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[Video] UN: Komaeda

[The video starts with a close up of Komaeda's face as he's messing with the settings. It's advanced technology he's not familiar with, but it didn't take him long to get it going. Nothing ever takes him long to figure out when he tries.

He leans away and offers a smile, but it's a smile that doesn't quite reach his eyes. He's tired. There's a weight there. People who are familiar with him might notice it's a little less carefree than he usually is. But then it's only to be expected.]

Hello! This is quite the interesting thing to be suddenly rushed through. They said anomalies were the cause, but isn't that a bit curious? "Anomaly" is such a vague term. It's the sort of thing you see on TV used to hand wave fantastical concepts they don't want the audience to think of too much. So is there something not being explained here?

[Of course he barrels straight to the delicate question.]

But, what do I know? There's a lot of surprising things happening all at once. In fact, at this point I wouldn't be surprised if I was told we were in some sort of MMO! Being in some sort of elaborate program would make more sense than not anyway.

[He goes quiet for a moment, his expression far away lost in thought. It takes him a moment to remember the camera and go back to his train of thought.]

Ah, since I was just recently welcomed to this little expedition, I should introduce myself. My name is Komaeda Nagito. There's not really anything else to say, I'm a bit luckier than most people?

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Thanks! [At least, he thinks that was a compliment??]

I was the first of us to show you here, you know! And now suddenly you're all popping up one by one... or occasionally two by two! [He wonders, could there be two Komaedas too?]

To believe this world as real, we would have to believe other facts as false. Which facts are true?

[He read his own file, he knows what to expect.]

I know for a fact that there is something wrong with me here. I don't feel like I'm actually awake. In fact... I wasn't expecting to wake up at all....

It isn't going to be dangerous! [Why is Komaeda so convinced it will be?] If you don't try anything it will be fine. Just wait for me when you get down there.

[His brow furrows. This is already-]

I won't let anything happen. Alright?

No, there was no way around that. Someone had to die to end the game, and it was going to be me.

Of course, it would have been nice if it had been Hinata kun....

[He was a bit disappointed it wasn't.]

Well, I suppose the easiest thing to do would be to ask the person who's here.

...What do you mean?

[ A part of her is purposely trying to drag out the answer, but at the same time she can't just simply say "this isn't like the island", since she doesn't know if that would be a good idea at the moment. Or if she's even allowed to. ]

[Does anyone want to see two Komaedas??]

That is rather odd, but it must be nice to have familiar people at least.

[If he's being perfectly honest, he thinks the idea that he could have been the traitor is more laughable than Souda or Owari, if not because of his background then definitely because of his shameful behavior in the early days of the game. He gets ruled out at the "trying to stop the killings" requirement.

Komaeda's right, obviously— but Fuyuhiko only lifts his chin, stubborn. He's covered for worse people under more pressure before.]

Don't say shit like that so casually. "Not that it matters"— of course it fucking matters. It was your fault, bastard.

True, kidnapping is rather like this. But, it could always be worse, someone could have specifically targeted you and messed with your memories.

[Which he knows quite a bit about.]

That's how I see it at least. This is the sort of situation you only see in fiction, or documentaries. And even then it's limited in what can be said based on what we know as a people. So even though the circumstances of being here are suspect, it's an experience that should be treasured.

You never watched science fiction shows do you?

[With his luck something horrible will happen!]

But, perhaps you'll be right, perhaps this time there won't be an unfortunate situation.

[He didn't feel convinced, but there wasn't much of a choice either.]

I'll go and wait for you, since you insist.

Does it? Does it matter who dies in a simulation? Does it matter right now? I'm alive, and Nidai kun is alive. And it's not like any of us deserve to be alive in the first place.

We were in a simulation, I shouldn't look like this.

