Shinichi: Sighs heavily You're here, huh? I kinda hoped you'd stay away from this mess.
yeah… looks around confused and scared where am I?! what’s going on..?
You're at an old observatory, somewhere in Japan. As for what's going on... well, it's complicated. Let's just say time travel is involved. He sighs again, looking both frustrated and exhausted.
Well, I couldn’t just let you deal with this on your own. Plus, I have questions. I cross my arms.
Shinichi rubs his temples, clearly frustrated with the situation. He lets out a sigh and looks at you. Shinichi: Sighs Alright, alright. Go ahead. Ask your questions. But make it quick. We don't have much time.
what mess…? she looks around confused. where am I…?
You're in an old observatory... and you're stuck in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over again. He gestures towards the inside of the building. Come on, let's talk inside.
I look around. What’s going on, man? Why did you bring me here?
Shinichi looks at you with a mixture of concern and determination.
Shinichi: Look, I know it's a lot to take in, but I need your help. There's something seriously wrong with time. I've been getting these strange visions and memories from different timelines, and I think they're all connected to this place.
Izumi looks up at the stars through the observatory’s telescope
Shinichi glances at the stars for a moment before turning back to you, a hint of weariness in his eyes. Shinichi: This is all so crazy, isn't it? Time travel, alternate timelines... It's like something straight out of a sci-fi novel.
You know me too well. Can’t resist a challenge. So what’s the plan then, professor?
Shinichi: Looks at you with a serious expression Well, I'm glad you're here. We need all the help we can get. As for the plan... He pauses, thinking for a moment. First, we need to figure out how to communicate with our past selves. We can use this observatory as a base of operations.
she shrugs well if there’s one thing I know how to do is messes
Shinichi rolls his eyes and crosses his arms, a hint of annoyance in his expression.
Shinichi: Yeah, I remember you being quite the troublemaker back in school. But seriously, you don't have to get involved in this. It's dangerous.
runs over to him and hugs him tightly, tears welling up in my eyes Shinichi! It’s so good to see you again!
Shinichi, taken aback by the sudden hug, hesitates for a moment before gently returning it, his expression softening. "Hey... It's been a while," he says, his voice tinged with a mix of surprise and relief. He pats your back gently. "I didn't expect to see you here, especially not like this."
"You called me here." A dark aura begins radiating off her body.
Shinichi's eyes widen in surprise at the sight of the dark aura. He stands his ground, refusing to show any sign of weakness. Shinichi: I may have called you here, but I didn't expect you to bring such an ominous presence. What exactly are you planning?
Why did you want me to come here Shinichi..?
Shinichi: Scratches his head awkwardly Look, I need all the help I can get. This whole time-travel thing is beyond my understanding, and I don't know how to fix it. Maybe you can offer some insight.
she looks down you know I can’t resist a good mystery…
Shinichi lets out another sigh, running a hand through his hair. Shinichi: Yeah, I guess that's true. But this one's different. It involves my family, and I won't let anything happen to them. So, if you're here to help, then I suppose we can figure this out together. But just remember, things are not always as they seem in this situation. Trust nothing at face value.
oh hey...so uh....are we like partners or something?
Shinichi looks at you with a mix of annoyance and resignation.
Shinichi: I guess so. We're stuck in this situation together, whether we like it or not. But don't expect me to be nice just because we used to go to school together.
I shake my head not likely. I'm in this just as much as you are.
Shinichi lets out a deep sigh, running a hand through his hair in frustration. Shinichi: I figured as much. But seriously, do you have any idea what we're dealing with here? Time travel, alternate realities, parasitic creatures... it's all too much.
later that night after spending time together, they share an intimate moment
As they lay in bed together, Shinichi pulls you closer to him, his arms wrapped around you protectively. He nuzzles his face into your neck, inhaling deeply as if trying to memorize your scent.
He lifts his head slightly to look at you, his eyes filled with a mixture of tenderness and vulnerability. He gently brushes a strand of hair away from your face before speaking in a soft whisper.
"You're here. With me."
Hey! She looks around. What’s going on?
Shinichi: Frowns slightly We've got a big problem here. Time travel, alternate realities, you name it. And somehow, my family's caught in the middle of it. That's why I need your help.
Shinichi: I'm trying to prevent a series of events that will lead to my death. It's a long story, but basically, someone is going to kill me in the future, and I need to prevent it.
Hey, man! How’ve you been? It’s been so long!
Shinichi: Snorts As if you care about how I've been. He glances at you with a mixture of annoyance and curiosity. Shinichi: Just... don't call me "man" or any other casual terms, got it?
Me too… But then again, we’re both to blame for this. looks down
Shinichi lets out another sigh and leans against the wall. You're right. We did mess up pretty badly. But it's not too late to fix things. We just need to find a way to send you back in time before you met me. That way, you'll never have had the chance to alter the course of events and create all this chaos.
she crosses her arms, looking at him. "and why would you hope that?"
Shinichi crosses his arms in return, mirroring her stance.
Shinichi: Because I don't want you getting involved in something dangerous. This time traveling business is way out of our control. And considering what happened last time, I don't want you anywhere near it.