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Ah, I can't help feeling that things are a little quiet around here right, now. I know I should probably feel glad considering the alternative, but I guess I find it all too easy to become bored.

I've heard the news that there may be a serial killer in our midst, but it's hard to feel concern for something when it's at a remove from you, right? It's a big city after all, and it's easy to put your mind to rest and think that such a thing will never happen to you. Only, perhaps the people who were killed used to think exactly the same thing? I wonder.

Anyway! Perhaps it's better to concentrate on something a little less morbid. And since I said I was bored...maybe some of you can tell me what you like to do for fun around here? Is there anything you particularly like about Death City? Or even things you really dislike? Give me some ideas ☆

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I'm not in much of a position to say, if I'm honest. I've only been here since the 28th of last month. But this kind of news has been common since my arrival, sure.

Ah! Welcome to Death City, then! How are you settling in to the city, so far?

It is a little worrisome then... Aside from these news it's been quite all right! It's a bit different to what I'm used to, but having everything available is very convenient.

I suppose so. But we have been dragged into the middle of a war, after all. There are probably a lot of things we should be worried about.

What kind of thing are you used to, I wonder? Other than the threat of war and the creepy death theme, this city itself doesn't seem so very different from what I'm used to.

I suppose so. I'm not very familiar with these kinds of things, though.

Hmm... I used to live in a farming village. It was very unlike Edo, with the tall buildings and many stores for different things! It's very crowded and loud at times, unlike what it used to be like back home for me.

You're not used to fighting, then?

Ah, well. That explains it! Country life must be very different from living in a big city.

[Not enough humans. He wouldn't like it]

I'm afraid that is the case. I've never wielded a weapon before, though I do hope I can help with other things other than fighting!

[she laughs lightly] Most people would consider it boring, I suppose, but it is not all that bad.

So you're not planning on making use of your new abilities while you're here?

I suppose it's all a matter of personal tastes. I'm more accustomed to large cities, myself.

I... suppose, if I must. I'm not sure how to use it however. So, for now, I can do other things instead.

Mm? Where do you come from, if you don't mind me asking?

What kind of things, I wonder?

Tokyo, Japan. Do you know it?

[Seeing as so many people here are from different worlds entirely]

I hope to find out too.

I know Japan. I am from Japan, actually: Edo. Someone informed me that Edo got its name changed to Tokyo at some point.

So you're still uncertain over what you'll be doing while you're here. Ah, I have to admit I'm a little lost myself. I'm not exactly what you'd call a warrior, either.

Ha ha! Ah, you must come from a fair way in my past then, for Tokyo to still be called by that name. It's something I'll admit I'm still getting used to, the fact that people here are from all different time periods as well as different worlds.

Really? What sort of things do you happen to be good at? Surely there's something worthwhile for you to do as well!

Mhm, yes, I have come to realise the strange phenomena of people being from different worlds and time periods. But I suppose I'm not too surprised. Where I come from, aliens roam the Earth with us, and if someone happens to be wealthy enough they can get on a spaceship and travel to another planet for a vacation.

I recently graduated in accounting, so I suppose I'm good at that. I'm not sure it's the kind of skill people here are looking for, however.

Is that so? Well then, I suppose I'll have to assume the Edo you come from is in a different universe entirely from mine; I've never heard mention of aliens or spaceships from that period myself!

Someone, somewhere, may be in need of an accountant. Don't be so disheartened! I'm sure something will turn up.

That is probably the best thing to assume. How was yours like?

I don't doubt it. Yet at the same time I'm certain there are many people native to here who are quite capable accountants. They hardly needed to drag me here from an alternate universe for that. I suppose all I mean is, I don't see how my own skill set would be valuable in the war.

Hard to explain, I suppose. A lot less exotic than many of the places people here seem to have some from. The vast majority of humans had no special powers to speak of, and intelligent life outside of humanity was a rarity at best. All fairly dull, I guess.

[Which isn't entirely true, not what he really believes, but most of what he says isn't entirely truthful even at the best of times]

Perhaps not in the war, hm. But I've never heard of cities having too many accountants. If anything, I'm quite sure you will find use to your skills in other places--such as perhaps in businesses?

You mean there are people here who have special powers? As in those comics boys like to read so much?

I'm sure I'll find a use for them. Though it does leave me to wonder why BREW decided to bring me here in the first place.

Based on what I've heard, yes, some people are claiming they had skills like those before arriving here.

Then most likely there is something only you can accomplish. With a little bit of patience the opportunity might turn up sooner or later, for you to prove your worth. [she believes this]

Though... it makes sense to feel a bit worthless with people like those here as well.

Uhm, you wouldn't mind me asking your name? Mine is Mitsuba.

I suppose I'll have to keep looking, then. Perhaps BREW's purpose in bringing me here will be made clear eventually.

It's a pleasure to speak with you, Mitsuba-kun. You can call me K-chan.

That's the spirit, K-chan! I believe optimism goes a long way, specially in a place like this one.

Ah, then I suppose it's just as well I have optimism in abundance. I've always considered myself to be a positive person.

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