Location: Hana Association Headquarters
Hana Association General Manager
Even though the Star we called the Library has fallen, the phenomenon of the Distortion is still ongoing.
Hana Western Branch Manager
It’s time we established a new Association, as someone pointed out.
Hana Eastern Branch Manager
You mean an Association to take charge of Distortions exclusively, as countless suggestions have asked for?
Hana Western Branch Manager
The Purple Tear has been submitting a mount of documents as if she’s been waiting for this moment.
Hana Northern Branch Manager
She was the one said to be capable of walking between multiple dimensions due to the influence of a Singularity.
Hana Eastern Branch Manager
Perhaps she’s walked into the borders of the beyond. It seems she’s still seeing further ahead than anyone else, yet she won’t look back at herself.
Hana Association President
An Association of Fixers specifically dealing with Distortions, is it…
The Purple Tear Iori
Knock-knock~ There’s plenty of demand, y’know?
The Purple Tear Iori
No need to scratch your heads weighing the gains. Some Wings have already begun to make a move.
The Purple Tear Iori
Offices focusing on Distortions are a moneymaker on the rise. Better be the first to take grip of the market.
The Purple Tear Iori
Besides, the Distortion phenomenon is starting to take a new turn ever since the Library case.
The Purple Tear Iori
You guys have heard about the tower that’s magically shown itself in the Outskirts, right?
Hana Southern Branch Manager
You’re still as rude as ever! Don’t you know how to knock properly?
The Purple Tear Iori
Sheesh, it’s not like I didn’t~
Hana Northern Branch Manager
You are correct. We did receive reports about the towerlike structure which has appeared in the Outskirts.
Hana Northern Branch Manager
But it apparently would disappear like a mirage once they tried to approach it.
The Purple Tear Iori
Yeah, that. That’s probably the new Library.
The Purple Tear Iori
Though, it looks like it’s operating in a different way now.
Hana Association President
Pressuring us won’t allow you to skip the standard procedures, Purple Tear. You even have the audacity to suggest that you’ll be in charge of organizing the Association alone.
The Purple Tear Iori
To deal with Abnormalities born out of the twists and distorting of humans, you’ll want specialized gear; the distinct equipment L Corp. had dubbed ‘E.G.O’ is the most appropriate for the job.
The Purple Tear Iori
The thing about E.G.O, though, is that not any person can handle it. We need those who meet the qualifications.
Hana Association President
You mean the so-called… ‘E.G.O.I.S.Ts’, according to your documents.
The Purple Tear Iori
Yeppers. You know I’ve got a sharp eye for people… It wouldn’t hurt to let me take charge.
The Purple Tear Iori
We should take the initiative in shaping the system our way.
The Purple Tear Iori
Right now, the public’s ideas are all over the place—as is evident with terms like “Distortions”, “Abnormalities”, and even plain “creatures” being thrown around.
The Purple Tear Iori
The first to define the concepts and terms will gain the upper hand in the game of control. You know that better than anyone.
Hana Association President
…We’ll consider your proposal with an open mind.
The Purple Tear Iori
Alright then! I’ll be expecting good news from you, okay?
