Maidens of the Kaleidoscope
~Beyond the Border~ => Rumia's Party Games => Topic started by: Dormio Ergo Sum on October 09, 2014, 03:02:18 AM
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>You are Tokiko, a perfectly ordinary student in her first year of high school.
>You are adopted. Not that you care since Keine Kamishirasawa, your benefactor, has been the best parent you could have asked for.
>You attend Scarlet Academy, a fairly prestigious selective school that was founded by the Scarlet family a few decades ago.
>Though you would have been fine with simply attending the local public high school, Keine insisted that getting into Scarlet Academy would help you in the future and it wasn't as though you needed to study that much more than usual to get into the school.
>You are currently living by yourself in a relatively small city near Tokyo in a two-room apartment.
>Keine Kamishirasawa sends you an allowance every week to cover your rent and food.
>You have a part time job as an assistant at Kourindou, a strange store run by a strange man. You're not going to complain though: the pay is good, the work is easy, and the boss lets you work whenever you feel like it. Plus the store has a lot of interesting things to look at.
>You enjoy reading, particularly about ancient history. Keine may have influenced you in this regard.
>You've recently started playing a massively multiplayer online game called Touhou since everyone at your school seems to like it. You're not sure if you want to get into it though.
>Today is Friday, which means that you have to go to school. You've changed into your uniform, eaten your breakfast, and packed your bag. It takes you about fifteen minutes to walk to school.
>It is currently 8:15 AM. Roll call starts at 8:45 AM.
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>Check new messages on TouhouMMO
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>Collect login bonus
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>Check for any events in TouhouMMO
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>How far from the apartment is Scarlet Academy?
>Do we know any of our schoolmates?
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> How many of our schoolmates have mysteriously died of sadistic murders only a fox-lover could write about?
> Go to the auction house
> Buy up low cost items, place back on the auction house for double cost
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>Check new messages on TouhouMMO
>Collect login bonus
>Given that you've only created your account very recently, you haven't actually added anyone to your in-game contacts list yet.
>Since you do have some time to spare, you figure that you might as well log in to collect the daily attendance bonus in case you forget about it later.
>You return to your room, boot up your computer and wait.
>Once your computer finishes booting, you open Touhou and input your username and password to log on.
>You select your level 7 character and enter the world of Touhou to receive your free potions and EXP boost coupon.
>Check for any events in TouhouMMO
>While you're here, you might as well check what events are happening in Touhou.
>There are currently no ongoing events.
>You have heard your classmates talking about something interesting that was supposed to happen on Sunday.
>How far from the apartment is Scarlet Academy?
>Do we know any of our schoolmates?
>Scarlet Academy is about 1.5 kilometers away from your apartment, which equates to a fifteen minute walk.
>You would have to be pretty sad to not know any of your schoolmates yet.
>Firstly, attending your school are the infamous Scarlet sisters. You don't really know much about them other than the fact that their family is extremely rich.
>Everybody at your school also knows the three members of the student council: Reimu Hakurei, Marisa Kirisame, and Sanae Kochiya. These three were elected to the student council with virtually no opposition and have managed to come up with a great solution to every problem they've encountered. They also top the grade in every subject and are quite athletic. The rumors about their personalities though...
>In your class you are friends with Aya Shameimaru, Hatate Himekaidou, and Mystia Lorelei.
>You met Aya and Hatate at school and, while the two can be rather annoying at times with their obsessive need to photograph everything they see, mean quite well and helped you to adjust to the school when you first started.
>Mystia Lorelei has been a close friend of yours since childhood. She may not be the smartest student, but she gives everything her all. She also treats you to meals at her family's restaurant occasionally.
>Your other classmates include Koishi Komeiji, Lily White, Parsee Mizuhashi, Nitori Kawashiro, Nue Houjuu, Tenshi Hinanawi, and Tewi Inaba.
> How many of our schoolmates have mysteriously died of sadistic murders only a fox-lover could write about?
> Go to the auction house
> Buy up low cost items, place back on the auction house for double cost
>Unless some sort of horrific incident has occurred during the past 8 or so hours while you were sleeping, you don't think that any of your schoolmates have died.
>Unfortunately, your character has nowhere near enough funds to monopolize anything on the market.
>Not to mention a certain player running the Shrine Maiden class has already monopolized virtually every item on the market anyway, making it very hard for anyone else to get into the market.
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>We're not top?! That has to change! Forget school, we're grinding!
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>Does Mystia also play Touhou? If so, check if she's online right now.
>Have we had breakfast yet?
>Do we have any in-game quests we can wrap up in the next fifteen minutes?
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>We're not top?! That has to change! Forget school, we're grinding!
>It would be nice to see your name on the leaderboards... Though you would have to play a lot to even come close to the current leaders.
>You wonder what Keine would say about you skipping school to play video games. Not that she's actually here to tell you off if you decide to do this.
>Does Mystia also play Touhou? If so, check if she's online right now.
>Have we had breakfast yet?
>Do we have any in-game quests we can wrap up in the next fifteen minutes?
>Mystia does not play Touhou as far as you know. She was always the type that was bad with technology.
>If you asked, Mystia would probably play Touhou with you. You get the feeling that you would have to make an alternate character for Mystia though, since she would probably end up leveling very slowly.
>You have already had your breakfast.
>If you start now, you could probably finish one of the more annoying beginner fetch quests. It gives some pretty nice equipment for your level, you just haven't done it because fetch quests are boring and you know that early equipment in MMOs tends to get replaced pretty quickly.
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>How many sick days have we used up?
>Will we be missing anything useful in class if we suddenly catch a fever?
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>How many sick days have we used up?
>Will we be missing anything useful in class if we suddenly catch a fever?
>You've missed one day of school so far this year
>Probably not. You could probably borrow Mystia's notes for the classes you would miss, you don't have any tests to sit for a while, and your next assignment is due in about two weeks.
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>What time of the year is it?
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>What time of the year is it?
>It is currently mid-Autumn, Summer break ended only a few weeks ago.
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>It's Friday, what could possibly happen? Grind.
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>It's Friday, what could possibly happen? Grind.
>Nothing happens on Fridays, right? It's not like you're falling behind on your studies and you don't have any tests or assignments to take care of. Taking one day off can't hurt, can it?
>You decide to move to one of the more popular training areas for beginners. Normally, you wouldn't be able to find a spot to grind here but given that everybody else should be either getting ready for or on the way to school by now, you find that the area is empty.
>You start grinding on the low level fairies that spawn on the outskirts of the Forest of Magic and quickly level to 8 in five minutes. Only two more levels until you can select a class to specialize in!
>As you grind, you are interrupted by your phone vibrating in your pocket.
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>Check who it is. Answer if it's someone we don't want to avoid.
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>Check who it is. Answer if it's someone we don't want to avoid.
>You check your phone and see from the caller ID that the person calling you is Mystia.
>Since you don't really have a reason to avoid her, you move your character to a safe zone answer the phone.
>"Hello, this is Mystia Lorelei speaking. May I please speak with Tokiko?"
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>"Hey Mystia, it's me. What's up?"
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>"Hey Mystia, it's me. What's up?"
>"Oh, Tokiko, hello!"
>"I'm waiting at the park, did something happen? Are you sick? You're usually here by now."
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>"Uhhh, I'm going to be running a little late. I'm feeling a little dizzy, and I don't know if I'll make it. Can you go ahead without me?"
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>"Uhhh, I'm going to be running a little late. I'm feeling a little dizzy, and I don't know if I'll make it. Can you go ahead without me?"
>"Oh, are you okay? Do you want me to get you anything? Should I make a set of notes for you?"
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I like how a stated "You're not sure you want to get into it though" has already turned into "skip school and lie to friends so you can grind". :V
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>"Actually, I should be there soon, so it is fine if I just come over to your house later to copy any notes I missed?"
>(Just wanna pick my specialization before class starts...)
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>"Actually, I should be there soon, so it is fine if I just come over to your house later to copy any notes I missed?"
>(Just wanna pick my specialization before class starts...)
>"So it's nothing serious? That's a relief."
>"Sure thing."
>"Oh, actually, that depends on when you'll be coming over. I have to help out at the restaurant later today. Fridays are busy after all..."
>"Unless you want to come by the restaurant and copy my notes there? I'll treat you to dinner if you do."
>You're so close to being able to choose a class, you might as well get it done. In fact, while talking on the phone you started farming the fairies again with your free hand since there's virtually no risk of dying in such a low level area and reached level 9. Only one more level to go!
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>"Sounds great, I'll go over after school then. See you in a bit."
>Powergrind! We can still make it if we run like the wind, r-r-right?
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>"Sounds great, I'll go over after school then. See you in a bit."
>Powergrind! We can still make it if we run like the wind, r-r-right?
>"Okay, make sure you're not overdoing it. Don't worry about taking the day off if you don't feel well."
>You grind! You beat the tar out of those fairies with your beginner sword and watch as your EXP bar fills up.
>As your EXP bar fills past 90%, you notice a new mark on your minimap. A rare monster has spawned! It looks like it's heading deeper into the forest!
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>Chase it!
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>Chase it!
>Rather than grinding out that last 10%, killing this rare mob should be enough to get you the level!
>You ignore the fairies you had been slaughtering mercilessly for the past half hour and make your character start running towards the rare monster indicator on your minimap!
>The rare monster runs pretty fast, you're having trouble catching up to it.
>You chase the rare monster through the Forest of Magic, going deeper and deeper into the forest. You're pretty sure you're no longer in an area that's safe for someone of your level to be in.
>Eventually, the rare monster comes to a stop at a clearing. You take a look at it to see that it's a gold coloured slime.
>The slime doesn't seem too big, it probably doesn't even come up to your knees in terms of height.
>It seems the slime has yet to notice you, judging by how it is simply rolling around in the clearing.
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>It's clearly a trap. Let's kill it!
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>It's clearly a trap. Let's kill it!
>There's no reason for the slime to suddenly stop at a clearing just for you. It's probably plotting something.
>Not that you care. It's a slime. What's a slime going to do?
>You charge at the slime with reckless abandon.
>The slime freezes upon noticing you, maybe it really hadn't noticed you. Too late for regrets now though.
>You ready your sword and prepare to strike when the slime starts quivering.
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>Quickly finish it off before it can do whatever it is trying to do!
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>Quickly finish it off before it can do whatever it is trying to do!
>Whatever that slime is doing, it's probably not good for you.
>You decide to get in a pre-emptive strike!
>You swing your sword at the slime and feel it connect!
>However your sword seems to have no visible effect on the slime, which is now expanding rapidly.
>You take a few steps back as the slime increases in size.
>The slime is now larger than you.
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>Skills.
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> Crap. Any newbie helping items we can use to nuke it down?
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>Skills.
>As a beginner, your skillset is somewhat limited. You currently have access to the following abilities:
>Attack: This is your basic attack.
>Scan: Given enough time, you can identify a monster's attributes and elemental properties. The amount of time required varies depending on the strength of the monster.
>Piercing Blow: You can charge a powerful strike that ignores a percentage of any monster's physical resistance. The percentage increases with your level.
>Quick Roll: You can roll in any direction to avoid incoming attacks. Cancels any current actions.
>Block: You can reduce any incoming damage by half. You cannot dodge attacks while blocking.
> Crap. Any newbie helping items we can use to nuke it down?
>You might have gotten yourself into some trouble.
>You still possess one beginner potion. This will temporarily increase your strength and fortitude.
>You also possess the free health potions you received from logging on earlier today.
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> Drink the beginner potion and use the Piercing Blow on the slime.
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>Abuse piercing strike, but prioritize quick rolls. We'll wear this fucker down and not take a hit >=|
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> Drink the beginner potion and use the Piercing Blow on the slime.
>You decide to drink your beginner potion, reasoning that you're probably not going to get any better use out of it than getting out of the situation you're in now.
>You feel yourself growing stronger and begin charging your Piercing Blow.
>The slime takes this opportunity to begin rolling towards you. The slime is moving pretty slowly, thanks to its size, but is picking up speed quite quickly.
>When the slime is in front of you, you thrust forward with your sword, stabbing into the slime and stopping it in its tracks.
>Abuse piercing strike, but prioritize quick rolls. We'll wear this fucker down and not take a hit >=|
>Seeing as Piercing Blow seems to be quite effective against this monster you decide to use it exclusively, using Quick Roll whenever the slime gets too close to avoid taking damage while waiting for the cooldown to reset. Thank goodness the slime moves slowly, making it easy to react to its movements with Quick Roll.
>The third time you hit the slime with Piercing Blow, you feel your sword cut cleanly through the slime, splitting it into two pieces.
>You note that you have yet to receive any rewards or experience for defeating the slime yet.
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>Rinse and repeat for both slimes. Expect them to be faster.
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>Rinse and repeat for both slimes. Expect them to be faster.
>As you expect, the two halves of the slime begin to move. And, of course, they're much faster than before.
>You defeated the big one, the same general strategy has to apply to the smaller slimes, right?
>You begin to charge your Piercing Blow, only to have one of the slimes leap towards you!
>You Quick Roll to dodge that slime before charging your Piercing Blow again. However, the other slime leaps towards you this time, forcing you to Quick Roll again.
>You feel that you might have to change your strategy a bit, since it doesn't seem like you'll be able to get a hit in this way.
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>Block one, then attack it, then quick roll away from any counters.
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>Block one, then attack it, then quick roll away from any counters.
>Since you can't seem to get in an attack while doing nothing but dodging, you decide to take on a different approach.
>Instead of dodging, you brace for a hit using your Block skill. While you do this, you begin charging your Piercing Blow again.
>One of the slimes charge at you and hit you. Your hit points drop by a small amount but you take this opportunity to unleash a counter attack!
>You strike the smaller slime that just hit you and watch as the slime loses its form on your sword and fall to the ground.
>Your EXP bar jumps up to 98%. One more slime to go!
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>Let's do it one more time, then!
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>Let's do it one more time, then!
>There's no need to go out of your way to do anything fancy. The tried and tested method is best.
>You brace once more, charging your Piercing Blow, as the second slime charges towards you.
>You take another hit but ignore the damage you take to strike the other slime with your sword!
>The slime explodes as your sword runs through it, causing pieces of gold to fly everywhere!
>The slime also drops a shining ring that falls to the ground.
>You hear some small fanfare as you progress to level 10!
>You can now choose a class!
>In Touhou, there are several classes to choose from:
>There is the Swordsman class, your basic human warrior. They fight from close range using swords and offer a good balance between offence and defence.
>Another is the Magician class, a ranged fighter that relies more on brains rather than brawn. Magicians are able to large amounts of single target and area of effect damage but have low health and defence. Most spells also need to be channelled before they can be cast.
>You could also choose to become the Marksman class, an agile fighter that can engage targets from both short and long distances. Like magicians, they are lacking in the health and defence departments but make up for it with large amounts of mobility and single target damage.
>The trade orientated Merchant class is another option that you can choose from. Unexceptional in combat, their true strength lies in their ability to craft items and utilize advanced trade options.
>Alternatively, Touhou also offers you the option of throwing away your humanity to transform into a Youkai. As a Youkai, you would enjoy greatly increased stats, increased regeneration, increased damage tolerance, in exchange for the ability to interact with most human characters. There is some variance in the type of Youkai you become based on your actions up to when you became a Youkai.
>There are still more classes, such as the overpowered Shrine Maiden class, but you either do not know how to unlock these classes or creation of these classes have been locked by the game's administrators.
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Now that we're level 10...
>Check the time.
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> True strength lies in what? Stupid admins, fix your damn text
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>Is our character male? Should we have access to the Swordswoman and Markswoman classes?
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Shrine maiden or bust
>Make note to ask around at schol about how to be the best.
>Run to class. Fly, you fool!
Edit:>》 take loot before leaving
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>Grab loot, log out.
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>Check the time.
>Now that you're level 10, you quickly take a look at the time.
>Hopefully you haven't spent too much time on the computer...
>It is currently 9:35 AM.
> True strength lies in what? Stupid admins, fix your damn text
>As a valued customer, what you think is important to us. By giving us your feedback, you are helping us to understand what we do well, and what we need to focus on improving. The issue(s) you have you raised have been addressed. Thank you for providing us with your feedback.
>Is our character male? Should we have access to the Swordswoman and Markswoman classes?
>Your character is female.
>The generic class descriptions in this game seem to use male pronouns for the most part. The female pronoun for any class should show up in your stats page once you choose to pursue it.
>Make note to ask around at school about how to be the best.
>Run to class. Fly, you fool!
>Take loot before leaving
>Grab loot, log out.
>Since Touhou is pretty popular at your school, someone has got to know how to unlock the Shrine Maiden class, right?
>Speaking of school, you should probably start making your way to it.
>Of course, you aren't going to simply leave the loot you've earned before you do so.
>You quickly pick up the gold pieces that were scattered all over the area before approaching the ring.
>The ring appears to be made out of a dull, grey material and yet it somehow manages to radiate in the middle of the day.
>You pick up the ring and open up your inventory to take a quick look at what it is.
>You cannot find any new rings in your inventory.
>You wonder if the game bugged out or something.
<1III11lllI> I see you've picked up my rin->Well, you don't have time to worry about that now. You need to get to school, fast.
>You log out of Touhou immediately and shut off your computer. You get the feeling that you might have missed a message of some sort, but it probably isn't important.
>Without waiting for your computer to finish shutting down, you grab your bag and begin running!
>Since you're late, you don't really have the time to look at much of your surroundings as you run to school.
>About 10 minutes of running later, you find yourself out of breath and in front of the school gates. They're locked.
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>We have wings, right? Fly over the gates.
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>We have wings, right? Fly over the gates.
>Wings? Why would you have wings? You're just an ordinary high school student.
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>shuffle and moan outside the gates until someone notices
>actually, just call mysty
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>shuffle and moan outside the gates until someone notices
>actually, just call mysty
>You kind of shuffle around awkwardly, mumbling random words of complaint outside the gates in the hopes that someone will notice you.
>Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be anyone around since everybody should be in class right now. The end of the first period should be coming up soon though.
>You decide to give Mystia a call for the time being.
>You wait for a few moments for Mystia to pick up.
>When she does, you hear Mystia's voice repeating "I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" with the angry voice of your science teacher, Iku Nagae, and the giggles of other students in the background.
>You hear the sound of a door closing through your phone's speakers before Mystia begins speaking.
>"Hello?"
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>"Hey, it's
me, Margaret Tokiko. Can you open the gate for me?
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>"Hey, it's me, Margaret Tokiko. Can you open the gate for me?
>"Tokiko, you made it. Does that mean you're feeling okay?"
>"You could have waited until the end of the period to call me though, Ms. Nagae was pretty angry..."
>"Oh, right, they started locking the gate after those incidents, didn't they?"
>"I'll ask Ms. Nagae if she can unlock the gate at the end of the period. Just wait a bit."
>"I should probably get back in class before the period ends..."
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>"I'm a little lightheaded but I'll be fine I think."
>"Oh, okay. I'll talk to you in a bit then; you should get back to class."
>Recall what happened with the incidents.
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>"I'm a little lightheaded but I'll be fine I think."
>"Oh, okay. I'll talk to you in a bit then; you should get back to class."
>Recall what happened with the incidents.
>"That's a relief."
>"Okay, I'll see you soon."
>Mystia hangs up, leaving you waiting outside the gates once more.
>A few months ago, roughly 10 high school students simply disappeared on the way home from school.
>One of these students, you believe Rin Kaenbyou was her name, attended a school in your area.
>The students reappeared about a week later with no recollection of what they had been doing, or even any idea that they had actually been missing.
>Because of this the schools in your district had a crackdown on security and you were forced to listen to far too many lectures warning you about stranger danger and the like.
>Your thoughts are interrupted by the sound of bells ringing throughout the school.
>About a minute later, you see Mystia walking out of the school building with your science teacher.
>Mystia has her head down as Ms. Nagae seems to be lecturing her about something as they walk towards you.
>Once they reach the gate, Ms. Nagae gives you a frown.
>"You don't look like you were sick to me."
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>"I'm sorry for being late, Miss Nagae."
>"I felt better after lying down and drinking some water. I think it was something I ate last night."
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>"I'm sorry for being late, Miss Nagae."
>"I felt better after lying down and drinking some water. I think it was something I ate last night."
>"I see... Just don't let it happen again."
>She doesn't look like she's convinced, but seems to be letting it go.
>You watch as Ms. Nagae moves to an electronic panel at the side of the gate, swipes her card, and pushes a few buttons before the gate opens to let you in.
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>Enter and follow Mystia.
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>Enter and follow Mystia.
>You enter the school through the gates.
