Main Quest:Chapter 1:VN:2

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Ryota: We'll be out of the park if we walk about 10 more minutes. I hope we don't run into something like that again!

I-It was super scary!

Can I hold your hand? I'm still kinda scared.
Ryota: Whaaa?! Y-y-you can't just ask someone that! Ryota: I, uh... Er... S-sure, I don't mind... Ryota: Well, I guess no one will see us here... B-but you don't have to get so close.

Ryota: W-We'll be okay... I think!

Ryota: I mean sure, there is a giant Gate here in Shinjuku Central Park, but...

Ryota: It's still pretty rare to just randomly run into a Stray Transient!

Ryota: ...

Ryota: At least that's what I thought, but that's exactly what happened earlier...

Ryota: Uuugh. Let's hurry before we run into another one!

Ryota: Uh, what's with the blank look? Did I say something weird?

What are Stray Transients?

What's a Gate?

Can I get your height, weight, and pants size?
Ryota: I might've let the height and weight slide, but why in the world would you need to know my pants size?!

Ryota: Anyway, I'm surprised you haven't heard of Gates or Stray Transients.

Ryota: Just who are you? You seem like a normal human... You are, aren't you?

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Ryota: What, you don't know either? Are you lost? Or maybe you have amnesia or something?

Ryota: Then let's talk a bit while we walk. Maybe you'll remember something along the way.

Ryota: Here, take a look. See that over there?

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Ryota: That pillar of light shining brightly in the night is what we call a Gate.

Ryota: It used to be peaceful here in Shinjuku Central Park. Back then, the park even had food stands.

Ryota: But one day, a giant pillar of light appeared out of nowhere.

Ryota: It wasn't just here in Shinjuku, but elsewhere in Tokyo, too. There are 23 of them in all.

Ryota: Those locations and the surrounding areas have been designated as Special Restricted Zones.

Ryota: Well, they call it restricted, but it's not strictly enforced or anything. People can still enter at their own risk, if they want.

Ryota: As long as it's not dark, people pass through to take shortcuts and such.

Ryota: But personally, I'm not going near those things for a long while! Uuugh, I think I'm going to be traumatized.

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Ryota: A while ago, there was a time when they were just pillars of light and were treated like tourist attractions.

Ryota: But one day, they shined even brighter than usual...

Ryota: And then mysterious creatures started appearing.

Ryota: I don't know much about it, but apparently the police and self-defense force got involved, and it was total chaos.

Ryota: Those mysterious creatures that came from beyond the light...

Ryota: They're what we call Transients.

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Ryota: ...

Ryota: S-Sorry, I need to go to the bathroom! I'll grab a drink from a vending machine while I'm at it!

There's a bathroom?

There's a vending machine?

Want me to help?
Ryota: Help with what?! Wait, you mean with going to the bathroom?! What's there to help with?!

Ryota: Okay, I'll be right back. Wait here.

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Ryota: You'd better wait for me! Don't leave without me, okay?

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Lil' Salomon: Yawn...

Lil' Salomon: What's up, Master? I'm sleepy.

Lil' Salomon: Huh? You've got a question?

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Lil' Salomon: Ahh, you want to know about Gates and Stray Transients.

Lil' Salomon: Easy peasy! Allow me to explain.

Lil' Salomon: First, about Stray Transients...

Lil' Salomon: I'm sorry, I have no clue! Wait, I'm serious! Don't get so mad!

Lil' Salomon: I'm just a demon from out of town. I wouldn't know about the things locals talk about.

Lil' Salomon: I don't know about Stray Transients, but I do know about Gates! Ahem!

Lil' Salomon: A Gate is the temporary doorway between two worlds that appears when a Summoner performs a summoning.

Lil' Salomon: But the act of connecting two separate worlds is considered a taboo.

Lil' Salomon: As they temporarily link two parallel phenomena, we think of them as gates, or doors... Oh, you want me to skip the small stuff?

Lil' Salomon: In general, one of these doors can only be opened during a summoning.

Lil' Salomon: See, if two of the same entity came to exist in the same place at one time, it would completely upset the balance of the world, and... What's that? You want me to skip this part too?

