Chatroom Names:
Red Sea – Heiwajima Namiko
Tiger – Hirabayashi Tomone
Names and character bios can be seen in my Tumblr account, under the 'My Art' section.
It began with a dream,
A single, wordless melody,
Then more pieces were added,
Notes joined together in a harmonious symphony,
From nothingness I came,
Called forth by your sweet song.
Another Side, Another Story [3] – Orihara Mairu
Orihara Mairu wasn't human.
In fact, she considered herself less than that—much more so than her 'siblings'.
And yet here she was; living, breathing, doing all sorts of things she wasn't supposed to be able to do because she was never born, never attained a concrete existence like her 'siblings', never a part of the natural world like everyone else.
But—
Orihara Mairu had feelings, had a heart, and a mind—and perhaps—even a soul. She was less than human and yet she possessed all those things. From nothingness she came, but she didn't remain 'nothing'.
No.
She became a sister. A friend. A guardian. A protector.
And in return for this ephemeral existence, Orihara Mairu swore she would restore Kururi and Izaya back to their former selves.
Orihara Mairu, reborn!
Tsukumoya Shinichi
Hello, Mairu. Shouldn't you be at preschool by now?
Orihara Mairu
As if I actually need to go there. You know as well as I do that the only reason I attend is to keepan eye on Kuru-nee and uphold this masquerade.
Tsukumoya Shinichi
Hahaha, that's true. So what brings you to my chatroom?
Orihara Mairu
Oh nothing much. Just spying on my brother.
Tsukumoya Shinichi
Is that really the sort of thing you can state out loud?
Orihara Mairu
There's only you and me here, Tsukumoya. And it's not as if you're going to blabber off to anyone.
Orihara Mairu
…Are you?
Tsukumoya Shinichi
Of course not, Mairu.
Tsukumoya Shinichi
Well, unless it's Amy asking.
Orihara Mairu
Amy…well, if it's her, I understand.
Orihara Mairu
Nobody can deny Amaterasu-omikami-sama, after all. Goddess of the Sun and Supreme Ruler of Takamagahara and all that.
Tsukumoya Shinichi
Yes. I expect a call from her soon, actually.
Tsukumoya Shinichi
She'll want an update on yours and your siblings' situation.
Orihara Mairu
Me and my 'siblings', huh…
Orihara Mairu
Tsukumoya, do you believe that someone—something—like me deserve to call them 'family'?
Tsukumoya Shinichi
Of course you do, Mairu, and I believe that they will say the same thing when they know the truth.
Orihara Mairu
If you say so…
Tsukumoya Shinichi
I believe so.
Tsukumoya Shinichi
Anyway, what caught your attention so as to call me?
Orihara Mairu
I just remembered Chieko-san's report.
Orihara Mairu
I read it, but I can't actually believe it's happening.
Tsukumoya Shinichi
What happened?
Orihara Mairu
Heiwajima Shizuo came over, gave Iza-nii a birthday cake and present, and is currently playing Iza-nii's bizarre board game with him.
Orihara Mairu
I'm currently spying on them from the rooftop of the building opposite of the house, by the way.
Tsukumoya Shinichi
That's really something. Hahaha, who knew that he can get such a good friend with his currently awful personality?
Tsukumoya Shinichi
But this is exactly what you're hoping for, isn't it?
Tsukumoya Shinichi
After all, it's no coincidence that you and your siblings live in the same city as the Heiwajima.
Orihara Mairu
I simply 'remembered' Yukine-san's promise.
Orihara Mairu
Besides, it all started with their ancestor, so it's fitting for their line to help out. Kind of like completing a circle, don't you think?
Orihara Mairu
The past and the future meet in the present, connected by the strings of fate we create by our choices.
Orihara Mairu
It's awfully poetic, don't you agree, Tsukumoya?
Tsukumoya Shinichi
Hahaha, that's true. Forgive me, but I didn't take you as a poet, Mairu.
Orihara Mairu
I'm not. It's just an observation I made.
Orihara Mairu
Still, it's so fitting, I can't help but laugh, too.
Orihara Mairu
Anyway, I'm interested in this friendship.
Orihara Mairu
Will it really help Iza-nii return to his former self, like you said, or will it make him regress instead?
Orihara Mairu
I want to know.
Tsukumoya Shinichi
Mairu…if you are thinking what I think you're thinking…I won't advise you to do it.
Orihara Mairu
But you won't stop me either.
