DanganronpaRE: Remember Me RP

[Dreamtique]

"Why are you like this, Mika? I thought you would be a bit down at least."

"Yes, I don't mean to be rude Ms. Mika but to me it sounds like you're making light of Ms. Ayaka and Eiko's deaths." 'Not that you're the only one,' he thought to himself. Ayaka's execution seemed to have no effect on her whatsoever. No tears, no surprise, just her usual irritating self. Ryoka couldn't stand people like that, and he would be sure to make that clear with her when the time came.

"......"
"Sad?"
"No, there's no need to feel sad."

"I respect...and cherish life more than anyone do..."
"But...being sad is not the way...I want to cherish them..."
"It's not the way we should cherish them......"

"How about from now on we...remember them...and remember to be...happy?"
Mika mumbled to herself and didn't seem to direct her words to anyone, her voice was barely audible.

She turned to the two who were commenting on her strange behavior and only gave them a smile before she continued to lead the group to the new area.


The refreshing air greeted everyone as they stepped across the gate and maneuvered past a bridge, the petrichor and the subtle scent of fresh bodies of water blended together to create an invigorating aroma of nature.
You could see large interconnecting streams of rivers and some lakes all around the lush area that was covered with trees and all sorts of greenery that makes you hard to believe that all of these was very likely a man-made landscape.

Occasionally you could spot a few peculiar yet magical looking plants hidden around the forest, giving the forest a unique and whimsical touch, like an enchanted forest drew out straight from a storybook.

There were also some wild animal like squirrels and butterflies darting around the forest here and there, and some songbirds sitting on trees while chirping mellifluously. But upon closer inspection, you could tell from their consistent, unnatural behavior that they could just be unbelievably realistic robots made to solely to decorate the forest.

Among the group of trees, you could spot a few interesting groups of tree house sitting on top of some of the largest and tallest trees around, forming a huge community of treehouses, just like a treetop village.

There are also a lot of medieval architecture inspired buildings around the area that are well hidden among the miniature forest.

"The fresh air and the flowers, they are just perfect, aren't they?" Mika took in a long and deep breath as she turned around to take in the beautiful and lush greenery around her.

Mika was able to maneuver around the area pretty easily and seemed to have a clear direction on where to go, she eventually led everyone to a giant lake surrounding a huge tree that was casting a mosaic pattern of sunlight that shattered all over the mirror-like surface of the lake, while the lake simmered as it waved gently in the invigorating breeze.

"Over here, everyone!"
Mika approached the lake and walked over to a huge chest seemingly placed there before hand.

"Hee... he...hee..."
Mika chuckled in a comical way as her eye scanned the students up and down.

"Is everyone ready?"
In the blink of an eye, Mika flung opened the chest and tossed out swimsuits in the air before taking off her clothes swiftly like an adept magician flinging her cape, revealing a lime green bikini with flowery pattern, transformed into a tropical look in the matter of a second.


"Is everyone ready to...get wet......?"
She stood before the crowd confidently and struck a post.

.......

The group stood there and stared awkwardly, the swimsuits in the chest are now scattered all over the ground like Mika's dignity.
Mika stood there like a statue, petrified, her cheeks turning red in shame.

Yume blushed and clasped her hand together as she turned her eyes around awkwardly.

Mari stared at Mika, with her eyes widened.

Hisoka looked away and chuckled, trying to muffle his laughter with his hand.

Kasumi turned his back on Mika, cringing in discomfort.

No one was sure how to react to the sudden dramatic sequence she initiated, and the group was now stuck in an extremely awkward situation.

"Get wet? Meh. You can't think of something more appropriate?" Hitsuji commented and took a sip of his juice.

"M-Mika, w-what are you doing?" Koba squinted his eyes and shyly looked at the girl as he questioned Mika.


"C-come on, everyone...m-mind to join me? You can change into your swimsuit at the tree house on that giant tree."
Mika stayed petrified with her awkward post as she tried to convince everyone to join her.

"I rarely have the chance to experience 'nature' this way...cause...you know, I don't have the opportunity to leave my bed as much...so I am really looking forward to this one!"


"Hey...I got everyone's size...so you don't have to worry about the swimsuit..."
"I even got some swimming rings in the chest...for those of you who might need it......"

GinkyGotBack Cosmic_Chaos Kimona a simpler name Susanoo

 

[GinkyGotBack]

"......"
"Sad?"
"No, there's no need to feel sad."

"I respect...and cherish life more than anyone do..."
"But...being sad is not the way...I want to cherish them..."
"It's not the way we should cherish them......"

"How about from now on we...remember them...and remember to be...happy?"

Ryōka listened to what she had to say and gave her a nod of understanding. "Yes, I suppose your right. I doubt that Elko or Ms. Akaka would want us to mourn them for too long. I'm glad just to have met them and spent time with them, despite how short it was." Ryōka finished off the last of his salad and stood up from the table, feeling and looking more invigorated then he was but a moment ago. "Well, if we're going to see this new area I should dress more appropriately. If you would all wait for me I would appreciate it very much!"

After Ryōka had finished changing back into his normal apparel he went with the rest of the group to explore the newly opened area of the park. It was quite serene with all of the surrounding wilderness. The trees and the animals brought feelings of nostalgia to Ryōka who could remember playing in the nearby woods near his home. He hoped that Mari would accept his offer of living with him and his family, so she could experience its wonder as well.

"The fresh air and the flowers, they are just perfect, aren't they?"

"Yes, indeed. This all reminds me of the serenity of the forest I would often walk through as a child. I've never felt more calm than those wondrous times I spent just taking in the splendor that it had to offer."

"Is everyone ready?"
In the blink of an eye, Mika flung opened the chest and tossed out swimsuits in the air before taking off her clothes swiftly like an adept magician flinging her cape, revealing a lime green bikini with flowery pattern, transformed into a tropical look in the matter of a second.

"Is everyone ready to...get wet......?"
She stood before the crowd confidently and struck a post.

Ryoka was left shaken by what he had just witnessed. No matter what he may or may not have seen, his blood pressure had risen high enough to cause a small nosebleed. But rather than wipe away the blood, Ryoka immediately went to comfort his beloved Mari who was in no better shape than he was after what had happened. Flustered, Ryoka chided Mika for her lewdness, "Ms. Mika, have you no shame! You shouldn't change in front of us men no matter how quick you are! Such perversion isn't becoming of a lady like yourself! And that joke was just simply in poor taste!"

"C-come on, everyone...m-mind to join me? You can change into your swimsuit at the tree house on that giant tree."
Mika stayed petrified with her awkward post as she tried to convince everyone to join her.

"I rarely have the chance to experience 'nature' this way...cause...you know, I don't have the opportunity to leave my bed as much...so I am really looking forward to this one!"


"Hey...I got everyone's size...so you don't have to worry about the swimsuit..."
"I even got some swimming rings in the chest...for those of you who might need it......"

Ryoka looked at the swimsuit that laid at his feet and then to the lake. Just how deep was it? Deep enough to drown? Ryoka stared at the glimmering body of water with visible uncertainty. He wasn't a big fan of swimming, he was more contempt with just admiring the lake from the safety of solid ground. "I.. I think I'll stay here.. I don't want to get my hair wet.." It wasn't impressive but that was the best excuse he cold come up with. He really didn't like swimming, but he didn't want the others to think less of him for his fear.

 

[a simpler name]

"......"
"Sad?"
"No, there's no need to feel sad."

"I respect...and cherish life more than anyone do..."
"But...being sad is not the way...I want to cherish them..."
"It's not the way we should cherish them......"

"How about from now on we...remember them...and remember to be...happy?"
Mika mumbled to herself and didn't seem to direct her words to anyone, her voice was barely audible.

