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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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[ ... There's something about this person that isn't new to her, but as much as she tries to remember, nothing comes to mind.

Perhaps that's for the best. ]

People can leave here, but then they would be sent to those destroyed worlds... and it's still not on their own terms. It's terrible to think about.

[He raises an eyebrow.]

And where did you hear that? How do they know that the destroyed world they got in is really their world or something that happens to be similar?

Even if they're actually not our worlds and they've been lying to us, those are still wastelands where it's nearly impossible to survive for normal people. There's no proof that they're not our homes, either. [ Aside some footages and first-hand experiences, they know nothing, do they... ] I don't want to believe them, but...

Then don't. Just try to enjoy the good things that you find here.

[The idea of the wastelands bothers him a little.]

So if it's impossible for normal people to survive in the waste, how did everyone sent there survive?

I have no idea. I was told I was sent there as well, but... I don't remember anything.

[ The only thing she knows is that she appeared here right after she died in her world, so anything her ex-classmates told her shouldn't make sense... ]

Don't let it weigh on you then. If you can't remember, you might as well as let it go, right?

I guess so...

I don't think I know your name, though. We never met before, have we?

I dunno, but even if we have met, I don't mind a re intro. Name's Lancer.

Sayaka... Maizono Sayaka. [ Though she said it in the message, it's just polite.

She tries to put a smile on. ] It's nice to meet you, Lancer.

Great to meet you too, little lady.

Hee hee. [ She chuckles at being called little girl. ] Lancer is such an interesting name.

Well, I'm an interesting person.

[Just wait until she finds out about the other Lancer...]

Are you? I don't know you well enough to agree.

[ Oh man. ]

Then how about we take some time so you can get to know me? And of course, I'll get to know how interesting you are too.

Oh, well. I'm really not against the idea. [ Hmmmmm. ] For starters, I used to be a popular idol.

Really?

[She looks more like a normal cute girl than a glamorous idol right now.]

Then the people of your world must've had some very good tastes.

You think so? Well, I worked hard to achieve that much popularity.

[ And it hurts to know she won't be there again. But she'll mask that feeling with one of her usual smiles. ]

Not that I have a chance to pursue my carrier anymore here, but there are some people who still appreciate my talents.

I would definitely appreciate them. Especially since you work so hard for it.

Aww thank you. Then I should sing for you someday, ne?

I'd be glad if you could.

...And I'll show you a few spear moves. I used to be a hero back in my world, you know.

You're seriously a hero? Wow! I can't wait to see what kind of spear moves you could make.

[ ... ]

That's right. I'm an actual hero.

[A legendary one, in fact.]

Oh I can make all kinds. Spears are more versatile than swords, after all.

You must have done a lot of valiant actions that saved a lot of people, right?

[ Swoon? ] Hehe, I can't wait to witness that.

Stopped an entire coalition army once.

[He's pretty glad this girl likes his bragging.]

I promise you won't be disappointed.

How many people were in that army?

[ She's... impressed, although she would have liked to see proofs backing him up ok ]

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