Infinite Dendrogram - Volume 12 - Chapter Pr

Opening: Correspondence Between a Certain Man and Woman 
 
February 14th, 2044. 
“Figaro, 
This is Hannya. I’m using the email address you gave me. 
Is this reaching you? I’m writing this trying not to worry that you might have given me a fake address. I hope you’re getting this, but I don’t know what to do if you don’t. 
Right now, I’m following what your friend told me and going to Legendaria. I’ll come see you again after crushing my ex and that bitch who took him from me. 
I’m thinking of bringing over a homemade cake when I do. Look forward to it.” 

“Hannya, 
This is Figaro. Yes, it’s reaching me. 
I’m also looking forward to seeing you again. 
I like cakes, too. My little brother often brings them to me as presents or even bakes them himself. I can’t handle intense, spicy foods, so I’m relatively fond of sweet stuff. I can’t wait to try your cake.”

February 15th, 2044. 
“I have some bad news... I went to Legendaria and stomped on my ex and the homewrecker, but then the crowd ganged up on me and now I’ve got the death penalty. 
Also, I can’t use the save points anymore because I’m ‘wanted.’ 
I’m in the ‘gaol’ right now. Apparently, I won’t be able to leave for over a whole in-game year. 
...Sorry. Now I can’t see you for a long time. 
You won’t be able to wait that long, huh?”

“The gaol, eh? This is the first time someone I know got sent there. 
Oh, don’t worry about taking a whole year to be discharged. I’m sure I’ll still be here then. 
I’ll wait for you to leave (so we can duel) for as long as I have to. 
Though, I’ll be able to catch up to you in power in the meantime. You’ll grow stronger yourself, of course, but I’ll do even better. 
I have a major ranked match coming up, too.”

February 16th, 2044. 
“Thanks, Figaro. I’m really happy that you’ll wait for me (in the name of love.) 
I’ll go see you in Infinite Dendrogram no matter what. 
And oh yeah, you’re a ranker! That’s amazing. 
By the way, you mentioned my strength. Should I be trying to raise my level or evolve my Embryo, too?”

“Of course.”

“Okay. I’ll grow stronger here in the gaol, then go see you right after I’m discharged. 
Ohh, I can’t wait for that moment. Just thinking about it is too much. 
It’s so far away, but (because of love!) the wait is going to be unbearable!”

“Yeah. I want to see (and duel) you, too. I hope it doesn’t take too long for you to be released.”

April 18th, 2044. 
“Figaro, congratulations on becoming the duel champion! I saw your duel online! I already knew the outcome, but watching it still had me in suspense. Just so you know, I cheered at my screen when you won! Seriously, congratulations!” 

“Thanks, Hannya. Because of this, I’ve finally become Over Gladiator. It’s the Superior Job of the gladiator grouping, so we’re now on the same job tier. Now, if my Embryo would just evolve into a Superior Embryo, like your Sandalphon did last week, we would be a perfect match (in a duel.) I can’t wait for when you’re discharged in a year.” 

“Same here. I can’t wait to stand by you (in the wedding hall.)”

November 11th, 2044. 
“I heard about the Gloria thing and your friend. Tell me if there’s anything I can do to help. Though, I know there’s not much I can do by email. Ohh, why can’t I be outside at a time like this...?”

“...Thanks, Hannya.”

February 14th, 2045. 
“It’s now been a whole year since we started talking like this. I’m spending my days in the gaol roasting food, couples, and people who say inexcusable things. I’m satisfied with my life, but every day feels about the same, which is just making me want to see you more and more. 
By the way, you said you were wondering, so I’m pleased to tell you that we have a new Superior here in the gaol. 
First there was me and Fu’uta, then we got Sechs, and now we’ve got a boy called ‘Candy.’ 
He was a real nuisance with all the viruses he spread in here, but he calmed down once Sechs and I beat him. Now he’s shut himself in some dungeon. 
His prison term is so long, he’ll probably be in here until Dendro’s servers shut down. 
Though, the same can probably be said about everyone here besides me.”

“Always the homemaker, huh? Thanks for the info, by the way. I was wondering about it because a wanted Superior that was heading towards Altar suddenly vanished. I guess the rumors are right, then — another PK got him. They might already know, but I’ll inform DIN, just in case. 
My days are also just about the same recently. I... wasn’t able to participate in the war last month, either. 
Like I mentioned before, it seemed to have given Shu a lot to think about. Though, it’s understandable, considering his reasons for not participating. Right now, he’s out on a journey, leveling up and gathering special rewards. 
...Oh yeah. We’re both bothered by our monotonous lives, so let me mix things up a little. 
My name is Vincent Myers. 
Weird, huh? We’ve been in touch for over a year, but didn’t even know each other’s names. 
Hannya, if you don’t mind... can you give me yours? What’s your name?”

“...Thanks, Vincent. 
My name is Fuyuko Shiki. Can you call me Fuyuko?” 

“Of course, Fuyuko.”

“...I’ll finally be out of here in April. I’ll then rush straight to the kingdom to see (and marry) you.”

“Yeah. I’ll be waiting, Fuyuko.” 
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