themainframe | 002- Clothing is Challenging [video]

[Today is Hibiki's first actual broadcast on the network, seeing as how the last one made from this number was by his Floramon. He has his hood up, although not quite covering his eyes the way it sometimes does. The rabbit ears are visible, though. He's sitting on a couch with Floramon sitting next to him, sipping something out of a mug.]

Flora says this network is for other chosen children only, so, hello! My name is Hibiki Kuze. Please treat me kindly.

[He nods his head politely, and Floramon rolls her eyes.]

You don't have to be so formal, master. Aren't you asking them to help you shop for women's clothing?

[Hibiki frowns at her.]

It's not women's clothing.

Yes, yes, it's just 'a more popular aesthetic with girls', whatever you say, Hibiki.

[Hibiki frowns at his partner for another moment before turning back to the camera.]

What she means to say is that I'm into street fashion, and I was wondering if anyone knows any good stores that are still open? I know this is Tokyo, but I've been having trouble finding anything. Let me know.

[He leans forward to turn off the camera.]

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Well, I'm usually influenced by current trends, but I try not to stick to them religiously.

[He sighs.]

I guess I'll be looking for a fabric shop.

[He does know how to sew; he pretty much managed his house when he was a kid.]

... And it's all changing without you. Won't you be a sight for sore eyes when you're back in Japan. If we all get back, that is.

[Josh very clearly knows more about how worlds work than Hibiki does, so he'll ask him his dumb questions.]

So... can worlds that are joining ever be separated again?

Normally? No. But who knows. It's not like them merging is a plausible thing, but it's happening.
I'm more interested in what's going to happen with what the product of all this is. It's not like any of us have any idea what's coming after Tokyo.

So what you're saying is it's a lot more likely things will get worse, rather than better.

[A nod. And yes, Hibiki. He might actually look pleased about that.]

Way worse. Lucky us, right?

At least you're honest about it.