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[brandnewday]

[There's a new arrival on the network today. She's dressed like she's ready for a performance, but she doesn't really look happy about her situation. Anyone familiar with the area will notice Hibiki's taken to Tokyo Tower to try and figure out where the heck her apartment is.

She doesn't realize her device is filming, mostly because she's just trying out.]

—does it even work? Hey, Psychetaro, can't you even tell me that?



That's not my name, and if I teach you everything, you won't learn.

[There's a bit of joy to Psychemon's voice as he stands on a railing behind Hibiki, almost like...he's enjoying antagonizing her.]

If I can't figure it out, I can't learn it! And what about where we're going to live? I can't see it, even from up here!

If I don't tell you, you'll get a better feel for the city, right?

T-that's not the issue here! I need to ask everyone where F3...004 is! Just tell me how to turn it on!

I'm sure you'll figure something out! Besides, you already turned it on about thirty seconds ago.

...H-huh? [Blink.] ...Are you tryin' to be cute? T-that's not funny at all! [Oh. Wait. It is recording.] How do I turn it off?!

[After a few seconds of fumbling, Hibiki manages to turn off her communicator.]

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[brandnewday]

Mm, that's what Psychetaro is sayin', but...I don't really get it.

[Isn't being a child soldier a bad thing? Oh, well. Hibiki perks up at the offer to hang out.]

I still haven't found my place yet, but we should meet up soon! You're gonna show me around, right?

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[dekochan]

Me neither. Maybe we'll figure it out later, I don't know.

[ Iori is more than ok at switching topics. She doesn't like the idea of fighting. ]

Of course! Just leave it to me!

[brandnewday]

Neither of you are going to figure it out if you don't try!

[Geez, Psychetaro. He's a bit too big to climb on Hibiki and peek over her shoulder, but he's trying anyways. Owning eleven pets, Hibiki is quite adept at keeping him from getting anywhere with one hand.]

Oh, Iori, what kind of partner did you end up with? Is he as rude as Psychetaro?

[dekochan]

Er, not really. He reminds me of my butler.

[ Meaning super polite and stuff. Though she's used to that polite awkwardness, it does make it hard for her to bond with him. ]

[brandnewday]

This guy kinda reminds me of my older brother...he's been givin' me a hard time ever since I met him!

[She sighs. She doesn't really talk about her family much, but...oh, well, she can save that for later.]

Where are ya right now, anyways? This place is really big! There's all sorts of animals I haven't seen yet, too!

[dekochan]

[ Iori doesn't know a whole lot about Hibiki's brother, but from what she does know? She gets why this would be a problem. ]

I'm in my room. I think I know where you are... want me to come find you?

[brandnewday]

There's a nice girl coming by to help me find my way out to the apartment, but we can meet there, if ya want! ...Doesn't this look a lot like Tokyo Tower? It's a bit smaller, though...

[dekochan]

Oh, sure! I don't mind. That's easier for me anyway...

I think it's supposed to be a mini version? I don't really get how this place works, but people have been calling the city Tokyo Terminal.

[brandnewday]

Tokyo Terminal? What's that mean? I don't get it at all.

[Hmm...]

Hey, Iori...you've been here for a while, right?

[dekochan]

Yeah, but I still don't understand a lot. Why?

[brandnewday]

Well, it's just...when I'm gone for a while and Hamuzou and the rest of my pets haven't seen me for a while, they're usually really affectionate 'cause they've been so lonely! So if you want to be really affectionate, too, that's okay! I'll hug you and feed you all the sata andagi you want, okay? You're not alone anymore!

[dekochan]

I don't need you to take care of me! I'm not a pet, you know!

[ And on cue, her stomach gurgles. Guess who isn't been eating so well? ]

... I'll accept the food, though.

[brandnewday]

W-well, that's not entirely what I meant! I just know I'd be really sad if I was here for a few weeks without anyone else I know.

[She grins.]

Hehe, I'll have Chihiro take me to the market, then! If there is one.

[dekochan]

I had Usa-chan here, so I'm okay. I wasn't completely alone!

[ She's going to deny this forever. She was totally lonely. :( ]

Oh, is that who you're hanging out with? I met her, she seems really nice. But she's going to be my fan, not yours.

[brandnewday]

Hehe, and you have your partner, too, right?

[Oh, it is so on.]

This place is all about animals, right? I've got the advantage here!

[dekochan]

Yeah.

[ But she doesn't feel particularly close to him yet. It's going to take a long time for her to warm up to Elecmon. ]

It doesn't matter if you have an advantage. I still won't lose.

[brandnewday]

[All the grinning! Hibiki's not going to lose to Iori one-on-one!]

Heheh, same here! I'm definitely going to get lots of fans with Psychetaro! Nankurunaisa!

[And start background music. Except not really.]

[dekochan]

[ Um excuse you? Pretty sure this starts playing. ]

We'll just have to see who wins in the end!

1/2

[brandnewday]

[Oh, right, that can start playing right after this song finishes!!]

Mmhmhm! I'm not gonna go easy on ya! I'll be number one this time!

[brandnewday]

I'll definitely be coming by later, though! Don't go anywhere!

[dekochan]

Alright! I'll stay here. It's not like I have anywhere better to go anyway.