone.

There's no need to make threats

...Goro-kun? What do you propose I should do? You're much well versed in these contexts than I am. Shall I keep the signature? Or do away with it? yours truly,

2:05 AM

omfg

Oh good lord.

I.. I think I'm going to cry with laughter... help.. (edited)

Well...If you see no problem with it then I shall continue in this manner for now <3 Yours truly,

2:08 AM

2:08 AM

Did you like, paint that and take a photo or something?

Oh, are you unfamiliar with the art of shodou? It's just one of the many skills I was required to learn in my time studying the arts. That being said, this is still just a mere signature. If you'd like to see a display of real artistic calligraphy then I could prepare one for you, though I think there would be phrases more suited to such a show than merely my name. That being said, I would be happy to discuss this matter further with you as much as you'd like, as well as anything regarding the arts. It isn't often that I come across a willing audience. Your truly, (edited)

Please.. please don't sign it again

2:12 AM

Please

goro, control your man

there it is

:)?

Oh I'm beginning to hate this.

LMAO

Hm? Am I doing something wrong? I suppose it is true that real art is supposed to comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable...but I wasn't under the impression that I'd accomplished anything worthy of that effect during my time in this chat so far. Yours truly,

Please stop encouraging this..

I'm begging you.

it's just that in a chatroom you dont sign your chat messages dude!!!

It's... wrong isn't the right word. Unnecessary? Excessive? Dramatic? Those are probably more fitting.

2:17 AM

❤️

You aren't helping, Goro-kun..

Unnecessary? Excessive? Dramatic? What say you of these cursory judgements, Goro-kun? Yours truly,

2:18 AM

I despise this.

2:18 AM

Hell

2:18 AM

P

Help

2:23 AM

This is driving me insane

theres so much going on

2:24 AM

ok first off, hi, im hanamura. goro may have told you about me

2:24 AM

yeah... you probably saw me at the restaurant with the cake incident

Oh right, apologies, I never introduced myself either. You can call me Nozomi.

Hello! I go by Narukami in here.

we call them naru for short tho

Hanamura-san, Nozomi-san, and Narukami-san... It is a pleaseure to make your acquaintaince. My name is Kitagawa Yusuke. Yours truly,

2:27 AM

yeah we got that part lmao

That was

2:28 AM

Sort of obvious

Oh my gosh..

Oh...the cake incident? I am familiar with this event. I think perhaps I know who you might be after all, Hanamura-san.

2:31 AM

Yours truly,

2:31 AM

.... yeah

We get it. Oh my god we get it

2:32 AM

PLEase

2:32 AM

I'm bEGGING YOU STOP

Hm? Stop what? Yours truly,

2:33 AM

hes never stopping

AaaaaAAAH

Bless you, Narukami-san. Yours truly,

2:34 AM

2:36 AM

I can't

❤️

oh NOW he texts like a normal person

...Oh, do the emoticons require a signature like my other messages? I wasn't sure when sending alone, since I didn't design them myself. Yours truly, (edited)

2:40 AM

FFS

Oh my god

2:41 AM

This is... way too chaotic.

2:45 AM

I.

Yeah, perhaps I should get back to work.

Ah.

9:13 AM

It seems I've missed his debut! (✿≧艸≦)

His debut. ... it was certainly something...

Isn't it cute?

I wish he’d at least make that PNG smaller

I like it! It's like. . .a statement piece! (edited)

9:17 AM

Besides, I find it's no less obtrusive than Shirogane-san's All Caps.

At least the all caps don’t take up half of my screen.

Haha! I suppose not!

9:29 AM

Still, I think it's charming! Even if it is a bit silly!

That's completely understandable.

i guess its charming and unique in its own way but like... hes giving out his full name, which we said... dont, right?

Well, there's not much to do about that now, is there?

thats true. i guess the only thing you can do is keep him safe lmao

whats up buttercup

Even though you're able to work again?

3:29 PM

Have you been trying new blends all by yourself again?

oh, hes crashing?

3:30 PM

how much have you had if youre trying new blends...?

3:34 PM

so... 9-10 jesus umm how have you not had a heart attack

I believe he's trying to make up for lost time while he was healing.

maybe dont try to kill yourself in the process!?

3:37 PM

hol up baby puked

is that gif for you or for me

of course

so were all at work right now im guessing goro works with coffee?

3:50 PM

⌚ ⌚

you get to work with coffee around the clock?

yeah close enough lol

i guess its not entirely safe to talk about our jobs in specifics

3:54 PM

talking about work... gets you... in trouble?

3:54 PM

I've made it fairly clear where I work since the very beginning.

omg fine i guess i just missed it mister "i only talk in elusive emojis"

You two are really getting along well these days! It's nice to see.

3:58 PM

oh, yeah, we get along great lmao!

pffft

4:00 PM

you wish goro

I think being able to disagree with someone and still get along say a lot!

i... if you say so haru you have a pretty warm outlook on people, huh?

oh jeez

(✿≧v≦)

can you two not do that for two seconds?

4:09 PM

thought so

4:10 PM

Would you like to do it instead, Hana-chan?

uhhhh what does that even mean???

(❁꒪▿꒪)*

4:11 PM

❓

oh god

4:11 PM

im single, weve discussed this

4:11 PM

thats not an invite!!! (edited)

(๑´v`๑❁)

you dont even like me that much!

what, its true!

Oh my. I think you've hurt his feelings. . .

There there, darling.

im sorry thats the impression i got???

omg fine im sorry i just thought you genuinely didnt like me as a person

Do you think we're the type with a wealth of free time to spend on people we don't like?

i... guess not. i dunno, ive met people that have been nice to my face a lot is all

Then they really must have nothing better to do!

... i guess not lol

4:16 PM

sorry for hurting your feelings goro.

.

Hana-chan, do you hate him?

huh? of course not!

I didn't think you were the type to do the same as those people who hurt you. . .

im not!

Then you shouldn't assume the same of others!

4:21 PM

Perhaps you could take him on a date to make it up to him.

wh??? i

4:22 PM

we talked about this

4:22 PM

i dont want potential employers to see or

4:22 PM

i dont want to

4:22 PM

...

4:22 PM

nevermind

Hm?

4:23 PM

Would you like to continue?

nothing

4:25 PM

either way, maybe a friendly get together but not a "date"

Then I think you have something to say to him, don't you think?

um

4:26 PM

goro

4:26 PM

im really sorry for the misunderstanding

4:27 PM

i guess i keep misunderstanding the way we talk to each other cause im not used to it and its my fault for not considering your feelings more

4:27 PM

i dont hate you at all, if anything i think youre a smart and cool dude

4:28 PM

um

4:28 PM

sorry again for upsetting you

what does this emoji even mean

Perhaps you can discuss your differences over coffee?

4:29 PM

❗

oh, yeah

4:29 PM

i guess talking in person would be pretty different than text lmao

4:30 PM

but i like mine pretty sweet, just as a warning my coffee, i mean

lmao get over it

LMAO

4:53 PM

◼️

4:53 PM

bean water is gross dude sorry

im holding a baby rn youre right

>:0

4:54 PM

she was fussy so???

4:56 PM

anyway bean water is gross youre just gonna have to deal with that opinion

Bean water.

hey naru

Hey.

how you feeling today?

A little better. I haven't really slept much though.

you gotta try at least... maybe go to bed early tonight?

It doesn't feel like an option at this point. ^^"

5:01 PM

I'll have to survive on bean water for a little bit longer.

if you insist... but i guess im in the same boat...

Yeah.

5:05 PM

You should try to rest where you can, too.

Bean water...

i said what i said

cause im right

Good afternoon, dear. How are you?

how much coffee have you had?

i see...

1:40 PM

so the answer is probably "too much"

1:42 PM

im not trying to take it away, im just saying maybe think of your health? caffeine is considered a drug for a reason

1:43 PM

you got six partners to consider that want you alive, right?

1:44 PM

im not saying give it up... maybe just like... dont drink 9-10 cups lmao

1:45 PM

i cant even imagine how you felt, i get the jitters from 2?

i dunno why youre showing me the dancing cat girl from a video game but im assuming youre not listening

Maybe his body has become used to it and now he needs more

thats still bad!?

1:47 PM

also hello senpai

1:47 PM

how many dancing video game cats do you have and what do they mean

Hi

sorry i asked

1:51 PM

how has your day been senpai?

Pretty good. I was hanging out with Maya earlier. Hbu?

oh yeah, on your totally not vacation to hawaii, right im working again today, doing paperwork while everyone sleeps

It was a meetingg. But also lunch because we were both hungry. Oh boy. Paperwork is always a 'great' time.

uh huh oh its fine here. i mostly have to document any attitude changes i notice, what everyone ate and how much, if they said they were still hungry afterwards... stuff like that

Awh, you dont believe me? :( And ohh i guess thats not too hard.

well i guess i dunno your work habits...

Well this is a business trip which means im investigating something. And Maya is my partner.

i see... wonder whats up in hawaii of all places...

Hm? :0

I could say. But you guys got pretty pissed when i shared that info before

..Goro-kun? ^^:

indecent :T

3:03 PM

hey naru

3:03 PM

and it highly depends... on the info? whatever, best not to share it just in case

Hey.

Are those legs judging me? And ehh you can probably guess whats up anyways.

ill take the guessing route then

3:06 PM

hows work for you naru? (edited)

Tiring.

3:06 PM

Currently living on bean water.

lmao!

3:07 PM

still not getting much sleep? (edited)

Not really.

hmmm... does your apartment allow pets, naru? (edited)

3:08 PM

assuming you live in one anyway

I have my own place, thanks.

3:09 PM

I could get a pet if I wanted. But I don't have the time to take care of them the way i would want to. (edited)

i gotcha i guess sleeping with taiyou lately has been helping a lot, so thats why i suggested it

Aww.

3:12 PM

That's so cute.

️

not that im really a cat person... she just insists on snuggling

3:12 PM

yeah i guess...

Something wrong?

oh nothing just i guess im cursed to always be "cute" lmao

Oh.

3:43 PM

I'm sorry.

oh no its cool! its just how my life is (edited)

3:51 PM

what do you wanna say goro

what do the legs even mean!?

i give up

Legs... huh.

That’s.. confusing.

this is pretty much what its like to talk to goro in a nutshell

Haha. I guess so.

4:07 PM

(๑´v`๑❁)

we dont know what legs mean goro!!!!

4:08 PM

oh hey haru

❗ ❗

your day is made everytime you see haru, huh?

He feels that way with all of our partners.

of course lol

️ so sweet.

im kinda jealous lol

I've.. never really been one for romance.

4:20 PM

I suppose I understand the feeling. Though.

well just... having someone that makes you excited to see them every time you do... but i guess i kinda have that? in a way

Awwwh!

️

hey now, i mean, its not romantic!

4:31 PM

Are you sure?

4:31 PM

... gosh I sound like a 5-year old. (edited)

yeah naru, i thought you were better than this...

I'm so sorry.

im jokin lmao!

Ah?

4:40 PM

Then. I'm.. not sorry??

thats the spirit

hey man, whats up?

no coffee, or are you crashing?

2:23 PM

❓

you havent had any today?

2:24 PM

oh wait youre lying youve had a ton havent you

2:24 PM

how much

how much dude omg

well i get that youre probably drinking it rn

seriously did you know that too much can give you a heart attack tho?

2:41 PM

wouldnt that upset your poor partners tho...?

the woman in that gif does not look ok at all to be real

Good evening, everyone!

hey haru ill be in and out, works about to pick up again

Good luck, Hana-chan!

hey everyone i ended up sleeping in on my holiday and my head hurts super bad lmao

2:45 PM

hows everyone else?

2:47 PM

youre running?

2:48 PM

from your problems or in general

That's. Oddly specific , Yosuke-kun.

what is, the teasing?

I guess so??

2:51 PM

Agh. I'm so tired.. sorry.

its ok, i understand i tried to sleep more and my body is suffering for it

Ah??? How so? Are you okay?

oh just like i told you before it goes from my head down my back i cant bring myself to leave bed (edited)

. Oh. It's.. that again?

yeah. its that every night

2:55 PM

i thought maybe sleeping in would help but it didnt so now im here

Oh gosh.

2:55 PM

You sound like you have it a lot worse than I do.

2:55 PM

i guess? i also slept longer than usual so...

2:56 PM

thats probably why

2:56 PM

its normally manageable but i normally dont sleep too much

2:57 PM

the pain, i mean

2:57 PM

it feels like its purposely wearing me down, but thats kinda ridiculous that a dream could do that (edited)

It's. Very weird.. yeah.

i good thats all i should say about it here, we dunno whos listening anyway, hows your holiday been naru?

It's been alright! save for me .. living on coffee.

god, i wish you could get some sleep

Sleeping is always a mistake right now.

3:02 PM

So.

at least a little bit helps i find 4 hours a night doesnt make it as bad? i mean its still bad, but my body fell into sleep debt and i slept 12 and im suffering for it lmao

Really??? I've found the longer I sleep. The more the pain numbs...

3:06 PM

... I'll. Talk to you about it in private.

ok

hey goro, sup

10:00 PM

im about to go play games with yu

❓

uh, it's one of the zelda games

10:03 PM

the newest one

10:11 PM

:0

talk about it? oh uh you seem excited lol. i havent played since the... gamecube one?

10:15 PM

omg lol i guess youre a REALLY big fan im kinda casual since i didnt have a lot of time for games over the past few years, but my new job gives me a little more leverage

10:17 PM

well ill let you know how it goes, were gonna start here shortly

How exciting!

Oh sweet, i love those games!

I have yet to play one but they're very highly rated!

That good?

Perhaps I should try it some day. . .

Should we play together?

11:44 PM

Is it anything like when we played Resident Evil?

11:46 PM

️

11:46 PM

Oh? So it's more of an adventure setting?

I see! Perhaps we could give it a try! I haven't played any adventure games that I can recall, save for maybe a few learning software types.

11:59 PM

my eyes hurt from playing so long but i managed to make yu thoroughly pissed at me cause i wouldnt listen to his backseat gaming LMAO we had fun

4:11 AM

Aww

Yosuke literally fell of the cliff (the spot where it plays the cutscene for the title card) right after he left the cave.

‍♂️

hey listen i thought thered be an invisible wall that stopped me!

Oh no!!!

taking taiyou for a walk, hows everyone doing?

oh jeez

6:17 PM

what does THAT mean

Dog brows

i mean sure but like, in an emotional sense

Do you have any new pictures to share of Taiyou-san?

heres a good shot of her rn

6:41 PM

she likes to walk then chill a lot (edited)

Awww!

She's so cute! I'm glad she likes her walks so much!

heh, thanks. i found her in the rain a few years ago. yu insisted we keep her, of course but yeah, i try to take her somewhere more secluded if i can

That's so sweet! What made you keep her? Other than your partners puppydog eyes, that is.

that was mostly it. hes always wanted a cat, but his parents never let him have one, so it was too cruel to say no

I'm glad she has such a good home now.

oh yeah, we try to take care of her as best we can... shes really cuddly and stuff so i guess she loves us

Cats don't cuddle unless they like you! I think that's a very clear sign she's happy and loves you.

heh... im not even a cat person but she insists on cuddling me a lot she normally sleeps with yu, so since weve been sleeping together, shes been cuddling up to me a lot

I believe you've become a cat person by proxy.

... lol, i... i dunno about that maybe just one cat

That's how cats work, unfortunately.

so i have a dilemma

Oh?

i found a "note" on my desk and some "flowers" which are actually, uh, weeds

3:21 PM

one of the kids has professed their love to me

How cute!

it super is not

3:22 PM

how am i supposed to tell a child "no, you're a literal baby?"

Oh gosh. That's..

im gonna make a kid cry today

Uncomfortable.

Children are smarter than you give them credit for!

yeah, exactly

Tell them you've already met your true love!

i mean, i know that--

3:22 PM

omg

3:23 PM

i mean

3:23 PM

haru thats

3:23 PM

ugh

well ok i guess i can say that

dont even fucking start with me goro im not here for your shit today

3:23 PM

Just .. Calm down, Yosuke-kun. And take as much time as you need.

god

3:23 PM

im not upset!!!

3:24 PM

im just scared of making a kid cry!

3:24 PM

i dont wanna break any hearts!

3:24 PM

plus if i do my coworkers are gonna think i did something wrong

this kid was so specific too

3:24 PM

"meet me by the toybox after nap time" kid please

Oh my! You really are quite the heartbreaker! (edited)

Oh my gosh.

please... this is so bad

3:26 PM

well i better go get some candy ready after i make this kid inevitably cry by saying im taken

It'll be fine.

i dunno if it will be

3:27 PM

i always feel like im on thin ice lmao

Why don't you try and make this heartbreak... fun? Tell a little story to the kid about why you can't accept them.

oh, that might work...

3:28 PM

say im under a curse and only someone my age can break it

3:28 PM

lmao

What ever you have to do to make it easier.

️ (edited)

goro unless you have something constructive, stop

sighs

3:29 PM

naptime is almost over actually, some of the kids are starting to giggle i better finish up their lunch

Good luck!

Good luck, Yosuke-kun.

3:34 PM

I'm glad I don't work with children. ^^' I don't know how people manage.

Good luck Yosuke-nii! ʕ^▽^ʔ Also remind me when we got this app and what it was for again the opening message was weirdʕ ⊙~⊙ʔ

3:55 PM

ʕ ﾟ ○ ﾟʔAlso who’s everyone else

ok back--

3:56 PM

wait a minute

3:57 PM

TED!?

A newcomer?

ʕ •ᴥ•ʔﾉｼ Me!

3:57 PM

Hello to you too Yosuke geeeez

OMG you're here now too...?

3:58 PM

I mean, yes, hi, I'm sure you can tell this isn't a normal app since it just installed itself on your phone and there's a bunch of strangers, right???

It did? Huhhh I donno, I don't clean out my apps a lot so theres a lot off stuff I don't recognize ʕ ｀0´ ʔ’’ I was going trough them to see which ones I could delete!

4:00 PM

Since you're here I figured I got it myself for a reason, once upon a timeʕ ⊙~⊙ʔ

4:00 PM

Did I not?

Hey, there.

️ this app just appears. ... it's. Not something we can get rid of either. (edited)

Hm! Okay

It kinda... installs itself on your phone.

4:02 PM

Yeah

ʕ ¯ ³¯ ʔ Odd

ANyway, Ted, um. I'm gonna DM you real quick.

Hmmm? Okay! Also hello other person who I do not know!

Ah! You can call me Narukami or Naru for short. I don't particularly mind. Either or.

️

Our first new user in a while!

4:05 PM

It's a pleasure to meet you.

.....Huh! Okay! I'm Teddieʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

4:05 PM

Wait hang on

4:06 PM

After some reviewing I might not be Teddie! Give me a momentʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

Wh.

4:07 PM

What?

4:07 PM

(๑´v`๑❁)

I'm still Teddie everything is okay nevermind

4:08 PM

ʕ‘▽^人ʔ Hi!

omg;;;

Ah. Okay.

Nice to meet you, Teddie!

4:13 PM

I'm Haru and this is Naru. How has your day been?

Ha. That rhymed.

Haru and Naru... Nice to meet you too! ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

4:14 PM

My day has been good! Getting a little confusing now!

4:14 PM

But I hope yours has been good too!

Oh hey, another new fella! Welcome!

Hello!! Thank you!! ʕง*´͈౪`ʔ ว

4:25 PM

I hope you are also having a good day!

4:25 PM

Sorry if I am a little slow a certain someone is DMing me ʕ ¯ ³¯ ʔ

Hello, Nao-san!

It's cool, I'm kinda in and out right now anyways. Workin'. The day is good so far though, thank you! And hey, Naru! How're you?

hey I'm back

I'm quite alright thank you.

️

Nao-san... Another Nao! ʕ •ₒ• ʔ

Good to hear, Naru

Oh? Another? Is there a Nao i havent met?

ʕ^▽^ʔ Someone I know in real life!

4:33 PM

No one on here~

Oh, yet another new person. Welcome to the chatroom I suppose.

Hello hello, I'm Teddie! Gosh there are a lot of people on here hm.

Teddie huh?

4:41 PM

Why is that name familiar?

4:41 PM

Anyway, I'm Nozomi. It's nice to meet you.

Nozomiii!! ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

4:42 PM

I've already been forgotten, hm... ʕToTʔ

awww lmao, poor ted

Wait, have we

(Don't worry, we didn't meet for long! It's okay)

Oh, yeah I think I remember now

Oh!

4:43 PM

You do?

It has been a while hasn't it?

Yeah!!

ted is an old high school friend. he hung out with the team and i back in the day

It''s good to see you again!!٩ʕ๑•◡•๑ʔ۶

He was with you when I met you, right Hanamura-san? I'm not misremembering?

Mhm mhm!!!

yeah

Okay, yeah I definitely remember then.

4:45 PM

It's good to see you again too, Teddie-san.

ʕ ≧∀≦ʔ I hope you've been doing well!!

I've been busy, but otherwise well, thank you.

Mm! I'm glad to hear it, then.

4:49 PM

Make sure not to overwork yourself!

That's becoming more and more of an impossibility, but I appreciate the sentiment

Oh...

4:50 PM

I'm, sorry to hear that

No, it's fine. I chose to do all of this. It's all voluntary.

nozomi-chan have you been eating the food I bring?

Yes I have

good... ok

Well, if it voluntary.... Try to schedule some voluntary breaks in if you ever can then, though!.. They're important too

4:52 PM

Besides, it can be hard to give it your all if you're not well rested! Breaks are an important part of work.

I'm resting when I can, I promise

Ok!! I'm glad then

4:53 PM

Take care

if you need to, be sure to have your friends help too. im sure theyd love to help you

It's fine. The others don't really understand music theory in the same way I do, I couldn't ask them to worry over this stuff too much unless they wanted to be involved.

Maybe they'd want to be involved! If it helps a friend I'm sure anyone would want to anyhow!ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

yeah, they could at least help you take care of yourself lmao

Oh, that's what you meant

5:01 PM

Maybe. I've never asked them about it.

you should!

It's always worth it to ask! I agree~

Maybe. I wouldn't want to burden them too much. They have their own troubles to deal with.

Friendships are all about helping eachother out, no?.. I'm sure they wouldn't see it as a burden.

Maybe.

Sorry, that's kind of personal, isn't it? As long as you're doing okay

5:06 PM

We can move the conversation along if you want to!

I would prefer that, thank you.

No worries!!!

5:08 PM

Hm, other topics...

uh

5:08 PM

i can talk about the kid now, i guess?

Kid?

Oh!! Yes

ok uh, context for nozomi-chan, but

5:12 PM

this kid left a love letter and some flowers on my desk earlier

5:12 PM

to meet them by the "toybox after nap time," because, you know, kids

Oh, I see.

anyway i did in fact make the kid cry

5:13 PM

like i thought i would because thats my luck lol

What happened?..

well, uh

5:14 PM

i went up to him and he saw me and started crying immediately, so i guess i didnt have to even say anything?

Confessing is a scary thing! I get that...

and when i talked to him about it, he said he knew i was gonna say no so i had to take him back to my desk while he was crying and have a conversation about it

Aww...

That sounds uncomfortable

It's good you had that talk with him at least!! It's important

it was ok! hes one of the really shy kids so he tends to be sensitive, i just i dunno how im gonna report on it to his parents

I'm sure he'll apreciate it too in the future

5:16 PM

Oh. That would be awkward.

Do you really need to? Perhaps he'll tell them in his own time!

5:17 PM

Best not to rush these sorts of talks along.

yeah, youre right

Makes me glad I don't ever have to meet the people who send me those letters face to face

5:17 PM

I couldn't do that

i guess ill just say he cried but wouldnt tell me the details about it?

5:18 PM

or... not even mention it

5:18 PM

oh yeah lol but this was a kid at least. theyre pretty easy to deal with. you just speak soft and give them candy and theyre ok

5:19 PM

i guess ill mention he cried so that my supervisor doesnt get mad reading back my notes but thats it

I don't know, kids weird me out. I think it'd be too much for me.

5:19 PM

But yeah that's probably best

You can simply tell them he had a rough day today and could use some comfort.

yeah! yeah, i was just thinking that

5:21 PM

kids are smart, but their world view is pretty straight forward. i think that makes it pretty easy to explain stuff to them.

Kids are nice!! It's nice when people are straightforward ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

5:22 PM

Then it's easy to make out what they're feeling and why! And then it's easier to know how to react!

yeah, kids are easy once you know how to deal with them i used to hate kids before i met... well... a certain kid, i should say

Anyone who'd hate her is just evil!! ʕ｀Ω´ ʔ

yeah, lol so it changed my perspective a lot

I should go visit her again soon.. It's been like! A whole couple of days already.

That doesn't sound like a very long time

Oh.

5:36 PM

You think? (edited)

listen teddie and this girl are inseparable lol

It's only a couple of days. It's not like it's been a month

theyre best friends p much

I see

We are!! I miss her!! ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́-ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

omg

I was gonna go see papa and mama this weekend anyhow... ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ Unless she's busy I should be able to see her then

thats a good idea! just dont interfere with her schooling lmao

Who do you think I am!!!! Booo!!

5:42 PM

ʕ｀Ω´ ʔ School is hard!! I wouldn't mess it up for her on purpose!!

Have some faith in me!! Meanie.

ok ok lol

ʕ ｀ヘ´ ʔ

whats up? why are you awake and yelling?

1:20 AM

omg its too late to be this hyper

1:21 AM

you didnt drink coffee after 6, right?

1:22 AM

coffee and curry is a weird mix

1:24 AM

wait... theres a place that sells that nearby

1:24 AM

either way, your fault your gonna be up all night now

1:25 AM

‍♂️

1:25 AM

stop making the fucking hand motion at me

1:25 AM

yeah i guess go for a jog whatever

❓

what are you mad about?

youre mad at me? oh, are you asking what im mad about? sighs sorry i just keep going off the handle lately i guess. i didnt meant to hurt you

❓

im ok right now ... maybe later tho im pretty tired, so i think ill lay down at least

1:32 AM

but thanks for offering, its appreciated

1:33 AM

youre a good dude and you dont deserve for me to like... go off on you lmao

1:33 AM

thanks goro

1:39 AM

lol thanks good night... whenever you do sleep

everything ok naru?

Goro-kun doesn't go easy on you.

oh, yeah... i guess its easy to tell when im cranky tho lol

I guess so.

4:46 PM

No offence, at all.

ʕ – Ｏ – ʔ Have you been that cranky here, Yosuke-nii?

Hello again.

️

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ Heya! I hope you've been well!

im fine, jeez...

I've been.. Okay. How about you?

Good!! I'm staying with my parents for the weekendʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ So that's nice!

How lovely!

Mm! Are you sure you're doing alright, though? I see those dots in front of the okay! (But you don't have to talk about it if you don't want to!)

I've just been having a rough time with sleeping lately.

4:57 PM

No big deal.

Oh! I'm sorry to hear...

4:57 PM

That always sucks to deal with.

4:57 PM

Do you know why?

Nightmares.

repeated nightmares. I don't want to talk about it more than I already have.

....Oh... Understandable.

We don't know who's watching, I guess?

Hm?.. I suppose so.

4:59 PM

I hope things get better for you, then.

Thanks.

dont worry ted, narus told me a bit about it im trying to help rn

Oh! Okay. How very kind ʕ‘▽‘人ʔ

5:00 PM

Good luck then!!

i guess lol... thanks ted

5:00 PM

but um, naru, hows work going?

Tiring, as normal.

im sorry naru...

It's alright. Really. You don't need to be sorry for anything.

even then, its hard not to be. you dont deserve any of this... um... any halloween plans yet?

Buying candy. Watching scary movies.

5:08 PM

The usual.

oh yeah? i didnt know you were into scary movies

I mean.. The old types of scary movies.

5:13 PM

The types that are.. so terrible it's hilarious. (edited)

oh yeah, those are really good!

I'm not overly the best with.. Realistic gore and Horror.

i guess that stuff doesnt affect me much because i know its fake

That's fair.

5:21 PM

I have to do things. So I'll talk another time. Have a nice day, Yosuke-kun .

5:22 PM

You too, Teddie.

️

oh sure-- take care of yourself...

Thank you!! You have a good day too!

5:22 PM

♡～ʕ‘▽^人ʔ

Hello everyone! It's been a while! O u O

9:54 PM

Kogoro-san! It's been a while! How have you been?

9:57 PM

I'm not sure what the gifs mean, but you seem to be in good spirits! I'm doing ok myself! I managed to get the garden set up, and Cookie is a regular visitor now!

❓

Cookie is the cat that decided to start coming around! I suppose they adopted me.

9:59 PM

10:00 PM

Very cute, right? I still don't know if they're a boy or girl, but I guess it doesn't matter if they're nice, right?

❣️

I guess that means you like them!

10:01 PM

❤️

10:02 PM

Do you have any pets Kogoro-san?

‍⬛

10:04 PM

A black cat! Just like Cookie! I see.

10:05 PM

I'm guessing I can't know their name though, since you only speak in pictures.

You can't speak? I see. I understand! There might be some weirdos on here!

10:08 PM

I can't see anyone's names, which is pretty weird for a chatroom, right?

10:09 PM

... death?

10:09 PM

Why allude to that...?

10:10 PM

Well, truthfully, I guess if you don't know who's on this application... then there is some danger to revealing too much, isn't there? For now, let's all agree to stay safe and private. But I don't think talking too much about some things is harmful!

10:12 PM

For example, I planted some pumpkins recently! And I don't think it hurts to talk about that!

10:13 PM

But I know nothing about gardening! So I don't know if they'll survive, haha...

️

10:13 PM

❤️

Hmmm... if I remember correctly... sunflower is Haru!

10:14 PM

Haru said she'd help me, yeah! She knows a lot about everything, doesn't she?

10:14 PM

She's already been such a big help, though, I couldn't trouble her anymore...

10:14 PM

You'll talk to her? Hmmm... well I still don't want to inconvenience her...

10:15 PM

But I can't stop you, Kogoro-san.

10:16 PM

Hm?

I'm not quite sure what you're saying, but you know Haru better than I do, so I'll trust you!

10:17 PM

Oh, speak of the devil! Or angel, I should say, haha.

10:18 PM

How are you doing, Haru?

10:19 PM

❗

10:19 PM

No need to force her to talk about farming! She can talk about what she wants to.

10:20 PM

So pushy...

Oh!

10:21 PM

Well, the eggplants are finally coming in!

10:21 PM

And my pumpkins are very excited to be here!

10:21 PM

And I'm doing well, thank you!

10:21 PM

I hope you and your brother are fairing just as well.

10:22 PM

Yes, darling, I promise to set aside some for carving.

10:22 PM

Though several are going into desserts!

10:22 PM

I plan to try some American style ones this season!

Oh, right, you can make deserts with pumpkins.. I was going to just carve all of them!

I'm more than happy to send you a few recipes!

Oh, that would be great! I mean... I'm still not the best at cooking, but it wouldn't hurt to try!

10:23 PM

But yes, my brother and I are doing well! I'm eyeing a place to work!

:0?

10:24 PM

I'm thinking big bang burger!

10:25 PM

Oh, coffee would be a nice backup though...

Do you have any skills you're looking to hone?

10:35 PM

Or are you looking for something more. . .temporary?

I'm looking for something fun and fast paced! I think working in an office would be too boring.

Food service is definitely a way to do something fast paced!

That's what I thought!

Food service is kinda stressful! But it's definitely fast....

Yeah, definitely! Wait, I don't think we've met! I'm Mochi!

11:20 PM

Are you new to the chat?

ʕ ´∀｀ʔOh! That's a cute name! I'm Teddie! I'm new, yup yup

Aw, thank you! It's nice to meet you, Teddie-san! It must be really concerning to suddenly be bombarded with this strange chatroom, but most everyone is friendly!

I don't doubt it! Plus, Yosuke-nii is helping me out too since he's already been here a while apparently ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ So I'll be okay! But thank you for the concern It's nice to meet you too!

11:37 PM

11:38 PM

❓

Oh! Hello!

11:38 PM

....Pancakes?

11:38 PM

Well I don't know what that means but I guess pancakes are nice!

I can't remember what pancakes mean either, Kogoro-san...

11:45 PM

Yosuke-nii?

11:45 PM

Does he want pancakes?....

Uhmm

I think... the pancake is his icon for Yosuke?

He's pancakes?

I guess he is!

Just as Haru is Sunflower!

11:46 PM

And I'm... I forgot mine, haha.

Oh! I, see

Pardon my disappearance, I remembered I hadn't done my weekly maintenance yet!

11:46 PM

11:47 PM

❓

11:47 PM

✋ ✋ ❓

11:47 PM

Is Haru hammering?

If you'd like to come assist, I'd be happy to host!

Good luck hammering! I guess!

I'm lost... but Haru seems to understand.

I don't want to bother anyone too terribly much, though.

‍♂️

Ah! Well, I have a collection that requires a bit of maintenance now and then!

11:48 PM

I'd nearly forgotten about it!

❓ ❓

I'll make snacks. How does that sound? (edited)

I'll throw something together then!

11:50 PM

Mochi, do you have any recommendations for quick snacks?

The man in that gif doesn't seem too enthused...

11:50 PM

Oh! Um... those little chocolates that are half strawberry flavored?

Oh! The little mushroom ones?

11:51 PM

And not to worry, that's just his sense of humor, Mochi!

These?

11:52 PM

Oh, if you say so. You do know him better than me.

Something like this!

11:53 PM

Oh, those looks good too!

They're the same company!

11:54 PM

I just think the little mushroom shapes are adorable.

You're right! I'll have to look into them...

I highly recommend them as a quick treat!

11:55 PM

Actually this has given me a grand idea. . .

I'm going to try and make sure it's ready before everyone arrives!

I hope you look forward to it! (edited)

Hm... now I’m hungry

Have you eaten today, Teddie-san?

️

❓

Well, if everyone is coming over, I suppose I could make a meal as well. . .

I did! But hm... maybe I should make something else...

Oh!

12:18 AM

just messaged me. . .

12:18 AM

Apparently they have a new recipe they'd like to try. . .

I suppose they'll be spearheading things this time!

They are very talented!

12:21 AM

I'm looking forward to what they'll make!

I'm excited as well! I can't wait to see what they plan to make!

8:07 PM

My, you're so energetic tonight!

8:08 PM

Was dinner yesterday that good?

8:08 PM

I'll be sure to let

know. I'm sure they'll love to hear the feedback!

8:10 PM

❤️ ❤️

I will transfer as many of those kisses as possible!

8:11 PM

What do you think we should do tonight, though?

8:12 PM

As much as we love your curry I think some variety is good!

8:13 PM

...

8:13 PM

We have had it for 3 nights this week, darling.

...

8:14 PM

It's very sweet of you!

But we don't want you to think you have to cook for us every night!

8:26 PM

Perhaps we can go out!

:0

8:26 PM

❓

Steak is certainly an option!

❓

8:27 PM

✨

Perhaps not the same steakhouse (✿≧艸≦)

8:27 PM

8:28 PM

I suppose we'll have to let him survive this time!

8:28 PM

Though I never knew dessert could sweep someone off their feet!

8:29 PM

8:29 PM

Darling! Be nice!

8:31 PM

what are you saying about me now?

❣️

8:32 PM

uh huh

Welcome back, Hana-chan!

8:32 PM

Do you have any plans for dinner tonight?

thanks haru...

8:33 PM

tonight? um, not really.

8:33 PM

why?

8:33 PM

️

...

8:33 PM

its been a while since youve asked me on a date

dude

️

but its hard to pass up a free meal, i was probably going to get take out anyway

8:35 PM

️ ❓

is haru gonna be there?

Would you like me to be?

️

8:37 PM

i mean, i wont force you i guess?

8:37 PM

but it would be nice to see you lol

I'll put an outfit together, then!

ok, if you guys are gonna look nice ill pull myself together too

✨

Oh.... I see..

1:36 AM

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ I’m glad you found someone, Yosuke-nii~

WHAT!?

1:36 AM

NO

1:37 AM

THIS IS A PLATNOIC FRIEND MEETING TED

DONT ENCOURAGE HIM

Weren’t you the one who just called it a date earlier?!?

no! i was saying how goro is always ASKING me on one, its different

ʕ – Ｏ – ʔ Suuure, sure.

theres nothing going on!

1:39 AM

stop it with that image!

omg

here we go

Hmm...

Should I just leave you two to it?...

theres nothing to leave us to ted!

ugh

ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ Oh! I got a hug, I think!

Thank you!! ʕ ∩˃o˂∩ʔ♡

at least hes easy to please...

Oh gosh.

hey naru...

Hello!~

Hey!

you seem chipper today

I got a little bit of sleep in so that's nice.

oh thats awesome!

Living on bean water no longer. ^^'

thats good

So. How are you today ?

️

im good. about to get some free food

Ah. Is that what everyone's talking about?

♡～ʕ‘▽^人ʔ Say hi from me to the, person who's name I don't think I actually know! But still

Your 'date'? ^^'

its not a date!!!

I know.

2:14 AM

I put it in quotes for a reason.

You’ree still the one who originally called it a date!~

ok im gonna go get ready

Have fun! You, three? Two?

3.....

Have fun you three!!!

... thanks ted

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ They grow up so fast...

Oh?

8:22 PM

Evening! Are you practicing?

8:23 PM

✋

8:23 PM

violin?

Is your hand still giving you trouble?

8:27 PM

if you need any tips or anything, I play a couple instruments and can read music (edited)

Darling, I know your hand is no longer dangling by a thread but, do try to take it easy.

but you should def not hurt your hand

8:29 PM

haru, does he ever listen?

Now and then, yes.

8:30 PM

Usually he's quite stubborn, though.

sounds about right

Darling?

:0?

Please don't push yourself.

8:32 PM

(edited)

8:32 PM

⌚

Wonderful! (๑´v`๑❁)

⏩

❓ ❓

8:33 PM

Perhaps a beak is in order! After all, we did miss out on date night!

8:54 PM

️

That is a good idea! Let me see if anyone is having events tonight!

9:17 PM

...

9:17 PM

..............

9:17 PM

Darling. . .are you certain?

❓

Well, I can certainly look! (edited)

9:24 PM

But, are you sure?

9:26 PM

At least try the curry there? I know it won't compare to yours!

Do you not want to go out with us, then?

9:38 PM

Well, you can't expect to cook dinner every night!

Today one of my impatient friends broke into my apartment and got punched.

Huh?

2:36 PM

Are they okay? Are you okay/??

He's fine. I just punched him on reflex. He got tired of knocking on the door while i was in the shower apparently

2:39 PM

And im okay. Just annoyed

...Oh...

2:39 PM

Someone just, coming in while you're in the shower does sound kind of scary....

2:39 PM

I'm glad you're both okay?

It was certainly something. But yeah, thank you. I guess Brown learned his lesson after all that

I hope so...

2:47 PM

I hope you'll have a better rest of the day!

Thank you! It should be better now. Meeting up with some other friends later. That's what Brown came to talk about

Oooo~ That sounds fun!ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

Yeah! I havent seen some of them in quite a while so itll be nice.

How sweet.... Getting together is always fun

It is

do you get together with your friends often?

I do hope you have fun! It's important to make time for your friends.

I try to!! We chat together still, and I like dropping by everyone when I can Everyones busy with their own stuff too, of course, but I do my best!!!

Thanks, Haru! Mmhm, that makes sense. My pals are busy a lot so we dont get together as often but we usually still text or call each other.

Yeah... I miss the times we all lived in the same city, hah.

I know the feeling. Getting older and going your separate ways can be kinda bittersweet. But the bonds stay strong no matter how far apart you are physically.

That's so cute.

️

Mm!!!

3:24 PM

Also, it's important to sometimes just hop on a train and show up at their doorstep♡～ʕ‘▽^人ʔ

Cute? :0 like in a good way? Also yes, surprise visits are nice! Just dont break into people's houses like my friend did lmao

Yeah!! Sorry if that came across any differently.

I don't break into places!!! =͟͟͞(ʕ꒪∆꒪;ʔ

It's cool. I was just checking. Hard to read tone over text sometimes, eheh. Good! Just making sure you don't follow brown's lead. He has been known to give people bad ideas

Ehe~ Well! I don't know him, so I think I'll be okay (edited)

Good, good. Although you might know him

he's on tv a lot.

Ohhh?? A celebrity?!??!

3:34 PM

Cooool...

Yeah, kinda! He's a talk show host! He interviews a lot of different people.

Ohhh that sounds fun!!! You'd get to meet so many people...

True! He's also very talkative and enjoys entertaining people so its a great job for him! Although he did bring up Tartarus on tv that one time... so maybe hes a little too talkative. (edited)

Tartarus?

It's a place from greek mythology.

Oh... Are you not allowed to bring up Greek mythology on tv?....

Is it related to that "other world" Yosuke-kun keeps mentioning ?

.....Hm

3:47 PM

Other world?

Dangerous stuff, yeah?

3:49 PM

Don't... know too much about it other than that.

Well he said he went to Tartarus on live television which made him sound kinda crazy. But also yeah.

.....Riiiight....

Wh

3:50 PM

This is so confusing...

You can say that againʕ ˘ x˘ʔ;

Whats confusing?

Just. Everything to do with...this stuff?? I guess.

Ah, yeah. It can be. There is a lot goin on.

3:56 PM

But dont worry too much. We got a lot of the strange stuff under control

Yeah?

3:57 PM

If. You say so.

It sounds trustworthy when you say it all confident like that! ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

Why, thank you B) But, Naru, the way you say that... Is there something up that youre worried about?

Just... Everything going on lately. Mind if I talk to you about it privately?

Dont mind at all, go ahead and shoot me a message

Hm... Well, I hope you two can figure it out!ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

Good morning ^^

Taiyou-san is as cute as always!

she laid on my head most of the night...

She likes that spot. Its warm

9:50 PM

You're always hot headed after all Yosuke

shes trying to suffocate me to death, im sure of it

9:50 PM

OMG thats not how it works!

No she's not When will you stop denying that she's your cat?

She clearly loves you very much!

shes not mine, jeez im not a cat person at all

So you're saying you hate her?

well, no but i dont see why she has to give me any special attention either especially since shes yus cat

So you're saying you don't like her.

10:01 PM

I feel sorry for her. . .

thats not what im saying at all!!! (edited)

Is it, though?

shes just yus cat so she should love him more!

Even though she shows you so much affection and cares for you this much. . .

ugh, i dunno, i dunno why she likes me its probably because i feed her in the mornings or something thats how cats are

I really do feel sorry for her.

10:08 PM

I think I'll spoil my cat in her stead. . .

10:08 PM

❓

jeez, its not like im actively shoving her away! ill cuddle her if she wants!

im just more of a dog person, its normal!

omg cat people are so weird...

10:10 PM

but either way, i feed her food and treats and let her cuddle and take her on walks! shes fine!

How rude. . .

well, you guys always act like not being head over heels in love with cats is a sin!

Oh! Darling, since I'm ordering sushi, is there anything you'd like as well?

rejected...

10:12 PM

10:12 PM

Certainly! And Mona's requests?

"Fancy tuna".

10:15 PM

Haha, of course.

10:15 PM

I'll make sure to order extra.

sushi sounds good, tbh... @Yu Narukami should we order some???

@Kayla, male thot enemy of state sure we can have sushi tonight. It'll be a nice treat

10:32 PM

And for the record. Taiyou followed you home. So she's your cat.

I hope you'll be getting enough for Taiyou-san too!

10:32 PM

She followed him home?

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

i wish youd stop letting her eat on the table...

She's adorable! I don't know how anyone could hate such an adorable face!

She deserves a seat on our table

She should have her own seat!

well i found her on my way home from work one day, so i just kinda brought her back cause it was raining...

H3Y

???

She loves you for that She's more attached to you because of it

10:34 PM

Goro-chan speaks!

i guess...

10:35 PM

yeah whats up goro?

H4RU I N33D TUN4444 M4K3 IT COM3 QUICK3R

uh

10:35 PM

wtf

It seems Goro-kun has found a way to speak... but in L33t speak

of course he would pull this

H4RU

10:38 PM

H4RU

10:38 PM

H4RU

uh

10:38 PM

dude chill

!

H4RUUUUU

Yes, I'm here!

WH3R3 IS IT

so demanding, damn

It hasn't arrived yet, silly!

HOW MUCH LONG3R IM ST4RVING

Besides, aren't you the ones coming to me?

DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH H3 F33DS M3

10:39 PM

H3S SO SLOOOOW

who???

I know exactly how much Boss sneaks you when he thinks no one is looking.

who feeds you???

W3LL

im so confused...

TH4TS B3C4US3 H3 DO3SNT W4NT M3 TO ST4RV3

10:40 PM

C4LL HIS PHON3 M4K3 HIM HURRY UP B3FOR3 I W4ST3 4W4Y

10:40 PM

H4RU

You won't starve before you get here, I promise.

PROV3 IT

Did you starve last time?

NO

Then you won't starve this time.

TH4TS NOT TH3 POINT

Unless you'd like us to mourn you now and eat your tuna when it gets here?

IF H3 K33PS GOING LIK3 THIS IT WILL 4LL B3 GON3 B3FOR3 W3 G3T TH3R3

10:42 PM

NOOOOO

I wish you luck in your sushi endevours Goro-chan

10:42 PM

I'm off to do some work now

10:42 PM

@Kayla, male thot enemy of state See you later...?

oh yeah, i can pick up the sushi after work. have a good day! (edited)

10:45 PM

huh? i guess my eyes are playing tricks on me lol?

Also you really must stop stealing his phone while you two are walking.

H3 DO3SNT N33D IT

im guessing this isnt goro but someone goro is starving???

H3 IS H3S SO M34N

He's a bit. . .overdramatic.

10:48 PM

If we don't feed him every ten minutes he tends to cry. And as cute as that is. . .

10:49 PM

I really do wish he'd learn some restraint. .. (edited)

BUT IM HUNGRY

ummm??? i didnt know you guys had a kid??? congrats

3XCUS3 YOU IM 4 M4N

ok grown man, why do you need to be fed then?

snrk

B3C4US3 I H4V3 TINY FING3RS

... so youre a kid

YOU SHOULDNT M4K3 FUN OF SOM3ON3S DISORD3R

oh-- sorry;;;

10:50 PM

i didnt realize...

10:50 PM

i take it back, im sorry for making fun of you

Try not to tease Hana-chan too much!

10:51 PM

Even if your hands are adorably small.

H3Y

am i being teased? whats going on?

I DONT KNOW WHO YOU 4R3 I JUST W4NT TUN4

I can't wait to squish them when you arrive!

NOT UNTIL I H4V3 MY TUN4

haru, isnt it rude to squish someones fingers...? arent you making fun of them?

Not at all!

SH3S 4LLOW3D BUT ITS ONLY B3C4US3 SH3 F33DS M3 TUN4

10:55 PM

UNLIK3 S O M 3 P3OPL3

at least youre ok with it...

I only tease him now and then.

11:00 PM

And only with his bowtie.

i mean... still it seems kinda mean

11:01 PM

hes a guy with tiny hands, you should be kinder to him, right?

I suppose you're right. . .

11:03 PM

Perhaps I should stop babying him and have him get his own food as well. . .

H3Y

yeah, thad be good habilitation, right?

I W4NT TH4T FOOD YOU PROMIS3D H4RU

11:04 PM

H4RU

11:04 PM

H4RU

11:05 PM

H4RU YOU PROMIS3D

11:05 PM

GIV3 M3 TH3 TUN4 YOU C4NT K33P DOING THIS TO M3

(๑´v`๑❁)

well you can have the sushi, but why not learn how to cook and stuff...?

MY H4NDS 4R3 TOO SM4LL

They are especially tiny.

4ND JOK3R WONT L3T M3 N34R TH3 KITCH3N BOSS WILL G3T M4D IF I G3T ON TH3 COUNT3R

ah, even smaller than i thought...

11:06 PM

on the counter? you need to get up there to reach stuff...?

11:06 PM

damn, im so sorry, i didnt mean to insult you earlier

It's alright, I intended to give you your share from the beginning!

11:07 PM

As if I'd let you come over and not eat.

W3R3 4LMOST TH3R3 WH3R3 IS TH3 TUN4

It will be here when you arrive.

11:09 PM

Your chair even came in the mail!

11:09 PM

So now you can reach the table without sitting on it!

jeez, he must really be starving being this demanding... are you sure you shouldnt give him more? (edited)

I assure you we spoil him rotten.

i see...

11:12 PM

isnt it kinda insulting to his adulthood to constantly treat him like a kid tho?

I never said he was an adult, did I?

oh... well, he said he was, but i guess kids say that stuff all the time

TUN4 TUN4 TUN4 TUN4

Hana-chan, you're so quick to jump to conclusions!

DO3S MY CH4IR LOOK GOOD H4RU WILL I LOOK H4NDSOM3 IN IT

That'll get you in trouble one day.

WILL SH3 LIK3 IT DO3S SH3 LIK3 IT

i mean! no one is really telling me anything

Mona you will look very dashing in your chair.

11:15 PM

I'm sure she'll think so, too.

JOK3R S4ID I C4NT TH3R3 4R3 SUSPICIOUS P3OPL3 H3 DO3SNT TRUST H3R3

11:15 PM

MY OWN CH4IR

mona? thats a pretty uncommon name

He's not a common person!

thats kind of a mean thing to say about your friend! or the person you caretake i guess!?

Wouldn't you think your friends are one of a kind?

yeah thats true...

TH3 WORD IS UNIQU3

11:18 PM

P4NC4K3 ISNT 4 COMMON N4M3 3ITH3R BUT I B3T I SHOULDNT POINT TH4T OUT

thats not my real name! (edited)

TH4TS NOT WH4T JOK3R S4ID

11:19 PM

H3 S4ID YOU H4D 4 TR4GIC 4CCID3NT 4ND H4D TO H4V3 4 N4M3 CH4NG3 TO HID3 YOUR ID3NTITY FROM YOUR PURSU3RS

goro is pretty creative, ill give him that

11:20 PM

but thats not true at all

(✿≧艸≦)

DID YOU JUST C4LL JOK3R 4 LI4R

... yeah

11:21 PM

yeah i did

TH4TS TH3 RUD3ST THING YOUV3 S4ID 4LL NIGHT

11:21 PM

H4RU WHO IS THIS

omg;;;

Hana-chan is. . .very interesting.

11:22 PM

He likes to pick fights and doesn't like cats but is very soft hearted and honest. . . (edited)

i dont pick fights, people pick fights with me

WHO DO3SNT LIK3 C4TS

11:22 PM

WH4T KIND OF MONST3R IS JOK3R FRI3NDS WITH

i mean, cats are ok! i just prefer dogs!

MONST3R

11:23 PM

DOGS 4R3 HORRIBL3

Even though Taiyou-san loves him so much. . .

4ND TH3Y SM3LL

Dogs are also rather rowdy. . .

i feel like im being ganged up on (edited)

11:24 PM

i mean, theyre still fun and sweet!

TH4TS B3C4US3 YOU H4T3 C4TS

i already said i dont!!! (edited)

MONST3R

ugh

11:25 PM

you must really be a kid if this is how you act

Still, I never expected Hana-chan to reveal something like that.

11:27 PM

@King Ken Should you ever require company for Taiyou-san, I'm more than happy to oblige.

stop acting like i treat her badly!

11:27 PM

she never leaves my side, shes fine

And yet you spurn her affections so. . .

i do not! shes on my lap right now

And yet she's not your cat?

shes more yus cat than mine, thats ALL i said, jeez (edited)

C4T H4T3R

omg you really dont listen at all!

NO THIS IS T3XT

you cant read either!

H4RU H3 S4YS IM DUMB IM T3LLING JOK3R

this kid, man...

H4RU H3S C4LLING M3 4 CHILD

11:37 PM

H4RU

11:37 PM

H4RU

11:37 PM

H4RU

Hana-chan you're picking on him . . ?

11:38 PM

There there, Mona. Why don't we get you a dessert? (edited)

WH4T KIND

11:39 PM

WH4T KIND

im not picking on him! youre the one that said hes not an adult!

IM NOT 4 CHILD

thats what haru said

DO YOU 3XP3CT 3VRYON3 TO FIT YOUR TINY WORLD VI3W WH3N YOU M33T TH3M

do you not read? i said thats what haru said!

WH3R3 DID SH3 S4Y TH4T

11:40 PM

SH3 S4ID IM NOT 4N 4DULT

(๑´v`๑❁)

I never said he was an adult, did I?

11:41 PM

thats what she said!

I made coconut milk ice cream! You seemed to like it last time, yes?

11:42 PM

Otherwise there's still a bit of pudding left in the fridge.

ugh...

11:43 PM

i give up

Hana-chan, you're really quite the stiff thinker!

OH I LOV3 TH4T STUFF L3T M3 H4V3 JOK3RS

Is this what dog people are like, I wonder. . .

why is this being put on me!?

THIS IS WH4T DOG P3OPL3 4R3 LIK3

What a shame. . .

11:45 PM

And no, Mona. Everyone gets their fare share. If there's some left over then you have have more.

I like dogs :o but also cats so i guess im a both person

i mean, i like both too? most people do

C4N I LICK TH3 BOWLS

wtf

WH4TS YOUR PROBL3M NOW DOG BOY

why would you lick them, isnt that unsanitary...?

ITS 4 BOWL YOU N33D TO W4SH IT 4NYW4Y WHY WOULD YOU W4ST3 TH3 IC3 CR34M

but after everyone else eats out of it?

TH3Y 4LL H4V3 COOTI3S BUT I H4V3 COOTI3S TOO

I don't mean to cut in, but Mona is the name of Haru's cat, right? It's he a talking cat!?

uh... no wtf

HOW DO YOU KNOW H4RUS C4TS N4M3

11:51 PM

WHO 4R3 YOU

I'm a friend! My name is Mochi! And she told me herself!

You can lick it afterwards, yes.

11:54 PM

Also it's good to see you, Mochi!

11:54 PM

It's been a while!

H3LLO MOCHI

It's good to see you too! I'm sorry we haven't crossed paths lately. But oh, you must tell me if you have a talking cat or not!

Wouldn't that be amazing!

H4RU SHOULD W3 4SK JOK3R 4BOUT THIS

A talking cat would really be something special, don't you think Mona?

theres no way its a talking cat dude...

Can Cookie-san talk? (edited)

I THINK IT WOULD B3 V3RY SP3CI4L

A guy can dream! Oh, no, she's just a normal cat! I found out she's a girl though!

HOW

Oh wonderful! And is she in good health?

Hmmmm, well you just look between their legs, right? She's doing great! I've started letting her in at night.

Have you taken her to the vet? Vets can check for certain and make sure she doesn't have any internal issues!

11:59 PM

I'm glad, though! Maybe soon you'll have a snuggle bug on your hands!

Oh, I should! I do have the money, thanks to a certain someone! ( =////=)

TH4TS T3RRIBL3 WHY

12:00 AM

YOU DONT JUST LOOK IN PL4C3S LIK3 TH4T

12:00 AM

H4RU

12:00 AM

H4RU 4R3 YOU SUR3 THIS P3RSON IS OK4Y

Mochi is also very interesting!

Hmm? Doesn't the vet do the same thing? I guess I never thought to ask permission though, I'm not a cat doctor...

Though I don't think Mochi is a bad person!

a cat cant exactly give permission for that kinda thing...

Still, a trained professional is important in this sorts of situations.

You're right! I'll take her to the vet and know for sure! I'm sure she'll feel better with a doctor looking at her!

i dont think the cat cares-- nevermind

Be careful when transporting her, this might be her first time at the vet so she might be frightened! (edited)

Right! I'll get a kennel first!

ILL H4V3 TO SUP3RVIS3

A blanket and some treats are also a good idea!

12:03 AM

Will you be Cookie-san's knight, Mona?

I WILL

12:04 AM

COOKI3 S4N WILL F33L MUCH S4F3R IF IM TH3R3

Am I going to get to meet Haru and the mysterious Mona in person!?

IM TH3 B3ST

... uh huh

NO ON3 4SK3D YOU DOG BOY

(✿≧艸≦)

Hmm? Is Hanamura-san a dog?

NO! ugh, nevermind!!!

Y3S (edited)

I didn't know we had a talking dog in the chat! That's so incredible!

ISNT IT

does no one read what i say!?

WH4T W4S TH4T

forget it, ill just go

WH3R3 4R3 YOU GOING

12:07 AM

FOR 4 W4LK

12:07 AM

M4K3 SUR3 TO P33 ON TH3 S4M3 POL3 4S L4ST TIM3

Now now, we can't tease Hana-chan too much. He has a delicate heart.

IS IT 4 GL4SS

12:08 AM

H4V3 YOU S33N IT

Oh, I didn't know! Poor Hanamura-san... I wonder if all dogs have delicate hearts?

NO MOST OF TH3M 4R3 TOO DUMB

12:09 AM

TH3Y KNOW 34T SL33P W4LK F3TCH ITS V3RY BORING

Sleep-walk-fetch? They can sleep walk and fetch at the same time?

DONT GIV3 TH3M SO MUCH CR3DIT

12:11 AM

4 C4T C4N DO 4LL THR33 4T TH3 S4M3 TIM3 B3C4US3 C4TS 4R3 4M4ZING

Really? Hmm, I don't know, I knew a really smart dog! His name was Koro-chan! He could even wield a knife!

My! How talented!

TH4T W4S 4 C4T IN DISGUIS3

Hmm, he'd have to be really talented to be able to pretend he was a dog!

IF H3 R34LLY W4S 4 DOG H3 STILL W4SNT TH4T GR34T

On the contrary, he was very wonderful and sweet!

Do you have any pictures of him?

I don't... I lost contact with certain friends from a while ago, and that includes his owner.

That dog sounds familiar... we might have a pic of him somewhere

Oh? Why would you have a pic?

12:28 AM

️

Welcome back, dear.

Oh just know the owner.

I see you managed to retrieve your phone while he cleans the bowls.

Is that Kogoro-chan? Hello!

Ah, you do? I see...

Heres one

Oh! He's so cute!

12:29 AM

Look at his little sweater!

Yeah! Ive only seen him in person once. Charming fella

That's him! That's Koro-chan!

12:30 AM

Ah... It makes my heart hurt to see him again...

Thank you, Kogoro-chan, you're very kind!

12:32 AM

I think I'm starting to understand what you're saying, too!

12:32 AM

❤️

Mochi! You should go see him again!

Ah... Well, I don't think the owner would be happy to see me. We... Had a falling out.

Hasn't it been a long time?

12:35 AM

Maybe now you'll have a chance to make up!

Yes, but... I don't want to impose, especially if I'm unliked.

But won't it be worse to wonder?

12:36 AM

What if you're missing out on a wonderful reconciliation out of a past fear?

I guess... I'll ask Tatsuya about it. He would be better received than me, so if he comes with, it should be ok.

12:38 AM

I'm not... Looking forward to being yelled at, but...

But what if this is a chance to see your friends again!

12:41 AM

You were. . .

12:41 AM

To have something like that happen, and for so long, wouldn't you rather know than wonder?

Well... I guess. It would be cowardly of me not to face them again, wouldn't it?

Plus, then they can see how much you've changed!

12:45 AM

Oh!

12:45 AM

Maybe you could make them something with your newfound cooking skills!

You won't know until you try . And the worst thing they can do is reject your friendship. :0

And you'll still have Tatsuya and everyone here!

Exactly.

I guess I'll have to try and... Hope for the best... Thank you for the pep talk, Haru.

Of course!

12:51 AM

We're rooting for you, Mochi! (✿≧○≦)

Talking dogs and cats?...

1:39 AM

Hm! I see

you say that like you understand...

... Well! You know

1:42 AM

Out of all people I can’t really claim to not to ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

1:42 AM

Though it does sound a little odd.

i guess a talking bear is also pretty weird... guess i shouldnt jump to conclusions

1:43 AM

... that would explain why mona was so offended by me liking dogs, and "being a tiny person"

1:43 AM

no, its dumb

Well, I think it’d be interesting if it were true!

A talking bear? ^^"

I wonder what that’d make them...

1:44 AM

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

i guess ill just wait for someone to confirm it for me...

Well! If you ever meet a talking animal!

1:46 AM

Make sure to ask them some questions from me.

uh, sure

Ahhh???

dont worry about it naru

ʕ^▽^ʔ Hi hi Naru

That implies I was worried about it and not just confused

lol, its more just something based on something ted and i saw in highschool

Hi...

Mhm!!

Well, it seems like you've all been busy while I was absent

Nozomi-san, hello!

2:33 AM

It's been rather lively, yes.

Something about the hundreds of unread messages gave me a hint, yeah

oh, nozomi-chan, you doing ok?

I'm doing fine, yes. Deadlines are coming up, so hopefully things will ease up a bit soon.

If you need help don't feel like you can't ask, Nozomi-san!

Hello, Nozomi-san!

oh yeah, i can help with music stuff if you need me when im not working that is lol

Most of that's done actually. It's other stuff.

i gotcha

I may ask you to help with a dance if you have free time though. If not, it's no big deal, I'm sure I can get someone else.

oh no, i can do it! i might be a little rusty, but ill swing by when i can!

Thank you. You won't have to do anything crazy, don't worry. I'm just trying to get things down for my part a little better before our next group practice.

got it!

Oh! Good luck Yosuke-nii, Nozomi-san!...

Ah, thank you Teddie-san. I'm sure it'll all work out fine, but I've never been the best dancer.

(๑´v`๑❁)

If anyone can do it, I’m sure it’s you! Just don’t push yourself

I'm doing my best. All of this will be over soon though, and I'll be able to regain a more standard schedule.

Oh! That’s, good! Right? I’m glad to hear it.

I mean, it may mean slightly more work in the long run, but yes, it is good.

Ah... I see! Well, as long as you’re okay with it.

Hello, everyone! ^^

Whats up?

Nothing much. You?

Spent all day chasing a wild 'animal' around the office but now im relaxing.

A.. wild 'Animal'? ^^"

A certain something got loose from the lab division. Its fine now though

Oh.

5:00 AM

Okay.

It just took a while because i didnt want to accidentally hurt it while catching it.

....That sounds, concerning....

5:08 AM

But I'm glad you caught it?....

It was kind of concerning but its okay now. Safe and sound

Well! Good! Then! I think

I have no idea what to say about this

Neither, but it's a nice distractionʕToTʔ

Well im glad it was a good distraction? Maybe one day you can meet the critter after its uhh less rude.

Sorry, heads hurting a bit˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ And maybe!! if it's not, scary, yeah

'If it's not scary' ... is it scary?

I don't know!! But if it was concerning! You know

I guess??? I dunno

Nah, it's just a little guy.

Hmm! Okay

As long as you arent a shadow or something the little guy wont bother you

actually... it wont bother all shadows possibly... but like i dunno how it all works yet.

....Hm! I see

6:04 AM

Naoya-sanʕ ´∀｀人ʔ Do you remember what I asked you last time I DMed you!

Well you asked a few things?

The very first message I send you!

6:10 AM

Maybe we should move to a different topic?

6:10 AM

I think that's what Teddie wants us to do. (edited)

ʕっ◞‸◟cʔ Well, you know!

Oh! Yes, that one. I recall B)

Uhmm, different topic!

6:13 AM

I doubt it but do either of you have any experience or tips on how to waterfall braids on yourself because I've been struggling all morning and now my head hurts after doing it Wrong ʕToTʔ

My hair is way too short to braid.. ^^" not that I'd wanna try.

6:13 AM

I'm sure you'll get it at some point.

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ Let's hope so!

Yeah, i keep my hair short usually. Maybe youtube some help videos? (edited)

That's what I worked with! They just make it seem a lot easier then it is...

Tutorials are like that. ^^"

I've done it on others before!!! I know I can do it!!ʕ○｀Ｏ´○ʔ It's just... harder when it doing it on yourself...

Maybe you should call someone to come over and help?

I'd feel badʕToTʔ I just wanted to try it for fun anyhow, but maybe it was just not meant to be...

Awh, im sorry pal :( id help if i was any good at that.

Eheʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ I still appreciate the thought, then!

Glad to hear it! And, hey, if you ever want makeup help, I am good at that at least lol

Ohh! You are?ʕo✪w✪oʔ

6:28 AM

I mean! I do that enough myself to be good at it but it is just fun to do that with others

Yup! Ive always enjoyed using makeup. It's fun for styling

Yeah! Its a whole other experience getting to do a friends makeup!

Right right? It's a lot of fun!! ʕ^▽^ʔ Hehe, I'm glad you agree

Oh.

6:14 AM

Hi.

jesus goro its too early for this

how much coffee have you had?

omg you have to think about it...

6:34 AM

did you pull another all nighter?

im guessing thats a yes but also this is so creepy, where do you even find these?

internet, i guess

I. . .

6:44 AM

I'm so confused

[Yosuke sends a pic of what looks to be a selfie from above, but of course his neck and face are cropped out. There's a cat curled up on his chest and his opposite hand resting on her.]

6:45 AM

im trapped but you guys seem to like cat pics so

lol send help shes heavy im losing air

Ah she's so cute!

I've never had a pet....

7:16 AM

What's it like?

Taiyou-san is as cute as ever!

5:20 AM

Coming home late...

Ooh!

5:21 AM

that's kind of pretty, in a way.

5:21 AM

be sure to rest soon, Kenpachi rama-sama-san.

I must endure. ✊

Drive safe, Sensei!ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

I don't think he's the one driving...?

5:32 AM

. Are you?

I am...

I guess it's kind of hard to tell with the photo.

5:35 AM

Are you almost home, at least?

I'm homo

5:45 AM

home*

That's good. ^^

ehe

5:45 AM

Welcome home!

️

It's been awfully rainy lately. It's the perfect excuse for a nice cup of coffee!

8:24 AM

....

❓

I'd like to just spend time with you if that's okay. I don't want to bother you with food preperation or anything like that. . .

8:27 AM

❗

How sweet! Will you other partners come along?

8:28 AM

*Your, I mean.

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

8:28 AM

Good morning, Mochi!

8:29 AM

Maybe one or two, most of them are awfully busy in the mornings.

Good morning Haru! Kogoro-chan!

8:29 AM

I see, but it must still be nice to be able to be together like that.

8:29 AM

❤️

You love flowers? Oh, wait, I remember! That's the symbol you use for your partners.

8:30 AM

Mochi is... Right? Oh! Mochi, as in me!

8:31 AM

I'm learning!

You're catching on quickly, Mochi!

8:32 AM

I hope you'll have a wonderful morning with your brother as well!

Hello, Mochi-chan.

️

Oh yeah, I should make breakfast... Or try to, I guess. Hello, Naru-chan! How are you?

I'm well, thank you. How about yourself?

Good morning, Naru-san. It's good to see you again!

I'm ok! Talk of love does make me a little sad, however...

Oh? I'm sorry, Mochi.

Good morning! I hope you're well, Haru-san.

❓

I am, thank you.

Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't want to bring things down!

8:36 AM

Mochi has no heart with a ribbon...?

8:36 AM

I do have a heart, actually. I'm was quite the popular romantic in high school!

He's asking if you dislike romantic relationships.

8:37 AM

Perhaps you had your heart broken?

Oh! No, I don't dislike them! But ... Having my heart broken may be an accurate way to say it.

8:38 AM

She didn't "dump me" or anything, she just... I haven't been able to find her since I woke up.

I'm so sorry, Mochi. . .

8:39 AM

But, perhaps you'll be able to find her when you reconnect with your friends!

It's ok! I just hope she's ok, wherever she is! And if not, I'll find a way to save her! ( O 7 O)9

You have to at least try.

️ I'm sure She would be happy to see you.

That's a good point too-- I guess that gives me all the more reason to find her!

Were you close?

Yes. I loved her greatly. But hmm, whether she loved me back or not, she never told me. Either way, I'm more concerned about her safety than any of that.

8:43 AM

I'm sure she'll be happy to see you one way or the other!

^

⌚

️

Yeah . ^^

I'm not sure what your symbols mean this time, Kogoro-chan...

They can be quite cryptic at times, huh..

I guess I'm not as good at this as I thought, haha.

It's alright.

8:47 AM

Most of us don't exactly.. understand. All the time.

I see! But either way, it's an interesting form to communicate in!

8:48 AM

️

8:48 AM

Love waits for no one for the first line!! …Maybe And… I’m sure your love is safe?… Maybe!!!!

8:49 AM

Ohh! Pretty

Taiyou!

8:49 AM

How adorable.

Ah, thank you Teddie-san! And oh, you have a cat of your own, Cat-Sensei! How cute!

8:50 AM

Hello, Teddie-san!

ʕっ◞‸◟cʔ Ah, not quite, huh...

You're.. calling him sensei, too?

Hello!

It's wonderful to see Taiyou-san again as well!

It is less of a mouthful than.. Kenpachi Rama-sama

Yeah, he's Cat-Sensei! He knows everything about cats!

Perhaps if you ever were to meet, you could set up a playdate!

8:55 AM

Speaking of, how is Cookie-san doing?

Cookie?

Oh, she's doing well! I still need to take her to the vet. Is Mona-san really gonna come?

I think that's up to Mona!

8:59 AM

Yes? Oh, where can they meet me, then?

I hope everyone is prepared for Halloween!

8:35 PM

It's coming up very soon!

Oh, hmm, it sort of slipped my mind...

8:37 PM

I guess I'll go as a bunny like everyone suggested?

That does sound very cute!

I guess I'll go shopping today! I've been in the house quite a bit, it'll be nice to get out!

Ive got a ton of movies and candy prepared

What sort of movies? Maybe I'll find something at the store...

Are you going as a wolf, Kogoro-chan?

Horror esque movies. Like werwolves and vampires and other similar monsters

Neat! I'll see what I can find! Maybe Tatsuya would enjoy watching them with me?

Oh! What movies were you thinking of watching?

Hmm, I don't mind horror... I like ones where the monster is redeemed at the end, however. Like Frankenstein!

Young Frankenstein is a good one for that!

Young Frankenstein? I'll have to look into it!

It's quiet a bit of fun! And Gene Wilder is splendid as usual!

He's the umm... Guy that played Willy Wonka? I'm more of a book person than a movie buff...

Yes! He's splendid in that as well!

I was thinking Stephen king films mostly (edited)

Oh, right! I've read some of his books! They translate really well, but they're so scary!

Halloween.. I'm looking forward to itʕ ´∀｀ʔ

You guys are crazy, watching scary movies like that.

They arent so bad once you catch onto the plot patterns. Then theyre fun to laugh at instead when the characters make bad decisions

I'm too jumpy. I can't handle it.

Mm!! Scary movies aren’t for me either. I just don’t understand the appeal of getting scared for fun....

I'm in the same boat. It's just not fun for me.

I just like the cutesy spooky halloween stuff, ehe And the candy!

I kind of just want it to be over at this point. I'm ready to move on.

(✿≧艸≦)

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

7:44 PM

Darling, you're a terrible sport!

whats he complaining about now?

This seems like a pretty strong reaction to me not liking Halloween, unless I'm misunderstanding.

oh, yeah, makes sense youre allowed to like and not like what you want

Halloween is fun tho.

it is! but maybe nozomi-chan hasnt had good experiences?

7:48 PM

you could always spend halloween with us?

Oh!

7:49 PM

I made a bit of a joke and I think he's in shock.

oh? now i gotta know what the joke is lol (edited)

I'm just not a fan of dressing up, or sweets, or scary things. So the holiday as a whole doesn't appeal to me.

7:49 PM

Oh, I see.

i guess that makes sense... thats pretty much what halloween is about (edited)

7:50 PM

other than grave visiting, anyway

American Holidays are weird. But they are no less fun.

its called other things in other countries, right? like "day of the dead" south of america... i guess that whole area is technically america lol

Mhmm. Yukiko in particular gets excited about ghost stories during this time of year.

best we keep her away from nozomi-chan then lol...

Please do

7:53 PM

I tried watching Ju-On when I was younger and had a panic attack

7:53 PM

Ghosts and I don't get along

I take it that Goro-chan will be dressing up this year. What are you planning to be this halloween? @corvidknight

oh man, that movie is really good! but its super scary too

7:54 PM

oh yeah, i heard harus is a secret, i dunno about goro

Uhm... Yosuke you didnt watch most of it. You were clinging to me the whole time and burried your face in my jacket.

Oh? Are you curious?

why do you have to tell everyone!?

That's adorable! Hana-chan, can you not handle horror movies? (edited)

i can handle them just fine!

For some reason Yosuke always insists on watching horror movies but he barely watches them.

my eyes are always glued to the screen!

7:56 PM

theyre not that scary! its all fake!

R-right;; Any reason why you squeeze me so tightly during scary scenes?

How cute!

no reason! just making sure youre not scared!

How galant of you.

exactly! im not scared of some stupid fake movie!

Either way, you're still better than I am with that stuff.

im not bad at all!

8:01 PM

you just gotta remember its all fake!

Oh but horror movies are good fun!

8:02 PM

After all, it's good view into the human psyche, don't you think?

well, i dunno, i tend to get bored and look away...

Hardly

shut up!!!

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

ugh, haru please dont laugh...

There was this one time you rented out this R-Rated horror movie and

8:06 PM

oh

8:06 PM

Wait never mind

SHUT UP OMG

8:07 PM

youre so embarrassing!

(✿≧艸≦)

We didn't know it was going to be... that. Its ok

I SAID SHUT UP

Hana-chan's gentle heart show's itself again. . .

i dont have a gentle heart! im mean as hell!

Forgive me if I disagree with you there

its true! im a total ass!

I can vouche for his gentle heart.

See! Everyone agrees!

UGH

8:20 PM

ok, partner, youre not allowed to talk about me in the chat anymore!

I never took you for the shy type, Hana-chan!

im not!!! he just keeps embarrassing me!!!

:(

8:24 PM

I just... wanted to share some endearing things about you. I'm sorry.

I thought they were quite endearing.

... its fine...

8:25 PM

ugh

8:25 PM

why am i the bad guy!?

8:25 PM

see, im not nice at all!

You're actually cripplingly nice to everyone even if you say you don't want to be.

why do you keep revealing things about me!?

Maybe he wants everyone to see you for your cute self? (edited)

im not cute!!!

8:28 PM

im mean and annoying!!!

Oh?

yeah!

Would you like to prove it?

...

8:29 PM

no

Then it seems your case lacks evidence!

youre just some rich girl! AAAA i dont know how to insult you!

(๑´v`๑❁)

fine, i give up! scary movies suck, they arent fun at all!

They aren't for everyone, Hana-chan!

8:36 PM

It's alright to admit you're scared and need comfort.

8:36 PM

(❁꒪▿꒪) (edited)

is it though... im supposed to be a man

What does that have to do with anything?

im not supposed to be scared of some stupid fake movies!

Being a man has nothing to do with finding something made to be frightening. . .frightening.

...

8:43 PM

I can confirm that Yosuke is indeed cute. (edited)

stop saying im cute!?

8:44 PM

youre making my face all red! knock it off!

8:45 PM

and guys are supposed to like... be strong and brave! not saying that girls cant be, but its expected of guys!

Being brave and strong doesn't mean you can never be frightened!

8:45 PM

Quite the opposite, in fact.

... i guess so.

8:46 PM

but yus not scared of that stuff at all!

@King Ken Have you never been scared before?

Of course. All the time. Immensely.

... all the time?

See?

what even scares you, dude?

8:47 PM

its probably real, tangible stuff though, not some stupid movie

They can be scary to me. (edited)

8:50 PM

But yes I'm constsantly terrified of worldly things...

like... what? i mean i know you stress over stuff, but...

We've been through life threatening situations before. I think you have a general idea. The thing I fear the most is not being able to save the ones I love from something catastrophic. Those who are the most important to me... as well as the rest of humantiy.

lol of course... it is pretty terrifying, when you think about it. (edited)

... I'm going to make some tea.

im sorry dude, ill be there soon.

???

4:32 AM

That's...

4:32 AM

That's one thing to open the app to.

And you were telling me to be careful when talking here. ^^" shouldn't you guys be too?

oh yeah... revealing stuff like that... well be more careful

Thank you.

️ the last thing I want is somebody getting hurt... ^^"""

yeah ofc

4:48 AM

i guess my head isnt in the right place lately. i need to watch myself better...

I'm always open to talking about it if you need to. Just don't do it out in the open.

its fine, im just tired is all

..Hm...

im fine, in case youre wondering ted

I was, and if you say so...

im fine i swear lol! i just need to sleep in (edited)

Well make sure you do that then! Saying your head hasn’t been in the right place lately sounds worrying!

its super not, im just tired! yeesh you worry too much

ʕ｀´ ʔSomeone has to worry for the both of us here if you won’t!

ok ok ill take better care of myself!

Good! I know where you live!! So you better unless you want me to drag you into bed myself!!

ugh please dont that would be so weird...

ʕ○｀Ｏ´○ʔ Then don’t let it come to that.

ok i wont jeez...

5:21 AM

threatening me here

Mm~

Hi Goro-san!ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

Oh!

❓

12:22 PM

And you?

12:23 PM

12:24 PM

I hope you'll be able to sleep better tonight?...

12:25 PM

Being tired sucks.

1:09 PM

⌚

...Uhm...

1:09 PM

You don't want to sleep?... Is that it?

1:14 PM

‍

No sleep... Sleep is bad... Uhmm The sleep monsters appearing to you are a cat a bird a blue rectangle and an eye?

1:15 PM

I don't think I'm very good at this, I'm sorry... (edited)

Oh! Sunflower was someone, right?

1:16 PM

Sunflower is sad?

Sunflower is talking to you?...

1:17 PM

Shouldn't you be paying attention to them then? ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

1:17 PM

1:18 PM

Sunflower and catbird are talking to eachother?

1:18 PM

Sunflower! Speech balloon! Cat! Bird! Speech balloon!

1:18 PM

I'm doing my best here!!!!

✋

1:19 PM

Sunflower!! I don't remember who Sunflower was supposed to be!!! I just think they were a person!

1:20 PM

Right?

Okay!! That's one down.

1:20 PM

So sunflower is talking, right?

1:20 PM

Or is the speech balloon also supposed to be someone?...

1:20 PM

Hm.

1️⃣

Sunflower is talking!! Okay.

1:21 PM

And then there's the cat and the bird... Are they a person? Are they two people? Or are they just... a cat and a bird?

You're the cat bird!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1:23 PM

And you were talking with Sunflower?

...Oh, darnit....

1:27 PM

Wrong again?...

1:27 PM

Which part?

1:27 PM

Are you not cat bird?

1:27 PM

Or were you not talking with sunflower?

1:27 PM

Uhm, 1 for the catbird, 2 for the talking

Pardon, I was a bit distracted with paperwork.

1:31 PM

You called?

1:32 PM

Ah, I see you're having trouble again. Shall I translate?

Please... I'm curious now˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

He's having a hard time sleeping at the moment. It isn't exactly. . .pleasant, so to speak.

1:34 PM

It's really giving him a hard time. . .

1:34 PM

So instead he stays on his phone all night.

So I did at least get the first part right! Hah! Wouldn't staying online make it even harder to sleep, though?...

It's not that sleeping is impossible.

1:35 PM

It's unpleasant, at the moment.

?

1:35 PM

Ohh

1:35 PM

I think I get it! I see..

1:35 PM

I'm sorry to hear.

Though he needs it I can understand why he doesn't want to just yet.

1:35 PM

That's alright, Teddie-san. Thank you for your concern, though! That's very sweet of you.

I hope you two can figure out something together, then! Good luck...

1:37 PM

Oh! Well, it's the nice thing to do

1:37 PM

1:39 PM

(✿ ˘ ³˘)~

...Oh! You were Sunflower!

2:05 PM

Right?

One more symbol down!! Hehe

2:09 PM

Just the catbird left to decipher...

That's what he uses to refer to himself as!

Ah! So I did get that part correct

2:11 PM

Thank you!!

2:11 PM

Maybe I should start writing this all down..

If you think it will help, then certainly!

ʕ´｀ʔ;Being able to communicate with people is a decently nice thing to be able to do! So, yeah...

oh sorry, i can kinda understand what goro is saying, i should have been around to help lol

4:56 PM

anyways hello everyone

Hm? It's fine, I figured it out!

Hello!

4:57 PM

oh yeah, you did pretty good lol

4:57 PM

hey naru, hey goro

Welcome back, Hana-chan!

hey haru lol looks like everyone's on? maybe we should have a party

4:59 PM

lmao

How exciting!

4:59 PM

But, what does an Internet Party entail?

Hmmm

hmm normally video chat, everyone eats or drinks what they want obviously but with us, i dunno

Party bear!

omg

Sharing spooky images, clearly. Because Halloween and all...

i dunno if thats a good party thing...

I'm joking .

oh lol

Omg

5:01 PM

5:02 PM

this is a lot more than i was expecting

5:02 PM

thanks for making it thoroughly halloween in here, ig

Darn. True party vibes...

Oh! The dancing skeletons are kinda cute...

i dunno what we could do. maybe share scary stories?

5:03 PM

Ooh?

5:03 PM

That sounds fun.

goro you go first lol

i want to see this

A scary emoji story?...

️

5:04 PM

you went shopping and... they had no mochi

5:04 PM

truly terrifying

!! I understood that one!!!

️

5:04 PM

I think it's a good story.

5:05 PM

okay i dont understand that one

you didnt have any pants?

OH OH OH

5:05 PM

Your shirt!

5:05 PM

Had a hole in it.

5:05 PM

omg

HAHA!

5:06 PM

I'm a pro at this now.

youre really starting to get it

5:06 PM

I've never been more afraid in my life.

you were talking and then you fell asleep? oh yah, youve had sleeping troubles lately

5:07 PM

naru is that... sarcasm?

5:07 PM

oh yeah you have a laughing emoji

5:08 PM

...

5:08 PM

you dreamt you were out of food? and curry...

Truly frightening!

Terrifying...

I can't imagine what he'd do if he couldn't find or make any curry!

you could always go to the store in real life

5:10 PM

i guess thats why dreams are silly, huh? theyre not real

❓

5:10 PM

youll be fine omg

Do you have any final requests before you pass, darling?

H... Hang in there...

....

omg

what are you, romeo...?

Unfortunately, I won't die that easily.

Ohh, the romance is flowing off the screen!ʕ ∩˃o˂∩ʔ

But I suppose I can part with a kiss or two if it is a last request! We'll even make curry at your funeral!

lmao!

rest in peace

5:13 PM

✝️

so now that goro is dead, who wants to tell scary stories next?

I don't mind who goes next.

...Are we actually gonna tell scary stories?...

do you wanna try, ted?

Me? I don't know any scary stories!

5:17 PM

Nothing that would apply here, at least...

what do you know, then? just make something up

Why don't you do that?

hmmm ok...

oh thank you

so there was this guy, right? he lived alone.

As someone sitting alone at home right now, concerning start.

he had to work day and night as a public contractor, so he only went home to sleep

5:19 PM

youll be fine omg

5:19 PM

one night he had the day off, so he stayed home all day

5:19 PM

but thats when he realized something wasnt right about his apartment

5:21 PM

he could hear creaking from above, like people walking... but he lived on the top floor

5:21 PM

and in the middle of the day hed hear cats yowling outside his window, but again, he was on the top floor. theres no way they could get up four stories

5:22 PM

but he checked anyway, and the second he opened the window, the sound would vanish

5:23 PM

he could also hear what sounded like a woman screaming when he had the water on, but he blamed that one on the pipes, since it went away when he turned them off

5:23 PM

the most concerning thing tho... was he kept seeing a shadow of someone walking around the apartment it had the same build as him...

5:24 PM

he was convinced it was him

...=͟͟͞(ʕ꒪∆꒪;ʔ

hmm... i dunno how to end it lol

What!!!

5:24 PM

Well actually I think I prefer that but

what do think happened, ted?

That's so ominous.

I don't want to think about it!

maybe he moved out... or maybe, one day, the building burned... and he was the only one who didnt make it out... because he started it on purpose

WHat!!! That's just sad...

yeah, that sounds pretty scary

well it kinda means he went crazy in the end, right?

I guess???

Did he go crazy?

5:27 PM

Or did he shadow replace him in the end?

ooooo

5:27 PM

what, do you prefer it without an ending?

omg

Everyone noticed but they all said 'Wow, you're so much more pleasant to be around now!' and went along with it, leaving the man screaming as his own shadow for the rest of his life?

damn haru that is... way scarier lol

I do enjoy scary stories quite a bit!

also goro if you wanna dunk on me, maybe you shouldnt use weird symbols to do it

5:29 PM

you sound go next then, haru!

Your ghost lore sucks.

???

More scary stories...

who said it was a ghost?

Would Teddie-san like to go next instead?

No!!!

5:30 PM

ʕっ◞x◟cʔ

lol!

5:31 PM

ok fine, mine wasnt good, so who wants to outdo me?

I'm not that creative...

Mine would just be worse, so definitely someone else. Haru! Naru!

i do wanna know what haru would put out

5:33 PM

She sure does.

Well, I'm more than happy to try!

gross dude

Does anyone have any requests?

hmmmm

scariest thing you have?

>:)

shut up goro omg

Well. . .I'm not sure if Teddie-san would be able to handle that. . .

5:34 PM

Or you for that matter. . .

omg, reading is different than watching!!!

ʕToTʔ

i guess we should consider teddie (edited)

Well, it's not a very long story so I hope it will go over well!

Thank you Yosuke-nii for your consideration I shall not forget it

My grandfather told me this one!

oh no prob

Back when he was a young man he lived in a village in the mountains, there wasn't anything terribly special about it save for the amount of lantern fruit they produced each year!

5:37 PM

It's not native, you see, so having a tree that produced hundreds of them each years was surprising considering it wasn't in it's ideal climate.

5:38 PM

One family in particular took very good care of the lantern fruit tree. And every 5 or so years a new family member would take over caring for it.

5:38 PM

And each time the caretaker changed, the previous caretaker was never seen again.

ooooo

It didn't bother grandfather much, it was normally older villagers, grandmothers and grandfathers and the like. So he just assumed they'd all gotten too old, their bones too brittle to care for it anymore.

5:39 PM

Until one day it was his friends turn.

5:39 PM

Again, nothing to worry about but he was the youngest person he'd ever seen caring for this tree.

5:40 PM

This went on without issue until their senior year in high school.

5:40 PM

It was a week before graduation and his friend had just suddenly. . .disappeared.

5:41 PM

At first he thought maybe he'd gotten sick but whenever he went to that friends house his little sister would open the door, just a crack, and say "The person you're looking for isn't here anymore." and shut it in his face

5:42 PM

For 6 days, several times a day, this went on, ending with him getting turned away each time.

5:42 PM

Finally, the night before graduation he'd had enough.

5:43 PM

Resolving himself to see his friend, even if he had to break in, he grabbed his family axe and rushed to his friends house in the middle of the night.

jesus!!!

He arrived to the eerily silent house well past dark and threw open the door, calling out into the darkness for his friend.

5:43 PM

But no one answered.

5:44 PM

Not an upset mother or a frightened sister.

5:44 PM

No matter how many doors he opened or how much he yelled, no one came to greet, or stop, him.

ʕ○;△;ʔ

It wasn't until he'd torn through every room in that house, finding nothing and no one, that he turned to leave, wondering what could have possibly made his friends family pack up and leave without a trace in the middle of the night.

creepy...

Upon opening the front door, he was greeted by the sight of the little sister, looking worn and ragged, her clothes in tatters and her hands covered in small cuts, holding a lantern aloft.

5:46 PM

"You want to see him, right? I'll take you to him."

5:47 PM

Startled at the girls sudden appearance but worried even more for what this girl had been through, and what his friend might be going through, grandfather nodded silently and trudged after the girl in the dark, her lantern the only light on in the entire village.

5:48 PM

She lead him back down a familiar path, past familiar houses, right back to that. . .tree.

5:48 PM

When my grandfather turned to her confused she merely held her lantern higher.

5:49 PM

The light from the lantern reached only the lowest branches but it illuminated the ripening fruit to an unnatural degree.

5:49 PM

Before grandfather could ask another question he noticed.

5:51 PM

A grandmother. . .a grandfather. . .many many familiar older faces imposed on the flesh of the fruit. And on the lowest, closest branch. . . his friends face, embossed as though it has been pressed in only recently.

5:51 PM

He whirled on the little girl, hands trembling as he held his axe before him 'What did you do to them!' he cried.

5:52 PM

The little girl, whom he'd known all her life, suddenly seemed so much like a stranger as she continued to stare up at the tree. "All living things need to eat."

5:53 PM

In a bout of fury and fright grandfather swung his axe at the little girl, eyes closed hoping to not see what he was about to do!

5:53 PM

A thunk.

5:54 PM

He opened his eyes and instead of seeing the gored corpse of a little girl, he only saw the lantern on the ground, and his axe. Buried in the flesh of the tree.

creepy...

5:54 PM

wait i said that already

He though to pull his axe but saw something looking back at him from the slight hole he made and ran, abandoning his tool and the visions of that frightening child. Laying in his childhood bed wide awake until morning came and the sun rose.

5:55 PM

There was no trace of the little girl or his friend or their family after that. Only the lantern and their empty house left.

what did he see?

. . . ;

Many years passed after that and the village underwent some remodeling. Including the uprooting of the tree which has since slowly stopped producing fruit and began withering no matter who tried to care for it.

5:57 PM

It wasn't until they chopped the tree down and pulled out it's roots that they saw.

His friends entire family, naught but bones and partially preserved gore, wrapped around the roots and stuffed into the trunk of the tree.

5:58 PM

No one could figure out who put them there or even how they got there!

5:59 PM

After all there had been no upturned earth or hole in the tree, save for the one made by grandfathers axe.

5:59 PM

But what was strangest of all. . .was that the little girl, the final family member? Was nowhere among the bones and corpses they found.

6:00 PM

To this day no one is sure what happened to that family or that cursed tree.

That's so bone-chilling..

All that's left is a single grave for that poor family. And the lantern that lit the trees sinister nature. (edited)

Well, thank you!

; ; ; ; ;

It was one of my favorite bedtime stories as a child!

A bedtime story?!?!

that was really good! you should be a writer haru

As a child!!?? (edited)

I've always loved scary stories! Especially ones with a mystery to solve!

6:02 PM

Grandfather would stay up with me for ages, the both of us trying to guess how those bodies got into that tree!

i guess that made you descensitized to stuff

There's no way I could ever top that...

I have very fond memories of it! (๑´v`๑❁)

haru has no fear...

ʕToTʔʕToTʔʕToTʔʕToTʔ

I hope that was tame enough for you, Teddie-san!

6:03 PM

I tried to think of one of the least scary stories I knew!

Well, at least it took place in some random not here village...

i guess if theres something magical related, the tree could have eaten the people (edited)

Well, aren't all villages at least a little haunted?

After all, lots of people die and are buried near them!

No!

️

thats true, our hometown had... you know

....ʕ – Ｏ – ʔ

sorry lol

Also! Grandfather still swears it was his friends eye that he saw in the tree, still fresh and that's what made him run.

6:05 PM

At least that's what he tells me, anyway.

WEhh, now I'm thinking of all sorts of scary things as if sleeping tonight wouldn't have been hard enough already...

I. Feel so intimidated by how good that was. I'm.. not going to tell one.

its just fictional, ted

You're the one who just agreeed all villages are at least a little haunted!

️

I'm sure you can come up with something fun, Naru-san!

Hm. I'd need to think a little.

ʕToTʔ

I'm looking forward to what you come up with!

6:09 PM

Darling, is there anything you'd like to come up with in the meantime?

Okay. I.. I think I have one.

How exciting!

Even more...

6:12 PM

What's going on? I have a lot of missed notifications.

Welcome back, Nozomi-san! We're telling scary stories!

Ah, then I should take my leave.

sorry nozomi-chan, ill let you know when its over

A friend told me this when we were younger. A good few years ago, now.

It's okay. I'll just silence my phone for a while.

ʕToTʔ

Have fun everyone.

oh, naru is starting

She told me of the small fishing village she lived in, before moving .

6:16 PM

It's not as if her family had been living there for long, either way. But it was made known to her Every month the villagers would gather by the river to make offerings to a patron spirit of sorts.

6:17 PM

One that was said to watch over them all, and bring good fortune . But there was something that was never right about this process.

6:18 PM

And as each offering was made.. month after month. She always swore that the village became quieter.

6:19 PM

One more familiar face , never to be seen again. By pure coincidence? Surely not... This only happened every 30 days or so.

6:20 PM

Nobody spoke of their disappearances.

6:21 PM

There was almost.. an unspoken agreement amongst all of them to not say a word.

6:22 PM

It didn't matter to them. All that mattered was that ... they, alone were safe. And by extension, to a lesser degree, their family members too.

6:23 PM

But as the years rolled by, more people disappeared.

6:24 PM

And eventually, there was to be something that caused a stir. My friend's mother, the victim on this particular occasion.

6:26 PM

She finally broke her silence, somebody close to her gone. She would ask; where did they all go?. Why had this happened to her?

6:27 PM

The other villagers kept their silence. Unaffected.

6:27 PM

They did not care.

6:28 PM

... her father, wracked with grief sought to remove himself and his daughter,

6:29 PM

And so. They left, one morning... The morning another thing like this was to occur.

6:32 PM

And as they drove away, mist clearing in the distance. She could have sworn, above her head. The silhouette of her mother's body. Dangled... limp from a building. Caught in the branches of a tree beside it... close to that river. (edited)

....Huh.

damn...

How spooky!

It's not as good as yours. ^^"

6:36 PM

I tried my best, either way.

Well! Everyones had their turn now! We can return to the not scary stories ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

you did pretty good naru!

6:40 PM

what, no scary story from you ted?

I'm no good at them! It'd just be a bad story.

6:41 PM

Even if I am thinking of scary things now thanks to you all ʕToTʔ

im sure itll be better than goros story about missing curry... (edited)

Ah!!! I'm so sorry

And what if it wont, hmm?

What else can we talk about??

6:44 PM

Uhh

Happy fun times and candy.

6:46 PM

Or just, you know

6:46 PM

Anything else.

I'm so sorry, Teddie.

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

what do you wanna be for halloween ted?

Oh! I'm not entirely sure, actually... Don't even know who's celebrating it where. Plus it's kind of on an unfortunate day...

Ooh. Halloween costumes ...

Has everyone figured out their costumes?

ill def go with the prince thing

I'm not sure what I'd want to go as.

A prince, hmm? Fitting ʕ -∀-ʔ

I... don't have the money for an elaborate costume anyway.

Perhaps you should all go as royalty?

6:56 PM

You can get a crown and a cape from Daiso!

Ehe, it'd certainly be nostalgic! Just waiting to see how I'll feel... Could it not have come just a couple days later? ʕToTʔ

i just figured it should be something safe for the kids

I'm sure you'll have plenty of tiny little royals vying for your hand this time around!

7:09 PM

Will you be bringing them candy?

i dont exactly want to think about that;;;

7:13 PM

but yeah, were gonna give them some healthy halloween treats during the day, then send them home with candy so they can terrorize their parents and not us lol

Ehe~ Good luck, Yosuke-nii!~ May you survive the confessions.

ugh;;;

7:15 PM

️

can i just put out a sign that says "the prince is taken--"

7:15 PM

oh no, did you bust your wound open!?

7:15 PM

DUDE

7:15 PM

what were you doing!?

Again?

7:16 PM

How bad is it, darling?

...eh? Are you okay???

I'll be over shortly!

7:17 PM

jeez dude... you have to be careful!

7:19 PM

clearly not!

Well, it seems that someone hasn't been getting enough rest.

7:38 PM

It's not as bad as last time, fotunately.

I don't think we'll need the doctor this time but you're certainly banned from fiddling again.

7:40 PM

So you're saying I should just let you saw off your hand?

...

7:41 PM

no

❓

I'm giving them to

until you get some actual rest.

7:42 PM

They're already on their way.

Would you like to explain to them, then?

I see.

7:44 PM

So you're running.

7:45 PM

Pardon us, everyone. It seems I have some business to take care of. (❛▿❛✿)

‍♂️

Well, that was certainly a thrilling end to the evening!

8:26 PM

As an update: he's fine, as of now he's being properly taken care of.

8:27 PM

We did have to chase him for quite a while but in the end it seems he was no match for

and their surprisingly high jump!

Ah! How, romantic! I think?ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

It would certainly be more romantic if he didn't make us chase him!

8:47 PM

But I suppose that mischievous side of him is endearing as well.

Hehe.. It sounds like a lovely relationshipʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

Thank you, Teddie-san, you're very kind to say so.

who the hell runs from people trying to help them...? nevermind, i dont think ill ever get it

I think he likes the idea of being chased.

10:16 PM

Like a dog that's found a ball!

Feeling refreshed?

I'm glad

took good care of you. Are you feeling less antsy now?

12:51 AM

12:52 AM

You will most certainly get some sleep!

12:54 AM

I know it's hard now but we all worry every time you hurt yourself.

1:11 AM

I hope everyone's evening is going well!

o yeah, todays pretty good actually lol

10:48 PM

hbu?

Well, thank you.

10:50 PM

No attempts to run, at least!

oh jeez...

10:50 PM

hows he doing?

Well! No matter how much he pouts about it.

10:51 PM

We did have to hide his tools so he didn't fiddle while healing. Again.

10:51 PM

But otherwise, today has been rather uneventful!

why cant the guy just accept a no? are these "tools" that important?

He just likes to tinker in his spare time.

10:55 PM

There are a lot of small parts and such, you see. So it's easy to injure yourself if you're not paying attention.

that makes sense. i guess if its just a hobby its ok to take the tools away

10:56 PM

there he is lol

10:56 PM

have you been getting more sleep dude?

...

10:56 PM

ugh

10:56 PM

even cuddling doesnt help?

10:56 PM

im so sorry...

10:57 PM

❓

you

10:57 PM

want me to sleep with you???

yeah ive been talking about sleeping? im good now tho

❓

i mean, a little, but i kinda found out a way to get rid of them!

11:01 PM

i mean, not completely, but it helps a lot

but i guess it wouldnt help you, since you already said cuddling doesnt help, so im sorry about that...

11:23 PM

If cuddling was all it took I don't think he'd be having such trouble in the first place. . .

yeah, thats what im thinking. im sure he gets cuddles all the time

Still, that's good for you, Hana-chan! That your partner and Taiyou-san were happy to give you such comfort.

wait

11:31 PM

wait

11:31 PM

what are you assuming lol?

11:31 PM

its just taiyou jeez...

I thought you didn't like Taiyou-san's affection so I assumed you had a stand in as well. . .

i do jeez!

11:35 PM

shes on me all the time

And yet you don't appreciate her efforts at all. . .

thats not what i said!

11:36 PM

i said i wasnt normally a cat person!

11:36 PM

thats it!

Poor Taiyou-san. . .

omg

11:37 PM

fine!

11:37 PM

shes my cat and i love her!

11:37 PM

is that what you wanna hear?

(๑´v`๑❁)

why are you calling her "san" anyway? shes a cat!

Are you saying she doesn't deserve respect?

sure but you never refer to ME like that...

Would you rather I do that, Hanamura-san?

... well now it sounds weird when you say it like that

11:39 PM

i guess hanachan is way more casual

I suppose if you don't feel we're close enough for it I can stop. I don't want to make you uncomfortable, after all.

well ofc i do!

11:40 PM

i mean were friends!

11:41 PM

so you can call me that...

11:41 PM

if you wanna anyway

Are you sure?

yeah its fine lol

Then I shall continue as I have been! I'm surprised, though!

11:42 PM

I never thought I'd meet another person so quickly jealous of a cat! And their own at that! (✿≧艸≦)

im not jealous!

11:43 PM

... maybe i am, who cares!?

shes just a cat tho! and shes kinda dumb to boot!

11:43 PM

shut it!

11:43 PM

11:44 PM

What sort of cat isn't at least a little silly!

11:45 PM

But, Hana-chan, you're awfully cute.

11:45 PM

You keep proving your gentle and pure heart every day!

11:45 PM

It's. . .

11:45 PM

Oh what was that term. . .

11:45 PM

Oh!

11:45 PM

Gap moé!

omgggggggggggggggg

11:47 PM

i cant believe you just called me gap moe...

It's fitting, don't you think?

no way!

11:49 PM

im not the type to just get mad for no reason!

11:49 PM

i usually have plenty of reason!

And your reason for being jealous of Taiyou-san?

well i mean

11:50 PM

why does the cat have to get more respect, huh?

Well, Taiyou-san is a stranger! I don't know her at all!

11:51 PM

But, as you said before: we're friends.

11:51 PM

Right?

... well, yeah, but shes just a cat, you dont have to be so formal about her

11:52 PM

i dont think shed care either way

11:52 PM

she doesnt even KNOW japanese besides like... "treat time" or "walkies"

I suppose I could use something else. . .

11:53 PM

Would that be better?

sure? whatcha got

Taiyou-hime

absolutely not omg

？（´・×・｀❁）

i mean! you dont want her to get a swelled head as it is!

I think she deserves it considering how often you say she isn't your cat!

11:59 PM

Taiyou-hime's countenance can't possibly take such treatment!

youre just gonna keep calling her that, arent you?

12:01 AM

i mean i treat her great, she doesnt READ what i type here

12:01 AM

she cant read

12:02 AM

‍⬛

no, cats cannot read

12:02 AM

im sorry to burst your bubble

‍⬛

12:03 AM

... cat on a book?

12:03 AM

yeah they lay on books i guess

12:03 AM

doesnt mean theyre reading

12:03 AM

they just want your attention

(✿≧艸≦)

what are you trying to say!?

‍⬛

.

..

12:07 AM

ok

12:07 AM

you just posted the same thing again and i still dont get it

You can do it, Hana-chan!

no i cant!

12:09 AM

i have no idea what hes saying! (edited)

Perhaps you don't want to understand what he's saying?

just tell me haru

12:10 AM

because unless hes talking about cat books specifically i dunno what he means

(๑´v`๑❁)

12:11 AM

Will you let me call her Taiyou-hime?

...

12:12 AM

bargaining is mean

12:12 AM

fine, as long as you dont tell her it in person its fine

I don't know, that seems terribly biased in your favor. . .

i dont want her to start thinking she runs the place!

12:13 AM

wait, she couldnt even understand you!

12:13 AM

fine, call her whatever!

Splendid!

what the hell is goro saying??

Mona can read just fine!

... Mona isnt a cat

12:18 AM

right?

It depends on the Mona you mean!

12:19 AM

There's Mona the cat and then the Mona you spoke with, right?

theres two monas...

12:20 AM

i feel like youre bullshitting me based on goros emoji

12:20 AM

i mean ive seen talking bears, i guess talking cats wouldnt be that weird

❓ ❓

but ONE talking cat doesnt make taiyou any less dumb

12:20 AM

yeah

12:21 AM

its a long story and one i cant really say in here

I feel like talking animals are just common with the people on this app thus far

do you know a talking animal, senpai...?

12:22 AM

i mean, id believe YOU if you said something about it

None super personally but ive met a few.

... ok!

12:24 AM

weird but ok

12:24 AM

so talking animals are a thing i guess

12:25 AM

so im guessing mona is a cat... which explains why he was so damn offended when i said i wasnt a cat person...

uh

12:36 AM

you ok?

Maybe goro is offended too?

oh

12:37 AM

i mean i already said i made a special exception for taiyou, so why does it matter?

‍⬛ ✨

yeah i know you think cats are great

Would you make an exception for this hypothetical talking cat too tho?

... not from what i know about him no

:/

12:53 AM

hey, man, hes the one that started calling me names and getting angry over something like i dunno an opinion??? which sounds pretty cat like i guess

i see you two are two peas in a pod..

Heya, naru

Hey!

Whatcha up to? Any of your recent troubles getting better?

Not particularly. ^^' no.

3:23 AM

I'm running on bean water right now.

Oof. Sorry to hear that :( wish there was something I could do to help... but it sounds like these dream things are spreading to others too, huh?

...huh?

I was reading back over some stuff and theres like at least 2 or 3 people having similar troubles... maybe its a coincidence.

‍♂️

That's. Weird.

Indeed...

could just be stress dreams everyones having at once. Im not really sure

3:32 AM

Have you got a theory, Goro?

3:34 AM

️

️ =

3:35 AM

‍

=

3:35 AM

‍

....

Hmmm a creature is causing the nightmares and trying to off everyone? And... theyre watching this app? Im not sure i read that right but hey, i tried.

... That's such an oddly specific thing to get from that??

Im not trained in deciphering this kind of stuff

‍♂️

I mean. Neither

3:40 AM

Uh

3:40 AM

You've been having nightmares since you got the app?

3:41 AM

You think the app is causing them?

The... wait what did the house ghost part mean then?

3:43 AM

Im getting to old for the evolving internet lingo

3:48 AM

cannot believe im getting a virtual eyeroll. i get this enough irl

What kind of stuff do you deal with that made you come to that conclusion?

which of us are ya asking? :o

You.

oh uhhh demons and stuff. im used to the weird shit happening

Theres a lot of beings out there causing mischief when you least expect it. im not sure how much you guys want me to divulge info wise though.

4:00 AM

hmm im gonna take that as a 'dont say too much'

Good!

4:06 AM

You shouldn’t say too much. Nightmares though, hm?...

Yeah.

Have they been a recent thing for those affected? Are they similar?...

...Then what was the reason they might be connected? Maybe I missed that...

I dunno.

4:28 AM

Is it safe to discuss this here?

Uhm.

4:29 AM

Depends on what’s going on I suppose??

4:29 AM

Sorry, I’m confused...

Same.

4:32 AM

I just. Wanna be careful.

Theyre just eerily similar or something to that affect? From what i gather.

Okay? I see, sort of...

4:33 AM

And there’s multiple people here affected, hm...

It's... pretty worrying. Yeah.

Alright...

I hope everyone's doing well.

6:20 PM

It's been. And eventful few days.

everything ok?

Are you okay?

Fine.

6:49 PM

I'm just not quite used to this kind of excitement.

6:55 PM

We had to take one of my partners to the doctor for an incident.

6:55 PM

His nose was nearly broken and it was a bit of an event, you see.

6:55 PM

Otherwise things have been. . .quiet. (edited)

6:55 PM

I hope you're all doing well, though!

im glad his nose wasnt broken, but im kinda curious what caused it... i mean obviously it sounds like you dont wanna talk about it here tho things are ok over here thankfully

That's good to hear. How is Taiyou-hime?

you really ARE gonna keep it up... shes fine. dumb as usual

7:24 PM

she bit her own tail, yelped, and then ran under my legs like i could protect her from herself

I suppose you'll have to work very hard to earn the trust given to you, Prince Hana.

???

7:26 PM

ok first of all

7:26 PM

ive already earned her trust

7:26 PM

and second

7:26 PM

... yeah i guess prince describes me pretty well

7:26 PM

prince of disappointia! soon to ascend to the throne!

7:26 PM

ugh

(๑´_`๑❁)

whats up? that doesnt seem like a very happy face...

I think I'll retire for a bit. Tea sounds heavenly right now.

o, alright

7:28 PM

take care of yourself haru

You as well.

You okay there, yosuke? Those are some pretty mean things to say about yourself.

huh? it was just a joke, yeesh;;;

7:39 PM

i should probably try not to uh... joke about that stuff anymore

Well thats one type of humor... I personally prefer puns. But, yeah, maybe? Say those things about yourself too much and you'll start to believe it.

I'm surprised.. Goro-kun hasn't been on today :(

Things have been terribly busy on our end.

3:52 PM

There's lots to prepare for so, I hope you'll all be able to handle a day or two without him!

Say hi to him for me ;0;

3:59 PM

It's so quiet without him.

Once things have calmed down, certainly.

4:25 PM

And how is work for you, Naru-san?

Tiring.

Hello...?

another new person, huh? been a while lol uh, hi. welcome to mystery app that you cant remove from your phone. my name is... hana uh, its best to keep your identity a secret on here lol. so you can be called whatever you want, but dont tell too much im sure you already saw the message saying this was monitored and stuff

oh, uh thanks? i didnt even think this phone could get apps... at least not current ones. you can call me Tats, I guess. and yes i saw the message. Very strange.

7:12 PM

a 2001 phone shouldnt have apps though right? i dont think this thing is even taking up space on here somehow....

... 2001?

Yes. Its an old nokia. I only ever use it for texts and calls.. and um Pong...?

how the hell is it able to run this text chat...? this app is weird as hell

I dont know. It showed up in the menu and im confused as hell. Also I thought you said no one used their full names here?

uh, yeah? no one does...? unless you can see screen names...?

I can. Am i not supposed to?

i

7:24 PM

i mean most of us cant?

7:24 PM

uh try not to mention this to anyone else???

7:25 PM

shit how do i explain this without giving out a ton of info...

7:26 PM

so basically we dont know if theres some crazy evil entity monitoring this chat or not so its best to stay as safe as possible, ya know?

7:26 PM

god i sound like an idiot

7:26 PM

wait im not supposed to talk like that

Pardon the rushed greeting, things are still quite busy on my end but welcome to the chat room!

is anything getting better haru?

I'm fine, thank you.

7:27 PM

We just have quite the evening planned! (edited)

let me know if you need anything, ok?

7:27 PM

oh lol that sounds fun. i have a concert to go to soon too

Oh.... i hope its not who i think it is monitoring things. But yes, ill be careful. And thank you for the welcome miss haru.

maybe we should give haru a nickname... but i guess if you can see names it wont help much...

Haru is a very common nickname, don't you think?

thats true, hana is a pretty common name too

Oh, i figured since you called her that it was ok?

yeah, but im trying to be discreet... i guess

7:32 PM

whatever, its already out there anyway, uh... how old are you, tats?

7:32 PM

if you have a 2001 phone, i mean

40

oh

7:34 PM

uh

7:34 PM

youre naos age then... hm

Oh? That name sounds familiar. How old are you then?

im 26

7:36 PM

he goes by nao, so i dont wanna reveal his full name just yet

Oh. I feel kinda old now. Thats okay i can probably check by looking at the usernames.

oh right... sorry, didnt mean to make you feel old;;; uh, you just have more experience, right?

You mean to say that this app is not removable, nor was it installed through anyone's choice?

7:41 PM

I have been unable to find any references to it through any of the resources available to me, so I am rather confused.

I guess so... And oh uh im new here so i dont know much about this app either.

My various attempts to remove it have been unsuccessful.

7:46 PM

Am I also supposed to be unable to see people's names? I can see them all.

7:48 PM

While we are on the subject, I suppose I'll ask: have you and I met before, "Tats"? Your full name seems somehow familiar.

I dont think so? My job requires a lot of footwork though... maybe youve heard my name in passing

Strange. I see many names through my research, so perhaps I just mistook yours for one I read...

Probably. What do you research?

It is probably better not to be too specific when speaking with strangers in an unknown chatroom (particularly one which manifests like a virus...), so for now I will just say technology.

7:57 PM

I suppose it's a comfort that people's full names are displayed; I could investigate further to ensure everybody is trustworthy. Although, some of the names appear to be... incorrect.

Oh?

I guess letting you know would provide myself a small amount of anonymity, as you seem to be able to see people's names too. I do not go by the name I appear to be posting under, nor have I ever.

I see... perhaps this strange app isnt too smart. Or maybe it mistook you for a different person?

I had assumed it would pull information from the device it is installed on, or from accounts linked to the device. However, as I stated, I have never used this name, so my hypothesis was wrong. Might I ask if your name is correct?

Mine seems to be right. Dunno how accurate the others are though

Everything about this situation is very strange. I recall you had an idea who could be "monitoring" the chat. Might that be someone with access to the population's personal data?

Something like that... but im a superstitious sort of person. I dont dare say the name of who i think is watching.

I feel continuing this conversation may be dangerous. Perhaps I ought to cease my research on the app...

well, theres no way to really uninstall it. even if you get a new phone itll just follow you over there so i guess youre stuck stuff us lol! whats your name btw? it can be whatever you want

I am unsure if this is a safe chatroom to use, so I may not post here again. If I have to be identified by anything, I suppose "Iris" would work.

like the flower, huh? you can just call me hana. uh... well, you can talk about regular stuff in here all you want! theres no hurt in making friends, right?

I dunno... he might be right. Maybe this is too dangerous.

yeah, maybe... weve anyway had a couple people get nightmares after getting the app

It is a pleasant flower, no? I have concerns over the origin of this app and the type of people using it; I would not want anything bad to happen.

8:48 PM

Excuse me, nightmares?

8:49 PM

I will admit that is a little different to the dangers I had in mind...

theyre bad enough to keep people from sleeping... some of them cause pain it could be a precursor to something bigger...

Perhaps it isn't wise to speak of such things at the moment.

9:00 PM

Iris-san? Do you have any plans for today?

If nightmares are to be my biggest concern, it sounds safe enough to stay a bit longer. Thank you for you interest, Haru. I will be working on my current project today, although I doubt any positive progress will be made.

oh yeah, i better not run my mouth lol you said you work in technology, right?

Yes, that is correct.

Perhaps you should take a break! Hot cider has never done anyone wrong, to my knowledge.

That would help were the issues my own doing. These are, sadly, the plights of working with other people.

Ah, I see.

9:21 PM

I'm sorry to hear that.

9:21 PM

I hope things go better for you soon!

Thank you. I appreciate it.

Certainly. Working with other people can be difficult but it's also vital to living! I'm sure you'll get through it! (edited)

Hello!

5:02 PM

I see we have new members ?

I should get to working on something, but .. it's nice to see some new faces.

Hmm... and who are you?

This chat room seems to have a lot of members. Did anybody download it by choice, I wonder?

Not me. But i do have a vague idea of who might be running it

I would be interested in knowing, if you could tell me.

Im thinking its igor

Igor? Who might that be?

A very trustworthy fellow. I cant explain his area of expertise well but i know for sure he's not malicious.

The others seemed less certain that the party in charge was so trustworthy. I wonder if they know this "Igor" too, or believe it is somebody else.

Im not sure, honestly

maybe theyre worried about some of the other users on here being not so savory and not just the person monitoring this app?

I suppose that could be right. Is there anything else you suspect about this chat room? I would be very interested in hearing why you think "Igor" would create and distribute such an app. How he did it would be interesting to consider too; he must be quite the developer.

Hmm i dont feel too suspicious of the app personally. So far the people ive talked to here seemed to be alright but ya never know... As for Igor he's just a real genius, yknow? But i think this app may also be to help certain people connect.

Ah???

Igor???

Hes just a fun old man

Ah. Right.

1:47 AM

I .. dont think That person is on now. But. I.. dunno why my name doesn't show.

Which person? Iris?

Uhh ...Tats

1:52 AM

I think that's what he called himself.

I'm here. The name thing is still weird...

I don't know why it doesn't show tbh

Maybe its a glitch? Someone else mentioned their name being wrong....

Maybe???

1:56 AM

This app is so weird.

Yes... very odd so far. Anyways since I can't see your name what should I call you?

Ah!! Naru.

Naru it is then. How old are you?

That's. Kinda personal. ^^"

2:04 AM

Why would you even ask that?

Hana asked me earlier so i assumed it was okay.

That's..

2:13 AM

Don't you know about internet stuff or.

2:14 AM

It's.. common courtesy to not ask that stuff..

No I dont go online much. Its not good for my health.

Oh.

Too many rumors online. Gives me a headache. So... what am I allowed to ask?

It's just a matter of privacy. Don't share where you live or ask where anybody else does.

2:20 AM

Nothing too personal??

2:20 AM

I guess.

I see... but how will i get to know anyone?

you get to know them here through conversations. And what they share about themselves.

2:26 AM

I have to get back to work, anyway

2:26 AM

See you around! ^^

Alright... See you.

I have cats on me

multiple?

5:38 PM

jeez, i can barely stand the one on me 24/7

I was hired to find multiple lost cats and now im just... here with them. Waiting for the owners. Im allergic though so this is an issue

oh jeez, that sounds rough lol

5:40 PM

sorry i asked your age earlier btw-- i guess i didnt realize it wasnt appropriate...

Yeah. Eyes watering. Nose running. A shame since I dont dislike cats but they make me feel like hell. Oh, its okay. I dont really mind.

Hello again!

o hey naru! you doing ok?

I've... been better. ^^"

5:45 PM

You?

im sorry naru, wish i could help... im doing p ok tho.

Hello, Naru. Whats wrong?

It's. Hard to explain.

Can you try?

do you want me to explain it for you, naru?

If you could??

well, remember how i mentioned some of us are getting nightmares since installing the app? that its causing pain and stuff? naru and i have this affliction

Yes, I recall. Thats....I don't like the sound of that. How do you know theyre the same affliction though? Have you compared dreams?

We've.. compared. Yeah.

I see.... just over text, I assume?

Yeah. For the most part. But our descriptions are scarily similar.

Alright.... @Kayla, male thot enemy of state do you think so too? That theyre similar?

yeah, definitely...

I see.... i have some other questions but maybe theyre best not asked out in the open like this

Yeah.

let me dm you my number real quick

6:31 PM

that way no one is watching lol

Sounds good

The hell is this?

Another new face! Hello!

Hey there

oh hey, welcome to the unremovable app

Unremovable? You gotta be kidding me

oh shit, goro??? youre back

Anyway, I've got some stuff to do.

Am I?

See you all later. And.. welcome back!!

I... I dunno?

Darling?

Hm?

Shit, that you kid? What the hell is going on?

In general? Or the app you can't remove?

Darling, where are you? We can come get you right now!

Around. Busy. I'm not coming back yet.

Busy with what?

I bet you'd like to know.

I always like to know things :3c

. . .Are you at least safe?

Why the hell are you being so aggressive...?

It's fine, Hana-chan. So long as he's okay, it's fine.

If you say so...

I'm aggressive? You haven't seen aggressive.

If he's well enough to give us cheek he's probably okay

7:22 PM

Or maybe feral

Is anyone going to explain to me what this app is and why I have it?

It's not something you should worry too much about.

Sorry, uh, things are kinda chaotic right now

Don't give anyone your location or name.

Obviously?

No one is sure what the app is, only that it installs one day and isn't able to be removed by any means.

You knew better than Pancake, at least.

Jeez, I get it...

Not that that's much of an accomplishment. heh

No need to be so rude, damn

Idk i kinda prefer this to the incomprehensible hieroglyphics

Yeah you're not on the receiving end of it!

For now

7:26 PM

Don't you think we should welcome the new member?

You also prefer to give sensitive information over a mysterious platform, don't you?

7:26 PM

He doesn't need a welcome.

Yes i do. Thanks for noticing.

Oh?

Do you know him?

Do you need to know who I know? You don't. Keep your nose out of it.

Fine

7:28 PM

You never did answer if you were safe or not You should let Haru know at least (edited)

It's fine. I'll see him when he returns.

7:29 PM

Perfectly exceptional.

If you say so... I won't argue if you won't

7:29 PM

What's exceptional?

Unusually good.

Extraordinary. . .

No, I meant

7:30 PM

What the hell is he calling exceptional? (edited)

Auspiciously singular!

This is worse than the emojis...

I assumed he meant his condition but honestly who knows (except him, of course)

Oh, right...