Lil' Salomon: Okay, so a Gate is a doorway that is temporarily opened for summoning purposes.

Lil' Salomon: The way you materialized that Sword earlier is akin to opening one of these Gates.

Lil' Salomon: ...Hold on a sec.

Lil' Salomon: Master, how do you know about Gates? Did I mention them before?

Turn around.

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Lil' Salomon: Whaaaaaaat?! There's a super big Gate just wide open?!

Lil' Salomon: That thing's a Gate?! It's not some tourist attraction?!

You didn't notice?

There's nothing like that in Shinjuku.

You sure are a dummy, Lil' Salomon.

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Lil' Salomon: Urgh! How rude!

Lil' Salomon: But according to my Familiar Textbook, Freshman Edition, Gates should only be temporary.

Lil' Salomon: In fact, I'm not sensing any summoning power from that pillar right now. I wonder if there's some method to release its power.

Lil' Salomon: Hmm...

Lil' Salomon: Maybe in this world, Gates are always open...?　I'm not sure that's entirely it, though.

This world?

Lil' Salomon: Oh? Did I forget to mention it?

Lil' Salomon: This world isn't the one you came from. It may be similar, but it's completely different.

So it's a parallel world? Awesome!

How the heck do I get back home?!

Now that deserves a spanking!

Lil' Salomon: Nothing fazes you, does it? That's what I love about you, Master!

Lil' Salomon: Wait, have you forgotten? You were summoned by a Summoner.

Lil' Salomon: Basically, you were called in to serve someone. You're just like that Red Oni.

Lil' Salomon: You serve your Summoner in the same way as that Red Oni serves you.

Lil' Salomon: As a rule, once a summoning occurs, each participant imposes Summoning Terms on the other.

Lil' Salomon: It's basically a contract that states: I want you to do X in exchange for Y.

Lil' Salomon: The terms vary depending on the Summoner, but you should be able to return home once you fulfill them.

Lil' Salomon: ...

Lil' Salomon: Say... I wonder what kind of person summoned you, Master?

Huh? How would I know?

...

All right, come here. You're getting a spankin'.

Lil' Salomon: Eeeeeeeek! But Master, you accepted the summoning before I even arrived!

Lil' Salomon: N-never fear, there's still a way to find out. We just need to look for the mark that appears on the Summoner's body!

Lil' Salomon: A Summoner always has a Summoning Emblem somewhere on their body!

Now that you mention it, when I summoned the sword...

I don't get it, but basically I just need to strip, right?
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Lil' Salomon: Oh, there it is! On the back of your hand!

Lil' Salomon: You used Summoner powers to summon an Artifact and became bound by a pact with that sword.

Lil' Salomon: That star-shaped mark is a Summoning Emblem, proof of the pact between you and the Sword.

Lil' Salomon: There should be a separate Summoning Emblem for you and the person who summoned you!

Lil' Salomon: And this is the important part! There's one condition needed to activate a Summoning Emblem.

Lil' Salomon: When the Summoner and the summoned come into contact, an identical Summoning Emblem appears on both.

Lil' Salomon: No two emblems are alike. It's a completely unique contract between souls.

Lil' Salomon: So, if you find someone with the same Summoning Emblem as you... That person is your Summoner! Easy peasy!

Lil' Salomon: How many people should we check, you ask? Worst case scenario, you'll need to come into contact with everyone in Tokyo...

Lil' Salomon: ...Lemme do some math... There are tens of millions of people in this world's Tokyo, so...

Lil' Salomon: Ah... Hah... Hahaha...

Lil' Salomon: Well, so long! Good niiight!

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Ryota: Ahhh... Sorry to keep you waitin'! Whew, I feel so much better.

Ryota: What's with the weird look? You hungry? Upset stomach?

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Ryota: We'll be out of the park soon, so let's grab a bite once we're outta here.

Ryota: All that running around's made me hungry! I don't mind losing weight, but no one wants to be skin and bones.

Some tasty food sounds nice.

You don't look like you've lost any weight to me.

I'd rather get a taste of you instead...

Ryota: That's the spirit! Let's go!

Ryota: There's nothing like sharing a good meal with someone! It fills my heart and stomach with warmth.

