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[10:30 am, 23-Apr-2129 (SATURDAY)]

It’s recess now. In the hallways of Akumachi-Kirijo, you peer into the display of a vending machine. Technology has advanced to the point where vending machines are equipped with flashy holographic adverts, embedded network computers and online banking functionality. You select the desired item on the touchscreen and the machine whirrs to life. The embedded computer tracks your transaction and updates its inventory database.

“Do you want anything?” You ask.

“No, thank you.”

The melon bread slides down to the bottom. You take it and tear open the plastic coating. “Not hungry, huh?”

Celeste gives you a smile. “I am, a little. But I don’t want to spend money when I can endure my grumbling stomach for two more hours.”

“Oh, yeah. You’re a transfer student. Money must be pretty tight for you, Celeste.” You bite into the bread, feeling the crisp coating crunch through your teeth. Oh yes, this is the life. Chocolate melon bread with custard filling. Junk food snacks from vending machines don’t get any better than this.

“The Macca from AETHER has helped, but you’re right.” Celeste says. “At least my scholarship pays for my academy fees. I still have electricity, gas, water, food and a whole bunch of other bills to take care of.”

“Does your family send you money?” You ask.

“They do. It’s not much.” Her usual, present smile has drooped down a tad. There is a wistful look in her auburn eyes. “I really should start looking for a job sometime soon.”

And yet, she buys sweets on a regular basis. Celeste must be good at managing the Macca she has, then.

You point towards the vending machine. “…you know, I can buy you some melon bread. They’re not particularly expensive.”

“That’s sweet…in more ways than one!” Celeste giggles. You roll your eyes and take another bite. Yellowy wonderful custard flows down your tongue and sets it alight with pure joy. “I’m fine, Takashi-kun. You don’t have to go out of the way for me.”

“Suit yourself.”

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The two of you exit into the courtyard. It’s a fine day. Nothing dangerous or out of the ordinary is occurring.

“What have you been doing recently?”

“At home? When we’re not running around Shadow-infested worlds?” You think. In the distance, a group of young males dash around an open court, passing around a basketball. “Studying and practicing with Ippon-Datara. Sometimes I do more than usual. It’s not much to talk about, honestly. What about you, then?”

“Same as you, Takashi-kun. We think alike.” Celeste sits down on the grass. You take the spot next to her. “I’ve been practicing fencing and training my fire magic alongside Sati. And I’ve been studying hard to the midterm exams. I’m aiming to get high marks, just you wait.”

“You’ve been training inside that small apartment of yours?” You say. Then it hits you. Your eyes narrow. Celeste gazes back, with a smile so innocent it could make the most hardened of matriarchs pause for breath. “Wait, don’t tell me. You’ve been using the Forgotten City as your private training grounds.”

“Got it in one. As expected of our leader, hee-hee!”

“Haaah…I shouldn’t be too surprised. It is wide and open with nothing around for miles. Just stay close to the bonfire, okay?” The melon bread is half finished. Your stomach still cries out for more. Does carrying multiple Personas increase one’s metabolism? You would question the Velvet Room squatters about this, if you had the capabilities to speak inside that damned, darkened room. “Next thing you’re gonna tell me is that you’re using the safehouse shower than the one at home.”

“Um, actually…” Celeste trails off.

“Oh, for real? Really, Celeste? Really?”

“I don’t see what’s the problem, Takashi-kun.” She defends herself. “It get sweaty after training and the shower is right there. Plus, it means less water bills.”

It appears that Celeste and your mother share a number of similarities. The thought is pushed to the back of your mind by a rising indignation.

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“The streets of the Forgotten City are full of dust! You’re getting yourself dirty the moment you step outside the safehouse door. It’s like losing five pounds and then gorging on an entire keg of corn syrup.”

“Hey, don’t knock it until you’re tried it.” She rebuts. “If you tread carefully, you can avoid most of the dust. Also, that was a hyperbole.”

“No it wasn’t!”

The melon bread is finished. Only crumbs remain. What a tragedy, you think. Just how much GM’d wheat and milk had gone into creating such a delicious snack? You discard the remains into the bin where it belongs.

“Do you have anything planned for Sunday?” Celeste asks.

“No, not really. Probably, studying.” You reply.

“Anything besides that?”

You raise an eyebrow. “What, are you suggesting we should go to the Blackened Void?”

“Mmmm, sort of.” She says. “I’m curious as to what’s out there. We haven’t explored much of the Forgotten City or the Hazebound Woodlands. There might be someone friendly like Laurence hiding in the forest.”

“And then there’s the Forlorn Abyss.” You mutter, remembering the sick presence emanating out of the basement in the Forgotten City. “Considering that it’s apparently full of demons, which we have zero knowledge about, I’m not heading down there any time soon.”

“We can summon Laurence to help us out.”

“I don’t feel like taking too large of a risk.”

“Well, in the end it’s your decision to make.” Celeste replies. “You’re the leader, Takashi-kun. You’re the one calling the shots. Akikazu and I are ready whenever you are. Let me know over AETHER chat.”

“I’ll keep that in mind…”

You spend the rest of the break enjoying the sunshine…

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[4:00 pm, 23-Apr-2129 (SATURDAY)]

Today was a fairly uninteresting day. You attended classes, scribbled notes, struggled to stay awake and solved problems. You bought croissants and ate lunch with Kanami, Celeste and Takauji in the cafeteria. Kanami kept feeding Takauji red sausages, much to Celeste’s amusement. She and Takauji have become casual acquaintances through a mutual friend, it seems. If Celeste was a Fool like you, she would no doubt have unlocked the bond of the Lovers.

Double economics, English and finally the long awaited home bell sounds. Students flood out into the hallways. You pack up your books and shove them into your bag.

“Later, Takauji.”

“See you on Monday, Takashi!”

There are no clubs today. Celeste and Akikazu have gone home already. You are free to do whatever you wish…

>Study in the school library (Increases INTELLIGENCE)
>Search for Kozue Yusa (Death S-Link)
>Wander around the school (Random Encounter)
>Call the team to the Blackened Void (Exploration)
>Return home (Skips to night)
>Custom option.

>>43021170
>>Study in the school library (Increases INTELLIGENCE)
need to hit level 3 int, also might meet our hermit buddy.

>>43021170
>>Study in the school library (Increases INTELLIGENCE)

>>43021170
>Wander around the school (Random Encounter)
You don't really have to do the previously stuff in each OP.

>>43021170
>>Study in the school library (Increases INTELLIGENCE)

Gotta grind Int for those exams.

