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[The feed is at first filled with static and the sounds of the device being knocked around. But eventually, words start to filter through.]

―nteresting. Hou, ――something that he may k―Ah!

[And the person seems to figure it out, so the deep, resonant voice laughs jovially]

Aha, here we go! What an odd little thing indeed... I admit, it's taken me almost a full day to figure out this little bracelet. It seems better for a lady than myself, I have to say.

[He laughs again. Cheerful guy, for just getting dumped somewhere strange.] Well! It seems a new day has risen for us, and it still remains. I suppose that crosses out the possibility of it being a strange dream, eh? So hello, those of you that may hear me! I confess that I do not know to whom I speak, but I suppose it matters little! I am Alexander III of Macedon, though I would prefer to be called Rider for now. I am in the house of Thor and from what I understand, is quite fitting for me!

Ah, but that said, I am curious and pose a question to all of you--I have seen quite a few strange ones wandering around, so what sorts of places do you all hail from? From the looks of you, it seems like quite the variety!

[His voice quiets to...a normal level] Now, how to turn―[There's a crack, then the feed cuts to static]

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Is it? I found it relatively simple.

People claiming to be gods and teleporting everyone to one location, and now... time travel...

Oh, it's not time travel! I assure you, I died at the time that history has said in the way it describes. The circumstances of how I'm here... Well, we can say I'm a spirit! That's a fairly easy way to explain it.

I... I see...

[ ... is this what it feels like to be Ritsuko? Is this what it feels like to be the only bastion of sanity standing tall against the world suddenly turning into a fantasy novel? ]

... a great historical figure's spirit coming back to this world... yes, I guess that's easier than what the gods here have done...?

Well! I don't know about easier, but I'm a bit limited about what I can explain, you see. You'll have to take my word for it for now!

... that's okay... I can certainly understand that.

[ Chihaya smiles uncertainly; she IS confused, but at least he seems like a fairly nice person. ]

I'm sorry- I already know your name, but I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm Kisaragi Chihaya; it's nice to meet you, Alexander... -san?

[ H-How do you even use honorifics with Alexander the Great- ]

Please, call me Rider! It's the name I go by these days. But, it is very nice to meet you as well— Kisaragi? Did I say that correctly?

... Rider-san, then- and yes, that's perfect. Your Japanese pronunciation is really quite good.

Hou, is it? Thank you! It's quite different from Greek, but I must make an effort, right? One's name is the most important thing they own!

Yes, it's-

[ ... oh, now THERE'S a strange thought. ]

... have you been to Japan before, Rider-san?

When I was brought here, I was currently there, yes! Though I know very little about the country, as you can imagine! I am only there because something that a friend of mine and I are searching for is there, you could say.

I see... is your friend another spirit, like you?

[ Yeah, she's just rolling with it now. ]

Ha! That would be quite the sight! He is a mortal young man, and the one that brought me back to the Earth, in a way! We are both allies and friends.

He must be powerful to be able to bring you back like that.

... or... is that not how it works...?

In a way, yes! He was chosen to be able to summon me, so he has skill, but I would not say he was "powerful," necessarily. Instead, he has an excellent heart. That counts just as much, I would hope!

I agree... that's quite important. Sometimes, it might even count for more.

[ She's seen firsthand how some of her fellow idols make up what they lack in raw skill with... well, precisely that. ]

And that is why I am prouder to be allied with him than someone perhaps more powerful and more likely to let me win. He is a fine young man. I respect him greatly.

It's good to have someone you can rely on like-

... 'win'? You are in a competition?

Ah, yes. A tournament, of sorts.

... that sounds like... something out of a novel.

Does it not? I enjoy it for that very reason! It's something that even Homer would have enjoyed!

A grand journey and adventure all in one?

Perhaps not a journey, for it takes place within the one city, but it is certainly an adventure!

Within one city... that must be some tournament.

I would think there is no finer one in existence! The quality of talent that participates is unmatched!

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