"Oh, good morning Dojima-san." Adachi said. "Is everything alright?"
"Yeah, everything's fine." Dojima said. "Get me cup of coffee would you?"
"Right away sir." Adachi said.
That game can't be real. It must be someone's idea of a joke, Dojima thought. Still, it's strange that someone would create such a ridiculous game just to mess with a detective.
"Excuse me, are you detective Ryotaro Dojima?" asked an older woman.
"Yes, is there something I can help you with?" Dojima asked.
"It's my son, he's been coming home very late recently and last night he was covered in cuts. I'm afraid he may be in trouble." the woman said nervously. "With all of the gangs the news is reporting I'm afraid he may be in danger."
"I understand, what's your son's name?" Dojima asked calmly.
"Kai, and thank you very much." the woman said.
"Don't worry, when I find him I'll make sure he's safe." Dojima said calmly before the woman walked out of the room.
"You really should teach that lazy partner of yours to have such a good work ethic Dojima-san." said a police officer.
"Right, I'll keep that in mind." Dojima said. "Speaking of which, Adachi how long does it take to get coffee?"
"Sorry about that sir." Adachi said walking into the room with Dojima's coffee.
It's going to be a long day, Dojima thought in annoyance.
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"Welcome home dad." Nanako said with a smile.
"Thanks Nanako." Dojima said calmly. "By the way can I ask you something?"
"What is it dad?" Nanako asked.
"Do you know where that box the game came in is?" Dojima asked. "I have a feeling it's important we know who sent it."
"I threw it out, I'm sorry dad." Nanako said sadly.
"It's alright, I'll just ask the deliveryman tomorrow. Anyway where were we?" Dojima asked while turning on the game.
"We just beat the first bad guy." Nanako said.
"That's right." Dojima said. "Let's see what happens next."
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"Hey, have you seen Chie today?" Yosuke asked. "After last night I wanted to make sure she was alright."
The moment Yosuke said that Chie ran into the room and up to Yosuke and Junes Dojima.
"Hey have either of you guys seen Yukiko?" Chie asked nervously.
"No I haven't seen her." Yosuke said. "What's up?"
"I tried getting in touch with her last night but she hasn't answered her phone." Chie said. "What if she's in danger?"
"Do you think she got thrown in the TV dad?" Nanako asked.
"It's possible, but let's just see if she's on the midnight channel first. That way we won't just be running into that world unnecessarily." Dojima said. "Besides, if this is a game I have a feeling we won't need to rush. I have a feeling they'll let us know when to rescue her."
"Maybe, but we need to help her if we can." Nanako said.
"I know, we'll keep an eye out for anything strange that happens." Dojima said. "If she does end up in the TV we'll make sure to save her like we saved Yosuke."
"Ok." Nanako said.
"Alright, let's watch the midnight channel tonight. If she is on the TV we'll get her out safely." Yosuke said. "Trust me, we won't let anything happen to her."
"Ok, but if she is in trouble I'm going with you." Chie said. "Got it?"
"No way, that's too dangerous." Yosuke said.
"If it's dangerous I have to go." Chie said. "Yukiko is my friend I'm not just sitting around doing nothing."
"Chie listen, you'd be putting yourself in danger for no reason." Yosuke said turning to Junes Dojima. "Help me out here."
"I have a feeling she's going to be coming with us either way." Dojima said selecting the response.
"Exactly." Chie said. "Plus I can handle myself, don't worry about that."
"Why do I have a bad feeling about this?" Yosuke asked.
With those words the screen faded to black before showing Yosuke, Chie, and Junes Dojima in a shop full of armor and weapons.
"This place should have exactly what we need." Chie said.
"I'm not even going to ask why you know about this place." Yosuke said. "Anyway if you're coming just make sure you stay behind us."
"I already told you that I can take care of myself." Chie said confidently.
"Great, well as long as we're here what do you recommend for me?" Yosuke asked Junes Dojima. "I mean you do have the most experience in there."
With those words a menu popped up for Junes Dojima to purchase weapons, armor, and accessories.
"I suppose this is where we get equipment to fight inside the TV." Dojima said.
"Yeah, we need to make sure we won't get hurt and that we can protect people." Nanako said as they bought the equipment.
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"It's raining, so the midnight channel should air tonight." Dojima said. "I wonder if anyone will appear."
"I hope Yukiko is safe." Nanako said as the game started a cutscene.
"Hello everyone, princess Yukiko here. Welcome to not a dream, not a hoax, Princess Yukiko's hunt for her prince charming." Yukiko said with a smile. "I'm going to find myself a whole harem and the best one is going to take me away with him, wish me luck."
"Dad, what does that mean?" Nanako asked.
"It means we need to rescue her." Dojima said quickly before the screen faded to black again.
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"Come on, we need to help Yukiko." Chie said urgently.
"I know, come on let's meet up with Teddie and see if he knows where she is." Yosuke said as Teddie walked up. "Speaking of which, hey Ted can you tell where our friend is?"
"I think so, there's someone in here." Teddie said. "Follow me."
"Right, let's go." Chie said running after Teddie before the screen faded and revealed a castle.
"No way, Yukiko's in there?" Yosuke asked in shock.
"I don't know, but there's someone in there." Teddie said.
"Then what are we waiting for? I'm coming Yukiko" Chie said running into the castle.
"Wait Chie, great I knew this would happen." Yosuke said.
"That girl is in danger, there are lots of shadows in there." Teddie said nervously.
"You didn't think to mention that before, come on Chie could be in danger." Yosuke said quickly.
(Dojima and Nanako have arrived at the first dungeon in the TV world. Next chapter Chie will be rescued. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)