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“Ryoji, are you even listening to me?”

“Nope,” you smirk, looking up as Saki from your bent over position. “I've got a lot more important stuff on my mind right now.”

“Writing profanities on my cast isn't important!” a flustered Saki pouts.

You smirk, placing the cap on the black marker and taking a step back, happily admiring your handiwork. After you had some time alone with it, Saki's arm cast has found itself without any free space, covered top to bottom with a wide-array of messages from you. “Sak, you and I have very different definitions of the word 'important'.”

“Ryoji, listen!” Saki exclaims. “Don't you have any idea what week this is?!”

“Uh... the week we beat up an Archdemon and have a lot of free time to mess around?”

“It's Birthday Week!” Saki exclaims.

“Birthday... what?” you ask. “What's that supposed to mean?”

“This is the week in the year where many of our classes birthdays fall. This week, we have Chihiro, Seishiro, Hikaru, Satomi, Ken... even Nurse Tekina!”

“And you're panicking over this because...?”

Saki is frantic enough to start waving her arms, but is quick to stop due to the cast. “Ryoji, as head of class it's my job to ensure that everyone has a great birthday! We need to keep morale up, and I can't do it alone while I'm in this cast!”

“Don't worry, you're only in that thing until tomorrow anyway,” you reply. “And I left you with plenty of comforting message in your cast until then.”

“Comforting?” Saki protests. “T-these are c-crude and vulgar! All of them... well, except for this one. Both our names contained within a love heart!”

“I don't remember writing that one,” you raise an eyebrow.

“That's because I wrote it!” you hear Chihiro's voice from behind. You lean back on your desk as Chihiro approaches, playfully running a finger down your chest. “Well? Don't you have anything to say to me?”

“Happy birthday, Chihiro,” you reply.

With a smirk, Chihiro throws her arms around you, kissing you on the cheek, as Saki turns red with embarrassment. “Oh, don't worry Saki!” Chihiro giggles with a wink. “I'm kissing you next! But for now...”

Chihiro pulls away and reaches into her bag, pulling out a small green cellphone. “Since you remembered... here's your birthday gift!”

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“Usually you're the one who gets gifts on your birthday...” you mutter.

“Usually,” Chihiro laughs. “But because of my father's wealth, most of my friends find it difficult to purchase gifts for me. So instead... I but them gifts! This year, I've elected to give everyone in class their very own cellphone!”

As you take the green phone off Chihiro's hands, you note as she hands a blue one over to Saki as well. “I already have everyone's contact details saved onto them, and your contact details are saved onto all of theirs!”

“Wow... that's some forward planning,” you mutter. “That's like... Saki-level forward planning.”

“She was my main influence, yes!” Chihiro giggles, hugging into Saki. “Get well soon, Saki! And I expect to see you both at my birthday party in the dorms tonight!”

Chihiro skips off to deliver phones to other classmates like some kind of flirty Santa Claus, before quickly skipping back and grabbing Saki by her un-injured arm.

“What the-”

“Oh, I almost forgot!” Chihiro smiles. “Come with me, my dear Saki! You absolutely must fill me in on every last detail of your meeting with the Shidas!”

A red in the face Saki begins to stammer out some poor attempt at an excuse before being pulled along by Chihiro. “Come now Saki, and spare no detail. I want to know everything!”

“Ryojiiiiiiii!” Saki calls out, reaching to you in desperation as Chihiro drags her away. You let out an exasperated sigh, knowing that everyone in school will be filled in on your night with Saki by lunchtime, as you open up your new cellphone, to see you've already been sent three new messages. Dammit... you liked it better when you found people with problems on your own... now there's nothing to stop your friends from bothering you at all hours during the day. Well, nothing you can do about it now. You lean back further at your desk before checking the messages within.

>From: Ken
>Hey man! Enjoying the new phone? Pretty sweet gift, right? I was going to have a celebratory spot of fishing, at the usual place. Wanna join?

>From: Rei
>Training. Now. No excuses, you slacker.

