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I may need to take a while off of work for a personal project. Would that be alright with you?

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Hello! I have a few requests to make of everyone today. If you have any input at all, it would be greatly appreciated!

I've been thinking lately that it would be nice to have some sort of monument that could be easily reached by anyone who comes here. We could use it to keep a list of the names of those who have spent time in this world, as a sort of reminder. And if it were near New Bark Town, it would be a simple matter for newcomers to add their own names.

However, I can't do this on my own. It's been some time since I traveled the routes, so if anyone who has recently been through the area between, say, New Bark Town and Violet City could give me some advice on where to make such a monument, it would be extremely helpful. I will try to make my way back to do some looking around on my own, but if I were to have specific areas to check out, it would make the process much faster.

Secondly, I have not been here nearly as long as many of the people here, nor could I possibly know every person on the network. Therefore, if you would like to submit your name and those of the people you knew who have since left, I would be happy to add them to the list of names initially put on the monument.

And... that about covers it. Thank you for your time.

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That's an awesome idea! I know a few people have come and gone a few times, so it'd be a way to keep track of things as well as being a sentimental thing. [Also he likes statues and monuments.]

It'd have to be somewhere that'd stand out though or people might miss it.

That's along the lines of what I was thinking. As for the monument itself, I would probably carve it out a bit myself to make it obvious it was not just another large rock on the road.

Maybe sign post it so it stands out more?

[Don't let him be in charge of that... FLASHING LIGHTS EVERYWHERE]

A sign might just do the trick. It would also provide a place to explain the purpose of the monument.

Exactly! As long as that stands out, the monument won't need to as much.

Though I think I'll still try to make it as elegant as I can while still being practical!

Ah, and before I forget; do you happen to have any names I need to put on it?

Sounds like a plan!

[His excitement dwindles a little at that though.]

Y'mean of someone who was here but left, you mean?

That, or people you know who are currently around. I just want to be able to record as many names of people who have found themselves here as possible.

Alright. Then I guess first for a guy who was here, make sure you mark 'Netherlands' on there. Put Willem on the side as well, as he kinda goes by two names like I do.

[Then he looks thoughtful.] I guess I could text the ones who are still here when it's ready, if you want? There's quite a few.

[He begins writing on his notepad.]

Netherlands... Willem. Got it.

And a text would be good, if it's not too much trouble.

Awesome, thanks.

[He gives him a smile and a thumbs up.]

I'll make sure to get it to you before you start, yeah?

Alright. If it happens to be at a time when I can't access my 'Gear, please feel free to just leave a message instead.

Will do! I wouldn't want anyone to go unmissed after all.

Heh, sounds like a great idea to me! Sorry, I haven't been on those routes in ages, so I can't really help ya with planning.

... Can't say I know every person that's been here in the past year and a half, but I'm pretty sure I can give ya a few names!

It's fine. Worst come to worst, I'll just have to spend some time checking it myself.

And that would be great! I've only got a small list so far - who would you like to add?

At least the path's not that long!

[He gives it some thought before he slowly starts naming his friends.]

Yuusei Fudou, Jack Atlas, Kyosuke Kiryu, Aki Izayoi, Rua, Carly Nagisa, Brave, Johan Andersen, Juudai Yuuki, Asuka Tenjoin, Kay Faraday, Byrne Faraday, Kaito Kuroba, Aoko Nakamori...

... if I remember some more, I'll let ya know.

[He begins writing these names down on a pad of paper.]

...I think I've got them all. And if you remember more when I'm unable to answer my gear, you can always just leave me a message.

I think that's a wonderful idea! Sort of like an "I was here" monument, right? I saw one like it on television once!

[ At his question on where to place the monument, Kobato immediately takes out her map. And stares at it. For awhile.

... oh, hold on a second, it's upside down. There!]

Um, how about in Cherrygrove City? There are a lot of pretty trees there! Or in Route 29, so new people could easily see it when they start traveling!

Yes, that is correct, miss.

Cherrygrove City is an idea! I have been thinking one of the routes themselves may serve well, too. Route 29, like you mentioned, or one of the other earlier ones. If it isn't in a city, it may be easier to spot.

And maybe when some people arrive, they can look at the names and try to see if their friends have been here too!

Hm, maybe if you decide to go with Cherrygrove, you can place it between the beautiful cherry trees! But I do think placing it in one of the early routes would also make it easier to find. [ She gives him an encouraging smile. ] Though I'm sure it'll be really nice, wherever you decide to place it! Oh, and I'd be glad to be of any help if you need it, mister.

That is also very true!

I think I can do most of it on my own. What I need the most help with is collecting names for it.

Ah, if that's the case, I don't think I can be of much help since I've only been here for a month, and the only one I know who's left is Mythos-san.

Still, I wish you all the best in your project, mister!

They needn't have left. Not everyone will see this post I'm sure, so even names of your friends would help.

A-ah, I see! Well... [ She pauses as she thinks. ] Um, there's Orihime-san, Lacus-san, Mac-san, Maria-san... Um, who else... Bartz-san, Nice Guy-san, Sorry Guy-san, and... that's all I can think of at the moment!

[Wait a minute, two of those...]

...Do you know if any of those people have surnames?

Well, I know that Lacus-san's last name is Clyne... but that's all I remember! I'm not really sure with the others, ehehe... [ Laughs sheepishly. ] I'm sorry I can't be of much help!

I'll make a note of them anyway. It's still more than I had before.

Well then, I'm glad! [ ... Oh, wait. ] Um, should I give out my name too, mister?

If you don't mind, it would be appreciated.

I don't mind at all! I'm Kobato Hanato. [ And then she bows deeply in front of the screen. ] I look forward to having my name listed!

Kobato Hanato... got it!

And my name is Asuma, since it would be rude not to introduce myself as well.

It's a pleasure to meet you, Asuma-san! And I do think that what you're going to do really is nice.

I am glad you think so! I'm hoping others will be glad to see it as well.

_{[Normally Heather's a bit of a cynical sourpuss when it comes to things like this... so often they seem meaningless and shallow. But...]}

... I kinda like this idea.

I'm glad you and others seem to agree. To be honest, I wasn't sure if I would get any support at all with this project.

Nah. I think it's sweet.

Makes it feel less like people were never here at all, you know?

That's what I'd hoped. After losing a number of friends to the most recent disappearances... Well, I thought it would be good to have something concrete to remember them by.

Yeah.

To make sure their friends aren't the only ones who know they were here.

Exactly.

Do you think you could help me out any, miss? I'm looking to collect names at the moment - of anyone, really. People who are currently here, or who have since left.

... I can give you a few names.

That would be very much appreciated.

[He picks up a small notepad and paper - it seems he had it nearby for this very reason.]

_{[First things first...]}

Kaito Kuroba.

He's already on the list. He knew quite a few people... And I'm honored to have been one of them.

_{[A smile crosses her face.]}

Yeah. He was popular.

_{[Of course he'd have been mentioned already...]}

Anyway, uh...

... James Sunderland... Old Snake... Phoenix Wright... um... Ryuzaki...

_{[... A pause.]}

... Claudia Wolf.

_{[... She'd have wanted her name in Paradise.]}

[He dutifully takes down the names, although he pauses when she stops.]

"Old Snake"?

... Well, his real name was... Dave. David.

... I don't know his last name.

_{[... god, she really misses that old grouch...]}

Then I'll write down both. Would that be okay?

... Yeah. Yeah, I think it'll be fine.

[And so he writes it down!]

I've got it. Are there any other names you can think of? People who are still here are fine, too. It would be difficult to build a comprehensive list otherwise.

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