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Chapter 5 - Episode 3: FIRST ENCOUNTER

(159 years after Red became a reaper)

[Japan, 169-0073 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Hyakunincho, 2 Chome(District)]

(Toneplus Studio)

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GABBY: Animating this anime fighting scene is hard as hell, Tiwari! I'm close to smashing this laptop and throwing it out the window!

Gabby looks so frustrated, fortunately for her, a beautiful blonde approaches her table and greets her with a bright bright smile.

She pokes her red haired friend to catch her attention, to which she immediately responses to with an awkward smile.

GABBY: Am I being too loud?

TIWARI: Eh, maybe a little.

GABBY: Tiwari, this is quite hard. My head is aching.

Her green eyes sparked sadness and one could tell that she was really tired.

TIWARI: Nothing's easy, but you'll get used to it. The other staff members are taking care of the second scene. Call me when you've given up on your part, I'll help you.

GABBY: Thanks Tiwari...ugh. I'm gonna die early.

TIWARI: *chuckles* Then at least finish that fighting scene before you die.

GABBY: Okay, I'm on it!

TIWARI: Okay then. Bye for now. I need to check the other staff members. Since you're not the only newbie.

GABBY: Sure! No probs!

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Gabby walks out with terribly disheveled hair, hinting just how bad her first day as an animator turned out to be. The red-head looks at her phone, and shows a shocked worried expression as she realizes she only have three hours left until the annual cosplay event she've been waiting for.

GABBY: Geez! I should have known!

TIWARI: Mmm...you look pretty stressed...

GABBY: I'm sorry! I really need to go!

TIWARI: No need to panic...heheh, you look like you're gonna get a heart attack in any minute.

GABBY: Really? Oh! Tiwari I need to really go home now, bye!

TIWARI: Oh...sure, sure. Bye!

She swiftly ran to her parked bike and quickly pedaled her way back home. Quite nervous she won't make it on time.

She put on her cosplay. Which resembles Zero-Two from Darling in the Franxx.

GABBY: (Twirls in front of mirror) Who would have known? I look pretty cute in a long pink hair. Oh geez! The...the time! Okay, I'm sure I look cute enough! *speed runs out the door*

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[SOMEWHERE IN THE SPIRIT REALM]

RED: Oh, looks like someone's about to get murdered in Tokyo. Brief break's over for me pals, see ya.

HARRY: Yeah, yeah. Tell me when you've seen a cute mortal roaming about.

RED: Stop looking for cute mortals and look at Hyacinth. I'm telling you dude, she's got a thing for you.

HARRY: Sorry, I don't date fish people.

HUMILITY: They're called sea spirits, smart guy!

HARRY: Whatever, they still look 'eh' to me.

RED: Humility, babysit Harry for me while I'm gone.

HUMILITY: Would do. Now go get that soul.

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GABBY: *inside her thoughts* Damn, it's kinda dark in here, good thing there's no ghost wondering about this lively place. I'm sure people won't like to see Zero-Two scream in public. (While walking to the anime convention)

Red enters the convention in a serious expression, ignoring Gabby's presence.

GABBY: Wow, that's a big old sytche, and I almost thought it's real. It stinks of blood too! And his eyes, they're so realistic, I wonder what lenses he used. They look pretty well crafted... Hey mister!

Red seemed to not hear her as he keeps on walking to the direction of the victim.

GABBY: What an arrogant mister. I just want a picture or two. He looks kinda handsome, ugh, what a waste. I wonder who he's cosplaying as though, I've never seen any anime character like that before.

Gabby then walks towards the anime convention, everything was all well, until a murderer follows a certain person to doom.