Neku and Dex-Starr wake up in a dark place
Neku: Nngh… What is this place? It's dark… Is it nighttime?
Dex-Starr: No, we're indoors. Wait! The girl and that Squirrel!
They look around and no sign of them
Neku's Though: Because of us.
He and Dex-Starr remember what they did
Neku:… We need to get out of here. Where's the exit?
Dex-Starr look at Pyrokinesis Pin
Dex-Starr: If I use this pin for a light… Huh? It doesn't work. So I can't use pins.
Dex-Starr's Though: Oh, well. I'll just have to feel my way around.
They look around and heard Footsteps
Neku's Though: Footsteps? Somebody's coming this way…
?: Ooh… So dark… Where am I?
Dex-Starr: Show yourself! (Bring out his Sword)
?: Ahhh!
It was Shiki and B'dg
Both: You?
Shiki: Neku, Dex-Starr!? You scared the crap out of me! Don't do that.
Dex-Starr: We scared YOU? Where the hell have you been?
B'dg: it was dark. I was looking for a way out! I must've tripped a half a dozen times.
Neku's Though: Hmm, time to try this again.
Shiki: Neku, Dex-Starr, pins only work when we fight Noise.
Neku: Really?
B'dg: Well…with a few exceptions.
Neku's Though: (Like psychokinesis…)
Dex-Starr: W-well… It's dark. You should be more careful.
Shiki: You kidding? I already found the exit!
Neku: Then why didn't you lea-
B'dg: We're not going anywhere without you.
Dex-Starr and Neku look silent
Shiki: C'mon, We're not that useless, are we?
Dex-Starr: … Don't do anything dumb like wander off.
Shiki: Excuse me? Which one of us has been acting dumb, cat?
They look silent and remember what they did
Flashback has started
Uzuki: What are you waiting for? Do what comes naturally. Save yourself. Screw everybody else, right?
Shiki: Don't, Neku. Don't kill me…
B'dg: Dex-Starr... Please.
Neku: I have to.
Dex-Starr: Sorry...
They lift them with Psychokinesis
Uzuki: Now let's see some results!
?: Hey! That's enuffa that.
A man named Mr Hanekoma appeared, but called Mr H for Shorts
Uzuki: Who are you?
Mr. H: Ah-ah-ah, sister. You gotta play by the rules. Making "erase your partner" the mission is a clear violation.
Neku & Dex-Starr: It is!?
They stop
Uzuki: I know that. I was just having a little postgame fun.
Both: What!?
Mr. H: One mission per day. That's the rule. And only the Game Master can pick the missions.
Uzuki: I know that, too! But I'm not the Game Master. Which MEANS this wasn't a mission, which MEANS I didn't break any rules!
Mr. H: Then start walkin', sister. Your work's done for the day.
Uzuki: …Hmph. For a Player…you know a lot about our rules.
Neku: You…you tricked me and that Cat! All that about letting us out of the Game-that was all a lie!
Uzuki: Like, that is so rude! I do not lie. If I erased you, that's still letting you out of the Game! Ugh, you totally ruined all my fun. Time to call it a day. We can play some more another time.
She left
Shiki: Thank you so much. We owe you our lives, Mister…um…
Mr. H: Hanekoma. Sanae Hanekoma. Think of me as a sort of…guardian. I watch the Game, to make sure shady types don't start bendin' the rules.
Neku: That Reaper tricked us.
Mr. H: You mean she tricked YOU and your Companion?
They seem to be silent
Mr. H: You ignored the young lady and the Squirrel, fell into a trap, and very nearly snuffed her for good.
They're still silent
Mr. H: If you think you can do everything yourself, you're in for some hard lessons. Now! Apologize to the young lady and the Squirrel.
Neku: 'Scuse me?
Dex-Starr: What?
Mr. H: Hard feelings don't make for good teamwork. You wanna survive or not? Go on!
They want them to say their apologies
N: …Sorry.
Dex-Starr: My bad.
Dex-Starr's Though: Can't believe I have to apologize to the Green Lantern. Atrocitus might get angry at me for this.
Shiki: Neku, Dex-Starr… I, um… F-forget it. I'm over it. I mean, you didn't… She made you do it, right? And I should've stood up for myself better. So let's just put it behind us.
Mr. H: There! Problem solved. Now listen up, you two. There's only one way to stay alive in this Shibuya. Trust your partner! And Believe in your Companion! Especially you, Phones and Tiger Cat.
Neku: "Phones"?
Dex-Starr: Tiger Cat!
