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. ]

Comments

[nikubaka]

It is true that your average citizen wouldn't know about this. Especially outside of Japan.

That is a common misconception. While the Silver King was the first and thus most powerful, he has the sky as his domain and thus he doesn't get involved in worldly affairs. Therefore, the Gold King is functionally the most influential.

[reassures]

I've never heard of something like this in any other world. Do you know if it's common in others at all?

[nikubaka]

My first thought would be to say no. But I'm unsure how many other worlds work, unfortunately. I suppose it may be possible.

[reassures]

No one else has mentioned something like that existing in their world?

[nikubaka]

Not to me, at least. Why the curiosity?

[reassures]

I like knowing what kind of things happen in other worlds.

[It lets her know what to expect if she ever ends up there.]

[nikubaka]

I understand. I'd like to learn more, too.

But as far as I know, my Japan is the only one with the King system in place.

[ Because now he knows there's more than one Japan. Baffling as that is. ]

[reassures]

Do any of the other countries in your world have the King system?

[nikubaka]

I don't believe so. The thing that gives Kings their powers is located there, so naturally they have all been Japanese.

[reassures]

So it's limited by distance?

That's very interesting.

[nikubaka]

That may be, yes.

Or it simply finds desired candidates closer to home.

[reassures]

What makes the decision?

[nikubaka]

A stone. Not much is known about it.

[reassures]

The stone is alive?

[nikubaka]

I can't really say; I've never seen it. I'm not a King myself.

[ The assumption being that they know more about it than him. ]

[reassures]

I see. Thank you.