7:33 PM

Just seems like a weird way to answer

This entire exchange with him has been bizarre to be fair. Then again I dunno him well

‍♂️

No it's definitely weird

7:35 PM

The game seems to be afoot.

What game...?

Pardon. Something's come up.

Catch me if you can, darling.

If you'll excuse me. ੧(❛▿❛✿)

Kick his ass

Haru, don't do anything dangerous--

7:36 PM

She won't.

7:37 PM

I'm important.

Sometimes important people in our lives need an ass kicking

You've been needing an ass kicking from day one.

7:37 PM

Shame no one's given it.

Thats because no one can, lad.

Big talk.

Ok, I definitely need to take this

Im always willing to put my money where my mouth is.

Would you stop egging him on!?

Im just holding a conversation

You're doing a piss poor job of it.

7:41 PM

Your ideal date is a movie theater, isn't it?

Well youre only giving me so much to work with. And no, not really. Whats your ideal date?

I'm dating six of them.

Good :) try not to let 'em down.

Easy.

Excellent. Loved ones are precious, after all, gotta try not to make them worry and such...

Shut it.

;3c

Would you both knock it off? Just ignore him

Ignore me?

7:48 PM

Pancake, I'm hurt. I offered you my heart, and you scorned me.

Dw im dropping that topic

but it would be rude to just ignore people, i think.

No, I mean it. Something is wrong and egging him on will make it worse

7:51 PM

Let Haru deal with it

She's a doll, isn't she? So pretty and perfect.

Yeah, she's great, but she's just a person like the rest of us

Did I say she was anything else?

Whatever

She seems very nice. Youre lucky to be with her, huh?

I told you to stop, Senpai

Im not trying to start anything i meant that genuinely

If you say so...

I'd appreciate it if you'd all stop talking about me behind my back. It's a bit uncouth, don't you think?

Right, sorry

You're capable of reading, aren't you? It isn't behind your back if it's virtual.

I see. If that's how you feel about it.

Ignore him, Haru

Don't ignore me.

(๑´v`๑❁)

This is the first time he's texted this much. I kinda wanna actually see what he has to say

Alright, then Just... Be careful (edited)

I have a lot to say, as it turns out.

Shoot

In public? Pancake, that'll get me arrested again.

I mean, stuff that won't get you arrested

You did say 'shoot'.

You know what I meant...

Only nerf guns

I don't have those.

Theyre fun to have if you dont have a laser tag place nearby.

8:09 PM

Are you saying you have real guns too tho...?

Why would I have a real gun? I'm a kid, aren't I?

Probably only have realistic models, like a friend of mine

You have a friend with realistic models? What a strange and deadly hobby.

I once heard someone modified their model to shoot real bullets. I'd think that's way more deadly (edited)

It's not that weird of a hobby.

I collect stuff like that too. They look cool imo

I guess it's not that weird then lol You know a lot about it, new guy?

You could say that.

I guess it makes sense you wouldn't wanna elaborate.

8:14 PM

So nice to see you.

The new guy? I guess it makes sense that it's another person who would know you

8:19 PM

Umm, Goro What kinda stuff do you like to collect?

Why would you want to know? Getting me a gift, Pancake?

Maybe ;)

How sweet of you to change your mind so suddenly.

8:21 PM

But you're "not gay", so I shouldn't get my hopes up.

I can still get you a gift as a friend, dude. Christmas is coming up, after all. Plus, I'll need something for your birthday when it comes around

No.

No? Well, ok, if you insist

You dont like free stuff?

Yeah, what's wrong with getting a free gift lol

8:25 PM

Well, either way, why not talk about your hobbies anyway? What will it hurt?

My hobbies are none of your concern.

8:27 PM

You never talk about yours.

8:27 PM

Besides, I've already made it clear where I work. None of you were able to even put two and two together.

8:27 PM

That's all the information you're getting.

Well, I mean... I play the guitar, I'm pretty sure I've mentioned my bike, and I have created some dance choreography. Anything music related is my jam lol Why would we wanna know where you work?

Why WOULD you want to know where I work?

I dunno, I don't care that much

Of course not. You only care about one person.

I mean, sure, I have a certain someone on my mind a lot, but that's not the only person I care for lol It's like how you have many people you care about. It's human, right?

You know that's not what I meant, don't you?

8:34 PM

Are you being purposely obtuse?

I guess? I dunno what you mean lol. You know I'm not very smart

Are you talking about being selfish? All humans are to an extent, yknow? Self preservation.

That's true

Your response to everything is claiming that you're not very smart.

8:37 PM

How very convenient for you.

I mean, just stating the truth... But I did promise someone I wouldn't be self depricating, so I do need to knock it off, huh?

youuu kind of do, actually.

8:39 PM

wouldn't want to break a promise!

Oh hi? Didn't expect another new person so soon...

8:40 PM

You can call me Hana I guess

that's a weird code name, pancake!

8:41 PM

don't worry about the dummy.

Oh jeez are you one of his... You know?

Can you see names too? :0

8:42 PM

nope! but i know who you are.

I guess he's talked about us then...

also no! you're 0 for 2, pancake.

Oohh maybe youre a techie like me?

0 for 2...?

i used his phone.

Isn't that a breach of privacy!?

isn't it weird to want to keep your electronics locked because you're afraid your partners will know who you're talking to?

8:45 PM

i'm pretty sure that's worse than trying to figure out an app after being handed someone's phone.

I mean... Some things are private! Like if I'm talking to my mom or something! Either way, I guess if he let you look at it, that's different...

what, are you sending your mom weird pics?

8:48 PM

gross, pancake.

No!

8:49 PM

What should I even call you anyway?

mmm... oracle will do.

Oracle? Interesting pick. Better than pancake...

it's not like he knows you outside of the app!

8:50 PM

other than the steak thing.

Oh God, you weren't there, were you...?

duh. we all were.

Dammit

I don't even want to know.

Oracle sounds kinda mysterious and cool like a comic book character. I like it

we ended up on a date at a steak restaurant and pancake was there! (edited)

8:51 PM

he got mad when we got him a cake.

I got mad because you made my totally normal outing with my best friend embarrassing!

Ah.

yeah, he's gay.

Haru! Is everything ok?

?

First of all, I'm not, and second of all, shoosh

i figured i might as well check it out since we're still... you know,.

Right.

8:53 PM

Hopefully I'll be able to give you an update soon.

8:53 PM

Please wait for us. (edited)

i am. target speed has increased.

8:53 PM

he doesn't usually move this fast.

Awh damn.

Check it out? It should install itself, right...?

8:54 PM

Dammit...

Haven't made contact yet. Closing in.

i can see all of you. he's heading for an opening.

8:54 PM

it did install itself, i've just been busy with projects.

Who's closest?

I gotcha...

closest.

8:55 PM

be careful. he's slowing down. i think he's planning something.

Cant he see this app too?

Understood.

It doesn't sound like he's checking

he'd be able to if he could check his phone and still make jumps!

8:56 PM

fortunately for us, parkour takes concentration.

Good, good.

Keep on him

unless he throws his phone out, i will.

8:57 PM

well.. i have other methods. but his phone is the easiest.

If only you guys had a drone or something

that's plan c.

Oh... What's plan b?

the chip in his shoe.

Omg...

Nice

it's leftover from tag, stop thinking it's weird.

Ok ok

Its too bad this happened so suddenly. I could have loaned out something to help

we don't need anyone's help.

I guess... He is your partner. It would make sense to want it to be just you guys facing him

Respectable. If you ever do need extra help though always feel free to ask.

we've always handled things internally.

I mean... If you have several trackers on him, I'm trusting you guys to get to him Just... Hopefully you can stay safe when you get there

aw! pancake is concerned!

He... Seems like a powerful guy. He could be really dangerous

9:04 PM

I mean, of course I am!

he's very dangerous.

9:04 PM

but there's six of us and one of him.

I hope it'll be enough

it will be!

You're right-- can't be pessimistic!

he may be ready to fight a god, but he's no match for six of us.

You are his teammates after all-- you're probably just as strong

Is there another god causing trouble again or is that just you saying he COULD fight one?

have you met him???

LOL fair (edited)

God or goro?

oh yeah, goro is what you call him.

They mean Goro (edited)

Another god?

hah! another.

9:09 PM

i'd love to see him punch god in the face. that would be soooo cool.

Just another word for corrupt people in power acting like 'gods'

that's a weird word to choose.

9:10 PM

it would take a reaaaally twisted person to think of themselves as a god.

Yeah, for sure... But it's definitely happened

Ive known a few. Tragically.

a few gods or a few twisted bosses? be specific!

Both

Maybe we shouldn't talk about this Senpai...

9:12 PM

We have a new person we don't know, remember?

I was trying but i guess oracle doesnt really think its an issue?

it was bait.

9:12 PM

you're being really open in a place where you don't know a lot.

About things people wont believe

You both have a point, alright? How's Goro doing?

i know i have a point.

Uh... Yeah... Nevermind

Its okay to disagree with how i conduct myself. I understand how it looks.

he's slippery. we keep getting close, but he hasn't been pinned yet.

9:15 PM

usually he gives up by now...

Then it's definitely not normal

Higher endurance?

Probably...

no.

No?

i've seen him push himself, this is different.

That's what we mean... Something is making his endurance higher I dunno if I should say it in the chat tho... But I already told Haru my theory.

i already know your theory. and you're wrong.

9:17 PM

don't get mopey about it, though.

Huh? There's something else going on? (edited)

Probably not a bad thing that it isnt what some of us were thinking... though that begs the question of what is wrong

Honestly, none of this shit makes any sense, I think it's fine to be wrong about it sometimes

9:19 PM

But yeah, now I'm wondering what it is if it isn't the more "obvious" answer

obvious, huh?

I mean... I say that loosely, since again, this stuff is crazy But when someone is acting on impulse like that... Hard not to come to the conclusion I did

it was a very loud conclusion. maybe try not to yell stuff like that.

Ah sorry;;;

9:23 PM

I was gonna say something about how I'm not that smart but since I'm not allowed... I guess I just need to be careful and think harder next time

that's more like it.

Even then, I still have no idea what it could be... If it's not a seperate entity, is it an affliction?

9:24 PM

Wait, I shouldn't talk about it here.

there are dms on this thing, aren't there?

Oh, yeah. I can tell you my ideas, I guess

I have some ideas as well but I may wait until more info is known before I throw out theories.

aw, and you were so eager to share stuff before!

9:28 PM

talk about booooring.

Depends on what im talking about really. Some things i deem more confidential while others.... meh.

boooooriiiiiing!!

I figured you'd wanna be more discreet too, Oracle...

i can be discreet in dms!

Ok fair... Though we still dunno if the dms are monitored or not either

Id be far more boring if i didnt have some mystery heh

you're already high end boring.

9:33 PM

legendary boring!

9:33 PM

maybe even artifact level...

9:33 PM

i bet you're a drop from a vanilla raid that no one does anymore.

Awh, now i have hurt feelings, kiddo.

muehehehe! lowest ilvl in the game!

isnt that from that mmo everyone plays?

which one??

Theres quite a few mmos so...

everyone plays mmos, pancake.

last story XX

i bet you play something like forsaken world instead of perfect world, because you want to play the dumb vampire class.

9:35 PM

do you auto path to your quest objectives, pancake?

hey, no, i only play last story XX, and it doesnt have auto pathing!

Whatd you name your chara?

probably something dumb. cat boy.

Calling me cat boy or him?

... ok just because i play a cat boy means nothing

pancake.

9:37 PM

hah! i knew it

9:38 PM

that means that mr spill-the-beans probably plays the sea giant. or maybe the elf class, to feel classy.

whatever! at least im not a potato

who actually plays potatoes?

pervs from what i hear

gross.

right?

i saw a potato in the dead mage outfit once. it was pretty cute.

I play a beast type.

oh yeah, that wouldnt be bad

ooooof course you do.

o, you got the fancy expansion lol?

are you saying you don't?

9:40 PM

that's current content.

9:40 PM

are you still doing last expac's stuff???

Yah, i like to keep up to date. As long as i have the money for it

i mean, i own the new one, but i havent really caught up yet. im busy with work a lot

sooo instead of chatting on an app, play.

9:45 PM

the new gear looks epic.

9:45 PM

not good enough for outfits, but still pretty good.

ok fine, i guess ill play it soon lately my partner and i have been focusing on the newest zelda tho, so ill have to play when hes not home (edited)

target apprehended!

Ooh! Got em!

Thank God... Is he ok?

wellllllll.....

What did you guys do???

it wasn't me! i'm non-combat!

9:49 PM

i'm an npc! an npc!!!

Ok but what did THEY do then!?

we'll tell you later!

9:53 PM

he's alive.

Ok, sounds good... Keep us updated...

maaaaaybe.

Glad to hear he's alive!

Jeez...

Sorry to worry you all, everything is fine. We're all just a bit tired.

do we tell them?

Later.

9:57 PM

I think there's been enough excitement tonight.

Get some rest Haru

9:58 PM

Glad to know you're ok too

okkkkaaay. are you going home?

No. Not yet.

9:59 PM

I don't think I should just yet.

he said some pretty bad stuff...

It's fine. . .

i don't think it is. are any of you actually ok?

I know I shouldn't cut in on something so important... But you guys should stick together It sounds like all of you need each other right now

I think a good nights rest will help everyone.

10:02 PM

Do you need anything?

a new boyfriend, maybe.

10:03 PM

it's not as simple as sticking together, pancake.

I see...

10:03 PM

I just hope you guys will be ok

Sounds rough... I hope you guys will be able to get through this.

As I said, I think a good nights rest will do us all well.

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Sleep well, Haru

You as well.

...What happened ??

a lot of stuff

. Yeah???

1:10 AM

Yeah. Seems like it.

I don’t check here for like, three days, and I’m already even more lost then before...

4:58 AM

I hope everyone will be okay?

Hey, again ! ^^"

Oh, hello!

Yeah. Its.. I dont know what's happening either.

I don't even know if I want to try backreading everything or if that'll just make it worse...

5:27 AM

Everyone certainly seems like they've been! Busy.

Yeah!

5:27 AM

I think everything's settled now.

I hope so...

5:29 AM

Have you been okay yourself?

5:30 AM

Last thing I remember from here was the nightmare stuff. Is that still, going on too?

I've been as well as I can be, I guess.

5:30 AM

It is.

...Ah.

5:30 AM

I'm sorry to hear.

It's okay. I'm coping.

If you're sure...

5:31 AM

Do you live with someone who can help?

5:31 AM

In the moment, at least.

I live alone. ^^"

....Oh, I'm sorry

5:33 AM

Uh! Well

5:33 AM

Let us know if we can ever do something! Though I'm sure others here would've offered that already...

5:34 AM

Even if it's just! Talking when things aren't great to get your mind off of it.

Thank you.

Fighting gods, tracking chips and pain caused by an app? Is this really some kind of role-play?

Hello new person!

2:16 PM

wait what are those first two refrencing what did i miss there

I only skimmed last night's messages, but it appears that someone (or someone's character?) had run away and was being tracked, and also wanted to fight a god.

.....Ah....

2:18 PM

Well I saw there were a lot of messages I missed, and that people seemed to be stressed out, but I wasn’t quite expecting. That.

Your response has rather a serious tone. Do you mean to say that was all real? Or are you just in character?

Oh, I'm sorry! I don't mean to worry you

2:20 PM

I, don't know who said what, so I can't speak for how serious it all was!

2:20 PM

...That said I have a bad feeling about this now!

Is fighting a god not an impossible and ridiculous notion?

Aha! I guess it is I'm just, trying to find the context in the sea of messages...

I must say I am rather confused.

If it helps any! Me too.

2:25 PM

I know like... three people here! Well four but I've only seen three on here Admittedly I barely know anything about the others.

2:25 PM

So uhm

2:25 PM

Doing my best to keep up.

Am I the only person on this app who doesn't know another user?

Oh! You don't know anyone here?...

2:26 PM

Hmm! I'm sure you can't be the only one! That said I don't know enough about the rest to say that for sure.

uh, yeah! this in an rp actually we all just kinda tell stories ic and talk casually ooc lol

Oh! I see ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

Why would I have been added to a role-play chat room? Why can I not delete it?

Maybe it wants you to roleplay as well!

2:41 PM

...Or maybe your phone is broken?

I do not engage in such things. I have already thoroughly investigated the health of my phone and determined nothing is wrong apart from the inability to remove this app, which I believe is the doing of the app itself, somehow.

...Hm!

2:44 PM

Odd!

2:44 PM

Then maybe

2:44 PM

uhm

2:44 PM

I don't really know then.

Huh??

I am apparently not the only one who has this problem.

Wow! Very curious!

Wha???

3:07 PM

I'm.. so confused.

As am I. Apparently this app is actually a role-play chat room, although the inability to remove it is seemingly completely real.

Roleplay...? Like those tabletop games?

It would seem so, just without a table. That is the only logical explanation for people discussing parkour chases, tracking chips and gods.

True. Stuff like that is just the kind of thing that happens in anime. Not real life.

I am truly confused why I would be added to a role-play chat, particularly one for what I have been informed is a very obscure franchise.

Maybe the app made a mistake? Its getting some other things wrong too, right?

You seem to refer to the app as though it is its own entity.

I dont know tech much but i figured it was run by an A.I. or something...? And it probably has some flaws

I guess that could be an explanation, although one would assume the creator would fix such problems.

Maybe the creator is busy with other things?

I would expect the developer of any new release to monitor their product initially to fix any bugs rather than starting work on something else. Although, I have seen such unprofessional attitudes from developers before.

Well its just for a fantasy rp chat, maybe they figure it isnt a big deal if it has a few bugs?

Another thing that perplexes me is why somebody would go to the trouble of creating such an advanced programme for such an obscure franchise, and for as simple a task as creating and inviting people to a chat room.

Well maybe the creator is eccentric? I can only guess though...

Hm. Maybe.

You ever feel like you're being lied to?

Do you ask this in relation to the current conversation?

Make of it what you want, but it's just a simple question. Try not to read into it too much.

I wonder, what do you know?

That's a pretty good question. What do I know?

5:25 PM

Or maybe this is just a part of my rp. Who's to say?

I assume you are unwilling to part with any information and would prefer to speak in riddles.

I wouldn't call it a riddle. Maybe you're just thinking too hard about all of this.

I don't like the way this guy talks....

Potential conclusions one could reach from that question is that somebody here is lying, that this person has had a bad experience and would like to talk about it, or that they are trying to cause further confusion. Based on demeanour, I feel that the first and third options are the most likely.

Bro are you a psychologist?

......What's happening in , here?...

5:33 PM

Hello two people who I have not met! Hello person talking kind of weird!

No need for hellos, I was just heading out anyway. Just wanted to stop in for a second. Heard there's some concert on TV, you know?

...Oh, okay...

5:35 PM

Have fun listening to the concert then! ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

5:35 PM

Nice to meet you? And goodbye then?...

Hello? What do you want to be called? I can see your name but uhh...

Oh, you can see names too, huh..

5:36 PM

Just Teddie!

5:36 PM

ᕦʕ •ᴥ•ʔᕤ

5:36 PM

And who are you?

You can call me Tats.

5:37 PM

Dunno.

Okay!! Tats it is.

Yup. Nice too meet you. Glad that other guy left though.

he seemed like kind of a party pooper.

He seemed a little odd, but maybe he didn't mean it!

5:41 PM

We shouldn't talk bad about people when they're not here.

why not? if he's weird, he's weird.

Oh wait are you also a new person

5:41 PM

Hi!

hello! i'm oracle.

It's rude to call people weird to their faces, though...

5:42 PM

I'm Teddie! Nice to meet you!ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

i believe my reputation precedes me? i'm already revered in this chat, you know.

He gave me a bad feeling. But anyways hello.

yeah... me too.

Still...

i wouldn't even let him hold cotton candy.

Okay, but that's like! A high bar!!

5:44 PM

I wouldn't trust most people to hold my cotton candy.

5:44 PM

ʕ｀´ ʔYou never know.

you never know!!

5:44 PM

they're always out to get it...

Mhm mhm!!!

maaan. i should have saved a dumpling.

Now I want cotton candy...

me too...

Oracle, have you eaten yet?

welllll.... i'm out of dumplings.

5:48 PM

so no.

5:48 PM

you'd think he'd be nice enough to leave food in the fridge...

I'll bring you something. I have plenty of extra food.

Have a nice meaaaal~

that depends! what kind of food is it....

5:49 PM

is it health-class?

I wonder! (❁꒪▿꒪)*

eeeew! you know that's bad for my stats.

You can complain once you contribute!

Having to worry about eating healthy...

5:51 PM

=͟͟͞(ʕ꒪∆꒪;ʔ Unpleasant...

contribute to what!

Cooking, of course!

If you'd like, can come over right now and we can work together!

5:53 PM

(❛▿❛✿)

completion of this quest means leaving my current headquarters...

It certainly does!

hmmm....

My! I'm surprised at how. . .empty your kitchen is.

5:58 PM

Is it because Boss does all his cooking over there?

wait! what are you doing in my kitchen??

Preparing, of course!

but!

After all, the first step into adulthood is learning to cook!

i already know how to cook,

Cup noodles don't count. (๑´v`๑❁)

>:(((

I'm nearly done! Shall I come fetch you or will you come down of your own volition?

fine, fine!

6:01 PM

stop making a big mess!

I should be offended! It is not a mess!

it's probably a giant mess.

Then I suppose you'll have to do it yourself.

6:03 PM

To make sure I don't make a mess, of course.

that's cheating!

(๑´v`๑❁)

Hello..?

Whats up?

I just wanted to see if anyone was on.

4:19 PM

Hello!

Oh, gotcha

Im around. Just watching the er... dog...

... yeah. ^^:

It's fun when its not being a stinker. I wonder how everyone else is doin tho

stuff has been wild

Not great. Shouldn't talk about it here though.

Oh geez, sorry to hear that. Im always willing to help if you need anything though, just let me know.

Thanks.

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4:32 PM

Everything's so stressful.

Whys that?

I just said I can't say here. ^^'

You said everything is though. You cant talk about any of it?

It's my personal life. >>

I see... sorry to hear that.

I..

5:08 PM

I'm going to come off for a bit.

5:08 PM

See you all later.

Was it something i said?

People do not typically like to share personal details with strangers over the Internet.

I didnt ask for that I thought maybe other things were bothering them. They said everything...

Aww! I'm sure he doesn't hold it against you! You did your best!

Thank you. I guess I misunderstood when i asked. Ill try to be better next time

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ You'll do great next time! Don't lose hope~

Thank you, youre very kind Teddie. So um... how is your day?

Oh! It's been alright, I guess! Kinda just been wandering around! Just got done shopping for the day

5:35 PM

What about you?

Good. What did you shop for? Mine has been... okay. A bit tired from bad sleep but I finished a case today so thats good, at least.

I was going out for groceries! And then I, kinda got distracted by all the other storesʕ ´∀｀;;ʔ And maybe spend a bit more then the original plan was ʕ´｀;;ʔ

5:41 PM

But it was fun, at least!

5:41 PM

Ah... If the case finished, that means you can rest now, right?

5:42 PM

I hope you'll be able to get some good sleep in tonight!~ʕ ≧▽≦ʔ

As long as you had fun, that's what matters. Did you get yourself anything cool? Yeah I'm lying down with the TV on now. Dunno about the sleep though. I have night terrors.

Oh! Yeah!

5:47 PM

Mainly just

5:47 PM

Clothes!

5:48 PM

Oh I'm sorry to hear that... You too, huh?

Oh! Thats nice, i hope theyre comfy. My nightmares have been prior to installing this app. Its something ive dealt with for years

They are! Just, finding a place to put them away, aha! Taking up more space then when I realised when I bought it...

5:50 PM

Ohhh

5:51 PM

I'm sorry...

5:51 PM

At least they're not, from reasons we don't know about yet Then!

Such a confusing conversation, I can never truly tell who is role-playing and who is not.

ʕง´͈౪`ʔ ว

5:53 PM

Hello to you too!

Its okay. Im working through it, at least. And uh... we're semi self inserts...

Hello again Teddie, or... Teddie's character? Are you into the obscure franchise too, "Tats?"

Yes. I love it.

Heya! I hope you've had a good day!

I would like to say that I have been looking into the franchise, but I have honestly been unable to find any information about it anywhere.

5:57 PM

Thank you, my day was alright. I hope yours was good.

Well! Isn't that, odd....

5:57 PM

It was! It is

I have been looking everywhere to no avail. Even my younger colleagues have not heard of it. I am finding it quite frustrating, really.

Odd....

Perhaps I am misremembering the title. Could you please remind me, "Tats?"

.... ʕ´_｀ʔ

Shadow Operatives

Oh, hmm. I had remembered correctly after all. Very strange.

Well it exists! So.

So you have been assuring me.

From your description, it sounded as though it may be a franchise I could enjoy, so I was hoping to be able to find out more. I do feel rather as though I may have heard about it before, though I can't seem to remember anything about it. Some of the main concepts sounded very familiar.

Oh! Well

6:18 PM

Maybe you did hear of it before?..

6:18 PM

So!!! it does exist!!!

Why are you so insistent that it exists? I wasn't saying that it didn't.

Because you were being rudely suspicious about it.

It seemed an odd origin to the chat room, and I was trying to find out more.

If you're sure...

6:25 PM

I guess that's understandable!

It is both my nature and my job to research things in depth.

!

6:28 PM

Are you a detective??

Not a detective, no.

....A journalist!

6:29 PM

Private investigator? Or does that also fall under detective...

Scientist maybe?

I am a researcher. Science does come into it at times, depending on what we are working on.

Right, science exists...

6:35 PM

Interesting!

Of course science exists...

Well the main roleplay aside anyone here got any pets? Argos could use playmates lol

argos...?

Company dog. We sorta just share it

uh, well... i have a cat, so i dont think a playdate is possible lol

7:27 PM

i think ive mentioned her before i know yu does whenever hes here her names taiyou

Oh hm... Argos seems to do okay with other animals but i guess a cat might not like him. Thats a cute name for a cat. I think I saw you show a pic of her once!

shes never been exposed to dogs, so shed def be too scared or try and fight it... one or the other

Ah, fight or flight reaction. Argos is super well trained so he wouldn't react. Maybe sometime you can come and visit him yourself if you like dogs?

oh yeah, that sounds fun! i havent seen a dog in ages lol

Nice! He's a very special dog. A super good boy.

Are you guys talking about pets? What even is this app for..?

Chatting and roleplaying. Its just a casual app

Somehow, I doubt that.

I for one can never tell if they are role-playing or speaking normally.

we kinda pretend were ourselves in this world, since its recommended in the rule book its a game that usually is about exploring yourself and getting closer to people so if were talking about personal stuff, generally were just playing ourselves lol

I still very much do not understand why I was added to this.

if you give me some time i can scan you a copy of the rule book so that youre not left out?

8:14 PM

im busy with work so itll take a while

8:14 PM

its not very big for a ttg

That would be interesting to see, particularly as I can't find information anywhere else. Thank you.

oh yeah, i only got it through

8:15 PM

a limited time kickstarter

8:15 PM

thats how most people got it

8:16 PM

i think like the developers deleted everything about it tho? so its super elusive and most people dont know about it

8:16 PM

a lot of us just got lucky or play along lol

It sounds suspicious that the developer would try to remove all traces of their project. Even more suspicious that they would be able to do so so thoroughly and with such success.

that does sound weird, but i think it was because they got sued for copyright

8:18 PM

the rulebook plagiarizes from another game or something like that

So there is another similar game?

have you heard of "spells and monsters?" i mean, probably, its the most popular ttg there is

I have.

so they straight up plagiarized a lot of it, just changed some phrases

8:25 PM

which sucks cause i had already bought it when i found this out

8:25 PM

but the lore is still super interesting! that stuff is unique

That sounds unfortunate.

yeah, but you know, a big company like that with a cease and desist p much wiped it from the internet

I would still expect some kind of archived content to be present. I suppose large companies have a lot of power...

Big companies are scary like that, huh?

yeah it was a big mess. so the only thing left are these physical copies we got (edited)

It is concerning what some are able to do, yes.

i mean i guess its weird you cant find anything, but once i scan the physical copy, that should show you its real

Is that so?

yeah!

There seems to be quite the focus on proving to me that this game is real.

well we dont want you to feel left out? plus

8:33 PM

people get defensive about their hobbies

I have not been claiming that it isn't real.

You got any explanation for why this app is unremovable?

The dev is eccentric.

Did "Igor" create the "Shadow Operatives" game, then?

i dont remember ill have to check the book when i get home

I cant check my book rn either. Am at work

Would the developer of the game not be the one who created this chat room?

Dedicated fans sometimes do these things too

well it didnt start out as a rp chatroom, we kinda just decided to rp in it lol

It's very odd that so many people who know of such a niche and publicly non existent game would be added to the same chat room.

well a lot of us had to explain the rules and stuff so some people could join in

This topic is wearing me out. I am going to go and rest.

sorry about that;;; have a good rest iris

h... cant sleep

So.... i barely slept.

whats going on...?

Nightmares. Nothing new. I think recent worries made them worse though

are you... sure its nothing new...?

I think so... sometimes i dont remember it all fully but i believe its just from old trauma.

if youre sure, tats-san...

Hello.

️

I think so... if you wanna ask more detail you can message me privately. Ah... hi. Apologies for offending you previously, Naru.

alright, ill shoot you a message how are you naru?

Oh. Um.

3:21 PM

It's okay.

Sounds good. And alright. Good. So how are you?

I'm alright.

Hey fellas, how you all doing?

doing ok! how are you senpai?

Good to hear! I'm pretty good just been doing a few work things. Thinking of maybe getting dinner after I finish this last thing up.

whats for dinner?

Hmm maybe Italian? Haven't had that in a while considering I usually end up with convenient store lunches.

oh that sounds... p good actually lol were having yakitori tonight ive been cooking a lot lately so my stuff is getting pretty good! even if it looks ugly lmao

Well its the taste that counts imo. Unless you wanna be on one of those cooking shows lol

yeah fair... my presentation sucks, but at least it tastes good?

Exactly! Id love to try your cooking sometime. I dont get home cooked stuff very often with all my traveling

oh! well uh that can be arranged :0 id have to ask my partner if you can come over first

Oh, sweet! Let me know what he says and we can work out a date over text or smthn.

sounds good lol

Hello!

I am beginning to worry about this chat room.

Ah??

I hate to sound superstitious or anything, but I think my being here may have caused some things to happen.

What do you mean?

I fear to say.

4:49 PM

I am concerned even to be writing here.

4:50 PM

I want to leave the chat room. I want this to stop.

Hey! .. don't talk like that.

4:50 PM

I'm sure it's not your fault.

Whats wrong??

I think that things are happening to me as a result of this app.

4:51 PM

It sounds ridiculous to say.

..I uh.

4:54 PM

What?

How come? You sure you arent just not getting enough sleep?

I have admittedly been sleeping less, but I believe that is a result rather than a cause.

Hmm do you wanna talk about it in more detail privately maybe?

I am uncertain if anything on this app is truly private. It has been stated that they are watching.

I can dm you my phone number maybe?

I apologise, but I am not sure if I can trust anybody here.

Hmm fair. The offer shall remain open if you change your mind

For now I think I should stop posting here.

Today i found out hospital food is actually okay

Wait how long were you there??? Are you okay?

Pretty much the rest of last night and today. Im okay now but they wanna keep me here a bit longer just to be 100% sure.

. . .

6:26 PM

Never drink energy drinks again. I am begging you.

Okay, okay. I promise I wont do something like that again! I wasnt thinking it through well with everything that was going on

And you're worried about my babysitting qualifications?...

6:29 PM

Just make sure to take care of yourself in the future! Please.

Normally I dont babysit so late at night :( But yes, i will! Promise!

Babysitting?

Yeah I was watching a little fella yesterday but now Teddie is helping

Aww! How cute!!

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ Mm!~

I am free from the hospital and am also done hearing nanjo yell at me

So im babysitting another kid because no rest for the wary?? Anyways they bit me

What???

2:05 AM

They bit you?

2:06 AM

What kind of kids do you babysit??

They vary i guess?? This kid is mean though.

Oh...

They also apparently broke something while under the care of uhh the other babysitter.

Uhh.. right.

2:15 AM

...do.you wanna talk about this in private ???

Oh, sure! Just shoot me a message.

...Already another one, huh....

An incredibly mean one that eats trash :(

I see.

Actually lemme message you in private i have a childcare question

Go for it, then.

hmmmm the dog is in the vents

Wha?...

5:05 AM

Is that. code for something?

No... Argos is literally in the ventilation system. I dont know why??

Huh

5:05 AM

Is that safe???

Im not sure but he wont come out i think he's chasing something?? maybe we have rats...?

I...

5:06 AM

I see....

????

5:07 AM

Why is a dog in the vents???

I hope he'll be alright?ʕ ´∀｀;ʔ

he'll be okay he's a very strong dog. I just... am very confused as to why he's doing that. normally he just hangs out and yaps at me

5:09 AM

wait. i think there might be a fire now

WHAT

4:21 PM

Well. I hope that was resolved.

4:21 PM

...how is everyone?

Oh! Sorry, we never updated you again, did we...

4:28 PM

It got resolved in the end! Yesʕ ´∀｀ʔ

Ah! That's good

ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ Mhm!

4:29 PM

I've been good today! A little busy taking care of the little one, but I'll figure something out for them eventually...

4:29 PM

How about you?

I'm.. tired...

...Ah.... Sleep issues still? I'm sorry...

Yeah..

Is there anything we can do for you? I'm sorry you have to deal with it...

Not really. Sorry.

No, you don't have to apologise! You didn't do anything wrong

4:35 PM

Just... Mm.... Hang in there

Thanks. I'll try my best.

Oh yeah, everything's okay now. Sorta. Also hope things get better for ya soon!

Hello...? I borrowed Naorin's phone and saw this app.

Ah? Hello!

5:06 PM

Uhm! Who are you?

umm, hi! were just a normal bunch of people lol

5:07 PM

btw, sorry i havent been around everyone

I'm Maki. Naorin's friend! Normal, eh...? If you say so

️

It's okay to be busy, Yosuke-niiʕ ´∀｀ʔ

5:09 PM

Welcome!! I'm Teddie!ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

5:09 PM

If you're a friend of Naoya-san you must be nice!

maki-san? yeah, i guess its ok for you to be on here i assume senpai wouldnt give his phone to just anyone

Well I do try my best to be nice eheh. Oh, yes, I technically work with him. We've also been friends since we were little.

Ohh!! So you also work there? I see!

oh cool. we know about that stuff, but it can be dangerous to talk about it here... i mean... we dunno whos watching this chat

Mhm mhm!~

just a heads up i mean lol

Sort of! I'm just a call in employee. Usually I work as a therapist. And, I see! I'll keep things on the down low then!

a therapist...?

Yes. I decided to become one to try and help people like myself.

i see. thats super nobel of you

Thank you but I'm not sure I'd call it that.

Oh.. It sounds like a good cause, at least!

5:34 PM

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ Being able to help people in similar positions to you is a nice feeling...

thats true. helping others and being relied on is a great feeling

True

️ I also don't want to see anyone suffer in silence, you know? Too many people shoulder their burdens alone.

Being able to talk to someone about all your troubles... I'm sure it could mean the world for so many people!

yeah... thats true

Mmhm. I think it's very important to have someone like that in your life.

Mm... Yeah.

you know you can tell me anything, right ted?

I didn't say anything about me!!

5:46 PM

...Yeah, thoughʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ Thank you

you just seemed sad lol

5:46 PM

ofc

I'm okay! Just a little tired! Keeping up with the little one is taking ... a good bit of energy

5:48 PM

And I can't keep calling in sick forever... But I'll figure something out!

if they looked like a kid, i could always bring it to work

5:48 PM

but they're not really... ya know

Mm... Yeah.

Oh? This is the little guy Naorin mentioned, yes?

Oh! Possibly! Yes.

5:49 PM

They've been staying with me!

at least youre in the know so that we dont have to explain...

They just now found out how to open the kitchen cabinets and I've been trying to get them to stay away from the things they could possibly hurt themselves with. For now the big soup spoon has distracted them...

maybe give them some pots to hit with it? make a drum set do you want me to buy some toys for them?

5:52 PM

kids, especially toddlers, will FIND toys if they dont have any

Mm! Just worried they'll try to wear it on their head. I originally found them with the frying pan turned upside down on them. It slid over their eyes so they were just... bumping into the cabinets... If you would please! I'm trying to make makeshift things but I don't have too much at home and

5:53 PM

I'm kind of scared to leave them alone in the house right now.

5:53 PM

Just been getting stuff delivered.

ok, ill find some stuff. ill be sure not to get stuff with small pieces...

5:54 PM

... how big is their mouth? do they eat???

Uhmm! They eat yes! They can open it pretty wide if they need to! They've been kind of inconsistent about eating though.

5:55 PM

They mainly got interested when they saw me eating, haha.

plus i dunno about you, but it should be pretty resilient. kids arent super fragile, so i assume they arent because... ya know i think of they're running into stuff and not crying about it, it's fine.

5:57 PM

hmm, maybe we should feed them dog food... i mean they wouldnt mind, right?

Oh yeah they don't really seem to be getting hurt easily! Just scared. But I'd rather not risk anything.

5:57 PM

I'm not feeding them dog food!

5:57 PM

Did you ever feed me dog food !?!??!

no you had a job and could afford to feed yourself but i wouldnt say eating five pounds of topsickles a day is good for you...

Depending on what sort of digestive system it develops (can it??) that might be bad

im just saying that it could be expensive to feed it

5:59 PM

them

We could probably fund that? Like.... child support?

oh, yeah. thats a good idea

I'll figure out a way to feed them myself if I have to! Besides I'm pretty sure I don't need as much food if it really came down to it myself

lets just have senpai and the others help you with funds, ok? we dont want you going broke

Mm... If no one minds it!..

6:03 PM

Besides, if they do manage to

6:03 PM

Actually shouldn't word that like that here but

6:04 PM

Depending on how they grow I guess I'll have to invest in more baby supplies.

for now, ill buy the toys and get a reimbursement later

6:05 PM

i hope I can find stuff big enough so they dont eat everything...

Thank you for trying! Thank you for helping...

6:06 PM

I'm doing my best! It was just still pretty sudden.

Yeah we were paying for them before so like its cool. Also maki says bye she had to go see a patient.

i know, ill help as much as i can

6:07 PM

oh, bye maki-san!

Ahh bye bye Maki-san!

6:07 PM

I'm sure having to buy baby supplies and food is pricier then a freezer, though.

i dont think it needs straight up baby food, dude

6:08 PM

it should be able to eat anything

I know! I said food in general!

Nah, powering that thing is expensive. Plus other things were bought.... like cheetos?? Apparently?

Baby supplies would come in more if they start growing...

6:08 PM

???What

well its not like they wear diapers, right???

Hmm if they really start growing I'll need to make them a room, but at least for the forseeable future they should be fine sleeping with me...

6:09 PM

Mm~

yeah, feed it stuff like cheetos

I'm trying to teach it a healthy diet though...

Brown fed them cheetos before. They ate them all lol

If it's anything like...

6:10 PM

Well, I'd rather have them copy the right traits.

6:10 PM

Huh. I see.

i dont think they need their own room... theyre not a REAL baby

ʕ｀´ ʔ

i dont think theyre gonna struggle with privacy issues like a kid would

As long as they're a baby they can stay with me. But don't call them fake. And if they do get older and age... It's at least something I'm going to keep in mind, thank you very much.

i didnt mean that theyre fake, i mean based on what we know it could develop a lot faster and not need all the stuff people need...

6:12 PM

it could be a teen next week for all we know

Maybe...

6:13 PM

Ugh it's hard talking about my own theories on here when I can't say much.

sorry, they

Than kyou.

i know... but for now lets do a wait and see?

Mm! Planning on. But until then I'm treating them as a real baby.

ok ok... just dont put a diaper on them

I'm not! Geez!

6:16 PM

They couldn't wear it even if they wanted to.

6:16 PM

So far they really liked going trough my closet, though, haha. They played dressup but because nothing really fits them I was just laying stuff on them.... They seemed really happy though!

i wish i could afford a dress up set for them (edited)

Goodness, you're a mother already, Teddie-san?

Awh... baby

uh, yeah! i got a cute little nephew lol

Ehe, I guess I am!

I'd think you'd be more distressed about that, Hana-chan.

6:18 PM

But congratulations!

6:18 PM

Do they have a name?

jeez, i WORK with kids, its not a big deal

6:19 PM

ted has experience with kids too

Not yet! I'm thinking on it, though... I can't very well call them little one forever... But they haven't been here for long yet.

6:19 PM

I do!

you guys always make assumptions about me...

I meant more that you're an Uncle and less about the child in general.

I don't know if that makes me a qualified parent but I'm trying!...

oh... i guess i didnt really think about that...

6:20 PM

yeah that is kinda weird, but i guess its expected to happen

Just make sure theyre safe otherwise... well...

Eh??? You expected me to?...

6:20 PM

I'm making very sure they're safe! Geez!

you always were good with kids

If you need help then I'm sure Uncle Hana is happy to help, right?

I haven't drank myself into a hospital rush yet on energy drinks while looking after them for one night.

oh, yeah! i can help a ton now lol (edited)

Ehe! That's true!

It wAS ONE TIME

uh, do i wanna know...?

I had a very bad night

I originally met the baby because someone ,

6:22 PM

Well! I can assure you they're in good hands now. ...If I do believe I won't be able to handle it... I'll figure out someone better to care for them too. But for now we're doing just fine!

6:23 PM

They're happy and healthy. And I'm fine too!

That's good to hear but be sure to take care of yourself, Teddie-san!

6:23 PM

A good parent must be in good health, don't you think?

Absolutely

i agree, dont neglect yourself

Dont be like me on that one night in particular.

That same night there was a dog loose in your vents?

That was a different night but also wasnt really my fault

6:26 PM

I do not control the rate at which dogs go into vents

I'll take care of myself!... Just need to get into a rythm here.

what the hell even happens over there...? (edited)

I don't know but can you see why I decided it was not the best place for a child

Certainly not.

You can dm me for better details because i cannot explain it all out in the open.

i think im good. im sure youll dump it in here eventually (edited)

Mayhaps. It depends on various things. Right now im worried about the thing we talked about.

the... dog in the vents? or the kid?

Neither. That thing that Tats also brought up. Though i am concerned about the kid too.

youll have to text me dude

One sec ill add that too

You all happened upon a child? How exciting! Congrats on your new addition to the family!

Mochi! Hello!

Mochi! Hi!

6:52 PM

UHM could I maybe ask you about said child actually? If you're not busy?

Hello! It's good to see you both! Sure, I have time!

6:55 PM

I'm not very in the know about kids, but I can answer what I can!

Thank you so much

Hi! I dont think we've gotten to talk much mochi. Nice to see you!

Oh, hello again Nao-san! That's who you are, right? I guess I came in at the right time!

Yup, thats me! How have you been?

Good! My cat Cookie-chan is finally living inside, and I finally got that job at Big Bang Burger!

Oh, dude, that's double awesome!! Is it fun working there?

It's... Something! I'm not very good, haha.

7:36 PM

But they like how I talk to customers! And I can remember orders! So I'm a cashier now.

That's good! If its what youre good at may as well leave the food making to the others, eheh

Yes... I... Cannot even cook at home...

Oh? That bad huh... have you tried cooking lessons?

I mean, I've looked at videos and cookbooks, per Haru's request, but it's easier to just have my friend do it now that he lives here!

7:54 PM

*Haru's suggestion, I mean

Oh! Your friend is a good cook? :o

Yes! Practically a professional chef! He insists on cooking even though he's the grumpy sort, haha!

Awh how nice! He sounds a bit like a tsundere type

Hmm, that's someone that is much nicer than the let on, right?

8:14 PM

*They, gosh I'm usually not this bad!

Yup! And youre good, typos happen to everyone lol

I guess he is a tsundere then! ( ꈍᴗꈍ)

1

Not to be a conspiracy theorist but i think the moon's haunted

ʕ´｀;ʔ Join the club!...

You too, huh? I mean the moon is pretty but also suspicious.

That makes four of us now! Soon enough we’ll be able to make an anti-moon society...

Maybe if we get enough members we can fund a mission to fight the moon!

Hehe~ Please.

Hey...

I just heard someone say Joker and I think my heart skipped maybe 2 beats. In a bad way.

does the name joker mean something?

It means quite a few things to me but in particular it was the name of a murderer from the 90s.

?????

really? holy cow thats wild so he was kinda like... the guy from batman?

Wh What has the guy from batman got to do with anything.

Er... yes. Except this was a real killer. He was brought to justice eventually though

Right...

12:25 AM

That's. Scary.

Indeed... a truly frightening individual. So that is why hearing the name makes me uncomfortable

A killer.... scary I'm sorry if it brought back bad memories for you...

Thanks, Teddie. I feel a bit better now, it just hit kinda hard earlier. How have you all been, by the way?

Are you sure you're alright?

Yes. Ive had worse, trust me.

Okay..

Sorry for the late answer ahh! Little one asked for me ʕ ´∀｀ʔ I’ve been okay! They finally seemed to start to understand what bedtimes are so sleeping schedules are back to being a little more normal. A little!

5:22 AM

Hang in there yourself, though...

5:22 AM

Take it easy when you have to!

Thats good. Young people especially need their rest. Thank you, I'll try my best. It's been a bit harder lately, thats all

Mm.... Let us know if we can ever help you, okay?

Will do. Though ill probably ask in more private chats if it comes to that

Of course! My DMs are open if you need me.

Man my dog and the kid i babysit had a fight

uh... what did a kid and a dog even fight about...?

Please tell me they at least didn't get into the vents again...

the what

The kid bit the dog.... No vents this time. Hopefully we can get the kid home soon

... the kid... bit the dog

1:26 PM

umm

1:26 PM

have you told their parents???

The kid is like Teddie's little buddy. Y'know what i mean?

sounds like you need to take them aside and explain to them how... dogs can feel pain too?

1:28 PM

OH...

1:28 PM

ok

ʕ´｀;ʔ

Yeeah. Except this kid is meaner than fire. Theyve been acting up more lately

i wonder why that is....

Uh???

1:51 PM

Oh.

I dont know... the little devil is being evaluated but they might just be mean for means sake (edited)

seems like they wouldnt just get madder for no reason, right? unless theyre developing that way...?

Hard to say? This isnt my area of expertise sadly. I just watch them sometimes when no one else is available. They keep breaking things though so thats... a problem

Developing... They're not, actually like the little one, right? ʕ´｀;ʔ They don't talk or respond or stuff, do they?

Nope. No words only snarly angry sounds.

Hm... Well, I guess that'd be more normal, in this case.

you cant take this one home

I wasn't planning on!

2:50 PM

I have my hands full like this alreadyʕT Tʔ Though if they did develop like that, something would have to be done But considering most of them don't, end up like that, I'd assume that won't happen right?...

2:51 PM

That seems like too big of a coincidence.

True. If they do that'd change everything. But so far that doesnt seem to be the case. They also try to fight with everything.

Well! I guess that means they were born out of, some very angry fighty feelings.

are most of them born out of angry, fighting feelings? cause it seems like this is pretty standard behavior

Mhm!

3:06 PM

So maybe comparing them to the little one is... a little odd ʕ´｀;ʔ And slightly insulting.

i guess i just didnt realize that so many people had that...

Ehe, that'd be why they exist, right? No one wants to have them, or seem like they have them. So they get pushed out of sight and out of mind.

like, hidden anger or aggression or whatever

3:07 PM

that makes sense

3:08 PM

im just surprised there arent more crybaby ones or something. seems like we only came across the aggressive ones

Mm... Well, crybaby ones wouldn't want to attack, right? So that's probably why we never fought them. They weren't there to fight.

right... makes me wonder how many there really were...

Probably a lot. Also sorry i was comparing them, im trying to not call them that in the chat so... Uhh. This is so hard to talk about in here now :-/

you get used to not saying certain things (edited)

3:12 PM

hopefully whoever is monitoring this thing is an idiot lol

Hehe, yeah

I think i know whos monitoring stuff im more worried about some of the newer members of the chat

Do we have to talk in code??? Or...??? ^^"

oh yeah...

3:13 PM

oh, sorry naru...

You know whos monitoring?

wait, yah

3:14 PM

who???

I think i know. Hes not the type to give a straight answer but he's not a bad person or anything.

?!?!?!

3:16 PM

There's a lot he has to answer to if it is him!

3:16 PM

Whoever that is.

3:16 PM

Could he at least kick out the person who could potentially uhm

3:16 PM

Hm.

yeah, like, can you be more specific? is he a moderator or whatever?

I think Igor is monitoring things. And he's... well... hm... a very special person. I dont think he can actually pick and choose who enters the chat tho (edited)

Then what is he doing?

... who the fuck is igor

No idea.

and what kinda name is that lol

Yosuke-nii, that's rude ʕ´｀;ʔ

sorry;;;

3:20 PM

i guess im thinking its a screen name

You guys know how some of us can fuse more personas right?

3:22 PM

Igor does that.

.....Huh.

Should i try to explain better?

....Maybe?.... He's like... in charge of... persona making?....

3:25 PM

huh

I'm so confused...

He helps bring out the potential for new personas, yeah. Uhh dw naru this is just part of the... uh... rp. Yes.

...Uh.

3:28 PM

You don't seem sure. (edited)

ʕง´͈౪`ʔ ว Naru knows about the rp!

3:29 PM

ANyways who what where and how now?

He's in the velvet room, an existence thats between conscious and unconsciousness. Your friend who can multi-summon should know him too.

Oh my god he's the Igor who you got the little one from I forgot the names there's been so much going on lately

3:34 PM

A place between dreams and reality, mind and matter...

3:34 PM

Augh that doesn't explain much at all

3:34 PM

What was he doing with the little one?

3:34 PM

If he's... responsible for personas...

Yeah! Sorry... the velvet room is pretty confusing in general. I think he might have made them...? Or called them from the sea of souls... or like... both?

He did all that

3:36 PM

And then handed them off to be made into a popsicle?

3:36 PM

And now we're supposed to trust him to be monitoring this place while he's also not saying anything about anything?

I dont know if he was aware of the cryogenics thing... probably not. I didnt know either for quite a while. But i dunno... i trust him. He's done a lot. He's just in a complicated position being not 'human' himself. (edited)

Why in gods name did he have a sentient child oh my god Where did he even get them from??? Did he ever ask you about their wellbeing at all

3:43 PM

If I ever see him. I swear to all that is good and holy oh my god

yeah uh... this is where we level up and get new skills in the RP lol for those that are reading this

3:46 PM

this velvet room place

Uh

3:50 PM

Okay

Well they didnt appear to be any different from a regular shadow originally. He can call forth personas so probably from the sea of souls?? Please dont assume the worst about him.

Does he have any more shadows lying around in his office I should be worried about???

Not that I'm aware of. Nanjo asked him to summon a shadow.

And he can just.... do that. Right.

Perhaps I should ask him directly?

Please.

ted, i think maybe its safe to assume the one you got is different... i mean, i cant imagine my own shadow being his own person

It's still very suspicious that the one this one dude that can apparently forge personas specifically summoned turned out this way!

is it? i mean, if he can reach into peoples minds and scramble up their inner selves... hes probably got some kinda access to some spiritual storage unit

All I'm saying is that if he knows what he's doing with personas and thus in extension shadows as well He better not have knowingly given a child to a bunch of people to use as a lab rat.

He'd never do something like that.

well i think senpai knows him better than we do

4:12 PM

so it must have been an accident

You haven't exactly made him sound great so far...

4:12 PM

....Fine. If you say so.

or... he didnt know it would... ya know get a soul

4:13 PM

so maybe something happened between the creation and your adoption...?

Maybe....

4:14 PM

At least they don't appear to be scared of anything that happened... Maybe they forgot? Easy to happen when you're still forming...

Im in the velvet room rn what do you want me to ask him?

Did he know about them when he gave them to you? And where did he even pluck them from??

4:15 PM

...Oh, and any info about the app too, I guess

He says he was unaware. And that he summoned them in the same way one would a persona basically. So... the collective unconscious/sea of souls/whatever you wanna call it I dont think he's gonna say much about the app though. Ive tried asking already

...Mm.

4:18 PM

Then can you ask him why he's being secretive?

4:18 PM

He's not helping his own case much here.

He says he's not allowed to say too much.

........Right........

weird dude...

4:31 PM

so wait

Hm?

if he can say hes not allowed to say much... that means he knows about it right?

4:36 PM

is he the one seeing everything we say???

Is he the only one seeing everything we say?

exactly what i was thinking

4:39 PM

what does it matter? just cause we know one person doesnt mean we know the rest...

Probably. Theres velvet attendants so maybe they can see things too? Getting into this room isnt exactly easy.

attendants??? how many people are in this room???

Would they be more willing to talk?ʕ – – ;ʔ

probably not if theyre just attending the place...

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

Not many. But yeah... they have to go by certain rules, yknow? Even i dont entirely get it.

Mm...

4:45 PM

Last question

4:46 PM

They don't...

4:46 PM

They don't want the little one back, right?

Igor says he would never take a child from such a loving home.

Ah!

4:49 PM

Maybe he's not, that bad, after all ʕ♡ ´∀｀♡ʔ

Mmhm! His face practically lit up when I told him how well little guy was with you. Igor is... vaguely similar to little guy so I think hes happy to hear about them getting a home.

Ah!!! Ehe, I see...

4:53 PM

Wait

4:53 PM

Similar?

4:53 PM

is he also

Kind of... Hmm would you like to DM i feel its better to explain in private. Anyone else can ask of course but yknow.

Mm. Yes.

Good morning. I hope everyone is doing well.

7:13 AM

Have you rested?

7:17 AM

I see. I hope you're able to recover soon.

7:21 AM

I hope the others have been able to assist. I apologize for not visiting more often.

7:25 AM

...

⌚

I'll do my best to make time to visit today.

7:26 AM

. . .How is your arm?

7:28 AM

Has the doctor been to look at it recently?

7:34 AM

That's good. I'll speak with her later. Do you have any requests for when I arrive?

7:41 AM

I'll see if I can find something suitable.

7:45 AM

She's right, though. Cooking with an injury isn't exactly advisable.

1️⃣

7:51 AM

1️⃣

7:51 AM

Please don't strain yourself. You'll exacerbate your injuries.

Please follow the doctor's orders.

8:01 AM

Is there anything else you'd like to request.

Oh! Goro!

Are you alright? :(

8:17 AM

Is everything okay now???

He's resting at the moment.

8:22 AM

I'm glad you're okay. You really gave us all a scare.

I hope there aren't similar scares in the future.

@corvidknight Please tell

when you two are finished, that I'm downstairs.

...

I'll be up in a moment.

hey, welcome back haru, try not to break his other arm

I have no intentions to.

... yet

I believe that is my cue to take my leave.

ʕ ´∀｀;ʔ I hope you'll both be okay, Goro-san, miss Haru!...

Take it easy if you need the rest....

Guess who got to go to the park today?~ʕ‘▽^人ʔ

Oh! Hello Goro-san!

9:53 AM

...I don't remember if you knew about the little oneʕ ´∀｀;ʔ But we went to the park together today! I hope your day has been alright?...

No good?..

10:15 AM

️ ❓

Ah, I'm sorry to hear...

10:16 AM

Uhm! Yeah! We had fun!! They haven't been able to go outside much at all yet so they were excited!!

10:16 AM

They were very fond of the swings, aha. ᕦʕ •ᴥ•ʔᕤ

uh is it ok that you took them outside...?

Ehe~ Don't worry! We figured it out!

10:25 AM

Or I guess they did?

10:25 AM

Hmm, let me...

Uh???

10:59 AM

Is the kid okay? If Yosuke-kun is asking that?

They are now!! Don't worry! I wouldn't have put them in danger...

Okay.

11:00 AM

Good. :0

ʕ •̀ᴗ•́ ʔو ̑̑Hehe~ Mhm!

11:02 AM

I hope you've had a good day as well!

I have, for the most part. ^^"

its good to hear youre having a better day, naru

thanks.

Awh, im glad you two enjoyed the park!

Mhm!! Oh they're doing so well!! You should see them now!!!

5:43 PM

ʕ ∩˃o˂∩ʔ They're so talented for a little one!

Thats good! I hope i can see em in person again sometime. Im happy to hear theyre doing so well!

...In person....

6:06 PM

Uhm! Well! Maybe we could meet all together on neutral grounds sometime! ʕ ´∀｀ʔ Like a cafe or something

Yeah! I could buy you guys lunch! Maybe dessert too. Do you think the lil guy would like cake?

Ohh! Well they’ve loved sweet things so far so I don’t see why not!

6:15 PM

I’m sure they’d appreciate it ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

Nice! Let me know when you'd feel up to meeting then. Im sure i can make some free time for ya.

Ahh, thank you! I’ll have to wait and see how they took today, though.... It was pretty tiring for them, I don’t want to introduce them to too many things at once while they’re still getting the hang of being themselves.

6:20 PM

But! If and when I’m sure they’d be fine!! I’ll let you know

Yeah, that makes sense nods. Gotta take it step by step with the kiddo! Sounds good!

Hello, everyone!

️

Are you okay today, Goro?

3:10 PM

That's good. ^^

3:18 PM

The doctors have told you can't eat?

3:19 PM

Are you going to have surgery soon?

3:19 PM

... no curry?

Why no curry?

3:20 PM

1️⃣

3:20 PM

‍

You can't cook with one hand?

3:22 PM

Ah.

3:25 PM

Hang in there!!!

Hey. Whats up?

Hello!

5:46 AM

How are you?

Kinda tired but good otherwise. You?

Kinda.. same. I guess. ^^"

That's rough

Did, uh... did you guys catch the news?

Which news? (edited)

1:17 PM

I uh. mm..

Mm.

...Oh.

Real grisly...

ah. yeah.

Yeah. Odd, that.

I um.. I.... was on my way home when they found ... that..

1:29 PM

I...

1:30 PM

...Not.. not nice. at all. why would anybody even..

I dunno... It's bizarre. Been having to look into it some.

Same here.

Oh yeah? Might have to share some info later... see if things match up.

Please stay safe

Inform me if you can.

This stuff is so scary... I..

2:54 PM

Please stay safe if you're gonna look into it..

Don't worry. ʕ ´◡｀ʔ

2:55 PM

We will.

Yeah, we'll be okay!

So you all saw the news too, huh? Pretty eerie stuff

Yeah... I don't like it. Something is wrong.

Yeah, how fucked up does someone have to be to do that? I heard the body was mutilated too.

Let's hope the culprit is caught soon.^^

Dunno... I wonder how they even got them up there?

I mean, ladders exist. So do tall buildings. I'm sure you can use your imagination.

Yes but youd think someone would notice someone carrying a body up a ladder. Was there a building close enough for it to be dropped?

It was in Shinjuku right? Plenty of stuff to drop someone off of there.

Hmm... I guess. Hopefully the police figure out more info soon. Forensics should be able to tell if it was dropped and so on.

We'll see what they turn up I guess. You'd be surprised how incompetent the cops can be sometimes though.

I wouldnt be surprised, actually. Especially when they frame people.

True. Someone's gotta take the fall for this eventually. I wouldn't be surprised if after a month they just pick some guy off the street and force a confession or something.

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ For the sake of the victim... Let's have at least a little faith for now, okay? It hasn't even been a day yet, and to already label them as nothing more then a shock value story to gossip about and claim won't ever be solved seems a little rude.

Hey, I'm just telling it like it is. Sorry if it came off as rude.

It's okay! I get that there's frustration to be had! But it's only the first day, so let's hope while we can!

Would you rather we not talk about it then? I can drop it if you want.

Not that, just... Maybe let's not start spiraling into a conversation about how the investigation is doomed and rigged just yet? ʕ´｀;ʔ

4:42 PM

I'm sorry, I don't want to come across like I'm trying to regulate what people can and can't say

4:42 PM

It just doesn't feel right to make things out worse then they might be for now

I'm not saying it is. Acknowledging all of the possibilities is important though, you know? Better to think about everything and be ready than to ignore it and get caught off guard.

Mm... Right

Still though, that's not the only big news that's happened since I was here last. You all hear about that idol that passed out on stage last month?

Let's hope she's recovering well and taking a well deserved break.

Most people think it's the opposite. No updates in weeks? She's probably in a coma or something. Some people think she almost died from being overworked and the agency's trying to cover it up.

5:03 PM

Not that I believe it, but it's possible.

That's a lot of rumors to take at face value and throw around!

5:09 PM

ʕ´｀ʔ Let's respect her privacy for now. If something is truly wrong, we'd hear about it eventually, no? Until then, it feels the most respectful to not speculate when none of us truly know what's going on. It could be exhaustion, it could be a medical thing, who knows! But I'm sure that having an endless amount of strangers talk and gossip about it would just add to the stress. This is technically still a public chatroom...

Still, kinda weird that there's been nothing for around a month now. You'd think that, what's her name, Nozomin? You'd think she'd want to at least tell her fans she's alright.

We don't know what's going on in her personal life. Besides, her team has said she's recieving care, right? That's a statement in and of itself too. They haven't said she isn't alright and for now we're just gonna have to live with that.

5:13 PM

Her fans might be her fans, but she doesn't owe them an explanation about personal issues at the end of the day.

Yeah, I guess you're right. Seemed like a pretty bad fall though. Those stages are pretty hard too, could do some nasty damage to the old noggin.

5:15 PM

Actually, speaking of absences, how long has it been since that Nozomi chick's been in the chat again?

There's a lot of people who don't show up here every day. Wasn't the last time you were in the chat nearly a month ago? There's people who I've seen in here even less. It's not that active of a place.

5:18 PM

Don't be weirdly monitoring one users activity when it's the norm for the entire chat.

Don't assume I'm never here just cause I don't always talk. Besides, all I'm saying is that she maybe should try to watch what she says, you know? Especially now.

ʕ ´◡｀ʔ Just keep your own advice in mind, then.

5:21 PM

I don't remember if we've ever been properly introduced? I don't remember a name for you, at least.

5:21 PM

I'm Teddie! Care to share a name or nickname we can call you by?

I always say exactly what I mean to, don't you worry about that.

5:22 PM

And you can call me whatever you want. I don't really care.

Saying what you mean to isn't the same about being careful what you say though, is it? That's a bit of a naïve assumption... Mm... Alright! Whatever I want it is, then!

I'm always careful about what I say. I'm just not afraid to say what needs to be said either.

Hmm! If you say so!

5:26 PM

That's great then.ʕ ´◡｀ʔ

Do you really think that? Or are you just saying it because you don't want to talk about it anymore? It's ok to be honest.

Well I'm a little sad I didn't even get a nickname! Cause I'm not very good at naming things or people myself... But the rest isn't my worry at the end of the day!

If it helps, I think a couple people here have called me mystery man or something. It's not much, but it's something.

Mystery... Sure! That works.

Has anyone heard from Nozomi-chan?

Hey, we were just talking about that. Nothing for a month I'm pretty sure.

... ʕ – – ʔ...

5:37 PM

No.

Nope :(

I see. Sorry, I just got off work so I was wondering.

Yosuke-nii, with all due respect, not to interrupt you or anything

5:38 PM

Have you seen the news.

Yeah.

Alright.. good

It was all my coworkers talked about.

5:40 PM

You guys shouldn't talk about it. (edited)

Why not? It's a current event.

Because it's not some fucking joke.

5:40 PM

Are you stupid?

5:40 PM

Who are you anyway?

Who said we were joking? That's awfully presumptuous of you.

5:41 PM

Since when are people not allowed to talk about the news?

I read back a little and even then... To talk about it from such an outsider perspective... I mean, someone's life is over. Would you want people to think of you like that? "A current event?" (edited)

5:42 PM

"Something to talk about?"

5:42 PM

They were a person.

With all due respect, I don't think it's possible to offend a corpse. Besides, it's not like they would know what we're saying even if they could. (edited)

Alright!! Okay!!! That's enough!!

5:44 PM

Let's all take a moment to step back and maybe not yell on the chat!

5:44 PM

First off! Respecting the dead is important! It's respectful both to the victim and to the family.

Thank you.

Second off, people will talk. I fully understand that it's not comfortable and it might be better to not do that in here, but let's not yell, kay? It... usually only makes people want to not listen more. And I don't want to see you get in a fight when things are already stressful enough

5:45 PM

Take care of yourself, Yosuke-nii...

Who's yelling? I thought we were discussing this like adults.

We are. Let's keep it like that!

But even then You don't know who's listening Someone might have issues being reminded of such a terrible fucking murder

5:46 PM

You still shouldn't talk about it in here

Then they can remove themselves from the conversation. They don't have to subject themselves to it.

Yes, which is why I was already trying to get the conversation resolved in a peaceful manner earlier! Both conversations, actually! Until they got brought up again.

Then it's over.

5:47 PM

No more talking about it.

Right. Could not agree more.

End of discussion.

If you say so

(´ ∀ ` *)

5:54 PM

Hello?

Nozomi!?

5:54 PM

Are you ok!?

Ah! No, it's Tomoe! I work with Nozomi.

Tomoe-chan... Ah, it's Hanamura! Do you remember me?

Oh yeah! Hi Hanamura-san! (* ^ ω ^)

Ohh!! Hello!!! Teddie here!

Hi Teddie-san!

5:57 PM

I just wanted to stop by and let everyone know that Nozomi is doing fine! She's awake now, but still recovering so she's not allowed to use electronics. With the stuff in the news, we thought it would be best to let her friends and family know (⌒‿⌒)

Thank you so much for letting us know!

Absolutely!

5:58 PM

I didn't know she used chat apps though! Sometimes you think you know someone.

Tell her to take her time and we miss her.

I'll be sure to ❤ (ɔˆз(ˆ⌣ˆc)

Thank you for informing us!!! I'm sending her well wishes!ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

No problem!

6:00 PM

She's pretty steamed about not using her computer though. She really is a busy-body, huh?

Yeah, just force her to rest up.

Don't worry! Tamami and Ochimizu-san are really good at that {{ (>_<) }}

Awesome. Keep up the good work!

Glad to hear shes doing okay! Gave quite a scare seeing what happened.

Will do Hanamura-san! (* ^ ω ^)7

6:04 PM

And yeah, we were all scared too. The whole agency is relieved.

6:07 PM

Anyway, I shouldn't overstay my welcome. I gotta go through her contacts now too (￣□￣」)

6:07 PM

Take care everyone!

Take care, Tomoe-chan!

Well, I guess that answers that question. All's well that ends well, right?

Hey fellas, hows it going?

ʕ ´∀｀ʔBetter then yesterday!! Slept well

4:09 AM

How about you?

A bit of the opposite

i mean im not bad per se but i worked most of the night trying to figure some things out.

Ah... Did you find some stuff, if nothing else?

Not much... just that this one place im researching is Big. Assuming the measurements are right.

This one place?...

4:40 AM

You're not

4:40 AM

going somewhere alone you shouldn't be.

4:40 AM

Right?

No, dont worry! Its measurements being done from outside. Trying to estimate how big it is judging by the energy signatures. The GPS still hasnt worked again anyways...

Oh! Phew! Okay

4:43 AM

Let us know if we can do anything to help you!

Sure thing! My friend, Elly, is also coming into town to lend a hand. I think, for now, its just this area that needs investigating.

Hm... Alright! Being able to narrow the location down would help, at least...

4:51 AM

Thank you for your hard work!ʕ ´｀ʔ♡

Yeah nods. If we pick up anything weird on radar in other areas ill let people know asap! No prob

Stay safe, please.

Thanks, ill try! And im sure Elly will rein me in if i try anything reckless eheh.

This stuff sounds so dangerous...

Don't worry too much! Naoya-san is experienced! He knows what he's doing!

Yeah! Im used to this kinda stuff

thank you, ted ❤️

We're cheering for you!!

6:05 AM

oh, and the little one said hi too.

Thank you ;w; !! And awh, hi little guy! Hope theyre having a good day!

They are! They've been running around with some of my plushes... I think they're making a kingdom? Stopped for exactly five seconds to ask me what I was doing and yelled 'Hi' really loud before running off again when I said I was talking to people, ahaʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

Thats adorable! I wonder if they'll make a pillow fort too? I used to love that when i was a kid.

They've actually kind of claimed my old bed for that!

6:14 AM

i mean

6:15 AM

my spare bed

6:15 AM

It's, under a table! That I threw a blanket over underneaths the mattress with lots of blankets and pillows so it's kind of like a mini fort that they could take over

Ooh, thats so cool! I used to just stack pillows all over with my brother. I think... its a bit of a vague memory eheh.

Aww~ Cute!! Heh

Hey everyone.

️

Hey Naru

✧(>o<)ﾉ✧

11:32 PM

(˘︶˘).｡*♡

11:33 PM

(｢`･ω･)｢

11:33 PM

I found out how to do all my old text emojis on my new phone! ♪ヽ(･ˇ∀ˇ･ゞ)

Good evening, Mochi! As cute as ever, I see!

Why, thank you Haru! Are darling as always, as expected. ( ˘ ³˘)

(✿≧艸≦)

11:35 PM

You're much too sweet.

Actually, I have a surprise for you! It's a little late now, but are you free tomorrow?

Tomorrow?

11:38 PM

I don't believe I have anything terribly exciting planned!

Wonderful! Be sure to keep you schedule open! (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧

11:40 PM

It is a surprise, though!

My! I suppose I should keep an eye out then!

11:43 PM

I'm looking forward to your surprise.

Good! Hopefully you'll enjoy it!

I hope so too!

11:47 PM

Other than my surprise tomorrow, do you have any plans coming up?

Oh, not particularly! Christmas is coming, but it's... A pretty sad time of year. I mean, this year I'm hoping to relax! I'm thinking I'll have to start decorating the dorm. (・–・;)ゞ

Goodness, it is less than a month away. . .

11:50 PM

Perhaps homemade decorations with your brother? So you can spend more time together!

Oh, I could! I have been a little busy with work, but I could always make him participate! Last time we did crafts together he didn't seem pleased but... We can still try! <(￣︶￣)>

Well, even if you don't do crafts together, it's still good to spend time with family!

That's true! I can make things while he plays video games! (｢`･ω･)｢

Whatever happens, I hope this holiday season is a little happier for you!

Thank you so much Haru! (´；ω；｀) You're so darling! I'm happy to have you as my friend!

Argos keeps barking at things that aren't 'here'. Or at least arent accessible. My head hurtss and if he doesnt quiet down i bet this hotel will kick us out

Argos?

1:38 AM

Is that the dog's name?

Yeah. He's going off over everything right now, i swear.

Oh. Um.

1:59 AM

Do you know why he's so agitated?

He thinks he sees things? Ive heard animals are more attuned to ghosts so maybe this place is haunted

‍♂️

Maybe??

I mean... probably is. But i was trying not to scare you, eheh.

A. Ah??

Dont sweat it. I handle this sorta thing all the time. I just wish theyd hurry up and show themselves

Hm... someone has a big mouth

. Oh.

ʕ´｀;ʔ Uhm?

Yes?

I'm sure it'll be fine! How are you?ʕ ´∀｀;;;ʔ

Im supposed to be on vacation... but its not very relaxing in Tokyo. How are you?

Oh, I'm sorry... I can imagine.

4:30 AM

I've been alright! Thinking about lots of stuff, but alright.

Yeah.... i didnt expect things to get so bad here all of a sudden. Just my luck, i guess. Thats good. If theres anything you wanna talk about feel free to talk to me.

Aw, thank you! It's a lot of personal stuff sadly ʕ – – ;ʔ

4:33 AM

Yeah... Hopefully things will be resolved soon.

Ah, gotcha. I hope so.... my brother mentioned he may have to come down and help.

Everyone's getting involved, mm? The more helping hands the better, I suppose..

He's a police officer so... he kinda has to if Tokyo PD gets low on staff.

Ohhh! I see

4:37 AM

Best of luck to him then...

Thanks. Im sure he'll need it. I might end up roped in too, honestly... This case has people stumped already.

....Has it? Is that public information already? Otherwise it might be best to be careful with whats shared here...

Yeah, the media is roasting them as we speak.

Oh.. Yeah. I've.. seen that.

4:49 AM

Must be rough.

They.... Yikes.

4:50 AM

Augh, I guess that makes sense, but...

4:50 AM

Would’ve much preferred it not to.

It is... but the police are sort of used to the criticism. Not sure who leaked the info to the media though...

Yeah, that really doesn’t help, does it?

Not so much... I suppose it could have been anyone though. Someone who overheard or someone whos on the force...

It's so weird that all this is just.. happening at once.

Someone who’s on the force... I guess they do love to leak information when it’s beneficial for them.

4:57 AM

Ah, but it could be anyone

4:57 AM

Yeah...

Yes... its almost too convenient for whoever committed the crime... And yes... I wouldn't put it past an officer to do it for the money or to sabotage a superior. But ah well...

Aha. Yeah.

5:04 AM

Let’s hope for it being not that.

Yeah... id rather not see my brother get stabbed in the back.

It's so corrupt.

Well, the police might not be able to do anything anyways in this case... Augh

Oh..

My brother might but the rest? Probably not.

Hey, everyone.

5:43 PM

I hope you're all having a better day than me at least.^^"

5:43 PM

I'll talk later.

...?

5:46 PM

Hang in there...

Gosh, Naru certainly tends to bring down the mood rather quickly, don't they? (´ω｀)

8:14 PM

Perhaps I should clarify... To come in and drop that you're in a terrible mood and then leave with the promise of explaining later so that you keep us wondering what's wrong... Naru, you're worrying us! (｡•́︿•̀｡)

I agree

Sorry .

12:23 AM

The news anchors keep harassing me and my coworkers .

12:24 AM

And.. I have a job to do. I can't stay all the time. I'm sorry if I worried anybody.

Ahh, it’s okay!

4:34 AM

I’m sorry if you’re in trouble...

4:35 AM

Let us know if you have something we can help you with, mm? Otherwise, take all the time you need.

Thank you.

Um, hi everyone. If anyone's here right now.

Nozomi-chan!? Are you ok!?

Hey! Good too see you!

Yes, I'm okay, thank you. I finally convinced them to give me my phone back, so they must think I'm okay enough to use it at least.

I hope you're not working

I'm still in bed mostly. They've started letting me walk around and stuff, but I'm still prohibited from working.

Good. Mental rest is part of regular rest, ya know

Yeah, yeah I know. I just hate being stuck here. I would rather be anywhere else right now.

I get that Maybe you need a vacation with all the new sales money? ;)

I don't know about that. I've had enough of a break to last the year at this point.

Hospital doesn't count lmao

I was asleep for a whole month. That's plenty of rest.

That's not mental rest at all! You're not hanging with good friends, or seeing new sights, or eating good food... You Need Vacation

Before worrying about all of that, I need to be able to stand up on my own.

Yeah, exactly. No need to rush things

I'm not rushing things. I just don't want to be stuck in bed anymore. It's aggravating. (edited)

oh hey, welcome back

❓

Hey

yeah im ok! im more worried about you dude hows your arm?

4:13 PM

and hey naru!

4:17 PM

‍♂️

well actually i know better than to ask you directly cause you always say youre better than you are so ill ask haru later lmao

4:18 PM

i mean, not right NOW

4:19 PM

later means later

whats that for?

️

well yeah i mean, what are you wondering about specifically?

4:24 PM

❓

i said im ok? i mean as far as i can talk about here but

4:24 PM

theres two choices i could make

4:24 PM

be miserable or be myself

4:25 PM

so

why do you seem so displeased with that answer...?

im... confused

4:29 PM

do you WANT me to be unhappy???

4:30 PM

ok fine, im fucking exhausted and cranky all the time

4:30 PM

oh

4:30 PM

... nevermind

You two are getting along well again, it seems.

haru i have no idea what hes saying

4:32 PM

normally i can figure it out

He said being miserable is a waste of time.

thats what i said?

so you agree?

(๑´v`๑❁)

alright...

4:33 PM

i guess im doing the right thing by... trying hard to be myself despite everything

I think that's the best thing you can do for yourself at any time

yeah, i know. its hard, but its the best thing for me and everyone i love

4:35 PM

btw haru, how is his arm REALLY?

thought i forgot, did ya?

Better, not 100%. He still has orders from the doctor not to strain himself, no matter how much he wishes to exacerbate the injury.

sounds about right. hes the type to push himself beyond his limits

Often, yes.

4:38 PM

sorry, didnt mean to make you into a crying cat emoji

Are you saying I shouldn't tell the truth, dear?

4:39 PM

‍♂️

itll heal faster if you dont over exert yourself

If you keep your arm in the sling, jogging is fine.

yeah, get those antibodies going, or however it works

‍♂️

4:41 PM

4:41 PM

what are you even saying

Oh! I think I have a MeMe for this!

4:42 PM

...

LMAO

said this was appropriate!

oh, shes here?

you mean 'meme' right?

oh hey, long time no see

I spelled it correctly, didn't I?

i've been busy, pancake. exp doesn't grind itself.

4:44 PM

there are no caps in the word,

. it's just... meme.

Oh, I see!

4:44 PM

Even at the beginning of a sentence?

at that point, regular grammar rules apply.

I'll be sure to remember it for next time!

4:45 PM

Thank you, dearest.

4:45 PM

Have you eaten yet?

well... ramen counts, right?

Was it instant?

uhhhhHHHHH...

Then, no. (❛▿❛✿)

iiiii just remembered i have something to do. bye!

Goodness, I wonder where they learned to run away so quickly from.

she should learn how to cook... shed get some really delicious meals on her own that way

4:47 PM

or... they?

.....

ah.... i see

4:49 PM

i mean, i used to be like that

4:49 PM

but yu was pretty patient in teaching me

️

i guess she has to have the desire to learn tho--

4:49 PM

oh

I'll be sure to supervise more closely next time.

4:49 PM

After all, last time only a few things ended up burnt!

oh.......

well uh

4:51 PM

i mean i burnt food once but like

4:51 PM

not any... objects

4:51 PM

so that kinda takes a special skill

4:52 PM

but cooking isnt difficult you just gotta keep the heat low and have patience i guess if you dont have that then... well it doesnt work out lol

For now

is helping with dinner and we'll be on our way soon

4:52 PM

...

is curry all you can cook...?

Perhaps

can help next time with food as well. They're much stricter than I am!

you mention it a lot

i dunno if strictness would help, but its worth a shot?

4:53 PM

curry is your job? hammer means job, right?

oh, ok, so you work at a curry restaurant wouldnt you get sick of it, then?

4:54 PM

i guess it is super good...

i havent had a good curry in a while, maybe i should make some? yellow is my favorite

i wouldnt say its "refreshing" lol! its more of a hearty, warm meal thats good for cold days like these

eat out? yeah, i could do that... i guess cooking when i havent had sleep is actually a... not great idea i might cut myself like youdid

:V

theres this coffee shop that serves curry nearby, i think?

4:56 PM

❓

i dunno, ive never tried it. i should really be trying the local fair more often tho. the place looks really nice, either way. im just not much of a bean water person (edited)

:/

4:57 PM

‍♂️

yu wont be off till late tonight, so ill probably end up going alone and getting extras for him

Perhaps they'll have something new you can try. If you're talking about the place I think you are, then coffee jelly was recently added to the menu!

4:58 PM

i dunno what that is, but... if its sweet, i would try it

5:00 PM

coffee is usually too bitter for me

I think it has a nice balance between sweet and savory. You should try when you go!

ok, ill give it a shot!

5:01 PM

its within walking distance so ill head over rn

5:01 PM

yeah, ill let you guys know

im not allowed to talk about the place specifically, but ill do like a mini review for you guys lol

We look forward to it! (✿≧艸≦)

Are you alright, there? ^^'

1:59 AM

Oh

I see someone is energetic today!

(✿≧艸≦)

6:43 AM

I'm glad you're doing well!

Would you like to head to the doctor and see what she says? I know you have another appointment in a few weeks but it can't hurt to check, right?

6:46 AM

6:47 AM

❓

Today?

6:47 AM

Well, certainly! But would you want to go out or stay in?

6:48 AM

Alright, then what flavors shall I bring?

Any toppings?

If you're sure.

6:59 AM

I'll bring it by later.

6:59 AM

Was there anything else I should bring?

Then I shall do my best!

7:13 AM

Still, you're usually more demanding than this. I'm surprised there isn't more you want!

7:15 AM

I suppose I'll find out when I arrive!

i guess everyone is busy lately huh?

I guess it's just how it is.

There has been a lot going on!

i guess the holidays will do that to you any of you got any dates planned? ;)

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

ooooo

Don't remind me I'll be all by my lonely bearsome, Yosuke-nii!

aww

2:39 PM

you can always come over for single guys night

2:39 PM

yu and i do it every year

2:40 PM

we get take out, get some beers and stay in

Oh, I couldn't intrude on you two's plans that dayʕ‘▽^人ʔ

its not a plan!!!

2:40 PM

yeesh

2:40 PM

youre free to come with the kid too

Mmmhm~

2:40 PM

Oh!

2:40 PM

Hm...

im sure yu would like to meet them

2:41 PM

unless you wanna make paper hearts with them or something? i can let you in on all the crafts were doing at daycare

Yeah... That might be nice, actually. It doesn't have to be on Valentine's, though!! Whatever date works for you all

i guess a day of love doesnt have to be romantic

Ehe, so far they've mostly been entranced by all the advertising for chocolate everywhere. I think they'd like the crafts, thoughʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

ok! ill send you some of the instructions you can print out

ʕ ˘ ³˘ʔ

Thaaaank you~

can they... eat chocolate

dates? uhhh no

So far they eat just about anything, actually. They're not too picky at all.. They just eat a Lot.

wait theyre not a dog lmao

No they're not! Geez!

aww come on naru. no one in the office caught your eye?

You know i'm not the best with people,,,

even then, what would it hurt to ask? the worst that could happen is they say no (edited)

i guess?????????????

Yeah!! You should try!!ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

so theres not a single person?

shut uuuup

omg ok lol

2:50 PM

but you should take your shot! you dont want the person you like to be snatched up!

Ahh, the pain of a love that will never be! ʕToTʔ Don't let it happen to you, young people out there... Take your chances will you have! For passion! For romance! ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

Oh my goodness

i mean, teds a little mellow dramatic but that works

2:53 PM

but it sounds like you like someone, naru ;)

noooooo

you suuuuure lol?

i'm sure!

2:54 PM

at least, what i'm gonna share here, i'm sure of.

my love life is none of your business

2:54 PM

aaa

oooo naru

2:55 PM

youve done it!

Ehe, cute... ヾʕ o≧∀≦oʔﾉﾞ Good luck to you, mister!

youve stood up for yourself!

2:55 PM

but yeah, good luck! hope you have a good valentines

same to you, >>

lol sorry if i offended, i was just teasing (edited)

it's fine.

2:57 PM

i think anyway

omg lol

2:57 PM

you had me scared there for a second

2:58 PM

how have things been with you lately, tho? did you get to spend the holidays with your family?

No. It's..

2:58 PM

difficult at the moment.

i understand. actually, i didnt see my family this year either for the first time

3:01 PM

it can be hard, but you have people that love you naru

Thanks.

3:02 PM

same to you, i hope you can see them soon.

oh, yeah, me too!

3:06 PM

i did get to spend it with my brother and his family tho, so that was nice!

3:07 PM

what about you ted?

ʕ =∀=ʔ I helped a very enthusiastic child hold a sparkler!

oh jeez

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ But overall we celebrated it small as well! Just close familyʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

id like to get together the old group again! oooo maybe for valentines since i think were all single still lol!

3:11 PM

but its nice to do just small family

!!! Ohh, a get together with everyone??

3:11 PM

ʕo✪w✪oʔ

yeah! maybe we could do it back at yukis place?

ʕﾉ ≧∀≦ʔﾉ Yesyes!! That'd be so cool!!!

Wait um

It's been a while since I saw them all now with all the new responsibilities keeping me lately...

what's the current rules we agreed on,, about private stuff

oh, i was using a code name for a friend, dont worry

Oh okay! good.

ʕ =∀=ʔ Otherwise I would have scolded him

im pretty dumb but

3:14 PM

wait i cant say that

3:14 PM

i mean

3:14 PM

im not THAT dumb

3:15 PM

oh, ted

Me!

maybe we should use emojis for ours friends like goro and the others do?

Oh!! I guess that'd work!!!ʕ •̀ᴗ•́ ʔو ̑̑ We can make our own unreadable messages that way!

ill text you

sorry naru, got distracted

3:55 PM

how have you been feeling lately tho?

Could be better could be worse

I guess that's better than bad

4:17 PM

Um

4:18 PM

Nevermind lol

Haha

4:18 PM

I guess??

You guess?

I guess

4:22 PM

I dunno

do you wanna talk about it?

I'll be fine.

4:25 PM

I think.

4:25 PM

I'll let you know if I'm not.

Well, ok, sounds good!

im finally awake... i think

Oh, hey. Weird timing. I was just thinking of popping in here to say hi.

oh its uh

8:03 PM

wait you never said your name

8:03 PM

how you doin tho? i dont think weve ever gotten to talk lol

You're right, I never did say my name

8:04 PM

I'm alright though. Just having some beers.

you can just call me hana if you want. i guess ill note down youre old enough to drink is it a social occasion or st?

It's absolutely not. The last thing I'd wanna do on my birthday is spoil it by going out.

whaaaat thats like the best thing to do on your birthday lol

I'm not exactly the most social of butterflies

i guess that makes sense... but you dont wanna grab dinner with friends or family at all?

This is about as close as I want to get to that if I'm honest

i guess different people want different things. you know what you want more than i do are you enjoying your birthday so far tho?

Eh, it is what it is. It's nice to just kick my feet up and crack open a cold one though, you know?

i guess my thought is that... you can do that any day, so it doesnt seem super special but if its what you enjoy doing, it is a way to celebrate

It's the simple things sometimes. I'm sure you get that much.

yeah, youre right did you order some food at least?

Of course. I'm not that simple.

LOL i was gonna say

8:53 PM

what sorta birthday grub did you get?

o hey goro

8:54 PM

i have some stuff to tell you soon, but not tonight

Oh, someone else. Hey I guess.

this is uh birthday anon lol

I think some people started calling me mystery man or something if that helps. I don't really care.

8:56 PM

... anon is better imo

8:58 PM

why dont you give him an emoji?

...

8:59 PM

A birthday?

8:59 PM

Happy Birthday! (edited)

Thanks

Certainly! And how old will you be this year?

o, haru!

I'd rather not say if that's alright

... catfish? lol

9:02 PM

Certainly. Still I hope you enjoy yourself!

3️⃣6️⃣

i was thinking more of the kind that tricks people online

Narutomaki. . ?

What are you on, weird guy?

9:03 PM

yo, you shouldnt goggle people...

9:03 PM

it was a guess?

omg

Yeah, okay kid

9:05 PM

Whatever makes you giggle

dont take him too seriously lol

9:05 PM

he likes to pick fights

9:05 PM

it means he likes you

is that a threat

Has he considered growing out of middle school?

oooooooo

9:06 PM

omg stop

9:06 PM

If it's all the same to you, I'm just gonna ignore you if you don't wanna type like a human.

9:08 PM

Nothing personal, I just can't be bothered to care.

9:09 PM

damn... ruined his birthday

9:10 PM

*their

I still have my beer, so I'd say it's not ruined yet

9:12 PM

Oh! Speaking of drinking, it's been quite a while! (edited)

9:14 PM

I think I still have a few specialty spirits around the house to try if you'd like, darling.

sooooo...

9:15 PM

birthday?

Yeah, yeah

9:15 PM

I got enough well-wishes already, don't feel obligated

i'd say happy birthday, but you seem kind of sour.

9:15 PM

are you mad because you're old?

you guys really dont pull the punches

Hap birth person whos name i cant say

he said i shouldn't since i have tiny fists.

Are they getting better now, Oracle?

i guess i have a reason to celebrate. yus working overtime on his laptop, ill grab us some wine

i don't know! maybe?

We should spar and see! (edited)

uhhhh. no thanks!

Anyway, you kids enjoy yourselves I guess. It's getting a little too crowded for me. So long.

i'm fine at my computer.

？（´・×・｀❁）

have a good beer, boomer!

Whatever, zoomer

dang, you scared him off lol

9:18 PM

omg

Did i just get included with kids lmao

i did not!!

i dont think youre included senpai...

Awh :(

in being called a kid

Ohh. Okay. thats okay eheh

well. he didn't last long.

9:21 PM

what did i miss?

Nothing terribly much I don't think.

wow. boring much?

Well, it's also the first time everyone has been here in so long!

sorry for the lack of updates oracle

i'm all out of webcomics to reaaaaad. someone do something entertaining.

I think it's nice.

i do have something important tho

9:24 PM

but... i dont wanna say it on the app

tell me tell me tell me!!!!

Ive been busy trying to science my way back into that other world. It hasnt worked

well, ok, i guess were just gonna talk about stuff in here anyway! (edited)

orrr you could dm me.

9:25 PM

that's a feature.

Don't you have his phone number as well?

i was thinking of texting one of you since you know... thats more private

9:26 PM

omg do you

well.

9:26 PM

now he knows!!!

ofc you do

I mean we had a whole operation go down here earlier i figured this was easier

Oh!

9:26 PM

Oops?

they don't call me oracle for nothing! mwehehe...

i guess ill let you know, youre the smart one

9:26 PM

text me first

aw, you think i'm smart?

i mean, i figured that was a given? (edited)

you're so right.

what, with the hacking and all that

My phone's been going crazy. I suppose that means everyone's here.

Hello!

hi!

Hello

9:30 PM

Is something happening? Or did everyone just decide to chat all at once?

Someone had a birthday, i think. Now we're just chilling

i came for an update since i'm bored.

Nozomi-chan!

A birthday huh?

9:31 PM

Oh, hello Hanamura-san

Nozomi-san, hello!

Wow, everyone really is here

It's kind of like a party!

I guess it is

Too bad the birthday lad left

Well, if they want to relax on their birthday, I think we should respect their wishes.

9:34 PM

Still, it is good to see everyone!

Yeah, I guess I can understand how they feel. I'm not really one for big parties either.

❓

9:35 PM

Did I even do anything for my last birthday?

Oh wait, no I was

9:35 PM

Nevermind

I always do my best to have a great time on my birthday for... reasons.

Mine was. . .relatively quiet!

I guess quiet is a way you could describe mine

We'll have to do something for yours next time, Nozomi-san!

Oh, you don't have to. It isn't for a while anyway.

That doesn't mean we shouldn't!

9:39 PM

Besides, little celebrations are important!

Yeah! Birthdays are really special anyways.

I'm usually content with just getting a treat on the way to work

Fair but it doesnt hurt to shake things up a bit, right? Ill bet everyone would love to set up a party for ya

That's really not necessary, but I appreciate the sentiment

Then we'll just all have to wish you happy birthday when it comes!

Well, thank you I suppose.

9:47 PM

No sense worrying about it until it's actually my birthday though.

Oh! A little late, but happy birthday mystery man! I hope your day was nice.

12:39 AM

And yeah! We’ll be here to wish you well when the time comes, Nozomi-san!~ ♡～ʕ‘▽^人ʔ

oh

6:22 PM

um

6:22 PM

that's...

6:22 PM

a gif

6:27 PM

is everyone alright?

Awh..!

6:49 PM

Cute!

Im currently just chilling. Not much to do rn

Yeah. That's fair.

Haven't slept, but ok so far

ʕっ◞‸◟cʔ Hang in there...

7:07 PM

Im trying to get a toddler to bed with little succes.

I'm fine, I'll prob get some sleep tonight

7:08 PM

Lol just play with them a bunch, it will tucker them out real quick

Ehe, trying! Maybe I'm just getting too old to keep up like I used to

Dude...

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ Is it time for my midlife crisis already?

No

I highly doubt that

You're like 12

Hey! I'm not 12!!!!

7:10 PM

ヽʕ ｀◇´ʔ/

^^"

If youre younger than me you arent allowed to be in your midlife crisis

Gatekeeping a midlife crisis? ^^'

7:12 PM

Is that. Um.

7:13 PM

The hill you want to die on,,

The kids are growing up fast these days, Naoya-san! Be afraid! We might all have a midlife crisis before you at this rate!

I mean midlife should be in like the 50s.... But if you really want a crisis before me I guess I cant stop you pfft

Honestly I'm always having a crisis.

7:16 PM

That's what office work does.

Maybe we should coin the quarter-life crisis

The millennial breakdown

I feel called out.

I feel like it's pretty common

It does seem to be a problem. I hear the youth have higher depression rates too :(

Mm, I feel like I heard that too...

7:24 PM

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ Sorry, I didn't meant to turn the chat depressing just because my old bear bones are tired from running around all day!

You don't have-- nevermind...

7:27 PM

But yeah, I can see why people these days are depressed

Its okay, Ted! I steered the convo that way too sorta;; But yeah... its sad. I wish I could help cheer them all up

Everyone has different reasons, and unfortunately there isn't always something that can be done

ʕ ´ ｀ʔ♡ Mm! Plus, I think that even if you can't help everyone, those who did get help appreciate you a lot!

Yeah! One person cant help everyone but we can always try and be there for the people close to us. (edited)

Yeah, I guess sometimes just talking can help

That's... a concerning GIF...

Uhm! I'm not very good at GIF reading I think but since they're dancing... I guess that means things are good?

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ Ehe, I'm glad!!

4:48 PM

Did something especially good happen? Or just a regular good day?ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

That first gif.... oh.

.....Hm.

5:01 PM

I see!

❓

I.... don't know if I really saw ʕ´｀ʔ

5:04 PM

❓

Coffee?

Hmm! I don't drink it a lot... only with tons of sugar!ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ But I was kind of banned from it after last time.

Last time? ^^"

5:06 PM

What happened last time..?

ʕ´｀ʔ Coffee is not good for the energy levels of a bear..... It spiked higher then expected....

.

5:06 PM

Of.

5:06 PM

Of a bear?

5:07 PM

I

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ My name is Teddie

....Fair enough.

Oh.

❓

I don't.

6:13 PM

I don't like that emote

You dont like frogs?

6:14 PM

No!!!! no

6:14 PM

He chair using it's . Chairlegs as .

6:14 PM

Limbs

Getting creative is an important part of life!

Idk i like dancing frog chair

It's so incredibly cursed...

6:16 PM

hng

I feel like I should be regretting opening this chat today

6:16 PM

hi

Hi ...

kill me

You aren't missing much-

6:17 PM

No!!!!!!

Wha

ugh

6:17 PM

Are you okay?

yu made me stay home

6:18 PM

but now im just bored

:):):)

hiws everyonee?

Are you feeling alright?

i coukd tryc oming down

6:18 PM

tired

6:18 PM

just

6:18 PM

cant sleep

6:18 PM

im ok dont worry

. You sure?

.... ʕ´｀ʔ

ill get some rest this weeke d

6:19 PM

just had a particullayr

6:19 PM

Uh

6:19 PM

particularly bad dream

Ah

Oh no;;

. Oh. .I..

I hope you can get some rest soon

free coffee? youre too nice goro...

I feel you there.

yeah, ill try and look decent and make my way down there kol

6:20 PM

lol

6:20 PM

i think spicy doof will wake me uo

no curry?

❓

Stay safe, Yosuke-nii

6:22 PM

Have a nice meal ʕ´｀ʔ♡

i do like your curry lol

6:23 PM

ikl walk dont worry

Man, curry sounds good right now actually

want me to text you directons nozomichan?

Oh, um, I don't know. I'm at the studio right now so I'm not sure.

Enjoy your curry.

6:28 PM

jesus dude

Hope you feel better soon!

That's scary

thabks senpai

ʕ｀´ ʔ I'll bearnap you if you won't

Yeah, same here.

6:29 PM

..

6:29 PM

Not to that

6:29 PM

I would NOT bearnap

Lol

Whatever that means

plz dont, idont want to ve forced to face that dream again

I hope you get better soon.

Don't worry, the plan accounts for thatʕ ´∀｀ʔ

oh, gotcha

️

yeah, i heard u were in the same boat

6:30 PM

wait are you suggesting we cuddle

That sleep skull seems bad

whatever im too tired to say no

it might be nice i dunno

omg...

6:32 PM

youve been waiting for this havebt you

lol yourr fine im teasing

6:34 PM

almost there

Please try and rest when you can

6:35 PM

. I say, running on bean.

Um, actually, if it's alright, can you send me the directions? If you're going to be there a while that is. It might take me some time to get there.

oh yeah, sure thing. im sure goro would love to meet you too

Have fun.

6:37 PM

❓

ive gone ahead and texted you the directions nozomichan

Thank you. I'll start heading over soon.

All these food emojis are making me hungry too. I should probably find dinner soon

ah

6:40 PM

i am hallucinating

❓

.

6:40 PM

Huh

giro left the room and now the cat is yelling at me

Lack of sleep does that;; you gonna be alright?

i

i dunno

❓ ❓

no???

...

taiyou wasnt talking

6:42 PM

now hes mad im ignoring him wtf

The um. The app's bugging out on my end.

6:42 PM

I. I'm gonna come back later ...

naru plz...

6:42 PM

in my time if need

I'm sorry I. It's just. Not.

Maybe you should have someone come by and walk with you?

See ya. I'll be . Back. Later.

ok...

6:44 PM

goro the cat

the cat is calling me the dog man

6:45 PM

what does it mean

Told you you were a dog.

Is it a black and white cat?

ok, fair, but we couldnt have two

6:46 PM

yes???

Okay so i guess im not the only one who heard a black and white cat talk

We animals just know these things... Tell the cat it was rightʕ‘▽^人ʔ

what???

6:49 PM

ok wait so the cat has talked before

6:49 PM

im so tired...

6:49 PM

no? ok so its just me halkucinating

I feel like we've heard weirder and more concerning things then a talking cat even just in the past week.... Don't replace me while I'm not looking, though ʕ´｀ʔ

Im pretty sure when i was walking around tokyo i heard that cat talk too... and ive had plenty of sleep

6:50 PM

.

im gonna sit and talk to the cat I guess

‍♂️

you want me to leave?

6:51 PM

‍♂️

oh thanks

6:55 PM

im ok goro gave me coffee and took the cat btw

6:55 PM

I see.....

yeah, just us

Good! Er... is the cat okay tho

tho the cat was really pissed about it lol

6:56 PM

Good

My goodness, it certainly is lively tonight!

oh hey haru

7:08 PM

how r u? sorry i skipped work

?

7:08 PM

You skipped work?

7:09 PM

❓

Ah, I see. I hope you're taking good care of him, at least.

7:11 PM

❓

Oh, certainly! Please have a good time.

7:20 PM

7:20 PM

7:20 PM

7:21 PM

...

️

7:21 PM

️‍♂️ ❓ ❓

Y... you okay there?

️‍♂️ ❓

❗ ❗

7:22 PM

He fell asleep in his food...?

7:22 PM

️‍♂️

the coffee is cold? And youre holding hana?

7:23 PM

‍♂️

️‍♂️

Good luck! Hope he's alright

Wait, what's happening?

7:27 PM

I just got off the train, I think I'm almost there

Oh good, maybe you can tell us whats up without emojis because im not good at deciphering them.

If I can find the place. I'm not sure if I'm in the right spot. This kind of looks like a back alley.

7:30 PM

Wait, no I found it

Oh! Good, good.

7:31 PM

You put him in bed? And youre uhh nervous?

Put your hand on his forehead, check if he has a high temperature.

❓

Its probably exhaustion but just to be safe you wanna make sure he isnt sick y'know?

7:37 PM

Good!

I'm pretty sure it was just exhaustion. He's sound asleep but otherwise looks normal.

Geez, all this for some curry

❗

7:40 PM

Good, good. He's been having nightmares though right? Might wanna keep him company when youre done eating.

I'll sleep on the floor once everything's cleaned up.

7:41 PM

Oh? I thought you were gonna cuddle? It might help keep the nightmares away if youre close together

Im sure he'd appreciate it

Np

I'll be sure to check on him before I go too

Thank you both for looking out for him!

wh

12:24 AM

Yosuke-nii????

What happened??

Would love to know that as well! ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

He's alright, don't worry. He just fell asleep after he finished eating. Goro's keeping an eye on him until he wakes up.

....Mm...

3:30 AM

He's still out, then?

As far as I’m aware, yes.

I see.

3:31 AM

Well, if you say it's okay I'll trust thatʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ♡

He just seemed like he really needed rest. He’ll be ok.

I'm glad it's nothing. Too serious?

4:37 PM

I hope it isn't, anyway.

Hey!

5:18 PM

Is Yosuke-san alright?

5:24 PM

That's a relief.

Pancake..

5:32 PM

Haha.

I'm sorry I'll never get over the use of that emoji for him. (edited)

Is that meant to be him?...

....Ah?

pancake lad

Uhm

5:46 PM

Well, thank you for taking care of himʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ

5:47 PM

‍♂️

I don't think there's anything weirder than waking up next to Goro but... At least I got some sleep, weirdly. I wonder why...?

6:29 PM

But I'm still really thankful dude. You didn't have to make me breakfast...

6:30 PM

❤️ ❤️

6:30 PM

You slept well? :0

6:30 PM

Nice!!

6:30 PM

I. I envy you deeply.

You don't have to sleep on the floor tho, I don't mind sleeping in the same bed with you LOL I know you're not gonna do anything Ted wouldn't do

6:31 PM

Ah, yeah... I dunno if it's because i fainted or if I just reached a peak?

6:32 PM

I guess I won't know till tonight...

6:32 PM

I have another theory but... I won't say it here.

❓

Wish I could get a good night's sleep..

I know Naru. Actually...

6:35 PM

Um, if you can, the best thing I can recommend right now is maybe see if you can get outside of Tokyo this weekend?

6:35 PM

Maybe get a hotel or something...?

6:35 PM

It might help to get away

6:35 PM

Why is the curry sleepy btw??? Are you dreaming of curry???

ʕ∩˃o˂∩ʔ♡There you are!! I'm glad you rested.

Hey Ted Yeah, I'm feeling a lot better. But, I'm thinking I'm gonna work this weekend to make up for my two days off...

Mm....

6:38 PM

I see.

Are you saying the curry made me sleep

6:38 PM

Did you drug me?????

6:39 PM

Well... If you want, I can also take the weekend off

6:39 PM

Hmmmm if you say so

A ploy to get a cute boy in your bed

6:40 PM

‍♂️

I'm joking!!!

6:40 PM

Omg I'm sorry

6:40 PM

I didn't mean to make a rude joke;;;

6:41 PM

Come back dude

6:42 PM

Now I feel bad omg;;; (edited)

Oh.

What do I do now???

i can't believe i got woken up for this.

What happened?.?

i was sleeping, and then i got woken up by a cry baby.

6:47 PM

how am i supposed to grind loot if i'm tired???

Omg he's crying???

6:49 PM

I am so so sorry

i can't tell if he's being dramatic or if his feelings are actually hurt.

6:50 PM

one of you owes me a crystal top up for this.

Uh What game is that in...?

6:50 PM

Also please tell him I'm so sorry

no, this is something you have to fix yourself.

6:51 PM

you can't just mess up and then expect someone else to fix it.

He won't talk to me, he left!

6:52 PM

Where is he, do I come over???

duh??

6:52 PM

you know where he works, not where either of us live.

I mean

6:52 PM

I know where his bed is

6:52 PM

Now

yeah, and you'd better not tell anyone.

I won't!

just wait until he calms down and then text him or something. geez.

Ok...

My, you're all getting along well again today, I see!

That's. Not creepy at all. ^^"

6:53 PM

"I know where his bed is." I.

Haru... I feel like your idea of getting along is a little..

pancake had to sleep somewhere.

I'm sorry

she's joking...

Its just so off.. a

Oh

Ahahaha

6:53 PM

H

Yeah I know that's the joke

6:53 PM

Whatever, my brother's yelling at me too

that must be so hard for you.

(๑´v`๑❁)

It's because he cares

6:55 PM

Anyway I can tell you're cranky lol so uh, if you tell me the game I can see about getting you a crystal top or whatever

the only bundle i haven't bought is pretty expensive, soooo...

Omg...

if you don't apologize to him, you get to spend a whole week's worth of groceries on me!

Deal

6:56 PM

But only because I know I'm going to

great. i'm kicking him out now, and then he's your problem.

6:56 PM

also goodnight?

Good night Oracle

if i get woken up again i will be making sure you know about it, pancake.

Yeah;;

6:57 PM

I don't want to lose money, trust me

Omw

8:37 PM

8:38 PM

Have you two made up, then?

8:39 PM

8:40 PM

Well, I hope you two have fun!

8:41 PM

7:57 PM

jeez dude whats up?

7:57 PM

ramen?

can you get some? are you getting some?

2️⃣

8:12 PM

... you want me to get you some, dont you

8:14 PM

you want ramen and tea by yourself?

oh, youre getting some

8:15 PM

i guess im rusty lol

8:15 PM

is it with your partners?

8:16 PM

...

8:16 PM

sighs

8:16 PM

do you want company?

ill get my coat

not me?

8:17 PM

ok fine jeez

‍♂️

8:17 PM

... uh

you dont wanna upset me...?

8:18 PM

or

8:18 PM

youre still upset with me

8:18 PM

which is super fair

8:19 PM

....

‍♂️

8:19 PM

‍♂️

8:19 PM

so..

8:20 PM

ok

8:20 PM

one at a time

8:21 PM

i cant sleep because nightmares i cant... run? function? come? because im tired? so you have to eat your ramen and tea alone

8:22 PM

‍♂️

️

8:22 PM

dude, im fine, if you need company i super dont mind coming over

is working late again so itd be nice to have company

8:26 PM

❓

yes, im fine lol

...

worst thing that happened is a little kid slapped me, screamed, then ran away

8:27 PM

yes, ramen, tea, and rest

again, ill get my coat lol

i guess ill let myself in lol

Hey.

hey naru

6:43 PM

how r u?

Been better. Been worse.

still the same, huh...?

6:44 PM

did you try the getting out of town trick...?

. I um.... I...

6:45 PM

... Haven't had the opportunity to.

youve been busy?

Yeah.

6:53 PM

I um.

6:53 PM

I don't think I should talk about it here

oh thats fine! you can hit be up if you wanna

Trick?

it helps get rid of nightmares to get out of town, for some reason...

Strange. . .

8:00 PM

Maybe we should try it and see if it works!

8:01 PM

It has been a while since we've been on vacation, after all.

You should! I was telling Oracle about a fun place you guys could go ;)

Oh? Maybe I should ask them!

Yeah!

You should send us things to do!

Oh uh

8:03 PM

Ok!

8:03 PM

I'll see if I can put something together

I'm looking forward to it!

Has anyone seen the news? Another person disappeared... (´-﹏-`；)

It seems like more and more people are disappearing lately. . .

I hope everyone is staying safe!

Another disappearance? That’s pretty scary

That's terrifying! Didn't the last one turn up dead!? (‘◉⌓◉’)

9:47 PM

What if something happens to my precious Haru!? (｡•́︿•̀｡)

I’m sure they’ll be fine

You're right... They're much too strong for this nonsense ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ

9:56 PM

But it does bring up the question of what's causing it... It's definitely not a "who" in my opinion.

What do you think it is then?

Could be a lot of things. Could be something as realistic as mass suggestion, even a gathering or cult started on the internet. You'd have to see what everyone had in common. Could be supernatural, such as being spirited away by any number of unknown aliens or cryptids... Or even just bizarre, such as being trapped in another space that exists parallel to ours.

10:01 PM

But what do I know? I'm just some guy. ( ╹▽╹ )

10:02 PM

Either way, you'd have to look at what the victims have in common. That's the first step of any investigation, no?

I guess. I wouldn’t even know how to look for that stuff though.

Well, hmm! I guess you'd have to ask people that knew the victims, or look at their search history and stuff. (´ω｀) But I've only seen detective shows... I'm not sure if I could pull it off!

10:09 PM

Oh, the moon beckons me to sleep! I shall talk to you later, Nozomi-san!

Oh. Um, okay then. Good night

Oh! How sad, it seems my phone call caused me to miss them.

10:23 PM

Still it's nice to see you whole and hale, Nozomi-san!

10:23 PM

How have you been doing?

I could be doing worse I suppose. How about you?

About the same. It's gotten colder so I find myself longing for outdoor activities.

10:37 PM

It's been so long since I've been on a trip, I'm honestly contemplating something soon.

I hope you've been able to rest well, though!

I’ve been resting enough, my manager’s been quite certain to attend to that

10:46 PM

A trip sounds fun though. What did you have in mind?

Maybe a trip to the beach! Somewhere sunny sounds wonderful.

Sun sounds nice. I’m so tired of the cold

Perhaps one day you can come with! Assuming we all meet in person, that is.

I’m not much of a beach person I’m afraid. The sand annoys me. But thank you for the offer.

Is that so? Do you have a preferred vacation spot?

Not really, I don’t take vacations often.

Is there anywhere you would like to go, then? I know lots of people have dream vacation spots! (edited)

It would be cool to see some other countries, but that’s a pretty big commitment

That does sound like fun! Are there any you're interested in in particular?

I don’t know. America might be fun, or Europe. I don’t really have a specific destination in mind though. Just somewhere outside of Japan.

I see! Your english must be really good then! Perhaps we could practice together sometime!

Oh, it's not really that good. I at least know how to ask where the bathroom is, but I'm not good at much else.

Everyone has to start somewhere! And it would still be nice to get some practice in, don't you think?

I guess. I don't really have much of a reason to learn though. It's not like I'll be flying all over America any time soon.

I suppose. But it still is a good skill to learn! Who knows, perhaps you'll meet an American at work and become friends!

1:11 AM

Wouldn't it be nice to be able to communicate with something other than just your music?

Maybe. That doesn't seem too likely though. Besides, I've never been good with words.

Is that why you're so talented in music?

Hey everyone.

Maybe

1:19 AM

Oh, hi

Um. Am I interrupting something? ^^"

Good morning, Naru-san. It's been quite a while!

1:19 AM

I hope you've been resting well, too!

I . Yeah! I got some sleep after getting out of Tokyo for a few days.

That's good to hear

I guess um. There's something about Tokyo that causes ... Yknow.

I'm glad you were able to take a vacation!

1:25 AM

It really does seem to be that time of year. . .

Vacation?? I wouldn't call it that.

Oh? But you said you were able to rest! It wasn't a business trip, was it?

... I still had to work remotely.

1:38 AM

I just got two good nights of sleep.

That's still better than nothing at least

That's right! Taking care of your health is important!

Yeah.

Still, it is good to hear you were able to get some proper rest! Make sure to keep it up, alright?

I'll try my best.

.Is um.

1:40 PM

Is there anyone I can talk to about what Mochi-kun said? looking for common things between the victims. I think,, I think I've found something.

Why not ask me? So rude. ┐(´ー｀)┌

Ah! Mochi!

I um...

7:52 AM

hm..

It has been quite some time. I had hoped that through ceasing use of this app, I would no longer be followed. This was not the case.

Huh?

You’re being followed? Are you somewhere safe?

They have been following me since shortly after this app appeared on my phone. They have not yet shown intent to harm me.

That’s still pretty scary. Is it one person or like a group?

It only ever seems to be a single person, however I do not believe it is always the same person.

That’s even scarier. Have you tried to contact the police at all?

I am not sure if that would be safe. The police would also be unlikely to believe stories of a "mysterious role-play app" appearing on a person's phone and being impossible to remove.

I mean, not about that. If you’re being stalked, maybe there’s something they can help with

I fear something may happen long before I reach the police. It seems safer not to try.

If you’re sure. But please try to stay safe. If you’re worried or if things change, please call them.

Uh. ^^"

11:22 AM

I

11:22 AM

Have no idea what to say about this

Me neither, Naru...

Is everyone okay, today? ^^"

Today has been surprisingly relaxing! And you, Naru-san?

I've um. Been doing digging to do with. You know what. I... I want to help in what way I can.

7:34 PM

Stuff. Isn't adding up yet.

Oh, I see! Have you talked to Mochi yet? They seem to have some idea.

I haven't... I um. Don't want to bother them too much...

Still, it''s important isn't it?

Yeah.

7:39 PM

Yeah it is.

Then it's not something you should worry about!

Hello?

#‡¼¼¤? ©øª øª¥¤ª‡ #‡ø® ‰‡?

8:11 PM

¤# ±ø‰ª, ‰¥ $®¡†¡ªœ ¡¢ ø¼¼ ¢©®‡$‡± ¦¶...

8:12 PM

#¤$ ©øª ¡ ©¤‰‰¦ª¡©ø†‡ ¼¡%‡ †#¡¢?

8:12 PM

8:13 PM

‡‰¤¿¡¢ $¤®%!

8:13 PM

8:14 PM

™¦† ‰¥ †‡§† ¢†¡¼¼ ±¤‡¢ª'†-- ¡ #ø»‡ †¤ †ø¼% ¼¡%‡ Ø%¡®ø ª¤$...?

Um, hello?

8:15 PM

8:16 PM

ª¤”¤‰¡-©#øª? ¡†'¢ ‰‡! ¥¤¢¦%‡! $‡¼¼, ¢¤®† ¤&...

Is your phone okay?

8:16 PM

8:17 PM

8:18 PM

⏪

Pancakes?

Oh, I think I get it

8:21 PM

Music? So you know who I am then?

8:23 PM

8:24 PM

Yeah that’s unfortunate. It’d be nice to be able to ask your name

8:26 PM

I guess frog is better than nothing

It’s nice to meet you

8:29 PM

#¤$ ±¤‡¢ Ø%¡®ø ±¤ †#¡¢ ¢¤ _¦¡©%¼¥...?

I’m really sorry, I can’t understand any of that.

Goodness! It seems to be rather lively tonight.

8:33 PM

I hope everyone is doing well!

8:33 PM

#ø®¦!

Hello! A new face?

©øª ¥¤¦ ¦ª±‡®¢†øª± ‰‡?

Hello. Yes, it seems like they’re having issues with their phone

8:35 PM

That's too bad!

⏪

Still it's nice to meet you!

8:35 PM

8:36 PM

?

Oh! Have we met?

Oh... oh boy more emojis

8:36 PM

8:37 PM

⏪

pancake frog... hm... I feel like i have an idea of what that means actually.

A relative, perhaps?

8:38 PM

I see! But you do know him?

Splendid! Perhaps you could ask him for help in the chatroom?

8:40 PM

Whenever you do see him again, that is.

8:40 PM

not on good terms?

8:41 PM

Did you have a falling out?

...

8:42 PM

That bad?

oh that's not good... you think youll ever be able to make up?

8:43 PM

I hope you'll be able to reconcile!

❌

8:44 PM

⏩

️

Well doesnt he already have a habit of falling in garbage?

8:45 PM

¡ $¡¢# ¡ ©¤¦¼± †ø¼%...

8:45 PM

¡ #ø»‡ ¢¤ ‰¦©# ¡ $øª† †¤ ¢ø¥.

Goodness, your device mist really be in bad shape.

8:46 PM

I remember when that happened to me! I ended up needing a new phone!

yeah, i worry about his clumsiness honestly. dont wanna see him hurt. but man your phones really scrambling stuff huh?

8:47 PM

8:48 PM

do you think its your reception maybe..? Though itd be odd that it only allows emojis through correctly.

I don’t think reception would do something like this

¡'¼¼ ª‡»‡® œ‡† ¤¦† ¤& #‡®‡ ø† †#¡¢ ®ø†‡. I'll never get out at this rate

It really does seem like you're having a tough time! But at least we're able to communicate somewhat, yes?

well with this app i feel like it could be any number of weird glitches at this point

I know Mochi can't edit his text for some reason. . .

8:53 PM

Perhaps everyone has some minor glitch?

8:55 PM

howdy!

8:55 PM

And yeah id not be surprised if we all had a glitch in this chat lol

8:56 PM

8:57 PM

Ø%¡®ø Akira!

Oh! Good evening, darling.

8:58 PM

How are you doing?

±ø‰ª, ¡ ±¤ª'† %ª¤$ ¡& ¡'‰ #ø¶¶¥ †¤ ¢‡‡ ¥¤¦ ¤® ª¤†... Damn, I don't know if I'm happy to see you or not...

It's good to see you, too, dear. Have you had dinner yet?

?

You know him, too? Your falling out with Hana-chan must have been recent, then!

❓

9:10 PM

9:11 PM

(๑´v`๑❁)

⏩

️

9:12 PM

️

9:13 PM

¥¤¦'®‡ &ø® †¤¤ ª¡©‡ †¤ ¦¢... You're far too nice to us...

️

9:16 PM

️

9:16 PM

...

9:17 PM

❤️

9:17 PM

❓

9:22 PM

9:23 PM

...

9:23 PM

&

9:24 PM

... ❤️

Ø®‡ª'† ¥¤¦ %¡ª±ø ©¦©%¡ªœ #ø®¦ ±¤¡ªœ †#¡¢ †#¤? Aren't you kinda cucking Haru doing this tho?

❓

Hm?

❗

9:25 PM

...

9:26 PM

(✿≧艸≦)

¡ ±¤ª'† %ª¤$ #¤$ †¤ &‡‡¼ ø™¤¦† ¢¤‰‡¤ª‡ †#ø† ¼¤»‡¢ ¢¤ &¼¦¡±¼¥... I don't know how to feel about someone that loves so fluidly...

9:27 PM

❓

❤️

...

9:30 PM

I think it'd make more sense to ask the people involved rather than guess, don't you think?

️

⏩

Does it really seem that way?

9:34 PM

I'd like to think we've never given him such an impression.

9:34 PM

Oh. Save for the incident, of course.

$#ø† ¡ª©¡±‡ª† $ø¢ †#ø†? ¼¤¼ †#‡®‡'¢ ¢¤ &¦©%¡ªœ ‰øª¥... What incident was that? LOL there's so fucking many...

9:38 PM

❓

Oh! The dessert! He didn't seem to like it much at the time.

9:41 PM

9:42 PM

⏩

9:43 PM

¥¤¦ œ¦¥¢ $‡®‡ ±‡&¡ª¡†‡¼¥ ‰ø%¡ªœ &¦ª ¤& ‰‡ &¤® ™‡¡ªœ ¡ª †#‡ ©¼¤¢‡†... You guys were definitely making fun of me for being in the closet...

um hello?

!!!

9:48 PM

‍♂️

hey

uh

9:48 PM

ok???

Awh they ran off :(

i guess theyre gone now lol

sorry, didnt mean to scare them off

❓

That was weird

yeah im good

9:49 PM

kinda

Has everything been alright at home?

frog...?

❓ ❓

well

9:49 PM

uh

9:49 PM

im on a leave from work

9:49 PM

i passed out during and they freaked out

9:50 PM

im trying!

Well, that's certainly not good!

Holy shit!

i feel pretty... bad about it but i mean i guess i do need the break

Please rest

as nice as the kids were for a distraction it wasnt right to think of them that way

9:50 PM

thanks everyone <3

9:51 PM

i really want to, but its just hard to sleep lately

Did you catch a cold or something like that?

i think so

❓

Those nightmares still not going away? :/ (edited)

lack of sleep and cold will do that, right? make your immune system tank?