Mr. H: You know what trust is, right? Partnership and Companionship essential to surviving the Game. Alone, you face limitations. But partner up, and you can smash right through them. Same goes for when you fight the Noise. You may think you're alone, but you're not. Your partner and your Companion are in the other zone, sharing your energy. So you gotta sync up and send that energy back and forth.
They seem silent
Mr. H: You won't sync up unless you OPEN up. Talk to them! Tell them how you're feeling. Lay it on them! That's the fastest way to get something across.
Shiki: He's right, Neku, Dex-Starr! Look… I know B'dg and I hold you back. We're not that good at psychs… But still! I want to win at this Game. And we want us to do it together! So tell me what you're thinking! I just want to understand you!
B'dg: And you Dex-Starr. Tell me, why you joined the Red Lantern and what is your reason?
They seem silent
Shiki: Neku?
B'dg: Dex-Starr?
Neku: I want to understand me, too… But I don't.
Dex-Starr: So do I?
Shiki: What…
Neku: I can't remember anything but my name. I woke up in the intersection with no clue how I got there, no clue why I'm part of this stupid Game. I don't know anything. Because I can't remember…anything.
Dex-Starr: And for me, I don't know my Reason to joined the Red Lantern and why I was a part of them, I woke up in the intersection with that boy, I have no idea and why I'm part of this game? I can't remember anything else.
Shiki: But… That means…what? You have amnesia?
He and Dex-Starr look silent
Mr. H: Sorry to hear it, boss… That's rough.
Flashback has ended
Shiki: I can't believe you've lost your memory… You could've told me sooner.
Neku: I didn't know.
B'dg: It did strike me as kind of strange that you knew nothing about Shibuya or the Game.
Dex-Starr: What, like you do?
B'dg: Well, we don't know EVERYTHING, but… Anyway. We got lucky. Thanks to Mr. Hanekoma and his advice. I feel like you, Neku, Shiki and I can finally talk. And he gave us that awesome pin!
Then a Beeping scared Shiki and B'dg
Shiki: Ahh! That almost gave me a heart attack!
Dex-Starr: Hey, you Photo.
Neku: Hey, you dropped your phone-
B'dg: Wait! I got it!
Shiki: Ahh! Don't touch it! I got it!
He and Dex-Starr look at them
Neku's Though: Nice photo.
Shiki: …You looked?
Dex-Starr: The screen and Photo was face up…
Shiki: That's my friend. She was in my class.
B'dg: And that was my Idol. He was my Favourite. So I take a picture of him.
Dex-Starr: So all those times-
Shiki: Yeah. We were looking at them.
Neku: And you yell at me and the cat for keeping secrets! It's just a photo. You don't need to-
Shiki: Look, Neku! The mission mail!
Neku's Though: …Huh? She's covering? What else does she have to hide?
They look at it
Shiki: "Defeat the master of A-East. You have 360 minutes. Fail, and face erasure.-The Reapers"
Then Neku and Shiki felt and Flinched and Dex-Starr and B'Bg felt an Impact on their arm
All: Oww!
They saw the Timer
Dex-Starr: The timer. Guess we'd better get started.
Shiki: OK! Today's mission has something to do with A-East.
Neku: A-East?
B'dg: It's the name of a concert space. I've been there a bunch of times.
Dex-Starr: You seem to know Shibuya pretty well.
B'dg: Of course! I hang out here all the time. Follow me! I'll take you to A-East. The exit's right over there.
They left
B'dg: Wait a sec…
Neku: What now?
Shiki: Umm…We're here, heh heh…
They realized they're here at A-East
Neku: You mean we were inside A-East the whole time? You know-
Shiki: How were we supposed to tell? They had all the lights off!
Neku and Dex-Starr look silent
Shiki: We're ahead of schedule, so no griping. Now let's go defeat that master! Umm…once we, um, find it.
Dex-Starr: It was too dark to see anything inside.
Shiki: Then we better take care of the lights. Otherwise we're more likely to trip over it than defeat it.
Des-Dex-S: How do we restore power?
Dex-Starr's Though: Somebody around here must know…
?: Tsk, the hell is he? We gotta rehearse.
They saw a Blonde Guy
Neku: What's that guy grumbling about?
?: Hey, perfect! You four.
Neku & Dex-Starr: Huh?
Shiki: Can we help you?
Dex-Starr: H-h-hey! Wait a sec-
?: Think you could do a guy a favor?
Shiki: Sure, if we can be of any help.
Neku: Shh! What're you-
B'dg: (Whisper) Let's hear him out. Sometimes all people need is a good listener. We might even be able to solve his problem. If not, don't worry. I promise I'll say no.
Dex-Starr's Though: You sap…Look at the bigger picture!
?: My band's supposed to play here in a few hours, but the tech's been gone all day. Could you go look for him? I gotta stay here and hold down the fort. Man, where the hell'd that slacker go?
