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August Event
Please let August be better than July I'm begging
✽ Due to 10+ classes raising their ranks last month, ALL characters have access to the courtyard via the door in the locker area and the windows facing the courtyard.
✽ Characters with 1-10 tallies are not able to get any further past the end of the courtyard before they fall unconscious; characters with 10-20 can get halfway to the pool building before the same happens to them; characters with 20+ tallies can reach the pool building but unfortunately, the door is on the other side. There are no windows on the walls, but from the clocktower, characters can see that it has a glass ceiling, though they are unable to see inside.
✽ Outside, there is no breeze, and it occasionally rains ash.
✽ Characters going up to the 4th floor will feel that the door is warm to the touch, and will occasionally open (see: missions)
✽ The student store opens, with the door propped open with a doorstopper. The npc running the storeis currently not interested in conversation, but may be available for threading in the future and is available for threading in the toplevel below. Please see the updated bonus activity page for more information.
✽ Posted on the bulletin board and also handed to each club president before break is the notice that proof of club activity is due at the end of break. Please submit these proofs in the toplevel below.
✽ There is another ad on the bulletin board advertising an exchange student program for the month of October. Applications will be taken until the end of August, and there is a 300 merit point fee. Sister cities include Death City, Devildom, Ishigami Village, Lanling, LazyTown, and Maiami City.
✽ Characters with 1-10 tallies are not able to get any further past the end of the courtyard before they fall unconscious; characters with 10-20 can get halfway to the pool building before the same happens to them; characters with 20+ tallies can reach the pool building but unfortunately, the door is on the other side. There are no windows on the walls, but from the clocktower, characters can see that it has a glass ceiling, though they are unable to see inside.
✽ Outside, there is no breeze, and it occasionally rains ash.
✽ Characters going up to the 4th floor will feel that the door is warm to the touch, and will occasionally open (see: missions)
✽ The student store opens, with the door propped open with a doorstopper. The npc running the store
✽ Posted on the bulletin board and also handed to each club president before break is the notice that proof of club activity is due at the end of break. Please submit these proofs in the toplevel below.
✽ There is another ad on the bulletin board advertising an exchange student program for the month of October. Applications will be taken until the end of August, and there is a 300 merit point fee. Sister cities include Death City, Devildom, Ishigami Village, Lanling, LazyTown, and Maiami City.
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previous-previous school life? he doesn't have much to say on it. as for the now — it works, because he's far too invested in the little things around him that happen to be the "pet" aisle (which is just maybe a cat-eared hat, or paw-print mittens). god, this is looking sad. surely whoever sent komaeda this way was to get rid of him, but dogboys make do. )
This. ( he picks up the hat ) That. ( he picks up another ) Yeah! ( third time is the charm as the mittens are plucked from the shelf, and without a care in the world is he putting them in the hands of someone who is possibly on this aisle, or walking by, he doesn't know, doesn't care. what he does care about is the cat themed items that are now in the other's arm as komaeda substitutes for a hand basket, a human carrier can also get the job done. )
You took your time.
( he says this like he knows the other, but komaeda has always came off friendly enough — it's probably due to his laid-back attitude. he picks up something that isn't a toy, looking it over as he contemplates whether it's worthy for lily may or bev's time. bev doesn't do much moving except booking it when someone comes close, and lily may is accepting enough of others so maybe... these hair ties will work instead. that is also going in akira's arms, like twenty of them. ) I don't think this is enough... ah, keep a good hold on them, okay?
( the shopping episode with akira and komaeda. )
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[ Maybe Akira is just used to getting dragged into random tasks with weird strangers, it's probably not the oddest thing he's gotten himself involved in despite just being a passerby. He had just meant to check out the student store, but now he's... diligently holding a strange array of items. The guy he's stuck trailing doesn't seem to have a care in the world either, so he'll just... play the part, it's a weird mask to wear but they're not committing any crimes, so why not? They're just buying...
A cat eared hat... cat paw mittens.... hair ties.....
... What kind of hobby has he been dragged into?
More importantly... why hasn't he stopped?! Akira's still going along with the flow, one arm crossed in front of him for the items to rest on. His free hand examines other products on the shelves - stopping on a pair of women's shoes, plain black but with big ribbon laces. He pauses - tugs on the laces to loosen them, because he's checking the size... doesn't realize coincidentally the loose ribbons would also make a great cat toy. Because he doesn't realize that's who they're shopping for. ]
Would these fit?
[ Yeah, he totally thinks this guy just wants to cosplay. But you do you, he's not going to judge. At least until he sees the price tag and his face visibly pales. ]
... What an expensive hobby.
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( that's almost the last thing he heard because between needing confirmation and who would be wearing the items, komaeda doesn't need to answer: because it's obvious. expensive hobby? he doesn't understand, realistically, he's never looked at price tags before — it's when you grow up rich, and then let your parents die to gain the inheritance, and then gain more money as people die around you so there was never the need. he doesn't even see the need to look at them now, but he'll glance at the other to read his expression instead to see if he's holding up okay — well, he's not, though he seems... shocked?
his eyes follow down to what he's looking at and there's different reasons to be shocked, but mostly for komaeda it's the fact that the other's brain just spiked. he is so right? )
Ah...! They would, they're actually perfect!
