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Part 1: 1st day at the Reapers
Manager: Is... is this the... Reapers department?!?!? Wow I've never seen a building so gigantic my whole life..! It surely is in a league of it'd own compared to the rural regions of the Otherworld... kek!
Housemaster Sei: Welcome to the Reapers department, Manager.
Manager: AHHHH!!! Kyaaa~! You scared me. Nice-nice to meet you!!! I'm....Mmmmm...
Housemaster Sei: ..?
Manager: (He sounds very different from the Nyang lead Manager I spoke to on the phone the other day...)
Housemaster Sei: It seems you're curious about who I am. I'm Sei Housemaster, I'm responsible for the soul reapers' health and overall life in the Department.
Manager: Ahhh, Yess! I look forward to working with you, Sei Housemaster!
Housemaster Sei: Heh, I look forward to it too. But anyways... I'm afraid you're 3 minutes and 22 seconds late than scheduled..?
Manager: I'm... I'm terribly sorry! I promise I'll never be late again no matter what!!! (Did he really just count down to the seconds??)
Housemaster Sei: Good. Then shall we go inside? Nyang Lead Manager has been waiting for you for a while.
Housemaster Sei: The Manager is here to see you, Nyang Lead Manager.
Manager: ... But nobody's here...?
Housemaster Sei: Wait here for a moment. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll leave you here for now. Good luck, Manager.
Manager: (NOOO! Don't leave me here alone...) Okay It was pleasure meeting you, Sei Housemaster...
*Squeeeeeak- tak*
Manager: *Gulp* ...
Nyang Lead Manager: HIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!
Manager: (!!!!)
Nyang Lead Manager: You're late on the very very very first day!!!! How do you expect me to trust you to manage the Soul Reapers meow?!?! Do you know the hassle I had to go through to create a manager position in the Department just for you Meow?! How can you be late on the first day after begging desperately to work in the reapers department?!?!
Manager: ( A cat?! I thought he just liked cat when he introduced himself as the Nyang Lead Manager... I never thought he'd actually be a real cat!!!
Nyang Lead Manager: Why... It seems you've seen a ghost?! Are you stunned to meet a descendant of the Nyaru Tribe for the first time Meow?
Manager: (Ny... Nyaru Tribe? What's that?)
Nyang Lead Manager: *Sniff sniff* What's that your holding in your hands right meow!?!?
Manager: Oh this? It's tune crackers. It's a little thank you gift, for you.
Nyang Lead Manager: Ahem ahem... were you late buying that meow??
Manager: ( He like it!! It's a success!! Although it really wasn't meant for Nyang Lead Manager to be honest..) Mmmm, Well yes... if I were to give an excuse... But I promise I won't be late ever again! Please have faith in me! I'll try my best to not let you down Nyang Lead Manager!!
Nyang Lead Manager: Nom nom nom... I'm impressed by the flavo... I mean your passion meow. I'll let it slide for today, but I won't be too forgiving next time!!
Manager: Yes Thank you!!
Nyang lead manager: ... Anyways! Take this meow!
*Toss*
Manager: Uhhhh..!
*Ziiiiiiiiiing-beep!*
Managers Walkie Talkie: [ Master recognition complete.]
Manager: Ma-master..? what's this?
Nyang lead manager: It's the first gift for you, manager! It's a device you'll carry with you at all times till the day you leave the reapers Department meow. You can radio the Sei housemaster or myself at all times in case of emergencies. There are also other minor features but... you should check them out yourself meow!!
Manager: (To call this a gift is...)
Nyang Lead manager: Here! This is the second gift!
*toss*
Manager: Uwa!
Nyang Lead manager: This is the complete list of the honor code and duties you should know as the manager. You are to memorize everything by the end of today meow~!!
Manager: Ev-everything?1
Nyang Lead manager: Why? Is it too much for you to handle meow??
Manager: Nnnn...no!!
Ell: Nyang Lead manager~ Are you stressing out the new manager on her first day? I've heard our 14th department might be integrated into the 13th department because of our low purification rate. If you scare the manager away we'll-
Nyang Lead manager: Silence- HIISSSSSSS!!!!
Ell: Ack! What I meant was... I'm very glad that miss manager is here to save us. haha
Manager: ( Save the department? Me??
Ell: Let me introduce myself Miss Manager. I am Ell, The class leader of the rookie soul reapers in the 14th department.
Manager; Excuse me, what were you talking about? Am I expected to save the-
Ell: ahaha! You can forget about that Miss Manager. Why don't I show you around what's outside. Let's go~~~ Follow me~~
Manager; No, I'd like to-
Ell: I'll explain everything outside. GO go go~!!
Manager: Then I'll see you later, Nyang lead manager!!
*Slam!!*
Nyang Lead manager: Ell is perfect except that he is dense at times...
Ghilley: Ufufu... So shes our first Manager...
Nyang Lead manager: KKKYYYYAK!!! What are you doing hiding behind the door Ghilley?!?! How many times do I have to tell you not to sneak up on me meow?!?!?
Ghilley: There's not much I can do about my naturally stealthy footsteps~ Ufufufu!
