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Continuing directly after the last episode, at Hans and Nin’s virtual studio in the metaverse…
🔴 Recording
You know, there’s a reason we’re filming this in avatar form….
Ah, you’re bringing that up now?
No, seriously, we HAVE to talk about this—it’s mind-blowing! We’re 15 hours apart! I’m here in Sifono City, Lavujo, and you’re all the way in Verrofu, Patolando—THE place that actually inspired the anime ‘Fizzybots’!
Isn’t that kind of a deep cut? Even I haven’t watched it.
But let’s put that aside! What really blows my mind is how we, of all people, ended up meeting. I mean, that was a total accident, and THAT was the real shocker.
Well, thanks for that time….
Ah, Nin’s suddenly chatty, huh?
Just a few days ago, I was browsing a server recruitment board for Babilspaco when I saw a suspiciously enthusiastic post.
*Note: Babilspaco is a service where you can create servers for voice and text chat.
🌟🌟Astonishing Limited Offer!🌟🌟 Want to aim for global stardom with me? …. Details
I mean, sure, some posts are sketchy, but nothing is usually this blatantly spammy.
I clicked on “Details” to find out more, and…accidentally double-clicked. Next thing I knew, I’d joined the server.
Ah, damn this UI! Why are the ‘Details’ and ‘Join’ buttons stacked on each other?!
I was about to hit the eject button when suddenly I got a call. I picked up, thinking I’d apologize and scram…
Thaaaaank you soooo much!!
I was afraid nobody would ever join! 😭😭 Let’s do great things together, uh, Nin!
Yeah, that was me.
*Note: Don’t join suspicious servers or answer suspicious calls!
Turns out, it was just a pink-haired individual with dewy, innocent eyes who was desperate for a video-making partner.
I’ll give you props for taking initiative, but seriously, what was up with that post? Should we revisit that mess?
🌟🌟Astonishing Limited Offer!🌟🌟 Want to aim for global stardom with me? Don’t miss this special chance I’m offering! 💥First come, first served, limited to one person!💥 Secure your chance to co-star with me and shine on the big stage! You’ll definitely regret missing out on this opportunity. Click the join button now and take the first step towards becoming a future star! ⏰Time is running out⏰ Join the server now!
Eww, that’s super embarrassing to read now.
And you’re saying this wasn’t some master plan? You just ended up writing a spam-level post?
I was so desperate to invite the first person who joined….
That desperation led to this monstrosity?!
I only realized it looked like spam mail after you pointed it out. So Nin, you joined by mistake but you’re still teaming up with me. Are you sure that’s okay?
Asking now? Weren’t you the one who invited me so eagerly? As I’ve mentioned, I’m on a leave of absence and the boredom was getting to me…. Besides, becoming a “global” star doesn’t sound like a bad idea.
Ah, what? Don’t flatter me all of a sudden!
Eh? So, would it have been better if I said, “I figured Hans would inevitably cause some online blow-up, so”?
Hey!
Well, to put it briefly, I was just the lucky first member to stumble into Hans’s server.
I’m grateful for this encounter. Nin, you’re really something!
🟤 Camera Off
…So we got our origin story on tape. Question is, do we dare to go public with this?
Uh, Nin?
What’s up?
Mind if we… scrapping that server post part? It’s kinda cringe.
Thought you’d never ask.
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