WEEK ZERO: MINGLE

[retellers]

WEEK ZERO: MINGLE (43 remain) Rise and shine, gremlins. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and it's the start of a new week. Speaking of new, if participants turn on their PHS, they'll notice another section available. There's also an alert for a new message, titled TEAM ASSIGNMENT. Opening it will reveal which Leader they have been assigned to. Furthermore, at the corner of the PHS screen is an icon of an animal, depending on who their Leader is. It is visible only to them and no one else. That's not the only change, though. Participants may not notice at first—or perhaps they will?—but sooner or later, they may realize that they're... missing something? Strange. Three Leaders can be found around the area, open (?) to approach. If participants want to speak to them more privately, or to an absent Leader, it looks like they'll have to go through another channel. Which is to say, the Planetarium is now open! Finally, for the rest of the week, the participants will inexplicably have the urge to be physically affectionate. That person you just met days ago? Time to cuddle! This complete stranger you ran into? It sure is tempting to hold their hand. This urge can range anywhere from minor to impossible to ignore, depending on the situation. Enjoy your bonding!

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[siblingless]

[WELL. Guess her arm is getting grabbed! She normally wouldn't mind this very much, but with this week's effect, she minds it even less. So Alyssa is getting a friendly smile in return, and zero attempts to pull away from her.]

Oh, that's a great idea! I hope you don't mind if I ask about the results later. [Alyssa is still holding her hand, but she goes ahead and bows a little anyway. More of a gentle inclination of her head than anything, in this position. Starting off cheerfully, and growing more uncertain as she continues:] My name is— My name is... It's...

[...........................]

Yo...shizawa...? Oh, no.

[assistance]

[ well, while alyssa is pretty chipper at first, that response puts a bit of a concerned look on her face. ]

Uh-oh. Should I put down your name for your loss?

[ with her free hand, she scrolls through the profiles app, looking for a matching picture... once she finds it, she tilts her screen to show the other girl her own profile. ]

Is it not "Kasumi"?

[siblingless]

[She's a little wide-eyed now, mouthing her surname like she's expecting that to fix the issue.]

I, ah— Y-Yes, I suppose you ought to.

[Goodbye, her name... She doesn't even need to look at her profile before she shakes her head, expression pinched.]

... There was a mistake. I can guess how it happened, but my name isn't "Kasumi."

[assistance]

[ as she notes that down... ]

Oh? A repeat case of mistaken identity?

[siblingless]

[A small nod.]

Something like that... It's a long story.

[assistance]

I see...

[ she tilts her head thinking for a moment... ]

Well, what would you like to be called, then?