Nyang Lead manager: What are you here for meow??
Ghilley: I heard she's the first person from the Otherworld to some here besides me... So I came out of curiosity...
Nyang Lead manager: Why didn't you greet her in person as a fellow otherworld native meow
Ghilley: ...Hmmmm. That may also be an option but... I prefer to just observe from a distance... ufufufu!
Nyang Lead manager: ( I'll never get used to his personality meow...) I understand you'd like to get closer to another native of the Otherworld, but I won't tolerate any trouble meow.
Ghilley; Of course. ( I'm very excited for our life in the reapers department... ufufufufufu!)
Part 2: First Impression
Manage: So does that mean you're a soul reaper too? You're very different from what I expected of a soul reaper... you seem more like an angel!
Ell: That's right! I'm the only soul reaper that used to be an angel.
Manager: HUH? Is that even possible? I never knew you could come to the reapers department from the celestial world.
Ell: Hehehe. I'm pretty sure I'm the first! But don't be surprised just yet. There's also one who came from the underworld! He said he'll conquer the department or something...
Manager: U-underworld?! The place full of evil horrible monsters?!?
Ell: Haha. don't worry too much miss manage. Not everyone from The Underworld are evil Monsters. It's just like how you're a person from the otherworld!
Manager: Right! I forgot there are people from the underworld as well... it seems like you know quite a lot about me~?
Ell: The Class leader has the privilege to read through our documents, hehehe. The class leader should know at least this much~!
Manager: ( He looked like a kid at first, but he's very responsible and mature for his age. He'll be very helpful.) I'm so glad that you're-
Ell: But being a class leader also has its downside, Nyang lead Manager told me to visit the Branch cheif and- He was infuriated by the upper class Soul Reapers purification rate, which has nothing to do with me. I was just in the wrong place at the...A...a...a...
Manager: ???
Ell: Achoo!!
Manager: Are you okay?? Do you need a tissue?
Ell: No, thank you. I'm just upset that Nyang Lead manager sent me knowing I'll get scolde- Achooo!!!
Manager: Are you really okay??
Ell: ... I'm sorry, angels automatically sneeze to prevent them from thinking negatively. I'm usually very optimistic but as soon as I became the Class Lead and received a load of wor-...I forget about it... I should only think positively. Positive thought~ happy thoughts~
Manager: (Kkekeke. Now he seems like his age.)
Ell: Anyways I told the branch chief manager that our purification rate wouldn't be a problem because your here!
Manager: Urk! So is this what you meant when you said I'll save the department? You might have too high of an expectat-
Ell: I have faith in you. Miss Manager.
Manager: (Oh no, how can I say no to those puppy eyes..?) O...Okay, I'll try my best. But Ell whats that?
Ell: ??What's what?
Manager: There's something far away thats running around... it is a pig?
*rumble rumble*
Non-non: Squeeaalllllllll!!!!!!!!
Ell: !!! It's non-non! How did it escape from the fram?! Ahh come one, as soon as I became the class leader, nothing goes righ- Ach-- Achoooo!!! Excuse me, will you wait here for a moment please?? I'll be right back after I take care of him!!
*Taptaptaptap*
Manager: Uhmmm?? Do you need my help..? He's gone already. Wow, the reapers department is truly big. Oh right I almost forgot! Ell told me to wait over there... I hope he isn't back yet. It didn't seem he'd be done any time soon... That building looks like the dormitory... Is the opposite side the garden..? Huh?? There's someone over there! Look how gracefully he is reading a book... (!!!OMG he looked at me!! Ahh he's walking toward me!! But wait... why am I panicking? I didn't do anything wrong...)
Youssef: Are you the new Manager?
Manager: Ahh, yes, I am.
Youssef: Nice to meet you, I'm Youssef, one of the Soul Reapers under your management. What are you doing here all alone?
Manager: Ahh... Ell went to catch a pig, so I was just waiting for him.
Youssef: Non-non must've escaped the farm. Why don't we talk while you wait. You must be bored alone.
Manager: Where you not reading your book? I'm fine staying alone, I don't want to bother you.
Youssef: I happened to finish the book just in time, I can go for a walk to take a break. So today's your first day at work! How do you feel?
Manager: Erm, My first impression of the reapers department is that... It's more peaceful than I expected. The soul reapers also seem different then what I expected them to look like... including you and Ell.
Youssef: Haha. Did you expect us to have scary faces and a giant scythe?
Manager: Well not necessarily...
Youssef: You're right. We are different. I don't want to ruin your expectations but... The reapers department won't always be this peaceful... Our duty is to capture the vengeful spirits and monsters wandering the realms... All with their own unique and tragic circumstances. There will be a lot of uncomfortable situations... Will you be fine with that, Manager?
Manager: ...
Youssef: ...Manager?
Manager: By monsters... are you referring to those from the underworld??
Youssef: Of course. Were you not aware of it?
Manager: ( That cat was a liar... He told me I only had to capture vengeful spirits!)
Youssef: You don't have to worry too much even if you didn't know. All you have to do is guide us to where you can sense the vengeful spirits. It is up to the soul reapers to actually capture them. You'll never be put in danger and we'll make sure it stays that way.