>From: Hiro
>Hi there, Ryoji! I've been put in charge of giving a presentation to the freshman class, and I could use your help! It's okay if you're busy! If not, I'll be just outside the Class 1 homeroom, and you can meet me there!

Well, at least the sky isn't falling. You can just hang out with your friends at your leisure, and with Saki currently being interrogated, it's not like you've got anything better to do.

>Fish with Ken
>Train with Rei
>Meet with Hiro

>>896672
>From: Hiro
Social linking with Hiro and more Kaz bullying? It's 2 birds with 1 stone.

>>896672
>>Meet with Hiro
Rei can train with Isamu and Ken has gf to fug. Hiro needs some interaction.

>>896672
>Fish with Ken
Fishing jamboree!

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>Meet with Hiro

Hanging out with Ken sounds fun and training with Rei sounds... rigorous, but those can be done anytime. It seems that Hiro requires your assistance right now. You send back a simple "Maybe later" to both Rei and Ken and make your way towards the Class 1 homeroom.

As you arrive, you see Ken standing by the door, a wide grin on his face. "Oh, hello Ryoji!" he calls out, waving to you. "Wasn't sure if you were going to join me. Good to see you!"

"Good to see you too," you mutter. "Hey, so what's this presentation about, anyway?"

Hiro nods. "Glad you asked! I noted that there was a lack of camaraderie going on throughout most of class 1, so with the permission of Mr. Kudawa, I've decided to give a little talk on the importance of friendship!"

"That sounds like the lamest thing that has ever happened," you admit.

Hiro chuckles. "Ah, there's that classic Ryoji humour! Exactly what I need!"

"I don't understand," you scratch your head, "Why do you need me for this?"

"Well, you're a classic delinquent!" Hiro explains. "But you still have so many friends in class, and you've brought so much of the class together! I just need you to talk a little about how to make friends and get people to like you!"

"Pretty sure you can do that yourself..."

"That's the problem!" Hiro explains further. "I don't know how I do it, I just have lots of friends! I like being nice to everyone, but I can't put it into words exactly how I do that. But you're much better with words than I am, so I thought you would!"

Hiro leads you into the classroom and begins to set up his presentation. You can't believe you allowed yourself to be roped into something this dumb... still, Hiro's a good kid, and you're more than willing to help him out whenever you can. To your surprise, Hiro asks you to start things off, and as you look directly at Kazuma, the only kid in this class you actually know, you scour through your mind, trying as hard as you can to come up with what aspect of making friends you should focus on.

>The importance of trust
>The importance of being yourself
>The importance of pleasing others
>The importance of humour
>The importance of not being Kazuma

>>896688
>The importance of give and take. Being able to rely on people and have people be able to rely on you.

IM NOT TOUCHING THAT BAIT.

>>896688
>The importance of not being Kazuma

>>896688
>Ken standing by the door
Ken is a cheater! Trying to steal our social link with hiro.

>>896688
>Not being a dick is a great start. Maybe helping people out if they need it is a good place to go next.
I don't want those choices they seem scary.

>>896690
>The importance of trust.
If not in your personal life, in a fight, and how that both need and lead to >>896690

>>896688
>The importance of trust
>The importance of being yourself
And
>>896690

This is pretty much how Ryoji got to where he is right now.

Calling for
>The importance of give and take. Being able to rely on people and have people be able to rely on you.
Writing now.

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You think back to how exactly you got to where you are right now. You know you wouldn't be at this point if you didn't make that leap to rely on and trust people like Saki and Ken, and for them to be able to rely on you, to come to you with their problems. Saki helped you through so many of your lower points, while you stood up for her when her parents were being monsters. Before long, the two of you were together, and you couldn't be happier.

"What's really important in making friends is give and take," you explain. "You know... being able to rely on people and have people be able to rely on you."

A girl in the class raises her hand, seeming to be taking a lot of notes. "Can you elaborate?"

