Listen closely and you should be able to hear

... -you want to die? Because if you continue doing whatever you want like this, then your death will only come faster here.

You've become a threat. It would just be easier to hunt you down and have you for dinner.

[While the communicator is shuffled around by the fabric lining Haruka's jacket pocket as he shifts position, the sound of fluttering wings can be heard nearby. Along with the occasional soft cooing of mourning doves.]

Calm down. I'm not interested in doing that, so don't worry.

...If you were brought here the same way as everyone else, then I can understand. You're probably not very happy to be stuck here.

Just-... [BZZZZAP!] AUGH! Shit! [The mourning doves take off in a flurry of panicked movements and wings, startled by Haruka's sudden shout.] Ah-

[...] Hm.

[Click.]

[The transmission cuts in to the sound of shifting fabric and a lone pair of footsteps hitting along the asphalt. It must have turned on in one of his jacket pockets by accident.

Out patrolling the streets, there isn't much else to be heard past the occassional breeze or the distant howl of one of the wild wolves.

Suddenly, he stops. His breath hitches, and his fist comes slamming down against the side of an abandoned building with an audible WHUMP.

After a few seconds, a bit of crumbling rock can be heard falling to the ground, and the walk continues on until the feed times out.]

It's cold. I think that I'd rather be inside... Especially with all the commotion outside and over the network.

[...]

You were right, Shinjiro. A roof is no place to sleep in the winter. ...Maybe I've just gotten used to falling on old habits.

Stop by for some hot cocoa, if you wish. I think this is one of the few chances that he'll ever be feeling this generous. Or at least the powder won't last forever.

( Private to Shinjiro; Hackable )

( Private; Hackable )

So... just like people are brought to this world, they can also be taken away... How is this possible? If it is so simple, then why are we made to be brought here at all?

I'm getting tired of finding more questions than answers in this place.

...

Kantarou, you said that there are not any youkai in this city. Are you certain...?
Lately, I'm starting to have my doubts. Unless they can be brought into the city from the outside.

Komachi, I hope that you've been able to find a safe place. Find Hayashida-san if you haven't already, since you two seem to be from the same world. He seems reliable enough.

Shinjiro, I'll be leaving soon. There's something that I have to take care of first.

( Private to Dr. Weaver; Hackable )