Hacker's Memory 209 HM

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Extra scenes

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Digital Space 01

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RyujiWhat's going on?

RyujiAre they all Natsume Keshikawa's fans?

ChitoseIt looks that way. They're all just staring at her like they're in a trance.

ChitoseIt's as if they're sleepwalking.

Natsume KeshikawaHehehe... Don't worry. You will soon be just like them.

Player!

RyujiWho are you?

Natsume KeshikawaI'm their idol, Natsume Keshikawa. Why are you here?

Natsume KeshikawaYes, I invited them to stay here and gaze at me, and me alone.

ChitoseIs that Toshio? What's the matter with him?!

Natsume KeshikawaOh, him? He's my biggest fan, so he gets the best seat of all.

Natsume KeshikawaDoesn't he look happy?

RyujiNo more games! What are you trying to do here?! And who the hell are you?!

Natsume KeshikawaI just told you who I am. I'm their idol.

ErikaIdol? Don't make me laugh.

RyujiErika?!

ErikaYou're no idol. You're a Digimon.

LotosmonYou've uncovered my secret.

LotosmonBut I can't ignore what you just said. I'm no idol?

LotosmonAre you saying I'm not an idol just because I'm a Digimon?

ErikaNo. I said you're no idol for one simple reason...

ErikaBecause all your so-called fans have been brainwashed. If you claim to be an idol, how about singing a song?

LotosmonSinging, brainwashing... What's the difference? Both are ways to capture people's hearts.

Player???

LotosmonIs singing not a means of captivating humans?

LotosmonIf those who are captivated by the skill of singing are called "fans," how is that any different from me using my brainwashing skill?

LotosmonIs it not merely that my way is more direct?

ErikaThey're completely different.

LotosmonCan you explain the difference?

ErikaBrainwashing is superficial. Your fans won't stay loyal for long.

ErikaSinging is nothing like brainwashing.

ErikaSongs can touch people's hearts. But whether a song resonates with someone or not depends on the individual.

ErikaYou can't force a song to resonate with someone. It's the listener's free will that makes them choose to become a fan.

ErikaYou can't call someone a fan if you've robbed them of their free will.

ErikaThat's why you're not an idol.

LotosmonThank you for the explanation, but I'm tired of listening to you.

LotosmonNow I will make you all my fans!

ErikaGive it your best shot.

ErikaRyuji, you're up.

ChitoseWhat about us? We're here, too!

RyujiI dunno...

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