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[ Sending a message over the network for the first time after three months of captivity feels awkward, even for a social butterfly like she's supposed to be. But even worse is the fact that she's got to do this after such a weird experience. Then again, this is the best way to catch up on everyone she knows in the Tower.

She can't even fake a smile in this situation. Cue a blue haired girl appearing on the feed, blue eyes nervously looking at the camera. ]

Hello... My name is Sayaka Maizono for those who don't know me. There are some of you who know me certainly, so if you see this, can you please get back to me and tell me if you're alright?

[ A pause, then a sigh. ] I don't really remember much about what I've done while being in that state. What about you guys? It was so weird, and... depressing, too. Does that mean we're going to stay in the Tower for that long of a time? It's scary to think about it.

[ That's not a good impression she's making. Not like it really matters... but then, she adds. ] What do you think these noises from down below are about? It's drilling pretty hard in the lower floors, especially the cafeteria.

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[Oh, no. One of his potential friends is feeling down, and he doesn't know what to do about it.]

Mm...I'm sorry. Is it because the noises are bothering you?

That's the least of my concerns, even if that's really bothersome too.

[....???? Poor Jungo has no idea what it could be. He's been in the tower such a short time that he doesn't even realize weird things were happening all week.]

What's wrong? Did something happen to you? [...] Was it the movies again?

[Sorry, Maizono, you've attracted an idiot. :c]

[ JUNGO... JUNGO PLEASE...

She shakes her head quickly. ]

I fell victim to one of their... experiments, you could say.

[An experiment? Jungo doesn't know what that means. He barely noticed how weird it's been lately. He's not exactly paying attention.

But! He's been part of an experiment before. It hurt.]

Mm...and now you're not feeling well? Is there anything I can help with?

I'm going to be alright. I just wanted to check on everyone else, but thanks for responding. [ ... ] It wasn't as bad as what other people went through.

Mm, no, thank you. I'm glad to see you'll be okay. [He really is. She's the first person he's spoken to more than once.] Even if someone had a worse time, it's okay to feel sad about what's happened to you.

Thank you for understanding. I was thinking that maybe people would see me overreacting, when they've gone through worse stuff.

You don't have to thank me for that. I'm just glad you're going to be okay.

[He's...not very good at conversation.]

Heh... you're such a good guy, Jungo-kun.

[ Even if you're not good with conversations. ]

[A good guy? Like a hero?]

You're a nice person, too. [What did he tell that other guy again?] Let's do our best together, okay?

[ She doesn't know him well enough to determine if he's a hero...! ]

Yes, we have to do our best. You're right.

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