She considered what Mika said. The only thing that moved was her head which nodded, though she couldn't accept that reasoning. You could never control emotions. Especially if you are human. What was more worrying was that she could detect a tinge of either sadness or regret in Mika's voice. But it would be troublesome if she continued to push the issue so she accepted it for the time being.

The refreshing air greeted everyone as they stepped across the gate and maneuvered past a bridge, the petrichor and the subtle scent of fresh bodies of water blended together to create an invigorating aroma of nature.
You could see large interconnecting streams of rivers and some lakes all around the lush area that was covered with trees and all sorts of greenery that makes you hard to believe that all of these was very likely a man-made landscape.

Occasionally you could spot a few peculiar yet magical looking plants hidden around the forest, giving the forest a unique and whimsical touch, like an enchanted forest drew out straight from a storybook.

There were also some wild animal like squirrels and butterflies darting around the forest here and there, and some songbirds sitting on trees while chirping mellifluously. But upon closer inspection, you could tell from their consistent, unnatural behavior that they could just be unbelievably realistic robots made to solely to decorate the forest.

Among the group of trees, you could spot a few interesting groups of tree house sitting on top of some of the largest and tallest trees around, forming a huge community of treehouses, just like a treetop village.

Yukino wan't particularly impressed by the scenery. It was just prison with a bunch of trees. Nothing much has changed. She wandered closer to one of the birds. They were a bit more interesting because Monokuma had to let them free out of the cage somewhere so they would gro-

Oh wait. These birds were robotic. Figures. But the roboticness made Yukino even more interested in them. Could this mean that you could make drones like this for espionage?? She examined them with even more fervour to see the details.

After Ryōka had finished changing back into his normal apparel he went with the rest of the group to explore the newly opened area of the park. It was quite serene with all of the surrounding wilderness. The trees and the animals brought feelings of nostalgia to Ryōka who could remember playing in the nearby woods near his home. He hoped that Mari would accept his offer of living with him and his family, so she could experience its wonder as well.

There are also a lot of medieval architecture inspired buildings around the area that are well hidden among the miniature forest.

Ooooh. Medieval architecture seems interesting as well. It seems a bit odd for having these stone buildings in an area that is clearly themed on the jungle. Maybe, there was something hidden in them. She wanted to explore them right now but it seemed that she had to follow the rest of the group right noe,

"The fresh air and the flowers, they are just perfect, aren't they?" Mika took in a long and deep breath as she turned around to take in the beautiful and lush greenery around her.

Mika was able to maneuver around the area pretty easily and seemed to have a clear direction on where to go, she eventually led everyone to a giant lake surrounding a huge tree that was casting a mosaic pattern of sunlight that shattered all over the mirror-like surface of the lake, while the lake simmered as it waved gently in the invigorating breeze.

"Over here, everyone!"
Mika approached the lake and walked over to a huge chest seemingly placed there before hand.

"Hee... he...hee..."
Mika chuckled in a comical way as her eye scanned the students up and down.

"Is everyone ready?"
In the blink of an eye, Mika flung opened the chest and tossed out swimsuits in the air before taking off her clothes swiftly like an adept magician flinging her cape, revealing a lime green bikini with flowery pattern, transformed into a tropical look in the matter of a second.

Yukino was mostly stunned by the sudden change in tone. Are we actually in a killing game or a role-play based on a Japanese game? This was absolutely absurd. They just experienced death first hand. No one in their right minds would accept a beach scene.

"Is everyone ready to...get wet......?"
She stood before the crowd confidently and struck a post.

.......

The group stood there and stared awkwardly, the swimsuits in the chest are now scattered all over the ground like Mika's dignity.
Mika stood there like a statue, petrified, her cheeks turning red in shame.

She had to admit. It was almost brilliant how she decimated all respect Yukino had in her in 3 minutes.

Ryoka was left shaken by what he had just witnessed. No matter what he may or may not have seen, his blood pressure had risen high enough to cause a small nosebleed. But rather than wipe away the blood, Ryoka immediately went to comfort his beloved Mari who was in no better shape than he was after what had happened. Flustered, Ryoka chided Mika for her lewdness, "Ms. Mika, have you no shame! You shouldn't change in front of us men no matter how quick you are! Such perversion isn't becoming of a lady like yourself! And that joke was just simply in poor taste!"

"Y-y-yeah?!" Even Yukino had to agree with Ryoka. Yukino hoped that she was imagining Ryoka's nosebleed. He seemed a bit....turned on? No, that's not the right word. Sexually activated? Even worse. Ryoka was 'stimulated'.

"Actually, how did you know that there were swimsuits here?"

Yume blushed and clasped her hand together as she turned her eyes around awkwardly.

Mari stared at Mika, with her eyes widened.

Hisoka looked away and chuckled, trying to muffle his laughter with his hand.

Kasumi turned his back on Mika, cringing in discomfort.

No one was sure how to react to the sudden dramatic sequence she initiated, and the group was now stuck in an extremely awkward situation.

Yukino wanted to say something but the embarrassment was already enough to fill the silence.

"Get wet? Meh. You can't think of something more appropriate?" Hitsuji commented and took a sip of his juice.

"M-Mika, w-what are you doing?" Koba squinted his eyes and shyly looked at the girl as he questioned Mika.

"C-come on, everyone...m-mind to join me? You can change into your swimsuit at the tree house on that giant tree."
Mika stayed petrified with her awkward post as she tried to convince everyone to join her.

"I rarely have the chance to experience 'nature' this way...cause...you know, I don't have the opportunity to leave my bed as much...so I am really looking forward to this one!"


"Hey...I got everyone's size...so you don't have to worry about the swimsuit..."
"I even got some swimming rings in the chest...for those of you who might need it......"

"HEY! HOW DID Y-"

She stopped herself with a cough.

"I mean, however did you receive my sizes?" she questioned while still trying to maintain a neutral face. She was failing which made her smile creepily. Her hand subconsciously touched her chest. She was alright in terms of sizes but she still felt violated. She never did tell anyone her size nor Mika had the chance to actually measure her. Her face changed into a brilliant red. She was outraged practically fuming.

Ryoka looked at the swimsuit that laid at his feet and then to the lake. Just how deep was it? Deep enough to drown? Ryoka stared at the glimmering body of water with visible uncertainty. He wasn't a big fan of swimming, he was more contempt with just admiring the lake from the safety of solid ground. "I.. I think I'll stay here.. I don't want to get my hair wet.." It wasn't impressive but that was the best excuse he cold come up with. He really didn't like swimming, but he didn't want the others to think less of him for his fear.

"If he's not swimming, then I must be able decline the offer." she reasoned. "I refuse to get into a swimsuit." Her arms crossed, she didn't look pleased. "I have standards!"

 

[Kimona]

MInori only half listened to the speech in the cafeteria, but she got excited as soon as they started to head over to the open area. Minori constantly ran about excited, although she would slow down whenever they entered a muddy area. In the forest she would run around the group, or even ahead looking at things. She absolutely loved the medieval structures and the tree houses. Though she kept trying to catch the robot animals, failing every time of course. by the time they reached the lake she seemed extremely tired, but that didn't stop her!! When Mika came out with the swimsuits, Minori agreed with every point Yukino said, "I think It was Monokuma." She states simply. "Monokuma seems to get his hands on everything, he also probably told her about them, thinking we might have some fun, or something." ( a simpler name ) she states, "Or maybe not, its hard to figure out how he thinks." she continued. Honestly she loved the idea of swimming though, but she was tired now and, "Also, though I think it may be fun, I think I will have to pass on the swimming, purely because I can't swim." she states simply. Though she still did grab a swimsuit which she stuck into her bag, she would still put it on, maybe she'd join in later?