>>43021170
>>Study in the school library (Increases INTELLIGENCE)
I want that Death Slink but MIDTERMS

Most exciting time of the week is here!

>>43021170
>Study in the school library (Increases INTELLIGENCE)
Gotta hermit fast.

>>43021170
>Study in the school library (Increases INTELLIGENCE)
Ooh, higher INT rank, yes please!

>>43021170
>>Study in the school library (Increases INTELLIGENCE)
Fucking midterms.

>>43021170
>Search for Kozue Yusa (Death S-Link)

>>43021170
>Wander around the school (Random Encounter)

Classes start in april in area 11 right? Wow we still are in the first month.

And away we go.

Sorry for the delay. Shit happened over the past week and I didn't get enough time to write the OP as I would've liked.

>>43021170
>Search for Kozue Yusa (Death S-Link)

>>43021250
We're still 13 points away, can we get that many in one thread? At least it's better than our other stats. Understanding is 37 away, Willpower 36, and Charisma is a painful 39 points from ranking up. I can't wait for midterms to be over so we can focus on grinding one of those, instead.

>>43021773
At least we can get Charisma and Willpower and develop social links at same time.

>>43021773
TT raised it by 10 to 70 then cause last thread we were 3 away. Besides if we're lucky we can level up Hermit SL too. We met her in the library after all.

>>43021170
>Search for Kozue Yusa (Death S-Link)
Still low level social link. Its like you guys have forgotten about her..or was it him?

Anyway, did we get bonus social link point when we equip death persona and interact with him/her?

>>43021844
Actually, he lowered it. It used to be 75.

Next time we get a chanfe of a new persona we should choose to not pick it and wait for a later tier so we can get all upgrades focused on that one.

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>>43021849
>or was it him?

>>43021849
It's that little girl we met who couldn't into vending machines. Thing is we don't know anything about her so we very well might miss her looking for her. Also Midterms. She's the one who gave us Mokoi.

>>43021524
TT forgot to slap evade dark onto our archangel.

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You decide to hit the books. The library is a perfect place. Although, a better description of the large room would be ‘shared study area’. There are many rows of tables, desks with computers perched on top, teachers supervising and doing their rounds and students hard at work. Yet, the number of shelves arranged with hard copy books is rather lacking. This isn’t too surprising to you. In the twenty-second century, physical copies were beginning to be phased out as electronic versions took the stage. The question of whether humanity should forget about physical books altogether was one of the greatest debates of your time.

Akumachi-Kirijo still made it mandatory for its students to read hard copies, on the judgement that the traditional method still help up today. You are one of the boys who would take it either way.

You sit down and prepare to work. Just as about as you are to begin taking notes, a voice calls out.

“Hey, it’s Takashi!”

You look up.

“Takauji. Kanami. You guys studying for exams too?”

“Yes.” Kanami replies. She glares at her childhood friend. Takauji fidgets on the spot. He is trying not to look at her... “I caught him trying to sneak out of the school. He should know better than to attempt to escape an archer’s eyes.”

“Oh come on! I was going to go home and study! Is that a crime?”

“Watching television and going to the gym, more like.” Kanami scolds. “I will not have my fiancée failing his midterm exams. You will study with me, no ifs and buts about it. Understand?”

“…yes, Kanami.”

“You’re still going at it, huh…” You mutter.

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So you end up having an impromptu study group with Takauji and Kanami. They assist you with the finer details of Christian mythology and the war in Iraq in the twenty-first century. Kanami is rather intelligent and manages to cover you and Takauji.

>Your INTELLIGENCE has increased by 4 points!

You feel yourself becoming slightly closer to Takauji and Kanami…

…

You look around. She isn’t here.

“Who are you looking for?” Takauji asks.

“Oh, um…” You struggle with a response. “Fumika.”

“As in Fumika Shibuya?” Kanami says. “I don’t know much about her. Is she in a class of yours?”

“Yeah, my IT one.” You say. “I was wondering if she’s here. Guess not, huh.”

“Are you guys’ friends?” Takauji asks, again.

“I think we’ve talked, like, twice.” You reply. “I was just curious, is all.”

“Fumika…” Kanami ponders, twirling a blue pacer in her right hand. “She in my homeroom. Rarely talks to anybody. I’ve heard rumors she was bullied a lot in the first grade. Then, they disappeared. It's baffling.”

“How mysterious…” You mutter.

[7:00 pm, 23-Apr-2129 (SATURDAY)]

“I’m back.”

“Welcome home, Takashi. How was your day?”

The evening ritual takes place, as usual. After filling yourself with Shizuka’s fried rice, you plan your activities for the night.

>Study in your room (Increases INTELLIGENCE).
>Train yourself (Increases WILLPOWER).
>Read ‘How to Think Big’ (Increases CHARISMA or UNDERSTANDING)
>Wander around outside (Random Encounter)
>Search for Kozue Yusa (Death S-Link)
>Play video games (Still does nothing)
>Custom option.

>>43022050
>>Play video games (Still does nothing)
>Search for Kozue Yusa (Death S-Link)

>>43022050
>Search for Kozue Yusa (Death S-Link)
>Wander around outside (Random Encounter)

I like chances

>>43022050
>>Study in your room (Increases INTELLIGENCE).

>>43022050
>Search for Kozue Yusa (Death S-Link)

>>43022050
Ask for Celest to tutor us in English, We'll trade it for math or something

>>43022050
>>Your INTELLIGENCE has increased by 4 points!
Rank up?

>>43022050
>Search for Kozue Yusa (Death S-Link)

>>43022050
>Study in Blackened Void
Try it out, maybe it's not so bad

>(Still does nothing)
Like we keep telling you, Thorn, you just gotta pick the right game.

.....what kind of mindless, useless game does Takashi play? Some grindy MMMO?

>>43022050
>>Read ‘How to Think Big’ (Increases CHARISMA or UNDERSTANDING)

>>43022050
>>Wander around outside (Random Encounter)

>>43022151
He plays grass diving 2129

>>43022050
>Study in your room (Increases INTELLIGENCE).
9 more to go. Celeste Math for English again?

Midterms start on monday right?
>>43022050
>Study in your room or with Celeste

>>43022182
>Tiny people climbing tall grass
>Bungee jumping from long grass
>Catapulting yourself across the garden
sounds pretty fun, actually. Plenty of projectile mechanics and physics.

>>43022303
Grass diving = Football.

>>43022329
not in 21XX

>>43022329
Nobody calls football Grass diving.

