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Originally Posted by Kaisos Erranon

Here's some more.

Spoiler for September the Fifth, Day 4, Interlude 05: The Search:

The Search


Grunt 1: We’re still not picking up anything.


Two men in military uniform sat at desk, discussing amongst themselves.


Grunt 2: I know the PDT System is still experimental, but the first time they tested it, it definitely worked.


This space on this desk was taken up by what looked very similar to an old telephone switchboard, except that it was not old, but sleek and new. The military grunts were hard at work flipping switches, punching buttons, and reading printouts.


Grunt 1: Well, that might be because they were only able to test it by tracking people in Closed Space.

Grunt 2: And that’s only the Brains can’t figure out how to slide yet.

Grunt 1: Yeah, they can’t even get teleportation down.

Grunt 2: Harder than it sounds.

Grunt 1: Still, Closed Space is still part of our own universe, right?

Grunt 2: No one really knows.

Grunt 1: So maybe that’s why we can’t track her down at all. The PDT doesn’t actually work.

Grunt 2: Don’t say that, or the last three hours will all have been a huge waste.

Grunt 1: Speaking of Closed Space… did you HEAR what happened at the main HQ?

Grunt 2: …Yeah. I heard. I saw the building, actually. Completely destroyed. All the people on the upper floors are missing, probably dead, and most of those on the lower floors are at the least injured.

Grunt 1: And, supposedly, it’s all because her and her friends are gone…

Grunt 2: And the world is falling apart as a result. Listen to the rain.


The first soldier listened. The rain was heavy.


Grunt 2: It’s been like that since this morning, and there’s no signs of it stopping. The meteorologists are baffled… Frankly, I think it’s terrifying what an unstable world we live—


A cough from the corner of the room silenced him.

The cough originated from a tall, brown-haired man smoking a cigarette, and, oddly, wearing what can only be described as a “spy outfit”. Black, form-fitting, with armor plates on the joints and fake muscles sown out of Kevlar.

Satou Mori considered the suit his “work clothes”. Everyone else thought he was slightly mad.


Satou: Oi. You two.

Grunt 2: Er, yes, sir?

Satou: Any progress on finding Itsuko-chan?

Grunt 1: No, no sir, unfortunately, the PDT isn’t picking up anything. The machine might not actually be capable of—

Satou: Tch.


Satou Mori flicked his cigarette at them.


Satou: I’ll tell you why it isn’t working. It isn’t working because you lack love.

Grunt 1: ……Sir?

Satou: Love. The key to using that machine is the simplest, and yet most complex emotion of all. Love. Do you, Corporal, have a woman in your life?

Grunt 1: Well, no, sir, my job doesn’t afford me the time for—

Satou: Exactly. You, Other Corporal. Do you have a woman in your life?

Grunt 2: Well, I’m gay, sir.

Satou: Then do you have a man in your life?

Grunt 2: No, sir, it’s kind of difficult to find a—

Satou: Exactly. The PDT system isn’t working because neither of you can feel love. You lack the capacity to reach across the heavens, the infinite heavens, and touch the tender, sweet hands of the one that you hold most dear.

Grunt 2: Uh, so, what do you suggest we—

Satou: Move aside, soldier. I will use this machine. I will find Itsuko-chan. With love.


The two soldiers quickly got of the way as Satou Mori approached the PDT system and sat down. He immediately began flipping switches and punching buttons in a complicated pattern.

It was clear to even an amateur’s eyes that he had no idea what he was doing.


Grunt 1: Uh, sir, I don’t think this is a good—

Grunt 2: Leave it. He’ll have figured it out in ten minutes, and then he’ll be doing our job for us. Let’s go on break.


However, they only made it a few steps outside the door of the PDT room when they were addressed by a very large man in combat gear who clearly outranked them.


Officer: You two. Where is Agent Satou Mori?


The two soldiers snapped smartly to attention.


Grunt 1: Sir! In the room behind us, sir! He volunteered to take over for us while we took our break, sir!


The voice of an old woman came out from behind the hulking officer.


???: Now now, there’s no need to be so nervous. At ease, gentlemen.


The soldiers complied, although their minds were most definitely not at ease. Stepping out from behind the scary officer was another, even scarier person.

She was an old woman in combat gear. Her nametag read “Arakawa”.


The first soldier began to sweat noticeably. The second one was able to keep his cool until the other person stepped out from behind the large officer.

He was a young man with a serene smile and curly hair, wearing a high school uniform.


Kimidori: Emori Kimidori. It’s very nice to meet you all.


Everyone in the Agency knew what it meant when a random high school student showed up at HQ. Especially one wearing that distinct blue blazer.

It meant trouble.


Arakawa: You can tell that kid that he can stop working so hard. …I can hear him hitting the buttons from out here.


It was true. You could.


Kimidori: In fact, you can tell him that I’ve found them.


INTERLUDE END

Ok, Satou is awesome. Besides this, I loved the namless grunts. A ity we will never see then again.

Backing to Mori (because this scene was basically tro introduce him), from where his personality come from? I mean, Sonou barelly speak in the canon, so from where did you put this over top personality?