"Sure... Io, right?" you ask, prompting the girl to nod. You recognise her as one of Kazuma's friends, and you wonder why she's so eager to learn this stuff. "Ultimately, it boils down to being able to put your faith in someone, whether it's in battle or just in your personal life. Once you put your faith in others, you'll be able to show them that they can put their faith in you."

Io continues to scribble notes, while Hiro steps up and begins to talk. "So, let's have a quick friendship exercise! We all know about trust falls, right? Let's try out some of those. Starting with... Kazuma, and... let's see... ah, Mayu!"

Mayu shakes her head, looking very uncomfortable in her chair. "Please no," she mutters in a cold tone.

"You shouldn't turn down a way to make your friendships stronger!" Hiro laughs. "I picked you two because I know you're teammates, and I know you trust each-other-"

"No," Mayu mutters.

Hiro places his hands on his hips. "Oh... well then... Kuin! You can join instead!"

A green-haired girl in a cape comes rushing to the front of the room. As she does, the tall brown haired kid who looks older than you yells to Kazuma. "Hey Kaz, if you don't catch her, I'll kill you!"

"It's really not that hard Gado," Kazuma sighs. "Look."

Kuin leans back, and Kazuma catches her in a simple display. "Wow, I'm sure we all learned a lot about friendship," Kazuma rolls his eyes as he speaks in a bored tone."

"You can catch me anytime," Io smiles as she nudges Kaz elbow on the way back to his chair. "I have complete trust in you!"

"See? That's the attitude I want to see!" Hiro smiles. He proceeds to go on about friendship and it's benefits for another ten minutes to a very bored class, until Kudawa cuts him off, sending you and him out into the hall.

As you step out, Hiro pauses. "Hmm... do you think I got through to them?"

>Yeah, without a doubt.
>At least one of them was listening, that's something.
>Eh, the message could have been stronger...
>They're just a bunch of kids. Hard to get through to them.
>Not at all. I think you just wasted everyone's time.

>>896721
>At least one of them was listening, that's something.

>>896721
>At least one of them was listening, that's something.
Man, Kaz has some work to do. Poor Mayu.

As for Hiro. Well, you tried. I don't know about everyone. But Io being into it is a good thing at least.

>>896721
>At least one of them was listening, that's something.

>>896721
>>At least one of them was listening, that's something.

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>At least one of them was listening, that's something.

Hiro pauses, then nods. "Ha, I think you're right! If I could get through to just one of them, then the entire presentation is worth it! Wouldn't you agree?"

"Yeah, you did good work Hiro," you reply.

"You did a mighty fine job yourself!" Hiro laughs. "I knew you had the ability to be eloquent! And when you spoke, they listened! Have you ever considered a job in teaching?"

"I figured myself more of a janitor," you mutter.

"Whatever makes you happy!" Hiro smiles. No matter what you say, this kid will have limitless support. There's no stopping his positivity train. "Thanks so much for helping out, Ryoji. You make me proud to call you my friend!"

"Aren't you proud to call everyone your friend?" you ask.

"True..." Hiro admits. "But don't think that dilutes it. We should do something like this again sometime! Passing on the message of trust and friendship! Together, we could save lives!"

"Save lives?"

"Well, that's all I want to do!" Hiro explains. "To help people. To keep them going. Isn't that what life is all about?"

You shake your head. "Yeah... but don't forget to take some time to yourself. It's not good to be too self-sacrificing."

"But it's not a sacrifice!" Hiro explains. "I'm always happy when I'm helping!"

Hiro walks on, parting ways with you, as you check your phone once more.

>From: Ken
>No problem, Ryoji. I'm ready to go anytime. Just hit me up whenever you're ready to get fishing.

>From: Rei
>I said NO EXCUSES. STOP SLACKING.

>From: Nariko
>Heyo! Wanna grab a bite to eat? I have some good news I want to share! I'll be at the school gates!

More offers. You feel these are going to begin to pile up more and more... maybe this was more a curse than a gift from Chihiro...