Shiki: So this tech's part of the concert crew?
?: That's right. He's in a black tee. Got a lanyard 'round his neck. Without him, we're screwed.
Shiki: Why can't you go find him?
777: 'Cause I got a concert. I can't go wondering off. The name's 777 ("Triple Seven").
Shiki: 777...777... No way! Like 777, "Def March" vocalist and rising superstar 777!?
777: Oh, you've heard of us? Rock on. We're still totally indie. But one day, we're gonna start a rock revolution, just wait an- Nngh… (Cough)
Shiki: Whoa, are you all right?
777: Yeah, my throat's just sore. I had to shout a lot during load-in. It's hard to get anything set up without the tech.
Shiki: Oh, you poor thing..
Dex-Starr's Though: No tech, no show, huh? So if we find the guy…
Neku: You can rehearse if we find your man?
777: Of course! It's that, or call off the show. So how 'bout it? Will you see if you can find him?
Shiki: We want to help, but… We don't really have time…do we?
Neku: … Sure, we'll do it.
Shiki: What? We will!?
Dex-Starr: (Sigh) Yeah.
777: Thanks, man! You rock! If you see him, tell him to haul it back to A-East. I'll be here waiting.
Neku: OK.
Shiki: Hee hee!
Neku: Ugh, stop laughing.
Shiki: Sorry, I've just never seen you act so…nice.
B'dg: Even you, Dex-Starr. You became soft.
Dex-Starr: (Annoyed) Stop that. I'm doing this to leave the game.
Neku's Though: …She still doesn't get it.
Neku: If the tech comes back, he can turn on the lights.
Shiki: Oh… Duh! Neku, that's brilliant!
Neku: Plus, that 777 guy? He's a-
Shiki: Now we can help 777 AND finish the mission!
Neku: (Sigh)
They saw a Red Hooden Man
Reaper: … Want past this wall? Then here. Defeat the Noise!
Shiki: Another wall.
Dex-Starr: No big deal. We know how to handle it now.
B'dg: Hey! Why don't we try that pin?
They look at the Blank Pin
Neku: Oh, the one Mr. Hanekoma gave us?
Flashback has Started
Mr. H: OK, Phones and Tiger Cat! In honor of your growth as a human being and a super powered feline, and a friendship saved from the rocks, I'm gonna give you a little advice, and a little gift. Make sure you remember it all.
Neku's Though: OK, but… First, could YOU remember my name?
Neku: Um, Mr. Hanekoma. It's Neku. Not "Phones".
Dex-Starr: Don't call me tiger cat, I'm Dex-Starr.
Mr. H: Oh, right! Sorry, Neku and Dex-Starr. My bad. I got it now.
Neku's Though: I wonder.
Mr. H: So let's start with some Q & A. You got questions? I got answers.
They talk about the Reaper Game and everything
Mr. H: To win the "Reapers' Game"…you must complete seven missions, one each day.
Shiki: So…is it true that if we don't, we'll be erased?
Mr. H: Well, only if you fail, to be precise.
Shiki: Huh?
Mr. H: You four aren't the only Players. If any one Player completes the mission, you all do.
B'dg: Then we don't have to play.
Mr. H: Ah, but if you all think like that and ignore the missions-
Dex-Starr: Then we all wind up erased.
Mr. H: Furthermore, the Reapers grade the Players.
Dex-Starr: Grade us?
Mr. H: Naturally, you get points for finishing a mission.
Shiki: But…what are the grades for?
Mr. H: On the seventh day, you'll know. Just clear the missions. You'll be glad you did.
Dex-Starr: What are Reapers?
Mr. H: Their main job are running the Game, and testing the Players. So like that sister who gave you trouble before, they'll get in the Players' way from time to time.
Shiki: She was such a creep…
Neku: So they're like some kind of group?
Mr. H: Yes! Very sharp, Phones. You've seen the guys in red, by the walls? They're Reapers, too.
Dex-Starr & Neku's Though: I knew it.
Shiki: Whoa, really? But the guys by the walls never attacked us.
Mr. H: Not all Reapers are cut from the same cloth. Some are Harriers; others are just Support. The wall Reapers are Support. They won't attack you. All they do is issue conditions to pass the walls.
B'dg: So they don't fight.
Mr. H: The Harriers, on the other hand, hunt Players for a living. It's not just their job, either. If they don't dispatch Noise, erase Players, and score points… THEY get erased.
Neku: So we're their lunch.
Mr. H: Everybody's gotta eat, kiddo…
Dex-Starr: Mr. Hanekoma… Who are you?