>>43022354
It's an epic 4chan meme

>>43022354
/sp/ does.

>>43022050
>You look around. She isn’t here.
Yes!

>>43022407
Couldn't Aether wait until midterms are over?

>>43022354
Grassdive and Handegg are other words for Football and US Football, respectively

>>43022434
I thought it was divegrass

>>43022434
Why would you lie on the internet?

>>43022431
No rest for the wicked,Anon

>>43022434
divegrass you ingrate

>>43022050
>Read ‘How to Think Big’ (Increases CHARISMA or UNDERSTANDING)

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>>Takashi: Search for Kozue Yusa

The prospect of sitting at your desk, poring over notes with bloodshot, tired eyes doesn’t appeal to you. Not one bit, you think as you put on your coat and prepare to slip on your sneakers. You’ve been working hard all day. It’s time for a break.

Taking a walk around the city sounds nice. Your mother had often complained how kids like you should spend more time outside. Well, now is the time…to prove her correct because the crisp, night air and the exercise will do your overall fitness wonders.

‘I’m heading outside for a bit’. You send a text message to your sister and leave home. The hallways of the apartment are desolate, with only shining lights providing you company. Your mind wanders in the direction of your Magician friend, Celeste. Is she hard at work in the Blackened Void, practicing fencing maneuvers and studying? Or is she relaxing in her own apartment, devouring sweets with eyes glued to a romantic comedy on a television screen?

Friends…bonds…that’s right.

You have made a bond of the Death Arcana. Kozue Yusa, the mysterious blonde girl. She couldn’t figure out a vending machine and you graciously helped her. The question of why a little girl like her was doing in the middle of a park in the dead of night had remained unexplained. Then she scampered off into the darkness and you didn’t see her again.

That encounter was good enough for whatever forces governed the Fool Arcana. You acquired Mokoi, the nightmare spirit that preys on children.

“Maybe I should look for her, if only to increase my Death Social Link…” you mutter. Then you slap yourself in the forehead. “Shit, what am I saying? That’s not how friendship works…”

>>43022050
>>Study in your room (Increases INTELLIGENCE).

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Akumachi City is massive enough to house over twenty-five million residents. The chances of you finding Kozue Yusa in the middle of its tangled mess are slim, to say the least.

“Whatever, if I run into her I’ll say hi. Not expecting anything, though.”

You exit the apartment block and step into the streets. Darkness covers the sky. Horns blare and tires screech. Electronic displays shift between advertisements proudly displaying the latest branded products. Footsteps clank on concrete pavements. You weave in and out of the crowd.

You end up at a nearby park. It’s relatively quiet here. You sit down on a bench and take a deep breath. Yes, this is invigorating. It’s always nice to stretch your arms and legs.

“Zzzzzzz…”

Somebody is next to you. You twist your body get a closer look.

Blonde hair, innocent features, clothing that looks like it came from a children’s designer store in Shakedown March.

“Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…”

Kozue Yusa is right here, snoring away.

“…”

>Poke her on the forehead.
>Gently ruffle her hair.
>Pray over her sleepy body.
>Wait.
>Call the police.
>Custom option.

In a 100 years, what happens to Idle Clicker games?

>>43022875
>>Pray over her sleepy body.

>>43022875
>>Poke her on the forehead.
>Gently ruffle her hair.

>>43022875
>Poke her on the forehead.

>>43022875
>>Poke her on the forehead.
>>Gently ruffle her hair.
Wait until someone call fbi to get us.

>>43022875
>>Poke her on the forehead.

>>43022875
>Call the police.

>>43022875
I DONT WANT TO BE ARRESTED

and I MUCH prefer Pray over Prey, but I have a feeling that's a typo.
>Wake her up, she's going to get the both of us in trouble.

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>>43022939
Why?

>>43022875
>Gently ruffle her hair.
>Custom option.
"If you hid well enough that you can afford to go to sleep, that means you won the game. You can go home now."

>>43022050
>Fumika Shibuya isn't there
Wait a second, when did the latest message from AETHER say the new player would be kidnapped? Maybe she's already inside.

>>43022875
>>Gently ruffle her hair.
Can't resist the headpat option

>>43022988
Seconded

>>43022988
Seems ok.

>>43023007
>slowpoke.jpg

>>43023007
It didn't. The text is still scrambled. She's probably not in yet, though, we always get a text the moment a player enters.

>>43022875
>Gently ruffle her hair.

>>43022982
Because she needs help, and they can get in contact with the proper child protective services.

>>43022875
>>Custom option.
look under her skirt

>>43022875
>Princess Carry her to your room
Not sure why, something tells you that you would have done more in a previous life.

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>>43023040
I hope we actually go in to save her this thread.

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>>43022896
>>43022915
>>43022916
>>43022923
>>43022931
>>43022988
>>43023017
>>43023028
>>43023038
>>43023052
>>43023062
>>43023068

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>43023098
Rolling for crows. Lower means a bigger murder.

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>>43023062

>>43022875
switching >>43022941 to >>43022988

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>>43023119

>>43023187
You know, I only noticed now, but...she's kneeling on the floor right? Right in front of the shattered teacups?
>Bleeding Knees.jpg

>>43023318
My life experience tells me women with bruised knees are fun.

>>43023318
But she is smiling,even in the face of her failure.
>Do what you must, i've already won.jpg

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>>43023318
>Her knees are bare

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>>43023368
Those are stockings.

>>43023396
Looks like they're the same colour as her arms

>>43023432
Are you saying she is albino?

>>43023432
>pale arms
>colored face
It's actually a zombie controlled by a transplanted head

>>43023432
The color of the other arm are tan and if you look after the elbow, you can see more tanned color.

Wait... why are we talking about skin color?

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>>43023485
You are inside the skeleton.

>>43023485
Or she just tends to wear long sweathers and pants, or other clothes that cover up most of her body, when out in the sun.

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>>43023396
>stockings protect againts porcelain shards

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>>43023538
Nah man, clearly a head crab.

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chibi party

>>43023568
I just said that her knees were not bare.

>>43023623
neat

>>43023623
nice job!

>>43023623
Good job! You need to fix her rapier though.

>>43023623
FUKKIN SAVED

still writing...

>>43023623
>oh, oh, the middle one is the MC right?

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>>43023623
How did you make that anyway?

Still not as good as this.

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>>43023625
ok, fair enough

>>43023623
That's awesome work, anon. Are you going to make more as the party gets larger?