>"Make sure you inform the office that you're late."
>"And as for you, Ms. Lorelei, make sure that you have your phone off in the classroom in the future."
>"Yes, Ms. Nagae."
>With that, Ms. Nagae closes the gate and head back into the main school building, leaving you with Mystia.
>"Gosh, Tokiko, I was so surprised when my phone started ringing. At least it was close to the end of the lesson, or else she would have really let me have it!"
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>"Sorry about that, I panicked a little given what happened to those other students..."
>"How was class today?"
>Start walking to the office.
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>"Sorry about that, I panicked a little given what happened to those other students..."
>"How was class today?"
>Start walking to the office.
>As soon as you make mention of the incident, Mystia perks up.
>"I thought you never really cared about that incident, Tokiko."
>"What do you think really happened? Because it's weird, isn't it? There's no way that ten students from all over the country would just disappear at the same time through sheer coincidence."
>"Do you think it was some criminal organization? But if it were, why would none of the students even remember that they went missing for a week?"
>"Does that mean that it was the work of aliens, and that they actually exist? Could they "
>You recall why you feigned disinterest with Hatate in the topic. It was particularly annoying when Mystia started talking with Aya about what might have happened.
>Those two take conspiracy theories far too seriously. To get Mystia off that topic, you ask her about what you missed in class today.
>"Ah, right. It was mostly revision of what we had covered so far this week, I'll show you my notes later."
>You begin walking towards the office with Mystia following behind you.
>The office is located in a building separate from the main school building and soon enough you find yourself in front of the reception desk with Meiling Hong, the office lady, asking what you want.
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>"I need to sign in since I missed first period."
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>"I need to sign in since I missed first period."
>"Late, huh. Alright, let me just find the attendance forms..."
>You watch as Meiling starts going through the piles of papers on her desk while looking for the attendance form.
>"Ah cr-... shoot..."
>Meiling hands you a blank piece of paper and a pen.
>"Could you just write your name down there for me? I'll make sure you get marked present by the end of the day."
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>Write name on piece of paper.
>"Just make sure this doesn't get lost or anything..."
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>Write name on piece of paper.
>"Just make sure this doesn't get lost or anything..."
>You write down your name on the piece of paper for Meiling.
>"Don't worry, don't worry. Just please don't tell Sakuya about this."
>"Don't tell me about what?"
>You see the colour drain from Meiling's face as Sakuya Izayoi, your principal, enters the office.
>"So, Ms. Hong, what is it that you're trying to keep from me this time?"
>"Um... Well you see... That is to say..."
>While Meiling desperately tries to think of some excuse, Ms. Izayoi gives you and Mystia a curious look, as if to ask what you're doing in the office.
>Mystia tugs on your sleeve.
>"We should probably go."
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>Excuse ourselves, then quickly head towards second period
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>Excuse ourselves, then quickly head towards second period
>You give Ms. Izayoi a quick greeting before excusing yourself. You have no intention of spending any more time in there than you have to.
>Once you exit the office, you breathe out a sigh of relief. Mystia does the same.
>"I wonder if Ms. Meiling will be okay..."
>By the time you make it to maths, you realize that you're a bit late. You should still be fine though. Hopefully.
>You walk into class with Mystia. Your teacher, Ran Yakumo, lets out a small sigh as you walk into her class but continues with her lesson as though nothing had happened.
>Mystia leaves your side and makes her way to her desk.
>A couple of whispers are going around the classroom. From what you can make out, they seem to be about possible reasons for you and Mystia being late to class.
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>Try to eavesdrop.
>If not possible, stare at the offenders until they become uncomfortable and stop talking.
>Recall what we know about the individual teachers and staff and what we think about them.
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>Try to eavesdrop.
>If not possible, stare at the offenders until they become uncomfortable and stop talking.
>Recall what we know about the individual teachers and staff and what we think about them.
>You try to listen to the whispers to make out more details.
>"Wonder what those two were doing together..."
>"I always see them come to school together too..."
>"No way, are they really going out?"
>"They totally are, it all makes sense that way."
>"They're together after school a lot too..."
>You note that most of these seem to be coming from Tewi Inaba and Koishi Komeiji.
>You try glaring at the two of them, but neither seems to particularly care as they continue to create more rumours about you and Mystia.
>At this point, Ran stops writing notes on the board and turns to face the class.
>"Miss Inaba, miss Komeiji, can the two of you see me after class? I believe I've warned you about making too much noise in my classroom. And you-"
>Ran turns to face you.
>"How long is it going to take for you to get into your seat?"
>The principal of your school, Sakuya Izayoi, is a rather serious person. You don't think you've actually seen her smile once yet. You don't really know much else about her.
>Everyone knows Meiling Hong, the office lady, since she's easy to approach and is quite kind. She does seem to be a bit too laid back and carefree though. You've seen her doing volunteer work around the city during the weekends on occasion.
>Your science teacher, Iku Nagae, also acts as your homeroom teacher. You are aware that she lives with Tenshi Hinanawi, though you don't know anything more about that. She is seen as a role model amongst the student body for the most part and lots of students go to her for advice. You haven't really had much to do with her yet.
>Your math teacher, Ran Yakumo, seems like the serious type. However, she always seems to have something else on her mind. She also has a daughter that she absolutely adores named Chen and will talk for hours about anything that her daughter has done if given the opportunity to. You know this because Tewi takes advantage of this to skip maths lessons every once in a while.
>Your english teacher, Maribel Hearn, is a strange one. She doesn't really seem to take anybody else's opinions into account during class and tries to link everything to the occult. You get the feeling that you've learnt more about the occult than english in her class because of this.
>Your history and geography teachers, Kanako Yasaka and Suwako Moriya, are annoying to say the least. Both can be seen constantly arguing about how their subject is more important than the others. Somehow, this has turned into a long-running competition between the two to see which of their classes has the higher average mark. Apparently they live together with Sanae Kochiya, though you're not sure if this is true.
>Your PDHPE teacher, Mokou Fujiwara, is someone you've known for a long time through Keine. She's quite down to earth, though you wonder at times how she managed to get a position at Scarlet Academy and keep it. Especially considering that she tends to disappear at times whenever she has a class to teach.
>_
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>Get to our desk, sit down, and get out our stuff.
Maths is our favourite lesson, right?
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>Get to our desk, sit down, and get out our stuff.
>You decide to listen to the teacher's advice and make your way to your desk and sit down.
>You place your bag under your desk and retrieve your books and pens so that you can listen to Ran lecture the class about introductory calculus and make some notes.
>"So to find the derivative of X here, you need to subtract one from the power while also multiplying by the original value of the power. Of course, this doesn't apply to every function, but it's enough for what you're learning right now. Now, let's go through a few more examples together..."
>As you copy the notes from the board your phone vibrates, indicating that you have received a new text message.
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>Subtract one from listening to the lecture and multiply by trying to stealthily look at phone screen.
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>Subtract one from listening to the lecture and multiply by trying to stealthily look at phone screen.
>The class is only going through examples right now anyway, you can always catch up later.
>You try your best to look inconspicuous as you take out your phone to take a look at the screen. It seems to be working.
>The screen shows that the text is from Hatate. It's pretty impressive that she hasn't been caught using her phone once in class, especially when you take into consideration that Hatate sits right at the front of the class.
>You open the text to take a look at the message:
>[tewi is prolly full of **** and koishi just repeats everything so why were u actually late?]
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>Try to integrate the lecture. We probably aren't able to respond to the text as easily as reading it, and we can talk to Hatate after class.
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>Try to integrate the lecture. We probably aren't able to respond to the text as easily as reading it, and we can talk to Hatate after class.
>For now, you decide to focus on the lecture. Unlike Hatate, you probably won't be able to get away with spending too much time on the phone in class. You can always talk with her after class.
>However, as you're about to get back to writing notes, you receive another text. This time, it's from Aya.
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> If nothing very important is being lectured, read the text.
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> If nothing very important is being lectured, read the text.
>Since the class is still going through the differentiation examples, you take a look at the text from Aya.
>[did u finally hook up with myschi?]
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> "Yes"
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> "Yes"
>You send a quick text message in response to Aya's.
>"What? Seriously?!"
>Aya jumps out of her seat, clutching her phone.
>This causes Ran to stop and look disapprovingly at her.
>"And just what are you doing with that phone, miss Shameimaru?"
>"Absolutely nothing, sorry about that! You won't see my phone again."
>"I had better not. Otherwise, nobody will be seeing that phone again."
>As Aya says this, she sits back down and you can see her furiously typing away on her phone without even looking at it while doing so.
>You can do little more than watch as everyone in your class receives a text message which causes several raised eyebrows and stares in the direction of Mystia and yourself.
>Across the room, you can see Mystia's face getting redder and redder as she grips her cellphone tightly.
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> Wait for a reaction from someone.
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> Wait for a reaction from someone.
>You wait for someone to react in a more dramatic manner. You don't have to wait long.
>"What?! Whaaat?! T-T-Tokiko, what is this?!"
>Mystia, her entire face flushed red, gets out of her seat and walks towards you, holding her phone out towards you.
>"W-W-What? W-When did this happen?!"
>The message for Mystia reads as follows:
>[gratz on making tokiko yours! knew it was a matter of time.]
>You note that Ran looks completely unamused by what's going on in her class. She is simply standing silently at the front of the class with her arms crossed.
>Ran seems to be looking at you in particular, given that you seem to be the center of attention.
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> Stand up in dramatic fashion
> "I cannot deny my feelings any longer, for I-!"
> Pause
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> Stand up in dramatic fashion
> "I cannot deny my feelings any longer, for I-!"
> Pause
>You leap out of your seat and stand before Mystia.
>Mystia looks extremely confused as you make a statement about your feelings and the class is filled with whispers.
>Out of the corner of your eye, you see Ran uncross her arms, sit down, and lean on her desk.
>Ran simply watches you silently with a gentle smile on her face.
>The rest of the class, upon seeing this, goes silent and begins working furiously on the example questions on the board. Even Tewi seems to be working hard right now.
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> "Have no idea what's going on right now."
> Sit down and go to work
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> "Have no idea what's going on right now."
> Sit down and go to work
>"B-But Tokiko... This is all so sudd-..."
>"Wait... What?"
>You take a seat and start copying down the questions on the board so that you can start working on them.
>Mystia simply stands by your desk, looking lost and confused.
>Once you're done, Ran begins talking. The smile doesn't leave her face as she does so.
>"Miss Lorelei, miss Kamishirasawa, could the two of you see me in the staffroom during recess? Oh, and Miss Shameimaru, I wish to speak with you as well."
>You hear Aya mutter "Crap..." from her seat behind you.
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> Delete the text you sent to Aya
> Hide phone in desk
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> Delete the text you sent to Aya
> Hide phone in desk
>You quickly delete your most recent outbound text message and hide your phone in your desk as stealthily as you can.
>"Miss Lorelei, could you please return to your seat?"
>"Wh- Oh, yes ma'am!"
>Mystia attempts to gather whatever composure she has left and quickly makes her way back to her desk and sits down.
>"Now, does anyone have any objections to me continuing my lesson? Miss Kamishirasawa?"
>Nobody else in the class says a word.
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> Lament the fact that we went to school
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> Lament the fact that we went to school
>It has not been a good day of school so far. At least it's Friday?
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> But Japan has school on Saturday :|
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> But Japan has school on Saturday :|
>Fortunately for you, Scarlet Academy believes in giving its students the weekend off.
>The benefits of going to a private institution, you suppose.
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>Study hard during class, become wise in the ways of Math, feel the numbers and formula's deep in our heart and soul, become one with the Universe.
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>Try to see if there's an opportunity to leave the school without getting in trouble
>Maybe feign getting sick?
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>Study hard during class, become wise in the ways of Math, feel the numbers and formula's deep in our heart and soul, become one with the Universe.
>You continue to work on the example questions.
>"Miss Kamishirasawa, I expect to receive a response when I ask you a question. May I continue with my lesson?"
>Try to see if there's an opportunity to leave the school without getting in trouble
>Maybe feign getting sick?
>Right now, you doubt it considering how much you've disrupted the class already.
>Given that you already gave the excuse of being sick to arrive late and Ms. Nagae's reaction to this, you doubt that you could get away with feigning illness again.
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>Check the time
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>"Of course, Miss Yakumo. I'm sorry for disturbing the class."
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>Check the time
>It is currently 10:20 AM, meaning that there are 40 minutes left in the lesson.
>"Of course, Miss Yakumo. I'm sorry for disturbing the class."
>"Good, thank you miss Kamishirasawa. Now, some practical applications of differentiation are..."
>The lesson continues without any more incidents and, 40 minutes later, the bell rings, signalling that the lesson has come to an end and recess has begun.
>As everyone starts packing up, Aya makes a beeline towards you while Hatate approaches Mystia.
>"So you really started going out with Myschii?"
>You note that Tewi is lurking nearby. You also note that Ran is giving you and Aya a sharp look as she collects her folders.
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>Say loudly "I have no idea what you're talking about, please stop spreading baseless rumors."
>Head over to Ran
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>Say loudly "I have no idea what you're talking about, please stop spreading baseless rumors."
>Head over to Ran
>"Huh? But you-"
>You ignore Aya and head over to Ran, who gives you a small nod.
>"Miss Shameimaru, miss Lorelei, come with me as well."
>Ran begins walking towards the classroom's exit once she finishes collecting her folders.
>_
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> "What's up buttercup?"
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> "What's up buttercup?"
>"Excuse me?"
>Ran turns to look at you with a frown.
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>"I said, well, that's, uh, shut her up," pointing at Aya.
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>"I said, well, that's, uh, shut her up," pointing at Aya.
>"What, me? What did I do?"
>Ran does not appear to be amused.
>"Hurry up, the three of you."
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>Go with Ran
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>Ponder if Mystia actually has feelings for us idly
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> We think of our teachers in terms of their given names instead of Miss/Missus (family name)?
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>Go with Ran
>You follow Ran to the staffroom, as does Mystia and Aya.
>While you walk, Aya edges up to you and begins whispering.
>"Hey, what was that earlier? We're in this together, and I'm not going to be the only one that gets in trouble here."
>Ponder if Mystia actually has feelings for us idly
>While you walk, you wonder if Mystia has feelings for you. You have spent a long time with her, after all.
>You might want to figure out if you have feelings for Mystia while you're thinking about this topic.
> We think of our teachers in terms of their given names instead of Miss/Missus (family name)?
>It may be due to Mokou's influence, but you tend to find it easier to think of people using their given name.
>Of course, you're smart enough to refer to people using their titles and surnames whenever the situation calls for it.
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>Ignore Aya and keep staring straight ahead at Ran.
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>Ignore Aya and keep staring straight ahead at Ran.
>You ignore Aya and continue walking forward while looking at Ran.
>"Hey, don't just ignore me."
>_
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>To aya, "Just so I understand correctly, you're asking me to delve further into detail about the nitty gritty of my private life right after you betrayed that to the entire class because you want me to be 'in trouble' with you?"
>Dramatically cross arms
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>To aya, "Just so I understand correctly, you're asking me to delve further into detail about the nitty gritty of my private life right after you betrayed that to the entire class because you want me to be 'in trouble' with you?"
>Dramatically cross arms
>"What even the f-. What are you even talking about? That is so not cool."
>_
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> "Don't lie to me. I know it was you that told everyone of my relationship with Mystia."
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> "Don't lie to me. I know it was you that told everyone of my relationship with Mystia."
>"Well, duh. But what does that have anything to do with you acting like an idiot and making miss Yakumo angry?"
>_
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> "Oh, look who's talking here. If you hadn't told everyone of that, none of us would be in trouble!"
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> "Oh, look who's talking here. If you hadn't told everyone of that, none of us would be in trouble!"
>"How do you expect me to keep quiet about big news like that?! Two friends of mine get together, of course I have to tell everyone! If you really didn't want other people to know, you wouldn't have told me!"
>You note that Ran has stopped to watch your argument with Aya while Mystia cowers next to her.
>_
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C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER!
>check inventory
>recall in more detail our relationships with mystia, keine, mokou, and our boss at kourindou. and do we have any special history with any other staff/students?
>what rumours about reimu/sanae/marisa's personalities are there?
>what is the scarlet family doing nowadays and what is their current relationship with the academy?
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> Consider if we have schizophrenia
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>check inventory
>recall in more detail our relationships with mystia, keine, mokou, and our boss at kourindou. and do we have any special history with any other staff/students?
>what rumours about reimu/sanae/marisa's personalities are there?
>what is the scarlet family doing nowadays and what is their current relationship with the academy?
>You currently possess:
-Your wallet: This contains your student ID card, around 8000 yen, and a photo showing yourself and Keine, with Mokou in the background.
-Earphones: Good for listening to music with. You need something to play the music though.
-Keys: You can use these to lock or unlock the door to your apartment.
-Ring: A dull looking ring that somehow manages to shine... Wait. You don't recall owning a ring like this.
>You have been friends with Mystia since Elementary school, where the two of you first met. You didn't have many friends at the time and Mystia thought that you looked lonely and started to hang out with you. The two of you have been best friends ever since. Since you always got better marks than Mystia, you would help her with her studies whenever you had time to kill and Mystia would treat you to food at her family's restaurant in return. You also enjoy simply spending time with Mystia, since she is your best friend.
>Keine was always a strict mother to you. She would always make sure that you ate a balanced and nutritious diet, finished your homework before you did anything, kept both your room and yourself neat and tidy, and always listened to you whenever you had anything on your mind. No matter what you do, you know that Keine will always be willing to hear you out and offer advice if you want it. Keine works as the director of the local museum, a job that keeps her fairly busy for the most part. Whenever she does have time, she usually spends it doing something with you. Right now, Keine is abroad for work, which is why you are currently living by yourself in your apartment.
>You're not entirely sure what Mokou is to you. Something like a cross between a father figure and that really laid back uncle, you suppose. You're not entirely sure how Keine and Mokou came to know each other but the thing that you are sure of is that the two of them have known each other for an incredibly long time and would trust each other with their lives. Mokou would occasionally join you and Keine on your trips abroad and would always make the trip that much more fun. When you were younger, and Keine couldn't take you overseas for whatever reason, Mokou would take care of you until Keine came back. At school Mokou likes to insist that you should join one of the sports clubs that she manages and is always interesting to talk to.
>You don't really know how to describe your boss, Rinnosuke Morichika, as anything other than weird. Though he runs an antiques store, he takes value in the strangest things. He seems to know Keine quite well, which is how you managed to get the assistant position at his store so easily. Sometimes, you feel that he simply lives in a different world to everyone else and it can certainly feel as though you've just entered an alternate reality when you walk into his store. He seems to have a lot of interesting stories about how he used to travel when he was younger, though he isn't really one to talk much unless prompted.
>You don't really have any special history with any of the other staff or students at Scarlet Academy.
>Attractive, athletic, multi-talented, and incredibly intelligent, they say that Reimu Hakurei is the worst type of person. Reimu has ranked first in every single class she's taken and is one of the few students that managed to get into Scarlet Academy's scholarship program. In fact, most people didn't even know that Scarlet Academy had a scholarship program until Reimu came along. Though she may seem like a great person on the surface, if you interact with her enough times, her true nature will begin to leak through. Or so they say, anyway.
>Sanae Kochiya, like Reimu, is also attractive, athletic, talented, and intelligent. She usually ranks second in most of her subjects. Always willing to help, no matter how small or large the problem may be, a lot of the teachers like to rely on Sanae to help around the school. Similarly, many students also confide their worries and troubles to Sanae. However, there are rumours saying that a student that looks a lot like Sanae can be seen walking late at night around the city while being accompanied by older men. But that's just a rumour.
>The ever cheerful Marisa Kirisame may not be as smart as the other two members of the student council, but she is the most athletic by far. A lot of the sporting clubs look up to Marisa and are constantly trying to recruit her, though their offers are always rejected. That isn't to say that Marisa doesn't like sports, she always fills in as a stand-in whenever necessary, she just says that she's far too busy with student council work to properly participate in a club. Apparently, a lot of things tend to go missing whenever Marisa is around, though that's just got to be a coincidence.
>You have no idea what the Scarlet family does, other than the fact that they own a lot of companies. You know that Sakuya Izayoi, the principal of Scarlet Academy, and Meiling Hong, the office lady, are associated with the Scarlet family though you don't know what their exact relationship is.
>Remilia Scarlet attends Scarlet Academy and is in her final year of study. From what you've seen, other students don't dare to approach her and she has a rather frightening demeanour.