Mr. H: What, me? Pfft… … All right. I'll tell you a little. The name's Sanae Hanekoma. Born March 3, blood type A. I'm a Pisces and one hip café barista, mista.
Neku: I didn't ask for your personal ad.
Mr. H: I'm a big gambler. My favorite word: "windfall". "Natto" gets my tummy rumbling.
Neku: Like I said-
Mr. H: As for my physical dimensions,
Dex-Starr: Stop. Please.
Shiki: So you run a café? I thought you said you were a guardian.
Mr. H: The café's like a hobby. Totally hip, right?
Shiki: Yeah! I think it's cool.
Neku's Though: Uhh…what?
Mr. H: Drop by my place if you get the chance. I'll give you the best cuppa joe you ever had-in exchange for cash money, of course.
Dex-Starr's Though: What kind of invite is that!?
Shiki: This…IS Shibuya, right?
Mr. H: You bet. But not your Shibuya. It's an alternate Shibuya we call the "UG."
B'dg: "UG"?
Mr. H: As in "Underground." The UG is one big chessboard for the Reapers' Game.
Neku: You expect us to believe that?
Mr. H: The Shibuya you came from is called the RG. The "Realground."
B'dg: So we're in another world?
Mr. H: No… The RG and UG exist in the same space. What you see is the RG-the real deal.
Dex-Starr and Neku look silent
Mr. H: The UG is run by the Composer.
Dex-Starr: Who's that?
Mr. H: Shibuya's supervisor.
Neku: Shibuya has a supervisor? Right.
Mr. H: I can't say anything more on that subject. It's classified, you dig?
Dex-Starr: Mr H. Can you tell us about those invisible shackles on us.
Mr. H: Oh yes. The Shackles that you know cannot let you leave your Companions. When you enter the Reaper Game, the Shackles will automatically be on you and your human Companion. That's why the both of you will have to stick together as a team.
Neku: After that, Dex-Starr and I are trying to get rid of those shackles, but it electrocuted him, while he was to get rid of them.
Mr. H: It's because it's preventing you to destroy them, if the Noise damage more... you'll be erased with your Companion.
Dex-Starr: Is that why it electrocuted me? But how can we get rid of those shackles?
Mr. H: The Only way to get rid of them, is to complete the mission in 7 Days and head back to the Realground.
Dex-Starr: I see. So that's why B'dg is sticking with that Girl even those two with that Cat and Dog. But how come, we're capable to use Weapons?
Mr. H: Because your worthy to use them, the weapons you have will allow you to fight the noise, except your Human Companion. They're not capable to use them, they only use their skills and Pins to Fight.
B'dg: Is that why Streaky has those two Daggers? It's because he's capable of using them?
Mr. H: That's Right. Only Super Powered Animals can use them.
Dex-Starr: What about Normal Ones?
Mr. H: They Only use Pins with their Human Companions.
B'dg: Then I guess Ace can use them. If he was here. I guess that's enough Questions for us.
Mr. H: Now, for that gift I promised… In honor of you two making up.
He give them a Blank Pin
Shik: What is this pin? It's blank. What it's psych?
Mr. H: This one's a little different. It takes two people to use. It only works against the Noise, when you two are in complete sync. The more you get in sync, the more you Fuse your energy, the stronger the psych this puppy will unleash. You've got talent, Phones and Tiger Cat. You can use a much wider range of psychs than the others. Learn to cooperate, and you might be able to use this one, too.
B'dg: Yeah! You and Him are great at psychs. Way better than me and Shiki.
Dex-Starr: You think?
Mr. H: There, see? You take good care of that.
Shiki: Let's try and get to work, Neku!
Neku's Though: But…I can't use it by myself. I'm supposed to sync up with HER? Not happening. What good's a powerful pin if I can't use it?
Dex-Starr's Though: I can't believe this. I'm supposed to sync up with B'dg? Not gonna do it. What's good is that powerful pin If I can't use this.
Mr. H: Just to be clear… You need more than talent to use that. It takes somebody with style…if you catch my drift.
Neku: Me and that Cat can use it. And please… My name is Neku. Not "Phones."
Dex-Starr: And Dex-Starr. Don't call me "Tiger Cat"
Mr. H: Oh, right! Sorry 'bout that. I got it now, Phones! Tiger Cat!
Mr Hanakoma Laugh, much to Neku and Dex-Starr's annoyance.
End of Flashback
Shiki: He was quite a character, huh?
Neku's Though: And really bad with names.
Shiki: What a nice guy, giving us that pin. And fun to talk to.
N:eku I'll give you that.
Dex-Starr's Though: Something about him just…pulls you in. Not sure why, but… I kind of want to talk to him some more.
