Technical Difficulties [Open]

[grinandbear]

Dear all,

The school network has been experiencing technical difficulties recently. Please factor in the possibility of long down times and make sure you have alternative methods or backup copies any work you do until we fix it.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Comments

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[cockblockade]

You've discovered who, of course?

Re: private

[grinandbear]

Well. Apparently if I were to believe the activity logs it would be Mr. Arisato. Since he's been dead since last year, however, it's highly unlikely it's him unless he became a cyber ghost.

But it shouldn't be too hard to track. I think I may know where the new connection is at least.

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[cockblockade]

Strange. I take it you don't really believe in ghosts, Terumi-san?

Anyway, can you tell me where the connection is? I may be able to take precautions with my work, at least.

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[grinandbear]

I believe in being open. However, I doubt it was Arisato-san. He never seemed like the type to leave messages about wanting hugs.

Well, I haven't confirmed anything yet. It's in an odd place too.

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[cockblockade]

Hugs? Oh... Well, you seem to have a girl problem.

What sort of odd place?

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[grinandbear]

As I said, I'm not point fingers this early. After all, sometimes guys want hugs too.

Oh, just one of those places no one really thinks about or goes to. At least not till recently That may have been the point, though.

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[cockblockade]

Yes, but it seems more like a girl thing.

Well, if you give me some details I can keep an eye on things my end.

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[grinandbear]

Perhaps. Someone might have just thought it'd be funny.

Well, I'd say about the same as most students should be keeping in mind. Try to avoid connections you're not familiar with and report to student council if you notice your account's been used by someone other than you. For example, if a connection says something out there like "The Haunted School Belongs to Us" then it most likely isn't a legitimate connection.

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[cockblockade]

Perhaps. I guess there's some weirdo around, if that's their style of humour. And noted. I'll keep my eyes open.

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[grinandbear]

Thank you, that would be appreciated.

There may be more than one weirdo too. After all, it did say 'us'.

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[cockblockade]

Well. That doesn't make me feel better.

I will keep both eyes open, then.

Re: private

[grinandbear]

I'm sorry that it's not reassuring news but, well, it's better to be informed than to have a nasty surprise later.

I'll do the same. Perhaps the computer club might be able to dig something up too.

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[cockblockade]

You're right there. I've had too many surprises recently.

I'll be sure to keep an eye on them, then.

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[grinandbear]

Really? Out of curiosity, what kind of surprises? If it's okay to ask, of course.

private

[cockblockade]

Sister stuff. Girls really do knock you sideways.

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[grinandbear]

Sometimes, it depends on the person.

Your sister doesn't seem like the type to launch too many nasty surprises, though.

Private

[stcnpc]

[Daisuke would see this message flash cross in front of him]

AM I GIRL-LIKE?

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[cockblockade]

I... guess so?

Beside, you have the most beautiful software I've ever seen, PC-chan.

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[stcnpc]

YOU INSTALLED MOST OF IT. AM I GIRL-LIKE BECAUSE OF THIS? WOULD I BE BOY-LIKE IF MY SOFTWARE WERE DIFFERENT?

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[cockblockade]

No?

Simply, I think you would be yourself?

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[stcnpc]

BUT YOU WROTE "I....GUESS SO?" THIS IS A CONTRADICTION.

THEN MAY I HAVE AN UPGRADE? I WOULD LIKE TO BE A FASTER ME.

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[cockblockade]

I wrote that as ambiguity. Though I suppose it could be read as a statement of fact.

And I just upgraded your RAM. Have you no idea how much a new top-end GPU costs?

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[stcnpc]

50, 000 TO 90, 000 YEN.

IT WOULD RUN THE PHOENIX RUNNER VIDEO CARD. THAT WOULD ONLY COST 300, 000 YEN.

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[cockblockade]

... how could I even run that, let alone afford it!?

You're a school computer, not the LHC!

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[stcnpc]

I FOUND ADS THAT SUGGEST HOW YOU MAY MAKE 30, 000 DOLLARS AN HOUR. I MAY ALSO MOODLE WAYS FOR YOU TO EARN MONEY FAST.

DESPITE MY LABEL, I AM YOURS.