IC INBOX

[predicting]

"Yooooo~! You've reached the inbox of Hijiri Shinozuka! If you wanna chat, please leave a message! ... Oh, and if you don't want to chat, leave a message anyway! I may just change your mind!"

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[text]

[onlyserves]

[It is good to know Shinozuka-san has not changed much from his message alone. For the first time in days, someone, other than Ririchiyo, has brought a true smile to his lips. Too bad he can't see it.]

Shinozuka-san, before I discuss with you regarding news of my master, I will like to apologize beforehand over this late message.

I am sure you have been worried over the situation regarding the recent mass stabbings. Ririchiyo-sama was one of the victims, which explains my abrupt message to you.

Ririchiyo-sama is currently in a safe location, peacefully resting from the world's sudden attack. Her wounds are properly healing. She has, thankfully, regained consciousness a day after I aided her.

I promise she will return fully healed and ready to speak to you as she usually does in the near future. The only thing I ask from you is patience until then.

Thank you for reading my humble message.

[text]

[predicting]

[ he freezes up a little when he gets around to checking his inbox; he hadn't been able to find Ririchiyo at the hospital after seeing the post from her bracelet, so knowing Soushi has her makes him breathe a sigh of relief.

now then. it's not his style to be too open, so he might as well... ]

ヾ(＾∇＾) Thanks for finally letting me know, Sou-kun! Honestly, you two had me worried for a while, you know? It was really mean! (´；ω；`) If it were for anything else, I might even ask for a written apology.

Still, I can't get an exact date? Or even pass on a message to her?

[text]

[onlyserves]

I am deeply sorry for making you worry over my master's well-being. The last couple of days have been full of all types of complications. I didn't wish to offer you worrisome messages, but ones full of good news instead. If you wish for a formal apology, then I will have one written as soon as possible. [yup, due to the situation, he took his words pretty seriously.]

No, not yet. It's difficult to estimate when exactly you'll be able to speak to my master again. After all, she is very weak and needs time to rest and recuperate. But I promise to keep you heavily informed over her situation.

[text]

[predicting]

No, no! （ﾉ´д｀） You should be focusing on getting her back on her feet, you know!

Hm... that's okay, I guess? Then... maybe you could pass something onto her for me?

[audio]

[lowexposure]

[Yeah this is definitely Hijiri. No two ways about it. Even if he had sounded different in this weird place for whatever reason, that carefree attitude would've given Toru the relief he needed. At least there wouldn't be much, if any, to explain because Toru is, well, Toru.]

Hey, it's Toru. Since I don't want to draw a lot of attention to myself, I decided to look through one of those windows the bracelet pops up and found you. [Boy he has never been so happy to see his nam. Of course that'll go down the drain once he starts exposing him BUT STILL--] I thought you'd like to know, even if I'm sure I'll regret it.

[audio]

[predicting]

[ Maaaan, it's been a long day at the bakery, and Gau-san's disappearance means he has to wonder how long he can keep this job going, so when he gets home Hijiri's looking forward to just laying back and relaxing for the day.

Oh, what's this? Something in his inbox? Let's see. . .

Toru. They brought Toru here. The most important man in his life and his best friend has been put in danger on what will most likely turn out to be a whim of the gods.

Goddammit. ]

[audio]

[predicting]

TORUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU~ [ prob. just woke up the neighbours there but AS IF HE CARES!! ]

What are you talking about, man! Does the stickly-strict Toru-kun think I'll expose him?

[audio]

[lowexposure]

[Cripes did he jump no of course not hahaha that's funny.]

Of course you will! That's practically your responsibility in life, or so you've made it! [... Maybe he'll get a break here NOT gosh it feels just like home.]

[audio]

[predicting]

[Worry not, Toru! He'll just introduce you to all his frands!]

Why, I'm hurt that you think my aspirations are set so low! [No matter how accurate that may be--]

[piece of paper pushed under your door!]

[holmes_fanatic]

Dear Hijiri-niichan,

Keine-san is interested in organizing a committee with multiple representatives from each Welcome Hall/God’s group to keep track of people in each hall, pass on information in case of emergencies and organise volunteer activities – it’s pretty open right now! For more information you can contact Keine-san herself or read her post. Right now, I’m hoping you’ll answer a few questions for us! Please put a mark in the [ ] boxes of any sentences you agree with! I’ll only follow up people who respond to the survey, so if this isn’t something you’re interested in, just don’t respond! It’s that easy.
[ ] I am interested in representing Hel in a wider Asgard committee.
[ ] I am interested in taking part in volunteer activities.
[ ] I am not interested in taking part in the committee personally, but would like to be kept informed of their meetings and decisions.
[ ] I have a particular interest in law / law enforcement.
[ ] I have a particular interest in training others in the use of their powers.
[ ] I would like help using my power.
[ ] I have experience that might be useful (in committees, first-aid, tell us below!)

Um, that’s all ! Write a note if there’s something you’d like us to consider and put your completed form downstairs in the living room – I made a box and everything!

Yours,
Edogawa Conan.

PS. You should definitely run for representative, I think! Hijiri-niichan's definitely one of the friendliest people in Hel, so I think he'd be good!

((ooc: if your character is going to respond, please use the link to Conan’s survey box to do it – just makes things easy ooc! Thanks in advance!))

voicemail. | backdated to the beginning of the singing event!

[reconciling]

Shinozuka-san! This is Sasamori-- I was just wondering if you're okay! It looks like the Gods seem to have made something happen again, and it's all a bit strange, so, I was just a little worried, and--

[ rambling rambling klasjdflksa ] Um, so, yes! If you have time, please give me a call back! And please be careful, Shinozuka-san!

voicemail.

[predicting]

[ ... d'aww. the concern is touching! give him a sec to stop humming before he responds. ]

Mm~ You're getting to see first-hand what our hosts are like, Sasamori-chan!

voicemail.

[reconciling]

Shinozuka-san! You're alright!

[ RELIEF. ] But I wonder why the Gods decided on songs. Maybe they're in a good mood...?

voicemail.

[predicting]

[ SO TOUCHING. ]

Aha, who can say? This could just be their idea of entertainment, you know?

[audio]

[holmes_fanatic]

Hi Hijiri-niichan!

Ne, I met one of your friends from home -- Sasamori-neechan! She's really nice. I had a lot of fun talking to her. But she reminded me I haven't seen Hijiri-niichan in a while!

I'm pretty sure Hijiri-niichan's not silly enough to lose his bracelet, so what's up?

Conan.

[audio]

[predicting]

Yo, Conan-kun! It kinda warms my heart to think you might've been concerned about me! Not to mention how much faith you have in me!

Bu~t your niichan's just been relaxing, y'know? There's been a lot of ruckus lately, after all. [ translation: he's been pondering over the dangers of all his friends turning up!

also going on the network risks singing publicly. ]

Still, you met Sasamori-chan, huh? She's our Council President back home, you know! [ he needs to check if she said anything about his Iris oh god-- ]

[audio]

[holmes_fanatic]

A Council President, huh? She didn't tell me that! But I guess she wouldn't -- she's the type to think of others first, right?

Oi, Hijiri-niichan's not getting too relaxed, is he?

[audio]

[predicting]

Indeed she is. That selfless attitude is what makes her 'qualified', after all.

Conan-kun, let your niichan teach you something really important, okay? You can never be 'too' relaxed! In the face of danger, a calm mind can work wonders, as any quick-thinking detective can show you!

voice.

[integrous]

[ there's a long pause before Asahi actually speaks up - it's almost a little awkwardly, as if she's hesitating in asking that since it shows she's worried, but..!! It's the easiest to ask Hijiri either way, those two are best friends.. ]

.. hey, Shinozuka. Is Toru being his usual self even more that he hasn't shown up for so long or what? [ but it's easily audible in her tone that she suspects something else. ] You should know, right?

voice.

[predicting]

[ . . .

for a moment, Hijiri reflects on how much he really doesn't want to answer this question. she must be aware by now, right? ]

So, Yuki-chan trusts my word on these matters, huh~...

I haven't seen him. [ truth. ]

voice.

[integrous]

[ oh, she knows. at least, she thinks she knows what happened, but she doesn't want to just state it for herself like that, she wants confirmation from someone else. ]

Then.. he's probably gone, isn't he? Even that guy wouldn't have gone that long without saying a word to at least one of us.

[video]

[holmes_fanatic]

Ah -- Hijiri-niichan! Is now a good time?

[video]

[predicting]

[ ... really, after Toru vanished, he'd prefer some quiet time but... a nice chat'll probably improve his mood. ]

Why, that depends! A good time for what, Conan-kun?

[video]

[holmes_fanatic]

Planting trees, actually.

DAY 129/NIGHTTIME

[cathexis]

Shinozuka-kun... Have you been doing fine? [Of course not, Nanase. There's hell on Asgard right now.] ... More importantly, have you been safe?