Orihara Mairu
Admit it, you're also curious to see how this goes.
Tsukumoya Shinichi
…What will you do?
Orihara Mairu
Test him, of course.
Orihara Mairu
If this friendship is true, then Iza-nii gets confirmation that someone does care about him.
Orihara Mairu
If it's not, then Iza-nii doesn't need him anyway.
Tsukumoya Shinichi
…Very well then.
Tsukumoya Shinichi
I'll inform Chieko-san. Do whatever you think is right to acquire our desired end result.
Orihara Mairu
I intend to.
Orihara Mairu, confirmed dead!
Tsukumoya Shinichi
I just hope you know what you're doing…
Mairu found Chieko in the grocery store, perusing the vegetables aisle with careful eyes.
"Shouldn't you be at school, Mairu-sama?" The glasses-wearing shopkeeper asked, turning her attention to the seemingly young girl in white hoodie next to her.
"Nah," Mairu flashed a grin up at her. "Preschool's boring without Kuru-nee." The girl tilted her head a little to the left, observing the older woman with russet eyes. "By the way, why do you call me that when you use '-kun' and '-chan' on Iza-nii and Kuru-nee?"
"Because they aren't being their usual selves. When the day comes where they return to what they once were, then I will call them by their proper titles." She picked up a lettuce, and after scrutinising it with a careful eye, placed it on the trolley. "Anyway, I highly doubt this is a social call. I just received an email from Tsukumoya-sama. He said that you got some sort of plan?"
"Yup," replied Mairu, popping the 'p' and smiling. "I'll need a disposable phone for that."
Chieko looked at her. "Will whatever you do involve Shizuo-kun?"
"Of course!" The girl answered, crossing her hands behind her head cheerfully. "He's the main star, after all."
"…Then I don't quite approve of that," The shopkeeper sighed, "But if that's what you wish, Mairu-sama, then I'll help you."
Mairu tilted her head sideways. "Don't tell me you're getting attached, Chieko-san!?"
"He's a good boy," The other replied, shrugging as she went to the fruits section. "I'm sure he would have a bright future ahead of him if it wasn't for us."
"Is that so…?" Mairu followed her, raising and dropping her shoulders in a dismissing move. "Well, that no longer matters. Tell me, who are you more loyal to, Heiwajima Shizuo, or your master, who took you in when you're lost and alone?"
"My master, of course," Chieko stated simply, as if it was fact. And for her, perhaps it was.
Mairu grinned. "Good. That means you'll do anything I ask, right?"
The retainer glanced at her, nodding. "If it brings my master back, then yes."
"Great!" cheered Mairu. "Then I'll need a phone and Heiwajima Shizuo's number."
- - -San has logged into the chatroom- - -
TheUnconqueredSun: Hi, San-chan! (ノ^∇^)
Red Sea: Nice to see you again
Tiger: San-chan, it's good to see you! Got any new gossip to share?
Setton: Now, now, Tiger, calm down
Setton: Nice to see you again, San
Tiger: Aw, you're no fun, Setton-san
San: Hi
San: What's up?
Red Sea: We were just talking about the gangs in Ikebukuro
Tiger: Yeah, yeah! Apparently the Blue Squares picked a fight with the Jyan Jakka Jyan!
Tiger: Man, I wonder what will happen next? Bet they're gonna retaliate somehow
Tiger: Oooh, it'll be cool if it comes to a gang war!
Setton: Tiger, don't be morbid!
Setton: Maybe it won't come to that
Red Sea. I don't know about that, Setton-kun. I heard that the Jyan Jakkan Jyan is a hotheaded bunch
Red Sea: Same goes to the Blue Squares
Red Sea: I won't be surprised at all if what Tiger said comes true
Setton: Scary
Setton: I hope it doesn't happen anyway. A peaceful Ikebukuro is for the best, right?
Tiger: I think it'll be awesome!
TheUnconqueredSun: Hahaha, there are two types of people （＾_-）
Setton: If there's a gang war, then it'll be dangerous to walk out the streets. Will you guys be ok?
Tiger: I like danger, Setton-san! It's not ordinary at all!
