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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[suddenlybees]

Huh... Hm... Am I alright?

[ Certainly, there is always something wrong with him ]

I'm okay, I'm okay! Are you okay? Everything's cool?

[ Can he withdraw back now? Can he, like... pick up the arm by the stumpy shoulder end and use it as an arm extension to pat her on the head ]

[moondumplings]

I'm alright. I was just looking for my room when...

[ she got smacked in the face and subsequently gained arm trauma. but also? her name is listed on this door? haha oh no. ]

[suddenlybees]

Aw, well. I hope you find your room!

[ Hope she finds another room (': ]

[moondumplings]

[ gently..... points to the Tsukino on the door he's holding...... ]

[suddenlybees]

[ Kano looks at the door, looks back at her... ]

Maybe I can help find your room? Let's check further down the hall.

[moondumplings]

[ I can't believe he's kicking out a poor defenseless girl in the cold like this. after everything he did......!

a single tear runs down her face ]

[suddenlybees]

[ No!!!!! Why are you crying!!!!!!!! ]

Aww, hey, it's okay! Shhhhhh, there, there~

[ He pats her on the head again, with the non-detached arm ]

[moondumplings]

[ WOW THAT JUST MAKES HER AAAA LOUDLY AND CRY HARDER. KANO PLS ]

[suddenlybees]

[ smothers her face with his extra hand ]

Shhhhhh!!!

[moondumplings]

[ now i'm crying real tears ]

Mmmph?!

[ their potential friendship points are freefalling into the abyss by the second ]

[suddenlybees]

[ Were there any to begin with??? ]

There we go, that works~

[ hand on face = no more tears, good to know. He drops it, though, so he can stare at her. ]

Now, let's try that again, yeah? I'm real dumb, so you gotta tell me straight up what's wrong, okay?

[moondumplings]

[ maybe like one whole point. but well! in that case ]

Isn't this meant to be my room as well?

[ might as well come out and say it, huh? even if she too would prefer Not To Be Here at this point ]

[suddenlybees]

Is it?

[ What if Kano can't read-- ]

Huh. Hey. You wouldn't want to room with me, right? You got, like, friends you'd rather share a room right, right? I, like, snore or sleep walk or whatever, it'd be real inconvenient!

[moondumplings]

[ honestly, she's more SLEEPING IN THE SAME ROOM AS A BOY???? shy than anything. ]

Eh.....? But none of my friends are here.

[ give her 24 hours to befriend all the girls, gosh kano. ]

[suddenlybees]

[ How's she supposed to be a shoujo protag if she doesn't befriend everybody within the first half hour of game opening ]

He~h... Really? You'll make them, though! There's this one girl, with the eyebrows! I bet you'll be good friends with her!

[moondumplings]

[ it's called ari's old and tired ]

Eyebrows-?

[ she touches her own. remembers she's currently covered in blood and gently internally screams a little. ]

[suddenlybees]

Yep! Real cute~

[ At least wet blood washes off? RIP Usagi's clothes, though. ]

[moondumplings]

That's not a description at all!

[ All Girls Are Cute ]

[suddenlybees]

[ A cute girl with eyebrows! How does this not narrow anything down ]

Hmm. Like. The cutest? If you were to rank all the girls in this place, what would that look like?

[moondumplings]

[ just Looks At Him. like clearly? she is The Cutest? hello? ]

But I've barely met everyone yet.....




[ also, yona-chan is currently in the lead ]

[suddenlybees]

[ Yona made him drink blood ):

but she is also cute ]

Hmm, well, in that case, you can come back with your verdict in a couple days!

[moondumplings]

[ i don't even want to know ]

Mm! You've gotta give everyone a fair chance after all!

[ even if her answer will just be all girls are cute and valid ]

[suddenlybees]

[ I should've apped a gremlin girl this round and see if Usagi would change her mind. Should've apped Mafuyu again. ]

Mm, yeah, that's right! So, like, no hard feelings on the arm thing?

[ the arm that is just lying there by their feet atm ig ]

[moondumplings]

[ all girls are cute and valid but some less than others ]

.......Mm.

[ as long as she doesn't have to Deal With It any longer, they're on decent grounds.

haha. ]