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It’s a beautiful early Wednesday morning! All the love sessions have come to an end, and now you must return to the not-so-violent reality (because you’re cuddling with Beth); one in which you must keep your promise. You must go on a date with Celia. She even went through the trouble to remind you with a text. Not the best way to wake up, but a way to wake up nonetheless. You must fulfill even if you’re tired! And if! With the legendary Calamity Cola, you’ll be at 100% in a second…

You drink the evil beverage to recover all your stamina.

“Busy again?” Beth woke up as well.

“Yeah, sorry…” You lament.

“Relax, my beloved. I have you covered…” Beth snaps her fingers. “Don’t forget to return to me once again.”

You reappear at the front of the Prisoner’s house with your casual clothes on! Oh, and with a breakfast box. Looks decent. It’s like you were expelled out of Beth’s domain back to the silly real world…

It’s pretty clear that, with the thermostat still broken, it’d be better if you part ways — and do your own thing. The problem is that you weren’t here alone! Maybe you should ask them to bring those lovely people over?

What do you do?

>Ask for Lydie to be thrown your way, please!
>Ask for Liu to be thrown your way, please!
>Ask for Vera to be thrown your way, please!
>Ask for Bagna to be thrown your way, please! She loves being a bag after all!
>On second thought, you’ll reunite with them at school. Go there, so you can change to your uniform in the lockers.
>Write In.
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>>6336670
>Wake all of them up, we can walk to school together
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(Rough Grammar ‘till half of the 9th Thread)
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>>6336670
>>Ask for Liu to be thrown your way, please!
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>>6336676
This
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>>6336670
>Ask for Liu to be thrown your way, please!
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Can’t move without them, no sir! You need to tell the former prisoners to bring the missing people over! You’re going to start light…

“Can you throw Liu my way, please?” You shout not particularly loudly.

And so the house responds, a Liu is launched through the window from the first floor. No clue as to who did it. You catch the sleeping maiden in your firm but flimsy arms.

Liu rubs her face on your chest to get more comfortable like a lazy but cute dog or cat. She hasn’t noticed a thing.

“Huh…” You’re forgetting someone. “Can you throw me the others?”

“Behold~!” From the same window, Lydie jumps out like she’s diving into an Olympic pool, but lands on her feet. If she doesn’t have a background in gymnastics, you’d be surprised! “Voila~! Where’s my applause, my dear beloved?” She stole that phrase from Beth...

“Sorry, I’m holding Liu.” You apologize. “You were amazing though.”

“Your flattering words will be enough for the time being.” Lydie is too fond of Liu to wake her up.

“Wait, we’re still missing people.” You shake your head.

“GYAH!” Vera is launched from the same first story window as the others. “Don’t throw me without my stuff…!!!”

“Do not fret, dear Veranica! I have a way to catch you!” Lydie pulls out a Bagna without the Na part.

“I got this.” You step in front and catch your cheese lover with one arm. You’re holding both Liu and Vera together!

Oh la la~! Astounding!” Lydie likes your display of athleticism. “No wonder you wanted the spotlight for yourself, my dear love!”

“Huh?! W-What are *you* doing here?! And *you*?!” Vera realizes what happened and asks you both, first Lydie, then you. “Hey, don’t stop holding me. And you again, why did you call him love?!”

“Because I love him?” Lydie finds this obvious. “I wrote a poem about it!” Lydie shows her phone.

“Give me that.” Vera snatches the phone from Lydie’s hands. “T-This is more about you than him! Eugh!”

“We’re one and the same! That’s what love is all about!” Lydie makes no sense.

“We’re not forgetting anyone, right?” You interrupt.

“I-I need my stuff!” Vera wants her wheelchair!
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“It has been here the whole time.” You show it. She probably would’ve landed on it if you didn’t catch her. It wouldn’t have been a good landing, probably. You place Vera on it. Then you place Liu on top, so you can guide them both.

“Your bag wasn’t empty, so perhaps you're missing its contents?” Lydie wonders.

“Oh! Right!” You turn around. “Can you throw us Nina too?”

But Nina doesn’t come out of the window, in fact, she comes out of the door… all melted… that wasn’t a wise decision…

“There she is! As messy as I remembered her!” Lydie pats the melted Nina.

“Are you okay?” You ask the teacher, or what’s left of her.

I’ll be fine… I need to go back to my apartment… Kata will drive me there… Don’t let me stop you, please go to school if you want...” The slime teacher slowly moves towards Kata’s sports car… Nina is extremely weak against heat...

Are you all ignoring an important topic? Or are you being good people who need to work to get their deeds done on time? Up to you to decide.

It’s early enough that you can waste some little time before going to school, but if you go now, you don’t want to rush...

What do you do?

>Go to school with your wacky group of girls who happen to be friends.
>Take some time to explain the Fan Club situation to Vera. She’ll be happy to hear about what happened.
>Find Celia’s place. She’s joining the gang before even setting a foot in school.
>Write In.

(Last Reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow!)
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>>6336739
>Find Celia’s place. She’s joining the gang before even setting a foot in school.
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>>6336739
>Take some time to explain the Fan Club situation to Vera. She’ll be happy to hear about what happened.
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>>6336739
>>Take some time to explain the Fan Club situation to Vera. She’ll be happy to hear about what happened.
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>>6336739
>Write In.
Go to the bookstore and visit the Old Lady.
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>>6336739
>Find Celia’s place. She’s joining the gang before even setting a foot in school.
Oozna's cute...
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>>6336739
>Take some time to explain the Fan Club situation to Vera. She’ll be happy to hear about what happened.
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What’s the point of killing time if there are no victims? Vera is going to listen to the great adventures the gang went through! She’s gonna love it!

Since Oozna says she’s fine, you say some lovely goodbyes to her, then part ways… You’re going to miss this place! What a night! But it’s time to look forward to the next adventure.

“Let’s take the long road to school, so we can tell Vera everything that happened yesterday!” You propose as you push the wheelchair forward.

“Y-Yesterday, don’t tell me…” Vera is dreading this already.

“Don’t jump forward, my dear ally. I’ll serenade it for everyone’s pleasure!” Lydie loves the idea. “I need a minute to come up with the lyrics. I’m the queen of improvisation, but such a tale cannot be rushed.”

“Liu. Wake up, Liu.” Vera tries to wake up the comfy slim girl by gently slapping her face.

“[i]Huh…?[/i] It’s morning already?” Liu arrives from a beautiful dream.

“Yeah. We’re going to school.” Vera dryly retorts. “The secret plan, what happened?”

“[i]Secret plan?[/i] School…? School?!” Liu opens her eyes wide. “B-But I’m wearing a swimsuit!”

“Answer me first and I’ll let you borrow my uniform.” Vera grumbles.

“[i]*Ehem*[/i], our story begins with me…” Lydie puts a guitar riff on her speakers.

“They all do!” Vera grumbles already.

“I-It’s my POV, what do you expect?” Lydie frowns back.

“Don’t state the obvious!” Vera is a hard audience.

“She really doesn’t like details.” You remember how Vera was horrified by your retelling of your entire adventure. Quite rude, if someone asks you.

“Blast! Then, I shall begin this tale in media res…” Lydie clears her throat again…
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It is I, Lydie, I’m taking over the narration to explain the following events! After I humbly skipped some minor details from our tale, Veranica was horrified and demanded a more thorough explanation!

“What do you mean he found out about our secret plan?! It’s secret! It’s in the name! This is why I didn’t want to do it, but you all wanted to flex your love!” Vera enters a foolish panic.

I ignored her and continued with the juicy details!

“WHAT DO YOU MEAN HE STOOD ON THE STAGE IN FRONT OF EVERYONE?! ” Vera screams and screams, gathering passerby’s glances! I might be jealous!

I remind her of an important detail Vera has omitted from her question! This should cheer her up!

“HE DID IT TO HUG EVERYONE?!!! EVEN SCARLET?! WHY?!!!” Vera continues being very entertained by my narration! As she should!

I let her know about my dear trophy’s magnificence!

“That doesn’t explain anything! Wait, a post event pool party…? What’s Rora’s mom doing in there anyway?” Vera is more confused than before. Somehow. I’ve been very clear!

I described in detail the beautiful form of these ladies. It was quite the challenge for myself to remain on top… alongside the rest! Curse ties! Curse them all! In all forms and fashion!

“One step back, did you call him *your* boyfriend? And what’s this about a farm? Hold on, who made you the leader?! You have the entire group on your side?! Even the *real* rich girls?!” Vera realizes she doesn’t care about how accurate my comments are. I’m proud of knowing every detail about my cows! How I miss you, Verity…

I explain that everyone was impressed by my handling of the event and they see me as the supreme leader. I won’t disappoint them because it’s already impossible for me to let people down! I only drag them up! Even if they don’t want me to!

“I-I took my eyes off you people for one day and now my empire is in ruins…?” Veranica has to live in my reality. “Bleh...”

Vera faints from the shock. How dramatic! I place a rose in her hand to enhance the scene. Now I let Johnny take the narration back into his beautiful hands!
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>>6337370

“V-Vera, are you okay…? Answer me.” Liu is trying to wake up the cheese lady by giving her water, but she’s out. Well, she does drink the water, but…

You feel bad for Vera…

>>What do you do?