Setton: Haah…you're not ordinary, Tiger
Red Sea: Hahaha, let it be, Setton-kun. I'm sure Tiger will be fine if a gang war breaks out
Tiger: Yep! Don't worry, I know these two guys I can count on if things goes south
Tiger: One's my apartment manager little brother. He drives a van like crazy
Tiger: The other's a schoolmate. He's the same year as I am but in a different class
Tiger: I keep running into him at the most inconvenient times. Or maybe it's convenient? 'Cause he keeps pulling me out of trouble. On the other hand, I kinda want trouble…
Setton: You really need a better sense of self-preservation
Setton: Still, it's good that you have friends you can rely on
Tiger: Yeah, I call them Dota-chin and Sabu-chin
Red Sea: That being said, I think it's best for you not to go looking for trouble, Tiger
TheUnconqueredSun: I don't think Tiger can do that, Red-chan （；￣д￣）
San: Troublemaker
Setton: I agree with Red-san
Tiger: Aww, Setton-san, you're no fun! Trouble is where the adventures start, you know!
Setton: I think you need better survival instincts…
San: Agree
Tiger: (｡•́︿•̀｡)
Red Sea: Hahaha, now don't be that way! We're just looking out for you, Tiger
Red Sea: Anyway, if a gang war does break out, then I'll be worried for my kids
Red Sea: Though considering them, I think those gangs should be more afraid of my kids than each other
TheUnconqueredSun: Wow, your kids sound really strong!
TheUnconqueredSun: As for me, I don't live in Ikebukuro, so I'll be safe ;D
TheUnconqueredSun: But my friends live there so I can't help but worry… (ó﹏ò｡)
Setton: Ah, is that so? Will they be ok?
TheUnconqueredSun: Hmm, I hope so. It's not as if they're helpless of anything too ( ´∀｀)b
TheUnconqueredSun: If anything, I won't be surprised at all if one of them stir up enough trouble to actually cause the gang war ﾍ(￣ ￣;ﾍ)
Setton: Hahaha, come on, don't joke about that
TheUnconqueredSun: ( ^ー^ )
San: Brb
TheUnconqueredSun: Ah, I have something up too. I'll be back soon!
- - -PRIVATE MESSAGING MODE- - -
San: Amaterasu-sama
TheUnconqueredSun: Mairu-chan! （＾ｖ＾）You know you can drop your online persona here
TheUnconqueredSun: And I told you to call me 'Amy'! (｡+･`ω･´)
San: Sorry. Habit
TheUnconqueredSun: It's fine, it's fine. So what's up?
San: The gang war
TheUnconqueredSun: …Don't tell me it's actually gonna happen
TheUnconqueredSun: I thought it was just a joke! ∑（｡･Д･｡）?
San: No. Very probable
San: I'm testing
TheUnconqueredSun: Who—or perhaps what—are you testing?
San: Friendship
TheUnconqueredSun: I see…Well, I hope it won't backfire on us
TheUnconqueredSun: Is that all you wish to tell me?
San: Heiwajima Shizuo
TheUnconqueredSun: Heiwajima? Hmm…that name rings a bell
San: Of course. It's the same family that
TheUnconqueredSun: Ah, now I remember! ∑(ﾟﾛﾟ〃)
TheUnconqueredSun: Do you recall the God Resurrection Cult?
San: Yes
TheUnconqueredSun: Well, six years ago my men reported a suspicious activity
TheUnconqueredSun: If I remember correctly, Heiwajima Kasuka was kidnapped by them
TheUnconqueredSun: Thankfully, the situation was resolved without any involvement from our side
San: Kidnapped? Why?
TheUnconqueredSun: Not sure…I have to check my files for that
TheUnconqueredSun: Ugh…as wonderful as Takamagahara is, we really should revamp the filing system
TheUnconqueredSun: It's a pain to manually sort through thousands of files and manuscripts ( ≧Д≦)
San: You're the Empress
TheUnconqueredSun: True…I can order someone to do it for me
TheUnconqueredSun: But if that cult is involved than I rather do it personally
San: Work?
TheUnconqueredSun: Burn them (*⌒▽⌒*)θ～
TheUnconqueredSun: No, seriously, burn them. Paperwork is a torture vile enough for Naraku
TheUnconqueredSun: Or I can just shove it to Yata or Tsukkomi again…
San: How do you even…
TheUnconqueredSun: Hahaha, it's because nobody wanted the job ;D
TheUnconqueredSun: But joking aside, it'll take me a while to get back to you
San: Thank you
TheUnconqueredSun: No problem! We're all working towards the same goal here (⌒▽⌒)
San: Amaterasu-sama
TheUnconqueredSun: Yes? And it's Amy, remember?
San: Am I worthy?