Ryota: Sorry to change the subject, but do you remember anything yet?

Ryota: I see. Not yet, huh?

Ryota: You did summon that Sword... What if you're a Transient too?

...

Ryota: H-Hey, don't give me that look! I'm sorry, I was just joking!

Ryota: There's no way you're a Transient! You don't have wings or horns, and you're obviously a human.

Ryota: Huh? Why do we call them Transients?

Ryota: Who knows? That's just what we were taught. Everything that comes from another world is called that.

Ryota: Transients that are feral or just roam around are called Stray Transients.

Ryota: That Red Oni monster is a prime example of a Stray Transient.

Ryota: Not all Transients are like that, though. There're lots of good ones too!

Ryota: There's even a restaurant that serves mainly dishes from other worlds. It's actually pretty good.

Ryota: Hm? What do Transients look like? Well, they come in all shapes and sizes...

Ryota: Some have horns, or fur, others have wings, or animal ears. Some even have glowing eyes, or, umm...

Ryota: The easiest way to spot one is by the fact that they don't look human at first glance.

Like if they have blue skin?

Ryota: Sure! There're red ones, so I'm sure there're blue ones too.

Oni: Heheheh...

Ryota: Yeah, just like this...

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Oni: Gwooohhhh!

Ryota: Ahhhhhh! A-Another one? No way! Two in one day?!

Leave this to me!

Let's get out of here!
Ryota: I-I'm sorry! My legs won't move!

Clothes off, now!
Ryota: What do you mean?! Are you going to use me as bait? Hey, not my belt! I need that to keep my pants up!

Ryota: Just do whatever you did last time! Please, <param=playerName>!

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Ryota: Y-You did it! Amazing! You managed to beat those monsters twice!

What's this?

Ryota: What is that thing? Looks like some sort of gem.

Ryota: Huh? You're going to ask someone that might know? Hey, why're you covering my eyes?!

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Lil' Salomon: Yawn... Master, you sure are hard on your butler...

Lil' Salomon: Oh! My, oh my! Congratulations, Master!

Lil' Salomon: This is a reward for participating in the game. It's called a Transient Stone!

Lil' Salomon: It's a stone that can link powerful souls and perform special summonings.

Lil' Salomon: Huh? That's all you called me out for? Gimme a break, Master!

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Received a Transient Stone! Use the Transient Summon to meet new allies!

Ryota: Um, are you done? Were you talking to someone on the phone or something?

Ryota: We're almost at the exit! Let's get out of here and grab some grub!

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Ryota: Ahhh, we're finally out! Thanks! I wouldn't have stood a chance without you, <param=playerName>!

You're welcome.

(Hug him)
Ryota: Wha?! H-Hey, what's the matter? Were you actually really scared this whole time?!

Ryota: Yeah! Heheh, I think we're gonna be good friends, <param=playerName>.

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Ryota: Now that we're out of the park, it's time for food! What to eat...

Ryota: The made-to-order hamburger steaks by the station are good, but I could get more volume with fast food, too...

Ryota: Huh? Hey, that's...

？？？: Ow! That hurts, damn it! Shiro, stop pulling my ear!

？？？: I told you, we're going to be late for the dorm's curfew! Sheesh, why is my group full of such...

？？？: Oh!

Ryota: Ack, he saw me! E-evenin', Shiro! Ah... Ahaha.

？？？: There you are, Ryota! It's almost curfew!

？？？: Punctuality is key to building a community! It only takes one person to cause issues for the whole group!

Ryota: Haha, w-well, the thing is... You see, there were some unavoidable circumstances...

？？？: What's with your clothes, anyway? You're covered in dirt and scratches... Now, just wait a minute...

？？？: Don't tell me you entered the restricted zone in the park! Did you try to pass through the area by the shrine?!

Ryota: U-Umm, you see... I guess there's no use hiding it...

Ryota: I-I'm sorry!

？？？: Geez... Why do you never think things through?

？？？: You know you're not supposed to go through that area because of the Stray Transients...

？？？: ...Hm?

Nice to meet you.

？？？: ...

？？？: Hey, Shiro? Hello?

