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Last updated: February 24, 2026

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Frederica Nikola Tesla

Raiden Mei

Kiana Kaslana

Start

Helios. Lounge. Present time.

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Tesla

Have some coffee. You haven't rested for a long time.

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Mei

Thank you...

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Mei saw her exhausted face reflected on the beverage.

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She trembled. Her reflection was distorted by the resulting ripples.

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She found an unconscious Kiana from the ruins of Nagazora less than an hour ago.

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Dr. Tesla helped stabilize her conditions. But the 3 Herrscher cores continued to corrupt her body and mind.

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Kiana could no longer fight against this. She had less than 2 months to live

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Mei

I... I just refuse to believe this... it's just... too sudden...

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Mei

I met her in Arc City 3 days ago. She appeared healthy... and unhurt...

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Tesla

I've called Hyperion. They're heading this way at full speed.

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Tesla

Our Sovereign is also looking into this. Believe me, nobody knows Herrschers better than Welt.

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Tesla

I wanted to move her to somewhere safe, but we found Schicksal activity in the Far East. We must avoid risks.

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Tesla

So... the safest thing to do is wait for help to arrive.

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Mei

Dr. Tesla, can I... ask you to do something for me?

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Mei

Please don't tell Kiana about her conditions... at least not before we have her final diagnosis...

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Mei

She's a threat who needs our help... if she learns about this... I'm afraid she might... leave again...

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Mei

...She always wanted to be the hero... I can't imagine the sufferings she endured while drifting alone out there...

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Tesla

I understand. I'll do that for you.

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Tesla

We should focus on reassuring her and making her feel better.

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Mei

Thank you...

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Mei

She should be almost awake. I'll head to the medical bay...

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Tesla

Wait!

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Dr. Tesla grabbed Mei and gave her a clean towel.

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Mei

What is this?

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Tesla

Clean your face first, girl. Try to look good. It's your first real reunion after 4 months.

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< The screen goes black. >

Mei hesitated before entering the medical bay.

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She found herself unable to take another step. Something froze her feet.

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Was it hesitation? Panic? No. Mei knew it was fear.

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...Fear? She still feared facing her. She was surprised that she still felt this way.

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Mei took a deep breath, left those inexplicable emotions behind her, and finally took a step forward.

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The door opened...

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Kiana

Mei...

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Mei

Oh dear...

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She called to her in the way she had always done. She embraced her along with the light.

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Kiana

It's been such a long time, Mei... wait, no. We actually just met a few days ago.

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Mei

Kiana... you're awake...

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Kiana

I just woke up. This strange place scared me a little, but I knew exactly what had happened when I saw you.

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Kiana

I never thought that you would find me again.

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Kiana laid on the bed and gave Mei a sweet smile.

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Then the girl saw a flying, orange-colored object that engulfed her vision.

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Kiana

KYAA! Why are you doing this? Mei! Stop throwing things at me... Wait, it's my jacket!

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Mei

You careless idiot! Do you know what you've done?

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Mei

Do you know how everyone is so worried about you? Do you know how much we missed you?

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Mei

Why did you hide in Arc City without telling anyone? You could have called us...

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Kiana

......

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Kiana

......

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Kiana

Erm... WOW. New hairstyle. I like it. You look good with anything, Mei...

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Kiana

Look, I'm sorry... but I'm back.

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Mei

Yes, you're back, Kiana.

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Mei

Welcome home.

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< The screen goes black. >

Mei held Kiana tightly in her arms. The familiar embrace brought back memories...

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...It felt like the warm caresses of the morning sun at St. Freya.

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It felt as though nothing had changed.

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Mei

How are you, Kiana? Do you feel unwell?

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Kiana

Of course not! I just had a great nap and feel super-energetic right now.

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Mei

I'm so happy that you're safe.

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Mei

Dr. Tesla treated your minor injuries. She said you're tired and need some rest.

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Mei

And our Far East Branch seceded and allied with AE instead. Dr. Tesla is one of their leaders.

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Mei

I'll tell you everything that happened in the last 4 months...

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Kiana

...That's... a lot to take in. Everyone must have changed so much.

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Kiana

Heh. I wonder what happened to Bronya Shortypants. She hasn't grown an inch, right?

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Mei

She's still Bronya we know. The Hyperion is on its way. You'll meet everyone soon enough.

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Kiana

Oh dear, I'm getting nervous. I'm not really prepared for this.

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Kiana

Waiting around is just too boring, Mei. I wanna head outside and take a walk before the girls arrive.

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Mei

Head outside? Now? But you need rest...

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Kiana

...You should know that moving around makes me feel better. Lying on bed is turning me into a potato.

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Kiana

Plus, getting back to Nagazora wasn't easy... I really want to see the place again before I leave.

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Mei

...Fine, but I'll be going with you.

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Kiana

That's awesome! I can't even remember the last trip we went on together. I'll definitely get better with you around.

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Mei

Oh dear... this isn't a school trip, Kiana.

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Mei shook her head and sighed, but she was looking a lot more relaxed already.

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She exited the room with Kiana and left her fear and apprehension behind.

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Kiana

PHEW! The air IS so much better out here!

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Mei

Put on your jacket, Kiana.

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Kiana

Whoah... you gave it a really good wash. Thanks Mei.

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Mei

Don't lose it next time. It... it suits you.

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Kiana

Really? You like it? Then I'll just keep wearing it.

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Mei

Let's go. It was hard getting Dr. Tesla to let you out of bed. Let's not waste time.

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< The screen goes black, then switches to Nagazora, where the Captain will have control of Mei's [Striker Fulminata] battlesuit. >

Mei:

You haven't fully recovered, Kiana. Don't strain yourself.

Kiana:

Alright. But I'm really fine. Don't worry about me~

< Defeat the enemies. >

< Enemies defeated. >

< Talk with Kiana. >

< Enter the portal. >

< Defeat the enemies. >

< Enemies defeated. >

< Talk with Kiana. >

Kiana:

Phew, how far have we gone?

Mei:

A bit far. Let's take a rest.

They sat on the pavement and looked at the ruined buildings around them.

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Kiana

Same thing everywhere. The streets and buildings are now under the water.

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Kiana

Hey, Mei! Do you remember that time when we were traveling through this city?

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Mei

Yes, I do. And you just couldn't stop talking about food and how you were starving.

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Kiana

What?! Is that all you could remember? Ugh... Mei... you've changed...

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Mei

Haha. I was just fooling around with you...

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Mei

We fought the zombies and went to the shrine and the bridge... but all these places are now under the water.

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Mei

Bronya was with us as well. It felt as though it just happened yesterday...

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Kiana

Yeah... the days went by so fast... it's been 3 years already.

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Mei

All of us changed a lot during this time.

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Kiana

Really? But... I thought nothing has changed. You're still you, and I'm still me. See, we're still the same.

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Kiana stood up and looked at the far side of the city.

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She gazed at the horizon far beyond the ruined buildings.

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Kiana

Let's keep going, Mei.

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Mei

Keep going? We're already pretty far from the Helios.

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Kiana

Yeah... uhm... there's a place I really wanna check out.

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Kiana

I wanna head back to Chiba Academy.

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End