>Fish with Ken
>Train with Rei
>Hang out with Nariko
>Wander around school instead

>>896760
>>Train with Rei
IT WAS IN ALL CAPS WE CANT FIGHT THAT

>>896760
>>Hang out with Nariko
What's Rei gonna do, come running to pick us up? Ha! As if.

>>896760
>>Hang out with Nariko

Remember when we said we would totally have tea with her again sometime and then never saw her again?

>>896760
>>Hang out with Nariko
More Ryojicat is also always a good thing.

>>896760
>Train with Rei

>>896760
>Train with Rei

>>896760
>>Train with Rei

>>896760
>Hang out with Nariko
We really should...

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>>896760
>Hang out with Nariko

Calling for
>Hang out with Nariko
Writing now.

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>Hang out with Nariko

Nariko is one of your friends you often find yourself not hanging out with much. You don't know if it's because of her stupid thief of a cat constantly terrorising you, but you often find yourself talking to Nariko only when she's part of a group. If she's calling for you to hang out with her now, you should probably take the opportunity, especially if she has news to share with you.

You make your way down to the school gate to find Nariko standing there, holding her two cats in hand like a pair of babies. "Ah, there you are! Down you go, boys! Momma's going out for lunch!"

You shake your head as you approach Nariko. "You're calling yourself 'momma' now?"

"Now?" Nariko laughs. "I always called myself that around my babies!"

"I can't imagine ever liking a cat as much as you like all cats," you say, before hunkering down in order to give RyojiCat a nice little fist bump. "This one's cool, though."

"I'm glad you think so!" Nariko laughs. "Saki keeps calling little Ryoji a pervert."

"He is," you clarify. "That's what makes this cat cool."

You walk with Nariko into town as she calmly stretches out. "Ah, small town life. Always reminds you of home. How'd you enjoy visiting your parents?"

"Well, my home town's more of a fishing village," you explain, "Not like Dakugeto at all when you get down to it..."

"Oh," Nariko ponders. "Well, I guess it's just me. I grew up in a town just like this."

"You never talk about your childhood," you remark. "You own a lot of pets back then, too?"

"Hey, I asked my question first!" Nariko points out, clearly deflecting from your query.

You nod. "Meeting my parents was fun. They're good people... and since I'm sure Chihiro's already told you by now, Saki and I had our first time."

"Wow, really?" Nariko gasps.

"Huh... guess Chihiro was less willing to spread this one around school," you chuckle. "Well, now I'm the gossip spreader."

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The two of you check into one of the nearby cafes. You grab a beef bowl, while Nariko grabs a salad. "Is that all you're ordering?" you ask, raising an eyebrow. "There's not even any meat on your plate."

"Vegetarian," Nariko explains.

You shrug. "Should have figured... you are a huge animal lover after all."

"Now, are you ready for my big news?" Nariko asks.

"Let me guess..." you mutter. "You fixed your anger issues? You've got a new cat?"

"This morning, Hiro asked me 'what do guys usually do when they like a girl?' He's never asked something like that before, which must mean that he's finally showing romantic interest in a girl... and I have a sneaking suspicion that girl might be me!"

Nariko grins with excitement, looking towards you expectantly. "Well... what do you want me to say?" you ask.

"Nanami and Chihiro were very supportive about it all," Nariko explains. "So I came to you because you're a little more... cynical? Maybe that's not the right word... but I think you're more willing to be blunt about it. Do... do you think I've finally cracked through that shell that's been containing the romantic laying dormant within Hiro all this time? Is he finally going to become tha Casanova I know he can be and ask me out on a date?"

>Without a doubt. He clearly likes you.
>Don't get your hopes up. He could be interested in someone else.
>Probably not. Hiro's still as dense as ever.
>Don't know, don't care. Stop stressing over Hiro so much.

>>896830
>>Probably not. Hiro's still as dense as ever.
Just force yourself on him, this is a great idea.

>>896830
>I think it's likely but
>Don't get your hopes up. He could be interested in someone else.

>>896830
>Probably not. Hiro's still as dense as ever.
>He's probably trying to help someone else.

