Episode 9: Replacement

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[The episode begins in the Super Phenomenon Task Force clubroom. Chihiro enters and finds Eimi and Himari inside.]

Eimi: Oh, Vice-President Chihiro

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Eimi: Oh, Vice-President Chihiro. Welcome.

Chihiro: Thanks for the warm welcome, Eimi-san. Is the President available?

Eimi: Over there. She's been busy investigating the disappearances of both students.

Chihiro: Right...

Eimi: How are things with Veritas? Any progress with sorting out last year's data?

Chihiro: It's getting there. I was hoping our members would get it done before the Millennium Prize contest starts. Unfortunately, not even dozens of energy drinks and caffeine could get us back on schedule.

Eimi: (sweating face) Yikes.

Chihiro: Overall, it's business as usual. What about the Super Phenomenon Task force?

Eimi: I'm compiling data on the Decagrammaton that was non-existent at the beginning until the end of the year. It would be helpful if the President or our missing third member were working on this together with me.

Chihiro: *sigh* The feeling's mutual. It's almost as if everyone is getting more distant rather than working together like always. Can't say if it's the "repeat phenomenon's" fault or because everyone gained too much experience for their own good.

???: On the contrary, it's possible both are the reason for our new struggles.

[Himari appears in front of Chihiro and Eimi.]

Eimi: Oh, President.

Chihiro: President Himari.

Himari: Please you two, I ask you to address me by my new and improved mature version. It's "Fabulous" sickly girl and ULTRA genius hacker Himari now~.

Chihiro: (unfazed face) ...President.

Himari: (You ended up omitting the name?!) A-Ahem. What can I do for my cute kouhai?

Chihiro: Sorry to interrupt your busy schedule. I wanted to see if you could help me with something.

Himari: Fufu, no need for concern. I was just about to take a much-needed rest from my desperate search. Unfortunately, the struggle has not been very fruitful.

Eimi: (worried face) ...

Chihiro: President Rio and Toki are still missing huh... Well, if anyone can find them, it's you President.

Himari: Thank you for the kind encouragement. Now, what is it you need my assistance with?

Chihiro: It's this. (inputs a data drive and shows the corrupted file.)

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