B'dg is looking at the Pin
B'dg: Neku, Dex-Starr! Let's try the pin!
Neku's Though: So I have to sync up with her? Pfft, right.
Dex-Starr's Though: Why do I have to sync up with a Green Lantern Squirrel. Pfft, talk about boring.
B'dg: What's wrong? Oh, I know. You forgot how it works, right? You're hopeless.
Dex-Starr and Neku look so silent
Shiki: Let's see… First, we have to fight in sync.
Neku's Though: And that's where this all goes to hell.
Shiki: Then, once we've got a groove going, this pin will activate, and you can use it!
Dex-Starr's Though: Great explanation.
Shiki: Ready to give it a shot?
They are ready
Shiki: OK! Here goes nothing!
They are fighting the Noise with the Fusion Pins
Shiki: Ready to Die?
Neku: Then Die!
B'dg: Shall we fight?
Dex-Starr: Let's go!
They are fighting all the Noise with the Fusion Pin and they did it
Shiki: Losing not an Option.
B'dg: I guess Hero always win.
Shiki: If we work together…we should get a ton of use out of this!
Neku and Dex-Starr look silent
Reaper: Objective met. Wall clear!
They are going inside Ramen Don
Shiki: Wait!
Neku: What now?
She gave Neku a Bag
Shiki: We have to put B'dg and Dex-Starr inside the bag.
Dex-Starr: What!? Why!?
Shiki: You'll see. Get in.
B'dg: Okay.
He went inside Shiki's Bag
Dex-Starr: No way! I'm gonna do it?
Neku: Why would you want me to put him in the bag.
Shiki: You'll find out, put him in.
Dex-Starr: No! I'm not going in that Bag, it's cramped in there.
B'dg: Come on, Dex-Starr! You have to do it.
Dex-Starr: No! I'm going in there.
B'dg: If you don't, I'll remove your Ring on your Tail.
Dex-Starr: You wouldn't dare.
B'dg: Oh, I am.
They began to glare at each other
Minutes Later
Dex-Starr is now inside Neku's Bag, and he look angry
Dex-Starr: I hate you, B'dg.
Shiki: Alright, let's head in.
They went inside
Don: Welcome!
Neku: Huh? I though no one could see us?
Shiki: What, did you forget, Neku? It's like Mr Hanekoma said.
She point at the Reaper Decal
Shiki: Inside Places with that Decal, we become visible so we can do some shopping.
Neku: Oh yeah...
Dex-Starr: Is that why you force me to be inside Neku's Bag?
Shiki: Yes.
Dex-Starr: Why didn't you tell me?
Shiki: Because...
She point at the Sign say no Animals Allowed
Dex-Starr: Oh, I see. So we could get Kicked out. Why?
Shiki: Normal Animals will have to stay outside and wait for their Human Companions. If they have super power, that means they have to hide them so no one can see them except for dogs though. They stayed outside.
Dex-Starr: I see.
Techie: Man, screw the concert. Can't they hire another tech?
Shiki: Psst! Neku, did you hear that?
Neku: Yup. Looks like we found our man. Guess he's on strike.
Dex-Starr's Though: He picked the right noodle bar to hide in. Empty in the middle of lunch hour?
Techie: I'm tellin' ya, I've got stage presence! I'm not the behind-the-scenes type, OK?
Don: Well, just remember, son. The future is a clean slate, and you're the chalk!
But Techie Left
Don: Now have a hot bowl of ramen and cheer… …up? Hey, where'd he go? Sigh…I can't win. Young people just won't eat old-fashioned noodles…
Shiki: Guys! The tech just took off!
Neku: What? Dammit! I don't care if I have to DRAG him back to A-East!
They went off to find him
Tech: Whew…I just can't deal anymore. Wish I could curl up and forget all this. I'm
They heard everything what he said
B'dg: Wow. Talk about your negative vibes. He'll never come back with us now.
Dex-Starr: Yes, he will. He has to.
Shiki: He seems so down. I wonder what's on his mind…
Neku and Dex-Starr scan him and saw Noise
Dex-Starr: Hey! He's surrounded by Noise!
B'dg: You're right! It's like he's possessed!
Tech: Man, now I feel all out of whack. It just gets worse and worse.
Shiki: We should erase the Noise around him.
They fight the Noise and they defeated them
Tech: Huh? What am I doing here? Oh, crap! Look at the time! I gotta get back to A-East!
Shiki: Good. Now he'll head back.
Dex-Starr: And once he does, we'll have power.
Shiki: Pretty weird, though, the way he snapped right out of it.
Neku: Yeah… You think the Noise are out to hijack people's minds?
B'dg: But then what about last time? Remember? They erased the people they attacked.
