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[fuzei]

[ There's a very quiet 'uwah' followed by a moment of silence. This is followed by another sound of admiration, but since this is audio, it's hard to say who the voice might belong to, much less what it is that is so intriguing. Thankfully, the person responsible is about to provide some commentary. ]

How curious… [ Here she starts to fade in and out a little. ] Such a thing… it makes one feel like a princess. [ When she gets closer, the sound of fabric rustling can be heard. ] Is this being spirited away? I have never experienced such a thing! [ Now she sounds like she's getting more excited. ] Is it that I am the heroine now? [ Now she seems to be moving away, because the sound is getting more muffled again. She can still be heard talking to herself every so often though, and further 'uwah!'s and 'aaa's can be heard intermittently. ] ... so beautiful...

Aa! Am I addressing someone? Please excuse my rudeness. My name is Japan. [ More rustling can be heard, because it's just like her to bow even when she can't be seen. ] May I ask... to whom I am speaking...?

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[sheroic]

Japan? It's you? Again? [ She grins and seems like she's almost trying to hug the mirror. ]

So do you know how to get home now? [ Because apparently she did not listen to one thing Japan said. ]

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[fuzei]

[ Oh! Suddenly, video. Japan blinks at the image for a second or two, then looks aside. Then looks back to America. Is she hugging the screen? ]

America-san... such a thing... aa! Amercia-san's memories have been altered! [ No, it's yours, Japan. In a manner of speaking. ]

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[sheroic]

Huh? Really?! [ Unfortunately she will believe that. ]

What's been altered? I'm pretty sure I'm not pregnant... [ This is like a soap opera right ]

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[revolutionized]

...Japan? [She vaguely recalls this, the country thing. But she's never spoken to one in depth, so she's confused all over again.]

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[fuzei]

[ The rustling stops for a moment, then there's a bit more — which is, incidentally, Japan scooting closer to the vine — and then she speaks. ] Yes?

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[revolutionized]

That's your name? It's the same name as the country I'm from.

[ofnovalue]

... Lady Akiha had just told me that Japan was a nation... Might you be among those people who are nations here? Their hume embodiments?

[fuzei]

[ A moment while she mouths the word 'hume,' as if trying it on for size. ]

Aa, truly... that is my name and I am 'that Japan.'

[ofnovalue]

Mm. Then in the interest of diplomacy...

I am Queen Ovelia Atkascha of Ivalice. In the absence of my King, I will act as representative of my people. Tis my honor to meet you, m'lady.

I can try to answer what questions you may have. I imagine a great many has come into your mind since you awoke.

[fionna_time]

Hey, what's up?

I'm Fionna! Guess you just arrived huh?

[fuzei]

It is a pleasure, Fionna-san. [ She bows. ] That is correct, I have just arrived in this place.

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[cried]

[Lily couldn't help but giggle while listening in to Japan's call. A brightly lit smile already plastered all over her face when the other girl had realized she was talking to someone.]

Hello, Japan! [What an odd name, she was learning a lot of odd names today! Too bad she doesn't quite know that it's the name of a country.] My name is Lily!

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[fuzei]

[ Japan takes a second to reply, but when she does, her tone is a bit curious and it might not be quite as energetic as Lily's, but some of her residue excitement about getting "spirited away" is clearly still present. ]

Hello, Lily-san. It is an honor.

[gun_cata]

Japan... Japan... so you're one of them - actually, weren't you here before?

[ Larry shakes her head. Whatever. ]

A-anyways. I'm Larry Vincent.

[fuzei]

I believe others have alluded to my presence on a prior occasion, though I am quite certain I have never been here before. [ She looks around again, as if to be 100% certain. Actually, it's more that she's just fond of looking around, because there's so much to see! ]

It is a pleasure, Vincent-san. [ She bows her head slightly. ]

[video]

[babygotbach]

Frau Japan? You've arrived here again, I see. You weren't here for long last time.

I'm afraid this is no fairytale story and there are no heroines here, however.

[video]

[fuzei]

A... Austria-san! [ She bows. ] I have heard that I was present prior to now, but I must say once again that I do not recall this....

[video]

[disillusionment]

...Japan is a place.

[video]

[fuzei]

[ Japan nods. ] Yes, indeed it is a place.

[cleaningstop]

My name is Hong Meiling! Nice to meet you, uh...

[wait]

... Japan?!

[fuzei]

Aa, yes? [ She says this as if answering to her name (which, of course, it is). ] Hong Meiling-san, is it? I am honored by our meeting.

[spacejumping]

Have you been told of what happened to you?

[fuzei]

Some have explained... [ She looks around. ] It still seems quite strange.

Late to the party as always [video]

[dewy_sunflowers]

Spirited away? No, we heff been kidnapped but, it is good to see another nation here.

[Ukraine will smile shyly even if she doesn't know who this Japan is.]

I em Ukraine and is okie, I am used to nations not knowing who I am.

no such thing as late! [video]

[fuzei]

[ Japan cocks her head to one side. Then the other. Then back again. ]

... Ukraine-san? [ Well, it's been a rather unusual day, so really this shouldn't be too surprising! ] I am glad to see Ukraine-san is well, though it is as Ukraine-san says, I do not believe we have met.