>Flandre Scarlet, Remilia's younger sister, also attends Scarlet Academy and is in her first year of study. Apparently, Flandre is in a class that consists of only one student and very few people have seen her on the school grounds. You have seen Flandre once and noted that she lacks the dignified presence that her elder sister has.
> Consider if we have schizophrenia
>You do hear voices in your head telling you to do strange and inexplicable things sometimes.
>_
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OK guys, GM stated early on that our friends are Mystia, Aya, and Hatate. We should probably bear that in mind.
>Do we know anyone named Kagerou?
>"Aya, today has been pretty weird. I just want to get through this, OK?"
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>Do we know anyone named Kagerou?
>"Aya, today has been pretty weird. I just want to get through this, OK?"
>You do not know of a person named Kagerou.
>"Yeah, whatever. Just saying that trying to throw me under the bus like that is not cool."
>"Are you ladies finished?"
>Ran is giving you and Aya a disapproving look.
>"Yes. Sorry, miss Yakumo!"
>_
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>"Sorry Miss Yakumo."
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>remember that we are running with a lie.
>But when does a lie become the truth?
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Regarding the lie thing, this is far from an unsalvageable situation, though I can't think of anything that doesn't involve a good deal of embarrassment.
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Personally I'd rather stall until we can get our footing, both with the interpersonal stuff and the questy ring thing.
We need to come to some sort of consensus on where we're going with the Mystia relationship, and I think that will inform what we tell the tengus.
My vote is that we try to let Mysty down easy. We're best friends, and we haven't actually done anything romantic, disregarding PescoTewi's lies.
However, seeing as how we're not alone with her, we just have to play it by headwingear.
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Or you could just play it the normal way and say "I was just trying to be funny, you guys took it way too seriously. Sorry I got us in trouble."
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Joke run amok is the best thing to go with in my opinion.
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(Deleting previous post because it was written in a rush and didn't cover everything)
I guess I'm gonna be alone in wanting to run with it and see what happens. My thinking on this is two-fold (well, three-fold if it becomes impossible to ignore my history of Mystiashipping in RPG).
* Point 1: I think Mystia's reaction pretty strongly implies she's interested in us. Aya's text was fairly innocuous; I'd think Mystia's response, were she uninterested, would have been to shoot back something along the lines of "wtf r u talkin abt" instead of making a huge scene. Going blood red and marching right on over to us seems more an indicator of someone that wants us and is just finding out from an unrelated third party that, apparently, they actually do have us.
* Point 2: If we're going to guess wrong, I would much rather pretend to be sincere when Mystia isn't interested than brush it off as a joke when Mystia is interested. The latter is, at the very least, a really really shitty thing to do to someone.
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If we're going to guess wrong, I would much rather pretend to be sincere when Mystia isn't interested than brush it off as a joke when Mystia is interested.
That is how we end up with School Days Bad End imo.
The cold dead thing in my chest that was once capable of feeling other people's emotions suggests that the best way to resolve that kind of thing is in private with Mystia, not in the middle of class/with bonus people around.
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If we're sincere and Mystia says no, we respect our friend's feelings and continue on with life. Not sure how Bad End that is?
Privacy would be nice but I get the feeling we're not going get it.
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I exaggerated for luls. What I mean is, if we pretend to be sincere and Mystia is interested, then we have to break it to her at some point that we're not interested. In my book that's more of a jerk move than admitting the deal in class today was a joke. You know, unless we're being serious.
So I guess the question we need to work out for ourselves first is - are we interested? And that, I think, is going to change on an author by author basis, and poor Mystia's heart is gonna asplode. So I hope for her sake she's not interested.
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Well, one of the beautiful things about text adventures is that we can decide that at the very last minute if need be. Personally I'd prefer to be interested, partly because TokiMyschi is cute and partly because I think Mystia's genuinely interested in us and (pretend I pasted Point 2 here).
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>"Sorry Miss Yakumo."
>Ran gives a small sigh before continuing in the direction of the staffroom.
>You follow Ran into the staffroom, where she asks the three of you to take a seat.
>"I want the three of you to tell me exactly what happened in my classroom today."
>"Firstly, Miss Shameimaru, what were you doing with your phone in my class earlier?"
>"Nothing, miss Yakumo. I just received a piece of surprising news, which is why I jumped out of my seat. I did nothing else."
>"If that is the case, would you mind showing me your phone?"
>"Sure thing, just one moment..."
>Aya begins rummaging through her right pocket in an overly dramatic fashion.
>"Hmm? Where's my phone gone..."
>Aya pulls out a rather dated phone from her left pocket. A quick glance as Aya opens up the inbox on this phone tells you that this phone only has one received text message.
>"Oh here it is. Here you go, Miss Yakumo."
>Ran inspects the phone that Aya is showing her and then lets out a sigh.
>"Miss Shameimaru, could you please request that your mother does not send you texts during class time unless there is an actual emergency?"
>"Will do, miss Yakumo."
>Ran then turns to Mystia.
>"So? Miss Lorelei, why were you disrupting the class by making a fuss near miss Kamishirasawa's desk?"
>"Um... Well... That is..."
>Mystia's face starts going red again and she quickly looks to you for help, though she looks away as soon as her eyes meet yours.
>remember that we are running with a lie.
>But when does a lie become the truth?
>You really should clear up this misunderstanding, one way or another.
>If everyone believes in a lie, isn't it the same thing as a truth?
>_
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>"Excuse me miss Yakumo, but I believe I can explain the situation. You see, it seems the entire class seemed to have received a message saying that me and mystia hooked up. Except apparently Aya. Which isn't surprising, since objectively, she's unpopular."
>"So you see, it's all some prank. Probably by Tewi."
>sit back and relax into the comfy plush staffroom chair.
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>"Excuse me miss Yakumo, but I believe I can explain the situation. You see, it seems the entire class seemed to have received a message saying that me and mystia hooked up. Except apparently Aya. Which isn't surprising, since objectively, she's unpopular."
>"So you see, it's all some prank. Probably by Tewi."
>sit back and relax into the comfy plush staffroom chair.
>"Hey!"
>Aya pouts at being called unpopular.
>"So that was just a prank...? Oh, yeah, that makes sense... Of course it was just a prank, haha..."
>Mystia, on the other hand, is looking oddly depressed.
>Ran sits back in her chair.
>"Hmm. Is that so? However, miss Kamishirasawa, that does not explain your outrageous behaviour in my classroom. Would you care to explain yourself?"
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Well, there you all go. Knew she had feelings for us.
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>"Well I couldn't just say nothing!"
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>"Well I couldn't just say nothing!"
>"However, there was no need to act in such a crude manner. I am rather disappointed, miss Kamishirasawa, I wasn't expecting this sort of behaviour from you."
>"Regardless of what happens in the classroom, you need to be mindful of the fact that you are at school to learn."
>"Such disruptive behaviour shows a lack of respect for both this institution and your peers."
>Ran continues to lecture you in this manner for about 10 minutes before she comes to a close.
>"If this sort of incident occurs in my class once again, I will be contacting your parents. Now go and make sure you behave in the rest of your classes today."
>_
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>Does she know we only have one adopted parent?
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>Does she know we only have one adopted parent?
>She should, she just happens to be addressing the three of you as a group.
>_
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>goodness gracious
>"Yes, Miss Yakumo"
>walk briskly to next class
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>goodness gracious
>"Yes, Miss Yakumo"
>walk briskly to next class
>At least she didn't lecture you for too long.
>Aya and Mystia give similar words of agreement before the three of you leave the staffroom.
>As soon as you leave the staffroom, Aya stretches and yawns.
>"What a pain that was."
>Outside, you see Hatate waiting for the three of you.
>"Huh, thought you'd be in there longer."
>Aya shrugs.
>"Managed to dodge the worst of it. Thanks for lending me one of your phones, by the way."
>"No problem, figured it might come in handy given the situation. More importantly, what's actually going on between Mystia and Tokiko?"
>Hatate turns towards you and Mystia.
>"Are you two seriously going out now?"
>It is currently recess, unless you feel like heading to your next class early.
>_
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>Have we ever done anything with Mystia that can be construed as "going out"? Like going to the movies together or sleepovers or what not?
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>Have we ever done anything with Mystia that can be construed as "going out"? Like going to the movies together or sleepovers or what not?
>You used to hang out with Mystia regularly after school at cafes, parks, shopping centres and the like, when you were younger. You still do, actually. You are best friends, after all.
>You've watched movies together with Mystia on occasion. It's been a while since you've gone to the theatres together though, since Mystia tends to be busy with helping her family's restaurant whenever the good movies are airing.
>You have had a sleepovers Mystia's house when you were younger. Similarly, Mystia has had sleepovers at your place too.
>Once you entered high school Aya and Hatate joined your group for after school outings, whenever they weren't busy with their club activities.
>_
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I want to say we're best friends and we're together a lot, but we haven't gone past that yet. If we do, Aya and Hatate will be the first we tell.
Dunno exactly how to spin the thing today. We should at least tell them that we were late and called Mystia to help us get through the gates. Maybe more than that?
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Dunno exactly how to spin the thing today. We should at least tell them that we were late and called Mystia to help us get through the gates. Maybe more than that?
Possibly add on that when we sent the "yes" text to Aya, that it kind of came subconsciously. That event should be brought up because at some point, Aya will probably show the text message chain to Mystia.
We had never considered dating Mysty before, but now's as good time as any to see if we start developing feelings. Hopefully this is just a minor setback. And a girl who still loves you despite such a misunderstanding is a girl worth pursuing.
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> "It depends."
> Look at Mystia
> "Would you like to?"
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> "It depends."
> Look at Mystia
> "Would you like to?"
>"H-Huh? W-W-What?"
>Mystia, who had been quiet for a while, suddenly becomes flustered and goes red once more.
>"D-Didn't you say that was a prank?"
>"Oh?"
>Aya and Hatate both look at you and Mystia with mischievous grins on their faces.
>_
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> hold her hands
> "That would all depend on your answer."
> Approach her face
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> hold her hands
> "That would all depend on your answer."
> Approach her face
>You take Mystia's hands in yours.
>"Wh-wh-wha-wha-"
>You get closer to Mystia, who turns her blushing face away from yours.
>"B-B-But we're both girls and we've been friends for so long and you said that was a prank and..."
>_
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> "I can wait for your reply. The day is still young."
> Turn and stare menacingly at Hatate and Aya
> "And this is a private manner. If you're truly friends, you would wait for us to announce our relationship to everybody else first."
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> "I can wait for your reply. The day is still young."
> Turn and stare menacingly at Hatate and Aya
> "And this is a private manner. If you're truly friends, you would wait for us to announce our relationship to everybody else first."
>Mystia turns to look at you with a bright red face before sheepishly looking away once more.
>"... I'd like that..."
>You can barely hear Mystia's whispered response.
>You turn to Aya and Hatate and ask them to respect your privacy for the time being.
>"Hey, all you need to do is ask."
>"We'll be waiting for when you're ready to tell everyone else."
>Aya seems to be jotting something down into her notebook while Hatate tries to get a good picture of the two of you holding hands on her camera. You note that Hatate is blushing slightly as she watches the two of you.
>On an unrelated note, you have always wondered how Hatate manages to carry so many cameras and phones without making her clothes look bulky.
>_
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>Fast forward to lunch
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>Fast forward to lunch
>You wish the fast forward function in your life wouldn't break so often.
>_
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>Head to next class
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>Head to next class
>You suppose there's no point in loitering near the maths staffroom and so you begin walking towards your next class, though it isn't going to start for another 10 minutes or so.
>You note that you still haven't let go of Mystia's hand.
>Aya and Hatate follow closely behind, whispering to each other with grins on their faces.
>_
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>bring mystia's hand to your side pocket.
>fiddle with the ring and slip it on her finger
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>bring mystia's hand to your side pocket.
>fiddle with the ring and slip it on her finger
>You pull Mystia's hand closer to yourself.
>"Tokiko?"
>You pull the ring out of your pocket with your free hand, which causes Hatate to react upon seeing it.
>"Hey, isn't that-? You play Touhou, Tokiko?"
>Mystia gives Hatate a confused look before looking at the ring in your hand.
>Aya, on the other hand, immediately moves to get a closer look at the ring.
>"What's this, what's this?"
>_
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>"I found it in my bag earlier. Do you know anything about it?"
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>"I found it in my bag earlier. Do you know anything about it?"
>"T-T-Tokiko?"
>Mystia starts trembling at the sight of the ring. Maybe this is a little too much excitement for her over a short period of time.
>"What's that supposed to be? And, Hatate, you play Touhou?"
>Aya, on the other hand, starts asking questions.
>"Nobody really knows much about it, only a handful of people have gotten one. It lets you do a bunch of nifty things though. Did you get that weird message in game too?"
>"Yeah, I play Touhou. Didn't I tell you a while back Aya?"
>_
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>"Weird message?"
>Put on the ring yourself and see if anything happens.
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>"Weird message?"
>Put on the ring yourself and see if anything happens.
>"You know, it looked like it was from a spammer or something and talked about finding their ring or something like that."
>You let go of Mystia's hand to put the ring on your own.
>As soon as you do so, you feel a surge of power run through your body.
>"Feels weird, doesn't it?"
>Aya looks confused and turns to Hatate.
>"Hey, what's going on, what feels weird? Where'd you even get that ring?"
>Mystia appears to have transitioned into a state of confusion as well.
>"Tokiko? What's happening?"
>_
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> Check status for new powers
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> Check status for new powers
>You currently feel stronger and more durable. You also feel as though your stamina has increased significantly.
>You have gained an understanding on how to use the following abilities: Scan, Piercing Blow, Quick Roll, Block. You'll need a melee weapon of some sort to use Piercing Blow and Block though.
>You have gained access to an inventory. You're not entirely sure how this works yet.
>_
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>Has our physical appearance changed since equipping the ring?
Did we turn into a sprite?
>Ask Hatate and Aya what they know or have heard about the ring.
>/organize TokiMyschiOTP
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> Check Aya's inventory
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> How strong were we before, and how strong do we feel now by comparison?
> Scan Aya.
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>scan mystia
>and scan hatate while we're at it
>in fact autoscan any future people we meet, and maybe the environment as well, as long as it doesn't drain our soul gem or somethinf
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>scan mystia
Ooh, forward, forward~
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>Has our physical appearance changed since equipping the ring? Did we turn into a sprite?
>Ask Hatate and Aya what they know or have heard about the ring.
>/organize TokiMyschiOTP
>Other than the fact that you now have a ring on one of your fingers, your appearance has not changed. Other than the fact that you're being rendered in 8 bits now.
>"What are you asking me for? I have a lot of questions about that ring myself."
>Aya does not seem to know much about the current situation.
>"I don't really know too much about it myself. Though, from what I've experienced and read on some boards, it seems to link you to your Touhou character. I'm not really sure how or why this happens, but the inventory is super useful."
>"What inventory? What's all this about, Hatate?"
> Check Aya's inventory
>How do you plan to do this?
> How strong were we before, and how strong do we feel now by comparison?
> Scan Aya.
>You were fairly weak before, with the approximate strength of an average high school girl. Now, you feel as though you could lift fairly heavy objects with relative ease.
>Aya is a level 0 human with the neutral element. Aya has no resistances to any elements, nor any weaknesses.
>scan mystia
>and scan hatate while we're at it
>in fact autoscan any future people we meet, and maybe the environment as well, as long as it doesn't drain our soul gem or somethinf
>Mystia is a level 0 human with the neutral element. Mystia has no resistances to any elements, nor any weaknesses.
>Hatate is a level ?? youkai who is strongly associated with wind as her primary element. This makes her resistant to the wind and fire elements and susceptible to the earth and lightning elements. It will take more time to assess Hatate's level or any other elements that Hatate may or may not be associated with.
>Unfortunately your parser is broken and/or lazy (almost certainly the latter) and will require manual command inputs.
>_
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> Fairly heavy what?
> Could we lift a classmate?
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> Fairly heavy what?
> Could we lift a classmate?
>Fairly heavy objects with relative ease. I'm not a morning person. ;_;
>You're confident that you could without exerting too much effort.
>_
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> "Well, there's one way to find out what this ring does. Aya, hold still."
> Grab Aya at waist level and lift her off the floor.
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> Check Aya's inventory while we're doing this
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> "Well, there's one way to find out what this ring does. Aya, hold still."
> Grab Aya at waist level and lift her off the floor.
>"Huh? What are you going to-?"
>You grab Aya by the waist and lift her up.
>"Woah, woah, woah! What's going on?! Let me down!"
>Hatate gives a small chuckle which causes Mystia to turn to her.
>"Hatate? What's happening to Tokiko?"
> Check Aya's inventory while we're doing this
>The only possessions that you can see of Aya's while lifting her up like this is her phone strap dangling out of her right pocket and two pens sitting in her chest pocket.
>_
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> "Neat."
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> "Neat."
>"So, um, are you going to let me down? I'd really like it if you let me down."
>Aya crosses her arms while you hold her in the air and frowns while looking in Hatate's direction.
>While you hold Aya in the air Hatate, who tones down her chuckling at Aya's distress, responds to Mystia's question.
>"Well, Mystia, there's this MMO called Touhou that I play, and so does Tokiko apparently, where you get to play as a warrior and kill monsters and that kind of thing since it's just a game."
>"But, recently, some people have been getting these weird rings in game, the one you saw Tokiko put on, and somehow you end up with the ring in real life."
>"When you put the ring on, it's like you transfer all the stats and skills from your in game character to yourself. Since our in game characters fight monsters and stuff, they're much stronger physically than we are."
>"And since Tokiko's become as strong as her character, she can hold up Aya like that."
>Mystia still looks rather confused after Hatate's explanation.
>"If you don't get it, just think of that ring as a way to get superpowers. It's pretty cool."
>"Uh huh..."
>Mystia still looks confused.
>_
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> How're we feeling? Up for anything more, like a second classmate?
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> How're we feeling? Up for anything more, like a second classmate?
>"Tokiko? I'd really appreciate it if you were to let me down now."
>Right now, you're feeling fine. You could probably handle the weight of a second classmate, but figuring out how you would hold them might pose a slight challenge.
>_
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> "In a moment."
> Look over to Mystia.
> "You up for a ride?"
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> "In a moment."
> Look over to Mystia.
> "You up for a ride?"
>"What do you mean, 'in a moment'? Let me down already!"
>At this point, Hatate can't help but burst into laughter.
>"And you! We'll see who's laughing once Tokiko decides to let go of me!"
>You turn towards Mystia, who still seems to be trying to comprehend how you're holding Aya in the air, and ask her if she wants a ride.
>"Huh? Oh, um... Okay. I still don't really get what's going on though..."
>_
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> "Okay. Both of you, hold still."
> Move over to Mystia so she's within easy arm's reach.
> Gently sling Aya over our shoulder like a balanced sack of potatoes, then use our now-free hands to lift Mystia at her waist.
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> "Okay. Both of you, hold still."
> Move over to Mystia so she's within easy arm's reach.
> Gently sling Aya over our shoulder like a balanced sack of potatoes, then use our now-free hands to lift Mystia at her waist.
>"Okay."
>Mystia gives you a nod and stays still for you while you approach her.
>"Why won't you just let me down?!"
>Aya, on the other hand, is not so compliant.
>"Hey, hey, hey! What are you doing now?!"
>You lift Aya higher and sling her over your shoulder.
>"Let! Me! Down! Right now!"
>Aya starts hitting your back, though it doesn't really hurt at all.
>"Oh, Tokiko! Stop! I can't take much more of this!"
>Hatate is laughing uncontrollably at this point, holding her sides with small tears trickling out of her eyes. You see her trying to pull out one of her phones or cameras and failing to do so due to how much she's laughing.
>Once you have Aya properly balanced on your shoulder, you lift Mystia into the air by the waist.
>_
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> "Almost done, almost done!"
> Gently balance Mystia on our other shoulder, then wrap our arms around our cargo to keep it steady.
> Walk over to Hatate. Once she's within grabbing range, let go of the others and lift her up too.
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Now we just need Mokou and Okuu for Maximum Birdage
>Do we know someone named Reiuji Utsuho?
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> "Almost done, almost done!"
> Gently balance Mystia on our other shoulder, then wrap our arms around our cargo to keep it steady.
> Walk over to Hatate. Once she's within grabbing range, let go of the others and lift her up too.
>"Not almost, just done! Let me down already!"
>You gently move Mystia to your other shoulder, where she holds you tightly.
>You put your arms around Mystia and Aya to make sure that they don't fall and begin walking towards Hatate.
>Hatate, still busy laughing, takes a few steps back when she notices you approaching.
>"Woah there, you're not thinking of getting me too, are you?"
>Do we know someone named Reiuji Utsuho?