Neku's Though: Maybe they're like the Reapers-not all cut from the same cloth. Or maybe-
Shiki: Well, either way, they're not good for you! If we see anyone else possessed, let's get rid of the Noise for them.
Dex-Starr's Though: OK, Captain Sappy. Roger that.
B'dg: C'mon, let's drop by A-East. The tech should be back by now.
Before they go, they head to that store
They went to Store
Neku: Talk about your sketchy stores…
Seller: Hey, kids? Um… Look around if you want, but… I ain't sellin'.
Neku: Huh?
Seller: The stuff in the case? It's special to me. So, like, if you want it? Tough. I ain't sellin'.
Neku: … Then take it out of the damn case.
Shiki: Neku. Let's just browse, OK?
Dex-Starr whisper Neku about the Fuse, and he said it to the Seller
Seller: That fuse? Sorry, ain't sellin'. That baby's custom-made. So, like…fanatics totally dig it. If you had a good reason, I might consider parting with it. But look at you. You totally don't.
Dex-Starr whisper Neku again, and said about the Cough Drop
Seller: The cough drops? Sorry, ain't sellin'. You can't buy those in just any store. They're, like…totally rare, you dig? How dare you ask me to sell you one? It's your first visit, punks. Hey, like… if you had a good reason, I might consider parting with it. But look at you. You totally don't.
Dex-Starr tell Neku again, and he said about Cough Drop
Seller: The dandy hat? Sorry, ain't sellin'. I mean, look at you. Aren't you like, Generation…What are they up to, Z? You are so not baby-boom enough to dig a treasure like this.
Dex-Starr tell Neku again, and he said about Love in a Heartbeat
Seller: "Love in a Heartbeat"? Sorry, ain't sellin'. And for the record: it's just a name. Wearing this skirt will not actually help you fall in love. So, like…get that outta your heads. I wish folks would stop asking. You young people, heh. But it looks like you two lovebirds are all set.
Neku doesn't like, Shiki look blush and their Animal Companions laugh for what he said
Seller: What? You're not together? You young people, heh.
Neku: You heard the man.
Seller: I ain't sellin'.
Neku: Let's go.
They head to A-east
777: The hell you been? Go get us ready for rehearsal!
Tech: I'm sorry, 777... But…the stage lighting's busted.
777: It's what? How're we gonna rehearse-no, how're we gonna PLAY THE SHOW!?
Tech: I got a repairman working on it. That's why I was out-to pick up the part he needs.
777: Great! Then we're ready to rock.
Tech: Huh?
777: You got the part, right?
Tech: Umm… Define "got"…
777: You nimrod! Go get the part. Move it.
Tech: Right away!
He left
B'dg: Uh-oh… More trouble?
777: Hey! Domo arigato for findin' the tech!
Shiki: You're welcome, but… Something wrong?
777: Yeah, sounds like our lightings on the fritz. The guy just went hunting for a replacement part. Nngh… I've been shouting all day long. My throat's killing me.
Shiki: Guess we're gonna be in the dark a while longer.
Neku: Think the tech's got it covered?
B'dg: …Maybe we should check on him.
They saw a Reaper
Reaper: Want past this wall? Then beat two of these-where I can see ya.
After they defeat the Noise
Reaper: … Objective met. Wall clear!
They left A-east and saw Beat, Rhyme, Krypto and Streaky
Shiki: Hey, look! It's Beat, Streaky, Krypto and Rhyme. Let's go say hi!
Neku's Though: Why? We're not at a party. What a pain in the rrgh…
Shiki: Beat! Rhyme!
B'dg: Krypto! Streaky!
Beat: Heh. Talk about crap for luck, yo. Here comes Phones.
Streaky: And Tiger Cat.
Krypto: Gathered any intel for the mission?
Shiki: No, not at all. But I know we'll get through it! We just have to take out the master of A-East, right?
Rhyme: But then what's this meme for?
B'dg: "Meme"? What's a "meme"?
Beat and Streaky look so silent, because they don't knos
Rhyme: I think Shiki could use our help. We can tell her, right?
Beat: Well…aight. But only 'cause it's Shiki.
B'dg: So what's a "meme"?
Rhyme: Memes are words or ideas related to the missions. Whenever we see or hear one, it gets sent to our phones. My phone has the word blackout.
Shiki: Blackout? Huh? I just got mail… You're right. It showed up on my phone. But what do memes do?
Krupto: They're for imprinting.
Shiki: So memes are for imprinting.
Neku: Meaning…what?
Krypto: Oh. Imprinting's one of the Player Pin and Tag's powers. You can use it to send words into other people's heads.
Dex-Starr look at his Player Tag
Dex-Starr's Though: This Tag can do that?