>>43023684
yeah, probably.

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>>43023318

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I like how big of a deal we are making over some smug anime girl reaction picture.

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“Um…”

You call out. The girl is still sleeping away.

…

“Hey, kid…”

No response.

Your fingers hover over her skin. You are not attracted to little girls. This is a fact. You have know this ever since puberty took place. Yet, Kozue Yusa does have very nice blonde hair. Her skin is pale and clean. As for that mauve dress with white frills, it does give a cute appearance to her petite and fragile body—okay, now would be a good time to kill this train of thought. Like, blow it up with dynamite and reduce the entire thundering machine to scrap.

You instead gently ruffle her hair.

“Mmmm…?”

Kozue Yusa opens her eyes. Pale emerald meets dark brown.

Then, as quickly as she had opened them, her eyelids shut down and she falls asleep.

“Oi, don’t just go back to sleep!” You cry. “Kids aren’t supposed to sleep here in the first place.”

Kozue yawns. “You’re…who are you?” she mumbles, sleepily.

“I’m not surprised you forgot about me.” You sigh. “So, what are you doing here? Why are you late again?”

She stares at you. It is unnerving. Her head tilts sideways. Her mouth opens. “Ummm….” She pauses. “Are you Mister Takashi?” She asks.

“You weren’t listening to a word I said, eh?” You say. “Yes, it’s me. Takashi.”

“Ohhhh…” Kozue draws her words out slowly. “Yay, I’m right. What are you doing here, Mister Takashi?”

“I should be asking you that.” You say. “Are you playing the game against your house? If you hid well enough that you can afford to go to sleep, that means you won the game. You can go home now.”

“Oh, I stopped playing that game a while ago. It got boring.” Kozue says. She hasn’t moved from her position on the bench. Back against the hard surface, gazing up at the night sky. “What about you? Would you like to play? If it's two people, it might become fun again.”

“…no.” You say.

“Okay, thennn…”

>>43023942
>You are not attracted to little girls
gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

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You watch as Kozue Yusa closes her eyes and resumes sleeping. Then you hear an audible growl from her torso. Specifically, her stomach. The girl hasn’t noticed or doesn’t give it much thought…

“You’re hungry, aren’t you?” You ask.

Kozue Yusa sits up and pats her tummy. “I think so.” She says, not looking fazed in the slightest.

>Take Kozue to a family restaurant (8000 Macca).
>Take Kozue to a fast food place (4500 Macca).
>Buy snacks from a vending machine (2500 Macca).
>Hand her over to the police.
>[LOCKED] Take Kozue home and give her leftovers there. (Reliable WILLPOWER needed)
>Custom option.

>>43023971
>Take Kozue to a family restaurant (8000 Macca).

>>43023971
>>Take Kozue to a fast food place (4500 Macca)
Teach her how to eat hamburges just like in my chinese cartoons

>>43023971
How much Macca do we have?

>>43023971

Can't we go somewhere nicer, if not.

>>Take Kozue to a family restaurant (8000 Macca).

Date

>>43023971
>Take Kozue to a family restaurant (8000 Macca).

>>43023971
>Take Kozue to a family restaurant (8000 Macca).
Eh, we can afford it.

>>43024000
45000, according to the pastebin.

>>43023971
>Take Kozue to a family restaurant (8000 Macca).

>>43023971
>>Take Kozue to a family restaurant (8000 Macca).
Always go all in for Slinks

Also
>Take Kozue home and give her leftovers there.
I'm sorry Takashi you are a lolicon

>>43023971
Take her to that one Ramen place Akikazu took us

>>43024013
Jesus Christ, in that case,
>Take Kozue to a family restaurant (8000 Macca).

>>43023971
>Take Kozue to a fast food place (4500 Macca).
You know what kids like? Fast food.

>>43023971
>>[LOCKED] Take Kozue home and give her leftovers there. (Reliable WILLPOWER needed)
>-Reliable (65)
Can't wait for NG+

>>43023971
>Take Kozue to a fast food place (4500 Macca).

>>43024031
Yeah, we should look into what upgrades we can buy before we go into the Void again. Though I'm betting that despite splitting the money with them, we'll still be the ones having to pay for the rest of the party's gear.

>>43023971
>Take Kozue to a fast food place (4500 Macca).

>not taking little girls home
Takashi's past life is disappointed.

>>43023971
>>Take Kozue to a family restaurant (8000 Macca).

>>43023971
>Take Kozue to a family restaurant (8000 Macca).
least suspicious and most helpful

>>43023971
>Take Kozue to a fast food place (4500 Macca).

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Any guesses on what we will get at rank 10?

>>43024193
Alice, maybe? Death Arcana, cute little blonde girl, it fits.

>>43024243
nah man, she IS Alice. The only folks at her home are Uncle Red and Uncle Black.

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>>43024342
I wonder what her persona is. I hope it's something like this.

>>43024342
Does that mean we'll have to die for her?

>>43024193
She looks more like the type that would enjoy a chariot persona more.

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>>43023942
>You are not attracted to little girls.

Kek. What ever you say Takeshi. What ever you say.

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“Fine.” You say. “Want to go and grab something to eat?” You’re not the type of scumbag who would willingly leave an innocent girl in the middle of the night to starve. Truth be told, you are feeling a little pecking. Maybe you can grab some pancakes on the way or something.

“Ummmm, I heard that I shouldn’t follow bad men.” Kozue replies. “But Mister Takashi is not a bad man. Okay, I’ll come with you!”

With that, she climbs off the bench with startling energy and skips down the worn stone path towards the exit. You jump up and chase after her.

“Hey, come back! You’re going the wrong way!”

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>>Takashi: Take Kozue to a family restaurant.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG2ikOeXkyU

After successfully catching up to Kozue and managing to halt her in her tracks, you head towards a little family diner you and your sister visit during holidays. It’s neither expensive nor lavishly furbished, but the food is filling, the staff are friendly and the kitchens are clean. What more can you ask for?

“Table for two, please?”

The waiter at the front desk grins at you and Kozue. “For you and your little sister? Certainly.”

“…yeah. Let’s go with that.”

You get seated in a space near the back. Kozue rests on the cushions and gazes around the restaurant. The place has an odd abstract theme, with lots of bright colors splashed across the furniture and wallpaper. The girl seems to be mesmerized by it. The menu is displayed on an electronic panel to the side of the table. Kozue peers inquisitively at it, a tiny drop of drool leaking from the side of her mouth.

“So…what do you want?” You say. “I have enough Macca to get anything on the menu?”