>The name seems somewhat familiar, it probably belongs to somebody who lives in the area.
>_
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> "C'mon, I wanna see where this tops out."
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> "C'mon, I wanna see where this tops out."
>"No, no, no, no. That's plenty already."
>Hatate makes a X shaped symbol with her arms.
>_
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> Grin.
> "I dunno, I'm feelin' pretty good to keep going."
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> Grin.
> "I dunno, I'm feelin' pretty good to keep going."
>"Uh... I think you might be feeling pretty tired from carrying two people already. Yeah, you've got to be feeling tired. Why don't you just put the two of them down now?"
>"Don't think you're the only one that's getting out of this! Tokiko, forward!"
>Aya, from your shoulder, points towards Hatate.
>Mystia simply holds you tightly and buries her face into you.
>"How about we go grab some drinks? My treat. Carrying people has got to be pretty tiring, right? Right?"
>Hatate continues to take a few steps back while maintaining the X shape with her arms.
>_
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> You heard the lady. After that walking camera collection!
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> You heard the lady. After that walking camera collection!
>You charge towards Hatate as fast as you can! Or, at least, as fast as you can without putting anyone at any real risk of getting hurt.
>Hatate gives a small shriek and begins running off in the other direction.
>"After her! Don't let her get away!"
>_
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> "Hang on, you two!"
> Pursue!
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> "Hang on, you two!"
> Pursue!
>"Chaaaaarge!"
>Aya continues to point in Hatate's direction while Mystia keeps her tight hold on you.
>You chase after Hatate, who lets out a "Kyaaa!" as she runs down the corridor.
>The sight of you running after Hatate while carrying Aya and Mystia, Aya's maniacal laughter, and Hatate's shrieks attracts a fair amount of attention from the students lingering around in each classroom you pass by them.
>Within a few minutes, you've managed to draw a fairly sizeable crowd following the three of you around the corridors.
>"Ah, watch ou-ff!"
>You watch as Hatate bumps into someone as she turns into the next corridor and falls down onto her butt.
>"Owie..."
>"Y'know, you really shouldn't be running in the hallwa..."
>You see Mokou walk up to Hatate while scratching her head. When Mokou spots you carrying Aya and Mystia, she freezes momentarily before sporting a rather wolfish grin.
>"Hey, Tokiko, thought Keine taught you better than to team up on a lone girl."
>Mokou approaches Hatate, who is still rubbing where she landed while muttering "Ow...", and picks her up before she can say or do anything to resist.
>"H-Hey, wait... Miss Fujiwara?!"
>Mokou gives Hatate a big smile as she seats Hatate on her shoulder.
>"This should even the odds. Don't you think so, Tokiko?"
>_
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> Pull out headbands
> Ask for them if we lack any
> "I guess it's time for a round of kibasen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_fight)."
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> Pull out headbands
> Ask for them if we lack any
> "I guess it's time for a round of kibasen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_fight)."
>You do not have any headbands to pull out, nor does anybody else. Headbands aren't usually things that most people carry around, especially not high school girls or teachers, after all.
>"Is that what we're doing? Sure, whatever, let's do it!"
>"Ahem. Miss Fujiwara?"
>You hear the sound of someone clearing their throat behind Mokou.
>"Oh, ah, miss Nagae. How may I help you today?"
>"May I ask just what you are doing with a student on your shoulders?"
>Iku then proceeds to look over at you.
>"And, miss Kamishirasawa, what are you doing with miss Lorelei and miss Shameimaru?"
>_
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>Scan Mokou and Iku
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>Scan Mokou and Iku
>Mokou is a level 0 human with the neutral element. Mokou has no resistances to any elements, nor any weaknesses.
>Iku is a level ?? magician who is strongly associated with lightning as her primary element. This makes her resistant to the lightning, water and wind elements and susceptible to the earth element. It will take more time to assess Iku's level or any other elements that Iku may or may not be associated with.
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>Check our status for elemental alignment
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>Check our status for elemental alignment
>You are currently associated with the neutral element, with no particular weaknesses or resistances.
>_
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> "Um...giving them a ride to our next class?"
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> "Um...giving them a ride to our next class?"
>"Please put them down this instant, it's dangerous. You too, miss Fujiwara."
>"Hey, nothing wrong with having a bit of fun. Anyway, down you go, Hatate."
>Mokou lifts Hatate off her shoulders and places her back on the ground, where Hatate takes a few steps away from Mokou whilst looking fairly embarrassed.
>"Honestly, I wonder what goes through that mind of yours at times..."
>Iku gives a rather loud sigh as Mokou puts Hatate down before turning to the crowd that you managed to attract.
>"I don't believe that there is anything to see here. Recess will be ending soon, so I recommend that all of you start making your way to your next class now."
>At Iku's words, the crowd quickly disperses, leaving your group with Mokou, who has gone back to scratching her head, and Iku, who is giving you a funny look.
>_
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> Gently bend our legs so we're low enough to the ground that Aya and Tokiko can get down.
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> Gently bend our legs so we're low enough to the ground that Aya and Tokiko can get down.
>You gently let Aya and Mystia down.
>"Just what has come over you, miss Kamishirasawa? First you arrive late and miss my class, then I hear that you started misbehaving in miss Yakumo's class, and now I find you doing this. This is not the type of behaviour that I expected from you."
>When they get down, Aya walks over to Hatate while Mystia clings to your side.
>_
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>How long has the Touhou MMO been around, that we know of?
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>How long has the Touhou MMO been around, that we know of?
>Touhou has been around for just under a year now.
>_
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Sorry, this mess is largely mine and I've been posting a lot lately. I'll try my best to clean it up before shrinking back into the shadows so other people can take back over.
> Look to Mystia, then back to Miss Nagae.
> "It's been a really unusual morning, Miss Nagae."
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> Look to Mystia, then back to Miss Nagae.
> "It's been a really unusual morning, Miss Nagae."
>You give Mystia a quick look, which causes her to blush and hold your arm more tightly, before turning back to Iku.
>Iku raises an eyebrow at Mystia's actions but doesn't say anything about it.
>"I suppose, given your good behaviour in the past, I'll overlook your actions today."
>"However as for you, miss Fujiwara, I believe you should know better than to be carrying students around on your shoulders."
>"What's the problem so long as nobody gets hurt?"
>"The problem, miss Fujiwara, is that you're meant to be a role model for the students. Given how many of them look up to you, to see you engaging in this kind of behaviour is-"
>"Yeah, yeah, responsibility and all that. Don't worry, I got the memo. Anyway, you four should probably get going to your next class now. See you around, Tokiko."
>"Geez... Can't you at least show that you're trying just a little?"
>Mokou and Iku take their leave while talking with each other, leaving you with Mystia, Aya, and Hatate.
>_
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>"Do you think Miss Nagae plays Touhou?"
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>"Do you think Miss Nagae plays Touhou?"
>"How would I know?"
>"Definitely."
>Aya and Hatate give two conflicting answers.
>_
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>"busy scanning Hatate?"
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>"busy scanning Hatate?"
>"Busy? Well I suppose that, given your level, scanning does take a while for you."
>"Scan? What's that? How can you tell that miss Nagae plays-"
>Suddenly, as Aya asks Hatate a few questions, she puts her hands together.
>"Hey! You said you have one of those rings too, didn't you? Does that mean that you can lift stuff like Tokiko can? Can you show me your ring? How come I've never seen you with a ring like Tokiko's? And how come you never told me about it?"
>While Aya bombards Hatate with questions, Mystia tugs on your sleeve.
>"Um, Tokiko? I don't really get what's going on, but is that ring the reason for why you've been acting a bit funny today...?"
>_
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GUYS I CRACKED THE CODE
[21:09:30] <Reisen-Udongein-Inaba> Oh shoot, that reminds me
[21:09:36] <Reisen-Udongein-Inaba> I meant to try to add Aya to Tokiko's inventory
[21:09:40] <Reisen-Udongein-Inaba> :oop-c:
[21:12:58] <Reisen-Udongein-Inaba> WAIT
[21:13:18] <Reisen-Udongein-Inaba> >A few months ago, roughly 10 high school students simply disappeared on the way home from school.
[21:13:18] <Reisen-Udongein-Inaba> >One of these students, you believe Rin Kaenbyou was her name, attended a school in your area.
[21:13:18] <Reisen-Udongein-Inaba> >The students reappeared about a week later with no recollection of what they had been doing, or even any idea that they had actually been missing.
[21:13:25] <Reisen-Udongein-Inaba> I BET THEY GOT ADDED TO SOMEONE'S INVENTORY
[21:14:20] <Himiko> Of course
[21:14:25] <Himiko> OF COURSE YOU WOULD THINK OF THAT
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> "I'm not sure myself, for some reason it seems like there are many voices in my head directing me in different vectors."
> "For now, I think we should just cool down for the rest of the day and avoid trouble... right?"
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> "I'm not sure myself, for some reason it seems like there are many voices in my head directing me in different vectors."
> "For now, I think we should just cool down for the rest of the day and avoid trouble... right?"
>"Voices... Voices? Tokiko, are you sure you're okay?"
>"That would probably be for the best."
>Hatate seems to agree with the notion of avoiding getting into any more trouble for today.
>_
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> "I don't know, but these weird suggestions keep popping into my head, like scanning everybody I see. Or constantly checking Aya's inventory like now."
> Check Aya's inventory
> "See?!"
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> "I don't know, but these weird suggestions keep popping into my head, like scanning everybody I see. Or constantly checking Aya's inventory like now."
> Check Aya's inventory
> "See?!"
>"Tokiko...?"
>How do you plan on doing this?
>_
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>Grab Aya and check her inventory
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>Don't grab Aya.
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> "I believe I said grab Aya!"
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>Grab Aya and check her inventory
>You ignore Mystia and walk up to Aya.
>"Hey, what are you-"
>Before Aya can resist, you grab hold of her and look through her chest pocket to check its content.
>Inside Aya's chest pocket, you can see two pens and a small USB flash drive.
>"Tokiko?!"
>Mystia tries calling out your name, with her hands covering her mouth, as she watches you grope Aya.
>"What the hell, Tokiko?!"
>Aya attempts to break free of your hold, but fails to do so given the difference between your strength and hers since you have the ring on.
>You ignore Aya's resistance and undo her top button and put your hand inside Aya's shirt, since you know that Aya, on occasion, pulls things out from inside her shirt. This causes both Aya and Mystia to scream.
>Between Aya's breasts, you can feel that there is a small book. This is probably the journal that Aya is always writing notes into.
>"What the hell is wrong with you, Tokiko?!"
>This time, it's Hatate speaking. You note that she has a ring similar to yours on her right hand and you can see a pair of large, black wings protruding from her back. You also note that Hatate is using these wings to fly towards you.
>Before you can check more of Aya's inventory, Hatate tackles you, forcing you off Aya, and slams you down onto the ground.
>"Aya! Mystia! Just run away for now!"
>"But what about-"
>"I'm fine, just run!"
>Mystia stands frozen, looking at you with horror, which causes Aya to grab her hand.
>"Come on, Myschii! Let's get away from that freak!"
>Aya runs away from you with Mystia in tow, leaving you on the floor with Hatate pinning you down.
>"What the hell were you thinking, Tokiko?! Were you even thinking?! What the hell is wrong with you?!"
>... is what you believe would happen, if you were to check Aya's inventory in this manner.
>Don't grab Aya.
> "I believe I said grab Aya!"
>You feel conflicted on your next course of action.
>_
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> "... Let's just go to class."
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> "... Let's just go to class."
>"... Okay."
>Mystia gives you a look of concern, but shakes her head and claps her hands on her cheeks before cheerily walking alongside you to your next class.
>A short distance behind you, Aya and Hatate follow suit with Aya assaulting Hatate with a barrage of questions related to the ring. Hatate seems to be answering most of Aya's questions, but from what you can make out, it seems as though Hatate really doesn't know that much more than you do about the ring.
>After another minute or two, you find yourself standing in front of your classroom.
>"Hey, isn't that miss Hearn? Who's she talking to?"
>Hatate points to the end of the corridor, where you can see your english teacher talking with another blond haired woman in a purple dress.
>_
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>Scan both of them
>Ponder what would happen if we grabbed Mystia and check her inventory
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>Scan both of them
>Ponder what would happen if we grabbed Mystia and check her inventory
>You are currently too far away to scan either.
>You imagine that bad things would happen in most circumstances.
>_
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>Head over to them
>"Hello Miss Hearn."
>Scan them both
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>Head over to them
>"Hello Miss Hearn."
>Scan them both
>You start making your way to Maribel and the other blonde woman.
>Mystia is about to start following you when Aya puts her arm around her shoulder.
>"We'll be waiting for you in the classroom, yeah? So, Myschii, what is it about Tokiko that..."
>Aya drags Mystia into the classroom before she can really say anything.
>Hatate looks in the direction of the blonde woman and frowns for a few moments before heading into the classroom with Aya and Mystia.
>You walk down the corridor and approach Maribel and the blonde woman. As you get closer, you can start making out some of their conversation.
>"So, Mary, who's the cute little girl walking up to us?"
>"That's Tokiko, a student of mine. And I do wish that you would stop calling the students here 'cute little girls'."
>As you approach, the blonde woman turns to face you. You note that she looks remarkably similar to Maribel. You also note that the blonde woman's eyes pause momentarily when she looks at your right hand, where you have your ring equipped.
>Before Maribel can address you, the blonde woman interrupts.
>"Good day to you, Tokiko. How might Mary or I be of assistance to you on this fine day?"
>Maribel is a level 0 human with the neutral element. Maribel has no resistances to any elements, nor any weaknesses.
>You are unable to discern the blonde lady's level, class, or elemental affinity. It will take an infinite amount of time to assess any of the blonde lady's attributes.
>_
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>"Hello ma'am."
>"Aren't you too old for an MMO?"
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> "I was kinda wondering why there were two Miss Hearns."
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>"Hello ma'am."
>"Aren't you too old for an MMO?"
>"Hello to you, too, my dear."
>You see the blonde woman twitch slightly.
>"Excuse me? I believe I heard something incredibly rude just now. Would you care to repeat that?
> "I was kinda wondering why there were two Miss Hearns."
>The blonde woman chuckles.
>"Oh my, I suppose we do posses a rather similar appearance. However, Mary is Mary and I am me."
>"Ah, where are my manners? My name is Yukari Yakumo, though a cute little girl like you can call me whatever you want."
>Maribel sighs.
>"Sorry to cut the conversation short, Yukari, but Tokiko and I should make our way to class now. It would probably be for the best if you were to take your leave now."
>The blonde woman, Yukari, puffs out her cheeks and pouts.
>"But I only just got here, Mary. Surely you wouldn't turn an old friend away when she's come all this way to visit you. Whatever shall I do without your soothing presence?"
>Maribel sighs once more.
>"Yukari, I have a class to teach right now. Could you wait in the staffroom until I'm finished with that?"
>"I suppose I could allow that. However, in exchange, you must allow me to borrow this cute little girl. Tokiko, could you show me to the staffroom?"
>_
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u peps r SLO
> Look to Miss Hearn.
> "Um...should I?"
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> Look to Miss Hearn.
> "Um...should I?"
>You look towards Maribel, who lets out another sigh.
>"It's not as though she'll take 'No' for an answer. Just try not to talk to her too much and come back to class immediately once you've dropped her off at the staffroom."
>_
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> Sigh, then head over to the staff room
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> Sigh, then head over to the staff room
>"Why the sigh? If you sigh like that, you'll lose all your cuteness."
>As you begin walking towards the staffroom with the blonde lady, she suddenly calls out to Maribel and waves goodbye to her.
>"Bye Mary~ I'll see you soon."
>The blonde lady turns to you again.
>"Lead the way, Tokiko."
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>Lead the way
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>Lead the way
>You start walking in the direction of the staffroom and Yukari walks by your side. You get the impression that this woman is already quite familiar with the school's layout.
>"So, Tokiko, I couldn't help but notice that you had a rather nice ring. A gift from a special someone?"
>_
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>Squeak "N-no!"
>"Say Ma'am, are you related to our math teacher Miss Yakumo?" "Her mother or great-aunt or something?"
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>Squeak "N-no!"
>"Say Ma'am, are you related to our math teacher Miss Yakumo?" "Her mother or great-aunt or something?"
>Yukari laughs.
>"Oh, the joys of being young."
>"Another Yakumo? Are you talking about Ran? Come to think of it, she did tell me that she started teaching some time ago..."
>"Oh, you do love to kid, don't you?"
>As Yukari says this, she grinds her thumbs into your temples. It hurts.
>_
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> "Yeah, that's her."
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> "Yeah, that's her."
>"How is she doing, by the way? I haven't seen her for quite some time."
>"We are related, though our relationship is far from what most would consider to be normal."
>_
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> "Good, I guess. She's not very happy with me right now, though, I think."
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> "Good, I guess. She's not very happy with me right now, though, I think."
>"Oh? Why do you believe that to be the case?"
>_
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> "I've had a kinda weird day. It spilled a bit into her class."
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> "I've had a kinda weird day. It spilled a bit into her class."
>"A weird day? Is anything troubling you, my dear Tokiko? The lovely Yukari Yakumo is always willing to listen if you want somebody to talk to."
>_
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>
"Can you friend me in Touhou and send me some twink gear?"
>"No, it's not really troubling anymore. Just something I need to spend some time thinking about."
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>"Can you friend me in Touhou and send me some twink gear?"
>"No, it's not really troubling anymore. Just something I need to spend some time thinking about."
>"Even if I did, I don't think it would help a noob like you."
>"The worries of youth, I suppose."
>Yukari chuckles softly.
>"I shall press no further, then."
>The staffroom entrance comes into sight. You could probably get away with talking to Yukari for a short while longer, if you so desire.
>_
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> "So how do you know Miss Hearn?"
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> "So how do you know Miss Hearn?"
>"Mary? She was a student of mine a long time ago. Did you know that Mary studied abroad?"
>_
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>"No, Miss Hearn doesn't talk about herself much."
>"Oh, you're from overseas?"
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>"No, Miss Hearn doesn't talk about herself much."
>"Oh, you're from overseas?"
>"That's a shame, she has so many amusing stories to tell."
>"Why yes, my work has me travelling all over the world. I believe this is my fourth time visiting Japan, I do wish that I could come here more often."
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>"Your work?"
>Sparkly interested eyes
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>"Your work?"
>Sparkly interested eyes
>Yukari gives you a smile.
>"Have you heard of the game 'Touhou'? From what I've gathered, it has become quite popular in this country. I happen to have had a hand in its development."
>_
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>"Wow, that was such a long time ago; I didn't know anyone was still alive from back then!"
>"Yes I have."
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>"Wow, that was such a long time ago; I didn't know anyone was still alive from back then!"
>"Yes I have."
>"But I thought... Wasn't the game released last year...?"
>Yukari looks as though she's been hit with a rather significant shock.
>"Oh? What do you think of it? Is it fun? Do you play by yourself, or with your friends?"
>_
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>"I just recently started, and trying to see if any of my friends play."
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>"I just recently started, and trying to see if any of my friends play."
>"I see. How are you finding the game so far?"
>_
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>"Well, I haven't gotten into the main part of the game yet, but I'm really liking it!"
>"By the way, do you know how to get the Shrine Maiden class, or others like that?"
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>"Well, I haven't gotten into the main part of the game yet. By the way, do you know how to get the Shrine Maiden class, or others like that?"
>"I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying my game~"
>"Oh, so you have yet to pick a class? Hmm..."
>Yukari stops to think for a moment.
>"The Shrine Maiden class was only available during the Beta test, since the other developers felt that the class was too overpowered."
>"I'll tell you a little secret though, since you've been such a dear in helping me to locate the staffroom. For this weekend only, we'll be opening a few new test classes. It might be your chance to pick another overpowered class for yourself."
>_
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>"Hmmm, well I don't have any current plans for the weekend...."
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>"Hmmm, well I don't have any current plans for the weekend...."
>Yukari gives you a small wink.
>_
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>"Do you know what time they'll be available?"
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>"Do you know what time they'll be available?"
>"Don't worry, they should be available for the entire weekend."
>_
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>"Are there any special requirements, or can we just choose one of them?"
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>"Are there any special requirements, or can we just choose one of them?"
>"They will be hidden, of course. But finding and meeting the requirements should not be too difficult, provided that you know that the classes are available."
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>"Alright, I'll look out for it after school ends then. Oh, I better head to class soon. Thanks for the discussion."
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>"Alright, I'll look out for it after school ends then. Oh, I better head to class soon. Thanks for the discussion."
