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Interdimensional counterparts aren't the same as parallel universe counterparts.

They're fundamentally different concepts.

In quantum mechanics, a parallel universe suggests branching timelines—different paths based on diverging choices.

For example, someone choosing between two routes home from work would result in two distinct worldlines.

This is the principle of parallel worlds.

In Honkai Impact 3rd, examples would include Rita and Lost Rosemary.

These kinds of counterparts never experience phenomena like the mind-sharing or telepathy between the heiress and true Kiana.

That's because what we're dealing with now isn't a parallel universe situation.

This is a true multiverse counterpart.

Two individuals who, despite living in separate timelines and realities with no direct continuity, are still the same existence—low-dimensional projections of a higher-dimensional being.

From a 3D perspective, they may seem unrelated.

But in a higher-dimensional space, they are simply two reflections of one entity.

In short, two versions of the same person, existing in different multiverses, different timelines, different universes—yet still one being.

It's extremely rare for such counterparts to emerge in similar worlds—like Honkai Gakuen 2 and Honkai Impact 3rd giving rise to near-identical entities.

Still, even the smallest odds can occur in an infinite multiverse.

But from Nagami's 20-something years of personal life experience—even counting his past life—this?

This was a miracle.

"What the hell?! I actually hit this kind of insane probability twice?!"

The device holding the Origin Stone clattered to the floor.

Nagami stood frozen, completely stunned, like he'd just been run over by Bronya in a baby stroller.

His wide eyes reflected pure shock and disbelief.

He didn't need any proof.

The moment he laid eyes on her, he just knew.

A feeling beyond explanation, beyond language—a surreal awareness that this person… was him.

Not the sense of a shared soul between two bodies, but a deeper, indescribable link.

And once it was felt, there was no doubt.

"Wait, wait… how does this even make sense? What happen to the beautiful brown haired women from before?"

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[Nagami]: I was just here to deliver something—not reunite with long-lost family! Why the hell did I 'deliver' myself?!

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Family? Could it count as that?

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[Doctor]: What the hell is going on?! Who is this guy? Why did he suddenly show up in Kal'tsit's office?!

[Doctor]: Wait… Nagami? How do I even know his name?!

[Doctor]: Why does it feel like… I can hear his thoughts?! Did I awaken some Oripathy-based telepathy skill?! Kal'tsit's mind is totally blank though—nothing!

[Doctor]: What's this… interdimensional counterpart? You? Me?!

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At this point, the Doctor's facial expressions were evolving faster than a Sichuan opera mask change.

Nagami and the Doctor stared at each other silently, both seeing the same exact emotion in the other's eyes: total confusion.

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[Doctor]: I see… I see… Okay, this is kind of wild.

[Doctor]: I feel scammed. I lost my memory and now I can't hide anything!

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Humans can't completely control their thoughts.

Subconscious thoughts tend to leak out—like...

What if the Doctor accidentally read his memories involving both his bodies and…

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[Doctor]: !!!

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Under Kal'tsit's increasingly suspicious gaze, the black-haired Doctor suddenly leaned back in shock like she'd been hit with an emotional freight train.

She pulled off her hood, eyes wide, jaw dropped.

The mind-link between them had revealed something shocking—something that had her entire worldview collapsing.

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[Doctor]: Nagami and C.C… This… This is some @#￥%＆*!#?!

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Holy crap!!!

[Nagami]: Oi oi!! Calm down!

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Panicking on the inside, Nagami tried to suppress his chaotic thoughts, attempting to seal away those scandalous memories.

He forced a smile and gave Kal'tsit a casual wave in greeting.

But then… he froze. Completely.

Because from the black-haired girl's end came another telepathic message—this time even he was stunned by.

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[Doctor]: Hisss… Okay, I won't lie. That actually felt kinda amazing…!"

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Nagami's expression shattered.

Her beautiful face had a slight blush from embarrassment… but it was overwhelmed by excitement and exhilaration.

"The hell are you doing?! Stop thinking that right now!!"

Nagami lunged forward and grabbed her shoulders, shaking her violently.