B'dg: What's your take on today's mission?
Rhyme: You mean, "defeat the master of A-East"?
Shiki: We were there. It's pitch black. You can't see a thing.
Krypto: Pitch black? Hmm… That might explain the meme… Oh yeah! When you imprint-
Beat: Yo, forget it, Rhyme. Don't bother. Phones and Tiger Cat, don't trust us anyway.
Rhyme: Beat, don't be like that. A problem shared is a problem halved, right? If we don't help each other out, we'll all… We might…
Shiki: Ahh! No, no! There's nothing to worry about.
Beat: C'mon, Rhyme. Le's bounce.
Streaky: Come on, K-Dog. Let's leave.
They left
B'dg: Hmm… Beat and Streaky's still mad… I wish we could patch things up.
Dex-Starr's Though: Why? Just leave him alone. Quit worrying about everybody else.
Shiki: Well, at least we know how to imprint memes now. That was nice of Rhyme to tell us.
Neku: But what's the point?
Shiki: Well, umm…
Then they
Business Man: Ahh… What should I do?
They saw a Business Man
Business Man: Considering the circumstances… But…no…that won't do.
Dex-Starr: What's tearing that guy up?
Shiki: It looks like he can't make up his mind. Hey! Neku, Dex-Starr, why don't we try imprinting on him? Then we'll know what it does.
Neku: OK… Why not? Let's give it a shot.
Business Man: Ahh…What should I do? Considering the circumstances… But…no…that won't do.
They imprint on him
Business Man: …Blackout? A blackout… That's right! First… I need to, uh…power down. I think. Yeah. First… I gotta…power down…and then, uh… What next? Aww, hell.
Neku: Is that guy gonna be OK?
Shiki: Well, we know how it works now. We'll work on finesse next time.
Dex-Starr's Though: Is this really gonna help?
They saw Tech
Tech: Man…What do I do? What was that part I need a replacement for? I can't go back and ask now…
B'dg: Hey, isn't that the tech?
Dex-Starr: Yup. Full of fail, as usual.
B'dg: Dex-Starr!
Dex-Starr: I know. I'll try imprinting.
Tech: Man… This sucks. What was that part I need a replacement for? I can't go back and ask now…
Dex-Starr imprint Blackout to him
Tech: Blackout…? Oh yeah! I gotta fix the lighting. And to do that… I need something… And I was heading to Dogenzaka to pick it up. Hmm… Something… WHAT something? Sigh… The guy would know. Maybe I should head back. But… 777 stands between me and him. If I go back without the part, I'm dead. Dammit. I wish someone could ask for me.
Dex-Starr: The guy? Was there somebody by the stage?
They went back inside the Concert and scan the man saying about the fuse
Neku: …A fuse? Is that what the tech's after?
They went back to the Tech and Imprint him
Tech: …Fuse? The fuse! I have to fix the lights. And I need a new fuse to do it! Whew, what a relief. …Crap! I gotta book it! I have to hurry!
He went off to get the Fuse
Neku: And away he goes.
Shiki: Maybe he'll buy the part now. Or maybe he won't… We'd better follow him.
They follow the Tech to Dogenzaka and he's heading to Cosmic corner
B'dg: Look! He just went inside.
Dex-Starr: Let's move.
They saw him buying a Fuse
Tech: Thank you! You saved my life! I'll never forget this!
He leaves the shop
Shiki: Whew! He finally bought what he needs.
Neku: Now maybe we can get some light.
B'dg: We should head back, too.
They all head back to A-east
777: Quit playing around!
Tech: Wait, wait- I got the part!
777: Damn right you do! Now fix the lights!
Tech: Eep!
He went off to fix the Light
Shiki: That should do it!
Dex-Starr: Finally we can see inside.
Shiki: Yeah. C'mon!
They went inside and it's still dark
Tech: What's the story?
Other Tech: This should about do it…
Tech: All fixed?
Other Tech: Yup! Try flipping the breaker.
Tech: OK! Here goes!
They flip the bracket, but nothing happen
Other Tech: Hmm? No good…The power blew again.
Tech: What!? Why? I thought you fixed it!
Neku: What's wrong now?
B'dg: I dunno… Maybe the fuse wasn't the problem.
Neku: Wait! Something's in here!
Shiki: Huh!?
Dex-Starr: It's coming! Get ready! (Bring out his sword)
Battle Cue: Give Me All Your Love
B'dg: Geez! Talk about a heart attack! But…that was the master, right?
They look at their hands and watch, and timer is 00:26
Neku: Nope! Clock's still ticking!
Shiki: You're kidding! Then…where's the master!?
B'dg: We're going erased in a Second! We're Doom!