TheUnconqueredSun: Of what?
San: Family
TheUnconqueredSun: Of course you are, Mairu-chan! And I bet Izaya-kun and Kururi-chan will say the same thing when they get back to normal d=(´▽｀)=b
San: But…
TheUnconqueredSun: What you are does not define you, nor how you are 'born' into this world. It is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are
San: …
San: Pokémon
TheUnconqueredSun: Ah, you got me! (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧ Pokemon: The First Movie still has a special place in my heart because of Mewtwo
TheUnconqueredSun: In all seriousness though, I do mean what I said
TheUnconqueredSun: It doesn't matter whether or not you came into this world 'naturally'. I mean, Athena came out of Zeus' head. That's clearly not 'normal' (一。一;;）
TheUnconqueredSun: And the same goes for your family. None of them were 'born' normally, and none of them are actually kitsunes even though they look and act like one. It's just easier to explain as if they are one to those who don't know the truth
TheUnconqueredSun: So don't bring yourself down because of what you are, Mairu-chan. You deserve to live and be happy too (o^^o)
San: Limited time
TheUnconqueredSun: That's true for everyone. Given time, even gods will die. All you can do—all anyone can do—is to spend the time we have wisely (*^ω^*)
San: …
San: …
TheUnconqueredSun: Mairu-chan?
San: I…don't…
San: …I don't want to…to…die…
TheUnconqueredSun: Oh, Mairu-chan…
San: But…
San: I want…them to be…
San: I want them to be happy and safe
TheUnconqueredSun: Mairu-chan…
San: For that…anything
San: I'll do anything
San: Even death
TheUnconqueredSun: …
TheUnconqueredSun: I really want to hug you right now, Mairu-chan (੭ ˃̣̣̥ ㅂ˂̣̣̥)੭ु
San: Empress
TheUnconqueredSun: Ah, don't remind me of my duties. Haah…this is why I took up chatting, to relax and unwind and keep up with the latest gossip in the other planes
TheUnconqueredSun: Unlike my brother who's a workaholic…
TheUnconqueredSun: (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ
San: …Thank you
TheUnconqueredSun: It's nothing! :D You're my friend, after all
San: Am I?
TheUnconqueredSun: Of course you are! A friend of a friend is my friend. And even if that isn't the case, you're helping my friends, right? That's enough for me! (❁´▽`❁)*✲ﾟ*
TheUnconqueredSun: Anyway, I'm gonna get back to the chatroom before the others worry
- - -TheUnconqueredSun has logged out of private messaging mode- - -
San: …
San: Perhaps this is why you are the Supreme Ruler of Takamagahara, Amaterasu-sama
- - -CHATROOM- - -
Tiger: Speaking of incidents, weren't there rumours of some guy slashing people in the middle of the night?
Red Sea: Yes, but those reports are infrequent. They happen only once a month or so
Tiger: But it's consistent, and the victims were only slashed, not killed. And there are reports saying that the criminal had glowing red eyes, like a demon
Setton: Scary
Red Sea: They're probably exaggerating, Tiger. Fear does that to people
Tiger: But don't you think it's interesting? What if they really are demons? What if they're secretly building a demon army to take over the world?
Tiger: Oh! I know, I know! Maybe the criminal can possess others by cutting people? And since it only takes once cut to possess someone, that's why the victims are relatively unharmed. Oh! And maybe he's cutting other people to possess more bodies!?
Red Sea: Tiger, you sound like a conspiracy theorist
Tiger: But it's possible!
Setton: I don't know…for that to happen, the criminal must have some kind of special ability…
Tiger: Like the Black Rider?
Red Sea: Hmm…it's possible. I've heard stories that the Black Rider can conjure a scythe made of shadows
Tiger: Really? Awesome!
Tiger: Hey, hey, maybe the Black Rider is the Slasher
Tiger: They cut people to possess their bodies and build their army, waiting for the right moment to topple the government
Setton: What!? No way!
Tiger: That would be awesome!
Red Sea: It's a cool idea for a movie, I agree
Setton: I really don't think the Black Rider is like that
Red Sea: Yeah, hahaha, as cool as it sounds, I don't think so either
Red Sea: I met the Black Rider once
Setton: What!? When!?
Tiger: You did!? Tell me, tell me, tell me!
Red Sea: Hahaha, alright
Red Sea: It was a couple of weeks back. I called her to do a job
Tiger: Her? The Black Rider is a woman?