 

[Cosmic_Chaos]

Alexandrea Carmine

Alex looked at the swimsuit in front of her, and picked it up. It looked cute, something she would wear if she went swimming. Alex, going against everyone else's disagreement and nodded. "I'll join, I like swimming." she stated with shrug, about to walk off. However she stopped and looked at everyone. "Also, it's a Bikini. I don't see what everyone's deal is. It's as if you've never been to a beach or a swimming pool before." she said coolly, before leaving to change. After a while, she had came back out in a bikini. It was a dark purple mostly, but it had light purple designs on it. And around the waist it had some fabric, similar to a skirt, but shorter. It covered her decently, and it wasn't tight nor was it loose. she looked down at it.

"I've rarely been able to find anything my size so it's always been too tight or too loose. This is just right, it's almost scary." She said, almost as if this was a normal occurrence to be going swimming in the middle of a killing game. she looked at her hair and sighed. She wanted a hairband now, so she could put her hair up. Well, it didn't matter really, it would have been helpful though. she sighed and looked at everyone. "It's only water, and it's not as if you're not going naked, right?" She asked, And it wasn't as if all of them were bikinis.

Julian Kohlier

Julian instantly shut his eyes face bright red in embarrassment. Why did did she have to do that. Julian looked at his one and was bright red. There was no way he was being half naked in front of everyone. They'd see his back, and ask questions.... He can't, he just couldn't."I-I-I'll have to decline. I-I-I'm sorry, but... it's embarrassing... " He said, and it sounded pathetic. When he saw Alex act as if was nothing, he was confused. How could she act like it was nothing? He guessed he'd be on the side with Ryoka and Yukino, and anyone else who doesn't want to swim. But he thought that Alex wouldn't want to swim, she didn't seem like it.

 

[a simpler name]

When Mika came out with the swimsuits, Minori agreed with every point Yukino said, "I think It was Monokuma." She states simply. "Monokuma seems to get his hands on everything, he also probably told her about them, thinking we might have some fun, or something."

Yukino shrugged to that logic. It made sense actually. If you could accept a crazed maniac would want kids to be having fun. That seems beside the point. She said the word 'Ridiculous.' under her breath.

Alex, going against everyone else's disagreement and nodded. "I'll join, I like swimming." she stated with shrug, about to walk off. However she stopped and looked at everyone. "Also, it's a Bikini. I don't see what everyone's deal is. It's as if you've never been to a beach or a swimming pool before." she said coolly,

She looked down on the floor when Alex mentioned that. "Uummmm....You see...-" she tried to sound smooth. Never. She never been to a beach before. Nor a swimming pool. But would it be a good idea to admit it in front of everyone? Her ego tried to say no. She didn't want anyone to interfere in her life. How she lives her life is what she decides. No one has a right to judge. But....screw it. They are in a killing game. She might be dead next.

"...Yeah." she said at last.

After a while, she had came back out in a bikini. It was a dark purple mostly, but it had light purple designs on it. And around the waist it had some fabric, similar to a skirt, but shorter. It covered her decently, and it wasn't tight nor was it loose. she looked down at it.

...She was cute, Yukino had to admit.

"I've rarely been able to find anything my size so it's always been too tight or too loose. This is just right, it's almost scary." She said, almost as if this was a normal occurrence to be going swimming in the middle of a killing game. she looked at her hair and sighed. She wanted a hairband now, so she could put her hair up. Well, it didn't matter really, it would have been helpful though. she sighed and looked at everyone. "It's only water, and it's not as if you're not going naked, right?" She asked, And it wasn't as if all of them were bikinis.

"F-f-fine. Give me that." she pointed to one of the swimsuits that was a shade of bright red. She was unsure why but she felt like it was hers. "I'll try it for once." she said to Alexandra. "But only once."

Julian instantly shut his eyes face bright red in embarrassment. Why did did she have to do that. Julian looked at his one and was bright red. There was no way he was being half naked in front of everyone. They'd see his back, and ask questions.... He can't, he just couldn't."I-I-I'll have to decline. I-I-I'm sorry, but... it's embarrassing... " He said, and it sounded pathetic. When he saw Alex act as if was nothing, he was confused. How could she act like it was nothing? He guessed he'd be on the side with Ryoka and Yukino, and anyone else who doesn't want to swim. But he thought that Alex wouldn't want to swim, she didn't seem like it.

 

[Dreamtique]

"I think It was Monokuma." She states simply. "Monokuma seems to get his hands on everything, he also probably told her about them, thinking we might have some fun, or something."

"Yes. I did ask Lord Monokuma about swimming in the lake beforehand, he then handed me these swimsuits which all fit perfectly, he sure knows a lot about us."
"He also gave us permission to get into the lake, so you all don't have to worry about anything."

Alex looked at the swimsuit in front of her, and picked it up. It looked cute, something she would wear if she went swimming. Alex, going against everyone else's disagreement and nodded. "I'll join, I like swimming." she stated with shrug, about to walk off. However she stopped and looked at everyone. "Also, it's a Bikini. I don't see what everyone's deal is. It's as if you've never been to a beach or a swimming pool before." she said coolly, before leaving to change. After a while, she had came back out in a bikini. It was a dark purple mostly, but it had light purple designs on it. And around the waist it had some fabric, similar to a skirt, but shorter. It covered her decently, and it wasn't tight nor was it loose. she looked down at it.

"I've rarely been able to find anything my size so it's always been too tight or too loose. This is just right, it's almost scary." She said, almost as if this was a normal occurrence to be going swimming in the middle of a killing game. she looked at her hair and sighed. She wanted a hairband now, so she could put her hair up. Well, it didn't matter really, it would have been helpful though. she sighed and looked at everyone. "It's only water, and it's not as if you're not going naked, right?" She asked, And it wasn't as if all of them were bikinis.

"F-f-fine. Give me that." she pointed to one of the swimsuits that was a shade of bright red. She was unsure why but she felt like it was hers. "I'll try it for once." she said to Alexandra. "But only once."

"Ah! Now that's the 'spirit'! No pun intended! Hehe."

"Now...what am I going to do wth all of these rebels."
Mika turned around and looked at all of the students who chose to stay dry with her hands on her waist.

"Hm...... Swimming does sound fun......" Koba adjusted his cap and jutted his lips as he picked up the bright and colorful swimming trunk landed in front of him.

"Oh, Dr. Koba! What are you waiting for, that's not quite your style! Now don't waste any time and join in the fun!"
Mika dashed over to her idol and started to get uncomfortably close to the boy.

"Hey, if you are going to keep being undecided like that, I am going to help you change into this!"
Mika reached over and grabbed Koba by his shoulder, playfully attempting to pull his pants down.

"W-what?! Y-your gong to pull off my pants, Mika! F-fine! I'll go change right away!"
Koba was able to escape the ferocious assault and ran off to the opposite direction, heading straight to the tree house to change. While Mika giggled wickedly on her victory.

"Nyeehehehehe."

Mika turned around and happened to meet eyes with Mari, who was standing not far away from her.

"......"

"......"

"I'll...I'll...go change right away......"

"Hm...well then, I am going to take a dip too." Hitsuji shrugged and walked off to the tree house.

"Now who's next!"

"There's no way I'll...get into the water, this does look fun though..."
"Well...regardless......"
"You are not going to make meh..."
"You are not going to make meh take off this......"
Hitsuji mumbled as he pulled down his hoodie and grabbed on to the fluffy coat that he had been wearing all the time tightly with both of his hands.

"Oh...so that's the only problem?"
"Well, then it *shouldn't* be a problem."
Mika grinned as she inched her way towards the sheep boy.

"Hey-hey-hey!"
"W-what are you going to do to meh!"

"If you don't want to take it off then...you don't have to......"
"I am sure you got plenty of that sheep costume prepared for you..."
Mika grabbed a swimming ring from the chest and plopped the ring down on Hitsuji from his head, she then pushed him down to the lake straight away.
A big splash was created as soon as Hitsuji fell right into the crystal clear water while waving his hands frantically in midair and tried to grab onto something as he fell.

