redactable | WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL

WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL
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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

a rock that resembles the galaxy

a single random one of these pillows

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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[ i'm glad they're just vibing ]

Mm!! At the zoo, it's fun to watch them slide straight off the ice and into the water.

Zoo...?

[just echoed]

Ah, I hope they open a library here soon....

[ her head tilts. the hearts on her headband boing ]

A zoo...! Where they raise animals safe from people who want to harm them.

[ that's ...... super simplifying it but okay I guess. in the meantime she slightly scrunches her nose at the thought of books ]

-But why?

[there's just a soft laugh at that]

Well, I'm learning a great number of things lately - and while I appreciate that people like you are nice enough to explain them to me, I'd also like to simply learn about them myself.

I'd hate to cause anyone too much trouble.

[ ooooh.... she sees. like ami-chan! ]

It's no trouble to me. I don't mind helping!

[ in return, she also learns a lot this way. even if... she doesn't realize it.... ]

[there's just a smile at that]

You're very generous - then perhaps I'll take you up on that, if I can find a way to repay you.

But I should introduce myself first - I'm Won.

[ she just beams ]

There's no need! I'm just glad to be of help.

[ just pay her in food ]

Won-san..... I'm Usagi! It's very nice to meet you.

[yea he doesn't like being in people's debts but it's ok, he's fine with being creative]

Won-san...? [repeated,] Won is fine.

May I call you Usagi... or is there an honorific I should use for politeness?

Won-?

[ the automatic reflex to add '-san' there but she somehow manages. wow, weird! she's gonna trip over that for a while at least ]

just Usagi is okay! I don't mind.

[ cute boy gets personal name rights ]

[PLEASE don't be fooled by the 90s shoujo aesthetic]

Mm! Won and Usagi then -

Now, what do you think is important for me to learn about next? I believe I saw some brightly colored screens next door...?

[he means the arcade]

[ it's too late for her she's a 90's shoujo.

in the meantime, her face takes on a complicated look until the helpful game noises reach her ears from beyond the door and oh-!]

The arcade..! [ she lights up. her favorite place. ] It's very, very important!

[oh!]

Is it? Would you mind showing me?

[it's cute that she's excited, so now he's excited too]

Mm! Of course!

[ she's gotta recruit a new friend to play with after all ]

I haven't checked if they have my favorite game yet but we can go see together.

[ and maybe remember to explain what they are in the process? ]

[sometimes you watch and learn, but soo-won doesn't seem to mind this! off they go to the arcade]

Oh? What's your favorite game?

[ welcome to LOUD NOISES and BRIGHT LIGHTS wee-woo- wait no that's aki. ]

The Sailor V fighting game! She's my favorite hero. I play almost every day after school.

[soowoo and weewooxian in the same game would've been too powerful so we had to kill aki

as was written in the prophecy

anyway he's just going to be a little startled, and takes a second to adjust to make sure he's hearing her correctly uh]

Oh! A fighting game?

[girls can do that now? the modern era is amazing!]

[ i can hear the gremlin cackling now ]

Mm! There's a puzzle game and a racing game as well but those aren't as fun.

[ and by not fun she means she loses tokens even faster to those than anything else.

but since they're just walking and talking, she spots it in the distance and excitedly power walks to it and jazz hands. TA-DA. it's a very noisy box. ]

[oh boy

noisy box. he's a little startled by it and doesn't seem sure where to start, but there's no denying his curiosity either]

Oh! Demonstrate, and then we'll see if we can play together? I'd like to see an expert at work.

You've got it!

[ does it require tokens? is it just press X to start? we just don't know. either way, Usagi subsequently gets sucked into the game, completely focused on the dodge, dodge, punch kick combos. ]

[wow!

soo-won gets sucked into it, which i wish he didn't

which is why when an enemy spawns unexpected he'll just gasp]

Oh! Look out!

[HE'S WORRIED ABOUT SAILOR V]

[ i'm glad they just descend into vidya game hell and we never hear from them again. ]

Ehe, watch this!

[ she saved a power item for this exact moment. SAILOR V-BEAM! ]

[yea people are going to be dying but it's fine bc usagi is an egirl and soo-won is funding her patreon]

Ah! Amazing!

[applause. see icon.]

[ sometimes it be like that. god knows she won't be of any help trial days anyway ]

Heehee.

[ except she's so busy preening she just fuckin dies at the beginning at the next level ]

Ah- Oh no.......!

[oh fuck]

Oh—

Ah... What a brilliant fight...

[sure]

Ah.......... It's always that level.

[ she'll get past you one day...!! ]

Do you wanna try, Won?

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