Dex-Starr slap him
Dex-Starr: Pull yourself together! We have to hurry!
They are panicking and the Timer is 00:13
Neku: No! We're out of time!
Beat: Don't drop the ball now, yo! Here's your "master"!
They saw Krypto, Streaky, Beat and Rhyme defeat the golden Bat
Shiki: Beat! Rhyme!
B'dg: Krypto! Streaky!
Beat: Yo, looks like we made it.
They saw the Timer gone
Krypto: Yup! The timer's gone now. Mission complete.
B'dg: But…We're so confused…
Other Tech: Huh? It's fixed!
Tech: You sure?
Other Tech: Uh-huh. The lights should work now.
Tech: OK, I'm gonna go tell the others!
He heads off
Dex-Starr: Looks like they're in business.
Rhyme: This place is gonna fill right up. We should step outside for now.
They head outside
Shiki: Oh, so taking out the giant bat wasn't enough! Whoops. Good thing you two came along. We owe you!
Streaky: Man… You two shoulda gathered more info. I'm talkin' to you, Tiger cat!
Rhyme: Hee hee…
Streaky: What, Rhyme?
Krypto: Stop trying to act tough, Beat. We didn't have all the info, either! You wouldn't have found the little golden bat if it wasn't for them. Know why?
Dex-Starr: Let me guess. We had to beat the big golden bat first.
Streaky: Aaaahh! Yeah… You act like you got the answers now, but you was freakin' out before!
Rhyme: So were you, Beat.
Beat: Bwaaah! Whose side you on, yo?
Shiki: Ha ha ha!
Rhyme: Hee hee.
Krypto: Ha ha ha ha!
Streaky: Come on.
Beat: Least I got the job done, aight?
Neku: …Heh.
Dex-Starr: Ha.
Beat: Hey, I heard that, yo! Who said YOU could laugh at me?
B'dg: Dex-Starr, did I hear you laugh?
Dex-Starr: Of Course Not!
Shiki: Look. The concert's starting. Wait…
Beat: 'Sup now?
Shiki: How come we were able to talk to him? You know, 777.
Neku: 'Cause he's a Reaper.
Shiki & B'dg: WHAT!?
Dex-Starr: Mr. Hanekoma explained all this. Did you forget?
Flashback has started
Mr. H: Now listen up. This Shibuya ain't your Shibuya. It's the Composer's Shibuya, which the Reapers use to run the Game. No matter what happens, people won't see you, won't hear you-and they definitely won't help you. Your partner and Companion's the only one who can keep you alive.
B'dg: So, we're basically invisible?
Mr. H: Only those involved in the Game can see you.
Shiki: So…the Players, the Reapers, and…you?
Mr. H: Right.
Neku: Why am I even in this stupid game?
Dex-Starr: Me too?
Mr. H: All Players come from the RG to the UG for a common reason. And each must forfeit the one thing they value most as an entry fee.
Dex-Starr: What we value most?
Shiki: Do we get it back?
Mr. H: If you win.
Neku: …And if we don't?
Mr. H: You lose your entry fee forever. And-well, your right to exist.
Flashback has ended
Shiki: That's right… He mentioned only Reapers and other Players can see us. So we're on our own.
They look silent
Rhyme: You think… You think we'll make it?
Dex-Starr: We'll make it. No matter what!
Beat: Heh. Think you can deliver, Tiger Cat?
Shiki: Hey, you know…we really do make a good team. Starting tomorrow, what do you say we work together? We only survived today because of teamwork.
Krypto: I agree! And what doesn't kill us only makes us stronger.
Streaky: If Krypto's down it, then so am I.
B'dg: No objections?
Dex-Starr's Though: How can I object? I still don't know anything about the UG… Or about myself…or the Reapers… All I do know is that these guys aren't my enemies.
Shiki: Hey, Neku. Remember what Mr. Hanekoma said.
Neku's Though: "Trust your partner. And Believe in your Companion." I remember. And now I see why. What else can I trust? Especially in a backwards Shibuya like this.
Neku: Just don't drag me down.
Shiki: Yay! That settles it. Here's to teamwork!
Meanwhile
Song: Satisfy
?: Today six Players and their Companions were erased, sir.
? 2: Six? My, my…
?: That puts us at the 50% erased mark, one full day earlier than expected.
? 2: Higashizawa's doing nicely, then.
?: Yes, sir. That concludes today's report. We have our regular meeting tomorrow. Same time as always, sir.
? 2: Right. Good work. Heh…
?: Is something amiss, sir?
? 2: No, no… It's just- I have a feeling that tomorrow's Game will be very entertaining
Day 3 End
Who 2 Trust