Oh, well, he is awesome, anyway. So, who cares? I guess he is somewhat similar to Mori from Haruhi-chan.

Originally Posted by Kaisos Erranon

This is where we break from the outline a lot. Why? Because Day 4 would suck otherwise. (The first rule of Project Tsuji is you do not ask questions.)

I don't agree the Day 4 sucks that much. I would like to see more of the seitenkan brigade in their first day on the other world. Also, there is a lot of Tsuruya here, which is aways good.

But these interludes are also great, so, whatever. An idea: how about making that one before Walking Home? That scenes don't fallow directly from the previous ones, anyway. Also, their begining (random talk about go up/down hill) would work pretty good as a begining after an interlude. Also, it seens that it has a lot of interludes here, so having then interrupted by normal scenes might be a good idea.

Originally Posted by Kaisos Erranon

Spoiler for September the Fifth, Day 4, Interlude 06: Acceleration in the Dark Room:

Acceleration in the Dark Room


A shadowed person sits in a very dark room, which is lit only by the light of a tiny, old TV. Currently, the television is tuned into some kind of comedy show.


Shadow A: (Crunch, crunch.) Hahaha, this is bloody hilarious. (Crunch, crunch.)


The shadow is eating trail mix.

Crunch, crunch.

All of a sudden, there’s another shadow in the room. No flash or bang, just a sudden appearance.

It would be unsettling, to non-shadows.


Shadow A: Oh hey, you’re back. (Crunch, crunch.) Have fun today?

Shadow B: Why, exactly, did you go out without me, Number Two? I told you stay inside.

Shadow A: Wait a minute, my (crunch, crunch) show is on. Just wait until it goes to commercial. It’s nearly there anyway.


A few minutes passed.

Crunch, crunch.

Some commercial about a product no one needs lit up the room. The newcomer shadow looked at the television, which muted itself.

Gulp.


Shadow A: So, what were we talking about?

Shadow B: Why you decided to take a walk without telling me.

Shadow A: Ah, you saw. I thought you did.

Shadow B: Explain, please, if you would.

Shadow A: Well, look at it from my (crunch, crunch) perspective. You’re the only one who gets to (crunch, crunch)—

Shadow B: Stop eating the trail mix or I’ll shove it up a few choice locations.

Shadow A: Yes’m. (Gulp.) You’re the only one getting to have any fun.

Shadow B: So…?

Shadow A: You’ve also only really been messing around with one of them. How about some (slurp) fair play?

Shadow B: That’s just how I do things, as you know, Number Two. Do you have a problem with that?


A voice like warm ice.


Shadow A: Yeah, actually. The way things are right now, they’re pretty boring. Predictable.


That was the wrong thing to say, from one shadow to another.


Shadow B: Oh, and you think you could do better?

Shadow A: Yeah, actually.

Shadow B: …

Shadow A: Mmm. Fingers still sticky. (Slurp.)

Shadow B: So, what did you have in mind?

Shadow A: I’d like to set up a few things of my own. Then, once all the pieces have gathered, then. Then you get to do your thing.

Shadow B: Hmm. Fair enough. I suppose I haven’t really been giving you much free reign, have I? Very well, do as you please. Just don’t interfere with my fun, alright?


There is now only one shadow in the room.

Crunch, crunch.


Shadow A: Don’t think I share your agenda, little miss xxxxxx. I’d like a little insurance if you’re going to continue gambling with the fate of my world. (Crunch, crunch.)


The shadow continued to grumble to himself.


Shadow A: Honestly, her and her xxxxxxx is really making me xxxxxx with xxxx and xxxxxx. If she wants to xxxxxx she can just xxxxxx while xxxxxx while she xxxxxxxx and I xxxxxxxxxx. (Crunch, crunch.) Oh, my show’s on.


The shadow nodded at the television, which regained the ability to speak.


Shadow A: (Crunch, crunch.) Hahaha, this never gets old. Hahahaha (crunch, crunch) hahahahahaaa!


Crunch, crunch.

Gulp.

Slurp.


INTERLUDE END

That seens pretty random. Anyway, where was Sahdow B if you don't get her scene? Doing something else, I hope?

Originally Posted by vivify93

...So, in all seriousness, did Satou Mori come off as a pedophile to anyone other than me? I mean, sure, Itsuko's developmentally accelerated, but still.

...Holly f* you are right! I haven't noticed this.

Originally Posted by vivify93

This is the first I've heard of this rule; was this enforced because Heath kept asking questions regarding your logic?

Well, is not like this will stop me. My name has two t, by the way. It is just a misstype, tough.

Originally Posted by Kaisos Erranon

It makes him less of a pedophile and more of... I don't know.

Keep in mind that we have no idea how old Mori is.

He seens to be older then 18, at last. I would say over then 25. If Itsuko is 15, then he is still a pedophile, no matter how mature she is. He is not a lolicon, at last...

Oh, wait, I am not sure how the law work in Japan. The legal age is pretty early right? So he might not be considered a pedophile after all. (it is still creepy to me, tough, if you assume he is 10 years older)