“Hmmm…” Kozue slides her finger on the panel, shifting between the pages. “I want everything, Mister Takashi!”

“Excuse me?”

“I want everything!” Kozue repeats.

“I can’t get you that.” You utter the words, expression unamused and tone deadpan.

“But you said I could have anything…”

“That’s not what it means, Kozue.”

“Mister Takashi is a liar...?"

"No, I'm not!"

>>43024776
>You’re going the wrong way!”

Handholding inbound?

>>43024776
>I heard that I shouldn’t follow bad men
that's all well and good, but neither should you SLEEP IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE UNSUPERVISED

You'll catch a cold.

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Ultimately, you purchase a small cola and fries. That costs you 1500 Macca. The chips are crisp and the drink is a little too sweet. You chomp through the meal anyway. Then you watch as 6500 Macca disappears into the gaping drain called Kozue’s appetite.

You can only stare as the little girl wages war with a spoon in one hand and chopsticks in another. It’s like observing a matador taking on four enraged bulls at once. Despite eating with a speed that would make pigs squeal with envy, Kozue still manages to act all cultured and refined. There isn’t a speck of food on her clothes. Just where does this girl come from?

“Just how old are you, exactly?” You mutter.

“Eleven, Mister Takashi.”

“Eleven year old little girls don’t eat two bowls of fried rice, a large creaming soda and have room for chocolate pudding afterwards.” You grumble. “Sheesh, you eat more than me.”

“Are you going to have dessert, Mister Takashi?”

“No, I’m cool.”

Kozue finishes eating. She is now gulping down the remnants of her drink.

>You shouldn't be sleeping in the open like before.
>Want me to take you home?
>Tell me about yourself.
>Did you have fun?
>Custom option.

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>>43024819
>japanese cold

>>43024842
>You shouldn't be sleeping in the open like before.

>>43024842
>Trade numbers with her so she can call us next time she gets bored and needs some late night company.

>>43024842
>>You shouldn't be sleeping in the open like before.
>>Tell me about yourself.

>>43024842
>You shouldn't be sleeping in the open like before.

>>43024842
>Did you have fun?

>>43024842

>You shouldn't be sleeping in the open like before.
>Tell me about yourself.
>Did you have fun?

>>43024842
>What do you do for fun?

>>43024842
>You shouldn't be sleeping in the open like before.
>Want me to take you home?

>>43024842
>>Did you have fun?

>>43024847
It's mostly just that their cold medicine is absolute shit.

>>43024842
>>Did you have fun?
>nope fun is just a buzzword

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>>43024876

>>43024842
>You shouldn't be sleeping in the open like before.
Like these guys said
>>43024819
>>43024847

>>43024876
that sound creepy but it might just be the right idea

>>43024929
Huh really? I know the chinks, when they vacation, always stock up on nip OTC meds because they are superior to the home grown versions. I though "the japanese cold" was actually a relatively weak strain of flu.

>>43024876
+1

>>43024842
>You shouldn't be sleeping in the open like before.
>Tell me about yourself.

>>43024842
>Did you have fun?
>Tell me about yourself.

>>43024929
I thought it was that trope of people in japanese anime dying from deadly diseases that have the same symptoms as the common cold.

>>43025032
I thought they just say that when people kill themselves and they dont want to tell people.

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“You know, a kid like you shouldn’t be sleeping in the middle of nowhere unsupervised.” You say. “You might catch a cold.”

“Ehh, really?” Kozue says. She doesn’t look particularly shocked. “I feel fine.”

“I didn’t say you were sick now, damn it.” You continue. “Kozue, it’s not safe to sleep in parks. Humans invented beds for a reason, y’know.”

“But I like sleeping outside…” Kozue whines.

“You can do it in the afternoon. When you’ve finished school for the day or something.” You reply.

“Oh, I see.” Kozue says, dreamily. She gives you a light smile. “When the sun is bright and comfortable. Okay, Mister Takashi. That’s a good idea.”

You feel as if you may have made a mistake here. “Anyway, I think it’s time we got going. Do you know your family’s phone number?”

Kozue shook her head. “Nope. It’s too long and complicated.”

“Do you at least know where they live?” You ask, scratching your head. “I can take you home.”

“Nope. I don’t know the street name. I know what my house looks like, so if I wander around the city I’ll find it.” Kozue hops off her seat and walks towards the exit. You follow her. “It’ll be okay, Mister Takashi. I’m a big girl. I can take care of myself.”

“…you’re going to make your parents worry if you keep this up.” You say, voice firm. “C’mon, I’ll take you the police station. Your parents can pick you up from there.”

“Don't wanna.” Kozue says.

“Why?”

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“I don’t feel like it. The police are scary. That’s what my uncle says.” Kozue turns to you. Eyes blank, cheeks rosy, full of energy despite her frail look. “Bye bye, Mister Takashi. I’ll be going now.”

“…There’s no stopping you, is there?” You sigh. Even if you used your Persona, you have this feeling that Kozue would escape your clutches. It would be a fruitless endeavor.

“Nope.”

“Then tell me when you head outside. Any specific dates.”

“Mmmm…” Kozue raises a finger to her lips. “I like playing on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. I come out on Wednesday and Sunday nights.”

She looks off into the distance. “I’m really going now. See you, Mister Takashi!”

A hop, a skip and a jump. Kozue Yusa disappears into the city night. You shake your head, but there is a grin crawling up your face and across your lips…

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>RANK UP!
>The Kozue Yusa Social Link has reached Level 2!
>Mokoi’s Endurance has increased to E+! Mokoi has learned Dekaja!

>>43025825
>Dekaja
>There's no stopping you is there?
>not Dekunda

>>43025801
>Uncle
CONFIRMED

>>43025890
For what?

>>43025904
Having an uncle.

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>>43025904
For her

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[8:00 am, 24-Apr-2129 (SUNDAY)]

Today, it rains. Thick, grey clouds blanket the sky. Water flees from the heavens in droplets, cascading on the streets of Akumachi City is an almighty torrent. They batter against your window. You slip on a coat and enter the dining room.

“You seem tired, nee-san.” You say. “You had to fight a lot more Shadows, huh?”

Shizuka yawns and ladles miso soup into two bowls. “Hit the nail on the head, Takashi. We ended up fighting three Jotuns at once last night. Really not a great way to spend overtime.”

“Get some rest, okay?”

“I will. Thank you for caring.” The two of you begin to eat. You scoop wads of rice and compliment them with fried fish. Shizuka, as expected, consumes twice the amount as you.

