In the "mad scientist" Rintaro Okabe transitions from harmless experiments to the terrifying realization that he is single-handedly rewriting reality. After the lab members upgrade the Phone Microwave (Name Subject to Change) , Okabe decides to test its limits by sending winning lottery numbers to the past. The D-Mail Experiment
Shaken by his friends' lack of memory, Okabe contacts the online time-traveler . Titor explains the mechanics of their situation: Steins;Gate (Dub) Episode 7
Send a text to Luka Urushibara’s pager six days in the past with the winning numbers for the third-place lottery prize (six numbers total). In the "mad scientist" Rintaro Okabe transitions from
The world changes instantly. In this new worldline, the lottery experiment never happened, and Daru has no memory of sending the text. However, Okabe finds a scrap of paper in Luka's pocket showing that while Luka did receive the numbers, Okabe’s own poor handwriting caused Luka to buy the wrong ticket. The Warning from John Titor Titor explains the mechanics of their situation: Send
Titor identifies Okabe’s ability to retain memories across worldlines as a unique power, labeling him a potential "messiah" who can save the future. Rising Tension at the Lab
It is revealed that SERN uses a secret network of IBN 5100 computers to encrypt their time-travel data. This makes Okabe’s search for the rare PC even more critical.