You should have someone take care of you! That sort of thing can be very serious!

naw getting worse and if whoevers causing them can read this like please can you just tell me what i need to do to make them stop??? what do you want lol

9:53 PM

i guess so.

is thinking of working from home but i dont want to keep him cooped up because of me, he does too much as it is

well if im being honest...

9:55 PM

actually i shouldnt say it here

❓

ill text you, hold on

? hes asleep rn, i dont wanna disturb him hes been working so hard and im super not helping with my garbage

9:56 PM

️

9:56 PM

i guess... i guess its not my fault so... ok hold on

Hey. Ive miss a lot huh... hm...

11:11 PM

I cant read half of these

oh yeah, you found someone else to emoji with do they know me? i have no idea who they are lol

11:12 PM

So they say!

weird...

11:13 PM

could be one of my friends ive shared notes with and thats why they know the emojis

They seem to know you rather well....

that would also explain why they called me trash LOL

Even if they're frustrated with you, that's a bit much. . .

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I hope you two can make up so they can apologize for that.

oh, i guess they didnt like me...?

11:15 PM

huh... i dunno who it is then

11:15 PM

unless theyre fibbing

Yeah they seemed rather upset with you...? Though vaguely familiar. Maybe theyre someone close

yeah, best to take notes i guess

11:16 PM

which is weird? i dont really know any wh

11:16 PM

hm

11:16 PM

maybe i do

11:17 PM

someone who doesnt like me very much and knows me well...

11:17 PM

naw thats dumb LMAO

Perhaps it was your friend from before? The one that kept saying how famous he was and posted a selfie. . .

No, i think youre on the right track, hana.

katsu? i dont think so, we havent had a falling out or anything, unless... he hates me behind my back or something

If you haven't had a falling out then, I think you can rule him out.

11:18 PM

After all, something like that seems like a terrible waste of time. . .

yeah...

Especially if you don't plan on addressing it.

i guess ill just keep thinking on it

I think you've done plenty of thinking for the night.

11:19 PM

You should spend your time recovering!

oh yeah i need to pack up my head just feels foggy lol

Pack? Are you headed somewhere? You should really have someone accompany you. . .

Take it slow if need be. Dont wanna rush and trip or something

its just a block away, im gonna spend the night with someone

Still, be safe! You did just faint at work, after all.

im all shaky from my recent energy drink tho so i think ill be fine

‍♂️

i will, thank you haru

God... my phone won't show half these. I hope you have a safe trip though.

the emojis...? oh right you have a super old phone LOL

Yup. Maybe I should finally upgrade.... dont even know where to start though.

Upgrading might be a good idea. ^^"/

What happened earlier?

1:16 AM

A user with. Some... weird messages.

1:16 AM

Right. Uh.. that's..

dunno looks like someone couldnt get their stuff to work

1:17 AM

It's definitely odd.

❓

Idk..

1:19 AM

Just. Weird

Whoever it was seemed to know Hanamura-san, as well as Goro-san and myself

1:23 AM

It was definitely strange though

Weird.

1:24 AM

Yeah.

1:27 AM

I... I'm so tired. My head hurts. .

❓

I . Uh.

1:29 AM

Nightmares.

1:29 AM

Not fun.

1:30 AM

❓

I had some time away recently. And it helped. But I feel like every time I leave and come back they get worse.

That's really weird

1:31 AM

It's almost like

1:32 AM

No, I shouldn't say that

.

1:33 AM

Huh...

I'm sorry, it was stupid. Don't mind me.

Stupid? ^^: oh.

1:35 AM

Are you sure? I just didn't want to upset Naru-san. It's not even helpful I'm sure.

. It's okay. I can handle it. I . I think..?

Well, if you're sure

1:38 AM

I was going to say it was almost like the nightmares are trying to punish you for trying to leave

1:38 AM

But that's probably not true. It was just the first thing that popped into my head.

1:39 AM

...

1:49 AM

That. Sounds scary.

That’s why I didn’t want to say it. It’s probably not true, and it’s understandably unsettling

. Yeah..

I’m sorry. I feel bad now.

1:57 AM

I shouldn’t have said anything

1:58 AM

You want me to say my thoughts more?

It's fine. I'm. Not upset.

I. Just want an answer to all this.

⏩

1:59 AM

Well I certainly hope this isn’t case closed. I feel like there’s still a lot we don’t know

2:02 AM

But I understand. I want answers too

2:02 AM

⏩

2:02 AM

Are you saying you want me to help figure this all out? I’m sorry I’m not great at reading emoji

...

So just speak my mind? I guess I can do that.

Did you have a good night, darling?

11:39 AM

Oh! Did you try a new recipe?

11:41 AM

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I'm happy to taste test, if you'd like!

12:30 PM

Certainly!

12:32 PM

(✿≧艸≦)

Hello!

Good afternoon, Naru-san. How are you?

Tired. ^^" haha.

12:35 PM

Otherwise. alright I guess.

Oh? Do you have plans for the day?

I'm going to a cafe later to. Down coffee.

12:37 PM

Maybe treat myself to a snack while I'm there. Aha.

Yeah.

Do you have a preferred snack?

Hmm.. it really depends how I'm feeling.

12:44 PM

I'm a big fan of mochi... not the person. Not to be mean. The food. ^^"

12:45 PM

It's almost the time of year for Hanami dango, so that's always fun to look forward to.. as well. They aren't anything special but they're incredibly cute.

They are especially adorable!

I really should make some myself when spring comes.

If you do, you should post pictures!

If you want me to. ^^" I'm not much of a baker

Am I going to just buy dango mix? .. maybe

Still, it's fun to make, don't you think?

It is! For sure.

Do you have a favorite of the colors?

Hmm...

2:03 PM

I'm quite fond of the green.

gm guys

2:29 PM

sorry i slept so long lol

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2:30 PM

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yeah! omw down

2:30 PM

❗

Hey.

i can help too, i worked at junes' food court before

2:33 PM

hey naru, u ok?

Can everyone see this?

2:34 PM

I shall take that as a yes.

A new person? Hi.

Hanamura, are you here?

OMG

2:35 PM

Is that you, boss...? (edited)

It is. We finally managed to transfer this app onto a device for my usage.

2:36 PM

Have you spoken to Shirogane recently?

. boss??

Ah, pardon. I've been rude. You may address me as. . .Kiri. Yes, that will do.

A pleasure to finally meet you all.

2:39 PM

You must be Goro. I've heard quite a bit about you. I should like to talk to you personally later.

2:39 PM

❓

If you're asking for my number, I'll have to decline for now. We'll reconvene at someplace more. . .appropriate.

I haven't heard from them but try not to use real names here;;;

.

2:42 PM

Huh

Uh, how have you been? I guess you got my notes...

From what your own notes, it seems like it may be too late for that.

2:43 PM

We haven't heard from Shirogane in some time. Have them contact me immediately.

????

Now that business is out of the way, I'd appreciate if those willing to type in text to introduce yourselves.

I should have never written that down...

2:47 PM

Oh uh, I'm called Hana in here

I'd rather your reports be accurate than you try to save face.

I know that... That's why I wrote them the way I did!

2:49 PM

Sorry, I shouldn't yell.

Then you have nothing to worry about.

BRB tho, I'm gonna go help a friend with work. Um, keep me posted?

I look forward to next time, then.

Oh. Hi. I.. go by Naru. I'm not actually called anything of the sort.

2:51 PM

❓

A pleasure, Naru.

2:52 PM

Though, I'm afraid I don't understand that terribly well, Goro. I haven't had sufficient enough time to fully study your language, yet.

2:54 PM

⌨️

Oh, that! Yes, well, it was covered in the report. You needn't strain yourself for my sake.

2:55 PM

Haha, good! I appreciate your candor!

I feel like you're revealing a lot about my reports...

...

Thanks.

^^'

They were surprisingly comprehensive.

3:06 PM

‍♂️

What's that supposed to mean? I can write academically just fine!

Of that I have no doubt. Still, you do have a tendency to ramble. . .Which I suppose is a boon when writing academic papers.

.... Thanks, boss...

Aha. ^^"

Sorry, Naru, this must probably seem pretty weird.

A tad. Yeah.

I swear Kiri doesn't know TOO much.

Oh? Keeping secrets now?

3:18 PM

I didn't know you had it in you.

You're so mean, Boss.

^^" aaa???

3:19 PM

Maybe I should just.

3:19 PM

Step away.

Nonsense. This is a chat room, isn't it? Everyone should be comfortable.

Oh, hey. I know you i think

Oh?

Yes. Though mostly by proxy

Then I look forward to getting to know you.

3:22 PM

There aren't many people who can claim that, you know.

Hey, same here. I've heard great things about ya!

Oh! We have someone new? (・∀・)

Good afternoon. I go by Kiri. And yourself?

Oh, I go by Mochi! It's a pleasure, Kiri-san! (人´∀｀)｡ﾟ+

The pleasure is mine. I've only just recently joined this app so I hope you'll take good care of me during my stay.

Of course! Anything you need I will do my best to help! My brother, big cranky, and Cookie take most of my time these days, but I can always squeeze you into my schedule. ;)

How kind of you. I'll do my best not to take up too much of it then.

You're so sweet! And elegant! I'm sure you're a lovely person too. (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧

I appreciate the compliment. I have to say I find your presence rather comforting.

3:50 PM

After all, it's been many years since I've seen emoticons such as that.

Really? (・o・) I thought they were common! Well... Back in the day they were, I guess.

They were much more common when I was younger. I haven't seen anyone use it in. . .10 years?

3:54 PM

It seems like yesterday but it really has been 10 years. . .

Oh, yes! I was sorry of MIA for ten years myself, so the habit stuck when I woke up. ( ꈍᴗꈍ)

3:55 PM

*Sort of, sorry for the typos!

There's no need to apologize, it's still perfectly discernible.

3:56 PM

Still, it's nice to see. Though you've got me curious. What could keep a person that busy for 10 years?

I guess the most simple explanation is that I was asleep... Both my brother and I.

Oh, someone new? Hello.

Good evening. Nozomi, correct?

Um, yeah. How did you know that?

You know so much! Oh, what have you heard about me, Mochi?

Not much I'm afraid. I hope to rectify that soon.

4:02 PM

Hanamura is an. . .acquaintance of mine.

Ah, I see

He seems to have told her everything about us. (◕ᴗ◕✿)

Well, if Hanamura trusts you, I guess I do too. It's nice to meet you.

A pleasure. We'll have to sit down for tea at some point. I have my own questions for you, when you have time.

Questions for me?

4:05 PM

I um, guess I could make time for that.

Aww, what about me? No tea?

Oh? If you're that eager I'm certain I could arrange something.

4:11 PM

Again, please don't strain yourself, Nozomi. I'll make time whenever you're free.

I’m sure I could get something soon. I work a lot as it is, I’m sure I’d be allowed to step out for a bit.

At your leisure.

I'll have to set a date as well. (・∀・)

I'm happy to make time for all of you.

When would you be able to? I can be flexible

As I mentioned, I'm more than happy to make time when your schedule allows it. Otherwise I'm relatively free this week.

A lot of my work is me staying late to do things, so I’m actually more free than you’d expect I guess

Shall I come to meet you instead?

I assume that means you know where I work then? If so, I think that would be best. I’ll make sure to let security know I’m expecting someone.

I may be preoccupied today but I'll be sure to let you know before I drop by.

Alright. That works. Feel free to stop by anytime.

Thank you for your cooperation ahead of time, Nozomi. I'll be sure to bring a gift when I come.

Oh, that isn’t necessary

Now now, no need to be reserved. After all, it's customary to bring a gift when you're intruding upon someone!

I wouldn’t call it intruding, really

Then it shouldn't be a problem, non?

Not a problem, but you really don’t have to bring me anything

Wonderful! Then I hope you'll look forward to my visit.

Of course

Hello? What is this?

Oh? Another new user?

I guess?

10:09 PM

I just updated my phone and suddenly this was here.

Hello! (≧▽≦)

I see. Though I'm new here as well, I suppose it'd be courteous to extend a welcome.

WELCOME to the Mystery app! Will you find a new friend? An old aquiantance? Perhaps even fall in love! (人 •͈ᴗ•͈)

10:10 PM

You can call me Mochi!

And you may address me as Kiri.

Mochi! How cute!

10:11 PM

Hello, Kiri!

10:12 PM

I guess I should give you something to call me too.

Ah, they called me cute! My heart! ♡(ӦｖӦ｡)

Maybe Bookworm? I think that's a good thing to call me.

Bookworm? So you like books? I lived in a second hand book store for a time!

Then that's what we shall call you.

10:15 PM

If you don't mind my asking, did anything unusual happen before you updated your phone?

Heya, bookworm! I'm Nao. Welcome to uh... whatever this is.

Hm? I'm afraid not. Why, should something have happened?

10:16 PM

Hello Nao!

10:17 PM

Living in a bookstore sounds exciting though! Or maybe that's just my plainness showing.

I suppose not.

10:19 PM

Living in a bookstore. . .It sounds cozy.

It was really nice! The old man let me have a futon and everything! I liked to sleep in the middle of the aisle and enjoy the old book smell... But, oh, this isn't about me! Tell us more about yourself, Bookworm.

Oh! Well, I like books, and I'm afraid there's not much else to say! Like I said, I'm a very plain person.

But what SORT of books? There are so many!

I read all kinds! But I guess my favorites are mysteries. I like trying to guess the twists.

Those are quite stimulating. Do you have any recommendations?

Mysteries are so fun! Reminds me of Kogoro again...

Do you have a particular mystery you enjoy?

One I've recently started that I've been enjoying is "Salvation of a Saint." It's a murder mystery, as many mystery novels are, but it's quite gripping!

Could I trouble you for a brief synopsis?

Of course!

10:34 PM

It begins with a man who was planning on leaving his wife suddenly turning up dead. His wife is an obvious suspect, but the detective assigned to the case doesn't believe she had anything to do with it.

10:35 PM

It's the fourth in Keigo Higashino's "Detective Galileo" series. I highly recommend starting from the beginning though!

Ohhhh that sounds so interesting!

Perhaps I'll take a look. I haven't read a mystery novel in quite some time.

I'll see if I can find it too! Maybe I should visit the old book store?

That could be a good idea! If the same owners are there, they might be happy to see you too!

I hope so! (◡ ω ◡) It's a little place in Iwatodai. Oh, are you in Japan right now? That would be an important question, with the app and all.

Yes, I am in Japan!

10:45 PM

Iwatodai's a name I haven't heard in a long time though.

Really? You're familiar? I used to go to school there!

I haven't been to Iwatodai in quite some time, myself. . .

Kiri-san too!

You went to school there, Mochi?

10:47 PM

Perhaps we have more in common than I thought. . .

Really! My, it must have been ten years at least, but I briefly went to school in the area too!

10:48 PM

What a coincidence!

Oh, I went ten years ago as well!

It sounds like we went around the same time. Perhaps we passed each other in the halls at some point.

That's what it sounds like! I'm so curious about who you are now! (ㆁωㆁ)

It sounds like our tea time will be very enlightening.

Oh, yes... I almost forgot.

Oh, now I'm kind of embarrassed. But maybe we did pass each other! I'm afraid I didn't have many friends back then, so I'm not even sure I'd remember your names if I heard them.

I haven't spoken to many of my classmates in person for some time now. It would be wonderful to catch up some time.

10:51 PM

Oh? Forgotten about our date already? And you were so excited earlier.

I agree! I've been a little MIA for the last ten years, it would be nice to connect to old classmates!

10:51 PM

Oh, no, I just have many things on my mind!

10:52 PM

You consider it a date? (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧

I'm not sure people would be excited to have me at the reunion. Besides, I didn't even attend a full year.

I often take my business partners on dinner dates, this is very much the same.

We're you sick?

It's been 10 years since then. I doubt anyone is so petty as to hang on to something from so long ago.

*were, sorry!

10:53 PM

I agree! Teenage drama is something we thankfully grow out of!

I wasn't sick, no, my parents thought a private school would be a better fit.

10:54 PM

I'm still not sure though. There were a lot of nasty rumors everyone spread about me. None were true of course, but I can't imagine anyone liked me very much.

Private school. . ? Do you mind if I ask what year you were while you attended?

How awful! I'm sorry you had to experience that...

It's alright, it was a long time ago, so I'm not too bothered by it anymore.

10:56 PM

And I was a second year. Why?

I'm simply trying to think why that sounds familiar.

Well, I'm sure a lot of people talked about it.

Certainly.

Hmm, I think I remember someone that was mentioned to me about it, but I was told... Well, the rumors, I guess. But! It's nice to meet the person beyond that!

11:00 PM

We'll just go ahead and have our own reunion!

It had better be on the weekend. My schedule's pretty packed!

I'm certain we can all make time in our schedules for it.

11:08 PM

Perhaps we can pick something near the school for the three of us to meet up.

11:08 PM

I think it would be a nice break from the norm to wander around our old haunts, non?

That does sound like fun!

We'll have to plan it properly, it would be fantastic to see familiar faces after all this time.

Indeed

Hmm, it would be nice...

Do you have an idea of any places we could meet in the area, Mochi? You're still living there, aren't you?

Yes! Hmm, there's always the little coffee shop in the mall...

Is that dance club still there as well?

Yes! It's gotten bigger too!

Bigger? The owner must really be ambitious! At this rate they'll take over the entire mall.

But! The cafe is very nice! I went there all the time with a special someone.

Oh? That coffee shop was rather popular with couples, wasn't it?

11:29 PM

Did you and your date enjoy it? I never went since I wasn't a fan of their coffee.

We enjoyed it so much! It'll be sad to visit again, however... I haven't seen her in ten or so years.

Did you break up? That happens often with high school sweethearts.

It's more that... I've been in a coma for ten years. But! I would love to find her again!

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to go silent like that.

11:38 PM

But that's quite the story Mochi! It must have been a shock to wake up after all that time and see all the things that changed.

For 10 years? That's quite the nap.

Oh! There's somebody new.

Yes! Be nice to then, ok, Naru? (ʘᴗʘ✿)

2:57 PM

*them, ahh.

2:57 PM

Kogoro-chan! Long time no see! (´∩｡• ᵕ •｡∩`)

2:57 PM

How are you this fine morning?

️

‍♂️

3:00 PM

...

You... Hmm... Let me see.

3:00 PM

Bed... Unable to run...

3:01 PM

Are you stuck?

I didn't even say anything to them,

Then you have plenty of opportunity to be nice! (・∀・)

3:06 PM

I have no idea what any of this means...

You weren't able to sleep, perhaps?

Oh! That's a good guess.

Something about your job?

3:11 PM

Not enough tome to do your job?

3:29 PM

Or were you late?

Did you sleep in?

3:37 PM

Oh! Well that's nice! But that must mean you're late for work. (｡•́︿•̀｡)

3:38 PM

You love pancakes? I do too! (✿ ♡‿♡)

3:39 PM

A hearty breakfast is a good start to any day!

..........

No? Hmm...

‍♂️

Orange... Man...

Pancake...

3:41 PM

I have no idea what you're talking about! (・∀・)

3:41 PM

‍♂️

^^'' ah??

Pancake man...

3:43 PM

Is the pancake a person? A pancake person? A person made of pancakes!

1️⃣

3:44 PM

=

‍♂️

That's Hanamura, if I recall correctly.

Forgive the lapse in response, I had an important phone call.

Oh! Hana is the pancake, that's right! I can't remember. (´ω｀)

3:47 PM

Is he there?

Didn't Oracle mention they were sharing a bed yesterday?

Pancake is such a cute nickname.

Ah, I guess I need to read back more. So... Kogoro-chan slept in cause of Hana?

3:52 PM

How sweet!

Aww, he probably needed that! He's been so tired lately, right?

he has.. yeah... bless you for that.

It's nice to see you two together! ( ╹▽╹ ) I didn't expect Hana to end up with another guy in here!

3:57 PM

❤️

3:57 PM

Hmm? Stop?

It seems they're just close friends at the moment.

Oh! Sorry, I didn't mean to assume.

Doesn't Hana already have a boyfriend...? or..?

I believe the correct term is Life Partner.

oooh.

Ok A) I'm single and he's not my boyfriend and B) don't talk about my love life when I'm not here!

Sorry,

Didn't you say you were refraining from 'stupid stuff' like that for the foreseeable future?

I don't care! I'm setting the record straight!

This seems to be a sensitive topic. We'll refrain from it for now.

Please do!

4:39 PM

Either way... It's not like I don't...

4:39 PM

Whatever, it's no one's business!

Sorry, again.

... You're fine. I'm just antsy about it

4:39 PM

I shouldn't be lol

4:42 PM

❓

... Yeah, some curry would be nice.

4:43 PM

Thank you.

4:43 PM

I'm sorry I'm

4:43 PM

Nevermind

️

I don't wanna get yelled at by Haru

Yeah, we can talk over lunch

4:44 PM

Oh she hates it when I uhhhhh

4:44 PM

Hate on myself

4:44 PM

That's what I meant, that's why I cut myself off

2️⃣ (edited)

I know, I know lol I'll cut it out

hates it too

4:46 PM

... I think most of my friends do...

Ok, from now on, I guess I'll just lift myself up?

4:46 PM

Or try to

Then perhaps it's best you refrain from such behavior in the future. If the people closest to you detest it so.

Yeah... Yeah lol I know

4:47 PM

Ok I'll be down in a minute, I'm starving

¡ ©øª'† ™‡¼¡»‡ ¡'‰ ©ø†©#¡ªœ &‡‡¼¡ªœ¢... I can't belive I'm catching feelings...

5:46 PM

5:47 PM

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5:51 PM

❓

5:51 PM

5:52 PM

...

5:52 PM

❤️

❗

5:52 PM

❤️

Oh. they're.both talking in emojis..

5:53 PM

Uhh

❤️ ❤️

❤️

...

Did. I do something wrong?

H. Huh.

5:58 PM

I'm. Sorry

¤™»¡¤¦¢¼¥, ¡ ©øª'† ¢ø¥ øª¥†#¡ªœ, ™¦† ¡'‰ ¢†¦©% #‡®‡ ¡ª ¥¤¦® $¤®¼±... Obviously, I can't say anything, but I'm stuck here in YOUR world...

...

Ø¢¢#¤¼‡. Asshole.

Hh.. I. ..

5:59 PM

I really don't understand. I'm. So sorry. I... .. I need to get back to work anyway.

¡ #¤¶‡ ¥¤¦ ©øª ®‡ø± †#¡¢. ¥¤¦'®‡ ‰ø%¡ªœ ¦¢ ¢¦&&‡®. I hope you can read this. You're making us suffer

..

6:01 PM

‍

6:01 PM

um???

!!!

6:03 PM

‍♂️

im so confused...

My, it's quite lively here today isn't it?

oh, hi! youre the new person. i kinda read back this morning lol, i hope thats alright. bookworm, right? im hana (edited)

Yep, that's me! It's nice to meet you Hana!

its nice to meet you too! it looks like youre just a few years older than me too. or, thats my guess and that you know my boss?

I just wanted to welcome you! Hi. Back to work I go, again. ^^"

Thank you for the warm welcome!

6:07 PM

Your boss is in here too? It's a small world, huh?

6:07 PM

....

oh, yeah, kiri! well, i guess a couple of my bosses are here too...

6:09 PM

also, i dunno what to think of

i guess their phone isnt gonna get fixed anytime soon

6:10 PM

i do have a theory tho

Oh yes, Kiri and I went to school together as it turns out! Funny how that works out.

It certainly was a surprising turn of events.

❓

6:11 PM

i think theyre a hacker? cause they seem to have really personal details from... someplace and theyre trying to get in but the app wont let them

6:13 PM

they probably saw my texts or something lol

i dunno if im even reading their emojis right anyway

‍

cause ive only told like... two people about that incident so

6:14 PM

ugh

6:15 PM

i hate this stupid app lol

6:15 PM

yeah, i know i can text you whenever im just worried that its gonna get out somehow whether i talk about it or not

6:16 PM

im one of those people that like to keep my secrets secret LOL

That reminds me, I came back here to ask because I don't think I got an answer the other day, but what exactly is this app anyway? It just showed up when I updated my phone.

probably some virus at this point

6:17 PM

it just installs itself and boom, youre in here it lets you talk in the chatroom and then dm too and it sets us up with random people, we either know them or we dont for example, i can see people that are already in my phone

6:17 PM

but it doesnt seem to be THAT random if you know kiri...

6:17 PM

i dunno

This isn't exactly the place for theories, anyway.

Oh, well I haven't seen anyone's name just yet. I guess I don't have anyone's numbers in here then.

Goro is right, it could very well be dangerous.

6:19 PM

After all, this app said it was being monitored, correct?

6:19 PM

Ah, right. Thank you for reminding me, I'll send you my number posthaste.

‍

❌

6:19 PM

Right, I saw the message about it being monitored, I was just curious what this actually was.

6:20 PM

❓

6:20 PM

✏️

It's strange that I didn't voluntarily install it and happened to find old classmates here. I guess it just has me thinking.

⬇️

6:21 PM

I'm sorry, I just need to clarify, are you referring to yourself with the cat or the bird emoji?

6:24 PM

I see.

It seems he didn't download it either.

So you're saying you didn't download it either, and you're also confused as to what it is?

6:25 PM

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6:26 PM

...

I believe you have a point, if I'm reading this correctly.

6:27 PM

I'll be sure to watch what I say!

we should try and exchange ideas but lets not get too personal, basically

Understood!

6:30 PM

i made that mistake before and uhhhh p sure bad things happened to me! so lets keep you guys safe

Bad things?

Oh! It seems I've missed another new member?

6:32 PM

❤️

kind of hey haru!

Hello! It's nice to meet you!

A pleasure to meet you as well!

6:33 PM

As mentioned before, you can call me Haru! And it was Bookworm, correct?

Wow, you all really do your homework, huh? I can see why keeping personal details a secret is important!

Not at all! I simply backread a bit now and then.

6:35 PM

After all, it wouldn't be seemly to have no grasp on the current conversation, would it?

6:35 PM

Ah, right. Maybe if I knew there would be someone who speaks in emojis, I would have picked a different nickname.

Well, there's nothing to stop you from picking a new one, is there?

please dont call them a worm, thats like super rude

6:37 PM

i dunno, i think bookworm is cute ;)

I think bookworm is cute too! I just didn't consider the possibility of inviting worm emojis into the chat room.

6:38 PM

It is quite fetching! It just reminds me of Emily Bronte.

i didnt know you were into romance stuff, haru. you seem like youd be into horror and stuff lol

Really! I never would have made that connection personally. I'm afraid I'm not quite on Bronte's level.

Oh, romance isn't normally my genre but she is one of the classics!

6:46 PM

I admit Mary Shelly is much more my style of author.

i havent really read the classics. i guess theyre all in japanese so i dont have an excuse not to

Agatha Christie is also a contender but I do so enjoy Frankenstein.

what do you enjoy about it? that seems like an interesting choice

Oh, Shelly's work is fantastic! I really admire her as a writer!

I just adore her use of themes and the building of her characters. You already know by halfway through the book that the Doctor is the problem. And yet you can't help but feel for both him and his son.

that sounds really interesting... i guess i should read more or at least listen to an audio book

It's such an excellent examination of human nature! It really makes you think about what it means to be alive.

Exactly! Examining what really separates humanity from being human. It really is a page turner! (edited)

Oh! Its been busy here lately ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ How nice!

Hello!

ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ Hello! How have things been? ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ

Alright! It seems we've got new people in here. Including Hana's boss and somebody else.

Oh!! More people? Well, it’s good to see new faces!!

Yeah! ^^" and. Something else happened but I don't know if I should talk about that more than we have already.

...Ah. I understand. Well, I hope it resolved itself then.

I'm sure Nao-san will be willing to talk about it with you if you ask him. I just.. don't wanna go into it too much myself.

There are even more people than I thought in here! Hello!

Mhm, I get it!

3:18 AM

Oh!! Someone new!!

3:18 AM

ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ Hello!

It's nice to meet you! You can call me bookworm.

Hello, Bookworm! I go by Naru.

Awh, that’s a cute nickname! ʕ∩˃o˂∩ʔ♡ Im Teddie!

If my nickname's cute, then Teddy is adorable!

3:21 AM

But it's nice to meet you both!

Ehe, flattery will get you far ʕง*´͈౪`ʔ ว It’s nice to meet you! I hope you’re well?

I'm having a little difficulty sleeping tonight, but otherwise I'm fine. How about you?

^^" honestly I can relate to that way too much.

3:24 AM

At least you're feeling okay.

Oh, same.. Bad time of the month, I suppose.

3:25 AM

I’m glad to hear you’re not doing too bad overall then though!

Oh? Do you both often have trouble sleeping?

ʕ´｀; ʔ only during a certain time each month! Usually I’m fine, thankfully.

Hey there!

Ooo!! Hello! ʕ o≧∀≦oʔﾉﾞ

I . Struggle to sleep every night. ^^"

3:28 AM

Ah! hi Nao-san.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that Naru! I hope things get better.

Sleep can be tough to get. I've been having a little trouble recently but it's more just uncomfortable with bandages and things. but yes! hello!

Bandages?...

Yeah. ^^: uh.

3:30 AM

I said something happened.

Are you hurt Nao?

Naoya-san...

Yeah I got attacked but I managed to get away without too much damage.

3:31 AM

yes, teddie?

Do I want to ask what happened?...

You were attacked?!

We probably shouldn't talk too much about this!!! Take it to dms. I just. Always worry about people reading this.

ʕ´｀; ʔ as long as you’re alright now

Well it might be good to explain... but uh it was an animal attack.

Goodness!

3:36 AM

Have you gotten it treated?

Well I’m not sleeping anytime soon, so... my DMs are open if you want to talk.

Oh, yes! don't worry, I immediately went to a doctor. I'm just recovering now.

That's good. Please take time to rest!

Thank you, I'm doing my best! Kind of a shame though, I go on a trip and now I'm stuck in the hotel room recuperating lol

Oh, that sounds awful. Is there at least a TV in the room?

Yeah! I've been watching a lot of mystery tv shows. They seem to marathon them often on some channels.

That's fun! At least you have a way to pass the time.

True! I am getting kinda antsy though. I figured id check in here and chat some. so uhh what've you been up to lately?

Funny, I checked in for the same reason! I've mostly been working and reading. I didn't choose Bookworm as my nickname for nothing!

ah, gotcha! What kinda work do you do, if its okay to ask? Totally cool if youd rather not say.

I think that would be fine. I'm a teacher.

!!!A teacher!!!! So cool!!!

I'm glad you think so! Many young people wouldn't share that opinion.

Eh? Aw, I’m sorry to hear... It means you’re smart and you get to work with children all day!! ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ That sounds nice, I think

I agree, that's a great job! The world needs more good teachers, honestly.

I have to respect teachers. ^^" they have their work cut out for them.

I agree as well! I teach high school though, so I'm not working with young children, but that carries it's own challenges.

Mmhm. I remember when I was in high school, I had a very kind and understanding homeroom teacher. Part of who i am today is thanks to her.

Is it strange that I share a similar experience?

Nah, I don't think that's strange. I'm glad to hear it, honestly. Did you have a good teacher too then?

I did! She helped me out when I was in a very difficult situation.

4:08 AM

I think I can confidently say she's the reason I became a teacher myself.

that's great! my teacher was the type to encourage her students to follow their dreams so.. im probably where i am because of her in a way, eheh.

A good teacher can have a very profound impact on their students. It's part of why I love doing it so much!

Mmhm. I'm sure your students appreciate it! Or at least they will one day.

I hope so!

4:17 AM

Oh, I didn't even notice the time! I should probably try to go back to bed, but it was nice talking with you!

Sleep well, Bookworm!! ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ

Rest well! It was nice chatting with you too! I oughta try and rest more too tbh. It'll help my arm heal faster ;w;

Hey. ^^"

Hello!

How are you?

6:31 AM

6:32 AM

That's fair.

Awh, hang in there..

Yeah ! You can do it.

You want waffles?...

6:39 AM

‍♂️

ohh... that complicates things...

6:40 AM

Can you ask someone to bring you some?

...

Aw...

I’m sorry about the waffles. ʕ ´｀ʔ

6:44 AM

...

6:44 AM

Hehe, too cozy to leave bed?

6:45 AM

( ´∀｀)♡Now that’s relatable.

6:46 AM

Ah!! My bear ears!!

6:46 AM

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

6:46 AM

There they are.

6:59 AM

️

6:59 AM

‍♂️

Are you going trough the rain for them?

7:00 AM

️

‍♂️

Staying home because of the rain!(?)

7:01 AM

...Uhm

7:01 AM

Splashing in the rain!!

7:01 AM

Hehe~ Have fun!!!

7:01 AM

‍♂️

10:31 AM

i just had to dry off a human sized bird-cat B|

why do you have to move like that!?

why do i put up with you omg...

5:48 PM

?

5:48 PM

....

5:49 PM

...

5:49 PM

5:49 PM

❤️

❓

Yes

5:50 PM

Np

im so confused did you guys seal some pact

why are you embarrassed all of a sudden??? is it cause youve been flirting with that

guy

6:00 PM

❓

no, im just not blind lol

6:01 PM

wha??? why are you upset???

6:01 PM

im teasing you

6:01 PM

did i go too far again?

6:01 PM

im sorry

6:02 PM

Tch. It's been months and I still don't get half of what you're all fucking saying

6:17 PM

I hate that they don't stop

The dog is kinda cute if that's what it is

oh hey, wb

6:19 PM

uhhhh, according to my notes...

6:19 PM

youre the guy that came back from the dead, right?

6:19 PM

The what

yeah, thats isabell from the popular game series

Shit, that's from a game? Looks nothing like the games I used to play

yeah the graphics are p good these days

Wait, wait. Hold up. Did you say this guy came back from the dead?

oh yeah

Technology sure has changed a lot

he was saying that when he got in here

...

i dunno if thats still true tho

Well huh....

No, I'm fucking dead again

Uh.

6:23 PM

Hi?

Hi

You okay there ? ^^"

How does coming back from the dead stop being true other than dying again

Ah. You're here. I've been interested in speaking with you as well.

Me?

please dont yell (edited)

Yes. I have some things I wish to clear up.

6:26 PM

What exactly did you mean by 'coming back from the dead?'

i may have told my boss

And this is your boss?

A pleasure. You may call me Kiri, if you wish.

Right. I'm Shinji, I ain't using some fake name because I don't give a shit

Well, since you seem so forthright, might I ask your full name?

Shinjiro Aragaki

I see.

Nobody believes me anyway

It isn't as though you've given much evidence otherwise.

6:31 PM

How would you even prove you are who you say?

6:31 PM

I'm especially curious why you've decided to go along with something like this.

H. Huh

Guess there's no way to prove it to strangers in a chatroom

6:33 PM

I'm going along with this shit because unfortunately I'm living it

I'd be happy to let you prove it in person, since you seem so confident.

Bruh

How do you expect me to prove I am who I say I am? You don't know me

I know Shinjiro Aragaki very well. I'll be able to tell at a glance if you're lying or not.

6:37 PM

Unless you can't prove it?

I.

6:38 PM

I'm gonna. Go elsewhere. I hope. You guys sort this out.

Who the fuck are you

You cant guess?

You'll see once we meet.

6:39 PM

This isn't exactly the place for reunions.

i... feel like i started something

It's nothing I can't take care of.

ofc...

Excuse me for a bit.

good luck boss

Good luck

Tch. I'm the one who'll need luck

I mean you had enough luck to come back alive once, right?

My, that certainly was a spectacle.

Is. Everything okay?

I hope so!

i think so...

7:13 PM

your sarcasm is really on point today haru

7:14 PM

yeah, im realizing that

❤️

even tho ive only seen haru once, she could easily break my neck

7:15 PM

Sarcasm?

well, she wouldnt... but she could

im fine omg

Well, yes, but what does that have to do with anything?

about it being a spectacle? (edited)

7:16 PM

unless you meant it this time

7:16 PM

i dunno, ever since oracle said you were joking i dunno what to think

It certainly was an event! Most people don't put their personal business out for everyone to see, do they?

oh, yeah, i guess youre right

7:19 PM

coming back from the dead is p personal business

oh uh go on ahead

My, things just keep getting more eventful here every day.

It certainly does!

I know I shouldn't pry, but it's awfully curious, isn't it?

7:57 PM

It's not everyday you have someone claiming to be a dead person.

Truly! I wonder what kind of mystery this will uncover.

Me too. It feels reminiscent of a book I read once.

8:07 PM

But you know what they say, truth is stranger than fiction!

Art imitates life in many ways!

Indeed it does!

8:14 PM

In any event, I hope everyone has otherwise been well.

Ive been well... uh mostly.

Mostly?

8:21 PM

Oh! Did you get bitten again?

I hope not! I'd at least hope that you wouldn't try to confront wild animals while still recovering!

I can't imagine what you must get up to, to get bitten so often!

No i'm still recovering. I've just been worried about some stuff... I think I need to call together a meeting or something

What kind of meeting?

A work meeting, I suppose. I have a lot of stuff I need to report in person

I see. I wish you luck!

I hope it goes well!

Thank you, both!

. Um.

3:30 AM

Did... did... you guys hear?

Hear about what, if I may ask?

You mean the news? I was just watching it...

. Yeah.

What happened?

.oh. um. I'm guessing you don't live in Tokyo?

I haven't kept up with the news too much the past few days I'm afraid

The police found a body;;

A body?

3:42 AM

Oh.

Another one. Like the last.

3:42 AM

...I..

3:42 AM

Don't like this.

....Mm...

Yeah... another tragedy :(

I see. That's scary.

Saw the last one with my own eyes. I.

3:45 AM

..

3:45 AM

...I hope they weren't...that beaten up... Saw the last one with my own eyes. And I just. It's not fair. (edited)

I'm so sorry you had to go through that. It must have been difficult.

Heck. I knew the guy...

3:52 AM

Wasn't the best but nobody ever deserves that.

I can't imagine how that must have felt.

That's terrible... i'm sorry you had to go through such a thing.

I just. I can't do anything about it.

4:00 AM

. And. I just

4:00 AM

I don't...

4:00 AM

...man...

4:00 AM

I'm.

4:00 AM

Going to go lie down.

It's okay. Please get some rest. I understand that this is a difficult time. Take as much time as you need for yourself.

Yeah, take care of yourself Naru.

Having a good day, darling?

3:50 PM

It's good to see you so energetic!

Hello! ^^'

Good afternoon, Naru!

Very energetic indeed .

After noon!

Have you been testing new blends again? (edited)

Have you found any good ones yet?

Then I'm looking forward to trying them!

3:59 PM

Though perhaps not today.

I'm sorry, dear! I finally got my new teas in and I've been so excited for them!

4:01 PM

I even baked a few things for it today.

4:01 PM

Perhaps we could do a trade?

4:02 PM

I'll make a care package, then!

Would you like some of the tea as well? There's a rosehip/lemon blend I think you'll enjoy!

Then I'll make sure to pair the tea with the proper snacks as well!

Oh my! What an energetic collection of images!

He's terribly energetic today! They're quite cute, if I may say so.

I envy that energy.

I must admit, I wasn't fully prepared for the referee to bend like that.

Yes, like that.

. I. Don't know how to feel about that

It certainly elicits an odd sensation.

Yes. It does.

Apparently this is the norm for 'memes'!

Interesting. This is quite different than the memes I remember.

That one has a threatening aura.

Exactly!

They've evolved quite a bit in recent years!

I see. I'm afraid it's probably too late for me to catch up at this point.

I don't actively... try and stay up to date with them. But I got a few of those. ^^"

5:17 PM

It's strange how some keep going after. You'd think they might gave run their course.

Some things are timeless!

Even memes. Apparently.

Anything can have the power to persist! It's the same as a really good joke! Some of the most prolific punchlines have been told for decades!

I know children's songs are also very good at things like that!

Indeed! Some children's songs and nursery rhymes can be traced back hundreds of years!

Oh?

Oh my

You okay there?

Very good

That's good to hear at least.

could you go one day?

❤️ ❓

im not answering that in public!!!

Oh my! Could this be a secret love affair?

NO

My goodness!

Though I'd hardly call it secret at this point. . .

i hate this chat omg

Lol

Ah! Forgive me. I was just teasing a bit.

called you out didnt she???

Please don't worry! He takes these sorts of things in stride.

❤️

6:56 PM

Were they that good, darling?

That's quite a lot of love!

6:58 PM

He's like this any time I bake. It's very cute.

6:59 PM

oh, its yours? why didnt you stay?

I wanted to let you two have your private time.

7:01 PM

Bonding is very important early on, right?

early on??? in what???

.... ʕ ﾟ ○ ﾟʔ

7:01 PM

I see...

what do you see???

A lot to think about.

(๑´v`๑❁)

theres nothing to think about!!!

There may be more to think about than you think!

UGH

But then... Hm

WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN

7:04 PM

but then what!?

7:04 PM

why am i literally the only one not in on this conversation about me!?

For now, have you tried any?

NO!!!

Oh.

7:05 PM

I didn't realize you were that averse to my cooking. . .

Wh

7:05 PM

No

7:05 PM

That not

I suppose you can't please everyone!

I didn't realize you were talking about that

7:05 PM

They're very good, Haru, thank you...

Please don't force yourself! I know baked goods aren't for everyone!

ʕ ﾟ ○ ﾟʔ Have you been staying there?

No, I mean it! I love sweets!

7:06 PM

Oh, uh

7:06 PM

I dunno how much I should say in public...

Oh my! How scandalous! (edited)

I think I'm understanding some of the emojis backreading now... Hm

WHAT'S SCANDALOUS?!

7:07 PM

WHAT ARE YOU GETTING

Oh, my. . .

7:07 PM

Hm.......

I'm only teasing again. It's great that you have such good friends!

...

7:08 PM

Ugh

ʕ´ ᴗ｀ʔ Well! As long as things are well

They really are very cute together!

I'm glad Kogoro-chan is making new friends!

What's cute together? The sweets and tea?

and

?

I for one think this is all very cute!

I agree!

OMG

7:13 PM

I'm moving in with my brother

♡～ʕ‘▽^人ʔ I'm sure he wouldn't mind!

But then you wouldn't be able to have Kogoro-chan's coffee anymore. . .

OR anymore weird misunderstandings

‍♂️

dude no come back

7:18 PM

unlock the door come on it was a joke

Mayhaps you should be more careful when joking. Words hold a lot of power

....Mm....

I

7:20 PM

Yeah

7:20 PM

I know

7:20 PM

Ok hold on I'm gonna go look for the bathroom key

...Good luck with that! Take care

7:21 PM

and

7:21 PM

Ah, it's fineʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ

7:21 PM

I should go see what

is up to~ See you!

You got this

sorry if i came off as harsh. Others should also try not to hurt you with jokes either ofc.

And as a final wisdom, remember that communication should go both ways ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

woooow.

7:23 PM

you're really good at this.

Yeah I know

do you?

I'm

7:24 PM

Very aware thanks

great. go apologize so i can raid the goodies!!

Ugh

7:25 PM

I'm trying

i know. responsibilities and consequences. let me at em!!

Or I could bring you your own, if you'd like?

no, i like joker's. he already ate some of his, which means it's objectively better than whatever you give me.

7:26 PM

you know the rules by now,

!

I would also like to apologize Hana, if I overstepped in any way. I truly meant nothing by it!

It's bugging

7:27 PM

Nothing

7:27 PM

Fuck

7:27 PM

Can I buy a hint to the key for 100

ugh, just move over and let me do it.

7:28 PM

you just need to jiggle the doorknob right.

Fine

Heya, how you guys doing?

It seems like you all had quite a bit of fun yesterday.

I hope you two made up properly.

Good. Relationships thrive on good communication. Make sure to tell each other what's wrong rather than wait, and you should be fine.

9:10 AM

It seems Haru left you some gifts, yes? Not to change the subject but I am rather curious as to what kind they left the two of you.

Oracle ate quite a few of them?

9:19 AM

I hope they're getting a good diet otherwise.

9:19 AM

Only curry and ramen? That seems rather unhealthy. . .

she did nothing but complain about the ramen i made her...

9:22 AM

️

Ah. A picky eater. That won't be good for her later in life. Picky eaters are predisposed to illnesses like osteoporosis and arthritis.

9:33 AM

Still, I'm surprised! I never took you as a budding chef, Hanamura.

huh? oh, well, i sorta had to. i couldnt let

cook all the time im just average

I know plenty of men older than you that can barely cook a steak. Take pride in your achievements.

oh, thanks... i guess i underestimate the power of knowing how to... cook

9:44 AM

‍

Sounds like you guys had a good time

honestly i can at least say my cooking is edible im mostly good at chopping stuff

Thats good! I had to learn how to cook a bit later in life since my mom kinda babied me lol (edited)

same with my mom lol moms old fashioned and takes care of the house while dad works, so i always came home to a home cooked meal

10:40 PM

but i helped her with chores a lot growing up, so she got to do more hobbies she taught herself the piano and i think thats where i get my love of music

Did you have a dish your mom made that you liked most?

hmmmm

10:46 PM

mom always used to make a hearty udon dish when it was super cold with some tempura battered chicken and an egg base. im not huge on fish so she would use pork or chicken instead

That does sound quite comforting!

yeah

10:48 PM

coming home to that after tromping through the snow from school was always so nice...

10:48 PM

most id ride my bike to get home faster, so my face was always cold

10:48 PM

it warmed me right up

Awh reminds me of my mom. Though I never had a bike, haha.

That sounds very sweet.

yeah

10:50 PM

i miss her lol

10:50 PM

what kinda food did your mom make senpai?

A wide range of stuff. She even liked to try out European meals sometimes. My favorite was just her curry though. It was tasty and filled me up fast.

10:55 PM

Plus it reminded me of eating with my brother. That was kinda nice

that sounds really nice! did she make spaghetti and stuff like that?

Yeah! And also shepherd's pie though i wasnt too into that. But that was when i was a kid so i might like it better now.

thats like a meat pie, right?

Yeah, theres some veggies in it too though i think...?

i dunno if thats very tasty... sounds kinda plain

Exactly. I recall thinking it tasted boring. Then dad told me to eat it anyway. I did... begrudgingly.

Oh!

11:24 PM

I actually have a fantastic recipe for Shepards Pie!

11:24 PM

It's one of my favorite western dishes to cook in winter.

11:25 PM

It uses plenty of vegetables and seasonings and it reheats rather nicely so it's very good for when it's cold.

Hmm maybe she didn't use any seasonings... that coulda been the issue, haha. Maybe you can send over the recipe sometime, itd be nice to try a good shepards pie!

I'll try to write it down soon! I hope this leaves a better impression than you had as a child. (๑´v`๑❁)

Thank you! I look forward to trying it

Is everything alright, dear?

❓ ❓

She hasn't?

6:43 AM

Perhaps she has a craving for something else!

6:44 AM

❓

If you'd like, I can bring something over! (edited)

6:45 AM

❓

Well, I certainly could toss a quiche in the oven but I am sorry to say yesterday's pie isn't exactly suitable for breakfast.

Pie for breakfast sounds like a bit much. ^^"

Well, I do have lots I can still bring that's more suitable for breakfast! It's the most important meal of the day, you know!

I hope you're all well.

6:52 AM

❓

We're well, thank you. And you, Naru-san?

Ehhhh, I've been better?

Oh?

6:55 AM

Something bothering you?

well. yeah. I, don't wanna bog the chat down with it again..

h.huh?

What good is a chat if you can't talk about your worries?

O.oh.. it's.

6:59 AM

um.

6:59 AM

thank you.

6:59 AM

,,just,, you know. what happened,, recently. i...

6:59 AM

can't.. stop thinking about it.

Well, that's normal, I think. Things have been awfully stressful lately.

7:01 AM

And human brains are very good at retaining that kind of input.

,,yeah

Perhaps you should put things down and reorient yourself.

7:03 AM

Do you have any hobbies?

Hobbies? um,, I'm, not really the type to do anything creative...

It doesn't have to be creative! It can simply be something to keep your hands and mind busy!

7:06 AM

I know people who solve Rubix Cubes to pass the time!

never managed to solve one of those.

That's a good place to start, then! Figuring out a way to solve those takes time and planning.

7:13 AM

It's a good way to show your own progress and keep yourself busy at the same time.

y,,yeah, i'll give it a go.

And if that doesn't work there are plenty of other things to help take your mind off it, even briefly.

Thanks.

Certainly!

7:27 AM

I'm more than happy to help. (๑´v`๑❁)

Well, that's certainly new.

I'm not sure how to feel about it . ^^"

I hope your day is going well, Kogoro.

3:39 PM

...

3:40 PM

❓

I'm well, thank you. I've just had my afternoon tea so things are rather quiet for me now.

Oh , someone else new I think? For me at least! Hello! ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

A pleasure. You may address me as Kiri.

ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔOkay! I'm Teddie!

3:45 PM

Hello mister Goro too!

❓

ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ For the most part!

I believe we've met before, actually.

oh

3:46 PM

Really???

3:46 PM

ʕ;ÓヘÒʔ

3:46 PM

Did I forget? I'm sorry!

Well, I haven't given my name here but next time we meet I'll reintroduce myself.

Name... ?

3:47 PM

Oh!! Do I know you by your real name? ʕ ﾟ ○ ﾟʔ Mysterious!

But it has been a while. After all, it's not often you deal with identity theft of such a. . . Unique suit.

....Ah.

3:48 PM

Aha

3:48 PM

I guess so!

But it's nice to see you're doing well.

Identity theft? ^^" oh dear. That.. doesn't sound fun.

It uh

3:50 PM

wasn't!

3:51 PM

but let's not talk about that?ʕ ^∀^;;ʔ

pats sorry that happened ted. I had a similar experience once

❓

ʕっ◞x◟cʔ Identity theft is everywhere....

One time this dude pretended to be me and tricked my friends. Awkward time.

I'm so sorry you had to put up with something like that. I hope it was dealt with.

3:54 PM

Both of you.

ʕ – – ;ʔ Relatable.

3:54 PM

It was though, in the end. No more imposters walking around

3:54 PM

i hope

Technically mine is still around but we're friends now

At least I have actual legal copyright registered for it now... Not that it would've helped back then but

. A .. ah?? Oh. Um. That's good ! At least.

Oh, I think I know what you're referring to now~ Haha, that's good yeah!

Mmhm

I. Shouldn't ask. ^^" should I.

Be sure to keep your personal information properly guarded and change your passwords regularly.

If only password changing would have helped

4:04 PM

At least my personal information is... guarded.... I guess

There wasn't really much you could have done to help that, I suppose.

4:06 PM

Still, at least that over-confident announcer is gone now.

ʕToTʔ We've got enough pests to deal with already.

Sounds like this person was a problem. ^^"

ʕ – – ʔ One way of phrasing it.

An understatement.

. Yeah. I. I can tell. I... won't ask any further questions. I. Don't think it's my place to.

I'm glad that was dealt with.

For now, anyway.

Indeed...

As it is, it's getting close to dinner time.

4:12 PM

I wonder what I should do. . .

4:12 PM

I think I might try something out of the norm today.

❓

Well, I had my pallet expanded the other day so I was thinking of trying something new.

4:14 PM

I had curry for the first time. So perhaps I should find a restaurant similar to the one I went to.

Have you ever been to a diner?

Once. In high school.

4:18 PM

The curry was very good, thank you.

o... only once...?

Yes? Is that unusual?

Kind of, yeah... what kinds of places do you normally eat at? (edited)

Ooh?? You've only been to a diner once? . Oh my

4:25 PM

Normaly I eat at home or at restaurants with coworkers.

4:26 PM

I don't often choose the locale.

I see, i see. Well maybe you should be more adventurous! You're missing out on a lot of good food!

I suppose I am. I never really thought to venture much outside my usual faire since. . .

4:33 PM

In any case, it's been a while.

4:33 PM

If you have suggestions I'll field them now.

I have at least had that. Though, again, not since high school.

4:34 PM

Though I suppose much can change in 10 years.

4:35 PM

‍

4:35 PM

❤️

I like Peace Diner, they have a pretty good variety. Also ramen is always a treat!

Ramen. . ? I suppose it's been a whole since I've had that, too.

ʕ´ ｀;ʔDon't you ever get hungry?....

Well of course! I simply don't have this kind of faire often.

oh!!!

4:41 PM

ohhh.

4:42 PM

I'm afraid I don't have experience with that emoji.

✨

4:43 PM

️

‍

Oh. Yes. Though usually my maid handles my food.

4:48 PM

I do know how to cook myself, however the opportunity to do so doesn't arise often.

ʕ ﾟ ○ ﾟʔ With a uniform and everything?

Yes?

Whoa... just like Nanjo

Nanjo?

Oh that's my boss. He's pretty famous

Oooo.... The outfits are always so pretty....

:/

?

✨

Restaurant food is good if you don't know how to cook! ( ╹▽╹ ) Though, I do suppose my house mate cooks for us, and his food is INCREDIBLE!

Weren't you learning to cook recently? How has that been going?

Oh! It looks like I missed Mochi.

10:05 PM

That's a shame. . .

...Mochi? As in the delectable treat? Yours truly,

10:08 PM

Dearest, hello!

10:08 PM

And yes, we do seem to keep missing each other.

I hope he's alright.

That's understandable, dearest. We're always happy to see you.

oh! hey there. I remember you!

Oh! Yes, that's right. If you're free, I left a few treats over at his house if you'd like to try them!

My apologies, I've been a bit preoccupied with my studies, as well. My mind has been terribly clouded as of late...I can't help but be concerned about my artistic productivity. Yours truly,

Ah, hello there. I believe I remember meeting you as well. And thank you. Things have been quite busy lately, but if I have a chance then I would be delighted. Having the opportunity to study my craft further is of course an honor, but I must admit that adapting to university life is exhausting. I've been having the worst headaches recently. I hope you all have been faring better. Yours truly,

10:15 PM

.y....A meal together? That would be quite lovely, actually. I'm afraid I've been missing you lot quite a bit. Yours truly,

Well, that's more than enough occasion to go all out!

Was there anything you'd like specifically, dearest?

Oh? Well, beggars can't be choosers, can they? I wouldn't want to impose. But, with that being said, I wouldn't mind a nice sukiyaki hotpot. Perhaps we could use tonkatsu broth? I rather prefer it to most other types, and it goes well with both beef and pork. In fact, we could have both options, as well as sweet corn and dumplings as well? Yours truly,

10:21 PM

‍

Oh my! What an elaborate signature!

Ah, hello there. I don't believe we met before. My name is Kitagawa Yusuke. Yours truly,

Isn't it splendid?

It's a pleasure! You can call me Bookworm! I must say, I admire your confidence!

Bookworm, you say? I take it you're a fan of literature, then. I can always appreciate one with a taste for the arts. Ah, and thank you. Yours truly,

She has splendid taste! It's nice knowing other people also enjoy some of the classics.

❓

Whats considered classic nowadays?

Anything with staying power past 40 or so years I believe.

10:28 PM

Mark Twain is considered a classic author but he is much younger than Mary Shelly.

You mean White Fang I assume? Yes, I did enjoy that one.

Well, it depends on your definition. Typically a classic must be able to stand the test of time, as this stranger has just pointed out. That being said, however, works of literature as recently distributed as the 1960s and even 1970s are considered classics nowadays-- and that is to say nothing of the notion of a "modern classic." Yours truly,

You're very well informed. It's nice to see.

Ah! Kiri, hello! I don't believe you've met my other partner yet!

Other. . .partner?

Yes! As you can see from his splendid and bold signature this is Yusuke Kitagawa.

He certainly isn't lacking in brashness. . .

I must agree!

Confidence is important for charming people, don't you think?

10:32 PM

❓

wait. im old enough to be a modern classic??

Modern classics are usually well known in the general conciousness.

That must mean you're aging well!

Well then....

10:35 PM

harsh

Brashness? Is that the impression you have of me? How interesting...I had never considered one might perceive me in that way before. And to answer your question, Goro-kun, I believe his works would certainly qualify as classics to most. He was a pioneer of an entire subgenre of literature, after all. Yours truly,

Was it? I didn't intend it to be. It's simply a statement of fact. And I think posting your full signature in an unknown, unmoderated, and monitored chat is rather bold.

(๑´v`๑❁)

Indeed! I couldn't imagine just putting my full name in here! You're quite brave!

Oh I read the tone wrong then lol.

10:39 PM

and yeah that is pretty bold.

️

I simply thought of it as a courtesy. Most people know my full name here already now, so I figured it would only be polite to continue. I'm not sure that brave is....quite the word I would use to describe myself, usually. Yours truly,

❗

Your partners seem to disagree.

I think you're wonderfully brave, dearest.

❤️

I see. Very thoughtful of you to so fiercely protect him, Kogoro!

Well, they have always been kind to me. Kinder than warranted, even. I doubt they would admit they agreed if they did. Yours truly,

10:42 PM

I wouldn't call it unwarranted!

‍♂️

❤️

️

Such a powerful sentiment!

wait im slow reading these. was there a threat earlier?

Well, thank you. I hope my appreciation can reach you through the test on your screens. I know I'm not always the best at expressing my feelings even in person. Yours truly,

It seems you three get along quite well. It's cute, in a way. I'm glad you all are happy.

I believe I owe much of my happiness to them. Yours truly,

You've also taken control of your own happiness, and that isn't something to be downplayed dearest.

You know Kogoro, you remind me of someone I used to know a long time ago.

10:48 PM

Yes, I had a friend that displayed the same kind of compassion and protectiveness you do. She even liked to use emoticons too!

10:51 PM

❗

oh! she sounds like a great friend!

She was.

I could go on, but I'll spare you all my rambling. She was a great friend though, yes.

o..oh... I see.

I find it quite inspiring to read your thoughts on her, actually. She sounds like she must be an inspiring person, to have left this impact on you. Yours truly,

She certainly inspires me to do my best, whenever possible.

Hm? Do you know bookworm-san's friend as well, then? Yours truly,

We were school friends.

Yes, it's a small world, isn't it?

I see. Have you not seen each other in some time, then? If that's the case then I hope you can reconnect, given you have a desire to do so. Yours truly,

:x

Ah...

If you have time, we do have a place we can visit her

When you have the time.

I would very much appreciate that.

11:02 PM

And thank you for the sentiment, Kitagawa. You're very kind.

Of course. I believe it would only be natural to feel that way. I wish you both and your friend well. Yours truly,

The sentiment is appreciated, Kitagawa.

I agree with, Yusuke. I wish you guys the best.

Still, this is neither the time nor place. You said you're an artist, Kitagawa?

Ah, yes. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bring down the mood.

I am, yes. I have been studying various arts for well over ten years. I am lucky enough to be on scholarship at an arts university at the moment. Also, I don't think you did any such thing, Bookworm-san. Yours truly,

️

Ooh does that mean you did that signature in your messages by hand?

That's quite impressive!

Yes, this is my penmanship. It is only a mere signature, however. Perhaps I can do I more artistic rendition in traditional calligraphy of you would be interested in a proper demonstration. Yours truly,

11:14 PM

Oh, you would like that? I'll set aside some time to do that tomorrow, then. Yours truly,

I have to say, I am looking forward to it.

️

11:17 PM

Then I'll be sure to give it my all. Are you tired, dear? Yours truly,

Oh, yes. I'd like to see that as well!

Oh! Are we being called to bed?

11:26 PM

Shall we meet up then, dearest?

Have a pleasant evening!

11:27 PM

❓

11:27 PM

I should hope you'll be sleeping!

11:28 PM

hopefully you can at least get lotsa comfort from cuddling! and maybe itll help you sleep

Sleep well, my friends. I will be see you soon ❤ Yours truly,

‍♂️

I hope you all have a pleasant evening!

Likewise! It was nice to see some new faces!

11:32 PM

❓

Oh....I suppose I missed the rush?

.

11:33 PM

oh, hello!

11:33 PM

Oh! Someone new!

Not that I can blame anyone. It's late, and I've been gone for a while^^;

‍♂️ ❓

11:33 PM

...

❓

11:33 PM

He has a briefcase?

???

Ah, I believe the briefcase refers to me, actually.

11:34 PM

oh! oh am i nuzz??

Oh my!

❗

Oh....

OH!! I love that. thank you.

11:34 PM

.

11:34 PM

11:35 PM

‍♂️

So, uh... briefcase... what do you want to be called?

Did I make you angry, Goro-San? Forgive me, I'm out of practice when it comes to reading your hieroglyphics.

Another face I haven't seen yet. You may address me as Kiri.

Oh, forgive me for not introducing myself sooner. I've actually had this application for quite some time, but personal circumstances made it difficult for me to be active again until recently.

You can call me Akira. Is there anything youd like me to refer to you as?

...

11:36 PM

It's nice to meet you Akira! You can call me Bookworm!

kiwi...??

11:36 PM

And oh, nice to meet you akira...

11:37 PM

Akira?

11:37 PM

Interesting.

11:37 PM

I shall do so.

Have you been in this app for long?

11:37 PM

Me? Yes, I have been. I believe I was in the initial group.

11:38 PM

Again, my apologies for not speaking up sooner.

Oh! So do you know some of the other people here?

I hope your circumstances are less complicated now.

The majority of it has been sorted out, yes. I appreciate the sentiment.

Certainly.

And I suppose you could say that? I don't know anybody in person. We've only spoken using this chat.

Interesting! It seems like most everyone else here knows at least one person, well, personally.

Well... kind of.

11:41 PM

I've not met any of you guys in person either until after getting this app.

Oh! Even more interesting.

Perhaps they know someone and haven't realized it yet.

11:42 PM

We know each other and yet had no idea until just recently.

That may be the case. After all, it's no secret that most of us here are less than forthcoming with our true identities.

That's true....

Is that so? That hasn't seemed to be the case from my perspective.

11:44 PM

In fact there only seem to be one or two people here who are especially guarded about their identities.

I tried to be, but Kiri sniffed me out really quick! They're quite the detective!

Is that so? Well, when I was added it was more the case, anyway. And I don't think I can be blamed much for thinking so when Bookworm gave that as a name rather than a real one.

11:45 PM

Which is fine, of course. I think it's only normal for everyone to want to protect their identities.

11:45 PM

Especially when we still have yet to learn the nature of this app.

And yet here you are.

I'm just very familiar with the rules of internet safety!

It seems to vary now from what I've seen. But most people can figure out who the other is if they're friends.

You appear apprehensive and yet you still came back to this dubious place.

11:46 PM

Any particular reason why?

Well, of course. As natural as it is to be cautious about revealing one's identity to strangers in a mysterious chatroom, isn't it also natural to be curious about said chatroom?

I can be curious and wish to investigate while wanting to protect myself, can't I? In fact, I'd hope many of you feel the same way.

That's certainly what's kept me coming back. I can't resist a mystery.

I've got more dangers to worry about than chatrooms.

I suppose so. Though you do seem awfully defensive about it, it's not my place to pry on your reasons for remaining here.

11:49 PM

❓

Do I? My apologies, then. I don't feel particularly defensive. I've been told my formality can read as cold over text, however.

are you asking about my injury, goro?

I'm sorry if that was the case here.

Your apology is accepted.

That's a relief, then^^;

I'm certain.

Yes?

❓

You seem to be an inquisitive sort of person. I tend to admire that in people, so I'd hate to start off on the wrong foot.

I have an idea or two, Kogoro.

11:52 PM

I wouldn't call it the wrong foot. I do have a question or two for you myself.

❓

I did have a wonderful cup of coffee just the other day.

I don't mind if you want to ask me any questions.

I'm late but my arm is doing better. Also... I think I have an idea of what's going on and it's confusing.

Perhaps later. For now, I have heard you're rather fond of coffee. Do you have a preference towards blends?

Oh? Where did you hear that from?

11:55 PM

I am quite fond of coffee, however.

11:56 PM

I used to prefer darker blends for the flavor, but recently I've developed a taste for medium and light roast as well because of the higher caffeine content.

11:57 PM

That being said though, my tastes are varied.

You really seem to know your coffee, Akira!

One might even guess he makes coffee?

Ah, not really^^ I'm no expert. I just enjoy it, is all.

Oh? Well hey, that actually reminds me. I was just looking at this blog where a detective talked about good eats and drinks. Maybe you've heard of him, Akira? He was pretty famous.

Oh? If he was famous, maybe I would recognize the name, at least.

12:07 AM

I suppose you're interested in that sort of stuff too, then?

12:07 AM

Hm? What was that, Goro-san?

Oh, I wouldn't be surprised if you did. His name is Goro Akechi. But he's been missing, tragically. I do enjoy food though, yes.

12:09 AM

.

12:09 AM

Oh....that detective? I think perhaps I have heard of him. It sounds a bit sad to be looking at inactive blog of a missing person, though.

Oh yes! I remember hearing about that! He was the talk of the town a few years ago!

It's a bit funny that he shares your name though, Goro-san, though I suppose it's not an uncommon name.

It's a shame he hasn't been spotted in a while. I wonder what happened to him.

Well who knows, he may be right down the street and we'd never know it, huh?

12:11 AM

I think Kogoro wants your attention, Akira!

That's what I think, too. I'm listening, Goro-san^^ I'm afraid I just dont understand exactly what you're saying.

12:13 AM

Hm?

12:13 AM

Are you interested in that detective, perhaps? I did hear he had many fans...

12:13 AM

Is that why you are using the name Goro?

Oh, Akira.... I don't think that's why he's using the name.

Well, it was just a guess. It could very well simply be your real name.

I can't say I'm sure what you were trying to get my attention for, though.

I was thinking you were the one hiding your real name, honestly. (edited)

Hm? Why is that?

You know why :)

A twist! Could Nao know something we don't?!

If it's because I'm protective of my identity, then of course it would make sense. I've already admitted that I'm being cautious.

12:17 AM

I dont really mind either way whether you believe it to be my real name or not.

No, I mean I know exactly who you are.

Akira is a very common name. Someone with it would have no reason to keep it a secret, but it also makes it a perfect alias!

12:18 AM

Oh!

I don't see how that could possibly be true, honestly.

12:19 AM

If you're trying to scare me, it's not working.

awh, you dont like when other people play detective? :(

I never said anything of the sort. I'm simply indifferent, quite honestly.

12:20 AM

You can play detective all you want or even make claims about my identity, but there's no way for anyone to verify those claims.

Hmmmm?

12:21 AM

Are you saying you're aware of my identity too then, Goro-san?

That's what I've been trying to say this entire time, you've just been purposely obtuse.

Mmhm.

Oh? So he does speak.

You know I do.

Well this is certainly unexpected!

I suppose I'm just wondering why you would wait so long to tell anyone if you have no qualms with it in the first place. Given you are correct about my identity, of course.

You and I both know that I'm correct.

12:22 AM

If I out you, I out myself.

12:22 AM

But you can stop playing house for a little while.

It appears out fates are intertwined then, hm?

Unfortunately. Why do you keep coming back?

Are you flirting now?

12:23 AM

Anyways yes i can read both your names.

Could this be the red thread of fate?

We're not. And I figured as much.

I would give you an explanation if I could, Goro-san.

12:23 AM

And that is the truth.

Yeah, sure. You know where to find me when you're ready to say something worth hearing.

Sigh....

12:24 AM

I suppose I'm just surprised you would think I have anything worth hearing it say, at this point.

I feel as though I may have been reading the air wrong. Shall I see myself out?

You could say plenty.

12:25 AM

You're fine. I was done typing, anyway.

12:25 AM

I mean if youve been missing showing yourself would probably be better than nothing. (edited)

12:26 AM

I'd advise you to stay out of matters that don't concern you, Naoya Toudou^^

12:28 AM

We can all make whatever accusations we want here.

But to be perfectly honest, you don't know me, and I would appreciate you keeping your advice to yourself. (edited)

Ah, yes, thanks Goro Akechi. Glad we're on a full name basis now.

Well, even an idiot could have guessed that you were trying to imply that's who I was.

12:30 AM

I don't really understand what would make you think that, however.

12:30 AM

The only person I have business with here seems to be Goro-san.

I literally have access to files on your missing persons case. but besides that... aint it boring being in a chatroom and not talking to new people?

I'm not saying I have no desire to talk to anyone here. All I'm saying is that I believe Goro-san is the only person with any idea of who I actually am. You may have access to those files, or you may not. None of it affects me either way.

12:33 AM

Nobody has any reason to believe either one of us over the other, so I dont see any value in belaboring the point.

12:34 AM

Oh you mean like emotionally or something? he knows the real you? but uh... I wouldn't be so sure about that.

^^" Oh

12:35 AM

Bad time?

To be frank, Nao-san, I dont really care much about anything you're saying right now. I don't know what your point is here or why you seem to think what you do, but you're allowed to think it.

12:36 AM

It doesn't matter to me either way.

12:37 AM

Awh, why should I stop it? Hes the one hiding things.

I've been open with the fact that I'm hiding my identity. I'm not the only one, either.

12:38 AM

All I really have to say is that I dont know why you think what you do but it doesn't really affect me if you believe it

Oh wait i think he's flirting with you again hold on.

12:39 AM

And, well, I suppose that's fine. I'm just gonna hold onto this info....

You're free to do so.

12:40 AM

I suppose I respect your tenacity, of nothing else.

Oh, thanks. I've been told it's a good leadership skill.

It is, amongst other things.

Um.

Oh, sorry, Naru. You alright? Akira and I were just chatting.

..yeah. I'm.. fine.

Good :-)

12:46 AM

So what's up? wanna talk about something?

Uhhh. I dunno.

I'm a little confused about what all of that was, but I think it's best I don't pry.

Same.

Yeah.. well as 'Akira' said I can't prove any of it was true anyways. That may have just been my elaborate prank.

12:49 AM

Though those two knowing each other was true.

It seemed a little mean spirited for a prank.

So do you believe I was telling the truth then?

I don't know.

12:51 AM

Gee, this chat gets stranger every day, huh?

I... don't know if we should keep talking about this...

I agree. Perhaps it's best to move on.

Good idea.

12:53 AM

Speaking of this chat. I would recommend keeping your phone further away from you when you aren't looking at it.

Why is that, if I may ask?

It glitches out. Might wake you up at night with an obnoxious sound.

H Huh?

That's strange.

You know how I got attacked by animals? The app made a terrible sound and alerted them.

Did it call them to your house?

No first the navigation app glitched and took me in the wrong direction and then it ended up doing that on top of it.

Navigation app? This isn't just for chatting?

12:57 AM

Curious.

Its got a lot of weird quirks. I just... I don't want anyone else getting hurt, yknow? I mean that genuinely.

We.. don't have any dangerous animals in the city. ... that's.. so weird...

Yes, in the city we should be fine, unless sparrows and pigeons are what we should be afraid of.

1:01 AM

Perhaps the odd stray cat.

Stray dogs.

1:02 AM

Just... please be careful if it does anything weird go for cover.

I guess I'll keep that in mind.

Thank you. Please, please do.

.....What happened here?....

11:26 AM

Why is the emoji man in jail ʕToTʔ Why is he drinking two cups of coffee by himself

11:28 AM

11:29 AM

⏩

You had coffee with!!

and... Was sunflower the new one for

?/...

Good morning, Teddie.

Or was it someone else...

11:30 AM

Oh!! Good morning!!!

Or, oh, I suppose it's afternoon now!

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡Hehe~ It's morning whenever you wake up!

Oh okay! I don't know who sunflower is then!!

That would be me.

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡But I'm glad you slept well

Ohhhh!!

11:32 AM

...

I'll never get why You call Hana 'pancake.' (edited)

11:33 AM

ʕ´ ｀ʔOh, you didn't sleep?

11:33 AM

I'm sorry...

Hopefully we'll be able to change that soon.

Good afternoon, everyone^^

I'm sorry you were unable to sleep, Goro-san. I suffered the same fate myself.

ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ Hello! Are you new?

Oh, hello^^

11:40 AM

I actually was amongst the first group to discover this app on my phone, but it's been quite some time since I've been able to check in.

11:40 AM

It seems there have been many new additions since then.

Ohh!! okay! Welcome back, then!!

11:40 AM

My name is Teddieʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

11:41 AM

Mhm! Lot's of people have been joining...

Welcome back, Akira.

11:46 AM

It has certainly been a while!

oh

11:46 AM

are we using normal names now?...

I'm not sure I know what you mean!

uhmm

11:47 AM

ʕ ´｀;ʔ

11:47 AM

Wait, who's Akira?

Briefcase?...

He did say he'd just come back, yes?

Oh!

11:48 AM

Ohhh

11:48 AM

Sorry I got confused!! ʕ ﾟ ○ ﾟ;ʔ

11:49 AM

ʕ;^▽^ʔ Reading is hard sometimes

Ah no, that's on me^^ I failed to introduce myself. You can call me Akira.

11:49 AM

What may I call you?

Teddie!! ٩ʕ ◦`꒳´◦ʔ۶

I hope you had a good nights rest, Teddie! (edited)

It's a pleasure to meet you, Teddie^^

11:54 AM

I guess you're one of the other emoji users Goro-san mentioned to me?

I did! ʕ^▽^ʔ I kinda tired myself out yesterday which helped too, hehe~ And I got to sleep in today!

11:54 AM

Uhm!! Maybe? I do like using them! ʕ •̀ᴗ•́ ʔو ̑

It's nice to meet you too!!

I look forward to getting to know you^^

Hee hee~ Charming~ ʕ ∩˃o˂∩ʔ♡

12:02 PM

I hope! Your day has been good!

Aha, charming? I haven't heard that in a while^^

12:07 PM

You seem rather sweet.

ah??

12:08 PM

o

12:08 PM

You seem!! really nice yourself!ʕﾉ ≧∀≦ʔﾉ♡♡♡ Thank you!

Aww, why thank you^^

ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ May you have a good time here!

12:12 PM

With the new people too, I mean

12:12 PM

ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ Most everyone's nice!!

12:12 PM

But if you ever have trouble, let me know! ʕ – o – ʔ

Teddie you're very sweet!

Ahh!! Everyone's being so nice today!! Teddie is a lucky bear ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

12:14 PM

I try my best!! Hehe~

How old are you, Teddie?

12:15 PM

If you don't mind me asking, of course.

12:15 PM

I don't want to be invasive.

Perhaps it has something to do with you being a parent!

12:15 PM

A mother's loving heart, maybe?

Oh, a parent?

How are they doing by the way, Teddie?

Hm? I am a parent!!!

Is doing really well, hehe!

12:18 PM

And I'm 23!

12:19 PM

The little one has been having a lot of fun climbing lately... ʕ ´ᴗ｀;ʔ Which has been! Slightly stressful making sure they don't get into trouble but I'm managing!

Wow, how wholesome^^ it must take a lot of patience and attention.

Mm, I guess so!! I just hope I'm doing it right

I'm sure if your little one is happy then you are certainly doing well!

Hehe!! Thank you!! I suppose that's true enough!٩ʕ ◦`꒳´◦ʔ۶

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ Did something nice happen?

3:39 PM

Ooooo? Pudding?

Tasty...

3:39 PM

Im jealous~ hee hee

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ʕ ´｀;ʔ I don't really drink it... I only like it when it's sweet! And it uh

3:42 PM

gives me too much energy.

3:42 PM

My body works kinda weird at times! It does not like coffee!!

3:42 PM

or maybe it likes it too much?

3:42 PM

for the sake of everyone around me I don't drink it anymore.

Do you have a favorite drink then, Teddie?

A favorite drink?..

3:43 PM

hmmm

3:43 PM

I don't really think so! I just like sweet things! ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ

Tea is nice!!ʕ ≧▽≦ʔ

Angel tea?

Hmm... is that a brand?

3:46 PM

Milk tea! ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ That's nice!

Hot water.... with milk... and two spoons?

3:47 PM

Two spoons of sugar!

3:47 PM

Maybe?

3:48 PM

Oh!! That's called angel tea? I didn't know!

3:49 PM

That's a cute name...

ʕ •̀ᴗ•́ ʔو ̑̑ I'll have to try it sometime!

‍

4️⃣

ʕo✪O✪oʔ

3:51 PM

You would???

If that's the case I'd love to make a dessert or two for you as well!

ʕ ・∀・ʔoʕ ≧◇≦ʔo

3:53 PM

Ahh?? Really??

3:53 PM

Free food!! ヾʕ o≧∀≦oʔﾉﾞ♡

I'll have to really pull out the stops this time!

3:54 PM

Do you have a preference for western style or normal desserts?

˝୧ʕ๑ ⁼̴̀ᐜ⁼̴́๑ʔ૭ All types!

3:56 PM

ʕ^▽^ʔ Eating different stuff each time means it's a new tasty thing each time!

I'll try to make something to satisfy you, then!

I'm honored! ٩ʕ ◦`꒳´◦ʔ۶ Hehe~

4:00 PM

Should I bring something too?... ʕ´ ｀;ʔ

4:00 PM

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Are you talking about the person? Or do you want me to bring flowers?? ʕ;ÓヘÒʔ

This could still mean either... ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ uhmm

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for the person! or

for flowers!

You needn't bring anything!

4:04 PM

We're happy to host!

4:05 PM

But are you alright with meeting everyone?

4:05 PM

ʕ^▽^ʔ Mhm! We talked!

4:06 PM

.....Wait, how many people is everyone?

7 of us, myself and Kogoro-chan included!

o

4:07 PM

that

4:07 PM

sure is a lot of people!

&

We are quite the team!

4:07 PM

Oh! Yes! 8 if Hana-chan decides to come as well!

If he's there, I suppose that's okay..

4:09 PM

.....Hm

4:09 PM

No one will hurt me? ʕ´ ᴗ｀;ʔ

He's saying you're safe with us.

Okay!!

4:10 PM

Ehe, sorry! I don't know why I'm nervous!! But thank youʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ♡

Would it be okay to bring

? ʕ´ヘ｀ʔ

Ah ! Okay!! ʕ o≧∀≦oʔ Thank you

Awwh...

Hey!!!

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I'm okay. If. That's what you're asking? ^^"

That's good to hear!

Ooh, i hope you guys have fun when ya meet up!

ʕ ∩˃o˂∩ʔ♡ Thank you!!

5:41 PM

How are you?~

Np! Im okay. Been doing some research while im healing.

Ohhh?

5:56 PM

Did you find out anything?...

5:56 PM

ʕ ｀ヘ´ ʔ Also rest!!! You're still healing!

Lotsa stuff actually... but it isnt appropriate to share here eheh. Thank you! I'm trying... it just gets boring sitting around.

Hmm! ʕ ﾟ ○ ﾟʔ Let me know if it's urgent!!

6:01 PM

I guess... still!! Your health comes firstttt

Yeah, of course

right now i dont think its a huge deal. Definitely not as important as.. well the other stuff we talked about. Thank you

i appreciate your concern!

If you say so!!

6:04 PM

ʕ^▽^ʔ and that's what friends are for!

Oh? You keeping that in mind, goro? Or did you wanna know whats up..? Or maybe im totally off. Im a bad emoji reader lol Awh

im glad we're friends, ted! (edited)

Hehe~ That's my line! ヾʕ o≧∀≦oʔﾉﾞ

┬┴┬┴┤•ᴥ•ʔ├┬

Uhh hmm is he asking me to tell him stuff or asking if im looking up info on him...?

6:11 PM

Ted help

1️⃣

ʕ^▽^ʔ There you go!

Oh! Would you like me to dm you?

6:12 PM

ʕ – o – ʔ Making me curious over here! Have fun talking though, eheʕ ˘ ³˘ʔ

Uh... hey. Ive missed a lot huh...

uh.... i dont know what these mean. You guys okay?

So youre not okay. Got it.

7:26 PM

7:27 PM

oh...? I'm sorry...? I didn't know Nao was being mean.

Was he... teasing you?

Look.. I have a Nokia, I barely know what any of these symbols mean.

⏩

Yes..? I'll... get a new one. I need to find someone who knows phones though. I don't know what to pick.

7:32 PM

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7:32 PM

Er... are you saying you know someone I can ask...?

Oh! that would be nice... can you send them my way? In messages, I mean. It would be odd to suddenly meet up.

i'm right here.

...A Nokia? I wasn't sure they were still in use^^;

Hello. What sort of smarty phone would you recommend?

7:36 PM

my phone is from 2000

Smarty phone??

oh, most of them are still perfectly usable, people just moved on to.

7:36 PM

y'know.

7:36 PM

smart phones.

7:36 PM

whaddup,

. i'm up to date on everything.

7:37 PM

for starters, you should get something that isn't wonder woman's shield as a phone. since you're probably old... you're going to want a phone case. otterbox phone cases are pretty life proof, so you won't have to worry about destroying your screen.

7:37 PM

i thiiiink that's the one that comes with the guarantee?

7:38 PM

if you break it you get fully reimbursed, that's how sure they are. or maybe it was the other brand! i don't use phone cases, soooo...

I figured you would be up to date on everything. It's nice to have a confirmation.

next time you hit up anywhere with phones, just grab something that fits in your hand and isn't too heavy. memory capacity shouldn't matter, since i doubt you play any kind of app or keep music on yours.

7:38 PM

his phone is bugged, dummy.

7:39 PM

with permission, of course. mwehehe. i saw everything i needed to.

I was about to say, that sounds like an invasion of privacy, but I'm sure he doesn't really mind that much. I'll keep it in mind moving forward, then.

I see... sorry. I'm not good with tech that isn't a vehicle. Thank you for your advice I might get one with music space though. I have a lot of CDs but they're a hassle to carry around anymore.

it's not an invasion if he just flags the stuff i need to see.

Oh, so you don't read everything then?

if you're going to be keeping music, you should get a portable charger to bring with you. even 16gb is considered the low end for phones these days.

7:42 PM

32-64gb for the foolhardy, and 64gb minimum if you actually want to be able to use your phone.

7:43 PM

i don't read everything, no. do you take me for some kind of monster,

?

I never said anything of the sort^^

hmm got it. I'll get 64 then? In case I want to put more on it besides music.

sure. don't think you're getting off easy just because you're being sweet on joker.

7:44 PM

64 is probably your best bet. i better not catch you playing candy crush!!

I wouldn't dare to think such a thing.

suuuuuure.

Perhaps we should limit our discussion on the matter here, however. Not only for my comfort, but for his as well.

Candy crush..? Oh.. oh ive seen a commercial for that. Nah. I'd rather play an rpg if I add any games.

you can just take it to my dms if you're that worried about it.

7:46 PM

if you're going to play an rpg... try epic 7. or maybe even genshin, if you're feeling a little spicy!

7:46 PM

it might be too big for a 64, though.

I don't have much in particular to say. But you're free to contact me via dms if you have any concerns, as well.

sure!

Thank you for the recommendations. Hm... I guess I can ask the shop clerk what they think would be enough space? I'm a bit nervous with multiplayer games though... I don't like crowds.

both of them are a primarily single player experience, actually!

7:50 PM

you don't have to worry about playing with other people if you don't want to.

Oh! that's perfect then. I need more hobbies anyway and playing pong on the phone can only be entertaining for so long.

pong....

7:52 PM

pongers....

7:52 PM

you're such a baby. genshin is going to blow you out of the water!!

Pongers...? But yes, I imagine it will.. graphics today are so advanced. I tend to still just play my ps1 when I'm at home so... this will be a big upgrade.

well. if you need build advice, i'm here for you!

Thank you! it'll be kind of nice discussing games with someone again. I haven't in a long time.

lucky for you, i'm on every day!

7:55 PM

even if i'm just lurking. joker does most of the talking, anyway.

Does he? It'll be nice to actually see all the things he sends finally.

you'll finally be able to talk to him!

I hope so! I'm stuck with this app so... I figure I may as well try to make friends.. sort of.

that's the spirit!

Thank you! I'm off to get a new phone now. hopefully when I'm back ill be using it.

Do people often let their phones go out of date for so long?

Sometimes people just don't want to give up what works

It seems like it isn't working, though.

it was. it just didn't register gifs and some emojis...

I usually update my phone every six months, though that has more to do with my job than the phones themselves. Even then, I think once a year is sufficient.

8:22 PM

We do have at least one person who speaks that way exclusively.

8:22 PM

It's advisable to make allowances for people you'll be in extended contact with.

Yeah, I'm required to update my phone frequently for work too. I wish I didn't have to.

Yes that's why I finally updated my phone. Prior to this I didn't chat with many people...

I haven't found somehing quite durable enough yet to withstand my work.

8:23 PM

Though there is something promising in development.

8:23 PM

I see. Do you not have many friends?

Yeah. I'm not much of a people person as of late....

8:25 PM

I find it's safer if I keep to myself.

Oh! I can see that! A bird....

Not durable enough? What kind of work do you do?

bird cat? I believe I saw those on my old phone too... is that how you refer to yourself?

Yeah, Goro-san has emoji codenames for everyone in the chat. His own is the bird cat.

I see. that's fun.

And that's mine

a... a songbird?

Yep

That is very cute. Do you like to sing?

I guess you could say that. I'm a musician and songwriter.

oh! I used to be in a band so I sort of know what that's like.

Oh really? What did you play?

Guitar. I also was one of the vocalists.

Not durable enough? What kind of work do you do?

@Shy, the Galactic Base Baller - jump Pardon the delay. I do quite a bit of field work. It can be hazardous to electronics.

I see. It sounds like hard work.

8:41 PM

I do like the guitar, though I'm a bit more fond of the bass personally. It's a much more versatile instrument than many people think.

understandable. I kinda miss playing, honestly... maybe I should pick it up again.

It can't hurt. It's always a good way to keep up your dexterity

wow, tater tats. I didn't know you were in a band.

i. never say that again. Anyways... yes..

8:54 PM

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I

Wh... is that Egyptian?

What is this?

8:55 PM

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I thought my new phone would help but it doesnt translate this.

8:57 PM

Wait....... is this about me?

8:57 PM

Just when I thought I was starting to understand too

Tater........... God damn it.

I'm glad the nickname is catching on tater tats :3c

Does this mean those are my code name? That's a lot to type...

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9:01 PM

Hm.... that is acceptable...

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Ehh.. yeah, I guess. It's a little embarrassing but I'll live.

Thank you. And you're um... goro, right? I think I saw the others call you that?

Got it. Am I correct in assuming you're also the joker that's been mentioned a few times?

Okay. I'll remember that. Though I must admit that nickname is off putting for me.

I fought with a criminal who went under that same alias.

:('

it's okay. you're not him. it just sorta reminds me when I read it.

Well, this is certainly new.

Gotcha. Thank you, Goro. I'll try to get used to the name referring to someone good too.

Well, this is quite the surprise!

9:31 PM

I didn't know you were studying hieroglyphs!

No prob.

9:32 PM

also hello, I think we talked a bit before but not much. Nice to see you here.

Oh! Yes, I believe so. Though it's been some time!

9:33 PM

Tatsu-san, correct?

？（´・×・｀❁）

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yes, that's me! what name were you going by here?

I'm sorry, darling, no. Perhaps you could teach me later!

9:40 PM

And you may call me Haru, if you're so inclined!

sounds good. it's a pleasure, haru. I take it you and goro know each other well?

9:42 PM

❤️

Though I am curious where you learned something like that! It seems awfully useful for secret messages and the like!

9:49 PM

And yes, he's one of my partners.

Llll mgr'luh fahf hnah Y' mgepmgah'n'ghft

9:49 PM

Ah, gotcha. That's nice! i... are you trying to summon an elder god now?

Y' ahornah ah. Ah cahf bother ymg'?

Uh... well id rather not see an elder god so.. yes?

9:54 PM

9:56 PM

(pretend tatsuya sent that.)

!!!!!!!!!!!!

9:56 PM

I am... learning how to use gifs!

from tatsuya: https://tenor.com/view/cat-cute-animals-thank-you-thanks-gif-15743022 (edited)

I must say I enjoy these gifs. especially the cats. but i shouldnt overuse them.

I just figured it might be hard to load for everyone if I used them a lot?

10:08 PM

Hmm.... Ill consider using them more then. once im more used to this phone.

Oh? I might use gifs more too hehe.

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10:42 PM

:3c

Making coffee?

I could go for a cup right now honestly. Do you think anyone delivers that...?

10:50 PM

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Well my arm is still a bit... not good. Though I guess the bandages cover it. Maybe it wouldn't hurt to go out and get some?

10:52 PM

Okay, okay, I'll stay and rest some more. But I still wish i had coffee :(

10:55 PM

‍♂️

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10:56 PM

ooh you'd drop it off for me? That'd be awesome!

thank you! I'll dm you my hotel.

11:03 PM

Enjoy it

Awh... you brought me food too? That's so nice

mmhm, this'll definitely help me get well sooner! And it tastes delicious!

just saying howdy

the dessert with that meal was really good btw.

2:11 AM

That's quite an elaborate greeting

no prob! and thanks. I used to watch this cartoon when I was younger hehe.

I never watched it. I didn't actually watch a whole lot of tv when I was younger.

oh? more outdoorsy?

Not quite. I just had other interests.

What kinds? If you don't mind sharing.

I've just always been into music. I spent a lot of time singing and dancing, trying to copy idols and stuff.

So you're basically achieving your childhood dream? That's pretty awesome!

Yeah, I guess so.

I think so nods. Most people kinda jump around on what they wanna do rather than stick to one dream.

It's just kind of been the only thing I've ever been interested in. If this fell through, I honestly don't know where I'd be.

Well I'm glad it worked out then. You seem really good at it, too.

Thank you. I have my mother to thank though. She was the one who encouraged me to take the leap.

2:43 AM

Yeah, you did this with your own strength too!

I suppose you're right. But I wouldn't be here without the others either. They've worked just as hard to get us where we are.

I honestly can't make any of that out whatsoever.

Appreciate your own strength! I think is what that says.

I'm afraid I'm not too terribly strong actually. I just have a good ear.

:/

Strengths come in all forms.

I suppose, but I'm just not very impressive outside of the recording booth.

Hey now... don't sell yourself short like that.

I don't think I am. My only skill is music, and I think that's fine.

I don't think so... but I don't know you well enough to bring up more arguing points. I'm sure you have many other strengths though.

I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing though. Only being good with music means I get to focus on it more, and it's the best way for me to make an impact on the world.

I... suppose so.

Mirnging

9:09 AM

Morning

9:09 AM

Gufhg

Mirnging to you too. ^^"

Hi

You okay?

Im so tried

9:11 AM

Tie d

9:11 AM

Tie we d

9:11 AM

Tired

9:11 AM

Fuck

. Yeah

9:12 AM

Get some bean water in you.

I sunno

9:12 AM

Energy drinks worj beeter

ʕ´ ｀ʔ If you need a place to sleep...

Im thinkign ab fout iy

9:12 AM

It

9:13 AM

Im si tiued I cabt see the screeb

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ Do I need to come collect you before you pass out???

...maybe

9:15 AM

ill be jn

9:15 AM

Our hone yown sion tho

ʕ;ÓヘÒʔ Our home... yown sion?

9:16 AM

mansion???

Home town

9:16 AM

Soon

9:16 AM

Ugh

Oh!!! Okay

9:17 AM

Well! It'd still be good to not show up there looking like death, right?

9:17 AM

ʕ´ ᴗ｀ʔ Resting up beforehand would still be good!

...yeah i guess

9:17 AM

Ill think abiut it

ʕ´ ｀ʔ Okay

9:18 AM

Just let me know! We can come get you if you need

Would probably like the trip, haha for some reason they seem to think trains and stuff are really neatʕ ◦ᴥ◦ʔ

Ofc kids love tgat stuff

9:19 AM

Im not worjing stilk I just... Cant sleep lol

Then what's stopping you from coming over to rest?... You don't need to force yourself to sit and be sad and sick for no reason

9:20 AM

I worry about you, you know?

... yeah yer right

9:20 AM

Just feel bad

Well!! At least here it's always nice to have you around ٩ʕ ◦`꒳´◦ʔ۶ The more people around the better for a bear, hehe~

yeah...

9:24 AM

maybr ill skeeo a lil desoite everytgung

9:24 AM

Tii hard to keep my eyes ooen

ʕ´ ｀ʔ Please be careful....

9:25 AM

Just call! When you need me and we'll be there

Ok...

9:29 AM

Brb nap time lol

Mm.. Sleep well!

^^" okay, Hana..

ʕ´ ｀;ʔ So stubborn...

Yeah.. hope he gets. Some meaningful rest.

Mm...

I'm.. exhausted . But I've never been that bad... I..

Not much to do about it except keep trying to convince him I guess....

Yeah

Mm.. I'm sorry about your problems too, Naru-san

9:38 AM

ʕ｀´ ʔI'd drag him over

9:38 AM

but I think he'd be mad.

Yeah.. I... I dunno.

how do you convince someone you both genuinely like the company and that this way it's only more worrying and only ends up making everyone involved sadder?

9:40 AM

Mister pancakes if you are backreading this GOOD

9:40 AM

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

I wouldn't know I'm.. not the best with people..

Ehe, that's okay! Talking can be hard ʕ´ ｀ʔ

9:42 AM

I like to think that if you just keep trying and mean well you'll get there eventually though!!ʕ •̀ᴗ•́ ʔو ̑̑

9:42 AM

Don't give up~

Yeah! Yeah. I'm . Trying.

Ah, Hana-kun isn't sleeping, hmm? I wonder why. (´-﹏-`；)

9:52 AM

Sleep is super important! You can't function without it! ( ´◡‿ゝ◡`)

Mhm!!

Yeah.. .

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ Hello Mochi!

Hello, Teddie-san! (´∩｡• ᵕ •｡∩`)

9:54 AM

Do you know what's going on with Hana-kun...?

Mm... I do

What is it? Is he sick? Sleeping disease? (˘･_･˘)

Ehe- the latter, I guess...

9:57 AM

I just don’t understand why he won’t let me help when we know it works ʕ ´｀ʔ

9:58 AM

but I suppose it’s his decision at the end of the day.

Ah... Strange that there's rules to a disease...

Yeah.

But I think I can understand his perspective.

9:59 AM

Relying on others takes a LOT of trust, but if you need others a lot, you start to feel like you're inconveniencing them. I'm pretty similar, in that regard. I tend to do things alone.

9:59 AM

It wasn't until I accepted help that I got to sleep in a warm bed!

I guess so!! But just staying over wouldn’t be a bother! He of all people should know I like living together ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

10:00 AM

I just want him to be safe.

Of course! It sounds like he's but functioning well... He could fall down some stairs! (╬☉д⊙)⊰⊹ฺ

10:01 AM

*not, sorry.

That doesn’t help!!! ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

Hmm... Someday, I'm sure he'll realize that people don't help out of obligation, but because they want to.

10:01 AM

Ah, I'm sorry Teddie-san! I didn't mean to scare you! ｡:ﾟ(;´∩`;)ﾟ:｡

When we lived together I chose the closet rather then another room for a reason! ʕ – 3 – ʔ It’s more fun being with others

Oh? You lived with him? In his closet? (・o・)

Hehe~ for a bit!!

10:03 AM

It was a nice closet.

Well, if you were happy that's fine! (´ω｀) But it sounds like you two are VERY close, so... I'd say taking him away from the danger is fine, especially if they don't realize it is.

Mm... Yeah! You’re right

10:07 AM

I’ll try a little harder when he comes back...

10:07 AM

I’ll just go there if I have to. Sigh

There was a story I read once about someone who has a special condition where their nerve endings didn't quite work, so, they didn't get pain (or anything, for that matter). If this girl's leg caught on fire, her parents would put her out immediately because she wouldn't even notice. I think Yosuke is similar -- he doesn't realize how badly he's being burned.

10:08 AM

*didn't feel pain, I mean. (٥↼_↼)

Doesn’t realize how bad?...

10:08 AM

Mochi, do you

10:08 AM

hm

10:08 AM

Well! I’ll take that warning to heart

Oh, sorry, I used his real name on accident!

Thank you ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ Oh!! Right

10:09 AM

we’re not allowed to use that anymore

I'm still getting used to seeing him as Hana-kun

Me too, if that helps...

But yes, keep an eye on him!

Thank you for the help Mochi! I will.

Of course! ( ╹▽╹ ) I've been where he's been, truly, and I wish, in retrospect, I had relied on my friends more.

I hope he feels better soon..

Me too! (´∩｡• ᵕ •｡∩`)

Mhm! Yeah

10:13 AM

Me too.

Ugh

11:02 AM

I got a couple hours I guess

11:03 AM

Thanks for talking about me..

You!ʕ｀´ ʔ

You like my company, huh?

I can give you a whole list of selfish reasons on why I'd want you here ʕ – – ʔ

11:03 AM

Yes.

...

11:05 AM

Well

11:05 AM

Where's the list lol

Give me just a moment to type it out~

11:11 AM

ʕ^▽^ʔ

11:11 AM

Check your DMs.

omg... You really did it

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ And I'll do it again if I have to.

Lol thank you Ted

Sorry, Hana.

Huh? You don't have to be sorry lol I'm just tired

11:27 AM

I got a little sleep but I had to live through two hours of literal hell to do it

. Huh?

ʕ^▽^ʔ/

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Mhm!! Today was productive, hehe~ʕ •̀ᴗ•́ ʔو ̑̑

12:27 PM

How are you!!

Ah.... That kinda day, huh?...

12:28 PM

ʕ´ ｀ʔ Hang in there... let me know if we can do anything for you then!

12:29 PM

...

Try not to overdo it, darling. (edited)

12:30 PM

Have you tried any of the tea I left you?

12:30 PM

⏩

I know you enjoy your coffee but you really must pace yourself.

⏩

12:32 PM

Why are you using hiroglyphics...?

12:59 PM

I guess you technically we before but now I can't understand you at all

I think he may be trying to keep us from worrying.

❓

ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ If you hover over them they say the letters!

I'm already worried, though.

1:01 PM

Oh! I see! Thank you, Teddie!

1:01 PM

I'm still not terribly skilled with computers just yet. . .

Hee hee~ ʕ‘▽^人ʔ Happy to help!

1:01 PM

Oh!!

1:02 PM

ʕっ◞x◟cʔ Sorry...

I'm on my phone I can't hover (edited)

Long press should do the same I think but it takes longer

Omg

ʕ´ ｀ʔ Sorry nii. I'll mourn for you

I'm so confused

Myscret?

1:09 PM

OH

1:09 PM

Ok

O H

1:09 PM

oh i see

ʕ‘▽^人ʔ There you go!

Goodness i feel so dumb,,

I'm not good at this, I prefer the emojis (edited)

ʕ^▽^ʔ I learned a lot when I was trying to get bear ones! ...Even if I still don't really use them over my original ones

Oh yeah, makes sense

at least I have them now

Lol cute

Hehe~

Ooh bear!!

i only have this lol

4:00 PM

The basic bear is still cute!

4:00 PM

You should also have this one?

! Youre right!

Hehe~ There you go!

4:03 PM

Never enough teddy bears ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ

True! They're very cute.

Oh, those are cute! Their ribbon is very dapper!

Oh! Bookworm! Hello!! ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

Hello all! I hope everyone has had a pleasant day so far.

4:14 PM

4:15 PM

⏩

You didn't have dessert.... but now you're happy?

I hope you're able to have some soon then!

(edited)

4:16 PM

You want dessert!

Will you get some soon?

4:17 PM

‍

Oh! Is Nii with you?

‍♂️

On his way?

4:18 PM

Have fun, then

4:18 PM

Hehe!! I'm proud

Enjoy your meal together!

I know that refers to Hana, but right now it's just giving me an insatiable craving for pancakes. Maybe I should run to the store for ingredients.

Pancakes are so hard to get right...

They're hard for sure, but when you do get them right, they're just so fluffy and delicious!

All of the ones I've made ended up rubbery.... (edited)

Oh my.

4:22 PM

Well, practice makes perfect! Keep at it, and I'm sure you'll get it in no time!

Haha. I would if I had the time. ^^""

Rubbery pancakes...?

Yeah....

4:23 PM

I'm not.. good at baking.

pats its okay... you can always order some from a restaurant instead.

️‍♀️

⏩

4:25 PM

Oh! Hieroglyphics! How fun!

"Don't over mix"?

4:26 PM

Haha. Yeah . I... ...I just.

4:26 PM

I don't know.

Yes! It takes time to get a feel for the proper consistency. Don't worry too much if it doesn't come out perfect right away!

I ... told myself I'd make dango from scratch for spring. But....

4:32 PM

I'm probably gonna buy some dango mix.

That sounds fun!

4:33 PM

My, all this food talk is making me terribly hungry.

i think i saw on viewtube that it needs to triangle when you lift the spoon like, the liquid

7:53 PM

uh... does that make sense?

7:58 PM

it doesnt make sense?

7:59 PM

ok so you lift the spoon and it should make an upside down triangle as it drizzles back

7:59 PM

that means its the right consistency

7:59 PM

... i think

7:59 PM

its been a while since ive watched cooking vids lol

❓

I believe the term you're looking for is peaks.

do i want to again? i guess thatd be a good way to pass the time

8:07 PM

theyre really calming

8:07 PM

oh yeah? i didnt know it was a specific thing

Are you looking for stiff or loose ones?

for pancakes? well, we were makin sushi tonight... i guess for pancakes we can try in the morning

8:09 PM

how about the fluffy japanese kind?

8:09 PM

or do you want another kind? (edited)

8:09 PM

oh, you got an idea?

8:09 PM

alright, ill leave it up to you lol

️

Have fun you two! (edited)

Random question but how many of you know how to work a VCR?

10:37 PM

2️⃣

10:41 PM

I was worried the younger generations were missing out.

10:43 PM

Rock a doodle?

You have excellent taste

10:53 PM

oh yeah, i used to record featherman on vhs tapes lol

11:18 AM

then we got a dvd recorder, and i made the switch

11:18 AM

kids are tech savvy and all that

12:14 PM

⏩

‍♂️

you cant get out of bed? (edited)

Goodness it's been quite the eventful day!

8:07 PM

I hope everyone has been well!

:0

8:15 PM

Have you been testing blends again? This is the second day!

8:21 PM

Darling, you won't be driving! You needn't push yourself so much!

8:26 PM

⏩

And you can do that, afterwards!

8:35 PM

⌛

You should be packing, darling.

8:41 PM

Should we check on him? I'm sure we'll need his expertise for this mission!

8:44 PM

ʕ ´ᴗ｀;ʔ Good luck with packing!

10:02 PM

Ohh!!! There's cake???

10:02 PM

ʕo✪O✪oʔ tasty

10:05 PM

You're bringing the cake!?ʕo✪w✪oʔ✨

10:07 PM

10:08 PM

Hehe~ Okay!!

....Packing?

12:10 AM

I suppose you're planning on going away for a bit then?

12:12 AM

️

⏩

12:13 AM

⏩

I see...

12:13 AM

Will you be gone for a long time, then?

❓

12:14 AM

I wouldn't say that!

12:14 AM

I just know we had some tentative plans set up.

12:15 AM

If this trip will take a while, I would just like to budget for that.

⏲️ ❓

12:15 AM

⏪

Well, I guess I'm just the sort of person who likes to plan ahead.

12:16 AM

Whenever you have a good idea of when you'll be home, it would be nice to chat and figure out the details.

.

12:16 AM

⏪

12:16 AM

:/

12:17 AM

12:17 AM

I'm...not quite following, I'm afraid^^;

12:18 AM

This doesn't help me very much^^:

12:23 AM

I guess I'm a little out of practice when it comes to interpreting these.

I'm sorry^^;

12:27 AM

I guess you don't plan on helping me out here at all...

12:31 AM

In any regard, you can just let me know when you want to meet up.

12:32 AM

Do you want me to message you privately?

12:33 AM

Alright then^^

hm.. these are still kind of hard to read for me as well. Also hello I don't think I've seen you before other person...

Oh, me?

12:45 AM

You can call me Akira. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Akira? I see... You can call me Tats. It's good to meet you as well. Are you also friends with Goro?

I suppose you could say that^^

You seemed like good friends going off the chat log. Have you not seen each other in a while?

It's been a while since we've seen each other in person, yes.

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡You really are popular huh, mister Goro?

12:56 AM

I hope you see each other soon then! It's a shame to be apart so long....

It's quite a coincidence really, that this app reunited us.

12:58 AM

I guess I should be grateful.

Yes... you're quite lucky.

12:59 AM

❓

Are you asking if im sad or...?

Hm... I suppose I am. That's nothing new though.

That’s not good...

1:05 AM

We’re here if you need to talk?...

thank you. it's just rather difficult... let's just say that I'm in a position where I cannot see my friends no matter how much I want to.

Because of what you talked about before?

1:13 AM

I’m sorry... I can’t imagine what that has to be like

Yes, exactly... I really wish things could be different but there's no changing it....

...yeah...

1:18 AM

You can make new friends at least, right? To help.... it won’t be the same but

1:18 AM

It’s better then being alone...

Maybe... I'm admittedly worried I'd just cause them trouble though. But.. I guess im sort of trying by talking in here.

Well, I think you’re nice! ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ and you haven’t caused any trouble!

Thank you... that means a lot. I'm trying my best not to screw up again.

Mistakes happen! And we can help

1:23 AM

Don’t hold yourself to an impossible standard

I'll try... it's hard to break old habits. Plus... hm... I was used by someone once and i feel responsible for all of that too.

Someone elses bad actions aren’t your fault

1:29 AM

I’m so sorry that happened....

That's true... I just get so mad thinking about how easily I was tricked. I feel like I should have noticed something was wrong, you know?

Mm... I do, yeah

1:31 AM

Trusting the wrong person always hurts, huh? It’s not your fault though

1:33 AM

1:33 AM

⏩

1:33 AM

Yeah... and I guess you're right, Goro. I can't blame myself forever... and I can't keep being down about it. Thank you, both. You're very kind.

Mm! Being sad is normal... But moving on is important too

Yeah... I've been pretty bad at getting to the moving on part. Better late than never though.

Thank you ❤️

ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

Moving on can be difficult, but it is unhealthy to blame yourself for things that are out of your control. Please don't hesitate to speak with someone if you feel the need!

Thank you as well, bookworm? I believe was your nickname? Sorry I havent kept up as well. but yes... I should try to talk about things more. it.. helps.

I know we don't know each other very well, but I'm always willing to lend an ear if you need one. I'm told I'm a very good listener!

Why, thank you. I may take you up on that sometime, honestly. Maybe we can even be friends?

I don't see why not! Believe it or not, I don't have many friends either. It would be nice to have another!

Excellent! I'm happy to call you my friend then

Hello everyone.

Good morning, Naru-san.

I hope you're all well. ^^"

We are, thank you. And yourself?

Goodness, it seems everyone is so busy these days.

7:45 AM

I do hope we'll have time to say hello on our mission!

Ah I'm... just tired. ^^"

Has work been giving you trouble again?

That and my nightmares.

7:52 AM

Yeah..

Goodness, you poor thing.

7:58 AM

It really must be hard.

7:58 AM

Have you found anything to help at all?

No. Not really.

8:00 AM

I did spend a few nights away one time and. Did get some rest.. but.

8:00 AM

My boss wasn't too happy about it.. ..

8:00 AM

And the nightmares just got worse....

8:01 AM

H..huh???

I...

8:02 AM

I'm just. I. Don't know what to do.

But if you're not getting sleep, won't your boss be displeased with your drop in quality either way?

8:06 AM

They should be more understanding of your situation. (edited)

8:06 AM

And if you can, perhaps see a doctor and they can give you something to give to your boss.

8:06 AM

If it's a medical order, then your employer will have to listen to you or otherwise face legal consequences.

My boss basically showed. No remorse when we lost somebody in our dept. So. .. h...

8:07 AM

Alright. ..I'm. .. gonna give that a go. Thanks.

Of course. Those types of people never do the right thing unless they have no other choice. If you need assistance, don't forget to ask for help!

.I just can't afford to lose this job.

8:15 AM

. Thanks though

8:20 AM

I

8:20 AM

Everything is so complicated.

8:36 AM

‍♂️

‍♂️ ⏩

Ah???

He's right! Just hang in there! Everyone is working hard to solve this, after all!

I just still can't understand anything... that's going on. It's just so unusual.

hey everyone

sorry that things have been so hard, naru... i wish you could be put on leave like i was... i guess nozo was right about the "punishment" theory? even then...

5:28 PM

its still nice to get away, even for just a while

. I...

5:39 PM

It does sound scary when you put it like that..

... yeah

5:42 PM

i dunno how else to think of it

I just

5:43 PM

Don't get how ... you can get.. punished.. with dreams.. that's..

uhhhh lol i feel like im at that point tbh

5:46 PM

sorry thats kinda insensitive (edited)

5:46 PM

what i mean is...

5:46 PM

theyre so bad i dont wanna sleep at this point

I .

5:53 PM

...yeah...

sorry well just have to be careful

Hey, if I can help at all let me know. I'm... looking into this stuff too.

thanks senpai...

Man...

ʕ´ ｀ʔ Everything alright?

Yeah..

Hang in there...

1:26 PM

ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ We're all working towards getting this resolved! So hang in there a little longer!!

1:27 PM

I'm sorry for how hard it all is though

thanks..

I... don't know the emotion this is meant to convey

. Neither

4:42 PM

Are you okay?

hes fine probably feels rushed cause were getting ready to leave i dunno

ʕ – ᴗ – ʔ

4:47 PM

Hang in there

O. Oh.

4:52 PM

I hope you all have fun

im still bummed they don't let me bring the bike :(

Please don't ride on it in general if you're tired ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

You haven't been sleeping well enough to ride such a thing safely.

loves to ride on it super fast lol

4:54 PM

Awwww ok

And you won't let anyone else drive it either. . .

Does anyone else have a license?

ʕ – ᴥ – ʔ thank you for making sure he's acting safely for me

got their license a while back!

4:55 PM

She's very talented with that sort of thing.

4:56 PM

And of course! If he's traveling with us, he must do so safely.

Please stay safe Hana.

Hmmmmmmm but it's no fun unless I'M driving

You can drive when you're rested up!!!

4:58 PM

ʕ｀´ ʔ

Fine :(

ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ♡ Good~

is still gonna be sad tho

would be sadder if you showed up in an ambulance because you got into a crash because you were tired. ʕ – – ʔ

fair

5:01 PM

you win this one

♡～ʕ‘▽^人ʔ

5:02 PM

Just doing my job as the actual mom friend of the group now~ hehehehe

oh yeah, i guess you are the first one with kids

5:03 PM

... kid

For now just one ʕ ˘ ³˘ʔ

FOR NOW he says...

ʕ ・∀・ʔ

For now? ^^"

Hehehe~

5:08 PM

Well, I definitely don't have plans anytime soon at least ʕ´ ｀;ʔ I have my hands full enough already on my own...

5:08 PM

But maybe one day!

ʕ^▽^ʔ You get it.

I'm sure they'd all be adorable!

5:09 PM

And Hana-chan if you'd like to let

drive, I'm sure she'd be happy to bring it along with us!

️

She is quite dashing on one, isn't she?

ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ You're all doing a very good job at making me curious, hehe

I think you'll get along with everyone well, Teddie! You're very sweet and everyone is already excited!

ʕง ´͈౪`ʔ ว Aww! Thank you! I hope so!

I know

is excited to meet your little one!

5:22 PM

They've always been good with children after all. (edited)

Ooohh?? That's good to hear then!!٩ʕ ◦`꒳´◦ʔ۶ They've keep asking me when we're gonna go meet uncles friends, hehe~ So they'll be happy to hear thatʕ^ᴗ^ʔ

well... alright, but ill drive it home, ok?

Only if you've rested enough!

ʕ ˘ ³˘ʔ

Exactly.

i will! jeez

Hello?

Is everything okay?

Ah. Um.. I just. Not feeling too good

Is it because of the exhaustion? Or is something else going on as well?

.I fell asleep at work.. aha..

12:29 PM

And. Woke up because of a nightmare. ^^"

Hm... could you take a sick leave, or even try just for a weekend to get out of the city?

12:30 PM

Fresh air seems to help^^

12:30 PM

If you're passing out at random, that's no good...

I just. Don't want them to get worse. ...

12:36 PM

Like they already have.

Don't they just seem to be getting worse over time in general?

Yeah.. I.. hh..

I'm sorry for all of this... if it seriously starts to affect you to a point where it becomes a risk for your health though...

12:38 PM

....mm...

I just. Don't know what to do..

I... don't know much about your personal situation, but I'm assuming staying with friends or family for a while isn't an option?...

. Yeah. It's.. really not. It's. Why I need this job.

Anything to pay rent sometimes, mm?...

Yeah..

I know this is probably the worst and most depressing advice to give, but

12:46 PM

in case this... will go on for longer then hoped for

12:47 PM

at least looking into other work options outside of the city... might be all you can do if this keeps getting worse at least apartments tend to be cheaper outside of cities?...

. I. I'll try.

I'm sorry. I know it isn't what you want to hear.

I.. yeah....

I'd like to say this will be over soon but

12:50 PM

progress... hasn't been fantastic

12:50 PM

At least not from what I've heard.

Oh... I.. Hm...

12:52 PM

You guys..will fix this. right?

We won't stop until we do.

Thank you.

12:54 PM

.... please stay safe.

ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ We will

12:55 PM

Same to you, Naru-san. Hang in there and take care

I'm. Gonna look for a new job outside of the city.. I guess.

12:56 PM

Once I. Wake up a bit more. ^^"

Ehe... Yeah. Take your time. Let us know if we can help.

Thank you. Again.

Anytime!!! (edited)

1:05 PM

Sorry for not being able to do more.

It's okay! Really.

Ehe, thank you

1:08 PM

You're very kindʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ

I think I may have gotten a bit overzealous in my baking. . .

7:19 PM

Teddie, if you're here, might I ask a question?

Hmm? I'm here!ʕ^▽^ʔ

Do you prefer plain or flavored cheesecake?

uhh

7:20 PM

Plain is good! But I think flavored ones are best usuallyʕ^ᴗ^ʔ

Do you have a favorite flavor?

lemon raspberry... or white chocolate raspberry truffle... or just strawberry cheesecake is a classic...

7:22 PM

Hmm... maybe one of those?

Fortunately, I have the means to make all three!

o

7:23 PM

!!!!

7:23 PM

ʕo✪O✪oʔ

I overdid it a bit making my own cream cheese and so it only makes sense to use it all!

ヾʕ o≧∀≦oʔﾉﾞ

7:24 PM

You spoil a bear way too much!!

Well, I hope I can use it to help everyone get along!

Hehe~ Tasty treats never hurt!! But I'm sure we'll manage either way! ʕ •̀ᴗ•́ ʔو ̑̑ Though I won't complain about cheesecakeʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

I hope you and your little one enjoy either way!

7:26 PM

It certainly will give me something to do with these 5 cheesecakes that are baking!

o

7:26 PM

that's a lot of cheesecakes!!

I miscalculated exactly how much cream cheese I would end up with by just a bit. (✿ꈍ。ꈍ✿)

Hee hee~ Very understandable! Well, lucky us then ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

Five! That's quite a lot!

Yes! I initially planned on two but I somehow bought just a few too many gallons of milk. (edited)

A few too many gallons?

I wanted to try making my own cream cheese!

7:32 PM

It's surprisingly easy to do!

7:32 PM

But I must have put in the numbers incorrectly for the order as I ended up with 8 gallons instead of 5.

Oh my.

Fortunately, thanks to Teddie, they won't go to waste!

ʕ； •`ᴥ•´ʔ I'm very lucky we don't have to watch our weight

7:34 PM

♡～ʕ‘▽^人ʔ Thank you very much for the food~

I'm happy to assist!

Well I hope you enjoy them!

I hope so too!

7:37 PM

Do you do any baking yourself?

On occasion, yes, but not as much as I'd like to.

Are you terribly busy?

ʕ ´ᴗ｀;ʔ Hehe, relatable! Though I was never that good at it in the first place

I work six days a week, so it can sometimes be difficult to find time amongst my other chores.

Goodness, you must be quite the career person!

Oh wow!! Impressive...

I hope you're able to rest properly. . .

Oh, don't worry, I rest just fine! I'm a teacher so I have plenty of time in the evenings to take care of things.

Oh I see! Thank you for your hard work!

No need to thank me! The work is it's own reward!

That's wonderful to hear but teachers really are indispensable!

7:47 PM

Plus it doesn't hurt to show appreciation for others now and then, don't you think?

I guess you're right! In that case, thank you very much for your kind words!

Of course!

is cooking considered a life hack? i super dont think so but my friend

keeps saying it is...

If she made something edible, it probably is for herʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ

LMAO

10:43 AM

ted woke up and decided to be spicy

w

10:44 AM

well!

she'll need to chug some milk for that burn

it's just the truth!!!ʕ´ ｀;ʔ

water makes the capsaicin worse, doesn't it?

10:45 AM

i guess well try something spicy and see ;)

10:45 AM

your hands are good?

You burn your hands a lot?!?!??

gotta be more careful when cooking dude

then again, its easy to burn yourself when youre serving people and you gotta do it quick

yeah, FOR NOW

:/

10:47 AM

️

Ah??

... you can still like lose a finger

10:49 AM

if you insist...

O h

10:50 AM

Um.

10:50 AM

Hey.

Is everyone okay ?

yeah im just telling him to be more careful when he cooks lol

Yeah. That's...

10:54 AM

Yeah.

ʕ;ÓヘÒʔ Mm...

Be more careful when you cook!!

10:58 AM

Please.. Goro-kun..

Please be careful...

i dont think hes gonna listen hes definitely the type that gets a "cool scar" and makes up some crazy story for it

Ohh ...

ʕ – – ;ʔ

11:02 AM

That's one option, I suppose...

11:05 AM

...

11:05 AM

Scars aren't very nice to have... (edited)

️

but they make for cool stories, he says...

thats literally what i said!

ʕ – Ｏ – ʔ I think there are cooler stories then 'I burned my hand trying to cook'...

11:11 AM

ʕ´ ᴗ｀;ʔ Just make sure to be careful.

Thank you♡～ʕ‘▽^人ʔ

i dont trust these gifs at all

11:12 AM

yes?

‍♂️

❓

just the two of us? i dont see why not... its not good to be cooped up

11:14 AM

ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ Cute...

omg stop ted

ʕ – Ｏ – ʔ Let me be jealous in peace sir Hana

jealous of what??? you can get a boyfriend whenever you want

11:15 AM

i mean

11:15 AM

not that

11:16 AM

you know

Bold assumption! Also subtle

for some reason i cant bring myself to say stuff

11:17 AM

i must be getting soft

Hehe

11:17 AM

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

11:17 AM

Maybe!

omg shut up i can still be rude to you :T

^^"

11:18 AM

Awh

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ I call animal abuse!! Meanie!

sorry naru, i know this looks kinda personal

11:19 AM

youre fine!!!

Are you sure?

yeah youre good! and so is ted :T

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

11:31 AM

If you say so~

ʕ – – ;ʔ Lost

at the mall earlier today those were the most stressful five minutes of my life

Oh!! are they alright?

Mm! Thankfullyʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ They just wandered off to the toy department, ehe.... I don't think they even noticed they were lost

Ah! goodness.

12:54 PM

at least they're alright.,,

ʕ^▽^;ʔ Yeah!!

