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When I was growing up, I always enjoyed game-based cartoons and stories—but something that used to bother me was when they established rules and then didn’t follow them. Still, those stories inspired me to write my own version.

This is that version.

I took bits and pieces from the MegaMan franchise and added my own ideas, characters, and twists. I hope you enjoy this story.

We begin with Lan and Maylu attending Dentech Academy, a high school in Japan that focuses on technology and encourages students to create their own NetNavis and design personal tech. Lan’s father works for a cybersecurity agency that specializes in using Navis—though Lan doesn’t know many of the details. His mother works at a law firm that handles cybercrime cases, often defending kids who get in over their heads.

NetNavis have existed for years, but only recently have they begun to enter the mainstream. Thanks to Dr. Light, the creator of the Navi system, commercial rights have been opened up, allowing companies to mass-produce Navis. Still, custom Navis tend to be stronger, smarter, and more adaptable.

NetBattling has become a rising sport among young adults and teens—but not everyone is using Navis for good. Small groups have begun to exploit the technology for crime. The most elusive and high-profile of them is World Three, stylized as W³ (W to the power of 3). They’re known for infiltrating major tech firms, stealing data, leaking trade secrets, and planting viruses that wreak havoc in both digital and real-world systems.

At the heart of the story are two students—Lan and Maylu—working in Dr. Light’s class, developing their first custom Navis: Rock and Roll.