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I long for the winter sky.
The freezing winds and the dancing snowflakes...
But a normal snowfall won't be good enough.
It has to be special, with snow as extraordinary as a miracle.
Like snowflakes that settle down on Christmas Eve...
Mr. Forecast, Mr. Forecast...
Will we have snow on the 24th of December?
In the end, time unforgiving
Will draw the blood of covenant
Everything scatters, leaving void
But we're here for the greater good
Crazier than everyone, we need to dazzle
The stage with our careless justice
And the scenery floating by becomes clearer
As the Messiah of the Shoutbox slips through time
Laugh and cry for our one and only dream
Pray, shout, and struggle right down to the end
Run and break that place where feelings gather
Under this sky, oh so dear
We're fighting for the future
Purine causes gout. Be careful.
Christmas already? Man that's depressing.
KuriGohan and Kamehameha
There's an impassable wall between the 2nd and the 3rd dimensions. That is the fact that the 3rd allows no space for delusion.
You only think 2D is perfect because it's untouchable, get it into your heads already. Splitting the 3rd dimension based on expectations of the 2nd is a huge mistake.
Purine causes gout. Be careful.
Christmas already? Man that's depressing.
Purine causes gout. Be careful.
Christmas already? Man that's depressing.
Purine causes gout. Be careful.
Christmas already? Man that's depressing.
I want to go to a hot spring.
My cat is almost 20 years old.
Christmas already? Man that's depressing.
Purine causes gout. Be careful.
KuriGohan and Kamehameha
There's an impassable wall between the 2nd and the 3rd dimensions. That is the fact that the 3rd allows no space for delusion.
You only think 2D is perfect because it's untouchable, get it into your heads already. Splitting the 3rd dimension based on expectations of the 2nd is a huge mistake.
Christmas already? Man that's depressing.
Purine causes gout. Be careful.
Christmas already? Man that's depressing.
Purine causes gout. Be careful.
Christmas already? Man that's depressing.
Purine causes gout. Be careful.
I've got a bad feeling about this.
Do you think this is because of the solar flare?
Let me show you a dream
I've heard that PokeComs and such are malfunctioning because of it.
I think Kona tweeted that some of her computers broke too.
It was quite widespread.
Do you think all the recent Iru-O maintenance is because of the solar flare?
The reason we still haven't decided on a career choice may also be because of the solar flare.
Then the reason I did horribly on the finals was also?
No doubt about it. It was the solar flare's fault.
Where am I? Is anyone there?
It's a ghost! There's a ghost inside my PokeCom!
Airi?
She's been acting weird recently.
Up until now, she could only talk to others through me.
Is this also because of the solar flare?
The solar flare should just die.
You shouldn't just blame others for everything!
Overcome it with positive thoughts and fighting spirit.
Genki bot should die too.
Morning Newspaper
Iru-O. Mai
Japanese Economic Newspaper
What?
I won't say a thing.
I never would've thought you were so non-athletic.
I've said that from the start, haven't I?
That's why I even ate 10 passionfruit buns to have you coach me.
You weren't even looking at the waves in the first place.
Of course you can't surf without doing that.
We're done for today. I'm going home.
Wait! Mizuka!
Master created me because he wanted to show me as many worlds as he could.
Hey, face me properly.
Kimijima Report No. 6's flag,
"Ride a wave for no less than three seconds while surfing" is the only condition left to complete.
From early dawn today, during the morning on December 13th,
Tanegashima-Yakushima area in Kagoshima prefecture's weather will be clear—
Huh? Some kind of bug?
That's not good.
I'm home, Mom.
Hey.
So, what'd you come for?
To invite you to the Christmas party.
That's just an excuse to drink, isn't it?
You could say that.
It's just making an appearance as usual.
It seemed like you really enjoy coaching surfing.
I never expected you to return to the sea though.
I don't really enjoy it.
I just...
Duhuhu. 0/10 surfer.
If you're just going to joke, I'll hang up.
Have you seen official info on Iru-O?
Did something happen?
Iru-O Maintenance Notification
Thank you very much for continually using Iru-O. We'll be carrying out large-scale maintenance during the following time frame, and Iru-O's services will not be available outside of your house.