>Find School Uniforms for all the girls. Liu is in her swimsuit and Lydie doesn’t even go to your school. Oh, and you need one too.
>Revive Vera by reminder her that she’s cute.
>Ask Lydie to give the reins back to Vera. Give some sanity to this insane situation.
>Telephatically (by phone) call some of your fangirls to take care of Vera! You know they will come in clutch! Create the Vera clique.
>Write In.
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>>6337371
>Revive Vera by reminder her that she’s cute.
>>Find School Uniforms for all the girls. Liu is in her swimsuit and Lydie doesn’t even go to your school. Oh, and you need one too.
If she doesn't wake up, she's also going into the bag
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>>6337371
>>Revive Vera by reminder her that she’s cute.
>>>Find School Uniforms for all the girls. Liu is in her swimsuit and Lydie doesn’t even go to your school. Oh, and you need one too.
>>6337377
Bagvera doesnt roll of the tongue but your dubs are convincing.
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>>6337371
>Revive Vera by reminder her that she’s cute.
>Write In.
KISS if that doesn’t work. Wake sleepy beauty.
>Find School Uniforms for all the girls. Liu is in her swimsuit and Lydie doesn’t even go to your school. Oh, and you need one too.
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You can’t go on with a corpse in a wheelchair, besides it looking strange to passersbyes, you have feelings for said corpse. In fact, you’re going to use said feelings to revive her.

“D’aww, you’re cute when you’re dead inside, Vera.” You remind your mousy lady of her charms!

“I-I’m damn cute all the time, praise me more frequently, you adorable moron!” Vera instantly revives upon being complimented.

“I got worried for a moment there.” Liu is relieved.

“Ohoho~! As if our Veranica would perish for something so insignificant.” Lydie never doubted it.

“If it’s such a little thing, give me back the reins of the fan club.” Vera demands.

“No.” Lydie uncharacteristically dryly retorts. Even Liu is surprised by the lack of flair.

“I’m glad you’re awake, Vera. I thought I’d need to shove you in the bag for a minute.” You joke (?). Maybe you should’ve kissed her instead of being a maniac, that’s what your Knowledge says. He suspiciously sounds like Handsomeness…

“I don’t like the way your sentence sounds, is structured, and the meaning behind it.” Vera looks horrified.

“It could be comfortable.” Liu thinks. That’s your frontpack girl.

“What did you do to Liu?” Vera notices something off.

“Ehem, regardless, we need uniforms if we want to go to school.” You scratch the back of your head. “Liu is in a swimsuit, Lydie is wearing another school’s one, I don’t have mine either, and Vera is, huh, alright.”

“Damn right I’m alright. I’ve had mine since the heist.” Vera frowns. “But to your point, there’s a store nearby that can help us. Don’t know a different place selling *both*of our uniforms. Liu, you know the one.”

“Oh? Oh! The one Ms. Cooldown buys her ammunition!” Liu realizes.

“Now get out of my meaty thighs, you’re not injured. Your cute tax has expired.” Vera wants the Liu off the wheelchair.

“Never noticed that they’re quite meaty.” Lydie looks down. “They’re fabulous! Either way, allow me to cover the costs for said items.”

“T-Thanks, but y-you’re not the one who I wanted to pay attention to them.” Vera grumbles.

“But you certainly did accomplish your goal.” You adjust your glasses. “Let’s move. Liu lead the way!”

“Over here.” Liu guides the troop!
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>>6337427

In your traversal over two streets, you notice an eyebrow raising amount of hooligans in them, and drones in the skies. Yesterday’s events at the convenience store flash in your mind. Are these preparations for the upcoming thug war?

Anyway, inside the clothing (costume?) store there’s a long-time ally at the desk!

“B-WORM? Hey! Fancy meeting you here!” You’re happy to see him! “Everyone, this is a friend of mine! We all call him B-WORM!” You tell the girls to say hi! They do! “This is your job?”

“It’s a pleasure, everyone. And it’s good to see you, Johnny.” B-WORM poses with one hand! “And it is. I used to be a regular before my store collapsed. The owner took pity on me, and gave me a job to get back on my feet.”

“Stylish guy...” Vera is suspicious for no good reason.

“Scarlet told us about him. Her description was on point.” Liu remembers!

“Can you pose again? I like the way you move your arms!” Lydie imitates the pose.

“Of course.” B-WORM smirks but strikes a different but fairly similar pose. Lydie follows the pose. “How else can I help you?”

“Need some school uniforms. Got some?” Vera wonders.

“In the back.” B-WORM points at the direction.

“We’ll give you a minute with your friend. Use it wisely.” Vera leads the way herself! Lydie and Liu shrug before complying.

It’s just you and your cult-defeater ally…

“You’ve noticed, haven’t you?” B-WORM stares at a bunch of troublemakers through the window. “Any readings?”

No reason to be cryptic with him.

>>What do you do?

>“Heard there’s a big event coming. The mafia will go crazy.” Tell him what you learned yesterday.
>“Heard you went on a mission with Richard. What’s that all about?” You could’ve sworn it ended in a cliffhanger, even though Nina said everyone was fine.
>“Anything I can help you with?” You feel like you could be useful, but you don’t know how.
>Write In.

(Last Reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow!)
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>>6337428
>>“Heard there’s a big event coming. The mafia will go crazy.” Tell him what you learned yesterday.
>“Anything I can help you with?” You feel like you could be useful, but you don’t know how.
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>>6337434
This
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>>6337428
>Write In.
Use your X-RAY vision to look into his brain.
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Before you answer, you try to use your x-ray vision to look into B-WORM’s brain. It doesn’t work. X-ray vision is a scam. Or maybe you need to practice it…

“I heard there’s a big event coming. The mafia will go crazy.” You respond.

“Any details?” B-WORM doesn’t show a hint of surprise.

“About their plan? Nothing specific. All I know is that they are trying to gather as many of their men as they can to take over the city streets.” You shrug.

“They’re trying to conceal a damning piece of information from their leader.” B-WORM knows a thing or two. “Supposedly, it’ll create a domino effect that will shift the balance of power of the entire city.”

“You mean the scroll? Yeah, there’s no need to tell me about it.” You adjust your glasses.

“You’re in the know?” B-WORM raises an eyebrow.

“In the know? I found the damn thing.” You don’t want to brag. “Don’t tell anyone though.”

“You work with Ms. Summers? I should’ve seen that one coming.” B-WORM smirks. “Then you’ll be pleased to know the evidence is in good hands. Genesis is corroborating the information as we speak. We’ll be the ones leaking it as soon as we can. As soon as I’m done with my shift, I’ll be by her side.”

“Right, she works at that newspaper...” You recall the froggy girl you and B-WORM saved from the cult! She’s his childhood friend, and another brainwashed victim from Ammirati’s scheme... “W-Wait, isn’t this stuff really dangerous? Why is she doing this?” Penning her name to this news will put a target on her!

“Genesis’ mentor and Ms. Summers were buddies, regrettably, he died under strange circumstances. The big scoop fell on her lap, and she felt duty bound to the truth. If someone has a strong sense of justice, it’s her. And it’s what the old man would’ve done. And if a newspaper doesn’t legitimize the report, your efforts will be nothing.” B-WORM explains. “It’d end as another strange rumor for online conspiracies to latch onto.”

“Damn, if I knew I’d put you two in the spot, I would’ve thought twice about doing it.” You scratch the back of your head.

“Heh, if anything, we should be the ones thanking you. It’s our chance for payback against these criminals for what they did to Mr. Carpertier.” B-WORM is pretty satisfied.

“Anything I can help you with?” You wonder.

“Rest easy, friend. We’re prepared; and with the Twins back, we’re untouchable.” B-WORM oozes confidence. “You should aim for bigger goals than bodyguarding. Not that it thrills me to do this myself.”

“Twins? Don’t tell me… Squarefelix and Roundbert?” You raise an eyebrow.

“I’m going to assume that you’re the mysterious force that took them out of jail.” B-WORM can’t help but laugh.
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>>6337820

“Small world, huh?” You chuckle back.

“I don’t believe in coincidences anymore, Johnny.” B-WORM softly taps his counter with a smile on his face. “And if anything, *when* you’re in a pinch again, don’t hesitate to bring me along.”

“Trust me, I keep tabs on everyone.” You get cheeky.

“Message received. I’ll be more proactive.” B-WORM won’t wait for the opportunity to present itself.

“Hey! My sweet Johnny! You need your own uniform!” Vera approaches from the back of the store with a change of clothes for you. Liu and Lydie are ready in their own uniforms.

“Don’t I look stellar, my dear trophy?” Lydie shows her fit with pride! You nod rapidly.

“A-Aren’t these smaller than the regular ones?” Liu notices her attire doesn’t have the stupidly long skirt…

“Thanks, everyone. I’ll go change in the back.” You grab the clothes and beeline to the changing room.

You change to this new (and uncomfortable) uniform! It isn’t as sleek as your usual one, but it’ll do for today. During your wardrobe change, you heard a loud thud coming from the front. You rush out to learn what happened!

...At the front of the store, there’s a bunch of unconscious hooligans on the ground. Not that many, just 3. But they’re *out*!

“What happened?” It didn’t even take you a minute to return!

“W-Woah…! Mr. Worm took all of these thugs out!” Liu is hiding behind Vera and Lydie.

“It all happened in the blink of an eye! They wanted to cause trouble, then in a second, wham, dirt for breakfast!” Lydie explains too.

“We’re all good, by the way. They barely set foot inside the store.” Vera adds. “I was ready to take them down myself…” She grumbles.

“I told you that I’ll be fine.” B-WORM didn’t even break a sweet. “Go about your day, and be careful.”

“I already paid.” Lydie winks.

“Then we’ll be going, it was nice seeing you again.” You nod. “One day, we should hang out again.”

“I’m looking forward to it.” B-WORM poses.

“Got his number…” Vera is increasing her potential minion list. “Let’s go to school! We have no time left to kill!”

“Y-Yes! Let’s hurry! I don’t want to be late!” Liu gets anxious! “Bye, Mr. Worm!”

“See ya, Crazy Arms!” Lydie does the B-WORM pose back!

Your clothes are itchy, but you’re no Amelia, so you’re not going to complain loudly about it.

>>What do you do?

