Real World - Library Entrance

"But miss! My friend is in danger!"

"I am sorry. We do not allow program or software download onto our public computers."

"Have you heard of the Tsukasa story?" Suzuko took a step forward, trying to seem more in need.

"What about it? Has it not been resolved?" The librarian began to step inside the building.

Suzuko took a step back. She thought, "I can not get any more help from the free world. Krim... may be able to help... he has three computers... more than enough."

"And by the way" The librarian added, "Congratulations on your recovery. I pleased to see you can walk again."

"Thank... you."

Suzuko walked away.

She was crossing the road when she passed with Mimiru. She created her character familiar to her real self, but the expression of Mimiru looked darker than ever- she never did look dark.

"Mimiru?" Suzuko put her hand in front of Mimiru. If she had not of, Mimiru would have walked right by.

"If you want to call me that." Mimiru pushed Suzuko's hand away, walking forward.

"Where are you going" Suzuko ran in front. "What's wrong?"

Mimiru turned her back to Suzuko, tears in eyes and an angered face. "Who are you and what do you want?"

"I'm Subaru! Don't you recognize?"

"Ya... so what do YOU want?"

"Oh...how could I...Tsukasa...she's..."

"Stuck again?"

"You..." Suzuko froze. "Saw her? You must of saw her...if you know..."

"How he was two years ago...at that chest, same character. Didn't remember me. Had the same personality. But you..." Mimiru turned around, a threatening look on her face.

"I know what you think. She did not forget you. Her memory...must have been deleted once more."

"Why didn't you tell me? We were closer than you to were..."

"She...it reminded her of the game to much. Tsukasa- she's in serious danger. The Voice may be after her again."

"What should I do?"

"Go on...tell everyone...unless you already have...?"

"No. Haven't been on since that day of 'Her arrival'."

Subaru smiled. "I'm headed to Krim's. I am going to try to go sign on and find Tsukasa. We will need your help."

It started to rain. Pour. Mimiru had her innocent look once again.

"O...kay."

"Let's go." The two head south, walking at first, then they started to run.

Two friends. Meeting for the first time.