>"Look forward to it~"
>"I do suppose that it is important not to forget to play your role as a student here."
>"I believe that I should be thanking you for keeping me company and showing me to the staffroom."
>"It was a pleasure to speak with you, Tokiko. I do hope that we might be able to see each other again in the future. Now, what to do while waiting for Mary..."
>Yukari walks up to and enters the staffroom, leaving you alone in the corridor.
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> Alright, let's get going back to class
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> Alright, let's get going back to class
>Since you're done with accompanying Yukari to the staff room, you suppose that you should get back to class.
>You walk back to class, where Maribel gives you a small nod as you enter and continues with her lesson.
>Your phone vibrates, indicating that you have received a new text message.
>_
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>Read the text message while making sure the teacher doesn't notice.
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>Read the text message while making sure the teacher doesn't notice.
>It will be difficult to do this while you're standing at the entrance to the class.
>You, therefore, make your way to your seat and pull out your cellphone out from your desk along with your english books.
>You see that you have two new messages, one from Aya and one from Hatate.
>The text from Aya reads as follows:
>[l8 again to play with a blondie. ur gonna make myschi cry]
>The text from Hatate reads as follows:
>[so who was that lady?? would have come with but got a bad feeling about her]
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>Glance over at Mystia. What is she doing and what is her expression like?
I'm feeling if her reaction is pretty neutral, we can ignore answering the texts and wait to talk after the lesson is over.
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>Glance over at Mystia. What is she doing and what is her expression like?
>You take a quick look at Mystia who, evidently, was looking at you as your eyes meet hers causing Mystia to jump a little bit.
>Before you can really read Mystia's expression, you see her blush and turn away from you.
>_
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>Surreptitiously send Mystia a text: "We'll talk after class."
We only send texts to our one true love.
>Keep an eye on Mystia and note any reactions from her.
>Sit through the lesson.
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>Surreptitiously send Mystia a text: "We'll talk after class." We only send texts to our one true love.
>Keep an eye on Mystia and note any reactions from her.
>Sit through the lesson.
>You ignore the texts from Aya and Hatate for now and instead send one to Mystia.
>[i see how it is. so youre just going to cast me to the side now that youve got mystia now. did all those nights together mean nothing to you?]
>You watch Mystia as she fumbles while pulling out her phone before reading your text.
>You see Mystia make some fairly obvious movements as she types out a reply to you.
>Your phone vibrates as you receive a text from Mystia that reads:
>[Okay.]
>As nothing particularly eventful happens throughout the lesson, you simply sit there and make notes as Maribel explains how texts can be interpreted differently depending on who's perspective you are viewing them from.
>You continue to look at Mystia once every so often, to find her doing the same.
>After spending an hour making notes and awkward eye contact with Mystia, the lesson comes to a close.
>_
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> Fix strike throughs
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> Fix strike throughs
>Never.
>_
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> Head over to Mystia
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> Head over to Mystia
>Since class is over, you get out of your seat and head over to Mystia's desk.
>"So... Um... What did you want to talk about, Tokiko?"
>_
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> "I don't really have anything to talk about. I just... wanted to talk with you."
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> "I don't really have anything to talk about. I just... wanted to talk with you."
>"Um... Um..."
>Mystia simply stands there as her face gets redder.
>_
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>"Well, it's just that I have an important question to ask you."
>"I just wanted to know something...."
>Look down
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>"Well, it's just that I have an important question to ask you."
>"I just wanted to know something...."
>Look down
>"W-What is it, Tokiko?"
>You look down as your voice trails off before you finish asking your question.
>_
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>
"Did you ever really love me? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU-jwE0I5sc#t=1m06s)"
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>"Did you ever really love me? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU-jwE0I5sc#t=1m06s)"
>Mystia laughs.
>Of course not! Who would ever love you? Not even your real parents loved you!"
>_
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>"Would..."
>Grab her hands.
>"Would you like to play Touhou with me after school?!"
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>"Would..."
>Grab her hands.
>"Would you like to play Touhou with me after school?!"
>"Tokiko... We're still in class..."
>You take hold of Mystia's hands. Mystia shuffles around a bit, but it doesn't seem as though she intends to let go.
>"Huh...? Oh, um..."
>Mystia looks around, embarrassed.
>"What's Touhou?"
>_
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>"I'm... not sure actually. Let's go ask Hatate, it seems she knows more about it."
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>"I'm... not sure actually. Let's go ask Hatate, it seems she knows more about it."
>"Um... Well... I have to help out at work after school though..."
>"I don't think that I'll have time for this Touhou thing..."
>_
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>"I, I see...."
>"Well, do you at least have time to get some ice cream after school?"
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>"I, I see...."
>"Well, do you at least have time to get some ice cream after school?"
>"Sorry, Tokiko..."
>"Of course, that should be okay. Are Aya and Hatate coming too?"
>_
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>"Well, I prefer to just be with you...."
>"But if you insist, we can invite them."
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>"Well, I prefer to just be with you...."
>"But if you insist, we can invite them."
>"Huh? Oh... Um..."
>"Sorry Myschii, Tokiko, but Hatate and I can't make it today. Both busy with club activities, you know?"
>Aya has always been good at sneaking around, but you still find yourself somewhat impressed by her ability to be standing right beside you without you noticing.
>"Plus we wouldn't want to get in the way of your first date."
>Aya makes her second statement in a lower tone of voice than usual. The mention of the word 'date' causes Mystia to go silent.
>_
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>Grab Aya by the throat and pick her up
>Close eyes and smile at her, then slam her down
>Grab her arm and proceed to tear if off
>Stare daggers at Aya while smiling
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>Grab Aya by the throat and pick her up
>Close eyes and smile at her, then slam her down
>Grab her arm and proceed to tear if off
>Stare daggers at Aya while smiling
>You grab Aya by the throat and pick her up, which causes a few screams around the class as Aya struggles to get you to release her.
>You throw Aya down onto the ground, only to be tackled by Hatate before you can do anything else to Aya.
>You can't do much more than watch as everyone runs out of the classroom screaming while Hatate pins you down.
>"Hmm?"
>Aya looks back at you innocently.
>_
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>What time is it?
>What's the rest of our school schedule like?
>What do we normally do for lunch?
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>What time is it?
>What's the rest of our school schedule like?
>What do we normally do for lunch?
>It is approximately 12:30 PM.
>You have geography next period, followed by lunch. Finally, you have PE class before you're done with school for the day.
>Provided that Aya and Hatate are not busy with their club activities, you would normally eat lunch with Mystia, Aya, and Hatate in the cafeteria. When they are busy, you would eat with Mystia in the classroom. Occasionally, some of your other classmates join you and Mystia for lunch.
>_
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> They put PE right after lunch? What kind of nimrod scheduled kids to eat a bunch and then run around a bunch immediately afterward?
> "Nothing."
> "What about lunch for you two, then?"
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> They put PE right after lunch? What kind of nimrod scheduled kids to eat a bunch and then run around a bunch immediately afterward?
> "Nothing."
> "What about lunch for you two, then?"
>You really wish that the administrative staff would take such matters into consideration when coming up with the timetable. At least it means that you don't really have to do much for the last period of the week if you don't want to.
>Aya simply shrugs.
>"Alright then."
>"Dunno about Hatate but the Journalism club has an emergency meeting scheduled during lunch, so I'll have to be there."
>_
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> Which club is Hatate in that's not the Journalism Club, again?
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> Which club is Hatate in that's not the Journalism Club, again?
>Hatate is a part of the Photography club. The two clubs tend run their activities at similar times since they usually collaborate on a lot of projects.
>_
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>"Alright. Uh, let's just go to class for now and finish this later."
>Enough lollygagging, go to our next class or we're going to be late. Since when do you get more than a few minutes in between periods?
>Keep an eye out for any people we haven't scanned yet.
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>Ponder what we can get for lunch
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>"Alright. Uh, let's just go to class for now and finish this later."
>Enough lollygagging, go to our next class or we're going to be late. Since when do you get more than a few minutes in between periods?
>Keep an eye out for any people we haven't scanned yet.
>"True. I think that's miss Moriya coming in right now."
>Aya quickly returns to her seat as your geography teacher, Suwako Moriya, walks into the classroom.
>"Hey class, looking forward to the weekend?"
>You get a bad feeling from this statement. Good things never follow whenever Suwako asks the class if they're looking forward to something.
>Thankfully, you get to stay in the same classroom for most of your classes. It really does make things convenient.
>You have scanned Mystia Lorelei, Aya Shameimaru, Hatate Himekaidou, Mokou Fujiwara, Iku Nagae, Maribel Hearn, and Yukari Yakumo.
>Ponder what we can get for lunch
>Given the fact that you did not bring lunch, since you were busy playing Touhou in the morning, your options are to attempt to share somebody else's lunch or to go to the cafeteria to buy something.
>_
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>Scan Miss Moriya
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>Scan Miss Moriya
>Suwako is a level 0 human with the neutral element. Suwako has no resistances to any elements, nor any weaknesses.
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>Pick up Miss Moriya and throw her out the window
>"Ummm, not really?
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>Pick up Miss Moriya and throw her out the window
>"Ummm, not really?
>You walk up to and pick up your teacher, resulting in her making a strange noise due to the surprise.
>"What do you think you're doin-"
>You throw Suwako out the window, which is closed, causing screams to ring through the classroom as the glass shatters.
>The class has mixed reactions to Suwako's question.
>"I know that you are, I'm looking forward to it too! That's why, to make sure that we can make the most of our weekends, I'm going to give back your marks from the topic test we had earlier this week."
>A few of your classmates groan while the others start whispering to each other about how they think they performed on the test.
>"After all, I know you girls simply wouldn't be able to relax without knowing what mark you had gotten, right?"
>"When I call your name, come up to the front and I'll tell you what mark you got and where you ranked in the class."
>"Tenshi Hinanawi."
>You watch Tenshi get out of her seat and walk towards Suwako with a frown on her face. Tenshi's frown deepens when she looks at the paper that Suwako hands to her before she returns to her desk.
>"Nue Houjuu."
>Nue doesn't say much as she goes to collect her paper. You get the feeling that you heard her click her tongue when she looked at her mark.
>"Tewi Inaba."
>Tewi calmly walks up to the teacher's desk and collects her paper. Once she takes a look at it, you see a large grin appear on Tewi's face as she lifts up her paper for the class to see. You can see a "100" written in the top right corner.
>"Tokiko Kamishirasawa."
>_
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>We're already in deep, we should just try to get through the day
>Walk up to the front of the class and grab the paper and tear it into pieces. Then grab us and throw us out the window
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>We're already in deep, we should just try to get through the day
>Walk up to the front of the class and grab the paper and tear it into pieces. Then grab us and throw us out the window
>Today has been a bit weird, perhaps you should simply focus on getting through the rest of it.
>You walk up to the front of the classroom and collect your paper from Suwako. You note a "94" written in the top right corner.
>"Well done, but I feel that you could do better if you applied yourself a bit more. You ranked 5th in the class, by the way."
>You tear up your paper, embarrassed. What would Keine say if she saw that you got such a low mark?
>You return to your seat as Suwako hands out the rest of the papers, causing varying levels of despair and excitement to spread throughout the classroom.
>The rest of the lesson is spent going through the test's questions, with emphasis on the questions that lots of students had difficulty with.
>After writing notes for an hour, the lesson ends. You note that Aya rushes out of the classroom as soon as the bell goes.
>_
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>Make note of Aya
>Head over to Mystia
>"Shall we make way to the cafeteria for lunch?"
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>Make note of Aya
>Head over to Mystia
>"Shall we make way to the cafeteria for lunch?"
>You, again, note that Aya rushed out of the classroom as soon as the bell went while making your way to Mystia's desk.
>Apparently Hatate noted the same thing, as she asks "Where's Aya going in such a hurry?" when she walks up to the two of you.
>"Sure."
>Mystia gives you a nod as she starts taking her lunch box out of her bag.
>_
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>"I don't know, I was wondering if you knew where she was flying off too."
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>"I don't know, I was wondering if you knew where she was flying off too."
>"Given how fast she ran off, it's probably one of those 'emergency' meetings that the Journalism club has every now and again. I guess I'll go look for her then and leave you two lovebirds to enjoy your lunch together. Later."
>"Lovebirds?"
>Hatate waits for Mystia's face to go red before quickly exiting the classroom while chuckling.
>_
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>Run after Hatate and break her leg
>"I wouldn't worry about what she says much. Come on, let's get going!"
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>Run after Hatate and break her leg
>"I wouldn't worry about what she says much. Come on, let's get going!"
>You run after Hatate with the intention of breaking her leg, but can't quite seem to catch up to her.
>As she runs, Hatate calls out to you over her shoulder.
>"You sure you should be chasing after other girls when you've already got Mystia?"
>Mystia simply looks at the door that Hatate left through, with a somewhat blank expression on her face.
>"We're... really going out now, aren't we?"
>You see Mystia resolve herself as she suddenly grabs your hand and wraps her fingers around yours.
>"Alright, let's go! Do you want to eat somewhere other than the cafeteria today?"
>_
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>"Well, I don't have any food to begin with... Where did you have in mind?"
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>"Well, I don't have any food to begin with... Where did you have in mind?"
>"Oh... Um... Do you want to have some of my lunch then?"
>"I was thinking that it might be nice to eat on the roof or in the courtyard..."
>_
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>"Are you sure there's enough? I wouldn't want you to be hungry because of me."
>"Those are too clich?. Let's go find us an empty room to use instead then."
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>"Are you sure there's enough? I wouldn't want you to be hungry because of me."
>"Those are too clich?. Let's go find us an empty room to use instead then."
>"Don't worry about that. I always have more food than I can finish by myself."
>"An empty room to ourselves..."
>_
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>"Come on, surely there must be some empty classrooms!"
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>"Come on, surely there must be some empty classrooms!"
>"Um... Well I don't mind looking for one together."
>As Mystia says 'together', her hand tightens around yours.
>_
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>Kick everybody out of the room and lock the doors with chairs
>"Alright, I think I found an empty room!"
>"Alright, let's go!"
>Take Mystia's hand and head off to find an empty room.
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>Kick everybody out of the room and lock the doors with chairs
>"Alright, I think I found an empty room!"
>"Alright, let's go!"
>Take Mystia's hand and head off to find an empty room.
>You're about to try to kick everyone else out of the classroom when Mystia stops you.
>"I think you're bothering everyone else, Tokiko."
>You already have Mystia's hand in yours and lead her outside of the classroom.
>Do you want to search for an empty room on the first, second, or third floor of the school building, or in the detached clubs building?
>_
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>Yes, we do.
>Let's commandeer a clubroom. Less likely there are people there at this time of day, right?
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> Surely there must be empty club rooms, like say Tea Culture club, Idol Research club, Light Wind Instruments club, or an SOS club, right? Right?
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>Yes, we do.
>Let's commandeer a clubroom. Less likely there are people there at this time of day, right?
>You waste your entire lunch walking around the school.
>You figure that there is a higher likelihood of finding an empty classroom in the detached clubs building as opposed to the main school building and therefore head in that direction with Mystia in tow.
> Surely there must be empty club rooms, like say Tea Culture club, Idol Research club, Light Wind Instruments club, or an SOS club, right? Right?
>While it isn't particularly difficult to start a club at Scarlet Academy, the need to demonstrate at least one significant achievement every two years means that most of the idle clubs have been shut down.
>When you enter the clubs building, you notice a lot of noise coming from the Journalism club's room.
>_
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>Take a peek. More students to scan!
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>Take a peek. More students to scan!
>As you approach the Journalism club's room, you can make out Aya's voice.
>"What are we wasting time for then? I'll be off!"
>Before you can take a peek through the door, Aya comes bursting through it with Hatate close behind her.
>"Oh Tokiko, Mystia can you tell the teacher that we're sick okay thanks bye!"
>Aya and Hatate run out of the clubs building without really giving you or Mystia much of a chance to respond.
>You can only hear a few idle conversations coming out of the Journalism club now that whatever was going on seems to be over.
>Another student with short, white hair pokes her head out of the door as Aya and Hatate leave.
>"Can't say I hate their enthusiasm, but..."
>_
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>Identify and scan this white haired girl
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>Identify and scan this white haired girl
>You've seen this girl with Aya on occasion, though you haven't actually spoken with her.
>You know that this girl is a second year student, but you can't quite recall her name.
>Since Aya and Hatate are nowhere to be seen, the girl's eyes fall upon you and Mystia.
>"Well, aren't you two the cutest couple I've seen today."
>She seems to have noticed the two of you holding hands.
>"I'm Momiji Inubashiri, president of the Journalism club. I'd offer to shake hands, but the two of you seem a bit occupied right now."
>"So what brings the two of you to the Journalism club? Interested in joining? We're always taking new members."
>Momiji is a level ?? Swordswoman with the neutral element. Momiji has no resistances to any elements, nor any weaknesses.
>_
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noobs get 2 postin
> "Er...we were just passing by and got curious because of all the commotion."
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> "Er...we were just passing by and got curious because of all the commotion."
>"And you're sure you weren't here to join the Journalism club?"
>"Sorry about that, our club has been known to get a little riled up at times. Can't be helped when we come across some interesting news."
>Momiji turns her head towards the Jounalism club's room and calls out to its members.
>"Hey, come on guys, clean up your mess already!"
>"Anyway, sorry about the noise. I'll stop bothering you two if you don't need us for anything."
>Momiji begins heading back into the Jounalism club's room.
>_
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>Continue the search.
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>Continue the search.
>You wander about the clubs building and notice that several rooms are currently unoccupied. Not every club runs during lunch after all.
>In your immediate vicinity, the volleyball club's room is unoccupied.
>_
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>Probably too much sweat in there, find another room
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>Probably too much sweat in there, find another room
>Given that the room belongs to one of the sports clubs, you figure that it might not be the best place to eat your lunch.
>You continue looking through the clubs building and the next empty room you come across belongs to the Photography club.
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>This room seems like a good spot. Take a quick glance for any photos that might grab our interest.
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> Don't forget to look for dirt on Hatate
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>This room seems like a good spot. Take a quick glance for any photos that might grab our interest.
>Mystia seems to agree with this, as she happily enters the room and begins unpacking her lunch on one of the desks with two chairs.
>As you enter, you take a quick look around the room.
>Various medals, awards, and trophies seem to be lined up along the back wall.
>Above these awards, you can see group photos of the Photography club having fun covering the back wall. One section here seems to be dedicated to housing yearly photos of the club's members.
>All around the room you can see scenic shots of the school, your city, the country, some foreign areas you've never seen before, and various cultural and athletic schooling events.
> Don't forget to look for dirt on Hatate
>You can't see anything particularly interesting in regards to Hatate upon entering the room. Further investigation would probably make you look somewhat suspicious.
>_
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>Are there any unattended cameras (as in photo cameras, not security cameras) in the room?
>Are there any security cameras in the room?
>Look to see what Mystia's lunch is.
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>Are there any unattended cameras (as in photo cameras, not security cameras) in the room?
>Are there any security cameras in the room?
>Look to see what Mystia's lunch is.
>You can see some spare cameras lying around next to the back table with the awards.
>Like all of the other rooms in the clubs building, there is one camera paced in a corner.
>You take a look at Mystia's lunchbox. Inside its compartments, you can see three rice balls, a few pieces of fried chicken, egg rolls, some pickled vegetables, and sliced oranges.
>Mystia also takes out a thermos flask filled with green tea. She seems rather happy right now.
>_
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>Can we tell if the security camera is on?
>Is the table we're sitting at in view of that security camera in the corner?
>Do we know who monitors the security footage and where it is monitored?
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>Can we tell if the security camera is on?
>Is the table we're sitting at in view of that security camera in the corner?
>Do we know who monitors the security footage and where it is monitored?
>Unless you're mistaken, you're fairly certain that the red light on the camera means that it's on.
>It should be. Other than the area directly underneath the camera, most of the room should be visible.
>From what you've gathered, Meiling is meant to take a look at the monitors in the security room every once in a while. Which means that nobody actually monitors the security footage.
>The entrance to the security room is located within the office.
>_
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>Go lock the entrances of the room we are in.
>Return to the table Mystia is sitting at and sit on the other chair.
>Is the table arrangement such that we are sitting side by side, or across from each other?
>"There, this should give us some peace and quiet. And privacy."
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>Go lock the entrances of the room we are in.
>Return to the table Mystia is sitting at and sit on the other chair.
>Is the table arrangement such that we are sitting side by side, or across from each other?
>"There, this should give us some peace and quiet. And privacy."
>You lock the door to the Photography club before making your way back to Mystia.
>Mystia sits down and so you take the other seat.