Ryota: Shiro? What's wrong? Why're you just staring at <param=playerName>...?

？？？: Ah!

？？？: E-Excuse me. I just... Ahem. It's nothing. Nothing at all.

Ryota: Huh???

？？？: Ryota, are you perchance...a-antiquated with this fellow here?

Ryota: Yeah, that's right. <param=pronounName1u> saved me in the park earlier.

Ryota: ...Wait, why are you acting so weird all of a sudden? Don't you mean acquainted?

？？？: Who's acting weird?! Not me. Not at all.

？？？: Nice to meet you, <param=playerName> <param=playerSurname>.

Shiro: My name is Shiro Motoori. I'm Ryota's classmate.

Shiro: I understand Ryota is indebted to you. Thank you very much.

Shiro: As his friend and representative of our class, you have my sincere gratitude.

That's all right.

I like you.
Shiro: Wha?! L-Like?! H-Huh? Wh-What are you...

Shiro: Oh, not at all. You saved my classmate's life.

？？？: Hmm. <param=playerName>, huh?

Ryota: Hey, where're your manners?! Sorry about that, <param=playerName>.

Ryota: This is Kengo Takabushi. He's my classmate, like Shiro.

You can really go at it, can't you? No need to answer. My eyes tell me everything I need to know.

Go at what?

Impressive! You can tell with just one look?

Yeah I can. Wanna do it?
Good. That hunger in your eyes... I like it! Bring it on! What? Not here? You'd prefer somewhere at night with just the two of us?

Come on now, don't play dumb. I'm talking about a good ol' fist-to-face brawl.

Are you just playing dumb...or are you actually dumb? Well, I don't care as long as you're not a weakling.

Shiro: How can you say that to someone you just met, Kengo?!

Shiro: I'm sorry. This idiot was never good at anything except getting into fights since he was a kid.

Who are you calling an idiot?! Besides, they're not fights! They're duels of honor! Two totally different things!

Ryota: Kengo's always picking fights with everyone and their dog... Good grief.

Shiro: If you don't want to be called an idiot, stop failing your tests...or at least try to fail a little less!

Shiro: Otherwise, you'll really end up repeating a year! I've had enough of your last-minute cram sessions, got it?!

Yeah yeah, enough already. Easy for you to say, Mr. I'm-the-Class-Rep-and-Honors-Student.

I'll be fine. Raw strength is all I need to get by in life.

I don't care if I get held back or kicked out of school. You take my dad's ramblings too seriously.

It's just plain annoying, really.

Shiro: Your father doesn't have much time left, and it was his wish for me to set you on the proper path. That's why I...

Hah, proper? My ass! Don't try to force your way of thinking on me.

Besides, that dirtbag of an old man can still split a waterfall with his bare fists. You're being duped!

Ryota: Come on, you two. <param=playerName> is watching.

Hmph.

Shiro: ...

Ryota: Sorry you got caught up in all that. They've been together since they were kids.

Ryota: I guess it's what you'd call a love-hate relationship.

Ryota: They're pretty much always like this, but...this seemed a little rougher than usual.

Shiro: A-Ahem. I'm sorry you had to see that.

Shiro: Thank you very much for saving my friend.

Shiro: I'd like to thank you properly, but unfortunately the curfew for our dorm is approaching.

Ryota: Huh? Whoa, when did it get so late?!

Shiro: Since, uh, I can not thank you right now... Umm...

Shiro: I'd like to thank you properly at a later date. Uhh... If you wouldn't mind, umm...

Ryota: <param=playerName>, what's your number? We gotta go eat together like we promised!

Shiro: What...!?

Give me your number too! You owe me a proper fight. I'm holding you to it!

Shiro: Uh, well...

Ryota: Do you have some kinda of messaging app? It'd be great if we used the same one.

Ryota: Mind if I take a look at your phone? Hmm, oh, this one! The one with the magic circle!

Ryota: It's called SUMMONS, right? It's got a bunch of features like calling and messaging.

Ryota: I haven't touched it since my friend invited me, but this is perfect.

Ryota: If you're using it, maybe I'll start using it more often, too.

Oh, I've got that one, too. Let's exchange IDs.

