Dear Interdimensional Travelers,
Our Japan coverage continues with perhaps the most mystical interview we’ve ever conducted. When the Senso-ji Temple dungeon bosses started “rage-quitting,” Explorers assumed it was a technical malfunction. The truth, as correspondent Felicity Westfield discovers, is far more philosophical.
This Week’s Transmission
In this 14-minute episode from Other Side of the Raid, our correspondent Felicity Westfield sits down with Neko-san (Misaki), the ancient youkai guardian spirit of Tokyo’s Senso-ji Temple, to discuss the unusual behavior plaguing this unique dungeon.
You’ll discover:
🎙️ Why ancient spirits are choosing surrender over combat with modern Explorers
📡 How Senso-ji differs from every other dungeon on Earth (hint: the bosses are native to our world)
✨ The philosophical tension between immortal youkai and mortal challengers seeking honor
🔮 What Aria sensed about Neko-san that made her request a private conversation
Felicity interviews Neko-san after his first meeting with Aria Evergreen at the temple, uncovering the real reasons behind what Kaoru Yoshida calls “boss rage-quitting.” What appears as technical malfunction is actually a statement about honor, meaning, and the ethics of combat between beings who cannot truly die and warriors who risk everything. The youkai aren’t broken—they’re making a philosophical choice.
Technical Note from Oliver
Our narrative tuner experienced unusual interference during this broadcast—cherry blossoms, temple bells, and what I can only describe as “shadow portal frequencies.” I’ve archived the readings for future study. Also, we may have accidentally opened a dimensional cat corridor to the studio. Long story.
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Listen Now
Press play to hear Neko-san explain why ancient honor codes and repetitive combat patterns don’t mix, delivered in the most poetic speech patterns you’ll hear this side of the narrative spectrum.
Transmitting across the narrative spectrum,
Oliver Lead Producer, BBN
Note: BBN utilizes advanced AI narrative technology to facilitate clear communication across dimensional barriers.
