Shizaki, Iwa State, Sakura Abode Country.
Shizaki was a bustling, mid-sized coastal hub nestled on the western edge of the country. Standing proudly as the second-largest municipality in Iwa State, it played home to roughly 1.5 million residents. In a hyper-developed nation like the Sakura Abode Country, a city of this scale lacked absolutely nothing in terms of modern infrastructure and technological luxury. The only real differentiator from massive metropolises like Elffire City was the absence of a few specialized corporate headquarters and high-end entertainment industries.
Yet, pop culture always found a way to bridge the geographic gap.
Inside the lively cafeteria of one of Shizaki's local junior high schools, a trio of thirteen-year-old friends sat huddled over a corner lunch table. They were locked in an intense, animated debate over something of monumental importance to their daily lives.