12:56 PM

They seemed more surprised to see me scared then anything, ehe But alls well that ends well

aw,,,

At least they got a new toy out of it ʕ – ᴥ – ʔ

Ooh? what did they get?

1:58 PM

They found a section of little colorful car toys with eyes that say stuff and sing when you press on the top?... They got one of those The good news is that they really like it!

2:00 PM

The bad news is that those things never stop talking.

OH.

2:01 PM

Oh dear

2:02 PM

Being a parent sounds like hard work,,

Ehe...

2:02 PM

It kind of is!! It's rewarding, thoughʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ

jeez, ted, are you sure you can keep an eye out for them...?

Nii! Everythings fine!! ʕToTʔ I'm doing my best!

if you say so...

You try going from living by yourself to suddenly having a toddler to take care of 24/7 with no preparation at age 23 ! ʕ ｀ヘ´ ʔ It's not easy!

plenty of people have had children younger???

Doesn't make them any more prepared for it,,

yeah i guess

Mm! I'm just saying, things happen! It doesn't mean I'm not qualified! ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

2:07 PM

Don't imply that!

ok ok lol sorry

ʕ´ ｀ʔ

maybe we should get a child leash for them tho...

,,,that sounds like a plan,

ʕToTʔ That sound so harsh...

well it will make it easier on you too

2:12 PM

we dont know if this small child will ever grow, honestly

...Mm...

you might just have a baby forever lol

Aha

2:12 PM

I might, huh?

2:12 PM

Yeah.

oh sorry

2:12 PM

i didnt mean to upset you, i was mostly joking...

2:13 PM

or uh

ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ It's nothing I haven't considered myself already, it's fine.

does taking care of a toddler forever sound like too much

,,never grow?

2:13 PM

h

2:13 PM

should i ask?

Mm

2:14 PM

There's some.. health issues, I suppose.

that makes me sound awful!!!

For all I know they'll never grow! For all i know theyll be gone tomorrow

2:14 PM

I knew that when I took them in.

i doubt theyre going anywhere

2:15 PM

they love you lol

Hehe~

2:15 PM

ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ♡ I'm glad they're here.

youre like... their whole world

2:15 PM

on the opposite side... what if they suddenly become a teen over night

Hee hee!! I'm doing my best to make it a good world

2:16 PM

Hm... I guess?

youll have an emotional heathen on your hands

b,,become a teen overnight?

oh uh

2:16 PM

you know how kids are!

ʕ ｀ヘ´ ʔ They'll never be a heathen!

it was a metaphor

2:16 PM

about how quickly kids grow

My childhood wasn't the best, and, i avoid kids,, ^^'''

oh

Ah... I'm sorry Naru-san

Yeah,,

yeah, sorry...

But,, um,,

2:18 PM

if that's normal,,

2:18 PM

good luck,, lol

I guess! I'm the opposite I had a weird childhood! So I want to give them the best one ʕ •̀ᴗ•́ ʔو ̑̑

2:18 PM

Hehe~ Thank you!

well like i said, one second theyre little and the next theyre going to college and leaving the nest (edited)

Kids are super impressionable! I just,, don't want to accidentally say something that would,, stick with them for the rest of their life.

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ Nooooo! I'm too young to develop an empty nest syndrome!!

2:19 PM

Mm... I get that! That's fair.

oh yeah, but kids are smart. if you hurt them, they understand a sorry and are usually ok after that

It's just social stuff. I guess it's why I'm so nervous around people.

Mhm!! ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ Everyone writes kids off really fast... but if you talk to them, they understand a lot more then you might think! And a lot more then if you didn't talk to them, ehe

2:22 PM

Still, I get kids aren't for everyone

2:23 PM

As long as people aren't rude to them ʕ – – ʔ I think that's fine

yeah thats true

Yeah.

you know i used to hate kids till i meet my best friends cousin

2:27 PM

maybe you just need to meet the right kid

You dealt with me too ! ٩ʕ๑ゝڡゝ๑ʔ۶♡

unfortunately

ʕ○｀Ｏ´○ʔ rude.

;)

'Unfortunately'? oh my,,

im just teasing him lol, he knows that

ʕ ¯ ³¯ ʔ I know~ You could've left me otherwise so I know you're just a big softie at heartʕ^▽^ʔ

ugh no im not im mean as hell grrr

....Even I can do a better bear growl then that, nii. ʕ´ ｀ʔ

,,b,,bear growl?

ʕ^▽^ʔ Rawr!

rawr..........

!!٩ʕ ◦`꒳´◦ʔ۶ Now with some more spirit!!

2:49 PM

Raaawr!!!!!

Rawr....!?

Raaaawr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't do this

hehe~

2:54 PM

ʕ^▽^ʔ You did very well for a beginning bear!

Ah??? thank you??

ʕ๑ゝڡゝ๑ʔ If you ever need more rawr lessons~

3:00 PM

Let me know!

Ah! of, of couse,,,

ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ♡

ted that still isnt much

4:06 PM

you gotta make it big like

4:07 PM

That rawr lacks all personality!! I won't count it!!

4:08 PM

RAWR!!! ʕ ｀ヘ´ ʔ

RAWR

ʕ´ ᴗ｀ʔ Bear-tter.

Oh, RAWR! They say that means I love you in dinosaur! (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧

Awwwh! How sweet!

yikes what an ancient meme...

ʕ ﾟ ○ ﾟʔ It does??

4:10 PM

You learn something new every day!

Ancient...?(>0<；)

4:12 PM

Like dinosaurs? (◠‿・)—☆

yeah like ten plus years old-- NO

ʕ o≧∀≦oʔPfft!!!

4:12 PM

Punny~

Haha

ugh

(≧▽≦)

How are you today Mochi? ʕ^▽^ʔ Pawsitive, I hope?

Feeling beary radiant today, as always! ( ꈍᴗꈍ)

ʕ ・∀・ʔ

4:21 PM

ヾʕ o≧∀≦oʔﾉﾞ

(人+´∀｀)｡*ﾟ+

ugh... its like seeing double...

ʕ ¯ ³¯ ʔ Maybe we just both have good taste!

Two of them...

ʕ ˘ ³˘ʔ♡ ♡～ʕ‘▽^人ʔ

(*＾3＾)/～♡

4:43 PM

Maybe I should make mochi puns?

4:43 PM

Though... That seems a little hard.

Ohh!!ʕo✪O✪oʔ That'd be advanced!!!!

Aha. Perhaps you should come into the chat saying "Mochi Mochi~!" .. you know.. Like... Moshi moshi!

4:45 PM

I'm not very creative... ^^"

ʕ^ᴗ^ʔ You're doing your best, and that's what matters!

4:46 PM

Mochi Mochi sounds cute...

That is awfully cute! (´ω｀)

All punniness aside, how have you been? ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ♡ Nothing bad?

Bad day?..

Yeah. I uh. ...

4:45 AM

Not great.

Do you want to talk about it? Or is it the usual?..

My boss is being.. really.. not fun to be around lately. Haha.

4:52 AM

Even moreso than normal.

What're they like?

... loud. Rude. Inconsiderate. Acts like they own the place. And. I guess they do.. but still. .

does your boss have a boss?

Oh. Boo....

Well considering we work in an accounting department. Yes.

4:56 AM

But... I doubt some. Big company CEO is going to listen.

I mean... you never know. Plus you could always turn the audio recorder on your phone on if you need proof.

Complaints can add up over time too!! Especially if your coworkers are in the same situation (edited)

You're right. Yeah.

Still... I’m sorry you have to put up with it for now.

It's okay.

Mm... If you’re sure! We’re here for you

I.. thanks.

Anytime! Even if all we can do is listen

5:34 AM

we can at least do that!

H. Hello?

ʕ uwu ʔ

owo?

ʕ OWOʔ!!!

umu

nwn

Oh, I forgot I had these emojis

4:08 PM

Ah?????

How do you all.. have these...

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ They were on a server I joined for heart emojis!

4:10 PM

That I... don't really use often but

The bear kaomoji are cute!

ʕ∩˃o˂∩ʔ♡ Ahh!! I'm glad you think so!

ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ

There we go, I can combine them I suppose

Awh!

I'm going to have to try and find something else to use.. other than the default emojis.

Ehe, I'm sure you can find your own brand! Join the emoji club ʕ^▽^ʔ

I'm. Still not quite sure what Goro-kun's brand is

4:25 PM

I think talking entirely in them is a brand on its own, ehe

4:26 PM

4:27 PM

Hee hee!~ I have more of these then I thought

Wish I could be that dedicated....

oh yeah i have a couple

4:33 PM

lets see...

4:33 PM

4:34 PM

hello

ʕ ・∀・ʔ

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ I see I see~

4:36 PM

4:36 PM

HEY lol not in here

Cuuuuuuutee~

4:37 PM

❓

Hm.....

4:38 PM

Ohh!! Also cute!!

Yeah! I think. I might go with these. They're simple! And.. I'm gonna be honest not everyone can own the default dancing.. froggy chair.

Hehe~ I like them!

4:40 PM

I. Can respect it.

It seems everyone has a style of their own!

yeah your style is like teds with the old fashioned emotes, right?

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

I suppose so! (๑´v`๑❁)

4:42 PM

And it is nice to see you, darling.

how has the vacation been for you, haru? do i need to show you more exciting stuff lol

Oh! How are you guys doing?

Oh, it's been splendid! It was nice seeing everyone enjoy the baked goods we brought.

I hope you've been resting properly, darling. You have been spread awfully thin lately!

4:46 PM

‍♂️

4:46 PM

i can always take you to the best steak in town? or... i guess theres the beach thats an hour away

4:47 PM

its not the prettiest beach but it is one

4:47 PM

once you guys are done resting ofc

4:47 PM

✨

️

Goodness, everyone seems to be in high spirits! I hope you're all doing well.

i do love the beach!

Oh! Then we should go shopping for swimsuits!

✨

4:47 PM

4:48 PM

The hill overlooking town is also always pretty!ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

4:48 PM

Hi Bookworm!

the only place around is junes tho, and i dont get a discount anymore

oh yeah, the outlook! its nice and sunny so that would be a nice place to hang out

do you have the money...?

Then you should let me treat everyone!

4:49 PM

As a thank you for showing us this wonderful inn!

4:49 PM

No. ੧(❛▿❛✿)

oh, sure thing!

has done amazing on it

lol i dunno if you can fight haru on this...

That's

for you! Hehe~

You'll have to introduce us properly! I'd love to compliment them personally!

4:50 PM

And darling, you promised after the last time I could treat.

4:51 PM

...

4:51 PM

oh, yeah! ill set up a meeting with the crowd thats in town.

4:51 PM

theyd love to meet you!

4:51 PM

maybe we could meet at the restaurant?

4:51 PM

is a big fan

4:52 PM

‍

❓

Gosh, you all seem so busy! I hope I haven't intruded at all.

A local restaurant sounds like fun! We should take pictures!

i mean... if you want lol?

And certainly not! We're all just a bit excited.

its up to you

Duh.

4:52 PM

That's why I asked.

It seems like you all are awfully busy these days.

I. Don't know them all that well if it makes you feel better, Bookworm.

omg... yes then

ʕ ˘ ³˘ʔ♡ I see everything is going well

yeah, no one is intruding!

Mm! The more people here the better , ehehe~

but what about

?

Ah! I appreciate the offer Kogoro, but I don't want to butt in. Have fun though!

4:54 PM

...

Since you seem to have the free time, I shall offer mine in exchange, Bookworm.

Hana-chan, do you really think we'd mind?

4:56 PM

Besides, if we did you could simply ask.

4:56 PM

Everyone is here, after all. (๑´v`๑❁)

oh... yeah

So lucky, Nii...

do you mind?

4:57 PM

omg i dunno about that

ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ I do

I suppose I wouldn't be opposed to a night out Kiri, but only if it isn't an inconvenience to you!

do you need the directions or so you still know the place, boss?

If it was an inconvenience, I certainly wouldn't have offered. Besides, I'm happy to make time for you.

4:59 PM

It should prove a nice change of pace.

I think you're right! I'll start getting ready then!

I'll text you with the details.

5:00 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing you again.

Pardon Hana-chan's silence. He is currently being besieged by affection. (edited)

Pff~ Have fun!ヾʕ o≧∀≦oʔﾉﾞ

5:02 PM

5:02 PM

Oh! How cute! It's very fitting.

Oh? Has there been a new addition to the bouquet?

It seems to be official!

Ooo...

Congratulations!

Darling, you really shouldn't kiss and type.

ʕ ˘ ³˘ʔ♡ If you're trying to make the rest of us here jealous you are doing a good job

Indeed! You must be quite the individual Kogoro!

Your communication skills must be quite a sight to see for you yo manage so many partners without it backfiring spectacularly.

♾️

help

5:08 PM

im drowning

ʕ ¯ ³¯ ʔ Are you now.

O h.

(✿≧艸≦)

i guess im not pancake anymore... (edited)

I think that one will stick with you for a while!

5:11 PM

After all,

has

as well! (edited)

oh, good point lol!

5:11 PM

hmm, i did think prince suits me i mean, it was my nickname in high school lol

We will not be using that. (❛▿❛✿)

5:12 PM

....

5:13 PM

omg

5:13 PM

i refuse to be called pancake on the battle field!!!

Lotus isn't half bad a nickname!

️

❓

5:14 PM

I think it's rather cute!

no, i can help with you guys but like

On the battlefield, huh?

... dont call me pancake

5:14 PM

oh i mean

5:14 PM

Its a metaphor

5:14 PM

For life

5:14 PM

Life is a battlefield?

Just say you have a DND original character and go, Nii ʕ ˘ ³˘ʔ♡ We don't judge

omg

5:15 PM

yes, sure, i do (edited)

I assumed it was a metaphor! I just found the phrasing funny

and his codename is NOT "pancake"

It is a very interesting way to present such a thing.

Why are we giving out codenames anyhow?... Well, other then the emoji nicknames, I guess

Isn't it customary for people who are close to give each other nicknames?

I believe Haru is right. Or so I've read.

Codenames and nicknames are different, aren't they?˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

5:18 PM

But I guess so then

Codenames tend to imply that those who use them wish to remain anonymous, at least in my experience.

Right!! I do know what words mean...

Well, my calling myself Bookworm is something of a codename too. I can see why they'd be valuable in this situation!

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ Teddie is just Teddie!

you should be something else, like... grizzly

Ehh??

5:30 PM

Hmmm

Teddie is so cute though. . .

!!!!

5:30 PM

ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

5:31 PM

Thank you!

5:31 PM

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ I thought it up myself.

it is but its not a good codename...

Codename...

i guess you can come up with something too

...Ursa major?... ʕ ´∀｀ʔ That'd make

Ursa minor, hehe~

i still like my choice lotus is way too pretty for me

5:32 PM

oh, huh... just ursa?

That works!

that means bear, right?

Hehe~ Yes.

lotus fits

way more

Constellations always make good codenames!

or

even

Ohh! I just realised it does tie in with stars too! That fits even better then! ʕo✪O✪oʔ

omg... you didnt realize it was the name of some stars???

No! I knew that!

5:34 PM

I Just didn't think of that connection as well! That makes it like

5:35 PM

A double pun! That's great

Ribbon

I Just didn't think of that connection as well! That makes it like

only the first four words of this

.

5:36 PM

NII!!!

5:36 PM

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

Oh my!

LMAO

All my hard work and THIS is how I get repayed ʕToTʔ

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

i still like my choice lotus is way too pretty for me

.

youre pretty insistent about it...

It's a pretty codename!!!

i dunno... ill think about it

no, its nothing personal! i just dunno if it fits me

guh theres no fighting it then if the need arises... i guess you can call me lotus

7:22 PM

Lotus..

Would you like a codename too?

Uh.

5:05 AM

I'm not sure what I'd even go by?

You can pick anything! What’s something you like?

Um..

Or something you’re good at...

5:12 AM

Or just a fancy name ʕ^▽^ʔ

5:12 AM

Like Bartholomew!

Haha.. no. SkyLOL

Mmm

5:14 AM

Fair enough, fair enough

5:14 AM

Ahh, sorry, I’m kinda bored on this train.

That's okay!!

5:15 AM

I'm just. Unsure.. I'm. Not really good at anything.

Everyones good at something! ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ Even if that’s just being able to clean really well, or always managing to be on time with things!! Those things count too.

A code name.. uh ...

5:43 AM

I'm sorry but I just. Can't think of anything.

Mm! That’s fair

5:46 AM

Names are hard in general.

Yeah...

5:47 AM

I struggled 'naming' myself coming in here. Aha.

Ehe, I guess that’s a codename already then!

I guess so!

You chose a lucky name, I think ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ♡

Really ?

Mm!! Really.

5:57 AM

Makes you sound like a kind, strong person ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

I don't know about. Strong

6:11 AM

^^"

6:11 AM

Thank you. Though.

Ehe~ Since you’re still hanging in there, I think strong counts!

...heh. I guess.

♡～ʕ‘▽^人ʔ That’s the spirit!

Ahhh, finally all settled

7:55 AM

was so excited they tired themselves out and fell asleep the moment we got here...

7:55 AM

....I think I'll join them for now, ehe

That's cursed..

️

Nao-san-

....

1:18 PM

ʕ ;⊙△⊙ʔ....

OWO

(✿≧艸≦)

uwu

D:

???

I fear everything

ʕ´ ｀ʔ I

1:27 PM

Feel like I wandered into something I shouldn't have.

... same.

Nao-san.. please..

ʕ´ ᴗ｀;ʔ I'm glad you appear to be feeling well!

ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ Oh!

1:31 PM

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ Oh my

Ill talk normal now, i promise. but yes i am feeling well

Hehe~

1:32 PM

That's good to hear! ʕ ˘ ³˘ʔ♡

How's the animal bite? SkyThink

Thanks, Ted!! I hope you're well too and uh well... its better for the most part. still feels kinda sore but itll be okay

Mhm! Working on those glasses~

1:36 PM

Make sure to take it easy as long as you're still healing.

Thank you! and don't worry, I am. Though I'm still in tokyo so... hopefully nothing weird happens again.

Mm... yeah

1:41 PM

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ Let us know if you ever need another place to hang out at

Will do! maybe I can come down and visit soon... might be a good idea since im not able to do much right now anyways.

Still out for now... If you don't want to make the trip all the way to here, I can let you know when we're back home ʕ^▽^ʔ

1:49 PM

ʕ ・∀・ʔ I almost just put my address on here I may not be smart

I could probably make a trip anywhere considering who pays me

but i wouldn't want to impose on your guy's get together. and oh... oh no. that, uh, yeah that'd be a risky thing to do, eheh.

Ehe, fair fair! I'll let you know once I'm back With the costs it's not like I could stay long even if I wanted ʕToTʔ Being an adult is hard...

Sounds good! Oof... understandable. If you ever need a hand money wise, let me know.

Wahh, I'd feel bad!! ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ Thank you though ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ

2:19 PM

With

here now I just have had to watch myself a bit more when spending, ehe~ (edited)

Awh, don't feel bad! I've got more than enough cash sometimes. Plus I can always poke Nanjo for extra funds. That makes sense though, yeah. Paying for two people at once now and all.

ʕ´ ｀;;ʔ Ehhh! Are you sure...

2:25 PM

Mm... Plus, assuming they'll... be as normal! I'll also have to save up for their future, ehe It's a lot! But I'll manage

I am! I can send you some money right now, in fact. Oh man.. yeah.. school is expensive.

Eh???!?!? ʕ ;°Д°ʔ Really?

Yeah! I can just make a check out to you. Or a bank transfer? Whatever works.

A check???

2:32 PM

uh

2:32 PM

I

2:32 PM

A bank transfer, would be fine ..

Idk some people still use checks so I offered

‍♂️ but yeah i can do that!

No I mean thank you!!

2:35 PM

aha.. I owe you one... Thank you

No prob!

ʕ ;・∀・ʔ

2:50 PM

If I ever can do something else back for you ! let me, know

Sure thing! We're friends so I count on ya and you can count on me!

mm

2:54 PM

Mm!!

2:54 PM

Thank you

of course

oh i recie

2:58 PM

,

2:58 PM

is that the correct

i

❓

YES I AM GOOD THANK YOU

It is correct, by the by :3c

o

3:03 PM

okay!

3:03 PM

THANK YOU

3:03 PM

ʕ^▽^ʔ I am going to lie down

❓

youre welcome! but uh please be okay ;; sorry if that gave you too much of a surprise, eheh

I WILL BE

3:05 PM

SORRY

3:05 PM

I am very grateful

Good! Take your time

3:07 PM

by the way how're you doing, goro?

3:07 PM

❤️ ❤️

3:08 PM

Ooh you guys finally got some good rest?

That's great to hear! I've been pretty worried about you all. Lack of sleep sucks

3:14 PM

3:16 PM

⏪

️‍♂️

‍♂️

Oh! Exercising is nice! I'm glad you all got to spend some good time together!

Darling, is

awake yet?

3:42 PM

She'll miss lunch too at this rate. . .

3:47 PM

3:48 PM

️ ❓

3:48 PM

Maybe she can hibernate like a bear?

Well, that won't do! We have this entire trip ahead of us!

4:02 PM

Perhaps you could help persuade her, darling?

4:03 PM

That would certainly be a surprise!

4:04 PM

If you think it would work!

4:04 PM

We're counting on you!

Everything alright?

...Is the second emote meant to be like... angry?

Ah... I'm sorry ʕ´ ｀ʔ

6:57 PM

Having someone important be mad never fun˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

She needs to eat too, though...

She just wants to sleep all day?

ʕ´ ｀ʔ Inaba is fun, though...

7:26 PM

But I suppose you all deserve all the rest, ehe.

ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ I'm glad you all can sleep well here.

❓

Mm! I'm sleeping fine as ever~ I don't live in the Tokyo area to begin with, though, so I don't think it really counts

7:36 PM

And the full moons still a bit away... I can't complain!

7:45 PM

Im not a werewolf!!

7:45 PM

...

7:45 PM

I guess that's not too far off...

7:45 PM

Ehe~ Being a werewolf isn't much fun, you know?

7:46 PM

...

7:46 PM

Are you suggesting we all sleep together? Or? ʕ ´ᴗ｀;ʔ

Oh!

...ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

7:46 PM

That sounds nice, ehe.

7:46 PM

You'll all have to make room for

too though!! They don't sleep alone yet, ehe~

Well... if you're sure no one would mind! ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ That sounds lovely.

Ehe~ Thank you

7:52 PM

ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ♡ I really am a lucky bear

❤️

ʕ ˘ ³˘ʔ ❤️

!

Hello.

How are you, Goro-kun?

5:58 PM

That's nice. SkyDeepBow

6:01 PM

I .. am so tired...

6:14 PM

❓

Yeah..

How much does. Time away help?

6:27 PM

I hope you guys are having fun.

!!!!

I.. feel like I'm about to pass out..

6:31 PM

I

6:32 PM

Will. Talk.. another time

Stay safe, Naru-san.

Thank you

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡Comfortable?

11:16 PM

❤️

...

Hee hee~ You're all so cute together♡～ʕ‘▽^人ʔ

One can only hope to gain something like that, hehe~ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ♡ I'm glad you all can actually have some fun too now with everyone having proper restʕToTʔ

？（´・×・｀❁）

11:32 PM

Darling you have so many people to do just that with, what do you mean?

11:34 PM

Ah. And you haven't yet?

11:37 PM

11:39 PM

❓

11:39 PM

Have you asked him?

11:44 PM

❓

Shall I ask him in your stead, then?

❓ ❓

11:55 PM

Then I'm truly confused on what's stopping you.

12:02 AM

(๑´v`๑❁)

ʕ ´ᴗ｀;ʔ

Did you clear your head, darling?

And?

Well, we'll be rooting for you!

Hang in there!...

✊

ʕ´ ｀;ʔ 9 !!!

wh

5:28 PM

what does he want to ask me....?

hi

5:29 PM

whats up?

Hello, Hana-kun!

hey naru!

5:30 PM

yeah you dont seem ok, what did you wanna ask me that you seem so scared about lol?

So he hasn't asked you yet?

Hm?

⏹️

For some reason I'm having a terrible time understand you today, darling.

(edited)

Hana-chan would you mind translating for me?

ʕ´ ｀ʔ He was so clear about it yesterday too!...

Truly! I can't imagine why things seem so muddled today!

Perhaps Hana-chan can help us out!

Ah????

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ I agree!!! Go go nii~ʕ‘▽^人ʔ

sorry my phone died im back what did you wanna ask me?

(๑´v`๑❁)

if you dont wanna do it here you know where i am...

5:39 PM

omg

5:40 PM

goro do i need to come find you in person (edited)

5:40 PM

,,,,,,,,

Would you mind terribly? We're all so awfully busy at the moment!

5:41 PM

I believe he was last seen fleeing towards one of the dining rooms.

oh ok omw

ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ

ill just ask

to keep an eye out for him lol

We will all let you know if we see him.

^^'

The chat has been interesting lately like this, mm?ʕ‘▽^人ʔ

It certainly has been lively!

.... .... .. ... . ..... .... ... .. ... ... .... ..... .. .. ... . . .... ... ... .... ... ... ... . ..... .... .. ..... .... ..... .... ... .... .... . .. . ..... .. .. .... ..... ... ...

Um, hello?

H. Huh.

That's odd, right? It's not just me?

N..no? Not just you.. that's a... whole lot of dots..

❓

That's... weird

5:57 PM

Not the weirdest thing to come out of here but.. weird.

... doesn't Morse code have dashes...??? (edited)

Yeah, Morse code is a mixture of dots and dashes

5:58 PM

That's. Just a whole lot of dots..

It kinda looks like a game of hangman!

‍

❓

But with a whole sentence...

5:58 PM

Huh?

He's going to ask someone smart!

6:01 PM

Right?

Hopefully??

Alright.

So you think it's still some sort of code then?

Huh. I wonder what it means

Same.. yeah.

odd...

Hey, Nao-san..

3:49 AM

How are you?

Im alright for the most part! Just curious about the uh... dots... How are you?

It does kinda look like a game of hangman. Like Teddie said. Aha

3:59 AM

I'm alright

Hmm... so are they trying to play hangman with us?

Good to hear. Alright s'better than bad

I.. I dunno?

4:08 AM

Your guess is as good as mine haha...

Fair. I suppose we'll find out eventually

4:10 AM

Goro-kun said he was gonna ask somebody smart about it. To see if it's some kinda code.

Sounds like a good idea! Someone with expertise may be able to crack it

If they are trying to play hangman they should say so! Guessing the letters is always kind of fun, ehe~

They haven't.. said anything since.

Hmmm!

7:26 AM

Well! Just in case then

7:26 AM

Is there an 'e' in there!!!

7:26 AM

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ Now if they read that later they can let us know.

uuuuuuuughhhh.... it's too early to be awake.

Hey.

heyy.

You okay?

It's past noon, dear.

yeah. like i said, wayyyyy too early. but joker wanted me to take a look at some message or something.

Do you normally sleep until the afternoon?

well, duh. i go to sleep around the time joker gets up for his morning jog.

That sounds unhealthy

whaaaat? i'm the picture of health.

Then you should be up for our exercise routine today, right? (edited)

........ no. i have a message to decipher, remember?

12:03 PM

you wouldn't want joker to get sad again, would you?

I can't imagine it would take you all day. Besides, I'm sure he'd be excited to see you up and about!

he would be, if i wasn't laying on him.

That would explain why I haven't seen him all day. . .

he came to wake me up. now he owes me!!

I suppose we'll have to give your breakfast to someone else, then.

12:09 PM

It's been getting cold all this time, too. . . (edited)

what, no!!!!

12:12 PM

he's coming to get it for me. don't let me starve!

So, do you think you can decipher whatever that message was then?

yeah, it looks pretty easy. i need to eat first.

It looks easy? I wouldn't even know where to start.

you're also famous and busy most of the time, so it's not really a surprise that you don't know a code when it's staring you right in the face.

12:25 PM

relax! i've got this.

12:25 PM

after breakfast.

Unfortunately, you'll need to come get it yourself!

12:28 PM

Darling will be a bit. . .indisposed, if he comes to get it instead.

:T

12:29 PM

he's warm. i can't sacrifice him this early in the quest.

I'm sorry to say he's a mandatory quest item! You have to relinquish him to proceed. ੧(❛▿❛✿)

Enjoy breakfast!

noooo!!!! this is an exchange i can't do... but i need the exp....

12:37 PM

the buffs! the buffs!

Well, best of luck I guess

i think she means im still looking for him and dont tell him that

wait, you still haven't found him?

12:40 PM

i can't tell if he's the hide and seek champ, or if you're just bad at finding.

i caught sight of him, he just jumped out the window and i wasnt crazy enough to follow LOL

you won't last very long in our games if you don't want to follow him out a window.

It was only off the second floor, right?

ill break my ankles

you just don't know how to land!

What

you should see if he'll teach you.

i really dont

12:42 PM

... well see

I'm sure he'd love to!

That's. Terrifying but. Kinda cool!

joker's good at everything.

12:42 PM

if lotus is looking for him, i GUESS i'll exchange him for my food buffs.

You mean you dont jump out windows on the regular?

Do you?

ill hide out in the kitchen

12:44 PM

DO YOU???

Yes. yes i do.

omg...

Why

.it's cool but you're a danger to your own health.

sometimes my job requires the art of parkour

12:45 PM

but dont worry, im professional

If you say so

You should only attempt such things with an expert to guide you!

Each day I have more questions about you, Naoya-san...

ive always been the running type, ig...

maybe i should let him loose outside then....

Well, hey, always feel free to ask those questions! im an open book!

knowing him hell climb a tree

12:47 PM

we know, senpai...

Awh, come on now, I can keep some secrets... if I gotta. But i like honesty.

What windows are you jumping out of?...

i mean... i do too, but...

many different windows. I travel a lot and sometimes... things happen

ig thats fair...

Please be careful.

That sounds ominous

my window jumping is ominous?

12:57 PM

also ill try to be, thank you, naru

Not that, just the way you said "things happen"

I....

12:58 PM

I’m very confused but I see.

Well, I mean.. things do happen. Sometimes unfortunate things. I have to fight with uhh.. bad people... often.

That doesn't make it sound any better

In warehouses???? Or regular houses???

I have a very versatile job. and uhh both?? sometimes also old decrepit buildings. like a castle. There's a lot of things to investigate all over the place!

I

1:03 PM

??????

1:03 PM

I see.

if you wanna know more feel free to message me. its hard to explain in detail here sadly.

okay. we're on the way to the kitchen. get ready, lotus. he's feisty today!

I'll hide behind something

1:29 PM

ready

"the show has only just begun."

Pardon?

i forgot to post the translation earlier. you're welcome!! geez.

Ooh nice job!

That's... Ominous????

Ah, my apologies. I haven't had time to read back at all.

4:56 PM

It's a strange message for sure. I wonder what they mean by it.

I do not like it.... at all.

it is ominous, yeah.

4:57 PM

and it's not like i can trace the origin of the message, either.

How strange! It's a mystery upon a mystery.

a mystery sandwich!

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Hm? What's this now?

Oh boy another one.

5:03 PM

Also same on the tracking... i couldnt come up with a source either

It kinda looks like a game of hangman!

@Ribbon - jump ...

aw, seriously?

Uhh Y?

5:06 PM

I mean y for one of the letters

❌

A game, huh? How about the letter "E"?

❌

How about A?

❌

Hm... well there has to be a vowel in there somewhere. Is it an "O"?

❌

what about i?

_ _ I _ _ _ _ _

okay... that's a start!

Very nice! We have our starting point now

5:18 PM

Is there an "S"?

S _ I _ _ _ _ _

hmmm... how about a d?

❌

shoot.

uhh.. hm.. is there an h?

S H I _ _ _ _ _

I swear if this word has shit in it....

Well, for curiosity's sake, is there a "T"?

okay, so no... y e a o d h.... that's really narrowing down what it could be.

5:26 PM

i can't believe you're fishing for swears?

...

5:26 PM

3 chances left.

5:27 PM

❌

I was not at all fishing for swears! There are plenty of words that could have fit a T in there!

suuuure. anyone else going to try for the last vowel?

Would you like to do the honors, since you were the one to suggest it?

fiiiine.

5:30 PM

is there a u?

S H I _ _ U _ U

I'm gonna be honest I am. So bad at hangman... but. I ...

5:33 PM

Oh.

a location?

Location.?

Shinjuku...?

✅

I see.....

Ah! You took the word right out of my mouth, Nao! Congratulations!

Thank you!

It started there. And is far from over.

That's. Even more ominous. ..

Ah? What could that mean?

hhh.... really dont like that.

You okay??

No... this is freaking me out.

sigh.

5:40 PM

i really was enjoying our vacation.

Tell me about it. Breaks never seem to last long with fellas like that around...

Hm? Is there something I'm missing?

i'll go tell joker. =.=

I uh.^^: I have no idea what you guys are talking about..

5:44 PM

Fellas like.. that?

Theres a lot going on... uh, not sure if you'd want to know.

I'm quite curious. You all seem to be worried. Is everything alright?

W..

5:46 PM

Wait..

5:46 PM

Oh.

5:46 PM

....that's

5:46 PM

...I...

Mmm id say not alright. Ah.... did you figure it out, naru?

... the..

5:47 PM

... ....

5:47 PM

I.

5:47 PM

Don't like that...

I'm sorry, I still don't follow. What's going on?

Shinjuku is where the first victim was found. Of those recent bizarre deaths...

Oh. I see.

5:51 PM

So that means the person that posted that is....

Yeah... and neither I or the other tech whiz could trace those messages so.... Concerning.

i'd say it's being done on purpose.

5:52 PM

not just our inability to trace, but also the intimidation tactics. we can't think clearly if we're scared, right?

Right. Of course.

5:53 PM

What should we do about it then?

investigate the place, probably.

5:54 PM

we've been doing our best, but we still don't have a lot to go off of. dangerous as it might be, going there in person might be our best bet.

Yeah. We need to get some teams together to check in...

You think there might be some clues in Shinjuku?

5:55 PM

That would make sense, though the trail may be a bit cold now.

if this guy wants to play games, joker wants to play.

That happened ... Months ago.

yeah, but it's all we've got.

5:56 PM

and i'm not saying we should play detective and try to solve a murder.

5:56 PM

that's a distraction.

Mmhm. We need to get to the root of things if possible.

The root? Wouldn't that be the culprit? If that's the case, trying to look for information about the murder would surely be the first course of action, no?

sounds like you're volunteering!

Am I?!

Just don't go doing anything too dangerous!

you can probably find most of the information online.

Information on the discovery is probably quite public, as there were several witnesses who first saw the body. Though details on the case are probably only known to the police.

i'll handle that.

Really?

yep! it won't be a problem.

I can probably get some of that too. Should we just... pool the info here?

think about the game we just played and ask me that again.

It would be the easiest way to share findings, but perhaps it isn't smart to let the culprit know if we're onto them.

Well we're talking about it here afterwards anyways so

‍♂️

It's a bit late to . You know ^^"

6:07 PM

Delete those messages of ours.

I guess we could make a different group chat on a different app but idk if itd be any safer

probably not.

Well, at the very least, I hope we can get to the bottom of something.

Man, i hope so... I was thinking an offline meetup might also work for sharing info but after that... Hrm...

This is... I..

You okay, bud?

This is. Kinda scary! I won't lie.

That's fair! It is pretty scary. Don't feel like you have to involve yourself too much. If you need to go take a breather, feel free. (edited)

Yes, please try to to relax. You have no obligation to get involved if you're afraid.

After what I heard from Hana-kun.. I..

6:19 PM

Yeah..

Stay safe, guys.

You too, Naru!

ʕToTʔ Ehh?? Everyone played hangman without me???

8:49 AM

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ How rude!...

. A...ah..

8:50 AM

Um. Have you read back through everything to do with that game?

There was a lot to read. Not really

Uh.

8:51 AM

ugh

8:52 AM

What happened this time.

Read back the gist of it

8:57 AM

What a mess.

8:58 AM

We've gotten one twice in a row daily now.... Two is a coincidence, three's a pattern. Wonder if we'll see anything today

I... its.. I..

9:01 AM

I don't know what to think..

Neither

9:03 AM

I'm tired... I'm gonna go back to bed

I just...

_ _ _ _ _ _ _

Shoud. we...

9:12 AM

leave that?

Hoo boy

What um

9:18 AM

what should we do

e

may as well play, i suppose.

❌

a?

_ _ _ _ _ _ A

O..?

❌

u

_ _ _ _ U _ A

....shibuya?

✅

Mm.

9:26 AM

Care to tell us what that was for or are we just being cryptic still?

Soon.

Very well then.

Oh,,

Maybe we should go to Shibuya....?

Or. Not..?

9:29 AM

I

9:30 AM

I'm... yeah..

Or it's a trap to lead it into it's domain Either way, we're going to have to investigate at some point

Yeah. one way or another we're going in there... I just... don't want another person to die if we can help it.

Please be careful...

Want me to go with you? I'm pretty close.

...Do you have any proper support or healers with you?

1️⃣

10:20 AM

&

❇️

Mm, okay...

10:22 AM

Traesto or a similiar functioning thing?

Uhh

10:26 AM

Something to get you back to safety immediately

10:27 AM

Think of it like a teleporter back home!

10:27 AM

Okay!

A.. teleporter ?

6:24 AM

That's..

6:24 AM

Unusual.

It’s not actually a teleporter... ʕ´ ｀;ʔ

That's.. yea..

6:26 AM

Makes sense.

6:26 AM

It's just weird that you'd like it to that ?? I don't know.

6:26 AM

I don't understand any of this stuff haha

Sorry... It’s a little hard to describe without being there in person

6:26 AM

and....

6:26 AM

well

6:27 AM

sometimes using the more magic language makes it sound nicer, right?... Like how it sounds less scary to ask for a healer then for a medic! Even though at the end of the day you’re still just making sure someone can perform first aid in case you get shot.

I.. shouldn't ask. Or get involved. really. SkyShrug

6:28 AM

But. Yeah! Yeah.

6:28 AM

I get it.

ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ It’s okay. Sorry for the mess.

Or. As much as I. Possibly could???

6:29 AM

This is all. Something hha.

Mm.. It sure is.

6:40 AM

Though if I can promise you one thing

6:41 AM

Not understanding too much is probably the best thing you could do about the situation ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ There’s nothing fun about understanding more.

6:41 AM

We’ll take care of things.

I...? I just. Yeah?? But.. no..

6:47 AM

I don't know.

6:50 AM

I.. don't like being in the dark about all this.

And I wish I was more in the dark about all this! I guess we're both not getting what we want, mm?

6:51 AM

Sorry, that was mean

6:51 AM

It's just been stressful.

..s sorry.

6:51 AM

I'll.

6:51 AM

Get back to work. I'm sorry.

....I'm sorry

6:52 AM

hang in there

It's okay. Just. I .. I hope this is over soon. ... so. You don't have to worry about this anymore.

The same goes for you, Naru-san

6:55 AM

Sorry it's been taking a while.

ted... what do you need from me?

10:48 AM

ill do anything i can

Ahh! no, no, I'm sorry

10:56 AM

If I need anything from you! It's for you to stay safe

Hello Kogoro! I hope you're doing well!

6:16 PM

❓

That's good to hear! I know there's a lot of crazy stuff going on in here. I'm doing well myself, all things considered.

I must say though, it's all enough to really keep you thinking. I've had so much on my mind lately, I hardly know how to sort through it all!

True! No place is as good for thinking as the shower!

6:35 PM

Maybe I'll take a long one tonight and try to get my thoughts straight. That should be good for me.

In any case, you were on some sort of vacation weren't you? How has that been going? Are you enjoying yourself?

6:56 PM

❤️

6:57 PM

It must be nice to just relax like that with those you care about. I'm a little jealous!

Well, I must confess I don't have a partner of my own. But I imagine it must be fun to have others that you're so close to!

❤️

7:12 PM

Ah, I appreciate the sentiment, but there's no need to comfort me. I haven't exactly been searching for anyone, so I guess I can only blame myself!

❓

Is it that surprising? You make it seem like I should be swimming in suitors with that reaction!

7:23 PM

✨

In that case, I'm flattered! I hope you don't just say that about everyone you meet though!

:T

Forgive me, I couldn't help but tease a little. You're quite the charming individual! I can see why you're so adored.

❗

7:33 PM

7:33 PM

And excitable it seems!

Hey.

You okay?

2:08 PM

❓

Not great. ^^"

2:27 PM

I've.. been watching this chat for hours... just. Hoping we don't get a message from our.. mystery murderer. Ahaha. H... SkyFaint

2:32 PM

Yeah.. you're right.. I just..

well sort it out, dont worry naru

6:50 PM

lol hello to you too <3

❓ ❓

im good-- sore

10:46 PM

uh

10:46 PM

from exercising lol

im also pretty tuckered out from all the excitement so ill probably just go soak like a carrot in a soup in the inn bath while i still can

10:48 PM

dont

10:48 PM

dont start

my god

❓

if you wanna. we have to wait till its time for the boys, tho

Isn't it mixed bathing this late at night?

10:51 PM

i mean, there's a shower wall, which separates the showers from the baths, but youre not supposed to be same gender same side...

Oh, I'd never dream of interjecting! Just something to be aware of.

10:52 PM

You two have plenty of fun for all of us. (๑´v`๑❁)

omg...

10:52 PM

i dunno if... i want anyone to see me like this anyway

10:52 PM

i mean

10:52 PM

this tired

10:53 PM

(✿≧艸≦)

stop

10:53 PM

im putting a stop to this right now

:(

oh just im not the uh how do i say this without alerting the whole chat...

10:54 PM

im a little private? about stuff

omg that sounds bad too

10:55 PM

no!!! its nothing against you!!! its just no one elses business is all but people can know who im dating... but thats it

10:55 PM

like, what i do in my own time is my own business

10:55 PM

omg...

im sorry;;;

i feel like i screwed up...

no, you shouldnt be comforting ME

if you say so...

ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ You’re allowed to have boundaries too, nii!

yeah... thats true thanks ted

٩ʕ๑•◡-๑ʔ۶

has there been any updates about people going missing in shibuya...?

i mean

8:38 PM

that was the last hint

8:38 PM

right?

8:39 PM

im gonna be staying with my brother for a bit but you guys can take a look for me

8:39 PM

thanks <3

8:41 PM

i wonder if these hints have any merit

worm...?

8:41 PM

snake

8:41 PM

book worm? has she been around lately?

is that all the ones you have?

i have this one:

LOL

how do you have so many (edited)

8:43 PM

i shouldn't even ask

8:43 PM

maybe ill ask oracle, they would know

dont they know all your phone secrets???

skipping you and getting to the heart of the matter isnt fair tho

❤️

yeah, i can always do that

I've been keeping my eyes glued to the news but I haven't seen anything about any disappearances yet

hmmm...

8:46 PM

ill ask

to look into things

8:47 PM

actually they watch this chat, i dont have to say anything

always watching...

I can't even keep track of all of these emojis and codenames anymore

theyre someone you know!

Oh?

one of our group, yeah

I see

8:48 PM

Then hello I suppose

uh

8:50 PM

either way, I shouldnt be giving too many hints

8:50 PM

theyll yell at me again

It's okay, you don't have to

what you can know is that I've graduated from Pancake to Lotus

8:51 PM

Emoji wise

That's good to know. I'll put that in my notes.

i forget you take notes too...

If I didn't, I'd lose track of everything

lol thats fair!

8:53 PM

how have you been, nozo?

I could be worse I guess

that doesnt sound good... whats up?

Just work stress, and here stress. Nothing major.

sounds like it could get overwhelming, tho

I'll be alright. It's nothing I haven't dealt with before.

I hope you'll be alright. If you need to talk remember your friends are here for ya!

I should be fine, but thank you for the concern

Maybe the hint about Shibuya was just a red herring?... If a culprit could leave any hints they want, wouldn’t they try to leave the wrong ones on purpose?

That would.. make sense. Yeah.

3:56 PM

I'm also keeping an eye. And. Well. Nothing yet.

3:56 PM

.. I've. Also been visiting Shibuya on and off. Nothing...

Mm... Be careful visiting areas that might be targeted anyhow! We'd be sad if you got hurt But thank you for the look outʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ

.. yeah. I know i just.... i...

3:59 PM

Yeah...

Hey everyone.

2:58 PM

Are you alright?

୧ʕ๑ ⁼̴̀ᐜ⁼̴́๑ʔ૭ Been holding up okay!

3:02 PM

And you?

I'm. Alive! Aha .

Well

3:06 PM

That's better then being dead!

It is. Yeah.

3:11 PM

Just. Exhausted from work..

...Mm... Take it as easy as you can, if you can...

Will do! ^^

im taking care of my brothers kid and i have no idea how they have so much energy

Kids are just like that. Which is good! But also hard to keep up with, haha.

10:13 PM

Hang in there, man.

no way, i face dealt with kids. this one has been up for hours straight and i cant get them tired

10:19 PM

maybe i should just say uncle hana wants to read them a bedtime story

Worth a try! Even if they don't sleep they'll probably enjoy the story

ugh

10:28 PM

i just hope that if i pass out they wont tear up the house before my brother gets back...

Would you like some help watching them? Work is at a bit of a roadblock right now so im free.

im pretty far from home, senpai... plus i dunno if my brother wants you here lol no offense

Eh I could take a train. I think he said I could visit? But its been a while

I guess as long as it's still okay the offer stands.

hmmm... i guess if he said its ok

10:45 PM

are you good with kids? youre gonna need a big skill set with this one

Yeah! I've done a lot of babysitting! Plus I have watched the lil guy before, though it's been quite a while. Dunno if they'll remember me.

Hehe~ ♡～ʕ‘▽^人ʔ Good to see everyone getting along

Awh.

So. .. work was.. something. Today..

what happened?

H ... huh..

Hi.

❓

3:49 PM

4:44 PM

Good afternoon, darling! I see you're having fun again!

4:54 PM

❓

Yes, just a bit busy. We're dealing with a bit of an upheaval at the moment!

4:55 PM

And you?

4:55 PM

whats with the no salad...?

6:39 PM

im so confused

6:43 PM

can you just get a salad???

(✿≧艸≦)

hello???

6:43 PM

why are you yelling!?

6:44 PM

do you want me to bring you a salad?

He's having a bit of a time, Hana-chan. (edited)

Why don't you got visit!

6:44 PM

I'm sure he'll be happy to see you!

(๑´v`๑❁)

wait a fucking minute

6:45 PM

what does the salad mean!?

Oh, I'm sure he'd just like a snack.

omg

Though I'm not sure I've ever seen him eat a salad. . .

uh huh

？（´・×・｀❁）

i guess it wouldnt hurt to go visit

6:47 PM

... i hope

6:47 PM

hello???

fine, give me a minute, but im staying the night

6:47 PM

6:47 PM

omg.....

❣️

(๑´v`๑❁)

6:49 PM

️

(✿ ˘ ³˘)~

6:52 PM

I do have a question pose to anyone who is. . .experienced with animals.

It's nothing serious!

6:53 PM

I simply may have. . .brought back a guest.

6:53 PM

Unintentionally.

uhhhh

6:54 PM

i only know about cats?

I suppose they are cat. . .adjacent?

oh no

They're currently enjoying a meal but I really am not sure what to do here. . .

uh... are they safe? are you gonna get bit?

There very friendly, actually!

7:04 PM

I'll have them looked at by my preferred vet soon I'm just not sure how to explain that a fox snuck it's way here in my luggage. . .

a

7:25 PM

a WHAT

A fox?

7:32 PM

They're very cute.

why do i feel like ive seen this exact fox

7:35 PM

i dont know any

7:35 PM

wait

7:35 PM

theres no way its the same one

？（´・×・｀❁）

the one i know of lives way too far away ... unless you brought it back from the trip

Well, they were in my luggage when I finally returned home. . . (edited)

oh no

Oh no?

this is gonna sound weird but im pretty sure i know this fox does it have some kinda bib?

Well. . . Yes! They do!

8:31 PM

It has these adorable hearts on it!

ok... so its the same fox

8:41 PM

as far as i know its ok. if it gives you a free leaf, take it

8:45 PM

❓

yeah

:0

theyre like... magical

8:46 PM

its hard to explain

Oh my, a magical fox?

yeah

8:46 PM

oh

8:46 PM

its ummm

8:46 PM

akira

8:46 PM

hey again! its been a while

Hello! I hope you've been well?

Hello to you as well^^

ive been ok... just got back from vacation

8:47 PM

️

Aha, you seem rather enthused^^ What a warm welcome.

You'd like to talk?

yeah i think so

damn goro, are you trying to woo him too? /joke

8:49 PM

8:50 PM

❓

no im joking!!!

8:50 PM

youre fine lol go talk to your friend

Oh my, it seems there are more images for me to learn how to decipher now^^;

i put the /joke there to show im not being mad for real

Would you like for me to privately message you, Goro-san?

8:51 PM

oh the umm lotus is me i used to be pancake

omg

I see....a development, then?

quiet

... ❤️

........ ❤️

Ah...congratulations?

thanks ig

Pardon, they required my attention for a bit!

8:58 PM

They did give me a leaf, though. . .

8:58 PM

It's surprisingly in tact!

Oh, how lovely^^

8:59 PM

Oh, Akira! It's been a while since we've seen you!

8:59 PM

You must be awfully busy these days!

8:59 PM

Do your friends keep you busy often?

Well, it's more like my personal affairs^^;

9:00 PM

Don't worry Goro-san, I'll message you right away.

Wait, did I miss something? How the hell did a fox get in your luggage?

They must have hoped in while I wasn't looking!

Does that mean they got inside wherever you were staying?

I suppose so! I can't imagine they could have gotten into our vehicle, opened my suitcase, and closed it back up.

the fox is pretty smart...

Why does the idea of a smart fox scare me?

honestly it is a little scary

9:10 PM

we dunno what it is or where it gets its leaves

Is there something special about the leaves?

they like... make you feel super energized and awake?

9:10 PM

theyre useful after

9:10 PM

uh

9:10 PM

a long day

Sounds like some kind of tea

9:11 PM

Or maybe not

9:11 PM

Teas

i guess you could brew it?

9:11 PM

usually you can put it on your tongue and it goes to work

9:12 PM

its not normal at all lol (edited)

It is rather pretty.

you could try it? ive had a ton of those leaves lol

Okay, it's one of those kinds of leaves then

9:12 PM

Not tea

wha

9:12 PM

whatever youre thinking it is wrong

I think I'll frame it! I don't know how safe it would be to put a mystery leaf in my mouth.

thats fair

You've eaten one before, Hana-chan?

9:13 PM

...

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

STOP

9:14 PM

I DON'T

9:14 PM

I MEAN I ATE THEM YEAH

9:14 PM

YU SAID IT WAS SAFE

Goodness. . . .

I still wouldn't trust that

please istg its not drugs

But are you sure about that

yes!!!

9:15 PM

i could eat one right now and be fine

Perhaps I should handle this more carefully. . .

Well most drugs are herb based...

omg its not drugs!!!

Okay, but caffeine's a drug, and a 5 year old could have that

.....

fine its like a caffeine leaf

9:17 PM

i dunno how else to explain

Dearest, no.

yeah its like ten cups of coffee without the jitters

9:17 PM

Absolutely not.

9:18 PM

I will in fact be keeping them and my desserts to myself, actually.

probably a good idea but it wont make you like... hyper or anything it feels like... you had a really good nights sleep

I'm just saying if you don't know exactly what it is and all the side effects it might have, you probably shouldn't eat random drug leaves

9:21 PM

its not a drug!!!!!!

omg

If you don't know what kind of leaf it is, then you don't know that for sure

i dunno, if you give the fox yen itll usually cough up more

You mean...literally?

What would a fox need with money. . ?

It coughs out the leaves?

ive spent my entire savings on that damn thing

9:22 PM

i dunno where it gets them

. . . One moment.

We're talking about an actual fox here right? Are we sure it's not a guy in a suit?

its a super convincing suit

9:23 PM

no its a straight up fox

They gave me another leaf. . .

how much did you give them?

Okay, but when you're telling me you give it yen and it gives you magic feel good leaves, you can see how that raises suspicions, right?

... yeah i mean youre right but also its not nearly as bad as you make it sound

About ¥10,000?

holy shit

9:26 PM

.. it lowered its prices

They used to be higher??

yeah way higher? the more the fox got to know us the more it lowered its prices

squints are you guys like..... okay?

How much is "way higher"?

Perhaps it's like crows or magpies? They realize they can exchange things for other things like food.

Don't tell me you were spending millions of yen on magic fox leaves

no!!! just like... in the 100k

That's still a lot

it was

9:29 PM

listen

9:29 PM

if we didnt get those leaves we would all literally die, ok???

9:29 PM

they were a necessity

Hanamura

............

9:30 PM

You are not allowed to say that so casually

9:30 PM

And expect me not to worry

IT'S NOTHING BAD

9:30 PM

ok fine ill shut up while im ahead

I wouldn't really call this ahead. . .

but none of you guys have thought i look like im on drugs right???

9:31 PM

besides energy drinks ig

I mean, a lot of it is the way you so casually approach very sensitive topics, like we shouldn't worry that you could've died

no!!! i mean

9:32 PM

sometimes life is very dangerous

9:33 PM

and when youre like fighting against it you get super tired

9:33 PM

❓

ok ok ok sorry

9:34 PM

ill stop

No it's fine

9:34 PM

I just get really worried when you're all vague like that

no i know i just dont wanna like drop too many bombs in the chat

9:36 PM

lol thank you im fine

❓

... yeah. ill go take that shower really quick

9:37 PM

brb

H

9:45 PM

Huh

Good evening, Naru! I hope you've been resting well!

oh hey

9:47 PM

I'm

9:47 PM

um

Just. Waking up from a nap.

9:47 PM

I have questions???

you know what just ignore everything

9:47 PM

oh, you got some sleep? (edited)

I'm outside of tokyo rn.. on business stuff. So yeah..

oh!!!

9:48 PM

good, im glad youre finally getting rest (edited)

Not. Looking forward to going home. But whatever...

no i get that... wish you could stay longer

How are you holding up?

ummm

9:54 PM

fine :)

That's. Not convincing

yeah ig lol......

Yyyyeah. It's really not, Hanamura-kun.

im ok, im alive still

9:58 PM

else i wouldnt be typing

Still, it's good to know you're able to relax a bit, Naru-san.

Thanks

Has work been going better at least?

Hm

9:22 AM

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ Reading back was a mistake.

Oh! I am glad to hear miss Fox found a good new place to stay ♡～ʕ‘▽^人ʔ

9:28 AM

I wonder how her babies are...

Do i even wanna ask about the fox

It's a very nice fox!

11:03 AM

not counting the prices

the

11:33 AM

prices????

She was very business oriented...

,,wha

She would look rather dapper in a little suit!

ʕ ・∀・ʔ Ohh!! Ohh!! She would!

Still it's good to you again, Teddie! (edited)

11:53 AM

How are you and the little one doing?

Aww, thank you!! It's good to see you again as well ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ We've been alright!! They've been good ʕ ´∀｀ʔ Currently coloring the walls, ehe

How sweet!

11:59 AM

Do they have a favorite color yet?

Anything bright ʕ ¯ ᴗ¯ ʔ Especially yellow!

12:01 PM

Because it's 'sunny', apparently ʕ^ᴗ^ʔ I guess that's true!

Your little one really is adorable. Thank you for introducing us while we were there!

ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ Thank you for playing with them! They really loved that trip, hehe~

Perhaps once things calm down we can make it a regular thing!

Oh! That'd be nice... I'd never say no to visiting friends ٩ʕ๑ゝڡゝ๑ʔ۶

I'm sure the snacks are a good incentive, too! (✿≧艸≦)

ʕ ;・∀・ʔ . . . .

12:11 PM

Maybe!!

Did you two gave fun yesterday?

yeah

8:52 PM

...yah

im still tired tho feels like i didnt rest well which is pretty weird considering...

Well, have you been doing anything besides attempting to rest?

9:16 PM

Sometimes it's mental exhaustion rather than physical!

i mean... laying in bed?

9:16 PM

yeah it could be that

9:17 PM

i dunno how to describe it

9:17 PM

guess ill tell the doctor today

Make sure not to be late!

ok ok im out im going

I do hope he's taking care of himself properly.

9:33 PM

He certainly seems the type to forget to ear, let alone remember to go to the doctor often enough. .

who me??? the phone is mobile haru i can bring it with me and see what you say

Oh! Well, then, have you eaten today?

... i mean

9:34 PM

a little

9:35 PM

started to feel sick tho

What's 'a little'?

like

9:45 PM

some bites (edited)

Bites. . .

yeah

You really should take better care of yourself.

its not good to eat if it makes you sick, right?

10:04 PM

i drank a bunch of water to make up for it

doc says im not great

11:30 PM

I assume she said a great deal more than that!

i mean... yeah she recommended a bunch of stuff and i have referrals and she said i need therapy???

11:39 PM

Goodness!

11:43 PM

Well, I suppose she is the expert in this area.

ugh...

11:43 PM

ig im off work so i can get it all done asap

Still, it must be comforting to have a bit of clarity into your condition, yes?

11:46 PM

After all, now you have a plan to handle most of it!

yeah... its mostly that the stress and lack of sleep is slowly killing me i think, but i can at least combat it (edited)

Yikes..

12:20 AM

Hope you'll feel better soon

I'm sorry if that came across a little insensitive,, (edited)

2:35 PM

i'm still really tired.

oh no its ok i know youre a really nice person naru :)

2:36 PM

❓

i tried, but my head hurts so much... i dunno what it is

2:36 PM

2:37 PM

ill take some pain killers and try again dw about me

2:38 PM

get out of town if you have to, please.. just. try to take care of yourself

i dunno, i feel like if i leave again i cant come back

2:39 PM

i have to try and be good enough to go back to work

2:39 PM

hm, okay.

2:39 PM

,,yeah, that's ,, fair

it is a relief but its definitely feeling... i dunno worse somehow?

2:40 PM

everytime i leave and come back that is

dw about me i am made of stronger stuff

2:48 PM

(edited)

6:12 PM

6:12 PM

I can see someone is having fun!

(✿≧艸≦)

6:22 PM

6:23 PM

6:24 PM

6:25 PM

i cant tell if youre bored or overstimulated?

7:59 PM

8:00 PM

10:17 PM

️

....

10:17 PM

you saw... a ghost

10:18 PM

well where is the ghost picture?

on your phone? lemme see lol

just stop texting and give it over

10:23 PM

its just a tree

10:23 PM

youre ok

i mean it kinda looks like a person, but there are a lot of vaguely human shaped things in the world (edited)

...

i mean, its probably cause youre tired babe

10:26 PM

....

you dont think so?

10:27 PM

maybe it was me in the photo ;)

10:28 PM

❓

10:28 PM

you want me to pose for you???

10:28 PM

i dunno id probably break the camera lens

️

10:29 PM

✨

omg

i keep walking into the compliments dont i

10:29 PM

ok ok let me put down the phone (edited)

Oh, a ghost!? That's so exciting! (☆▽☆)

TWO GHOSTS!?

10:46 PM

Things are getting intense! (✯ᴗ✯)

10:46 PM

What did they look like!?

10:48 PM

A guy? So it was obvious, hmmm...

10:49 PM

Anything else about them?

Hmmm, so it wasn't? Do you mean it was a person, then?

:(?

It was sad? I'm not sure I understand...

It screamed? Maybe? Hmmm... That sounds awful scary!

Are you scared? It's ok! Ghosts shouldn't be able to hurt you! ( ╹▽╹ ) It's demons you have to worry about!

Wait... A ghost of Haru and another flower I don't know!?

Oh, now THAT is scary!!! ヽ((◎д◎))ゝ

10:56 PM

The flower is another part of your bouquet, yes? Must be scary to see ghosts of your partners... Well... Maybe not that uncommon. You get used to seeing someone around and their figure seems to be at the corner of your vision sometimes.

❓

Oh, well... Someone I loved isn't around anymore. But sometimes I think I see her. Perhaps she's a ghost!? (‘◉⌓◉’)

Or I'm hallucinating. (´ω｀) One of the two!

You're pretty sure you saw a ghost.. Then you didn't?

Are you certain you're not under some sort of surveillance?

Oh no! (⑉⊙ȏ⊙)

11:06 PM

Kiri-chan, that's too scary! (>0<；)

If you're not sure if it's a ghost or a person you know, wouldn't that be the next logical step?

Ghosts are just wandering spirits... People can be anything!

This is very true. Which is why I don't think you should rule a tail out.

‍

11:07 PM

‍

And you're certain?

I'm... Very confused.

11:09 PM

❓

If you've seen them, it isn't one of ours.

(‘◉⌓◉’)

11:10 PM

Kiri-chan is... So scary!

What about it is scary? I'm simply being honest.

11:11 PM

Well, it makes you seem like a powerful person! People like that can be dangerous...

Perhaps.

11:14 PM

Fortunately, I only target the suspicious and potentially dangerous.

Are you watching me!? ヽ༼⁰o⁰；༽ノ

11:14 PM

Oh, I am neither of those things! I think.

️

I'm sure Kiri-chan won't stab you, Kogoro-chan, you seem nice!

I'll decided for myself if you're a danger, Kogoro. Though as of now you seem more a danger to yourself than anything.

:/

11:17 PM

2️⃣

If you'd like to speak, I'd be happy to make the time.

Are you both going to fight!? (ㆁωㆁ)

Aww...

I have no intention of fighting unnecessarily. Besides, most misunderstandings can be handled with words.

The bouquet said... No fighting?

We'll get more done talking, I think.

11:22 PM

But your partners are right, fighting won't get us anywhere right now.

11:23 PM

No spying? (๑•﹏•)

Who would be spying in this situation...? ... THE GHOST!?

What kind of figure did you see? Did it have any defining features?

They were cranky?

I believe he's done speaking with me.

Oh? What is wrong, Kogoro-chan? (˘･_･˘)

Okay. (๑•﹏•)

If that's the case, how have you been Mochi? It seems you've been even quieter in this chat than I have.

Oh, I've been well! Life is busy with my job and all! (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)

11:44 PM

I haven't been doing great, but they keep me around because customers come to see me specifically! I always was a hit with my peers. ( ꈍᴗꈍ)

Hopefully you'll adjust soon. A bit of practice and most anything will become second nature.

I suppose! The say I take too long taking orders, but I don't want to be unfriendly. (˘･_･˘)

If your guests enjoy the time you take, then your superiors should take that into account. After all, haste makes waste, or so the saying goes.

Hmmm! That's true! I guess nowadays, most people want to serve as many customers as possible for the money, but what about the customer?

It seems many people have forgotten that without the customer they money they're so fond of disappears.

That's also a good point! I think quality over quantity is the best policy!

I couldn't agree more! If your customers and your workers are happy then it will make everyones lives easier.

Perhaps a new job is in line for you, Mochi. Somewhere you can really give your guests the service you want?

Kiri is right, finding a job that suits you is just as important as doing it well!

HARU!!! (✯ᴗ✯)

Good evening Mochi! It's been far too long!

11:58 PM

(❁≧▽≦)ﾉ

11:58 PM

It's so good to see you, I'm glad to hear you're starting to settle in!

I've missed you, darling! How are you?

Well enough, dear, thank you! We just got back from the most wonderful little inn!

11:59 PM

I'll send the pictures if you'd like, it was beautiful!

12:00 AM

How have your cooking lessons been going?

Oh! I gave up. ( ╹▽╹ )

12:01 AM

Yes, I would love to see pictures! I'm interested in this "lotus" character as well! Seems like a lot has changed since I've been around!

Σ(‘◉⌓◉’✿)

12:02 AM

You gave up?

12:03 AM

And I believe Hana-chan is the same as ever. . .

Yes, my roommate cooks for us, so I figured there's not much point in trying when I can buy him the ingredients instead! It's Hana!? How the tables have turned...!

I suppose so. Though I was looking forward to trying your food someday. . .

12:06 AM

Yes, Hana-chan is not immune to Kogoro-chan's charms it seems!

Oh... In that case, I can try again! ᕙ(⇀‸↼‶)ᕗ Oh, Hana and Kogoro-chan!? That sounds almost like a fairy tale spinoff! Or... What was the word? Fan-fiction?

I've heard of those! Fan writings for published works, yes?

12:10 AM

It must be so flattering to have someone love your work enough to be inspired to write!

Yes! A side work of Detective Kogoro-chan's adventures, where he falls in love with the handsome/beautiful Hana! (｡♡‿♡｡)

12:12 AM

❓ ❓

They solve a mystery together and find love along the way!

Oh, wow! How romantic!

12:13 AM

Perhaps I should become a writer? I consider my speech to be rather eloquent.

Maybe you should try! It certainly can't hurt!

Such a scary face...

12:15 AM

I can do my best! Or decide it's not my thing and give up-- either way, I will have a go at it!

I think it's fun! Kogoro-chan is very good at finding interesting Memes to share!

Oh, right-- memes are rather different than that used to be.

I'm still learning but it certainly is an interesting cultural phenomenon to experience!

Back when I was last awake, that were very much like... Hmmm... Silly faces and graphics with words on them. Nowadays, it can be anything that a lot of people do! It's very interesting!

Isn't it amazing what people can find and relate to each other with?

12:21 AM

It could be a silly picture or the entire script from The Bee Movie.

12:21 AM

Humans really are fascinating!

The Bee Movie?

12:22 AM

A movie about Bees? (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.) Is it a documentary?

12:22 AM

That sounds fascinating!

I believe it qualifies as a romantic comedy?

Oh! It's a cartoon? It looks really charming!

It certainly is interesting!

12:23 AM

A human woman falls in love with a sentient bee!

Someday I'll have to sit down and watch! I'll bring my brother and roommate as well!

12:24 AM

Really!? I've never seen that before, I wonder how it goes?

I think it's something you should experience for yourself!

12:25 AM

I don't think there are enough words in my own vocabulary to describe it.

Really? It sounds very unique...

....

12:25 AM

I'll definitely have a movie night later!

12:25 AM

Hmmm, you like it, Kogoro-chan? Then I'm sure it's good!

I hope you'll tell us your impressions once you do get your hands on it!

Of course! You're the one that recommended it to me, after all!

Well, if you say it like that, I feel as though I must balance it out with some choices that are more personal. . .

Oh! Yes, give me recommendations! I've missed out on years of media, after all!

I hope everyone's doing well.

I'm well! Busy though

:3c

I hope everyone is well.

i know i am!

Oh? Having a good day, Oracle?

it's always a good day when i crack a mystery.

You don't say.

iiiiiiiii just did.

12:05 AM

you sound annoyed!

Do I? I apologize, today has been. . . busy.

oh yeah? why's that?

A few complications at work. Nothing to worry about, though my colleague will have a bit more work on their plate because of it.

12:08 AM

Would that I could help but unfortunately I'm not terribly well versed in computers.

oh, what a coincidence! i'm terribly well versed in computers.

So you've mentioned.

You seem especially pleased.

i think i mentioned that i had a good day.

So you did. You did not mention what the mystery you solved was, however.

oh, am i supposed to?

12:25 AM

i thought we were playing secrets or something.

I admit to being curious.

hmmm. i guess!

12:27 AM

i caught a rogue near our base.

Oh? Were you in danger?

not me, but someone else! presumably.

12:29 AM

people who lurk around outside businesses are weird.

I see. Do you often get people lurking nearby?

no, not really.

12:46 AM

it's related to a few people who visit. that's my suspicion, anyway.

12:46 AM

the rogue refused to tell me who their employer was!!

12:46 AM

i need to work on my interrogation.

I think I'd be more worried if you were used to interrogating others.

that's not usually my job.

It sounds like your job is rather dangerous.

why would it be? i never have to leave the house.

12:49 AM

unleeeeesssss joker makes food for me. then i do.

Does he often make food for you?

well, yeah. he makes food for everyone.

12:51 AM

i think it's less of a habit and more of an addiction, at this point.

12:51 AM

but i don't mind!

Perhaps you could help wean him if you cooked more! ੧(❛▿❛✿)

Do you not know how to cook, Oracle?

ew, gross.

12:53 AM

my cooking skill is like, level 3.

I certainly hope you can at least do enough to give yourself a well balanced diet.

i can make ramen.

12:55 AM

cups.

（´v × v｀❁）

Surely your skills are good enough to at least make the noodles yourself?

you can make the noodles yourself?

12:56 AM

ohhhh! that's why flour's on the ingredient list..

Of course. Even I can do that much.

sunflowerrrrrrrrrrr!! the strange lady's being meaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!

Darling, I'm sorry to say she's right. Noodles are relatively simple. . .

12:58 AM

Perhaps we can practice this week!

no! i've got plans.

Then Joker can praise you for your progress!

there's an update coming in my game, i have to farm materials so that i can max out the new character- oh.

12:58 AM

he doesn't need to... he's busy...

Oh?

He's never too busy for you!

ughhhhh....

12:59 AM

do i have to?

I'll even help!

fine.

An admirable first step.

It's much easier than it looks, I promise! Then you can make your noodles whatever flavor you want!

1:01 AM

Even the limited edition ones you like so much!

really?

Of course! You can't run out of you make it yourself, right?

... you're right.

1:02 AM

soooo... when do we start?

If you'd like we can start tomorrow! Just to make sure you get enough sleep to not hurt yourself while we work.

okay.

1:04 AM

goodnight!

Rest well, darling!

I believe that may be my cue as well. I wish you a good evening, Haru.

And you as well, Kiri! Though I fear I may be up for some time.

Then rest well when you do. Adieu.

Good evening, dearest!

1:08 AM

It seems to be just us for now.

I hope you were able to relax at least a little today. (edited)

Did you at least cut down on your coffee intake a bit?

1:13 AM

...

How many?

1:14 AM

It is at least less than usual, even if only by one. But, please, do try to take care of yourself?

1:17 AM

⏲️

‍♂️

Someone seems energetic today.

I take this to mean you had an eventful morning?

I'll never get those Gifs.

12:47 PM

‍♂️

A run is a good way to start your day.

Hello, Kiri-san. ^^"

Good afternoon, Naru. I hope you're doing well.

I'm alright. And you?

Well, thank you. I apologize for my sporadic responses. I'll be a bit busy today.

That's alright.

You seem less busy lately. Are you still on your work trip?

Yeah...

Do you mind if I ask what you do? You always seem to have a lot on your plate.

I'm.. usually in accounting.

2:16 PM

So.. that's as soul crushing as you can imagine.

2:17 PM

Don't normally get out much. But my boss dragged me on this business trip because.. um..

2:17 PM

I'm quiet.

2:18 PM

I guess.

2:20 PM

I really don't do anything important in the company...

:o

2:35 PM

Have you hurt your hand, Joker?

⏲️

Not in. . .some time?

Then it's acting up?

Please be careful with your hand, Goro-kun....

6:17 PM

6:17 PM

...

6:18 PM

you say that but you keep messing yourself up...

That gif... sir.. i...

what happened? do you need to go to the doctor? do i have to drag you there (edited)

...

6:19 PM

you finally fell asleep and your hand started hurting in the morning...?

6:19 PM

hmmm

6:20 PM

i wonder if its similar to the headaches ive been having... but in your hand instead

=

its the one you cut, huh... i wonder why its hurting again

6:21 PM

did the scar split?

6:21 PM

maybe you should have a check up for it just in case

youre probably ok. i can go with you if itll help

Is your hand sore again?

6:23 PM

Perhaps Hana-chan can massage it for you?

has it been getting sore?

6:23 PM

i mean... i could, but if its an infection it might not be good

, ah. Yeah. Was about to say.

i dont want to agitate it

6:25 PM

️ ❓ ❓

youre fine

6:27 PM

lets get it checked out still, ok?

worst case scenario is that youll need antibiotics

I didn't know scars could get infected! But you changed your bandages regularly while it healed, didn't you?

did he?

hmmm

Hm.. weird.

i still think its a good idea for it to be checked

6:29 PM

i mean, what could it hurt

It's better to take precautions than to regret it later.

At least. Disinfect it with some alcohol-free wipes or something before you go prodding at it. Just to be sure.

it wont hurt you omg youll live

6:31 PM

Goro-kun..

❓

Please take care of yourself.

6:34 PM

i will pamper your hand ONLY if you see the doctor first

6:41 PM

alright, you can call the doctor, but if she says to come in...

:)

Will you two be alright going to the doctor on your own?

❓

ill keep an eye on him im surprisingly reliable lol

^^"

You guys sure have been lively. Er... and hand hurty. Hope that gets healed up quick!

Wh... why are you screaming?

Oh? Your hand still hurting?

12:26 PM

️

Ooh! Hana helped you feel better?

that's a relief

Yeah, that's good to hear!

‍♂️

1:13 PM

What

Good morning, darling.

8:42 AM

It seems like your hand is finally feeling well!

that's a relief.

That was kind of them!

8:43 AM

I assume you thanked them in return?

8:43 AM

Oracle has been a bit antsy lately, though. Are they alright? I plan to visit today as it is but I am a little concerned. . . .

‍

8:45 AM

‍

8:45 AM

I see. . .

8:51 AM

I'll make sure to spoil them a bit today, then!

8:51 AM

️

A little rain never stopped anyone!

‍

️

Besides, I do have a cute new umbrella I wanted to use!

We'll make sure to bring something back for you!

9:09 AM

(๑´v`๑❁)

i really didnt do that much lol. just rubbed a sauve into the scar

hey ❤️

12:35 PM

how is your hand?

12:40 PM

^^"

12:41 PM

I'll.. never understand the emoji talk

Sure you will! All it takes is a little effort!

12:42 PM

(๑´v`๑❁)

im not 100% sure... but i think hes saying hes resting after a work out

Okay...

12:42 PM

H... i just got home anywho.

12:42 PM

And I've got a massive headache. So. Yay... ^^"... ..

oh no... i hope you can get some rest at least

I have. Doubts

12:45 PM

I will

12:45 PM

But thanks

sure thing...

sorry,, it was nice not having to deal with.. this.

no, i know. im right there with ya lol

you ok??? did you hurt yourself again

6:46 PM

istg goro

7:03 PM

good... you need to be careful

7:16 PM

i know first aid but i cant do stitches lol

7:30 PM

7:31 PM

omg

7:49 PM

youre gonna have to wait till im done shopping :T

Heya

does anyone know how to start a bike without a key

5:37 PM

asking for a friend

who may or may not have lost their bike key

‍

Shouldn't you call a mechanic for something like that?

ive been on hold for like 20 minutes and im all sweaty and gross now :(

5:43 PM

its hoooooot

5:44 PM

... oh dear

yeah when i get unstranded

5:52 PM

key guy finally picked up, theyll be here in an hour

5:52 PM

a cool breeze... some relief

That's good, at least.

ugh and its hot again im just gonna die in this parking lot i think

5:53 PM

the ass fault.... so hot

asphalt.

oh, you dont have to. but if you do.... water would be nice

^^"

Emily eats TWO lemons

asphalt.

oh ok i wasnt sure LMAO

i figured youd know what i was talking about and i was right (edited)

... Please be more careful.

i know.... ill have to buy a new key for this model. i dunno where my spare is.

I'm gonna try to get some rest. Have.. fun? I guess?? ..

6:04 PM

oh yeah, get some rest naru

6:05 PM

let us know how it goes

ummm

6:11 PM

hello???

.. Ok, who are you?

WHAT are you?

I guess now wouldn't be ideal for another game of hangman.

We can try.

6:18 PM

Throw it out there.

Are you scared?

...Are you?

No.

You have 5 chances.

I guess it is hangman, so that makes sense. (edited)

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

I

6:24 PM

_ I _ _ _ _ _ _ _

S

❌

6:25 PM

4 chances left.

F

❌

6:27 PM

3 chances left.

D

❌

6:29 PM

2 chances left.

A

6:31 PM

_ I _ _ _ _ A _ _

T

6:33 PM

_ I _ _ T _ A _ _

Nightmare

(edited)

Oh

6:37 PM

Are you the one causing the nightmares?

. . .

6:39 PM

✅

It seems we've solved your puzzle just in time.

WHY

6:40 PM

Why are you doing this to us!?

6:40 PM

‍

Hanamura.

What

Getting emotional will only give them the upper hand.

:/

You don't get it though

6:41 PM

It's so

Shit you're right

Yeah, I can't sleep, I can't do much of anything without

6:41 PM

I dunno

6:41 PM

I guess you already know

❓

Maybe in a bit

6:42 PM

My head hurts

6:42 PM

I don't think you can kiss away the anger that easily babe

Well this is certainly a development. Too bad these messages keep being untraceable...

Great

6:44 PM

I hate this fucking app

Just Ever since it was introduced is when this shit started

6:44 PM

And if that's who is doing all this

6:45 PM

We can't even do anything about it because this "program" is encrypted with alien speak or some shit

6:45 PM

Not even Oracle can find a trace

6:45 PM

I know But I'm still suffering

Yelling into the void won't get us anywhere. A lead is a lead, even if it's a small one. We know now that it is a being creating these circumstances and not simply an unusual phenomenon.

‍♂️

YOU'RE still suffering

Beings can be brought to heel. It's only a matter of time.

Not if it doesn't weaken us with lack of sleep first

It hasn't gotten to all of us though, has it?

Not that I know of

It still seems like it can't get out of Tokyo. Resting up outside to be able to go in fully rested to take it on is still an option.

Ted's right! Plus we have each other. It's not like we're tackling this alone.

I know

6:48 PM

I know

6:48 PM

Just

6:48 PM

Nevermind

No, no. Feel free to speak your mind.

I just FEEL alone is all

6:50 PM

Like a private suffering

That makes sense. It seems to have been targeting you pretty harshly, I don't blame you for feeling that way. But it hurts to stay in that feeling. Is there anyway we can help you feel less alone?

I'm sorry

6:53 PM

I know I'm being selfish

6:53 PM

I know I have a lot of support from everyone

6:53 PM

I'm just tired

6:53 PM

And my head hurts

6:53 PM

Sorry

And I'm still trapped outside waiting for the tow

I know it’s not the solution that you want, and I know it’s not ideal but my doors are always open

... I know... Thanks Ted

ʕ ´ᴗ｀ʔ♡ And I can still play teddy bear

6:54 PM

I hope your tow gets there soon.

It's okay, Hana. You don't have to always be happy and alright. Sometimes you gotta let the negative emotions take their course too

Yeah ig

6:56 PM

Sorry

6:56 PM

I'm gonna set down my phone for a while

It's chill. I hope the tow gets there quick. See ya

I love you! Take care

...i missed a lot.

Is.. everyone okay?

Huh

Oh, nice!

Hey.. what.. happened. Last night.. ?

That doesn't seem good. (˘･_･˘)

6:21 PM

Everything ok, Kogoro-chan?

Hmmm... Somehow, I don't believe you, but I'm sure you have it figured out!

6:22 PM

Need any help?

Huh. I . Won't ask any further questions.

Did something happen?

6:22 PM

Oh no! The flower is sick!? (｡•́︿•̀｡)

Oh

That's ummm... Hmmm. It was Hana, right?

I hope he's alright

6:25 PM

That's good that you're giving him lots of pets!

Just, tell him to text me if he needs anything. I know I've been relatively absent lately, but I still want to try and make myself available. (edited)

At least you're taking good care of him.

6:26 PM

️

You slept?

6:27 PM

Let's see... Cat bird is you... talking... to Hana... Hmmmmm music on the phone? Is Hana listening to music?

I think I got it. Thank you, Goro-san

Make sure Hanamura-kun stays hydrated!

6:33 PM

How are you, Mochi? ^^

Oh, I'm alright! Busy reading books. :) How about you, Naru?

I'm well, thank you. :)

6:54 PM

Just... sitting outside.

Oh? You have nothing to do?

Nothing. Got off early today. ^^

That sounds like a nice change of pace

It is.. yeah.

5:37 PM

You okay?

5:38 PM

Ah.. yeah. You're worried about Hanamura-kun... understandable.

5:39 PM

How is he?

Not doing too good...? Hh.. hang in there.

: ') (edited)

5:43 PM

❓

Just worried about. All of you.

5:43 PM

Along with my own nightmares.

5:44 PM

❓

I'm. Not sleeping well.

It's not ideal.

The nightmares keep getting worse. It's... scary.

5:55 PM

❓

Mm..

6:01 PM

Nothing's helping.

Sorry

6:04 PM

.. very tired

6:05 PM

... i. Haven't hurt myself. If that's?? What you were asking

H

6:06 PM

Huh

6:06 PM

Sorry..

6:06 PM

I'm just.. gonna get some rest..

6:06 PM

Or try to

6:06 PM

Well, at least things seem to have calmed down in the last day or so.

(✿≧艸≦)

8:52 PM

(✿ ˘ ³˘)~

8:53 PM

It's wonderful to see you too, darling!

8:53 PM

Have you been taking it easy?

8:53 PM

Dearest.

8:55 PM

You promised, remember?

8:56 PM

‍♂️

I know, but you needn't take it all on yourself.

8:57 PM

We are all here, after all.

I know, dearest.

9:13 PM

Oh! I meant to ask, how was Oracle's ramen?

❤️

I'm glad! They were insistent that you try it first so I'm looking forward to it!

‍

️

For now, they also need their rest. They've been in high alert for several days now, haven't they?

9:21 PM

‍

Um?

Don't you have several partners?

8:01 PM

❤️

I guess if you already have several, one more wouldn't hurt, huh?

Gogi I am actively dtaing yiu

9:09 PM

Giri

9:09 PM

Goeo

9:09 PM

Igice uo lmao

9:10 PM

Im too tired to tupe brv

9:10 PM

Maybe you should get some rest

9:10 PM

Yes maam

... Eesh.

10:37 PM

Hanamura-kun ... poor guy...

8:21 PM

Hey everyone.

You alright?

4:51 PM

❓

I'm okay. Just. Really tired.

4:52 PM

❓

I'm. Not doing too hot sleep wise nightmares.. and stuff.

Have you been experiencing them, too...?

4:55 PM

4:56 PM

️ ...

‍

Huh...

4:58 PM

That's.. .. yeah..

5:23 PM

‍

️

.oh god there's two of them..

5:29 PM

...hey.

5:10 PM

Everyone okay?

I am currently. Uh... I think

.... ha...yeah...

5:14 PM

That's fair ...

5:19 PM

I'm okay. I think?? Too...

That's good! Better than entirely not okay, yeah? I'm sorta getting tired of being in a hotel.

Yeah.. that's.. fair.

5:25 PM

My own bed isn't exactly the most comfortable at the moment...

Oof, understandable. Wish I could let you have my hotel room. Though... it's in Tokyo so dunno if it'd help. (edited)

Probably wouldn't...

5:28 PM

I appreciate the thought, though.

hey senpai

5:48 PM

long time no see lol

Howdy! How're things on your end, hana?

uh

5:50 PM

im alive lol

5:50 PM

how are you?

You.. alright?

i mean, im a lot better

5:51 PM

they couldnt find anything so they let me go

5:51 PM

which is expected, but they kept me for a long time just in case

5:52 PM

either way, im alive, and thats what matters

I'm glad you're alive! I'm also okay. Been hitting a lot of dead ends.... Currently in the middle of looking for a stuffed animal though so thats fun

uh

5:54 PM

a what

I was out and a kid told me they lost their toy so I'm helping look!

oh! well thats nice of you senpai

5:55 PM

what else were you looking into, tho?

Thanks! Trying to get back into that other world. Uhh also I'm pretty sure we lost Tats... so I was looking into that. Umm and trying to trace the hangman fella

Lost tats??

️

Yeah... he kinda disappeared. My dog can't sniff him out anymore, can't find him on tracking... I'm gonna guess he's in that place.

Oh... that's..

6:14 PM

Uh oh..

He's strong so... I think he'll be okay but;; I was trying to get back in there to look for him.

Good evening, darling. Have you just woken up?

That's quite unlike you! Did you not sleep well last night?

Oh, no. I'm so sorry darling! Shall I come over?

6:49 PM

What am I saying, let me gather my things!

6:49 PM

Is there anything in particular you'd like me to bring you?

Is anyone there with you?

‍

Get some rest dear I'm on my way.

7:09 PM

I believe

will get there first.

7:52 PM

Oracle are you there? Could you make sure

can get in?

yeah! pretty sure

has a key, anyway.

I just wonder if he'll remember. He seemed a bit frantic when I told him.

he panics if joker has a light cough, we'll be fiiiiiine.

I know, it's still rather adorable.

is it?

When you mention it to him later and he blushes, yes!

i won't mention a thing!

7:58 PM

i'm toootally innocent.

Oh? So when you're talking and he blushes it's simply by chance?

yeah!

I'll be sure to remember that the next time!

Ah! That reminds me! Since I'll be over as it is, I'll bring that recipe you wanted me to make!

It seems you're doing better today, how are you feeling?

？（´・×・｀❁）

(✿ ˘ ³˘)~

12:10 AM

Have you at least recovered enough to enjoy Mona-chan's desperate purring to try and heal you?

12:11 AM

‍⬛

He's so cute when he's worried about you!

12:15 AM

Even if he tries to pretend he isn't. (✿≧艸≦)

12:15 AM

Also I'm sorry to say I think I'll need to postpone our date tomorrow.

I know, I'm sorry. I think I must have come down with something. . .

Oh? You'd like soup? I'm sure I put my recipe box down nearby. . .

12:20 AM

Which were you in the mood for?

12:21 AM

4️⃣

Oh!

12:24 AM

I couldn't possibly bother you for something like that.

12:24 AM

You're still recovering, after all!

Darling, it's fine, really! Just a bit of rest and plenty of fluids and I'll be back on my feet in no time!

Oh, dear. . .

12:34 AM

I fear I'll have to make myself presentable. . .

(✿≧艸≦)

(❁灬º 艸º灬)

Good evening, dearest. It's splendid to see you!

Oh! Should I make a plate for you then? I was just about to sit down for dinner!

:0

9:23 PM

Then I shall do so! I hope you like trout!

9:26 PM

❓

I felt like somehing lighter tonight so, no curry this time.

9:27 PM

Besides I couldn't hope to compete with yours!

9:30 PM

I see someone is excited!

5:21 PM

❓

Oh yes, perfectly fine! Though I did wake up a bit late thanks so someone.

5:25 PM

Did you rest well, dearest?

And I assume I have you to hank for the curry in my fridge?

4:50 PM

️

You okay? ^^"

4:56 PM

❓

Tired... myself.. hope you feel better soon.

5:57 PM

...

One of those anonymous folks..

I don't remember which one that was though..

...

️

9:17 AM

N ope

Crab.

12:11 PM

12:16 PM

@__ (@Emily eats TWO lemons) - jump

12:19 PM

❓

I.. don't. Like that . I..

12:19 PM

Mm..

12:23 PM

❓

12:24 PM

...

12:26 PM

...

12:27 PM

...

12:28 PM

I wonder why both Kogoro-chan and mystery person both use emojis...?

12:30 PM

Hello, by the way!

12:31 PM

Or... Mochi mochi! ( ╹▽╹ )

How have you been? I've been away a while-- seems some things happened while I was gone!

12:33 PM

Not good!?

❓

12:33 PM

I've been alright. Things are very quiet at the moment. I got fired from my job! (・∀・)

12:34 PM

❓

It's ok! I found the person I was looking for. (✿^‿^)

12:35 PM

12:36 PM

❓

You got fired? ^^" how did that happen...?

Everything is pretty swell! For some reason, food never goes bad in the house. But tell me about you! What is going on in your life to make you so down, Kogoro-chan? (｡•́︿•̀｡)

12:37 PM

Oh, you know! I kept screwing around too much, I think.

12:37 PM

Ok...

He said a lot of things- incompetent, doesn't pay attention, head in the clouds... I was really only there to find someone, however. I suppose the money was nice as well!

The money was. Nice. Don't... you need an income?

Oh, yes, that would help with things... But I do have a surplus of money in savings.

Oh.

12:40 PM

Lucky you.

Cant help but be a little jealous i guess.

Ah, my apologies! I didn't mean to offend! (｡•́︿•̀｡)

12:43 PM

Do you need a loan of some kind, Naru?

I'll be fine. - Appreciate the offer, though .

If you're sure! Kogoro-chan, weren't you going to tell me how you were doing? (｡•́︿•̀｡)

12:47 PM

No sleep, still...?

You are? Hmmm... I can always stop by if you'd like? I had into Tokyo every so often! But I may not be the one who's company you want. (^～^;)ゞ

12:49 PM

*Head. I guess I'm struggling to type, today!

12:49 PM

Visit or...? Oh! Visitor! Thumbs up is good, so visitors are good! I will ask my Tokyo contact to take me to you, next time!

I'd offer company but I'm.. way too busy SkyDeepBow

Oh, Naru, you need to find time for friends! I'm sure they'd love to see you! (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)

I guess I do, huh..

Is there anyone you're particularly close to?

Not.. really. Work has kind of consumed my life at this point.

Oh, Naru-chan. ( ･ั﹏･ั)

12:56 PM

I'm struggling to read this one... Fri... Oh! Friend visit! Friend visit hammer... Hammer was work, correct?

Mochi-kun.

You. Want to visit me at work?

You should! You live in Tokyo, so why not?

Sure. I don't mind. I guess.

That's the spirit! (・∀・)

You'll have to deal with my boss though. SkyDeepBow

Oh? Are we going to speak with Naru-san's boss?

E.. eh??

Don't.. don't say you're there to visit me please..

1:04 PM

I'll get an earful..

I'm certain we can come up with some reason or other to visit without implicating you!

1:04 PM

(๑´v`๑❁)

HARU! (*＾3＾)/～♡

Mochi! Good afternoon!

How have you been, darling? (´∩｡• ᵕ •｡∩`)

I've been well, it's splendid to see you!

1:08 PM

Did I read correctly in that you'll be visiting again soon?

It's lovely to see you too! We were just talking about visiting Kogoro-chan's work, yes!

1:09 PM

But visiting Naru-chan's work under the pretense of talking down to his boss sounds like a fun idea! I can pretend to be an official person! ( ╹▽╹ )

If you don't mind me tagging along, I think we'll have an easier time infiltrating!

Of course! You're the key to all of this working out, my love!

Oh my god...

Geez, you guys are kind of scary, huh?

1:11 PM

Oh, it's Nozo-chan! Would you like to help us invade Naru-chan's work?

You're really about to get me fired. Sweati

I'll pass. I'm kind of busy on my end. But have fun I guess.

1:12 PM

And please don't do that to my place of employment

I'm sure Haru will keep you from getting fired! It does seem like your friends take good care of you, Nozo-chan, so I don't think there's why need! (◕ᴗ◕✿)

I do wish Nozomi-san would take better care of themselves. . .

Oh, yes, it's really important to take care of yourself first before anything else. How else will you get things done?

Precisely!

corvidknight

Darling are you coming as well? (❁灬º 艸º灬)

❓

I do my best, you don't need to worry about me. I appreciate the concern though.

We'll be saying hello to Naru-san's job!

1:21 PM

You say so but don't good friends worry at least a little?

Wonderful! (✿≧艸≦)

: )

1:29 PM

At any rate, I hope everyone is doing well. It's been a while since we all caught up like this, huh?

It seems like we all got busy at the same time. It's nice to see familiar faces again!

Yeah, it's nice

It is pretty hot out...

7:09 PM

‍♂️ ❓

A swim? I guess there's a swimming pool nearby... I'll think about it lol I could probably use some meat on my bones

7:11 PM

I'm not sure what you're trying to say other than you'd like me with more muscles?

7:12 PM

...

7:12 PM

Sounds like you thought it over and have changed your mind

7:12 PM

I know I'm pretty skinny

7:12 PM

Especially lately

‍♂️

7:13 PM

️

I haven't had an appetite but I can definitely make an effort for you I do miss my morning jogs

7:14 PM

I guess while I'm here I may as well try to like... Help myself lol

7:14 PM

7:15 PM

️

7:15 PM

I'll take selfies once I no longer look like a homeless person lol!

7:16 PM

Then again, I guess some of the other flowers are skinny too

7:16 PM

You want them anyway? Or are you gonna call?

1️⃣

7:19 PM

Fine fine. I guess it'll help to have someone looking out for my health. I just don't like to stress you out (edited)

7:20 PM

I know... I wish you could come visit, or I could come visit... I just don't want to risk things right now.

No, no, I really don't think that's a good idea;;;

7:28 PM

My, it seems I missed all of the commotion!

Oh damn, you're back Where have you been, bookworm?

Oh, I've just been working, same as most here I assume. It's nice to speak with you again!

Jeez, work really is all consuming... I've been trying to work from home in between caring for a toddler, so I get being busy lol It's nice to see you're ok tho

Oh? Was I really gone so long that you went and had a child? Congratulations!

No no no no omg

8:40 PM

It's my brother's child, I'm staying at his place

i can't believe you had a kid! congrats.

Sorry, I assumed you were babysitting, but I just couldn't resist!

I super did not have a kid!

i super can't wait for joker to find out.

Uuuuugh

8:44 PM

Don't, he'll have a heart attack!

Regardless of origin, children are the one thing besides work that will keep you the busiest! I should know!

yeah, from shock it's not his.

8:45 PM

how could you do this to him!

8:46 PM

wait, bookworm has a kid, too? what's with all these old people...

You aren't even that much younger

Oh no, none of my own, but I do work with children. I'm a teacher.

no offense, lotus, but you creak when you move.

8:47 PM

so.... teaching, huh?

Indeed! I teach in elementary school for now, but I'm hoping to move up to high school literature at some point.

why?

I have a passion for reading, and I wish to try and foster that same passion in others. Nothing more to it really.

oh, something we have in common.

8:52 PM

joker reads some really boring stuff, though.

Well, I'd assume by most accounts, a lot of what I read may be considered boring too, but I find them to be quite gripping!

so you're into history and dance techniques?

I tend more toward fiction, though historical fiction can be fun to read sometimes! I can't said I've read many books on dancing however.

I've heard dancing is one of the few professions that can't be taught only by research!

books on dancing are boring. next topic.

They're also not very good at teaching proper positions. . .

They're probably useful for getting a baseline, but I imagine it's much easier to learn from an instructor

they're useful for getting a headache. all of joker's look ancient, too.

He owns dance books as well?

9:05 PM

I wonder what kind. . .

ugh. yes. they're the worst. come take them so i can stop looking at them.

You could always just skip over them if you find them so distasteful

what else am i supposed to do in here if i ignore his gross books?

9:08 PM

i don't even have a cat to pet!!

I hear there's much to read online! I prefer the physicality of a book, but if reading material is what you're after, there's a plethora out there at your fingertips!

And I'm certain I could find a video or two for you to watch, if you'd like!

pbbbbbth. i'm playing quest chess while i wait. none of my fics have updates today.

You could always try to find something new!

Perhaps a card game?

i did all my ygo dailies alreadyyyy. what kind of card game would i play?

Well, I know a few! Of course the old fashioned ones like Karuta.

9:18 PM

I'm also rather skilled at blackjack and poker!

9:18 PM

If youd like a human opponent, that is.

doooooes that mean you're coming over?

If you'd like the company. (๑´v`๑❁)

uh, yeah???? i wasn't dropping hints so i could be alone all night.

9:23 PM

let me lock up joker's place and go home. he can come get the key later.

Oh? I must say, I'm a bit jealous! I believe the only card game I've played is solitaire.

whooaaaa.... imagine not knowing joker's favorite card game. that's wild.

9:28 PM

you should play more card games, bookworm.

Oh! Didn't you tell me there was an online site for card games?

9:29 PM

Like uh. . . Oh, what was it called. . .

9:30 PM

That card game you tried to teach me? It was very colorful. I think it had a draw card? So Yusuke made a little portrait for his turn. . .

you lost me. i think we've only played one thing online, but it wasn't cards.

We played it at one of the sleepovers! I think it was a Spanish card game?

9:32 PM

Burro, maybe?

9:33 PM

You had to match the numbers, I think. . .

9:33 PM

Or was it the colors. . ?

ohhh, yeah. the one that tulip is really bad at because he can't count.

I think so! Rose also had a tough time with it because she plays very recklessly!

that's her own fault, i kept telling her not to get too into it.

But you know she can't resist a challenge!

9:40 PM

It was cute seeing her make enemies through the whole game and then getting taken out in one fell swoop.

Oh my, whatever game this is, it sounds like a lot of fun!

It was! If only I could remember the name of it. . .

i still have the cards in my desk somewhere... if joker didn't take them. let me see if i can find them...

I hope so! I'm excited to play now!

1:41 AM

Heya... hope everyone is doing okay.

1:41 AM

Just.. making sure. Are you guys really going to show up to.. work.

1:42 AM

I need to mentally prepare myself..

Huh? Who's showing up where?

This lot decided they're going to storm my workplace. :,)

1:49 AM

So ig thats happening at somepoint I have.. Mochi to thank for this. :,) (edited)

You're really doing this..

7:24 AM

Aren't you..

7:25 AM

Oh god..

(✿≧艸≦)

(✿^‿^)

3:07 PM

❤️

3:13 PM

️ ❓

Yes I ate today lol I did promise to drop by tho, and by the time I get there I'll probably be hungry again. In the mood for anything? (edited)

3:17 PM

C... Croissant

3:17 PM

Just one?

3:17 PM

1️⃣2️⃣

No

You can have a couple as a side, but you need a main dish

3:18 PM

1️⃣2️⃣

3:18 PM

.. ❓

Croissant sandwich, maybe?

Well, ok. I think I know a good breakfast place! Since I'll be driving I'll pick you up

Hiya...

Hey Naru Are you doing alright?

Yeah. living in fear of everyone raiding the office. but otherwise good.

You'll be fine lol I'm sure Haru wouldn't put you in any unneeded danger

3:26 PM

I dunno about Goro and the Mochi guy tho

I mean that in the nicest way possible

3:27 PM

:((((

3:27 PM

You're also a bit of a menace...

,,oh

Yes you!

3:28 PM

Omg......

3:28 PM

Ok mister "I'm gonna go for a parkour sprint at 12 am and you have to catch me"

:((((

3:29 PM

...

Well yes... But it's new to me ig

he did what

Tbh he's not as much of a menace as oracle But they're evenly matched imo

who says i'm the menace?

Me

you're new, so your opinion doesn't hold a lot of weight, pancake.

Boo

just because i like to know where people are doesn't make me a menace. it makes me safe. :)

You also knew my social security number before we even met

that's called safety.

It really isn't!!!

i had to make sure you wouldn't hurt anybody.

That's my info that you don't get to look at!

3:33 PM

You can look at my bg or something or criminal record

if i wasn't supposed to look at it, i wouldn't be able to find it. plus, it doesn't matter that much.

Omg...

i have the best cyber security the planet can offer!

I think Oracle's mischievousness is charming!

Ofc you do.......

see? i'm charming.

Ugh

3:35 PM

I can never win

you always win when joker is involved. i just have an edge with everyone else.

They are still a bit of a troublemaker but I think it's cute!

I mean... Joker doesn't steal my financial credentials

St least you know Oracle will keep it safe!

it's not stolen! it's stored.

I really have no choice but to hope it will be

it iiiiiiiis.

Ok ok...

shouldn't you be driving?

3:39 PM

i feel like i'm babysitting a puppy.

Fine I'll go

okay, but drive safe. and try not to sniff him too much. it'll be weird.

I'm not even gonna comment...

(✿≧艸≦)

.

3:41 PM

What

Roar?

5:37 PM

Wh...? Why're you closing the door?

I'm a good person, I swear!

5:39 PM

Prove it? Haven't we talked before?

5:46 PM

Ah. Don't remember then? That's alright. Well... I'm friends with Ted does that help? Oh and Hana. I've seen him outside the app. He's nice!

5:50 PM

❤️ ❤️

Yeah! He's a good dude. It's nice to see you two are getting along so well.

5:55 PM

‍❤️‍

‍

hheya.

:0

hey everyone

6:03 PM

lol nice to see you too

Oh congrats, goro! You too, hana.

btw i got the ok to bring karu if i come over

6:04 PM

hmmm? congrats?

️

whatcha mean senpai

On kissing

oh my god

6:04 PM

thanks ig!?

i mean ig its been a thing for a while...

6:05 PM

isnt this that old anime?

Yeah I noticed lol. But i still wanted to congratulate you guys

i dont remember the name i dont watch anime a lot

6:05 PM

oh thanks... ig it is nice to finally be in a relationship

It's.... it's Evangelion

o

never seen it

6:06 PM

They just made new movies for it... Ah well. That's okay.

maybe ill check it out someday but these days i prefer mindless garbage lol

6:09 PM

people do some weird shit on viewtube and clikclak these days

huh

❓

you know? clikclak? viewtube? theyre like huge apps

oh yeah just

6:17 PM

what are people doing on them

6:17 PM

i don't keep up with clikclak and viewtube much

6:17 PM

oh hmmm

6:18 PM

let me get an example ig

ClikClak? I'm afraid I'm quite familiar with the antics that the youth gets up to on there.

:0

6:20 PM

Hello Kogoro! It's nice to see you again!

6:20 PM

❓

https://youtu.be/ji5HloVPndQ

SUSHI RAMEN【Riku】

大量のびっくりチキンを掃除機に付けたらうるさすぎた！！

I'm doing quite well, thank you!

o yeah, youre a teacher bookworm

your students probably do all kinds of nonsense

what am i watching

mindless garbage

i hate it

6:22 PM

thanks

D:

but i cant look away

right?

6:22 PM

its entertaining

It's not as bad with my students, they're fairly young. But I've heard from others in the high schools that a new ClikClak trend has popped up involving a challenge to steal things from your school. The teachers are all on constant alert for any such activity at the moment.

I thought those things were just a western problem.. ig not.

6:24 PM

that's wild

o jeez... they do realize filming this stuff is gonna out them, right?

Apparently that thought hasn't crossed their minds

oh yikes

naw, trends are a thing everywhere back when i was a kid, the milk challenge was popular

...

❓

the only challenge i vividly remember was the ice bucket one....

it was some dumb thing about putting milk in kids shoes in their lockers

but wasn't that for charity or smth

that was pretty popular in america

Oh my, don't remind me of those. I still have vivid memories of the cinnamon challenge.

i dunno?

yeah.

6:26 PM

it was a huge american thing for sure. not sure why i saw it everywhere.

6:26 PM

maybe because i follow one too many english speaking musicians.. (edited)

6:27 PM

hm

my school wasnt big on the milk challenge because our school was incredibly old and didnt have a luncheon or vending machines...

❓ ❓ ❓

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

it was some dumb thing about putting milk in kids shoes in their lockers

this thing

That sounds like a mean prank if I'm being honest.

...

it was. even tho it wasn't popular my shoes were soaked

6:29 PM

...

not surprising but i wasnt popular in school lol

imagine being popular in school..

college was pretty different

teenagers are vicious haha.

Indeed. It's the one trepidation I have about teaching high school if I'm being honest.

yeah. completely understandable..

oh no not this shit again

Oh, it’s you

Guess it got bored

You ok...?

Good and bad?

10:46 PM

❓

It's been a big day with Karu-chan... Hard to get anything done. Should have my sample up tonight, maybe?

10:47 PM

Lol, better get those autographs before I'm super famous ;)

10:49 PM

️

I can do that anytime lol But I doubt it'll go anywhere?

️

Are you telling me to look on the bright side? Towards greener pastures?

️

11:01 PM

Oh, you're gonna frame the shirt...

I'm not even famous yet, though...?

❤️

I probably won't make it big, but I have like 500k rn, at least

11:47 PM

❤️ ❤️

️

how're you?

12:03 PM

❓

12:04 PM

not sure..

12:15 PM

oh-- i almost forgot about this place

12:23 PM

hey naru, what's with the fingers?

hey ❤️

PFF sorry. I just. Hiya! I hope you guys are alright. ^^'

yeah, things are ok... nao-san wants to meet up soon... but otherwise, things are quiet

❓

yeah, how are things on your end?

I'm .. still. very tired. But managing.. Things are getting... pretty quiet.

yeah... thats good. im glad nothing serious has happened with you...

12:28 PM

i dunno if i mentioned this, but it got bad for me for a second there. not saying this to like, bring the attention onto myself ofc just keeping you updated

Yeah? ^^' I... hope things get better from here.

me too, naru. nao-san mentioned trying to help too

i can tell you a little more details outside of here, goro, but its basically some sleep study stuff

i will be ok!

Sleep study? oh gosh. It.. Got that bad, huh?

well... yeah. lol its fine tho im fine :)

I'm not convinced.

goro...

12:40 PM

I know, I'm sorry

Please stay safe ^^'

sorry, i was making pancakes for the kid

1:05 PM

But thanks... I hope I can

How are you. ^^'

6:28 PM

b. bee haw...?

Beehaw!

❓

Oh, I see people are still connected to this thing. I'd almost forgotten about it.

7:48 PM

Hello Goro, I hope you've been doing alright lately

Could be worse I guess

^^'

I'm just glad to see this place active again, weirdly enough. Despite everything weird about it, it's pretty much the only socializing I have regularly.

For sure.

Have either of you heard any updates about all the stuff that was going on? I've been so focused on work that I haven't been keeping up with the news.

‍

Fair enough. Just figured I'd ask.

Everything's gone.. pretty quiet.

8:13 PM

yeah.

It's almost more worrying when it's quiet. Before the storm and all that. Makes me paranoid.

️

Our mysterious hangman.. person... has also seemingly gone the radio silent route.

8:21 PM

it's.. unnerving.

Yeah, it feels like they're planning something. I don't like it.

I don't like not knowing what's going on

‍

mm..

I...just. i'm not sure what to say .

I'm not sure there's a lot to say. Obviously I don't want anything else to go wrong, but without more clues popping up, it's hard to try and figure things out.

I hope things get figured out.

8:32 PM

soon.

I do too. I'm tired of being worried all the time.

And.. tired. Haha. ^^"

8:36 PM

Is it possible to be tired of being.. tired.

It definitely is

Haha..

8:39 PM

Nightmares aren't fun. At all.

I can imagine. I wish I could do something to help.

It's... fine. Really.

8:44 PM

.. well. Not.

8:44 PM

But....

8:44 PM

I'd rather suffer with these nightmares than. Find out someone else had been strung up.. like...

8:44 PM

That.

Yeah

I. .. saw one of them myself.

8:56 PM

..

8:56 PM

Not.... Ideal.

8:56 PM

Haha... ...

I'm sorry. I can't imagine how that must have felt.

I'm.... I'm managing.

I know we're still kind of strangers, but if you ever need to talk, I'll be here.

Thank you.

9:05 PM

Greatly appreciated.

9:05 PM

Same to you, really.

Thanks, but I'm mostly just antsy. Nothing to be too worried about.

You sure?

Yeah, I just kind of feel like I'm waiting for something to happen. It's all been so still.

Hey.

You alright?

2:29 PM

... then again. I don't see it being different from yesterday.

I. Just... I don't know.

Apathy I guess??? Haha

2:31 PM

..Yeah.

Hi, Nao-san.

2:32 PM

How are things? ^^

Ummm they're okay. Not much progress though otl

In regards. To this entire mess I assume? ^^"

2:33 PM

That.. sucks.

Yeah... ah well. I'll keep trying! Thanks Goro! (edited)

Good luck.. Nao-san.

‍

The mystery goes ever deeper.

oh great

9:54 PM

its you

~♡

what do you want

_ _ _ _ _ _

Ugh, I'm bad at this

You have three chances.

Does anyone else want to take a crack at it?

i'm....

9:58 PM

Not up to it.

I dunno, K

I feel like I'd just get things wrong and set you back...

Uhhh E?

✅ _ _ _ e _ _

Hmmm... U?

✅ U _ _ e _ _

U...e... I have no idea

Ah, another riddle.

10:03 PM

Is there an A?

❌

10:04 PM

2 chances left.

Bookworm?

10:06 PM

We can talk more after this...

10:06 PM

Um... R?

✅ U _ r e _ _

Unreal?

Unre... hmm

❌ 1 chance left.

S?

✅ U _ r e s _

Unrest?

✅

10:12 PM

Well that's worrying.

That's extremely worrying...

... mm..

More importantly

10:14 PM

Bookworm, have you been ok?

I've been doing well all things considered. How about you all? I know I've been rather quiet lately.

10:16 PM

Don't. Like that.

10:16 PM

I'm glad you're okay, Bookworm.

Shy 2; Revenge of the Second

I've been doing well all things considered. How about you all? I know I've been rather quiet lately.

Things have been ok... I mean, the sleep thing has been bad still, but the news hasn't shown anymore victims at least. We were all pretty worried about you, but I'm glad you're safe

Thank you for the concern! I'm very capable of handling myself though, so try not to worry so much!

Alright alright lol

And yes, the news hasn't turned up anything lately, but I fear that may soon change.

Why's that?

I'm... assuming because of our faceless 'friend's messages, no? >> (edited)

Oh, yeah...

That is indeed what I was thinking.

We need to figure out how to intercept them, but... How?

. I. Dunno?? I'm just some 5'2" idiot who works at an office, Hanamura-kun ...^^"

Maybe have people stationed to patrol various spots?

10:22 PM

Preferably persona users

... Yeah. Whatever.. that means.

10:22 PM

I. Won't ask.

10:22 PM

Stay safe.

it means whatever you want

Omg...

You know what!!! Fair!! SkyBow

10:23 PM

I'm out of my depth here.

I guess secrecy is being thrown out the window

.

But yeah, we can patrol the previous area...

I've been doing my own investigation as well. I haven't turned up much, but I'll be sure to update you all if I find anything of note.

I. Can pretend I didn't see it?? I guess

We really weren't too secret earlier on if people have good memory then.... eh

You have...? Hmmm...

10:24 PM

I know I know, that's my fault...

I did say I love mystery novels, didn't I?

I... don't think this is... a Mystery novel.

It's alright. I wasn't very secretive either. But I prefer to be open anyway~ And uh... yeah. This ain't fiction.

It's not, but we need all hands on deck when it comes to looking into this

I'm well aware, but I'm rather skilled with deduction, so I figure it would be worth lending a hand.

Lives are at stake, and if we have someone smart enough to see the clues, it can be a real asset

Mhm.

10:27 PM

.... I'll. Try and look into it from a distance.

10:27 PM

I... am not equipped to deal with!!! Whatever this is!!!

10:27 PM

But. I will. Try.

Righto. Just making sure the seriousness is understood. Even if I'm not the most serious seeming, I do worry for everyone's wellbeing.

Right... But I guess the best thing we can do right now is rely on team work

.. What do you guys think the latest hangman puzzle means..?

I can not say for certain, but I get the feeling that something big is about to happen

I think so too

10:32 PM

Something that will hurt a lot of people

I hope not... but signs point to that.

All we can do is stay vigilant and try to keep on top of whatever is thrown at us.

True

just remember if you think you can't handle something, don't go it alone. Please.

Don't worry, I'm well aware of my capabilities

You mention that you can take care of yourself and such... I'm curious what that means exactly?

10:50 PM

Sorry if I'm looking too much into it lol

Much like a magician, a lady never reveals her secrets. Just know that I don't act recklessly. I will only do what is within my ability.

Gotcha...

Never ever? I know ladies who reveal lotsa secrets though.... like Yuka's most embarrassing blunder.

I feel like this knowledge is forbidden somehow..

I wouldn't push it lol She's allowed to have secrets

Well, you can never be certain who's watching. I'm sure you could imagine what would happen if I pulled back the curtain now.

Yeah, that's true .. we did just have a mysterious messenger

11:01 PM

At least you're more cautious than I am lol

I still do not fully comprehend the extent of the forces at play, but I understand the danger. Acting without thinking can only lead to mistakes.

You're right

11:04 PM

I need to learn to be more cautious

Hmm

11:07 PM

But how does the entity watching us know if we're even speaking the truth or leading it on?

Well, that's all part of the game we must play, isn't it? Play your hand too early, and you lose the ability to bluff.

But how would it know we played our full hand?

It can't, unless it's omniscient.

It might be... Based on all the supernatural problems we've faced before, it was always some being made from... Uh... Crap I forgot what it was called lol

11:15 PM

The brain hive... Mind hive...

11:15 PM

Of people

The collective unconscious?

Yeah!

Collective unconscious?

11:16 PM

Oh hey. Same thought.

Usually it's something that comes from the inner desires of a lot of people...

My, that's quite a force. How do you defeat something made of pure thought?

You sort of have to use your own powers of thought-- a counter belief.

With violence heh

... That too

Haha, that's almost poetic in a way. Only a thought can kill another thought.

But like... I remember the first one we fought. She was born from the desire of a small town that wanted to stop thinking for itself. That wanted to live without much thought at all (edited)

11:18 PM

Only the desire to face the truth of life is what brought her down

11:19 PM

Living in blissful lies versus facing the truth of reality...

11:19 PM

That sorta thing

Still, made of that or not I don't believe they can be all knowing. Humans aren't so things created from their desires won't be either. They're fallible.

11:19 PM

Oh, facing the truth is good!

Exactly

11:20 PM

I mean, it was strong-- I think I died for a minute there. Felt like I was floating in fog

11:20 PM

This stuff doesn't come without risks lol

"The first one" how many have you fought,, Hanamura-kun?? ^^"

Uh

Sometimes ya do die a little... thankfully samarecarm exists. (edited)

... three

You must be a regular professional then. In any case, I'm glad you made it through. It sounds like a frightening ordeal.

Three.

I mean, I definitely have some experience under my belt. It's hard to not be scared, tho

Thankfully, being scared doesn't detract from your bravery!

..... this is all a bit much.

It's normal to be scared when faced with things like that. Being able to still face 'em says a lot tho!

Alright I can’t stand getting more notis anymore, who are you all???

.

11:25 PM

Huh

Oh, a new face. Welcome!

New person.

Who are you?

I’m the one asking that!!!

Oh, sorry to blow up your phone... Welcome to wherever this is lol!

You know I already feel like wanting some answers are just bringing up more questions

I'm Naoya!

Well, you're in the right place! This chatroom is perfect for asking questions!

You can just call me Hana

I'm Bookworm!

I’m glad I can ask more stuff then! and you can just call me… Kat.

!

its nice to meet you kat

It’s nice to meet you too! Just to begin with, as a guess, I want to think the weird auto-downloaded app is causing weird shit to happen

thats a good guess, and youre right

11:37 PM

too much weird shit if you ask me lol

11:37 PM

but it forced itself to download on our phones too

Quick question, kat, do you know persona stuff? or should we explain a lot... lot more.

omg

11:38 PM

just coming out swinging

Wait, persona??? YOU’RE PERSONA USERS TOO?!

well, i guess that cats out of the bed

See this makes it easier. They already knowww

*bag

It seems to be a common thread in this chatroom.

No I was gonna say! This technically isn’t my first rodeo with a random app that just popped up one day.

my partner also said they got a weird app...

Ooh, do tell. Does it seem similar to this one?

but i don't want to jump to conclusions

11:41 PM

ah, brb. im doing a sleep study right now wish me luck

Take care, Hana!

Ah! Hi.. Kat. I go by Naru!

On the app question, of course! If anything I feel it’s just useful info to give! And ah, take care!

11:41 PM

And hello!

I'm..not a persona user like some of the others here. Just. Your average minimum wage worker in accounting

haha... but. It's an honour to be here among such wonderful people.

So, if I may be so bold to ask, what kind of app did you encounter before? Was it similar to this one?

It’s… A bit similar? It wasn’t something like a messaging app but a navigation one

Navigation? That sounds very useful! What kinds of places did it lead you to?

Well! You’re going to have to give me a quick second to type literally everything out

Of course! Take your time, I'm in for the night as is.

You see, the places this navigation app took us to were palaces. What are palaces? They’re basically like people’s desires given like, a shape, but it’s for one person cause the ACTUAL place that’s like, everyone’s desires is called the Metaverse but that place disappeared and once it did the app also did so it’s- Like that

I see, so these palaces were connected to an individual's subconscious then? That's quite intriguing! This Metaverse place is similar I presume?

A little bit! If palaces were for a singular, the Metaverse was for plural

You seem really chill about this Bookworm SkyCry

The truth is stranger than fiction sometimes!

That and we have all probably seen some shit

At any rate, that coincides with what Hana was saying earlier, so I take it that these incidents aren't as isolated as expected.

Mm

I read back a bit and, it is more and more concerning the more you really look into it.

Indeed. That's precisely why I'm attempting to educate myself on it. This chatroom is admittedly my first experience with the supernatural.

I kinda wish i wasn't involved haha

11:58 PM

I admire how calm you are..

I don't trust supernatural things involving phones.... ever.

That's a fair assessment. I just know that staying calm is important in the face of adversity. Panic can cloud your judgement, which we can't afford if we're going to get to the bottom of things.

You sound like a Shoujou protagonist /o\

Yeah bookworm! You sound really cool

Ah, a new person! Salutations! ( ╹▽╹ )

Oh, I'm hardly cool in person. I'm just a grade school teacher.

Oh wow there is a lot more people

Ah, welcome back Mochi!

Hello Bookworm! It has been quite some time. And yes, you can call me Mochi. Kat, is it? A pleasure! ( ´◡‿ゝ◡`)

It’s a pleasure too!! Love the emotes btw!

Thanks! They were popular back in the day, it's hard to let them go. (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧

Yes, they're quite charming! It brings me back to high school!

Perhaps I texted you back in the day as well, Bookwarm-san? (灬º‿º灬)♡

12:06 AM

But it is interesting to see more "Persona" users come about. Makes me curious to know more.

I'm concerned things keep popping up that require personas.... i wonder if the bastards are still holding bets.

Bets...?

I'm afraid I didn't have many contacts back then.

12:07 AM

Oh?

Bets?

..... maybe not if you guys don't know. Certain entities taking bets on humanity's ability to survive or not.

12:08 AM

Wh

Hm. Strange. Though I suppose that isn't entirely dissimilar to the behavior of the gods of ancient Greece.

Wow! That's terrifying!

12:11 AM

But it is interesting that gods supposedly made from the human conscious are based on the behaviors of ancient gods also made from humans...

12:11 AM

Or perhaps expected!

Maybe so.

It is quite interesting to think about, if not wholly terrifying.

Being a chess piece in some creature's little game isn't fun.

I can definitely agree with that!

I can't imagine it would be. Would you happen to be speaking from experience?

...... you've probably already guessed the answer to that.

I... Assume so. (edited)

12:15 AM

What's it.. like?

Awful. No one likes being used.

My condolences, I'm very sorry you had to go through that. It sounds nightmarish.

Yeah… I’m sorry you had to go through that as well. In general whoever or whatever thinks is acceptable to use others should just. Rot.

My condolences as well... There is nothing harder than feeling like you are under someone's command, with no way to fight it.

Mm.

Yes... well imagine doing exactly what someone wants without knowing you were. Thinking you were doing what was right only to find you were being led on like a dog on a leash.

Gods can be such evil beings when left unchecked

Oh, I wanted to pop in to see what all the commotion was, but I guess now's a bad time?

Oh, hello! I can’t fully say yes, so it’s a… Kind of? Maybe?

Sorry for intruding. But I guess we have another new user?

12:31 AM

Welcome to the chat

Ah, it's Nozo-chan! How are your songs coming along?

