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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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[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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