>Meet with Celia now. It’s going to be a long day…
>Go to classes. You’re a proper man with proper responsibilities.
>Something somewhat interesting happens inside the subway train. You’ll deal with this!
>Write In.
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>>6337821
>>Go to classes. You’re a proper man with proper responsibilities.
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Sorry, everyone, this is the only reply of the day. Feeling too sleepy to continue now! We'll continue tomorrow!
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>>6337821
>Meet with Celia now. It’s going to be a long day…
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>>6337821
>Go to classes. You’re a proper man with proper responsibilities.
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>>6337821
>Write In.
POV from Philonune's perspective of what's been happening so far and him offering a suggestion on what to do
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>>6337821
>Meet with Celia now. It’s going to be a long day…
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>>6337821
>Meet with Celia now. It’s going to be a long day…
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As you all head to the school, you make arrangements to meet with Celia as soon as possible. A quick text exchange chooses the location: the Swimming Pool again. The mischievous member of the fan club knows that it won’t be used until after classes. You let the rest of the team know about your plans.

“Ah! Cheerful Celia, always so shy! Good thing we’ll be around.” Lydie remembers her fondly.

“If it’s *that* type of date, I don’t think we should go.” Liu doesn’t want to spoil the party.

“I wouldn’t take it for granted. Girl doesn’t play around.” Vera knows a little more about Celia than everyone else.

“In that case, we’ll be lurking in the shadows. Waiting for our moment...” Lydie won’t leave your side without a good reason. “My dearest man, don’t hesitate to call for our help!”

“S-Stop acting like our leader, I’m the leader!” Vera grumbles. “Johnny, do what she says.” She has nothing better to say though.

“Huh, you girls are sure you don’t want to go to classes?” You raise an eyebrow.

“What classes? This is not my school! Ohoho~!” Lydie proudly puts her hands on her hips.

“Ours either, cretin.” Vera has a purple rose heart. “We’re going to leave you two be if things head in a different direction. We have topics to discuss.” Vera pets her Johnny plushy like a mafiosi.

“I-I have never skipped classes like this before…” Liu gets a little anxious.

“Meh. As your eternal leader, I got you.” Vera shrugs.

With that out of the way, you all get to school. It’s early enough that nobody takes a second glance at you going a different way than your classroom. But opening the Swimming Pool is a different beast, you have to sneak. To the surprise of no one, it goes without a hitch, and you close it from within. The trio said they’ll manage a way in, so you’ll trust them.

“Earlier than I thought…” Celia appears from the rafters again to move back down through the air vents. “You’ve come alone, good.”

“Hey there, how is it going?” You smile.

“Doesn’t matter. Here, you look like you have an empty stomach.” Celia hands you a bag with a burger. She’s trying to make you a one-note character!

“Thanks, that’s very thoughtful of you.” You don’t have an empty stomach, you ate a breakfast box. You didn’t mention it, but everyone who was ejected from the house had one too.
“Yeah, yeah, we don’t have much time to waste.” Celia looks away all flustered.

“We don’t? I thought this was a date.” You raise an eyebrow.

“I-If you want us to squander our time together doing whatever, just say it.” Celia won’t admit that she’s happy to.

You can feel there’s something else she wants to address, but maybe fooling around for a bit is a good idea.
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>>6338266


>>What do you do?

>You can tell Celia wants to talk about something important, ask her about it. No rodeos.
>Sneak out of the school, and drag Celia to a fun place. The arcade, maybe?
>Ask Celia what she wants to do. It’s her turn to spill it out!
>Write In.
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>>6338268
>>Sneak out of the school, and drag Celia to a fun place. The arcade, maybe?
We should take the initiative
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>>6338268
>Sneak out of the school, and drag Celia to a fun place. The arcade, maybe?
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>>6338266
>Sneak out of the school, and drag Celia to a fun place. The arcade, maybe?
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You’re going to get farther if you take the initiative. Girls who hand you hamburgers deserve your best!

“Sure, I’ll say it. Let’s go have some fun.” You nonchalantly retort.

“Go where?” Celia notices it doesn’t involve staying at the pool.

“You’ll see.” You wink. “Let’s sneak out of school.” Instead of doing the No-Danger Dance, you text the trio that you’ll be out of here. “Any way to conceal your appearance?” You have your clothes from yesterday in the no-longer Bagna.

“…Hm?” Celia zips her hoodie and doesn’t look like a student at all. Great way to conceal her image. She cheekily raises an eyebrow.

“Then we’re ready.” You smile back.

“I know the way, follow me… if you can.” Celia heads straight to the air duct, leaving the challenge up in the air. You resign to your fate and chase after.

Through a bunch of complicated routes and some wall climbing, you somehow found yourself out of the perimeter, behind the school. Nobody caught a glance of either, and in no moment you were in danger of such. Celia is a master at her niche. You give her well-deserved platitudes as you lead the way…

You don’t want to sound like a broken record, but there’s a decent number of gangsters around. The normal passerbys beat them in number, but they are around everywhere.

It’s been a while, but you’re back at the Pitfall Arcade, memories from a lifetime ago rush through your mind. The place has been perfectly renovated after the explosion, and one might dare to say… improved! New machines, games, and gifts decorate the environment — as well as couples. Quite the crowd for a weekday.

“You like this kind of place?” Celia asks as she looks around. The dancing machine’s neon lights attract her attention.

“Yeah, I used to hang out a bunch here.” You feel the call to return, and here you are. Funnily enough, the fighting game machines you and Wilvy used to fight on are alive and well. Same place and everything. What a miracle. “Can’t believe I feel a little nostalgic for this dump.”

“...You’re not the only one with fond memories of this place. Well, kinda.” Celia tries to relate to you.

“I wouldn’t call them *fond.* Just a tiny bit above having PTSD.” You deadpan.

“Oh boy, we’re more alike than you think, then.” Celia scratches the back of her head. “Hey, you’re good with crane machines, right? Take one of those cotton monstrosities out for me.”

Your ace trick under your sleeve is out in the open, you don’t like this! This is supposed to be the final moment of the date. Celia is putting you on the spot.
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>>6338360


>>What do you do?

>“You really like plushies, don’t you?” You won’t forget she’s the owner of one of the Seven Johnnys.
>“You sure you want to start with this? I saw you eyeing the dancing machine.” Act observant.
>“Anything for my princess.” You’ll get a plushy no problem!
>“Hey, how do you know I’m the king at this game?” You feel an imbalance of power. Celia needs to tell you more about herself.
>“If you want a friend to hug, you can always hug me.” Joke… somewhat.
>Write In.

(Last reply of the day, we continue tomorrow!)
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>>6338362
>“You sure you want to start with this? I saw you eyeing the dancing machine.” Act observant.
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>>6338362
>>“You sure you want to start with this? I saw you eyeing the dancing machine.” Act observant.
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>>6338362
>Write In.
"How about a little one-on-one action before getting soft and squishy?". Wiggle your eyebrows, then point to the fighting games.
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You can’t allow this date to start on your strongest point, it’ll go downhill from here, you must redirect her attention.

“You sure you want to start with this? I saw you eyeing the dancing machine.” You have an eye for detail.

“And you don’t think I didn’t notice you doing the same with the crane one?” Celia fires back.

You’re at an impasse.

“Let’s be clever, you don’t want to carry a plushy around all day, right? Let’s leave for later.” You reason.

“Hm...” Celia doesn’t retort immediately.

“...You want to carry a plushy around?” You raise an eyebrow. It shouldn’t surprise you, but still.

“S-Shut it, I didn’t say that. Move.” Celia walks forward to the legally distinct dancing machine game with arrows. “You wanna dance?”

“You first.” You give her a thumbs up.

“It’s for two players.” Celia invites you to the next cabinet.

“I want to see your moves though.” You want to focus on her.

“Suit yourself.” Celia’s face hints a smidgen redder as shows her back. “What song?”

“What?” You can’t hear her all that well with the music blaring so strongly.

“Pick a song.” Celia asks again as she rotates through the playlist.

“That one.” You like this one. Pretty high energy. It’s not Hobosound, but it’ll do.

“This one?” Celia wants you to confirm.

“Yep.” You nod.

“...Good taste.” Celia stomps forward and the round begins.

Celia absolutely smashes the highest score to levels never seen before! Her fluid movements go beyond human comprehension to an apex that only a machine can comprehend.

Scratch all that, it’s a lie, she matched the perfect score. The full list is plagued with them. A flawless execution, but nobody can beat a perfect score. Either, the arcade is full of pros today, or that the machine hasn’t been reset in a bit.

“Impressive! You’re crazy good!” You enthusiastically clap.

“Your turn.” Celia extends her hand to you. “Show me what you got.”

“I’ll do my best.” You adjust your glasses.

...And your best sucked. Compared to Celia, at least. You bet if you had a controller, you would’ve done much better! Even if this isn’t the type of machine that would work with one… Whatever, you’re not salty, you had fun. A lot of fun with your imperfect score. It’s a co-op game, you both won. This is what you need to take out of this.

After a handful of songs, you’re out of there...

“Sorry, I couldn’t keep up.” You lament.

“Hm?” Celia never cared about your performance. “Tell me, how did it feel?”

“What do you mean?” You ask to avoid a misunderstanding.

“Moving around, letting loose, and feeling… *you know*?” Celia gets self-conscious.

“Dancing does that to you, yeah.” You nod.

“Do you think you can feel like that all the time?” Celia asks. “Like… not here?”

Celia is opening up…
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>>6338835


>>How do you respond?

