May 14 - Arrival and First Contact
The flight into Tokyo was smooth. For a change, we didn’t have a packed day ahead—just one item on the agenda, which was a visit to Yuuki Aoi. She’s one of Japan’s top artists, an Oni with this calming presence that’s palpable even through the vids. You could call her the troll variant, but it’d be selling her short. Her voice has this quality that just reaches deep into your soul, and her VR work is stunningly immersive. People even stream her Simsense recordings just to feel… at peace.
I could see the potential immediately. There was something about her that reminded me of Halo—how both of them had this unique way of connecting with people, calming them, moving them. I suggested to JJ that maybe Skyway Elite should look into signing her, opening up that path to the wider world. She’s already massive in Japan, but I’m thinking global.
As we wrapped up the meeting, I had a moment to reflect on other recent developments. Chris, Evie’s brother, landed a research gig with PanGen. I arranged that through Wizkid’s connections—well, more specifically, through Pandora, one of PanGen’s AI mainframes. Yeah, the same Pandora whose researcher we killed during a job. Life’s strange like that, isn’t it? I don’t trust AI. Never will. But I’ve got ties now. Unavoidable, I guess.
May 15-17 - Navigating the Japanese Elite
The next few days were a whirlwind of activity. Halo was in top form, going from meet-and-greets to interviews, VR events, and private performances. The VR fashion show at Shibuya Crossing was the highlight for a lot of people, but for me, it was the private dinner at the top of Tokyo Tower. That’s where the real business happened, the kind of quiet, subtle power moves that shift the balance of entire industries.
Halo delivered yet again—her performance here was graceful and uplifting, exactly what Japan’s elite wanted to hear. It was clear she knew how to read a room. The Tokyo elite ate it up, stroking their egos with a performance that felt tailored just for them. They had no idea what was coming in the concerts, but for now, they were content.
I hit it off with Taro Nakamura, Tokyo’s mayor, and CEO of Shinomiya Corporation—one of the major players in Japan’s entertainment and VR sectors. We bonded over fine Japanese whiskey and a shared interest in Japanese culture. I thought it was just one of those things, but later, in the very late stages of the afterparty, I caught a glimpse of his astral form. The man’s a Ryūjin, an Eastern Dragon in human form. And I’m pretty sure he meant for me to see it. Dragons, man. They never do anything without a purpose. Maybe he sensed something about me. My own… draconic lineage, there’s a connection there, even if I can’t see where it leads just yet.
Hacking and Revenge
Not everything went smoothly, though. A couple of days in, Wizkid spotted a tiny data leak from Halo’s suite. Eclipse had missed it, but that’s not a knock on her—this was subtle, a real pro job. Wiz traced it all the way to California and nearly caught the bastard responsible before they logged off.
And Wiz? He does not take these things lightly. He went into full meltdown mode, digging deeper and finding out the breach was tied to Veilguard Corp, a cyber-security outfit with connections to Aztechnology. No surprise there. It’s always plots within plots with those guys.
Here’s where Wizkid’s personality kicked in. He could’ve let it go, or at least taken time to plan, but that’s not how he operates. He’s chaotic, impulsive, and when someone wrongs him—or his team—he takes it personally. So, what does he do? He contacts Mr. Black and arranges a run on Veilguard’s Seattle branch. The goal? Complete and utter mayhem.
Is it overkill? Absolutely. Is it petty and vengeful? Without a doubt. But that’s Wizkid for you. He’s brilliant, but he’s a force of destruction when he feels slighted. And right now, Veilguard has no idea what’s coming their way.
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