02. video, backdated to the 1st

[nikubaka]

[ Kuroh’s been here for a couple months now. He’s kept careful tabs on the network and made a few new friends, learned a few new things. Chief among them: People often ask their fellow Transports a really personal or philosophical question over the tablets for no other reason than to pass the time.

So. To demonstrate his totally admirable social skills--and also due to a recent pang of homesickness--he’s going to prove that he can fit in here. ]

Good afternoon. This is Kuroh Yatogami. [ Well everyone already knows that since this isn’t anonymous, but for the sake of politeness. ] I wonder, how many of you here also had teachers back home who were very important to you? I mean the sort who were just as much your family as your instructors. [ Oh no, he’s starting to look nostalgic. ] Those who taught you everything you know and loved you unconditionally.

For me, that was Ichigen Miwa. [ And with that, his normally quiet voice becomes a lot more emotional and excited. And...he reaches into his jacket pocket. Suddenly in his hand is a peculiar voice recorder. ] The late Colorless King, the wisest and most fair master anyone could ask for, whose inspired words of wisdom guide me to this very day! [ With a small click, Kuroh presses a button, and... ]

Walk casually
Along the path you have chosen
The path to your dreams.
[ Exsilium, you’ve been treated to the soothing, poetic voice of a dead man. Sorry, was Kuroh expressing interest in other people’s teachers earlier? No more. His cheeks are a bit flushed and one can practically see the sparkles in the atmosphere. ] And there you have it! Not a day goes by when I don’t--

[ Oops, and then he bumps the tablet with his free hand, and the feed is cut off. And thank god because he was showing no signs of stopping. ]

[ ooc note: this is before he learns of Certain Castmates’ arrival. Shiro, the fanboy's probably in the apartment. ]

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[salvagedsoul]

...Not a day goes by when you don't what?

It cut off.

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[nikubaka]

[ no don't encourage him ]

Yes, I believe I hit it by mistake.

When I don't reflect on how lucky I was that he took me in.

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[lifemelody]

[Wow Kuroh that was...really something there. She thinks she saw sparkles there for a moment. But you know what? She'll go along with...this...thing]

He sounds like a wonderful teacher.

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[nikubaka]

He really was. [ past tense oops ] I owe him everything.

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[fadedaway]

[ Walks in! Shiro's hungry. ]

Kuro--!

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[fadedaway]

[ oh is that what he's doing

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mmmmnope, walking right back out. ]

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[fadedaway]

[ But when he hears the thud of his hand hitting the tablet, he'll give it a little time before he goes back out. ]

...Are you done?

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[reassures]

You said that he was a colorless king? What do you mean?

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[nikubaka]

There are seven Kings. Each has his own color, beginning with Silver and Gold and going down to the Colorless. They are bestowed with great powers which they can share with their Clan.

[ since this is a text response he's keeping it thankfully concise. ]

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[morujiana]

Well after I was freed..Uhm..I met one of my tribe members and he became my mentor. He helped me improve my fighting skills more better.

I guess you can call him a teacher. [Her face never changes expression, even after Kuroh shows the voice recorder. She had no idea what that is..]

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[nikubaka]

[ Oh mentor uh-huh that's cool but: ]

"Freed?" From what? [ Privileged 21st century Japanese boy wooot ]

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[chittybang]

[ Heeey, she remembers that face! Asami watches the recording and intends to respond for the sake of dropping in. It ends abruptly, but she thinks she has the gist of it. ]

Sounds like a swell guy. The relationships I had with my teachers were pretty impersonal, so I'm a little envious of you!

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[nikubaka]

[ Ah and of course he remembers her! It's been a while at this point, but that's not a situation one forgets.

So, he responds with a smile, filled with no small amount of pride. ] He really was amazing. My life wouldn't have been the same without him. [ oops we've still got some creepy fanboyism going, sorry.

But he does remember his original question, which she did answer! So: ] Impersonal? [ sad :c ] What sort of things were you taught... [ peering at responders' names ] ...Sato-san?

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[showmeyourwreath]

_{[Flora just happily folds her hands together, because ahhh, suteki~!]}

What a beautiful haiku. He sounds like he was a pretty amazing person.

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[nikubaka]

[ Flora you have just unknowingly released the flood gates. ]

Ahhh, do you like it?! I'm so glad.

He taught me everything I know, but I could never hope to match his poetry. [ CLICK ]

Do not judge the cold
Without first knowing the warmth
Of the shining sun.

[Text - Anonymous - I'm sorry about this, really]

[bloodyashes]

[He's had a really bad day and this is just icing on the cake.]

Yes, I did.

And then he kidnapped me.

[Text] lmao no I should be apologizing he's just so. Himself.

[nikubaka]

[ wait wait

>beloved mentor
>kidnapping
>?????? does not compute ]

Kidnapped you?!

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[perfectionisms]

Walk casually? You don't foolishly lolly-gag on something as important as your dreams.

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[nikubaka]

[ Insulting master's poetry?! Unacceptable. ]

Being casual is not the same thing as being idle.

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[aceordisgraced]

... Casually's an interesting word to put there, isn't it? But you might as well enjoy your walk.

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[nikubaka]

[ Yay this one isn't as rude as the person above him. ]

Precisely. Though I cannot pretend to match his wisdom, that is a valid interpretation.

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[jailbreaks]

[He's still trying to figure out how to use this thing, but he sees the feed. Right, he presses this button, and why isn't the video showing up? For now he gives up and takes his small victory that he got it to work.]

Can't say I had anyone like that. Sounds like you look up to this guy.

[Well, Yuri did, but they're all kind of dead and he'd rather not talk about the past. He prefers looking forward.]

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[nikubaka]

[ Hmm, why is this one only using voice?? Oh well, he'll be polite and match. ]

I do, more than anyone. He raised me.

[ This one on the other hand is still clinging to the past. Obviously. ]

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[galactically]

[After looking intensely at the feed, hands clasped and tucked underneath her chin, she nods in satisfaction at hearing the man's voice. Cue some soft laughter.]

Your teacher is a very smart man. I like the way he thinks!

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[nikubaka]

I'm glad to share his words with new admirers.

I admit I may have gotten a bit carried away. [ His preaching gets a...less than enthusiastic reaction from his usual audience.

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[peachbaths]

That box.

It contains the late king's voice.

[ If he's dead, he shouldn't be talking. So... how!? Kougyoku finds it baffling. Something like this doesn't exist in ancient fantasy China. ]

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[nikubaka]

That's correct. I recorded it. [ He notices her bafflement, and gives a light smile. ]

It's a similar process to how our tablets work here.

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[skilful]

Ah, so that's Kuroh-kun's king! He sounds like an amazing person.

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[nikubaka]

[ oh wow, he...wasn't expecting this. for some reason.

and he doesn't feel the shame in totsuka seeing this that he should totally feel. ]

...Hello, Totsuka-san.

[ sort of a lame response, but well, kuroh's sort of a lame guy. ]