Manager: (He's so thoughtful! I was so concerned about myself...) ...Mr. Youssef!
Youssef: Hmm?
Manager: Thought I still have a long way to go, I'll try my best! I look forward to working with you!!
Youssef: (She looked terrified moments ago... how is she so determined all of a sudden?) Pfft.
Manager: ?? Why are you laughing?
Youssef: I think we're up for some fun moments. I'm looking forward to it, Manager.
Part 3 Hello Manager!
Manager: Wow.. Youssef, do you see that? It's a butterfly!! It's fluttering around like it wants our attention.
Youssef: ...
Manager: Isn't it beautiful? But for the same reason I feel a dark and sad energy at the same time.
Youssef: You're spot on.
Manager: Sorry?
Youssef: Do you know what happens when you capture a monster of a vengeful spirit?
Manager: What happens?
Youssef: A butterfly.
Manager: Ehhh? What do you mean 'A butterfly'?
Youssef: Well, all vengeful spirits and monsters that are purified turn into butterflies. Including the one you're looking at right now. Though I'm not sure why it's not yet sealed by another soul reaper.
Manager: Ahh, I see. Then what are you supposed to do after it turns into a butter fly?
Youssef: You seal it inside a kaleidoscope but... This butterfly seems to belong to someone else, so I'll grab hold of it for now. You have to seal the butterfly for the purification process to be complete.
Manager: Wow so is this the kaleidoscope?? So basically... A kaleidoscope is a tool used to seal the purified butterfly, right?
Youssef: That's correct but... It is essentially a tool that's used to grant the wishes of soul reapers. And the butterflies are like ingredients used to fill the kaleidoscopes.
Manager: If a soul reaper completely fills their kaleidoscope with butterflies, a wish will be granted...
Youssef: Exactly.
Manager: So, you are here to make your wish come true too, Mr. Youssef?
Youssef: Yes. like all soul reapers here. Aren't you also here for the same reason, Manager? I heard you came through Nyang Lead manager because you wanted to meet your lost younger siblings.
Manager: Yes. My eternal youth at the reapers Department will allow my younger siblings to recognize me when that comes true. But at the same time... I hope I don't meet hem here... because it'll mean that they have died...
Youssef: I'm sorry I shouldn't have brought that up.
Manager: No! There's no need to apologize. They actually motivate me to work harder.
Youssef: Right. Let's try our best. Tell me whenever you're struggling. I'll help you.
Louis: Ahhh, where did it fly away if it's not here? I'm absolutely certain I saw it fly towards here.
Aitachi: This is all your fault, Sir Louis! It's because you insisted on putting it on your shoulder! Now look how the butterfly I purified is gone!
Louis: Mwhahaha! But aren't thou happy to explore parts of the department we've never seen before~?! One can always catch another butterfly!
Aitachi: Urghhhh... You're provoking my warrior instincts!
Louis: W-why art thou drawing thy weapon?!!?
Aitachi: Sir Louis! Bring back my butterfly before I slay you! Immediately!
Youssef: Hmmmmmm, theres the owner of the butterfly.
Manager; Pardon? Where?
Louis: S-Set down thy weapon and be calm!!! AHHH!!!
Aitachi: YOU BEST NOT LET ME CATCH YOU!!! SIR LOUIS!!!
Louis: Wait... in the distance... aren't thou??? Youssef!! Come hither and save me!!
Aitachi: Sir Youssef?! Uhh, and next to him... Ma'am!?
Soul reapers: Over there! We found the Manager!
*Rush*
Manager: !!! Mr. Youssef, are those soul reapers running towards us the 8-023a Soul Reaper class that I'm responsible for?
Youssef: Yes, they are.
Manager: (Nobody told me there were that many!!)
Youssef: You seem a bit overwhelmed... is there something bothering you?
Manager: It's .... Nothing...
Louis; Huff huff, Art thou the new manager? I request your assistance in pacifying one who is after me right now. He is trying to behead me for losing a butterfly!
Aitachi: AIEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Manager: Ssss...stop!!!
Aitachi: Ack!
Manager: (Uuu? He actually stopped..?!!! Look at his doey eyes!!) So... so cute...
Aitachi: Warrior Aitachi!! I am NOT cute!
Manager: Ack! Sorry! I couldn't help it... You reminded me of my younger brother...
Youssef: was this the butterfly you were looking for?
Aitachi: Ohhh, yes it is! I am so glad! I am in your debt Sir Youssef!
Youssef: If you don't focus during the purification mission again the manage here will have to teach you a lesson.
Aitachi: Understood, This mistake won't happen again. I look forward to working with you Ma'am.
Manager: What... Ma'... Ma'am?!?!
Sian: What?! This is our manager?? How dissappointing. Thought the departments first ever manager would be more... special.
Theo: How rude of you to say that to someone you've just met. Nice to meet you, Miss manager.
Kirr: Welcome, I am Kirr.
Louis: Art thou ready to praise Louis? Mwhahahaha!
Manager: (I... I can really do this right?!?!