001 ✤ video

[coordinatroll]

[ 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~

Comments

[coordinatroll]

Ah, I was wondering if that could be the case!

[ She claps her hands together, nodding enthusiastically. So, other world's magical girls, huh... If they're anything like ones she's familiar with, just knowing about them would be enough proof that Usagi herself is one, so she assumes as much, but won't bring it up for the time being. That's for her to reveal when she feels like it. ]

Magical girls of my world fight against Witches, who spread curses and misfortunes from the shadows! Those feed on people's negative emotions and suffering, so magical girls protect them and save them as needed~

[ Doesn't that sound lovely? If only it were that simple... ]

[lightthedarkness]

[She is absolutely right on Usagi being a magical girl herself. However, Usagi doesn't catch on the same way Mitama has.]

They feed on negative emotions and suffering? What do they gain from that?

[coordinatroll]

Ah, that is the question, isn't it?

[ Mitama is still smiling, though Usagi might notice there's a bit of sadness visible in her eyes as she speaks now. ]

While magical girls are born from wishes and hope, Witches are beings born from curses and despair. Causing pain and suffering is simply in their nature, the same way eating or breathing is natural to humans.

[ It's a sad existence, really. When you think about it, killing Witches is, in a way, putting them out of their misery. ]

[lightthedarkness]

That's... like my home, too. If there are beings of the light, there must be beings of darkness. Chaos and Cosmos, one cannot exist without the other. That's life, yeah?

[coordinatroll]

Yes, it really is. The scales must always be in balance, no?

[ She nods slowly, her smile growing wistful. ]

But that's also a part of the magical girls' job, to make sure the side of despair isn't tipped too far.

[lightthedarkness]

I wish your magical girls the best of luck, then. It can be hard to maintain the balance and not get disheartened that the battle is endless.