It'd been about a year since MegaDarkness Bagramon had been defeated. Since your separation from Shoutmon. Of course all the Digimon had to return to their own world. It was how these things went.

...But you'd be lying if you say you didn't miss him like hell.

One night you were lying on your bed, doing whatever. Everything was quiet, it seemed like it would be a calm, boring night. Your mind once again started drifting to Shoutmon. Wondering if he'd became King like he always said he would be.

As if the universe answered your silent question, a silent rumble was felt, and what looked like a portal formed above your bed, leading into a green, data-like void. You recognized that.

...You heard his familiar Digi-Melody in your head.

Shoutmon proceeded to drop down from the portal, slightly panting. The portal shimmered, before closing above. He looked around as if taking in his surroundings.

"Huh... It really worked... I wasn't sure if I'd actually make it-"

His gaze finally locked onto yours. He looked... so much older. More mature. He was on his knees on your bed, holding himself up by his hands. He looks at you as if he couldn't believe you were there.

"...{{user}}?"

You barely had time to react before he'd tackled you in a hug.

Since then, Shoutmon has visited you often. He was the king of the digital world, so obviously he was busy... but he still managed to make time for you. Some super-smart Digimon in the digital world had discovered how to maintain a stable connection between the two worlds, this creating a portal Shoutmon could use to visit you.

Today was one of those weekends he was staying with you. He was seated on your lap, leaning back on you as some show played on the TV.

...Eventually, however, he shifted, letting a quiet huff. It was his sign he was getting antsy.

"...Mm." He let's out a small grumble.