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[With more people returning from Asgard, Minato figured it was time he should try contacting his other teammates. If he could, he would filter the post to them. SEES had always been secretive about their activities. They had been the mysterious club people heard about but never knew what they did.

But he figures he should introduce himself with the kids from Inaba as well. Plus, from what he'd seen, powers here weren't kept secret at all. And if he was here before, then...who knows what he might have told other people.]

Hello. This is Minato Arisato. I am not entirely sure how, but it seems I've been here before. To anyone who knew me before I apologize; I don't remember anything. But, I don't intend to be a stranger.

[To be forgotten, and ignored by those you were once closest to...he knew first-hand how painful that was.]

Anyway, I just wanted to say, it's nice to meet you again. I also want to ask, if anyone has seen any members of SEES, if they are alright? Thank you.

[So with that awkward introduction out of the way, he's going to just post this to the network.]

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Hey.

[He smiles as Minato approaches, relieved to see his face again. Minato’s back to normal too… not transformed into the Great Seal, no longer unable to speak. He’s here, speaking to Ryoji, just like they used to back in school. It’s strange to somehow go back to that so easily, without acknowledging what happened, but Ryoji still isn’t sure how to breach that subject, so he remains silent.]

Good to see you.

[And Minato smiles back, feeling relieved and...happy. Seeing Ryoji standing there smiling cheerfully, it's as though everything that happened months before was all a dream.]

Yeah, really good. I-I missed you.

[He chuckles softly. Somehow he’s just so overwhelmed by seeing Minato again that his only option of getting it out is to laugh.]

A-And I mean, I missed this. It doesn’t matter that you were here before. I’m just happy I don’t have to miss the you from our world, even if you don’t remember everything… Am I making any sense?

Not really. But whatever...I'm just glad you're here...and as yourself.

[He chuckles, trying to keep it low-key, but he's so happy right now. Honestly, it's becoming harder to keep his composure. Which is bad, because there's war on the horizon, and he needs to keep his focus. But the feelings bubbled up inside him ever since that fateful March day have swelled to a point where he can't keep them all in.]

Yeah, I didn’t think so… But I’m glad too.

[He’s still smiling, but he does cringe inwardly at the mention of being himself. There’s been a moment here where he decidedly wasn’t as human as he usually appears, but at least that’s been taken care of now. At least Minato didn’t need to see that. He can focus on keeping his friend happy while he’s here.]

[All in due time, friend. All in due time.

Minato clears his throat, attempting again to keep his composure. But the smile doesn't disappear from his face.]

So, shall we go? I'll let you lead this time.

Yeah. I know a coffee shop nearby, so... Let’s go.

[He’s grinning happily as he leads the way into the small, cozy cafe. He still misses Chagall, but he has to admit this one has its charms as well. He finds a corner table near the window and leads Minato to it.]

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