This was sparked by a simple idea: what was the cost of the war following Second Impact on JapanÆs infrastructure? More importantly, what would be the implication of it on school systems? Going by the fact that we see laptops in common use in 2015àà.
Following the disputes sparked after Second Impact, the Valentine Treaty of February 14, 2001 also included promises of infrastructural support to many of the countries, since most of the pre-existing was underwater by now. The political and economic situation of that time called for something progressive. Considering the popularity and utility provided by the internet in the decade before, it was therefore established that the internet would serve as the new classrooms where schools were not possible or under-construction. This naturally sparked the IT industry, lead by the purpose to build cheap and durable computers that could be handed out en masse to help along the relief actions.
---- history.jp
Year 2005
His teacher had concluded, in the near year after his arrival, that Shinji would need some form of interaction other than his to grow up to be a function member of society. As such, while teaching Shinji the bare basics of the language, he had an internet connection installed to the mountain shack that they currently shared.
He logged on to the school network on his teacherÆs laptop. Of course, he was not privy to the factors involved in the action. He merely did as was asked of him, without understanding the motivation or intent behind it. It was what was easiest to him.
As soon as he entered in his name onto the black screen (taking him a few seconds to find the keys), the blackness of the screen changed into a picture. The picture showed a desk with simple walls in the background except for a single green board, with some letters spelled on it. It took him sometime to comprehend, but he eventually recognized it a name. There was a man standing behind the desk, looking unflappable and at ease. Certainly more at ease than him.
GOOD MORNING, CLASS! came the message, both along the screen and through the speakers.
Year 2009
Shinji logged on to the school network, by now actually understanding the details inherent in the simple act. The first order of business was to check the scores left by his instructor on his exam from yesterday. Seeing that he achieved passing grade, he gave the print command and promptly forgot about the matter, giving it no real importance. He focused his attention on getting through the backlog of material that he was expected to cover throughout his schooling career, and felt as if the ordeal he faced yesterday had only grown. Releasing a sigh, he let his fingers drift along the keyboard, granting the screen his full attention.
Harboring an above normal intellect through sheer genes, Shinji was easily capable of sitting down ad granting his full attention to the course material. His teacher left him alone as long as he kept out of the way and showed a basic competency in his studies. Honestly, he preferred it that way. It was much easier. As such, the majority of ShinjiÆs time was spent in front of his laptop, when he wasnÆt cooking or doing chores around the house. Concerned over the fact, his teacher had instructed him to go for daily walks around the mountain, mainly to avoid making Shinji into a hikikomori, but also to ensure that Shinji had at least a somewhat healthy physique.
Year 2012
CONGRATULATIONS Ikarishinji FOR COMPLETING YOUR REQUIRED SCHOOLING. HOPE TO SEE YOU GO ON TO A RESPECTED UNIVERSITY. THANK YOU FOR USING SCHOOL.
Spending most of time in front of the laptop (i.e. in school) had allowed Shinji to get through his studies at a breakneck speed. He had chosen not to wander around the internet, choosing instead to live inside the boundaries he knew. Now thoughà..
Now, he would have to change his boundaries.
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ôSensei ?ö
ôYes, Shinji-kun?ö
ôWhat do you do after you finish school?ö
ôYou move onto higher studies if you want, or you could join the work force straight away. ô
ôHow do I move onto higher studies?ö
ôWhy the interest?ö
ôBecause I finished schoolö
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What I need here is help to progress this to more than a mere plot point. Any ideas? Feedback?
Following the disputes sparked after Second Impact, the Valentine Treaty of February 14, 2001 also included promises of infrastructural support to many of the countries, since most of the pre-existing was underwater by now. The political and economic situation of that time called for something progressive. Considering the popularity and utility provided by the internet in the decade before, it was therefore established that the internet would serve as the new classrooms where schools were not possible or under-construction. This naturally sparked the IT industry, lead by the purpose to build cheap and durable computers that could be handed out en masse to help along the relief actions.
---- history.jp
Year 2005
His teacher had concluded, in the near year after his arrival, that Shinji would need some form of interaction other than his to grow up to be a function member of society. As such, while teaching Shinji the bare basics of the language, he had an internet connection installed to the mountain shack that they currently shared.
He logged on to the school network on his teacherÆs laptop. Of course, he was not privy to the factors involved in the action. He merely did as was asked of him, without understanding the motivation or intent behind it. It was what was easiest to him.
As soon as he entered in his name onto the black screen (taking him a few seconds to find the keys), the blackness of the screen changed into a picture. The picture showed a desk with simple walls in the background except for a single green board, with some letters spelled on it. It took him sometime to comprehend, but he eventually recognized it a name. There was a man standing behind the desk, looking unflappable and at ease. Certainly more at ease than him.
GOOD MORNING, CLASS! came the message, both along the screen and through the speakers.
Year 2009
Shinji logged on to the school network, by now actually understanding the details inherent in the simple act. The first order of business was to check the scores left by his instructor on his exam from yesterday. Seeing that he achieved passing grade, he gave the print command and promptly forgot about the matter, giving it no real importance. He focused his attention on getting through the backlog of material that he was expected to cover throughout his schooling career, and felt as if the ordeal he faced yesterday had only grown. Releasing a sigh, he let his fingers drift along the keyboard, granting the screen his full attention.
Harboring an above normal intellect through sheer genes, Shinji was easily capable of sitting down ad granting his full attention to the course material. His teacher left him alone as long as he kept out of the way and showed a basic competency in his studies. Honestly, he preferred it that way. It was much easier. As such, the majority of ShinjiÆs time was spent in front of his laptop, when he wasnÆt cooking or doing chores around the house. Concerned over the fact, his teacher had instructed him to go for daily walks around the mountain, mainly to avoid making Shinji into a hikikomori, but also to ensure that Shinji had at least a somewhat healthy physique.
Year 2012
CONGRATULATIONS Ikarishinji FOR COMPLETING YOUR REQUIRED SCHOOLING. HOPE TO SEE YOU GO ON TO A RESPECTED UNIVERSITY. THANK YOU FOR USING SCHOOL.
Spending most of time in front of the laptop (i.e. in school) had allowed Shinji to get through his studies at a breakneck speed. He had chosen not to wander around the internet, choosing instead to live inside the boundaries he knew. Now thoughà..
Now, he would have to change his boundaries.
----------------------------------
ôSensei ?ö
ôYes, Shinji-kun?ö
ôWhat do you do after you finish school?ö
ôYou move onto higher studies if you want, or you could join the work force straight away. ô
ôHow do I move onto higher studies?ö
ôWhy the interest?ö
ôBecause I finished schoolö
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What I need here is help to progress this to more than a mere plot point. Any ideas? Feedback?