“So Takashi, what do you have planned for today?”

“Celeste asked me that yesterday, just saying.” You murmur. “I don’t know. Studying, maybe.”

“Don’t you have an athletics competition soon?”

“You mean the one on Tuesday?”

“Are you going to practice for it?”

You freeze. “Um…I hadn’t thought of that.”

“Well, it’s up to you. You’re a big boy now. You have to take responsibility for your own learning.”

“…I understand, nee-san.”

Shizuka packs the dishes away and heads for her bedroom. She collapses into unconsciousness the moment her head hits the pillow. You are left downstairs to contemplate Shizuka’s words. Midterm exams begin after Golden Week. AETHER is preparing a new trial. The Spring Sports Competition is on next Tuesday. You have a lot to think about …

>Study for the morning (Increases INTELLIGENCE)
>Study for the entire day (Increases INTELLGIENCE, then skip to night)
>Go to the local swimming pool (???)
>Read ‘How to Think Big’ (Increases CHARISMA or UNDERSTANDING)
>Wander around town (Random encounter)
>Call the team to the Blackened Void (Exploration)
>Custom option.

>>43026185
>Go to the local swimming pool (???)
Shit, hadn't realized it was so soon. Let's practice.

>>43026185
>Go to the local swimming pool (???)

>>43026185
>Study for the morning (Increases INTELLIGENCE)

>>43026185
>Go to the local swimming pool (???)

>>43026185
>>Go to the local swimming pool (???)
MYSTERY BOX

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>>43026185
>>Go to the local swimming pool (???)

>>43026185
>>Go to the local swimming pool (???)

>>43026185
>>Go to the local swimming pool (???)
The triple question marks intrigue me.

>>43026185
>Study for the entire day (Increases INTELLGIENCE, then skip to night)
9 more for rank up.

>>43026185
>Go to the local swimming pool (???)

>>43026185
>Study for the morning (Increases INTELLIGENCE)

>>43026185
>>Study for the entire day (Increases INTELLGIENCE, then skip to night)

>>43026185
>Study for the entire day (Increases INTELLGIENCE, then skip to night)
>Call the others for a short Blackened Void trip at night, to prepare for night fights.

>>43026185
>Study for the entire day (Increases INTELLGIENCE, then skip to night)

>>43026185
>Go to the local swimming pool (???)

Need to at least try.

>>43026185
THE BOX

>>43026185
>Go to the local swimming pool (???)
We can study after we practice.

>>43026185
>Go to the local swimming pool (???)

>>43026185
>Go to the swimming pool

A boat's a boat, but the box could be anything! It could even be a boat! You know how much we've wanted one of those!

>>43026857
No anon, Takashi IS the boat.

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“Nee-san has a point. Wouldn’t want to let my house down.”

The bathers are in the bathroom. They are black with white stripes, over three years old and starting to show their age. You’re glad Shizuka had the sense not to buy speedos. This is because speedos are disgusting. They make fine young men look like absolute twats. Plus, the myth of decreased friction is a lie.

You put your clothes, grab your bag and leave the apartment block. It’s cold and miserable outside. The crowds are thin today. Rain means Shadows, and Shadows means it’s time to hide indoors. Akumachi City is protected by magical wards and the Anti-Shadow Operatives patrol the roads, but sometimes it’s better to be safe than sorry.

You board the city tram and head to the local swimming pool. There’s nowhere near enough space for open-air facilities in the crowded year of 2129, so all pools are indoors and stacked with multiple layers. Besides, who would want to swim outside in such horrid weather?

“That’ll be 2000 Macca for a swim.”

“Here you go.”

You swap your regular clothes for goggles and bathers. You take a quick shower and leave the men’s changing room.

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“Oh? Wakui-san?”

You look to the right. A familiar person has exited the women’s changing room at around the same time as you. It’s Yoshino Sagisawa, the FALCO house captain. She’s dressed in a school swimming outfit and not much else. The ribbons that tie her crimson hair into twin braids have disappeared.

“Did you come to practice for the sports competition too?” She asks.

“Hi, sempai.” You greet back. “To answer your question, yes.”

“Wow, neat!” She exclaims. “I was about to do the same thing.”

“Cool.”

“Have you done a lot of swimming in the past?”

“Not really. But I’m better at it than basketball or table tennis.”

“Since you’re here, how about I teach you?” Yoshino offers. “Does that sound okay?”

…

Will you accept Yoshino’s request?

>Yes, I’m ready.
>Maybe. I’ll talk to you later, sempai.
>No, I’m fine. Thanks for the offer, though.
>Custom option.

>>43027168
>Yes, I’m ready.

>>43027168
>>Yes, I’m ready.

>>43027168
>>Yes, I’m ready.
Thanks senpai!

>>43027168
>Yes, I’m ready.

>>43027168
>Yes, I’m ready.

>>43027168
>Yes, I’m ready.
Sounds great.

>>43027168
>Yes, I’m ready.

>>43027168
>Yes, I’m ready.

"I'd love some tips. Lets give it all we have Sempai!"

>>43027168
>Yes, I’m ready.

>>43027168
>Yes, I’m ready.

>>43027168
>>Yes, I’m ready.

>>43027168
>>Yes, I’m ready.
"I should warn you. I am already considered a master of the doggy paddle."

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Think you can call it boss.

>>43027168
I gotta show SEMPAI my MOVES

>>43027168
>>No, I’m fine. Thanks for the offer, though.
Just to go against the hivemind

>>43027168
>Yes I"m ready

TIME FOR US TO DROWN...
OR HER TO DROWN...

Or for Free!

>>43027168
>yes, I'm ready

Who wants to bet this is going to end like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QickU67A8j4

>>43027375
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQdAr9Lb_cM

>>43027433
...I don't get it.

>>43027423
I would have loved to be in the studio while that was being recorded.
>"So, what do we need from me for this next scene?"
>"I want you to sound like a drowning mongoose having sex with a fish."
>"Got it."

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“Sure. Sounds nice.” You reply.

“Great! Let’s get in the pool.” Yoshino dashes off. Then she stops because people aren’t supposed to be running inside swimming pools.

The water is warm and stinks of week-old chlorine. Yoshino sighs happily as she descends into pool. You slide in next to her. The two of you are currently in an empty medium lane. There aren’t many patrons in the swimming pool area, despite it being inside sheltered from the rain. You can’t exactly blame them…

“If I remember correctly, you’re doing the freestyle.” She says. “The pool length is roughly fifty metres. Swim to the end and back. I’ll evaluate you on your performance.”