>“Uhm, I like being here with you.” Sounds naive!
>“Anything you need help with?” Be handy!
>“Why not? As long as you want it.” Being happy is possible!
>“I actually don’t get where you are going with this.” Be honest (?).
>“So this is the type of talk you like, huh? Interesting.” Smile back.
>Write In.
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>>6338836
>“Why not? As long as you want it.” Being happy is possible!
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>>6338835
>“Why not? As long as you want it.” Being happy is possible!
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Despite outward appearances, you get what Celia is trying to say, maybe a little too well…

“Why not? As long as you want it.” You say.

“This place is gonna be the same whether I like it or not.” Celia isn’t buying it.

“Not if you do something about it.” You point out.

“What happened to wishing?” Celia raises an eyebrow.

“That’s the first step. Second one working towards that. You can’t do it without the first.” You explain. Motivation, no matter how faint, is a key difference. “You know what you want, so let’s work from there.”

“No, I know how it *feels.* Not what it is.” Celia grumbles.

“Then you’ll know when it’ll feel right.” You shrug. “My bad if I sound presumptuous. The point is, if you don’t know where to start, I got you. Let’s figure this out.”

There’s a silent pause. If silence was a cacophony of dozens of game soundtracks bouncing together.

“...I wanna be free.” Celia looks at a random game’s neon lights. “Gah! I can’t hold it anymore! This opening up crap is not easy.”

“Trust me, I haven’t gotten any better at it either.” You chuckle.

“You look like you have figured this thing out. For better or worse.” Celia doesn’t know how to feel about some of your eccentricities.

“I wish!” Maybe you’re being too honest when you should be reliable. “I do stuff and hope the results are sensible.”

“You aren’t all that different from back then.” Celia shakes her head.

“...Don’t tell me you’re my lost childhood friend.” You think Vera messed with more of your memories.

“What are you talking about? No, nothing like that.” Celia shakes her head. “It was here, months ago. I never forget a face, even though yours changed a lot.”

“Oh? Are we entering a flashback?” You have forgotten faces…

“No. I was raging hard on that crane machine over there. I wanted one of those peeps really badly, but lost all my money. Then you pulled out one right next to me.” Celia recalls, then looks away all embarrassed. “You shook it in front of me, and I thought you were flaunting like an asswipe, so I told you off — and left. It was on my trip home I realized you were trying to give it to me…”

“Oh…” You don’t remember at all.

“Yeah, big sorry for that, I guess. You were awkward, okay? Took me a bit to get it. I’m a loner, not stupid.” Celia is really embarrassed. “Anyway, freedom…”

Did telling you an embarrassing story give her courage to talk more freely…?

[b]What do you do?[/b]

>Pull out a plushy for Celia to make up for what happened back then. If it happened.
>Help Celia out with being free. You feel an immense task coming.
>Obligatory Gangster Encounter commences. That’s no good!
>Write In.

(Last Reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow!)
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>>6338943
>>Help Celia out with being free. You feel an immense task coming.
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>>6338943
>Pull out a plushy for Celia to make up for what happened back then. If it happened.
>Help Celia out with being free. You feel an immense task coming.
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>>6338943
>>Pull out a plushy for Celia to make up for what happened back then. If it happened.
D'aaaw, she needs that plushie. Cutie Patootie needs a plushie akin to her personality - hedgehog - prickly and kinda edgy, but when opened up, suprisingly cuddly.

...Wait, dont tell me she is one of those survivors from that damn arcade crash that killed out (alleged) buddies, Dick Dick's Small Dick and almost offed Susie?!
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You believe Celia will feel less awkward if you give her the plushy she (supposedly) denied herself, therefore you need to lock in.

“No need to rush.” You wanna take things easy. “How about I get you that plushy you have always wanted?” You wiggle your eyebrows.

“That one is out of circulation.” Celia rapidly retorts.

“Then I’ll get you a better one.” You wiggle your eyebrows. “Let’s go.”

The claw machine is definitely different from last time. It’s no surprise, didn’t Blake bust it open with the former student council president’s body? Anyway, it’s full of new plushies, but there’s an odd one out, somehow surviving the restock. It’s a hedgehog. You’ll go for this critter instead of the other charismatic characters from a TV series you have never heard about.

As soon as you toss the coin inside, and move the claw towards it, Celia’s eyes start twinkling. That’s the one she wanted, and has no idea why you went for it — but she’s invested.

The claw drops down onto the fluffy fella, its fingers loosely grip around its body… and the magic doesn’t happen. This flimsy piece of work paradoxically doesn’t work. You have 2 more tries.

Now Celia is standing next to you, like a kid who’s too cool to watch, but wants to get up close.

The claw dives down once again, getting a hold of the fellow’s tiny leg, it lifts him up. And drags him closer and closer… but drops it before the end. A shame. You have one more try for this coin. Your reputation is at stake.

Celia has her hands ready to pump them in the air in case you succeed. She can’t hide it anymore. She wants that damn hedgehog. Her eyes are shinier than ever, you can’t fail now.

Last attempt, you have more money, but too much pride to spend it. If you don’t do this now, the legends of your skills were nothing but a mirage. The Claw and the hedgehog meet once again, the belly is the point of contact, and it drags upwards. And upwards. Then sideways and so on. The flimsy claw can’t stomach such enormous weight. It’s loosing up. Then it gives up completely…

...to throw it inside the goal! The Hedgehog is yours! Or more specifically, Celia’s! She pulls it out of the machine with glee.

“Thank you.” Celia will treasure this, but doesn’t want to look that happy so she looks away.
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>>6339355

“AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!” A woman with a ridiculous haircut shouts from the pit of her stomach. She’s dismayed at the sight! “I told you someone was going to pull it out, man!”

“You kiddin’ me?!” Her date, a rotund man with a rotund attitude, is beyond himself as well. “Hey, hey, hey, do us a favor and hand the spiky fella to us, will ya?”

“It’s just right! We had our eyes on it before you two were here!” The obnoxious woman grumbles.

“No way. Why didn't you two pull him out if you want him so badly?” Celia won’t let him go.

“We were getting more coin! More coiiin~!” The obnoxious woman does a little dance.

“More coiiin~!” The hefty fella does the same dance.

“Well, too bad. Get bent.” Celia will protect Mr. Hedgehog with her life.

“Oi! Oi! Oi! I want that, buddy! You better hand it over before this gets uglier than ugly! We own the streets! You feel me?” The uncouth lady wants a different answer.

“The streeets~!” The hefty fella continues dancing despite the fact his date stopped. These two are (or are pretending to be) part of the mafia… “How about a bet? Pick a game, we’ll kick your butts!”

“Your butts~!” Now the thug girl is dancing…

You feel like the level of thugs drastically went down after you stopped considering Oliver and Jaylene as thugs… These two could be like Thug O and Thug P if there was a hierarchy….

>>What do you do?

>Call Security.
>Defeat them at a Crane Game match. Whoever pulls a prize first, wins!
>Let Celia wipe the floor with them at the Dancing game.
>Challenge them to a fighting game.
>Kick the fat guy’s face.
>Write In.
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>>6339357
>>Write In.
Ask Celia's opinion on what we should do, since we're still on the date.
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>>6339357
>>Let Celia wipe the floor with them at the Dancing game.
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>>6339361
This
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This is a date and it’s not your prize, you have no right to choose what’s going to happen, you can ask though.

“What should we do? It’s your call.” You ask Celia as you ignore these weirdo hooligans.

“Let me see.” Celia sighs. “Are you two going to bother us for the rest of the day?”

“That’s right! Unless you accept our challenge!” Thug O(bese) won’t be deterred.

“That hedgehog shall be mine!” Thug P(athetic) acts like a mad scientist.

“One song over at the Dance Dancing Machine.” Celia places the hedgehog in your hands. “Take care of him, got it?”

“Got it.” You nod. Celia walks up to the machine.

“—A Thousand Love Calls— Omaco will be your opponent!” The Fat guy poses with bravado as he jumps into the machine. You were expecting the gal to stand up to the challenge.

“C’mon, Chunky Love! Bodyslam her!” His girlfriend matches the pose from the crowd.

Not even 30 seconds in, Celia demolishes the chunky man without rhythm. A quick game over if you’ve ever seen one.

“P-Playing on *Extreme* isn’t fair…” Thug Omaco complains.

“That’s the standard for competitive.” Celia glares at the slob.

“Hahahaha! Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. I’ll show you what the true standard looks like.” Thug P jumps into the game, replacing her boyfriend. “—Paralyzing Marathon— Portha will drag you through the mud!”

“It was only one song, but fine. I didn’t break a sweet.” Celia stretches before getting ready.

This goes as well as the last challenge, it’s a total demolition. But at least Thug P tried to play on Extreme…

“How the hell don’t you miss anything?! Aaaaagh!!!” Thug Portha scratches her head rapidly.

“…” Celia is a bit grumpy for having her time wasted.

“We’re so dead now. Without the hedgehog, our boss...” Thug Omaco looks dismayed!

“Why do you want to play if you suck so much…?” You wonder.

“W-Why don’t you try it yourself, wisecrack?!” Thug Portha doesn’t like your question.

“Not with you around. Leave us alone.” You and the hedgehog frown.
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>>6339439

“Yes. Why don’t you try the exit instead, madam?” That’s the annoyed voice of a known mad scientist... “I don’t want your ilk in my establishment.”

“W-Who are ya?!” Thug Portha is taken by surprise by Lise’s mom's entrance! The evil scientist Dorothy is here! And with a new haircut! With the duck on top of it… always vigilant… always ready.

“I-Is this woman really the owner…?” Thug Omaco doesn’t want to find out. “Let’s get out here! There must be a different place with that dumb doll!”

“If she is, it won’t be for long. This place will be ours! You’ll see!!!” Thug Portha threatens as she scrambles with her boyfriend. The other thug begs his partner not to threaten people as they escape.

“And don’t come back.” Celia shouts with disgust!

“What a load of nonsense I have to clean up.” Dorothy sighs.

