Neku: The scramble crossing… He expects us to just start over?

Dex-Starr: Yeah, and the day we first met.

Neku: I know...

They look sad, because they miss Shiki and Badger

Dex-Starr's Though: What the hell were the last seven days for, then?

Dex-Starr: (Sigh) Look, we have to win so we can go back home.

Neku: Fine. What's the mission? We're not losing. Not now. Not a chance.

They look at the Mission

Neku: "Game I: x=30+74 t=60 min. Incompletes will be destroyed."

Then they felt a flinch and impact on their hands and arm

Dex-Starr: There's the timer… The mission format's different. X=30+74... They're giving out Algebra homework now?

Neku: Tell me about it.

Neku's Though: Hmm, we did take down the GM last week. Maybe this is the big guy's replacement. Better not count on the same tricks, then… I've got to stay focused-and stay alive. Too much is on the line.

Neku: What should we do?

Dex-Starr: First, we need a partner-the toughest Player and Companion we can find!

Neku: Hmm…Hachiko! We're bound to find somebody useful there.

Dex-Starr: Alright, let's go.

Meanwhile

Kariya: Ugh. It's like a sick joke. They expect us to work this week, too?

Uzuki: Oh, suck it up! Don't you want the extra points? Though it is a little weird to go two weeks in a row… Guess there's a firs time for everything.

Kariya: Not quite a first. Been a while, though. You prob'ly weren't here, spring chicken that you are.

Uzuki: Spring chicken? Been here two years, and I'm a spring chicken? Just how long have you been doing this?

Kariya: Meh. Details!

Uzuki: Uh-huh. Anyway. What do you suppose the GM is-

Then her phone is ringing and she pick it up

Uzuki: Yashiro here. … What!? You want us to WHAT!? *hangs up* Graaah!

Kariya: Easy, girl! What's the deal?

Uzuki: Standby! We're just supposed to sit here! This is an insult!

Kariya: Take it down a notch before you pop a blood vessel. I don't see a problem. This is our week off, after all.

Uzuki: Ugh! This is why I hate the way he runs things!

Kariya: Really? I kinda like it.

Uzuki: What's to like!? It's one big, cryptic mess! It pisses me off!

Kariya: He can't help it. I'm sure he's worked out some crazy plan-something way beyond the ken of mundane folks like you 'n' me. I mean, c'mon-he's the type of genius head case that makes stuff like THIS.

Back to Neku and Dex-Starr

They look impatient

Dex-Starr: No one here yet.

Neku: Come on…There has to be someone! We need this… we have to win! …For their sake, and ours.

Dex-Starr: I know come on! We gotta find us a powerhouse!

Neku: I know, right.

Then Noise has appeared

Neku: Noise!?

Dex-Starr: Dammit! We can't do much on our own! Isn't there anybody-

Then something flash at them

Dex-Starr: Huh? What was that!?

Then a Pact was formed with Dex-Starr, Neku, a boy and a Black Cat

Neku: A pact? With who!?

They fighting all the noise and they finish them and they saw a Boy with a Black Cat

?: Howdy.

? 2: Hey, there.

Neku's Though: Who the-

Joshua: The name's Yoshiya Kiryu. But Mother and Father call me Joshua.

Francis: And I'm Francis. He and I are Companions to each other.

Dex-Starr's Though: Please don't tell me…

Joshua: I guess you can call me Joshua and Francis, too-seeing as how you're my dear, dear partner and companion. Hee hee…

Neku & Dex-Starr: Your what!?

Neku's Though: This pipsqueak is my new partner!?

Dex-Starr's Though: And that pussy cat?

Joshua: You seem like such a pro at this, I just…helped myself.

Neku: A pro? How could you know that?

Francis: We've been watching you, silly. Very impressive by the way.

Neku's Though: Huh? Were they a Player last time, too? But wait…No, there was nobody like him at the end. Who the hell IS this kid and that cat?

Francis: Today's the first day and all… Let's just take it easy, hmm? Why don't you start by giving the area a scan, partner?

Dex-Starr: F-fine.

Dex-Starr's Though: Something about him and his Companion just…grates.

They scan at them and they see Udagawa, after that they had their head hurt

Neku: Nngh! …What? What did I just see? That place looked like…the Udagawa district?

Dex-Starr's Though: Ah! My head! Is that... The Udagawa District?

Joshua: Something wrong? Are we not feeling well?

Neku's Though: Wait, did I…did I just scan him?

Dex-Starr's Though: Did... I scan that Cat?

Joshua: Is this going to be a problem? I need you two to pull it together. Unlike some people, Francis and I are new at all this. I'm expecting a bang-up job from you, Mr. Escort and Mr Kitty.

Neku: …I'll be fine.

Dex-Starr: Me too.

Joshua: Will you? Wonderful. Then can we go?

Neku's Though: Something's weird here... How was I able to scan him? He's a Player.

Dex-Starr's Though: How did I do? How did I scan him? He's just a Player with that Kid.

Joshua: Hmm? What's the holdup, you two?

Dex-Starr: It's nothing.

Joshua: Don't tell me and Francis you're still stuck on the mission mail. Please. It's painfully obvious.