Not bad! Not bad at all!

As expected of his interdimensional counterpart—this level of shamelessness…

Approved.

'You're officially my brother now!'

"…Do you two know each other?"

Kal'tsit's jade-green eyes narrowed suspiciously, flicking between Nagami and the Doctor.

Nagami gave a calm nod and smiled.

"We didn't know each other before. But we do now."

Nagami forced a strained smile, the corners of his lips twitching awkwardly.

"Looks like we share some... remarkable connection."

It was hard to describe, but the whole situation felt incredibly surreal.

"Let go! Let go! I'm gonna faint!"

The Doctor, once renowned for her near-omniscient intellect and peerless tactical genius, was said to be unmatched in the art of war—feared and respected across the world.

Of course… that was before the memory loss.

As for whether she had any real combat ability herself?

Well, in the game, that's still a mystery.

In reality though, even if she did have some fighting prowess, there was no way she could break free from Nagami's grasp.

"You're still thinking about it, aren't you?!"

"Ugh… I was wrong! I'm not thinking about it anymore!"

"…"

"Then quit it already!"

Nagami's string of curses matched his current "I can't believe this is my life" energy.

This was definitely one of those soul-crushing moments of social death.

"What are you two even talking about?" Kal'tsit narrowed her eyes.

Her voice was as cold as ever, laced with suspicion.

Despite usually being the cold, enigmatic type—this version of the Doctor being female meant Kal'tsit wasn't quite as sarcastic or sharp-tongued as the one from the original timeline.

Still, karma comes for all riddle-speakers… and now she was suffering at the hands of two of them.

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[Doctor]: Ahem~ Don't be shy~

[Doctor]: According to your own theory, we're literally the same person! What's the big deal about being a little... close?

[Nagami]: …

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And so began the ultimate battle of shamelessness.

Even if she was his alternate self, Nagami wasn't about to lose here.

"Wait! I take it back! I really do!"

But it was too late.

The smirk on Nagami's face vanished, replaced by firm resolve.

The black-haired girl straightened up like a soldier under inspection, panic overtaking her features.

She had sensed Nagami's intention through their shared consciousness.

And it wasn't good.

"Too late!"

Nagami leaned forward, and before the girl could react, their lips met.

The Doctor's eyes flew open in shock—she hadn't expected him to actually do it!

In that instant, she deeply regretted all her earlier teasing.

This guy doesn't mess around… he even kissed himself!?

Wait… no…

That was her first kiss!

Well… maybe.

She had lost her memory, after all.

But even if it wasn't her actual first kiss, it was definitely the first she could remember! That counted, right!?

Time seemed to freeze.

Kal'tsit's documents slipped from her hand, fluttering to the floor like snow.

Kal'tsit.exe has crashed.

'Who am I?'

'Where am I?'

'What in the world are they doing!?'

She stared blankly at the two people in front of her, locked in an embrace.

Despite her vast knowledge in metallurgy, sociology, Originium arts, archaeology, history, economics, botany, geology—you name it—Kal'tsit had never seen anything like this.

And she wasn't some innocent rookie, either.

She was a long-lived being who had lived through more than a few lifetimes.

Though she looked like a young girl, she was likely decades older than even the oldest of Rhodes Island's staff—perhaps in her forties or fifties by human standards.

Heck, she was already a director before Talulah's father even hit puberty!

So yes, Kal'tsit had seen things.

But this?

This was beyond her.

And if that wasn't enough, the Doctor's true age was also rumored to be well over a thousand years old.

Some ancient human from a forgotten era, resurrected in the modern world.

'Just what kind of nightmare have I walked into?'

The kiss lasted about ten seconds before Nagami finally pulled back.

He stared at his alternate self, confused—and mildly disturbed—by the thoughts he'd just picked up from her.

"Hmm, not bad. Pretty sweet, actually. What'd you eat earlier? Can I get a taste too?"

He could feel the heat lingering on his face, but the initial burst of embarrassment from the kiss was quickly fading… especially on the Doctor's side.