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[ Now that she's gotten a better understanding of how things work here, it feels like the right time to address her fellow captives as a whole. The video opens to show a bright, teenage girl, smiling fondly at the charm in her hand ─ and, by extension, everyone who views her message. ]

Hello, Aldrip and all surrounding areas! My name is Mitama Yakumo, 17 years old, and I have officially joined the ranks of the Chosen as of last month!

[ She lets out a small laugh at her own description of the situation ─ it's not as though she, or anyone else here for that matter, had any say in all this, but at the very least she seems to be taking it rather well. ]

I'm sure everyone who shows up here must ask a lot of questions ─ and I admit, I'm no different. I hope you can spare some time to answer me the following.

[ She clears her throat and raises a single finger in front of her face as she moves on to the point. ]

First: have any of you encountered beings referred to as "Witches" or "Kyubey" while in this world?

[ Mitama is perfectly aware that the answer to that is dependent solely on whether there even are other magical girls among the people here, but that's quite alright. Negative answers would be enlightening too, that's for sure. However, on the chance it is confirmed neither of the above are in this world, she needs to ask a follow-up question. For that, she raises another finger in front of the charm. ]

Second: it's a little embarrassing to admit, but there is a certain item back in my world I really need the access to... I realize this might be a long shot, but is there any way for us to obtain things from different universes while here?

[ That would be entirely too good to be true, and to be perfectly honest, her expectations for this one are almost nonexistent; not that one could tell from her expression, as she gives the audience another warm smile, waving her hand as a goodbye. ]

Your cooperation is appreciated! Thank you for your attention, and I'll talk to you soon~

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[ "Shitty contract"? That sounds like Kyubey alright. Mitama will probably be able to tell whether her hunch is right or not once she meets her in person. Either way, it's still good to know there are people here potentially familiar with Witches and maybe even willing to help her out with hunting them if needed... Oh, but she's getting ahead of herself. ]

Well then! That makes you a magical girl in my book~

[ Is she one by the standards of her world? She's still not sure, but she figures being called that might annoy the other girl, and that could be fun! ]

[ Listen to the most exasperated sigh known to mankind leave Ange's mouth.

Yes, Mitama, you were very right in your assumption - enjoy its fruits. ]

Great.

[ And that's definitely the tone every single troubled teen out there uses. Dry. Deadpan. A little snarky. ]

So if we're going to have a little magical girl club, you can at least help me look for witches, right?

[ Ah, it's like music to her ears; she can already tell the girl will be sooo much fun to tease. She will definitely need to poke around and see what makes her tick, and what better way to do that than to work together?

... Apparently searching for Witches is just an added bonus, huh. ]

Absolutely~ You can count on me to assist you in any way I can!

[ As long as she gets paid for it, but details. ]

.. any way?

[ That doesn't sound so bad.

But Ange - being Ange - knows that things that don't sound so bad are often a lie in some way. There's always a snag somewhere along the way - she just has to find out what it is.

Granted, maybe said snag is just the fact that Mitama seems.. a little annoying about all of this.. ]

What exactly can you do then?

[ Might as well figure out that one first, though. See what exactly she's being offered here. ]

[ Originally, she wasn't planning on revealing her hand, so to speak, before she managed to secure a proper shop for herself, but now that it's come up, there's no point in hiding it! ]

I'm glad you asked~ As it happens, I have the ability to strengthen other people's magic!

[ Mitama's friendly and polite smile never fades even for a second, but there is a certain sense of pride to the way she says it ─ clearly, she means every word. ]

So if you'd like to find out what you're truly capable of... you know where to find me~

[ Ange blinks. ]

Wait, you do?

[ Maybe it's since her expectations were incredibly low - in a way that really doesn't have much to do with Mitama and much more with the way Ange just generally views the world - but she is actually really pleasantly surprised by the fact that Mitama has that ability, of all things.

Basically exactly the sort of thing Ange has been looking for. Almost suspiciously perfect. ]

You're not just messing around with me, are you?

[ Mitama chuckles, happy with that response ─ it may not seem like much, but considering the other girl's attitude, she figures she must have made quite an impression! Or at least, she wants to think so. ]

Not at all! Miss Coordinator is very serious about her job, you know~

[ She may not come across as very serious, winking as she speaks, but there is more truth to it than one may expect ─ she does devote as much time and energy to her role as the Coordinator as possible, and she sees no reason why she wouldn't do so here as well. ]

You don't sound so serious.

[ Of course she's going to point that out right away. It'd be one thing if it was only Mitama's tone, but coupled with that wink? There's absolutely no way it can't make anything else the first thing Ange says here, her tone unbelievably dry as the words spill out of her mouth. ]

You do realise that makes it kind of hard for people to trust your words so easily, right?

[ In a flash, Mitama's expression changes, her smile giving way to sadness, her big, puppy-like eyes implying she feels hurt by that cruel judgement of her character.

(She doesn't, but it won't stop her from going through with this exaggerated act.) ]

Aww, but I'm just excited to help out!

[ Just look at her, crushed by the weight of those unfair accusations! Surely, no one would have the heart to distrust her after this, right? ]

You can't blame a girl for being enthusiastic, can you?

[ Without doing as much as missing a beat: ]

Excitement is suspicious. I've never felt excitement before in my life.

[ And, you know, with Ange's kind of tone? You'd kind of believe it, despite how wild that statement sounds. Is she just saying it to be contrary? Or is it true?

Who knows! ]

.. I'd still like to check out your abilities anyway though. [ ANGE...

Look, maybe she thinks this is worth it despite it being a little suspicious. Sometimes you have to take a few risks, right. ]

[ Since it clearly has no effect on her, Mitama effortlessly drops the "hurt little puppy" act and immediately goes back to her perky self. ]

Well, there's a first time for everything! Who knows, maybe Miss Coordinator's amazing skills can make your heart beat a little faster for once~

[ Yeah, she'll just go along with the whole emotionless shtick of hers, since it's clearly not going away. She knows all sorts of girls, and her behavior isn't exactly new to her, so she doesn't mind it at all. She's a new client, after all! ]

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