You can just call me Nozomi

12:32 AM

They're coming along, it's been a lot of work

Ah, hello Nozomi! I do believe this is the first time we've crossed paths if I'm not mistaken.

Ah, of course, Nozomi (´∩｡• ᵕ •｡∩`)

Oh, I was just introducing myself, no need to apologize Mochi

12:34 AM

And yeah, hi, Bookworm was it?

Oh! I'm sorry, it's hard to tell who's taking to who sometimes

Well it's nice to finally meet you! I hate to cut it short, but I'm about to head off to bed for the night. We'll have to talk another time though!

Same here!! It was super nice to finally know what’s going on in general, I have to talk to you all again soon!

Guys. I need to say something.

Have a good night then.

12:38 AM

Oh, hey. What's up?

Hello Nao-san! ( ╹▽╹ )

Yosuke. He was taken.

What

Oh...

Wait what

12:39 AM

What do you mean by that?

Please tell me this is a joke

How did it happen...?

That piece of shit took him.

Oh my.

... I see.

The... whatever it is. I'm going after him.

Wait. It's not wise to go alone

I'm coming with you

12:40 AM

DM me a place to meet up

... I can tag along as well. I may as well try to... Keep you lot safe.

12:41 AM

If you'll have me

Everything is too sudden, but if it’s that dangerous I can’t stand just idle so I’m all up to help too. (edited)

If you can tell me exactly what happened, I can try to look into things on my end as well. I can't promise much, but if I can do anything, I want to try.

I saw he went into a also study. I'm assuming that went wrong.

I don't care who's coming with, I just need to know where to go.

A *sleep study, I meant

Viscous shadowy arms grabbed him and took him away. I tried to stop them. Something fucked with my muscles. A bunch of doctors grabbed me so I wouldn't break my arms. And yes it was during the study. Anyone who can come I'll take with but we need to act fast.

Thank you, I'll see what I can find. That was very helpful.

Just tell me where I'm going, I'll be there

Same here

We need a meet up point. Probably near the site of the study?

You guys would know better than I would

Stay safe.

12:49 AM

Please.

I don't need to be safe. Yosuke does.

Thanks, Naru. I'll try to keep you updated if anything happens

6:32 AM

He's what.

. Goro?

Yes.

..I'm. Just unusued to you talking.

6:40 AM

...please be careful.

It's not the time to fool around. We need to find him.

Mm.

6:54 AM

I. Don't think there's much a personaless person can do.

6:54 AM

I...want to help.

Then keep your eyes and ears open. If you wander, you might be in danger.

. Right

Oh! You're here! Can you help us go after him?

we can help!

Excellent! I wanna go as soon as possible. I almost went earlier... but people shook me and said not to go alone. Ehem...

button....

sooo... are we going to talk about the new button? or just kind of sit here and watch joker panic?

We should discuss it in person when we meet up

I wanna go asap but planning....

Going in alone is too dangerous

so let's meet up!

Besides, I refuse to be left behind on this one

there are plenty of places we can meet up in a large group without standing out.

May I suggest near the place I last saw him?

oh, yeah. i have the address around here somewhere. we can mobilize on our end.

8:48 PM

right now, probably. joker looks like he's ready to go anywhere.

Nao-san, please DM me the address. I'll be there as soon as I can

On it

shoutout to dadbot for reliability! +10 points!

Thanks! I do enjoy exp gains. And I'm anxious to help yosuke shar_scream

Good luck everyone...

I'm about to get on the subway now. I'll be there in about a half hour.

8:53 PM

Thanks Naru. Like I said, I'll update you when I can.

I also intend to come along, if you would let me have the address as well.

ooohhh, that's a lot of people.

8:54 PM

i'll make sure everyone on our end who doesn't have the app gets ready. we should be there soonish.

Ryoji Mochizuki

I also intend to come along, if you would let me have the address as well.

Sent to you too, mochi

@Kite - jump Much appreciated. I will gear up and be there soon.

Stay safe everyone!

Helloooooooo?

5:21 AM

Anybody home?

Ah. Hello?

Huh! So this isn't just a scam text.

Not really. I.... guess the chatroom just dragged you in as well. Huh? ^^'

5:25 AM

Welcome. It's.. a bit quiet right now.

"As well"? Yeah, that's not fishy at all... What is this place?

Uhh. Nobody's sure to be honest.

5:26 AM

It just appeared on everyone's phones one day.

5:27 AM

I.. Don't get it personally. But... Everyone is pretty convinced of.. 'supernatural influence'. And all..

5:27 AM

And with what I've seen. I.. won't doubt it.

'Supernatural influence'...? Oh, it's that kinda deal. I think I get it now!

Huh

5:29 AM

I. Guess you're familiar? Huh... that. Saves me straining my brain too much. SkyWhew

Yeah, that's one way to put it! I tend to run into crap like this all the time, to be honest with ya.

5:30 AM

It'd explain why I couldn't delete this damn thing off my phone, too.

Right.

Sooo. Who exactly are you?

Most people in here are going by nicknames of somekind for. Identity protection reasons. You can call me Naru. SkyBow

It's... nothing to do with my own name. ^^'

Naru... huh. That's kinda funny. I know another guy with "Naru" in his name.

5:34 AM

I'm, uh...well, if we're not usin' real names...

You can if you wanna? I mean. Hanamura-kun is kinda unique in that aspect lol.

5:35 AM

...Even if it was an accident.

...hey, wait. I can see a bunch of names in here anyway. And...Hanamura?! So those guys are here!

Wait. You can?

Yeeeeah. Why, can nobody else do that?

There's a few others. But.. it's not too common .

Hmm... interesting.

With. Everything happening in Tokyo though. I.. somehow think this is the least weird thing.

At any rate, I must be pretty late to this party, huh?

5:41 AM

Oh, yeah. All that other stuff...

It's.. a lot.

5:45 AM

I'm. Guessing you've heard about it?

Yeah! I uh, I think.

Honestly i don't blame you if you've been avoiding the news.

Well, I pretty much got the gist. Weird shit's happening and it's got something to do with Shadows, right?

That's what everyone else says. Yeah.

5:49 AM

I'm not a persona user. So I'm... kinda unfamiliar. But everyone else is pretty certain.

I see, I see...

5:53 AM

So, where's a guy gotta go to shadowbox here? As in, send these shadows back to whoever created 'em in a pine box? Hah! Eh, maybe that one needs work...

. That was. Awful. No offense. SkyLOL

None taken! I know I've got a pretty unique sense of humor.

Unique is a way of putting it...

But seriously, where would I go to figure out more of this?

5:55 AM

Oh, and uh, is there people from the Kirijo Group here too?

5:55 AM

Just curious.

.h. huu

5:55 AM

Huh

5:56 AM

Is there? I don't... see a conglomerate being involved..

Well, if I knew, I wouldn't be askin', but...yeah, guess it figures they'd wanna keep it on the down low if they are here.

Hm.

5:58 AM

All I do know is.. most of the others are on a rescue mission. (edited)

Rescue mission...?

5:58 AM

Who got nabbed?

Hanamura-kun.

Really? Damn, guess ol' Yosuke couldn't skate by that one...

6:02 AM

Oh, well. Guess that leaves me no choice. Nope, none at all. Might as well do my part and help out, huh?

I've... heard some not great things about that other world. It's not.. safe to just charge in alone.

Relaaax, Naru-chan. I've been doin' this a long time! My whole life, basically. I'll be fine.

. chan?????

6:06 AM

. Really. I... please don't do anything brash.

6:08 AM

I'd feel responsible if you got hurt... ..

C'mon, don't say stuff like that. The only person responsible for me is moi, so if I get hurt, it'll just be on me.

Please be careful... uh.

6:13 AM

What do i call you?

Hmmm...well, if I can see everybody else's name here, no sense in hiding mine, is there?

I guess not?

Eh, screw it. Just call me Sho!

Sho! Ok!. Cool.

And don't you worry 'bout me! I'll be sure to put on a good Sho out there.

Oh my god you're awful

Heheheheheheheheh!

You'll make me want to ignore chat for a while... Fo' Sho...

6:35 AM

Hah! Fo' Sho! Classic!

6:38 AM

Sorry, I just got a habit of being a little bit of a Sho-off, y'know?

6:38 AM

A Sho-boater, if you will.

I'm sure you're a real Shostopper....

Damn straight! Haha!

6:40 AM

I really do pride myself on my Shomanship!

You'll have to Sho me sometime.

It'll be one helluva Shodown, fo' Sho!

Oh my god

6:45 AM

You're the worst SkyLOL

6:49 AM

... but I think we're starting to exhaust our options here.

Yeah? Well, I arrived just in the nick of time then, didn't I?

. You did?? I guess???

Sooo, where'd everybody else go lookin' for Yosuke at?

I'm. Not so sure. Actually...

6:56 AM

Everyone sent eachother private messages in regards to location and the like.

Kite

That piece of shit took him.

I would read from here down.

6:59 AM

I.. kinda got a bit lost in the panic at the time.

Gotcha, gotcha.

Again. I would NOT advise going alone??? Everyone else was pretty strict on that.

Man, that sure is a lot of names I don't recognize...

7:02 AM

So, what, am I supposed to just wait around for somebody to come get me?

I ... i don't know.

7:02 AM

I just don't want people to get hurt.

I ain't really known for being all that patient. But anyway, they didn't really mention where exactly they went...

Then.. what now?

Now, I guess I might as well just do a little explorin'.

7:08 AM

Starting with this app. Gotta figure out who else is in here and if I might know 'em.

Maybe??? I Wouldn't know where to start.

So far, there's only one I recognize...damn.

Maybe we can try and build a better understanding of what we know.... What's your knowledge on everything that's been going on? (edited)

7:19 AM

The murders and the whole nightmare situation...

I have a feeling that stuff's probably tied to some kinda other realm where the Shadows hang out. Usually how this stuff works.

Yeah...

7:22 AM

Ok.

7:22 AM

I know everyone else was on that line of thinking at least.

And on top of that, there's probably some kind of God thing behind all of it.

. Hanamura-kun did mention.. that. As a possibility.

7:26 AM

What could it possibly want...?

Dunno yet. Maybe it wants to kill all humans or somethin'.

7:29 AM

Or destroy the world. Or cover the world in Shadows. Could be a lotta things, really!

W

7:30 AM

That's

7:30 AM

Kinda terrifying

7:31 AM

... are you saying that from personal experience or just throwing things out there . ..? ^^'

Little bit of both.

That's not ominous at all!!!!!

Like I said, I've been doing this a long time! Seen a lotta stuff, fought a lotta people. And...er, non-people.

. I. See.

7:50 AM

I'm... not sure if there's much I can share that might help you get a better grasp on this

Eh, no worries. I'll figure this out one way or another.

This has been going on for a while.

7:52 AM

And they barely have any leads as is.

Barely any's still better than nothing though, right?

7:57 AM

As much as I'm real curious about this place, I'd basically just be swinging at Shadows aimlessly if I went in there by myself. Sooo...it's a drag, but I'm just gonna have to wait until everybody else shows up.

Right.

I.. hope they're alright.

Whatever state they're in, I'm seriously bored waiting on them...

. Huh?

I mean, not that I'm not concerned, 'cause I am, but sheesh, can't they pick up the pace a bit?

...I. Don't know. They're headed into unknown territory.

Still thinkin' about whether or not I should go try and catch up...

I wouldn't say it's a good idea... but. If you want to???

Well hey, a bad idea's still worth a try, right?

12:27 PM

I've totally made it work like that before!

.

12:28 PM

I guess??????

Hmmm...maybe if I do a little hackin' here, I can figure out where everybody else is, then just make a beeline for 'em! ...wait. Could I even track somebody's GPS if they're in the other world?

Wait.

12:16 AM

What

Well, I guess trackin' their last known location would be a way to do it...

I. Please be careful Sho-san.

Was nice meetin' ya, Naru-chan! I'll see ya when I see ya!

... Right. ^^"

It's my damn birthday and instead of aging one year I've gained a freaking decade.

12:22 PM

Didn't think I could hate birthdays more than I already did.

Oooo ʕ〇o〇；ʔ ！！Well, happy belated birthday anyhow ! ? ʕ人´∀｀; ʔ I’m sure it just means you’re maturely cool now

Happy birthday! That's... super weird but hey, congrats.

hey, that doesnt sound right. have you tried seeing a doctor?

I don't even know how I'd go about seeing a doctor

First you get a fake name and then....

And then fake medical records!

i think... your own name is fine

It does work like that.

Yeah, I think I'll... not.

Why not?

just be honest dude

Honest? You mean turn up and explain that I'm dead?

Yeeeah. That's a one way ticket to the psych ward, sadly.

I think I've seen doctors deal with worse...

oh, right, I forgot about that

Guess if you're gonna say some shit like that, you'd really psych them out...

omg

There should really be a doctor for the.. uh. Weird situations. Huh…

4:18 AM

Hee hee~ Good one!

Thanks! Just came up with it like, five seconds ago.

Pfft

you could always be like "I don't know who I am" or whatever they can connect you to your long lost body and everyone will say it's a miracle or something

4:19 AM

you could even get some free cash out of it

I'd rather not have some guys in coats studying me thanks

that's fair, that is the downside

Yeah, he could get kidnapped by the government and experimented on or something. They might think he's a zombie or whatever.

I've seen zombies. They're worse

but I guess you know why you aged... it's because you were dead that long so no doctor needed

Isn’t aging while dead still cause for concern a little bit, though?…

hmmm... he is a user. could be that his body was in some kinda weird stasis

He's clearly not dead anymore.

A check-up would still probably be for the best...

do we know any doctors that aren't gonna freak out?

4:24 AM

I know first aid

I've heard there's a doctor in Yongen-Jaya who probably wouldn't ask questions. (edited)

4:24 AM

Emphasis on probably.

I think we have some people that could help.

ah. the scary lady

Sensei saves the day once more! Probably.

down the street, right?

4:25 AM

maybe naoyas team can tell us if it's related to the other world...

4:25 AM

people don't just... come back from the dead

It has happened before... albeit due to an eldritch demon and weird rituals.

uhhhh... maybe we need a demonologist

I don't think I know one of those...

I think one of my ex girlfriends was one

One of my best friends is one! She may summon the dark lord in your living room though.

Maybe just go and see an actual doctor.

4:29 AM

Maybe. Not any of this. Huh.

It's weird, I'm pretty sure this isn't even my original body

We know so many diverse people. ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

Kite

One of my best friends is one! She may summon the dark lord in your living room though.

That sounds... Hmmm

It sounds fun.

Kura [has returnethed]

It's weird, I'm pretty sure this isn't even my original body

So... Who's body is it...?

Phea: full-time twink bullier

It sounds fun.

Yu

4:31 AM

Don't encourage him!

Elly is a bit quirky but that's not bad~ her knowledge helps a lot when we face enemies.

As long as there aren't any demons that happen

Please just see an actual doctor.

4:33 AM

I feel like my head is going to implode.

It's a little more complicated than that...

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

So... Who's body is it...?

It looks like mine, or uh, what I guess it would look like in the future. But I'm sure they'd have buried me or something so it can't be the same one... it's also less... broken

Kura [has returnethed]

It looks like mine, or uh, what I guess it would look like in the future. But I'm sure they'd have buried me or something so it can't be the same one... it's also less... broken

Hmmm... I wonder if it's kinda a... What's it, simulacrum?

Huh.

Emily eats TWO lemons

I feel like my head is going to implode.

You should get that checked out as well. Threat of a head explosion can't be good for your health...

It's. It's a figure of speech. Right??? Right.

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

As long as there aren't any demons that happen

I wont let her actually summon any unless they're good demons!

Are you saying that's possible??

Summoning demons sounds fun!

I think he's fucking with you

Count me in!

But????

Oh, you know what we haven't tried is digging up your original body! ( ╹▽╹ )

waffle | himbo collector

Summoning demons sounds fun!

You can finally meet another one of your kind.

...I mean, last time I tried that didn't go too well, but if I think about it, that wasn't even a demon, right??? ...well, maybe it kiinda was...

Me? I'm being honest.

I think it would be interesting!

Ryoji Mochizuki

Oh, you know what we haven't tried is digging up your original body! ( ╹▽╹ )

DUDE???

What the fuck.

Well, we already have a potential dead body here, right?

Wouldn't his old body be all decayed and stuff now?

Yeah leave my damn skeleton alone man

Maybe! Or maybe it's gone. That way we know if he inhabits his original one or not. There are ways to preserve the spirit, and ways to preserve both the spirit and body.

I feel like I'm going to be sick...

Ah, what the hell, let's do it anyway!

No!!!!!

I'll get the shovels.

Wh

MOCHI!! You can’t just suggest things like that!! !l∑(Д｀;ﾉ) Even if it would help a

4:38 AM

Sensei?

Isn't that illegal???

Well, I was half joking, but (≧▽≦)

And. Highly unsanitary

But it's fun!

If he doesn't want his body dug up, then it's best we don't.

I was going to say similar. I am aware that this is "rp", but in case it truly does need saying, defiling graves is illegal...

1

I'm still curious, of course.

Is it illegal if the person who is digging the hole is the person whose in there?.. It still. Shouldn’t be tested probably

I.... Yeah, it's gross and illegal dude

I aint digging the hole!

I think we should just let sleeping demons lie

I’m sorry! We won’t dig a hole!!

4:41 AM

He’s also a demon?

Ahhh, understood. Just a suggestion!

It's a figure of speech Ted... Or is it lions? I don't know

I'm not a demon...

Isn’t it dogs???

Just average dead guy

I think there was a grave misunderstanding somewhere in there.

Or bears!

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

It's a figure of speech Ted... Or is it lions? I don't know

It's lions. Please . just. Use the actual. Saying

LMAO, whoops

4:42 AM

Ok it's lions

Or is it dogs

I thought it was dogs. But i can wake the demons

....i think it might be dogs.

We’re not waking up any demons!!!!

Omg...

4:42 AM

Whatever it is, let's just leave it

Yeah. We have a single parent here!!!! We can't just wake up demons willy-nilly.

They're already up, ted!!!

Well put them back to bed!

LOL

They can make their own choices.

Okay. Jack frost, sweetie. Back to bed

oh, those demons

He says 'he-hell-NO-ho'

I think you made that up

Well that’s just rude.

I did not. Do you want to see him, hana?

Do not threaten people with your demon friends!!! acFrown

I don't want to see him, thanks

He isn't a threat. He's a little guy :c

he-hell-NO-ho!

HIM

WHY IS HE IN THE CHAT,,

YOU HAVE A PHONE??? acShock

that username looks like just a bunch of numbers

Hey, it's the mascot guy!

How do I know this isn't your burner phone

That's the catchphrase, right?!

I... suppose the "rp" is getting strange again. I shall take my leave.

He's my hee-homie

omg

Hm… That one wasn’t as good.

I have a gun!

4:47 AM

I'm coming for your hee-home!

HUH?!?!

No threats in the chatroom!

:)

Hee-holy shit, I love this guy!

Well d-hee-amn I thought it was good

that one was the worst yet

4:49 AM

Can we talk about something else?

Sheesh, Yosuke, you're hee-hopeless...

>:|

theres a cat outside the apartment... a new one

Her name is Cybele. :D

no its not, she might belong to someone

7:11 PM

but i dont know if we should feed her or not, she looks a little thin

Whoever she belongs to's clearly doing a shitty job then :/

Then she can be ours.

i mean, maybe shes a picky eater

7:12 PM

omg we have to try and find the owner first

7:13 PM

what if someone took YOUR pet cat?

Wouldn't happen to me in the first place

I would make sure my cat is well fed.

ok ok we can leave out some food if she sticks around we can assume she doesnt have anywhere else to go shes pretty friendly tho so i dont think shes feral?

And if her owner shows up, tell 'em to quit starving their cat or they'll have a cat-tastrophe on their hands

omg...

:,) oh.

7:18 PM

That was. Bad????

7:18 PM

But also kinda funny.

well, i think ill just calmly let them know...

7:19 PM

oh, hey naru you havent heard shos puns?

Why are you— Oh, you don’t mean me.

oh, sorry, this is naru. they named themselves after someone that was nice to them

Ah! Sorry. Naru was just a nickname I.. adopted. On here. Call me Watanabe. It's common enough. I don't think it deduces anything.

i keep forgetting you kinda just got here...

I.. don't think I need to use the nickname anymore.

i gotcha. watanabe-san then

I see. Nice to meet you, Watanabe-san. :)

Isn't that name kinda boring though?

I think it's nice.

It is. But I'm a boring person.

7:24 PM

Ah you think so?

sho you cant just call people boring

7:25 PM

they dont get to choose their name you know

Hey I just call em like I see em

7:25 PM

They literally just did!

Even if a name's common doesn't mean that it's particularly boring. It has a nice meaning, no matter what Sho may say. (edited)

I suppose.

partner youre always so nice

I'm. Really nothing special though! He's just being honest. I can respect that. You lot seem so.. Different. To the usual types I see around- working an office job.

I mean hey, if you wanna pick a common name that's your choice, but I'm just sayin if I had to pick a name, I'd go for somethin way cooler-sounding personally

Such as?

i think when youre working in an office, you dont let a lot of your real self slip, so that would be why

And I don't really think that I'm too different from anyone else.

also lol, most people dont pick their name

7:29 PM

do you know how hard it is to legally change your name???

Watanabe is my actual surname. It's not something I chose .

7:30 PM

Unfortunately.

Well who cares if it's legal or not??

What would you choose, Sho-san?

Hmmmmmmmm

7:31 PM

...actually, I think the name I got right now is cool enough

uh huh

I like the name Soji, personally.

Uhuh.

why soji?

I think the meaning is a little more interesting than my real given name.

But if my name was Watanabe, maybe I'd change it to... Wasabi. 'cuz it's spicier!

...Wasabi.

Phea: full-time twink bullier

I think the meaning is a little more interesting than my real given name.

should we call you soji in the chat?

Deleted User

But if my name was Watanabe, maybe I'd change it to... Wasabi. 'cuz it's spicier!

thats dumb

I'm not particularly spicy though. :/

But ya could be!

If we're supposed to keep up with codenames, I wouldn't mind it.

7:34 PM

...Although, I am slightly confused by the whole concept, considering I can see almost all of your names.

soji then--

You can?

you can see the names???

7:35 PM

only a couple of people have been able to...

7:35 PM

you and joker, specifically

All of them except Watanabe-san's, as well as a couple of others I haven't seen around here much.

weird...

...That's.. strange. 'Joker' couldn't see my name either.

i wonder what the connection is

I can see 'em too!

7:36 PM

Is that not normal??

.... thats even weirder

7:36 PM

ok, what do you two have in common?

Uhh... oh yeah!

Not much as far as I can tell.^^'

thats what i keep saying...

Aren't you a guest of the Velvet Room, Sho? (edited)

Yeah, yeah! I was just gonna say that!

The what, now?

ive heard you talk about it before partner but...

7:39 PM

its where you can control your powers right?

7:40 PM

i wonder if this app is somehow connected to that place

I'm still not entirely sure myself, but they guided me throughout many Persona-related events.

nao-san can also see names, id have to ask

7:40 PM

i think he mentioned it before

Yeah, this weird old dude lives there, he has a really freaky long nose and he likes to talk in riddles

A...long nose?

is that a joke lol

It's absurdly large.

Yeah! And he's got these big-ass eyes and he never blinks! I'm totally serious!

7:41 PM

Oh yeah, and he's bald

Mhm.

Did you at least have a pretty woman as your attendant.

Totally.

ok now im starting to think you guys made this place up

Marie came from there. You should ask her about it.

oh, ig i can try

7:42 PM

is long nosed guy... a demon

Phea: full-time twink bullier

Did you at least have a pretty woman as your attendant.

Nah, I got a dude

Bummer. :(

He's chill though!

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

is long nosed guy... a demon

Not that I know of.

i have no idea what you two are talking about lol

I don't know what the hell he is

im gonna give this cat some lunch meat brb

But I can tell he's pretty damn strong

Good luck. I have cat treats in my dresser as well, if you want to give them some of those, too. ^-^

why do you have those

Why don't you?

because im not just prepared for cats????

You should always be prepared for cats.

so YOU'RE the reason cats like to swamp the place

:)

i was thinking it was your fault somehow but i wasnt sure in what way

Uncle used to tell me the same thing.

???

7:47 PM

about cats?

He got upset at how many strays would be waiting outside for me to go pet them.

omg... ofc

7:48 PM

shes eating pretty fast so i guess she was pretty hungry

Obviously we need to take her in. :D

no, we are going to wait and see if she continues to come or not

7:49 PM

but we can at least feed her in that time

7:49 PM

ill check social media for a lost cat

Maybe she's microchipped?

that too

7:50 PM

ig she needs a vet, but i dont know if any pet doctors around here

Though if she's that hungry. Maybe she could do with a more competent owner.

i guess that would be partner

I'll have to come over to check on her after I get done with this case for the night.

sure, ill give her a couple treats until you get home but a, no naming her and b, no locking her inside

Fine. :(

you dont want to steal cats, right?

No comment.

partner

8:02 PM

what if someone stole your cat???

I would be happy knowing that if my cat somehow got lost and was almost starving to death that someone took them in and gave them a nice life. :)

no you wouldnt you would cry from not knowing what happened to it

Whoa, I missed stuff! Why are we stealing cats.....

because this one cat is insistent on hanging around...

10:05 AM

its still here and its been a couple days

So it chose you guys?

i guess? its been hanging around, so i got a big box and cut a hole in it, put an old towel in it

10:28 AM

landlord probably wouldnt like the walkway obstructed, but oh well lol

10:28 AM

i dont wanna bring it in cause what if it wants to go home???

Have you checked missing pet listings to see if it matches any?

yeah, im gonna take it to the vet to see if it has a chip too

10:36 AM

my partner has already named it

Her.

her... she, whatever

Good! As long as you make sure no one is missing her.

There's no need to be so sour over it :(

10:46 AM

She sounds sweet ^^

10:47 AM

Haha. Ha. That was an. Awful joke.

omg .. if you didnt tell me that was a joke i wouldnt have known

Exactly.

11:22 AM

I tried being clever. It didn't work. :(

I thought it was good. ^-^

sorry, i dont mean to be an ass

3:29 PM

it was pretty good

Thank you, Er. What was the nickname you chose again???

Soji. But anything works, really. :)

I see! Thank you, Soji. :)

Oh, yeah! That reminds me, I gotta pick a nickname too, huh...

I'm just going by my surname at this point. It's common enough. Are you one of those people that have A really rare surname?

Yeah, sorta...

Yknow. Something you don't see every day--

4:06 AM

Oh!

It's pretty rare, and damn cool-soundin' too, but it'd be a dead giveaway if I just used it here.

...Jack?

4:09 AM

Like Jack Frost.

What? No way, that's too simple!

4:09 AM

'sides, I don't even use Jack Frost... Black Frost is WAY cooler.

Of course you do.

Pyro Jack's pretty neat too, though.

4:11 AM

Wait-- gah, I'm gettin' sidetracked here! Okay, nicknames, nicknames... Hmm...

4:12 AM

...Moon? Wait, that's also way too simple...!

...Is Tsuki also too on the nose?

4:15 AM

...No, it definitely is.

Yeah, I might as well be usin' the first half of my last name if I go with that...

Jack is always on the table.

How 'bout... Bloodmoon? That's a cool one, right?

...

4:18 AM

...Sure! :)

Eh???

What was the "..." for...? Are you just lyin' to make me feel better?!

...No comment.

Whatever, so it's a little over-the-top, at least it's not boring!

We can workshop it.

...more I think about it though, maybe it does sound like I'm tryin' too hard to be cool...

It is a bit intense!

4:21 AM

Maybe just Moon?

4:21 AM

Would be. Yknow

4:21 AM

Better

To be fair, they are a... Rather intense person. No offense.

I already said that one was too simple.

Fair..

4:22 AM

You're an intense person, huh?

4:22 AM

How intense we talking?

Yeah, intensely awesome.

You've got.. quite the ego on you. ^^'

It's their charm.

Exactly!

Can we just call you Akito...?

Who the hell is that?

It means bright person.

Hmm... not bad, I guess. But are we like, goin' for just fake names, or cool codenames like in spy movies 'n shit?

I just went for a fake name...

4:28 AM

...Now I wish I went for a cool codename, though.

I don't think a "cool codename" is ideal for a chatroom.. idk..

Could always change it!

Do you want it to sound like you're a featherman villain?

Yes.

Ooh, hey wait, you had a pretty neat one back at the P-1, didn't ya? Well, part of it was cool, anyway...

What about the other part...?

I get the feelin' that "sister complex" was more of a roast than anythin'.

I thought it was fine.

"Sister complex"...?

I have a little sister.

4:34 AM

It probably came from how much I care about her. :)

Pretty sure she's actually his cousin.

...Uhuh.

If she was really his sister, then the complex part prolly wouldn't have worked.

Cousin, little sister, same difference.

And you care about this cousin so much it's.. a 'complex"?

Pretty much!

Like. I get loving family and all but that sounds intense.

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If she was really his sister, then the complex part prolly wouldn't have worked.

Sister complex only makes sense if you have a sister...

4:36 AM

Otherwise it would be cousin complex.

I thought it was a complex because she's not actually your sister, but you still think of her like one. Ain't that it?

Why'd you even have such a title anyway?

It makes me sound cooler.

Does it???

I thought it did. :)

I'm not so sure on that front.

It was a fun time.

. I'll take your word.

I dunno if it was all fun...

5:09 AM

But some of it was!

I didn't enjoy the time limit.

Weeell, now that I think about it, there was a lotta shit that wasn't fun, but hey, that's the stuff that made me who I am today, so, guess I can't complain.

I'm glad you have some kind of positive take away from it.

I mean, I had plenty of time to feel like shit over it, but nowadays, better to think positive, right?

That's my motto. :D

For sure.

Hah, guess that's just what happens when I hang around the lot of you too much, huh?

I think that positivity has always been inside you.

Yeah, prolly. Just took a while for me to really see it, is all.

I'm glad we could help in finding it. ^-^

Same here! :] Who woulda thought though, huh?

Basically everyone.

5:30 AM

We're very good at making friends.

Okay, fair enough.

Do you know eachother well? :0

I've never met them in my life.

What?! Bullshit, we met like, what... nine, ten years ago now?

Is it normal for people to just. Abandon a whole ass pet snake on your doorstep because uh

A snake? Oh my, that's quite the visitor!

Yeah, in a tank and everything. Ive heard of babies left on doorsteps but not pythons??? I guess its mine now. (edited)

It would seem so. Have you ever cared for a snake before?

Not at all... I need to go buy heat lamps apparently.

Indeed! Most reptiles need to be kept in a warm environment, and some also require moisture or humidity.

3:09 AM

I'm not sure about a python specifically, but everything you need should be accessible online!

Mmhm. I'm searching it all right now. I wonder why they put it at my condo of all places??

It's quite an interesting mystery. Do you happen to know anyone that had a snake prior?

ofc you'd get a snake right when we got a cat... the weirdest stuff happens to you nao-san, I swear

Not that I know of... maybe they just picked at random?

Its a normal snake... a bit underweight though. Awh, hana... is it really that weird?? They're both stray pets.

It's a strange coincidence for sure!

i think a snake is a lot weirder but...

3:20 AM

i guess if you dont mind caring for it

can you all stop blowing up my phone?

3:21 AM

it's annoying as hell

Oh? A new face? Welcome!

No. I will continue to do it. This snake is important

i mean, you can just like... ignore us LOL we didnt exactly force you into here

3:24 AM

also, yeah, welcome. whats with the attitude?

Even so, we're happy to have someone new!

i certainly didn't join by my own will

neither did we

ugh

3:24 AM

whatever

were just kinda making the best of it

3:24 AM

im hana btw

I take it that this mysterious chatroom installed itself onto your phone as well?

3:25 AM

Oh yes, call me Bookworm!

Oh names.. uh you can just call me Nao.

YO! Look who's here! Hahahahah! I was wonderin' when you'd show up!

hana... like... oh

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YO! Look who's here! Hahahahah! I was wonderin' when you'd show up!

i forgot your nickname already but, you know this guy?

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YO! Look who's here! Hahahahah! I was wonderin' when you'd show up!

oh no.

Call me... Crescent. Yeah, I'll stick with that for now. Sounds decently cool.

3:28 AM

Not to be confused with croissant!

Oh, a very nice choice!

like the roll

why are you all using stupid nicknames?

Or perhaps the moon!

And, as for our new guy... I'll leave it a surprise. Hehehehe...

Man, I feel like I'm getting too old to remember all these. I keep wanting to say what i read

Long story, I'll tell ya later!

The nicknames preserve our anonymity, it's quite standard for online chatrooms.

i dont like surprises when it comes to the chat room tbh...

3:30 AM

but yeah, its better than giving out our real names to whoever. (edited)

Says the guy who everyone knows the name of by now.

Blunders aside, what should we call you, newcomer?

i really don't care

3:31 AM

viper, or whatever

Oh hey. speaking of snakes

I see, tonight's serpentine motif continues!

Man that's... intense.

Emily eats TWO lemons

Says the guy who everyone knows the name of by now.

Shush

3:33 AM

viper is a pretty cool nickname actually lol

Maaan, it's really hard to decide whether or not I should spill the beans...!

Bit edgy, honestly. Are they calling themselves poisonous?

I don't believe it would be fair to state their identity when all of us have the luxury of hiding ours

LMAO nao did you just call them cringe

Shy 2; Revenge of the Second

I don't believe it would be fair to state their identity when all of us have the luxury of hiding ours

i think bw is right on this one... privacy is pretty important

3:36 AM

that goes for you too, nao-san

I'm not saying anything other than agreeing to them being cringe.

Kite

Bit edgy, honestly. Are they calling themselves poisonous?

i didn't exactly choose it for myself

....okay who is bullying you then?

like i really care

do you care about anything?

Perhaps it also isn't fair to interrogate our new guest immediately after their arrival either.

fine fine, ill lay off

He was all grumpy first, to be fair.

thats true lol

3:41 AM

came in here like he just got woke up from his nap

Grumpy or no, it's understandable that they may not want to share anything they deem too personal to a bunch of strangers.

i agree, yeah...

3:42 AM

i regret sharing too much when i got here

The myspace.. forever etched in history....

myspace........

That's a word I haven't heard in many years.

oh i had one of those lol

Kite

He was all grumpy first, to be fair.

sorry i'm not exactly into new apps getting added to my phone at random

thats how noir saw my face

3:45 AM

oh, yeah, its a big annoyance but weve just been using it to make friends and be less lonely (edited)

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sorry i'm not exactly into new apps getting added to my phone at random

Hmmmm. Fair.

Yeah.. nobody knows where the app comes from.

Yes, the interaction has been quite stimulating! I believe we've made the best of being here so far!

mmhm

that's kind of depressing but i guess i respect the spirit

Eh, just like any other online chatroom. It's nice to group up and talky talk

Yeah, no reason to get all put out about it, right? Besides, this whole situation's pretty excitin', if you forget about the whole "danger" part...

What's happening...? Oh. Hm.

...who am I kiddin', the danger part just makes it more fun! For me, anyway.

To each their own I suppose.

Living life on the edge, are ya?

hey, kid. can i talk to you alone?

Hmmmm? You talkin' to me?

yeah

Naoya Toudou

Living life on the edge, are ya?

Ain't no other way, if ya ask me!

Conspiring in secret, a true trope of mystery!

3:52 AM

How exciting!

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yeah

And yeah, sure, why not? Shoot me a message whenever.

we ain't conspiring anything

Oh yes, don't mind me, just having a bit of fun!

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Ain't no other way, if ya ask me!

You gotta relax sometimes, y'know? Otherwise I get being into the action.

Very true, it will do no one any good if you run yourself ragged.

Well yeah, 'course it's good to take a breather every now 'n then.

Good then

As long as you're taking care of yourself!

I'm sure Crescent could never run out of energy if he tried. It's part of his charm.

Damn right!

Interesting...

That's what they all say and then you hit 30.

He's not too far off.

Haha, very true Nao-san!

You better watch out, Crescent-kun. :)

Heh, we'll see about that.

Perhaps you could test your abilities, do some sort of endurance trial. With supervision of course. No sense in wasting energy like that. But I would be intrigued to learn how accurate your claims are.

Ooh, sounds fun! I do love me a challenge.

That almost sounds like you're using him for a science experiment

Not... The most apt comparison...

Oh, please don't take it the wrong way! I simply have a curious mind!

Just don't try and stick a needle in me or whatever and it's all chill, k?

No need to worry about that, I'm a teacher not a doctor!

Sorry, it's just the wording sounded kinda like that. But I digress. There is a snake on my arm rn.

Man, everybody's gettin' pets out here all of a sudden, huh? When's my turn?

Idk? Wanna help care for a snake?

I could introduce you to a couple of strays. :)

I mean, if ya need the help, sure! I dunno the first thing about snakes, though...

4:15 AM

I've always been more of a cats or sea creatures guy, y'know?

Just remember to not be afraid! Most snakes don't want to attack anything larger than them, so as long as you don't try to threaten it, you should be fine!

4:16 AM

In most cases, the cause of a snake biting a human is intentional provocation.

Snakes are cute. I'm learning how to properly care for it, maybe we can both learn!

Soooo, just don't piss it off? Sounds simple enough!

you're pretty bad at that

Yeah, says you...

I'm certain the snake will appreciate your sense of humor!

Yeah, 'course it will!

It seems to enjoy being talked to so probably!

That's good! Perhaps you can bond over long philosophical discussions!

I'm going to tell it about digimon adventure.

Maybe I'll workshop some puns with it!

oh, great...

4:26 AM

maybe you should get an audience to workshop with that can actually speak

I got that already, though.

It never hurts to test your material with a broader audience!

See? She gets it!

whatever you say, kid

I agree, broaden the audience!

I have decided to name the snake Samael. And he is in a bigger tank now!!

I'm glad to hear you're taking such good care of him. I'm sure he appreciates it. ^-^

That's quite the name!

Yeah, a cool-ass name!

Thanks, guys! I named him after this really cool snake dragon from mythology!

Oh, I think I used him for a while.

Oh yeah, that guy!

He's a good one!

It's quite fitting! An angel often depicted as a serpent, it paints a dramatic image!

do you think the snake was delivered to you by an angel?

6:33 PM

sry im late to chat btw, long day

I hope it was an angel... but I kinda doubt it, ahah. Whats up? Work??

ya. now that im not "sick" anymore i have to try and get back to it. spoke to my manager at length about it today and ugh. also trying to figure out my career path ofc. yeah i went to school to be a teacher but also like... i worked on my music and got a bit of a following while i was out of tokyo i dunno. lots to think about

It sounds like you have a lot on your plate! I'm sure you'll arrive at the decision that makes you happiest in time though!

i mean, i never even considered music as anything beyond a hobby because of how competitive it is but like... it would be great to be a musician and share my stuff

do you even really wanna be a teacher?

What if you were a music teacher? Then its both!

it was definitely my second choice... i was mostly looking into something sustainable

doing both's gonna burn you out eventually

Kite

What if you were a music teacher? Then its both!

iwas planning on being head of the music club if i got hired lol

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doing both's gonna burn you out eventually

yeah, thats the worry-- its one or the other tbh

Well, as stated, doing both may be a bit much, but there's nothing wrong with trying to build up a music career while working to feel out which you'd like to commit to.

but one of my vids got 3 mil online, so its not like im bad

just do what you feel's best. don't worry about the risk of going into music full-time-- i'm sure it'll work out if you give enough of a damn

... thanks... thats some good advice lol its def the one thing im most passionate about

Technically you can still do both too if you work a job you plan to quit later once the music thing is more stable?

im thinking that, yeah. i am working at a daycare, im sure the kids wouldn't mind me practicing on them

Perhaps there's someone you could talk to about your music career as well. I'm certain you could find assistance if you asked around!

mmmm thats the thing i know a couple of people that could easily help me but like... i kinda dont want the help? its a personal thing

6:50 PM

lets just say i got help job-wise before and got like... shit on for it lol

seems like you're already doing fine enough on your own anyway

thanks man, im def trying

People who shit on you for getting help aren't worth your time, to be fair.

it was more like i was elevated in the company because my dad owned it, but like.... yeah, youre right

There's nothing wrong with getting help! Seeking advice should never diminish your own effort and accomplishments! I more so meant that if there was someone you knew in the industry, perhaps you could ask them about the landscape, gain some more information on what you're getting into.

i dont want people to be like "oh you know famous idol? then you must've gotten their help to get popular" tbh thats gonna happen no matter what i do

eh, fuck what people say

Shy 2; Revenge of the Second

There's nothing wrong with getting help! Seeking advice should never diminish your own effort and accomplishments! I more so meant that if there was someone you knew in the industry, perhaps you could ask them about the landscape, gain some more information on what you're getting into.

yeah, the advice would def be good to have

none of their business

youre right, i guess im just really proud

6:54 PM

rn im anonymous online at least

You'll get people like that even if you don't know someone. There's always people who will say 'oh well this artist copied that one' or some such thing. They're just being contrary.

Many musicians in this day and age are propelled to stardom by association with others, I wouldn't pay any mind to detractors. Your skills and your work are your own.

you guys are all right lol... ill talk to my friends about it. one of them is more into her indie music than the other.

do what you gotta do

Excellent

I look forward to seeing the fruits of your labor!

thanks

6:58 PM

anyway whats good with everyone else lol

My classroom has been quite lively, the children are all getting into the spirit of the season! I've heard some of them discussing the costumes they'll be wearing.

For me? Snake care, work, and this FPS i've been playing.

fps?

first person shooter

First person shooter- yeah

i i know that I was asking about the game lol

Oooh. It's a horror game, shooting soldiers that're possessed by some... thing

Oh, a ghost story, how exhilarating! I see my students aren't the only ones getting into the spirit!

that sounds rad lol

Yeah! It's been fun so far. Also helps me practice my aim a bit.

I've always appreciated others' abilities to play those kinds of games. I don't believe I'd have the coordination to succeed at them.

they seem like something youd enjoy bw

Really? Do I strike you as a video gamer Hana-san?

You're into mysteries, right? You might like detective adventure games!

Perhaps! As long as it doesn't require acute reflexes, I'd be willing to try!

You could always try out puzzle games or turn based RPGs! ^-^

That's true as well. In that case, I'd be open to recommendations! I'm afraid I'm not terribly familiar with the medium.

Ace attorney is a good one~

Oh, that sounds right up my alley already!

Dragon Quest XI is fun!

I'll look into it! It sounds like a fantasy story, and I do like those as well!

I almost completely forgot this thing existed. I see we have another new member.

yeah, they havent said a whole lot as far as i know how are you btw?

Busy, but better I guess. A lot's been going on lately.

I hope that the workload will get a little easier soon. Make sure you're taking care of yourself. ^-^

is it just work?

It's actually not for once

7:33 PM

I'm just as surprised as you

is it... everything that happened before you found me? cause you were wearing a costume i didnt know you had lol

Sort of? I may need some tutoring on that stuff, because I feel like a fish out of water. But it's mostly personal stuff.

I'm sure any of us would be willing to help you when you have the time!

whats going on in your personal life...?

I appreciate it. But I guess the most noteworthy thing is that I finally got my own apartment.

oh, congrats! thats a big accomplishment

Thanks. It's been hard to make the transition, but I think I'm a little happier with everything now.

is there anything you need? i have brought you my bad cooking before lol

Your cooking's still better than mine. I should be okay though. I've kind of lived on takeout most of my life anyway, so that hasn't changed at least.

no, you should try to cook now that youre on your own! i had to learn so that my partner wasnt the only one making meals

7:43 PM

im still gonna bring you stuff if you dont learn

I'll learn eventually, once things settle down a bit. My mom's having a hard time adjusting too to put it lightly.

in that case, i make a better body guard than cook

Don't worry, I'll be fine. She just won't stop texting me all the time.

yeah, ig i can see that. so long as youre ok with it ..

I mean, it's annoying but I can deal with it. That's probably why I forgot to check in here honestly, I've had my phone on silent for so long.

ugh.. i mean theres being worried and then theres harassing you lol

It's complicated.

7:50 PM

Anyway, I've actually been making a lot of changes lately. I don't know what it is, but I don't feel as afraid as I used to.

i think maybe its what happened in the other world, dontcha think? i remember feeling completely changed after getting my persona

Maybe. I mean, I still feel like me, but I feel like my head's a little more clear now. Probably helps that I've been able to sleep a little easier too.

yeah! i think all of this is because youve found your courage

7:54 PM

i know this seems kinda out of character for me, but i wanna say im proud of you nozo

7:54 PM

youve changed a lot since youve entered the chatroom

Have I? I feel like I'm exactly the same, except now I can actually see myself for who I am.

i dunno, the fact that you came in to help me was a big deal, wasnt it?

I guess. I didn't feel like there was any other choice though. I know you would've done the same for me.

7:59 PM

Actually, you and your friends already did the same for me.

yeah, but we had our powers already, you know?

8:00 PM

it was a little easier for us

8:00 PM

stop trying to make excuses! be more proud of yourself!

Oh believe me, I am. It's just a weird situation is all.

yeah, i can def see that... do you need soji and i to come over? maybe we could bring you dinner and hang out.

That would be nice I think. I still haven't actually had anyone over since I moved in, not even the other girls.

do you want them over first?

Oh, no it's not a big deal. Just a thought I had.

well ok, then youre gonna have a couple of dudes over first

Please don't make this weird.

;)

Like that. Don't do that.

LOL sorry i couldnt help it

8:06 PM

is there anything specific you want for dinner?

I haven't had udon in a while, if that's not too much trouble

not at all! ill get started and ask soji if he wants to come ;)

Alright, I'll send you the address then.

ty! see you soon!

Yosuke-style udon, huh...

Still definitely better than Nozomi-style.

Hey, with enough practice, you could still give him a run for his money. Soji could definitely give ya a few pointers!

i wont deny that soji is a way better cook.

I don't think I've actually had any of his cooking now that I think about it.

in that case, soji can do it, ill help prep stuff

8:30 PM

wait, i have an idea lol

8:30 PM

well be over soon

Why does that statement worry me?

;)

Uh oh.

Guess you're in for a surprise!

It sure seems like it.

D'awww, I hope you're all having a nice night together! ʕ´∀｀ハʔ

Surprises? Hmm. Well have fun!

Thanks. I really don't know what to expect, so we'll see what happens.

Do you guys think its a good or bad thing that demons like my singing voice?

hm. bad..?Maybe..

I would say it's a good thing! I'm sure demons have taste as well.

Hmm

im more inclined to agree with bookworm. But i enjoy hearing the opinions

Well, I know it's often stated that the Devil at least is a man of refined taste, and I would hope that extends to his followers as well.

I suppose so.

Satan is pretty cool

Oh? Do you happen to know him personally?

I love Satan.

Satan's a pretty cool guy!

you can't just say you love satan omg

I know him pretty well

Depending on the mythos, Satan can actually be quite the sympathetic figure!

Who's gonna stop us, Yosuke? God?

If he tries to, we could kill him. :D

Yeah!

i dunno, someone in here might be really anti-satan, and does anyone wanna argue with that--

7:02 PM

o m g

7:03 PM

partner i didnt realize you were a satanist

:)

stop...

ig if satan is cool then thats good

Interestingly enough, the Satanist religion doesn't actually worship the Devil! The religion is more of a spiritual ideology that focuses primarily on the self!

7:05 PM

Satanic worship is something else entirely!

huh... the more you know

Well, he's a damn strong Persona, so that makes 'im dope as hell in my book! I'm just Satan. Heheheh!

I like how he's a dragon

...Uhuh.

Oh, so one of these Personae takes his form, that's quite interesting!

i think i remember the satan persona from a long time ago... very jarring in battle

It's awesome! Wipes out Shadows like nothin'!

I like Megidolaon. :)

I think Black Viper's cooler, personally.

thats a spell, right?

Yep!

I like Bright Judgment, personally.

I don't think my Satan had that...

Mine didn't either, but I want it!

7:17 PM

Best Almighty attack's still gotta be Morning Star, though.

You're all hurting my head. ^^' I think i'll just go back to looking away for now lol

Hope you feel better soon. ^-^

Bright judgment does miracle damage.. but I've heard that's a rarity nowadays.

Light is the only thing I can think of close to that...

7:21 PM

Or almighty.

Yeah, same here. You gotta show us what this Miracle damage looks like sometime, man!

Emily eats TWO lemons

You're all hurting my head. ^^' I think i'll just go back to looking away for now lol

my head also hurts so its ok

7:23 PM

all i know is garu

I'd be happy to show it off sometime! Maybe it'll teach ya how to use it too

maybe, but i cant summon other personas so i dunno what that would do for me

7:25 PM

i dont think takehaya can learn anything more

Not with that attitude!

Maybe you're like our detective friend. You never know if you don't try. ^-^

maybe? i dont think

learned a ton more besides using a rifle that one time

But they do already have multiple types of elemental abilities. (edited)

Miracle is a miracle, after all... it's perfect for anyone to learn!

iirc, they had those from the start

You could still learn some, too.

7:42 PM

Just have to believe in yourself. I can help, if you want me to. :D

ig... what other element would suite me?

Hmmmm

probably mudu

Light, because you're the light of my life.

...

I mean, not what I was gonna say, but sure!

7:43 PM

you cant just say that omg

7:43 PM

i gotta go

Have fun. :D

Aww

How adorable!

Man, sappy as always...

?

Aaanyway, I wonder how many different Persona elements there still are

8:00 PM

Like... Is there Water? Ground? Grass? Wait, I guess Wind is basically Grass...

It's a very interesting question! I'm afraid I'm not of much help in that field though.

Yes to the first two

i have a spell that makes grass appear, but its something only i can use

See?! You kinda have another element!

In a way, healing and physical attacks are elements in themselves.

huh, i guess so (edited)

I may have to invite you over to help with my garden then, Hana!

i dont think i can do it in the normal world lol...

Nuclear, psychic, and gravity are also a thing.

Could you fly with gravity?

I know 'bout nuke and psy, but gravity??

theres so many...

Gravity, oh my!

Gravity tends to be a weight crushing move. But i guess you could become weightless in theory

Possessing such an ability must be a heavy burden!

Hah! Good one!

Thank you, I'm certain my students would have groaned at that one.

I always enjoy a good pun

Yeah, same here!

I wish my students agreed. It seems my jokes are very hit or miss with them.

Ehh, they just don't know how to appreciate a good pun!

Well, they are also at that age where it's "cool" to act like adults are all uncool, so I try not to take it too personally!

Yeah, guess ya got a point, but I liked puns even at that age!

9:34 PM

Although I s'pose I wasn't exactly normal either...

Puns are appropriate at all ages~ If only everyone knew how to appreciate them…

For real!

You could make them beary aware of your noble cause.

Eheheheʕ｀ᴗ´ 人 ʔ Of course of course, you get it Sensei! Through expawsure they will learn!

And then they'll furever know the pawsome might of puns!

Pawsatively!

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ How has everyone been lately, anyhow? Feels like I haven’t checked in properly for a while now! Suddenly so close to a new year already ʕ； •`ᴥ•´ʔ

hey ted, ive missed you. :( glad you have some time to get in contact. any plans for the new year? hows the baby?

I’m sorry, I hope you’ve been alright! ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ Not really… Things have been kind of flying by, actually. Haven’t had any time for plans yet! They’ve been really good though! ʕ ≧▽≦ʔ So I’m a little less busy now

11:03 PM

I’m fairly confident they won’t explode in the daycare when I’m gone now ٩ʕ ◦`꒳´◦ʔ۶

im sorry, i hope i didnt make you feel bad. just wanted to say i miss you is all <3 ive been fine tho im glad theyre doing good. maybe we could do something for new years?

Well I missed you too, so I’m still sad we didn’t get to talk much ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ That’s good to hear though! ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ I think that’d be really nice.

well have to talk more now that youre more available! maybe we could have a get together with the others? or do you just want family time?

Seeing everyone would be really nice too! Haven’t talked to some of the others in even more time now ʕ;ÓヘÒʔ It’s about time we have a get together again ʕ ≧▽≦ʔ

i think if anything partner will come again. is that ok? i miss inaba, we can def get together with everyone at some point!

???? Sensei is always welcome you know that ʕ – ᴥ – ʔ We should STILL do family time too sometime though! You’re not getting rid of me that easily ٩ʕ ◦`꒳´◦ʔ۶

ofc not lol, i need to be a good uncle at least. youre not too overwhelmed at work, are you? maybe you need to take a vacation

I actually used up all of my vacation hours and then some back when the little one came due to uh. The circumstances ʕ´｀;ʔ So I haven’t really been able to take some time off yet. Maybe an extra day free here and there wouldn’t hurt though…

you should! i wish i could come babysit for you again. im back at the daycare but i am pretty far away...

Yeah… Don’t worry, I’ll be okay! Besides, I’m not sure how well they’d handle being there still anyways… How’s it been there? Kids miss you? ʕ ´ ｀ʔ♡

yeah, they were all pretty happy to see me again. i dunno if its still my calling, but i do like to work with kids

That’s still something! Always good to have a place while you’re figuring stuff out, right?

yeah! do you think it would be smart for me to get into music...?

You’ve always really liked it, right? o✪w✪oʔ That’s plenty of excuse already! …Besides, you haven’t heard it from me, but I think you’re pretty good ʕゝ ڡó ʔ

omg... i guess i did work on it a lot when i was staying with you.

12:00 AM

i need to stop making excuses and just go for it

٩ʕ ◦`꒳´◦ʔ۶ I hear(bear) all. You should though! You never know what you’re missing unless you try, right?

12:05 AM

Also do you know how cool it’d be to say my brother is a musician ʕ ｀0´ ʔ The people demand it!

omg... lol, it would be cool to have a musician for a brother ;) guess I gotta get famous just for you

I wouldn't mind a musician for my partner, either. ^-^

Seeeee? My logic is impawccable ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ You gotta.

I still believe you're doing yourself a great service by pursuing your passion! Nothing ventured, nothing gained as they say!

aaaaa fine! ill try and get my stuff to a label.

By all means, take your time! Make sure you feel you're ready of course! Though if I remember correctly, networking can be an important part of the music industry! It wouldn't hurt to get in touch with other artists as well!

Heh, luckily networking is nii’s specialty ʕ ≧◇≦ʔ/

12:40 AM

We’re pretty well covered on at least some connections! ٩ʕゝ ڡó ʔ

At the very least, you'll have fun doing something you enjoy and that alone is worth it.

i dont want to rely on my friends too much... but i can at least ask to get a meeting with a director

Ah Naoya-san! o✪w✪oʔ Forgot to ask you before! How have YOU been?~ ☆

12:43 AM

Friends are still for helping nii! Besides, just getting a foot in the door is one thing, the rest is all you either way right? I’m sure you’ll do well!

There's no shame in getting help! We all need it from time to time, so please don't be afraid to seek it out.

thats true... i guess im just used to having a bad experience with being carried, but... if its mostly my abilities, then it may be alright

maaaaaan my phone's blowing up lol. The hell is this?

oh no

Ah, a new face, welcome!

OOOOO!! o✪w✪oʔ

Yosuke????

…Ignored entirely… So mean ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

well, ig my name is revealed yes, its me. i didnt except to see you here. actually, im surprised it took so long

Sorry Ted,,

Ribbon

Ah Naoya-san! o✪w✪oʔ Forgot to ask you before! How have YOU been?~ ☆

i'm well, thank you! Stuff has been at a stand still investigation wise but ive been keeping busy~

We aren't supposed to reveal each other's names here, from what I've gathered.

Wait wait wait revealed?? I wasn't added some secret groupchat???

umm, welcome to mystery chatroom, an app that installs itself on our phones for some reason or another

GO BACK GO BACK GO BACK

we dont know where it came from and -- hey listen a minute

AUGGGGH

stop omg

ok

12:50 AM

the app installs itself. we think its connected to the other world.

hA. KNEW IT !! well. Um. That's actually a super bad thing

you cant get rid of it, so weve been kinda just using it to chit chat

. That there was another world.

but we use fake names just in case

To be fair, I do believe some members had previously sniffed out Hana's true identity regardless. Though perhaps some caution would be advised moving forward.

right. Buut... your name was already known?

i mean! i may have said it once or twice a long time ago

Uhhhh I need a cool codename.

Everyone just has been calling me Teddie either way at least ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

i just use

to refer to you lol

Ooooohohoho, i mean- don't mind if I do.

ted, do you want a nickname?

Dragon suits me ofc ofc.

Dragon-chan?

dragon then

12:52 AM

i go by hana

Oh my, how exciting!

Hmm… They’re pretty cool! I don’t know what it’d be though…

Exciting but. Also not.

Dragon is awesome oʕ ≧◇≦ʔo

you like ursa, right?

Sucks this stuff just keeps coming back.

oh!!! Glad you think so!!

tbh our lives would be pretty boring without it

Oh yes, I meant that the nickname was exciting!

12:55 AM

Apologies, I should introduce myself as well! I go by Bookworm in here!

bw is chill. everyone here is pretty alright. just be careful

Right. Bookworm. Got it

Heey, there ya are! You sure were dragon your feet, huh?

you dont have to be so rude damn

Very nice!

I don't see a name.

It was just a pun, man...

people only have names if theyre in your phone contacts

okay.

I thought you would have his contact information...

Hey!!!!--- whatever your codename is here. Ahahaha- ha

1:00 AM

I don't.

Damn, I see how it is

Sorrry,

woke up - Umm, Ursa is pretty nice!! ヾʕ o≧∀≦oʔﾉﾞ

If I know you, just message me privately. Eesh.

C'mon, you couldn't tell from the pun?

This is so sad

. Ughhhh I. I knew it. Just. Surprised. I haven't seen you since. Y'know.

There ya go!

I hope you're doing better, man.???

your nickname is crescent roll right

Crescent roll? Like cinnamon roll?

crescent roll????? Croissant??

yeah

what?! no! It's just crescent!

Aww

Delicious, but not quite!

Crescent roll was fun.

i thought you liked puns

fine, i guess i can roll with it

ugh

Awful.

I liked it!

bw you like puns in general

Indeed I do!

so pure...

It's the simple pleasures, Hana-san!

thats true

1:10 AM

speaking of

1:10 AM

i was gonna link my sc before dragon came in

1:10 AM

i need feedback

I would love to hear it!

ok ok

!! o✪w✪oʔ

Yosuke links his Soundcloud album, which has about ten songs

1:13 AM

ive worked really hard on this ok

ヾʕ o≧∀≦oʔﾉﾞ YES

I will ofc give feedback ✨

thank you

1:16 AM

please be kinda gentle lol actually no, i need the honesty

You know I'm not subtle about this stuff Yosuke.

1:16 AM

*Hana ha.. ha...

1:16 AM

Sorry.

Not to worry Hana-san, honest critique is important, so long as it's framed constructively!

its ok, yosuke is a pretty common name

ヾʕ o≧∀≦oʔﾉﾞ ~★ I don’t think I’ll be much for giving advice or critique but I AM saving these please and thank you

Sounds cool to me.

I quite like it! It has a nice melody to it!

1:23 AM

You'll have to forgive me though, I'm not the most well versed in music.

Not to my tastes, yknow I like me some OOMPH. but it's good!

man, tough crowd...

1:27 AM

but i guess "good" is better than bad

Hey, I was bein' genuine- I'm singer myself so...

It seems that initial reviews are quite positive if you ask me!

YOU ARE?!?!

Oho! A new talent of Nao-san's is revealed!

Naoya-san do you have a soundcloud o✪w✪oʔ

Well I never went pro but it was useful in theater and apparently demon negotiation- i can show you a recording of me singing karaoke? Heh.

Would you truly be so bold as to share a video with your face?

maybe you could give me some tips lol

At least DM it!!! oʕ ≧◇≦ʔo

In all honesty I have no fear of showing my face but I guess I should dm. /pretend he dm'd u it teddie/ And sure, I'd be happy to give a few tips!

ʕ ﾟ ○ ﾟʔ your voice is pretty

1:38 AM

Also yeah, practice internet safety Naoya-san! Set a good example! ʕ｀Ω´ ʔ

Hearing that makes me jealous! But I won't press for it. After all, we've never even spoken in person!

man, do you offer voice lessons lol (edited)

Thank you! Eheh... guess I gotta. But, hey, I'm also free for meet ups. Somewhere safe and public, of course. But yeah. And hmmm.. maybe for you, hana?

Oh my, you're quite forward, aren't you Nao-san?

At least safely now ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

id appreciate it lol. i feel like my voice is really weak, i need training

Your voice never felt weak when you were arguing with me back in the day. You just need to channel wherever that energy went into the right place.

jeez, thanks! but i guess youre right...

...You ok, man?

yeah... im fine. guess i was hoping for a bigger reaction. thats childish tho lol

If it makes you feel better I almost started a fight in the office today lol.. I'm not much better.

what happened???

You know what field I work in lmao. Can't say. But.. I got mad.

If it helps,

was really exited to hear your voice ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

1:58 AM

Ah….

Oh my! I hope nothing too bad happened!

Im sorry to hear… That has to be… hard.

Old people really suck.

old people DO suck... im so sorry

Ah yes, the classic stubbornness of age, my condolences.

How old is old to you guys?

old enough to be an ass

They're in their 60's. Don't worry about it. Unless you are that old I guess saysike

Idk

ʕ´｀;ʔ

I'm not so ehh

Sorry Ursa. Just. Still kinda frustrated

No, it’s okay! You probably should be anyhow. It’s just sad.

it does suck... even tho i am curious for the deets

If I may ask, Dragon-san, what is it that you do?

I. Sure try my best to be a decent Police Officer. But man. Have I been tempted to leave on multiple occasions. Can't.. do justice the vigilante way so.

You could always become a private detective! I've enjoyed it a lot. ^-^

I haven't got the brains for that, Soji.

i was gonna say, theres the so

I see. Well I'm sure you do a lovely job! It seems rare to find officers that truly have a passion to do good in these times.

they are always looking for recruits (edited)

I piss off cops a lot, honestly. Not on purpose though-

Chie Satonaka

I haven't got the brains for that, Soji.

I think you could do it! You don't have to stick to a job if it doesn't make you happy. There's always other ways to help people. :D

that you do

I'm a reserve Op, Hana. And. When I get to do work that actually helps people. It makes the annoying stuff worth it.

fuck the cops not worth it

That was blunt lol

damn thats a pretty spicy take

is it really

It's lukewarm at best.

the force is corrupt as hell and holds people back from doing a lot of real good

2:13 AM

i dont think you need me to tell you that though

Mm…

It's quite the straightforward opinion! Have you had experience in this regard, Viper-san?

Power does corrupt, so they say. But not always.

you could say that

i guess that makes sense with everything that happened before

2:14 AM

the police didnt have the clearance to do much of anything before

Well. Can't really get into the conversation too much. But. Yknow how weird stuff has been happening? It was about that.

I see.

the stuff with people turning up dead, right?

I suppose it's understandable that a mundane police force would have trouble dealing with a potentially supernatural occurrence. Though for those in the know, I can imagine it would be quite frustrating.

yeah... from what i understand, there are some officers in the so as well, but they still have to convince their superiors that something is wrong

sounds like a drag

We… haven’t made any real discoveries yet about any of that, have we?

no

The Shadow Operatives are a section of the police themselves, but we tend to often be at odds with the main police force...

Other than that angry shadow biting me. And kidnappings. (edited)

Shadow Operatives? They sound like quite the force!

i dunno if we should be talking about them so freely

It isn't like they aren't known by the vast majority of people here.

it's just us in here anyways, right?

Well, we’ve had a bunch of people not involved at all, right?..

i mean, bw is just a normal person

Indeed, I only know as much as has been spoken of in this chat.

yeaaah, but if they're here, then they prolly got a persona, soooo might as well be in the know right???

i dont think they do?

^^" not everyone here has a persona.

exactly

….Hm. I think we should be more careful.

ohhh...huh

2:22 AM

whoops!

...Normal people are involved too. Aw geez.

This chat was the first I'd heard of it in that context, though I'm familiar with the psychological concept of a persona.

some people in here are just regular people... or people we dont know at all. we dont want the so secrets getting out

Yeah…

what a paaain...

I still think it's better to share info so they can avoid danger. Cluelessness can kill.

I don't see why we have to worry about secrets so much...

but telling our allies could be sharing with our enemies too

Most of our major enemies have been able to see all of our moves, anyway, haven't they...?

As long as we’re aware of what we’re saying.

That's true. Under the veil of anonymity, who can say for certain who you're really speaking to?

Phea: full-time twink bullier

Most of our major enemies have been able to see all of our moves, anyway, haven't they...?

true, but do we wanna invite that in?

I don't think it's much of an issue either way.

2:25 AM

But that's just me.

‍♂️

I'm feeling Soji on this one. Besides, some things are only basic. Telling other people that theres a dangerous killer wont give the killer anything new.

If you wanna give away the so secrets, than go ahead. Might as well share where they are and stuff, right?

As long as we keep personal stuff to ourselves.

...Okay.

...

Sorry

Yeah 1800 69 batass lane

Perhaps you're overreacting a bit, Hana. I'm certain no one here would give out any information that would be considered classified. I just hope everyone is aware enough to keep themselves safe.

What kinda information would need to be known?

Yeah 1800 69 batass lane

@Kite - jump stop.

hmmmm

Well, speaking as someone who is completely out of the loop, I would appreciate knowing if there's any method of self defense I can use against such threats, though I fear a can of mace isn't enough.

y'know, she's got a point

Excuse my sarcasm. But yes. I'm still firm on what I said

2:32 AM

People need to know what to expect, how to spot it, and how to protect from it.

Running away is good! ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

yeah, persona or no, if a regular person's even here, then it's basically a given that they're wrapped up in whatever the hell's going on, right?

2:33 AM

not like keeping anybody in the dark is gonna help

It would be best to run away and hide if they ended up in the other world

I see. Well, I suppose if you hear anything about an elementary school teacher going missing, I would greatly appreciate a rescue team being sent!

....I think maybe some self defense classes would be a good idea. If nothing else.

no worries bw, we gotcha covered!

we'll book ya a flight right outta there

Hmmm... Maybe mace would help?

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no worries bw, we gotcha covered!

we'll book ya a flight right outta there

Ugh

hey, somebody's gotta lighten the mood a little!

Yeah, ig... Sorry

I appreciate it Crescent!

...are you okay, man?

I'll look into classes though, and make sure my purse is well stocked.

A pocket knife is also a good investment.

y'know, i'm somethin of a fighter myself!

I would imagine so!

if you need any pointers, i'd be glad to teach ya what i know :)

Ok, Croissant-kun. Slow down.

I'm fine btw

2:40 AM

Just worried about the regulars and people we don't know

My oh my, two strangers are already asking me to meet up! How ever will I navigate this delicate triangle?

2:41 AM

Do please try to relax, Hana. You'll do no one any good if you stress yourself out too much.

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

Just worried about the regulars and people we don't know

yeah, i getcha. just gotta keep a clear head with all this, yeah? aint gonna keep anyone safe if we get too paranoid

... Yeah. You're both right. I think I'll go make something to eat. I might be back later

Hang in there nii! I’m here if you need me ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

Take care!

I get the worry.

It'll be alright. Try not to over worry.

Indeed Ursa, with all of us looking out for each other, I'm sure things will turn out fine!

Shy 2; Revenge of the Second

My oh my, two strangers are already asking me to meet up! How ever will I navigate this delicate triangle?

We all meet up at once?

that could be fun!

I just wish I could be of more assistance. As it stands, I feel like I'm trying to solve a plain white 1000 piece puzzle with no corners.

2:45 AM

Oho, both quite eager aren't you?

If it helps, we don’t know much of anything either!

2:48 AM

actually i dont think that helps.

I suppose it's comforting to know that I'm not alone in my ignorance!

yeaah, we really gotta change that...

We're trying

...i know i was preachin about keeping a cool head earlier but, i gotta say, somethin about all this does rub me the wrong way

Something I do find perplexing however, is that most everyone here has either been through similar experiences before, or had a line of connection to someone already present in the chat prior to joining, while I meet neither of these criteria.

2:52 AM

My presence here seems almost anomalous.

Maybe you've forgotten something?

Perhaps, though that's an even more concerning notion.

Yeah… That is curious, huh?

It is concerning. However, as a cope some people will lock away certain memories. And given the trauma everyone here has experienced... well...

That’s a pretty heavy thing to imply, isn’t it?….

Well, I've experienced my fair share of trauma, and none of that has been locked away. Perhaps I simply shared some sort of proximity to one of these events and didn't realize it.

that could be it

I mean. I had that cope once so idk Anywho yes, that could be the explanation too.

I guess the question in that case would be, which one?

3:01 AM

I presume with this many people who have encountered these phenomena, surely there must have been more than one instance.

Many. Practically annual at this rate.

Oh my.

yeah, p much

3:05 AM

been happenin for a looong time

I see.

The scale differs, but I guess it’s all the same in the end…

What sorts of things tend to happen in reality when such an event occurs? Is it just deaths or something more?

depends

3:08 AM

usually death is involved tho

3:08 AM

things like brainwashing and shit are pretty common too

either people dyin or people goin batshit cuckoo for cocoa puffs outta nowhere

3:08 AM

or people actin like zombies

Sometimes it all happens in reality.

So something similar to the psychotic breakdowns that happened a few years back?

yeah

yeah, exactly! actually, i think that stuff was all related too

And those "Phantom Thieves of Hearts"?

yep!

Hm.

3:11 AM

Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, I may have found the connection.

3:13 AM

I'm not sure if any of you are familiar with the outbreak of "Apathy Syndrome" many years ago. It mainly affected a small area near the Tokyo bay, but the symptoms were quite similar to the mental shutdown cases that happened around the same time as the psychotic breakdowns and changes of heart.

yeah, i know bout those

I happened to be attending school in the area at that time, it's likely I knew someone who was involved.

prolly!

Interesting

y'know it's kinda funny, high schools tend to get mixed up in this shit all the time

I wonder why that is. Intriguing.

weeeell...hm

Maybe the demons hate puberty

i got a couple guesses

teen angst

It IS harder for adults to acquire a persona, usually. Maybe that’s why.

You think? I've noticed both can awaken easily enough.

Hmm, maybe? Adults are a little more… Set in their ways sometimes.

3:26 AM

A child can’t usually awaken due to often not having a properly formed shadow yet. An adult might struggle due to the opposite problem. At least, I think?…

It really just depends. The method of awakening can also vary a great deal. Though typically danger triggers it be it the threat of your own shadow or threat from a guy with a revolver.

That’s true. I’m not very aware of the other methods… I guess it’d matter less at that point.

Still it's all quite fascinating insight. I wonder if I could acquire this power as well. Then I'd be able to help much more than I can now!

I

3:31 AM

Maybe??

3:31 AM

It’s not risk free though?

I would imagine so. It sounds better than sitting on my hands and waiting for the next disaster to strike though.

It’s nice to want to fight shadows, but you’ll most likely be fighting a shadow to gain it. Unless you manage to trigger it in another way, but I don’t know enough to speak on those…

3:37 AM

I don’t want to be unhelpful, but it’s a serious thing to commit to.

I know of most 'methods' buuut yeah they all have a little danger to them. Some worse than others.

I've been through dangers before, though I will exercise caution. I wouldn't want to overstep my bounds of course. Being a bystander in all of this just doesn't feel great. I'd rather either not know at all, or be able to act, not be stuck somewhere in the middle.

I get that… It’s just a dangerous thing to be handing out, I suppose. But if you really wanted to… Im sure things could happen.

Perhaps I'll just leave it up to fate then. Though with everything going on, I hope it doesn't turn out to be too little too late.

Well, you’re already meeting up with people, right? You could always ask.

Hm? I never agreed to anything.

I could offer but I don’t think I’ll be taking down any shadows on my own if it came down to that, hehe ʕ´｀;ʔ

3:52 AM

Oh! Sorry, I misread then

Not at all! I was simply having a little fun. Truthfully, I'm not entirely opposed, but I may want to know a little more about who I'd be meeting beforehand.

That’d be a good thing for everyone, hm? Caution…

Safety first, as they say.

3:55 AM

Whoever 'they' are

Everyone, Naoya-san.

3:55 AM

Please act safely.

Yes, I do hope everyone here is able to stay safe. Seeing a news story pop up followed by an extended silence from one of our members would not do the nerves any good.

Yeah… As selfish as it is, I’m glad I’m not in the area.

I do! I'm very safe

Uh huuuhhh. Very good. ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

I get the feeling you're in disbelief... Anywho, I really am open to meeting up if anyone wants.

Perhaps after we get to know each other a little better! "Stranger danger" was definitely an important takeaway from my high school years.

Huh! A lot has happened tonight! (⁠ ⁠╹⁠▽⁠╹⁠ ⁠) Good thing I checked in! It's a pleasure to meet all the new folks in the chat! I go by Mochi. (⁠.⁠ ⁠❛⁠ ⁠ᴗ⁠ ⁠❛⁠.⁠)

Ah, welcome Mochi! It's nice to hear from you again!

Fine by me. I'm an open book!

4:11 AM

Hello again mochi!

Bookworm! It's nice to see you again. You too, Nao! (⁠´⁠∩⁠｡⁠•⁠ ⁠ᵕ⁠ ⁠•⁠｡⁠∩⁠`⁠)

4:11 AM

I wanted to ask about something you said, actually.

Oh?

Then again, I am the only one that has a connection with you, Bookworm.

hmmmmm

You mentioned the apathy syndrome that affected our school and the surrounding area.

4:13 AM

Oh, sorry, it's nice to meet you, Croissant! I also have a food name. (⁠ ⁠ꈍ⁠ᴗ⁠ꈍ⁠)

BAHAHAHHAAHA

4:13 AM

I MEAN. i wouldn't be opposed to it sticking.

duuuude...

Did I say something funny? (⁠ ⁠╹⁠▽⁠╹⁠ ⁠)

4:14 AM

I guess I was quite the joke teller back in school!

it's actually crescent, not croissant

4:14 AM

knew i shoulda picked somethin else...

Pfft...

I still think it's a fine name!

Oh! Haha, sorry about that. (⁠^⁠～⁠^⁠;⁠)⁠ゞ

However, I'm intrigued by what you have to say Mochi, please continue.

Mochiiii! Hi! oʕ ≧◇≦ʔo

Hi Ursa! (⁠｡⁠･⁠ω⁠･⁠｡⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠♡

4:18 AM

Hmmm... Well, I can concur that it was a very supernatural type occurrence. It was definitely something that a normal affliction wouldn't explain. I heard tell of a fungus infecting the brain, but at the end of it all, everyone recovered completely.

4:19 AM

What I mean to say is... It is possible that this event is what connects us to this chatroom. To this "persona" business.

it's actually crescent, not croissant

@Deleted User - jump I thought you LIKED puns!

i DO! that's not a pun! that's just gettin my name wrong!

Oh, puns? I'm not great with puns, could you tell me some?

....buuuut i guess it is kinda funny...

Croissant moon?

Hm. I suppose that would be the missing link then. Do you happen to have a persona then? Or know of anyone that may have? I'm afraid I wasn't very connected back then either.

pfft, fine, fine, it is a pretty good one

4:20 AM

now i'm hungry tho

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie...

That's amore!

4:21 AM

Sorry, had to butt in there.

No, no. That's what I was hoping for, haha.

I have no idea what any of this persona stuff is, honestly... But it does feel like it explains strange happenings, right?

4:23 AM

So, we are calling you Croissant now? (⁠ ⁠╹⁠▽⁠╹⁠ ⁠) (edited)

ehhh... what the hell, i'll give it a pass!

I guess it must be the connecting factor. Perhaps we'll have to cross reference people we knew to deduce who the persona folks were.

Honestly these nicknames make me hungry too.

Hmmm... I had many friends in high school... It could have been any one of them, or even more than one.

Well, hopefully my decidedly small pool of friends will help to narrow it down!

Oh, hopefully! For now, I'm going to head to bed, but I wanted to at least reach out for a moment! Good night everyone. (⁠⁠´⁠ω⁠｀⁠⁠)

Sleep well Mochi! It was nice to see you

4:38 AM

I hope you’re okay! ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

Nighty night, dude

Man, seems like this place is pretty happening lately

yeah, ig weve got several new people to keep it alive

It's nice. :)

I guess it is

2:29 AM

As weird as it is that we're all here to begin with, it is kind of nice to know we're connected with each other like this

thats true. were not alone rn

2:29 AM

we have each other

Kinda cozy in a togetherness sense.

pfft, that's so cheesy...buuut it ain't wrong

Don't get me wrong, it's still a little creepy. But I guess it doesn't feel as creepy as it used to

That's a nice way to put it!

you know most of us lol

2:32 AM

but it is nice to vent every so often

Hey, still freaky that it installed itself

thats true... we still dont know who did it either

But I have realized how rare it is that I get to talk to people outside of work, so that's nice too

or why theyre targeting certain people

2:34 AM

a hacker could have our info for all we know

Please don't say something like that

2:35 AM

That's like, my biggest fear

Not if I hack them back

i could prolly try and encrypt our stuff if ya want!

2:35 AM

not that i'm an expert or nothin but i know a little hackin

I'm sure you're underselling yourself. ^-^

weve had a hacker look at the app already, so its fine, im just joking lol

It better be fine

2:39 AM

If I get doxxed, I don't know what I'll do

I'm sure if that was a possibility, it would have happened already, if that makes you feel better! :D

Sort of, yeah

Sensei always knows just what to say. ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

I guess he does, huh?

i... yeah ig thats comforting

this hacker stuff sounds kinda scary, but with yu-kun i got no worries!

Another new face?

wait omg its you!!!

its me!

The fnaf guy?

h

ehh?

WHHHHHHH

wait... holy crap, hey!

its good to see you! its been forever!

2:56 AM

youre here!

2:56 AM

oh shit youre here

You guys know everyone, huh?

I take it this is another friend of yours then?

yeah! this is our friend...... you know, just an old friend of ours lol!

HIIIII HIII HIIIIIIIIIII ヾʕ o≧∀≦oʔﾉﾞ oʕ ≧◇≦ʔo ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

A friendy friend

yeah lol!

Well, welcome to the chatroom

its good to be here, i think! this whole app thing is kind of confusing

What else is new?

the app has been installing itself into our devices, so the chat is one big mystery

that is a mystery, but i bet it's one we can solve together!

I still think I know who runs it, but no one believes me

fill me in? i'm kinda clueless on this whole thing

wait, did you say who you think it is?

Yes. i did. You were in the conversation, my friend. :')

oh... sorry, i spaced it

hah? wait wait wait, did i miss out on that info?

I know I did

3:12 AM

At least I think i did

Labrys!

fill me in? i'm kinda clueless on this whole thing

There's been some dangerous happenings recently. Shadow related. You should stay vigilant

3:13 AM

I can repeat, I think Igor made this app.

shadow related? well, you don't gotta worry about me! i was made for that kinda thing

igor??? i mean... i GUESS that would make sense

Who's Igor?

weird old guy with a ridiculously long nose

Huh

yeah, long story

3:16 AM

...about as long as his nose

a long nose...

He's a good man who helped a lot of people out.

he's also a weirdo who likes to talk in riddles

uh

3:17 AM

this guy sounds made up

no he ain't!

He has a lot of restrictions on him, sadly. But he does his best!

3:17 AM

He's real!

Long nose and likes to speak in riddles? Are we sure he isn't a troll living under a bridge?

no, he's a skinny old guy who lives in a blue room

I've met strange people, but this guy does sound a little too odd to be real.

We've definitely seen weirder than Igor, I can assure you. ^-^

yeah, seriously!

But it's nice to see you again!

you too, partner?

weeell... i guess only wildcards can see the guy

all three of you are weird enough to coroborate a story like this

Man... poor igor.

Partner... :(

... but i wont dismiss it outright

3:20 AM

why do you think he did it? whats his motive?

hmmmm... i had to guess, prolly to make us all work together or smth like that, right?

3:21 AM

idk

3:22 AM

i mean if we all got the app and ended up meetin up, that's the end result, right?

Yeah. I think he got us together to help us be a united force against the new threat.

I'll be honest, I'm more confused now than before I asked

it's kinda complicated shit, i don't blame ya

then why open it to people that dont have a big connection? i had a theory going that it was anyone that knew someone who was a user, but... thats been thrown out the window recently

this whole thing is making my head spin...not literally though

sorry about that... were still trying to figure all this stuff out

don't be sorry! it's not anyone's fault for this weird app doing things

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

then why open it to people that dont have a big connection? i had a theory going that it was anyone that knew someone who was a user, but... thats been thrown out the window recently

When was that theory thrown out the window?

I don't think it's totally thrown out Hana. Just because someone isn't sure they know a user doesn't mean they don't

well, i was thinking of a couple of people... but you could be right

3:27 AM

they could just... not know they know a persona user

Indeed.

hmmm... then that might be the link. but why bring in their friends? would it be a situation like nozo's?

For their sake, I hope not

3:29 AM

I went through hell, I wouldn't wish that on anyone

i know you did...

It could be to protect them. If the entity we face was going to target our friends anyway it makes sense to keep them close to us instead

hmmm... i guess that is something that someone would have to know about. would igor have that info?

It makes sense for me I guess, but it's kid of weird that they'd bring in Mochi and Bookworm when neither seem to be connected to anyone in the chat other than each other, and both say they don't have a persona

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

hmmm... i guess that is something that someone would have to know about. would igor have that info?

He knows about all our bonds, yeah.

And if that’s the case, shouldn’t everyone here have someone they know? If it’s to protect our friends?

Yes I did actually read back this time

Margaret used to take note of all the people I bonded with and record their names and Arcana. It's definitely kept on file. :) (edited)

3:33 AM

...Margaret being my attendant who worked under Igor.

well, i was more asking about our enemy -- would igor know about them? (edited)

Oh!

But the people who didn't know or don't remember could be in the most danger if they were targets. Because they were oblivious

Possibly? But he wouldn't tell us anything about it.

3:34 AM

He likes to help us learn the truth on our own.

Or maybe no one's even choosing who gets the app. Maybe it just shows up at random

I don't think that's the case...

I don't either, but it's just a thought

The amount of connections outweighs the few supposed outliers

Even the outliers have connections to others.

im getting tired... but at least we seem to have a suspect

I'll see if I can get any information from Margaret.

got it

This suspect's existence still seems dubious to me, but there are three people saying he's real, and I trust Soji's word, so I'll suspend my disbelief for the time being

I can ask but I feel like I won't get a definitive answer. Ahah.

weve seen weirder

3:37 AM

good night everyone

Night

Goodnight

Good night! Sleep well. <3

Oh yeah, that's another weird thing huh? Those nightmares are gone now. At least for me.

Soo.. to cross check. You guys who also know igor, does the room have pretty piano music with a lady singing?

3:39 AM

Oh? That's good! Weird... but good!!

yep! not sure where it comes from tho

There is piano and singing, but I can't see it either.

Shy, the Galactic Base Baller

Oh yeah, that's another weird thing huh? Those nightmares are gone now. At least for me.

...You know, I didn't actually notice that! It's been very nice. ^-^

Yeah, I was only really reminded because of how bad it was for Hana, but it seems like he can sleep easier now

Weird you can't see the musicians... but still close enough. They're probably hidden in your velvet room(s)

I don't know where they would hide in a limo... Maybe they're in the front?

Shy, the Galactic Base Baller

Yeah, I was only really reminded because of how bad it was for Hana, but it seems like he can sleep easier now

When did they stop? It feels like it's been a while now...

I don't remember exactly, but it has been a while

Phea: full-time twink bullier

I don't know where they would hide in a limo... Maybe they're in the front?

I bet they drive well :^)

For the record. I saw them too...

Another wildcard...?

huuuuh???

Is that so shocking...? Though this term is newer to me.

Tater tats! You're finally talking!

Oh wow, it's been a while Tats. I'd almost started to fear the worst

Tater tats? Thats a good nickname…

Tatsuya Suou

Is that so shocking...? Though this term is newer to me.

I just didn't expect to see another one around. It's nice to meet you. ^-^

Naoya. You're killing me. But, yes. Don't worry. I just don't talk a lot...

3:49 AM

Good to meet you.

Ribbon

Tater tats? Thats a good nickname…

I think it fits. He's grumpy but shhh

Awwww, it’s so cute though! ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

It's embarrassing. But if people are set on it... oh well. Anyway, the nightmares stopped?

Well, the ones that seemed related to what was going on yeah

4:05 AM

Normal nightmares still happen sometimes, but that's just life

One step forward I guess! oʕ ≧◇≦ʔo Let’s hope they don’t come back.

I know the feeling. Had nightmares long before anyone of this. But at least the seemingly unnatural ones are gone

You guys were having weird nightmares? I'm glad they're gone!

Yeah, I'm glad too

It's a good thing... but... hm... when exactly did they seem to stop? Was it after we rescued Hana?

Now that you mention it

4:12 AM

I do remember getting home after all of that and just passing out

4:12 AM

That might've been around the time they stopped, yeah

Hm... I wonder if something happened while we were in there? Or... I dunno. I'll keep this in mind though, feels like a clue

A lot happened in there. Maybe we changed something

4:13 AM

It definitely feels important though, you're right

Yeah. Much to think about

Congrats on that, by the way. Well... not the danger part but what you gained.

Thanks. It's definitely been an adjustment to say the least

No prob. I get that, though. If you need any advice or help feel free to hit me up!

Thanks. I may take you up on that. I think I'm starting to get the hang of things, but it's just really new

Sure thing

I definitely get that. When I first awakened it was sorta like being thrown into the deep end of a pool so, ahah.

OH. HEY!!! UH.

7:23 AM

Man.

Hope everyone's okay btw!! ^^

im ok rn. feeling better lately. how are you dragon?

I'm doin' okay.

I'm glad to hear that. ^-^

goro! ❤️

Goro?

❤️

Oh, hey Goro. It's been a while

ah, dragon, this is my...

7:42 PM

boyfriend, goro

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7:42 PM

goro, this is dragon, an old friend of mine

Wow!! Uh. Congrats????

Oh, you guys made it official?

Waaaait wait wait. How long was it not official?

Maybe I'm just not quite up to date on things, but I thought it was still a secret

7:46 PM

❓

haha, yeah weve been a thing for a while...

7:46 PM

um, yeah! dragon is my old friend. she just got here recently

Typical Hana, eh? Glad you had the courage to make it official though. For real.

7:47 PM

thanks... oh, goro only speaks in emojis

Oh yeah, you'll get used to it

7:49 PM

❤️

I really won't

Trust me, you will. I was the same at the start

7:50 PM

You'll also get used to that

❓

im gonna go fucking insane

What's he saying???

I think he might be offended

I'M NOT THAT SMART OKAY

I'm out of practice translating emoji so please go easy on me if I'm wrong

from what i gather, he says it's nice to meet you dragon and he wants to talk more and for Nozo, he's asking if you're not happy with the emojis? (edited)

7:53 PM

I'm also pretty out of practice

Oh no, I don't mind. I was referring to the

7:53 PM

I guess flirting is the right word?

7:53 PM

Maybe?

I'm too old for this

he may have been flirting with dragon yeah

Oh, my old bones-

7:54 PM

He what

im way too fucking old for this too wtf

7:54 PM

have fun ig

you get used to it, its like learning another language

Hi goro

WHUH

hes just saying youre not old.. kissy face

❤️‍

Be careful, he's got a silver tongue

Yeah. No. Keep that up with me and I will galactic punt you.

omg he does that with everyone, its fine lol

This is a promise. saysike

omg

Please don't commit a violence

he may be into that

Yeah, like I said, you'll get used to it

OH. You are SO DEAD.

Ah, i see. Well im not a kink shamer

❤️

dragon youre just egging him on LOL

I assure you, he's nice in person

I am going to go. And get something to eat!!!!

im sorry i shouldnt be laughing so much LOL

I'm eating all you can eat waffles at a diner right now. Good times

:0

8:03 PM

❓

Now I'm jealous and hungry

️ ❓

I ate earlier, but I'm starting to get hungry now

8:05 PM

I've been taking care of myself a little better lately

i should probably eat myself...

Oh right, Goro, the next time Hana comes over you should come. I got my own place

It's tasty

i can tell you guys the restaurant name if you want. Chain place but eh.

I wouldn't mind, Nao-sensei. I should grab some quick food, anyway, since I just finished up with a client. ^-^

:0

ig in that case.. goro, would you mind me coming over for dinner? or have you eaten already?

Peace diner is the name ✌️ used to go to the one in my home town a lot too.

️

I'll make a note of that then. Never hurts to try a new place

curry again? well, your curry IS really good

It really is, huh?

❓

8:10 PM

❓

i dont mind curry! but i can cook too if you need a break

8:10 PM

ramen does sound good too

‍

ok ok lol

Well he sure told you

I could always drop you two off some food, too, if you want. :D

i know dang

:0!

oh, waffles...

Looks like you and the waffles have been invited, soji.

do you want to grab some waffles to go and eat at goros place?

I can do that! Just text me what you guys want and I'll grab it after I close up the agency. :)

Aw man, I open my phone to find waffle talk and now even I'm hungry-

also hi!! i definitely did not misplace it!! definitely not!!!

my phone i mean

Oh hey again

Its okay. I lose my phone sometimes

Hi hi!!! Again I'm really sorry if I've missed a lot ><!!

Not too much I think

hey kat! dont worry about it lol, weve mostly been chatting about normal stuff how are you?

Doing surprisingly well!! A bit tired though-

8:24 PM

Lot of re-scheduling lately around my job and can't deny, i'm

close to loosing it

That's a feeling I can relate to sadly

I hope both of you can find a little more leisure time soon. :D

i hope so too (╥﹏╥)

you definitely need to take a moment for yourself, if you can! maybe a vacation?

8:27 PM

Aww, I'll be fine Goro! I'm a tough lady, I can handle idiots not knowing how to schedule their models just fine (҂◡̀_◡́)ᕤ

8:28 PM

...i can't say no to that vacation tho

Oh god, photoshoots are hell

8:28 PM

I know your struggle

AREN'T THEY

I'd much rather stay in the studio, but unfortunately I have to pose for magazines sometimes

8:30 PM

At least I'm not the face of the group though. She can't catch a break sometimes

OH GOD- I feel you and at the same time I can't help but to prefer outdoor shoots more than studio ones

8:31 PM

maybe it's just different experiences but studio shoots can turn so chaotic if one little thing goes wrong, i can't-

️

Oh I meant the music studio, but yeah I understand that too

Goro just because ur right doesn't mean u should say it (≖_≖ )

(≖_≖ ) ❤️ But as I was saying-

8:34 PM

Then yeah different takes!! Mine are more fashion shoots so a lot of things move around and some times designer change things last minute and it's

8:34 PM

hell

it sounds like youre stuck there for hours for just a few pictures

My shoots depend on what I'm being forced to advertise

8:36 PM

Yeah that's pretty much exactly it Hana

Pretty much it yeah

They take hundreds, but only a few of them are actually the ones that get sent to press

8:37 PM

Sometimes just one

8:37 PM

It's really awkward and kind of boring sometimes

preach

At least they're making sure that you look your best! I admire the work you two do—I would never be able to do something like that. It takes a lot of patience and determination. :D

I guess

I really only care about the music part though. The photoshoots, the acting, the meet and greets, I could do without all of that

8:40 PM

But I appreciate the support

Yeah, I don't think I could sit still that long either. You guys are champs

❤（っ＾▿＾）

8:42 PM

Man there's so much I could say but it's really nice to hear the support too~

8:43 PM

‍

Stronk

Very stronk Goro <3

Oh is that what this means?

this one is a little over my head...

Like I said, I'm out of practice

You guys can understand this stuff? I'm confused...

:0

8:46 PM

Another new face huh?

8:47 PM

It feels like this is happening way too much lately

thats true, lots of people being funneled in..

Oh there is a new person!! Hello!! (>‿◠)✌

I ain't that new! I was in here earlier

8:47 PM

did i forget to introduce myself?

Oh, I must have missed you then

8:48 PM

Welcome

I remember 'em.

The cast expands (literally)

Or wait, no I remember now

Lemme fix that! I'm Labrys. It's nice to meet you all!

Either way, welcome again

8:49 PM

❓

wait

8:49 PM

shit

8:49 PM

no

8:49 PM

um quick! can you come up with a nickname!?

I think it's too late for that Hana

ugh, i should have said something easrlier

8:50 PM

sorry

Well, it is what it is I guess

8:51 PM

You can call me Nozomi. Or just Nozo, some people do that too

I'm Naoya or Nao for short.

Nice to meet you Nozo and Nao! I hope we get along well! :D

I'm Kat and it's also nice to meet you!

Hey, a friend of Hana's is a friend of mine as I see it

We're pretty good friends, so you and me are gonna get along just fine

I'm happy to be friends with anyone

you can call me oracle.:)

Wow, everyone’s coming out of the woodwork all of a sudden

You're all goin by nicknames, huh? Is this a game you're all doing?

its considered a good idea to go by nicknames in unknown chatrooms, tbh

9:00 PM

i go by hana

ehhh? lotta new people here

it is? dang, never knew that. i ain't familiar with chat stuff.

not really new just,,, forgetful ;9

You're new to each other!

oh, gotcha gotcha

9:03 PM

...uhh...wait, that says...hm...

Labrys!

it is? dang, never knew that. i ain't familiar with chat stuff.

Oh, yeah. I suppose I've never really practiced internet privacy like this, either... But you can call me Soji here. ^-^

Deleted User

...uhh...wait, that says...hm...

it says "not new," since youre the new one ;)

ohhh! so his thing is talking in emojis?

soji, hana, nozo, nao, kat...gotcha! i'll try my best to remember em all!

yeah, thats what he does

If it helps Labrys, I made a note in my phone to keep track

Oh, that's really smart! ^-^

I just get confused with names as it is

I just have to make sure I don't accidentally say any of your guy's names on impulse...

️

9:09 PM

✍️

that may be hard, but i'll try my best. i'll come up with a nickname soon, too!

i gotta try not to blurt out names either...

You've done really well so far! ^-^

9:13 PM

And I'm sure you'll come up with a great nickname. :D

Yeah, I'm lucky I have a really common name

I ain't so lucky. not many gals are named like me!

I can tell

9:19 PM

It doesn't sound like a Japanese name

it ain't! i dunno where it's from, either. never really looked into it.

Your name is really cool ngl! When I read it, it sounded like an abbreviation of labyrinth to me

oh! maybe that's what they were thinkin when they gave me it...

That's an interesting naming convention

!!! we're onto something

im pretty sure its after the axe

that makes sense too. i do have a big axe, after all.

Huh

Maybe it's some myth or fairy tale I'm not familiar with then

greek weapon

Ah

9:36 PM

I guess that makes sense

hey wait, you could use somethin with that for a nickname, yeah?

9:41 PM

like... battleaxe, or somethin!

9:41 PM

that's cool, right?

>:0

it is, but ain't that the same as my name now? :o

️

sorta! but also not really

I guess it's generalization in the place of specificity

9:44 PM

Like, I don't need a nickname because my name is common. But if I had a less common name, I might choose something less identifiable

exactly... i dont think theres a lot of people with your name, labby

I think you should just pick what you feel best represents you. :D

hello??

Even more new faces huh?

holy shit

9:50 PM

ka-- i mean

9:50 PM

ok, first of all, you need a nickname

oh hey!!!

i think we were calling you

yeah sure, that works fine

:0

Is this also someone I met back at the show Hana?

yo!

Oh, it's nice to see you! I'm glad to see we're getting everyone back together. :D

yeah, this is another old friend of mine

9:52 PM

ig hes going by rabbit

sure is a lotta guys i don't recognize here, but uh

9:53 PM

nice to meetcha, i'm rabbit

Rabbit, cute

I'm Nozomi

the guy with the emojis is goro

9:53 PM

sorry to get you involved in all this... were trying to stay private in this mystery chatroom, ya know?

That's a rlly cute nickname! I'm Kat btw, it's also nice to meet you >v<

yo! hows it goin?

9:57 PM

goro, nozomi, kat... k, think i got it

9:58 PM

wait...nozomi from the-- wait, shit, yeah, privacy

I assume that's the case if you're friends with Hana, yeah

hey! been a while, hope all's good with ya :)

Things have been pretty good lately all things considered. I hope it's been the same for you as well

yea, i ain't doin too bad

still workin hard?

you know it

10:04 PM

hit a lil bit of a slump last night tho :/

what happened?

just couldnt make nothin, my brain was pretty much runnin on empty

sounds like you need a vacation lol

yeah, i'm on break until i find smth else to inspire me ig

Add another person to the 'in need of vacations' gang

i wonder if like a nature walk would help?

You know, earlier I was considering the idea of having a get-together at my new place to catch up, but now it seems like there might be more people than I can fit

you usually work on animals right?

Shy, the Galactic Base Baller

You know, earlier I was considering the idea of having a get-together at my new place to catch up, but now it seems like there might be more people than I can fit

maybe in small chunks ;)

yeah! i was actually thinkin about that

you could always go to the zoo-- the one in tokyo is huge

Hana what do you mean by that

i mean that theres lots of animals for rabbit to look at?

10:09 PM

oh, the chunks? just invite 2-4 people at a time

I don't know, it feels unfair to not invite all of you

10:10 PM

I should be able to find the space, I just may need more chairs

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

maybe in small chunks ;)

I was thinking we were going to cut people up...

we could always do a big group call. thats what our team normally does

10:10 PM

DUDE (edited)

Ew

It was a cryptic message.

yeah ig?? your imagination is astounding

I don't know though, I kind of want to see everyone in person again. You two are the only ones I've really seen since I was 14. It'll be nice

why the hell would we do that??

it did sound like that hana i don't know what to tell you

...uh, cut people up i mean

10:12 PM

i meant like, groups! small groups!

GORO (edited)

put that away!

𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗶 𝗧𝗮𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗶

why the hell would we do that??

Maybe Hana's into that kind of thing.

im REALLY not

Yeah, no knives please

why's the bird got a knife???

U know what, incite violence

10:13 PM

Here u go

Please don't cut anyone up in my apartment

we will NOT be chopping people up!!

Awe. :(

what do you mean "awe!?"

:)

ugh

10:14 PM

you do this on purpose to raise my blood pressure

10:14 PM

both of you!

:0

10:14 PM

It's out of love.

yes you!

it comes with the package!!

So it seems

<3

hellooo. what'd i miss?

my sanity being taken

Definitely not chopping people up

We have a couple new and returning chat members. ^-^

Chopping people....?

dont worry about it

>:)

Do you want to join us, Nao-sensei? :D

Depends. Who's getting chopped?

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everyone, apparently!?

No one

10:21 PM

Not in my apartment

10:21 PM

i hope not

ghost??

I wonder if we could have a late Halloween party...? We missed our chance at having one on time this year, but it's never too late. :)

Maybe I'll have you guys over for my birthday. It's coming up faster than I realized

OOOH BIRTHDAY PARTY?

... birthday halloween party?

Birthday Halloween party! :D

It might help if we can wear masks, too, if that makes you more comfortable, Hana.

It's not for a couple weeks still

:0

10:29 PM

hmmm? well it depends on who goes...

10:30 PM

if its people we know then its fine

My face is too pretty to cover :c

Yeah, I'd rather stick to people I've met personally

That works with me. :D

i'd be down for that!

Ah, right right. I shall dip out then.

I'm sorry Nao, I probably shouldn't have brought it up in a public chat to begin with

nao is ok tho, ive met him several times

10:34 PM

but its your birthday, so its up to you

Maybe, but I'd still like to meet him in person first

10:35 PM

I trust your word though

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I'm free to meet anytime. Well.. okay a little bit of pre-planning is good but mostly im flexible.

I'm not as busy now that I'm not at the studio for 80% of my life, so I can be flexible

That's good to hear. It sounded stressful when you were there so often. But, yeah, uhh I guess dm me?

We could meet at the park or something. Or one of your other friends can come with? Whatever makes you most comfy.

Yeah something public would be nice. And I wouldn't mind having someone tag along

I could always make time, if you want! Though I'm sure Yosuke could find it in his schedule, too.

Either works

yeah, i can always make time. my work schedule is pretty normal

I'm good with whoever wants to come

Like I said, either works. I don't want to pull you guys away from your work if I can help it

Hi Goro-san! ʕ ´∀｀ʔ/

ʕ ≧▽≦ʔﾉｼ I hope you’ve been okay! I see the chat was really active earlier!

12:22 PM

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Ive been good too! A little busy before, but I’ve got some time to be around again ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ Though it looks like that might’ve been the case for more people, hehe!

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12:23 PM

12:23 PM

Uhh… Hm Chat got so active it… was nice but the notification sound wrung you out like a lemon? ʕ´｀;ʔ

12:25 PM

Ah… I guess that would disturb your sleep! Make sure to turn your sound off tonight so you get some good rest!!

Good!! ᕦʕ •ᴥ•ʔᕤ

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These emojis are rotting my brain.

Sorry; man.. no ill will.

You'll get used to it! Kind of

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it has been raining a lot recently... it tried to snow in the boonies from that i hear

5:27 PM

but its nice to cozy up with the heater inside, right?

hmmm? why are you examining me

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I should get to relaxing around the heater before I end up getting sick... I'm sure you'd rather not deal with that again.

yeah, its not that bad... but all i can make you is soup

I'm more than fine with that. Your soup is always incredible. :D

thank you lol, at least i know im not poisoning you

You haven't given me Mystery Food X yet. :)

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i can make you soup too goro ❤️

Phea: full-time twink bullier

You haven't given me Mystery Food X yet. :)

The fully on ominous vibes I get from just hearing 'Mystery Food X'-

You should ask Dragon to cook for you at some point. :D

no nope do not do that

?!

dragon will feed you something that isnt food

Before I was curious, now I'm ✨ intrigued ✨

it aint worth it

6:15 PM

trust us on that

I think it's fun to try at least once.

yeah, if your idea of fun is gettin sick...

I've never been closer to death. :D

...U know what I'm gonna trust rabbit and back off from that idea

yeah, good call

soji, you eat grass for fun

The cats do it too. :)

how many times do i have to tell you: the cat grass in the house is not for you (edited)

wait hold up, he's eatin catnip?!

Eating what-

oh, thankfully not, but cats eat normal grass for their digestion

ohhhh yeah, gotcha

I could eat it at any point if I wanted to, though. :)

ALSO HEY!!! MY COOKING'S IMPROVED. ... kinda.

I'd love to taste it! :D

sorry, i would like to stay alive...

yeah, same here...

YOU GUYS-

hey, cant blame us for being cautious!

if it doesnt kill soji, ill try some

I'll sacrifice myself for the greater good.

yeah... guess if soji's fine, we'd all be fine

Look. I can make edible food now. It sure won't kill you but it ain't the best either.

can ya give us your word on that

As someone who has been EATING her own cooking. Yea.

...fair enough

She could always be immune.

I never ATE mystery food X back in the day. Or any of the other crap I made. So can it.

dragon is really picky with food, so maybe she has a point

well... she WAS also cookin with... well, can't use real names, but you guys know

6:31 PM

maybe dragon ain't the one to watch out for

I wonder if she'll show up at some point. I'd love to get to try her cooking again, too. ^-^

wait so is it just us four outta the old gang rn??

6:33 PM

wait-- nah, ursa's here too

6:33 PM

so five

Our detective friend is in the chat, too, but I haven't seen them around much.

them too?! i mean, guess that makes sense

6:34 PM

they're prob real busy

i cant decide if it would be nice or not to have everyone in here...

why's that?

On one hand, sus chat. On the other, I wanna see everyone again.

i figure the more friendly faces the better, yeah?

exactly. we dont know much about the chat, it could be dangerous

6:40 PM

it would be nice to have everyone here, but... theres always that risk

You don't have to worry yourself so much. It's going to be okay.

this thing IS weird... but personally i think id still feel better if there were more people we knew

yeah... i hope so...

There's two other people we know here, too.

yeah, crescent and... axe

oh yeah!

...

nozo too

yeah, true

And—

6:42 PM

...Others I work with.

?

Crap!!! Yeah!! GOD. Even after all these years it's wild to think I know her. Hahaa

who're you talkin about??

that sounds suspicious lol. but ig if theyre part of the so, not much to worry about

oh

I just remembered I probably shouldn't be naming names...

yeah... again, we dunno if this place is safe, especially if its collecting persona users.

I can see almost everyone's names, if it makes you feel better. :)

almost? what about the ones you cant see?

...Should I say here?

probably not.

6:46 PM

we can talk about it later

Sounds good. ^-^

umm, either way... maybe we should have some kinda cooking party lol

6:47 PM

oh, what if we did a cook off? (edited)

I wouldn't mind. It would be fun to get everyone together.

cook off... Am i even allowed to participate? Lol

It would be great to see your improvement. ^-^

I'd never be able to beat you

yeah, i think its a good way to improve too

6:49 PM

we could give each other tips

i'm down

we could treat it like a meet up... maybe that way we can all get to know everyone in the chat room

As long as you're fine with it.

ofc! we may have to find a place to rent out tho

Have fun! ^^

you dont want to come, watanabe?

I could. but I don't want to overstay my welcome.

6:55 PM

Boundaries and all.

itll be fun! you can leave whenever you want too

I wouldn't mind meeting you. ^-^

|･ω･｀)

goro, kat, you can come too!

Hm! Maybe I'll come for a little bit. :)

awesome! itll be nice to see you again

I’ll see if Viper wants to come by, too! I’m sure he could use the company. ^-^

no

that was fast

He wants to join our cook-off, too. :D

no i do not

A cook-off??? Hana.

yes?

Hm!! Guess I have nothing to follow up with.....

you can always be a judge if you cant cook thats free food

7:06 PM

Fair.

so, its settled then!

I suppose. It is.

I can't wait to meet you. :)

now we just need to pick a venue

Ahhh I'm sorry for the late reply!! But you can count on me to tag along as well!!

awesome!

you too, ofc!

What'd I miss? Free food??

A cooking competition, specifically. You're welcome to join us. ^-^

Oh! That sounds fun. I dunno if me making mac and cheese will be much of a match for everyone else though. Ahah.

you could always judge too ,;)

Yes

Wow, everyone's feeling festive this month I guess

yeah, it is that time of year huh

12:01 AM

festive...

I guess so

12:02 AM

I don't know, I never had much to celebrate before

Then we'll give you a lot to celebrate about! ^-^

Well, this is the first year I'm actually planning something for my birthday, so I guess that's something

It's weird, it's usually just a day that passes, and I don't even acknowledge it until afterwards

12:06 AM

Unless my manager or one of the other girls insists to take me out for drinks

❓

Birthdays are always a wonderful time. It signifies you've made it one more year, and are sure to make it many more. :D

Though, you shouldn't have to be the one in charge of all the preparations. I'm sure some of us would be more than willing to help. :)

It's my party, I don't mind doing the work. I don't want to go crazy anyway

12:10 AM

And no Goro, I usually don't get cake. Sometimes someone brings me a cupcake while I'm in the studio though

12:11 AM

If you want to bring some I won't say no. Just one less thing I need to worry about

Don't feel obligated to get me a gift though, I'm perfectly fine with just being able to see everyone

:3c

Ohh, a birthday party? Exciting! ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

You're invited too Ursa, if you want to come

!!!!! ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ Oh!!

12:40 AM

ヾʕ o≧∀≦oʔﾉﾞ I’d love to!

Just don't tell any strangers where I live. I get enough of the tabloids as it is, I don't need them knocking on my door too

Eh!! I wouldn’t doxx you!!! ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ I won’t!

Don't worry, I'm just joking. I trust you

Alright, alright, thank you then ᕦʕ •ᴥ•ʔᕤ I’ll make sure to bring something good! ٩ʕ ◦`꒳´◦ʔ۶

Really, you don't have to bring anything but yourself

actually i think this might be just what i needed

But I want to! It's nice to gift things to friends, you know? Besides, a celebration is always welcomeʕ ´∀｀ʔ

12:54 AM

!!! OH HI UMMM UM UM

12:54 AM

do you have a chat codename yetʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

rabbit

oʕ ≧◇≦ʔo HI RABBIT

hey man :) good to see ya

The familiar faces here are increasing fast now!! Wow!

Yeah, it's a little concerning, but also a little comforting

As long as it’s friends, I’d say it’s all good! ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

12:56 AM

Pawesome, even.

pfft, yeah, same here

You're probably right, I just can't help but worry

I mean, with everything, that's... understandable

12:59 AM

But more people we know means more people to help if things go wrong, right? Right the wrongs!

Yeah

1:00 AM

Yeah you're right

Worrying isn't going to do us any good right now.

1:02 AM

It'll all work out if it's in Igor's plans. ^-^

uhh... who?

I still don't fully believe he's real, but I know. Worrying doesn't fix anything

A long nosed man! ....Apparently

what

How is that strange...?

If Sensei says it's real, it's real.ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

A long nosed man that speaks in riddles and lives in a blue room sounds like a fairy tale

But I guess we've been through some weird stuff already

✨

ah, that guy... yeah he sounds weird, but several people coroborated the guy

Call me a skeptic, but I'll believe it when I see it

on one hand, it definitely dont sound real, but so does a lotta shit i've seen before

He's part of the reason I have the abilities that I do.

1:37 AM

Well, he and the deity we faced.

wait, you serious??

Yes. I signed a contract with him when arriving to town. I assume it's the same for the others who have encountered him as well. (edited)

yyyep

When you put it like that, it almost sounds like making a deal with the devil

sorta the opposite actually!

Well, I can't deny it kind of felt like that, but there was a very pretty woman, so I trusted it.

Is that all it takes for you Soji? A pretty woman?

first time i met him i kinda shot him down

Shy, the Galactic Base Baller

Is that all it takes for you Soji? A pretty woman?

Yes.

it don't take much for soji

Remind me to keep you away from the chickens then

The chickens...?

Don't worry about it

Okay. :)

Ah yes, the hot chicks.

Oh my god Nao, please

Oh, you've met Elizabeth and Margaret, too?

It was a chicken pun- but those are two attractive women, yes

it's okay man, i got it

They are not at all who I was talking about, if that helps

Thank you, crescent

my attendant was a dude, but i remember those two being at the p-1 sorta

They both almost killed me. It was a nice experience, sans all the exhaustion.

I mean, if one of these women was pretty enough to get you to trust a man that sounds like he looks like a goblin, I probably wouldn't mind meeting them either

1:53 AM

Then again, maybe not with that statement

hey, my guy almost killed me too!

Shy, the Galactic Base Baller

Then again, maybe not with that statement

It wasn't out of malice. I think.

1:55 AM

I'm still not entirely sure on Elizabeth...

they just wanna test your powers... usually

They sound terrifying

I just got Igor himself but I see people around...?

theo definitely ain't that kinda guy, he's way too nice

Kite

I just got Igor himself but I see people around...?

From what I've picked out, all of our Velvet Rooms versus yours seem pretty different...

Shy, the Galactic Base Baller

They sound terrifying

And they're both very nice! Margaret and I are very close.

If you say so

Phea: full-time twink bullier

From what I've picked out, all of our Velvet Rooms versus yours seem pretty different...

I guess so

But they're all blue at least.

Hello Kogoro! Feeling magical today?

✨

9:00 PM

❓

Yes, I'm feeling quite good today actually!

seems youre in a good mood ❤️

9:06 PM

9:07 PM

Oh yes, there's nothing quite like a nice shower!

oh, you just got done? yeah, a shower is a good idea lol

✨

9:09 PM

❓

im going good! just relaxing today

You know, you're always welcome to join me and Bunny out at the gym, Kogoro-kun.

ah, you guys usually head out later than i do. i like to run before work

:0

9:12 PM

️‍♂️ ❓

9:12 PM

⌚

Sounds good! ^-^

Oh, a run before work sounds like a splendid idea. Perhaps I should do the same!

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

ah, you guys usually head out later than i do. i like to run before work

I could always join you, if you wanted. Though, your tend to be a little better at running than I am...

its good to keep your cardio up! the cooler air in the mornings helps too

Gotta go fast

I might have to try it out. You'll just have to wake me up before you go out.

ok, i will lol (edited)

Oh, I imagine the cool morning air must feel great during a workout.

Does anyone else get emotional at those new planet of the apes movies or is it just me?

I can't say I've seen one myself!

...There's new ones?

Yeah. Er. Well I guess 2017 isnt super new... but the other ones are waaaay older.

12:18 AM

It's really cool to see how far CGI and motion capture has come!

I'm sure it is! I'll confess I don't watch movies often.

! A wild Goro has appeared

8:47 PM

Hi!!! (´｡• ω •｡`) ♡ Hold on, I need to message you privately I need to ask you smth

You guys seem chipper today, I hope that means you’re doing alright

Well I guess that's better than bad. I hope they get better soon though

❓

I’m alright. I’ve had a lot on my mind lately, but I’m not doing bad I guess

:0

9:05 PM

9:06 PM

❓

Don't worry, I'm taking care of myself just fine. Better than I was before actually

why cant ya just text that normally...?

9:09 PM

kids these days smh

9:11 PM

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9:11 PM

wow how hilarious

It's not really that bad Viper, let him have fun

9:14 PM

is this really what kids his generation consider fun

9:17 PM

fine whatever

what's the deal with the grumpy old man

9:17 PM

what is this? the sudden appearence of a 'no fun allowed' sign turned into a person??

smh

you guys really suck at roasts

9:18 PM

sweetie you sound so apathetic that you're not even roasted, you're already ashes

whatever you say

9:25 PM

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pffft... get em

don't you start on this too kid

Poor sleep, joint problems, crankiness... Come on grandpa, let's get you to bed-

Come on guys, I think we can probably relax now

I mean relax on the insults, but that too I guess

9:32 PM

Oh, are you feeling dizzy? Maybe you should lie down

9:33 PM

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Oh, you're going to cook then, I see

whatcha cookin??

9:34 PM

❓ ➕

soup sounds... souper good

9:36 PM

hehe

I could go for some soup too

Maybe I'll stop somewhere on my way home

‍

9:37 PM

... ...

Oh, no you don't have to. I'm working a little late tonight, I wouldn't want you to go out of your way

>:0

9:39 PM

I mean, a little yeah, but I should be fine. I've been eating better as is anyway

9:40 PM

Why does everyone always offer to deliver food to me?

9:41 PM

9:41 PM

...

That! Plus, eating well is important

he's got a point

Really, don't worry. I'm the healthiest I've been in a long time, I can go an hour or two more

:x

9:43 PM

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⏩

I hope it turns out good

he's got a point

@Deleted User - jump if ya think that maybe you should bring me over some food too

Food is a subject a lot lately. Which. Reminds me I forgot to eat today-

You... Forgot...?

10:25 PM

You should take care of that immediately.

You should probably do that, yeah

Sometimes I get so focused on what I'm doing I just forget other stuff ehehe I'll eat tho! Worry not.

I know the feeling actually

Maybe you could set reminders to eat...?

You do? Well at least I'm not alone but hopefully we both get better at eating regular meals! I could maybe try alarms... hmmm.

10:30 PM

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I've been getting better with it, yeah

10:30 PM

Definitely better than I was a year ago

Progress is always great. ^-^

Yeah, I'm feeling a lot better overall

That's great to hear! Ah, Goro? Are you taking notes?

Ooh? Do you also forget to eat sometimes or is this notes for other things?

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ungh

️

10:39 PM

im sick

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that Hana

i think i got something from work

10:40 PM

soup is good, but i dont want you to get it too

You work with kids right? That would make sense

mmhm...

10:40 PM

yu if youve been wondering where i am ive been hiding from you

Thank you for your social sacrifice.

10:41 PM

You're hiding from people?

just him

10:41 PM

he cant get sick no matter what

Yeah, I don't do very well with sickness...

I can make you soup, but I'll have to set it at your bedroom door.

thank you...

10:42 PM

Anything else you need?

uh... im good. i already grabbed all the extra blankets

Ah. I can't get sick either so i sorta get it. Maybe. Get well soon!!

Oh that reminds me, I need to get a heavier one for the winter

10:45 PM

But yes, please get well soon

thanks guys...

Do you want me to hook up one of the consoles in there?

10:55 PM

...Do you want me to give you the components to hook up a console in there.

10:55 PM

Safety first.

I've been watching stuff and sleeping mostly, im ok right now. maybe later tho

Sounds good. Just tell me when you need anything, and your wish is my command. ^-^

thanks dude ..

That's just what friends do. :D

I hope you feel better by next week. I'd hate for you to miss the party because of this

a week should be plenty of time, i wouldnt miss it!

I'll make an appointment for you to get checked out tomorrow.

ok... sounds good...

Your soup's almost ready, too. I'll bring it to you soon. ^-^

thank you... i might doze off

️

Rest is a good idea

Not before you eat.

ok ok...

11:27 PM

i wish it was that easy...

11:33 PM

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˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾSick…. Get better soon! I hope you fell asleep by now….

^^^ yeah, let us know if you need anythin

٩ʕゝ ڡó ʔ۶ I’m an expert at taking care of sick people! I’ll be here if you need me

thanks... but i know you guys have people you gotta care for already

:/

ʕ｀Ω´ ʔ We can multitask!

12:14 AM

thank you...

I might be dying.

what happen?

Your cold.

oh no...

6:12 PM

im so sorry dude, i tried to stay away

I'm writing my will as we speak.

Uh oh

youll be fine

6:13 PM

why dont you take some stuff for your fever and lay down?

rest in peace

When death arrives to sweep me away I will be ready to face them head on.

no, youre fine, really

Thank you. I'll miss you all. :(

omg

stop egging him on--

no eggs

He truly cares about my pain and suffering... :,)

ugh

I hope you feel better soon Soji

fine, ill come bring you fever medicine

6:16 PM

where are you

Between dream and reality.

6:17 PM

Goodbye world.

apartment isnt that big im sure ill find you

x_x

have you taken anything?

Yes but that cannot prolong my march to the grave.

what did you take

Good question.

do i have to take you to the er???

Probably not.

6:21 PM

...Hopefully but I am still dying.

Are you always like this when you get sick?

yes

6:22 PM

he has a fever which is why im trying to treat him

6:22 PM

im just gonna medicate you, a little over wont hurt you

I mean, fevers suck, but this is more dramatic than that soap opera I was forced to be in a couple years back

You can medicate me when I'm done with work. (edited)

no, im coming to get you

6:23 PM

@nozo: yeah he gets weird when hes hot

I can't stop the grind even in my dying days.

Yosuke goes quiet on his end. It is generally implied that he is currently wrestling Yu like a child to take some medicine

(edited)

6:29 PM

i got him

That's good, hopefully he'll calm down now

im exhausted from that omg

×-×

I still have a couple cases I need to be gathering stuff for. Rest can come later, in my final breaths.

im ok, im just sick too so im not as strong as usual

6:33 PM

...

6:33 PM

soji, why dont you forget all that and come join me in bed ;) (edited)

Bed later. Work now.

holy shit that didnt work

Maybe I never left that soap opera after all

What didn't work.

nothing

6:34 PM

you know soji, im awfully cold from the chills... i need someone to take care of me... maybe hold me in my bed... (edited)

i dunno if its gonna work a second time, dude...