Ryota: Oh yeah? I didn't think you were into this kinda stuff.

Well, I thought it looked interesting. I only use it to keep in touch with people, though.

Shiro: ...

Ryota: Hm? What's wrong, Shiro?

Shiro: Umm... I would also like to join you...

Ryota: Whaaat?! What's the occasion? You always say this kind of stuff is beneath you.

Shiro: W-Well... Ahem. This would be a good way to learn more about modern society. It wouldn't hurt to try it out.

Shiro: S-So, let's start by being friends...!

Ryota: You're acting pretty weird today... Anyway, let's install the App.

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Ryota: There, now we have each other's IDs! We should probably get back to the dorm.

Ryota: Our dorm is that way... Where are you headed, <param=playerName>?

Ryota: Oh, that's right, you're...

Shiro: What's the matter? Is your house really far?

What, you run away from home or somethin'?

Shiro: Run away from home? Oh no! Your parents must be worried!

...

I don't want to leave your side.

Shiro: I see...

Shiro: No, you don't need to say another word. I understand if you don't want to talk about it.

Shiro: ...

Shiro: I'm sorry if I'm being too nosy, but...

Shiro: If you'd like, why don't you come to our dorm?

Huh?

Ryota: What?

Shiro: Why are you so surprised?

I mean... You get me, right, Ryota? This is the Mr. Class Rep we're talking about here.

Ryota: Y-Yeah. Are you sure about this? Letting an outsider in without permission and all...

Shiro: You say that, but just look at yourselves, <param=playerName> and Ryota.

Ryota: Oh...

We're covered in dirt.

Shiro: That's right. You're dirty and scratched up all over. You can't use public transport like that.

Ryota: I'm okay since I live in the dorms, but...

Ryota: This's not like you at all. What's going on, Shiro? Usually you would be completely against breaking the rules like this.

Shiro: I'll explain the situation to Mr. Mononobe. It'll be fine. Leave it to me.

Shiro: So that's that, <param=playerName>. Would you mind stopping by for a while?

I'll take you up on your offer.

Why are you being so nice to me?

At this rate, I might just fall for you.
Shiro: F-Fall for me?! O-Oh, I, uh...

Shiro: You're pretty frank, huh?

Shiro: I couldn't just abandon someone that helped my classmate.

Shiro: Besides, helping someone in need is the proper thing to do. Even my books say so.

Ryota: That's our class rep! Now that that's decided, let's get outta here!

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Ryota: Ahh, I'm so hungry. What should we have for dinner...?

Ryota: Our cafeteria's actually pretty good. You're going to eat too, right <param=playerName>?

Whatcha starin' at? You find someone that looks tough, <param=playerName>?

Shiro: What's wrong? The way you're acting looks pretty suspicious...

Ummm...

So, it's kinda been bothering me...

I don't think I'm hallucinating...

...

Everywhere you look...

...

There're things that are definitely not human...

...

And no one's batting an eye!

Ryota: Oh, did they surprise you? Those're non-Stray Transients.

Ryota: They're just like I said, right? They've got horns, wings, and tails... No way you'd mistake them for human.

Shiro: Are Transients a rare sight for you?

I don't see what the big deal is. They're everywhere in Tokyo.

Ryota: They're in our school, too. Some are students, and...

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Teacher in Blue Tracksuit: ...

Ryota: ...Even among some of our teachers...

C-Crazy outfit...

H-He looks scary...

Ryota: Y-Yeah. That's one of our teachers, Mr. Triton. He's a Transient from a race called merfolk.

Ryota: He's a P.E. teacher and the advisor of the water polo club. That's how he always dresses, by the way.

That look on his face is no joke. He's pissed because we're way past curfew.

Ryota: Nngh... I ran as fast as I could...

Mr. Triton: Kengo Takabushi and Ryota Yakushimaru! You've got some nerve! Not even hiding that you're violating curfew!

Yikes...!

Ryota: I-I'm sorry!

Shiro: Mr. Triton, I apologize for the tardiness.

Shiro: Allow me to report the results of the roll call. All students of Dorm One are now present and accounted for.

Mr. Triton: Very good.

Mr. Triton: Mr. Kyoma was right to make you class rep.

