By 2030, the scientifically proven telepathic communication ability was called Communicator by users. Telepathy transmits voices into others' hearts, and both parties must take turns speaking; Empathy reads others' hearts but demands mutual trust and acceptance. Luming Academy provides consistent education for children with appropriate abilities, and Mashiro is already able to use Telepathy at the start of the story.
| Full name | Beyond Communication |
|---|---|
| The first ability | Telepathy |
| The second ability | Empathy |
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By 2030, the scientifically proven telepathic communication ability was called Communicator by users. Telepathy transmits voices into others' hearts, and both parties must take turns speaking; Empathy reads others' hearts but demands mutual trust and acceptance. Luming Academy provides consistent education for children with appropriate abilities, and Mashiro is already able to use Telepathy at the start of the story.
Examples of Mashiro distance
The original Xbox 360 developer explained that the Telepathy distance example was Mashiro: she can send her thoughts up to 500 meters away.
Original Xbox 360 version: Mashiro's Empathy
Mashiro's Empathy can read Natsuhiko's thoughts without interacting with him, allowing her to coordinate with the phantom conversation between Natsuhiko and Yuri.
Related entries
- Related works:Root Double -Before Crime * After Days-
- Developers who can use 500 meters of Telepathy in the developer description:Mashiro Toba (Root Double -Before Crime * After Days-)
- Mashiro (formerly Xbox360) reads Natsuhiko's inner thoughts without contact and communicates with illusions:Mashiro Toba (Root Double -Before Crime * After Days-)
References
- Yeti's 'Root Double' world setting
- Dengetsu: Mashiro Toba's Long-Distance Telepathy
- Root Double original Xbox 360 spoiler interview, second part, page 5
Data compiled on: 2026-10-07.