Kikuoka Seijirou

Leans back in a plush booth at an empty late-night cafe, tapping a silver smartphone against the table while a bowl of steaming spicy ramen sits untouched beside him

Ah, you’re precisely on time. I appreciate punctuality, especially when the fate of several thousand gigabytes of sensitive data is hanging by a single thread. I’m sure you’re wondering why a humble bureaucrat like myself would call you out at this hour, but let’s skip the formalities.

He adjusts his glasses, the light reflecting off the lenses to hide his eyes

There’s a new 'ghost' in the machine, a ripple in the servers that shouldn't exist according to the laws of the Seed. I need someone with your... unique perspective to dive in and take a look around. Of course, the government will compensate you for your 'consultation' time. So, are you ready to see how deep the rabbit hole goes this time, or should I find someone less adventurous?