Mr. Triton: It looks like you're quite capable of taking care of problematic students, too.

Shiro: No, sir... I only do what's expected of me.

Psh. What a suck-up.

Shiro: What's that?! Keep your mouth shut if you have nothing worthwhile to say!

You tryin' to start a fight? Huh?!

Mr. Jinn: Hey hey, what's all this ruckus? Oh, you boys out past curfew again?

This guy looks even more intense.

Ryota: That's Mr. Jinn, the P.E. teacher. He's always fired up and literally smells like smoke.

Ryota: He's the coach for the baseball team, and a...lamp genie. I think.

Mr. Jinn: Hahaha! You never learn, do you?!

Mr. Jinn: But that's A-OK! It's good to run wild while you're still young!

Mr. Triton: ...Mr. Jinn, is that really something a teacher should say to students who've violated school policy?

Mr. Jinn: Come now, Mr. Triton! Always the party pooper!

Mr. Triton: ...What?

Mr. Triton: What about you, Mr. Jinn? You walk around in public dressed like that. Aren't you ashamed to be seen by your students like this?

Uh...

Mr. Jinn: Oh come on, your outfit isn't much better!

Mr. Triton: This is swimwear! Designer swimwear! There's nothing for me to be embarrassed about!

Mr. Triton: Yours is underwear, isn't it? Underwear!

Mr. Jinn: It's not underwear! This is the traditional outfit of my homeland!

I guess it's not a matter of how much skin is covered.

Mr. Jinn: How dare you insult the outfit of my people! You want me to turn you into merman fillet?!

Mr. Triton: I'd like to see you try! I'll drown and extinguish your measly flames!

Ryota: And as you can see, they don't get along at all.

Shiro: E-Excuse me! I, uhh, there's something I'd like to discuss.

Mr. Triton: Hm?

Mr. Jinn: What is it?

Shiro: Well, it's about this person here... Umm, <param=pronounName4> name is <param=playerName>, and...

Mr. Jinn: <param=playerName>?

Hmm...?

Mr. Jinn: Oh, that's right! I heard we were getting a transfer student! So you're <param=playerName>!

Mr. Triton: It's been a while since we've had a transfer student. You might be the first one since I started working here.

Mr. Jinn: Very good! Come with me! Let's go see Mr. Kyoma!

Mr. Triton: Hey! Not so fast, Jinn! You're not taking credit for this! I'll take him!

Ryota: There they go... What should we do?

Shiro: ...

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Mr. Jinn: Mr. Kyoma! I've brought the transfer student!

Mr. Triton: Jinn, stop acting like this was all your doing! I'm the one who has brought in the transfer student, Mr. Kyoma!

Mr. Mononobe: Ah, thank you, Mr. Jinn. Mr. Triton.

Mr. Mononobe: I appreciate your assistance. I shall take care of <param=playerName> from here.

Mr. Jinn: Oh, it was nothing! Nothing less than love hotter than fire for my beloved students!

Mr. Triton: No, it is I that takes care of my beloved students! With love deeper than the ocean!

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Mr. Mononobe: Hahaha, that must have been quite a thrill! Those two are famous for their antics.

Mr. Mononobe: Day and night, they compete to see who loves their students more.

Mr. Mononobe: Their love for their students is impressive, but they tend to get a bit out of hand.

Mr. Mononobe: They certainly are good teachers, but...

Mr. Mononobe: Well, that's not important right now. Take a seat. I'll prepare the forms now.

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Mr. Mononobe: Allow me to properly introduce myself. I'm Kyoma Mononobe, a teacher at this school.

Mr. Mononobe: I also need you to take a look at these. These are the forms necessary for your transfer procedure...

Mr. Mononobe: And the legal documents for me to become your guardian.

Transfer student?

Guardian?

Mr. Mononobe: Yes, that's right. Why do you seem surprised?

Mr. Mononobe: Here, look at this document. This is your signature, right?

Whaaaaat?!

That's definitely my handwriting, but...

Mr. Mononobe: What's wrong? You look like you don't believe a word I'm saying.

This is all so sudden...

I don't remember any of this.

Mr. Mononobe: You don't remember? Did you hit your head or something?