>>896830
>Probably not. Hiro's still as dense as ever.
>He's probably trying to help someone else
>Doesn't mean it's not possible

>>896830
>Probably not. Hiro's still as dense as ever.

>>896830
>>Probably not. Hiro's still as dense as ever
Let's be honest even with a celibacy vote, Sora probably has a higher sexual drive than Hiro

>>896830
>Probably not. Hiro's still as dense as ever.
>Doesn't mean its not possible.

>>896830
>>Don't get your hopes up. He could be interested in someone else.

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>Probably not. Hiro's still as dense as ever.

"Hmm... you think so?" Nariko asks.

"I was chatting with Hiro just today," you explain. "He didn't seem any different. He was giving a presentation on the... importance of friendship."

Nariko giggles. "That sounds like Hiro, all right!"

"I think if he was interested in anyone, you would have hinted at it to me," you reply. "He didn't say anything like that, so I'm guessing you're just jumping the gun on a question that doesn't mean anything."

"Hmm..." Nariko mutters, looking down as she takes a bite out of her salad. "I suppose you're right... I am really just getting my hopes up, aren't I? Still, I'm not giving up hope on bringing Hiro out of his shell! It doesn't have to be me, but I know I can get Hiro to show some love for a very lucky girl by the end of the year!"

"Is this all you wanted to share?" you ask. "To be honest, this news wasn't as amazing as you hyped it up to be in your message."

"Well..." Nariko fidgets in her chair. "I may have exaggerated a little... the news about Hiro was just an excuse, really. In truth, I wanted to ask you something. About these... angels."

"Huh?" you ask. "Oh, you mean the archangels. Yeah, I guess news has been spreading around school..."

"They're saying Ken almost turned into one during the fight with Yami," she explains. "That we could all end up becoming one if our hearts are pure enough..."

"What's your point?" you ask.

"I'm just wondering... do you think I could be an angel?"

"I'm surprised you aren't already," you remark. "You're kind, you're sweet, you have plenty of friends... I don't understand what's holding most of you back."

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Nariko places her hands on her lap, and lets out a sigh. Her face shifts into a much more sombre one. "Ryoji... I have to admit something to you..."

You lean forward in your chair and listen intently as Nariko continues to speak. "Now... not a lot of people know about this, so please don't tell anyone. It's my biggest secret. Promise?"

"Promise."

"Okay..." Nariko bites her bottom lip. "Ryoji... when I was seven years old... I killed someone."

What? You find it hard to believe that the girl sitting across from is capable of murder, let alone when she was just a kid.

"It... it was a school bully," Nariko explains. "Only a couple years older than me at the time... he was picking on a little kitten, he was going to kill it. That made me so... angry... I picked up a rock and threw it at him, hoping to scare him off! It... hit him in the skull. He fell over and died..."

"It was an accident," you reply. "It wasn't your fault. You were just a kid..."

"And now I'm a teenager," Nariko retorts, "And I still can't control my rage. I'm usually nice and cheerful to everyone... and I rarely do go into that... that rage form of mine... but when I do, I have no control over myself. When I wake up after using it... I see the faces of my friends... and they all look afraid of me. Like I'm a monster."

There's a long silence between the two of you, before Nariko manages to squeak out another sentence through a cracking voice. "I... I just don't know what to do about that."

>Be strong, you'll be able to handle it.
>Nobody's afraid of you, Nariko.
>Have you ever tried meditating? Sora could help out.
>I don't know, either... still, I'm here for you.

>>896892
>>896892
>>Be strong, you'll be able to handle it.
>>Have you ever tried meditating? Sora could help out.

>>896892
>Have you ever tried meditating? Sora could help out.

>>896897
You know what, fuck it lets do this.

>>896892
>Be strong, you'll be able to handle it.
>Nariko There is a Demon God Living inside my head, I have no right to ever look at you like a monster when you can accept me

>>896892
>Be strong, you'll be able to handle it.
>Have you ever tried meditating? Sora could help out
>It's helped me out, for what its worth.

>>896892
>>Have you ever tried meditating? Sora could help out.
Hooking a bro up.