Enforcement time frame: 12/24/2019 (Tues) 0:00 AM ~ 5:00 AM
It'll undergo large-scale maintenance on the 24th.
And those exploding normalfags are doing it on Christmas of all days.
They obviously want to k-kill all the shut-in loners who dream of traveling the world.
What does that have to do with me?
Depending on the situation, all data could be deleted during the server reset.
In that case, won't Airi get erased too?
So what you're saying is, we have to collect all the Kimijima Reports by Christmas Eve?
You're so cruel, Yashio.
Rather than that, aren't you dying inside because you won't be able to talk to Airi anymore? Durr.
Actually, that said, while I love Airi, I want to talk intensively with Sister Centipede about BL.
It's snowing!
Snow is falling! Snow is falling!
It's a loli. Pant. Pant.
Oh yeah, Akiho said, "Let's have a Christmas party!" before.
U-Um, she said together with Airi too.
What a normalfag event!
She also said, "We should have a present exchange!" quite enthusiastically.
Christmas presents?
If it's doujinshi, I have a ton.
I can give you as many as you want. Serious face.
I would like snow.
I think it'd be nice if it snowed on Christmas Eve.
It's what I wish for every year after all:
A white Christmas.
The waves...
Watch the waves.
I did it!
Airi! Did you see that?
That one was about five seconds, wasn't it?
It was! I'll now tell you tomorrow's weather report.
Tanegashima-Yakushima area's weather...
Sister Centipede.
Huh?
Please don't stroke my head. It tickles.
I'd like to confirm that I set the flag.
Okay! I'll do it!
U-Um, it appears that you've set all of them now.
The AR Annotation should be visible now.
Let's hurry up and search for it, because it's going to snow!
Snow... is... falling...
December 23rd: The day before Christmas Eve, which was when Airi might disappear.
I found Kimijima Report No. 6.
Eventually, the method of using the media to spread lies became outdated.
Eventually, the method of using the media to spread lies became outdated. In the 21st century, propaganda means extending fantasies to reality, and thus carving it right into people's hearts. Carefully and silently, they cause people's awareness of reality to deteriorate. The Committee of 300 calls this their "Silent Weaponry." Within a few decades, war as we know it with launching missiles and riding tanks will cease to exist. Nuclear arms will only belong in museums. War will begin in secret without witness. People will be slaughtered like cattle without anyone noticing. And it will be over before anyone realizes. They quietly invade people's minds, spoil, and defile them. Slowly killing them. That is the true purpose of the Silent Weaponry, and it has already reached the point where controlling people's will is easier. It is beyond what one could call "mere propaganda." It is something fearful that robs people of their dignity without hesitation. They can make people see things that don't even exist, ...the American Victor Condria University...
In the 21st century, propaganda means extending fantasies to reality—
As usual, the contents are so complicated they make my head hurt instantly.
What are the flags like for the last report, No. 7?
U-Um, all of the reports up until report No. 6 have been opened.
That's all there is!
That's all?
There aren't any flags like there were before?
So it would seem.
It appears that it's visible, but I don't know where.
Cut me some slack...
U-Um...
I want to go home.
What?
My birthday is tomorrow on Christmas Eve, so I wanted to go home.
Can't I?
Wait. You have a birthday configured?
Rather than a configuration, the first day I opened my eyes was Christmas Eve.
Oh? So where is this "home"?
It's not a configuration! It's real!
It's the house where I lived with Master.
Kimijima Kou's house?
It's completely abandoned.
Is that so?
To me, it doesn't look any different to how it was 9 years ago.
Quite.
What's up with this room? Where have I...
Master was an incredible person.
I used to make rice and other things for him.
That isn't possible.
You don't have a real body, Airi.
A basement?
Master's workplace is down there.
Isn't this... the same as the museum?
That means...
Hidden Hand.
What is this machine?
Is there a switch nearby?
Airi...
What is this?!
After so long, I can meet her again.
This is Yukifune Airi.
The original Airi.
Original?
My affliction is incurable.
That's what the doctor said to me.
Even though it isn't life-threatening, I'll live my life in a lot of pain.
The only thing I could ever do for fun was listen to the weather forecast.
My illness being cured would be as much as a miracle as snow falling here on Christmas Eve.
