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Hellooooooo?

[The screen shows a pair of red eyes staring into the camera. Finally realizing that she was holding the phone too close, the camera was pulled back to reveal a brown-haired girl wearing a pair of red headphones and a black school uniform that may look familiar to some.]

So, I found this phone in my pocket, and I'm wondering if anyone lost it? I mean it is a pretty cool phone. It's can do all these cool things, and this video call function is kinda nifty too. So I'd like to return it to its rightful owner.

[She pauses, looking upwards a bit as she became deep in thought. She then made a small "ah" noise upon realizing something, and looked back down at the camera.]

I almost forgot... Where am I? I didn't know I sleepwalked... This is my first time encountering such a strange thing... Well, anyway, I'd like to go home so could I get directions to----

[As if on cue, her stomach rumbles rather audibly.]

... er, to a nice restaurant? If it's going to be a long trip, I wanna eat first!

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[derpsona.livejournal.com]

[A brief pause, and then, it registers.]

Wait, you're from Port Island?

[carpo-vita.livejournal.com]

[He lets her surprise run its course: he just went through the same thing, after all. She's also even gotten more energetic than he remembered, though truly, it has been a long time.

He's usually a pretty direct guy, despite the fact that he conveys his messages in a calm and laid-back fashion. Being vague and purposefully dodging the point weren't things he'd do in serious situations. ...Usually, but this situation is beyond exceptional, so breaking a few habits may only be expected.

...Or really, wasn't that already in his habit, albeit a very, very old one, and he just simply didn't get the chance to make use of it again, ever since then?

So in response, he just maintains his soft outlook. He briefly address her statement, but doesn't explain--]

Not at all. This phone is yours, and there's a GPS system on the main menu. Can you tell me where you are, and I'll let you know where the nearest restaurant is? I'll come and meet you as quickly as I can. ...We might have a lot of catching up to do, I think. [--though that may be because his eyes might've already done so.]

[talkstoknives.livejournal.com]

[Well, since everyone's told you that you're not in Kansas Port Island any more...]

There are a few places with decent food depending on where you are.

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

W-Well, calling it a dream world might be accurate only to a certain degree--it might be more fitting to simply call it another world. However, dreams hold a great deal of importance here, so I guess that's where it got its name.

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

So the reason it's called a 'dream world' is because dreams are important here? I get it!

[For some odd reason, she thinks this is more significant than the statement of this being another world...]

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

[Wow, talk about cryptic. Minami's head was practically flooded with a horde of question marks right now.]

Ummm... It might take me a while to get used to the functions, but if it helps I can see a lake from here. I'm glad I didn't fall in it or something!

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

Um, yeah? I go to Gekkoukan High School... Why do you ask?

[The mention of different universe and dream worlds totally slip past her head.]

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

Really? You're a life saver! Ummm... Well, I can see a lake from here...

Ah, but maybe I should just wait here, since I'm getting picked up. Oh, but I can still take recommendations!

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

[...]

That's, um... good. [Where should he continue from here?]

Is there... anything else you want to know?

[derpsona.livejournal.com]

Well, I actually went on a school trip out to Gekkoukan a few months back, but depending on what year you think it is, you might run into a couple people you know here.

[carpo-vita.livejournal.com]

[He chuckles - and takes note of her earphones. Same model but red, huh?]

Then I'd bring you a towel and a change of clothing. It's summer, so it shouldn't have been that bad.

Do you see a lighthouse, too?

[resonancy.livejournal.com]

Ahaha... I wonder if we could say that. Sometimes, everything here feels too weird to actually be real, so it really does feel like one. But I suppose this is as real as it gets for us.

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

Actually, yeah!

[She goes straight to the point.]

How do I go home?

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

Wow, a trip to our school? That's pretty awesome! That reminds me of my trip to Yasogami with my tennis team... I'm glad that there might be people I know here, though!

[derpsona.livejournal.com]

[Buh?]

...To see what? There's not even anything there!

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

Whaaaaat?! You've gotta be kidding me! Yasoinaba's really nice, and peaceful... The Amagi Inn was sooo nice too! And the owner's daughter was so beautiful and mature, even though she's a middle schooler... A-And the steak! Steak! I can never forget about the steak!

[It was one of the most delicious dinners of her life.]

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

Summer? Really...? I could have sworn it was Autumn since it's November...

[Apparently someone didn't bother to look at the date on the phone.]

Besides, I think I'd still prefer not falling in. This MP3 player isn't exactly a waterproof thing... But anyway, yeah! I see a lighthouse. I don't understand why there would be one... They're usually near oceans!

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

Oh, cool. Well, if I'm really just sleeping, I don't have to worry about being late for school!

[She pauses, remember the times she was out cold for more than two days.]

... Er, I think.

[carpo-vita.livejournal.com]

It should be early March when I first arrived, but here, it was January. Time and space work differently in this world. Doesn't it feel warmer, too?

That's a really good point. You haven't, though, so let's be glad of that. [He then nods lightly: that confirms her location. The only lake with a lighthouse around it was lake Meridian.] ...A lot of things here are strange, so I stopped thinking too hard about it. Have you looked up at the sky yet? There's a floating mountain and a floating castle, and they should be visible.

[derpsona.livejournal.com]

Well, she's a second year in high school, but I can't really argue with the beautiful part... [Jury's still out on mature.] And the steak is pretty good. But it gets old fast when you live there, y'know?

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

I can never get tired of good food!

[She pauses, realizing something.]

Wait, you're from Yasoinaba?

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[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

[Following his directions, Minami looks up at the sky.]

....

[She blinks once. And blinks twice.]

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[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

[And then her expression brightens up again.]

AWESOME! This place really is a 'dream world'!

[derpsona.livejournal.com]

Not from, like, per se? I just moved out that way about a year and a half ago.

[carpo-vita.livejournal.com]

It's why this world is called "Somarium". It's derived from Latin, if I recall correctly.

Would you prefer for me to come get you, or meet directly at the local cafe? You're not that far.