Neku and Dex-Starr look silent

Francis: X marks the spot. 30+74, boys. We're headed to 104. If you ever find yourself stumped, I'd be happy to help you and your cat along. Just say the word. We promise you our advice is spot-on. Lucky you two, having me and him as your partner and companion.

Neku's Though: I'm going to choke this kid.

Dex-Starr's Though: That Cat, who was he? A detective or something? When I get out of here, he's going down.

Joshua: Oh! I can't say I'm particularly interested, but… I'll go ahead and ask, for the sake of convenience. Do you have a name?

Francis: I believe you need to know about, Cat. What's your name anyway?

Neku: … Neku.

Dex-Starr: Dex-Starr.

Joshua: Neku, hmm? Hee hee…Charming.

Francis: Dex-Starr, Huh? Funny name.

Neku & Dex-Starr's Though: Gaaah!

Joshua: Well then, Boys. Shall we?

They head back to Scramble and see the Reaper

Reaper: Want to clear this wall? Then take down these Noise!

Neku: Another wall…

Joshua: So we need to clear out a few Noise to get by. All right. What better time to go over my combat skills? Don't worry-I think even you should be able to follow along.

Dex-Starr's Though: They have to be doing this on purpose…

Joshua: Put simply, I play things high or low.

Dex-Starr: High or low?

Joshua: You should be able to pick it up on the fly. Ready for a little warm-up?

They're ready for this

Francis: Then let's begin, hmm?

They are doing some battle

Joshua: Have fun, Neku.

Francis: Good luck, Dex-Starr.

After that, they defeated the noise

Joshua: That was Quick. That was a Nice Distraction.

Francis: Very Good. Get yourself a gold Star.

Joshua: Well? Get the basic gist of it? Care to give it another go?

Dex-Starr and Neku finally get the Basic

Francis: We're in this together from now on. You watch my behind, I'll watch yours. Sound good, partner and Companion? Hee hee…

They went off and made it to 104 and the Timer are gone

Neku: Timer's gone… We're safe. That's one day down…

Francis: Neku, Dex-Starr… What do you suppose that is?

They saw Heap of Junk

Dex-Starr: What the hell? That junk heap wasn't here before!

?: You're zetta slow!

Neku: What!? Who said that?

Joshua: Don't look at me. Look at your junk heap there.

Neku: There's somebody up there?

They saw a Man named Minamimoto

Minamimoto: I said, you're zetta slow! How long does it take to crack a Z-class code, you factoring hectopascals!

Dex-Starr: Hecto-what?

Then Dex-Starr and Neku have their head hurt from the flash

Dex-Starr: Nngh! My…head!

Neku: Mine too!

Minamimoto: Sho Minamimoto. Remember the name. I'm the new Game Master.

Dex-Starr: Then you're a Reaper.

Minamimoto: Wait. You… You're a Player this time around?

Neku: Nngh, who…me and that cat?

Minamimoto: Hmph. Now that's a happy miscalculation. This brings me one iteration closer to my desired solution!

Dex-Starr: Solution? …Nngh! What are you talking about?

Francis: Hee hee. Day 1, and the GM's already putting in an appearance? Not one for tradition, are you?

Minamimoto: Tradition? Tradition is garbage!

He crunch his knuckles

Minamimoto: I'll add it to the heap! This is my Game. And I only allow two things. Flawless calculations…and beauty!

Joshua: I'd hear you were quite the eccentric…

Minamimoto: Some Old Horses Can Always Hear Their Owner Approach. Now, time for a little quiz. How much weight will I let you Players carry in the UG?

Francis: Pray tell.

Minamimoto: One yoctogram!

Dex-Starr: Yoctogram?

Joshua: Nice. That puts us on the atomic level?

Minamimoto: Precisely! You 000s have no value here. So! Now that I have you rounded up… Attention, all yoctograms! (It's X 2) DIE!

They began to battle

Joshua: Don't make this worst for yourself.

Francis: Don't get killed.

They finish all the Noise

Joshua: Heh. Predictable

Francis: Ha. So Cliché.

Joshua: Whew… Well, so much for Day 1.

Neku's Though: That Reaper knew me and the Red Lantern Cat… How?

Francis: Rather fascinating, wasn't he?

Neku & Dex-Starr: Uhh…

Joshia: At least we won't be too bored this week, hmm?

Dex-Starr's Though: This kid and his cat, too… There's something seriously not right about them.

Joshua: I wonder what the little math fetishist will think up for tomorrow. Exciting times, huh, Neku, Dex-Starr?

Neku's Though: Hmph. He's shady and his cat is mysterious… Still, "trust your partner and believe your Companion" right? The Cat and I need them if we're gonna survive the UG-if we're gonna WIN. Better get use to it.

Joshua: Well, the four of us should be able to cruise right through this week-between your psychs, your cat's power, my inspired brilliance, my Cat's detective skills, and our excellent teamwork. Hee hee…

Dex-Starr's: Ugh, we'll never get used to this! But we'll deal with these devil if that's what it takes. …This time's for keeps.

Dex-Starr & Neku's Though: Hang in there, Shiki and Badger.

Day End

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