WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL

[retellers]

WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL (43 remain) Whatever each character was doing—chatting with friends, going to bed, saving the world—ceases. In fact, it's likely nothing more than a groggy memory now, as they open their eyes to unfamiliar surroundings. Apparently, they took a nap right in the middle of a small town, plopped outside on the paved road. Ow? Oh, but it looks like they've been given a goodie bag. Everyone likes gifts, right? Inside, it contains: - a single random one of the following headbands and sparklers - packets of tea - one unlabeled pill - a rock that resembles the galaxy - if they're of age, a mini bottle of alcohol; if they're underage, a can of Mountain D*w Baja Blast instead - a singular condom - a single random one of these pillows (how did this fit?) - a handheld device Should they boot up the device, the screen helpfully informs them that it's a Participant Help System (PHS). Not much on it, but it does have a few apps, including a memo one for taking notes. There's also a messaging system, though it's only capable of receiving messages, not sending any. As a matter of fact, there's an alert for a new message already. Maybe it'll explain what's going on. Good evening, everyone. Uh, how are we sure they’re arriving in the evening? Just say “hello”! Or “greetings”! Greetings is fancy, right? Oh that’s true. Greetings, everyone. That’s better? Yes! Except maybe we take out the that’s better part in the final version. Will do! We’re sorry that we’re not here jklk oh no how do i erase what i wrote. Where is the question mark. Help press backspace. What is a backspace it’s written on the keyboard. Do you even know how to read? right now. There are a lot of things happening that’s so vague? Could we maybe TRY to not be ominous, guys??, It’s going to be ominous no matter what we say, so who cares so we need time to best prepare for you all. We will greet you properly soon, so please make yourselves at home! There are a lot of places to explore, and the kitchen has a lot of delicious food. Please don’t be shy, but also, don’t damage anything. It’s a little inconvenient. They’re going to do it just because you sound so fucking whiny. I’m sorry oh this is how you write somewhere else. Please do not fight or do. We don’t control your life choices. No please do not fight how do i make an exclamation mark maybe we should’ve gotten someone else to write the draft of the message? No offense. I’m sorry Sorry stop apologizing. No one else volunteered. Maybe we’ll luck out and none of them know how to read Thank you for your time! We’ll see you soon. Also, we promise you haven’t been kidnapped or anything! Oh dear. I don’t know if this is going to be edited, so if it isn’t, then I do apologize to the participants for our lack of organization. We’re doing our best! Probably. Er, what? Unfortunately, it seems as though that's the only info they're given for now. In the meantime, why not explore the surrounding area? A number of buildings are locked, and the Planetarium appears to be closed, but there's enough to keep the characters occupied for a day or two. They might even want to get to know their fellow "participants" better, while they're at it.

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[recrowns]

[hmmmm]

Should we try to find out? It would be dangerous if someone was inside and no one knew they were incapacitated.

[siblingless]

Oh! I hadn't thought about that.

[But now that he brought it up, she's staring at the door with renewed concern.]

Do you know how to pick a lock?

[recrowns]

I can't say that I do... [because locks didn't really exist in kouka]

But if you do, I won't tell anyone.

[lmao]

[siblingless]

[SOO-WOO-WOO-WOO... She just looks disappointed, shaking her head.]

My senpai had the skills for it, but I never asked for a lesson. [Can't believe she regrets not being better at committing crimes now, wtf.] It looks like we'll have to search for another way.

[recrowns]

[they are both disappointed]

Hm... Our captors said they'd prefer to not have property damage occur, but if someone might be inside...

[should they just

try to break it?

he's thinking about it]

[siblingless]

It's an honest concern, so they'll just have to forgive us! We can apologize and repair the damages ourselves later, can't we?

[She is down for well-intentioned property damage. It's fine.]

[recrowns]

Oh, that's true. I can be pretty handy sometimes.

[you are a twink, woo woo

anyway he'll just move back then - ]

Would you mind moving aside then, miss? I'll try first.

[so he can sacrifice only his shoulder for this possible imagined rando inside]

[siblingless]

O-Oh, yes! Of course.

[RIP, WOO WOO... Your twink shoulder will hopefully live to see another day.

Yoshizawa will scoot out of the way, but not before giving him a worried glance.]

Please be careful.

[recrowns]

Well, it's worth a shot.

[but admittedly despite being a twinky, he's at least somewhat trained for bodily injury. so he steps back a few paces before giving a running start at the door and

proceed to be yeeted back

confetti flies into his face

he's too shocked to register the pain]

Eh?

[siblingless]

[oh

my god.

SHE SHRIEKS AND IMMEDIATELY RUNS OVER TO WHERE HE GOT YEETED.]

H-Hey—! Are you okay?!

[recrowns]

[he does a mental check as he sits up and manages a sheepish laugh]

Ah - I'm fine, don't worry. Though I wouldn't recommend trying brute force again...

[siblingless]

[RIP, TWINK... She holds out both of her hands to him.]

I'm so, so sorry. I would have stopped you if I knew this would happen. Can you stand up?