The boy floated idly on the water while holding onto the swimming right around his body after he calmed down, but he quickly got back to his senses and turned to Mika while screaming at her.

"What do you think you are doing!"
"Are you trying to kill meh!?"
"Meh hide....it's getting all wet and heavy!"
"......"
"...It does feel great around here though......"

Yume stood from a distance as she watched, smiling and let out a few occasional chuckles at the silly interaction of Mika with the students.

"Now...what excuses do all of you have for me, ladies and gentlemen."
Mika approached the group who were still standing around the lake and questioned while spreading her legs wide and kept her hands on her waist like a gallant commander.

GinkyGotBack Cosmic_Chaos Kimona a simpler name Susanoo

 

[GinkyGotBack]

"......"

"I'll...I'll...go change right away......"

Ryōka knew he was going to regret staying on land, but there was just no way he was going into that lake. Even if it meant he couldn't share a swim with his treasured friend Mari. He watched idly as his fellow naysayers fell one by one to Mika's persuasions.

"Now...what excuses do all of you have for me, ladies and gentlemen."
Mika approached the group who were still standing around the lake and questioned while spreading her legs wide and kept her hands on her waist like a gallant commander.

Ryoka turned his head away from Mika, ashamed of his cowardice. "Water and I have a deep history, as deep as the depths of the sea. I wouldn't mind changing into my trunks, but I won't be dipping so much as a toe into that lake.." Ryoka refused to make eye contact with anyone, he felt that his pride was being torn to shreds every second he spent out of that water, but his fear was keeping him from jumping in headfirst. "I'm sorry Mika, but that's just how it is."

 

[Kimona]

"Now...what excuses do all of you have for me, ladies and gentlemen."
Mika approached the group who were still standing around the lake and questioned while spreading her legs wide and kept her hands on her waist like a gallant commander.

Minori chuckled as she watched, "I wouldn't mind changing either, but as I said, I can't swim." she states simply. The swimming outfit was over her arm, but she didn't really like it, she likes trunks better then, well, everything. Though, it was still funny how sheep boy got pushed in.

 

[Cosmic_Chaos]

Julian Kojlier

Julian felt anxious. It was bad enough he had to face Ryoka getting his hair cut. Now being questioned on Why they didn't want to swim? Well... He could just say that he was self-conscious, which wasn't far from the truth. But then she may force him anyway... And he didn't want to lie to anyone. But he also didn't want to have to explain. Julian wrapped his arms around his waist. "I-I D-Dislike being... you know... revealing...? If that's the word... B-Besides, I'm not entirely sure how to s-swim." That wasn't entirely true. He knew he could float on his back, but that was about it. He was too scared of drowning to try and learn how to swim. Besides, he never had the time to attempt to learn.

 

[a simpler name]

"Ah! Now that's the 'spirit'! No pun intended! Hehe."

Although Yukino was the one who decided to put on a swimsuit, she felt something was wrong with the current situation. Possibly because of Mika's attitude-a stark contrast to how she was previously. Yukino didn't think that Mika would be like this.

"Now...what am I going to do wth all of these rebels."
Mika turned around and looked at all of the students who chose to stay dry with her hands on her waist.

"Hm...... Swimming does sound fun......" Koba adjusted his cap and jutted his lips as he picked up the bright and colorful swimming trunk landed in front of him.

"Oh, Dr. Koba! What are you waiting for, that's not quite your style! Now don't waste any time and join in the fun!"
Mika dashed over to her idol and started to get uncomfortably close to the boy.

"I'm going to change." Yukino said as she turned around to the tree houses. She walked slowly to it as she tried to remember if she had swam before. However hard she tried, she could only dig up one faded memory of her being at the pool when she was little. She was only 9 at that time and she waded at the kiddy pool. She doubted that will help.

"Hey, if you are going to keep being undecided like that, I am going to help you change into this!"
Mika reached over and grabbed Koba by his shoulder, playfully attempting to pull his pants down.

"W-what?! Y-your gong to pull off my pants, Mika! F-fine! I'll go change right away!"
Koba was able to escape the ferocious assault and ran off to the opposite direction, heading straight to the tree house to change. While Mika giggled wickedly on her victory.

She turned around quickly when the words 'pull of my pants' were said, her face blushing. She could hardly believe it but Mika was really pulling down Koba's pants. Logic dictated her to berate Mika but words did not quite form in her mouth. She dodged out of the way of a speeding Koba (who seemed to be quite assaulted).

After a while. she said, "I'm pretty sure that is considered sexual harrassment." before immediately going along her way. She did not want to evoke Mika's wrath.

When she came back. she was wearing a crimson -coloured bikini top with a white towel tied around her waists. The bikini top had frills on them and were tied to her chest with spring. It was absolutely terrifying how well fit the bikini was considering that she never actually bought anything other than factory made clothing so even she did not know her own sizes. It made her even more embarrassed but she was adamant to continue.

"Now who's next!"

"There's no way I'll...get into the water, this does look fun though..."
"Well...regardless......"
"You are not going to make meh..."
"You are not going to make meh take off this......"
Hitsuji mumbled as he pulled down his hoodie and grabbed on to the fluffy coat that he had been wearing all the time tightly with both of his hands.

"Oh...so that's the only problem?"
"Well, then it *shouldn't* be a problem."
Mika grinned as she inched her way towards the sheep boy.

"Hey-hey-hey!"
"W-what are you going to do to meh!"

"If you don't want to take it off then...you don't have to......"
"I am sure you got plenty of that sheep costume prepared for you..."
Mika grabbed a swimming ring from the chest and plopped the ring down on Hitsuji from his head, she then pushed him down to the lake straight away.
A big splash was created as soon as Hitsuji fell right into the crystal clear water while waving his hands frantically in midair and tried to grab onto something as he fell.

The boy floated idly on the water while holding onto the swimming right around his body after he calmed down, but he quickly got back to his senses and turned to Mika while screaming at her.

"What do you think you are doing!"
"Are you trying to kill meh!?"
"Meh hide....it's getting all wet and heavy!"
"......"
"...It does feel great around here though......"

This was very bizarre and I as a narrator don't have any comments and so does Yukino.

Yume stood from a distance as she watched, smiling and let out a few occasional chuckles at the silly interaction of Mika with the students.

"Now...what excuses do all of you have for me, ladies and gentlemen."
Mika approached the group who were still standing around the lake and questioned while spreading her legs wide and kept her hands on her waist like a gallant commander.

Ryoka turned his head away from Mika, ashamed of his cowardice. "Water and I have a deep history, as deep as the depths of the sea. I wouldn't mind changing into my trunks, but I won't be dipping so much as a toe into that lake.." Ryoka refused to make eye contact with anyone, he felt that his pride was being torn to shreds every second he spent out of that water, but his fear was keeping him from jumping in headfirst. "I'm sorry Mika, but that's just how it is."

"Hah" she said whilst her face was still bright red. "Are you terrified of the current circumstances right now, Ryoka-san? You can't swim? Are you scared? Or how most people would call it, are you like a chicken?" Honestly, she didn't mean anything she said as she herself can't swim but she reasoned that this will help her build confidence. She was planning to just wade anyway.

ulian felt anxious. It was bad enough he had to face Ryoka getting his hair cut. Now being questioned on Why they didn't want to swim? Well... He could just say that he was self-conscious, which wasn't far from the truth. But then she may force him anyway... And he didn't want to lie to anyone. But he also didn't want to have to explain. Julian wrapped his arms around his waist. "I-I D-Dislike being... you know... revealing...? If that's the word... B-Besides, I'm not entirely sure how to s-swim." That wasn't entirely true. He knew he could float on his back, but that was about it. He was too scared of drowning to try and learn how to swim. Besides, he never had the time to attempt to learn.

"I don't think it is prudent to create rage for Mika, Kohlier-san."

