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[A video clicks onto the network. Tadashi flashes the screen a wide grin and then a peace sign.

He's been watching and commenting a little here and there, but time to finally really say hello. He brandishes what looks like a colorful, big buttoned remote control. He clears his voice and puts on his best infomercial voice.]

Today in Tadashi's Inventions, a made-up-right-now program, I have a solution for those of us who can't spring for a cell phone contract and the computer's being tied up by annoying little brothers.

THIS! One universal remote, though any old one in your couch cushions will do the job. Any surface that can catch and reflect infrared seems to manage it just fine. Like right now, I'm using the microwave door. Cool, huh? You don't have to all praise me at once, but you can if you want.

Lets talk practical AND convenient, this is now being broadcast while I nuke a potato! Advantages, delicious and timesaving, as well as the convenience and privacy of being at home. Disadvantages, if caught, talking to your microwave is ridiculously hard to explain.

So, hey, use it at your own risk.

Okay, opening chat! That'll be your mute button if you use it. [He levels the remote at the screen and presses a button.] How ya doing, world?

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Pleased to meet you. Tadashi Takahashi, here, but Tada's fine.

Hmmmhmm, not a bad choice, simple, sensible. [In the background of the audio, she can hear something beep cheerfully, and some less distinct clattering.] Definitely a top contender.

Tada... it's nice to meet you too!

[ Woahhh so it really is a microwave. ]

I guess it's true, as long as you can write a number somewhere you can connect to the network.

Yeah. I imagine people have worked out some better ways, but I couldn't help nosing around myself.

It's kinda... eh, a bit unreal still.

Yeah... believe me, I've been connected for over a month, and it still feels unreal! Though I'm very grateful to have met everyone I have through this.

Haa? That long? ... Hey, mind if I ask something?

Of course not! Please do.

What's all this about?

That's a very good question! Um... honestly, it's kind of... difficult to explain. But as I understand it, a bunch of us have been able to connect to this network thing through these numbers and how weird things have been happening to people. Things like gaining memories, or abilities, or... whatever!