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[twiceinhabited]

POSTED: May 20th
FROM: Amane Kuzuryu

I am looking for someone experienced with programming and technology.

[Attachment: COMP.jpg. That... looks like a certain handheld console.]

When I woke up this morning, there’s gift box with a COMP inside for me. The menu and features inside are different from what I know it should do. However, I’m not knowledgeable or skilled about technology to examine this.

Please contact me if you would like to help. As for payment, we can negotiate in person.

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[hackberrydragon]

I could give it a try
You called it a COMP?
It looks a little like a handheld gaming system I've seen but
I'd be happy to take a look at it

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[twiceinhabited]

That's right. That's what it is. And it should have gaming capabilities as well.

["Should"...]

If you can, I would appreciate it.

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[hackberrydragon]

I'll see what I can do
No guarantees though. If it isn't from this version of Japan, there's only so much I can do
Did you want to meet up somewhere?

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[twiceinhabited]

That's fine. I prefer making an attempt, instead of not doing anything.

Yes, I would. [Hm, a good meeting place. There's always meeting at Oya's temple, since it's familiar to her. Or somewhere more neutral.] Do you know where Oya's temple is?

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[hackberrydragon]

I think so
I'll probably be able to come over in a few minutes
Is now a good time? Anytime you're free is god.

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[lilys_poise]

I just learned how to download games on my phone! There's one where you collect all these adorable cats!

[That's clearly what she meant by 'experienced.' Also it's very important to keep everyone up to date on cat related games.]

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[twiceinhabited]

[Well, that's not what she's asking for. But what's the harm in engaging with this?]

Oh, really? I know there's games you can play on the phone. But what is the cat collecting one?

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[lilys_poise]

Oh it's adorable! You get a yard and put out toys and food and these cute little cats show up to play with them.

[She just found Neko Atsume. Or whatever this world's equivalent is.]

And you can take pictures of them and then buy more toys and things with the fish they leave you.

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[twiceinhabited]

That do sound adorable. What is its name?

[Isn't this slowly getting off topic...]

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[lilys_poise]

[Cute things are always on topic.]

Kitty Collection! You should get it. And it's free too!

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[ittenbari]

You push the buttons to make it work!

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[twiceinhabited]

[... Well, technically speaking, he's correct.]

Yes, that's a part of it. But I'm looking for someone who might look deeper into this and examine the code.

[ittenbari]

Code?
So it's a secret?

Do the other boxes with buttons have secret codes in them?

[twiceinhabited]

[...?]

No, I don't think it's a secret. [Maybe? She doesn't know anything about THIS COMP.] All COMPs have programming codes inside. Do you know what I mean by "code"?

[ittenbari]

Nope!
I guess not!
No idea at all!

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[skyleopardess]

I know someone who can probably help, if I can get a hold of him.

Mind if I take a look when I get home?

[Yoruichi's happiness at Amane seeming to regain something from home is tempered by her knowledge of how dangerous it is for her to remember anything. She's not going to hover over either of her shinki, but she can't help looking out for them.]

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[twiceinhabited]

If you can get his aid, I would appreciate it.

I don't mind at all.

[Amane's been looking between the network, and the closed COMP on her desk. On the outside, it seems normal. But the menus she saw inside confuses her, and brings up some questions...]

[revolutionfalcon]

I'd hardly call myself an expert, but I've seen and worked with some strange technology compared to what's here. I should at least be able to give you a second opinion on it.

[twiceinhabited]

I would be grateful. A second opinion might be a helpful lead towards finding my answers.

[About why this COMP is unusual, and why it vaguely bugs her.]

[revolutionfalcon]

Then pick a meeting place. Might as well do it now rather than leave it.

[twiceinhabited]

Do you know where Oya's temple is? We can meet outside.

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[latentforlife]

It looks low tech but if no one else who responded can figure it out I can give it a go.

[He has to stare at his phone after sending that. Why does he keep considering this stuff "low tech"?

Also, the fact he turns into a hand held console though might mean he knows how to work with one. He wonders if that's true.]

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[twiceinhabited]

[Is it really low tech? Maybe Amane should start looking at what's the latest technology in the Near Shore for comparison.]

Thank you. Others might respond to this, but receiving more opinions would be better than nothing.

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[latentforlife]

There might be a user guide on it, otherwise I'd have to play with it to figure it out.

[He wonders if that's true. Still, a hand held console should be easy to figure out right?]

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[twiceinhabited]

Yes.

I've look at some of the features and there are some email instructions. Some of them just makes me curious and a little wary.

[It's surprisingly simple to use, she's just wary of the contents.]