Red Sea: There's really no way a man can have those curves in that skin-tight suit
Tiger: I never knew…I always watched from a distance
Tiger: How did you call her? What kind of summoning ritual did you use?
Red Sea: A phone call
Tiger: Hahaha, come on, don't joke around
Red Sea: I'm not. I really did call her with a phone
Tiger: Did you use some kind of demon summoning app?
Red Sea: No. Just a phone call
Tiger: I can't believe you can contact an urban legend that easily!
Red Sea: It helps that she's an underground courier
Tiger: Oh? Hmm, now that's more like it!
Tiger: By the way, why did you contact an underground courier, Red-san?
Red Sea: A woman doesn't kiss and tell, Tiger
Setton: A-anyway, you said you met the Black Rider?
Red Sea: Yeah, she seems like a pretty cool woman
Red Sea: I think she's mute, though, since she keeps using her PDA to talk to me
Red Sea: And she wears a yellow cat-like helmet…which doesn't really suit her reputation as an urban legend
Tiger: Is the rumour of her being headless true?
Red Sea: I don't know. I didn't ask her that when we met
Setton: How will you react if it's true?
Tiger: That'll be so cool!
Red Sea: I'll be shocked, but I'll get over it. It's not as if I haven't seen my fair share of weird things
Setton: I have to go
San: Why?
Setton: Something came up. I'll see you later
Tiger: See you later, Setton-san!
Red Sea: Bye for now, Setton-kun
TheUnconqueredSun: Chat with you later, Setton-kun
San: Bye
- - -Setton has left the chatroom- - -
San: I have to go
Tiger: Aw, you too?
Red Sea: See you later, San-chan
TheUnconqueredSun: Let's talk again later, San-chan! ^_^
Tiger: Bye for now, San-chan!
- - -San has left the chatroom- - -
Mairu closed her laptop and left it at her desk.
She turned away from the table, hopping off her chair, and headed to the oversize futon that was hers and Kururi's bed. The night had cast long, dark shadows on their room, but the gentle light of the moon was enough for her to see her 'sister's' fevered expression.
(Despite what Tsukumoya and Amaterasu said, can she really be considered their sister? She wasn't like them; she was less human than them, so if the day ever comes where they realise the truth, will they still look at her as they did now? Will they still consider her family?)
(The days in which she wondered this were the days she wished she wasn't on limited time.)
Kneeling down by her side, she placed a hand upon Kururi's forehead.
"What are you dreaming about?" She murmured, closing her russet eyes and willing dream to come over her 'twin'. Energy (not hers, not really; borrowed like everything else) trickled down her arm, splaying over her fingers and creating an invisible net to ward Kururi's sleep against nightmares (and memories). "Are you remembering what happened then? What happened to our—to your—brother?"
Her hand stilled, before Mairu sighed, brushing back Kururi's bangs with a rueful smile.
"What Iza-nii did after that?"
There was no reply. She didn't expect one anyway.
(In truth, she feared the answer.)
Standing up, she made her way back to the desk, crouching down beside it to reach for the schoolbag she had tossed there when she came home. Inside, hidden behind her books, was a disposable phone she had asked Chieko to buy.
("Are you sure about this?" Chieko had asked.)
("Positive." Mairu grinned back.)
(The retainer sighed. "If that's what you wish, Mairu-sama.")
The seemingly young girl slipped it into her pajama pocket. Then, she stood, this time quietly making her way across the room and towards the door. She slipped out of the bedroom quietly, making her way down to the kitchen.
Once there, she peeked from a corner.
The kitchen was unlit, but the scant few traces of moonlight was enough to reveal her 'brother's' form. Izaya sat by the table, a slice of cake (dark chocolate, she noted, good choice. One point for Shizuo) set out in front of him. It was the same cake Shizuo had given him earlier that day, the same cake he was eating right now.
And Orihara Izaya was smiling as he ate.
It was not the smirks she was accustomed to seeing, nor was it that sharp grin he wore as he taunted others to do his bidding. This smile was different, something that caused the ever-guarded crimson eyes to soften and gentle, something was only to be revealed in private—so much so that Mairu felt the prickles of shame for intruding on this rare moment.
(Genuine, and sincere, and happy—everything he once was.)
Retreating from the kitchen, Mairu pulled out her new phone and typed up a text.
[What will you do to save your friend, Shizuo-san?]
