DIARY ENTRY 1: Tasked…

Data log entry, 8:45:35 pm standard, June 21, 2095, Major Ichiro Sunikata, head of cybernetics R & D… begin entry…

'I am Maj. Gen. Ichiro Sunikata, head of the cybernetic R & D facility of the Base Alpha military complex. Yesterday I was appointed to R & D head and was tasked with my first case; the search for "project C", a military project that the late head, Dr. Hans Pfelhausen (pronounced Felhausen) left. As I…'

"Project C…. where could he have stored it?" Ichiro or Ichi as he was called by people, looked at his computer screen, formerly occupied by the late head. Unknown to him, someone was sneaking up on him.

"I think this will help…" a higher- ranked officer handed him a data crystal.

"Director, this will do nicely… thanks" Ichi thanked then continued "But what is the purpose of this assignment? I know that this is not just a simple search (and recovery) operation…"

"I don't know… it seems that this project was kept under wraps, even from me." The director quickly addressed.

"It seems that this project is related to the current technology that persocons have… possibly more."

"I believe in that theory, Major. It seems in my review of the data, it was also related to weapons development…"

"Isn't Dr. Mio Sanada the one who is responsible for all the R & D heads, including myself?"

"Yes, but apparently this project was also kept from her… for some reason. Well keep me informed, I have a date with my cousin tonight…" the director continued.

"'Cousin'? But you have a…"

"Yes, I have a wife, and she's coming too… I have to talk to my cousin about her wedding plans- I'm the one taking care of those…"

"Okay then… good luck sir"

As the director left, Ichiro resumed his work. Then another person stood behind his back and embraced him. It was his girlfriend, with Ichiro's cousin tagging along.

"Anamiya, Aya… what are you doing here?"

"Just visiting… and my grandfather wants you to have this…" Anamiya gave Ichiro a package.

"You mean!? Say my regards to your grandfather, Ana…"

'That night I carefully studied the files Anamiya's grandfather have so carefully gave to me. Included in the files was Dr. Pfelhausen's diary, in a data crystal. Then I found out the truth about Project C. It was a kind of funny truth though. I will sleep tonight knowing that all will be much clearer tomorrow– sorry for the late entry but this is my first time… good night!!'

He did slept well that night. The next day…

"Hey Ichi, nice wake up..."

"Very funny, very funny... so what do we have?"

"We have succeeded in tracing the package path from the radar disks dated 2 weeks ago... it was dropped from an altitude of 55,000 ft and landed 'gently' in a Tokyo suburb. Apparently, the craft that crashed in Tokyo Bay was the carrier..." Ichiro's assistant replied, making reference to a crash two weeks ago- no loss of life by the way.

"'Gently?' was it carried?"

"Apparently it was encapsulated and was broken up upon impact... the reason the package was not damaged is still unknown..."

"Okay... prepare a team... I want the area searched..."

"As you wish..."