 

[Dreamtique]

"......."
"I would rather stay away from such activity...let's just say it's very...challenging for me."

"......."
"Hm...now all of you, don't look that pressured okay? It's up to all of you at the end. But I certainly would interfere if shyness is the only thing that keeps you from having fun!"
"The only thing I insist is to have fun and enjoy yourself with everyone here, I don't want any of us here to be left out."
"I prepared some drinks at the tree house for everyone too, so be sure to serve yourself!"
"Do remember to use this opportunity to have a few words with each other too, okay?"
Mika gave everyone a smile while tried to remind everyone about her motive to bring everyone together in the first place, hoping that the students will use this opportunity to further bond with each other.
GinkyGotBack Cosmic_Chaos Kimona a simpler name Susanoo

"And you! What are you going to do, Yume?"
Mika walked over to Yume as she teasingly asked.

"H-Huh? M-me?"

"Urm...how should I put it......"
"Somehow...the thought of dipping myself in water seems a little...intimidating to me...and the strange part is, I am not that sure why do I feel that way myself too......"

"Very strange...indeed......"

"But it's okay...I'll be happy as long as everyone is getting along."
"It's great to be able to see all of you having fun together like that......" A bright smile stretched across Yume's face as she spoke.

"M-Mika?"
"Y-you are not going to t-toss me into the lake, right?" Yume paused and took a step back from Mika as she noticed how she had been staring at her as she spoke.

"Hm......" Mika grinned and leaned towards Yume as she brought her face close to Yume's.

"No."

"No, I wouldn't, as long as you keep smiling like that."

"As long as everyone keep smiling through all of this together...my mission will be completed."
Mika saluted at black space as she spoke, and chuckled at her own silliness shortly after.

"I want everyone to keep smiling...and look at things from a different perspective......"
"That's why I try to bring everyone together...and hope that they will all come together...and remembers to be happy...while cherishing our time together."
"I am sure...all of them will understand......"

"I understand how hard things could be when dealing with lost, trust me, I do."
"I used to cry...I used to felt helpless too...in fact...any normal human being would......"
"But...especially under such circumstances... we don't have any time to dwell on any of that...life is too short to be consumed by sadness..."
"Instead of turning lost into something that holds you back...why don't we derive motivation from them?"
"I am sure...they wouldn't want all that's left of them to be those sad memories...I am sure they would want to see us move forward too......"
"To gain strength from their lost, that's the way we should cherish and respect them."

"Like all of these flowers around my head...this flower crown...represented their blessings to me...it is my way to remember all of them. Those folks from the hospital."
"They are always with me, just like how they used to be......"

"They are all gone now...but I kept all of these, the flowers they sent me...I embrace them...and turned them into something beautiful and meaningful to me......"
"It's because of their blessings, that, I am able to live on and survive those torturing years......"

"That's why I told myself...I couldn't give up...and then I kept fighting..."
"That's how I am still standing here......"

"......"
"That's the way we roll in the hospital......" Mika chuckled a little.
"All the years that I spent at the hospital......It's strange...how even death could become a normality to one over time...it's scary how well human can adapt sometimes......"
"But......"
"Knowing that each and everyone of us could be gone...any moment..."
"All of the times we spent together became more precious......"
"And that's how I learned to appreciate life in a way I never did..."

Mika reached over to Yume and grabbed her shoulders.
"It may be hard to learn to let go...but all it takes is to see things from a different perspective."
"Just as you said, if we stay together...there's nothing that can beat us."

"Mika......"

"Yume, somehow...you worry me the most......"

"......"

"Even though I can tell that you are hurting from the inside...you never even...shed a tear......"

"But this also proves to me that how strong of a person you can be......"
"That's one thing I admire from you...that's why...you have the power to bring everyone together...I strongly believe in that..."
"That's why I want you to remember what I said. I want you to bring everyone together. I believe you have to power to do so, Yume."

"Mika......"
"Thank you."

"Thank you for...eveything."

Mika simply smiled at Yume before she turned to join in with the others around the lake.

 

[Cosmic_Chaos]

Julian Kohlier

Julian smiled at Yukino. "Can me Julian, it's easier. And less formal." Julian wasn't used to people using his last name to refer to him. It just felt weird. When Mika said that she wouldn't pressure them, Julian sighed in relief. He was allowed to somewhat miss it. He'd just sit on the sidelines, maybe have a drink,and watch everyone. He could still joke and have a laugh with them. Wasn't impossible to have fun. He yawned slightly, as he decided to sit near the pool side. He listened as Mika started to talk. He froze when she said that 'Death could be a normality' and looked away. He attempted to curl into a ball. He knew that more than he'd like to admit. It wasn't strange, however. It was terrifying, how death can become such a norm... He snapped himself out of his train of thought. He had promised to never think like that,it only made things worse and he knew it. He felt a hand on his shoulder, and Looked up to see Alex. "Are you okay Julian?" she asked and he smiled shakily. "Yeah, just... Lost in thought..." He said. She didn't seem to buy it, but left it anyway. Thankfully.

 

[a simpler name]

Yukino scoffed at the hairdresser when he took to long to answer. Clearly, he doesn't have one. She crossed her arms and bent forward to Ryouka so she could see his face more clearly.

"Consider what Mari would say if she found out that you are scared of swimming." she added maliciously. She might have laughed silently as well. It was unprofessional of her but bugging Ryouka was fun for some reason.

And she had to admit, it did make her feel a bit superior to him. She was the one who didn't know how to swim. She was the one who's shaking in her swimsuit. But she was the one who wanted to try.

She stood up straight like in the manner of Mari. "Oh," she started to mimic Mari. "I didn't know you were such a coward, Ryouka." A wicked smile carved on her lips.

"Are you a coward?" she asked in her typical monotone voice. GinkyGotBack

 

[Dreamtique]

"Hm...so...why aren't you joining us?"
Somehow the sheep boy was able to sneak up to Julian with his swimming ring still around him, being all soaked up in his wet cotton costume, while water dripped down from him incessantly as if his body was a miniature rain cloud.

"......"
He took a sip of the special juice that he was always carrying around with him amid the momentary silence and sat down right beside Julian.

"Well, you don't have to speak...somehow, your eyes...speaks to me......"
"It's almost like...I-I just can't put it in words......"
Hitsuji squinted his naturally bright eyes as he stared into Julian's eyes, not caring about the fact that whether he will bother to look at him at all or not.

"You know...since the day I saw you...somehow...I felt like there's a connection..? Strange...I know...in fact I am not even sure what's that in you that's so...special about you......"
"W-well...p-please don't take this as creepy or anything...M-meh...I-I am j-ust trying to be sincere...and open up a little here..."

"I rarely...gets to......"
"......"

"Perhaps...you are feeling insecure...about...yourself? In some way...?"
"......"
"Ah... forget about it......"
"Just d-don't mind meh......"

"But if that's indeed the case......"
"Hm......"


"Hey."
"May I ask you a few questions?"

"I-I...k-know that I am not that smart...so please bear with meh...and please be sincere with meh......"
"Is it...okay to be lying?"
"I mean...lying......"
"Does lying instantly make one a bad person?"
Cosmic_Chaos

 

[GinkyGotBack]

Yukino scoffed at the hairdresser when he took to long to answer. Clearly, he doesn't have one. She crossed her arms and bent forward to Ryouka so she could see his face more clearly.

"Consider what Mika would say if she found out that you are scared of swimming." she added maliciously. She might have laughed silently as well. It was unprofessional of her but bugging Ryōka was fun for some reason.

Ryōka tried to avoid looking at Yukino but it was hard to when she was so close to him. Unable to resist, Ryoka looked Yukino in the eye feeling downtrodden all the while trying desperately not to look at her breasts.

She stood up straight like in the manner of Mika. "Oh," she started to mimic Mika. "I didn't know you were such a coward, Ryouka." A wicked smile carved on her lips.