( random strangers really do come across the best things! he uses this chance while the male reads over the price tag for komaeda to reach out for the shoe...laces! he's pulling them off without a care in the world, and it must be odd that he's leaving the shoes behind. he's wrapping the ribbon laces around the other's wrist so they don't slip out through the cracks of his arms. yeah, he has not looked at a price yet, things are priceless when it comes to the cats so akira can make up for komaeda's shortcomings in that department. )
You have a pretty good eye for this, I'm actually surprised. Laces, hair ties, and... ( he's dying, so he needs to breathe audibly. ) we need a box.
( for the cat, and not for the items that are being carried, but it can be a 2-in-1 if they make it so... )
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Mm. I guess I have a little experience in this department.
[ We'll call this department "costumes and disguises" and not "cat girls" because he hasn't actually been a cat girl before, just Watson-kun. Anyway, moving on.
He hasn't had a chance to so much as ask this guy his name, he's just playing the role of his shopping buddy to carry all the bags; and Akira plays it well, though he's taking a bit of time to flick his gaze back and forth to the items in his arms. And maybe sizing the mystery shopper up a bit too. He's at least sure he saw something that might work for the guy's last request; he pauses from where he was originally following and takes a couple steps backwards, looking towards the front of the shop's shelves where he remembers seeing a medium-sized file box - likely intended to keep school work in. ]
There's one up here, though I don't imagine it suits the rest of the look... [ You know, since it's a file box it probably looks pretty boring, and all the rest of these items are... so cutesy. ] ... are these a gift for someone?
[ Because what else would you need the box for other than to present them? Even more questionable... he wonders what kind of person is going to receive this assortment of things... ]
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Even wearing glasses, you can't make the connection.
( trying to say he doesn't have eyes, komaeda? well, you'll take it back when you see watson-kun, and then everything will make sense — he'll NEVER judge this man's sense of style ever again. it's like a fashion model giving their critique on a competitor's design to let them know if it's IT or if it's SHIT. komaeda may have a few low marks for now, but everything will become loud and clear as he helps put the items within the box, but a gift...
TAPS CHIN... saihara IS catboy leaning when he isn't equilibrium... perhaps this could be a gift, but (un)fortunately for the detective, these won't be for him this time, instead: )
"Someones"... ( to double check, he's reaching out to try and grab the other's glasses........ sighs. what is personal space? ) ...that means you haven't met them.
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[ Despite all the warning bells when a guy like this is coming for your glasses without any shame, call it Akira's fearlessness but he's actually not moving back; his shoulders might scrunch a bit but otherwise he holds his ground, making no move to stop those grabby hands if they wanted to make an attempt at his accessory. It's not like he needs them anyway, and he's sure he could steal them back somehow after... most important of all it'll feel like he's lost some sort of challenge if he stands down, so he's just going to stare down that hand with only slight bewilderment. ]
'Someones', then... I'm going to say I haven't yet. [ Since he's guessing by the way this guy is talking, it would be obvious to him if he had... but what's that even supposed to mean with this strange assortment of items. Cat girl cult? Cosplay model club?? Only one way to find out! ] ... But I'm open to making new connections, if you could introduce me.
[ Way too serious about this, but you think he knows how this school works? He's not taking any chances and would rather be on the good side of... the cat girls and whoever this weird man is, so he's game. ]
... Ah, if I need to bring my own offerings, I may need some assistance however.
[ Sure making this sound more and more like a black market deal by the second... but he's looking at the gifts the guy is bringing and he wonders if he needs to do the same. ]
NOT CAT GIRL CULT HELLO
he takes a step back, stopping short at the ball of his heels, and his hands clap together like he's excited. about what? not too sure, the lack of energy behind his eyes because of their sickly disposition might make things hard to discern, but perhaps it has something to do with... the box? )
You've got the right idea, actually! Especially when you reminded me of the laces.
( within the box, he'll hold up a few to show that the other did do their job wonderfully, the texture of it doesn't seem like it'd be too bad on either of the feline's teeth, so that's a win. the way he rubs it between his fingers is kind of odd, especially if it's meant for a person. )
We should check for feathers, and miniature flashlights... that might be enough for now, oh—- ( one last look at his companion ) I'll also add you to the order.
( human on the black market? more likely than you think. )
AKIRA WOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP
Ah - that's not to say the last comment doesn't draw a reaction, however small. ]
... Me?
[ A side glance at the shopkeep and he doesn't think it's that far-fetched that he might sell a person if given the chance, but anyway maybe Akira wasn't expecting to end up on the menu himself. But it's too late for him to back down now so he just nods back to the guy. He doesn't mind playing whatever this weird game is, it probably isn't even the strangest thing he's done... though the guy's observations on the box, and the additional items added to the order have Akira's brain spinning trying to piece it all together. ]
Can I ask a question?
[ Not why me! because Akira already knows he's too involved to step himself out of it; even as he asks, he's turned himself back to the shelves to find the last of what's been requested. Flashlights are at least a plausible item - he's sure a student store might stock them for an emergency - but feathers? What's going to have feathers... Maybe stuffed inside something they could rip out... ]
... What exactly do you need the flashlights for?