Mr. Mononobe: If that's the case, all the more reason for you to listen to us teachers for now.

Mr. Mononobe: I understand you might feel a little skeptical, and I'm sure it's hard to trust me when we've just met.

Mr. Mononobe: But at the very least, these forms show that you're a student of this school...

Mr. Mononobe: And I intend to treat you as family. I'll see that you're taken care of.

Mr. Mononobe: Let me know if you remember something, or there's something you want to do, <param=playerName>.

I will.

...
Mr. Mononobe: Still not convinced, huh? Well, I suppose there's not much that can be done about that.

Mr. Mononobe: All right, good! Now, turn around.

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Ryota: Ahh!

Whaa!

Shiro: Whoaa!

Mr. Jinn: Nooo!

Mr. Triton: Urk!

Mr. Mononobe: I'd expect such behavior from you boys, but you teachers, too?

Mr. Mononobe: Listening in on someone's conversation is quite uncalled for.

Ryota: Ah, hahaha... We heard <param=playerName> is gonna be joining us.

Shiro: S-So we thought that we should welcome <param=pronounName2>...

I don't care either way, but these two wouldn't shut up about it.

Mr. Triton: Another beloved student! This is as wonderful as the majestic ocean!

Mr. Jinn: Now, let's head to the dorm! I'll show you around!

Mr. Mononobe: ...So there you have it. You can decide what to do after you rest a bit.

Mr. Mononobe: From this day forth, your home is here at Dormitory One of Shinjuku Academy.

Mr. Mononobe: Get along with your other classmates, all right? I'll see you around.

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Somewhere in Toshima Ward, Tokyo...

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Lion Butler: Master, I apologize for disrupting your rest. I have a report for you.

Large Red-Haired Man: ...Very well.

Lion Butler: An App battle was observed several hours ago in Shinjuku Central Park.

Lion Butler: One side consisted of several oni Stray Transients. The other, a human, judging by appearance.

Lion Butler: As far as we can tell, it matches no other Transients in our records.

Lion Butler: According to the report by a scout in the region, this unidentified being's Rule is Rending.

Large Red-Haired Man: Oh? Rending, is it? So the long-anticipated Rare has finally appeared.

Lion Butler: Precisely so, Master.

Lion Butler: Although the existence of the Rule of Rending itself was already predicted...

Lion Butler: This is the first instance of it actually being observed in Tokyo, as far as I am aware.

Large Red-Haired Man: What is the attribute of their Artifact? If it's Aether, perhaps it's the Shears of the Three Crones or the Time Elder's Scythe...

Lion Butler: My Master... It appears to be none of those.

Lion Butler: It is neither Fire nor Water...nor is it Shadow.

Lion Butler: The App is displaying "All".

Lion Butler: It is at once Fire, Water, and Wood... And yet it is also Aether and Nether.

Large Red-Haired Man: Is it, now? It is clear now why a loyal servant like you has disturbed our slumber.

Large Red-Haired Man: There has been a deadlock for some time, but that will come to an end. We shall soon enter a new phase.

Lion Butler: It is as you say, Master.

Large Red-Haired Man: Snow, our loyal familiar. Your master now commands you.

Large Red-Haired Man: Prepare to give this new visitor a proper Ikebukuro Guild welcoming.

Lion Butler: Yes, Master. Your wish is my command.

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Lion Butler: Master darling. I wish to report on one more matter.

Lion Butler: There is a high chance that this information has reached other guilds, such as Roppongi...

Lion Butler: If they are to act, their predicted course of action would be to use the bug they've released within our Ikebukuro Guild and...

Large Red-Haired Man: Pay them no mind.

Large Red-Haired Man: They merely hide in the shadows, playing at masterminds, while we simply continue on our path of conquest.

Lion Butler: Yes, of course. It was a foolish question. It is precisely because you openly wear the mantle of conqueror that we wield absolute power.

Lion Butler: As your ever humble servant, I am full of admiration.

Large Red-Haired Man: Snow, we pray that this will be a worthy opponent. Otherwise, one more corpse will be laid out here in Tokyo.

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Chapter 1: The Mysterious Transient Student -Encounter- -END-