“It’s been a while.” You act politely, even if treating her nicely feels like a mixed bag.

“Don’t even bother. Continue with your activities.” Dorothy walks away and doesn’t look back. A cryptic appearance… Probably has something to do with the arcade being some sort of base for the White Flames.

“Who is that woman?” Celia whispers as her plushy returns to her hands. “And what’s up with the duck…?”

Upon hearing the question, Dorothy walks even faster...

“A friend’s mom.” You keep it simple. “And I’m not entirely sure at this point…” You lie, you can see the flame on the duck still.

“Their mom, you say…” Celia looks deep in thought. “I don’t know about you, but this place feels cramped. Let’s go somewhere else.”

“Sure. Maybe this wasn’t the best place to have some fun.” You admit your fault.

“Don’t say that.” Celia shows you the hedgehog. It means a lot to her. “You weren’t bored, were you? You only got to watch.”

“I enjoy watching a good ass-whooping like everyone else.” You shrug as you two leave the arcade… Guess Dorothy lost 4 clients in one swoop.

“Right…” Celia doesn’t know if you’re trying to be nice or mean it. “Before I can show you, I need to know, what’s your power?”

“Power?” You raise an eyebrow.

“Don’t play the fool with me. Some of us have figured out your perks. You turn into a plushy, don’t you?” Celia is making little sense.

But she clearly means your supernatural abilities. Or something that could act as such.
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>>6339440


>>How do you respond?

>“What do you want me to do exactly, and I’ll tell you if I can do it or not.” Get straight to the point.
>“You wanna do this before lunch? We can talk about this while eating.” Your date isn’t over yet.
>“No. I don’t. And I don’t even know where you got the idea.” Make yesterday’s nonsense non-canon.
>“No, I actually turn invisible.” Make your peace sign disappear in front of Celia’s eyes.
>“Yeah, and you hug me too tightly, by the way.” Deadpan.
>Write In.

(Last Reply of the Day, we continue when we can! Most likely during the weekend!)
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>>6339442
>>“What do you want me to do exactly, and I’ll tell you if I can do it or not.” Get straight to the point.
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>>6339442
>Write In.
"This is my disguise. I actually change into a superhero." Take off your shirt, harness your inner WILDFLAME, and flex.
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>>6339440
>>>“What do you want me to do exactly, and I’ll tell you if I can do it or not.” Get straight to the point.
No need for theatrics or wiggling those eyebrows... FOR NOW. She has a deal and practically none tolerance for our bullshit... yet.
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No more rodeos, there is something Celia wants you to do, and it’s time to learn if it’s in the realm of possibilities or not.

“What do you want me to do exactly, and I’ll tell you if I can do it or not.” You get to the point.

“There’s no shame in turning into a soft plushy.” Celia believes it’s quite wonderful. Her hedgehog wants a friend.

“I can do other stuff, look at how tall I am, no shelf can stop me.” You half-joke. “You won’t make me believe turning into a marketable plush doll is the key part of your great scheme.”

“You got me there.” Celia really wanted to see it. “Follow me, I can’t make a proper request in the middle of the street.”

“Alright.” You follow her trail.

A couple of streets away, an abandoned Café becomes your meeting point. Celia has the keys. The place is quite dilapidated. It hasn’t seen action for a good time, even the boxes look rusty. It’s a miracle this is still standing, you remember this is the same route you took to escape the giant skeleton Seioubo. Maybe a couple of streets away, give or take.

“It has seen better days, huh?” You take a napkin out of your not-bagna and clean up some of the dust from the table you’re going to use.

“I guess…” Celia looks behind the counter for a briefcase. “How much do you know about Lokyo’s underworld? Plenty, I imagine.”

“More than the average guy, but I’m no expert.” You scratch the back of your head.

“I need you to take this man out.” Celia puts a photo on the table. You vaguely recall the man in the photo, it’s not someone you’ve seen before, but you can’t put your finger on it. “You know who it is, don’t you?”

“Indulge me.” You don’t want to jump to conclusions.

“He’s the leader of the Youhao Clan, the biggest crime syndicate in the city.” Celia taps the picture. “Predictably, he goes by Gianluigi Youhao.”

“Ah, I see.” You act nonchalantly. “Our date is over then?”

“I’m sorry, this is important too…” Celia grabs her clothes.
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>>6340434

“I’m sorry as well. I don’t do hits.” You apologize.

“Y-You think I can’t pay? If you do this, this whole place will be yours!” Celia rushes to a decision. “It doesn’t look like much, but it’s a good place, in a good street, in a good neighborhood… people would kill for it…” Celia’s voice begins to waver as she tries to sell you on the idea.

“Celia, I don’t off people.” You sound apologetic.

“W-Wait, that’s all of this about? It’s a non issue. He has gone into hiding, and I need him out in the open, nothing more.” Celia clasps her hands. “I don’t want to talk more than necessary. There’s a report making rounds, the police can ignore him no more, they are after his tail. But there’s no way they will get to him. Not *there.*”

“And you know where he is?” You wonder.

“Yeah, and I know how to sneak in there, but I can’t take him down myself.” Celia laments she’s not a strong individual. “That’s why I need you. Johnny, please!” Celia prays with her head down between her arms, she’s begging...

You’re missing a lot of context, and details to know if this can work or not, but the offer is real…

>>What do you do?

>“Keep the place. I’ll help.” You were planning on taking down the mafia anyway.
>“Why are you after him? What did he do to you?” You need to understand the stakes.
>“What’s the story behind this place? I want to know more about what I’ll get.” Accept nonchalantly.
>“What can I do to make you not want to do this? This is crazy dangerous.” You want to take the Youhao Clan down, but you don't want Celia involved.
>Write In.

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>>6340436
>>“Why are you after him? What did he do to you?” You need to understand the stakes.
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>>6340436
>“Why are you after him? What did he do to you?” You need to understand the stakes.
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>>6340436
>Write In.
"I'm going to need more." Look at her hat.
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>>6340436
>>“Why are you after him? What did he do to you?” You need to understand the stakes.
>>"I'm going to need more." Look at her hat.
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While you’re predisposed to help, you have many questions you’d like answered before verbally agreeing to commit crimes to a bad individual.

“Why are you after him? What did he do to you?” You need to understand the stakes for this mission.

“I’ll tell you if you agree to do it.” Celia isn’t going to be an easy negotiator. But you won’t be a feeble catch either. You have standards.

“Then I’m going to need more.” You intensively look at Celia’s hat.

“L-Like what?” Celia feels your profound glare. This is not a good way to describe a glare.

“You know what I like.” You keep staring at the beanie. Celia gets flustered, but then realizes...

“I don’t. You’re looking past me.” Celia looks back to see if there’s a ghost.

“No. I’m looking at exactly what I want.” You’re dead serious.

“…” Celia points at her head, which has the hat.

“…” You silently nod.

“You want my hat...?” Celia sounds half annoyed.

“Not willing to meet my demands?” You raise an eyebrow. “I guess I’ll have to leave.”

“Fine, I’ll give the hat after we’re done.” Celia rolls her eyes.

“I want it now. First the hat. Then the building when I’m done.” You drive a hard bargain.

“…” Celia presses the bridge of her nose. “Take it…” She hands you your new stupid beanie.

You place your new beanie on your head. You’re empowered.

“Happy?” Celia places a new beanie on her head.

You silently stare at the new hat… It looks pretty soft...

“Don’t you dare…” Celia isn’t going to like this.

After you place your second hat on top of your first one, you’re ready to hear the explanation.
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>>6340872

“Now that we’re done with the details. Tell me, why are you doing this?” You need to know!

“I should be the one asking you that.” Celia can’t believe you took two beanies from her.

“Are you really in a position to question someone’s actions, *Ms. 3 Beanies*?” You cheekily point out she had *3* hats prepared.

“Let’s move on before you watch an ass-kicking you’re not going to like.” Celia furrows her eyebrows.

“So why embark on a quest for revenge?” You get serious.

“What makes you think it’s revenge? Nah, boy, it’s something else. He’s a ghost that needs to be exorcised. Always lurking over my shoulder.” Celia asks a very damning question. “In plain terms, he’s my guardian. I can’t do, say, or go anywhere without his direct approval. Always has an eye on me. His men are always around. He’s a controlling freak. And now? I can exploit his new weakness. With him gone, I can write my own story. Live my own life.”

“Can you tell me why is he—”

“My guardian?” Celia crosses her arms on the table, places her head on top — and looks through the window sideways. “He’s *my father*…”

“Can’t see the resemblance.” You look at the picture once again.

“Yeah… I guess we don’t look alike.” Celia wants to chuckle, but only a half smile appears. “He gained custody after my mother died under *peculiar circumstances*… And I’ve been trapped ever since.”

That’s a pretty straightforward story…

>>What do you do?

>Ask more about these peculiar circumstances. You feel like you can learn something important if you ask.
>Relate. Your foster dad killed your actual mother using mafia goons too! Small world.
>Let Celia know you’re the reason her father has a weakness now. You got the Scroll!
>Tell Celia there’s someone you need to invite to this mission. Recruit Rora! She’s interested in this kind of mission.
>Tell Celia there’s someone you need to invite to this mission. Recruit Crossbill! Time to finish the job you started.
>Write In.
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>>6340874
>Relate. Your foster dad killed your actual mother using mafia goons too! Small world.
>Let Celia know you’re the reason her father has a weakness now. You got the Scroll!
For now

And then later
>Tell Celia there’s someone you need to invite to this mission. Recruit Rora! She’s interested in this kind of mission.
>Tell Celia there’s someone you need to invite to this mission. Recruit Crossbill! Time to finish the job you started.
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>>6340874
Sorry, everyone, again one post today. Just a little tired. We'll go full force tomorrow!
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>>6340879
This
>>6340881
Also I wish to pamper our ex-wife without any motives to watch her second guess why we are being nice.
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>>6340872
>>6340874
lmao That smug grin and GEE JOHNNY, TWO HATS?! The legend of Johnny Tsunami taking women's clothes continues.

>Write In.
"We'll do this; together." Interlace your fingers at the 'together' part.
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>>6340879
supporting.

BUT ALSO
> When Celia isnt looking, put your second Beanie on a Hedgehog doll. We are Beanie Baddies now.
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>>6340891
Oh please, she was a gold digger anyway, she would take advatage of our goodwill anyway. Like she took away poor Timothy from us...
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In a morbid way, this story sounds similar to your own. Not the best paternal figures. You have more things in common than the beanies.

“Huh, small world…” You hunch over to get close. “My mom died under *peculiar circumstances* as well.”

“And those are?” Celia doesn’t like either of the two places this can go. The serious route, or the dumb one.

“A very deliberate traffic accident that went awry...” You look up to the dusty ceiling, then back at Celia, who looks puzzled. “Don’t look at me like that, I was the target! My stepfather hired some goons to orchestrate the whole thing, run me over while we were outside. He needed insurance money badly, and I was the most expendable member of the family. But one wrong swerve and that’s why I’m here and not… her.”

“I bet the Clan was involved.” Celia assumes.

“As far as I know, yeah. It’s more complicated than that, but all the details mean shit to me.” You wonder if this is a good time of the year to miss your mom. “I learned this years later after he kicked me out.” You bet Joel would be happy if he heard you call him your stepfather.

“What an enormous cocksucker...” Celia is very agitated. “I’m sorry.”

“At least we can relate…” You chuckle.

“Not yet, I haven’t told you the whole thing…” Celia will respond to your story kindly. “It was just me and my mom, nothing fancy. My father was in the picture, but between him and mom, they couldn’t form a sentence without bickering. He got so sick of us, he never showed up again.” Celia caresses the hedgehog doll. “Years passed, and I don’t recall why she went out that day, but my mom jumped from a 7 store building onto the roof of a car. Sorry, a lil’ blunt, but that’s how the cops told me.” Celia looks through the window again. “My father didn’t want anything to do with me. He couldn’t let me be around his new family and ruin it.”

You silently nod, but you know, disapprovingly! Celia would be a cherished member of any family!

“Instead, he wanted me to study abroad…” Celia rolls her eyes. It clearly didn’t pan out. “Before I left for my short excursion, I overheard his men spilling out the truth. How my father wanted us both dead, but the trigger was too heavy for the cowardly assassin when it became my turn… So, yeah, our stories kinda match. Or something.”

“You’re one step ahead of me, ‘cause I haven’t even started my own revenge.” You joke. “Besides, you have a lot to thank me for already. Because… guess who found that *critical weakness*?”

“Y-Y-You found the scroll…?!” Celia can’t believe it.

“Eyup! Wait, how do you know it is a scroll?! I had no idea until I took it.” You scratch your chin.

“Because I’ve been after that thing since forever.” Celia reveals. “They moved it out of his house ‘cause of me. Or, at least, away from *the pesky thief*.”
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>>6341282


“Oh…!” Now that you think about it, it’s weird the scroll was in Jielun’s house. Like, it makes sense in a certain way, but that’s not how these big shots like to act. “You made things much easier then.” You can’t say it is a coincidence that you found it where you found it…

“Yeah, yeah, you don’t have to make me feel better.” Celia doesn’t buy it.

“In that case, at least we’ll do this; together!” You interlace your fingers at the ‘together’ part. “You’ll be free to brag all about this when we’re done!”

“Right, right. Let’s work out a plan before we’re chanting victory.” Celia doesn’t want this to swerve in the wrong direction.

“I have a couple of allies who’d be interested in this operation.” You act like a big shot as you place your second beanie on the hedgehog. He looks very handsome.

“Just the two of us is more than enough. One to find the way, the other to knock his lights out. We don’t need dead weight.” Celia has it all calculated and you’re adding more to her equation.

Is convincing Celia worth the trouble?

>>What do you do?

>Explain the Dewitt backstory, and tell her it’s very important for Rora to be here. She knows her!
>Explain how helpful Crossbill was in the last mission. You need to finish the job with the silly bird!
>Negotiate a B team who will have your back in case this plan A goes wrong.
>Bargain for at least one Navi. You love having a navigator! That’s what all players say!
>Write In.
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>>6341283
>>Explain the Dewitt backstory, and tell her it’s very important for Rora to be here. She knows her!
>>Explain how helpful Crossbill was in the last mission. You need to finish the job with the silly bird!
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>>6341285
>Explain the Dewitt backstory, and tell her it’s very important for Rora to be here. She knows her!
>Explain how helpful Crossbill was in the last mission. You need to finish the job with the silly bird!
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Yeah, convincing Celia is worth the trouble. You have an impeccable team who has never let you down, and more importantly, there are revenges to be served! Celia can’t be greedy!

“I wouldn’t consider them dead weight, if I were you. Trust me, if you think I’m a one-man-band, you’ve never seen me play.” You get a little sassy. “Let’s not run the risk, okay?”

“Sell me on them. Reassure me or whatever.” Celia wants to hear you talk. That’s it. She’s going to prolong this 1-on-1 time as much as she can.

“Remember Rora? The Dewitts?” You set the scene.

“I remember those deadly hugs…” Celia places a hand over her forehead.

“Do you imagine those cuddly women hurting anyone?” You ask.

“Not on purpose.” Celia can imagine it.

“Well, there’s one person who they resent. Mainly Rora as far as I know.” You don’t speak for everyone.

“You don’t mean…” Celia looks down at the picture of her father.

“Yep, Mr. Youhao himself. The family you talked about? It’s them, but it isn’t a rosy story, far from it. It’s not my tale to tell, but I will have to just let Aurora be on board…” You’re determined to have Honey Bunny around…

You tell the tale of the Dewitt backstory. The ups and downs. The abuse, the hate, the abnormality, and pieces left who somehow stand together against the shadow Youhao casts.

“...And that’s it.” You finish the story of the chains around the Dewitts.

“Makes me wonder if they would’ve treated me so well, if they knew who I was.” Celia sounds a bit guilty.

“Absolutely. You aren’t your father.” You’d be in a lot of trouble if crimes were passed down… “There’s no way they’d hate Gisella and Pammachio’s sister.” Not that you can speak for the little boy.

“Now you’re making me feel awkward.” It never crossed through Celia’s mind that she has more relatives.

“Half-siblings are siblings.” You have a vested interest in this, since you and Ame are that…

“Fine, bring her over. I’m going to need a moment to clear up the air with her.” Celia wants to feel comfortable in the mission. “You mentioned someone else.”

“Yeah, I didn’t steal the scroll by myself, I had a full team. But above all, the scheme started with an invaluable ally. Let me tell you all about her perks.” You bring Crossbill into the conversation.

You explain to Celia how useful the bird lady with soft steps is on missions like this. Backup feels redundant with her aid. And she can take the initiative if needed to. You have a hunch this will come in handy for this mission in particular.

“In a way, I’m joining your mission, huh?” This is what Celia takes from your talk. “That’s what this is all about?”

“No, I don’t wanna mess with your ideas. This is your plan. I’m providing feedback and resources.” You adjust your glasses. “We want to succeed above all.”
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>>6341344


“But I keep hearing you talking about this navigator role. Who do you have in mind? I’m open to not fix what isn’t broken.” Despite all, Celia is pragmatic.

Well, well, well, being awfully insistent yields results! Take that Vera!

>>Who is your navigator?

>Lydie.
>Vera.
>Liu.
>Beanie Hedgehog.
>Nobody. It’s not needed this time.
>Lydie, Vera, and Liu in a trench coat.
>Write In.

(Last Reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow!)
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>>6341345
>Lydie, Vera, and Liu in a trench coat.
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>>6341345
>>Lydie, Vera, and Liu in a trench coat.
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>>6341345
>Write In.
T_T Neko
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>>6341345
>>Vera.
She is most competent one.
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>>6341345
>Lydie, Vera, and Liu in a trench coat.
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But off-screen decisions don’t lead to good results, you must choose wisely who to bring, you want to keep it between the group that knows you’re here — so either Vera, Liu, or Lydie. If only you could combine them into one large and powerful navigator who becomes omnipotent, and grows too cocky and wants to take over the city. It’s not a sin to wish for a Navigator Kaiju…

“I have three names in my head.” You know this is a tough decision.

“Do I know them?” Celia asks.

“Yeah, but I don’t want to spoil the surprise.” You know it’s more difficult to shut the idea down if they’re here. Celia is not heartless… You think. “I’ll ask them to decide among themselves who is worthy; instead of trying to find a way to fuse together into an unholy abomination.”

“You’re going to suggest that to them, aren’t you?” Celia is learning lots about you.

“Pfft, me? Advising that nonsense? Get real.” You’re taking this mission seriously! “I’m gonna text them all…”

With all the invitations delivered, confirmations were sent back, all you can do is relax and wait for the team to gather…

Celia forced you to send them a code to unlock the door. When you hear it whispered through the door, it means it’s time for the introductions — and first, it’s the most nonsensical one. A tall woman wearing a trench coat, a detective hat, sporting large arms — and wheels for feet appears. Whoever is on top smashes her forehead on the door frame. She shouts in pain.

“Ehem! Salutations, Johnny and Celia! It is I! Your great navigator, powered by three peerless minds!” Lydie’s voice comes out of that thing, just 10 times more flowery, and deeper for some reason. It doesn’t sound in any way similar to the yelp of pain that just happened. “Give me a handshake, lad.”

The monstrosity slaps you in the face as she can’t control her body. It’s too unwieldy! One grumbles about spending a long time practicing this one trick.

“Err, I meant to say a five of high altitude! Higher than usual!” Lydie (?) coughs. The head is not moving her mouth, you think she’s out. “I’m Veliudye! The mighty tower of navigation! A lighthouse of brilliance, if you may! It’s an honor to meet you, Cereal!”

“Are you all fucking with me right now?” Celia doesn’t want to admit she wants to laugh at this nonsense. Hiccups can be heard from within the lighthouse.

“Don’t blame me, this isn’t my idea at all, Breakfast.” You think. Can you be certain? Really?

“It wasn’t mine either! One of my multiple personalities is to blame!” Veliudye won’t admit her full fault. “If only more than one of Johnny’s brilliant allies were invited. I’ll think about a random number. Oh yes, 3. If only 3 more were invited! Instead of one beautiful disaster!”
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>>6341715


“Nah, you all gotta stay like this. It’s a prison of your own creation.” Cereal Celia knows this will be more tortuous.

“P-Please, we can’t stay like this…!” Liu’s face pokes out from the middle of the coat. She’s wearing sunglasses, a face mask, and a hat. She’s nervous about skipping classes. Oh, and she’s the one controlling the arms…

“I-I magnificently carried you, you lot, you can’t ditch our efforts now!” Lydie’s head peeks out from the bottom. “Commit, Liu! Commit!”

“My head hurts…” Vera sniffs. “Did we go in...? Oh god, we got in…”

“Let’s keep on waiting for the others.” Celia accepts this nonsense. “Nicely done, idiots. This cheered me up.”

The tower of dumb looks very offended.

You aren’t sure if staying like this is a good idea though…

>>What do you do?

>Retool the costume for a perfect balance. They’re distributed wrong! If you fix this, it’ll be better for everyone.
>Ask Celia to allow them to be normal. Or as normal as this trio can be.
>You heard Celia, they’re gonna stay like this for the rest of the mission.
>Write In.


>>Who shows up next?

>Crossbill.
>Aurora.
>Write In.
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>>6341716
>>You heard Celia, they’re gonna stay like this for the rest of the mission.
>Aurora
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>>6341716
>Write In.
4v1 rock paper scissors against Celia to let them out of the costume.

>Write In.
Catastrovania Strifaust Morituros IX
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>>6341716
>Retool the costume for a perfect balance. They’re distributed wrong! If you fix this, it’ll be better for everyone.
>Aurora.
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>>6341728
I'll back the first part
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There isn’t much you can do to help these wonderful girls out of that costume. You’re a fair man.

“Gah! Harshest Celia insulted us!” Lydie acts offended.

“If it’s for the costume, we deserve it.” Vera grumbles as she returns to her senses.

“D-Does it mean we can take it off?” Liu’s eyes shine with hope.

“Nah. You're a hell of a lot more fun to be around like this.” Celia denies it. As the mission’s overseer, she can make important decisions like this.

“Hey! What happened to your no nonsense attitude!?” Vera wants out as well.

“You’re amusing like this, and I rather you stay as such.” Celia chuckles.

“How about a 4v1 rock, papers, scissors against Celia to let you out of the costume?” You propose.

“I can take you all, heh.” Celia wants to continue her winning streak.

“You little troublemaker, you’ll see. I accept.” Vera doesn’t like cocky people.

“I welcome any challenge even if it’s at my own detriment! Onwards, my friends! I shall lead the charge.” Lydie wants to give it all for the costume.

“W-Wait, I’m the only one with my hands free.” Liu points out. Literally. She’s shaking her hands.

“Then it's your responsibility to carry with the will of Veliudye!” Lydie reasons.

“Better than Lydie, at least.” Vera trusts her minion. “Shouldn’t it be *Veliudie*? Whatever. Nobody will understand what I mean.”

“W-What should I throw?” Liu has 3 options…

“Follow your flimsy heart or something.” Vera is ready to blame Liu’s flimsy heart.

“We should discuss it together.” Lydie proposes.

“Are you… Are you serious right now?” Vera has never heard something so dumb from someone’s mouth that isn’t yours.

“Do I look like I’m not serious?” Lydie raises an eyebrow.

“You don’t look like anything that should exist.” Vera bemoans the atrocity they have become. You wonder why she agreed to do this. “Celia is gonna hear us anyway, what’s the point?”
“But can she trust Liu to follow our consensus? Think about mind games.” Lydie smirks.

“Woah, good point!” Liu is impressed.

“So it’s like playing regular Rock, Paper, Scissors then.” Vera does not share the feeling.

“If it’s not up to discussion, Liu will wield the mighty Scissors, and cut us free from the prison of our own making!” Lydie declares out in the open. “Now, will Sweet Celia trust this decision? We shall see…”

“Let’s get to it.” You’re ready to referee.

“Just one round? Shame.” Celia is ready.

“I-It’s not easy to move, but I’ll do my best!” Liu is ready to strike.

You give the signal…!

And it’s a tie!!!
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>>6341759

“Heh, you didn’t trust Liu?” Lydie smirks as if she won.

“It’s the safe option.” Celia explains. “If she tried to bait me into using rock, she would’ve gone for paper. If she was telling the truth, she’d stay on Scissors. Either way, I don’t lose.”

“So I cut my options by announcing them…?” Liu didn’t think about it.

“No. It’s a regular game of Rock, Papers, Scissors. None of this comes into play at all.” Vera grumbles.

“I don’t think you see the true dynamic behind this game, Vera.” Lydie shakes her head.

“Oh woah! It’s a titan! Can I hug you?” Aurora shows up. Wait, how did she get in here without the password?! Oh, the girls left the door unlocked ‘cause they’re a bunch of dummies. The good bunny closes it. “What’s going on anyway?”

“Rora! It’s nice seeing you!” You welcome the cute bunny! “And this… huh… it’s hard to explain.”

“Can it be explained?” Vera wonders.

“You tell me, you’re the one looking like a moron.” Celia points out.

“Sooo this is like you said, Johnny! Celia is totally here, woah!” Aurora is pleasantly surprised.

“Yeah, yeah, I need to talk to you. Follow me to the back, there’s something I wanna confirm.” Celia asks as she ignores the game.

“Go ahead. We’ll be here.” You smile at the blonde.

“Alrighty~! I’ll be back before you blink!” Aurora waves everyone good bye as her and Celia disappear in the back.

You’re left with the tower of despair.

“I can sense it…” Vera feels it.

“Me too…” Liu feels it as well. They’re both staring at you.

“Huh? Whatever do you mean?” Lydie is confused.

“You’ll see…” Vera is prepared for the worst.

It’s you. You’re the worst she’s afraid of. They can tell you want to do something ill advised. Only Beanie Hedgehog is your ally here.

Crossbill will appear shortly.

>>What do you do?

>You? Do something? That’d be stupid, and you’re not stupid. Stay still.
>Actually, it’s nothing to do with them. Listen to what Celia and Aurora are talking about. It’s important!
>Let them free from the tower of shame.
>Join them in the tower of shame.
>Write In.

(Last Reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow!)
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>>6341761
>Write In.
Stretch. Reach for the sky and then try to touch the top middle part of your back.
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>>6341761
>Write in
Put the the hedgehog on top of them and treat it as their new head that agrees with all of our ideas
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>>6341810
Yes
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>>6341810
supporting, but also PUT THEM ON YOUR SHOULDERS. You have alot of Atheltics, what could go wrong?!
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>>6341810
This also complement our fake girlfriend for the smart thinking. >“But can she trust Liu to follow our consensus? Think about mind games.” Lydie smirks.
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As the tallest man in the room, you have determined one course of action and one only. This isn’t a light decision on your part, but it has to be done. It’ll all make sense in a second.

You get closer to this cute aberration of a tower.

“H-Here it comes, brace yourselves.” Vera is prepared for your nonsense. But is she?!

“…” You silently place the Beanie Hedgehog on top of the totem pole. He’s the one in control now, and will agree to all your ideas. “There, perfect.”

“…” Vera stares back at you, perplexed.

“What act of brilliance did he commit? My view is blocked from down here!” Lydie laments!

“H-He put a cute little guy on top of Vera’s head!” As always, Liu loves cute things.

“Does it look like me?” Lydie humbly asks.

“Why would it be?!!! It’s a hedgehog.” Vera grumbles.

“I sent you a pic.” Liu grabs a photo with her phone.

“Oh~! Blast me! What a cootie patootie!” Lydie announces her enjoyment of this creature. She pulled out her own phone to see it. “I’d die for him, but losing so much brilliance in the world will make darkness grow. My darling and everyone needs me!”

“He’s the top of the totem pole, meaning you all have to follow his orders, okay?” You say. “And I think it’d be fun if I carry you all over my shoulders! Beanie Hedgehog agrees! He always does!”

“NO! Beanie, you’re going to smash your head on the ceiling!” Liu doesn’t want it to hurt.

“Now you’re worried, huh…?” Vera doesn’t know how to feel about it. “Johnny can’t carry us with the wheelchair anyway.”

“Never say never, my dear Veranica! Nothing can stop my loved ones! Besides, we can ditch our accommodations, and place our greatness on my dear trophy’s shoulders!” Lydie proposes. “He’ll enjoy my meaty thighs once again!”

“The ceiling is still here, moron!” Vera rages. “Wait, what do you mean by *enjoying your thighs*…?”

“Oh! You’re correct!” Lydie forgot that detail. “I’ve been meaning to ask, why everyone is wearing this type of hat and where can I get my fabulous hands on one?” She completely ignored Vera’s question.
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>>6342222

“You mean these?” Crossbill appears… with all the three beanies in hand! Yours (Celia’s), Beanie Hedgehog’s (Celia’s), and Liu’s (Liu’s)! “Hehe, what is up here?” it’s dawning on her the nonsense presented. She passes all the hats back.

“There you are, Crossbill! I was waiting for you.” You pump your fist. “Hold on, how did you get in here? You didn’t ask for the password!”

“You already know.” Crossbill winks, she lockpicked it. “Vera, good to see you having fun! Here to finish the job as well?”

“Do I look like I’m having fun?” Vera grumbles. “Liu, point at us for dramatic effect.”

“…!” Liu uses her large unwieldy hands to do so. She’s getting a hang of it.

“Hey there as well, Liu. Looking cutesy as always.” Crossbill finds it funny.

“I-I hope I can be of help!” Liu doesn’t want to let anyone down.

“And a new face…” Crossbill looks at Lydie with some reservations.

“Salutations, Ms. Senator! The name is Lydie, and I’m an example to all my peers and allies! I have unrivaled athletics, and a never-say-never attitude!” Lydie presents herself with pride, despite the fact she’s the bottom of the tower of madness.

“You look to be quite the character.” Crossbill doesn’t know if this is a good thing.

“I’m easily endeared to those around me, just like my love; I’m Johnny’s girlfriend!” Lydie smiles.

“Pretend-to-be.” Vera clarifies. She already knows the gist about that, huh?

“By the way, nice thinking on the mind games bit during the Rock Papers Scissors game, Lydie.” You add.

“I’m starting to puzzle together what may have happened.” Crossbill is trying to deduce it instead of asking. Not only it’d be faster if she does ask, but it’d be accurate — ‘cause there’s no way in hell she learns the truth otherwise. “You aren’t the one deeply involved in this criminal affair, Lydie. That much I can tell.”

“Indeed, I’m an upstanding member of society! My crimes are always greatly exaggerated!” Lydie gives her iconic haughty laugh. Vera grumbles at the latent contradiction of what she hears.

“No Vortexia today? Is she busy with her idol work?” Crossbill wonders.

“Yeah… Too many days off the road...” You lament that the Clumsy Idol has a bunch of stuff to do… It’s not like you’re her boss or manager. Hold on a minute...

“Where are Rora and the *actual* new girl?” Crossbill wonders.

“In the back, talking. They have a lot of things to get straight.” You won’t get into the details.
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>>6342223

“Good. We have some time then. Let me brief you on what I learned on my way here.” Crossbill gets serious.

“S-Shouldn’t we wait for the others?” Liu asks.

“You know me by now, I’m a living word salad. You and Vera will do a much better job getting the pressing details to those two later.” Crossbill shrugs. “It’s a little late to prevent everything from happening, but we can stop it before it gets out of control…”

“Don’t underestimate us. We’ll deal with everything before you can blink.” Lydie is a forward thinking girl.

“Just hear her out before getting cocky.” Vera is the no-nonsense gal here.

From what you understand, Crossbill got packets of information from varied sources, some being B-WORM’s camp, Nina’s, Mama Bodil’s, and many others.

>>What do you want to hear about?

>About Youhao’s security. Where is he? Is it only him?
>About the potential threats to the mission. Maybe not directly defending Youhao, but who is also going to be there?
>About the mafia plan, what is it? What’s the impending doom that will shroud the city?
>How are the newspaper folks holding up. Are B-WORM and Genesis okay?
>Write In.

(Only reply of the day, we continue when we can! Most likely tomorrow!)
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>>6342226
>>About the potential threats to the mission. Maybe not directly defending Youhao, but who is also going to be there?
>>About the mafia plan, what is it? What’s the impending doom that will shroud the city?
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>>6342226
>>>About the potential threats to the mission. Maybe not directly defending Youhao, but who is also going to be there?
>>>About the mafia plan, what is it? What’s the impending doom that will shroud the city?
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>>6342226
>>>>About the potential threats to the mission. Maybe not directly defending Youhao, but who is also going to be there?
>>>>About the mafia plan, what is it? What’s the impending doom that will shroud the city?
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>>6342226
>>>>>About the potential threats to the mission. Maybe not directly defending Youhao, but who is also going to be there?
>>>>>About the mafia plan, what is it? What’s the impending doom that will shroud the city?
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>>6342226
>Write In.
What's been happening in the world at large.
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[Meanwhile in Pokyo Lokyo’s City Hall]

After an exhausting day listening to his backers, Mayor Baba returns to his office for a well-deserved break, but finds an uninvited guest on his chair. His adored chair.

“May I ask who you are, young man?” The dignified hefty man puts his box of donuts behind him.

“Greeting, Mayor Baba. Me? I’m a mere humble servant of the Youhao Clan, I was given the name ‘Cobra’, please use it well.” Titan Number 3, Cobra smiles as he continues to read the files on the mayor’s desk. “And since we’re getting acquainted, I’ll let you know it’s a little too late to call for help.”

“What’s the meaning of this...?” Mayor Baba’s panic starts to set in as he steps back to reach for an escape.

“Woah, woah, woah! Don’t be so rash, Mayor. I wouldn’t touch the doorknob if I were you. It could be poisonous…” Cobra chuckles. This titan’s specialty are *quiet* assassinations. “Now sit back. My friend over there would want to put you into his registry.”

“Friend…? Registry...?” Mayor Baba looks to his side to see a man wearing a dead man’s face, philosophically speaking. “Magogue…? Ayde Magogue?! Weren’t you dead?!”

“Possibly.” The fake Ayde Magogue (?) sheds the skin from his face as he touches the politician, and his visage turns anew as a total copy of the man in front of him. Now corruption has doubled in this office!

“W-Wha… What kind of trickery is this…?” The politician loses his footing at the horrifying show he sees.

The first part of the Youhao Clan’s grand scheme is underway...
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[Back to where we were.]

“Did you learn what’s the mafia’s big plan?” You start from the beginning.

“Take over City Hall, grab everyone hostage —including the mayor— and negotiate from there.” Crossbill crosses her arms.

“T-That’s reckless even for my standards.” Lydie doesn’t take this threat lightly.

“I guess the mafia misses terrorism.” You deadpan.

“Either they buy enough time for their leader to escape the country, or they get the files scrapped from all public records. Not pursuing anyone involved.” Crossbill explains. “Johnny, Vera, you both read the scroll. There are big names interested in burying this story who aren’t involved with the mafia. They can pressure the authorities to turn a blind eye for the sake of the hostages, and get their out too.”

“And so what? The list will be in the news, right? It’s too late for this nonsense. This is a big baby tantrum!” Vera argues.

“It’s far from a bulletproof plan, agreed. With the pressure from the N.U., I don’t see the story disappearing either. It’s the perfect munition for them to get rid of old stones within the government. Furthermore, I made sure it’s a done deed, the news will start circulating any minute now.” Crossbill winks. “Whether the Youhao Clan believes this will work or not is besides the point. This is a power move. Show who *really* controls the city. Kidnapping the mayor is the big move, but they will cause chaos all over Pokyo Lokyo. No chance the police alone will stop this.”
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“I-I don’t want another curfew…” Liu laments.

“So if we get rid of the head, the body collapses? Ohoho~, it’s all so simple, yet so clever!” Lydie realizes why you all are betting on the idea of capturing Youhao.

“Here’s hoping they aren’t reckless.” Vera doesn’t know if it’ll perfectly diffuse the situation at the city hall.

“Should we do something about the mayor?” You wonder.

“Let’s not spread ourselves too thin. Besides, some of your police buddies are on the move.” Crossbill points out.

“Oh, so the Youhao Clan already took over city hall?” You guess from the response.

“That’s how I got the news.” Crossbill shrugs. “Still a secret to the masses. So enjoy my scoop!”

“Let’s focus on our goal then. Any clues about the potential threats to the mission?” You ask.

“We haven’t confirmed with Celia, but we’re infiltrating their main base, right?” Vera takes control of the conversation. “Our sources say there are gonna be a lot of familiar faces rolling around the joint. But if you get to Youhao directly, there shouldn’t be a chance to see these folks.”

“You want to take it from here, clever girl?” Crossbill doesn’t mind. “It’s part Susie’s intel, part of the stuff I found, by the way.”

“Ehem! Let’s start by addressing some oddities. Their close ally Ka-Shing has lent some of his men to the Youhao. The only one we have to worry about is —Joe Riddle — He’s a former member of the Assembly and a flame user. He has a lackadaisical attitude, and appears non-threatening at first glance, but his ability is terrifying — his entity injects a paralyzing dark goo that slowly spreads to the body, rendering it motionless. Be careful if you see him!” Vera pulls her laptop out of nowhere and uses Liu’s head as her table.

“Oh! You all have superpowers too?” Lydie didn’t know.

“Not the time, Lydie.” Vera shushes. “Another assembly member — *cough* one JOHNNY LIBERATED FROM PRISON, who went back to liberate even more criminals *cough* — oh? What a weird cough.” Vera clears her throat. You feel some resentment. “—Sasha Langdon— Not much is known about her abilities. Neither of her former teammates have a clue about them (useless those two). Extreme caution with her, as she somehow matched WILDFLAME’s abilities in combat. Wait, is WILDFLAME supposed to be strong…?”

“Oh…” You didn’t know she was super evil. You guess one of the 20 something people you let go was bound to be evil! To be fair, it’s a good ratio.
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“And at last, like his racing record, for the flame users, you already know him and what he does, it’s the Dino Demon, the number 1 Titan, it’s —Jielun Zexian!—” Vera pretends to clap.

“Oh? You know my brother?” Lydie smiles like a happy puppy.



...

“...Wait, what did you just say?” Vera is in absolute shock…

...And most of the room is as well.

Sadly, this is all we have for this week’s thread! Thanks for playing, and see you next time!
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Thanks for running
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What a twist!
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Thanks for the run!
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Thanks for running.
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Nina needs to go on a diet.
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But then how will she smother us lovingly with her jumbo magumbos?



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