[ He could at least make sense of the feathers in an outfit, but what would a cosplay idol use a flashlight for?? ]
HOT GIRL SUMMER, CUTEY CAT WINTER... WHAT MORE DOES THIS MAN WANT
( he says this like it's obvious, and the cats are still here within the school lurking around, minding their business. who knows when one of them might have slipped past akira out the corner of his peripheral, thinking that they're playing with him or something simple as that. if that's true, this is what komaeda thinks since he's talking to the other, and he doesn't seem to know where these are going that they must really want something to do. it's like he's validated, in a way, thanks akira.
honestly, komaeda should have been more hopeful and explain that they're cats. there's nothing saying that they aren't human, but there's nothing saying that they are — instead, he leaves it open for discussion, one that akira can have to himself if he wants. besides, the only one who will be confused is himself when he learns the lore. what it comes down to is that names are important, and the other can probably guess with those names of who they're probably pandering to. )
Lily May has white hair, gold eyes, about... yay high.
( he's not even giving a height, this is what's making it worse. )
Bev has black hair, gold eyes, a little aloof compared to Lily who has a much vibrant personality. They stand out to the crowd because they're different, but we shouldn't judge a book by their cover... ( he sighs, picking up one of the charms in a box nearby to look them over — they look like this. i spent like 30 mins looking for this link, i'm in tears. ) I have a feeling Lily May would like you, even if Bev's a bit shy.
HE WANTS ONE OF THOSE CHARMS TOO HELLO?? he's just a.. little cat....
I... can't say I've encountered anyone like that here. But they sound...
[ Alien? A little deranged? Hard to picture the cat girl maids with all the stuff they've gathered now, he's leaning more towards the cult idea, what's appropriate for this situation... ]
... like they have quite a bit of purr-sonality.
[ He's staring at the cat-paw gloves when he says it. Nailed it.
As his eyes absently drift back to the shelves, he finally spots a pack of those cheaply coloured feathers that are often used in art projects; it's a two-for-one with some brightly coloured pipe cleaners, so he figures he'll swipe that for his new weirdo-in-crime and add it to the pile. Again no idea what they're going to do with them, but he's given up on guessing for now and is just going with the flow. ]
Should that do it? [ He asks because he's eager to meet them and put a face to this mystery once and for all. Thinks he will probably regret this in the morning, but he's in for the long haul now. ]
NOW I HAVE TO GET HIM ONE.... as soon as komaeda comes out the void
That was...
( he gets it. why else would he do something so... so... )
...hiss-terical, would be the right choice of words. You're catching on pretty quickly.
( praise, even as he reaches for the feathers and pipe cleaners, komaeda feels like they're making more progress than they were before. he's identifying the feathers to make sure they're in mint condition, and that they're not too hard for when lily may and bev go to attack their new toys. they're perfect, purrfect as one would say. looking at the box for all they purchased, and then towards the counter where npc-kun is probably eagerly awaiting their cash — )
I'll pay for it, but I need everything to be kept with you... if we work together, this can be a surprise for them.
( besides, the cats know who komaeda is, but they'd never expect their newcomer... to arrive and... )
AKIRA'S REWARD FOR SURVIVING HIS OWN HELL he'll be waiting... he won't forget
An all out attack... sounds like a plan. [ Yes Komaeda and Akira's team attack will absolutely be cat themed now, that's what Akira's thinking about staring off for a moment. ] I'll give them the surprise of their life. For Lily May and Bev, between me and...
...
[ He's quiet. Just staring kind of blankly from behind the shine of his glasses, towards the guy carrying big money for the both of them. ]
... sorry, who are you again?
[ They've had this whole conversation, bonded over cat puns, and he doesn't even know this guy's name? Hello? Akira could just make up a codename for him instead but he feels like they're close enough now to know each other's real names, right? He has to know the other cat connoisseur of this place. ]
when he comes back from the rooftop mission, meet komaeda the same week be there or be square
You don't... remember me...?
( his words sound uncertain, unsure if he should carry on or not, and the dramatic shift of the air might be troubling to those who witness it. luckily for them that the shopkeeper could care less — as for komaeda who appears a cold, and broken waluigi, his attitude remains the same for a few soundless moments. after bracing himself, he's quick to smile, throwing away that more depressed mask he wore, and a hearty chuckle follows right after. )
Of course you wouldn't! We never met before! A pleasure to meet you, I'm...
( he lifts his hand, reminding himself this is how he acts normal with others. one arm out, palm shown face up, or was it to the side... how does he go about a normal handshake, but he wouldn't really see his companion as just that... hopefully the change in personality doesn't phase him, because komaeda carries on in stride. he's too used to this, comfortable as he continues to show his excitement towards their interaction. )
Komeowda Nyagito, but the humans here call me... Komaeda.
( clearly he's joking, only adding with the humor that they've shared so far. he doesn't know the other's name either, so this would be a good chance to learn it... how else will he introduce this fine, young gentleman to two classy felines? )
And you?