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first at-bat [video]

[ as the video turns on, you're treated to the sight of a confused looking young man. something that must surely be a familiar sight to anyone who's been here for a protracted period of time... though this one seems perhaps a bit more dazed than most. ]

Ah... hello, everyone.

[ despite his confusion, he manages a weak smile. his voice sounds rather calm, all things considered. ]

Let's see... I'm supposed to introduce myself, right? My name is Satoshi Houjou. It's nice to meet you at all.

Um... what else was there? Sorry, this has never happened to me before so I'm not really sure what to say. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them. Or am I one who's supposed to be asking questions right now? Hm... Can anyone give me some advice? Introductions sure are difficult. I'll do my best to pay you back when I can.

Oh! But we're saving the world, aren't we? Ha... that sounds pretty hard. I've never saved a world before, either. Well, I'll do my best.

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Well... it usually goes with the new arrival asking questions about this enviroment in general. [ She's gone through similar posts for months by now, and it's become like... normal administration to her. ] If there is something the maid told you that you don't understand, you may ask us. There are also guides written by fellow travelers that should clear most of the doubts. The most detailed one is here, you can download it on your bracelet at anytime. [ Just pretend she sent you a text message with that link. ]

... My name is Hanako Ikezawa. It's nice to meet you as well.

[ And most of the awkward introduction is done... ]

Ah... [ he blinks a few times upon realizing that the girl is done talking, before letting himself relax a bit. ]

Wow, that was really something. Have you practiced that a lot? [ it certainly does sound like it. ] This guide really looks useful though. I'll make sure to read it later. Thanks a lot.

Er... practiced? What do you mean? [ Did she give that impression oh god no ] Ah- it's no problem at all.

Oh, that speech. It was really good. [ hm... ] Maybe calling it a speech is wrong though? That introduction, then.

I think I was going for something like that when I made mine... But I got a little confused.

Ah... th-thank you. I'm just used to welcome new arrivals, I have some experience with it. [ And she's doing it to feel useful, mostly. It's not that great- she only talks with a few selected people. ] If you have further questions after you read the file, you can contact me on the bracelet.

It shows. [ he can only hope to one day be as good at introductions as you... ] Then you must do this a lot, huh? Sorry for imposing.

Alright, I'll look it over and tell you what I think! Hmm, this thing seems pretty long, so it might take some time...

Not as much as you may think, but... I try. Please don't apologize, you didn't impose.

[ Pause. ] It's fine. Documents like that require some long time studying.

[ well then, don't mind him, he'll just start reading then... before pausing. ]

Hm, this almost feels like I'm reading a history textbook. But ah, that reminds me... the letter when I first got here mentioned colors. Are those important?

Yes. In order to help this city and the inhabitants [ Note how she didn't include the "gods" in that. ], we must bring color around, and it can be done through emotions and interactions with both natives and places. As it is now, we've managed to restore most of the place, but there are still some vast areas that require help... not to mention there are still grey natives around.

I see... [ he still doesn't get what color has to do with any of that, but it does sound serious. ] So the more I talk to people, the more I'll help, right? [ he pauses, taking a big sigh, before balling his fists... his sappy expression is decidedly more determined, albeit still a bit sappy. ] Alright, then I'll do my best to- [ what, exactly? socialize? he falters a bit at that, knowing he's always been something of a social pariah. ] ...to do that, I guess...

[ If a horribly withdrawn girl like Hanako became a social bycicle in the span of a couple months, then you can do it too! Ganbatte? ]

That's right. If you are good at socializing, it won't be hard to you. [ He can't be worse than her, can he... ]

[ he will do his best to become a social motorcycle. vroom, vroom... ]

I don't think I'd say I'm really good at it. I might need some practice...

It's understandable. I had a hard time socializing, myself. It was never required back in my world, and I was never used to it. However, now I have my circle of friends- and I could contribute to the restoring of the city.

[ Pause... ] I'm not the best person to turn for advice in that area, however... but there are other people who might help you practice.

A circle of friends, huh? That sounds nice. [ he had something like that, even if he'd ended up taking it for granted. thinkng of it that way is a bit painful... ] Becoming good friends can be hard though, can't it? You have to really be mindful of others... for me, maybe that's too much.

Mmhm. Don't worry, I've met a lot of people now. I'm sure someone there can help me. Someone even asked me to join their club. Um... it was something about Neighbors, I think.

If you meet friendly people, the task will be a lot easier. For example, I befriended quite a few members of the Sigyn house, thanks to the general good nature.

[ ... Oh no... ] The Neighbors club, you mean? I... know of it. [ Even now she doesn't feel the need to inform people that she's a member of it. All the second-hand embarassment... ]

Sigyn, huh? That does seem like the nicest one... which house are you in? [ there's no harm in asking, right? ]

Oh, that's right! The Neighbors club. How did she put it... a club made so people can make friends, right? I'm pretty excited about it! [ no shame. none at all. ]

I'm in Sigyn, myself. May I ask which one is yours?

[ How can she say that being a friendless loser is not the best answer to having no friends... ] Well... who told you about the club?

Hel! I've heard it doesn't fit me much though... [ if you're from sigyn, you must be pretty swell. ]

The President! Yozora-senpai.

[ H... el... yeah you don't look like a member of Hel at all. ]

I would say that is true... and ah, Mikazuki-san. So they're still recruiting people, hm...

[ he could totally pull off the goth emo look if he wanted to... ]

I was a little surprised when she asked me to join, but I'm glad. I'm looking forward to meeting the people in it.

Oh! The club room is in Sigyn, right? Maybe you've seen it before.

[ It's an image nobody would want to see. ]

I know where it is, actually...

...

I'm a member of the club, too...

Eh? What was that?

[ blink. give him a second as that sets in... ]

Oh, you are? That's great! Then I guess we're Neighbors now. Hm. Is that how it works?

More like... we're fellow club members.

[ She doesn't get why it's called the Neighbors club either. ]

That works too!

I was on a baseball team before, but never a club. What kind of things does the club do, anyway? Yozora-senpai was a little vague on that.

Ah, there are... some sort of activities once every few weeks. The one I took mostly part in was a... tsundere cafè. That's how they called it. I helped out cooking.

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