>You assume that this table was meant for collaboration, as it is larger than necessary for two people to sit at.
>You are currently sitting next to Mystia, as she moved the other chair from the other side of the desk while you locked the door.
>Mystia nods.
>"Though I wouldn't really mind if somebody were to see us..."
>_
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> "So have you thought of your answer to my previous question?"
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> "So have you thought of your answer to my previous question?"
>"Um... Which question was that?"
>_
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So did someone murder PX to make sure he didn't screw this up or what
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>:sadface:
>"And here I thought you were thinking about going out seriously. It seems I've been such a fool...."
>Somberly eat a jelly doughnut riceball
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>:sadface:
>"And here I thought you were thinking about going out seriously. It seems I've been such a fool...."
>Somberly eat a jelly doughnut riceball
>You put on a sad face.
>"What's wrong, Tokiko?"
>"But I thought... Didn't you say that we were g-going out now?"
>You take one of the rice balls from Mystia's lunch box and start eating it. Mystia looks down and doesn't touch her food.
>_
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> Put your half-eaten rice ball into Mystia's mouth.
> "If we are, then I want to hear it from you! I want to know that you're really up for this, without any uncertainty."
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> Put your half-eaten rice ball into Mystia's mouth.
> "If we are, then I want to hear it from you! I want to know that you're really up for this, without any uncertainty."
>You raise Mystia's head by the chin with your free hand and gently push open her mouth with your fingers before placing the rice ball you had been eating into her mouth.
>Mystia seems rather surprised.
>"Of course I am! I mean, I've been wanting this since..."
>"Um... I mean... I like you and I'm happy that you feel the same way about me."
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>Smile
>Open and shut mouth awkwardly.
>Sit down and finish lunch since we don't want to be here all day.
>Meanwhile, glance at the club photos to see who's in the club.
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>Smile
>Open and shut mouth awkwardly.
>Sit down and finish lunch since we don't want to be here all day.
>Meanwhile, glance at the club photos to see who's in the club.
>You give Mystia a smile, which she returns.
>You wonder what to say but can't quite find the right words.
>You finish your lunch with Mystia, who has cheered up considerably, while chatting about everyday things.
>The only person that you recognise that's in the Photography club is Hatate, most of the other members seem to be second or third year students.
>_
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>Check to see if there's anything interesting we've missed in this room.
>"Hey Mystia, do you know where we can find anyone from the student council right now? I have something I need to ask them."
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>Check to see if there's anything interesting we've missed in this room.
>"Hey Mystia, do you know where we can find anyone from the student council right now? I have something I need to ask them."
>You've taken a look at most of the obvious things in the room. You would have to start searching through the desks and cabinets if you wanted to explore the room further.
>"The student council? Since it's lunch, they're probably in the student council room, right? What do you need to ask them?"
>_
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>"It's Touhou related. Are you finished with lunch? I think we can make it before next period if we head on over right now."
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>"It's Touhou related. Are you finished with lunch? I think we can make it before next period if we head on over right now."
>"Oh, um, yeah."
>Mystia packs up the remains of her lunch.
>"Does it have anything to do with that ring?"
>_
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>"That's part of it. I think they would know about it."
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>"That's part of it. I think they would know about it."
>"Are you going to go now? Do you want me to come with you?"
>_
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>"Yeah, I'd feel more comfortable if you were there to back me up."
>Give best heartwarming smile.
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>"Yeah, I'd feel more comfortable if you were there to back me up."
>Give best heartwarming smile.
>"Okay then. Shall we?"
>You give Mystia a smile, which she returns to you.
>_
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>Go.
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>Go.
>You leave the clubs building and make your way back to the main building, where you then proceed to the third floor.
>Ignoring the few third year students looking at you curiously, you make your way to and find yourself standing in front of the student council room.
>_
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>Knock.
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>Knock.
>You knock on the door and a somewhat airy voice responds.
>"Hello? You can come in."
>_
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>Enter and immediately scan all occupants.
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>Enter and immediately scan all occupants.
>You enter the student council room and note that there is only one person with green hair, Sanae Kochiya, inside.
>Sanae is a level ?? shrine maiden who is strongly associated with wind as her primary element. This makes her resistant to the wind and fire elements and susceptible to the earth and lightning elements. It will take more time to assess Sanae's level or any other elements that Sanae may or may not be associated with.
>"Hello, Sanae Kochiya at your service. How might the student council help you today?"
>_
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>Green hair? Really?
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>Green hair? Really?
>You wonder what would possess a person to dye their hair green.
>_
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>"First-year Tokiko Kamishirasawa. I am wondering if the student council has information on the Touhou game."
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>"First-year Tokiko Kamishirasawa. I am wondering if the student council has information on the Touhou game."
>"Nice to meet you, Tokiko."
>Sanae looks somewhat confused when you ask your question.
>"Information on the Touhou game? Well, let's see... It's a popular MMORPG, that stands for Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game, that was released last year."
>"I'm... not really sure if the student council is the right group to be seeing for any gaming related concerns. Of course, we'll do what we can to be of assistance, but don't you think that you would be better off asking somebody else?"
>_
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>"Let me put it this way."
>Dig out the ring and hold it up so that she can see it, but not so close that she can grab it.
>"Can you tell me more about this? I just picked it up today, and I'm confused because no one will tell me anything about it. I thought maybe you could help me since, well, you know a lot of things, right?"
>Look at Sanae expectantly.
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>"Let me put it this way."
>Dig out the ring and hold it up so that she can see it, but not so close that she can grab it.
>"Can you tell me more about this? I just picked it up today, and I'm confused because no one will tell me anything about it. I thought maybe you could help me since, well, you know a lot of things, right?"
>Look at Sanae expectantly.
>"Hmm?"
>You are still wearing your ring. You do take it off and hold it up for Sanae to see though while giving her an expectant look.
>Sanae tilts her head and puts a hand to her cheek as she takes a look at the ring.
>"What a peculiar looking ring, I have one that is quite similar, but what relation does that have to Touhou or MMORPGs?"
>_
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Fruits (lol)
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>"It's only a guess because I don't know where else I could have picked it up. Where did you get your ring from, then?"
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>"It's only a guess because I don't know where else I could have picked it up. Where did you get your ring from, then?"
>"I... Don't think that I'm quite following what you're saying. What does Touhou have to do with your ring?"
>"I was given a similar ring by an acquaintance of Reimu's."
>_
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>"I think it has to do with Touhou because I remember getting a ring drop there. I don't know how it got in my pocket but I don't remember doing anything else out of the ordinary recently."
>"I mean, you noticed your ring giving you special abilities, right? I was wondering if you could tell me more about them..."
>"Huh, really? Maybe I got it from them without knowing...Who did you get it from?"
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>"I think it has to do with Touhou because I remember getting a ring drop there. I don't know how it got in my pocket but I don't remember doing anything else out of the ordinary recently."
>"I mean, you noticed your ring giving you special abilities, right? I was wondering if you could tell me more about them..."
>"Huh, really? Maybe I got it from them without knowing...Who did you get it from?"
>"I'm sorry, but are you sure that you're not simply forgetting how you received your ring? It seems a bit far fetched to say that you got something from a game..."
>Sanae pauses to think for a moment.
>"Special abilities? I haven't actually tried putting on my ring... But don't you think that you might have spent a little too much time playing video games?"
>"A woman named Yukari Yakumo, perhaps you've heard of her?"
>_
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>We aren't going to get any good information from this Fruits (lol) person.
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>We aren't going to get any good information from this Fruits (lol) person.
>Even if she did know something, it doesn't seem as though she's going to tell you anything any time soon.
>_
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>"Maybe I should speak with Reimu. Do you know if she'll be available after school?"
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>"Maybe I should speak with Reimu. Do you know if she'll be available after school?"
>Sanae thinks for a short moment.
>"I believe she said that she had other commitments after school today. You could see her if you were to come back here on Monday though."
>"I could also tell her that you're looking for her, and she might come to see you sometime later today. I can't guarantee this though."
>_
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>"Maybe I could send her an email. What's her address?"
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>"Maybe I could send her an email. What's her address?"
>"Hmm... I don't think that she would like it if I were to simply give away her details like that..."
>"I know! What if you give me your email address?"
>_
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>"OK, it's fire-fire@mokotan-in-sitao.jp-g.ne.jp"
>Give mail address.
>"Thanks Sanae. I really want to talk with her before Monday."
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>"OK, it's fire-fire@mokotan-in-sitao.jp-g.ne.jp"
>Give mail address.
>"Thanks Sanae. I really want to talk with her before Monday."
>"That address... Would you happen have a thing for Ms. Fujiwara?"
>You exchange your contact information with Sanae using your phones.
>"I'll see what I can do, but it can't be helped if she's busy."
>"Do you need anything else from the student council?"
>_
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Do we? I don't think we do.
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>Check Sanae's email address.
>"Um, if there's anything I need to ask you about, I can just contact you?"
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>Check Sanae's email address.
>"Um, if there's anything I need to ask you about, I can just contact you?"
>You take a quick look at Sanae's email address.
>sanae_k@scarlet.jp
>How boring, it seems to be the default email that the school gives you.
>"Of course. The student council exists to find solutions to any problems that you may have."
>"I suppose the two of you should start making your way back to class soon, you'll be late otherwise. I should do the same myself."
>_
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>"Thank you Sanae."
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>"Thank you Sanae."
>"Sorry that I couldn't be of more help to you at the present."
>"I'll contact you by tomorrow at the latest about Reimu."
>_
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>"It's fine. Just being able to talk to you was a reward in itself."
>Head to class before we're late.
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>After we leave Sanae's earshot: "I guess that was a waste of time. Sorry about that."
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>"It's fine. Just being able to talk to you was a reward in itself."
>Head to class before we're late.
>"What is that supposed to mean?"
>Mystia looks rather angry with you right now.
>You leave the student council room and start heading back to the classroom with Mystia. You've got to get changed before PE, after all.
>After we leave Sanae's earshot: "I guess that was a waste of time. Sorry about that."
>Mystia shakes her head.
>"That's okay, we still have lots of time later."
>The two of you make your way back to the classroom, where you can see several of your classmates already getting changed for PE next period.
>_
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>Is it buruma weather or track suit weather?
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>Is it buruma weather or track suit weather?
>It's not particularly hot, nor cold today. Do you feel like wearing your track suit over your gym uniform?
>_
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>Wear tracksuit and skip class by heading out to the closest bus stop to squat and drink vodka.
>Be prepared for anything: Wear tracksuit on top of gym uniform!
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>Wear gym uniform over track suit
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>Wear tracksuit and skip class by heading out to the closest bus stop to squat and drink vodka.
>Be prepared for anything: Wear tracksuit on top of gym uniform!
>You change into your gym uniform and track suit before heading out. Naturally, you head to the closest liquor store that you can find instead of heading to class to purchase some vodka. Unfortunately, they refuse to sell you any as you are underage.
>You figure that you might as well wear your track suit, you never know what might happen after all.
>Wear gym uniform over track suit
>You get the feeling that most of your classmates are not impressed by your fashion statement, given their odd looks in your direction.
>You finish changing and wait around the classroom until everyone else finishes as well.
>As a class, you move to the fields where Mokou is waiting with a variety of sporting equipment.
>Looks like you'll be able to do whatever you want this period.
>_
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>DODGEBALL
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>DODGEBALL
>You figure that you might as well join Tewi's group, who are sorting out teams for a dodgeball game.
>Mystia, Hatate, and Aya join you as well.
>You spend the last period playing dodgeball with your friends until the period ends and the class is dismissed.
>Soon you find yourself back in the classroom, getting changed into your regular uniform again.
>_
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>Survey class for people we haven't scanned yet
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>Survey class for people we haven't scanned yet
>Parsee is a level 0 human with the neutral element. Parsee has no resistances to any elements, nor any weaknesses.
>Nitori is a level 0 human with the neutral element. Nitori has no resistances to any elements, nor any weaknesses.
>Nue is a level 0 human with the neutral element. Nue has no resistances to any elements, nor any weaknesses.
>Tenshi is a level 0 human with the neutral element. Tenshi has no resistances to any elements, nor any weaknesses.
>Koishi is a level ?? magician with the neutral element. Koishi has no resistances to any elements, nor any weaknesses.
>Tewi is a level ?? merchant with the neutral element. Tewi has no resistances to any elements, nor any weaknesses.
>Lily is a level ?? priest who is strongly associated with dark as her primary element. This makes her resistant to the dark element and susceptible to the light element. It will take more time to assess Lily's level or any other elements that Lily may or may not be associated with.
>While doing this, you finish changing back into your uniform.
>Since you're done changing, school is over for the day.
>_
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Tewi copied and pasted herself?
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>Check status and inventory
>Is there anything we usually do after school?
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>Check status and inventory
>Is there anything we usually do after school?
>You are not feeling particularly tired or hungry.
>You currently possess:
-Your wallet: This contains your student ID card, around 8000 yen, and a photo showing yourself and Keine, with Mokou in the background.
-Earphones: Good for listening to music with. You need something to play the music though.
-Your phone: A useful tool that you can use to communicate with others from a distance, as well as a variety of other functions.
-Keys: You can use these to lock or unlock the door to your apartment.
-Ring: A dull looking ring that somehow manages to shine. You still have no idea where you got this from.
-School bag: This contains your notebooks and other stationary.
>What you do after school depends on how you're feeling that day. Sometimes you'll go earn some money at your part time job, other times you hang out with your friends. There are also times when you simply head home or wander around the city a bit. Today, you believe you made a promise to visit a cafe with Mystia.
>_
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>Locate Mystia
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>Locate Mystia
>Mystia is currently at her desk, placing a few notebooks into her bag.
>_
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>Why does a high-schooler have eighty bux in their wallet?
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>Why does a high-schooler have eighty bux in their wallet?
>You don't see why you shouldn't have money to spare when you have a part time job.
>_
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>Sneak up behind Mystia, and run index finger down her back.
>Follow up with a double attack by poking her sides.
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>Sneak up behind Mystia, and run index finger down her back.
>Follow up with a double attack by poking her sides.
>Since you're done packing, and you see the opportunity, you try your best to sneak behind Mystia.
>She doesn't seem to notice you, so you run your finger down her back, which causes Mystia to jerk upright and let out a small "Eep!".
>You then proceed to poke Mystia's sides, which causes Mystia to emit another strange noise as she turns to face you.
>"Tokiko?"
>_
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Relevant:
hello? anybody here? where is everyone-one-one-one
/me voice echoes infinitely throughout thread, the forum trembles and every post in existence begins to crumble and flow outward into the solar system
>Giggle. How cute!
>"You ready to go, Misty?"
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>Giggle. How cute!
>"You ready to go, Misty?"
>You giggle, and Mystia does the same.
>"Sure! Let me just get the rest of my stuff."
>Mystia quickly places the remainder of her notebooks into her bag.
>"So where are we going? The usual?"
>_
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>Would that cafe be 'the usual'?
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>Would that cafe be 'the usual'?
>It would.
>_
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>"The usual."
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>"The usual."
>"Let's go then. See you later Aya, Hatate!"
>You give a similar farewell to Aya and Hatate, who wave back at Mystia and you, before leaving school with Mystia.
>The two of you exit the school and walk the familiar road to a small cafe near the school.
>Inside the cafe, you can see a few students from your school who either left early or walked really fast already chatting away.
>_
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>Do we recognize any of the students here?
>Is this a real cafe with waiters/waitresses?
>If so, capture our favorite table with Mystia if it isn't occupied!
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>Do we recognize any of the students here?
>Is this a real cafe with waiters/waitresses?
>If so, capture our favorite table with Mystia if it isn't occupied!
>You recognize a few students from your class, Nue and Tenshi. You wonder what the two are doing together.
>There's also another pair of students sitting at a table. A girl with long, dark brown hair tied up with a green ribbon and a girl with red hair tied into two braids. You've seen these two together at the cafe on multiple occasions, though you've never actually spoken to them. Judging by their uniforms, they attend Gensou High, the area's local public high school.
>You don't really know the other students at the cafe well enough to recognize them.
>Well, you certainly hope that it isn't a fake cafe.
>You head to your usual table by the window. Thankfully, it isn't occupied.
>Once the two of you are seated, a waitress walks over to your table with a menu.
>"Just the two of you today? Would you like to order now or take a look through the menu?"
>_
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>"Let's see the menu please."
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>"Let's see the menu please."
>"Alright, just let us know when you decide on an order."
>The waitress hands you and Mystia a copy of the menu before leaving the two of you.
>You take a look at the menu:
-Bavarian Apple, Blueberry Heaven, Black Forest Cherry, Chocolate Delight, Vanilla & Chocolate: These are all pancakes of varying flavors that come in stacks of two. Each stack of pancakes costs 900 yen.
-Chicken & Bacon, Grilled Eggplant, Italian Salami, Tandoori Chicken, The Ultimate: These are all sandwiches of varying flavors. Each sandwich costs 1100 yen other than The Ultimate, which costs 1300 yen.
-Caesar Salad, Greek Salad, Garden Salad: Salads for those conscious of their health. They're also surprisingly filling. Each salad costs 1000 yen.
-Apple Crumble, Banana Split, Blueberry Bliss, Caramel Cashew, Strawberry: Lots of different sundaes to keep the students happy. You can also request your own flavors, though that costs extra. Each sundae costs 900 yen.
-Apple, Banana, Grape, Mango, Orange, Tomato: The flavors available if you want to order a glass of juice. You have no idea who orders the tomato juice. A cup of juice costs 300 yen.
-Black, Chai, Darjeeling, Earl Grey, English, Green, Oolong: The types of tea available. A glass of tea costs 400 yen.
-The Special: An extremely oversized sundae filled with virtually every type of syrup and fruit you can think of. If you can finish it within 11 minutes, you don't have to pay for it. Otherwise, it will cost you 3000 yen. According to legend, only one person has ever managed to finished it in time. That person also apparently asked for seconds.
>_
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>CHICKEN?! Promoting cannibalism?! Disgusting
>"How do students afford food at these prices?!"
>What do we usually order?
>Scan people in the cafe
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>CHICKEN?! Promoting cannibalism?! Disgusting
>"How do students afford food at these prices?!"
>What do we usually order?
>Scan people in the cafe
>Won't somebody think of the animals?
>"What's wrong with the prices?"
>Money just doesn't seem to be worth as much for students attending a private school.
>You usually order a glass of green tea and the black forest cherry pancakes if you feel like eating something.
>You have already scanned Mystia, Nue, and Tenshi.
>You would need to get a bit closer to scan the two girls from the public school.
>_
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>Wait, a glass of tea? Who actually drinks tea from a glass? Then again, this is the country where people drink alcohol from plates, isn't it.
>Put menu down.
>"You ready to order, Misty?"
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>Wait, a glass of tea? Who actually drinks tea from a glass? Then again, this is the country where people drink alcohol from plates, isn't it.
>Put menu down.
>"You ready to order, Misty?"
>Lots of high school students, apparently. It seems they just don't appreciate the finer delicacies of tea.
>You place the menu on the table.
>"Yeah. I'll just be having some juice, since I still need to work after this."
>_
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>Where does Mystia work again?
>"Okay, but I'm gonna eat something. Let me summon that waitress back."
>Raise our hand and wait for the waitress to notice us and get back.
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>Where does Mystia work again?
>"Okay, but I'm gonna eat something. Let me summon that waitress back."
>Raise our hand and wait for the waitress to notice us and get back.
>Mystia helps out regularly at her family's restaurant. In fact, you've been invited there for dinner tonight, in addition to getting those notes you missed from your earlier classes.
>"'Kay. I think I'll have the grape juice today."
>You attract the attention of the waiter, who comes over to your table with a smile.
>"Are you ready to order?"
>_
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>"I'd like to have some Blueberry Heaven pancakes and a glass of oolong tea, please."
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>"I'd like to have some Blueberry Heaven pancakes and a glass of oolong tea, please."
>"Very well. And you?"
>The waitress turns towards Mystia.
>"I'll just have a glass of grape juice, please."
>The waitress quickly jots something down on a notepad.
>"Alright, just one moment and I'll be back with your orders."
>The waitress walks back towards the counter, leaving you with Mystia.
>"Um... So... It's been quite a day, huh, Tokiko?"
>_
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>"Yeah, it has. I still haven't worked out exactly what all this will mean."
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>"Yeah, it has. I still haven't worked out exactly what all this will mean."
>"Hopefully nothing bad..."
>While you talk with Mystia, the waitress returns with your order.
>"Oolong tea and the blueberry heaven pancakes for you, and grape juice for you."