You hesitate. “I’m not the best at swimming, though.”

“That’s okay. Just try your best, Wakui-san.” Yoshino winks and smiles. “Go for it!”

You take a deep breath and dive under the water.

>Roll 1d20
>Best out of three.

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>43027723

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>43027723

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>43027723

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>43027723

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>43027723
GOTTA GO FAST

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>43027723
Come ooooooooooon, nat 1!

>>43027748
>>43027736
>>43027735
You tried.

>>43027735
>>43027736
>>43027748
>>43027750
>>43027751
Why?

>>43027748
Take the 2, TAKE IT

>>43027735
>>43027736
>>43027748

>>43027423
Looks like you were right.

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>>43027735
>>43027736
>>43027748
>>43027750
>>43027751
>>43027753

>>43027735
>>43027736
>>43027748
>5,5,2
Well, crap.

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>>43027735
>>43027736
>>43027748

>>43027750
>>43027751
>>43027753


Fucking kill me. Why did I roll?

>>43027748
Please take the 2. If we're gonna fail, we may at least fail hard without losing something.

unless the 5 nets us stats somehow.

>>43027796
prolly a will +1

>>43027735
>>43027736
>>43027748
This? This is called 'letting our house down'. Other acceptable answers: 'embarrassing our parents', 'shaming our ancestors', 'mortifying our friends', 'literally drowning'.

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>>43027735
>>43027736
>>43027748

Hey, maybe since we fucked up so bad Yoshino can give us a lot of good advice.

>>43027735
>>43027736
>>43027748
I'm guessing we made a hard turn into the walls and cracked our skull.

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>>43027145
>The bathers

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>>43027751
On the one hand, I'm really glad that GOTTA GO FAST netted a 20.
On the other hand, really?

Weakest one indeed

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>>43027860
With luck. I don't want a mary sue who is great at everything we try but not getting anything over a 5 is just painful. Getting mouth to mouth after we nearly drown would be pretty good though.

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>>43027917
I know your feelings on the matter.

>>43027950
With a 5, it's going to be mouth to mouth from a guy while a bunch of people take pictures and upload them to the school's Facebook page.

>>43027950
>don't want a mary sue who is great at everything we try
This is /tg/, we would literally have to get railroaded into that.

>>43028008
There are a couple of quests that It feels like the protag always wins and the only people who hate/disagree with them are the designated bad guys, so I'd say its more common than you might think.

>>43028148
So its a railroad?

>>43028148
>protag always wins
>/tg/ dice
How.

>>43028208
Because best out of 3.

>>43028208
Diceless quests or systems that favor the players to an extreme degree.

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>>43028239
>Diceless quests

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To call yourself bad at swimming would be like saying the Tokyo Tower is a bit inedible. Your performance is poor. Meagre, dreadful, repulsive and revolting. A shame upon your ancestors, whoever the hell they are. If your mother could see you, she would burn with the force of a thousand embarrassments. You are like an elementary school kid floundering about in his first swimming classes.

Your skin bristles at the cold. It weighs you down. Your muscles cramp up. What should have been powerful movements transform into weak flails. Your legs kick feebly, creating mighty splashes that barely push you through the water.

By the end, Yoshino has to grab your by the chest and drag you towards the shallow area. You gasp for air. Your body stings with pain.

“…”

Words cannot express the disgust you have at yourself.

“…well, at least you didn’t drown!” Yoshino attempts to cheer you up. You stare at your feet. “You, uh, haven’t swam in a while, have you?”

“…no.” You reply, softly.

“That’s okay! Not everyone can be a champion at the beginning. We’re here to learn, right Wakui-san?” Yoshino says. “Come on, cheer up. There’s no use in sulking.”

“I suppose so.” You groan. “What do I have to do to get better, sempai?”

“Well, let’s work on the basic technique of freestyle. Do you know how it works?”

“…um…”

“Your arms make windmill motions through the water with your arms, as your head remains underwater and you breathe through the size. You follow this up with a two or six beat flutter kick. Here, I’ll demonstrate.”

With that, Yoshino powers forward. You blink. The girl is like a joyful dolphin, swimming to the end of the lane and returning in no time at all.

“There. Did you get that?”

“Sort of?” You reply.

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Yoshino nods. “This will be something of a crash course, but I’ll do my best to help you. Try swimming again. This time, I’ll stay by your side.”

With that, you commence swimming. For the rest of the morning, Yoshino coaches you. You work your arms…

“Try to position your elbow at a 45 degree angle. Yes, just like that! Now pull your hand and forearm towards the center of your body…”

You train your legs…

“Don’t let your feet move out of the water. It’s better if you kick just below the surface. Also try and point your toes when kicking…”

Your lungs get in on the action, too.

“You need to blow bubbles, Wakui-san. Holding your breath will make you anxious…”

Overall, it was an interesting and invigorating experience.

>Your WILLPOWER has increased by 4!
>Your UNDERSTANDING has increased by 3!
>You have become slightly close to Yoshino Sagisawa.
>You have become a bit better at swimming.

>>43028510
>"Now imagine how bad I am at table tennis."

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[11:00 am, 24-Apr-2129 (SUNDAY)]

“You’re pretty good, sempai.” You sit on the edge of the pool with Yoshino. You’re exhausted, panting deeply with sore muscles. Yoshino isn’t phased in the least. She’s grinning at you, as if the two of you had partaken in a nice stroll down Kurusu Shrines. “Do you swim often?”

“I’m the vice-captain of the swimming club.” Yoshino replies.

“Eh? Seriously?”

“Didn’t you know?”

“Nope.” You say. “So swimming your passion, then?”

“Yep! It’s the sport I’m the best at.” Yoshino smiles. “I’ve been doing it since I was six.”

“Wow, that’s some dedication…”

“I actually hated it at first. But my mother insisted. She told me it could save my life.” Yoshino says. “Looking back, she was right. It’s become really fun.” Then her mood dampens. “I’m a total klutz at other sports, though.”

“Oh…”

“What about you, Wakui-san? Do you have anything you’re passionate about?”

“…no, I’m afraid.”

“Would you ever consider taking up swimming?”

“I don’t know, sempai.”

The two of you sit there for a bit…

“What will you do now, sempai?” You ask. “Swim some more?”

“Yes.” Yoshino replies. “I’m in the A-team of our house. Our house has a bad rep, but I’m determined to beat the other five representatives. So I'll stay here for the rest of the afternoon.”