[ And that causes Nanami to pause. So he does know that much. Of course, there doesn't seem to be the slightest hint of surprise in her voice or expression. ]

While that may be true, didn't they say that we were brought here by "subspace anomalies"...? I don't know how true that is, but don't you think it might be possible to have an avatar be taken instead of your real body?

In science fiction.

[Which was hardly real.]

But at that point, if our avatars were taken, are we really who we are at that point? Is the memories and mind we have in these bodies, the same as the person before?

[Well he knew something was wrong with them because he had an idea of what some of the "before" was. Even if he didn't know how that person came to be.]

Do we have souls? Or are we just data? Are we simply copies at this point?

[It's a bit odd she's not surprised and takes it so easily. It's a thing to file for later.]

If we're simply copies, what is to say this isn't another simulation? Or, if somehow we're digital made flesh, what is to say we are real? There are a lot of books where the protagonist will learn a startling truth, that the person they thought they were is a lie, and they are just a copy, a fake.

Of course I've watched them. But this is reality, not a show.

[At least Komaeda is going to listen to him. That's a victory...sort of? He's seen more of their class has made it here and that is both a relief and it isn't.]

I won't make you wait long. ...try not to get into too many fights. Alright? [Because he does not feel up to being damage control right now.]

You say that like I purposefully antagonize people! That's hurtful, I don't like to fight with people or cause trouble Hinata kun.

[He can't help people misunderstanding.]

And how do you know this is reality? Is there anything to prove that?

[Thankfully he can figure out on his own how to get down to the planet and the general procedure for it.]

[His expression goes flat. This is not going to go anywhere good but here is he walking right into it anyway.]

We're here. That's reason enough to call it reality for now. And what do you think you were doing last time we talked?

[That was antagonizing people. The whole trial was antagonizing. He could point all this out but instead he glares at the screen.]

So accepting what is perceived as truth. I suppose escapism is better than facing what is real.

[But enough about existentialism.]

Ah, it's true, I was a little mad. [Understatement.] And in the end we're all just worthless. It had to be done though, and I don't mind if you hate me.

[It wasn't exactly true, but at the same time he would easily welcome it.]

Ah... it really was bad luck in the end. Such a disappointment. Was the result even fortunate? Was it the hopeful outcome? The only thing left with everyone surviving is to simply hate me. That would be normal, right?

I just told you, you want to talk about that you do in when we're face to face! [He can't help the bite in his words. Hinata kicks himself internally as he looks away. He'd let him get to him. Damn it!]

I don't hate you. So much for 'normal'.

[He's supposed to be the normal one but ha.]

It's not escapism. There's just a lot more important things to worry about than if this is another program or not.

Well, you do hate being normal don't you? I guess in that way being "abnormal" is fitting then.

[Hinata was free to stop talking at any point and resume the conversation in person, it wasn't like he was forcing him to speak.]

Oh? Like what? I feel like it's rather important to know where you stand. Especially when things are not the way they should be. Am I dead? Am I alive? I suppose in a way no matter what I am alive.

How disappointing.

[The screen goes dark. Only his voice is transmitted. It's better his face not be seen right now.]

Just don't cause any trouble, alright? Can you at least try to do that?

I'll wait patiently not doing anything. I won't even talk to anyone. Not that anyone would talk to trash like me in the first place. I'm sure standing to the side and out of the way will be completely troubless.

[Ugh.]

I'll see you soon. [And he cuts the connection to get the last word. Petty, but he's too drained already.]

Gahaha! You're right about that one - it really is! Being in outer space for a few months can really make a guy homesick, after all! Heh... And with my class around, I feel like we can really solve a lot around here!

[They solved a bunch of teenage murders, surely they can also handle space mysteries and space murders!]

Oh? Are there a lot of mysteries to behold?

[The idea was even exciting! Perhaps being here wasn't bad luck?]

Quite a few! We don't know a lot about this ship or the people running this operation, after all. It's really fishy if you ask me!

And... Well, I'm sorry to say that there's murder even in outer space.

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