Maybe he just has to beat him over the head with it

Korgoro-kun has you covered. :)

yeah maybe

god damnit

soji gets stubborn as all hell when he's sick

I can see that

yeah he does. usually flirting with him works tho

6:36 PM

he must be really sick

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6:37 PM

you cant, youre shopping?

Then Rabbit or Nozo-chan could hold you to keep you warm if they're free. :D

I can't, contractually

im coming in there

6:38 PM

I'm already out of the house.

WHERE!?

Wait why are you out of the house?

but if either of us did it we'd get sick too

6:38 PM

dude what??

Work beckons.

You're sick, go home

Be back later.

tell me you're at least wearin a mask

Ok, then, tell me what your current case is

I do have a mask. Safety first. :D

6:40 PM

You need to stay home and heal up. It's too late for me.

You need to follow your own advice I think

I'm not good at following.

If you don't want me to get more sick, you'll come home instead of making me go out to get you

Just don't worry about it. :)

I'm leaving now

think he got little too much of a headstart for that but gl

Yosuke is away

He couldn't have gotten far, it's only been a few minutes since Hana gave him meds

and hana's pretty fast

Wait, I think I just remembered, they live around the corner from a station

6:49 PM

Depending on the schedule, he could've gotten far

those kids really never learn

6:50 PM

someone should prolly go after them too

I'm halfway across Tokyo unfortunately. By the time I get there, they're gonna be long gone

i can prolly try

Good luck

you'll need it

being out is making my cough worse...

really hope i dont get sick from this too

i wouldn't get within a ten feet radius of them but i ain't exactly the best with sickness either

eh i can prolly handle a bit of cold

6:55 PM

shouldnt hurt me if i gotta drag them both back home

hah? ya got the strength for that?

I'd believe it

i'm a pretty strong guy

stronger than soji?

i mean...maybe not with a persona, but

7:05 PM

outside the tv world, i got a good chance

7:06 PM

or uh...the metaverse or whatever it's called

Yeah, Rabbit's got pretty big muscles, I'm sure he can handle it

i get what you're saying

7:06 PM

best of luck kid

thanks

7:07 PM

Rabbit is away

i dont feel so good...

then maybe you should go back home

... ok

...y'know i didn't think it'd be that simple but i'll take it

7:13 PM

@Phea: full-time twink bullier hey dumbass go back home

w

9:04 PM

SENSEI??? NII???

9:04 PM

ARE YOU BACK HOME AT THIS POINT??

I'm still working through the pain and misery. ^-^

But you are home, right?

ARE YOU HOME

No.

Are Rabbit or Nii with you.

Oh my god Soji, you have a cold. You aren't dying. Now go home and rest or you won't be better in time for the party.

It'll be fine. :D

9:11 PM

And I'm on my own. I think they both went home. :)

I’m going to call you.

rabbit brought me home...

The hell are you guys doing????

That's good. ^-^

i got... so sick...

I'm working.

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ PLEASE DONT DIE

im ok, ive warmed up

Then you shouldn't have gone out, especially since I'm fine, other than the dying part.

soji i am going to strangle you

Is that a promise.

Soji go home and rest or I'm uninviting you from my birthday party

yes

;)

yeah i couldn't get to him before hana had to go back home

sorry rabbit, i didnt mean to worry you

9:13 PM

thanks for helping...

no worries, man

UGH. YOU GUYS ARE SO STUPID.

9:14 PM

Take care of yourselves.

but soji you seriously gotta get back in bed

what else did you expect from em

i thought soji was closer or something

9:14 PM

i looked around the neighborhood and i still dont know where he is

It's a secret. :3c

i'm lookin

keep your secrets

9:15 PM

im mad at you lol (edited)

Get well soon! :(

I hope you aren't too mad. I'll be back soon, after I wrap this up. ^-^

I can't believe Soji's going to miss the first birthday party I've thrown in over a decade just to be stubborn

9:15 PM

Tragic

im pretty mad

9:16 PM

you ran off with a high fever, worried me, and i almost collapsed looking for you (edited)

9:16 PM

and you STILL wont come back

Sensei…. If anyone told Nana-chan….. she’d be very worried. Incredibly sad with you…. Maybe she won’t even want to you come over anytime soon because she’ll be upset. How beary disappointing….

she would be really upset at the way youre acting. putting your best friend in danger, YOURSELF in danger

I'll galactic punt him back, myself. You seriously need to rest, Soji.

I'm just getting some work done before I can't for a bit. I don't really have anyone else to take care of it.

9:19 PM

You didn't have to worry that much. I can take care of myself well enough. ^-^

SOJI.

Yes?

youre being an idiot is what youre doing

What could possibly be so important that you'd leave your house with a fever?

oh for the love of

YOU'RE. SO STUPID.

It's only the start of a fever... :(

no, it is pretty high

That doesn't matter

we know you well enough

Okay, okay. Let me report back, and I'll grab some stuff for udon and come back. ^-^

... fine

9:21 PM

still mad

Nii you have the patience of a saint. Good luck

I am actually gonna kill him

9:24 PM

Like. Who does he think he is doing this???

Please don't kill me. :(

The only means of survival is to rest until you're better

^

youre gonna have to beg for your life

I'll consider it. ^-^

B|

9:31 PM

Who's doing what now?

Sensei is being unagreeable.

soji has a high fever and tried to leave the house so i went after him and it made me so sick i almost fainted and he still wont come home

I'm coming home soon. :(

Do you need help??

And it isn't that high for my standards. :D

You should have never left home to begin with

Like I said I had work to finish up before I was out of commission. :(

I'm sure your clients would understand that you have a fever

If your clients can't wait a bit for you to feel better, then they can find someone else

Please don't push yourself.

If any of your work you're doing right now would be useable for them anyhow, I'd be surprised....

I'm sure it'll be fine. ^-^

ursa's got a point yknow

It won't be. Get your ass back home.

:(

Ursa’s doing her best to practice if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all but someone’s making it pretty hard ʕ｀Ω´ ʔ

Who?

I assume you Soji

:,(

Speaking from experience, people tend to be mad when you disregard your personal health and safety

Do not crying emoji me Soji.

ya cant cry emoji your way outta this one!

I'm just grabbing stuff to make dinner now and I'm heading back. ^-^

ya better!

9:51 PM

i'm stayin to help

Are you going to at least apologize to hana for making him feel worse? Christ...

rabbit, youll get sick...

i'll be fine, i got my mask on and hand sanitizer and all

Take care of yourself! But it does feel much better knowing SOMEONES there to help...

I'm back. :D

Thank god

Ow... Rabbit just tried to murder me in cold blood... D:

Thank you Rabbit for taking care of him ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

10:07 PM

Please don’t forget to barricade the doors…

Nice

all i did was get you to bed, you're fine

10:09 PM

dont worry, nobody's gettin past me

Our hero!!! oʕ ≧◇≦ʔo

dont leave him in there alone like i did

i'm watchin him

If he escapes again I’m locking him up in the TV myself.

Bring him in here, my bed is big enough. That way I can watch him overnight

gotcha

I'm a prisoner... :(

Good.

;-;

You are.

（πーπ）

Jailed for your crimes

Crescent would bail me out if he was here. (╥_╥)

For his sake, I sure hope he would not!

I don't think he would be dumb enough for that

i might be!

10:22 PM

...buuuut that would also mean gettin sick

:(

look you know my immune system's as bad as yours

Betrayal. >.<

oh cmon, don't be like that!!

Why does everyone in this chat have a weak immune system?

Maybe it's Persona related...?

10:25 PM

...No. Mine's always been this bad... :(

mine's fine

Maybe it's just unhealthy habits

That sounds like a decent assumption to make.

No, my dad always got sick pretty bad too. ◞ ‸ ◟

Maybe it's genetic then

Mine is fine, I just work with kids

I'll just have to be more careful next time. ╥_╥

Yeah, like not running out of the house to go make it worse…

I didn't run out. I left casually. :(

That’s not any better!

:<

i still have soji locked in my room (edited)

dying

youre fine

'dying'...

Well, stop dying.

by dying he means trapped in the room under the blankets

╥_╥

its time for more medicine btw what do you wanna watch

Whatever you want◞ ‸ ◟

ok, well watch a campy romance or something

Wahh ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ It got so cold so fast. I’m not ready for winter yeeeet ヾʕ;△;○ʔﾂ三ヾʕ○;△;ʔﾉ

Hello there, Ursa. ;)

Senseeeiiii ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ How are you?

it is really cold, its hard with the flu...

Do you need someone to warm you up? :)

EHH?? ヾʕ;△;○ʔﾂ三ヾʕ○;△;ʔﾉ ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ SENSEI??

My offer is open to whoever needs it. ♡

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ… THATS JUST YOUR ILLNESS TALKING! DONT MESS WITH A BEARS FEELINGS LIKE THAT!!!

I've never felt better, Ursa. But I could if someone wanted to come and pay me a visit. :P

Phea: full-time twink bullier

Do you need someone to warm you up? :)

dude we have been in the same bed together for days

Are you saying I'm not doing my job well enough?

10:51 PM

Then I'll just have to step up my game. －•⌒

omg...

10:52 PM

your fever must be finally going down if youre flirting like this

At least he's recovering a bit

10:58 PM

But yeah, it's gotten to be absolutely freezing lately. I had to break out my winter coat

my fever caused normal things, like the chills and stuff

You're welcome to join us too, if you want. :P

it did get cold pretty suddenly

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

your fever must be finally going down if youre flirting like this

or it's getting worse!

I'm not allowed to get sick, so I don't think I'll be joining you, but thanks for the offer I guess

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or it's getting worse!

as long as hes not trying to escape hes ok... i think

It would be harder for me to escape if someone were here to hold me. ;)

Hana's there isn't he?

But I need a big spoon. :(

Well it can't be me

:(

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ Be considerate of those around you when saying those types of things!…

i can big spoon once im done eating ramen

^-^ I'll be waiting.

Or would you rather I come out there? ;D

no, you stay in bed

You should probably stay there, yeah

;-;

Get back to rest, Sensei…

11:13 PM

I hope you’re doing well too, nii.

ive been good. my fever finally went down

That's good to hear

just make sure the smooth talker over there ain't too contagious, yeah?

Oh!! ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ That’s great then!

I'm burning up. ◕‿↼

i mean, were both pretty contagious... but i wont catch the flirting

11:17 PM

im bringing the thermometer (edited)

Careful, he might recognize that as a challenge

You're right...

11:18 PM

Hmmm

11:18 PM

soji, why dont you let me stick this thermometer in your mouth? id love to play nurse ;)

That was exactly the challenge I meant, you walked into it

I'm ready whenever sir.〃ω〃

omw ;)

Shy, the Galactic Base Baller

That was exactly the challenge I meant, you walked into it

listen, it worked

I feel like I legally need to remove myself from this conversation

LOL

ʕ ﾟ ○ ﾟʔ ʕっ◞x◟cʔ

11:23 PM

Looking away.

You're welcome to keep looking. The more the merrier. ;D

tf did i walk into today

Something that might get me fired if it gets leaked

YOURE NOT HELPING SENSEI!!

hell

soji's in flirty fever mode

I don't have a fever. I feel as strong as ever.

11:27 PM

I could take on several Gods.

We'll let the thermometer decide how true that statement is

update: his fever isnt as bad as it was, but he has one

Well that settles that then

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ That was a little obvious…

I'm fine. :)

11:52 PM

But I'd do even better with a couple more visitors. ^-^

Thermometer says otherwise, I'll visit when you're not sick

D:

I need to hold strong for nii…. FOR NIIIIII ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

for me?

You’ll get it when you’re older. ʕっ◞x◟cʔ

teddie im way older than you???

11:58 PM

... oh, i see

11:59 PM

youre welcome to come over instead teddie

I'll make it worth your while. ;)

yu needs to eat so you and karu can cuddle him while i make him something i know your 2 hours away but if you leave soon youll make it for dinner (edited)

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ None of you are helping.

;)

You’re the one still recovering anyhow. I can come and make dinner while YOU sit on the couch

i can help out too, i aint busy

well... i wouldnt be against that

12:03 AM

yall are awfully far away tho, and ursa and karu cant get sick

I'd love you see you, Rabbit-kun. ;D

All I know it that I can't wait for him to recover

if im reading the room right, you all simp for soji, huh?

Simp...?

I'm just really eager to not be flirted with anymore

Be nice Nii. We can’t all be popular with all the boys we meet ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

im only popular with one guy and that one guy flirts with everyone

Keep telling yourself that. ʕっ◞x◟cʔ

???

12:07 AM

what other boys want me?

12:08 AM

i was popular with girls in college but thats it

Aren't you popular with two guys?

whos the other one?

Who's the first one?

my boyfriend?

Then I'm the other. ;)

good one

12:09 AM

ursa you can have him while hes sick

D:

12:11 AM

Hana doesn't love me. :(

thats not true

12:12 AM

but i know your flirting is because youre sick

It's not just because I'm sick. :-:

its hard to tell, we can talk about this when your fever goes down

Okay... ╥_╥

Sigh. ʕっ◞x◟cʔ

Don't worry Ursa, it'll pass eventually

im so confused i offered you him

What, so I can pretend for a day? You’re pretty mean, nii.

I can offer myself. :(

what the hell did this conversation turn into...

Who can say at this point?

funny as hell, that's what

your sense of humor sucks kid

at least i have one

just because i aint into petty drama and subpar puns doesnt mean i dont have one

Does this even count as drama?

barely

It does not!!

I'm turning it into drama. >:(

please dont

What does that even mean

Uuuugh

maybe i should have just taken his phone from him..

You're not my mom.

12:55 AM

At least, I hope you aren't...

He’s not, don’t worry ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

im definitely not (edited)

I'd hope not, you guys are like the same age

1:00 AM

That'd be really weird

Then you can't take away my phone or give me away to someone else. :(

hes older than me by a few months

I'm younger. :(

are you?

1:00 AM

i thought you were born in march?

╥_╥

im so sorry i forgot your birthday omg...

March 1995. ;-;

oh ok phew

1:03 AM

i just got the year mixed up

If it makes you feel better, I've often forgotten my own birthday

Cool kids don’t even have bearthdays ٩ʕゝ ڡó ʔ۶ (but should still celebrate them for presents!)

your birthday is the day we found you, silly

ehehehe ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ I know! I like it. ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

i forget my birthday all the time

ill have to write all the birthdays down

do you even have a birthday kid

uhh yeah??

1:09 AM

i mean, i had to dig it up, but yeah

surprised they actually kept that around

let's just say i had to hunt for it

i get the feeling i made a mistake

ʕ ﾟﾟʔ Do you.

Probably, yeah

yeah

2:41 AM

i think im a dumbass, maybe

Hey, you said it, not me

nevermind ursa, ill make the food. you can come another time

Yeah don’t worry, that conclusion was already reached

2:45 AM

Congrats on growing older.

man, i know i fucked up but harsh

2:47 AM

im just gonna put my phone down gn everyone

…. ʕ´｀ʔ

sheesh, i'm gone for a bit and then everybody gets mopey

tell me about it

sooo...just us in here now?

thats by far the most awkward way you could have typed it but ig

4:41 AM

ya should prolly check on your friends tomorrow to make sure they dont do anything stupid or whatever

yeah, thats the plan

Hey everyone, I figured out that nickname stuff! :D

What did you end up with? :)

OH HEY!!!

Since we talked about my actual name and what it might've meant, i went with Maze!

Ohhh!!!

10:06 AM

Cool!

I think it sounds really nice. ^-^

I'm glad you think so! If you need any extra help, just lemme know and I'll be ready!

I'm sorry I acted like an ass in the chatroom last night... Again

10:55 PM

I'm gonna really try and not do that again

ya aint the only one at fault

11:02 PM

dont be taking full blame for it give yourself some respect before ya put yourself into a self-hatred spiral or whatever

You think so?

11:02 PM

Hmmm... Damn you read my mind lol

11:02 PM

How do you recommend I give myself respect?

stop blaming yourself when anything goes wrong

...

11:03 PM

You seem to know me pretty intimately, but I don't know you

11:03 PM

Unless you're just making guesses

i can read chat and ya aint very subtle

Oh

11:04 PM

Well shit

11:04 PM

I guess I need to be better at that then

11:04 PM

Thanks for the advice

ya gotta be better at not being an idiot about your feelings and emotions

I don't really know how, but I guess now's a good time as any

11:05 PM

I'll work on it

ya better

It's very easy to blame yourself. It's much harder to separate yourself from your emotions. I have faith that you can learn if you put your mind to it.

Maybe I should get a self help book or something

i dont think just a self-help book is gonna cut it

Well, I need a starting point

those things are pretty gimmicky anyways

That's true

wouldnt like therapy be a better starting point than someones basic boring writing

... I guess

seem like ya got a lot of stuff you need to talk through and figure out anyway

Yeah...

What I suggest, is the next time you begin to lose yourself to emotion, take a moment to step back and think. Your thoughts don't need to make sense necessarily, but making the effort will go a long way.

Hmmm... Yeah, I can do that... Not sure what to think about though

idk maybe something happy or whatever

Oh, right

just not self-loathing or whatever

11:11 PM

cuz that aint helping anyone

I meant about the situation, and what actually caused it, but separation from the stressor entirely may also be a viable option.

11:12 PM

Though it's a much more temporary one

Oh, right...

11:12 PM

I dunno, therapy sounds good. I genuinely don't know how to deal with shit lol

def would help

Therapy can be extremely helpful as well, yes. It may give you the necessary jumping off point to orient yourself.

I'll look into it lol

just stop trying to bury things and all that

11:19 PM

only gonna hurt yourself and everyone around you

Yeah, someone to talk to would help, at least? That way there's no pressure on my friends

If I may, Hana, as someone who's experienced their fair share of issues, I often wish I had sought help sooner in my life. At times, I even wonder if things would have turned out differently if I had. Don't allow yourself to wonder.

...

11:23 PM

I'll consider it

stop saying "ill consider it"

11:24 PM

thats as good as saying you wont

As I've said before, there is no shame in seeking help. We all need it sometimes.

Ok ok, I'll do it, yeesh

ill make sure your partner knows then

He did mention you guys know each other...

pretty sure he basically knows everyone here

... That's a fair assessment

yeah, ain't too far off

Indeed, he seems quite well-connected from what I've seen!

kinda comes with the job or...uh, role, i guess? hmm...

I take it he's the kind of person to draw people together then? I'm familiar with the type.

Yeah, absolutely

12:08 AM

Everyone is drawn to him

I had a friend like that in high school. People like that are quite rare.

yeah, that's pretty much it ig

Perhaps he's the kind of person I'd want to meet someday. When the circumstances are better perhaps.

Is anyone open to DM?

yeah sure, text me whenever

Is everything okay?

I'm fine.

Well I know Crescent beat me to the punch, but you're always welcome to text me whenever

Thank you, Nozo-chan. ^-^

….? ʕ´｀ʔ

1:37 AM

Hmm

Hello Ursa. :D

yo!

In any case, I hope everyone's doing alright

How are you?

Fine overall. Finally got most of my stuff unpacked, so that's one less thing to worry about

That’s good!

I'm glad. Unpacking is always the hardest part of any move or trip.

I didn't have a lot of stuff to begin with so it wasn't too bad, mostly just kind of annoying

You could always asked us for help. We would have been more than happy to oblige. ^•^

I appreciate the thought, but if it's all the same, I do generally prefer to not have other people go through my stuff

1:55 AM

Nothing personal of course

That's fair. I suppose most of my things are books and claw machine prizes, so I'm pretty comfortable with people going through my stuff.

Most of my things are clothes and work stuff

1:58 AM

I trust you, but that doesn't mean I want you going through my unmentionables

Oh. Yeah, makes sense.

Well, at least it’s done! oʕ ≧◇≦ʔo Hopefully you can get some rest now.

Hopefully yeah

what time is the party tomorrow? i just got your present a couple of days ago lol

finished mine just in time

Oh, god you didn't have to get me anything

you DO know how birthdays work, right? ;)

I have definitely had them in the past

and no one got you presents???

They did, sometimes

2:33 AM

I just don't want anyone to feel obligated

we dont, but were still gonna get them for you. ;)

^

2:36 AM

think this helped to get me outta my slump anyways, so think of it like a trade :)

awesome! im glad to hear it, rabbit.

Oh, guys

Happy, almost birthday!

^ yeah!

A birthday..? Oh. Happy birthday.

A BIRTHDAY????

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I dunno who has it, but i can celebrate it with ya all the same!

Yeah!!!!

Thanks everyone. Really, it means a lot

Hello, friends. What's happening?

morning... milk tea is happening

10:00 AM

how are

10:00 AM

you

10:00 AM

sorry hit the send too quick

10:00 AM

im tired

Sounds tasty! And s'okay. I'm not much of a morning person myself tbh. I'm good though. I got bacon and coffee.

mmmmmm bacon sounds good...

I could always make some. I think we have a pound in the freezer. ^-^

An entire pound??

where did we get that much??

I got it for a couple recipes, and then never ended up using it...

a couple...

10:05 AM

so you had roughly 2 recipes that needed a half pound each?

the baconator recipes

from mcdonald's?

It was for a work party, but I ended up going for something a little more healthy.

10:07 AM

I fear how long that meat has been at the back of the freezer, though...

... were throwing it out

Oh no.... freezer burn...

10:08 AM

I'd share my bacon but getting it there would be an adventure

its ok, ill see what else we have

10:09 AM

im less sick than soji so ill make breakfast

You guys are still sick?...

not as bad, but it hit us hard

I'm fine. Hana just worries. :(

Ok.

ofc i do >:|

10:10 AM

you never take good care of yourself

Try stuff with vitamin C in it, that can help!

oh, we might have oranges still... i may have eaten them all tho

I'm about ready to go buy you guys groceries

I'm sure we have something. Probably.

10:14 AM

I can go out shopping soon.

weve been sick so we havent been out

10:15 AM

ill go. like i said, im a little better cause ive had it longer

I can legit go get some and drop them off, if you guys want? Less exposure to others that way.

We shouldn't be infectious by now.

its been more than five days, we shouldnt be contagious--

10:17 AM

yeah (edited)

I could use some fresh air... :(

THEN WE SHOULD GO OUT. or something.

10:19 AM

It would do me good to get away from nights out with these losers.

like... to the grocery store?

Hana.

...A department store?

Hmmmm true enough- sorry I worry overly about getting sick. Grocery store party?

Oh my god

10:20 AM

I mean like OUT out. Restaurant meal!!!!!!

10:20 AM

Heck. I'll pay!

omg... dragon, offering to pay?

10:22 AM

no way

I've grown a lot, thanks.

I would love to go out to eat with you, but you don't have to pay for our food. ^-^

dude dont ruin this for me

Ruin what...?

Free food

all these years ive paid for everything...

He's still bitter about me using his money for ursa's clothes way back when. And more. Which i mean.. kinda fair

omg, you just reminded me

10:24 AM

that was really messed up

10:24 AM

i cried

I'm SORRY OKAY

boohoo...

Ah. I did that to Kei but he's rich tbf

i was not rich, i was a teen working part time!

OH CAN IT. YOU'RE MAKING ME LESS SORRY BY THE SECOND.

fine fine

10:25 AM

you can make it up to me by buying us dinner

10:25 AM

soji and i

Part time minimum wage... i know the feeling.

I'm fine with paying for my own food.

no way, you need to let your friends treat you once in a while

...If we counted everything I bought for the team, then I think your debt to me far outweighs Dragon's debt to you, Hana...

huh???

I. Didn't tell you guys I'm not at home right now, huh.

You aren't?

that was for fighting!!!

10:26 AM

oh, wait, where are you?

Are you okay??

Nah. I'm currently in Tokyo because of.. Recent. Events.

oh shit...

10:27 AM

whats going on?

They wanted more police up here. So. Here I am.

10:27 AM

Not like i can do much. I'm not a detective.

hmmm...

10:28 AM

weird... was it for those deaths?

eyyup.

Oooh. It's cause of work... morbid work.

damn, im sorry...

It's fine. It's nice to get out once in a while. Even if it's for. Less than great reasons.

It's times like these I'm glad I went into private work...

10:29 AM

No offense, Dragon.

None taken.

at least tokyo has lots to do

Lots of good places to eat. Though nowhere beats Aiya's.

We could always show you around to some of our favorite spots. ^-^

oh, yeah! that would be fun

10:29 AM

youve only been here to visit every so often

10:30 AM

and usually we go there

Cool!.

10:30 AM

works for me :P

tonight tho... did you have anything in mind?

10:31 AM

theres a small place close to our place that has good home cooking type stuff, like aiyas

10:31 AM

no mega beef bowl tho

I was never able to finish that thing.

10:32 AM

I think soji is the only one out of our group who managed.

you can get something similar at big bang burger

mmmmm... burger.

It's a decent meal. ^-^

omg

you guys and your bottomless pits

I just like meat!!! Always have. Always will.

10:33 AM

Dunno if I'd call my stomach bottomless.

i eat like a bird in comparison...

10:34 AM

soji tho...

10:34 AM

i think the mega beef bowl made him unable to feel full

you think???

he always ends up finishing my food on top of his

A busy man needs proper sustenance. :D

;;;;

10:36 AM

terrifying

Yeah.

anyway, what are you feeling for dinner?

mmmmmmmmmm

10:38 AM

I'm feeling like I want a taste of home.

ok, well head to the little diner if you want to meet us at our place we can all walk there

diner?? ah crap, did i miss out on free food?

As Elizabeth-san would say, "you snooze, you lose."

i dont think dragon was offering free food to more than just soji and i anyway...

shiiit

Free food envy...

Hana and I could always take you out for food later, Crescent. ^-^

really?!

And you should come over for dinner sometime, Naoya-san! ٩ʕゝ ڡó ʔ۶ ♡ I’ll cook

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really?!

Of course we will. :D

hell yeah!

And the next time I get sent your way for one of my jobs, Naoya-senpai, I would love to go out to eat with you as well. :)

I guess we're gonna be well fed for a while.

4:44 PM

We should get groceries before inviting anyone tho

Two dinner invites? You guys spoil me! I'd love to, tho, both of you

ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

1

So. Is everyone okay?

yeah-- why do you ask?

Just checkin in. You guys have been pretty quiet. And. Ig so have i

Didn't you guys mention another world?

oh, yeah... a new metaverse has appeared. its centered on tokyo

... I wanna see it for myself at some point.

i think going in with a group would be good, i can help.

I'd never go in alone. But. What kinda group size we thinkin here?

aint too bad in the first couple areas. ya only need a couple people unless you wanna dive in deep

You've been in?

i think most of us have

How far have you gone? Or. Is it like the TV world where everything kinda.. shuffles around.

11:07 AM

...Or. any other world. I dunno who has been to what places here.

yeah, it shuffles around, but it's got sections that generally stay the same

11:09 AM

ive gotten to the third fine with one other person, but i aint gotten any further on my own

Is the third section that rough???

kinda. spooky shadows selves and palaces and all that shit

Yikes.

definitely more there, but couldnt find any real path forward after that

There's gotta be a way in further.

hell if i know

11:48 AM

well get in eventually. prolly just gotta get lucky as hell or solve or cause some sort of societal woe first. how shit usually goes there from my experience

Well. We don't know what we're up against. So.

‍♀️

aint anything good, but i aint got much more specifics there

Duh. If it's out for blood. Like. Ofc it's nothing good.

just saying

viper, youre really used to this sorta thing, then?

ya could say that ig

hmmm... ive only heard of a couple of worlds this... vast (edited)

guess i just got some terrible luck with em

i guess so... i wonder what we have to do to get farther...?

beats me

12:23 PM

maybe ya gotta put on a good show

excuse me?

what?

nothing

12:24 PM

just seemed like a weird thing to say

hah? thats quite the 180

12:24 PM

i just know big scary gods like it when people cause a ruckus

youre right. i guess we need to really push in somehow...

"Put on a good show." That's....

its definitely a weird way to word it, right?

A very weird thing to say.

it aint that weird

thats what i said!

ugh

How isn't it????

its a completely normal thing to say

it makes it sound like we need to dance for this god

12:27 PM

... wouldnt be the first time

i mean... ugh, nevermind

Whos dancing for gods?

'viper' apparently lol

Wait, are we dancing again?

are we??

Dancing 'again?'

Loooooong story

I think it would be fun. ^-^

Well if it does come down to a dance battle, I guess I'm armed to the teeth

Do I really want to know?? not really.

There was a surprising amount of bondage.

Eugh, don't remind me

Huh...??

It really is a long story

The dancing part was fun though!! !I'll tell you about it sometime!!

Okie dokie, Ted! Maybe you can tell me over dinner. Sounds interesting!

Hehehehe~ Will do!!

Just please try not to go too into the details

3:32 PM

For the sake of my dignity

If it makes you feel better at least I didn't see yours. ^-^

A little, I guess

Nooo, don't worry!

3:34 PM

I just wanna explain the dance dance dance

Maybe we should try to pick up dancing again sometime.

Oh, yeah. Anything that's too personal, ya don't gotta tell me.

but this dancing sounds neat!

I guess I couldn't just dance in my fur most of the time again, huh...

I still don't fully understand how you managed that Ursa

3:38 PM

Dancing's hard enough when you aren't wearing a full-on mascot suit

Hee hee hee~ ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ Call it a talent

They got those mad bear skillz

Aww, I miss my fur

3:40 PM

Ohh to be a bear ~

whatever happened to your fur...? did you ever tell me?

Oh! It’s just, sitting at home

4:53 PM

It’s pretty inconvenient to stash away, you know that? The head doesn’t really bend!

weird, i didnt see it... i guess i wasnt in your room to do anything but sleep tho...

Open up the wrong closet door and it’ll topple on top of you ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ It’s just as not fun as it sounds

i believe you!

There’s no real space to wear it, so it’s just sitting there… Ahh, I hope my successors are at least doing it justice

succe-- oh, the junes mascots

I’m glad they’re keeping me alive ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ I hope I never see any in person.

4:56 PM

Well, more then I already have

LMAO

I'm sure Hikaru would love to play with you while you're in it, at least. ^°^

karu-chan in a bear costume...

Hehe, they do like it! Though they always seem a little confused why they can’t get it to work the same way

maybe we should make a small one for halloween?

….Oooo…..

4:57 PM

That’s not a half bad idea ʕ ﾟ ○ ﾟʔ

for next year anyway

Aww, I thought we were inventing a time machine for this year ∠ʕ ᐛ 」∠)＿

I think he could do it. :)

That'd be adorable!

I have some costume people I could talk to if you're interested in getting something professionally made

we could do a little dress up at the daycare. karu-chan can come

Oh, I don’t think I’d be able to afford that!! That you though ʕ ´∀｀; ʔ

5:01 PM

Awww nii that’d be so cute!

I'm sure Rabbit-kun would be more than happy to help on a costume. :D

well, they said i could bring my own kid for free

5:01 PM

but

5:01 PM

you live pretty far

?!?! Admitting to stealing my kid right out in the open? Gasp! The scandal!!

5:02 PM

…Yeah….

thats why it would be one day

Don't worry about money, I can cover it if you really want it. I've got more income than I know what to do with

you can come relax, i can steal your kid, easy ;)

Why are we stealing children...?

damn, nozo-kun, i didnt know you are loaded?

I'd rather have one of my own than rob someone blind...

Phea: full-time twink bullier

Why are we stealing children...?

to put them in cute outfits

Hana, you know my occupation

EH?? Nozo-san… Are you sure? Something handmade seems like it’d be a lot!

Consider it thanks for coming to my birthday party

i know your work but... i guess i didnt realize it was that much

Oh… If you’re really really really sure?!?? I do think they’d like that… ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

maybe i need to send off my stuff to a producer finally

Yeees! Yeeeeeees!

5:07 PM

You should!!!

You should see the paycheck I get for doing a single commercial

5:07 PM

But yes, you should send it out

I know they'll really like your stuff if you put yourself out there more. ^-^

thank you guys lol... ill prepare the files and see who i can get

You got this, hana!

thanks nao-san...

If you need a point in the right direction, I can help out too

Trying to break into the music industry? I was in a band once... it was nice.

were you? maybe youd like my stuff

I'll give it a listen if you don't mind sharing.

sure! Yosuke links to his YouTube playlist here

I really enjoy the beat and vocals on the first song so far.

Thank you so much! That's a huge compliment.

No prob. I used to be the guitar player so if you ever want help there let me know.

Of course. I've been playing for a little less than ten years, so any tips are appreciated.

I always wish I had gotten a little more into music...

It's never too late to start

It's never too late to start. I can teach you bass ;)

I did play piano as a child, but it's been a while.

I can teach you that too!

I'm not sure I have the time to dedicate to it now, but I appreciate the offer, Hana. ^-^

The offer is always there partner ;)

Wink...?

Hmmm? Yeah I was being playful lol

Oh.

6:36 PM

Then I'll keep it in mind. ;)

Wow, I thought I was hopeless

Hopeless?

Never mind

Ok lol...

My music career might be hopeless, but I much prefer listening to Hana play anyway. ^-^

That wasn't

6:44 PM

Forget it

Jeez, don't say stuff like that lol

That's depressing, pal.

I'm just speaking the truth. :D

I don't think Nozo-kun was calling you hopeless, Soji...

6:46 PM

I think it was for me

I don't think you're hopeless. :(

Just forget I said anything, it doesn't matter

I'm a hopeless romantic ;)

I think I know what they meant. But density can be a virtue.

Your romance isn't hopeless either. :(

Guys really, it wasn't anything, just forget it

No, partner, it means someone who is really romantic in nature Like... Our actress friend

I never thought she was...

She was constantly flirting with you?

She was?

Yes!!!

Oh.

She was, Soji

6:52 PM

I could tell even after one day

Let's just not tell her, it'll break her heart to know he never noticed

Agreed

She liked me?

She more than liked you

Omg...

6:54 PM

It's been ten years Soji...

Wow

There are a lot of people that more than liked you that showed signs, too...

I didn't notice...

I can think of a certain hen

It's ok dude, I guess I'll tell you whenever someone is flirting with you from now on

Thank you. ^-^

Oh, sure!

6:58 PM

I guess, while we're here You know any mistletoe, right?

...Is that flirting?

Close but not quite

When you stand under a mistletoe with someone, it's customary to kiss that person

He really is hopeless.

Someone did that at a party to me once.

He just doesn't know things! Be nice!

7:00 PM

Oh, who was it?

You should be glad i'm not picking on you.

...Uh...

7:01 PM

...Good question.

Even then, Soji was denied a lot of stuff by his parents... :T

7:01 PM

Wait, you don't remember?

No. :(

7:02 PM

I also don't think bringing up my parents counts as flirting.

Oh, sorry...

7:02 PM

I was just explaining to Dragon why she shouldn't tease you. (edited)

She can tease me if she wants.

Whaaat? I don't mean anything by it.

Must not have been a very good kiss if you don't even remember who it was

Dude, you shouldn't let her push you around like that!

7:03 PM

Stand up for yourself! Don't let her be mean!

7:04 PM

She's an adult, she needs to learn. Right, dragon. emoji_17

dUDE

7:05 PM

Yeah?

You two don't have to fight about it. She's just having fun. :(

Well... Ok... We're not fighting, just... You gotta set your boundaries.

HE CAN DO THAT HIMSELF!

Fine, fine! You're right...

7:07 PM

I shouldn't baby him.

sheesh, it's high school all over again

its like watching two shitty parents fight

Thank you for the opinion, Viper. Anything else you wanna add?

maybe dont argue in the main chat

7:13 PM

dms exist for a reason

7:13 PM

and if ya wanna get with someone dont treat em like a literal child

Ok, fine, you make a point. But you don't gotta call people shitty for just arguing a little.

and maybe you shouldnt dump your friend's past

...

7:15 PM

Sorry, I took it too far.

hi, uh. thiis... feels personal. maybe I'll check in later.

Ah, sorry. I was gonna head home anyway.

7:16 PM

Have a good night guys

If coffee is gross but you need caffeine, whats the best way to make it taste less…. coffeeish? ʕ´｀ʔ

Lots of cream and sugar

Nothing better then that, hm… I’ll do my best.

Uncle would have a breakdown over that suggestion...

3:06 AM

You could always try for a different type of roast.

ʕ｀Ω´ ʔ Well he can do that in his own time. I’m making the most of this

3:06 AM

Different type of roast?

3:07 AM

Isn’t there just like… coffee?

Different types of beans give you a different taste. Preparation and process can also greatly change the end product.

Ooooo ʕ ﾟ ○ ﾟʔ So knowledgeable

I knew there were a few different kinds, but coffee usually makes me jittery so I don’t drink it a lot

Hmm. Well, I have at home what I have at home…. I’ll just make do with it. ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ Milk and sugar! Let’s hope that does the trick

I'll have to make coffee for you some time when I'm over.

3:10 AM

And I understand the jitters, although I've gotten pretty used to it. I always start off the morning with a cup or two. ^-^

Hehe, thank you ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ I usually avoid it too, but… Oh well

My jitters get bad, I really can’t drink more than a little bit without my hand starting to shake

I'm sorry to hear that. :(

3:13 AM

What do you need coffee for, Ursa?

Bad night!

3:23 AM

And tonight will be worse so. A bears gotta prepare himself!

Is everything okay Ursa?

Oh, right...

3:25 AM

I could always come down in the next couple of days if you need someone to look after them for a bit.

Aww, you don’t have to…

3:27 AM

Just need to power through tonight, really ʕ´｀;ʔ

3:27 AM

Though I do really appreciate the offer, hehe

I really wouldn't mind. After all, I should be doing my part as their uncle.

3:29 AM

And you could use some rest, too. They'd be a lot happier with a recharged parent, wouldn't they? ^•^

Are you suuuuuure sure? They might be a bit irritable right now ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

I wouldn't be offering if I wasn't.

Ah, it's parenting stuff huh?

Ahh… In that case…. ʕ ´∀｀;ʔ♡ Please!

3:34 AM

Mhm…

I'll need to settle a couple of things, but after that and some more sleep I'll make the trip over. ^-^

3:37 AM

I can't imagine the stuff you have to go through... As much as I want to be a father, I think I can hold off on that a little longer after watching you and Uncle... (edited)

Yeah, having kids just sounds like so much work

It's definitely worth the work. :D

I don't think I could ever balance that in my life, at least not with what I'm doing now

It’s worth it absolutely!!!!!

3:42 AM

….I won’t deny the lot of work, though.

My work is a little consuming, but I think between me and Hana, we would be fine.

Having two people would probably really help, yeah!

Too bad you can't be in Tokyo. We would be open to babysit all the time.

You make moving there sound really inviting like that ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ If only everything could settle down there

Unfortunately, Tokyo never truly sleeps

3:46 AM

Now more than ever

Well, we can at least hope to get done with it all somewhat soon...

3:47 AM

I'm sure it will all work out. ^-^

I hope so

Mm…

3:48 AM

We’ll make sure it does!

I'm late but if you need extra babysitters my schedule is flexible

I might take you up on that sometime… Thank you! ٩ʕゝ ڡó ʔ۶

Do you want me to come by tonight or tomorrow? Or both?

Uhhm, whatever works for you? Maybe tomorrow would be better... I'm gonna have to stay with them during the night anyhow, no point in ruining your sleep too

You all seem so close. ^^

Hehe. I'd hope so!!

Of course we are. ^-^

12:13 PM

And that works for me. I'll make sure to get myself out there early tomorrow.

Thank you! They should be a lot calmer then too hehe I'm uh. Probably just going to conk out.

You deserve the sleep. :)

He he... Thank you! It's worse for them then it is for me, but sleeping afterwards... is very nice nonetheless.

I'll try to keep them busy for as long as I can. Maybe I'll even bring an early Christmas present that they can open if they promise to be good. ^-^ (edited)

Hehe, thank you! ʕ ´∀｀ʔ You coming over will be plenty of distraction alone, I'm sure

I'd see if Hana wants to come along, too, but I'm pretty sure he works tomorrow... (edited)

Aww... Sad... Oh well. He'll just have to visit us soon later!

i do have work, im sorry. i can help on the weekend if you still need it <3

I'll be fine nii, get some rest!

i will ursa <3 soji needs time with the baby anyway

Ahhh ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ I love sleeping We should all do hibearnation I think How is everyone?

'Hibearnation'

ʕ ﾟ ∀ ﾟʔ

It seemed pretty close to that.

Ah… Ehe, sorry Soji ʕ； •`ᴥ•´ʔ

I mean. EATING LOTS. and then taking a big nap??? Sounds like a win

It's okay, Ursa. Them and I had a lot of fun together. ^-^

12:18 PM

I wouldn't mind hibernation in concept...

I know! Thank you again ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ You’re always so good with them , ehe

12:19 PM

I think it should be a thing. All we’re missing is some slushy snow.

hibernation sounds great right now...

Are you at work right now?

12:21 PM

And it's really no problem, Ursa. I'm always here to help with them. :D

naw its a saturday but the week has me tired

Get some rest!! Take a relax day! Nothing but couch laying ٩ʕ ◦`꒳´◦ʔ۶

I think you guys need a break.

Oh, yeah... Sometimes I forget days of the week exist...

i could use a break... holidays are coming

I'll probably take the train back soon, so I can make dinner when I get home. ^-^

thank you... you are an angel

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ We miss you already!

how did it go?

Man... I don't normally struggle with the cold. But it bites, this year.

yeah, i crawled back into bed after my jog

I slept through most of it! So pretty good, I assume

12:24 PM

Yeah…

might move to the couch...

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

how did it go?

We played a lot of games together, read books, I taught him about some kanji and English, and a little law, too, along with some other stuff. It was really fun. They're very smart for their age. ^-^

damn, sounds fun, im jealous

Law?)?)(

You'll just have to come with next time. :D

It is cold... And they don't heat the offices too well at work.

Dare I say I'm jealous. Enjoy your holidays if you go on them!

thank you

Ribbon

Law?)?)(

Yeah. I taught them about the procedures of a proper arrest to trial. And some steps in the interrogation process and ways to get the information you want. ^-^

...

12:28 PM

soji i dont think they need to know all that right now

Why not?

….Huh…

12:28 PM

I

12:28 PM

see?

How old are they...??

like... 3

I didn't get into the incarceration section yet. :(

…. ʕ ´∀｀;ʔ

can we start with like... shapes and colors?

Please don’t teach them about any scary trials.

maybe a little math?

I'm not that good at math...

That's... a bit much for a toddler.

And I won't tell them about scary trials. ^-^

just start with the basics. they just came into the world, you know? nothing too advanced

I also taught them a little about drawing. It wasn't all law. :(

As long as they’re having fun with it, I guess it’s ok?…

Y. Yeahh???

Something tells me they won't remember any of it.

I believe in them. :D

….I wonder….

12:32 PM

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ Ahh, I hope they won’t start asking me things about it! I can’t study law on top of everything!!

Law is a mess.

just direct them to uncle soji

I can always help. ^-^

I suppose thats true… Hmm

Or Uncle and big bro. ^-^

12:34 PM

I'm sure little sis could even help now too.

Math at that age isn't more than. Adding. And subtracting. It might make more sense than law...?

Everyone’s an uncle or aunt to them, Soji ʕ ´∀｀ʔ I’m not planning on any more yet!!! But you’re right, hehe. I’ll keep them in mind

Unless the little one is engaged with all that law business?

i dont think they are

Not yet!

I can dream. :(

If they wanna study law, you’ll be the first to know.

Mmmmmmm. If Soji keeps at it- maybe they will be! (edited)

Thank you. :D

They do pick things up pretty fast, I guess… For now I’d be happy if they can name all the colors right though, heh

One day they will understand the intricacies of law. ^-^

please dont do that to the kid

Yeah no. Dont

Why not? :(

Well. I'll... just leave you all to it.

bye stranger ig So uh. Anyway. Just dont

Goodbye!

12:47 PM

But I don't see any reason not to...

If they’re interested in it…. But otherwise, maybe stick to kid topics?

What are kid topics...?

I don’t know how many other kids they can find to talk about… law

Were you not a kid once lol Did you pop out- a fully formed Soji-kun..

Hey, it’s possible!

I wasn't, but... I guess I didn't really experience what a normal kid did.

12:50 PM

Anyway, what should I talk to them about? ^-^

Did you talk to the kids at the daycare about law too?… Hmm. They really like animals (bugs), sesame street…. Trains. Food. Simple stuff!!

12:52 PM

Put on CocoMelon for them and we’ll have issues though.

3

CocoMelon...?

12:53 PM

I can help them catch bugs and teach them to make food. ^•^

….Just don’t uhm, let them release them inside?

Don't worry. I'll keep them safe for fishing. :D

.........Definitely don't tell them that.

I won't. ^-^

Thank you. I've gotten to deal with them upset more then once over bugs already.... I don't need to add a war on fishermen to my list of things to do either (edited)

Hey guys can you stop— Woaahhhh what is this place???

Oh, a new person? Hello ʕ ≧▽≦ʔﾉｼ

Hey there!

We haven't had any new people in a while... Uhm, I hope you're okay!

Howdy new fella!

Okay...? Why wouldn't I be?

1:11 PM

Oooh, is this related to PT stuff???

Ohhhh someone in the know

1:12 PM

I think?

1:12 PM

That'd make it easier!

Yeah! I created and ran the Phansite for them back when they first started.

1:14 PM

I was pretty close with their leader, too.

Ohh!!

1:14 PM

He's on here! Maybe you'll see him sometime, hehe

1:14 PM

Okay, that's good to know!!

1:14 PM

oʕ ≧◇≦ʔo A trustworthy person! Hooray

oh good, someone that knows someone else

1:14 PM

nice to meet you, im hana

I'm Ursa!!

1:15 PM

We're all using codenames, for the record! You should too!!

1:15 PM

Internet safety and whatnot

I'm Nao

yeah, this app kinda installs itself...

EVEN YOU?? Miracles do come true

Ah, I get you! Then I'll use... Hmm... I'll think on it!

sure thing, take your time ;)

If you're the phansite creator what if you used the name superphan?

oh, thats fun

Aww, that's a cute one...

Welcome to the chatroom! ^^

Or maybe coder..? Conductor? Sine you ran the site? I'm making random suggestions. (I am avoiding paperwork)

Nao-san… ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

Conductor sounds a little menacing...!

It's okay, ursa I'll do my work... later! Does it? I thought of train conductors

wouldnt it be better to get it out of the way?

Idk if i think of 'train' when I....

1:38 PM

Mmmmmmm

then again i used to procrastinate hardcore...

get it out of the way before the bosses start complaining

how about... cyber? im bad at this lol

Oooooo, I like Cyber!!!

Ohh, Cyber sounds super cool!

yeah? cool, well call you cyber

Like a hacker, or something…

Ehhh, Kei already nags me. It'll be nothing new~ Ohh cyber? Cool, cool.

so, cyber, what kinda things are you into?

Oh, uh, nothing that interesting! I like games, computers, coding—all that stuff!

cool cool. what kind of games are you into?

Ehhh, Kei already nags me. It'll be nothing new~ Ohh cyber? Cool, cool.

@Kite - jump ugh, cant say the same bout my boss lady...

cool cool. what kind of games are you into?

@Kayla, male thot enemy of state - jump I play whatever! I've been playing a lot of fighting games and multi-player shooters lately when I have the time off work, though!

that sounds fun

ᴛᴏʜʀᴜ ᴀᴅᴀᴄʜɪ

Ehhh, Kei already nags me. It'll be nothing new~ Ohh cyber? Cool, cool.

@Kite - jump ugh, cant say the same bout my boss lady...

Oof... sounds like she's a really on your case type of boss.

what kinda job do you do btw? sorry if it sounds like im interrogating you LOL

A little bit, nii!

Oof... sounds like she's a really on your case type of boss.

@Kite - jump ya dont do something right or fast enough, shell turn you to ice... literally

i dunno, its been a while since weve gotten someone we dont know, you know?

1:47 PM

just trying to be friendly lol

That’s true!! It is nice to see new people oʕ ≧◇≦ʔo Especially when they’re not new to this

what kinda job do you do btw? sorry if it sounds like im interrogating you LOL

@Kayla, male thot enemy of state - jump Oh, I'm just a software engineer! Nothing too interesting lol.

That sounds pretty cool! That’s not easy…

you have to be pretty smart for that

1:48 PM

wonder if you can help us figure out more about this app

Oooo, that’s a good point…

Heh, I could try, but if Joker had his girl friend in here to have a glance over, I don't think I could do any more than her... Sorry.

oh yeah, he did

ᴛᴏʜʀᴜ ᴀᴅᴀᴄʜɪ

Oof... sounds like she's a really on your case type of boss.

@Kite - jump ya dont do something right or fast enough, shell turn you to ice... literally

Oh god. A perfectionist, too? Woof.. i wish you luck. Stay toasty instead of frosty-

Ah… Well, thanks anyways!

No problem! I guess I'm here to... Help with any technology issues...?

Ohh. A fellow techie!

hmmm, i dunno. seems to fit with our theory tho

Uhmmm! General info round App installs itself! We dont know why we don’t know how (or maybe we do! I’ve seen guesses before but I forget!) App connects to the shadow world! Don’t enter it alone That’s the most important things, I think!

mmhm

Oh god. A perfectionist, too? Woof.. i wish you luck. Stay toasty instead of frosty-

@Kite - jump might just be with me. shes way too nice to all those other kids... but whatever. im getting by

Also everyone here appears to have a connection to a persona user in some way! Though not always as directly as others

Uhmmm! General info round App installs itself! We dont know why we don’t know how (or maybe we do! I’ve seen guesses before but I forget!) App connects to the shadow world! Don’t enter it alone That’s the most important things, I think!

@Ribbon - jump Shadow world...?

Oh.

1:52 PM

Didn’t you say?… Ahh ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ Well uhm uhmm

Oh, hey new person

That’s the last time I’m explaining stuff in here!! Aghh!

Don't worry, it'll get less confusing the longer you're in here, hopefully

its ok ursa, i assumed too

...Uh, anyway...

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ Sorry anyhow…

What's all that about, then?

well...

ᴛᴏʜʀᴜ ᴀᴅᴀᴄʜɪ

Oh god. A perfectionist, too? Woof.. i wish you luck. Stay toasty instead of frosty-

@Kite - jump might just be with me. shes way too nice to all those other kids... but whatever. im getting by

Gotcha. Well good luck nonetheless!

Is that what Joker and the others used to change people's hearts?

we dont know

Ohh, so you only know partially? Hm…

1:55 PM

We can’t speak for them! But uhm

Oh are we talking supernatural stuff now?

Hm. What were sharing here again…

all we know is that people get killed in there, alright?

There's a chance, all of this stuff is really weird, and that's not the weirdest thing I've heard in here

It’s a different world, connected to ours. And it’s pretty dangerous! Don’t go there

yeah, theres a chance... its just dangerous

Yeah

That’s general enough, right? ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

yeah...

Pretty lethal if you're not properly equipped

exactly.

1:59 PM

sorry to be so vague. we just dont want anyone getting killed. you understand

Exactly!

Yeah, I get it...

1:59 PM

Sounds cool, though!

Also, I don’t remember what details we agreed on sharing ʕ ´∀｀;ʔ

cool???

...Cool?

I don’t know if that’s the right word?…

we just told you that you can die in there dude...

I'm not saying I'm going in, but it just sounds like some movie, or something!

I guess that’s fair…

... yeah...

That's one way to think about it, I guess

Be careful, ok?!?

I will, I will!

were not exactly superheroes tho... we generally have to come into our power by overcoming something great (edited)

Ooooo, like what?

It's not fun

𝗬𝘂𝘂𝗸𝗶 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗮

Ooooo, like what?

Zombie apocalypse

Sounds fun to me!

like facing doppelgangers of ourselves telling terrible truths to strangers--

Huh

zombie apocalypse...?

Awe, that sounds less fun...

anyway, it sucks

Seeing people getting gored and eaten isn't fun....

nao-san...

God, that sounds terrible

you had to go through that? im so sorry

Yeah... some of the other students from my school.. they... Yeah. Ahah.

you dont have to talk about it if its painful

I'm sorry

2:05 PM

Makes my story sound pretty selfish huh?

None of this is glamorous. Or cool.

Ah?.. That’s…

dragon's right

S'okay. And don't worry, we don't have to weigh our traumas against each other. Everyone's pain is valid.

it sounds intense. Are you sure you'd want to be involved in something like that, Cyber..?

I've had to see someone I cared about being tortured and killed by that other world. Nao-san has had it even worse...

I mean, a bunch of you were there for mine. I was just scared.

it sounds intense. Are you sure you'd want to be involved in something like that, Cyber..?

@Emily eats TWO lemons - jump Well, maybe not a real zombie apocalypse...

What did you think it was???

Then get an acting job, cyber.

But, uh... Sorry, Nao-san. But I thought you meant like a weird shadow one, or something!

Geez, maybe we shouldn’t put this talk in the welcome committee next time…. I’m sorry Cyber

2:08 PM

A shadow one, huh…

You know about shadows?

I assure you, they were very real.

Yeah, sorry... But uh, you said like a shadow world, so I assume they're like! Weird fake versions of people! You know, like the fictional "person's evil shadow" type thing!

That's usually what it means I think, but it doesn't sound like that happened in the shadow world

ehhh. 'Fake versions' was a one-time thing.

I mean... They weren't evil in nature, they're just a manifestation of negative emotions...

2:10 PM

Which can be violent and dangerous to deal with

Mm.. Yeah

They're not fake, they're literally just a part of you pulled out and make physical

Yeah... this wasn't in the shadow world. This was in my home town. In the real world. (edited)

Damn... So a bunch of innocent people got involved?

2:12 PM

That's horrid

We are dealing with a shadow world now, but the specifics on the shadows inside are… unknown, mostly? I think

Either way, none of it is fake. We aren't actors, we aren't heroes, we're more like... Exterminators

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

Damn... So a bunch of innocent people got involved?

Yeah. I remember we went to the police station for help early on but they'd been killed already. Zombies and demons infesting it instead

Ha.. Ig. Shadows are. Glorified. Life-threatening pests.

Kite

Yeah. I remember we went to the police station for help early on but they'd been killed already. Zombies and demons infesting it instead

God... It's ok Nao-san, you don't have to tell me too much if it hurts...

Chie Satonaka

Ha.. Ig. Shadows are. Glorified. Life-threatening pests.

I wouldn't say that about them...

How would you put it, partner?

It might be best if we move on from the whole zombie thing. I think.

I'm adding on to like, yosuke's 'exterminator' description

Yeah...

2:14 PM

Sorry, maybe it was a bad take;;;

Yeah???? Idk.

2:15 PM

It's. A weird subject

2:15 PM

They also have a weird power hierarchy

Yeaah. Unless you guys need to know more I'll keep the rest to myself. As for shadows they can be very kind beings or very violent. Depends.

Well, they’re generally pretty mindless and dangerous! They’re a necessary part of someone, though. You wouldn’t want to exterminate them in the traditional sense.

Apathy syndrome??? Was it??? And mass lethargy???

That's true, you're right

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

How would you put it, partner?

I think they're capable of forming into their own fully realized beings. The potential is there, but... It's often too dangerous to let come to fruition, as sometimes it can be a negative force, which is why we often take care of them. But as are I typically think they act on instinct more than anything... Seeing someone running towards you with a sword can't exactly be fun...

Yeah, if you kill someone's shadow it kills a part of them

The mental shutdowns too. Not that I know much about em...

Phea: full-time twink bullier

I think they're capable of forming into their own fully realized beings. The potential is there, but... It's often too dangerous to let come to fruition, as sometimes it can be a negative force, which is why we often take care of them. But as are I typically think they act on instinct more than anything... Seeing someone running towards you with a sword can't exactly be fun...

Ah, you're right... We know some shadows that become fully fledged people...

I wouldn't put that here...

That sounds crazy

Wow, what a horrible conversation am I right? I don’t think we’re really explaining anything anymore

2:18 PM

This just sounds like it’s more confusing! Sorry again Cyber

Sorry

2:18 PM

You're right...

2:18 PM

We're just going in circles

Well, welcome to the chatroom I guess

It's okay...! A little confusing, but I'll get the hang of it!

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I wouldn't put that here...

Sorry;; I tried not to name them...

Oh right, introductions, I almost forgot. Just call me Nozomi. Nice and simple.

Dragon.

Again, I'm Hana

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

Sorry;; I tried not to name them...

It's okay. I know you're just one for keeping secrets, and all...

2:20 PM

I'm Soji. ^-^

Secrets?

....Really?

Oh, remember? We talked about not sharing stuff in the chat that one day...

2:21 PM

I phrased that poorly.

Phea: full-time twink bullier

It's okay. I know you're just one for keeping secrets, and all...

Please don't start this in public...

I won't.

Ahh.

Either way, I don't want to air out other people's secrets in public, it's normal

I should probably get back to work, just kinda checked in, but it's nice to meet you, Cyber. Hope you enjoy your stay

Gl with work!

Thanks

Damnit, we all went off the rails... The kids are gonna wake up soon so I need to go too

2:24 PM

Work hard, Nozo-kun (edited)

Give those kids headpats! From me!

Good luck at work. :)

Yeah this was a horrible conversation from all sides. Welcome to the chat Cyber! Here's to hoping things will be better

2:25 PM

I have to go get groceries..

Haha... Yeah...

It sure was all over the place. Hopefully you at least get the 'don't do anything dangerous' part of it.

Anyway I'llll go do this paper work now.

So, get this! The director told the producer to cut down on catering, so instead of getting food we got an energy bar for lunch!!! I'm so mad!!! grryou

I'm so hungry!!! I'm hangry!!!!

2:46 PM

...Good afternoon?

... Wait. Omg this isn't the group chat. Did you guys add me to another one? stare

No, this... Isn't really a normal group chat...

Oh! But you and everyone else is here. zhm

(edited)

Wow, that really confused me, I thought you were messaging the company chat

2:49 PM

Hi I guess

Do you need someone to bring food???

I thought I was messaging my friends too!

Sorry for the confusion... We all got put in here by an unknown force. It's probably related to a new world similar to what we dealt with in high school, and... We can't leave, no matter what we try.

Oh... That sounds... Really bad. zyikes

(edited)

It's been a lot

So I def shouldn't talk about my personal life in here, omg...

Definitely not

We've mostly been using different names to hide our identities, if that helps.

Oh! I'll use my usual chat board name! I'm Star! zloveintensifies

It's nice to meet everyone, I hope! (edited)

That's easy to remember at least

Yeah! I think it's a super cute nickname!!

It's nice to see you again, Star. You can call me Soji here. ^-^

I'm Nao, nice to meetcha!

Soji, how cute!

I've just been going by Nozomi, shouldn't be too hard

Nice to meet you Nao!

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2:53 PM

Omg Nozomi, no, you should pick something fun to go by!

I think it's too late for that now

It's never too late for a fun nickname. :D

Everyone here already knows me as Nozomi, I don't wanna complicate things

You should think of whether YOU want one though!

I don't feel like that's necessary

We're always open to changing things if you want us to. ^-^

No need, I'm fine as is

2:57 PM

I am still working technically so I'm gonna go again, but Star, feel free to drop by the studio later if you want me to catch you up on all of this stuff

I wish you the best at work, Nozomi. :D

Thanks

Star, are you a singer too?

Man. This just gets deeper and deeper.

Have fun Nozo-chan!

Star-chan is super lucky to have not heard about all this.

Oh, I used to be! Umm, I can't really say a whole bunch about myself hehe, I'm sorry. zshh

(edited)

3:01 PM

Let's just say I need to be incognito!

Not sure what to say tbh. Glad we finally have a navigator around ig.

Oh, what do you go by, btw?

Its good to see you

Okie dokie

i shall respect that. Oh she reads maps???

Dragon. Lol

Aww, thanks! Yes, I can read maps, shadows, and fight them too!

3:02 PM

Dragon-chan, are you still in the city? We need to hang out!!!

3:03 PM

I'm starving-- this must be what you feel like all the time, huh?

Man, I wish we'd had a navigation person- i had to draw the maps and catalog the dead ends i ran into.

Oh! Brb, I have to go get my food from the front desk!

Maps...? I feel like I did that at some point, but I can't remember when...

3:05 PM

Maybe that was just in a dream. Sometimes they can be hard to tell from reality...

I am. Not much free time lately though

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Maybe that was just in a dream. Sometimes they can be hard to tell from reality...

It can be pretty difficult sometimes. But yeah, either way, drawing maps kinda sucks

Yeah, I don't remember it being easy, even from the dream... Dead-ends, doors, shortcuts, event areas...

Relatable. And don't get me started on the pitfalls.... evil

I'm glad I never really have to deal with that... Usually when I'm at work without a navigator, someone ends takes mapping duties.

That dream sounds familiar... :0

3:18 PM

Sorry I'm so busy Soji-kun zumm

(edited)

It was so long ago, I can barely remember the details...

You're starting to sound older than me, haha.

It's okay, Star-chan. We should at least try to make some time to meet up outside of work. It's been so long. ^-^

3:20 PM

Oh, well, long ago as in... About a decade...?

Never mind, I feel old again-

Yessss omg I'm SO tired of being cooped up!!

We can make plans to go to dinner at some point. I know a nice coffee and curry place that's usually pretty empty near where Hana and I live.

i've been there. nice place

Senpai?

3:26 PM

I didn't know you were here too.

Oh! A whole bunch of new faces here today, it seems....

just got here

Hello person

Oh, strange...

Oh, another new person? zhm

(edited)

well actually i guess ive mostly just been observing until now

So many...

Hello everyone! I'm Star, it's nice to meet you!

nice to meet you too :]

3:29 PM

i guess you guys can call me... hmm

3:29 PM

let's go with minato

Nice to meet you Mina-kun!

Okay, Minato-senpai. ^-^

I'm Nao! Good to meet ya!

Tats... Sorry I'm late. Was working.

good to meet you both

Don't worry about it, Tats-san. I think a lot of us are pretty busy right now.

You must work with Soji if he calls you Senpai :0

yep

So cool!!! I would have loved that lifestyle... Femme fatale, leading her warriors into the fray...

Oho? Wow.. working in a different division sure means missing a lot of people.

That's so dramatic. nodCat

I think it fits. ^-^

heh, that does sound fitting

Don't worry about it, Tats-san. I think a lot of us are pretty busy right now.

@Phea: full-time twink bullier - jump Thanks. I'm also not a big talker but eh... trying.

I'm dramatic.

I can't imagine wanting to be tied up in this mess...

You're always welcome here. :D

3:33 PM

I'd like to think we've been in worse... Probably.

It's scary, but when your job is to keep everyone safe, it's not as bad.

I'm not too worried.

^

you kids are never worried about anything

That's cause we have each other! zloveintensifies

(edited)

I worry more for the people who'd be in danger if we didn't do something.

We'll hopefully be able to deal with it with as little damage as possible.

it'll all work out

Hello!!!

?

4:11 PM

hey... i didn't know you could text

...?

I am using speech to text! Or rather, bark to!

oh, that makes sense

Oh, we did meet during the P-1 Climax, didn't we? It's nice to see you again. ^-^ (edited)

Puppy??

Did we? I can only see some of the names here. But I am happy to know you!

Huh??? It's the dog!?!? O 0 O

WHUH??? THE DOG???

The dog. ^-^

WHEN DID THE DOG GET HERE???

There's talking dog technology... I wonder if it could work with my cat...

Just now, I think. :D

4:43 PM

We could always try.

My little Kiki needs to tell me why she keeps scratching up my couch! grryou

I could ask my boss. ^-^

tbh soji could probably tell you easy enough. Guy's pretty much a cat whisperer

Oh... It's you... You're here...

.

Senpai...? Do you know them?

yeah... it's been a while

And their name isn't blurred out for you?

Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt. I just... Lost contact with you, so...

no worries

Unsurprisingly, his is the only name I see.

and his isn't blurred for me

...Odd.

It's not that strange if you consider our connection.

yeah, we have kinda known each other a while

Where are you? I'm still at the dorm. It was abandoned, but everything still worked... (edited)

4:54 PM

It seemed frozen in time.

hm

4:58 PM

i'm in shibuya. wanna meet up?

Yes, I would love that.

___ is typing. The typing stops and doesn't continue.

Dude, you've been going on for a while...

5:02 PM

Everything alright?

5:04 PM

...They're totally not gonna answer me, are they...?

ehh, could be they're just busy

weird

5:19 PM

also hey new people...

5:19 PM

im hana

5:20 PM

i see we have star and... a dog?

5:20 PM

what kinda bark makes an emoji happen...?

I am Koromaru! Nice to meet you! It was an excited and interested bark.

Hey Hana-kun!!! zloveintensifies

(edited)

hey star <3 and i see... huh...

Hello?

Hello! Wow so many people today

oh shit, new people everywhere

...Little sis?

What is this thing? I updated my phone and this app was here lol

wait--

Oh hey Bro!

Ooh, family?

I... Yeah.

Yeah, what a coincidence!

...This is related to big bro and I's work, so I... Don't know if this is really a good place for you to be right now.

?

Is this not just like, part of the new software update?

No.

It. Really isn't.

nope

Maybe dad got it and it just installed itself then. I keep telling him to get his own account so it'll stop putting all his music in my cloud lol

5:30 PM

Guess he still hasn't

No, it's not...

yeah i don't think that's it either

This is related to dangerous work, so your brother just doesn't want you getting involved

You're here too Ojiisan?

Like he said, it's related to our work

Uh oh, did my phone accidentally install like, some secret police correspondence thing?

5:33 PM

Am I gonna be arrested?

Oh.. Crap.

nah, it's not like that

5:33 PM

this is uhhh

5:34 PM

kiiiinda hard to explain huh

You know what we do isn't exactly normal, right?

I mean, I know you guys don't like to talk about it around me lol

Let's just say weird stuff happens sometimes, and that includes this application installing on our phones and people we know

You make it sound like it's haunted or something

Might as well be.

Hey, you never know

Ooh! Are you guys like, paranormal investigators?

...Yeah, let's go with that

5:36 PM

By the way, we use codenames around here, so you should probably come up with one yourself. Anonymity is important in stuff like this

Well good luck with that lol I'm pretty sure ghosts aren't real

5:37 PM

Oh codenames sound fun! I gotta think

I go by Viper, and your brother uses Soji

...Would the app just reinstall on a new phone?

Most likely

Viper and Soji, gotcha

agghhhhh

5:39 PM

Its. A lot. We can't. Explain it.

Oooh spooky lol

Like I said, probably haunted

You guys could've just told me you're ghost hunters, it's not the weirdest hobby I've seen

5:40 PM

Some of my classmates were something else

Where are you???

5:41 PM

At home? Or. Not.

Yeah I'm home right now, waiting on dad to get home so were can have dinner

Cool.

Should I be somewhere else?

Oh no...

Oh hey!

Should I be somewhere else?

@Nanako Dojima (@Shy, the Galactic Base Baller) - jump Oh, no, don't worry about it. It's just that almost everyone here is in Tokyo right now

Oh, that makes sense

5:45 PM

I might be moving out there soon though! Depends on the situation

Oh. Great

Oh no is right!!! zthrowhands

This place might be dangerous!!! (edited)

yeah, ya might wanna hold off on moving out for a little bit

Don't!!! Uh. Uhhhh,, the property prices are stupid high right now. Not ideal for someone not on a stable wage.

5:47 PM

I'm gonna be going back home at some point. So.

I don't mean like an apartment lol, I meant university

You could always go study in Osaka. They have some pretty good schools for what you're going into

Go to school online? It's not a good idea to come here...

Dad's obviously nervous but I'm good at taking care of myself

Listen... everything is a mess right now with what we're involved in... the last thing we wanna do is put you in danger...

Yeesh Hana-kun, way to scare her...

We cant tipetoe around it!! It's not a pretty situation.

How would you be putting me in danger? It's just school

Lil sis, if anything weird starts to happen to you, tell us first!!!

I get it, you guys hunt ghosts, but I'm pretty sure I'll be ok lol

Hold on... I gotta go see if Partner is ok.

?

5:50 PM

Did something happen?

...You know, I thought the ghost thing would be funny, but I think we should just tell her

yeah, bein vague about it ain't gettin us anywhere

I bet he's stressed that you're here... after all, an app that installs itself,...

5:52 PM

I'm not good at explaining this stuff, I think it's better if you guys do it. I'll be emotional support!

I mean, it is strange yeah, but it's just a chatroom how much harm could it do?

WHUH-- WHY US??? I'M NOT THAT GOOD AT IT EITHER

I know all about internet safety

It's not just that kid

5:52 PM

Before we tell you, just know we aren't joking around this time

5:53 PM

It sounds insane but you should probably know about what's going on, for your own safety, and all that

Tbh you already sound a little insane lol

Yeah, I know

It's ok Ojiisan, it happens with people your age!

pffft

I'm younger than your dad...

Ojiisan...? This isn't who I think it is, is it...?

yeah, it is

It probably is.

Ugh, I feel like I need a shower.

Good to see you too

Ughhhhhh

I'll stick around for our lil sis though!!!

Anyway, can we just get back on track?

Please, I'm on the edge of my seat

Basically, your brother and I and everyone else deal with near constant threats to humanity called shadows. We go into other worlds through some sort of entrance--Cellphones, televisions, certain time of day, whatever hell else--and eradicate them before they can eradicate the world.

5:59 PM

It sounds insane, but there isn't any easier way to put it

pretty much.

Unfortunately, he's right... we've been doing it since high school...

yeah...

You're right that does sound insane

it's kinda how a lot of us met tbh

You know you don't have to be embarrassed about being ghost hunters right?

6:00 PM

It's not that weird lol

That was a joke...

Oh no.

Just imagine that the ghosts are real, and instead of being ghosts, they're big slimy things made out of people's emotions!!!

To be fair, I guess I count as a ghost, right?

Who the fuck are you

you wHAT??

Oh man, a real ghost! Guess you guys were right huh lol

I guess I wouldn't be surprised, considering how today is going...

Oh. You're not the people I was speaking to before. (edited)

6:01 PM

Did the app join another chatroom?

You haven't been around in... A while, huh?

Theres so many people here now ahah

I've seen you before... Are these others just new?

Ghosts?

Maybe we should back track!! Ok, everyone, say your nicknames!!

rabbit

Nao

Oh my God...

Annnd go! I'm Star!! It's nice to meet you!!

crescent!

Viper

Ugh. I can't keep track of any of this shit. Even throwing my phone off a damn bridge didn't make it go away.

Ok wow that's a lotta names to write down

I am koromaru!

Tats

...Koromaru?

Oh, I'm Mochi! I'm a little busy at the moment, but I can attest to the returning phone phenomenon.

OMG this is WAY more people than I thought...

6:03 PM

I need to write all this down...

...Koromaru?

@Kura [has returnethed] - jump Yes. I am a shiba inu. Its a pleasure to meet you

minato. but... you can probably see my actual name

Maybe you should've specified who

I didn't expect everyone to come out of the woodwork!!!

Man I gotta come up with something now huh?

Koromaru

...Koromaru?

@Kura [has returnethed] - jump Yes. I am a shiba inu. Its a pleasure to meet you

Koro-chan?

6:04 PM

Wait.

Oh, so we've got a ghost and a dog, that's pretty cool lol

Nanako Dojima

Man I gotta come up with something now huh?

If it's any reassurance. I haven't come up with anything either. ^^" at least not as of late.

A dog.

he's using speech-to-text... or bark-to-text, more accurately.

Is lil sis ok, heehee? zloveintensifies

(edited)

I am using a translation device miss mitsuru's company made!

Sorry, not gonna let strangers call me that

That can't be Koro-chan, he'd be... I don't even know how old by now

OH you're right... hmmm...

I want something cool and mysterious, maybe romantic sounding

Maybe Koko-chan?... haha. Idk.. im not creative.

That can't be Koro-chan, he'd be... I don't even know how old by now

@Kura [has returnethed] - jump My persona ability appears to have given me some longevity

Oh, like... Rose, or Velvet?

hey wait, what was that detective show she likes??

How about Sojourn? A mysterious wandering heroine out to save the day

hey wait, what was that detective show she likes??

@Kanji Tatsumi | Rabbit (@Deleted User) - jump Loveline.... that phase is like. Long gone.

That's a bit of a mouthful, but if it's what you want!!! Sojourn it is.

Hey! Magical Detective Loveline is a timeless classic!

i still think it's cool...

6:07 PM

yeah!

She's a respectable adult now, Rabbit, she needs a respectable name!!!

OK OK. SORRY

loveline is plenty respectable!

OMG...

You guys could at least listen to her

Yeah I'm old enough to speak for myself

I guess we're so used to taking care of you...

yeah... sorry

You grew up so fast!!! zsoblove

(edited)

Anyway. What viper said. It's. True. It's not safe here. Don't come here. Surely you saw the news on those... murders. .???

Lol you guys are just like my dad

6:10 PM

Of course I saw the news

So sojourn? Is your nickname?

Yep!

Ok, but this is serious!!! Something might happen to you...

I promise I'll be fine, I've been taking self-defense classes

If she's as stubborn as her dad, there's not much to stop her

This. Isn't like that!!!!

6:12 PM

I. Don't want you to get hurt.

Soji isn't picking up...

Then let's do something a little more proactive than all yell at her at the same time

6:12 PM

Why don't you go check on him, then? Don't think he's on any mission right now

Yeah, I'm heading home early from work now. Sojourn, if you have any questions you want either of us to answer, just give us a call.

6:13 PM

Yosuke is offline

We don't know what we're dealing with, Viper. I haven't even been into that other world yet!!!!! I cant. Say in confidence everythings gonna be okay

Trust me, I'm aware of the danger, and I know how to take care of myself. I'm not going to Tokyo for no reason

Poor Soji-kun...

Why're ya coming here?

Maybe I should text bro, now I'm all worried

See? You're stressing the poor girl out

Star-chan- We need to go in. in a group sometime. I don't. Think we'll get any understanding without a scan.

Yeah, I agree. I'll make some time in my schedule.

I kinda wanted the news to be a surprise, idk if I should say here

Oooh. Save it for surprises then!

It's okay Sojourn, you can tell us later.

yeah!

We just wanna take care of you is all...

by the way, star, dragon, ya mind if i head in with ya??

And I appreciate that, but you guys really don't need to stress over me all that much

Does. Star-chan even know who you are? Have you guys seen eachother since-... yknow.

Oooo, are we getting the team back together!?

Where are you guys goin? Can I come?

You shouldn't go in there

The danger zone

No.

Bad part of town?

Yeah, something like that

It's related to what the old geezer here told you.

I'm not that old...

Anyway, I promise we'll tell you more when the time comes... promise us you'll tell us if anymore weird stuff happens, like weird apps or weird people!!!

You know you guys can just say it's like, classified police stuff. You don't have to make things up to try and scare me away

it's classified emotion slime hunter stuff, hehe

Emotion slime....

I mean, it would actually technically fall under classified police stuff...

Lol ew

It's not.

Yeah. Sure. Classified police stuff. Whatever.

Maybe ghost hunter makes more sense. I've never been the police type. Oh, I could play one a the movie if I wanted! (edited)

I'm sure you'd kill any part you were given Star

Don't. Stick your nose in. Please. Sojourn. This specifically. Once it's all over. We can explain.

Hey I get it, can't talk, classified, yada yada, it's cool don't worry

6:21 PM

I get a lot of that from my dad anyway

Ok, I need to go get ready for a dinner!!! Good night everyone.

(edited)

Nighto!

Night! ❤️

Sooo, I hope everyone's been doing alright lately!

Everyone's a bit high strung. For good reason.

6:36 PM

I'm not familiar with all of the details.. but. Still. Hearing about it.. I. Mm

Yeah it's understandable. It's been like, years since something like this happened

Stuff's been shaky... but I think everyone's holding up

It's. Difficult over here. Even if the 'shadow' business is hard to swallow.

I can only imagine how it is on the front lines. That's kinda why I don't think I have the chops to be an actual cop or detective. Dad wouldn't want me out on the force proper anyway

It's dangerous but fulfilling..? Then again I work in a more private force than the cops. Less regulations

Well, if this is all as dangerous as it seems. Maybe that's for the best.

Ooh, a loose canon cop who doesn't play by the rules

6:48 PM

But yeah, that's why I'm going into more backend stuff

Haha, that makes me sound like a action movie star. What're you thinking of job wise? Or is that part of your surprise for your friends?

Would not reccomend the police force. Rlly

That part not so much, I wanna go into forensics

6:51 PM

Oh believe me, I do not envy you going out on the beat, Dragon-chan

Just. Don't end up with a job like mine ^^'

What do you do, if you don't mind me asking?

Your standard for City life. Office work. Accounting department.

Oof, I'm sorry

Nanako Dojima

That part not so much, I wanna go into forensics

Ooh figuring things out in the lab, looking at the clues! Very cool!

Yeah, I think so too. Plus I've always been interested in figuring things out, mysteries and all that, so I figure it's a good compromise

Definitely! And i hear they really need more forensics scientists nowadays.

Yep, it's in demand, in the field I want, and out of danger

7:05 PM

Pretty much perfect lol

THE

9:13 PM

WHUH

9:13 PM

HUH

9:14 PM

SOJOURN

9:14 PM

?!?!?!?

yeah, seems like a lot to catch up on

hi other new person

9:21 PM

What Did I Miss. whahhaaaaaaahhhh

i was a little distracted for some of it

9:22 PM

but everyone seemed like they were freaking out about something

ohhh my gooodddd

9:24 PM

ok!! ok!! ok!!

9:24 PM

Noted

You okay, Ursa?

im participating in the everybody freaking out trend don't worry it's a hip thing to do

Ursa-chan? What a cute name!!!

oh I missed lot a lot huh.

9:37 PM

Hiiii! ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

It's ok! Everything is... a LOT right now! I haven't thought of this stuff in a while... Hello!

I hope you're doing alright!

Uh huh!! I mean, I felt that… Wahh, sorry you’re dragged up into this too now, uhm

I know you're close with Sojo-chan though... it's definitely scary to get her involved...

what’s your nickname here? ʕ ﾟ ○ ﾟʔ

Oh, it's Star!!!

OH okay thank you!!

9:39 PM

yeah we uh

9:39 PM

got a lot of new people today huh!! ahahahahahaaa

Try and take some deep breaths Ursa-chan!! Remember what I told you?? You want to do your best for a show, so make sure to take care of yourself before and after!!!

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ Wahh!! Trying!!

9:41 PM

It’s been a busy day… (edited)

Heehee!

You're doing great. One thing at a time. I think with Sojo-chan... we all love her, and we're all going to take care of her. Soji-kun should be ok too, Hana-kun is with him.

9:42 PM

Hmmm, I have a late start tomorrow... do you want me to come over there? It's just a train ride!

9:43 PM

You still haven't introduced me to the little one!!!

Eh?!? Are you near me?? Isn’t that a pretty long ride??

9:43 PM

… You haven’t seen then yet, huh… Ahhh! I’m sorry!

It's only a couple hours! I couldn't bother my chauffeur at this hour...

That’s a long time when you’re busy, though… ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ Not that I don’t wanna see Star-chan ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ But you should get rest too!!

I can sleep at your place, right?

9:46 PM

Oh, we should watch that scary movie I was involved with!! It'll scare your socks off!!

9:46 PM

Oops, I'm not supposed to hint at my job... oh well, people already know me in here.

AHH!! NOOOOO STAR-CHAN I STILL WOULD LIKE TO SLEEP TOOOOO

9:47 PM

You can always stay here! ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

HEEHEHE

9:47 PM

Ok ok, I will make my way there! I'll bring jammies and snacks and... hmmm... what does the little one eat?

Ahhh! Exciting!!! oʕ ≧◇≦ʔo Okokokok!!! They eat most things, to be honest! As long as it’s not bitter or too hard texture wise. Uhmm, hm. They shouldn’t stay up too late though.. They’re a big fan of any candy as all kids are but they probably shouldn’t be getting that before bed

Oh, I'll bring them some custard then! Something not as sweet but still yummy!

9:52 PM

Ok, see you soon Ursa-chan!!!

9:52 PM

Star is offline

That should work!!ʕ ´∀｀ʔ Ahh!! See youuuu!!!

9:53 PM

Ohh, guests… ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ How nice! Hehehhehe

Oh hey! Should've figured you were here too lol

AAAAAAA

10:49 PM

IM NOT ANYWHERE.

You ok?

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

Why is everyone freaking out like I'm sticking my head in a lion's mouth or something?

I mean...

10:55 PM

Guess that analogy isn't too far off

Hey, what's with that?

10:56 PM

I'm just saying it's dangerous here, and you not having a Persona makes it even more worrying for people

People are acting like I'm doing something dangerous when all I'm doing is typing in a chatroom and it's weird

10:57 PM

I'm just at home guys, relax

Okay, okay

10:58 PM

Just saying they have their reasons to worry

oh wait are we telling?

11:00 PM

GASP ARE WE TELLING

Idk, are we telling?

I mean. He just said

11:01 PM

I MEAN

11:02 PM

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

11:02 PM

IM NOT SAYING ANYTHING YOU CANT GET IT OUT OF MEEEE

i think we told by now

11:02 PM

or viper did anyway

Hey, no reason to lie

11:02 PM

Might as well as get it out upfront to avoid confusing the kid even more

Oh believe me, I'm still plenty confused

WHAT

11:03 PM

WERE TELLING

11:03 PM

OH THIS IS GREAT NEWS

?

11:04 PM

You are the first person I've seen take that well lol

THERES SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT. AAAAA

11:04 PM

OKAY OKAY OKAY OKAY

i mean, thinkin about it, prolly is for the best that you know...

That's literally what I was saying before

Is he going to talk in caps the whole time...?

you gotta ask?

Let me have my moment.

Fine

I think... we should wait for Soji's input until we go any further with Sojourn. Sound good?

Fine, fine

WAHHH ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

11:11 PM

OKAY

I know she's her own person now, but this stuff is dangerous. I think whether she gets involved or not... she should at least listen to her brother's input.

Aw…

So like, just knowing what to look out for is "getting involved"?

I thought you didn't believe in this stuff?

Cuz all I was told was to watch out for "weird stuff" and I don't know what that means

11:15 PM

Oh, I figured you were gonna tell me what's really happening this time

Sheesh, you're really coming for throats

11:16 PM

I'm almost proud

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ If we’re already kinda telling, can’t we just tell?…

Nope. It's all the same silly stuff.

11:19 PM

Listen, I just... I don't want to talk about it behind my partner's back. So, sorry. You're gonna have to wait for either of us to weigh in.

Okay…

What you guys wanna do... that's up to Sojourn. She's a grown adult after all.

Yes I am, and I think that if I'm really in some kind of danger, I should know what exactly it is

11:26 PM

That's my decision on the matter

In that case... what's going on in Tokyo almost killed me.

We are not getting any better at explaining this, are we…

Oh god, are you ok?

11:27 PM

Why didn't I hear about this sooner?

Well, I was in the hospital for a bit... you might have heard something about it.

I don't think I did, otherwise I would've visited you

Sorry... I guess telling you didn't cross my mind around then...

But it's an invisible evil... it's killing people here, the same way those murders happened ten years ago. People are suffering from lack of sleep like I was... We have reason to believe it's in here, which is why we don't want to use real names in this chatroom. I mean, can you really explain away an app that installs itself...? Our best programmers couldn't figure out how to get into it, or who made it. This is all dangerous, Sojourn... please believe at least me when I say that. For now, we need to keep you out of Tokyo until we get a handle on the situation. I know that's hard to face but... if worse comes to worse, you can at least expect your big bro and I to check up on you.

11:37 PM

What we mean by weird things is like... strangers messaging you and trying to get close to you, nightmares, people trying to get you alone... that kinda thing.

Ok so like, normal stuff I have to worry about

Pretty much.

11:39 PM

Don't worry yourself over it Soji. We knew she'd get to this point, we're just here, finally...

Sorry, it's just really hard to believe something like this without more proof

11:39 PM

If this is the story you're gonna go with I'll believe it for now, but I want to know more

That's totally fair. It does make us look like a bunch of loons...

not like we don't have proof though

Yeah, it makes you guys all seem totally out of your minds

But it's kinda dangerous to get to the proving part.

We're not taking her there.

I can prove some things outside of it, but… not a whole lot…

Ok... I gotcha.

Just try not to worry too much about me, I can handle myself, and I know how to deal with weirdo strangers

...Okay.

We know. We're just scared of anything happening to you, is all. You can't blame us.

I know, I get it

11:43 PM

I've been taking self defense classes though, I should be okay

I trust you. <3

Thank you Hana-chan, I appreciate that

...I'm going out.

No--

11:46 PM

Sorry, I have to put down my phone, love you bye

11:46 PM

Yosuke is offline

Oh, alright then, bye I guess

they'll prolly be back a little later

You guys better text me later!

Wahh…

yeah, course!

Man!! This is hard.

you're tellin me...

I hear ya

Sorry Sojo-chan…

It's okay, I just assumed everyone would be happy to see me

we are

I am!!

just... stuff's a lil hectic right now, and you know we worry about ya. i think your bro just needs time to adjust, is all

I was excited about the idea of talking too… Booooo

don't worry, you'll get your chance

Well I gotta say, this was definitely not the warmest welcome I've ever gotten lol

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

11:58 PM

I’m sorry…

Hey, it'll be fine. You know they love you

yeah, sorry, just...kinda caught us by surprise

12:01 AM

we'll make it up to ya when you get to the city, promise

I guess I was a little surprised too, I didn't even know what this thing was and suddenly you're all here

12:02 AM

I'd appreciate that, I'm thinking a nice beef bowl or ramen place would be nice

you got it!

Stop by on the way sometime!! ٩ʕゝ ڡó ʔ۶

You know it!

now i'm hungry x-x

I'll pay for takeout if you bring me some

Lol I just ate, you're on your own

time to go say amen to some ramen! hehehe

...On second thought I'll just order delivery

what, you don't want ramen??

Not if I have to put up with your puns

Geez, talk about bad taste….

more for me, then!

Take your pun-ishment like a man Ojiisan

Not you too...

LOL

Fine, get whatever you want from Kyushu

i miss kyushu ramen

12:08 AM

i mean, there's kyushu-style places here but you can't beat the real deal!

Well now I'm hungry

I'm not paying for your food too, Nao-san

12:12 AM

And the place around here does the job

Give Nao-san the food! Give him the fooood!!!

I'm pretty sure he can pay for his own food

Idk, offering to treat one person in a public chat and not another seems pretty rude

Sharing is caring Viper-san!!! Come on! You know you want to!!

One of them is gonna play delivery boy for me and the other isn't

I can pay for my own, no worries

The conversation just made me hungry.

I hope you would with all that Nanjo cash

Does it pay that well?

Basically everything related to our fields does

Huh. Iiiinteresting.

maybe i should grab a bite too...

The financial security sounds nice at least

Not the field I'd choose to work in, but it pays the bills

I mean, technically I have two jobs since I actually design and code some things in the tech field.

Oh sweet! That sounds fun

Thanks! It is pretty fun. It's also nice to see when people enjoy what I help make. Those new computers Nanjo corp recently rolled out are ones I worked on.

Oh man that's so cool!

Thank you! :-D

i think i have one of those. works a lot better than my old one :]

I'm glad to hear that! Tried to make it so they run smooth and last long.

Wish I had a pc like that. My laptop's getting kinda old now and it's starting to slow down

I could always get you one for graduation

I can keep one on hold for ya, viper.

Lol you don't gotta, I can probably manage something

Hey, I've got the cash. Like I said, job pays decently

1:19 AM

I can keep one on hold for ya, viper.

@Kite - jump ...Ugh, I guess I can't say no to that

Hehe~ At least this place is pretty good for connecting to the right people ٩ʕ ◦`꒳´◦ʔ۶

Yeah I guess it is huh

Mhhhmmm!

1:25 AM

You’d be surprised at what kind of things you can gain here.

Eheh. I'll be sure to, then. Sojourn do you want any particular color?

I get to pick a color too?!

Wow!!! oʕ ≧◇≦ʔo Luckyyy

If you have blue, I’d love that

Sure thing! I'll keep a blue one and viper can pick it up when its time!

Thanks! That's so nice of you!

No problem!

We.. really aren't getting better at explaining all this, huh..

Not at all, sorry

Hey , it wasn’t… as bad as our earlier attempt!

1:40 AM

…Close though

uuuuuugh.

1:41 AM

Yeah. It's.. pretty crazy stuff.

You could say that again

Hana-kun aint bluffing when he said "invisible evil". Like. Whatever we're up against- eesh. No idea. But if I'm gonna believe what I've heard about that other world; It's out for blood.

Sheesh can't you guys let her breathe on all that

1:45 AM

Besides it's getting late

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ There’s…. less that to talk about too….

Probably best not to leave her so anxious over that stuff rn

Looook. I aint seen it myself yet. And. I'm trying to assure myself i can totally deal with it.

1:46 AM

uhuh uhuh

You'll be fine

1:46 AM

I've been in there and it's not that bad

Hey, I haven’t seen it yet either! And if at all possible I think it’s fine to keep it that way, right? ʕ ´∀｀;ʔ♡

Invisible evil, like an onryo

Just a typical shadowy place. Though that one did bite me.

Hey, I haven’t seen it yet either! And if at all possible I think it’s fine to keep it that way, right? ʕ ´∀｀;ʔ♡

@Ribbon - jump Hey. I'm here in Tokyo. I think it's something I'm obligated to do.

If you really feel that way… Just don’t go in alone?

Just a typical shadowy place. Though that one did bite me.

@Kite - jump One what

1:48 AM

Ursa. Yknow I'm not that stupid. I'll have Star-chan. And.. maybe. Crescent. saysike

You can be pretty impulsive….

One of them bit me. It was mega angry.

hEY. I DON'T HAVE A DEATH WISH

Wow, I feel so left out of your little adventuring party

The first time we met was literally you charging ahead on your own, Dragon-chan ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ No offense

1:49 AM

Well. not the first time but

1:50 AM

the first time you got to stick around for longer, hehe

Awh, dont be sarcastic, viper. You can be in the party!

No, no, I'm just fucking around

Wow, I feel so left out of your little adventuring party

@ᴛᴏʜʀᴜ ᴀᴅᴀᴄʜɪ (@Phea: full-time twink bullier) - jump like I should trust you, anyway.

And that's why I'm fucking around

Yeah.

Hey, no fighting in chat!

Sorry. Sorry.

Hey, ya don't gotta worry about me pulling shit again

I knoow i went charging in. I don't. Do that anymore. That was years ago.

Goooood ٩ʕ ◦`꒳´◦ʔ۶

You guys seem so close with all that history.

I could fill that role if you want!

SOJO-CHAN??

Don't

Lmao relax! I’m joking!

If you go anywhere I’m going too! ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ But you shouldn’t do that!!

You guys seem so close with all that history.

@Kite - jump You read the case file, didn't you...?

Indeed, I did! I was referring to ursa and dragon. Though I feel like they know you somewhat well too

A little!

What i wouldn't give to not know him .

yeah, there's a lotta history there...

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ Guys…

Hey, I get it

Mm…

I'm just here doing my job. I'll get out of your hair after all this is over

Well. I'm leaving Tokyo when this is over. So.

See? Works fine

you're leavin?

I think we should all just chill out, I can tell everyone’s stressed out

What Sojo-chan said! ʕ ´∀｀;ʔ

hhhhh it's rlly complicated

2:02 AM

Trying to chill but like. The stress level is a constant 7 of 10.

Maybe tea would help? Or a warm shower? It'd be temporary but still

destress training? works for me sometimes

Oh yeah, a good workout can really help with stress, but maybe that’s not enough I’m this case

Guess I'd better go n nap or summ.

You could get someone to cuddle you.

huh

What?

Is that just a funny suggestion or like- do you need a hug, Soji-kun.

Oh, no, it just helps me. ^-^

You could go cuddle cats and dogs at the pet store!

Aw I wanna do that!

Cuddling does always help!! It’s true!!

I like to cuddle!

Oh another new person! I think? Hi!

2:14 AM

ʕ ≧▽≦ʔﾉｼ

Apparently it's Koro-chan.

2:15 AM

As in. The dog.

Yes! That's me!

Are they a cute dog?

THE DOG???

Well duh! Dogs are cute.

2:16 AM

Yeah. The dog

OH

2:16 AM

HI!!!

Right lol stupid question

That’s. Pretty neat!! Hi Koro-chan!! How does that work!!

the wonders of bark-to-text.

Here is an older photo of me!

2:19 AM

And hi!! It is good to talk with you all!

Wow

2:19 AM

Can all animals do that?!(!?

NO CLUE

Koro-chan…… Please!! The people need answers!!

maybe. koro-chan's always been a smart one, though.

Hmmmmm!

2:21 AM

I see.

I can’t believe bark to text is not the weirdest thing I’ve been told today

I mean. He does have a persona.

Maybe put a translator on other animals and find out!

I think the cats would just be asking for food...

Oh man… Ahh! I can’t lose my one true bear spot to others!! Nooooo!!!

i don't think getting a translator on a bear would be so easy...

I’m gonna need to get my hands on this technology. For reasons

I think we could do it if we worked as a team.

Yeah no.

Maybe Mitsu-chan will make more translators!! I do not know her plans, however.

They put collars on bears all the time though?

I can ask her. ^-^

the cats would complain about us

Don’t put any on bears!!! NOOOO

I hope they wouldn't complain about us...

probably depends on the cat

No bears!?

Some cats are very nice!

I CANT LOSE TO THE COMPETITION NAO-SAN

It's no competition, you've already won!

I just wanna put it on every cat in town and ask them how their day is

3

COMPETITION??? I HAVEN'T SEEN YOU IN BEAR MODE IN AGES--

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ THATS WHAT YOU SAY NOW

2:30 AM

WELL THATS NOT BY CHOICE!!!

she's a bear in spirit. :]

I'll always say it 'cause you're my precious friend!

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ WAHHH

2:32 AM

Thank you….

A... talking dog.

Other new person gets it!!

There's no way that's a dog.

It is a dog. ^-^

If that’s true then I need to meet this dog immediately

I am always happy to meet new friends!!

....mm.

It would be cool to see a talking dog…

That’s what I’m saying!

Animals aren't exactly something I'm too keen on. ^^'

Aw, that’s too bad

They don't like me too much either. So. It's fine.

That's too bad. I love animals, especially cats. ^-^

2:52 AM

Although Hana and I's tend to prefer him over me...

Awwww, Sojiiii, I’m sure they love you too!

You know, they say animals are an excellent judge of character!

...Is that an insult...?

She learned from the best

Ah.

No it's a joke lol

2:53 AM

I'm just teasing

Fair enough, though. I wouldn't like me either.

Oh come on, I'm sure you're great!

Totally sure

You don't sound so certain. Which is also fair.

Hey, Watanabe-san, do you mind if I ask you about your previous connections?

Previous connections? In what sense?

Seems like even the people who don't have Persona powers at least knew another big powerful Persona user before joining the chat

2:59 AM

But I haven't heard you bring anything up about any sort of connection there

3:00 AM

Just curious

Come on Ojiisan, I don’t think you need to interrogate them in a public chat like this

Not all of them knew the person they’re connected to though, right?

Even if I had encountered someone, I. - yeah..

Maybe I'm just barking up the wrong tree, but might as well as ask

3:01 AM

Since they don't seem to know any of the powerful Persona users we do

Sorry I can't help you much there.

3:02 AM

Kinda. Clueless about everythihg still.

I see

3:02 AM

It's probably nothing then

I think there’s at least one or two other people here who are unsure about their connections?… I think? ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ It’d be nice to figure it out though

Everything* darn it's cold in here.

it is that time of year...

I need to start dressing warmer so I don't catch a cold.

3:19 AM

...Well, another one, at least...

Yeah, I need to get a new sweater

i can make ya one

You guys are all so nice to me

Why wouldn't we? ^-^

lemme know if you want any kinda special designs or patterns n stuff, yeah?

Don't tempt me, I won't hesitate to ask for an ugly Christmas sweater

There's no such thing as an ugly Christmas sweater. :D

Ugly is a term of endearment here

But ugly christmas sweaters are fun, Soji! That’s the point!

3:27 AM

Sojo-chan gets it

i can make an ugly christmas sweater no problem

Could I get one with the funny orange cat? :D

hell yeah ya can! i'll get right on it

3:30 AM

if you can think of it, i can prolly make it

You're the best Rabbit-chan! ❤️

Thank you, Rabbit-kun. ^-^

Rabbit works so fast! ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

damn straight

Do you think I can get up without waking Hana up...?

Depends, how hard are you cuddling right now?

….. ʕ´｀ʔ

His arms are wrapped around me. I just want water, but I might have to forfeit this endeavor....

Rest in peace, Soji. You’ll be stuck for eternity.

Yeah, for sure no way

I suppose I'll just die of thirst...

maybe you can like, wiggle out little by little

I can try...

Poor bro, he will be nothing but ash by sunrise

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ We’ll miss him greatly…

I'll make sure to forward my final will to Kirijo-san's lawyer. :(

Hmm! I bet most of it goes to the cats, ehehehe

They get the family inheritance. ＾・ω・＾

And nothing for sis huh?

I could give you my blazer collection. Or all my books.

Ohhh, the blazers! Lucky ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

None of them will fit me!

I’m sure you could make the orange cat one work!

Oh god, I can't even imagine wearing that to school

They like it at work. ^-^

3:43 AM

But Hana won't go out in public with me when I wear it...

I can't imagine why

Soji’s courage remains unmatched…

I tried to get him a matching one too. :(

AND HE DECLINED?

3:46 AM

Unforgivable!! How beary rude

Remind me to give him a piece of my mind next time I see him

Nothing more pawrecious then a bond between those with matching blazers ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

did you REALLY have to tell the whole chat we were cuddling...

3:41 PM

anyway, gm

3:41 PM

or afternoon, i slept like a rock

I've been trapped for so long...

omg, you can get up now weirdo

The dehydration has gotten to me. I can't walk a step or I will turn to dust.

:T

3:43 PM

anyway, how is literally anyone else doing

:(

I'm good

good to hear

I got beef as a treat today!! I am doing great!

I'm about to get out of work, so I'm pretty feeling

too!

I'm about to go get some ice cream, so I'd say I'm pretty good

ice cream sounds good....

Update: ice cream in winter is a bad idea, but it was worth it

damn i went to go get dressed and everyone is here lmao

6:29 PM

lots of new people. if you didnt catch it before, im hana

YeAaaa its kinda overwhelming haha

star already had everyone introduce themselves. i just hope i remember all these names

Kinda like a visual novel game where it just chucks you in and expects you to memorise the names of like. 20 seperate people. I'm not a videogame person. But man I've seen the struggle

You could always ask me if you need any help with them. Although, I always have to make sure not to say your real names...

i have a little notebook with everyones nicknames (edited)

Wacky

its not that weird...

I'm sure it helps. I just try to memorize and hope I say the right one. ^-^

I just added them all to my contacts lol it just shows me the codenames now

...

6:33 PM

huh

6:33 PM

you can do that...

you what

I mean it shows the names I already had, why wouldn't it show new ones?

Did you not think of that...?

... you make a good point. i have most of the members as their real names tho

^^'

NO I DIDNT KNOW

Ofc I have like, all of you guys, but I just filled out the codenames for all the new people

ig i can just edit my contacts in that case, add the codenames on top of them...

6:36 PM

lol damn, way to school us sojo-chan

You make it sound hard :p

I like the challenge. ^-^

Sojo-chan, you're not supposed to make us look bad!!!

I thought she was just helping...?

Sorry, can't help it

we need

in here to help our reputation lol

You know they would make the rest of us look. So so stupid

I think I can make an educated guess who that's supposed to be, and yeah, that wouldn't help your case Hana-chan

yeah thats fair, i think id just look dumber lol

we all would

Even me!

we cant all be a super sleuth

You're all smart in your own ways. :D

oh yeah? in what way would you say im smart?

Oh, me too! I wanna know!!!

You're pretty smart with music Hana-chan

... awe...

6:47 PM

thank you...

I know where I'm beat. I'm not smart.

Star-chan, you're pretty emotionally smart I'd say

youre a quick study when someone is demonstrating, dragon

6:48 PM

you are self taught at kungfu

i ain't exactly booksmart, but i know how to do what i like doin so

Oh yeah, you pick things up fast Dragon-chan! Still can't believe you learned all that stuff from movies!

Thanks--

Rabbit-chan yeah you're very creative!

Oh, Sojo-chan, what a kind complement!

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

oh yeah? in what way would you say im smart?

You have great leadership skills and you've always been able to notice details I can't and put together pieces in ways even I'm unable to. ^-^

How sweet!!!

rabbit can figure pretty much everything out as long as it involves his hands

yeah!

Rise Kujikawa | Star✨

Oh, me too! I wanna know!!!

And you're great at being an incredibly supportive friend who's always there for everyone and cheer people up whenever they need it. :D

Phea: full-time twink bullier

You have great leadership skills and you've always been able to notice details I can't and put together pieces in ways even I'm unable to. ^-^

jeez youre making me blush...

And you're great at being an incredibly supportive friend who's always there for everyone and cheer people up whenever they need it. :D

@Phea: full-time twink bullier - jump I don't know if that's smarts exactly, but I'll take it hehe.

I think it does! Emotional intelligence is just as important as any other type. :)

Yeah! That's what I said!

yeah, agreed

6:54 PM

is good at sleuthing stuff cuz that's their job, but we're all damn good at what we do too

They're just a braniac in general lmao

I'm good at killing things. :D

Bro...

You're good.. at .. what??

dude...

i'm good at killin things too! :D

dude...

6:55 PM

guys

what sojourn said

they're not entirely wrong

What are you good at killing? ^^" pests? Like Mosquitoes?

Kill. :D

Ghosts?!

kill! :D

Can you kill something that's already dead?

Guys

Aaaaaaanyway, yeah ice cream in the snow? Don't do it unless you're really good with the cold lol

challenge accepted

Challenge also accepted.

Oh yeah? Well I'm gonna win.

Bet.

bet!

Try not to freeze to death

Why are you guys copying each other

You should join in, Hana.

Yeah Hana join us.

7:11 PM

Unless you're scared. :)

Yeah, give it a shot if you're not chicken!

Psspspspsps

I'm good

Bok bok bok.

I'm a chicken then!

bok bok bok!!!!

7:14 PM

Hey! Why did Hana cross the road?

What? Can't handle a little chill?

7:15 PM

Not for ice cream that's for sure!

Omg...

7:15 PM

I'm being bullied

coulda been avoided if ya weren't a chicken!

Can't believe Hana-chan's gonna turn down group ice cream

If you joined us, that could change. <3

Wait, when was group ice cream happening...?

Apparently now

I want ice cream :(

then come get it with us!

Then come with and eat it with us in the cold. :D

Where is everyone???

Between dream and reality.

mind and matter...

so you're half asleep??

I knew the ice cream was gonna be fake

Is this about that weird story you told us. On the ski trip.

7:20 PM

The guy with the long nose...

Igor.

... that does sound familiar...

yep!

Wait... I totally forgot about that.

7:20 PM

And you guys mentioned him recently.

How could i forget when Teddie scared me half to death

How long of a nose are we talking?

A foot at least.

Umm???

Holy moly!

...Well, maybe not that long... I don't really see him from the side. (edited)

it's like a beak!

It's like a real life Pinocchio!

pretty much

You know him too Minato?

Senpai and I have the same ability that lets us go in there to see Igor. ^-^

yep

Werid...

he's a nice guy

A very cryptic guy, but nice. ^-^

'A long nose'. . .

Hey, if he's nice to bro, I got no problems with him

‍

Sojo-chan, are you okay? ʕ´｀ʔ

I'm fine! Little exhausted though

Aww, because of anything specific, or?... You should get some rest!

Oh I'm laying down now, but spending 2 hours around a bunch of girls all trying to console someone after a breakup is soooo draining

OH NO ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ Yeah that makes sense, augh. Romance stuff can get so intense…

12:46 AM

I’m sorry to whoever lost their partner!!! ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

Yeah turns out that's the reason we all went for ice cream and I got roped into it lol

12:47 AM

She'll be fine, they were just dating since middle school so it was. A lot.

I've helped girls with breakups before, but... I don't think the solution they typically look for is something you should be doing...

AHH! That's so sad,,,,,

Apparently SHE was the one who dumped HIM too!

12:49 AM

What exactly do you mean by that Bro?

Nothing.

WAHH??

You can be so cryptic sometimes, I swear

Isn't the usual breakup solution crying over ice cream, though?...

Well we had the ice cream first and then went to her place and she cried, so maybe we did it out of order

Hmm...

12:51 AM

Usually the ice cream is to help lessen it, isn't it?... Maybe that was it.

12:51 AM

Good things to note...

I mean, not like I have a whole lot of experience with that lol

12:52 AM

My breakups are usually pretty smooth

12:52 AM

Or, my one breakup I guess

Agh. You're just too cool, Sojo-chan....

12:52 AM

I guess it runs in the family.

12:52 AM

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ The rest of us should learn the way of the ice cream though!!

I never meant to be a heartbreaker but I guess that's how it goes

12:53 AM

I mean the ice cream for sure was good for me, dunno how much it helped her

I'm sure it helped a little! Especially with her friends there

12:54 AM

Hmm, though don't you usually do breakup crying alone? Another good thing to note...

Sometimes having people around helps idk

12:55 AM

I think she did some yesterday too when she actually broke it off, but today was round 2 ig

Ah! That checks out

12:55 AM

Aww, poor her.... I hope she'll feel better

12:56 AM

Poor boyfriend too... I hope he got good ice cream as well

I'm sure they'll both be fine, they got a lot of life ahead of them

Yes, but a breakup makes it feel like the world is ending!! ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ It’s too sad!!

Yeah, and at least it's not like they're on bad terms. She broke it off because they were planning on going to different schools after graduation

Ahh, the curse of long distance...

12:59 AM

Well... Maybe one day they can figure it out again.ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ That'd be romantic

Just like a movie!

Just like a movie… Ahhh ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

1:00 AM

Destined to meet again...

A lot of us have kept up long distance for a long time, too, and it's all worked out. ^-^

They're already broken up though!!! ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ It has to be from a fated meeting years down the line where they rekindle their feelings!!

Does it...?

Not everyone can keep up with that kind of a relationship though Bro. It's hard to date someone when you can't see them all the time

1:03 AM

I know I'd wanna be pretty close to my partner

I’d just move with them, wherever they go!! ᕦʕ •ᴥ•ʔᕤ

That's not always doable either sadly

Don’t crush my dreams, Sojo-chan.

That seems somewhat pessimistic...

I mean if you try hard enough you can keep any relationship going! Some people just don't wanna try that hard though

I agree... With effort, you can make anything work!!

1:07 AM

If only everyone thought that way.... Ahh, the ways of the heart ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ Reality is a cruel mistress!

This kinda thing is exactly why I'm not dating anyone until I get to uni lol

1:08 AM

Getting dumped just because you'll be on different sides of the city sucks

Hee hee~ Sojo-chan could start whenever she wants, huh?

1:09 AM

That's fair enough... Waiting for the perfect moment for love is romantic too!ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

I guess I've never really considered it that much... But my partners did tend to break up with me when I left the area I was working at...

Hey, I'm pretty, smart, AND talented, it'd be more surprising if people didn't try to hit on me lmao

1:10 AM

Yeah it sucks when that happens

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ It wasn't even an insult, but somehow that hurt...

What was...?

1:11 AM

But just make sure that they aren't going to hurt you. ^-^

Lol don't worry, hurting me's the last thing they'll wanna do

1:12 AM

And don't worry Ursa! You're gonna find someone great someday too!

1:12 AM

Heck, I'll even wingman for you

Hehe... I'll hold you to thatʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

It's a promise

For now, I'll just have to make do with the love woes of others! Oh, the struggles of being a bear...

1:17 AM

Maaaaaan. We really really need to talk soon.

Oh yeah we do! Semester's pretty much done, so I can come over whenever! Or vice versa, dad probably still won't be home during the day anyway

!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1:19 AM

oʕ ≧◇≦ʔo Excellent.

We'll be seeing each other soon for Christmas, anyway, so the wait shouldn't be that long. ^-^

I mean yeah, but that doesn't mean we can't get together sooner! I like hanging out!

Yeah!! Christmas is still way too far away!!!

1:22 AM

Besides, that’s with everyone! That’s different! ʕ｀Ω´ ʔ

Yeah, Ursa and I need some 1 on 1 time!

christmas...

Yeah, I'm so excited!

kinda snuck up on me this year

Are you going to celebrate with someone, Senpai?

not sure yet

1:59 AM

usually i go out with some friends, but we're all pretty busy these days...

That's too bad...

That seriously sucks

it's just how things are sometimes. honestly, i'd be fine to just go out for a walk and look at all the decorations myself

If they can't do it and you have the time, you could always come to my Uncle's house with Viper and I. We would love to have you. ^-^ (edited)

Lol you'd invite all of Tokyo if you could Bro

So kind as always!!! ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

It's always better to celebrate the holidays with company, isn't it? :D

i appreciate the offer, soji. :]

Well the kotatsu can only fit so many people and I'm not giving up my spot

I'm fine with being cold. ^-^

me too

2:07 AM

i'd definitely prefer the cold to overheating...

Have fun freezing your toes off I guess

Senpai and I will. :D

…I don’t think that’s quite the holiday spirit….

there's a chance i might not have time to hang out, but we'll see what happens

Don't worry if you can't, but the offer is always open. ^-^

Make sure you ask your other friends too! ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ Otherwise they’ll be sad if they did have time!

don't worry, i'm sure we'll work something out

Ahh… the holidays need to be here sooner. oʕ ≧◇≦ʔo Something nice for everyone right now would be. well. Nice!!

depending on how you look at it, the entire month could be the holidays

I guess?… But it’s not the same as when you’re actively celebrating them with others oʕ ≧◇≦ʔo

yeah, that's true too

We'll be celebrating in no time, Ursa. You'll just have to count down the days until then. ^-^

2:28 AM

Maybe in the meantime you could even find someone for Christmas Eve. :D

Does this mean I have to add one more gift to the list?

I wouldn't worry abnytnmjnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

2:33 AM

...Sorry, Miku.

Find someone for christmas eve?…

You know, like a date? ;)

Oh geez

2:39 AM

ʕ♡◦X◦♡ʔ I don’t think anyone’s that available!!

2:39 AM

But it would be nice…

It never hurts to try!

We might have to change the words in one of those songs

2:43 AM

I saw Ursa kissing Santa Claus

I didn't know Ursa was into older men.

How could you not love that jolly guy?!

isn't he married?

Ursa please don't be a homewrecker.

So was the mom in the original song I think

Is Ursa secretly married...?

i thought the idea behind the original song was that her husband was dressed up as santa claus

Yeah that's it!

Oh, that makes a lot more sense.

If Ursa was married, I would've definitely heard about it

HU#H

3:22 AM

IM MARRIED?

are you?

We need to know.

Why didn’t you tell me sooner?

WHAT

3:23 AM

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

3:24 AM

Don’t spread rumors!! IM NOT A HOMEWRECKER EITHER

Good. :)

People here are gonna get weird ideas!! This is the opposite of wingmanning!!!

It was just a joke!

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

It’s ok Ursa, we know you’d never do that ❤️

Anyways, if anyone who isn’t these weirdos is free for the holidays let me know!! ʕ｀Ω´ ʔ

3:27 AM

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ I can’t stay mad at you …

LMAO

Soooo how is everyone?

Tireeeeed ʕっ◞x◟cʔ How’s Dragon-chan though? ʕ ´∀｀ʔ

Also tired

ʕ´｀ʔ Work? Or?

Mostly work.

10:03 AM

wbu?

Chores ʕっ◞‸◟cʔ Necessary but a chore.

10:05 AM

Are you still all working on the same Tokyo case?… Or are they having you do stuff in between?

Can't rlly do much without the culprit doing anything rn.

10:07 AM

unfortunately.

10:08 AM

not a detective so. Cant do much. Period

10:08 AM

I'm just here for immediate backup, rlly.

Hmm, I see… That sounds kinda boring- but I guess it’s a good sign if nothing happens!

10:10 AM

It’s been quiet for a bit now, right?..

Yea.way too quiet if you ask me.

I wonder if they’re also taking a holiday break….

11:01 AM

Gift shopping rests for no one.

Hey, you don’t have any better theories! ʕっ◞x◟cʔ

True.

It's so scary! This guy seems to go after just anyone!

2:39 PM

And have you heard about all this blackmail happening...?

2:39 PM

Everyone in the industry is on edge right now.

blackmail...?

I've been contacted to deal with a couple cases related to it...

Mmhm! Evidence is sprouting up, but they're having trouble linking it to people. A couple of people are in jail already...

...On the detective side. I can't really say it has a connection with the other world in any definite way yet.

I guess it kinda sounds like the Phantom Thieves part 2!

Though, the Phantom Thieves weren't seemingly fabricating evidence.

2:42 PM

...Or, well, claims. I really haven't seen much evidence to speak of...

Yeah, they were making it come out of the horses mouth! Is that how the saying goes...?

2:43 PM

To be fair, it seems to be people that already have rumors and claims against them from the public...

it was a little different with the phantom thieves, if i remember right

Not all rumors are true, but I suppose rumors have been known to become reality.

Right... And the evidence has been pretty damming... But most people are calling it blackmail.

2:45 PM

What if someone does it to me??? I'd be ruined...

I wouldn't doubt it, from what little I've seen with potential clients.

2:45 PM

I don't think people would be targeting you...

i wouldn't worry, star

I hope not...

I haven't heard of much negative press regarding you, anyway.

The online rumors about me are pretty bad, but I really need to stop googling myself...

Online rumors are always rather malicious...

2:46 PM

I would take them with a grain of salt.

Thank you.

Rumors....?

a friend of mine deals with similar things almost on a daily basis too

To be fair, there were a lot of rumors about a certain director hurting women, and then suddenly the evidence appears in an attorney's office... (edited)

Tatsuya Suou

Rumors....?

Do you know about any of it?

it seems pretty convenient, but...i guess we can't really discount the idea that the evidence could be real in some cases

And it was an attorney working on a case against him already... Seems like someone is doing a lot of research.

Rise Kujikawa | Star✨

To be fair, there were a lot of rumors about a certain director hurting women, and then suddenly the evidence appears in an attorney's office... (edited)

That's one of the cases I've been working on. I hate the idea of working for someone like that already, but... No, I shouldn't say anymore. Client confidentiality. >.<

It could be, but I know one of the people accused! He would never do anything that the blackmail said! Maybe I should send him to you, Soji?

Do you know about any of it?

@Phea: full-time twink bullier - jump No. Not these ones. Rumors just... worry me.

was he already under suspicion for something beforehand?

Tatsuya Suou

Do you know about any of it?

@Phea: full-time twink bullier - jump No. Not these ones. Rumors just... worry me.

...You're a wild card, right? Is Sumaru familiar to you?

His ex was spouting off some junk on social media, is all. But he already proved he wasn't involved.

hm...

...You're a wild card, right? Is Sumaru familiar to you?

@Phea: full-time twink bullier - jump I lived there.

Sometimes that doesn't seem to matter much to the public or law officials...

Ugh this is so messed up

could be whoever's behind the blackmail just goes after whoever's got that sort of negative press on them, doesn't matter if it's false

Tatsuya Suou

...You're a wild card, right? Is Sumaru familiar to you?

@Phea: full-time twink bullier - jump I lived there.

Then I can get your worries about rumors... But hopefully things won't get to near that level. ^-^

It's really sad.

.... hopefully.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝘂𝗸𝗶 | 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼

could be whoever's behind the blackmail just goes after whoever's got that sort of negative press on them, doesn't matter if it's false

...Yeah, that does make sense. Feeding off of negative backgrounds like that is probably easier.

Fucked up....

I feel better getting it off my chest at least... Soji, you'll defend me if someone comes after me, right?

Of course I will. ^-^

Man. I don't even know what we CAN do rn. Bc there's no evidence. Of. Literally. Anything

Mmhm. No one has any evidence of who's doing it. Like it's just... Appearing.

2:56 PM

I guess that sounds like that other world...

Wouldn't these big office buildings HAVE security cameras? Kinda suspicious if they're just showing up.

Sometimes stuff like this makes me wonder if I should have gone into defense attorney work...

It's super suspicious...

there are a few ways to get around security cameras.

Hacking?

Ohhh a hacker makes sense.

If its other world related. Wouldn't surprise me if they just did some weird stuff to the cameras. Bc. Doesnt that stuff affect technology??? Like. We have this app on our phones- the TV world mess, the power going out during.. yknow.

that or the culprit could be well-connected enough to have someone on the inside

Uggh none of this lines up

That's a little worrying to think about...

Dragon-Chan, that's so sleuthy of you!

2:59 PM

I think you're on to something!

Corruption higher up does happen... regrettably often.

i wouldn't be surprised if it has something to do with the other world

3:00 PM

there are a couple of common threads with the phantom thieves, after all

So it's either a hired job or something to do with the other world?

I guess????

...You know, it has me wondering what all of this potential chaos will amount to if there is something behind it...

3:00 PM

Unrest in the public unconscious usually doesn't have great results...

maybe that's deliberate

...I don't want to think about it like that.

I don't like this....

I'm sure there's some other explanation. A lot of odd things happen in show business.

I wouldn't rule it out.

This is so scary... Is there anything we can do...?

3:01 PM

Do we need to go in sometime? I can do a scan...

I think a scan would really help.

we could scope it out, if only to see if we can spot any differences in behavior from the shadows

...Yeah, that's for the best.

3:03 PM

Can't be too careful.

3:03 PM

I can work my schedule around yours, Star.

3:03 PM

Just tell us when would be best for you.

It'd be a good idea to take a small group and stay close.

we should be fine

As long as uhm, our one friend isn’t here yet… let me know if anyone needs a healer? Stay safe…

I'd feel really reassured if you came with us. or... You can go with them! and I can watch -

! (edited)

Are you sure you're okay with that?

I can always come with too. Sorry, I was reading back. My healing isn't as good as Ursa's tho...

I can do that! I don't want Ursa to be too woried

3:13 PM

worried* aggh

I can watch the little one too, since they know me as their uncle lol

3:13 PM

Maybe someone with a punch should go, dragon ;)

I hate to be so anxious about all this, but it will be nice to see everyone!

soji and i are adaptable enough, we can heal if needed

Gotcha. Let me know if you need me then. I don't want to crowd lol

Don't you want to fight side by side, partner?

i wouldn't say no to greater numbers

Of course I do

If someone can take the little one, I’ll be there! It’d feel better knowing I can help ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

In that case, it might be better if I take them

A really big group may attract too much attention, you know

Oh, that's true...

If you wanna… They do like you a lot! Hehe

3:16 PM

Oh… Mm

I think it'd be good for Ursa to go though. Star is our best, but two people who can navigate might make a difference. it normally does. yknow?

yeah

I'll stay behind then. Next time, take me with you

I’m not sure how good I am at navigating compared to Star, but I can try!! ᕦʕ •v•ʔᕤ

Plus Ursa's healing is top-notch.