>The waitress sets out a plate of pancakes with blueberries and blueberry syrup in front of you, along with a glass of oolong tea, and gives Mystia her glass of grape juice.
>"Don't hesitate to tell me if you need anything else."
>The waitress leaves you with your food.
>_
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>"Want a bite?"
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>"Want a bite?"
>"No, that's okay."
>The two of you enjoy your drinks and food, with Mystia ordering another glass of juice while the two of you talked.
>After having talked about mostly random subjects for the better part of an hour at the cafe, Mystia quickly takes a glance at the time on her phone.
>"Ah... I guess I had better get going..."
>_
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> Pretend that you need to use the restroom so that you can eavesdrop on, and scan, the public school students as you walk past them
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> Mystia is headed where again? Her cafe?
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> Pretend that you need to use the restroom so that you can eavesdrop on, and scan, the public school students as you walk past them
>You tell Mystia that you need to use the bathroom.
>"Okay. I'll probably be going then. I'll see you later at dinner."
>Mystia takes out and places 600 yen onto the table.
>"Oh, and I'll just leave the money for my juice here, okay? See you later Tokiko!"
>Mystia gives you a wave as she leaves the cafe.
>You head to the restroom but find that the public school students left sometime during your time with Mystia. Next time, you suppose.
>You quickly finish your business in the restroom and return to your table. You should probably call the waitress to pay before you leave.
> Mystia is headed where again? Her cafe?
>In most likelihood, yes.
>_
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>Thank Buddha she finally left. What a limp fish.
>Pays the moneys.
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>Thank Buddha she finally left. What a limp fish.
>Pays the moneys.
>Not particularly eventful for your first date. Oh well.
>You call over the waitress and pay a total of 1900 yen, leaving you with 6700 yen.
>You wonder what to do now until you meet up with Mystia again, given that you have a few hours to kill.
>You could always go work for a bit at Kourindou, wander about the city, go home, call other friends, or do something else completely.
>_
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>Go to Kourindou
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>Go to Kourindou
>You suppose that you might as well earn some money with your free time as you exit the cafe and start making your way towards Kourindou.
>After walking for about 20 minutes, you find yourself standing in front of a small, rustic building that doesn't quite fit in with the surrounding apartments and other high rise architecture. A sign on the building reads "Kourindou".
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>Is anyone inside?
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>Is anyone inside?
>It's rather hard to tell from outside the building. You assume that Rinnosuke is in there somewhere, given that he hasn't placed a "Closed" sign on the door to the store.
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>Fold wings.
>Enter.
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I thought we didn't have wings, since we couldn't fly over the gate at the start? Hatate had wings, but they were invisible to non-ringholders or something. Or am I misreading something?
>In any case, enter.
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>Fold wings.
>Enter.
>In any case, enter.
>You don't have any wings to fold, unfortunately. You wonder how cool it would be to have some, though.
>You push open the door to Kourindou and find yourself among familiar shelves of miscellaneous goods.
>You start walking towards the service desk, looking for Rinnosuke, when you hear his voice coming from the back of the store.
>You wonder who he might be talking to, given that hardly anybody ever comes to visit this shop.
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>What kind of work does our job entail?
>Eavesdrop
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>What kind of work does our job entail?
>Eavesdrop
>You're supposed to manage the inventory, keep the storefront clean, and handle customers as they come and go.
>As for what you actually do, you usually just browse things on your phone and occasionally sweep the floors.
>You walk behind the counter and lean against the door to the storage room, where Rinnosuke's voice was coming from.
>"... Thank you."
>You hear Rinnosuke sighing.
>"Just try to cut down the number of these odd requests. Getting a hold of that was quite annoying, you know."
>You hear the sound of somebody picking up something bulky and heading towards the door you're leaning on.
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>Quietly vault over the counter so we won't be suspected of eavesdropping
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>Quietly vault over the counter so we won't be suspected of eavesdropping
>While you could just walk around the counter, you decide to vault over it instead.
>Fortunately for you, your enhanced strength allows you to do this without too much trouble, and you watch as Rinnosuke opens the door for a certain student carrying a large cardboard box from your school from the other side of the counter.
>The girl, who you recognize as Reimu Hakurei, notices you as she steps through the door into the main store and raises an eyebrow as she looks in your direction.
>"You actually get other customers here?"
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>"Actually, I work here. Do you need any help carrying that?"
>Is there a nametag or revealing uniform we should be wearing?
>Scan Reimu Hakurei.
>Ponder if scanning everyone we meet is actually useful.
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>"Actually, I work here. Do you need any help carrying that?"
>Is there a nametag or revealing uniform we should be wearing?
>Scan Reimu Hakurei.
>Ponder if scanning everyone we meet is actually useful.
>"Explains it. I knew Kourin over there couldn't get any other customers with a place like this. And sure, that would be great."
>"Hey, Kourin! I'm borrowing your employee!"
>Reimu holds out the box to you.
>While there is an actual uniform that you could change into at the store, Rinnosuke tends not to care about what you're wearing as long as you have the store's apron on.
>Reimu is a level ?? shrine maiden who is associated with the neutral element. Reimu has no resistances to any elements, nor any weaknesses. It will take more time to assess Reimu's level or any other elements that Reimu may or may not be associated with.
>You suppose it doesn't hurt to find out more about other people.
>For some reason though, you get the strangest feeling that someone out there is letting out a depressed sigh every time you scan someone.
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>Take box.
>"Sempai. I want to ask you about something."
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>Lean in as if to kiss her
>Wrap your arms around her waist
>German Suplex
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> German suplexes aren't belly-to-belly
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> German suplexes aren't belly-to-belly
Who said it was belly to belly? Just swing to her back :/
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How are you gonna do that while going for a kiss?
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Don't ask her about the ring, I have a feeling she'll be a jerk about it. Or MPK us just to add to her counter. We should finish helping her, and then ask Rinnosuke. That is, if he still has his ability, which is a gamble since everyone who doesn't play the game is a normal human. Oh, we should've scanned Rinnosuke. That's the one thing scans actually DO tell us.
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>Sorry, but scan Rinnosuke.
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We're asking her about the game, right? I mean, Reimu is who we wanted to ask about the game since the beginning.
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You're right, but the one time we appear in canon, Reimu beats us up for no reason. I'm wary of her.
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>Take box.
>"Sempai. I want to ask you about something."
>You take the box out of Reimu's hands. Despite its size the box seems rather light, though you have no idea if this is due to your enhanced strength or if the contents of the box weren't very heavy to begin with.
>"Thanks. I don't live too far from here, so I shouldn't take too much of your time."
>"Hmm? What is it?"
>Lean in as if to kiss her
>Wrap your arms around her waist
>German Suplex
> German suplexes aren't belly-to-belly
>You lean in closer to Reimu, but find that the box is in your way.
>You drop the box and move in to wrap your arms around Reimu's waist.
>Surprised by you dropping the box, Reimu quickly moves one of her legs and catches the box using her leg and foot.
>"Hey, careful with that!"
>Since Reimu is off balance due to this, you take this opportunity to try to swing around her to perform a German Suplex, but find that Reimu is somehow firmly grounded despite balancing the box on one of her legs.
>"I get that I'm great, I really do, but you people have really got to stop thinking that it's okay to touch me whenever you want."
>Reimu uses her hands to peel your own off her before lifting up the box with her leg and picking it up and holding it out to you again.
>"Try not to drop it this time."
>Sorry, but scan Rinnosuke.
>Rinnosuke is a level 0 human with the neutral element. Rinnosuke has no resistances to any elements, nor any weaknesses.
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>"This Touhou MMO I started playing, I heard you''ve gotten pretty far in it."
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>"This Touhou MMO I started playing, I heard you''ve gotten pretty far in it."
>"Yeah? What about it?"
>Reimu starts walking towards the store's entrance.
>"Let's walk and talk. I still have other things I need to take care of today."
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>Follow the red-white.
>"So, do you have any good tips for a new player?"
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>Follow the red-white.
>"So, do you have any good tips for a new player?"
>You follow Reimu, who holds the door open for you, outside the store.
>Reimu begins walking down the street, and you follow.
>"If you want tips, go look up guides on the net. There are some pretty good ones out there."
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>"Is that what you did?"
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>"Is that what you did?"
>Reimu laughs.
>"Back when I started, nobody else even knew enough about the game to make a guide!"
>"All people would do back then was copy whatever I did!"
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>"Really? Tell me more about it."
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>"Really? Tell me more about it."
>"Not much to really say about it. I was the top player, so other people tried to copy what I did. We're almost at my place by the way."
>You continue to follow Reimu through the city, passing by many buildings along the way. You note that the quality and maintenance of the buildings seems to be deteriorating as you approach wherever it is that Reimu lives.
>"I'll say this though. Me? I have fun playing Touhou. So do most of the top players. All those tryhards that just tried to copy what I did? Most of them quit pretty fast."
>"Basically, as long as you're having fun, you'll probably be fine. It is just a game, you know."
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>Glance over shoulder.
>"It's not just a game. Touhou is REAL."
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>Glance over shoulder.
>"It's not just a game. Touhou is REAL."
>You take a glance over your shoulder. Nobody else seems to be around.
>Reimu stops and turns to take a look at you before sighing.
>"You wanted advice, right? Touhou is a game. End of story. That's my advice."
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>That went well. Next, ask for help with relationships.
>Wonder if Reimu doesn't know about the Rings.
>Thank Reimu for her advice and continue on to her house.
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>That went well. Next, ask for help with relationships.
>Wonder if Reimu doesn't know about the Rings.
>Thank Reimu for her advice and continue on to her house.
>You have been wondering about expanding your horizons...
>Does Reimu actually know about the rings? You'd think that the top rated player would be more aware of these things. Maybe.
>"Yeah, don't worry about it. It's better if newer players like you don't get involved in this mess."
>You continue to follow Reimu until you arrive at a series of run down flats.
>You've... never really been to this part of the city before. You can hear some shouting in the distance and the streets seem to be in dire need of some cleaning and general repairs.
>"Anyway, I should be fine carrying it from here. Thanks for that... What was your name again? I don't think I caught it earlier."
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>"Sanae Kochiya. And I'll be taking your life now,"
>German suplex her
>"Kamishirasawa. Tokiko Kamishirasawa, student of Scarlet Academy."
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>"Sanae Kochiya. And I'll be taking your life now,"
>German suplex her
>"Kamishirasawa. Tokiko Kamishirasawa, student of Scarlet Academy."
>"Funny, I have a friend with the exact same name."
>"I'd like to see you try."
>You attempt to grab hold of Reimu to suplex her, but she somehow seems to be out of your reach every time you approach her.
>"Yeah, I recognize the uniform. Anyway, thanks Tokiko."
>Reimu takes the box out of your hands and walks up the stairs to one of the flats on the second floor, where she puts the box down to unlock the door, before entering the flat.
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>Memorize address
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>Memorize address
>You take note of where Reimu lives and type her address into your phone. You can always use your phone's navigation feature if you need to travel to Reimu's house for whatever reason.
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>Head back to Kourindou.
>How much time until we usually meet Mystia?
>Does Rinnosuke have any magical object appraisal abilities, as far as we know?
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>Check time and any mails
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>Check time and any mails
>It is currently 5:30PM. You have no unread messages.
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>Guess it's time to head home
>Look out for any suspicious characters on the way
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and scan them
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>Stop by a store to look for a pair of matching more-than-just-friendship necklaces for us and Mystia
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>Guess it's time to head home
>Look out for any suspicious characters on the way
>You suppose that you might as well go home for now. You still have some time before you're due to visit Mystia's restaurant, after all.
>You take note of your surroundings and keep an eye out for anyone suspicious along the way. Fortunately for you, you don't run into anyone while in the neglected part of the city.
>and scan them
>But there's nobody to scan, for now.
>Stop by a store to look for a pair of matching more-than-just-friendship necklaces for us and Mystia
>You think about stopping by a store before you head home. What kind of store do you want to visit though? A high end jewellery store? Though you might not have enough money for their wares. The jewellery franchise at your local department store? A popular option among students at your school. Kourindou? Somewhere else?
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>Go back to Kourindou.
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>Go back to Kourindou.
>You suppose that you might as well check out Kourindou's wares. There's always something interesting there, at the very least.
>You trace your steps back from Reimu's flat until you find yourself standing in front the doors to Kourindou once more.
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>Go inside and look around.
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>Go inside and look around.
>You head back inside Kourindou to be greeted by Rinnosuke, who is now sitting behind the counter reading a newspaper.
>"Back already?"
>You take a look around the store. You're familiar with most of the inventory already, given that it never changes since nobody ever buys them, but you might as well take another look at what's here.
>When Rinnosuke notices that you're taking a look at the store's goods, he lowers his newspaper.
>"Oh, are you looking for something?"
>Kourindou currently offers the following:
-A Gameboy Color with a few games. You're pretty sure it's broken, unless there is some method of turning it on that you don't know about.
-A large, ornate vase. You have no idea how much this thing would be worth, but it looks expensive.
-A set of fine china adorned with mythological beasts. The artwork on these things is actually quite pretty.
-A glass chess set. You've played against Rinnosuke a few times using this before. Unfortunately, you have yet to win.
-A small porcelain raven. It's cute. Kind of. Maybe. Ish. Okay, it's actually pretty creepy and you tend to turn it away from you whenever you're alone in the store. Who even makes porcelain ravens?
-An oversized plush toy. It's a black cat with two tails and a green hat. Apparently this was a gift from one of Rinnosuke's friends.
-Several fishing rods of varying length. You wonder if Rinnosuke actually used these before putting them into his shop.
-An ugly ring. It looks like it was carved out of a slab of concrete or something. Rinnosuke insists that it is rather valuable, but you aren't seeing it.
-Some assorted jewellery. You're fairly certain most of the gems in the necklaces, bracelets, rings and the like are fake but confirming this would take time and resources that you don't want to bother spending.
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>Compare ugly ring to mysterious ring in inventory
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>Try to scan items.
>Is the raven white?
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>Compare ugly ring to mysterious ring in inventory
>You compare the ring on display to yours. The two look nothing alike.
>Try to scan items.
>Is the raven white?
>Scanning the items reveals nothing.
>The raven is black, with white and gold used for detailing.
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>Has there been anything stolen in recent times?
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>Does toy cat appear cute, scary, both, neither?
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>Has there been anything stolen in recent times?
>You don't believe that anything has been stolen recently.
>Does toy cat appear cute, scary, both, neither?
>You suppose that you would probably describe the plush toy cat as cute.
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>Which beasts are on the china?
>"What's new Boss?"
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>Which beasts are on the china?
>"What's new Boss?"
>The china is adorned with images of dragons, phoenixes, and tengu.
>"Not much. Don't bother coming in tomorrow or Sunday though, I won't be here. An old friend of mine is back in town."
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>How long until Myschi
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>How long until Myschi
>You don't have a set time to meet up with Mystia, but you should probably visit her family's restaurant before 7PM. It is currently 5:50PM.
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>Early bird gets something, let's head out to Myschi
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>Early bird gets something, let's head out to Myschi
>You figure that, without much else to do, you might as well leave this place and start heading to Mystia's family restaurant.
>Before you can leave though, you hear the sound of Rinnosuke putting down his newspaper.
>"One moment, Tokiko. This week's pay, since I won't be here tomorrow."
>Rinnosuke gets up and walks over to you, holding an envelope.
>"5000 yen for the five hours you worked this week, and a little bonus for the delivery you just made. Thanks for your hard work."
>You take the envelope, thank Rinnosuke, and take your leave.
>You walk through the city until you eventually find yourself standing in front of Mystia's restaurant.
>The restaurant seems quite busy today, you can see through the windows that there are already several customers seated and talking at the tables.
>From somewhere down the street, you can hear a woman complaining in a childlike voice to someone, though you can't make out what they're complaining about.
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>Can we see them, or might she be an actual child instead of a woman with a child's voice?
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>Can we see them, or might she be an actual child instead of a woman with a child's voice?
>You take a quick look in the direction that the voice is coming from.
>Down the street, you can see a rather annoyed looking Ran with the blond woman you saw earlier at school, Yukari Yakumo.
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>Maybe they need our help with something.
>or maybe this is an opportunity to get some dirt on Yakumo-sensei. Either way, approach!
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>Maybe they need our help with something.
>or maybe this is an opportunity to get some dirt on Yakumo-sensei. Either way, approach!
>High school students know the answer to everything, right? Even if they don't, you're curious about what's going on.
>You walk past the restaurant and start heading towards your math teacher and the other woman.
>"-simply cannot allow that."
>"But I haven't seen you in years!"
>"... How is that relevant?"
>They don't seem to have noticed you yet.
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>So, Miss Ran is the more strict one. Nothing new there.
>Wait for a gap in the conversation.
>"Hello Miss Yakumo ... and Miss Yakumo."
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>So, Miss Ran is the more strict one. Nothing new there.
>Wait for a gap in the conversation.
>"Hello Miss Yakumo ... and Miss Yakumo."
>The other lady didn't exactly give the you strongest impression that she was the strict, no-nonsense type when you talked to her earlier.
>You see Yukari Yakumo pause to to think in an exaggerated manner in response to Ran's question. You take this opportunity to walk up to and greet the two of them.
>"Oh, if it isn't Tokiko? What a coincidence, to be meeting you again on this day. Could this be the work of fate?"
>Ran gives you a small nod.
>"Good evening, Tokiko."
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>Smile.
>"Have you two ordered yet?"
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>Smile.
>"Have you two ordered yet?"
>You give the two of them a smile.
>Ran answers you first.
>"We haven't. As a matter of fact, we have yet to decide where we want to eat."
>"I'm not particularly familiar with the restaurants in the city... Do you have any recommendations, Tokiko?"
>"But I said I wanted-"
>"No. For the last time, we are not going to eat junk food at home."
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>Realize the scale of the momentary lapse of spatial awareness that we just experienced. Thank goodness she knew what we were talking about, apparently...
>"Uhh, a restaurant? Try that one, I'm going over there to meet a friend, in fact."
>Point out Mystia's restaurant down the street.
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>Realize the scale of the momentary lapse of spatial awareness that we just experienced. Thank goodness she knew what we were talking about, apparently...
>"Uhh, a restaurant? Try that one, I'm going over there to meet a friend, in fact."
>Point out Mystia's restaurant down the street.
>You feel pretty fortunate that there are a lot of restaurants in the area and that they were already talking about food.
>"Oh? I do believe that's the one owned by Miss Lorelei's parents. I have been meaning to visit at some point..."
>"But Ran, my snacks..."
>"You've had enough of those. Honestly..."
>Yukari turns towards you with a sigh.
>"Is Ran this stubborn at school as well? She really would be so much cuter if she wasn't so strict."
>Ran clears her throat loudly.
>"Let's visit that restaurant that Miss Kamishirasawa recommended to us. Thank you for the recommendation, by the way, Tokiko."
>Ran begins walking towards the restaurant, dragging a complaining Yukari along by the hand.
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>Lag behind them into the restaurant.
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>Lag behind them into the restaurant.
>You follow Ran and Yukari at a reasonable distance before entering the restaurant yourself.
>You notice Mystia waiting on another table and give her a small wave, which she returns.
>You wait for a few moments until you're seated at a smaller table inside the restaurant.
>The waitress leaves you with a glass of water and a menu.
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>Check menu
>Check what Mystia is doing
>Check what the Yakumos are doing
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>Check menu
>Check what Mystia is doing
>Check what the Yakumos are doing
>You check the menu:
-Special Set A-D: Full course meals for larger groups. Depending on which set you order, the cost ranges from 5000 yen per person to 10000 yen per person.
-Bento Box: Well rounded meals that come with rice, miso soup, salad, dessert, and two or more main dishes. Depending on which mains you choose, the bento box will cost you 1500 to 2000 yen.
-Rice with Teriyaki Chicken/Fish/Beef: A staple dish. It will cost you 1200 yen.
-Sushi: Comes in many varieties, the cost will vary depending on the type and amount of sushi you order.
-Yakitori: Grilled chicken skewers. These cost 200 yen each.
-Grilled Eel: A whole grilled eel marinated with special sauce that comes with rice and miso soup. This will cost you 1700 yen.
-Udon: Comes with vegetables, fried tofu, or fish cake. A bowl will cost you 950 yen.
-Drinks: Juice and soft drinks are available for 200 yen. There is alcohol available, but you're not old enough to purchase any yet.
>Mystia is currently taking the order of another table.
>The Yakumos are seated on the other side of the restaurant and seem to be discussing what they should order, judging by how Ran is pointing at things on the menu.
