[video]

[whatpenguin]

[Even though the feed's started, Genda's quiet for a moment or so - it's unclear if he doesn't know the video's running, or if he's just nervous. But he does speak after a bit of silence, his face serious.]

Hello. I am... Er.
My name is Genda Koujirou - I am the goalkeeper of Neo Japan, if anyone is familiar with my team. I have a few questions, for those willing to listen and answer them. Please be respectful - I am new to all of this, so...

[How did Coach Hitomiko put it?]

... So backtalk won't be tolerated, alright?

[... Augh - he shakes his head at that, steeling himself again. Talking to presumably a lot of people - it's got him nervous. But his Coach wouldn't be nervous like this, and neither would the rest of his team!]

I want to know just a few things.
Was our world really "destroyed"? Is there real, tangible proof?
And where are we? Looking out the windows, there was only fog as far as I could see... it's odd.
Is there a way out of here?

[He pauses then, looking to the side, before looking back; he doesn't really want to believe there isn't, but...]

... If there is no way out, I have just a couple questions.
Is there a way to stay preoccupied? And what kind of animals live here?
Also, is there a soccer field? Or, at the very least, a field large enough for one?

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[pengeen]

[He crosses his arms as well and explains what happened. The monsters, the flooding, the battle, and how he had died. The only thing he didn't mention was his nightmare after dying, because he was still not comfortable talking to others about it just yet.]

[whatpenguin]

[Genda listen intently, and sometime during the middle of it, his arms had fallen to hand limply at his sides.

Kidou... one of his best friends...
He's gone through something like this...

There's a ringing silence between them for a moment, before Genda clenches his fists and bows deeply to Kidou, biting back a tear or so.]

... I'm sorry, Kidou!
Lounging around at home, thinking Coach Hitomiko's training was hell on earth, while you went through something like this..!

I should have been here, where I could protect you! Please, forgive me!

[pengeen]

Genda...

[He offer a smile and places a hand on Genda's shoulder]

It's alright. No one can choose if they're brought here or not, don't blame yourself for not being here back then.

[whatpenguin]

[At that, Genda straightens up - though a frown still heavily creases his face.]

... I know it may not have been my choice, but I still feel responsible...!

From now on, Kidou, I promise to use the skills I have learned throughout my life to keep you and Sakuma safe!
You, Sakuma, and any of our other friends this vile place decides to steal!

[pengeen]

I'll work on getting stronger, too.

[His smile is a bit proud now and he crosses his arms again]

With the three of us, we can take anything this place throws at us.

[whatpenguin]

Yes. We can work on it together, all three of us!

[He pauses then, before putting his hands on his hips with a thoughtful expression.]

Except... You've never been much of a fighter, Kidou.
Sakuma can throw a punch, but you...

[pengeen]

...

[whatpenguin]

... I-I'm sorry, I did not mean to insult you, Kidou!

[WHOOPS]

I just... you understand, don't you?
I can teach you what I know - I can even teach you Drill Smasher V2, if you'd like.

[A thoughtful pause.]

... In hindsight, converting that for combat would be quite gruesome.
Useful, effective, but gruesome.

[pengeen]

[Just the image of what kind of damage that technique could do to someone made Kidou's stomach churn]


...I would rather not use that technique for violence.

[whatpenguin]

I may have to at some point, if this place is so terrible.

[He rubs his chin in thought then, before slamming a fist into his other palm.]

I know.
I will teach you my Power Shield, then!

[pengeen]

[He smiles a little at that.]

And with Sakuma, you and I here, the three of us could preform Emperor Penguin no. two.

Or even three, for that matter.

[whatpenguin]

... Three? There's a third?

[BWUH WUH]

Well... Ah. With the three of us, we can preform True Infinite Wall, as well!

Though, you can never let Saginuma or Coach Hitomiko know that I'm willing to teach you our techniques.
But it's for your safety!

[pengeen]

[His smile widens]

We will certainly be a force to reckon with.

[whatpenguin]

[And Genda gives him one of his usual, goofy grins in return.]

Ah, Kidou... Is there a field here?

If there's a chance that we can go back home, I need to make sure I stay at my best!
I don't want to let Neo Japan down, returning to them miles behind!

[pengeen]

There's not a field, but there is an open meadow that works just as well.

[whatpenguin]

We could set up a traditional field there, then.

[AKA: that's good enough for him!]

... Would you like to practice with me?

[pengeen]

Why not? There's a soccer ball in my room, come on.

[He starts walking towards the stairs, then.]

[whatpenguin]

Ah, I have one as well. What kind of shape is yours in?

[Asked as he follows Kidou of course, sticking close to his former captain's heels. ... It's kind of nice to treat him like a teammate again, but he's not going to let either of them forget about their rivalry back home.]

[pengeen]

It's almost new.

[whatpenguin]

That's perfect.

Mine is... Not so much.
It looks like one I've used to practice Drill Smasher a lot.

[Ehe... he...]

What's the meadow like? Is it soft, or firm?
Do you think we'll be able to set up goals?

[WOOF WOOF]

[pengeen]

It's a bit soft, but we'll probably be able to set up goals.

[whatpenguin]

Then we should. We need to stay in our best form, here!

[Just... trailing along behind, yep.]

[pengeen]

Where are we going to find goals, though?

[whatpenguin]

We could make them, couldn't we? There must be some sort of materials around.

... And if I must, I will sacrifice my bedframe for it!

[HUFF]

Sleeping on a mattress upon the floor is nowhere as bad as being a goalkeeper without a goal!

[pengeen]

I-I'm sure we don't have to go as far as using our own bedframes, Genda.