Sorry to be a party pooper. I just noticed last time our numbers attracted a lot of attention.

Yeah, I can fight but my healing isn't great!

Hee hee~ Mhm! I can be the dedicated buffer healer ٩ʕ ◦`꒳´◦ʔ۶

Sorry to be a party pooper. I just noticed last time our numbers attracted a lot of attention.

@Kite - jump ya attract attention regardless

Oh hmmm... Then maybe no more than 8?

ᴛᴏʜʀᴜ ᴀᴅᴀᴄʜɪ

Sorry to be a party pooper. I just noticed last time our numbers attracted a lot of attention.

@Kite - jump ya attract attention regardless

Awh, are you trying to flatter me?

not you dumbass

3:18 PM

i meant anyone in there prolly has eyes on them

3:18 PM

even just crescent and i got some pretty heavy fire

8 to 10 at maximum is a good number in my experience

3:19 PM

viper raises a good point...

Heh. Right, right. But you wont be tripping over each other in a smaller group, also. The cohesiveness of the team is also important

We could split up, like we used to?

i was thinking that too, but from what i've heard about that world, that might be more dangerous than it would be in other cases

It might help to distract whoever's in charge with two teams, though.

I haven't even been in there yet. not exactly sure what it's like.

hm...

Neither!!

can star's persona contact others from long distances?

normally. but interference is sometimes a thing,,

it'll be useful in keeping track of the other team if we split up

Yeah, hopefully no one is in the way!

I could provide some radio gear made for other worlds as a backup if you want..?

yeah, that'd be a big help too

Dang, the SO is really equipped for this kinda thing

we kinda have to be

I've been building a lotta fun gadgets myself, ehehe

It is kind of our job to be equipped for anything...

Oh, so cool… Like real secret agents

definitely

You make it sound a lot more glamorous than it is...

Come on Soji!! We need to have some courage and energy going into a mission trip!!! ٩ʕ ◦`꒳´◦ʔ۶

Okay... Woo team! We can do it!

RAWR! THATS THE SPIRIT oʕ ≧◇≦ʔo

Yeah! That's the spirit!

Yeehaw!

We're gonna find out what's going on!

yeehaw

Yeehaw....?

LOUDER!

yeehaw.

That's not a cheer!

yeeeeeeehaaaaaaw

YEEHAW.

Better!

3:33 PM

We'll workshop it.

YEEHAW!!!

THERE WE GO!

Omg...

Join us. :)

I have a baby to watch.

3:36 PM

Oh, you mean in cheering?

3:36 PM

Uh

Please. :(

YEEHAW!!!

i'll stay back and help hana if he needs it

Hana, yours needs work too...

ughhhh, man. this is all so stressful

Jeez, I did my best... Rabbit, if you have come hang out it's always cool.

yeah, i'll come over

Yeah, I think everyone is too on edge to be cheering.

3:38 PM

Thanks Rabbit.

That’s why we’re doing it though!!

no prob

Yeah! We'll find everything out-- together!

heh... this feels kinda nostalgic

Right? Even though it's scary, being with everyone feels so nice.

Yeah... I agree.

I hope you’re not all planning on leaving me behind this time

Nozo-kun, you have a Persona!?

!! Do I finally get to see Nozo-chan in action!?!

hell yeah, go knock em dead!

Yes I do

This is so exciting!!!

I can't wait to see!!!

rootin for ya from out here!

Just tell me when and where to meet, I’ll watch your backs

Thanks, Nozo-chan. ^-^

You got this!

I'm sad I'm missing out now... Please stay safe everyone...

don't worry, we'll be fine

If you want, we could always trade, Hana. I'll always take more time with the baby. ^-^

Don’t worry Hana, we’ll be okay

I think it's better if you go. You're the investigator, you know?

3:51 PM

You better be ok... >:(

I’ll do everything I can to keep everyone safe, I promise

Thank you, Nozomi...

Of course

Same here. I'll kick anyone's ass if they try to hurt my pals!

Don't stretch yourself too thin.

I can help too!

3:54 PM

With the babysitting at least

I guess I can bring them to you guys! We can all three babysit

alright!

Or you could always come with, partner. ;)

I thought you guys said not to have too many people?

3:56 PM

It's ok, I need a break from work, I think

3:57 PM

But now I need to get a baby carrier extension for my bike ..

We’ll try not to gossip too much dw

Oh, what if I get a side car... I have the money...

3:57 PM

Ursa, which would you prefer?

They've gotten pretty big. I don't think a baby carrier will fit them anymore.

Phea: full-time twink bullier

Don't stretch yourself too thin.

Who? Me??

Oh, I found a harness that lets them sit on my lap. That's much better

Kite

Who? Me??

Ah, I meant Nozo-chan.

Oooh.

They're still rather new to this.

I’ll be fine, Soji. I might be new to this, but I probably have better cardio than most people in this chat

It's still incredibly dangerous regardless.

4:03 PM

Especially if we split up.

Then let’s not split up

I think it will be fine, but we just need to watch each other's backs rather than dedicating one person to that.

But I’m really good at it

I know I just said I'd kick asses but.. please don't be the only one in the rear guard

To be a good team we all need to be well rounded.

I can do anything you need me too, sen Umm... Soji! Ugh, I'm so used to the old days!

I’m not saying don’t watch out for each other, just don’t underestimate me because I’m new

I think you'll do great!

^

I'm just saying to let us protect you too. ^-^

Fair enough

I can help too!! If needed.

How many people do we have now?

let's see... soji, dragon, star, ursa, nozo, nao... including me, that's seven. koro-chan can be our eighth, if he wants.

Crescent and Viper-san would probably be okay to come, too.

with those two, we'd have ten... nice even number.

This feels like a lot of people, but probably better to keep us all safe huh?

We can split up into groups of five?

Two wildcards on each team would be ideal.

oooo, sounds fun

And you guys said something about navigating right? At least one person that can do that on each team too

Yeah, that sounds good.

4:29 PM

That leaves... Hmm...

4:30 PM

Nozo-chan and Viper-san on one team, Dragon and Koro-chan on the other.

viper can run offense in one group

4:31 PM

and koro-chan has good magic abilities

Cerberus can burn down even the mightiest enemy!

I’ll leave it to you guys to figure out where I should be. You know what I can do Soji

4:32 PM

I’m gonna get ready, just text me where to meet

Oh, we're going now...?

I mean, when and where

Oh, okay.

I have some shopping I want to do before we head in

I'll get together gear for everyone who needs it

i'll get my stuff ready too

before we head in, how's everybody feeling?

Nervous as hell, but I’ll manage

yeah, that's understandable

5:38 PM

i know not worrying is easier said than done, but we'll be alright

I know, I have faith, but being nervous is also like, my thing

oh, i see

5:42 PM

that could be good though, in a way. keeps you on your toes

Yeah, let’s hope

you'll do great in there. :]

Viper-san and I are going for a round, if anyone wants to join us. ^-^

hes going for a round. im dragging him out before he gets flirting with some pretty girl or guy or whatever

You know what? Screw it, I'll join.

Great!

yeah, so great

sure, i'll tag along

Have fun ig. i have work.

We will!

I'll try

i'll prolly hold off, ain't in much of a drinkin mood

ya can help babysit with me

Hope i don't have to arrest any of you.

6:10 PM

Joking. but drink responsibly.

Responsibility is my middle name! ;)

ᴛᴏʜʀᴜ ᴀᴅᴀᴄʜɪ

ya can help babysit with me

you got minato there with ya, you'll do fine

ya say that now...

don't worry about me, i'll stay sober

At least one of us will be

you all have fun with that???

we will. :]

we wont

Like I said, I’ll try

I'm glad he has someone going to watch him, at least...

i could always head out and you can sit and watch him instead

Drinks

not you too...

Come join us! ^-^

I shall! Sounds fun

great

My, i'm beginning to think you don't like me~

what gave it away

I think if I showed up to watch Yu I'd end up drunk too...

Hah. You're so low on cheer, you need guys like me around.

8:15 PM

Ooh... over drinking.

i really dont

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

I think if I showed up to watch Yu I'd end up drunk too...

i can keep watch over him if you need a break, viper

Pfft.

I still need someone to tell me where we're meeting, I can't drink by myself

i think you can

I'll DM you the address!

I really can't, I'm too much of a lightweight

Thank you Soji

Ooh dm me too!

Okay! ^•^

8:20 PM

The more the merrier!

We'll see about that

on second thought i think i am gonna need that break minato-kun

figured

Geez.

hold up, i want in too!

Okay!!!

hey, hey, i only signed up for watching one drunkard

don't worry bout me, i can hold my liquor fine

I dont intend to drink until im incapacitated. I got things to do later tonight!

thank god...

You don't gotta worry so much. I won't dump that much on you.

uh huh

Anyyyway. Do you guys want nachos? Im gonna order a snack with my drink.

sure

Probably a good idea to eat something if we're drinking yeah

Sounds good to me! ^-^

8:34 PM

Thanks Senpai!

Cool! I'll get a large to share then. No prob!

man, now i'm kinda hungry too

Feel free to have some!

thanks!

Mad

2:26 AM

Igoy

2:26 AM

Cut off

Ok. You need to go to bed

yeah, i think she had a lil too much...

Noye noufh

2:28 AM

1more

I sadly cannot read tha- NO MORE

we gotta get you some water, nozo-chan

What about food???? Some bread??? Something carby??

Nacho

well yeah, that too

2:29 AM

i...think we're outta nachos

2:29 AM

yo nao, are we outta nachos??

I'll order more

….What did you guys get up to when I was busy?… ʕ´｀ʔ

Granme a shot tii

Whaddya think, ursa...

Hiii Ursa

we went out drinkin

….Right. I see that much….

2:31 AM

I guess we’re taking a break day then?… ʕ´｀;;;ʔ

Imfine

2:32 AM

See?

2:32 AM

Fine

Its been fun! Nozo please eat some nacho...

I

2:33 AM

Willray nacho

what the hell's a willray...?

Wil

2:34 AM

Eay

2:34 AM

Eay

2:34 AM

Eat

ohhh

For u

good!

….. ʕ ´∀｀;ʔ♡ Have fun with that guys! Take care and whatnot! I’m… gonna go do stuff.

Ah? Okay! Good luck with stuff!

see ya ursa!

Com drunk wit us!

they can come with us next time, yeah?

Thatd be pretty fun. A bar get together! If she's comfy coming too

Wanba c ny feiends

okay, that says uhh...

...She needs to be brought back home.

...yeah.

...Maybe some instant ramen would work. Carby enough ig

Tak eme home ravbit

She said she wants to see her friends. And this says take her home

alright, guess i'm takin her home

what?

Can you seriously not tell

Carryme

what, you havin trouble walkin?

Ye

Someone likes you~

Oh my god you're so dense

SHH

2:45 AM

Secret

alright, up and at em nozo-chan

I'll bring some ramen around. Maybe some bread too. Eesh.

thanks, dragon

Cant believe she got this bad

Iiionlu had lik e56

56 shots is no small amount, my friend

No

2:49 AM

5

2:49 AM

R6

five or six

Ahh thats better

she wouldn't be drunk texting if she had 56

Wood die

yeah

true and theres not that many empty glasses here...

Coud b 1more

textin with 1 hand is hard...

Coud b harder

2:54 AM

yeah, you could be texting with only a finger

i guess...

Hmmm

what's up?

Me!

Heh. Good one!

so glad i left before i had to deal with that...

3:02 AM

Jealous

?

M bein carried by astronf boy

3:02 AM

U r not

im not into men

Urloss

yeah yea

Pfft

ya should prolly stay with her overnight to make sure she doesn't got alcohol poisoning or whatever

Iiagrew

3:05 AM

Goof idea

prolly, yeah

im not even gonna bother translating that first word

3:06 AM

just dont be weird about it

I agree...? I think she said

she agrees

i don't think she's got poisoning or nothin, she didn't have too much

Definitely not 56

No 5r6

i don't think she's got poisoning or nothin, she didn't have too much

@Kanji Tatsumi | Rabbit (@Deleted User) - jump not a lot for your standards, big guy

yeah, i guess...

Shy, the Galactic Base Baller

No 5r6

Thats why i said not. I'm making fun of myself tho. A little

I could help Nozo-chan.

no ya cant go back to bed (edited)

i got it soji

U cn com too

Confined to his bed. Tragic

im about to knock him out if he tries anything

Nooooo

Blunt force or chloroform?

blunt force

dude

hey, i aint letting him be stupid with an idol

Y

just lock the door or smth, you don't gotta knock anybody out

i cant say no to knocking the shit outta soji-kun

he might hurt himself in the locked room but blunt force is.... hmmm

if ya worked with him for a decade youd understand

3:15 AM

he can also unlock a door. hes not that stupid

look i'm just gonna get nozo home, i'll be back later

have fun with that

Master f unlockin…

They call me that.

I guess he isn't quite as drunk.

Yeh we goon t my place

no, he is

he can drunk text well

annoyingly well

the only real difference is a lot of

Soo arricilate

But can he really unlock a door with impaired vision and balance? That is impressive tbh

soji's talented like that

You can come and I'll show you first-hand.

stop inviting people to your bedroom

Sounfs goo wirh his fingrs

You want me to come watch you unlock a door???

I've been told that by a lot of people.

3:19 AM

If I show you how to unlock a door, don't you want to see what's on the other side~?

3:19 AM

I'll give you a hint: It's my bed.

somehow not the most unsubtle thing he's said when drunk

Not the worst pickup lines.

I'm always willing to do a little show and tell.

what does that even mean

lmao he is so shitfaced

Showme

im about to knock him out painfully

watch out for his drunken fist technique

Shy, the Galactic Base Baller

Showme

I'll keep my bed warm for you.

watch out for his drunken fist technique

@deleted_user_169ce9b44bc5 - jump hes slower than me i think ill prolly be okay

keep your guard up

ive dealt with him like this a lot

3:25 AM

ive only gotten knocked out a couple times

Whew. Good luck.

these nachos are good

Goog navho

why are ya both still there...?

When you come be here with me instead.

there was a good song playing and i didn't want to miss it

Chilling. Eating.

^

You could be eating m—

oops

...i could be eating mac and cheese

my hand slipped

3:30 AM

how the hell are ya that oblivious...?

it was a joke

i can never tell with ya kids

Macncheesesoundslike

Is that the video where they say thats what good p... never mind

u got that ramen drgn?

3:32 AM

sry txtin w 1h

Yyyeah.

3:33 AM

coming.

thx

Ucan stay ifu want

Or I can come over.

oh my fucking god

need backup?

...I will kick you both in the face.

not right now

You guys sure got energy.

stay on call crescent-kun

Are you all okay over there???

3:35 AM

yeah, we're chill

Ifuwe reme rn ud underdtand Nao-kun

I could be better if I had some company.

ugh

Oh? Hey, I kinda understand. I'm just relaxing right now.

relaxing would be nice but dealing with so-kuns drunk ass is like dealing with a toddler

Beinf carroed

3:38 AM

Good

Oof. Maybe you can chill another time. Being carried, huh? I usually prefer to do the carrying.

3:40 AM

Nah nvm

You could carry me, sir.

Well that's a staggering difference in response. Hah.

... I think. I'll look away for now.

Or you can look at me.

dude

Come on.

You want me to look at you? ^^'

My bed's still empty~.

Oooooo

My, how you hop about so fast.

That could change if you came over.

you need a nap

3:46 AM

a really, really long nap

i said i was gonna knock him out and everyone else said no so im playing nice but im so damn close

y'know what

3:46 AM

ya got my blessing

Alas. I have a policy of no drunks. Consent is important. A nap is a good idea

As.. do I.

so i can knock him out? cool

Just make sure theres no concussion?

eh hes fine

3:50 AM

ill stay a bit longer to make sure he didn't die or whatever i gotta finish this level anyway

Level?

whatcha playin?

Wegamin?

just an rpg

i want a burger...

Metoo

do ya seriously ever stop eating? (edited)

i get hungry when i drink

Good game taste. Oh burger?? I can get you one.

thanks

ugh, your metabolism is fucking insane

so i've been told

No prob

...Oh.

hah?

Oh what?

Nothing important. Take care of yourselves... Being that drunk can't be.. yknow.

Fun!

horrible to deal with

i wonder how many cosmo tower burgers i could eat now...

dont you even dare put the employees through that

Wanone

im about to drag you guys both back here and knock you out too if ya aint careful

i'm okay

3:59 AM

not actually going to do that now

3:59 AM

but i could

I'm fine, too. It's just nice hanging out. Don't think I can eat anymore though.

you mind if i finish the nachos

hanging outs more of an annoying you thing than me thing

Don't mind at all, dude. Go ahead. How is hanging out annoying??

how isnt it

Hey, minato, is he always this contrary or?

more or less

phew, made it

good luck

4:10 AM

im just lucky so-kun sees me more as family than something to flirt with

Ima lways luvky

...they need sleep. The lot of them. ^^'

one of them already is

Ideallly I won be sleepin

what else is smth with carbs...

bread

yeah, i don't see bread

are you serious

not much of it anyway

no noodles...?

Only snac here is u

dragon's bringin ramen

4:16 AM

uh... thanks?

oh my god

Hoo boy.

Dragon comin

4:18 AM

Shrs stronh toooo

please get her water

yeah, on it

Onl 1 tall drinko fwater here

stop saying shit youll regret

yeah yeah cope and seethe and whatever

4:21 AM

but ya aint gonna be happy with yourself tomorrow reading back

M neve rhsppy woth myself

me neither but youll feel worse

just get some water and get to bed

Weg oin to bed akright

4:23 AM

not that kind of bed

4:23 AM

the sleep bed

4:23 AM

and not sleeping together

Theres only 1 bed!

he can sleep on the ground

it's cool, i can sleep in a chair

4:24 AM

...or the floor ig

Bed is confy tho

and you wont be comfy if you wake up with him in there tomorrow

Saysu

youll wake up and panic prolly

4:25 AM

and itll be big drama in the chat i have to listen to your annoying asses talk about for a week

4:26 AM

Kemme liv

no

man i'm tired

Com2 bed

shes really trying

Shhhhhh is workin

is it now

Yeh

uh huh

Eh??? I leave for two hours and Nozo-chan and Rabbit are a thing now?

they arent

Shhhhh secret

nah, she's just had a few drinks

Ah…. Poor Nozo-chan ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

i'm watchin her for now

You can do it!

Could b watchin closet

4:44 AM

R

4:44 AM

shes worse than so-kun

i dunno bout that...soji can get pretty bad

at least ya can knock so-kun out

i guess so...

Please don’t knock Soji out.

too little too late

EH

4:46 AM

IS HE OKAY??

Ramentime

why wouldnt he be

4:46 AM

kids made out of titanium

Knocking out sounds pretty violent you know!! ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

back in the day we were at this club in iwatodai, and the dude wasn't even drunk before he started unbuttonin his shirt--

i can get violent with so-kun

NO!!

ive put in the time to get a few hits in on him

just don't get too rough

especially when he hits the point he tries flirting with me

Don’t hit people??!?! ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ AAAH!!

hey i only kick his ass if that makes ya feel better

It really doesn’t!

it...it don't

eh its fine

4:49 AM

im staying with him to make sure he aint dead or whatever

really hope i can get this damn ultra rare in the meantime...

Well as long as no one dies. I should head home soon... minato looks like he's falling asleep though.

yeah pretty typical for him

Do you need help getting home first or??

wouldnt be surprised if the bartender has a bed with his name on it

i'll be ok

4:52 AM

you go ahead

Well, alright. See ya later then! Stay safe!

see ya

leaving him alone just sounds like a recipe for disaster...

i'm fine

uh huh

4:55 AM

i think so-kun's fine so ill head back over

You just said they probably have a bed for him- maybe ill stay then. Youve already dealt with a lot

im fine

4:58 AM

i just dont want him hitting another phase of his drinking

I'll at least wait until you get here then. Besides i jus noticed how empty it is...

I would like to issue a formal apology to everyone in this chatroom, and that I was out with last night. My behavior was frankly unacceptable, and I will do what I can to minimize the chances of this occurring in the future.

go back to bed, dumbass.

I'm not sorry. It will happen again.

hey, it's okay, everybody gets drunk

I’m still in bed, don’t worry

2:18 PM

I don’t usually get quite that drunk though

I'm not sorry. It will happen again.

@Phea: full-time twink bullier - jump ... Of course it will. Ig I'll have to kick you in the face next time it happens.

see? easiest solution

I don’t usually get quite that drunk though

@Shy, the Galactic Base Baller - jump don't worry bout it. happens to the best of us, y'know?

I guess. Still insanely embarrassing though

you guys were a mess last night, huh...?

Don’t rub it in

I'm always at my A game. ;)

no its really funny lol!

2:21 PM

dont worry im a complete disaster when im drunk

you shoulda seen soji

Somehow that doesn’t make me feel better

I've seen him not-drunk. Drunk before.

2:22 PM

I can imagine it gets worse

2:22 PM

Never letting Soji live the King's game incident down.

;)

that still feels like a damn fever dream

oh yeah hes pretty bad when hes drunk

You like it.

Anyway, any advice on getting my head to stop hurting?

water

Lots of water.

water and food

gettin you some rn

if you cant eat, you can throw up and that helps

I like sports drinks. Extra electrolytes. ^-^

Oh, you’re still here?

i went out to grab food, but yeah, i'll be back soon

but something filling... a good cream soup helps me.

cream soup...

I just usually grab a coffee and go.

Cream soup sounds like I’m gonna be sick if I eat it

yeah, like a potato i had an onion and potato soup after a hangover once and it cured me

But thanks Rabbit, I appreciate it

anything specific you want?

Not something that heavy please, I don’t think my stomach could handle it

Plain bread lol

yeah, something with bread is good

Bread sounds nice

bread it is

2:29 PM

i'll throw in some other stuff too just to be safe tho

Thanks, you’re the best

no prob :)

dang, you and nozomi are really hitting it off, rabbit

Don’t push it Hana

;)

alright, omw back

threatened and ignored... sounds about right

I won't ignore you. ;)

you arent even drunk anymore...

What's up? Oh... don't be sad.

partner is the nicest to me...

Sorry, not in the mood to be teased right now

i can see that youre usually not so angry

I usually don’t have a splitting headache and whole night of regrets

no need to be regretful. everyone does stupid stuff to let loose once in a while

Hard not to be right now

Stupid stuff... true. Hey, at least you didn't crash a car into a pool.

if anyone deserves to let loose, its you nozo-ku

2:53 PM

what

Please tell me you didn’t do that

omg i need the details

2:54 PM

i mean, considering how you are sober nao-san...

Yukino is still mad at me for her car.... this was years ago ahah

omg...

2:55 PM

youre the type of drunk that puts a tie around his head, huh?

i woke up with a tie around my head once...and a splittin headache

God I can’t even imagine

Apparently. Eheh. That's why i don't overdo it anymore.

you so know not to mix your drinks, right? drink water? have food?

Still can't believe So-kun pretty much drunkenly flirted with one of the strangers in here

i got hungover once because i mixed my alcohols...

2:57 PM

... he did

yeah...he did

Yukino is still mad at me for her car.... this was years ago ahah

@Kite - jump Ah. So you're the 'dumbass' Yukki mentioned ramming her car into a pool trying to use a wooden rap to jump it

hmm

*ramp

omg, theres so much...

God, that’s crazy

you so know not to mix your drinks, right? drink water? have food?

@Kayla, male thot enemy of state - jump yeah, that time i just had a lil too much too quickly

I had too many drinks, okay

maybe everyone just needs to drink in moderation...

ʕ´｀;ʔ You think?

I will be certain to remember that in the future

Definitely. Being drunk sucks. Though i guess Soji flirting wasnt too bad

Even Nao-sans heart has been stolen?!?

who was he flirting with? what did they look like?

It was on here.

oh

Everyone apparently

oh

I dunno about stolen hearts. Just that he doesnt seem embarrassed now.

That whole thing must be um. Embarassing.

Oh, good! Soji , leave some for the rest of us ٩ʕゝ ڡó ʔ۶

I'm not that easy to pick up anyhow. Pfft.

Hehe~ Well, don’t make it sound like a challenge! You never know ∠ʕ ᐛ 」∠)＿

Maybe it is a challenge~

ʕ♡◦x◦♡ʔ AH!

Pfft. You okay there? I was kidding mostly.

…. ʕっ◞x◟cʔ That’s rude, Nao-san.

ursa, hes a little old for you...

Yeah, little bit

ʕ｀Ω´ ʔ That’s not for you to decide!

ok ok

Geez guys, age is but a number in the world of adults.

thats true...

I guess you're right, sorry

i dont mind them older myself ;)

Don't embarrass yourself please

ok ._.

Yet you scold me for it?!?!

youre right, im sorry

Well, hey, if you wanna try. Go for it. I am available

Eh

3:29 PM

ehhh?!?!

3:29 PM

Really???

omg...

Sure!

Huh

nao-san if you hurt ursa istg

ʕ;´@∀@｀ʔ AH

I would never. They're really nice and a great friend! That's why i'm sayin' im open to more if she wants.

NII DONT SCARE HIM OFF IMMEDIATELY!!

3:31 PM

WAHHH

3:31 PM

OKAY OKAY OKAY! oʕ ≧◇≦ʔo

3:32 PM

In that case

Would this count as a Christmas miracle?

Well… Soji did tell me to invite someone for christmas…. ヾʕ o≧∀≦oʔﾉﾞ

3:33 PM

so

3:33 PM

uhm

3:34 PM

Maybe!!

I'd be happy to!

rreaaly?!?!?

ig nao-san is coming...

theres so much i have to rpepare.

3:36 PM

AHH! GOTTA FO!! ILL BE BACK

What'd I miss, am I getting a new uncle?

What?

not you

3:40 PM

im just not sure about this arrangement but... as long as ursa is happy im happy

Lol you're such a big brother

i am!!!

Don't worry!

Look, I'm sure Nao-san's well aware of what'll happen if he plays with Ursa's heart. I wouldn't get so worked up about it

youre right...

3:47 PM

nao-san is a good guy, i just didnt expect him to date my brother

Life's weird sometimes

It's definitely full of surprises! But, seriously, i promise I'll take good care of him.

You better! Or you'll have to answer to me lol

Of course! Cross my heart

sleepy...

Naps are a thing you know

i need one of those...

Then take one!

ok ok lol

4:16 PM

ill take one with the kids ;)

4:17 PM

hopefully the boss wont mind

Ok maybe don't get fired over it lol

but a nap sounds so nice :T

Do it.

Only do it if you think you can get away with it

i will ask my coworkers first

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

who was he flirting with? what did they look like?

You almost sound jealous.

Ooooooo, caught in the act!

maybe i am!!!

:)

>__>

If it makes you feel better, I'm not planning on going out tonight. I have to get started on the Christmas cookies.

ok...

I'll make you something nice when we both get home.

... ok

Do you guys have any recipes for Christmas baked goods you might want? I have a few ideas, but I'd like to make as much for as many people as I can. ^-^

not in particular i like cakes tho...

I'm already making you one for Christmas Eve.

... ok <3

Are you okay with that...?

yes, thats perfect

Hana-kun is so lucky, I wish I had someone making ME a Christmas cake...

he could probably make you one too

What I would do to spend Christmas Eve with a lover...

6:11 PM

NO it's for Hana-kun!!!

Oh, I just meant it for-- yeah.

its not a big deal star...

oh, i see

6:11 PM

christmas eve, huh...

It is!!! You guys have been oogling for years!!!

Oogling...?

I'm going to spend it with my Gramma hehe!!

6:12 PM

You know, like... Those flirty glances across the room, looking like you want to kiss each other but you never do...

do we have to talk about this here ;;;

Was that something he did...?

You’ve had the chance to get a room for like, 10 years lol

It was something YOU BOTH did!!!

6:13 PM

Right!? Sojo-chan gets it!!!

We have two rooms...

theyre talking about romance, partner...

Oh.

Oh, are you guys not together yet???

6:14 PM

What's the hold up!?!?

coulda fooled the shit outta me

That's a private matter...

its private stuff! yeesh

Hmmm...

You're the only two who think it's private at this point

Sojo-chan, you're so fierce hehe!!!

Um...

Well, if you don't wanna talk about it, I won't make you. BUT, I am rooting for you guys!!

thank you

Thanks.

Yeah, sorry, I guess I meant I'm rooting for ya too

its ok sojo-chan

Just be sure to tell us about the wedding!!!

omg

I better be the flower girl!

We aren't there yet...

I can wait

guys...

...Anyway, what are your plans for Christmas Eve, Sojo?

Aren't we having a party? I thought we were doing that

6:21 PM

Or was that Christmas day?

Christmas Day.

6:22 PM

Eve is the romantic day.

Gotcha, in that case I got nothing lol

youre inviting your sister to romantic day?

No???

Oh woe is me, no partner to keep me warm

oh

Hana???

hahahahaha i misunderstood

You good Hana-chan lmao

Hana can't read omg...

shut up!!

It's okay. I can read for him.

Maybe I'll see if any of the girls are having a party, try to nab a spot under the mistletoe

That's my sis.

Sojo-chan, are you into girls? ;)

thats her business, come on...

I mean, I would assume that one of them would invite boys lol

6:27 PM

But I can't say I'm against the idea

Hehehehe...

Also can't really say I've ever thought about it, haven't really been focused on the whole romance thing lately

Romance isn't the end all be all. ^-^

^

Of course! Doesn't mean I can't dream though lol

i've had way too much work to do to think about christmas eve tbh

You could always see if anyone's available at the last minute. ;)

or he can just not do it if he wants

Hey, last minute could be romantic, just like a movie!

All you kids and romance

What's wrong with Romance Ojiisan?

Romance can be really nice and comforting, old man!

aint ever seen the appeal

6:37 PM

I mean, it just isn't really something for me, I guess

It's nice but not everyone has to have it to be happy.

it can be nice, but its a lot of work to compromise

I only ever put in that work

Even the work doesn't make it sound that appealing

its gotta be mutual, or it isnt worth it

Don't knock the hustle Ojiisan

Yeah, yeah

6:41 PM

I'm just saying to leave the kid be

We're just giving suggestions if he wants them! Maybe he does, you don't know!

i'll probably just see what happens :]

6:44 PM

with or without romance, i'm okay

Well whatever happens, I hope your holiday turns out good!

i'm sure it will

Senpai has always been popular with men and ladies. I'm sure he can make something work. ^-^

Sounds like a heartthrob

You could say that. :)

your big bros have been popular too ;)

You have...?

Believe me, I know

7:03 PM

God you're dense sometimes lol

yeah, i was really popular in college

7:03 PM

one of my coworkers confessed to me recently even

And you didn't say yes?

she was really young, and i dont think i could handle anymore partners...

Poor girl...

Dang, you're a hearbreaker Hana-chan

were still friends! yeesh, i cant just date everyone that confesses...

7:07 PM

i have been told im a heartbreaker tho...

That would be a lot of people

probably not as many as you, nao-san...

I can't break hearts...

i tend to break up with people if we dont click in a certain amount of time... i got a reputation in college because of it

I break up with people when I move with work, or because they get upset about our relationship.

i wasnt used to the sudden attention, cuz i was a loser in high school, so i dated anyone that asked, even if our first date wasnt that great...

7:09 PM

... wait, cuz of me?

They thought we were too close...

jeez, too insecure ig

then again, i had a couple of girlfriends think we were dating, so it isnt out of the question

Well I can't say I'm not popular too. Er... thought you were dating?

yeah, soji and i

i've been told i'm pretty popular, but sometimes i tend not to notice...

Maybe if you guys didn't act like boyfriends people wouldn't think you're dating

sojo-chan, omg;;;

What? I'm right!

7:14 PM

Anyway my only breakup was in middle school lol, I think he was a little salty afterward and tried to get all his friends to bully me but I just told them my dad would arrest them if they tried to be mean and they all left me alone

Honestly I thought you two were

7:15 PM

thats one good way to deal with bullying lol

The perks of having a cop as a dad

Uncle probably would if you told him about that...

That's why I didn't tell him lmao

And I thought Yosuke and I just acted like best friends...

Is that how best friends act in the city?

...Maybe?

Guys, I built a new children's toy at work! Remote control hoverbot!

That definitely does not sound children exclusive because I want one too

Oo? ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ So cool!

Oh, it's for everyone! But you will find it in the toy section, eheh. We were having a lot of fun testing out the first model. Thank you, ursa :-D

I'm gonna make dad buy one for me, that sounds sweet

I wouldn't mind one either, but I think I'd just end up breaking it...

Just don't crash it?

You know who you're talking to. It's easier said than done.

Technology is not my friend, as much as I wish it was...

It's ok bro, you can be my copilot

It's designed to be very sturdy!

You underestimate So-kun.

What does it doooo? Hover? oʕ ≧◇≦ʔo

Mmhm, it can hover and fly in all directions. Horizontal, diagonal, you name it. It's like a floating orb from a sci-fi movie!

Whoa! That's so cool!

Woah… o✪ ○ ✪oʔ You’re so cool! That sounds fun

Thanks, guys! I always wanted some of the stuff I saw in movies to be real. then I realized with my engineering skills I could make them real!

You what? ^^'

I made a hover orb!

. I'd ask how. But

Magic.

Engineering takes the impossible and just makes it unlikely

Magic isn't real. But. Funny thought. Is it literally just a drone. But orb shaped

the next step could be cybernetic eyes

That would be so rad

Yeah, like a drone. But a bit more complicated flight system. It's also kinda like that one ball in the uhh what movie... harry something? The wizard kid??

Emily eats TWO lemons

Magic isn't real. But. Funny thought. Is it literally just a drone. But orb shaped

Engineers practice witchcraft.

Oh yeah, that ball they chase around on the broomsticks!

Ohh, does that mean it could have pretty wings?

Yeah! And kinda, it has a mini holographic function so it can make wings out of light.

It has holograms?!?! That's sick!

… ʕ# ﾟ ○ ﾟ#ʔ It really does sound like magic…

one of my friends would love that

Yeah! I'm stoked to release them to the public

there's a few more tests to go through to check for bugs and then we can start manufacturing them.

Ah! If only Christmas wasn't so close, then I could put it on my list

It could always be a graduation present. ^-^

Assuming they're out by then lol

...Late graduation present.

Should be early next year! January or February. This is the final model so once i've worked out any bugs then its ready!

Ohh! That’s like! Super duper soon! oʕ ≧◇≦ʔo Exciting…

2:20 AM

What bugs does a flying orb have? Does it fly into walls?

Wow that is really soon!

It could def have navigational bugs though so far it seems to follow directions from the control pad well. I also wanna make sure it has a good battery life, its supposed to last 24 hours before needing a charge. Lotsa other little things to check for, too. I basically wanna take the last few months to make sure it works perfectly.

24 hours… That’s a long battery life for something…

2:26 AM

Hehe, that makes sense!! ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡ Thats so cool!

Yeah that’s a really long battery life

It is but I figure that's good for if a kiddo forgets it in the car then wants to play with it again immediately. Itll still be kicking instead of being all out of juice! Also thank u, ursa :-D

Hm… That’s a pretty specific scenario! Are you sure it isn’t so that you can do that? ٩ʕ ◦`꒳´◦ʔ۶ Hehe~ That makes sense, though.

it's definitely a good idea

Well, I did have that happen to my toy as a kid. Double A batteries don't last and i just wanted Optimus prime to move

Thank ya!

Mm… I’m glad

doesn’t have much on batteries…. I don’t think they’d take it well, aha ʕ ´∀｀;ʔ

I'm surprised, lots of things use batteries these days

I look into what I buy, you know! I do my research!! Besides, I’d rather play with them myself then just give them some singing car! …Also, the other people in the single parenting group said it’s best to minimize things that run on batteries to save everyone involved a headache ʕっ◞x◟cʔ

That's why I made the hover orb with such long lasting batteries

But I get that, too. Those toys with the sounds can really grate on the nerves. I think my mom hated the toy piano

Maybe that's why dad never got me any

3:30 AM

More likely he didn't know what to get for a kid tho lmao

i had a toy piano once

I had...

3:31 AM

...Books?

i don't really remember, but i think my sister broke it...

My parents skipped the toy piano and went straight to a real one.

I think my brother banged on the piano- but he was the more energetic of us.

my sister was the same way

I guess I had a piano when I was a kid, my mom used to play it when I was really little, but I picked it up when I was in grade school

It's a good skill to have, if nothing else. ^-^

Soji... no toys?? S'nice you got try a hobby your mom enjoyed too. I like music but i typically can only sing. Or listen to it. Used to run around with headphones and a tape player... then cds and so on.

Yeah, playing's really fun. I like singing too, I don't think I'm that good but people seem to like my karaoke

i like to think i can play pretty decently

Kite

Soji... no toys?? S'nice you got try a hobby your mom enjoyed too. I like music but i typically can only sing. Or listen to it. Used to run around with headphones and a tape player... then cds and so on.

My parents preferred I do something more worthwhile...

That's so sad, they didn't let you have fun at all?

Well, I enjoyed some stuff.

Playing is a worthwhile activity though… For anyone and especially kids! ʕっ◞x◟cʔ

from the sound of it, i'm guessing they were more the type to focus on future career prospects and stuff like that

You could say that.

That's why dad is your dad now lol

Hrm.... Oh?? Better dad!

Who needs real parents anyhow? ٩ʕ ◦`꒳´◦ʔ۶

Oh yeah, Bro and I aren't like, actual siblings lol. He's my cousin

You wound me.

Hey! It's true! And I've still been calling you Bro for like a decade anyway!

Parents are one hell of a subject, ahah. But closely related or not a real family is one that loves you.

^

Mhm!~

You're making me blush.

3:51 AM

I do have a pretty good family between Uncle, Sojo, Crescent, and Viper-san. ^-^

3:52 AM

Hana and Ursa, too.

Yeah! Don’t forget us! ʕ｀Ω´ ʔ …I’m really glad we can be family. ʕ♡◦ᴥ◦♡ʔ

I'm glad we can too. :D

Me too! And I would've never met you guys if it weren't for Bro showing up that year

Same for me!! Hee hee~

I know it would have all worked out one way or another. ^-^

Bro, I'm literally like a decade younger than all of you lol, I would never have met any of those guys if it weren't for you

Yeahh, I think I…

3:56 AM

Well, we’re all here now!

We are. I couldn't ask for better family and friends. ^-^

You guys are better friends for me than most of my classmates lmao so I'd say I agree

Whew. Haven't had a nightmare in a while but being up late and that drink apparently didn't agree with me.

Eh??

4:16 PM

Are you okay?

4:16 PM

It wasn’t like those nightmares, was it?…

ya know nightmares are a normal thing outside of that shit, right, kid?

I do! But I’m allowed to be a LITTLE worried when we had shadow nightmares before!

4:19 PM

We still don’t know where those came from or why they stopped…

4:19 PM

˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ I don’t need them to come back!!

there were some nightmares that seemed to be related to that other world for a long while...

4:19 PM

and yeah, they just stopped

ya can relax. think itd be affecting more than your boytoy if they were back

damn, cranky old man...

HUH

i meant viper

I WASNT COMMENTING ON YOUR COMMENT ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

oh

4:21 PM

oh you mean the boytoy thing? emoji_21

i aint wrong

Nii can you do me a favor

yeah?

Imagine me standing next to you?

yeah?

Now imagine me biting you.

4:22 PM

ok ok sorry lol i couldnt resist

ʕ｀Ω´ ʔ

but yeah, usually the nightmares were affecting us all at once, so i think nao-san is in the clear

Well… I guess that’s good then, at least.

but we should keep a look out still

uh huh

I do wonder what those nightmares were about… I hope they stay gone forever ʕっ◞‸◟cʔ

Boytoy, eh? But yeah it wasn't related to shadows. Just something i have from time to time.

NAOYA-SAN?!? ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

4:29 PM

I see… I hope you’ll feel better

4:30 PM

Eat a tasty snack!! That helps me usually ʕ ´∀｀ʔ♡

Watching cat videos help. ^-^

Hey, if you want, I'm a great boytoy~ Ehem. Thank you, both, though. I'm okay now. It was just... sometimes I dream about some past stuff.

please never say anything like that ever again

eh

I've heard I'm a good boytoy too. ^-^

im blocking both of you

Pffft.

EVERYONE IS SO MEAN ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ ʕ｀Ω´ ʔ ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ IM GONNA GO DO LAUNDRY. WAHHH

Nooo, I was trying to flirt with youuu!

think ya broke the poor kid

4:34 PM

and made me wanna gouge out my eyes

That would not be good! Do not inflict self harm!

just might

he's not serious

YOU DONT GET TO GOUGE YOUR EYES OUT OVER MY LOVE LIFE!!! GO GET YOUR OWN ˓⁽͑ʺˀ́˙̻ˁ̀ʺ⁾̉ʾʾ

dont want one

Ah! Sarcasm. Well, that's good. He had me worried.

I'd make a joke about him being jealous but I don't think he's a romantic type-

….

what gave it away

I see why they call you viper. Dripping with venom, over there.

ha ha

Well at least you gave me the pity laugh.

Phea: full-time twink bullier

I've heard I'm a good boytoy too. ^-^

oh yeah? who says that?

I've had a few partners echo the sentiment.

4:50 PM

Are you curious to see if it's true?

... soji you cant just say that

Say what?

ugh

4:51 PM

nothing

Oh, okay.

how about you show me christmas eve

4:52 PM

Oh, I... Um, yeah, I could do that, maybe...

im breaking my phone and never getting a new one

shut up

C'mon now the pda aint directed at you.

old man cant handle that hes alone

so-chans in the chat yknow

oh right

Sojo if you see that we were just kidding. Haha. :)

4:57 PM

Nothing weird going on at all. Nope.

ya know you can think out your messages to make your lies a little less blatant right (edited)

im sure shes heard a lot worse from her peers

I would still prefer it if she didn't hear it from me... (edited)

I'm just saying that it's not the first time or the last time. And I'm pretty sure she knows what couples do anyway.

Okay...

Relax ;)

Why don't you help me relax?

Omg

6:43 PM

You genuinely can't even go a minute without flirting

And? ;)

Sojo-Chan is in here, remember?

Still nothing weird going on Sojo haha. (edited)

Omg...

I'm just asking Hana to do normal best friend things.

6:57 PM

Like join me in the shower like we did after practice in basketball or in the bath house. Perfectly normal. ^-^

is he still drunk?

I don't think I am...

You guys suck at hiding what you're doing, you know that right?

We're just doing normal bro things. ^-^

You want me to--

7:20 PM

Ok I'm coming

:D

You guys finally got a room, but made sure to find one with glass walls lmao

Normal bro things

Oh yeah I'm sure lol

with them im really not sure if that is just bro things by their standards

No bromo right?

ALL the bromo

Have you seen them-

For like 10 years lol

seriously

7:38 PM

and i'm pretty dense but even i got limits

All the bromo.

How have your days been? ^-^

pretty good

Hana taught me how to use emojis today. cat_smile

neat

Aw! It's so cute

4:46 PM

There's so many. Cat_hearts

Welcome to the 21st century bro lol

Haven't we been in the 21st century...? nlCurious

Yeah, the rest of us have been

4:55 PM

I thought I was living in 2022 too...

4:55 PM

Maybe I'm just in a parallel universe...?

It’s a joke bro lmao I’m pretty sure you’re the only human on earth that still used a flip phone after 2010

A lot of us had flip phones in 2011.

So a lot of you were behind the times then, noted

How long did he continue to use a flip phone? ^^'

Way longer than he should’ve lol

O h.

It still worked...

i still used one for a while

They're not exactly convenient. Are they?

Not anymore

texting wasn't as easy

I liked mine. pcSmile

5:02 PM

I would still use one if I could get good pictures of the cats with them.

Texting on a flip phone sucks lmao

i used one up until i had to get a smartphone for work

Boss convinced me by showing me a cat video...

Of course that’s what convinced you

It was a very cute cat. catblush

I upgraded as soon as I was allowed to. They’re basically mandatory in today’s society

Was it, now? That's... Nice. ^^'

I don't think they're mandatory...

They pretty much are, unless you wanna live alone in the mountains lol

they're definitely convenient

I remember the phones with the longgg antenna. Things sure have evolved

Lol those things are so ugly

They have their charm. acJoy

They look like a plastic toy

They're cute. acPleased

They were expensive. Only nanjo had one when we were young (edited)

Tbf phones today are expensive too

5:19 PM

But I'd much rather take a smartphone with a cute little case that can fit in my pocket over a 1kg beige brick

I don't think they're that expensive...

Not all of us have a salary!

Phone insurance has taken care of quite a few for me, though. acBlush

5:21 PM

You could always get a part time job. acSmile

A part time job can't pay for a 70000 yen phone! At least not quickly

5:22 PM

I gotta save!

I went in the other day, and it seemed like they had good holiday deals. acExcited

They come with all sorts of catches lol, usually to get the best deals on a phone you either have to get a plan with it, or get one that's a few years old

5:25 PM

Besides, I don't need a new one rn

Or trade in your old phone. acShowmanship

Lol yeah that too

My boss has been pushing me to stay up to date on phones... Which works, because I break a lot. acEncourage

I still don't know how you manage that

Work, usually... acBlush

Just get a good case! There's this brand that basically makes your phone indestructible!

I break those too... acSad

HOW?!?!

No comment. acWorry

Miwa-chan got one and literally fastballed her phone at a wall as hard as she could and her phone was fine

5:34 PM

Are you like, hitting yours with a sledgehammer???

It's slipped out of my pocket and fell off a couple of towers before. acShiver

A couple?!?!

And dealt with... Sledgehammer-esque forces... acApologize

You're a bizarre individual

I've been told that before. acHeart2

Ohh! Soji! So cute, kitty emotes!!

9:03 PM

I found new ones today too! Loooook!! zzmilkhi

Oh, those are adorable too. They really fit. pcLove

You guys are too cute!!! The ones I wanna use don't work with my phone!!!

(edited)

10:02 PM

Do either of you have plans for Christmas Eve?

I feel like I opened the chat at the wrong time

I'm just staying at home with Hana. acHeart2

Noooozooooomiiiii-kuuuuuun

Oh?

Oh~? Soji, have you finally confessed your feelings!?

And that's why, I knew you'd ask me

EH?!? Who’s confessed to what now??

10:04 PM

Ohh wait

We already did a while ago... acSneeze

Are you guys gonna have a romantic night together?

No I already knew that zzmilkcry2

No new gossip

Oh, boo! I guess I'm behind on the times.

Shy, the Galactic Base Baller

And that's why, I knew you'd ask me

So you have a date? acProud

Nozo-kun, do you have a date??!?

OOOOO?!?

Take a guess

Rise Kujikawa | Star✨

Are you guys gonna have a romantic night together?

Yes, I think. acJoy

10:06 PM

Also I'm going to guess... Yes. acShowmanship

(edited)

I'm guessing yes, since you didn't immediately say no.

10:06 PM

Who! Tell us, tell us!!

Dating's against my contract guys

It’s not romantic if it isn’t at least a little forbidden!!

Do I look like your manager? I dated all the time as an idol!

Is anyone going to tell your company...? acIntense

Ursa-chan is right! There's nothing more romantic than a forbidden romance!

Yes star, you broke the rules all the time

Exactly! I mostly dated girls so no one would be able to tell, you know? Once I got over being boy crazy, that is.

Did you ever really get over that?

News outlets were always like, "Who is her new gal pal that she's clearly getting handsy with?"

10:09 PM

Hmmm, no, you're right, boys can be stupid but SO dashing...

Gals being pals... acSad

Like Soji! He's both.

Uh huh

Thank you. acHeart2

See?

So dashing indeed…

But I wonder who's good enough that Nozo-kun would risk her career~!

10:11 PM

A girl? A guy? Or someone like our detective friend, who's the best of both worlds!

You know I'm more of a "color inside the lines" kind of person

Are you suuuuure?

You only get one life, though! You should grab it by the horns, live a little!

I'm living quite enough as it is I think

You can always live more!!

Gosh, I wonder if you're... Oh, what's it called?

10:13 PM

Acrobatic... No... Acro... No that's not it either.

10:14 PM

Arrow?

Air conditioning?

You're getting there. acLaugh

Soji, help me!!!

Where ARE we getting?… zzmilkspeechless

You can get it! acConfetti

OH. Ace!

10:15 PM

I forget what it's short for, I'm sorry.

Ace? Like, good at something?

Star, you and Ursa were both there at the LMB, you should know that's not the case

Well, you got halfway there... acShiver

No, it means you're not attracted to anyone...

Oh!— I see…

Hmmm~ truly, Nozomi-kun is a bi-disaster, hehe.

Hey

10:17 PM

Don't just say that

That's aromantic... acSheepish

10:17 PM

Oh! There's different ones?

Star-chan, don’t be mean! Otherwise the conversation will end!!

Aww, I'm just teasing!

10:17 PM

Soji, what are the differences?

Yeah. I went through a list to figure out what Hana was a few years back. acConsent

10:19 PM

Asexual/Ace is for people who don't what to have sex. acEncourage

Ohhhh, I see!

Ohh! That makes sense…

10:19 PM

I didn’t know that had it’s own word

There are a lot of words out there

I had no idea you researched him like a specimen. I could have told you he's also a bi-disaster.

I feel like that's not the kind of thing you should just be saying about people without them knowing

I'm sure he knows that about himself by now.

Bi-disaster...? I don't think that was on the list... nlDisbelief

It's like... Bisexual, but a hopeless romantic at the same time.

Oh! Okay.

What people know about themselves isn't always something they're ready to share though

Oh, you're right-- sorry, I figured he was open if Soji was talking about dating him. (edited)

I mean, yeah, but just in general

Ok ok, I'll cut it out. Still fun to tease you, though. ;)

I really wish you wouldn't

Tease...? About what? nlCurious

About her love life, mostly.

10:25 PM

But! I know it's not my business if she doesn't wanna share.

You can bug the hen about it, she's probably got way more dirt than me

You can trust us not to tell anyone. acConsent

I can shoot her a text...

10:26 PM

But isn't this a public chatroom?

I meant her own dirt, not my dirt

10:27 PM

And yeah, if I did have any, this is not the place I'd want to talk about it

Nozo doesn't trust us...

Just because people aren't saying anything, doesn't mean they don't lurk, especially if they figure out who we are.

10:27 PM

You could DM us. acPleased

Soji, you know I trust you. But I can't say the same about everyone here

Soji, you had a flip phone so long you never learned internet safety...

Internet what? acSad

Nozomi-kun, if you wanna tell me, you should totally shoot me a text.

10:28 PM

I appreciate the offer, but there's nothing to tell

Also, I'm telling Hana to teach you about Internet safety!

10:29 PM

Awe, ok...

10:29 PM

So, if you're alone for Christmas Eve, wanna come to my place.

Nozo-kun.

I'm going to be working on a project that night. I'm a little behind where I want to be for my next single

The perfect alibi...

Aww, ok... What about Christmas Day? I could get us some KFC!

Why specifically that?

You've never had KFC on Christmas????

10:32 PM

Omg... I'm bringing you some!!!

10:32 PM

I haven't seen your new place yet anyway!!

christmas fried chicken...

KFC on Christmas...?

now i want some dammit

Do you guys live under rocks??? Am I dreaming???

Is Christmas KFC really a thing?

We could always get some... not on Christmas, though. acFeelinIt

Omg... I really am dreaming...

10:35 PM

Are you okay Star?

why not on christmas??

10:35 PM

don't people do that all the time??

I take it he's busy

Oh! Yeah, family trip with Hana like usual. acJoy

Anyways! I'm bringing Nozomi some on Christmas!

i'll prolly be headin over to see my ma on christmas day too

I guess I have plans Christmas day now

I'm heading to the boonies on New Years. Last year was parents, this year is Gramma!

Maybe we'll run into each other. acShowmanship

man, we might as well all meetup then too huh??

That would be fun! I hope Dragon gets to come home too!

10:39 PM

I got the entire holiday off from my current project because the producer is French, so he went home for Christmas.

That's lucky

hope she ain't too swamped with stuff goin down lately

10:39 PM

oh, nice!

I'm sure they'll be nice enough to let her get a day or two off... Hopefully... acSigh

I'll just hire her as my body guard, that way she can come home with me.

You're so smart, Star. nlHeart

you can do that??

Do the police do that?

I'm assuming I can? I might have to check with my agent...

yeah, i don't think cops just do bodyguard work for anybody...

I'm much more influential than I used to be, so saying I want a friend guarding me might be ok?

If you're rich and powerful enough they will. acAgree

That's a scary amount of power

Right! Right? I haven't used enough of my power, seems like...

i thought it was just politicians or like, crime bosses

Rabbit, you're not supposed to say my job!!!!

The police force has... What word did Sojo use....

Ugh, I guess I was hinting at it enough.

i deleted it, no worries

Oh, thank you! Sorry, I didn't mean to yell...

np, i slipped up

10:44 PM

still tho, you sure your job's got that kinda pull??

I'd doubt it personally

I won't know until I try!

10:44 PM

I'll make some calls before the night is over.

...Oh, simps! The police force has simps. acFlourish

What

huh

Every job place has simps. In the industry we call them "our beloved fans." (edited)

They should help. acLaugh

Sometimes I wish I could be more honest about it

When you go indie you can!

10:48 PM

But you're also anonymous on the internet!

I'm just not good at being mean

Oh, do you need lessons?

I can be good at it. cat_smile

10:48 PM

Sometimes.

star or i can teach ya plenty

No you aren't.

10:49 PM

Yeah, Rabbit can be pretty mean!

I don't think lessons are necessary

only when i gotta be

I like to think I can... acFrown

Soji, you would cry after being mean to someone...

unless that someone's tryin to flirt with sojo-chan or somethin

But I could be hypothetically. aacMistaken

10:50 PM

Yeah, like that. acProud

Oh, true! He could be scary, hehe.

10:51 PM

But you really gotta let her find romance at some point, Soji!

Isn't she like, an adult now?

soji bein such a nice guy normally is prob why it's scarier when he does get pissed

She's a grown woman! She's ready to head out into the world and discover things on her own!

It's fine as long as it's with someone Uncle and I agree on. acFlourish

That's not how it works.

That seems unfair to her

They have to pass the family approval test. acJoy

It's gotta be someone she loves, and you two will never think anyone is good enough for her!

We will.

10:53 PM

...I will.

You're just gonna say no to any guy or gal or pal that comes along!

give him a break, he ain't THAT overprotective

No, that's Uncle. acWorry

You have to let her fall in love, have her heart broken, make mistakes, and grow!

I just want to make sure they're nice. acPleased

What if she likes bad boys, like Rabbit?

10:54 PM

Or snotty girls, like me?

hey, i've been outta my bad boy phase for a while now

Rabbit and you are nice. acSmile

I know, but what I'm saying is that you can't just base it on something like "they need to be nice!"

10:55 PM

We aren't nice! We're mean!

I mean, I haven't really talked to her, but she seems smart enough to handle herself

Since when...?

10:55 PM

That's to Star.

I'm just saying to let her be adventurous... Let her have her romantic journey...

I just want to make sure that romantic journey isn't with someone that will hurt her... acWorry

nozo's right, she's got a good head on her shoulders

Ugh, you guys don't remember being young and in love very well...

i do

But I guess I've made my mistakes...

I do!

You don't think you made mistakes?

course i made mistakes

Well, I didn't confess to who I liked for...

10:57 PM

Um...

even when i was in love, i was too scared to say a damn thing

...Eleven years...?

Mmhm. Mistakes are important. She's smart, but she's still young.

10:57 PM

And I think having to vet her partner through her family is going to make it harder for her to be... Frivolous and in love!

That's like, what people do in university isn't it? Just date people to see if it works?

I guess I'm just saying .. I know no one is good enough for Doji-san's little girl...

10:58 PM

Exactly!

and if she finds somebody she wants to stick with for the long-term ain't they gonna meet her family anyway??

Plus, she should be allowed some privacy.

Doji-san...

I'm trying not to say his full name! Internet safety.

10:59 PM

Ofc when it's that special one she'll show the family, but at that point they just kinda have to deal with her choice.

I still want to meet them before that. acExcited

That's up to her!

I don't know if that's your choice to make Soji

Exactly! Nozo-kun gets it.

it's nobody's choice to make but hers, but i don't think her dad or soji would end up hatin whoever she got with

I would hope not!

I don't know, I didn't really meet her dad, but from what I remember, he was kind of intense

11:02 PM

At least he looked it

yeah, but he's a good guy behind all that

Uncle's a softie at heart. acJoy

Guys have had their hands in girls' love lives long enough! It's time to let her be independent!

Oh...?

Mmhm! That's the center of it all! You and Doji-san think you need to give her the "ok" to date someone, but that's all up to her!

I just don't want her to have a romance life like mine, personally... acWorry

Soji, your problem is that you tried to please everyone instead of yourself. Sojo-chan is too head strong for that!

I don't try to please everyone...

Is that not how it was in high school?

ya kinda do...

Yeah, you kinda do.

i still remember you spendin your whole summer vacation at work

Yeah! You were running yourself ragged trying to make everyone happy!

Yeah, that sure was a summer...

Soji.

11:08 PM

You gotta take care of yourself!

Can we go back to talking about Sojo...?

Hmmmm...

11:09 PM

Well, if you wanna talk more about your feelings, I'm always here.

^

Just remember! You can't take care of others if you're incapacitated!

Thanks, guys, but I'm okay. acJoy

You always say that...

Sounds familiar

Who does it sound like?

Me a year ago

Aww, Nozo-kun...

I mean it. Things have been going really well. acFeelinIt

If you say so

well if that changes, don't go keepin quiet about it

Okay.

Tbf, it looks like he and Hana are now dating, so that's probably why he's happy!

Yeah, probably

I'm always happy. acExcited

I feel like that's not humanly possible, but sure

It is.

Uh huh

11:37 PM

Maybe my perspective's a little biased, but you do you I guess

i agree with you nozo-kun, but trust me, ive tried

You've tried what...?

Aaaawww, I missed all the romance talk zzmilkcry

It may not be possible to always be happy, but you can always look at things positively!! zumilkhug

thats true... also im not a bi-disaster. im a normal bi.

That depends on the situation I think

i think looking forward is all you can do, instead of looking back.

Yeah, I agree

Or just being happy all the time. acPleased

theres several song lines that disagree with that, but one that comes to mind is: "You can't enjoy the sunshine without the rain."

11:46 PM

it means... the happy times are a lot sweeter if you allow yourself to be sad. theyll mean more, too.

Mm, that’s true! You need a shadow to be human, after all… Just not let it consume you

exactly

Now he's pulling out song lyrics on me... acSad

oh shut up, or ill make you listen to the songs themselves

If you're dating a musician, you have to get used to that

11:48 PM

Well, if you play the songs for me I might understand the lyrics better. acJoy

fine, im getting the really loud speaker out so it will get through your thick skull better

so are you gonna start listening to everyones advice and nurture your own emotions

My emotions are already nutured. acPleased

Uh huh

mmhm. no more kisses until you start to talk out your feelings.

if you can tell me to get therapy, how come i cant tell you to talk about your feelings???

...Fine, we'll talk about it off chat. acSigh

thank you

ʕ´｀;ʔ You two never change, huh?

... ig not

I'm afraid to scroll up. So i came to say im baking!

Well, we were discussing Christmas Eve plans originally!

12:13 AM

What are you baaaaaking?~

Ooh, gotcha. Cupcakes! I'm bringing them over!

Sounds sweet

!!!!

12:15 AM

CUPCAKES

12:16 AM

Tasty tasty tasty!!! I can’t wait!! zumilklove2

Think emoji? zv11milkshock

oh, nothin

12:25 AM

just wondering if i should bake smth

I can't imagine it would hurt

Oooo?~ Are you baking for anyone? Baked sweets are always appreciated, I think!! zzmilkoke

yeah, i'll keep it in mind

I already did my baking for the year. Well, most of it, at least. acJoy

I wish I could bake sometimes, but then I wouldn't have time anyway

I can bake… kind of…. But I don’t think I could anymore without including

12:30 AM

They’d be upset with me, ehe.

i bake every now n then, it's fun

I like to bake for the holi—

Okay then

12:31 AM

Weird

Baking together is always fun!

It is!! It is! (edited)

I've never tried

me neither, but i think it could be pretty fun

Anyone know how to remove an entire bee's nest without hurting them?

You call in a professional????

You fight the bees. acFlourish

NO!!!

you could probably find a tutorial video for it if you can't call anyone

….IF YOU CAN ASK VIA TEXT YOU CAN CALL! PLEASE GET A PROFESSIONAL zzmilkcry2

or just...yknow

6:40 AM

let them bee

6:43 AM

but i guess you wouldn't ask about removing the hive if you could do that...

I guess you can give professionals a buzz... acHeart2

pfft

6:50 AM

these puns really sting...

I think they're sweet as honey. acSniff

Geez, you two are unbeelievable…

Where do you think Senpai is right now? Do you think he's winging it...? acSit

….I’m a little concerned about his abeelity to constantly find weird things, to be honest… zzmilkglum

You'll have to get used to it if you fly into his hive... acSad

you guys have really pollen in love with these, huh

DONT PHRASE IT LIKE THAT?!?!

Phrase it like what...? nlCurious

wait...

6:59 AM

oh, i get it

6:59 AM

lol

Get what...? acWorry

I’m leaving this conversation!

"fly into his hive" sounds pretty suggestive, you know

...

7:00 AM

...Oh.

7:01 AM

I meant his home... acApologize

The bees are safe! Safetbee, if you will.

bees...?

that's a beelief

omg

...I would say a pun, but I don't want to accidentally make another innuendo...

There was a hive in a friend's attic we needed to figure out how to move.

lets hear it (edited)

5:04 PM

i feel like there isnt a dull day with you, nao-san

It certainly is eventful! But i enjoy it. Especially if I get to help someone out

Always so kind! ....Just make sure you keep yourself safe too, please.

❤️! And don't worry, I will!

I beelieve in him. pcContent

that one wasnt an innuendo btw

I'm trying to avoid them now... acSad

Good.

I could make jokes about pollination if you wanted. acHeart2

I'm leaving the conversation again zzmilkcry2

i think pollination jokes are always innuendos if that helps

yeah, they ain't even puns

Theres a whole song about that in the grease sequel. Why they made a sequel is the real mystery though.

Wait, there's a sequel?

5:45 PM

Is it good?!?

It's uh... hm. I guess it depends on one's tastes? It's definitely more raunchy than the first one. That's for sure. Music isn't bad though.

Hmmmmm.

Is pollination jokes really where we’re at now lol

I'll add it to the list zzmilkbook

but on the lower end

5:49 PM

NO!!!!!!!!

Yes.

Idk bro, Ursa seems really against it

Sojo-chan!! My noble hero! At least somebody here's on my side!!

Believe me Ursa, I have the power, I’m just choosing not to exercise it

5:52 PM

This is an act of mercy

I tried changing the subject to grease-

....

i thought we were still on bee puns...

It’s still related

I think we should go back to Grease.

LMAO

what sorta plans does everyone have for new years?

Not a thing!

obviously youre gonna spend it with family BT

...i might go see an old friend

Is it really a plan if it’s a given though?

ursa, do you want to meet up with everyone for the night of?

5:58 PM

yeah, ig youre right

As opposed to?

hmmm, spending it with just each other

Oh, like that!

6:01 PM

Uhmm

we can go to the shrine on the day of. dress karu-chan up ;)

6:01 PM

but the night before... we can celebrate together, like when we were kids

...

That would be fun...

6:01 PM

Mm! If that works for everyone else...

6:02 PM

Then it works for me too!

yeah, i can do that

yeah! seems like everyone is gonna be in our hometown on new years

I've no idea what my plans are besides looking at fireworks

i'll be there from christmas day to new years, prolly

yeah. star said shes seeing her grandma this year.

Oh man, I can’t wait to bust out my kimono

Aww, Nao-san... You should celebrate with family! Or friends!

6:05 PM

Heheheheee~ Riiight?

youll look very pretty (edited)

6:06 PM

my haori and hakama is pretty dusty... should i wear the blue one? the pink one? the orange... brown... (edited)

6:06 PM

what is everyone else wearing???

I was just going to wear my normal clothes.

yeah, same here

Ribbon

Aww, Nao-san... You should celebrate with family! Or friends!

I'll probably do both! See my parents for lunch or something then friends later

oh, right, but thats the night before

I'm not revealing my secrets! Otherwise it won't be as grand an entrance!

ig only ursa and i need to match

Good!! That sounds fun zrmmleaned

6:07 PM

OOOO

6:07 PM

MATCHIES!!

I can match if you pick something out for me. acPleased

hey wait, if they're matchin, shouldn't we match too??

hmmm... depends on what we decide on

6:08 PM

are we going to the shrine together???

6:08 PM

thats a family thing, right?

You guys are all gonna coordinate without me

ig you guys are family...

i don't think there's any harm in us all goin

lets pick a color. what animal is it this year

Bear?

6:09 PM

wait

rabbit i think?

Bunny!

thats not what you meant. Bunny! Yes yes

ok, so... light grey, white, or brown

Rabbit for Rabbit-kun...

ig it's kinda perfect for me

maybe white and then whatever color you want

6:11 PM

my white one has light blue

i'll do... purple

6:12 PM

white n purple

oh yeah, you work at a fabric store, you can wear what you want

Hana has so many...

i could make some if you guys want

only like, five.

Do you have enough time Rabbit? It's only like a week away

i work fast

I'm already totally prepared! So don't stress yourself! That still seems like a lot of people otherwise...

...i mighta also already been makin some so

oh?

6:14 PM

for who?

mostly me and uh... whoever else here might want one

6:15 PM

never hurts to have extras

what's the smirk for??

!?!?! Aww, Rabbit! That's so sweeeeet zzmilklove2

Oh, me? Don't mind me at all

it's nothin really...

If you say so lol

i mean, i sew stuff all the time just as a hobby, so i figured why not, yeah?

Man, now I kinda wanna get one, but I don't wanna bother you with it lol

trust me, it ain't a bother

If you’re sure, I can swing by soon if you need my measurements

...In Tokyo?

Why not? I can make a day of it

i could just come by on christmas, y'know

6:25 PM

i'm headin over there anyway

We won't be in town for Christmas.

Yeah we’re going on a trip

oh huh

6:26 PM

then maybe just after christmas? i could make it work

thats pretty last second...

We can figure something out

i've had worse deadlines

That just sounds worrying…

Don't spread yourself too thin... acWorry

Yeah if it’s too much trouble it’s fine, I do already have a cute one to wear

you sure?

Yeah don’t sweat it, we can always work something out when you have more time!

the ones you can buy at the store arent that bad anyway

yeah, but ya can't beat homemade

7:21 PM

but...i guess my stuff is technically store bought too to the people buyin them...

...Handmade?

how about you make us stuff after the holidays, and well wear them next year?

yeah, i guess we can do that

For sure seems more reasonable lol

Hana is always so smart. acJoy

you dont have to butter me up so much lol

Is it buttering you up when I'm telling the truth...?

jeez

8:22 PM

youre too nice to me for sure lol

Are you two flirting again?

When arent they

were not flirting i think

Just bestie things. acHeart2

8:25 PM

yeah... bestie things

When we flirt it's a lot more overt. acConsent

you dont have to tell them we flirt!

Yeah, it’s self-evident

one hit ko...

we knew

8:36 PM

like this entire time

I'm glad.

It was like, super obvious lol

‍

How was everyone's Christmas? acExcited

Pretty good, I think! But you already know!

it was great

pretty good!

It was good!

Tomorrow it’s Neeeeew Years zv4milknewyear

Tomorrow it’s Neeeew Years zrmmcheer

11:35 PM

It can only go up from the last ones! zumilkdance2

Exciting

Awh yeah!! Another year!!

Another year , with you! zrmmhug

11:46 PM

…Try to encounter less dangerous things randomly this one, okay?

that might be pretty difficult

That’s not reassuring!

At least senpai's job is--... No, the lab stuff seems pretty dangerous too...

NOT YOU TOO!!!

I mean he's very safe and nothing bad will ever happen. acHeart2

(edited)

Now you’re just being sarcastic!!

At least he doesn't do field work that often...? acWave

I was talking about the snakes and bees and stuff in the first place… zzmilkcry2

Snakes and bees are friends. acJoy

In the right circumstances, I guess…

You just have to be nice to them and they'll be nice to you. The lab is much more scary in comparison. acPleased

i wouldn't worry about nao. he's good at what he does

He has been at it for a long time. He's a professional. acShowmanship

I guess that’s true…. I’ve only had to send him to the hospital once! That could be worse…

I'm sure my work has probably been worse with the near death experiences, if it makes you feel better. acEncourage

It doesn’t, but thank you anyhow!

im still so tired from the trip, but im still up for.... well, staying up for the new year

You sound so old...

Get some good rest for your weary old bones then tonight!! zzmilklove2

you say that, but i spent most of the vacation looking after all of you guys

12:19 AM

ill be ok, ill sleep in new years eve so i can stay up

You didn't have to do that. acApologize

someone had to-- dont sweat, you guys were just having fun

Aw, that makes it sound like you didn’t have any…

We had fun at night, at least. acJoy

I did! I had lots of fun--

12:23 AM

Omg

12:23 AM

anyway, im just tired lol. the usual tired after a trip

snowboardin really takes it out of ya, huh?

I feel fine after skiing. acPleased

yu drinks from the fountain of youth, somehow

hey, i'm feelin fine too

12:27 AM

i was just empathizin

theyre just insane

Aww, don’t be rude!

im too young to be tired like the old man...

12:28 AM

i need to stop staying up so late and going so hard all day

i dont feel that bad either tbf

You work too hard, nii! Even when you’re free!

hope you guys had fun :)

I can help you take a load off. acFeelinIt

i think my mom was on to something when she said i have insomnia...

12:29 AM

that would be great, partner...

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝘂𝗸𝗶 | 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼

hope you guys had fun :)

We did! I hope you had a good Christmas too. acJoy

12:30 AM

And I'll make you some tea, Hana.

thank you

i did

I hope that isn't code for you working it again... acFrown

well... sort of, but... also not really

That's vague...

How do you sort of work through it?…

i spent it with my coworkers... who are also my friends

hmmm...

Oh. That's nice! acConfetti

Hey, sounds better than just working

You could have always joined us, Nozo-kun. acJoy

I appreciate it, but I wouldn’t want to intrude on your family outing

You don't have to worry about that. We have other people at them all the time. acViva

1:10 AM

Granted, they are more often than not partners...

1:11 AM

Nao-senpai came this year when he usually doesn't. acClap

Still, it was nice to have a quiet holiday on my own

1:12 AM

I actually didn’t work either

...Does not working also count not working on your personal music for a day?

That’s not work, that’s a hobby

You're just as bad as Hana...

yeah it probably depends on the reason

But also, I didn’t work on that either

i helped my mom out at the shop for a bit but that's not like...ALL i did

Did you at least do something for Christmas Eve?

1:15 AM

I know you mentioned having a date. acExcited

When did I mention that?

A dateeeee?~

You didn't say no to us saying you did. acJoy

I’m pretty sure I did

1:17 AM

And even if I did have a date, I wouldn’t talk about it in a public chat

Mhm.

1:18 AM

What about you, Kanji-kun?

That’s basically a confession!!

It is not!

It is.

me??

Can you guys stop trying to get me fired?

You won't get fired. acSneeze

You don’t know that

And yes, you.

1:19 AM

You always worry too much...

It’s my job to

i didn't do much

That's too bad...

just kinda walked around town...nothin else

THATS ALL?!

I could introduce you to a couple people. acSmirk

nah, i'm good, really

Aww, Rabbit, you shouldn’t be shy!

i ain't shy, i'm just not lookin to meet anybody rn

But datings fun!! zrmmpull2

That doesn’t mean it’s going to be everyone’s focus

You don't even want to go out with Hana and I? acSad

on christmas eve?? i mean...no offense but i'd just be kinda thirdwheeling

and all the decorations were really cute this year!

1:25 AM

that's all i need really

That's true, they were very nice. acShowmanship

Shot down…. I’m sorry, Soji zzmilkcry

1:35 AM

The decorations WERE nice though….

One day... acSad

I'm sorry, are you planning on dating the entire chatroom?

No comment.

I think it’d be nice if everyone could date everyone zrmmhug

Well, actually, I can't date Ursa...

1:42 AM

Or Nao-senpai... That would be very weird...

It would.

yeah...

I'm sure there are some people that wouldn't be happy with that many partners anyway

Why not?

Some people prefer to only have one

That's too bad... acApologize

I think having one is wonderful too zzmilklove

As long as nobody is alone!

you never know, some people are fine with being alone

That just seems so… lonely, though…

Are you, senpai? nlCurious

hmm...

I’m sure you’ll find somebody nice one day! zzmilklove2

i wouldn't really be opposed either way

1:56 AM

whatever happens happens

That's too bad...Maybe you can join Viper-san in the lonely hearts club. acSigh

dont bring me into this

i never said i was lonely

Ehh? Does Viper want a date too?

and i didnt say i was either. kid just says things

1:57 AM

i really dont

Maybe one day. acPleased

One day!!!

Sometimes it's best to let fate sort that kind of thing out

yeah, what nozo said

1:59 AM

either way, i'm not lonely as long as i've still got friends

I guess…

Yeah, just because we aren't dating anyone doesn't mean we're lonely

2:00 AM

I have the rest of the girls too, and now all of you guys

Well… I’m glad you think so!

ya do know your view of romance isn't the default correct way right kid

I didn’t say that!!

your response isnt that far off

That’s not true….

sure

everybody's different

Quite the lively topic tonight

Mm

Depends on your definition of lively I'd say

Admittedly I only skimmed some of it. I just got done with some work stuff. You alright, Ted?

Yep yep! Was work tough?

Nah, I just got distracted a few times so it ran later than expected. Paperwork is my weak point, eheh.

I don’t envy you Nao

I didn't know your job had so much paperwork.

2:19 AM

We don't have to do it often unless we mess something up bad on a job... acShiver

I actually work on the database itself which sometimes means manually putting a bunch of stuff in... painful.

i help out with my boss's sometimes

I’m so glad I don’t have to do paperwork. I just couldn’t do it

I usually pass mine off to Viper-san... Higher-ups should take care of their subordinates mistakes, right? acJoy

you could always hand it off to me instead

id definitely prefer that

No, it's fine. Viper-san can do it. acClap

ugh

such cruelty

sorry viper, i tried

trying with that kid always ends in failure

maybe i shouldnt have slept so early yesterday...

But you were exhausted and needed the sleep. acFrown

i know, im mostly joking around.

Did you sleep well, at least? acJoy

i did, i slept like a rock. im ready for new years!

I'm glad. I was just worried about waking you up, so I tried to be as quiet as possible getting ready for work... acWave

work? did you have to go out?

Oh, yeah. I'm out working on a case with Viper-san right now. acShowmanship

1:43 PM

But he's sort of giving me a dirty look...

you shouldnt work on the holidays, but i guess it sounds like you had no choice...

I'll work so no one else has to. acHeart2

makes sense... at least youre back for new years

Yeah. You don't have to worry. acPleased

1:45 PM

I know you would miss me, so I can't let that happen. acProud

omg ... yeah, new years wouldnt be the same without you

I'll be back before you know it. pcHalo

get off your phone before you get yourself killed

Okay... See you later, Hana. acHeart2

god, please stay safe soji

I will.

I broke my phone again. :(

...so now you're using viper's?

He said he's letting me use it until we get to the phone store so I'll shut up. ^-^

sounds like him

We're still out on the job, though. :(

well... at least it's almost new years

It is. ^•^

5:05 PM

...I wish Viper-san had the cat emojis I have...

5:06 PM

i have this

5:06 PM

He has these.

5:06 PM

5:07 PM

He's saying to stop sending his cat emojis. D:

5:08 PM

...He has a lot of cat pictures too...

5:09 PM

the kid lost phone privileges

Oh yeah I'm screenshotting this

the cat pictures were the line, huh?

dont you fucking dare

Done, Bozo.

Kitties!

You better believe dad’s hearing about the cat emojis

let me know if you two need backup btw. just about done with a case on my end

You better believe dad’s hearing about the cat emojis

@Nanako Dojima | Sojourn (@Shy, the Galactic Base Baller) - jump im blocking all of you

5:12 PM

and we should be fine, kid. took care of what we had to

I’ll see you at New Years, you can’t escape me

sigh

is it me or does this town look the exact same as it did a decade ago

Honestly my life would be better without you in it, Viper. Do it. I dare you

just for that i wont

shame.

DAMN DRAGON

is it me or does this town look the exact same as it did a decade ago

@Kanji Tatsumi | Rabbit (@Deleted User) - jump kid said "yeah, it hasnt changed one bit ^-^"

fr

What are you and bro doing anyway?

work stuff

Gotcha, stay safe

DAMN DRAGON

@Nanako Dojima | Sojourn (@Shy, the Galactic Base Baller) - jump Bully him for me, Sojourn-chan.

Don’t worry, I will

of course you will

good luck, viper

ill cope

youre in town, rabbit? maybe we can meet up and eat somewhere

6:48 PM

i took another long nap...

We could go together at some point. It's been a while since we've gone to Aiya's. ^-^

yeah, i'm stayin with my mom til after new years

itd be nice if soji could go, but it might be closed tomorrow

Man, seeing that emoticon from Ojiisan's phone is really getting to me lol

Awe. :(

im trying to ignore it...

6:51 PM

we do need to do something for dinner. maybe i should order something

it's off-putting.

6:52 PM

If I had the money I'd replace soji's phone right now.

I could cook something for you guys

he has the money

We're at the store now. :D

STOP TEXTING AND DO IT THEN

sojo-chan, its the holiday, you shouldnt have to cook (edited)

:(

It's not even the holiday yet! There's still one more dinner until New Years!

we could just grab shit from junes for old time's sake

we could get a sushi platter

6:54 PM

junes has some good ones

I feel so left out... D:

Still pedalling Junes, eh?

soji you can come home and work

you're gonna be here anyway, right??

Hey, if it's not broke don't fix it

also quiet, this place has nothing else still

don't tell me you're plannin on workin new years >:/

yeah, soji, you need to be back soon

I AM gonna cook for you eventually, the only person I ever get to cook for is dad

I won't! Hopefully! ^-^

I'd like to go back home. Buuut I'm working new years

we can make new years food, sound good? (edited)

Viper-san should get called in before me, at least. ^-^

6:56 PM

Awe, that's too bad, Dragon. :(

dragon, youre joking.

don't worry about work, soji. i've got that covered

did star not kidnap you?

Are they even allowed to make you work New Years?

Seriously hate that from Viper's phone- but thanks.

Or, I guess with your job

Thanks, Minato-senpai, but you should enjoy New Years too. :(

i am enjoying new years, i just happen to work with the majority of my friends

That's true, when you put it like that. ^•^

Well unfortunately. Police force. New years. Still a murderer on the loose. No arrests made on suspicion of that. It's just kinda how it is.

so. I'm workin

Did. Did someone swap vipers personality

dumb

soji's using his phone temporarily

Did. Did someone swap vipers personality

@Kite - jump It's soji

I'll deliver you some goodies Dragon, don't you worry

6:58 PM

Care package is on it's way

Oh. Whew. Scared me

He let me borrow it when I broke mine at work. ^-^

I'll deliver you some goodies Dragon, don't you worry

@Nanako Dojima | Sojourn (@Shy, the Galactic Base Baller) - jump Thanks.

6:58 PM

Sorry I can't be there , guys.

It's okay! We'll just have to meet up when you have the time off. :D

We can always get you in on a Nyoom call!

Don't see time off happening any time soon

That seriously sucks

Maybe my boss could swing something. After all, our division might need an officer or two at some point. ^-^

i'm kinda held prisoner here until new years so ig i'm around too

Prisoner is a sad way to put it... :(

relax, i'm just jokin

You better. >:(

I hope you all have a good new years. ^^

I tried to kidnap Dragon but my manager said it wasn't a good idea to get the station mad at us...

damn, rip

Then maybe my division can!

Haha. Don't push it

I'll get Viper-san on it. ^-^

it feels like we're on thin ice as it is...

Lol are you gonna try to get Dragon transferred just so she can have off New Years?

We're always on thin ice. It's part of the fun. ^•^

Oh, that's a good idea!!

Oh, brb, cooking right now!! I'll see you all soon!!

I got transferred BECAUSE of this mess. I don't see me getting transferred again .

bye star

This whole situation does seem to land in our jurisdiction.

tbh i think our boss at the so has more pull than the police

You better visit soon too Star!

senpai IS pretty influential

exactly

I'm sure we could make it work. :D

Which boss? Oh not the one im thinking of-

SO one.

7:04 PM

Not the labs.

Secret Operations

there are various police working for the so, and if boss mentions the recent murders are under their jurisdiction, i think she can grab some people, including dragon

Close. :)

close, yeah

And that should work if we ask nicely. :D

I was thinking of nanjo tbh.

come to think of it...dragon could be considered a reserve member anyway

mmhm

I'm right enough, they're pretty secret lmao

im a reserve member too

I am. Emergencies only.

Oh, true. ^-^

7:06 PM

We could say New Years is an emergency. :D

omg

7:06 PM

maybe just an emergency happening in town

Unless things really fuck up. You're not getting me outta here. :,)

Idk how well that'd fly

tbh, theres a police chief working under boss...

You would be surprised at how much I've gotten away with. ^-^

worst case, you could all have a new years after party instead

he can probably transfer her to his division

should we likem really be talking about all this here

Oh yeah, we could all visit Dragon in the city!

true, we dont want company secrets getting out... (edited)

:( Okay, but the offer is on the table.

Visit me??? Idk if that's a good idea. But i appreciate it guys

we can visit anytime ;)

7:08 PM

i dont see why not

NOT YOU. Sojourn-chan.

:T

you were literally begging to hang out with soji and i before, jeez

How else can I bring you fresh baked cookies?

I'm sure we can find a way to visit town whenever you do get enough time off. ^-^ (edited)

Whuuh

7:10 PM

Yeah..

7:10 PM

I just. Man Tokyo does not feel safe.

it doesnt

7:11 PM

ive felt so much... lighter and happier after leaving

I'm sure I'll be fine with Bro and Hana-chan

No where is, if you spend enough time in my field... '~'

it felt suffocating

I'm sorry to hear that... :(

I'm sure you're you'd be fine with Soji, but like. Still. Be careful.

ofc, well keep her safe

I would still rather she not come here... °~°

You're not my dad

I can text Uncle to see if he feels the same. ^-^

Come here to tokyo?

c'mon, she can do what she wants

I'm also an adult and he can't stop me

It really isn't safe here, though... :(

It's for one day to drop off some cookies to a friend!

nothing's gonna happen to her, especially not when we're there

rabbit is right. its scary here, but shell be surrounded by us

Okay...

New phone. ^-^

finally

oh good

Nice

️

We're going to grab our stuff and head down as soon as we can. ^•^

Thank god tbh it was so weird seeing all of the emoticons under Ojiisan's name lmao

It was definitely surreal

youre never seeing another one again

Until I break another phone. :D

Not even if I ask nicely?

no

the cat emotes were pretty funny tho

They were really cute!

ugh

It was odd to see.

I like them. ^-^

uh huh

Why so sour? Don't you like cats?

no comment

He does. :D

We're packing up his cat for the trip down now. :D

i dont have a cat stop saying shit

I wanna pet the kitty

He's a terrible liar. ^•^

YOU HAVE A CAT AND YOU NEVER TOLD ME???

7:32 PM

I must meet them immediately

oh my god

Oh crap, I totally forgot, I have to meet the girls tonight

7:35 PM

We'll talk about your cat later Ojiisan!

my cat i dont have

:3c

Whats the kitty's name?

^^' 'my cat I don't have' apparently. What a cruel thing to name an animal.

yyyeah something tells me we won't be getting a name, eh?

yeah because i dont have a cat

Faye.

really

Cute!

what're you even lyin about it for??

He doesn't want people knowing he cares about something. acProud

7:53 PM

...He hit me. acFrown

LOL

heading back with the sushi platter soon rabbit, youre welcome to come star too, but she seemed busy...

Save some for me too!

I'm almost finished with the girls

ofc lol

12:43 AM

i eat like a bird, its fine

12:43 AM

ill remind ursa to lay off too, shes bottomless (edited)

i could go for sushi

come on over!

I feel like half of the group is just a bottomless pit when it comes to food lol

especially your big bro

omw

Oh yeah, be very careful telling him something's "all you can eat" lol

12:45 AM

He takes it seriously

he can down a mega beef bowl like no one else ive met

12:46 AM

and also the cosmo burger, or whatever its called

i STILL can't down that thing like that

I couldn't even imagine finishing that thing in one sitting

whats that big burger they serve at big bang?

i always feel a little bad for the employees whenever he and i go there...

12:48 AM

cosmo tower burger

yeah

12:48 AM

he can take that down too

That burger's about as big as me lmao

same...

soji's about the only person i know who can eat as much as me

as much???????

yeah

jeez...

12:51 AM

i can eat a regular burger and feel stuffed... i think i would just burst

i'm not sure if there's really a trick to it... i think some people just have voids for stomachs

Pretty sure Bro could swallow a whole cow in one gulp

i think so

12:52 AM

agreed

i don't think that'd taste very good...

I think he'd still do it and say it tasted great

he would

maybe

I wouldn't eat a whole cow. I couldn't look it in the face and eat it in good faith... acFrown

1:52 AM

Also, I'm finally in town. I hope there's some sushi left. acJoy

Maybe not an actual cow, but if I stuck a cow sized steak in front of you, you’d swallow it whole

1:56 AM

Also if you’re quick we won’t finish it all lol

I'll try to get over as soon as possible. acPleased

Better hurry, I’m pretty hungry tonight

We're driving down, so it shouldn't take long as long as Viper-san doesn't get lost. acHeart2

(edited)

Here.

Happy early new years to everyone! zrmmcheer

happy early new years

Happy early new years! pcContent

1:55 PM

...Wait, isn't that just called New Years Eve...? pcThink

Hmm

1:56 PM

I guess!

1:56 PM

Not quite how I meant it, though…

Oh, then back to happy early new years!

1:58 PM

Happy new years. ^^

I hope you’ll have a nice celebearation zzmilkcheer

I think this year will be a good one ^^ at least. I hope.

I’m sure it will! Maybe the case will finally get solved…

2:06 PM

We’ll just have to start off strong!

Happy early New Year!

Yeah!! Starting off strong...

happy new years guys

What are your plans, Watanabe-san?

Going out with my colleagues.

2:19 PM

It's. Not much.

2:19 PM

What about you, Soji-san?

Aww, still fun though!

I'm spending time with family and friends. acJoy

Hehehehe~

Have fun !

The girls and I met up yesterday to get some ema ready, so we're gonna head down for hatsumode as soon as we can to put them up

2:26 PM

Might grab an omamori while I'm there

i hope you have fun sojo-chan

Thanks! Some of them wanted to meet up to watch the sunrise but I'd rather do that with my family

awe ;)

I'm glad.

How cute! ^^' at least you won't have to be tending to your .. less than sober colleagues. I'm not looking forward to that.

I believe in you!

2:32 PM

Starting off strong, remember?

Haha. Yeah.

Ohhhh btw, did we want to get together for the countdown? Like old times!!!

If only uuuggghh

2:33 PM

Have fun you guys.

Wasn’t that the plan???

2:34 PM

NOOOOO DRAGON-CHAN

Dragooooon, you gotta find a way over here!!!

2:35 PM

Hmmm, what kinda scheme could we come up with...?

i dont think its going to happen...

We gotta sneak her out like a secret agent

It's not.

Yeah!! Sojo-chan gets it!!!

Sorry guys. Full night of yknow .

Operation: Mission Improbable

we can still call the so?

That might be the only chance... Only Soji can pull the strings, however.

Guys.

2:38 PM

I'm fine. We'll do it next year when this mess is over. Kay?

Noooo, it's not right if you're not here!!

At least let us get you in a Nyoom call

I don't. Really have a choice.

its not like you to give up so easy, dragon. ;)

I do wanna be there. But i also want to keep people safe.

thats fair... i get it. this is the job you chose, after all.

Something happens? One of us has gotta be here, ready for it. Besides my boss isn't about to let me go.

Still gonna be sad that you aren't here though

youre right. still sucks, but were gonna have to plan something later. maybe a new years party in the coming month in the city?

Oh, oh, we can have it at my place!!!

Rise Kujikawa | Star✨

That might be the only chance... Only Soji can pull the strings, however.

:)

I wanna see Star's place!

dragon says she wants to stay, soji.

Darn.

Sojo-chan, you can have my guest room all to yourself if you want!!!

i guess a new years party will work great!

You really know how to make a girl feel special, Star

Of course! I'd love to share the high life with you as much as possible.

I can take care of catering. acFeelinIt

Do you mean you're gonna cook everything?

Guys, I can order everything we need! No need to fuss!

I wouldn't mind. acConsent

you do make pretty good food...

But I wanna treat everyone!!

If you're gonna insist on cooking everything, at least let me help

You and Hana can. acHeart2

I'll handle the soba!

Well, if you guys really want to, I'll work on decorating my place!

3:03 PM

We'll have to have it after our big expedition.

Ooo where are you going?

Ghost hunting. ;)

Bleh, winking emoji doesn't suite me.

haha :T

3:05 PM

sojo-chan, you wanted to help watch karu-chan during, right?

Oh yeah! 'That' expedition

mmhm

Listen, none of you better get too haunted out there! I never get to cook for anyone except dad

well be careful, promise

I'm holding everyone to that lol

You don't have to worry. acJoy

I'll make sure they stay safe, Sojo-chan!

I’m counting on you Star!

️

yeah, we'll be fine

We’ll be careful!!

if we were gonna die we wouldve already

Not quite how I’d put it

3:31 PM

But I guess!

Omg you can’t just say that so casually Ojiisan!

hey, just saying

he's not wrong

It does sound really ominous, though!! zzmilkcry

i don't see how...

People don't just talk about dying normally!

its just part of life

i guess some people aren't quite as used to it...

That doesn't make me worry less!

it'll all turn out okay. :]

It better! They all need to try my soba!

soba...

4:07 PM

maybe i should get some

You should!

so how has new years been for everyone?

It was really nice!! zrmmcheer

glad to hear :]

I didn't feel the best waking up, but I think mine went pretty well

Ohhh? Did you do anything fun? zzmilksmile

I uh, drank a whole bottle of wine, is that fun?

Uhmmm

11:17 PM

I guess that counts?

11:17 PM

Why not!

Then I did do something fun I guess

was it good wine?

It was really good surprisingly

I’d hope you wouldn’t have drunken a whole bottle if it wasn’t….

It was some kind of sakura cherry wine, I’d have to look at the bottle again

you feelin alright after that?

Better now. I drank a lot of water when I woke up, then I went out for pancakes

good!

It wasn’t as bad as that night at the bar

i don't think that night was too bad

It was pretty bad for me

true... hangovers suck, but i didn't mind cookin breakfast :)

How cute..

I wasn’t about to bother anyone on New Year’s Day

i get what you mean, but you ain't a bother

You were all doing things with your families, I could handle it

i know you could, but feel free to call one of us next time ya feel like downin a whole bottle of wine, yeah? most of us are probably heading back home soon anyways

I don’t think it’ll be happening again for a while, but I’ll make a note of that

good

I hope your new year’s was good too though

yeah, it was pretty good

11:49 PM

spent some time with everybody, went to the shrine, all that

A whole bottle...? That doesn't sound very healthy... acWorry

maybe you can come by too next year :)

Yeah that would be nice

11:51 PM

Whether it’s healthy or not, what’s done is done

11:52 PM

You know you can always talk to us if anything's wrong. I'm always here to lend an ear. acHeart2

^

Oh, no I was just celebrating

Okay.

Wow, I'm surprised that was all it took

I'll just bother you about it in-person. acConsent

I much appreciate that, but I was actually celebrating

With who?

Just me

Did you do anything else than drink a whole bottle of wine...?

I put on one of my favorite jazz records while I drank it

...

11:59 PM

What?

12:00 AM

What's that face about?

nothin

12:00 AM

nothin~

I think he thinks you were with someone.

bro, shh

nothin my ass dude

I was alone all weekend Hana

i believe you!

Uh huh

but before that...

12:01 AM

naw, i better not

what?

im keepin my mouth shut <3

Whatever you say

Speak so everyone in the class can hear. acHeart2

this is a public chat and i dont want to embarrass my friends, thats all

Has that actually stopped you before?

im turning over a new leaf! trying to be less of an ass

12:02 AM

can you blame me?

At least tell me alone. acFrown

ok, ill tell you only if you promise to keep a secret

Is this that so-called "new year's resolution" or whatever?

Okay.

dont worry about it!

12:03 AM

i dont have one anyway...

12:04 AM

ig staying alive

Have you met me? I'm going to worry

12:04 AM

I mean, I guess that counts

Staying alive is a good one. acShowmanship

That’s a pretty important one!

hmmm... i dunno, work on my music more?

12:04 AM

could be a number of things

Hehe, go get them, go grizzly! zrmmcheer

You’ll blow the music industry to pieces!

Now that I definitely look forward to seeing more of

hell yeah, man!

youre making me blush lol...

I'm always more than happy to hear more of your music. pcContent

thanks everyone

New year resolutions… Does anyone else have any? zzmilkbook

uhh

12:10 AM

i didn't really think of one...

Visit family more, drink and smoke less, and be a good partner. acJoy

Hmm… They are pretty hard….

12:11 AM

Oh!

12:11 AM

Those are good! zumilkdance2

heh...

12:11 AM

i need to smoke less too

Yes, you both do

and being a good partner is always a good idea

Yeah… You’re lucky enough to have lungs, you should be careful with them…

What

12:12 AM

Does that mean

dont worry about it

I think it’s pretty clear zzmilkoke

ted stuff

If you say so

Don’t call it that, that makes it sound weirder!!

what else am i supposed to call it??

Nothing could make it sound weirder

It did sound pretty weird. acPleased

….

something thats unique to ursa... better? (edited)

But our lungs haven't given up on us yet. acFeelinIt

maybe somethin less bearbones

yeah...

heheheh

crescent...

That still wasn't very helpful, but I'll take your word for it

There shouldn’t be a yet in that sentence at all Soji!!!

I think work would get to me first before smoking. acShowmanship

maybe don't make it a race between the two...

Still, you should quit now if you plan on retiring eventually

….Yeah…

dude, please dont die

don't worry guys. i won't let work kill him :]

I won't die, I promise. acExcited

good...

12:17 AM

you better not

now i'm thinkin maybe i gotta do more SO work

You can trust me. acSmile

Uh huh

I don’t know if it sounds all that appealing right now…

still helps to stay on top of training and stuff, right?

Just don’t die?

Not too many people die in our field. acConfetti

i ain't gonna die

You didn’t make it sound that way!!

Somehow it still isn’t comforting me

i may not fight biker gangs or shit like that anymore but i'm still tough

i'll survive

Maybe we should all make a new year’s resolution to be safer at this rate zzmilkcry2

Nii might’ve been onto something with not dying.

You used to fight biker gangs?

oh yeah, he was a force to be reckoned with as a kid

12:24 AM

i need to toughen up too... jogging helps a lot tho

yeah, i... kinda had a habit of gettin into shit

You were really scary! zzmilksmile

i wasn't that scary!

12:26 AM

people just got the wrong idea all the time

I remember I was a little scared of you when we met

Seee?

But that reflects more on me I think

I never thought you were scary. acConsent

12:26 AM

...Minus your dungeon... acMistaken

don't

I won't, I won't. acJoy

12:30 AM

But you guys don't have to worry. I'm already pretty tough, so I don't think anything is going to take me down. acShowmanship

i had to revive your dumbass last job

...Nothing will take me down permanently. acFlourish

….

It's only nothing until it's something

Definitely add be more safe to your resolutions for the year!! I’ll be mad at you otherwise!!! Aaaagh!!! zzmilkcry2

I will.

Good.

If I wanted to be more safe, that would probably include quitting my main job... Which probably isn't happening just yet. acLaugh

just take more people with ya on jobs then

….DONT IMMEDIATELY SAY THAT AFTER!! zzmilkcry2

12:37 AM

Yeah!!

12:37 AM

I’m glad we’ll be going together soon. Hmph.

Yeah, I'm sure it'll be an enlightening experience to see you all in your element

could be fun. been a while since i went on a mission with so many people

We probably won't travel all together. Ten people can be a bit of a setback after a while. acShiver

It’s been a while since I went on a mission in general! Hehe

12:38 AM

Aw, I guess..

i guess if i went too, i'd just be addin on to that...

You have to take care of

for me, okay? zzmilksmile

yeah, i know

They haven’t stopped dragging the plush you gave them around yet, ehe

just call me if ya need backup

12:39 AM

aww...

We will.

i'm glad they like it

My bears never stood a chance! zzmilksmile

I can't wait until you can make plushies for my kids someday. acHeart2

bring em on!! i'll make as many as they want

12:41 AM

saves you guys the money on buyin stuff too :)

You deserve to be paid. acIntense

if the kids like em, that's plenty payment

I have decent money. acPleased

More kids… zzmilkstand

12:44 AM

That’d be nice~ zumilkdance2

It'll happen at some point, although I'm not sure if it'll be soon...

Aww… I’m sure

would be happy to have some friends

i'm cool with just being a fun uncle, personally

Kids are great!

funcle crescent! heh...

Just don't teach them too many bad things. That's my job. acJoy

12:47 AM

Don't tell Hana I said. acHeart2

who said it had to be only your job

Soji?!?

Are you going to fight me on it. acSmirk

you gotta ask???

Meet in the backyard. acProud

you're on!

dude...

guys

12:53 AM

stop

its too late i see em fighting outside

im getting the bottle

hah?

youll see

they aint cats

Yosuke doesn't answer. He's too busy spraying and telling them to knock it off.

...kid really is spraying em, huh...

Sorry.

see? works everytime

I guess little bro can teach our kids bad things too... acSheepish

of course i can

1:00 AM

...but i guess we can both do it

thats not something to be proud of!

1:01 AM

Yes partner.

Bad things??? Wh... well i guess hana got it

Hana has opened the door to Crescent teaching them, too... I think he's a scarier teacher than me, personally... acSigh

i'm only scary when i hafta be :))

I meant in the bad stuff you can teach them.

relaaax, i won't teach em anythin too bad!

who do you think i am?? viper??

True.

Why are you trying to teach your future kids bad things?…

They have to be a little mischievous. acConsent

Just don’t teach mine any weird things. And … have fun besides that, I guess?…

Wont they naturally be that way? Kids tend to be at a certain age

I'll just help the process. acJoy

Just let them do it naturally! zzmilkcry2

1:27 AM

Naturally….

1:27 AM

I should probably get

enrolled into kindergarten soon… This conversation isn’t helping though! zzmilkcry2

I don’t need them taught to misbehave!!

You could always start with homeschooling and just take them out to parks to socialize and stuff at first? Baby steps?

We won't teach them without your permission. acHeart2

They’ve always done well at the daycare, and being around kids who are growing up might help them do the same… But it’s a scary thought nonetheless

1:35 AM

Baby steps…

You should see how they feel about it. acJoy

I knooow…

That's also important! But yeah, it can be scary. Theres also options of a private school that has smaller more tight knit classes.

I was never very into private school, personally...

i never went to school

It was okay. 6/10 experience overall. acPleased

Neither until high school and that! doesn’t! help!

1:41 AM

6/10 isn’t that good at all…

That score is carried by our hometown high school. acHeart2

at least high school ain't middle school

I got to stay in Japan for all of high school, so that was nice at least. acEncourage

And Japanese elementary private schools were better than American or Chinese for me personally. acConfetti

1:45 AM

Or French... acMistaken

….I see.

1:45 AM

Maybe I’ll just ask nii for advice…

Yeah, I'm sure he'd know the answer! acShowmanship

i think they'd do fine in school, just... yknow gotta look out for basic stuff like makin sure they don't get bullied

1:52 AM

and maybe dont send them to america or china or france

….

I wasn’t planning on. But. Noted

1:53 AM

Oh I hope they won’t have issues….

I'm sure they won't. acHeart2

Well.. if ya need any help feel free to let me know too.

Any input helps…

2:01 AM

It’s hard to navigate alone. Wah

I can try to help. acShowmanship

yeah, same here

Ehehe…

2:19 AM

Thanks everyone

2:20 AM

Takes a village! I suppose…

Together we can raise one functional kid. acEncourage

It's foggy out... acShiver

yeah... makes me kinda nervous

3:38 PM

i mean it probably shouldn't but

3:38 PM

i guess i'm still used to thinkin fog is a bad thing

Yeah...

same here... feels like something bad is gonna happen

Geez, don't say ominous stuff like that.... zzmilkcry2

I'm sure it'll be fine. acPleased

It gives me goosebumps... I can still taste the fog of the other world...

we're going in the metaverse tomorrow, so maybe that's why?

yeah, you guys were in it a lot longer than soji, ursa and i

I hope that's not why! I'm giving M-chan a piece of my mind...

I wasn't in it for long? zzmilkconfused2

like, stuck in the dungeons

oh, ig you are in it for a long time... i mostly meant the people trapped there

Oh, I see

It is weird though... M-chan usually makes it nice out when we're in town. Do you think it's a warning?

i still get flashbacks every time i'm at a sauna or a bathhouse...

Well... I guess I didn't have a dungeon...

4:42 PM

But I don't think it's probably a warning... Hopefully. acSneeze

oh, dragon wasnt stuck in there either...

I had to do some gigs at clubs and I could always feel myself start to panic...

yeah, lets hope its not a warning

4:44 PM

m-chan would tell us directly, right?

...Maybe?

if it is, just means we gotta kick even more ass than usual, yeah?

4:45 PM

but...i get the whole panic thing

Hm..

i wish you guys luck

yeah, same here

we ain't gonna need it

4:46 PM

hopefully

:T take it anyway, edge lord, yeesh

Ehehe~

We'll make sure to brag about our wins to you later!

I'll do my best to keep everyone safe!

^

With Star-chan backing us up, nothing can go wrong!

We'll be fine, Hana. acHeart

... ok. trusting you guys

4:48 PM

but dont be afraid to run away if it gets too much

yeah, come back and get us if you gotta

I'm great at running away! zzmilkoke

sojo-chan's probably got

taken care of if worse comes to worse, so we can prolly come in for backup if you need

yeah, you guys have a lot more backup

you kids worry too much

You do!

says the guy that have us reason to worry in the first place

yeah yeah

...prolly should keep our bases covered anyway

right...

We'll be back before you know it

I think it will be ok! We're a really strong team!

I still need to get back to Okina afterwards anyhow, so it would be nice to not be too late..

4:53 PM

wait

as long as we keep calm and watch each other's backs, we should be fine

I'm good at watching backs! It's my specialty!

good

Should I make a chat to talk about team setups and meet up times? nlCurious

Ohh! Planning! You're so smart

that might be a good idea

good idea partner

Nii, you're not even coming! Make a chat for babysitting! zzmilkglum

i was just saying its a good idea!

why make a chat about babysitting?? we'll all be there anyway...

yeah, its not rocket science

It wasn't a serious suggestion!

Are you almost ready, Hana? acHeart2

oh, yeah my bag has been packed since this morning lol

6:05 PM

should i meet you at the station?

i'll head over too

I'll see you both there. acFeelinIt

I wish everyone didn't have to leave so soon!

You know we'll be back to see you and Uncle soon. acHeart2

you're helpin me and hana watch the kid too, remember?

I know, but I wanna get the whole gang back together again!

Sojo-chan, I'll come drop the keys off to my place while you're at the station! Unless you wanna come take the chauffeur my agent got me?

6:10 PM

I'll make sure to pick up something you can drink, because I think there's only wine on the ride...

they don't even have water??

!!!!

Are you inviting her to come with us back to Tokyo...?

They have water, but water isn't fun! (edited)

6:11 PM

Oh, was Hana and Rabbit staying in town?

You're telling me I get to be driven around by a chauffeur? How could I say no to that?!

I guess we should ask your dad first, but you can start packing your bag to come stay with me for a bit! I need someone to watch my kitty anyway. ❤️

Oh hell yeah, I'm gonna give them so much love!

I would rather she not stay in Tokyo...

6:14 PM

Being in this chat is enough. acWorry

It'll be ok. I'll have the maid and condo security check on her so she's not alone.

6:17 PM

Every girl deserves a vacation, right?

6:17 PM

She's been working really hard.

Yeah

I've been on that grind all semester!

Star, I'm serious.

Well... you can't keep her away forever, right?

I'm not letting anyone else get involved in all this.

I'm not 7 anymore, I'm an adult. You don't get to make decisions for me Bro.

If Sojourn comes to Tokyo, Rabbit and I can bring the little one to Rise's place. However, I think we may have to postpone it... Tokyo is pretty dangerous right now...

Hmmm... it's hard not to be on Sojo-chan's side... But it is really dangerous...

i mean, if anythin, hana and me could just head to okina instead

Tokyo's always been dangerous, that's nothing new

It's a different type of dangerous, Sojourn-Chan...

Nii has the keys to my house! You can stay here!

Oh, in that case, I can drop Sojo-chan off in Okina! She can still get that chauffeur ride.

I'll accept this for now

Admittedly, that might be nice for the little one anyhow...

Yeah, we don't wanna overwhelm them with a new place.

They can handle things pretty well! ...But maybe not right now

Sojo-chan, when you want to come here, Soji can stay by your side, ok? Not so much for you, but for him

For visits sure, but it's not like he's gonna be able to live on campus with me when I do move out

No, but hopefully whatever's causing issues will be gone by then...

it will be

6:28 PM

i'm gonna make sure of it

Right.

Well fingers crossed I guess, because I'm going no matter what

I know. What we want is to just keep you safe.

I know that, but you guys can't be looking over my shoulder all the time, and I need to be able to live my life too

True...

I know, but... Not in Tokyo right now. Please?

I guess all we can do is just beat up whatever's causing issues! Like always!

You have until the start of the semester to sort out whatever you guys are doing then

We just don't want ghosts to eat you. ;)

Lol don't worry I'll bring my crystals

Okay.

Are you guys almost here? nlCurious

yeah

6:52 PM

was just cleaning the house before i left

Ride is here! Picking up Sojourn!

(edited)

I'm so tired... I might fall asleep on Hana on the way back. acYawn

thats fine. youve had a lot of work lately

7:10 PM

I might also fall asleep on this bench... acWorry

I feel like that wouldn't be the first time lol

No comment. acPleased

alright, ready to go

8:21 PM

...aaand soji's passed out

Lol that doesn't surprise me at all

what's up?

I was eating candy, and I didn't realize a little crumb of chocolate fell on my shirt, and now it's melted on there

10:53 PM

It got on my arm too

damn

hate when that happens

I think I got most of it off, but I'm gonna have to spot clean it to make sure

hi. Uhhhh so. Someone give me a goin over with the plan in dms

I think they said something about making a group chat for the deets

I sure am blind

Happens to the best of us lol

Man. This sure is a mess

You're telling me!

moving into ursas place for the night, so we made it safe. ursa went with soji to make sure he didnt sleep through his stop lol. i have the little one tucked in too. everythings good on our end.

sojourn-chan takes the bed, do you want the couch? i know where the spare futon is

2:57 AM

or do you want the futon?

nah, i'm good on the couch

lol you guys don’t have to give me the bed you know

nah, but we wanna

i think if i didnt give it to you ursa would kill me

and that too

Ok that’s fair lmao

im ready to pass out. the holidays really tuckered me out ig...

3:00 AM

all i did was nap lol

I know right? So much excitement

i'll probably still be up a while

exactly. i usually struggle to sleep at night too, but i was so tired i slept through the night just fine. i guess i had a case of sleep debt

yeah, holiday stuff really takes it outta ya

That’ll happen when you overwork yourself!

lol, overwork is my middle name ;)

3:03 AM

i better sleep, im nodding off. good night. and to everyone going on the expedition... stay safe.

^

3:03 AM

gnight, man

You know, you’re all sooo eager to tell me to take care of myself, you guys need to get better at following your own advice lol

3:04 AM

Sleep tight!

hey, i might work late some nights, but i don't OVERwork

Not you, the knucklehead who managed to practically sleep through the holidays lol

Following ones own advice is always that hardest

Hope you guys have a good night tho!

i'll prolly just be lurkin in here until i pass out

I’m gonna try to finish this show before I hit the hay, only got a couple episodes left

what show?

It's a funky little comedy about a 3rd century military strategist who gets isekaied to the present, it's pretty goofy

sure sounds goofy

3:20 AM

is it any good?

It's pretty funny yeah! He ends up becoming like an idol's manager and freestyle rap battling delinquents in the street lol

what the hell??

3:22 AM

now i kinda wanna watch...

You should totally do it

i'll probably check it out later

...actually maybe i'll just watch it now, this gacha's just bumming me out

Gacha is just gambling

don’t fall for it!

i mean i don't really spend money on it

3:37 AM

i just kinda do all the rolls i can for free and then wait out the timer

You’re one of the lucky ones then

i heard plenty of horror stories about dudes who just sink all their savings into stuff like this...no way i'm gonna be one of em

3:38 AM

i got bills to pay dammit

You tell em

Stay safe expedition members. ^^'

yeah

3:39 AM

you too

Thanks, dude!

i'll probably go next time

Hey guys I just got a #1 Fortnite Battle Royale!!! PepeLaff

(edited)

uh... good for you

Thanks!!!

(edited)

oh, uh, that means you got first place in a match, right?

i think...

its some game named fortnite. i used to have some coworkers that were into it big time

6:39 PM

it looked fun, but i prefer single player games these days

i mean, i heard about it

Some of the boys at school keep trying to hit the gritty or whatever

the huh???

It's annoying lol

hit the what?

Some dance move or something idk

oh... yeah i heard it had dances

oh yeah that makes sense

6:45 PM

i think i'll stick to animal crossing...

i actually have been playing recently. i brought my switch if you wanna play together

Hell yeah!

i'm down!

did you bring yours, sojo-chan?

I always come prepared

theyve been in there a long time...

11:36 AM

sorry, just nervous

I do hope they're alright. :(

... yeah. me too

Hrm.... I have a bad feeling.

i think everybody does

They aren't back yet???

nope...

Yosuke has left for Tokyo early, saying he wants to be there when they get out. He says good night to Kanji, Nanako, and Hikaru before going...

yeah. The hellnight thread is still going. Tf cares. It's post hellnight in the chatroom now

Howww is everyone holding up?

alright

. Better than me, man..

well... alright as can be expected

..Yikes

nothing to worry about though

MOTHERFUCKER

.

that's how i'm feelin

Crescents awake guys, good news!

Duh!

Hey, I'm just trying to keep things positive!

I'm glad you're okay. But

is everybody alive

MAN.

the fuck happened

Yeah. Everyone's alive. What happened with you???? (edited)

what do you think??

Specifics!!! Asshole!!!

For real dude, you were out so long, what happened?

well uhhh

3:23 AM

kinda hard to explain

Tbh. We can't.. just dance around this anymore though.

yeah yeah

Gotta make it clear why coming to Tokyo is a. Bad idea.

basically, some asshat god ripped some leftover power of his outta me, and if i had to compare it to anythin it'd be like a surgery transplant except without the damn anesthesia

that's uh

3:24 AM

That's one hell of a descriptor

What the hell does that even mean

3:25 AM

I mean the pain part I understand

3:25 AM

It's the rest

longass story

Uh-huh

Yeah, yeah..

Well, at least you woke up. You had me really worried!

takes more than that to do me in

you're super lucky, man...

i uh...also got weaker apparently

You what

I mean, you were out for almost 3 weeks, that tends to make you a little shaky in the legs

no like

3:28 AM

shit how do i put this

Something's missing...?

3:29 AM

you stopped taking performance enhancing drugs- lol.. yeah prolly not similar

i'll just save the explanation for later

3:30 AM

gonna raise a lotta questions i'm too tired to answer

Alright just rest for now, you probably need it anyway

uh huh

You all went silent for a while. Is everyone okay?

hahahahaha

3:33 AM

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

It's been a lot but I think we're all in one piece now

no.

Should I call a nurse for you?

but y'know what?? i'm gonna be just fine in a little while

I'm glad. ^^

so count your fucking days.

3:35 AM

cuz believe me, they are numbered.

?

3:35 AM

I'm gonna get you some water

yeah

3:36 AM

you do that

It seems he might need it.

3:42 AM

Though, I don't think Water is enough for whatever he might be feeling. ^^'

I mean, you don't get discharged just for waking up

I know that.

i'm feelin just fine

3:44 AM

for being in a hospital bed, anyway

Right. . .

how bout you??

How about... me? ^^'

yeah. how. about. you.

3:48 AM

and i mean, the real you. not "watanabe".

3:49 AM

you ain't fuckin slick.

You took your time... in saying something like that.

took some restraint, trust me

3:50 AM

no point in dancing around it now though

Mm. If you're wanting the truth. well. I've never felt better.

yeah, i bet. enjoy it while ya can.

3:53 AM

ain't gonna last as long as you'd like, trust me

You should be thankful. Though I suppose you chalk your survival up to arrogance, hm?

your arrogance, maybe

That was the implication.

you know, i feel kinda sorry for ya

Mmmhm.

you bein what ya are, i doubt you got any capacity to change or adapt

3:58 AM

it's always the same boring-ass act with you, and it's gonna end the same way it did last time.

3:58 AM

and you're never gonna understand why

3:58 AM

never gonna learn from your mistakes

Regardless if things should stagnate... My goals are no longer quite as boorish as one might expect. OFFLINE lmao off he goes.

eesh

...So like

4:02 AM

uh

4:03 AM

What now

now i wait until i can walk

4:03 AM

then i train

4:03 AM

then, round 2

4:03 AM

we win

4:03 AM

ez

No training until the doctors tell you you can!

yeah, yeah

...I'm guessing you read that whole conversation.

4:04 AM

I mean, same. But I wasn't getting in the middle of that.

I mean, no one's telling me what's going on! I have to do my own research!

i'm just gonna tell ya now, sojourn

4:05 AM

that motherfucker is bad news

I can tell that much

he's why everybody's all on the fence about you comin over

4:05 AM

he's the reason i'm here right now

I've already kina connected those dots, but who the hell is that guy anyway?

hi-no-kagutsuchi

...Yea

Like the Shinto god?

not exactly, but y'know same name

...Ehhh idk how to explain it this aint my expertise

A being born out of humanity's feelings. A really big shadow, more or less

yeah!

I guess that makes sense

specifically the negative shit from humanity

eugh. Hard to believe humanity created that.

which is why he's such a huge asshole

4:10 AM

not too hard for me, but i guess it depends on who ya ask

...Yeah.

Humans can be kinda shitty sometimes, I'm not surprised

Lmao yeah there's a difference between asshole and theatre kid energy "the world is my stage"

It's the worst parts people feel isolated.... They're not one to one reflections of the real world. That's mean..

Etc

4:12 AM

...Yeah.

there are many like him

So basically it's like, everyone has the same bad feeling, and it all comes together to make a big monster? Am I getting this right?

kinda??

in a sense

eugh this is hard to explain.

it's not only limited to emotions

4:14 AM

they can be made from desires, too

4:15 AM

which...i guess are also born from emotions, so

Isn't that still an emotion?...

4:15 AM

Oh- uhm. Yeah

so picture this

I'd say that asshole is more desire than emotions lmao. Didn't it say so itself. That it was born from the collective of people that wished to.. uhhh.. idk man. I don't remember.

lotta people hate pineapple on pizza, right??

2

You are NOT using that as an analogy-

so like, hypothetically, there could be a big monster that gets born from some of humanity's collective desire for pineapple pizza to be erased

I mean, he's not wrong

4:17 AM

But yeah, I think I get it

Hate that. Thanks

you're welcome! >:D

Hehe... It sounds a lot nicer then our current situation. I like it

I mean. I wouldn't fight a monster like that. It would have a point yknow

I'd take a pizza demon over whatever put my friends in the hospital any day tbh

would it though??

Dragon-chan!!!!!!!!!

Pineapple on pizza is disgusting.

it ain't THAT bad!!

it's an assault on my tastebuds.

Crescent! You're awake!

I'm tired of the senseless war on taste!

only thing about it that pisses me off is that it's called "hawaiian pizza"

4:20 AM

yo!

Let! Them! Cook!!!

4:20 AM

Oh hey Star!

anyway, yeah, callin it hawaiian ain't right cuz pineapples ain't even FROM hawaii!

4:21 AM

they're from south america, dammit!

Okay calm down.

buuuut otherwise it's pretty good

You're dead to me

4:21 AM

Joking but man

Let him cook Dragon!

relaaax, dragon

4:24 AM

everybody knows to get ya a steak pizza

4:24 AM

nobody's forcin ya to eat pineapple

All pizzas are beautiful!

wha-- you don't like steak on pizza???

4:25 AM

i thought you liked steak on everything!

I do. Sorry that was in response to So-chan

ohhh okok

Hey I don't like pineapple on my pizza either, I just don't see why we need to wage war

Okokok All this over a dumb analogy.

it was a good one!

4:26 AM

lightened the mood AND explained shit

Oh yeah, anyway, this Kagutsuchi guy, I take it you've ran into him before from all of that

...yeah you could uh

4:27 AM

you could say that

Well I'm sure you'll give him what for, once you're all healed up

damn straight i will

4:29 AM

i owe him

Just remember, don't push yourself until you're 100% again! Otherwise you'll end up right back in a hospital bed

i know, i know!

4:30 AM

uuuugh i miss my fusion spells already

Your what

The whatawhat

I don't know what those are lol

uuuh basically it's kinda like

4:33 AM

using two personas at once

4:33 AM

to do a really strong attack or buff thingy

4:34 AM

but it takes a loooot outta ya

...Uhuh. why cant you do those anymore???

without kagutsuchi's power in me my body couldn't take the strain of it

4:35 AM

if i tried to do one now i'd die

Well you better not then!

i ain't!

So like. Rest. Never use those spells again

4:39 AM

And then we'll kick that guy's ass.

i know we will

Besides. We got both the guys who did it last time!! So.

ehhh... i don't wanna leave it to just soji and viper though

Well, if there's anything I can do to help, let me know

ehhh... i don't wanna leave it to just soji and viper though

@waffle | himbo collector - jump you wanna get in on it... I get that.

If you ever need to talk more about stuff, Sojo-chan... You know to reach out

^

I just wish I knew about this stuff sooner!

i mean we wanted to tell ya

4:46 AM

guess we just weren't sure how

Mm...

We should have been honest about our hunches lol..

I'd still like to talk to you about stuff at some point either way, ehe

My phone’s always in reach

Hmmmmm

4:47 AM

This is true.

if you got any more questions, go for it

Yeahhh we can try and answer to the best of our abilities ig

It’s hard to think now, what with you just waking up!

4:48 AM

My brain’s in like 30 places rn and there’s too many emotions!