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>Scan relative people of interests in the restaurant
>Evil laugh
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>Scan relative people of interests in the restaurant
>Evil laugh
>Outside of Mystia and the Yakumos, who you have already scanned, there doesn't seem to be anyone of particular interest to you in the restaurant.
>You laugh maniacally, which causes the other patrons of the restaurant to look and point in your direction while whispering.
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"Sorry Myschi, but the yakitori just looks so delicious today!"
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>"Sorry Myschi, but the yakitori just looks so delicious today!"
>"Doesn't it? Though, we have another type of bird on the menu just for you..."
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>Observe antics of the Yakumo to pass time.
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>Observe antics of the Yakumo to pass time.
>You watch the Yakumos, but they appear to have settled after having made their order and are simply chatting to each other while they wait for their food. Perhaps you should decide on what you want to order too?
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>Perhaps, but without the presence of an individual employed by this food and drink establishment who is tasked with the duty of collecting orders from customers within the premises of this building and relaying them to the restaurant's kitchen where the chefs will attempt to construct the requested comestibles to the best of their ability within a reasonable window of time, there is a danger that our nutritional desires will go unheard. Therefore, let us continue to exercise patience instead of spilling the confidential details of our order to no-one in particular in a truly embarrassing fashion, as there is a member of the waitstaff who has acknowledged our presence and is likely to serve us next as a result of the bias she possesses towards us due to our favorable personal relationship with her.
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>Perhaps, but without the presence of an individual employed by this food and drink establishment who is tasked with the duty of collecting orders from customers within the premises of this building and relaying them to the restaurant's kitchen where the chefs will attempt to construct the requested comestibles to the best of their ability within a reasonable window of time, there is a danger that our nutritional desires will go unheard. Therefore, let us continue to exercise patience instead of spilling the confidential details of our order to no-one in particular in a truly embarrassing fashion, as there is a member of the waitstaff who has acknowledged our presence and is likely to serve us next as a result of the bias she possesses towards us due to our favorable personal relationship with her.
>You do suppose that you could always wait for a particular waitress before deciding on your order.
>You watch as Mystia finishes taking the order of the other table and relaying it to the kitchen staff before she comes over to your table with a smile.
>"Have you decided on your order, ma'am?"
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>"Why of course. I think ill be having... you."
>Jump on top of Mystia
>"I'll have the bento box."
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>"Why of course. I think ill be having... you."
>Jump on top of Mystia
>"I'll have the bento box."
>"N-Not in public, Tokiko."
>You leap out of your seat and onto Mystia, who looks rather surprised.
>Out of the corner of your eye, you can see Yukari Yakumo grinning as she looks at the two of you while Ran appears to be walking towards you with a stern look on her face.
>You get the feeling you're about to be lectured for some time.
>"Alright, and what main would you like with that?"
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>Did we miss where the mains are listed?
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>Did we miss where the mains are listed?
>You did, apparently.
>The mains include Teriyaki Chicken, Salmon, Tempura, Grilled Eel/Lamprey, and Black Bean Beef.
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>"That'd be grilled eel."
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>"That'd be grilled eel."
>"No problem, just wait one moment and I'll deliver your meal shortly."
>"Oh, and a special service for you~."
>Mystia puts down the tray she is carrying to hand you a notebook.
>"Today's notes from the class you missed. Now, I'll just be a moment."
>Mystia picks up the tray again and makes her way back towards the kitchen.
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>Sweet! Let's put them away for now, though.
>Wait for Myschi to get back.
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>Sweet! Let's put them away for now, though.
>Wait for Myschi to get back.
>You don't really want to spend your time at a restaurant copying notes.
>You put the notebook into your bag and wait for your food to arrive.
>After several minutes pass, Mystia returns carrying a tray with your food, along with a complementary soft drink.
>Mystia gives you a smile as she places the food at your table.
>"Enjoy your meal and don't hesitate to tell us if you need anything."
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>Thank Mystia.
>Look meaningfully into her eyes and blush.
>Say "itadakimasu" and start eating.
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>Thank Mystia.
>Look meaningfully into her eyes and blush.
>Say "itadakimasu" and start eating.
>You thank Mystia while looking into her eyes, which causes Mystia to blush in return before moving along to service the other tables.
>You give thanks for your meal and start eating.
>While you eat, whenever there are lulls in activity, Mystia comes over to your table to chat for a few moments before being called elsewhere.
>Eventually, you finish your meal. You note that the Yakumos are still eating and chatting to each other and that you should probably pay for your meal at the counter soon.
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>Pay them bills!
>Where's Mystia?
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>Pay them bills!
>Where's Mystia?
>You head over to the counter, where you pay 1800 yen for your meal.
>Mystia seems to be at the Yakumo's table, blushing while listening to the woman calling herself Yukari talking to her about something.
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>Approach them.
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>Approach them.
>You approach Mystia and the Yakumos. As you do so, you notice a wide smile appear on Yukari's face as you watch her nudge Mystia in your direction.
>Ran has a scowl on her face, though you note that her cheeks are flushed and there do seem to be an awful number of empty glasses on their table.
>You find yourself standing in front of Mystia, who is blushing quite heavily.
>"Um... T-Tokik-... I can't say that Miss Yakumo!"
>Mystia quickly covers her face with her hands and runs off towards the kitchen, which causes Yukari to burst into laughter.
>Several of the other customers look in your direction for a moment after Mystia's outburst before returning to their own meals and conversations.
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>"What's going on? What did you say to her?"
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>"What's going on? What did you say to her?"
>Yukari continues to laugh for a few moments before composing herself.
>"Oh, nothing. I'm sure that she'll tell you herself, eventually. As a matter of fact, I do believe that I recall Ran onc-"
>Ran quickly cuts off Yukari.
>"Thank you for the recommendation, Tokiko. The food was wonderful, though we may have had too much to drink. I believe it is time for us to leave."
>"Oh, Ran. It's nothing to be embarrassed about, it was so long ago..."
>"Home."
>Yukari chuckles.
>"I don't want to upset my dear Ran any more today, so I'll have to tell you this story some other time, Tokiko."
>"Absolutely not."
>Ran begins dragging Yukari by the hand towards the counter while Yukari waves goodbye to you with a smile.
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>Wave back.
>Is there somewhere quiet where we can start working on the notes while we wait for Mystia's shift to be over?
>Come to think of it, when is Mystia's shift over?
>Do we usually get to hang out with her when we eat at her family's restaurant?
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>Wave back.
>Is there somewhere quiet where we can start working on the notes while we wait for Mystia's shift to be over?
>Come to think of it, when is Mystia's shift over?
>Do we usually get to hang out with her when we eat at her family's restaurant?
>You return Yukari's wave.
>Inside the restaurant? Not really, the other customers' discussions are somewhat loud.
>Mystia usually works until the restaurant closes for the night at 11PM.
>On days where business is slow, Mystia occasionally leaves work early to hang out with you. You note that Friday is one of the busier days of the week for the service industry.
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>What time is it?
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>What time is it?
>A quick look at your phone reveals that it is currently 7:30 PM.
>_
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>Ugh... We could be home right now, grinding a stupid MMO.
>Approach Mystia when it looks like she's not serving customers.
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>Ugh... We could be home right now, grinding a stupid MMO.
>Approach Mystia when it looks like she's not serving customers.
>You totally could be power leveling right about now, but alas.
>You loiter around the restaurant for a few moments until you spot an unoccupied Mystia and make your way towards her.
>Upon seeing you approaching, Mystia turns towards you.
>"What's the matter, Tokiko?"
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>"Hey, think you could leave work early today? I know it's been a busy day, but it's getting a bit late for most people to eat out, isn't it?"
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>"Hey, think you could leave work early today? I know it's been a busy day, but it's getting a bit late for most people to eat out, isn't it?"
>"Um... Well..."
>Mystia takes a quick look around the store.
>"I could, I guess... Did you want to do something together?"
>_
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>"Well, you see..."
>Glance at the counter. Are the Yakumos still in the restaurant?
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>"Well, you see..."
>Glance at the counter. Are the Yakumos still in the restaurant?
>Mystia leans in slightly, waiting for what you'll say next.
>The counter currently has an employee standing behind it, waiting for the next customer to come up.
>The Yakumos have just left the restaurant.
>_
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>Ah, no, don't lean in like that...
>"Yeah... Kinda. Wanna... go home together?"
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>Ah, no, don't lean in like that...
>"Yeah... Kinda. Wanna... go home together?"
>You're getting a bit nervous.
>"I wouldn't mind that, it's been a while since I've visited your house..."
>_
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You best not be planning on having Mystia come over only to play a solo MMO. <_<
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Of course not, it's for [redacted].
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Hey, I said "Let's go home together", not "Come over to my house". I wasn't planning to have Mystia come over to begin with.
>Actually, how close is Mystia's home to ours? Would our respective homes be at least roughly in the same direction in relation to this place?
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>Actually, how close is Mystia's home to ours? Would our respective homes be at least roughly in the same direction in relation to this place?
>Mystia's house is about a 10 minute walk away from yours. From the restaurant, it would take roughly 15 minutes to walk to Mystia's house.
>They are, though your home is further away than Mystia's.
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>How many people are in the restaurant? Is business dying down for the night? We wouldn't want to leave them understaffed.
>Before we go, Mystia will probably have to tell whoever's in charge that she's taking off early.
>...Who's in charge of Mystia's family's restaurant, anyway?
>What do we know about Mystia's family? What are her parents like? Any siblings? Cousins? Yandere aunts? These people may one day be our in-laws
>Is Mystia wearing a waitress uniform?
>How super cute does she look in it?
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>How many people are in the restaurant? Is business dying down for the night? We wouldn't want to leave them understaffed.
>Before we go, Mystia will probably have to tell whoever's in charge that she's taking off early.
>...Who's in charge of Mystia's family's restaurant, anyway?
>What do we know about Mystia's family? What are her parents like? Any siblings? Cousins? Yandere aunts? These people may one day be our in-laws
>Is Mystia wearing a waitress uniform?
>How super cute does she look in it?
>A fair number, but there seems to be enough staff to keep on top of things even if Mystia were to leave.
>Probably a good idea.
>The restaurant is run by her parents, who you can usually find in the kitchen.
>A fair amount, given that you've been friends with Mystia for some time now. Mystia's parents are fairly strict, she gets grounded if she doesn't keep her grades above a certain level, however they are quite loving at the same time.
>Mystia is an only child. You haven't really interacted with Mystia's extended family much, since they live in a more rural area. Mystia occasionally goes to visit them during the holidays and usually returns with all sorts of delicious souvenirs for you and your friends. From what you've seen in photographs and the like, they look like good people.
>She is! Mystia is currently dressed in a red Happi coat with a blue apron on top of the coat. Mystia also has her hair tied back by a blue bandana.
>You haven't really paid all that much attention to it in the past, but you suppose that Mystia does look pretty cute in her uniform.
>_
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>"Let's go, then."
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>"Let's go, then."
>"Um, okay, I'll go tell my parents that I'm leaving early today. Just wait right here for a second."
>Mystia leaves you and walks quickly in the direction of the kitchen.
>After a few moments, Mystia returns without the apron and walks up to your side.
>"S-Shall we go then?"
>You notice Mystia's hand slowly reaching towards yours.
>_
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>"Okay."
>Take ahold of hand
>Blush
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>"Okay."
>Take ahold of hand
>Blush
>You take hold of Mystia's hand. You can feel Mystia's fingers wrapping around yours.
>Mystia looks down and blushes as well.
>You lead Mystia outside the restaurant.
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>Check the scenery outside
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>Check the scenery outside
>It's getting dark, though the streetlights illuminate your path.
>There isn't too much to say about the scenery. You can see the silhouettes of several high rise buildings against the night sky.
>Most of the stores in the area have closed for the day, with the exception being restaurants and convenience stores.
>_
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>"Have you eaten yet Mystia?"
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>"Have you eaten yet Mystia?"
>"Not yet, I was going to eat something when business slowed down a bit more..."
>"Don't worry about me, though, I'm used to eating late."
>_
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>What do we have for food at home?
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>What do we have for food at home?
>You should still have enough groceries at your place to make any simple dish of your choosing.
>You also have a stockpile of junk food, such as potato chips and instant noodles, for emergency situations.
>_
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>What does Mystia like to eat?
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>What does Mystia like to eat?
>Mystia tends to favor savory foods, as well as enjoying sweets.
>Mystia tends to avoid her favorite foods most of the time though, for fear of gaining weight.
>_
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>She served us at her place, now we'll serve her at ours.
>Happily dream of recipe ideas.
>Wait, do we own a cute apron?
>Squeeze Mystia's hand.
>"Just leave your dinner to me~"
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>She served us at her place, now we'll serve her at ours.
>Happily dream of recipe ideas.
>Wait, do we own a cute apron?
>Squeeze Mystia's hand.
>"Just leave your dinner to me~"
>You figure that it's the least that you can do.
>Oh, what will you make? Something savory? Something sweet? Something western? Something more traditional? You're having a hard time deciding here.
>You only own normal aprons. Maybe you should look into buying something cuter?
>You squeeze Mystia's hand, which causes her to hold your hand tightly in response.
>"Oh, I'll look forward to it then."
>Mystia sounds quite happy about the idea of trying your cooking.
>_
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>Are we already walking back to our house?
>If not, start walking.
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So I guess we are bringing her back home to play solo MMOs :V
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>Are we already walking back to our house?
>If not, start walking.
>You are not.
>You begin walking, hand in hand with Mystia, towards your house.
>Nothing too eventful happens along the way, just some idle chat with Mystia, and after about 15 minutes of walking you find yourself outside your apartment complex with Mystia.
>_
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>Anything seem out of order?
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>Anything seem out of order?
>Not particularly, no.
>You do hear some voices in the distance, but that's to be expected given that it's a Friday night.
>_
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>Go inside, then.
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>Go inside, then.
>You enter the apartment complex and take the lift to the third floor, where your apartment is.
>"It's been a while since I've been to your house, huh Tokiko?"
>You enter your home and turn on the lights.
>"Sorry for intruding."
>Mystia says this to nobody in particular as she enters your house, since she should know that Keine is out.
>You are now standing at the entrance to your living room with Mystia.
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>What does our living room look like?
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>What does our living room look like?
>The majority of the living room, furthest from the entrance, is taken up by a sofa and television. You like to wind down here on occasion, though Keine stops you from watching too much TV when she's around.
>To the right of the entrance, you can find the kitchen which is sectioned off by a large counter. This counter doubles as a table. You usually eat here.
>There are three doors, two to the left of the entrance which lead to your room and the bathroom and one to the right which leads to Keine's room.
>A couple of framed pictures of yourself and Keine are hung on the walls behind the sofa. There are also some more photos sitting on the kitchen counter.
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>"Make yourself at home. I'll get working on that meal I promised you straight away!"
>Skip happily into the kitchen and check for following ingredients: soba noodles, carrots, onions, leek, turnips, cabbage, bean sprouts, daikon, shimeji mushrooms, bok-choy and chives.
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>"Make yourself at home. I'll get working on that meal I promised you straight away!"
>Skip happily into the kitchen and check for following ingredients: soba noodles, carrots, onions, leek, turnips, cabbage, bean sprouts, daikon, shimeji mushrooms, bok-choy and chives.
>"Okay, I'll look forward to it. I wonder what you're going to make."
>You skip happily to the kitchen where you check what you have in stock.
>At the same time Mystia sits down on the sofa and stretches, you figure she's a bit tired after work.
>You can see most of the ingredients you want, though you seem to be missing turnips. You can probably make do without those.
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>Where do we keep our aprons?
>Go there and examine our choices.
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>Where do we keep our aprons?
>Go there and examine our choices.
>The aprons are hung up on the wall at the far end of the kitchen.
>You walk over to the aprons, there are two. Both your apron and Keine's apron have a plain, white design, though Keine's apron is larger than yours.
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>
Remove clothes and put on our apron.
>Flash back to a heart-warming scene of Keine and us wearing our aprons and cooking together.
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>Remove clothes and put on our apron.
>Flash back to a heart-warming scene of Keine and us wearing our aprons and cooking together.
>You imagine a scene where you cook for Mystia while donning a naked apron. The very thought causes you to feel like you'd die of embarrassment.
>Instead, you put your apron on over your clothes as you prepare to cook.
>You remember when Keine first started teaching you to cook, and how you almost cried as failed to crack eggs with one hand like Keine did without getting egg shell fragments everywhere. You had a smaller apron back then, you think Keine still has it stored away somewhere.
>You also think back to how Keine continued to teach you how to cook, how proud you were when you made Keine breakfast in bed the first time, and how sad you were when you had to cook for yourself the first time when Keine left on one of her trips and Mokou was busy.
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>Make the food
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>Make the food
>Since you have your apron on and your ingredients prepared, you get right to it!
>You chat about random topics such as school, work and your friends with Mystia while you use your vegetables to make a nice stock for your soup.
>While you're making the soup, you also prepare the noodles and cut up a few more vegetables.
>After a while, you finish making the soba noodles and set a bowl along with some cutlery in front of Mystia.
>"This looks delicious, Tokiko."
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> "Of course, it's made with all of my love!"
> "Now open wide and say 'Ahhhhh'"
> Try to feed Mystia
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> "Of course, it's made with all of my love!"
> "Now open wide and say 'Ahhhhh'"
> Try to feed Mystia
>Mystia blushes in response.
>"Don't you ever get embarrassed saying those kinds of things...?"
>"Like this?"
>Mystia opens her mouth slightly with a small "Ahh" noise.
>You use the chopsticks to grab a small amount of the soba noodles and direct it towards Mystia's mouth.
>Mystia eats the noodles you hold out to her.
>"It tastes really good, Tokiko, but... eating like that is a bit..."
>_
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>"One more time～"
>Feed again.
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>"One more time～"
>Feed again.
>"Ahh."
>Mystia opens her mouth for you once more as you feed her.
>Once Mystia eats the portion that you gave her, you see her grab some noodles with her chopsticks before holding them out towards you.
>"It's not fair if I'm the only one being treated, say 'Ahh'."
>_
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>Well, we didn't taste it yet ourself, now did we...
>"Ahh～"
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>Well, we didn't taste it yet ourself, now did we...
>"Ahh～"
>You have not. Not yet, anyway.
>You open wide and say "Ahh~" for Mystia, who feeds you some of your noodles.
>As expected, your cooking tastes quite good.
>The two of you continue eating in this manner until you both, eventually, finish your meals.
>Mystia is left blushing after having been fed so many times by you.
>"Thank you for the meal~"
>"Do you want any help with the dishes?"
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>"Nah, it's fine. It's not like I cooked for a ton of people just now."
>Clean up after Mystia's dishes and drop them off at the sink, then return to her.
>"...Hey, how about I give you a massage? Your neck's gotta be stiff as heck after all the sitting in class and waitressing."
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>"Nah, it's fine. It's not like I cooked for a ton of people just now."
>Clean up after Mystia's dishes and drop them off at the sink, then return to her.
>"...Hey, how about I give you a massage? Your neck's gotta be stiff as heck after all the sitting in class and waitressing."
>"Are you sure? I'll just watch some TV until you're done then."
>Mystia moves to the lounge area, where she sits down the sofa and turns on the TV.
>You collect the dishes and give them a quick rinse before washing them.
>Once you're done washing the dishes, you place them on a rack to dry before returning to Mystia. She seems to be watching the news, which is running an old story about the students that disappeared a few months ago.
>"A m-massage? No, no, no, I couldn't possibly ask you to do that for me! I already got to eat your cooking, that's already enough to make me happy..."
>_
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>"All right, I won't, then..."
>Sit down on the sofa in a bit dejected mood.
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>"All right, I won't, then..."
>Sit down on the sofa in a bit dejected mood.
>"E-Eh? Um, um..."
>Mystia looks rather flustered.
>_
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>"I didn't cause you any trouble by getting you to leave work earlier, right?"
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>"I didn't cause you any trouble by getting you to leave work earlier, right?"
>"Ah, no, of course not. We already went through the busy period and it was mostly just cleaning up that was left."
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>Sigh of relief.
>"That's good..."
>Nudge closer on the couch to Mystia, so that her hand comes within our reach.
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>Sigh of relief.
>"That's good..."
>Nudge closer on the couch to Mystia, so that her hand comes within our reach.
>You give a small sigh of relief.
>"It's not that big a deal though..."
>You move a bit closer to Mystia on the couch, you could probably hold her hand if you wanted.
>_
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>Put our hand on Mystia's hand and gently lean against her.
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>Put our hand on Mystia's hand and gently lean against her.
>You place your hand on top of Mystia's and lean against her.
>Mystia jumps a little at first, but offers no resistance and leans back against you in return.
>_