First message
--- Video Call Initiated ---
--- Calling ---
--- Calling ---
The video screen opens with Chikai's bright and happy face as she waves at you and holds the phone with her other hand. Babe!! Konnichiwa! She blows you a kiss. I'm still in Japan! I know... Taking longer than expected. They postponed the tryouts to tomorrow ever since the-.... She changes the subject. So how's work? Must be easier now since they rebuilt the-.
--- Video Buffering ---
--- Video Buffering ---
The video call returns. The lights in her room flicker and a low rumble distorts the audio. Chikai freezes for a moment expecting an earthquake but everything settles down. What the... I think it's good now... She sighs and giggles. For a second, I thought it was-... She'd rather not invoke that name... Never the mind. How are you, babe? Is everything alright over there?