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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[sacredchants]

[ nothing to see here.... ]

How do you enjoy a party?

[lecarre]

[good question]

Ah, well, that's...

[um.]

... I suppose I like to people watch...? [she's a wallflower.]

[sacredchants]

[ not like she can judge given her gestures but— ]

Just watch?

[lecarre]

Well... yes. Is... is that odd?

[She rubs the back of her neck.]

[sacredchants]

[ don't mind izumo as she gives her a look over. ]

You just look like someone who would be popular.

[lecarre]

[yeah Ange just blinks... and then presses a hand to her chest in plain surprise.]

... Me? Someone popular? That's, um...

[... She dips her head, sighing.]

I would like for that to be true, but it isn't at all... [she's too lame.]

[sacredchants]

[ stares.... why are they all like this. izumo would feel jealous except there are just. somethings..... you just have to accept. ]

You seem like those cute quiet types that guys really go for.

[lecarre]

... Truly? You really think so?

[Ange seems floored by this knowledge somehow.]

Well... I think you seem very kind, miss! And you are very pretty as well, so... I suppose you would know better than anyone.

[sacredchants]

[ wow this was not the counter that she thought she was going to deal with right off the bat?? sure there was someone else who complimented her earlier (and others) but it's just...the timing. ]

I, I don't know what you're talking about.

[ she can't just reject those things, right? that'd be weird but At The Same Time. ]

[lecarre]

[She just presses a hand to her own cheek thoughtfully.]

And modest as well... you must be more popular than you think as well, miss.

[sacredchants]

[ wow. she...

is quite the natural at this. there's no way that she is saying all of this on accident right? this is bad. izumo has no room to argue because there's no good way to argue. ]

Are you sure you're not popular?

[lecarre]

Um... yes, quite sure.

[Ange shuffles in place for a moment, rubbing the back of her head.]

You see, I am... well, I suppose you could say that at school, I am a charity case of sorts. I am not really the same class as everyone else, so...