>>896892
>>Nobody's afraid of you, Nariko.
>>Have you ever tried meditating? Sora could help out.

>>896897
These 2 seem best, although all options seem pretty appropriate.

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>Have you ever tried meditating? Sora could help out.

"Meditating?" Nariko asks. "You know, you're not the first to recommend that, actually. I guess I could give it a try... but I don't know if I'm the the meditating type. I don't really like sitting still for things, and I'm the kind of person who likes getting immediate results."

You shrug. "Hey, if you're that worried about it, shouldn't you try everything you can? I think it could be good for you, assuming your cat doesn't try to grope me while your sitting down."

"What?" Nariko laughs. "My cats would never grope people!"

"Tell that to my girlfriend," you chuckle. "At the end of the day, Nariko... you're strong, and I know you're determined. You should be able to handle you issues, and try whatever you can. I know you can do it."

"So..." Nariko mutters. "Do you think I could become an angel?"

"Of course, I think all of you can. Nothing excludes you."

"Hmm..." Nariko mutters. "I guess the real question is... if I deserve it..."

Nariko shakes her head and stands up from her chair. "Well, that's enough worrying for one day! Chihiro's party is later! Let's get going!"

>Later that day

"Oh, Ryojiiiiiiii!"

You're welcomed with a long, drawn out and very excited greeting from Chihiro. "Saki was just filling me in on your trip to meet your parents, and might I just say it warmed my heart!"

"I came in with the questions too!" Rini laughs, pumping her fist. "'Cause Miss Prissy over here was taking far too long! Good to know you finally did the deed, bent her over and-"

"Right, that's enough," you interrupt.

Rini chuckles. "After grilling her for a while, Saki said it was amazing. Was it good for you too?"

"Of course it was, it was Saki," you reply. "You think I'd have any other reaction?"

"Good point," Rini laughs.

"As juicy as all of that is," Chihiro remarks. "Was it... nice meeting your family?"

>It was amazing. I can't wait to visit them again.
>It was fun, you should join us next time.
>It was... pretty weird, for the most part.

>>896939
>>It was fun, you should join us next time.

>>896939
>>It was fun, you should join us next time.

>>896939
>It was fun, you should join us next time.

>>896939
>It was fun, you should join us next time.

>>896939
>>It was fun, you should join us next time.

>>896939
>It was fun, you should join us next time.

No fishing trip or training makes me sad. Still hope there is time for it.

At least Nariko's social link went up!

>>896939
>>It was fun, you should join us next time.

>>896939
>It was pretty weird... But amazing too, they were really open and kind.

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>It was fun, you should join us next time.

"Oh, we should join you and Saki next time?" Rini smirks. "Heh heh..."

"No dirty thoughts," you sigh. "I meant in visiting my home. You guys are like family to me, so it would be cool if you met my parents as well."

"Aww, you consider us family?" Chihiro claps her hands together.

"Yeah, and accept that compliment as your birthday gift," you reply. "I didn't get any for anyone."

"Don't worry, I've got you covered!" Saki smiles. "I bought gifts for everyone, addressed from the both of us! Here you are, Chihiro!"

Saki hands Chihiro a small gift, which she quickly unwraps to reveal a heart-shaped gold-frame, containing a picture of Saki and Chihiro, with you looking very unsuspecting in the background. "I had to be sneaky in order to get Ryoji in the picture," Saki explains. "But I'm sure you can appreciate it... I hope."

Chihiro nods. "It's adorable, I love it!"

Chihiro pulls you and Saki in for a group hug, before addressing you. "Now that I know my good friends consider me to be part of their family, I should tell you that I've elected to know my own family better!"

"Does that mean-"

"That's right!" Chihiro winks. "I'll finally be revealing my true identity to my grandmother! Alice wants to meet with her sister, and I figured it's only right that I do this first! Get it out of the way!"

"Nervous?" you ask.

"Oh, most definitely!" Chihiro laughs.