Ryōka had never noticed, but he would always bite on his lower lip whenever he started to feel anxious. As Yukino started to lay into him, she might've noticed if she was really looking to get a reaction out of him. Otherwise, it was barely noticeable to the both of them. What was apparent was that she was trying to get a rise out of him.

"Are you a coward?" she asked in her typical monotone voice.

A coward..? Maybe he was.. In all honesty, Ryoka had no reason to be afraid of the water, yet something about the idea of swimming seemed so off-putting to him. He lowered his head so he could keep Yukino out of sight. Ryoka felt humiliated and heartbroken as her words began to echo in his head. He did care about what other people thought of him, he started caring when he set foot off his island home and into the world for the first time. Ryoka knew that people were always judging him, always making him seem better than he actually was. He wasn't the SHSL Hairdresser or Beautician, he could never live up to those expectations no matter how hard he tried. Ryoka's teeth were starting to really sink into his lower lip, if they sunk any lower it would surely draw blood.

As he began to think of all the people who thought so highly of him, there was always one person that came to mind. Mari, who was so frightened and so alone in this killing game. What would she think if she saw him like this, what would become of the confidence he once instilled in her? Ryoka stood up with his fists clenched tightly as his teeth's grip on his lip began to loosen. "No, I can't be a coward. I must not look so pathetic in front of the others, especially in front of the ladies." Ryoka marched over to the first set of swimming apparel he could find and he clutched it tightly. "If I am to survive this killing game, I must be brave. If I am to realize my dream of cultivating a world full of beauty, I must be confident!" Ryoka turned back to Yukino, there was a fire in his eyes that could bring light to darkness. "If I'm going to protect the ones I love, then I must do everything I can to do so! Even if it means swimming in these dreadful looking shorts, I will not let anything stop me!"

And so Ryoka began to charge towards the treehouse, roaring all the way as determined to change into what he thought were swim trunks. To his misfortune he had, without noticing, Ryoka had accidentally grabbed a pair of bright red swimming briefs. Left without much choice, Ryoka begrudgingly changed into the speedo and made his way back to the lake, trying to look as confident as possible despite his embarrassingly risqué attire. With hands at his hips, Ryoka stared down the lake and slipped into the water until only his bright red face was above sea level.

 

[Cosmic_Chaos]

Julian looked at Hisuji in almost shock. This small, Anti-social, eat-a-lot, sheep kid, who didn't like interacting with people, decided to talk to Julian, one of the more obviously socially awkward people here. That it self was confusing to Julian. And as Julian tried to Figure out what's going on, Hisuji started speaking. Julian smiled. "Ah, well, you could say that I do feel... A bit insecure. I've... Never had the greatest self-confidence. I just... get embarrassed too easily." He said, muttering slightly. Didn't help with low-self esteem and bad social interaction skills. Honestly, how did he get by?

when the question of Lying came up, Julian sighed. "Well.. It depends. It depends on the reason Why your lying. Is it for self-gain? To hide something? To help someone? And even then, the reasons could be debated." Julian said, and relaxed a bit. "Overall, Lying, in my personal opinion, doesn't make you a bad person. If your lying to Hide something of yourself, so people don't know, or can't get hurt, then it's okay. But if it was to gain Materialistic stuff, then it would be a bad thing. See how it can get confusing?" Julian explained. And honestly, he felt like he was trying to defend it, when he wasn't trying to. "So really, as long as you have a Good reason for lying, I don't think it makes you a bad person for lying." Julian somewhat concluded. He'd be a hypocrite if he said 'Lying was bad in general'.

"Ah, sorry, it seems like I've ranted a bit. I'm not sure if you were trying to sk for Advice, or not..." Julian said,slightly red. "Sorry." He apologised. Maybe Hisuji just wanted a straight answer, and not a debate, oh this probably made him look weird.

Dreamtique

 

[Dreamtique]

"Eh...don't apologize, meh......"
"In fact...I need to thank you..."

"Well, thank you for the answer..."
"...it sorta...makes my day? Knowing that someone...actually...willing to see the 'white' in the 'black'......"
Hitsuji scratched his chin as he spoke awkwardly, he wasn't really sure how to properly put his emotions into words, but you could see that he's trying his best.
"Ah...erm......"
"If you don't mean any harm...then it's not a bad thing, right?"

"Do you really think so?"

"So...liying can be something for the good of everyone right?"
"......"
"Because...truth isn't always as ideal in reality...that's why......"
"Lying could also just mean that...we...are just trying to...alter the reality in a way that...we wanted to live in...to create a more ideal version of reality......"
"That...isn't necessarily a bad thing after all...right?"

"I see...I get it now......"
"I guess...I am happy that I finally decided to talk to you..."

"I am... glad that I was able to meet everyone here too...if we ignore the dying part of this whole thing..."

"......"
"I rarely get the chance to...talk to anyone...in general..."
"One of the reasons being...I am just...so 'different'......"
"Or...'weird'..."
"Since...I grew up in the wild......"


"People... just never bother to acknowledge my existance at all...and when they do......"

"So I try my best to...blend in...and camouflage myself......"
"...the truth is...I never want to con anyone...or trick anyone at all....I am merely...trying to..."
"...actually be a part of everyone's world......"

"But day by day...it's just that...you begin to realize...lying to others is not enough...you'll eventually just have to start to lie to yourself......"
Cosmic_Chaos

 

[Cosmic_Chaos]

Julian looked at Hitsuji in shock, but smiled none the less. "Don't worry. I know what it's like. Having trouble talking to people." He smiled. He patted Hitsuji on the head. "That is where you need to draw the line. Lying is okay if it's to help others, but when you lie to deceive yourself is when you have to stop." Julian said, looking away. "I tried, and it only ended up with me being more hurt. You can't run from who you are, but you can try to change. And maybe, just maybe, make the lie a truth. If, that is possible..." Julian smiled awkwardly. "I feel like I'm giving advice. Is that what your asking? Cause I can't read people for the life of me..." Julian said embarrassed.

"However, I do know that you don't have to try and be different. You're unique in your own way. Even people who arn't Ultimate's. So there isn't a reason to change yourself Drastically. Just being here is enough to be apart of everyones lives." Julian smiled, realising that he gave out more advise. "Ah, I'm giving out more advice. I'm sorry. I just... Want to help others... I don't like it when I see people in pain, or hurting... " Julian trailed off before looking at Hitsuji smiling. "I guess I'm a natural helper, I suppose."

Dreamtique

 

[Kimona]

Minori decided to find Hitsuji. She remember seeing him head over to change into a swimsuit, so that's where she'd find him! She ran over to the tree houses to go find him. Once she got there she looked for the changing rooms and waited around them once she found them, he had to be in one of them right?
Dreamtique

 

[a simpler name]

Ryōka had never noticed, but he would always bite on his lower lip whenever he started to feel anxious. As Yukino started to lay into him, she might've noticed if she was really looking to get a reaction out of him. Otherwise, it was barely noticeable to the both of them. What was apparent was that she was trying to get a rise out of him.

It was quite interesting to see Ryouka this weak. He definitely didn't like this. He's even biting on himself. Yukino felt quite nice when she was able to notice it, though she didn't say anything. Pointing it out would make him remember about it and adjust and she wanted to savour it as much as possible. She stared at him as was appropriate.

Ryoka's teeth were starting to really sink into his lower lip, if they sunk any lower it would surely draw blood.

"Uhhh..." she reacted to his terser expression. He was starting to worry her. She didn't really think that he would care this much about his appearance. Well, not enough to eat his mouth out. This is going a tad extreme. She tilted her head and walk a foot towards him.