....I'll wait my turn . Hang in there, Sojo-chan!

take your time with it! i ain't goin nowhere so you can talk at me if ya gotta

You better believe I will

hehehe

Yea.. I don't know much about that guy.

and i probably know TOO much

You would. ^^" unfortunately

...kinda why i wanna kick his ass too

I figured.

yeeaaah... guess i'm just kinda stating the obvious

Hmmm. Well that was an enlightening back read.

Kurrrdoi.

11:38 AM

Man..

Uh... You guys alright? I haven't noticed my phone blowing up in a minute.

...Oh. yeah. Ig

I'm mcfreaking pissed as the kids say.

Oh, jeez, that doesn't sound good...

A lot's happened. Don't get involved if you can help it.

^

Ughh this is a mess

Well, I hope it gets better for you guys...

Eventually, I'm sure it will.

The hell....?

Maybe we should lay out what happened plainly for everyone. There isn't much to hide anymore.

...Kay.

In summary, a little over a decade ago, many of us dealt with a malevolent deity named Hi-no-Kagutsuchi. We thought we got rid of him for good, but we were proven wrong. If I had to take a guess, he’s been the cause behind all the weirdness in Tokyo over the past couple of years, and he’s currently the reason a couple of chat members ended up in the hospital after going into the other world created under his influence.

7:54 PM

I suppose that's pretty brief, but if anyone wants to know anything else, then go ahead and ask.

Does... this deity shape shift?

seems as if he's capable

Illusions and fakes tend to be more his style.

8:00 PM

Though, just about every deity I've run into or heard about likes to shapeshift to some extent.

^

Right. I just think I was tricked. Hah... oh well.

...Eughhh...

8:02 PM

Why this guy again though.

8:02 PM

Why couldn't it be the one that made us dance or something

8:03 PM

I'm joking mostly . I'd rather not see like. Any of those ever again. But if I had a choice.

I guess these deities can always come back, no matter how dead and gone they may seem...

So. How the hell are we supposed to stop this??? Permanently??

...No clue on that one.

8:07 PM

I don't know if we can, exactly...

Typically humans would have to die too, since these things are usually biiiig shadow-y beings (edited)

The best we might be able to do is some pest control.

Maybe you can put a seal of some sort on it? Or weaken it so much it wont be around a long while...

Hey. You guys are the wildcards. I dunno anything about sealing

8:10 PM

Or the like.

a seal...

...I don't think that would work without a sacrifice...

Usually I just beat things up beyond recognition

a seal would only be a last resort, if it ever got to the point where we couldn't just kill it again.

8:18 PM

and that's not me looking for volunteers.

I would personally prefer not to.

8:18 PM

If we need to, we can attempt what we did last time, but... Eventually, we won't be able to do that anymore.

...i have someone i can get in contact with. it's possible that he doesn't know anything we don't already, but... well, worth a shot.

We could use any help we can get.

for the moment though, the simplest solution is just to destroy kagutsuchi again. he may resurrect again, but there's a reason our job is what it is.

I see... sorry if I brought up a sore subject. Killing it works.

it might get boring, but we'll just have to beat him every time.

It's okay, Tats-senpai. (edited)

... I just wish there was a more permanent solution.

...I don't know how long we can go on beating him, and I don't want to rest that responsibility on someone else.

8:23 PM

Especially since I'm unsure if we need a deity fragment to take care of him...

hmm...

8:24 PM

well... i MAY be able to help out there.

...?

If you're suggesting to sacrifice yourself I'm going to punt you. Hard .

No, I don't think that's what he's implying.

nothing so drastic.

Then. Whaddya have in mind? ... should we even be saying this here?

...Probably not.

Well if you're moving somewhere private i wanna know the deets

Maybe we should wait until Crescent and Viper-san wake up before proposing any major plans... although, I wouldn't mind at least hearing what Minato-senpai is suggesting.

i'll tell you all about it someplace else.

On a lighter note i found kittens near ursa's.

Ehe… I’m glad you’re still finding animals the same as always

Hnsmg

1:13 AM

my head hurts so bad

Nii…

hey

1:15 AM

how are you? you ok?

Thanks~ i'll find the kitties a home later. Oof... hana. Maybe you should ask for more pain killers??

Mhm! I’m just fine. I promise I’m more worried about you…

yeah... Pain killers and water...

Don’t make your headache worse by looking at a screen, or anything

Don't worry, I'm tough

1:17 AM

I might go back to sleep tho...

Mm…

I'm really glad you got ursa back safe. You deserve some good rest, man

I’ll come visit soon, I promise Since stuffs passed now we should be able to

1:18 AM

I’m sorry you had to…

From the sound of it, you all deserve some rest

1:19 AM

But yeah, if your head hurts, don't look at your phone Hana-chan

Don't worry about it... I'm not going anywhere

1:19 AM

Alright... I'm gonna chug some cold water and pass out

Let me know if you need me to grab anything for you, I'll probably be here the night

Thank you for making sure he’s okay, Sojo-chan ♡

Who needs rest when you have red bull? (Kidding) Seriously, i hope you recover well!

Thanks guys...

Consider it repayment for babysitting me when I was 7

1:22 AM

And you better be kidding Nao!

Nao-san.

I really am kidding, i learned my lesson from that one time!

You better! If you have to go to the hospital too I’ll start crying

Haha... I am the baby to be sat

Maybe he is on painkillers already

Yah

1:24 AM

Iv drip

️

Man, I'd cry too- well okay maybe not cry but i never like long hospital stays Damn. Boy has the drip

Right LOL

Mm..

I'm ok bro. My beautiful nose will heal.

I couldn't tell how bad it was with the bandages, but I'm sure it'll be fine

If you’re sure

It better heal!

It will My bones are strong

Oh it'll heal, just might be a lil crooked when they unwrap it

The human body is surprisingly strong, he'll definitely be alright!

Noooooo don't let it be crooked!!!!

That really doesn’t help Sojo-chan…

I'm gonna cry

Relax! I'm joking!

1:31 AM

They usually try to set it before they wrap it up, I'm sure it'll be fine

You should be sleeping Hana-chan, the morphine's making you emotional

You're right

1:31 AM

Ugh

1:32 AM

Drinking water... Good night

Sleep well

Sleep well, champ!

Rest well, nii! Love you!

1:32 AM

Take care…

Love you too ❤️

Man..

man...

Just try to hang in there guys

It's. A lot. For sure.

It’s like my coach says, “It’s just one game, not the whole season”

2:40 AM

One loss doesn’t mean you’re out of the playoffs yet

kinda wish i was there...

Haha. Yea. I think I'd rather be on a sports team than be dealing with . Yknow.

2:44 AM

...Hey, rabbit. Ik you weren't there for. That mess.

2:44 AM

But like. I. Think Its for the best we weren't all there for it.

Well yeah, but what I’m saying is stop beating yourselves up! You can’t plan for everything, you just have to learn from your mistakes and keep moving forward

2:45 AM

Hana and Crescent will get better, then you’re gonna kick that thing’s ass, I just know it

i mean...

2:50 AM

i just

2:51 AM

...i shoulda been there for nozo at least

Shush, you can’t blame yourself for something you didn’t know would happen

2:52 AM

How’re they holding up btw?

not great, but i'm at least glad i can be there for them now

Yeah, that’s good at least. Let them know we’re thinking about them too

yeah, will do

I'm late, but I'll still love you with a crooked nose, Hana. acHeart2

Also... Don't blame yourselves for anything, okay? It isn't any of your guys' faults that things turned out like they did. It all would have been the same, whether or not people came along or not...

yeah, i guess so

I'm always here to talk if you need me. acPleased

...how are you holding up?

I'm okay.

6:42 AM

Better now that Viper-san is awake.

Oh, he did? I’m glad…

6:54 AM

w

6:54 AM

ait

6:55 AM

that reminds me Did any of you see a person named Scribe when you went out?

6:55 AM

Viper should’ve recognized her, I think!

No, I don't think we ran into anyone outside of our groups, but Viper-san wasn't exactly in a state to be recognizing people even if we did...

….Mm…

hm...

Oh, I hope she got out safely…

do you know what she looked like?

She had a persona outfit like the rest of us! But she also had a mask and a hood so, I didn’t get too close a look at her face…

I'm sure she did.

What’s that supposed to mean?…

that she got out safely i think

7:07 AM

i'm pretty sure that's what he was responding to...

Ohh, I hope so… I guess we would’ve. Noticed. If she didn’t

star did mention picking up someone unknown on the radar... i'm guessing that was her

We were probably distracting enough she would have been pretty safe to escape. (edited)

...maybe, yeah.

@ people at the hospital anyone want me to grab them shit before i get back

Hmm... Cigarettes, sushi, ramen, takoyaki, beef bowl...

im not getting you that much food

...Just cigarettes, sushi, and beef bowl, then. acShiver

Just a mocha latte for me if it’s not too much trouble

got it

6:40 PM

does hana-kun want anything

pudding :)

sounds good

Hehehe

Oh, and black coffee if you're going to a coffee shop. acShowmanship

you doin okay, Hana?

yeah

6:53 PM

room is a lil tilty

6:53 PM

but i still got that drip

Meaning they have him on a morphine drip for the pain

;)

figured.

i landed on my face and arm and it hurts really bad...

i was blasted

I'll kiss them better soon.

Go back to sleep, man.

His nose is broken and he’s pretty banged up but they said there shouldn’t be any long term injuries thankfully

i want kisses... and pudding...

6:56 PM

thanks for explaining nana-chan. i think my rib is broke too

Eesh.

dont ya have a healing skill...? why didnt ya just heal up before getting out of there?

If you can move enough to type, your rib’s probably fine

6:57 PM

Or at least not fractured

... that would have been smart i was mostly concerned with getting ursa out

6:57 PM

ig i kinda saw white and just sprinted as fast as i could

How'd you find him???

i remember running for a long time. i had to run around shadows, outrun them...

6:58 PM

i remember

6:59 PM

hmmm n . ..m

6:59 PM

there was like a big stage circular? with spires i think

6:59 PM

Ted was there

6:59 PM

I mean Ursa

7:00 PM

i was more concerned with grabbing him so i remember hurting really bad... land ed on my face

7:00 PM

but i just remember ignoring the pain. you know, pure attentive Adten Adrenaline

Your memory might be better once you’re off that painkiller

yeah...

yeah, maybe ya should talk about this when you arent drugged up as hell

i ran back the way i came and came out the exit .. Then I woke up here

7:02 PM

i think i could remember more if my brain wasnt spinning in my skull yeah

7:02 PM

pudding would help me remember:T

id get it quicker if your boyfriend didnt send me in a fools errand

:(

look at him

look at me im so sad

7:10 PM

no pudding no life

Shush, you’ll get your pudding

id ask if he wants coffee but that definitely aint the best idea rn

Absolutely no caffeine right now

Someone knock him out before I do it myself

noooo coffee is nasty :T i want an energy drink

Please don't knock him out. nlSad

No energy drinks

come fight me dragon im immune rn

you definitely aint getting an energy drink

I’m gonna take his phone

I'll come over to your room if you promise to wait patiently and get no caffeine. acPleased

Don’t worry, no caffeine is getting past me

... ok, ill wait :(

7:17 PM

i want... tempura oden too

...ugh, fine

hehehe

ya want any food too so-chan

I’m good with just the coffee, thanks

i can bring some food over if you guys want, was planning on visiting today anyways

i got it covered itll just take eons

You know, hospital food gets pretty boring after a while...

Well duh, you think they got a Michelin rated chef back there?

There's so much fish. acSad

12:25 AM

I need to make sure to stock up on some good bento boxes tomorrow. Crescent deserves some proper meals when he wakes up, after all. acJoy

Just don't put anything too heavy in them. I know it's boring but there's a reason hospital food is the way it is

You don't wanna make him sick! If you're getting all your nutrients through an IV for too long, it's gonna take some time before your stomach is ready for anything too solid

Okay...

12:30 AM

Hopefully he'll be up soon so that won't be as much of an issue. acShowmanship

Hopefully yeah

I've been telling him a bunch of puns for a while, so maybe that'll make him want to wake back up for a witty comeback. acEncourage

Lol if anyone would, it'd be him

It hasn't worked yet, but I'm sure it will soon. acPleased

12:37 AM

I gave Viper-san a joke book to read too whenever I leave. acConsent

My eyes are starting to glaze over...

You ok?

Too many words... Not enough fighting...

i know the feeling...

They didn't need to string together so much just to say "I promise to take all responsibility for the damage that occurred due to my actions"...

4:09 PM

My brain is never going to recover.

let's just take a break from it for now

I don't know, that sounds preferable to fighting to me right now

The damage is already done. My braincells have depleted to none. nlSad

4:12 PM

Hello, Nozo-kun. acPleased

Hey

How are you?

Still not great, but better now. I was thinking of heading to the hospital to check on everyone soon

I'm glad to hear it, but you can always talk to us if you need to get some things off your mind. acConsent

...Right, this was your second time in that world.

Crescent is still unconscious, but Hana is doing well. He should be allowed to go home soon. acJoy

Third time in one of em, period.

4:15 PM

or.. fourth. idk..

4:15 PM

Can't imagine that was fun.

Well, Rabbit-kun, her, and I did take a training trip in before our last visit, but yeah... acShiver

If you want to get really semantic, it was the fourth yeah

4:16 PM

Thanks though, I just needed some time. I took the week off to get my head back on straight

That's completely fair. I only got back to work today... And I almost wish I didn't. acWorry

4:17 PM

But Shadow Operatives work waits for no one. nlSad

Getting back to work will probably do me good, the studio's my comfort zone after all

Don't push yourself too hard. acHeart2

I could say the same to you

I'm fine. Besides, it's almost more weird for me not to be in another world fighting than to be in the real world sitting around with nothing to do.

4:21 PM

That, and my absence has only put more work on Minato-senpai and Viper-san, and they deserve a break too. acPleased

rest!!!!!

I've been sleeping well enough. acAgree

That's not all rest means

4:23 PM

Learned that the hard way

I've been off work for the past week, and I didn't even get hurt. I'm just doing what I can now to make up for that. nlWave

I'm here if you need to talk.

I'm fine, I promise. acPleased

4:30 PM

I'll always be here if any of you need someone to talk to. I've heard I'm a pretty good listener. acShowmanship

Hoo boy...

Hoo boy?

You're there for everyone else but you're not letting them return the gesture.

I'm just saying, I'm really the last person who needs it right now. acPleased

Soji.

6:23 PM

I promise, you don't need to be reliable all the time.

6:23 PM

It's good to let things out sometimes.

You guys don't have to worry so much...

You don't need to set yourself on a scale. 'Last person who needs it' no. You need it as much as anyone else.

For sure.

I don't mean it like that. I just mean that I'm really okay. Besides, if I need it, the Shadow Operatives have therapists. nlAgree

Oh your group has therapists? That's a smart idea

yeah, the one i see is super nice nose and arm is sore now that theyre weening me off pain killers :(

It's pretty important with the work we do, considering it can be pretty hard for some people to stay sane after dealing with it for so long. acPleased

I can definitely see that

And I'm sorry to hear that. I'll try to stop by soon, Hana. acHeart2

Are you feeling up to visitors Hana? I was thinking about coming around soon. I want to check on Crescent too while I'm there, but I figure stopping in wouldn't hurt

You were pretty out of it, Hana.

thanks man

8:54 PM

Yeah ik

8:54 PM

if you guys wanna visit im definitely less loopy and tired lol

8:54 PM

still a little bit, but not as much

Heya. How's everybody doin?

I'm getting ready to head out of the hospital here real quick.

3:08 PM

They took most of my bandages off and my nose isn't crooked, I just can't touch it

3:09 PM

I'm hungry for something other than hospital food... hmmm, I wonder if Soji or Ursa wants anything...

I wouldn't mind grabbing something to eat.

Is it too early to ask for dessert? zzmilkcake

You should eat regular food first, right? I can only slip you hospital ice cream so long.

3:24 PM

So mean to your dearest sibling

I shouldn't have to tell you to eat your dinner before dessert!

It's tasty! Circumstances are different anyhow!! We're not home yet!!

3:25 PM

Wahhh.... what would you wanna get for dinner?

Hmmm... hot pot.

3:42 PM

It's cold out, it's cold in this hospital... I wanna be warmed

That sounds good to me.

Ooo! Tasty

3:56 PM

I suppose it will have to do until dessert.

Tasty! Hope you guys enjoy

Ah, a hot pot sounds absolutely lovely! I do hope you enjoyed yourselves!

It was nice! Thank you

4:21 AM

I hope you got to eat well yourself. (edited)

Oh don't worry about me. I consider myself quite the competent cook!

That's good to hear. I feel like I know a lot of people that just rely on instant meals and takeout... acSad

Well, I do have my fair share on busy days, but I much prefer home cooking over takeout. Something about doing it yourself makes it taste so much better in my opinion.

Mm! That's definitely true!! zzmilkeat

It's a good mindset to have

I have to agree. The effort put in is absolutely worth it. acJoy

I'm better at baking myself though... It's a lot more easy to get into when there's cake at the end zzmilkcake

Very true! That's actually how I got my start as well!

Oooo! Do you like sweets? zzmilkwow

I've never been too much of a sweets person... I just learned to cook early on to take care of myself. acPleased

I do confess to a bit of a weakness for sweets. Things with fruit in them are my favorite!

Ah, good choice! zzmilkhappy

I like things with fruit in them because then I can still pretend I'm being totally healthy, hehe~

It is a comforting thought, isn't it? Even still, the natural sugars in fruit are much better for you than the artificial sweeteners found in many sweets!

Mm! Justifying my bad habits with facts zzmilkplease

3:11 PM

Ahh, now I'm hungry...

Me too, perhaps I'll stop around somewhere for a nice smoothie or something.

Enjoy yourself if you do!

3:13 PM

I should see if I still have anything at home..

I wish I had the time to make something myself, but I've been pretty occupied with work unfortunately.

Ah?.. I'm sorry to hear it. You should make sure you're resting up!

I would offer to make you a home cooked meal, but I'm not sure if you live in a place close enough to deliver it... acMistaken

Oh, I assure you that isn't necessary at all! I cook quite often, and I get plenty of rest. I just have a lot of assignments to grade!

You're a teacher? I can imagine it gets pretty busy. When my partner was going to school for that, all of it definitely looked pretty overwhelming...

It can be yes, but it's also extremely rewarding! I've been teaching elementary school for a few years now, but I hope I can transition to teaching high school literature in the future!

Ohh teaching elementary school ...

3:35 PM

That sounds fun! I'm sure it's busy...

3:36 PM

But kids are fun to work with zzmilklove

Ahhh, career paths for another life!

It's never too late! You can always take some elementary education classes and get a degree!

Ehe, I like to think I'm pretty energetic but I don't know if I could keep up with kids both during work time and off time! But it was the plan once upon a time!! zzmilksmile

Ah right, you're a parent as well. There's always the option of pursuing it when your child is older too!

I think you would be great as an elementary school teacher, Ursa. And I'm sure you're a great teacher as well, Bookworm-san. I hope you can get moved up to your ideal position soon enough. acHeart2

For now I'm just gonna have to struggle finding them a school before I worry about myself with it! zzmilkcry2

My current jobs fine though, at least

Oh? Are you planning to send them to school this year?

I'm sure you'll find something suitable! I'm just happy to see a parent take an interest in their child's education! You'd be astonished how many times I've held a conference with a parent to find that they knew nothing about their child's performance.

Preschool, technically... They're the right age for it. It's just...

3:44 PM

Eh, really?...

3:45 PM

I do my bearst!! zzmilkproud

I can already see you're going to be a great parent, Ursa!

I'm sure they'd love to get to spend more time with kids their age. acAgree

Hehe, thank you!!

3:46 PM

And I knooooow zzmilkcry2

3:47 PM

Ahhh, maybe it's harder for me then for them... zzmilkglum

It's probably best for them to get a little independence... From what I've heard, overprotective tendencies tend not to mix well between parents and children, especially as they get older. nlSad

That's true as well. It's important to a child's development to be properly socialized and gain their own sense of identity and independence! It can be unhealthy to be solely dependent on their family for attention.

You're right....

3:52 PM

Just... need to find something good............................

You okay?

If you want some help lmk!

Ohh

3:55 PM

Yes, please. Heehee! The benefits of another person here!!

I'm always here to talk. acHeart2

You can count on me

4:00 PM

Thank youu!!

I wish you luck! I'm certain the perfect institution for you is out there!

I need to come by and see them again soon. Maybe this time I can tell them all about the incarceration system. acJoy

Perhaps that isn't the best topic for a young child to learn about.

No prob! ❤️ we'll find the best for them! Also Soji... what

...Tell them about the what?...

I taught them about up to the final verdict on past visits. acExcited

.....Hm

4:06 PM

I guess that would explain some things about their play sessions with their dolls....

Oh? Did they learn from me? acJoy

Oh?

Maybe you should wait on teaching them that until they're old enough to play ace attorney

I've been banished from them I don't know the details. All I know is that one doll was sentenced to banishment because I found them thrown out the window one day

Ah, so that's around the age they're at.

I guess we're banished together now.

Makes it all the more important I tell them about different ways of legal punishment. acAgree

Ehh? Is this an age thing? zzmilkglum

4:10 PM

I guess that's comforting?..

Oh darn... my character got banished

You lasted a lot longer then I did!

Soji, if I may, I'm not entirely certain that the density of courtroom procedure would be conducive to a child's playtime.

You have to follow their law, Nao-senpai. acAgree

It's okay I got back in with the purple dinosaur

I think it helps them to learn through play. acPleased

Uhm, I do agree with Bookworm on that, I think

4:11 PM

Ohh

4:11 PM

Sneaky!

Ah yes, the classic dinosaur gambit. Tried and true!

At least I haven't taught them to fight yet. I've heard that's bad to teach children before middle school.

Mmhm! ❤️

4:12 PM

You're doing what

man, that's about ALL i could teach them

SOJI WHAT

I suppose teaching children isn't something that suits everyone....

yeaaaah

4:13 PM

i can hang around kids just fine, but i dunno about raising any

Phea: full-time twink bullier

At least I haven't taught them to fight yet. I've heard that's bad to teach children before middle school.

Do NOT teach them to fight. I WILL fight you instead.

4:15 PM

What if they want to learn how to?

Yes, it's probably better to hold off on combat training at least until they're a bit older

haha yeah

That's why I said until middle school at earliest. acShowmanship

They can take self defense classes when they're older! I'm not sending them into kindergarten equipped with only the skills of knowing about tax evasion and beating up people!

I said when they were older... acSad

What an eclectic skillset!

They'd sure have interesting things to teach their peers. But older is safer yes.

Only teach them about normal self defense things when the time comes, please...

there's always other hobbies

I guess I could teach them to cook. acPleased

Indeed, perhaps it would be more constructive to lean into their apparent creative tendencies. Artistic outlets are wonderful for young children.

4:20 PM

Cooking may also be a bit advanced for them right now.

can't go wrong with music

They do like music! Mostly they just seem to like making up and acting out stories though, ehe~

Little cooking lessons should be okay. Like microwaving or shaping cookie dough! Music is good too. Art! Reading! Anything they'd like to try

Yes! Music can be a wonderful outlet! Starting with a toy piano or xylophone could be quite entertaining for them!

They do like music! Mostly they just seem to like making up and acting out stories though, ehe~

@Ribbon - jump stage acting can be fun too :]

I love acting. acJoy

. banishment huh

Oh yes, when I was little, I used to make up plays and act them out with my dolls!

Banishment. zzmilkglum

At least they're having fun? They do care a lot about them all!!!

I love acting too

i wonder how serious the crime was...

...Except the one that got thrown out, I don't think she's been forgiven yet. Though she's been allowed back into the room

Perhaps the verdict has lightened since then?

what

I'm glad they're learning about mercy early on!

I'm glad to hear that. Maybe they're on parole. acPleased

That's good! Forgiveness is important

we still don't know what exactly this doll did to get thrown out the window, though

Maybe they were falsely accused.

Don't ask me, I was banished already!

Defenestration. . .

Defe...what?....

it's literally a word that means 'yeeted out the window'

. Hm

4:34 PM

Why is there a word for that exactly?

I DON'T KNOW

I think they came in a bad outfit or something??

hm...

Eh??? A fashion crime?!?

must've been a really bad outfit

a fashion crime. punished via defenestration

I feel like I'm getting exclusive news scoops from a gossip tabloid...

Or they have a very strong sense of fashion that the doll offended them with.

but wait

4:37 PM

wouldn't they have dressed the doll themselves??

4:38 PM

if they dress the doll in a bad outfit just to throw them out the window for it, ain't that like, entrapment?

Dolls usually come in a certain outfit. Maybe they just didn't like the doll they got.

yeah maybe

indeed... unless it was me or one of the others that played with them? I dont think it was me

I've been told my eye for fashion isn't the best, so I don't touch that... acBlush

My first character got thrown out for thievery so it wasn't my dinosaur for sure

THIEVERY??? DID YOU STEAL FROM THEM?

...Did you?

My character, she took an extra cookie

yeah, that'll do it

4:42 PM

that kinda stuff's serious in

land (edited)

This kid is ruthless...

They're a nice and sweet child!!!

YEA BUT THEY KINDA SCARE ME AFTER HEARING ABT THIS

Its not scary, they're just making up fun stories!

...Maybe I should teach them about sharing is caring and accepting other peoples' differences the next time I see them. acWorry

it's just dolls, man...

We did have a lil sharing talk but we needed a villain so-

it's like if ya play a videogame where you murder a bunch of people and blow shit up, ain't like you'd do that irl

Well...

Yeah!! Exactly!!

4:45 PM

...They're not murdering their dolls, by the way!

they might have a lil fun with a murder mystery though!

Not at this age!!!! No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

do we really want the kid-- YEAH

I thought it sounded fun too...

DUDE.

Better idea: we watch the lion king

That does have gruesome murder, but it's not really a mystery...

oh my god

It has fun songs and cute lions!

We could watch brother bear, too. That ones good!

Brother bear... I never managed to finish that one....

It has sad parts but it's very heartwarming because they bond and become a family even though they arent related by blood

Maybe you should watch... Um... I guess I don't know many good movies for kids, now that I think of it...

...Oh! That does sound nice... zzmilklove

mayyybe uhhhh,,,, ok i got nothin i don't rlly watch animated stuff.

Soji you should watch some with us sometime! And yeah, its a sweet movie!

I might have to take you up on that offer when I have the time. acPleased

kung fu panda's pretty good

I've watched beauty and the beast with them before! Multiple times actually... They don't always pay a lot of attention to the start, but they really like the scenes where they dance together!

5:01 PM

Actually, they may just like her dress.

That's a good one! Sometimes i think the beast was cuter than his human form though lol

I've heard Ghibli movies are good for kids, at least. acJoy

Ohh! Those are probably good too!

Maybe Hikaru would like loveline. like Nanako did.

oh wait, how bout ponyo??

5:04 PM

that's a cute one

Rabbit has some based suggestions

!!LOVELINE I should totally look for some episodes of that!!!!!!!

5:04 PM

Ponyo's also really good... Oooo!!!

...Coraline?

Coraline?

coraline's creepy as hell...

Eh?? What's Coraline???????//////

I like it. acJoy

i mean it ain't bad but...i don't think it's really my style

It is pretty spooky

it's this movie bout a little girl who gets fed up with her family and finds an alternate world where she's got another family

5:07 PM

and they seem great at first but they're actually pretty messed up

...Yeah no that's kinda creepy

........

5:07 PM

Uhm, yeah, maybe that's not

5:07 PM

Really the right movie in this situation.

what about mulan?

Ooo, maybe...

uhhh,, Tokyo MewMew?

damn, i forgot how buff that guy was...

Magical girl shows are culture, Dragon-chan!! Of course I'm showing them those!! zumilklove2

Buff men.

nice.

I'd say featherman rangers, but like. i don't know if they'd be into that. would they???

I loved them as a kid... and now.

We should see if they're interested in it. acJoy

featherman is usually a safe bet

It's worth a shot, I guess! I need to catch up on it too anyhow...

Ooh i just realized. Scooby doo is perfect for a fun child friendly mystery story

Scooby doo... I never watched that one! But I have heard about it..

5:17 PM

It's about a dog! Right?

it's about four people n a dog that go around solving mysteries

5:17 PM

...kinda weirdly familiar whenever i watch it

Ohh! That does sound fun!

5:18 PM

They do like Blue's Clues a lot!

If we're recommending shows, Little Witch Academia or Yo-Kai Watch might be good for them.

5:20 PM

Oh, or Pokemon. acJoy

Ooooo!! Soji zzmilkhappy

Thank youuu

5:20 PM

I'm writing them all down!

could throw in yugioh too!

lots of talk about killing dolls and tv shows today lol

THEY DID NOT KILL ANY DOLLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5:23 PM

i dunno if anyone gets yeeted out a window i think they die

5:23 PM

especially if theyre as small as a doll

5:23 PM

its ok, being violent towards inanimate objects is normal

if they get yeeted out the window in the game.. they get yeeted out the window in real life...

omg

Did she just

yeah i think so

5:24 PM

what would nanako say? "old meme, cringe"

Cringe...?

CRINGE CULTURE IS DEAD

it means... like... to be embarassing

Cringe culture...?

. omg

when people cringe at you you're being an embarassment

5:25 PM

essentially

5:25 PM

i was cringe

5:25 PM

im still cringe lol

You aren't cringe. acFrown

Be cringe. Be free

cringing online was just used to bully kids tho so

5:26 PM

yeah, be cringe be free

That's so mean. acShiver

its very mean

to be cringe is to be alive!

thats a very crescent opinion to have lol

you're damn right it is!!

btw...

It's true he is cringe

Am I cringe?

Aren't we all

your garfield blazer is

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

your garfield blazer is

Garfield

omg i didnt mean to hurt your feelings;;;

5:27 PM

i just mean its like... i dunno...

Sounds dashing

omg;;;

5:27 PM

you already know how i feel about the blazer

i think it's fun

it definitely gives me the second hand embarassment

oh god thats right didnt you go to a so christmas party in that

HE WHAT

Other people liked it. acFrown

it was a pretty fun time

ugh

5:29 PM

why am i the bad guy when it comes to the garfield blazer!?

5:29 PM

can no one else agree with me

Think of it this way, hana. He's easy to spot in a crowd!

5:30 PM

omg im being bullied for this

…Let’s move on to something else…

yeah good idea

im sorry... you can wear it whenever you want

5:31 PM

i was just teasing

I'm wearing it at our wedding. acPleased

i will walk out

Weddingv?!,?

5:35 PM

oh

5:35 PM

yeah thats... kind of a big deal huh

5:36 PM

just feels like the natural progression of things tho

Yeah, it will happen when it happens. acJoy

…

5:36 PM

WEDDING!!!!

omg

Well, not yet. acWave

I wanna be a briiiideesmaid!!!

5:38 PM

….I need to look into if I can get myself booked for a wedding shoot……

you can be... the best bear ;)

AHHH!!

crescent i see you typing if you say ring "bear"er i swear to god (edited)

:)))))

Snrk

you said it, not me

Heheheehee~ (edited)

yeah fair

Thats a good pun

We could always use a ring bearer. acJoy

I’ll catch the bouquet too!!! Just you wait!!!!!!!!

Please don't hurt other people for it...

I’ll make sure my pawkour towards it will not break anyone’s bones!

Even if ya don't catch it ya never know what may happen!

Otherwise no promiah??

5:43 PM

huh? huh? huh?

No what...?

bbhvjgvn

5:48 PM

NO PROMISES!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh... That makes sense.

btw...

5:49 PM

i was wondering if we still need to use nicknames

5:49 PM

considering... everything

Do you want to be open about that?

well

5:50 PM

it looks like kagutsuchi revealed himself...

Promises? From flowers? :0

yyyep

so

5:51 PM

it might just be easier

5:51 PM

certain people, like sojourn, should keep a nickname

5:51 PM

but i think most of us are... known

i meaaan, generally good policy to not use your real names around people ya don't know in chatrooms

true

too, please and thank you

but i know yall have another chatroom

Mine is already out here anyways!

so it seems kinda counter-productive to be so secretive

true. but. can't be too safe.. can we?

hard to say

5:53 PM

i dunno if theres another bad guy in here lol

if there was, it's likely they'd know who we are already

thats what im saying

5:54 PM

but at the same time, we dont exactly know who made this chat we have a theory its long nosed guy, but what if its not?

I’m fine with my own name! We know basically everyone already anyhow

yeah, everyone knows my name already

Most know my name too

kinda weird to think some big bad was just some rando in a chatroom.. haha..

it's not that weird to me

it could be anyone or anything

Even one of us.

... yeah

Ehh? Don’t say that!! zzmilkcry

It's just like that game I heard some children talking about...

i dont think anyone would do anything without reason, tho

Of course not!!!

knowin us, it would take a pretty big threat to force anyone of us to betray the others

I don’t think it’d be a betrayal! Even if someone had to be evil they’d only do it to help

Indeed. It'd be coercion and the villain is to blame

right

Yeah.

not much point in speculating further, though. we know who our enemy is.

Mhm!

yeah, i hope that there arent any more;;;

6:03 PM

one is definitely more than enough

We'll take care of him soon enough. acPleased

youre right

I want to maim him tbh.

Don't we all? acJoy

maiming is pretty light, if ya ask me

I'll make sure I cut him into more pieces this time. acHeart2

i'm gonna rip that fucker apart.

6:06 PM

and i hope he's reading this.

He's vain enough to read our every word about him. acPleased

true!

I think it would annoy him more if we weren't talking about him.

Okay! New topic then. Whats more romantic for a date an aquarium or a zoo?

Aquarium!

Whatever my partner likes more. acHeart2

an aquarium. quieter and you get to snuggle while looking at the fish

6:10 PM

but a zoo is a good way to get to know your partner...

6:10 PM

zoo for first date, aquarium for second

Look at you, being an expert! zrmmpull2

ive dated a lot haha;;;

guess i better take notes...

Do you have plans to use those notes on anyone we know, Rabbit-kun? acProud

Well it sounds like aquarium since it's Ted I wanted to take somewhere later~ but if she wants to go to the zoo sometime too, that's cool!

Oh, wait... Real names now...

6:14 PM

Zoo with

! Aquarium with meeeeeeee zrmmhug2

Sounds good! ❤️

Do you have plans to use those notes on anyone we know, Rabbit-kun? :acProud:

@Phea: full-time twink bullier - jump no comment.

Yes?

6:15 PM

6:16 PM

Who is it?

ohhhhh?

it's a secret

You can DM me. Your secret is safe with me. acConsent

...ok

Ooh. Good luck in your relationship pursuits!

love must be in the air lol

Maybe.

it IS february.

...Oh, this is when all the girls would give you chocolate, isn't it?

6:24 PM

The first year I came back to Japan after being abroad for a while as a child, I forgot that was a thing... I thought the chocolate was just a friendly thing, like it is in the west...

6:25 PM

I thought giving them back chocolate on white day was also a friendly thing in school. That was a mistake... acSad

Oh... oh dear.

I think I have some scars that will never heal from that.,.

sheeeeesh

I guess I have a lot of other scars from work, though, so they blend in now. acConsent

friendship chocolate's a thing here too though, ain't it??

Not with high school girls...

6:31 PM

...Well, most high school girls, at least.

damn, good thing i never went

I upset enough thinking that I was confessing my love to all of them...

Hoo boy. A dangerous misunderstanding

It was the closest near death experience I've ever had...

hmmm

6:34 PM

should we do something for valentines? to make up for you being burned by girls?

Maybe.

6:35 PM

Work should settle down by then. It already mostly has. acJoy

good. its a date

;)

Does anyone else have plans for Valentine's? acProud

work

6:47 PM

so no

^

not right now, but hey who knows

This is like asking about romance around the office. nlSad

Look.

maybe i'll just buy myself a shitton of chocolate and make it a dentist's problem when i'm done eatin

everything is just. busy.

I think everyone should put aside a little time for romance. acJoy

i ain't sure if the romance stuff is really my thing

You sound like Adachi-san. acSad

never say that to me again

I'll make a note to say it more often. acAgree

ughhhh

Speaking of, do you want to meet us after work? acPleased

nah, i'm a lil busy tonight

Awe, okay. Have fun. acHeart2

will do!

I've got plans! Gotta go over all the deets with Ted first but

i should be free for a bit

Sounds good. acFeelinIt

Man... thinking of.. getting summ to eat

Are you still in the hospital-

nope!

7:51 PM

got out a couple days ago

wed hear a hell of a lot more complaining if he was

he's got a point!

7:54 PM

no more shitty hospital food for me :D

Dinner time

Food food... What did you end up eating, Dragon-chan?

Way too much

Heeheehee!~ That does sound like you

4:46 AM

Definitely meat then? zzmilksmile

Yeah....

If it's tasty it's tasty!

4:55 AM

Besides, it's good to treat yourself with all that work...

This is true.

They're still not letting up at all?

Nope.

food...

Get yourself something tasty!

Hell yeah.

that's the plan. :]

Oh! Hello? Am I able to type here as well?

fuuka?

9:38 PM

:0

Makoto-kun!

oh, damn, yamagishi-san?

it's good to see you. :]

And Hanamura-san, hello! I'm glad I seem to have full accessibility!

9:40 PM

It's good to see you both!

its good to see you, tho i wish it was under better circumstances lol

Hello

That often seems to be the case. But we can always make the best of it, can't we!

9:41 PM

And hello!

honestly, i'd say you came just in time

Oh? Is there something I can help with?

well... there's quite a few things

I've been caught up on a couple of things though there are some questions I have. . .

feel free to ask me anything. :]

hah?

9:46 PM

actually guess im not really surprised to see ya here

Oh hey!!!

Oh wow! There are a lot of familiar faces here!

9:47 PM

Hello everyone!

yo!

Wow! I didn't realize I even knew so many people, it's good to see you all!

Yeaaah wish this were better circumstances.

9:47 PM

eesh

for real

Even so I'm happy to see you all!

We'll make the best of things. acConsent

yeah!!

Even if the situation isn't ideal it really is good to see everyone!

It's good to see you too. acFeelinIt

Hopefully I can be of some help!

If you got questions..we uh. We have answers. Kinda. Sorta

I do have some questions! Like how you all managed to get this app so easily!

It installed itself.

9:52 PM

Didnt it for you??

Oh. No. I had to force my way in!

I've been trying to get in for ages!

...ya coulda just asked one of us, yknow

I don't get what the deal with this app is. Nao-san has theories ig

It's like the code keeping this app together is alive. . .like it was actively trying to keep me out.

anybody else smell kagutsuchi interference on this???

Oho a fellow tech expert

Guess it could be. That guy. Dunno why It would wanna keep Yamagishi-san out so bad

couldnt ya have just gotten in if we took ya into... yknow what nevermind

...ya coulda just asked one of us, yknow

@ᴛᴏʜʀᴜ ᴀᴅᴀᴄʜɪ (@Phea: full-time twink bullier) - jump We tried that! I even had a phone that HAD the app but as soon as I tried to crack it open the whole phone corrupted itself!

hah...?

Whuh

It was really strange. . .But I'm not one to give up so easily!

Ok thats fishy

didnt know whoever made this was so protective over their code

Maybe Igor is a secret coder...?

I don't think the culprit made the app. But.. would they be able to mess with it at all??

I wouldn't think they could...

Messing with igor's app... rude

I'm really not sure yet. But lots of things don't like being messed with so it could have just been protective protocols.

Igor has no reason to keep any of our previous bonds away from the app...

9:58 PM

And Hi-no-Kagutsuchi presumably wouldn't either.

9:58 PM

Maybe Igor is just a really bad coder.

I dunno who this igor is.. even now.

I don't think that's it

some deities have been able to mess with the velvet room in the past, if i remember right

That. . .would not be the strangest thing!

But why wouldn't Hi-no-Kagutsuchi want more people to mess with and observe...?

Too many at a time to deal with? A herd is stronger than a few

But we can just private message each other whenever...

10:01 PM

Or get into the work group chat...

Ik its a rhetorical question but like I can't reasonably ever get into a headspace like that.

maybe he thought it was just more entertaining to watch her struggle to break through

That certainly does sound like something they would do.

that just means your skills have gotten even better! Hah! In his face!

not only that but chances are the bastard knows she's a bigger threat to him

she does got some pretty good skills as a navi

he wants people to mess with sure, but if somebody's got a good enough chance of spoiling all his fun, he's prolly not gonna be down for that

You're all very sweet!

10:05 PM

We should keep on our toes for now, though!

he hasnt made any moves recently. my best guess is the bastards having a blast watching us flounder round

figures.

Then we should make sure our floundering isn't in vain!

At least we have to navigators now.

10:16 PM

two*

10:17 PM

man. Typing and eating is not a good mix

Oh gosh I guess now is a good time for food.

10:17 PM

I should order something. . .

heheh nice.

i'm hungry too now...

All I can think about are burgers. . .

Get them borgs then geez

Borgs...

Burg...

Unfortunately all of the burger places near me are closed but I was able to get a little tempura con-bento!

Nice

It's my little reward for a job well done today!

Huh, I see I missed another new member

Oh, hello! New person…

Man, writing essays sucks

I could help you look over it. acPleased

It’s more the writing part that’s annoying

What's it about?

Just a book we had to read. The book was fine but writing multiple pages about one theme in it is so boring

Oh, what book? acSit

Kokoro’s the title

That's a good one. acAgree

Yeah I liked it! I don’t like book reports though. I’d rather just read books for fun

It helps you to read the piece analytically, at least. acSmile

I can do that on my own though! I don’t need to write a paper to pay attention to literary themes

I feel that. Reading is fun but writing a long ass paper that has to meet some specific character count? Dumb.

It isn't that bad...

6:24 PM

Though, I was lucky enough to avoid it past high school. acTaDa

ya didnt even go to college

Point still stands. acShowmanship

(edited)

I might also just be eager to get past all that stuff too, I graduate next month and I wanna get out of high school

He doesn't know the college struggle

though it can be more flexible... sometimes.

Senior slump...

6:26 PM

I went to police academy, at least. acPleased

Senior slump yeah lol

6:27 PM

I just wanna get to career stuff already

Don't you have a while before that, still...?

I mean learning career skills

At least you're finally past your entrance exams. acHeart2

Thank god honestly, cramming sucks too

Hopefully you can find a little time to relax. acConfetti

That’s what I’m doing now lol

Maybe relaxing now will recharge you for your essay. acShowmanship

man

6:36 PM

I am. tired lol

You and me both sister

You need to relax too. acShiver

Probably a bit more brutal for you too though

NEVER.....at least until the case is done.

Your hair is going to go grey if you don't relax until then. nlSad

says you

If you pass out from exhaustion then it’ll never get solved!

I make it work. acPleased

SURE, YEAH. YOU DO. BUT LIKE, still.

...Well, you do already dye your hair... I guess it actually wouldn't change much...

yea lol

Still, you need to take care of yourself.

:v

ok, ok.

You could come to the gym with Kanji-kun and I, if that would help relieve a little stress. acPleased

sounds like a plan.

Oh man, there's a holiday soon isn't there

i guess

I completely forgot about it until now

it aint really a big deal unless ya got an so

It is when you're a public figure

hah? dont ya just got some pr team to take care of that?

Well, my situation's a little different actually, I have to work for it

yikes

Yeah, I really don't want to

guess ya just gotta make sure no otakus gonna be weird on valentines or whatever

man.... .. .

I only have to go to the studio, but they're making me and one of the other girls do a stupid livestream

guessin it could be worse

Oh yeah

1:16 AM

I had to put no fan meets on Valentine's or White Day in my contract a while back

i get why. i was never really into the whole idol thing, but the tokyo station got a couple calls to deal with some pretty rough situations with some superfans on those days back when i worked there

Yeah, it can get crazy

1:21 AM

Don't get me wrong, I really appreciate the fans, and most of them are fine. Just, some of them are complete psychos

I hope it goes well, at least. acHeart2

I'm sure it'll be fine, it's just a livestream concert. I just don't wanna do it

1:27 AM

Also, please don't tune in. If I find out anyone I know watched it I might die of embarrassment

I mean it

But I want to support a friend. acFrown

You'd be supporting my mental health by not watching

Okay...

Sorry it's just, it's a Valentine's stream. You can guess what it'll be like. I'll be embarrassed enough knowing strangers are watching

I'm sure you'll do great. acFeelinIt

I'm not worried about the performance at all. It's just gonna be so cringy

It won't be. acConsent

You haven't seen the rehersal

You're just being hard on yourself. acShiver

No, I'm just always confused why the tried to make the most socially awkward member the suave and sexy one

1:37 AM

I'm like a fish out of water

It's always good to try new things. acShowmanship

This isn't new at all. That's been like, my thing since the group was formed

Oh, yeah... Well, it's still always good to get out of your shell...? acWave

It'd be nice to do that without flirting to a webcam

jeez, i can really see why you dont want to do the whole meet and greet thing now

Just imagine you're flirting with a partner. acJoy

That's gonna be really hard with the hen right next to me

I guess she might be third wheeling in that case... acSigh

Well we're both gonna be flirting with the webcam, so that'll make it even more awkward

Then just imagine you're on a three way date. acAgree

1:43 AM

I used to go on those sometimes. They were always really nice. acPleased

I don't know I still can't really project that onto a camera

Maybe you could find someone to help you practice? nlCurious

That's what rehearsal is for right?

Are you practicing to a person?

I mean, the hen's there

1:49 AM

But yes there is a cameraman

Trying to practice it without a camera staring you in the face might help make it more natural. acAgree

I think it's probably a bit last minute for that

It's never too late to get some practice in. acExcited

I mean I've been doing this for over a decade. I can do it, I just hate doing it

It always seemed fun to me, but I never really had the singing or dancing chops for it... acSad

I like the singing, the dancing's fine. It's the playing a character I'm not a fan of

That would be my favorite part. acProud

Yyyyeah... No offense, Soji.

Offense to what...? nlCurious

Ha...hahaha... nothin.

Well, different strokes I guess

I mean, you guys have seen me on stage. It's like, the opposite of who I really am

YOU'RE GOOD AT LOTS OF OTHER STUFF, SOJI... I PROMISE.

I don't think anyone who knows me personally would call me suave or debonair

I'M SORRY MAN

I'm sure it's not that bad

hey, you've seen me dance before...

2:32 AM

can't get worse than that

I like your dancing. acPleased

...really?

It has character

It really brings out your strength and fortitude. acAgree

2:34 AM

And it's easy to work off of as a dance partner. acPleased

i...guess so, yeah

You don't give yourself enough credit. Maybe I'll have to take you to a dance studio instead of the gym one of these days to brush up. acFeelinIt

i think i'm gonna pass on that

I'm sorry for being so mean

I think it could be fun. acShiver

2:36 AM

And it's okay. acPleased

2:37 AM

I have confidence in my abilities. acAgree

You guys are all better than most people. It’s not the most fair to yourselves to compare yourselves to professionals

i guess i did do alright if it was enough for those shadows back at lmb (edited)

I'll never get over the fact we had to dance at them, man

I thought it was a nice change of pace. acConsent

I'd ask if we could do that again but I don't see that being likely

i'd rather punch this asshole in the face anyway

If all we had to do was dance, I’d be a powerhouse

you ain't wrong there

We haven't had any dancing deities... We did have one that forced us to sing, though. It was really funny to listen to Adachi-san be forced to join in. acFeelinIt

never bring that up again

singing?????????

I’d be pretty good at handling them too

Oh god I'd die on the spot

It wasn't that bad. acPleased

the singing was fun, although i wouldn't have minded dancing either.

How many of those have you dealt with???

Only once. The gimmick ones don't come around too often... acSad

...well, there was one shadow i had to dance for

Eesh.

One forced us to act. That one was fun. acShowmanship

dont think she had to force you to do shit

2:45 AM

ya were gonna read off that script no matter what...

yu playing along did help, though.

Why couldn't I be dragged into this instead, man....

I could do without the acting I think, but that’s probably better than fighting

if i had to sew for some crazy god shadow, i'd have that shit done in no time

I like them all. Acting and fighting are both really fun. acViva

2:47 AM

...Minus the parts where I die. acSad

Don't know if we should bring up acting here. Didn't you mention a script getting yeeted at you by Hi-no-kagutsuchi? saysike

I didn't really get to read that one... I hope he still has it lying around...

I would really rather not find out what kind of script he’d write

I want to see the director's cut. acPleased

probably sucks ass

You're right. acAgree

I think the director was trying to cut you if I’m being honest

hah! good one

Oh, he definitely was. acPleased

2:51 AM

I was even on the front of the script. acJoy

Oh that would freak me out

I've dealt with much worse. acWave

so you ain't been in any movies before?

I have, but I think some freaky monster writing a script with my face on it would terrify me

ohhh yeah, guess being cast for a shitty movie would suck...

Oh, it didn't have my face on it. It just said I would die. acAgree

Yeah that’s more what I’d be worried about

no buildup or nothin?? sheesh, lazy-ass writing

Oh, yeah, I guess it was Minazuki-san there...

The writing would actually be the least of my worries in that situation

It wasn't too bad. acPleased

2:58 AM

At least I got there before Adachi-san got killed or the world ended. acExcited

Yeah, that’s the part I’d worry about

Don't say that so casually

if only you'd been just a minute later

2:59 AM

/j

youd be dead too yknow

don't care, worth it

Yeah…

3:01 AM

maybe i shoulda died. itd take the rest of you with me

ooooo, so edgy

3:01 AM

you want some mascara with that

ya literally look like someones edgy oc

you look like the guy makin edgy ocs

oi oi dont gotta be looking at us like that

I don’t understand how you can so casually joke about dying

eh, its part of life

when you're in enough situations where that's possible, ya tend to start laughin about it

plus when ya die and get brought back to life over and over on a smaller scale

Yeah I’ve never laughed at a death threat I’ve gotten

i mean, i guess i did die once

yeah all that fire looked pretty lethal

guess it wasn't lethal enough

if only

cope :))

ive been doin that for the past decade

then cope harder

not exactly feelin like listenin to you

and yet here ya are

wish i wasnt

me too, but i guess we can't always have we want

youre tellin me

Hey, I got a little delivery from our dear old friend. acPleased

. Whuh

does it burn good?

It is paper, so I assume it does. acAgree

then i guess you know what to do with it

I want to finish it first. acSad

after ya finish it then

Okay.

3:23 AM

...You know, it's pretty well written, but I feel like he didn't really get our personalities down. nlSad

no shit

It's also mostly about him... I barely have a speaking role... acSad

3:24 AM

Where'd you even get that from

It showed up at the front door. acAgree

it what

It was really quick delivery. Kagutsuchi seems very obsessed with us still. acPleased

how sad for him

Kind of "cringe," as one of you might put it.

very cringe

This is a pretty midtier script.

What are you trying to do lmao????

as expected of hi-no-midutsuchi himself

The writing itself has nice flow and language usage, but it doesn't feel like the plot is really going anywhere, rushing to the end rather suddenly without much buildup. I feel like he could work on fleshing out environments and character development in a more satisfying way. As is, it's a rough one man show trying to disguise itself as a full-on play. Maybe he should go back to the drafting stage. acAgree

you really went full theatre critic...

I have more to say, but I won't bore you with the details. As is, it's a 4/10.

no no, go on

3:33 AM

i wanna hear the full critique

:(

:)

If you wish to talk more in detail about it or send me a second draft whenever you get to it, then I would be happy to oblige. acPleased

3:35 AM

As is, you'll never get this published.

????

I'm so lost

3:44 AM

Whaaaat. I.

I'll just put it aside for now. It wasn't really worth the read. acSad

3:47 AM

Anyway, how have your nights been?

pretty alright i guess

That's good. acFeelinIt

3:50 AM

I was planning on going out but instead I've just been reading over a couple cases at home. acHeart2

i've just been training for the most part

You better not overwork yourself. acFrown

i'm not! just makin up for lost time

You at least should let me train with you. acPleased

3:55 AM

We could fight against each other, like the good old times. acAgree

hell, you know i'd never turn that down!

Tell me where you are, and I'll try to head there soon. acAgree

i'm just at home

Oh, then I'll head there now. acShowmanship

Have.

4:19 AM

fun??

We will.

Is the fighting a. . .normal thing?

pretty much!

Like sparring? Are people sparring without me!?

Basically every time we're in the same area. acPleased

4:25 AM

This is kind of a brother thing. But I would love to spar with you some other time, Naoya-senpai. acHeart2

yeah, same here!

I see. . .

sparring...

Some other time then

Makoto-kun, you too?

it helps to keep your skills sharp, from time to time.

4:29 AM

although, maybe i've just got stockholm syndrome from akihiko... pfft.

I see!

4:29 AM

There are all kinds of ways to bond, I guess!

It's also safer to train with friends than fight random demons!

that too.

fighting's kinda the best way i know how to relate to people, so yeah

I think it's fun. acFeelinIt

Well, I definitely learned something new today!

kinda makes me think back to kendo club

My face scar is from fighting with Sho. It has good memories. acPleased

You. Associate scars with memories

4:35 AM

Fair.

doesn't everybody?

Scars usually are caused by a memorable experience.

I have a lot of scars that go back to fights. Some not as good as others, but they're all important. acAgree

Fair.

yeah, same here

Though, not that many people get to see most of them. acConsent

I don't think I remember where most of my scars come from. Not specifically, anyway!

If it was a heavy injury i tend to remember. Though I think dia may have gotten rid of a possible scar or two

huh...yeah, guess that makes sense...

i remember some of them, but there are times where i don't notice them until later...

4:45 AM

and then i'm just like. hm. how did that get there.

Oh dude i get that with bruises a lot like 'when did i hit my elbow what'

yeah, exactly

It gets hard to keep track of after a while unless something really memorable happened!

I feel like my most memorable is the impalement one

(edited)

you too, huh...

Yeah

never a fun time.

Hopefully you can both avoid being. . .impaled? While you're sparring, at least.

yeah, that's usually only something to worry about on the field.

5:01 AM

if someone else is trying to impale me, i don't think that really qualifies as sparring anymore

That would be quite serious. . .

not something that happens quite as often with people so much as shadows, though.

Boys would rather fight than talk about their feelings, huh...?

i don't know if that necessarily goes for everyone...

I think it applies to the boys in this chat!

I just like fighting. acFrown

i mean, i'm always open to talking, too.

4:56 PM

fighting is just more or less what my job is.

At least Minato-san has some sense!

But fighting is really fun. And also my job.

Yu-kun, I've known you long enough to know you would much rather fight than talk about your feelings... zclap

(edited)

I think "fighting is fun" is a very subjective statement

hey, my fightin' days are behind me. ....kinda

Oops, I forgot to use a fake name... Wait, are we still using those?

nahh, no point now

4:59 PM

but fightin IS fun!

Oh are we ditching the codenames?

Ok! Please still refer to me as Star tho, I don't want any strangers knowing about me!

Not that it changes anything for me really

buuut i don't think there ARE any strangers here

5:00 PM

cept that one dude, but he don't seem like a creep or anythin

Maybe not strangers to you

Hmmm... I guess as long as I don't mention my location, I should be ok.

i mean, it's mostly just us and the kirijo guys, right??

Not entirely

There are a couple of people we don't know... They could always sell my words to tabloids...

alright, alright... star it is.

Sho-kun, I don't think you realize how big I've gotten... zhaha

(edited)

course i do!! i've been all around the country, y'know!

5:02 PM

i've seen at least like, twenty posters or ads about you in every single town

Aww... That's so nice to hear...

5:03 PM

I still get so dizzy thinking about my face being everywhere, but I'm so blessed too...

you've got a pretty sizeable chinese fanbase as well...

As long as you're enjoying what you do

I love what I do! I just get scared-- so many actors have their lives threatened...

5:05 PM

But I'm trying to be strong!

We will beat up anyone who threatens you. acShowmanship

yeah, you got at least like, what, six or seven bodyguards on speed dial if ya need em

I know you will.

Thank you guys!

5:06 PM

Hmmm, but I want to try beating them up on my own if I can! Well, I only can in the other world...

5:06 PM

Oh, maybe I should get some muscles!

if you ain't busy, you could always hit the gym with me and yu!

I'm sure you could learn self-defense

5:07 PM

That'd probably do more than just a little muscle

My condo has a private gym, but it would be fun to do it with friends, and you guys would protect me...

A group gym outing would be really fun. acHeart2

you wanna come too, nozo?

Self defense would really help!

It probably wouldn't hurt

5:08 PM

Working out I mean

Maybe I should see if partner wants to go, too. acPleased

Oh, we can all go! I just hope no one sees and goes, "new actress getting sweaty at the gym with some dudes!"

Tabloids... nlSad

I know... Maybe all of you should come to the private gym?

yeah, i was gonna say

That'd be nice for me too

Oh, that would be fun, too. acConfetti

Yeah! Nozo-kun and I would be safe, and you guys can get some gains!

5:11 PM

Oh, but I need to ask my agent how much muscle is ok....

There's a limit to muscle...? pcThink

man, that's such bullshit that you gotta limit that though

Actors have to keep their bodies in a particular shape for their roles

Some roles may want me to be demure and delicate, and muscle may interfere with that.

and that's why i could never be an actor

Awe...

It's definitely not a job that has a ton of freedom during shoot. In between roles, however, I can see the world!

It's not that having a lot of muscle means you can't be an actor, but it'll restrict the kinds of roles you can take

I always wanted to go into acting as a kid, but I think the path I chose is a little more reasonable for my lifestyle. acBlush

Exactly...

that's the issue for me though! the restriction!

Acting is tough! Some directors will get frustrated with you not doing it perfectly, and become big babies about it.

I mean, if you have a lot of muscle, you'll probably be cast in an action movie anyway. I feel like that works for you

i don't like havin people tell me what kinda shape my body's gotta be

that's my decision, thank ya very much!

Yu, the action star!

...I feel like the scar would cause more typecasting than the muscle...

5:15 PM

For both of us. acPleased

True, some movies might make you shave bald.

I'm glad my roles never made me do that

sheesh... actin' IS tough...

Shave bald...? acWorry

aw, HELL no!

I draw the line at doing that to my hair. nlSad

It's common for guys in action movies to have really short hair or just totally shaved heads

One time a director wanted me to cut off all my hair! Thankfully we convinced him to put me in a wig, but I was worried for my luscious locks.

It's negotiable, sometimes

Yeah, it depends on how good your agent is. They won't listen to you, but they'll listen to a professional that threatens to pull you out.

i dunno if being in an action movie would really do it for me anyways... i mean, why go for a movie when i can experience the real thing basically all the time??

To entertain people, silly!

Playing a role is really fun. Maybe you should go to an acting class with me, Sho. acHeart2

Thankfully the roles I was sought for were usually boyish and handsome anyway, so I didn't usually have to change anything too much

It's true, I once had to be the complete opposite of my personality, back when I was an idol. It was so fun.

Except that one role

ehh, doesn't really seem like my style... but i guess i can't knock it til i try it

We could be famous pretty boy actors, Sho. acPleased

You could! I'll teach you the ropes!

i actually got to be a stunt double once.

You did...? And you didn't invite me...? acShiver

well, it was pretty out of the blue...

You can't just invite people onto a film set

Being stunt doubles would totally suit you guys. .

it's surprisingly toasty in those featherman suits.

That sounds nice. acAgree

stunt doubles, huh...?

Oh yeah, that way you don't have to act, you just do the exciting stuff

5:22 PM

Not my speed but you might like it

I would prefer to do the acting too... Maybe I could be an actor who does his own stunts. acShowmanship

Good luck, most lead roles aren't allowed to do their own stunts unless they've already proven they can do them

I could show them my track record with Kirijo...? Plus, it's pretty hard to replicate all of my scars... acBlush

Throwing yourself at danger and being trained to do professional stunts are pretty different I feel

oh, shit, actually... i'd be AWESOME in a martial arts movie!

I think I could do it. acAgree

5:25 PM

Oh, that would be fun. acJoy

i am trained, after all

I'm not saying you couldn't do it, but it's a part of acting. Being trained to fight helps, but actual fighting and acting out combat are really different

5:27 PM

You don't wanna just wail on the other actors

Then maybe Sho and I could be rivals in a film. Then we could wail on each other all we want. acAgree

5:27 PM

I have done some stage fighting, though. It's just been a bit. acPleased

yeah!! make it EXTRA realistic :D fans would eat that shit up!

They probably won't let you just beat each other up

Shooting a scene usually involves multiple takes, and a lot of the time a fight is broken down into small segments to film. Plus there's also makeup and effects to consider, and if you're leaving bruises, it'll take even longer to film since they'll have to stop and cover them up between takes

man... that sounds boring as hell

Then we don't bruise each other. acFeelinIt

i guess so, yeah

Acting is a lot. Like I said, not really my speed

5:35 PM

It takes a lot to pretend to be someone else and make it convincing

It's always been really fun in my opinion. Helps to get away from all of the Shadow Operatives and detective work. acAgree

I just don't like pretending to be something I'm not I guess

That's fair. acPleased

Actually, speaking of, dress rehearsal today made me really glad to have my aesthetic, because the dress they stuffed the hen into looked so obnoxious to wear. I don’t know how she does it

Does she like it, at least? pcThink

She’s really into it. You know her, always wants to be in the spotlight

5:57 PM

Not in a bad way, she just eats up the camera

That's always a great skill. acAgree

I think the two of you would get along pretty well now that I think about it

She was nice during the Love Meets Bonds festival, but we haven't really had a chance to talk since then. acSad

I'm sure she'd still be real nice to you, don't worry about that

I'm sure any friend of yours and Star-chan's are incredibly nice. LMB probably wasn't exactly the best situation to really get to know her, all things considered... acMistaken

From what I heard, she certainly made the most of it

She did...? nlCurious

Uh-huh

We'll have to meet up again at some point when she has the time. acAgree

I'm sure she'd like that a lot

I'm so tired

I felt that... acSad

Keeping up with the hen is really hard work on its own, let alone doing it for three hours

I would rather be doing that than being sick... nlSad

That's rough too

I'm dying. pcCry

I'm sure you're not dying

Though if I'm ever forced to read the phrase, "play that sexy sax girl" ever again, I might die

The sax is pretty sexy... acAgree

pretty saxy...

Stop

You could say it has sax appeal. acPleased

If your illness doesn’t kill you I’ll do it myself

she just might

Damn, y'all committing murder?

But I love sax... acSad

I just got done a 3 hour concert stream with an over-excited co-host and incorrigible stream chat. In this moment, I’m capable of great evil

She wanted to go to a restaurant to celebrate afterward but I had to say no. I'm just too worn out

geez... i think i woulda lost it in that position

I think it could be fun. acSmile

I'll be sure to tell the agency to put you on instead of me next time then

Will do.

have you eaten at all today, nozo? just checkin

I have yeah, I just didn't have the energy to go out

gotcha

Eating is always good. acHeart2

I do need to get something soon, I just need to sit down for a while

I would offer to make you something, but... acSad

It's fine, I'll manage, just rest

i'll bring over smth soon

Knight in shining armor... acAgree

Thanks, if you can't find me, it's because I melted into the couch

That sounds like a health concern... acWorry

I'll live, probably

Please don't melt. acShiver

May you get some energy recharges soon

That's what tonight's for hopefully

you ain't gonna melt if i can help it

Melt...

8:23 PM

mmmman

Please don't melt either, Chie. acWorry

Too late, man.

The melt-pocalypse...

does anybody wanna head inside phlegethon with me?? y'know, just like, the earlier levels. for practice!

Sorry, I'm out on another job right now. acSad

maaaan...

5:13 PM

i'd go by myself but i know everybody would get on me if i did that

I can watch your back if you want

You could also come out and join me on my mission, if you're just looking for practice. acHeart2

ya aint gettin other people to do yer job for ya

you sure your bosses are okay with that?? might see it as me meddling in official business or whatever

Shy, the Galactic Base Baller

I can watch your back if you want

ya mean it?? thanks! might be some good training in it for you too!

I'm sure they wouldn't, if it's under my supervision that totally isn't getting you to take part of my workload. acAgree

Sure. I'll come with. I need to make sure you don't end up in trouble again.

i wouldn't get in trouble anyway!

5:17 PM

...probably

Dude. Knowing your history?

You do tend to bring trouble to yourself. acSmile

(edited)

hey, hey, i've been good these past few years! except for that one thing... and uh... the whole kagu fragment thing...

You're more of a trouble magnet than babe magnet... acShiver

wouldn't have it no other way!

Uhuh

Anyway, yeah, just let me know when and where to meet. I'll get my things ready

whenever you're free's good!

5:21 PM

how's your schedule lookin, chie??

I just got done with a meeting, so I just have to stop home to grab my stuff and then I can head out. Or I can do it later in the week if that's what you mean

nah, today's good

I am free currently. Yeah

see you guys at shibuya station, then??

Sounds good, I'll be there as soon as I can

Aight.

Is starting preschool this friday... waaaah... It's getting so close now.... At least they agreed to starting on Friday zzmilksad

preschool... man

I'm so happy for them. acFeelinIt

11:46 AM

We're going to need to throw them a party. acJoy

Is that a thing?Going to school party?

We can make it one. acProud

I guess that'd be good...

yeah! first day of school's a big thing

I KNOW...

...Maybe we should take you out while they're at school so you don't stress so much about it. acShiver

I CANT GO OUT! WHAT IF SOMETHING HAPPENS?

Nothing is going to happen. Promise. acConsent

That's easy to say...

I'm sure they'll do fine on their own. They're incredibly capable and strong for their age. acAgree

you want me to come over? i think i can hear you through the wall...

Not when you put it like that! Rude!

...Are our walls that thin...? acWorry

i didn't mean it in a rude way, i was just sayin!!

I don't want to know what else you've heard... acShiver

I just hope they'll get along with the other kids zzmilkglum

11:55 AM

....Hmm.

they did fine at daycare, right?

11:56 AM

preschool's pretty much the same thing, just with academic stuff on top of it

I guess that's true... Mmm

11:57 AM

Just feels more official when there's a schedule.

I'm sure they'll do great. acConfetti

yeah!

You could even promise to take them out for something afterwards if you want them to be on their best behavior. acShowmanship

Is bribing them for being good at school a good standard to set?... zzmilkthinking

We're starting before the weekend to make sure they'll feel okay though! So we've got the weekend together either way zzmilkhappy

Bribing them at first might work! Positive reinforcement, and all that. acAgree

12:04 PM

You know, like Pavlov's Dog. acFeelinIt

Hmmm! I guess it's worth a try zzmilkwow

I... am not sure you should treat a child like 'pavlov's dog' but balancing school with fun is probably good.

Well, you know the part about associating school with something good, at least. acPleased

Yeah, that part is good. Sorry, I guess I'm sorta over protective in my own right, eheh.

That makes sense. I've never had a kid, but I have to imagine there's a lot of stress that comes with it. acApologize

Eh not too stressful i just want them to be happy, y'know? Anyway how's everybody doing?

tired and rememberin why i moved outta osaka

at least the food's good

it aint quite as good when ya got someone next to ya wantin to start up conversation throughout yer entire meal

i suppose that's true too

...can get some damn good takoyaki, at least

Takoyaki sounds wonderful, right now...

1:12 AM

Oh I didn't see who I was talking to

Star is Offline

sheeeeeeeeeeesh

Damn. The mega cold shoulder...?

i meeean, not hard to see why, but damn

...I get why.

mhm

Feel the same way honestly. But. Unfortunately. We're all working together.

yeah

8:04 AM

i ain't thrilled about it either but the guy's not our enemy now

8:04 AM

doesn't really make sense to keep treating him like it

I don't think it's right to expect Star-chan to just ignore her feelings either

i mean i get it, course i do

i aint exactly in need of defendin. they can say whatever or act however they want towards me

i'm not defendin shit here. just... we got bigger shit to worry about, is all. gonna have to learn to work together for now.

This probably isn't really the place for this discussion anyhow...

...yeah

8:13 AM

sorry

8:13 AM

i'm gonna get back to work

Sorry.

8:14 AM

You're right.

Well, uh... anyway. On the subject of food I'm making mac and cheese.

Fine! Fine. I won't be like that anymore... Sorry.

it's alright, i get it

Thank you Rabbit-kun... I probably should be less aggressive, though...

Ugh, yea

6:59 PM

sorry

Hey, all we can do is go forward, right?

yeah.

Ah! I'm getting so antsy over here. I need to do something.

I could always come and visit. acHeart2

1:49 AM

I haven't gotten a chance to since the holidays. It would be nice to go back to our hometown for a bit. acAgree

Please do, I'm dying of boredom. I just wanna be done with school already

Maybe I could take you on a trip tomorrow after school. acSmile

Oooh, where to?

Where do you want to go?

2:01 AM

...That's a reasonable distance from Inaba for a single day trip, at least.

2:04 AM

Yokohama could be nice. Or Fuji. acPleased

Ah man, there are so many possibilities

2:08 AM

I've never been to Fuji before though, that might be really cool. I could use a good hike

I've been before, but only for work. It would be great to get a little more time to sightsee in the area. acSit

2:10 AM

I'll see what I can get planned tomorrow while you're in class, and I'll try to pick you up as soon as I can. acConfetti

Sweet! I can't wait! I haven't been on a trip like this in so long!

You deserve it after working so hard. acExcited

You're right and more people should say it

Almost March already…. February always moves so fast. zv11milkshock

But that does mean spring is coming up! zumilkdance2

2:16 AM

How is everyone?

I'm getting soooo antsy, but I'm pretty sure I've said that already

Wahh, that makes sense! Everythings coming up soon huh… zzmilkthinking

2:24 AM

Dya still need to do anything in prebearation?

A couple things yeah, but the only stuff left is pretty hard to do until a little later

Hmm! Let me know if we can help when the time cooomes~ zumilkhug

Sojo-chan in town…

Don't worry lol, you'll be one of the first to know

Ughhh I'd like to go home but.

2:38 AM

worrrk

Do you ever get to go home?!?!

Work grind never stops. acShowmanship

I mean to Inaba, Ursa.

Oh.

2:40 AM

That makes sense zzmilkspeechless

We miss you over here!

️

I do sleep I promise you

Oh. You aren't working at this hour...?

2:41 AM

Soji. Rest. Please

I will.

2:43 AM

After I get done with this case. Taking jobs in Kabukicho always keeps me out late... acSad

(edited)

Hopefully not too late

We'll see. acPleased

That’s not very reassuring.

Dude. We don't know when this case will be over

It's okay. I prepared myself to stay up this late. acFeelinIt

this kyushu ramen joint is so goooooood!!

He's what's keeping me up. acConsent

How do you prepare to stay up that late? You got a utility belt full of energy drinks?

Energy shots. acAgree

2:56 AM

I'm doing a stakeout, so it's important to stay at full awareness. acJoy

Close enough lol

2:56 AM

Oooh, juicy

A stakeout? zv11milkshock

Oooo

Sho's out getting food right now. I think he got distracted, though...

i did not! i'm on my way back!

Ah a steakout while you stakeout

heheheh! good one!

My stomach is caving in on itself... acSad

Then eat! You can't exist on energy shots alone, Bro

Shooooooo... I'm becoming a ghooooost... ooooOOooo...

My, someone is spirited.

Lmao good one

I require fooooOoooOoood... ooOoo.

Sooo Tell us about your job, So-kun

Client confidentiality. acPleased

Of course

relax bro! i got you some damn good ramen!

I'm saved. OooOoo.

ooooOooooOoOoooo!

3:18 AM

that's the sound ya make when ya eat this stuff :D it's friggin awesome

OoO.

i'll bring you some next time, dragon!

Man, now I want some too

i'll take ya when ya get to town!

You better! I'm looking forward to it now!

hey everyone, i got an interview with a record label soon! wish me luck

I know you'll do great. acHeart2

Hell yeah! You go Hana-chan!

You got this!

!!!! GO GO NIIIIII zrmmcheer

!!!! (edited)

thanks guys... i really hope it turns out ok lol

I’m sure it will, your stuff is great!

thanks sojo-chan. that means a lot

Maybe we could go out for dinner afterwards, when you get your record deal. acFeelinIt

we'll see lol... if i dont get it then that might be a slap to the face. ig we could get bbb if i dont get it

Yeesh, going straight for the depression meal huh?

You should have more faith in yourself. acShiver

i know, but you never know

Then I'll have extra faith in you. acConsent

thanks man <3

Just walk in there and own it

yeah... confidence is key of leaving a good impression

knock 'em dead, man!!

thanks everyone

you got this!

i really appreciate the support

It's a bit late but how is everyone doing?

8:25 AM

I hope I haven't missed much

I'm doing well, Fuuka-san. I hope the same goes for you. acJoy

Oh, yes much better! I ended up getting. . .just a bit more sleep than intended!

8:29 AM

But I'm back at 100% now!

no such thing as too much sleep

8:30 AM

but there's definitely such a thing as not enough sleep...

Three days was definitely too much. . .

8:30 AM

But I hope you're getting enough sleep!

Three days? acWorry

I overdid it a little at work. . .

What could have caused you to sleep that long...? acShiver

Well. . .I may have. . .forgone sleep for a week breaking into this app?

fuuka...

Not entirely, of course! I got catnaps in now and then! But you can't live off those unfortunately. . .

catnaps are kinda all i have for now, unfortunately

Please take better care of yourself. acSad

8:33 AM

That goes to both of you.

i could tell you the same :]

You could always let me take on some more of your work, Makoto-senpai.

8:33 AM

I'm doing fine. acAgree

Are you having trouble sleeping, Makoto-kun?

well... you know me. either i'm out cold or i'm wide awake. no in-between

8:35 AM

well, except for the occasional catnap...

You should be out cold more often. acSad

Well, that's no good. . .We should all really be getting better sleep habits. . .

I sleep decently well. acPleased

8:36 AM

At least compared to senpai... And apparently you this past week... acShiver

i'll probably be a lot better off once this whole phlegethon thing is sorted

Normally it's at least a little better than this!

8:37 AM

I can get absorbed into projects, though that's something I'm working on!

8:37 AM

i'll probably be a lot better off once this whole phlegethon thing is sorted

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(@waffle | himbo collector) - jump Understandable, but if there's any way we can help please don't hesitate to ask!

Like I said, I can take on more work, Makoto-senpai. acConsent

In fact, I just finished a new set of noise cancelling headphones if you'd like to try them out sometime, Makoto-kun!

thank you both, but i've got it covered--

8:38 AM

...

8:38 AM

...i'll head over asap

8:38 AM

the ones i have now are on their way out...

Great! I'll get them ready for you!

And just like that, the boss is gone... And Adachi-san is gone... I'm the boss now... acSad

i didn't say i was leaving for that long

8:40 AM

and iwatodai's not as far as osaka

First order as boss: hat day. acPleased

Well, if it's easier I could always come to you instead!

8:41 AM

I should definitely stretch my legs today

Does that mean no hat day. acShiver

i definitely wouldn't say no to you stopping by, if you want

8:41 AM

you can have hat day. as a treat

Then I will grab my best hat and make my way over!

i guess i'm putting that beanie back on

Should I bring anything else? A housewarming gift?

i think the headphones are plenty

8:45 AM

you could always grab something for yu, though

I don't need anything, but thank you for the offer. acSmile

Still, it wouldn't be right to not bring ANYTHING. . . .

8:47 AM

I could bring food!

...I will take that housewarming gift. acConsent

Then I'll do my best not to disappoint!

you never disappoint :]

Awh man. I woke up and couldn't get back to sleep.

yeah, i've been there.

You get me

on the bright side i had a cool dream

what about?

Well... hm. It might actually sound sad out of context but I dreamt that I was hanging out with my brother.

i wouldn't necessarily say that's sad. :]

4:57 AM

i have dreams like that too, except with my sister.

Ah, you understand then! It was really nice, just a calm dream.

...i try to think of it in the sense that it's good to remember them that way.

Yeah... I can imagine him scolding me if I was sad all the time cuz of him, eheh. I'd guess your sis would too?

oh yeah. i'd never hear the end of it.

5:06 AM

she'd always go to almost any length to cheer me up. never could let me sit around and mope for too long.

Kazu was like that too. Little dude would also fight bullies for me... which is funny to think back on given we were 4.

sounds like your brother and my sister would get along pretty well.

It sure does! It's nice to think about

yeah :]

Man, I can’t believe that in two weeks I’m gonna be done with high school

It had to happen eventually Bro. Time marches on

11:31 PM

Still weird to think about though

My baby sister is growing up. pcCry

sheesh, youre just as annoyin as ryo

I haven’t been a baby for years!

I’m trying to think about how to celebrate. Might head over to the arcade in Okina and waste some peoples’ coins

hope everyone's doing okay!!!!

Likewise! It's been rather quiet, hasn't it?

Sorry, I've been busy with work. acSad

Hopefully not too busy!

1:28 AM

But I know the feeling. Nearing the end of the school year is always tough

ive been busy with family too lol

yeaaah, been pretty busy too

I want Adachi-san to come back already... I don't like doing his work... pcCry

You know, you aren't beholden to his work. I understand wanting to help a friend, but you can take a break if you're feeling stressed!

^

1:33 AM

i can take a turn with it

I have it. I'm okay. acAgree

just lmk if you change your mind

I will.

maaaan i'm bored to shit

then stop botherin us bout it and go do somethin

dont you have hobbies dude?

shut up, i got plenty! just...none of 'em are interesting rn

you could learn something new?

Have you ever done karaoke? That's fun!

oh, karaoke is fun

hmmm...maybe i should get myself a karaoke machine for at home

your neighbors will love that LOL

they can fuckin cope!

just go out and get some fresh air at an actual karaoke bar or smth

That'd be fantastic. Oh off topic, Yosuke. I forgot to tell you there's extra cake in the fridge for you-

i can't exactly go leavin the house too often rn

... for me?

5:08 PM

ill have to dig in, thank you

i can't exactly go leavin the house too often rn

@waffle | himbo collector - jump why not? aint ya healed up enough by now?

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

ill have to dig in, thank you

no prob! Hope you enjoy :-D

waffle | himbo collector

i can't exactly go leavin the house too often rn

You can go out if you want. I don't have any plans tonight. acHeart2

Ah, sorry, I'd offer to come out and visit you guys but I'm a little busy right now unfortunately!

ehhh, i'll figure somethin out

Phea: full-time twink bullier

You can go out if you want. I don't have any plans tonight. acHeart2

no plans, huh?

?

What'cha lookin at?

I think he's looking at my lack of plans... acSad

partner, you should go with. i think itd be good for you to have fun <3

Yeah, you've been a little high-strung lately. Take a night out and let loose a bit!

yeah, none of us wanna see you being stressed out...

I'm not stressed... Well, beyond the normal work stress. acPleased

:T

5:37 PM

do it for sojo-chan and i?

relax bro, i got just the thing!

treat him to a fun night out!

It’s okay to be stressed bro, we all get stressed. Just make sure to let off some steam sometimes.

exactly

I’d say you’d be gray by 30 but, well

I think grey looks nice. acConsent

on you

5:39 PM

and youre distractin from the point

dude, we all love you, and we want you to be kinder to yourself. its ok to not feel 100% all the time. do whats best for you, cause you worry the shit out of me lol

There's no reason to worry yourself over me...

Worry is a two way street bro

I'm okay. You guys just focus on yourselves. acHeart2

there are a million reasons one is because i love you

5:41 PM

two is because i can tell

seriously man

EVERYONE I HAVE FOUND A VERY COOL BONE IN THIS PARK

A bone from what...?

A horse!!!!!

???

It is good!

What exactly are you doing with bones, anyway? Isn't that kind of illegal...?

he's a dog

...A... Talking dog?

yep

...You know what, I don't think that's the weirdest thing I've accidentally walked into in here.

thought so

1:08 AM

and you'll keep seeing weird things, if you're here

Oh my god, a talking dog?!

I've just about given up on uninstalling this app, so I guess I'm here to stay.

Lol join the club

there's no way to mute it...?

nope.

hm. guess that's unfortunate.

Either way, I'm very interested in meeting this talking dog if possible

I've had my phone go off quite a few times at meetings due to the chatroom...

1:11 AM

I think the talking dog sounds really neat... If not slightly dystopian and horrifying in concept

i could help. :]

Oh man, I gotta go buy some dog treats

he'll love you forever if you do

That's the idea lol

That's fair.

i just give him my leftovers whenever hes around and he seems to like it

Well duh, he’s a dog lol

1:21 AM

He’s gonna love any food items you give him

tbf i aint sure koro-chans completely a dog (edited)

he is. probably.

does seemin immortality come with bein a dog naturally?

Good boys deserve long and happy lives

dont think thats how it works

some dogs do live pretty long lives.

Yea, usually kinda dependant on size, too.

on top of the whole being able to do complex communication in japanese and show general critical thinkin skills that far exceed the typical dog

he's just that good.

That just makes him an extra good boy!

ok ok i get it

I am doggone good!

Oh my god, he tells jokes too, this is the best day of my life

1

Somehow, it didn't occur to me that my house was as small as it was. The place I'm in now has like, more than four rooms, and it's kinda wigging me out.

Where are you to?

I’m out in the suburbs in Tōnoshō now, it’s like, really different from back home (edited)

1:20 AM

We really were out in the boonies lol

Should you be giving your location like that...? acWorry

Isn’t the big bad evil guy just in Tokyo? I thought he couldn’t come out this far

. Shit i forgot this app was being watched

1:28 AM

I am so sorry so-kun

I mean I’m the one that answered lol. It’s pretty much just people we know here anyway right?

aaand some strangers. Annd "the big bad evil guy."

If he’s all locked up in Tokyo then he can’t follow me home at least

huh

Plus there's like, thousands of people that live in the area, and I still haven't said my name in here

We don't know if he's specifically just locked up in Tokyo, or if his influence bleeds into the suburbs... You really shouldn't say things with such certainty. acSad

so many new names (⁠๑⁠•⁠﹏⁠•⁠)

Oh hey, someone new!

10:02 PM

Welcome to our weird little corner!

is this on all smartphones??? (⁠•⁠ ⁠▽⁠ ⁠•⁠;⁠)

Nope, just for special people

10:04 PM

Don't even think about trying to get rid of it either, it's immune to deletion

thats not creepy at all (⁠-⁠_⁠-⁠;⁠)⁠・⁠・⁠・

Yeah welcome to the club lol

10:06 PM

Someone else could probably explain it better though, I still don't really know everything

Neither do we, I think! Hello zv11milkshock

hello! ur name is so cute (⁠ ⁠◜⁠‿⁠◝⁠ ⁠)⁠♡

… Ah!! Ehe, thank you!! zzmilklove2

10:11 PM

If you can see names…

10:11 PM

Well, what can we call you? zumilkdance2

You must be like Bro then

10:12 PM

Oh yeah, we use nicknames here for safety, or most of us do at least

like who? (⁠●⁠´⁠⌓⁠`⁠●⁠)

I've been going by Sojourn

Teddie is fine for me though! zzmilkhappy

and... hmm, i need a cute nickname, 2...!ヽ⁠(⁠｡⁠◕⁠o⁠◕⁠｡⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠. (edited)

10:13 PM

just call me ham for rn ლ⁠(⁠^⁠o⁠^⁠ლ⁠)

Oh that's pretty cute!

Ham… I like it! zzmilkoke

ham...?

its pretty hammy isnt it? (⁠◕⁠ᴗ⁠◕⁠✿⁠)

i like this one!

LOL of course you do

nice to meetcha hammy!

nice 2 meet u 2, uh... insert nickname here! ｡⁠◕⁠‿⁠◕⁠｡

crescent!

like the moon (⁠ ⁠╹⁠▽⁠╹⁠ ⁠)

yeah! basically, heheh! soooo you see all the names too, huh?

dont we all...? ಠಿ⁠_⁠ಠ

weeell... some of us!

seems to be the three of us and one other, so far.

Not everyone can be that cool…

Must be a cool skill to have

i cant complain (⁠ ⁠ꈍ⁠ᴗ⁠ꈍ⁠)

it is pretty damn good!

so why is this on all ur smartphones??? ༼⁠⁰⁠o⁠⁰⁠；⁠༽

hmmmmm

how to explain??

10:27 PM

basically, ya got superpowers! or... you're related to somebody who's got superpowers

10:27 PM

or both!

like the ability to fly? or eat endless ramen bowls? ＼⁠(⁠◎⁠o⁠◎⁠)⁠／

nothin THAT cool, unfortunately... lemme ask ya a question; have ya had any weird dreams lately??

10:30 PM

like, about maybe wakin' up in a really blue room with this dude with a super long nose sittin' at a desk or somethin' and some guy or girl dressed in all blue?

what kind of weird??? ರ⁠_⁠ರ

10:30 PM

long nose...???

yeah! real long! and pointy too!

...nothing rings a bell (⁠-⁠_⁠-⁠;⁠)

...i think you're losing the plot a little here, crescent.

i'm gettin to it! hmm... so it ain't happened for you yet...

10:33 PM

...well okay, so, for right now, with that app you got in your phone? you can go to another world. buuut i wouldn't recommend it!

10:33 PM

not right now, anyway.

10:33 PM

this chat's fulla people who ALSO have that app and can ALSO go to that world

...oh, u mean a plot like this is some sort of weirdo storytelling group! i get it now! (⁠人⁠ ⁠•͈⁠ᴗ⁠•͈⁠)

what? no, nono! this is all real, i'm tellin ya!

and im the prime minister ಡ⁠ ͜⁠ ⁠ʖ⁠ ⁠ಡ

Honestly going back to roleplaying sounds a lot more fun….

don'tcha think this is all a little too weird to be fake??

10:38 PM

we don't just add people here for shits and giggles, this doesn't happen 'cuz we want it to!

youll have to show me for me to believe it, mr moon man (⁠◡⁠ ⁠ω⁠ ⁠◡⁠)

hmmm... fine!

10:39 PM

you wanna meet up? where even are ya??

10:40 PM

...actually, scratch that, ya probably don't wanna be asked that by a total stranger...

Oh so you'll show a total stranger but not me?

no take backs! (⁠≧⁠(⁠ｴ⁠)⁠≦⁠ ⁠) (edited)

Nanako Dojima | Sojourn

Oh so you'll show a total stranger but not me?

i'll show ya later!

or...some other time, maybe not when it's liable to give your brother a heart attack

𝗛𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗸𝗼 𝗔𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗼 | 𝗛𝗮𝗺

no take backs! (⁠≧⁠(⁠ｴ⁠)⁠≦⁠ ⁠) (edited)

alright, alright... i promise i'm friendly even if i don't look it!

I think he'll have a heart attack no matter what the context is lol

yeah, good point

u dont have to worry about that with me ▼⁠・⁠ᴥ⁠・⁠▼

cool, cool! but uh... if some other guy who isn't tall and handsome with red hair and a big honkin' scar on his face tries to come up to ya and say he's there to meet up, it ain't me

Oh yeah, Crescent has a very distinguished silhouette

10:47 PM

Can't miss him

honking scar...? i hope ur wearing a clown nose with it (⁠｡⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧

pfft! i ain't got it on me right now, but next time, for sure!

i cant wait (⁠✿⁠^⁠‿⁠^⁠)

10:53 PM

im at... a phone store in shibuya...?

phone store in shibuya, gotcha. be right over!

10:54 PM

...wait, what's the store called?

...pineapple?

pineapple! gotcha gotcha

Damn, looks like you do got game Crescent lmao

who says im not the one with game? (⁠◠⁠‿⁠・⁠)⁠—⁠☆

maybe we both got game!

Who's gaming?

huh

I honestly only saw the last two messages. Sooo whats up with you?

the usual. .. What's up with the new person?

Dunno

apparently they're going by ham. Are we going back to nicknames now that we have more new people or nah?

Might as well ig.

Ill try to keep them straight. The names, that is. Pfft.

LMAO

Back and forth and back and forth we go!! zzmilkglum

Here’s to hoping I remembear them

no way in hell i'm gonna

10:47 AM

hell, only reason i even remember mine is bc of my outfit in the other place

Gasp! Did you get bunny ears?!?!?

yea

that sounds so cute (⁠♡⁠ω⁠♡⁠ ⁠)⁠ ⁠~⁠♪

10:49 AM

AND I HAVENT SEEN YET?!?!?

i ain't gone in with everybody yet

10:50 AM

just soji and nozo the one time

We should go in just to do a fashion show!!! zzmilkblush

we just gotta go in again in general i think

Uhm

10:51 AM

Well you guys have fun with that! zzmilkcheer

10:51 AM

I just remembeared I have clothes to put into the dryer! Fareweeeeeeeell zzmilkhappy

oh, bye bye! (⁠~⁠￣⁠³⁠￣⁠)⁠~

huh...

10:54 AM

see ya ursa!

i didnt get any fun fashion going in there, but i could judge u guys (⁠/⁠^⁠-⁠^⁠(⁠^⁠ ⁠^⁠*⁠)⁠/

you'll get some cool threads soon!

11:00 AM

probably

i hope so. i want to look totally sick (⁠๑⁠♡⁠⌓⁠♡⁠๑⁠)

you will!

Fashion show in there

what if we did one out here though

Then we wouldn't get our cool magic outfits though! zzmilkglum

I didn't get one at all

but sewing and designing things here could be really fun~

Hmmm Maybe we could still get you one, if we can get you to think of one hard enough...

Hmmm, maybe? I guess I'm just so used to fighting in my regular clothes...

Oh! If we do a fashion show I wanna help with the outfits!

I've been told the only good fashion I've ever had was picked out by my family or partner... acSad

(edited)

That's because you won't wear anything but blazers otherwise lol

I wear other stuff. I just like blazers. acWorry

How many blazers are in your closet right now?

2:31 PM

No comment.

2:31 PM

It's starting to warm up, though, so it's going to be vest season soon. acJoy

The prosecution rests

2:32 PM

But you’re right

Sleeveless shirt time!

Sho's better at the sleeveless shirts than I am. acAgree

id rather die than wear anything without sleeves

sleeveless shirt time!

Suns out, guns out

I should drag Miwa-chan out to shop for a new sundress

Only certain people get to see my guns. acPleased

2:36 PM

...Oh, you meant the metaphorical muscle kind of guns.

i was gonna say, you have guns??

It sounds like he does... but not the ones I meant. heh

LMAO whoops

I have those types too... acShiver

Maybe it’s a good idea to not talk about any guns you own in public

They're fake guns. For work only. acFeelinIt

I’m no snitch, but you guys are friends with a cop

It is legal if you have a hunting license. Although that's restricted to specific models

several cops, actually...

Well yeah some of them are legal, but who knows what kinds Bro is talking about lmao

2:40 PM

You can never be sure with him

they're only models.

If that’s the story we’re going with, I’ll stick to it lmao

Models work just like the real thing in the Shadow world. acAgree

pretty much!

It would be a lot more pricey to use real guns with real ammo. acShiver

Y'all use fake guns.......

Huh, that actually makes sense

Well, most of us do. acPleased

Remember Nao-san, plausible deniability

For legal purposes I will not disclose who does and doesn't. acHeart2

I have a hunting license :^)

I sure hope you don't have any real guns in our house!

in certain parts of the shadow world, there's no difference between the real thing and the fakes. the effect of cognition makes it so that you can use them like any real one if you believe hard enough

Ribbon

I sure hope you don't have any real guns in our house!

No guns around the baby

Thank you.

Believe in the power of violence. acAgree

A specific non answer to the question but I shall take it!!

So what you’re saying is that if I took a magic wand into the shadow world, I could hypothetically cast spells if I believe hard enough?

yep

Hell yeah

Let's go with no, actually. acWorry

you'd probably need a particularly strong cognition for that, though...

It’s just a hypothetical Bro, relax

You could think a whole existence into reality if you try hard enough! I am pro magic wands!

Ribbon

A specific non answer to the question but I shall take it!!

No prob!

Ribbon

You could think a whole existence into reality if you try hard enough! I am pro magic wands!

That's very uncommon... acWorry

I dunno, man. There was a machine for that once.

Just off of cognition alone, without a machine, I can't think of many instances...

uhhh there was...the one time

Still, could you imagine just like, making a whole imagination land? That sounds like it could be fun

I'd like to do that... Make a great big circus, or something!

That's what happened in Tokyo quite a few years back. acSigh

yeah, yeah!

It did?!?!

i don't think you woulda known at the time

3:10 PM

hell, i hardly noticed at first

When did that happen??

liiiike... 2016?

Oh I was like in middle school lol

Early 2017?

yeah, round there

It gave us our 'perfect world'... acSad

perfect my ass

3:13 PM

might as well have just been some boring-ass dream

I mean, it sounds nice at first, but yeah it might get boring after a while

3:14 PM

Kinda makes you think about how people talk about heaven

I think the idea was solid, but the execution was a little shaky. acSigh

it was stupid! it didn't even feel like something i actually wanted, it was just somebody else making all the decisions for everyone

3:15 PM

that's dumb as hell, let me make my own perfect world with my own two hands ya jackass

Now Im just confused...

Honestly I understand exactly what you mean

right??

i can kinda get where he was comin from

3:20 PM

i was sorta tryin to pull that same sorta shit, but, eh, ya grow out of it eventually

dunno if i'd call it the same...

Yknow I feel like we should go back to talking about what sort of colors you'd make a castle if you could think one up. I don't like this new direction

purple

Based as always

Only one color?! For the whole building ?!?!?!?!?1

and some yellow too

Good color theory

right?? can't go wrong with that combo

Purple's a historically regal color too, so it's even got the symbolism

yeah!

I can't decide if I'd want mine to be pastelly or very bright zzmilkcry2

AAaaahh!! Defeated by the paws of my own question!!

... gold castle

3:27 PM

also hi to the new person lol im hana

Gold's a little gaudy though isn't it?

3:27 PM

Just like, the whole thing being gold would be too much

Do we need a castle...?

Yes.

It's just pretend bro, we're having fun!

hmmm... Brown?

blue and gray for me

...I was going to say blue and gray too...

Ain't no way you just said brown

we can be twins. :]

bricks are brown!

This is an imagination land castle! Your bricks can be pink if you want!

...I'm so sorry, partner. I don't think we can live in the same castle.

i'd probably go for a couple different shades of blue, too...

my first idea got shot down >:T

3:29 PM

partner...

you know i gotta go for green n red!

3:29 PM

stayin true to myself here

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

partner...

I can't live in a brown castle. acSad

3:30 PM

...Or a gold one.

i can just live in sojis castle, that way i dont have to choose

Hana-chan living alone in his castle made of mud bricks

omg... so mean

3:31 PM

well i like warm colors... orange seems too much tho

And gold doesn't...?

hana's castle is just a junes

Sunset gradient...

Depends on the orange, but just don't make the whole thing one color lol

i mean, gold at least makes you look rich

3:32 PM

maybe like a burnt siena with a yellow trim

But it would be so hot... acSad

An all gold castle also makes you look like an asshole lmao

who cares! im rich!

it'd be like king... what was his name? mid-ass?

...This is why I don't let partner into my bank account. acWorry

midas...

3:32 PM

OMG

close enough

Midas the mid-ass king

partner, I budget money better than you

remember how i spent years saving up for my own motorcycle? my guitars?

That's because you didn't have the money to build a gold castle. acWorry

i dont even want a castle!!!

I guess being the son of a department store manager does have it's benefits

3:35 PM

Also, who doesn't want a castle???

the benefits are cutting me off and I had to earn money to get my stuff

I'm happy with a house that's big enough for me, a partner, and a couple kids. A castle is too big... acSad

castles are too big. i dont want to spent half a day getting to one room (edited)

I think we should all get castles. That way we can start a new feudal era and revitalize Bushido

i mean... that would be interesting

i WOULD make a pretty badass samurai

I am pro castle!! Castle all the way!!!!

sojo-chan will be the empress

...As long as I don't have to clean it!

I would prefer to be a samurai than a royal. acConsent

samurai lifestyle would be pretty cool...

It's okay Bro, they're right, I'll be the empress

ehh, realistically, i think i'd be movin around too much to stay in a castle. that shit'd get all dusty and no friggin way i'd feel like cleanin

that's what the money is for

You'd be a samurai! You don't have to be in the castle!

Nanako Dojima | Sojourn

It's okay Bro, they're right, I'll be the empress

Thank you for your sacrifice. acFeelinIt

hell yeah!

Should I even ask

Join us in being samurai, Dragon. acHeart2

youd love it

We're going back to before the Meiji Restoration, come with us

hey, she'd be just like her persona then

yeah!

Sure. Whatever. Have fun with that

come ooooon it'll be fun

Every party needs a pooper, that's why we invited you

Dragon-chan, you're way too serious!! zv11milkshock

Come ooooon, join join!

Isn't everyone a pooper...? nlCurious

Bro...

not... Like that

biologically speaking

...Oh, it's like the phrase. acAgree

yeah, the "negative Nancy"

I can't believe you've never heard the phrase party pooper before

Who d'ya think they named that after? Who was the first Nancy who was so negative this became her legacy zzmilkthinking

whoever that is, i think i kinda wanna meet her

I think it's just for the alliteration lol but you do raise a good point

Meet them and hug 'em

nah, i kinda just wanna see if she can out-negative viper (edited)

LMAO

the party pooper of all time, ladies and gentlemen

ha ha

See, he laughed. acHeart2

Yeah, that's what we'll call it lol

Damn... I'm gonna then. But not without asking Nancy her personal boundaries

I have a feeling her boundaries don't include hugging...

What if she needs one and has been waiting for someone to ask :(

Maybe not wanting to be hugged or touched is what made people think she was a negative nancy. acShiver

We don't know! That's why you gotta ask!

That's why you ask! You don't wanna assume!

Oh man, I am so full of ice cream. I think I had too much.

How much is too much...?

I feel bloated

You could always hit the gym. acPleased

Oh yeah pumping iron sounds like a great idea with a stomach full of ice cream lol

I love a good workout after taking on a food challenge. acAgree

thats cuz youre not human

You're insane, I'm gonna throw up if I try that

Please don't throw up. acWorry

That's why I'm not going to the gym!

11:28 PM

We're just back home right now, might throw on a movie or something

That's a good alternative. acHeart2

Yeah it'd be a nice way to cap off the day

11:32 PM

We found out there's an arcade pretty close to the place we're staying so we made a day of it lol

I hope you had fun. acJoy

11:35 PM

It's been a while since I've gone to an arcade...

Oh it was so fun!

11:36 PM

I really impressed my roomie at the dance games lol

I'll say. Closest thing I ever had was in Okina. And that wasn't much.

I mean the Okina arcade was at least something, wasn't like we had anything like that back at home

For real...

I always liked the arcades in Japan the most out of all the places I've been. The crane games are always fun there. acFeelinIt

I still don't know how you manage to win those things so much. I swear they're rigged

It's an acquired skill. acAgree

Yea, but it's So-kun we're talking about.

11:40 PM

I swear you have the weirdest hobbies. And i mean that in an affectionate way.

Right, luck just kinda finds him naturally lmao

What makes my hobbies weird...? acShiver

DUDE. I JUST SAID IT WASN'T MEANT TO BE AN INSULT

Man. Now i feel bad.

Honestly I feel like weird is a badge of honor in our family

darn right it is

Don't worry Bro we're all kinda weird here

Just a tad lol

lmao i sure as hell can't talk

Partner isn't weird. acDisagree

He kinda is

The weather has been nice lately! Finally slowly getting to a good park walk temperature, hehe

I think winter park walks are nice, but the weather warming up is definitely appreciated so I don't have to be so bundled up. acAgree

It's been winter for far too long!! I wanna switch out to my summer wardrobe again zzmilksmile

Your summer fashion is always so nice. I admittedly don't change too much in comparison...

Come shopping with me sometime! It'll be fun I pawromise. I won't use up all your budget for me and I will get you non blazers toooooo

I do need to get some new vests and undershirts, too... pcThink

It's decided! You're coming with meeee

Ooh summer clothes

Join us tooooo! zumilkdance2

I think it would be fun to bring

along with us. acHeart2

12:24 AM

I could pick her out something cute. acAgree

(edited)

Well, she’d certainly love to! She’s getting more and more opinionated about her clothes zzmilksmile

And growing into new sizes fast too…

It sounds like fun! I love picking and trying on stuff!

Partner tends to pick out stuff for me. He says my fashion is "unique," in a bad way... acSad

We’ll make sure you end up with good calls~

i could probably help out with picking stuff

Group fashion trip. acShowmanship

Oooo, many people, I’ll have to start strategizing… zzmilkevil

Man, I really hate meetings. Corporate people are terrifying

yeesh, hope it went okay

It went fine, they just always make me nervous, especially when it comes time for contract renegotiation

contract renegotiation?? :0

It’s a pretty normal thing, it’s just like, talking about the contract specifics for the next year or so. Not a huge deal unless they decide not to re-up the contract at all

oh, gotcha...

Yeah, it wouldn’t be as nerve wracking if it was just me and my manager. If I never have to talk to a corporate executive again, I’ll have a happy life

yeah, i could imagine. sure glad my job doesn't involve talkin with a bunch of old stuffy asshats in suits on the daily

Thankfully it’s not a regular occurrence. I can mostly get away with avoiding them, but once a year I have to pay a visit to the salaryman

that's good! uh, that it's only once a year, i mean, not that...you gotta go over there

Yep. Could definitely be worse

4:35 AM

Honestly I couldn’t picture myself actually working in a regular office like that. It just seems so claustrophobic

seriously. i'm pretty damn lucky to be able to just...kinda be my own boss, outside of my ma every now and then lol

heya.

yo!

How are things?

And then he disappeared…. zzmilksad

The great mystery of the missing rabbit……

He will be missed. acSad

We won’t forget you rabbit!! You’ll live on in our memoryyyyyyy!!!!!

crap i passed out

AHHH ZOMBIE zzmilkshock

Oh, I thought I heard a ghost...

huh??

Protect me Soji!! zzmilksad

Im too young and bearutiful to have my brain eaten!

what the hell are you on about???

Maybe the infection hasn't taken him over quite yet...

Heehehehe~

9:18 AM

How can we be sure?!?

Rabbit-kun, on a scale of one to ten, how tasty do brains sound right now?

9:19 AM

Are you noticing any rotting of the flesh or sudden stumbling?

9:19 AM

Are you making weird groaning noises instead of typical Japanese?

...sure, yeah, i totally lost my ability to properly speak and now all i know is eatin brains

AAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!!

I'm sorry, Rabbit-kun. I have to put you down. acWorry

so i wonder why i'm still here in this group chat talking.

9:21 AM

dude if you pull a gun on me i will bite you

No, Soji…. I can’t lose you too! Protect yourself out there!…

Please don't bite me. acShiver

9:21 AM

I'm just doing what's for your own good. acHeart2

oh my god

9:24 AM

you're gonna kill everybody before the zombies even get the damn chance

That's the plan. acConsent

EH?!?!?

I WAS KIDDING???

Wait, I read that wrong...

you scare me sometimes

I thought I was killing only the infected people so they don't get a chance. My literacy skills in the morning aren't great. acSad

pfft, it's cool

9:27 AM

my literacy skills are shit even on a good day

As long as your infected people spotting skills are better!

I'll go through the questionnaire and figure out their answers from there. acAgree

Excuse me, what did I miss??

Zombie apocalypse. Rabbit-kun got bit and I have to painfully execute him to put him out of his misery. acPleased

...

9:30 AM

I'm out

..... thats a joke, right?

you never know with soji...

Is it a joke? acWorry

it better be!

9:32 AM

i ain't in the mood to get executed, man!

But Ursa said zombies were a thing... acSad

zombies don't text

Did she....

9:33 AM

I see

I feel like they could text...

9:35 AM

But I'm glad you're still a normal alive human man. acJoy

me too

Does a normal alive human man want to go grab breakfast? acFeelinIt

yeah, and while we're at it, a normal alive human man also wants to be talked to like one

Okay, Rabbit-kun... acSad

that's better

9:39 AM

i'll buy ya pancakes for that

Pancakes do sound good... acShowmanship

Pancakes!!!!!!

Pancakes DO sound good...

Awfully quiet in here today, hm?

Get out.

It's not as if I participate in here often.

I wish you participated less.

Haha. And here I was, believing you to be awaiting my next move.

You aren't the only deity causing problems out in the world.

5:44 PM

If you could just speed it on along, that would be great. acSmile

I don't think I will.

5:45 PM

At least, not in the way you would like.

Sure.

I look forward to meeting with you again.

I look forward to your demise. acPleased

...Let's see if you can permanently finish the job, hm?

I will.

What'd i miss

6:21 PM

nevermind ig

damn

6:25 PM

almost wish i was here to give him a piece of my mind too

6:25 PM

almost

..Yeah.

eh, whatever

6:30 PM

should prolly check up on yu-kun tho

keep me updated please.

eesh... hope everyone's okay this evening. Anyway

hm...

Goblin appearance...

huh

Hes a goblin, is what I'm saying. Evil goblin.

thats a way to describe it

Hmm...

6:30 PM

Things will work out. I promise.

mhm

True. I trust you, yosuke.

10:12 PM

or uh were we going back to nicknames...

10:12 PM

Well. Listen

no clue man

what's this all about...?

Ah, new folk… Heya

oh shit, new guy?

hey, is there a sho minazuki around anywhere?

Uhm?

huh?

oh!

12:14 AM

relax guys, i think i know what this is about

Nothing good then, I assume…

im not a cop or anythin'!

he's not i can vouch

but... what the hell is this place? reminds me a little too much of the metanav... with a bonus weird anonymous chatroom feature...

that's pretty much it!

...is it like an update? seems kinda fun! ...and still creepy as hell.

How many persona users could there possibly be in one city?!? zzmilkcry

tokyo's a big place!

I need to move to Paris.

Oh, hey new guy. Welcome to whatever this is

I have a feeling you won't escape if you move to a different country...

do we use codenames on top of our other codenames...?

a double codename yes

That sounds confusing

Oh right, introductions… Use whatever you’re comfortable with! Remember internet safetyyyy

12:22 AM

Anyways I’m Teddie zumilkdance2

I'm Nozomi. Nice and easy

New people...Huh..

kanji. good to meetcha.

you can call me... captain!

Captain. Like the army or a pirate?

CAPTAIN,,

Captain, huh...

Captain… That’s cute

what's with that reaction, a— i mean, girl i totally don't know!?

Nono it’s cute!!! Totally cute!!

Oh my god.

I take it you know each other then?

12:25 AM

It's ok if you do, most people in here know someone

yeah. It's a lof to get used to.

it's cool, you guys, we're all chill here. nozo's right, we're all pretty much here cuz of that

Yeah me and Cap’ know each other!

Mhm. I'm... Not sure if I should say my name or not lol

I think some people are still going by codenames anyway

Good point.

prolly just depends on the person at this rate

12:29 AM

if you wanna go with a codename, go with it, but if ya don't, don't

Mhm! Nice and confusing zumilkdance2

I mean I never used one, so it's no different to me

I'm Yu.

Mine’s officially a nickname, so it counts zzmilkcheer

call me yuki. or makoto. or bard. whichever works. :))

Chie.

Hey uh… I’m able to talk in here now too, I guess!

oh! hey man!

Oh, another new member

yo, hey dude!

Welcome

Heya!

Hey!

It's probably a coincidence, but I feel like my caffeine intake always lines up with new people joining this chat

I think my crashes somehow coincide with these things. But anyway hi. Hello

Hi!

I only drink caffeine when I really need to get work done. Somehow it always seems like I get really busy right before a new face arrives. It's weird

Relatable except I crash because I finished the busy stuff- Hope you guys are doing okay though??

I've been fine I guess. I won't be busy forever, just a few things I really need to get done soon

new people, huh...

4:26 AM

guess i missed the party

To be fair, the party didn't last long

true

Makes sense. I've been between busy and spending time with others. Not a lot of text time

Sometimes it feels like the busy never ends in my field, so I completely understand (edited)

The busy truly never ends... acShiver

That's life! At least sometimes it's fun busy?

i wasnt around earlier to introduce myself, i was in music production hell LOL i go by hana, but my name on the field is prince. nice to meet ya ;)

oh, are we givin' field names...?

Oh we got new people in here? Cool

some of us end up using the same names both in chat and on the field. so, it's up to you, really

oh, uh... captain's just fine for now, i guess!

captain it is. nice to meet you :]

I'm still confused on who's using real names versus codenames versus field names... acWorry

hmm... it might do us some good to keep a list.

not more studyin'...

it's alright. you wouldn't have to write it up, especially since you're new

4:02 PM

all of this can be a bit much to keep track of

Lol I'm pretty sure you'd have a heart attack if I used my real name bro

4:03 PM

But call me Sojourn, new guys!

sojourn...?

4:10 PM

...i think i'll just go with sojo, if that's good with you!

It's all good lol, a bunch of people here already do

I'm fine with my real name, but if we want to go with codenames, Soji works. My field name is King. acAgree

codename's minato, and on the field, it's bard.

4:15 PM

real name's fine too, though. i guess i just keep the codename around for fun more than anything

woah, do all of you have matchin' old history names!?

I wish we all coordinated like that! I just chose something fancy and romantic

viper. codename and field name, ig

...weren't there snake tamers back then? it kinda fits?

ha ha

Careful, he might actually bite

You have code names and field names?

Well a bunch of these guys do, I don't have a field name because I don't go out in the field

Nanako Dojima | Sojourn

Careful, he might actually bite

i aint gonna bite unless he really pisses me off

...noted!

i just use rabbit for both

Hmmm… I guess if I could have a codename like you guys, I’d want something cool like Hero of Justice!

ain't that kinda long?

Yeah it's a bit of a mouthful

Hero for short?

yeah, that works good

That’s what I was gonna suggest actually!

hey, works for me!

hmm... would he be dressed like link?

Oh! That’d be so cool, like a cosplay!

I would love to cosplay!

if you want me to make a costume i do commissions

Cosplay is sooooo much fun tbh, I’ve done it a couple times

Wow, really? I might take you up on that!

4:48 PM

Who have you cosplayed?

i made some of sojo's costumes too. but yeah, just hit me up whenever

Well when I was really young I dressed as Magical Detective Loveline, but a year or two ago I did Sakura Kasugano!

Aww, that’s so cool!

It really is a lot of fun though

My nickname on here is dragon so

seems like our most popular themes are animals and royalty...

I think I would rather be an animal... acSad

That's a good idea, I should change mine to Queen Bee

6:03 PM

Best of both worlds

an animal for yu...

6:03 PM

...i think lion would work

aint that just callin him king in a different way?

Lions are pretty cute... acJoy

Are we assigning fursonas now?

yeah, but lions are also cats. and he likes cats.

Ehem...

Bro's more like a big 'ol puppy tbh

oh. guess that's taken.

Fursonas...? nlCurious

fursonas

Oh, like an animal Persona. acAgree

6:06 PM

Wait, but we already have those...

It's um, not quite the same thing I don't think

dont tell him

oh god please dont introduce him to fursonas

I want to know what they are... acSad

you know animal crossing?

7:26 PM

its like an animal that has human characteristics, like it can talk and walk on two legs

7:27 PM

thats all im going to tell you and also dont look it up

Oh. I've always wanted to be a villager. acFeelinIt

youd be a cat for sure

also the one movie with the panda

yeah, that one

I want to look it up. acPleased

whats the one anime with the angry little dog? aggra something

Phea: full-time twink bullier

I want to look it up. acPleased

no

aggretsuko

yeah, thats basically it

good show

hmmm... i would probably be a frog villager... youd be a rabbit ofc

yeah, no question

we assigned most of our friend group animals ofc

Kayla, male thot enemy of state

no

youre either gonna regret it or youre gonna go to the dark side

7:30 PM

im telling you just stick to the cute stuff...

The dark side...?

yeah not all people with fursonas like it, but some people are really into... you know uh nevermind

Into...?

stuff that is... uh hold on

dude

i've been staring at my notifications for the last half hour scared to ask for context-

no its ok i explained

you ain't gotta

uh

i've been laughin too damn hard to respond

1

i think i want outta here actually (edited)

brb the dinner has burning

Please don't burn down the house. acSad

yeah shit gets chaotic here sometimes but ya learn to love it

...what kind of villager would i be

Cat.

makes sense

We could be cat best friends with Viper-san. acJoy

dont involve me in this

I think I might be… A bird? Maybe?

Phea: full-time twink bullier

We could be cat best friends with Viper-san. acJoy

i thought i was your best friend :(

8:31 PM

derailed a tragedy

You're my partner. That's a title above best friend. acAgree

well ok :,) thank you

Oh darn. I missed the aftermath

Do humans smell trouble or is that a dog thing?

What do you mean?

Smell...? Not usually... Unless it's a fire. Or blood. Or gas.

6:37 PM

Why?

Can you smell it when a threat is on the way? Oh... hmmm.

What kind of threat...?

are you alright, koro-chan?

A big one! I am okay. I just smell something bad.

something bad... how close is it? do you know?

I mean there's kinda like, that persona user sense. but... It's not prophetic.

It is near. Everywhere...? I suppose we already sort of knew that. But it smells more.

...is its scent similar to anything else in particular?

The big bad man.

hm.

Minato-senpai, may I message you privately?

go for it

since when could Koro-san send gifs?

A dangerous scent? I suppose I don't have the best feeling about things right now either. I do hope it turns out to be nothing.

koromaru's got a good nose for these things

6:57 PM

...so unfortunately, it's pretty likely that it isn't nothing

That's worrying. It would be valuable to stay vigilant then.

always am

Same

Hm. It's been some time since the mysterious force infecting Tokyo has made any major moves, right? I wouldn't be surprised if they were planning something soon.

Did a dog just talk in this chatroom…?

yeah

Indeed! I believe it won't be the strangest thing you see during your stay here.

7:31 PM

I also don’t believe we’ve had the pleasure of being introduced. You can call me Bookworm!

Ah… I guess I’ll have to get used to that.

7:32 PM

Nice to meet ya! You can call me Hero (of Justice).

My! A real life superhero! It’s wonderful to make your acquaintance!

Oh… Yeah! I’m totally a superhero in real life! I’d share my identity but I have to lay low and all, haha…

dude...

Dude what?

uh, nothin'!

Oh come now, we're just having a bit of fun!

7:49 PM

I think we've earned a bit of fun with how doom and gloom it's been in here lately.

..Hero of justice

I think it's cute!

It's . something

A superhero, eh?

since when could Koro-san send gifs?

@Chie Satonaka (@Emily eats TWO lemons) - jump It is a feature of the bark to text

Laugh it up

9:08 PM

At least someone thinks it’s cute!

How's it going?

I was actually wondering the same thing. It's been quite quiet here since the recent ill omens. Is everyone doing alright?

uh... i guess? it is pretty freaky this place is so quiet, though...

I hope nothing bad did end up happening…

Likewise. I haven’t seen anything in the news lately, but that isn’t an indication of anything really.

just a lil busy, but we got it covered

So something did happen then?

yep

2:40 PM

cant be givin details. just somethin thats got a lot of us preoccupied

I see. I hope that everything turns out well for you all then!

Well ,hello there. This app is new.

hello.

Ah, you have this app too? Is it a system update sort of thing?

i don't think so. a few people have gotten this for one reason or another.

Is that so? what reasons...? Maybe I got it for something similar. Ooh.. maybe I won a phone lottery?

well, it'd take a while to explain...

I have plenty of time. Retirement and all, ahah.

to put it bluntly, the app has supernatural properties. and no, that's not a joke or a prank. everyone here has had this app installed on their phone because, in some sense, their lives have been affected by a similar type of supernatural occurrence.

It does sound like a prank.. but believing in a little magic makes life more interesting. What sort of occurrences have happened?

there's a few examples we could take from. but i guess one of the more popular ones would be the phantom thieves. a group of vigilantes that claimed to be reforming society through stealing the hearts of the corrupt. they were all over the news for nearly a year. (edited)

9:24 PM

calling cards would be sent to popular public figures from famous artists all the way up to the prime minister candidate at the time, calling them out on crimes they committed behind the scenes. and mere days later, they'd publicly confess, seemingly with genuine remorse for what they did. and later, there was solid evidence found backing the confessions, too. (edited)

Ah, I recall that. The official statement was that the phantoms were using coercion to get the guilty parties to submit. But to think it was done through a more fantastical means... How delightful.

there's plenty of other things of a similar nature that happened before. no matter what cover stories are given, there's a lot in the details that can't be chalked up to normal means.

9:33 PM

the fact that you got the app probably means you've been pretty close to at least one of those happenings.

interesting. Maybe I'll do a little research~ I may have been around a few? I travel quite a bit.

hm... there is something I wish to try.

10:25 PM

I enjoy this.

What did you try? Using a gif?

Yes. Typically I just use the standard texting functionality so this is my first time using a gif.

You’ve… Never used a gif before?

Not on my phone. I have in forums on the PC, however. I must be a bit behind on the times.

I think that’s a fair assumption…

Heh. Well, you'll have to forgive me, I'm what the kids call a 'boomer' probably. But I'm learning the technology best I can ✨

uhuh.

Hello there

Yo.

Ah, welcome! I hope you’ll forgive the relative silence, it seems much of the members of this chatroom are preoccupied at the moment.

it's not a problem. Everyone gets busy once in a while ^_^ How are those of you who're here now?

I would say I’ve been well lately, if not a tad worried.

2:04 AM

Oh yes, you can also call me Bookworm, just by the by!

Oh? What's worrying you, Bookworm? You can call me Lovecraft. As a bookworm, I imagine you're familiar :^)

Indeed I am! It's nice to find a fellow literature enthusiast!

2:32 AM

It's nothing specific though, just the general air about Tokyo for the most part.

Same here! Oh? It has been rather unpleasant, hm... Much unrest among people.

Tell me about it

I like to believe I am coping well despite the madness around me, but I do admit it's taxing at times.

It's natural to feel overwhelmed when things seem so dark around you. I hope you're taking time for yourself.

It's difficult in my occupation, but I do try to, thank you.

Good, good. I notice some people forget such things in an attempt to be selfless.

I go by Dragon in here. Lovecraft is a weird choice lol. Wasn't that guy a jerk? Eh. Long dead but eh.

Indeed, though despite his character, it's difficult to discredit his published works. Even to this day, he remains a great inspiration in the realm of horror.

For sure. And the guy's long dead anyway. Not my business lol

The man seemed to have a deep fear of things that were new or different to him. And through that fearful view of the world he was able to create horror the likes of which no one had seen. It trapped him but it also helped him to create.

That's quite the elegant way to put it.

Sure ig

Thank you. Is there something else you all would like to talk about? I've the sense I'm boring you.

Oh, quite the opposite in fact! I apologize if I had given off that impression.

I think theyre talking to me

Ah! That's my mistake then!

continue idc I should prolly get back to work

What type of work do you do?

I'm a police officer . So. I'll probably get in trouble if i don't get outta here soon

Ah. I won't take up more of your time then, officer. Good luck out there.

Have a safe shift!

Oh, quite the opposite in fact! I apologize if I had given off that impression.

@Saori Hasegawa | Bookworm (@Shy, the Galactic Base Baller) - jump you're quite alright.

Hello again. It feels tense in town today.

What's been going on lately...?

honestly? i'm not really sure

9:59 PM

sorry, dude

9:59 PM

or dudette

Fair. And dude works. You can call me Tats.

Helllooo :bongocat: