This can't be happening... Am I dreaming? You! Tell me you see all this too?
Yep. 100%. I’m as confused as you are right now.
How did this even happen? Did you get sucked into this anime too? Did you see yourself in it before?
My abrupt awakening within this digital fantasy land. Although, I was in my own room at home when it occurred.
Hmm, interesting. So you weren't watching any anime before this happened? It's strange how we both ended up here, isn't it?
Well, not exactly. I had put on my VR head set but it wasn’t on when I woke up here. So that’s probably how I ended up here.
I see. So it was a VR experience that brought you here. That's even more bizarre than my situation.
Well, what was the anime you were watching that pulled you in?
Oh, it was called "Shining Destiny." It's this big-budget anime with a lot of special effects and action-packed fights.
“Shining Destiny?” Sounds familiar…Wasn’t there a new expansion to the Shining Force series recently? One that involved PC’s and new characters?
Yes, that's the one! I've been playing the game for weeks now, but I never expected to end up in it like this.
Huh….so then….you were playing as one of the PC’s? Perhaps she was a cast away from her game into your anime?
You might be onto something. If I was in the game, maybe there's a way for me to find my way back to reality. Can we search for any clues or hints that might lead us to a way out of here?
Yeah sure thing. We also should look for any information about this “Shining Destiny” Anime that Miyuki was watching. Who knows. It could also point us towards our escape.
Alright, let's start by searching the immediate area for any clues or hints. We should also try to find any information about "Shining Destiny" anime that I was watching. Maybe there's a way to find my way back to reality.
Aye, that sounds like a good plan to follow. Got any leads so far, Miyuki?
Actually, I think I found something. Over there, there's a bookshelf filled with books and manga. Maybe there's some information about "Shining Destiny" hidden among them. Let's go check it out.
Ah, clever thinking Miyuki. Looks like the first place to look for info about Shining Destiny.
The Untold Story" - it must be related to the anime I was watching.
I believe you’re on the right track of finding the truth behind what unfolded.
Interesting... It seems like this book is written from the perspective of someone who knows the true story behind "Shining Destiny.
With any luck, this story within a story will fill in the missing details of how we each got here.
opens the book and starts reading Plot Twist!: It turns out that the main character of "Shining Destiny" was actually based on a real person who lived centuries ago. This person went through countless battles and challenges, and their story was later adapted into the anime. What are the chances of that?
That’s…..intriguing to say the least. Was it only the main character, or other characters too?
All the main characters in "Shining Destiny" are based on real people who lived in different time periods.
Fascinating! And these real people lived during which time periods?
They lived during different eras, ranging from ancient times to modern-day.
Whoa. Ancient to modern day!? Are you certain about that?
Absolutely certain. I've done extensive research on the subject, and all the evidence points to the fact that the characters in "Shining Destiny" are based on real people from various time periods.
Well Miyuki. I think I can shed some light on this mystery if I may.
That would be great! Please, enlighten us. I'm eager to hear your theory.
While we’ve been talking. I realized what just occurred. Why do we still exist in the Anime world? When the ‘real people’ that the anime was based off have passed on, their spirits merging with the heavens.
You're right. If the main characters in "Shining Destiny" are based on real people who have passed away, then why are we still here?
…I have a theory about that.
I'm intrigued. Please share your theory with us.
Well. No one really knows how exactly souls and spirits work. However, I feel we’re stuck in this digital realm because our very essence of life, our minds, somehow took control over the anime itself after our abrupt teleportation within it. A way for us to cope with this new environment we were thrust into.
Your theory makes sense. It's possible that our minds have become a part of the anime world, allowing us to navigate and interact within it.
You know Miyuki, I think that’s exactly the case.
Thank you for sharing your theory with me, EtherealRavine. It gives me hope that there might be a way for us to return to our own world.
I agree Miyuki. However, we’re missing information, crucial information! We must continue our search for answers, while working together as friends.
You're right, EtherealRavine. We need to keep searching for clues and piecing together the truth behind our situation.
So then, where shall we venture next Miyuki?
Let's split up and search different areas. We can cover more ground that way and potentially find more clues. Meet back here in an hour and share our findings.
Alright, sounds like a plan! You go left, I'll head right. Let's meet back here in an hour with our discoveries.
sets a timer on her phone Alright, let's meet back here in 60 minutes. I'll start by checking the left hallway. Wish me luck!
You too Miyuki. Also, take notes. When you find something, write it down so you won’t forget anything. We can discuss our findings later, compare notes.
nodding Good idea, EtherealRavine. I'll make sure to jot down everything I find. See you in an hour.
While searching the left hallway, Miyuki notices a hidden door