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[ The teenage boy on the screen seems calm enough. He's not panicking or angry or anything. Just thoughtful. When he speaks, his voice is clear but has a soft, quiet tone to it. ]

Talking to people got me thinking. How many people here have saved the world before? Or maybe done something not as dramatic but still very important?

[ There's a pause, as if he's expecting immediate replies. He blinks when there are none. Right, time to continue. ]

It seems like many of us are from different worlds. But some of us are from the same world, but different times. Is there is anyone from Iwatodai or Port Island, Japan? If so, speak up and let me know what the date was when you left, please.

[ He nods once, goes to shut the feed off, then seems to think better of it for a moment. ] My name is Minato Arisato. Nice to meet you all.

[ The smile the video feed catches is more relieved than particularly welcoming. Maybe soon he'd be able to get some answers. ]

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Hm... I haven't saved the world, but I cook breakfast and dinner every day for my family. That's very important!

Oh, and I haven't been to Port Island, but I'm from Japan! It was Christmas when I left... Does that mean Christmas is already over?

[ Oh. It's her again. And she confirms what he'd expected all along - not a world saver. Still, he makes note of it. ]

That's really important. I hope they appreciate it. [ He knows he would. ] I'm not sure about Christmas... it was March when I left.

Yeah!! Though I can't do it now, while I'm here... I'll have to depend on Chousuke and hope for the best.

But if it's March... Did I miss New Year's, too? N-No allowance this year...!?

[ He shakes his head. ] I don't think it's March either. Too cold.

Oh, that's true! Then maybe it's still December after all. [Yayoi sighs in relief. For some people, New Year's allowance is something to hold dear... in a frog-shaped wallet...]

But you're really lucky! You'll get to have New Year's twice!

[ That thought gives him pause. Last New Year's hadn't exactly been a picnic. The trip to the shrine was nice, but other than that... it had been tense. Maybe if it was December here after all, he could have a better holiday to make up for the one at home. ]

I guess I am. Two Christmases, too.

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