FUN FACTS
1. 'Amy…' – Amaterasu's nickname is taken from the game Okami. In that game, Amaterasu is the main protagonist, and takes the shape of a white wolf with crimson markings across her body, a tail shaped like a calligraphy brush and a Divine Instrument floating above her back. She is nicknamed as Ammako by Ishaku and later Issun in the original Japanese version of Ōkami[3], or Ammy in the localized game (hence, where the nickname 'Amy' comes from).
On the legends and mythology surrounding her, Amaterasu Omikami ('the great divinity illuminating heaven') is the sun goddess, the most important deity of the Shinto religion and ruler of Takamagahara (the High Celestial Plain), the domain of the kami or spirits.
Also known as Oho-hir-me-no-muchi or Amaterasu-oho-hiru-me, Amaterasu is the daughter of Izanami and Izanagi who made their daughter ruler of the sky. When her father Izanagi escaped from his visit to the underworld he had to perform a cleansing ritual in the river Woto and it was then, from the god's left eye, that Amaterasu was born. She is also the elder sister of Susanoo (or Susa-no-wo) the storm god. Amaterasu constantly quarrelled with her mischievous younger brother and finally having enough, she exiled him from heaven. (Source: Ancient History Encyclopaedia)
In Japanese art the goddess is most often depicted as a good-natured being often seated back to back with her other brother, Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto, the moon god. Cocks are associated with her as they herald the rising sun and so too the raven (yata garasu) who is believed to be the messenger of the goddess. The Grand Shrine of Ise or Jingu, the most important Shinto shrine in Japan, is dedicated to Amaterasu and the goddess is represented there by one of her other symbols - an octagonal mirror (yata kayami). (Source: Ancient History Encyclopaedia)
2. Takamagahara – Translation: 'High Celestial Plains'. This is the dwelling place of the gods of Japan.
3. 'One's my apartment manager little brother. He drives a van like crazy' – As you guys may have noticed, Tomone is referencing Togusa Saburo. In Durarara SH, it is revealed that his older sister manages the apartment building Yahiro is staying at, and that's how he knows Saburo. The same thing happened here. Since Tomone's parents are working abroad in Nebula, she's living in an apartment alone.
4. 'Well, six years ago my men reported a suspicious activity…If I remember correctly, Heiwajima Kasuka was kidnapped by them' – If you guys remember Chapter 5: Underneath the Underneath, it was mentioned in passing that Kasuka was kidnapped when Shizuo was 10 years old. That's also when their mother returned to the underworld in order to find Kasuka.
5. Naraku – Also called Naraka (Sanskrit; Pali: Niraya) is a term in Buddhist cosmology usually referred to in English as "hell", "hell realm", or "purgatory". Lol, so Amaterasu is basically saying that paperwork is a torture fit for hell.
6. 'Or I can just shove it to Yata or Tsukkomi again…' – LOL, highly irresponsible goddess much? Hahaha, anyway, Yata is Yatagarasu, the three-legged crow that serves Amaterasu. Meanwhile, Tsukkomi is Tsukuyomi, her brother and co-ruler. It also means the straight man in a comedy duo. Lol, so she's basically saying that her brother is the straight man to her 'boke' or funny/simple-minded guy.
7. 'What you are does not define you, nor how you are 'born' into this world. It is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are' – Like Mairu said, it's a Pokemon quote. Sort of. The actual quote was: "I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." From Mewtwo in Pokemon: The First Movie. Man, and people say that anime movies can't be deep!
(Also, lol, Amaterasu—the Goddesss of the Sun and Empress of the Japanese Pantheon—is a freaking Pokémon fan who keeps sprinkling her chats with emoticons and ditches paperwork. LOL)
8. 'Did you use some kind of demon summoning app?' – This is a reference to the Devil Survivor games, where you can summon demons from a phone app to survive the apocalypse. Also, in episode 31 of the second season, Togusa asks what is going on because of the mess happening on the Dollars message board. Walker responds that they will finally see the advent of the demon city Ikebukuro, that a demon-summoning app will be installed on his phone and their survival life will then begin. And ends the scene with a "Let's survive!", arc words of the game and the anime (of Devil Survivor 2). Even better because the game itself had a cameo from Durarara characters (due to having the same designer) with Celty, Shizuo using his trademark pole as a weapon, and Izaya in it... in Japan (T^T. I waaaanttt (੭ ˃̣̣̥ ㅂ˂̣̣̥)੭ु). So it's a cross-reference between works.