"Are you poisoned or so-

As he began to think of all the people who thought so highly of him, there was always one person that came to mind. Mari, who was so frightened and so alone in this killing game. What would she think if she saw him like this, what would become of the confidence he once instilled in her? Ryoka stood up with his fists clenched tightly as his teeth's grip on his lip began to loosen. "No, I can't be a coward. I must not look so pathetic in front of the others, especially in front of the ladies."

Yukino took a step backwards. Ryouka's sudden voice surprised her but she immediately snarked when he said in front of the ladies.

"Who's a lady to you?" she said as she crossed her arms again.

"If I am to survive this killing game, I must be brave. If I am to realize my dream of cultivating a world full of beauty, I must be confident!" Ryoka turned back to Yukino, there was a fire in his eyes that could bring light to darkness. "If I'm going to protect the ones I love, then I must do everything I can to do so! Even if it means swimming in these dreadful looking shorts, I will not let anything stop me!"

Her face faltered by his motivation. She was trembling a bit, even more so than before. There was something different to him now. He was not just a hairdresser that cared too much about his looks. He was not a flirtatious scoundrel nor a womaniser. To her, there was a sense of greatness behind him. She couldn't believe what she was thinking at that point. He was amazing.

And so Ryoka began to charge towards the treehouse, roaring all the way as determined to change into what he thought were swim trunks. To his misfortune he had, without noticing, Ryoka had accidentally grabbed a pair of bright red swimming briefs. Left without much choice, Ryoka begrudgingly changed into the speedo and made his way back to the lake, trying to look as confident as possible despite his embarrassingly risqué attire. With hands at his hips, Ryoka stared down the lake and slipped into the water until only his bright red face was above sea level.

Of course, those thoughts only lasted for like 2 minutes or so. Yukino stared at Ryouka as he made his walk of shame. He was really trying to seem heroic in them but it was in vain. The bulging sack of the speedo was not helping. She went to adjust herself before hand, carefully considering what to say. Her face scrunched up in seriousness.

An awkward silence. Then, something unexpected.

She fell on the floor and laughed. She was on her knees, trying to not choke herself on laughter. She laughed and laughed until she cried which made her laugh some more. This is ridiculous, she thought. A random playboy she met in a real killing game is now wearing a red speedo in front of her.

She laughed even harder. At the very least, Ryouka could claim a small victory in melting Yukino's facade. If anyone ever noticed, she had never laughed since the killing game has started. At least, not in front of anyone else. You would normally think of her as the Snow Queen but now, she was just a normal girl enjoying her time. Enjoying the insanity of it all.

"HAHAHA-Ryoula-HA-Why did you-*unintelligible*- speedo?" she mumbled in between laughs. She was hysterical.

"Mari,Mari,Mari-chan." she called out loud which would only make Ryouka's torture even worse."Look-haha ah at this!" Dreamtique

 

[Dreamtique]

"No, I can't be a coward. I must not look so pathetic in front of the others, especially in front of the ladies." Ryoka marched over to the first set of swimming apparel he could find and he clutched it tightly. "If I am to survive this killing game, I must be brave. If I am to realize my dream of cultivating a world full of beauty, I must be confident!" Ryoka turned back to Yukino, there was a fire in his eyes that could bring light to darkness. "If I'm going to protect the ones I love, then I must do everything I can to do so! Even if it means swimming in these dreadful looking shorts, I will not let anything stop me!"

"......"
Mari stood aside as she watched Ryoka intently, her hands clasped together tightly as her gaze fixated on Ryoka, watching him as he gained the courage to break out of the cocoon of being a 'coward'.

If I am to survive this killing game...I must be brave...If I am to realize my dream of cultivating a world full of beauty, I must be confident......

To protect the one I love...I must do everything I can to do so...

Ryoka's words echoed in her mind, lingering.
She exhaled deeply as she looked down to the floor, while thoughts kept bombarding her.
A rush of bitterness filled the tip of her nose before her vision get blurred by the tears that were rolling in her eyes. Hurriedly, she turned away from the crowd before anyone would see her shedding tears. She bit her lips, blinking her eyes rapidly while she tried to wipe away the tears.

"No, Mari...you are not the same Mari anymore, you can't be a selfish coward anymore......"
Her voice trembled as she murmured to herself.

"HAHAHA-Ryoula-HA-Why did you-*unintelligible*- speedo?" she mumbled in between laughs. She was hysterical.

"Mari,Mari,Mari-chan." she called out loud which would only make Ryouka's torture even worse."Look-haha ah at this!"

Mari, with her back turned on everyone, didn't react to Tsuzaki as she called her over. She only turned around halfway and glanced at Ryoka, her gaze stopped on the boy for a few second before she silently walked away from the group.
Her eyes, burning with determination and a tinge of melancholy, they weren't the same anymore, something within that girl changed.

I must...be brave too......
GinkyGotBack

 

[Dreamtique]

Minori decided to find Hitsuji. She remember seeing him head over to change into a swimsuit, so that's where she'd find him! She ran over to the tree houses to go find him. Once she got there she looked for the changing rooms and waited around them once she found them, he had to be in one of them right?
Dreamtique

"Are you looking for something? Minori?"
A familiar voice came from behind, as you turned around, standing behind you who was sneaking around the tree house was nonother that Hisoka himself.
"...I see, so it appears that the 'thing' you are looking for is me? Why am I not surprised...you are the Ultimate Fanatic after all." Hisoka glanced at Minori up and down as he came to a realization for himself, crossing his arms as he spoke.

"Well, now I feel stupid for suspecting you are... up to something...for a split second...ah, regardless....."
"Why don't you take a seat?"
Hisoka grabbed two cups of juices and gestured towards the small tea table near a window of the tree house, inviting Minori to join him at the table.

Hisoka placed the two glasses of juices on the table, he sat down on a wooden stool around the table, swirling the citrus drink in the glass as he stared blankly at the miniature whirlpool inside the little glass, his tilted head rested lazily against his arm.
The occasional clanking of the straw against the glass echoed in the cold and invigorating air among the foliage, harmonizing with the faint rustling of leaves that danced along in the chilling breeze.





"It's...rare..."
"It's rare to find someone as simple and carefree as you, Minori..."
Hisoka paused and chuckled midway speaking.

"Yet here you are...in this...meaningless killing game, I wonder...what would you do?"

"Can you just laugh eveything off?"
"Man, you always fascinates me."

"Because looking at you really makes me think about how...we...no...mankind...care about things that...at the end, doesn't matter......."
"Yep, at the end, nothing matters......"

"It's all meaningless...so meaningless...yet we keep struggling...for the so called 'hope' that never existed in the first place, like a bunch of fools......"
"If everyone can see through the illusion that we all call 'hope', how different would our circumstances be?"
"I wonder......"


"Hey, Minori......"
"Ever wonder why we are all here?"
"What will you do when you find out everything?"
"......"
"For someone as special as you......"

"Can you shrug everything off?"

"Can you...laugh everything off?"

Kimona

 

[GinkyGotBack]

An awkward silence. Then, something unexpected.

She fell on the floor and laughed. She was on her knees, trying to not choke herself on laughter. She laughed and laughed until she cried which made her laugh some more. This is ridiculous, she thought. A random playboy she met in a real killing game is now wearing a red speedo in front of her.

She laughed even harder. At the very least, Ryouka could claim a small victory in melting Yukino's facade. If anyone ever noticed, she had never laughed since the killing game has started. At least, not in front of anyone else. You would normally think of her as the Snow Queen but now, she was just a normal girl enjoying her time. Enjoying the insanity of it all.

"HAHAHA-Ryoula-HA-Why did you-*unintelligible*- speedo?" she mumbled in between laughs. She was hysterical.

"Mari,Mari,Mari-chan." she called out loud which would only make Ryouka's torture even worse."Look-haha ah at this!"

