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[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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Alright! I'll be there in a bit!

[And then the video feed ends on Kota's side. A little while later, he finds his way up to the fourth floor, curiously looking around.]

[And there Genda is, leaning against the wall - and he gives Kota a small wave when he sees him.]

Hello - that didn't take you long at all.

[And he makes his way over to where Genda is and gives a slightly smug smile.]

Compared to chasing and dodging attacks from the Aragami, going up two floors is a piece of cake!

[And then he moves the topic to what he came for.]

So how's your special powers look like??

Does "Drill Smasher V2" conjure any images?

[He really shouldn't... need to describe that.]

Of course, seeing it is much more impressive than imagining it. Do you know of anywhere that's wide enough for something like that?

I could probably manage it in this hall here, but...
The risks.

[Doesn't wanna hurt anyone in the process, you know?]

[Kota folds his arms across his chest as he thinks. He's not too familiar with the tower yet, but he's not exactly the most cautious person from where he came from.]

Hmmm... Well I haven't gone through the entire tower, but I think I passed by a floor with a huge field with stuff growing on it.

[Aka the farmland place. Not that he knew much that people were trying to grow stuff there.]

A field would be perfect! I just need the space, that's all.

[But if it's a field... he might be able to use it!! Not that he knows Kota's talking about farmland.]

Show me the way!

[And Kota gives a bright grin.]

Right! Off we go!

[And Kota raises a fist into the air as he starts making his way up the floors... All the way to Floor 33.]

[That... was certainly a trip, definitely. But hey!! They make it, and that's all that matters.

Genda stops for a moment to survey the floor, and gives Kota a smile.]

This is perfect! You may want to move back a bit, though - I've never used this off of the field before, so I'm not sure what might happen.

[Woops, Kota's a little too excited to see some special powers. See those large sparkling eyes of his? They're full of anticipation.]

Oh man, oh man this is gonna be so awesome!

[He does make sure to a few hops back to give the Genda some space, though.]

Alright!

[Once he's sure Kota's far enough away, Genda takes his stance and holds his fist up to the air - a bright light above it solidifying into what looks like a giant drill.]

Drill Smasher...

[And that's when he swings it in front of him, the drill kicking on and whirring to life, spinning at a... pretty dangerous speed, actually!]

V2!!

[Normally, that's when he'd block someone else's shot - but since no one's taking one at him, he lets the drill dissipate back into nothingness, and gives Kota a grin.]

What do you think?

[And Kota stares. What did just happen, did that guy's hand turn into a giant drill? It looked like it could kill an Orgretail in a second!! ]

Holy...! You use that in soccer matches?! How dangerous is this game, anyways???

Kind of dangerous, I guess. But I only use Drill Smasher for the more powerful shots.

A good friend of mine taught it to me.

[It's... really no big deal to him, actually!]

Taught...

[And then he's back to his eyes being sparkly and shiny.]

Do... Do you think I can learn special attacks like that!?

Well... Of course.

You have to be good at soccer, but yes. Technically anyone can learn hissatsu techniques!

[He gives Kota a smile, then.]

Though, it isn't technically an attack - Drill Smasher was made specially as a block. I don't have any offensive techniques, really! Just blocks, since I'm a goalkeeper.

Well, it makes sense... As far as I know. I only know from watching archived TV shows back in my world, so I don't know all the specifics.

[He frowns as he scratches his cheek.]

I guess I'd have to learn from the basics if I want to learn some special skills, huh?

[He's hoping there won't be lectures and studying from books... He was never good at staying awake during lectures.]

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