That's why, when it got closer to Christmas Eve, I'd watch the news over and over everyday and sigh.
That was when I met Mr. Kimijima Kou.
One day, Mr. Kimijima found out about my illness and gave me a wonderful present.
It was the Iru-O alpha version that he was developing at the time.
Through Iru-O, I was able to see the world.
And I talked with Mr. Kimijima about all sorts of things.
But those fun days didn't last very long.
The world is already in the Christmas mood
My illness was getting worse.
I thought, "I guess miracles don't happen in this world," and gave up.
But when Mr. Kimijima heard that, he said,
"Airi, I know a way to grant your wish.
"But it's very dangerous.
"From now on, you will probably sleep for many decades.
"When you wake up, it will be a time when your illness can be cured.
"I'm sure you'll be lonely while you sleep, so let me show you a dream."
And so Master made me within Iru-O.
Good night, Sleeping Beauty.
Good night.
Thank you.
Have a good dream.
In the end, I was utterly lost about what to do, and ended up reporting it to the police.
And now for tomorrow's weather for the Tanegashima-Yakushima area in Kagoshima prefecture.
It will be clear in the morning.
There is 0% chance of snow.
Iru-O's maintenance has been delayed by about 1 hour
That reminds me, the weather girl said that when you kiss on a white Christmas, love will flourish.
Are you in love, Brother?
I wonder.
It's not fair to dodge the question.
And how about you, Airi?
I am not.
A program like that doesn't exist.
I am a girl though, so I'm interested.
If it snows, would you do it?
If a miracle happens, please kiss me to commemorate it.
It's a promise.
Merry Christmas Eve.
I guess it really isn't going to snow.
I had hoped just a little bit...
But I was able to see a really nice dream.
I'm really glad I met you and that we could talk about all sorts of things.
Seriously...
Could you stop talking like this is the last time?
There's still a chance you won't disappear and will stay here.
I guess so.
If it doesn't snow though, I don't think a miracle will happen.
Snow...
It's snow, Brother!
I can see it!
It's so white and fluffy!
You have received a message.
Subject: Duhuhu
Sender: Kona
A Christmas present for Airi. Frau did it for her.
Duhu.
Today's weather report was wrong.
Once again, here's tonight's weather report.
Tanegashima-Yakushima area in Kagoshima prefecture will be...
clear, then it will snow!
Brother!
We just promised, didn't we?
"Promised"?
You can't mean about the kiss?
I do!
Shall it be on my forehead?
How about my cheek?
Or would you rather... on the lips?
My first choice is on the forehead.
Are you serious?
Are you going to break your promise, Brother?
Even after it snowed...
Brother...
Why am I crying?
It's not because I'm sad. It's strange.
That might be a bug too.
If that's it, to my careless Master and Brother who made this bug appear,
thank you.
As I thought, things really move along with a crane.
Will the monopole motor really move?
I'm getting fired up!
Y-Yashio, have you tried calling for Airi since the Iru-O rebooted?
It's pointless.
Airi disappeared.
W-What if you tried one more time?
You should try right away.
Airi.
See? She really disappeared.
I guess she was stomped out like a bug.
B-But I saw her yesterday.
Really?
Then why won't she come out when I call her?
It's because Airi isn't here.
The one here now isn't Airi.
It's Sister Centipede?
Yes.
And so, from now on, when you have business with me,
it is unnecessary to touch my body, tap my forehead, or even kiss my forehead.
Kiss on the forehead...
Can you actually remember?
Why I said "kiss my forehead" just now is unknown.
Because it may be a bug, it's under investigation.
Well, it's fine if you say so.
Be it a bug or not.
It's late, but Merry Christmas, Sister Centipede.
And Airi too.
Yes. Merry Christmas, Yashio.
All those unexpected moments
As you mumble on and on
Will overcome even my standards
In the end
All those goodbyes we said
As we climb the stairway to the future
Just as raindrops fall no matter what we do
Light will always hold this planet together
Lives gather as if by some miracle
Showing the outline of a lively scene
An epilogue so bright it brings tears to our eyes
The sky painted by the hearts of those looking up
The wind blows gently stroking
Turning into a new path
A path that will always
Lead us to this place
Tune in next week too!
You're better than Aki...
Eat up, Brother~