Ryōka kneaded the muddy ground in his hands, he couldn't show weakness now after everything he just said. He shot up from the water, his body (and his speedo) once again in full view. With his fists on his waist, he forced out a laugh that was much too obvious. "It could be worse, I could've changed into a banana hammock!" The thought of that was actually enough to make him laugh sincerely. He knew he would've been worse off if that had happened, but the idea was just too much. "Could you imagine? Me, in a thong?" Ryoka was nearly in tears now, any feelings of embarrassment had all but passed at this point to be replaced with jolliness.

"......"
Mari stood aside as she watched Ryoka intently, her hands clasped together tightly as her gaze fixated on Ryoka, watching him as he gained the courage to break out of the cocoon of being a 'coward'.

If I am to survive this killing game...I must be brave...If I am to realize my dream of cultivating a world full of beauty, I must be confident......

To protect the one I love...I must do everything I can to do so...

Ryoka's words echoed in her mind, lingering.
She exhaled deeply as she looked down to the floor, while thoughts kept bombarding her.
A rush of bitterness filled the tip of her nose before her vision get blurred by the tears that were rolling in her eyes. Hurriedly, she turned away from the crowd before anyone would see her shedding tears. She bit her lips, blinking her eyes rapidly while she tried to wipe away the tears.

"No, Mari...you are not the same Mari anymore, you can't be a selfish coward anymore......"
Her voice trembled as she murmured to herself.

Mari, with her back turned on everyone, didn't react to Tsuzaki as she called her over. She only turned around halfway and glanced at Ryoka, her gaze stopped on the boy for a few second before she silently walked away from the group.
Her eyes, burning with determination and a tinge of melancholy, they weren't the same anymore, something within that girl changed.

I must...be brave too......

Ryōka would've continued with his laughing fit had he not seen Mari separating herself from the group. Immediate concern washed over him as he felt compelled to follow her. Ryōka stepped out of the water without drying himself off, giving a quick smile to Yukino and the others before excusing himself. "Excuse me everyone, something has been brought to my attention. I will be returning shortly."

Ryoka did his best to keep up with Mari, she must've still been in shock from last night's happenings. And to think just a moment ago he had been laughing while she was in such pain. "Mari, wait!" He called, hoping she wasn't mad with him for being so happy in the presence of her despair. "Mari, I'd like to apologize if I've upset you. I shouldn't involve myself in such antics when you're clearly suffering." Ryoka went out to touch her shoulder without thinking, but he quickly withdrew it just as his fingers had brushed her. His stomach knotted in regret, how could he be foolish enough to make contact with her without her permission. "I'm sorry, someone like me has no right to touch someone as beautiful as you."

 

[Kimona]

(is busy listening to the music instead of replying ~~~~....... ooops.)

"Are you looking for something? Minori?"
A familiar voice came from behind, as you turned around, standing behind you who was sneaking around the tree house was nonother that Hisoka himself.
"...I see, so it appears that the 'thing' you are looking for is me? Why am I not surprised...you are the Ultimate Fanatic after all." Hisoka glanced at Minori up and down as he came to a realization for himself, crossing his arms as he spoke.

She jumped a little when she heard him behind her, before spinning around to look at him. "Yes! That is correct!" she grinned, before brushing herself off. She had gotten dusty with all that sneaking around.

"Well, now I feel stupid for suspecting you are... up to something...for a split second...ah, regardless....."
"Why don't you take a seat?"
Hisoka grabbed two cups of juices and gestured towards the small tea table near a window of the tree house, inviting Minori to join him at the table.

Hisoka placed the two glasses of juices on the table, he sat down on a wooden stool around the table, swirling the citrus drink in the glass as he stared blankly at the miniature whirlpool inside the little glass, his tilted head rested lazily against his arm.
The occasional clanking of the straw against the glass echoed in the cold and invigorating air among the foliage, harmonizing with the faint rustling of leaves that danced along in the chilling breeze.

"Sure!" she nodded smiling, before sitting down on a stool, looking around. She took a sip of the juice, smiling when she found it good. She looked out the window, it really was a nice view.... Man she wished she had a camera! then she could take pictures of everything!

"It's...rare..."
"It's rare to find someone as simple and carefree as you, Minori..."
Hisoka paused and chuckled midway speaking.

"Yet here you are...in this...meaningless killing game, I wonder...what would you do?"

"Can you just laugh eveything off?"
"Man, you always fascinates me."

"Because looking at you really makes me think about how...we...no...mankind...care about things that...at the end, doesn't matter......."
"Yep, at the end, nothing matters......"

"It's all meaningless...so meaningless...yet we keep struggling...for the so called 'hope' that never existed in the first place, like a bunch of fools......"
"If everyone can see through the illusion that we all call 'hope', how different would our circumstances be?"
"I wonder......"

She looked over when he spoke, she thought about it for a second, there were to many things she could do, way to many. As he continued speaking, she surprisingly listened quite well, for being a really talkative person. Well she did want to speak a little, but she was going to let him finish first.

"Hey, Minori......"
"Ever wonder why we are all here?"
"What will you do when you find out everything?"
"......"
"For someone as special as you......"

"Can you shrug everything off?"

"Can you...laugh everything off?"

She continued to listen, special, oh well she can think about that later. When he finished she then decided to speak up. "Well first, I think this 'hope', as you put, does exist, otherwise despair couldn't. after all, something cannot exist without its opposite." she starts, "like black and white, night and day." she continues, "You cannot have despair without hope. Hope can modivate people to do what they believe impossible toe escape from despair." she explains further- "After all, If despair is the ultimate let-down, then Hope is the Ultimate cheer saying "You can do it!" while Despair only say things like, "Your a failure.", "Your useless", And "You can't do anything right."" she continued, now explaining as if they were people, forgetting to leave spaces for questions. "Despair just wants you to give up and not even try to reach your dreams, or goals, while hope want to drag you there whether you want to go or not, although, you have to find hope to achieve that modivation in the first place." she says, "Basically, Hope is a thing, you just have to find it first, after all they is surely a way out of this park, we just have to find it." she finishes. She then pauses for any questions/speaking before continuing on to the next thing.


"you know, I actually wonder thing like that all the time." she says refering to his asking about wondering why they were here. "But i have spent longer wondering why we are here, then the other, of why we are in this theme park." she continued, "Why we are in this theme park is probably because someone just said to themselves one day, "Hey! I want to make these ultimates kill eave other for the heck of it! could be fun! after all, think about what they could do!." and so they went and did it, and here we are. but what would take a long time to explain would be why we are here, on this planet, which i am not quite sure yet, but i have multiple theories, some that i believe in more then othersandbecauseofthati'dsay-" she seems like she's about to go into some kind or rant before stopping. "Not the point, but if i did find out everything, about this killing game, i'd probably do something about it, but if i found out about everything, everything, i'd probably sit down and take a nap, with a soda, before writing a book about it or something." she decides, answering both meanings. Man, she really did like to talk.

She then looked at him thinking, "Yes, I probably can shrug and laugh most everything off, but that kind of think doesn't need lots of practice, in cases where in needs to be believable." she states, "Although it becomes easy to be indifferent to the feelings of others if you laugh or shrug at anything they say, because you might not be able to tell, and/or help when they need it, and because of this they wont confide in you thinking you won't take them seriously, or just wont care." She seems finishes simply with and almost serious look on her face before smiling, "Then again, acting like that, not only can easily make you insensitive, but also enjoy their despair." she states, "Though that also means many things, and can make you good at things others can't because their feeling get in the way, like police work, murder, being an accomplice, robbery, and yes, most of them are mad choices, i know, but that's just how life is." she says, "Nothing you can do after all, but there are always things you can look to when needed." she says, finally finishing. she had said more then she meant to, but when it came to explaining things, she couldn't stop halfway otherwise the point wouldn't get across, although she had thought of most oft hat on the spot. When stuff, ideas, popped into her head, she had to say them or it'd drive her crazy until she forgot it.