The return

[star_of_sad]

[Setsuko looked around various locations in Unity Group bases. The memorial, with Chief's name written on it. The hangar, where remains of Virgola unit 3 rest, its combat data and special attack already transferred to the first unit. All to realize - yes, she did not make it up. The recent past is as painful as she thought it was.

Yet there is still hope.]

I'm sorry for worrying everyone. I was transported to Paradigm City, and also lost my memory... I don't know why. But I think that... whatever is responsible for all that happens to me, was trying to protect me somehow.

I won't accept that. I can't lie low and do nothing for the rest of my life. That'd be disrespectful to Chief. And there's Toby - he wasn't with me. But somehow... I just know he's still alive. I'm sure of it. And I'm going to find him.


It's good to be back.

Comments

[star_of_sad]

Ah!

Hello, Ken-kun.

[tiger_ken]

Y-You're back? When did-? How?!

[star_of_sad]

I returned recently, from Paradigm City.

Umm... Ken-kun, are you alright?

1/2

[tiger_ken]

Then the sortie earlier...

2/2

[tiger_ken]

[Ken nods whilst pre-emptively wiping his eyes.]

O-Of course! Its just... I was worried, y'know. After everything else that's happened...
Well, actually, what did happen to you? You mentioned a city...?

[star_of_sad]

That was horrible... but it's alright now! Everything is fine... mostly.

It was a long story. Where do I even begin?

I lost my memory.

[tiger_ken]

Hm... that's never happened before. A side effect of the jump, or...?

[Ken shakes his head.]

Sorry, continue.

[star_of_sad]

I know that everyone in Paradigm City lost their memories as well, but that's not a recent thing. It happened 40 years ago.

I think that... whatever is causing those jumps... wanted to protect me. This is why it brought me to Paradigm, and somehow it caused the memory loss.

Not knowing about Unity Group, I'd stay in that city for the rest of my life. Safe - well, relatively.

[tiger_ken]

So depending on whether it was Paradigm, or the jump that caused the memory loss... Hm...

But wait, you were gone a while, weren't you? How'd you manage without your memory?

[star_of_sad]

Mostly... I was unconscious.

But mr Smith found me in the state I was in, and he let me rest in his mansion. That helped.

[tiger_ken]

Mr Smith, eh? Remind me to pay him a visit.

[At last, Ken realises he should rather clean up the broken mug.]

In the meantime, well... Welcome back. Lot of people here will be glad to see you safe.

[star_of_sad]

He's very inviting, so that's a good idea.

And... I'm glad things turned out alright. It could've been much worse.