Earth history. America, where this place is supposed to be, was at war with Japan at least a decade ago, at least by the time standard of this place.

[Anyway...history lesson over :P]

So...were you the only one of your crew taken? I know I haven't seen hide nor hair of my partner since I got here.

[Would Phillip show up eventually? Or was he at home, worrying and trying desperately to find him? Shoutaro has to stop the daydream from happening...]