>Practice swimming for the rest of the afternoon. (Trains swimming, increases WILLPOWER or UNDERSTANDING)
>Go home and study. (Increases INTELLIGENCE)
>Go home and read ‘How to Think Big’ (Increases CHARISMA or UNDERSTANDING)
>Wander around the city (Random encounter)
>Custom option.

>>43028530
>>Your WILLPOWER has increased by 4!
>>Your UNDERSTANDING has increased by 3!
>>You have become slightly close to Yoshino Sagisawa.
>>You have become a bit better at swimming.

Not bad. Yoshino is also really nice to put up with how horrible we are. I want to protect her smile but know we can't.

>>43028560
>Practice swimming for the rest of the afternoon. (Trains swimming, increases WILLPOWER or UNDERSTANDING)

>>43028560
>Go home and study. (Increases INTELLIGENCE)
Need 9 more

>>43028560
>Practice swimming for the rest of the afternoon. (Trains swimming, increases WILLPOWER or UNDERSTANDING)

>>43028560
>>Go home and study. (Increases INTELLIGENCE)

>>43028560
>>Practice swimming for the rest of the afternoon. (Trains swimming, increases WILLPOWER or UNDERSTANDING)

>>43028560
>Practice swimming for the rest of the afternoon. (Trains swimming, increases WILLPOWER or UNDERSTANDING)

>>43028560
>Go home and study. (Increases INTELLIGENCE)

>>43028560
>Practice swimming for the rest of the afternoon. (Trains swimming, increases WILLPOWER or UNDERSTANDING)
Need more swimming, can't repeat this during the competition. Besides, you just know there's going to be a water level coming up soon in the Void.

>>43028560
>>Practice swimming for the rest of the afternoon. (Trains swimming, increases WILLPOWER or UNDERSTANDING)

>>43028560
>Practice swimming for the rest of the afternoon. (Trains swimming, increases WILLPOWER or UNDERSTANDING)

>>43028560
>>Practice swimming for the rest of the afternoon. (Trains swimming, increases WILLPOWER or UNDERSTANDING)

>>43028560
>Practice swimming for the rest of the afternoon. (Trains swimming, increases WILLPOWER or UNDERSTANDING)

>>43028560
>Practice swimming for the rest of the afternoon. (Trains swimming, increases WILLPOWER or UNDERSTANDING)

>>43028560
>>Practice swimming for the rest of the afternoon. (Trains swimming, increases WILLPOWER or UNDERSTANDING)

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>“…well, at least you didn’t drown!”

>>43028779
Some day we'll find something that Takashi isn't shit at. Some day.

>>43028796
Being shit?

>>43028796
Video juegos?

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“I think I’ll swim some more, too.” You reply.

“Are you sure, Wakui-san?” Yoshino asks, frowning. “It’s good to be enthusiastic, but you shouldn’t push yourself too much. It’s best to exercise often rather than doing a lot all at once.”

“Thanks for your concern, sempai.” You say. “I’ll be fine.”

“If you insist…” Yoshino still looks apprehensive about his chances. “Take care of yourself, though.”

After eating a quick lunch and resting for a bit in the aquatics centre, you dive into the pool again.

"This time, I'll succeed for sure!"

>Roll 1d20
>Best out of three.

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>43028835

Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>43028835

Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>43028835
GOTTA GO FAST

>>43028843
Just rusty, huh?

>>43028843
Nice

>>43028843
yes

>>43028796
Eating mapo curry. Boom our hidden talent.

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>>43028843
WE DIDN'T FUCK UP!

>>43028843
Thanks for the lessons senpai!

>>43028843
And now Yoshino doesn't know what to think.

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>>43028843
May you ride eternal, shiny and chrome

>>43028843
/tg/ dice at its finest.

inb4 nat 1 at the competition

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>>43028843
Sempai gonna notice the SHIT out of us.

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>>43028530
>“You need to blow bubbles, Wakui-san. Holding your breath will make you anxious…”

>>43028908
>swimsuit suddenly rides up
>at the same time a brownout flickers
>only Takashi is distracted enough to lose his breath and come up for water
>Should've worn speedos Takashiiiii.....

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>>43028961
How much will power would we need to just go with it and start twirling it around like a helicopter?

>>43028996
level 4 or 5 I imagine.

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You manage to be not as shit at swimming as before. The water is freezing, your leg muscles shriek in agony and chlorine spurts up your nostrils. Your fingers slip against the tiles and your arms turn numb. But, you have managed success. You have swum along the pool of fifty metres, doing a complete lap.

“Way to go, Wakui-san!” You gaze upward and see Yoshino standing near the edge. She beams at you. It is a smile as radiant as the sun itself. “I knew you could do it.”

“Thank you, sempai.”

“You still need to improve. Want me to show you?”

You laugh. “Sure!”

You spend the rest of the afternoon swimming with Yoshino Sagisawa…

“See you, Wakui-san.”

“Later, sempai.”

>Your WILLPOWER has increased by 5 points!
>Your UNDERSTANDING has increased by 4 points!
>You have become slightly closer to Yoshino Sagisawa…
>You can now go swimming on afternoons and weekends.

[7:00 pm, 24-Apr-2129 (SUNDAY)]

It’s now night time. What will you do?

>Study in your room (Increases INTELLIGENCE)
>Read ‘How to Think Big’ (Increases CHARISMA or UNDERSTANDING)
>Wander around outside (Random encounter)
>Talk to Shizuka (Strength S-Link)
>Custom option.

>>43029145
>Study in your room (Increases INTELLIGENCE)

>>43029145
Study with Shizuka.

>>43029145
>Study in your room (Increases INTELLIGENCE)

>>43029145
>Study in your room (Increases INTELLIGENCE)
>Check our phone

>>43029145
>Study in your room (Increases INTELLIGENCE)

>>43029145
>Study in your room (Increases INTELLIGENCE)
Let's get that rank up

>>43029145
>Talk to Shizuka (Strength S-Link)
Nee-chan, train with me

or

Study with candy girl

>>43029145
>Study in your room (Increases INTELLIGENCE)

>>43029145
>Study in your room (Increases INTELLIGENCE)

Time to finish cramming for exams. Maybe see if Celeste can help us with english?

>>43029145
seconding >>43029164
give her something noncombat to do.

>>43029145
>Study in your room (Increases INTELLIGENCE)
See if Celeste wants to study with us.
>>43029164
Shizuka is our older sister, I don't think she needs to study.