"Don't be!" Rini commands. "Just do it! Do it quick, like tearing off a band-aid!"

"Still... I could use some emotional support," Chihiro mumbles. "I'm doing it tomorrow."

"I'll be right behind you!" Saki smiles.

"And Ryoji?" Chihiro asks, looking at you. "You... helped me when first meeting her."

>Of course. I'm there for you.
>Not sure... I might.
>Eh, I think this is something you should do by yourself.

>>896965
>Of course. I'm there for you.
>I'm not above pranking an old lady if she makes you cry

>>896965
>Of course. I'm there for you.

>>896965
>>Of course. I'm there for you.

>>896965
>Of course. I'm there for you.

>>896965
>Of course. I'm there for you.
I kinda feel like we will be fastforwarding a lot or spending this as a two day thread. I am more than okay with either!

We were going to go to this with Chihiro. It was alwayd going to happen.

>>896965
>Of course. I'm there for you.

>>896965
>>Of course. I'm there for you.
Will Kaz be there for Alice so we can buddy it up?

>>896977
Or we could have demon attacks on someones birthday, that sounds fun too. I'll be a bit upset if Class 1 gets shafted while Class 2 gets 5 days of chill time.

>>896984
Its possible. For sure.

>Will Kaz be there?
He's promised as such.

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>Of course. I'm there for you.

Chihiro smiles warmly as she places her hand on your cheek. "Oh, Ryoji! I knew you would! Now, let's all enjoy some lovely tea!"

Chihiro's party goes off without a hitch, everyone having a pretty good time. During the night, you notice Hiro approaching Seishiro.

"I think I solved you problem, friend!" Hiro smiles.

Seishiro raises an eyebrow towards the eager Hiro. "What problem? What are you talking about?"

"I talked to Nariko and she gave me some advice for that girl you like!"

"Girl... what?" Seishiro mutters.

"I saw you hanging out around Satomi's room this morning!" Hiro laughs. "But you were too scared to go in! I didn't understand why at first, but then Rini explained in... explicit detail... but I know what you can do! You should get Satomi a give to show that you like her!"

"I don't like Satomi!" Seishiro grumbles. "And the only reason I didn't go in was because people were watching and... j-just leave me alone!"

Well, that solves that brief mystery. Nariko seems to have overheard it too... seeming upset for a second, but then relieved to have an answer to her worries.

>The next day

"Oh, this is going to be so splendorous!" Chihiro exclaims as you and Saki follow her through the town. "Alice was very worried about meeting her sister, so I decided that I would do this first in order to encourage her! Oh, I'll be so relieved to just... tell the truth! I can't wait for my grandmother to welcome me with open arms!"

It seems she's adamant on looking on the bright side of things... you don't know how healthy that is, assuming things might not go as planned for her.

As the three of you reach the door of Charlotte Maddox's quaint little cottage in the middle of Dakugeto, you find Chihiro hesitating at the door... it reminds you of the first time you visited this house with her, she was a bundle of nerves then too. Always odd seeing Chihiro of all people being unsure with herself. But hey, as of yesterday, she's 17. Older and wiser, right?

"I... I don't know if I can do this..." Chihiro mumbles. "Ryoji... help me. What should I say?"

>Just be honest, be true to yourself.
>You should just come out and say it.
>Work your way up to it, let it out gently.
>You don't have to do this if you're not ready, Chihiro.

>>897015
>You should just come out and say it.
>Offer to knock on the door for her again

I think we knocked on the door for her the first time when Chihiro was freaking out

>>897015
>You should just come out and say it.

>>897015
>>Work your way up to it, let it out gently.

>>897015
>Just be honest, be true to yourself
>Offer to knock on the door for her again

We're going to be right behind her the whole time.

>>897015
>Just be honest, be true to yourself.
>>897020
This too

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>897020
>>897029
>You should just come out and say it.

>>897034
>>897036
>Just be honest, be true to yourself

Calling for
>Offer to knock on the door for her again
Along with whichever wins the tie-breaking roll.

>>897042
Oh I am not sure how much I like this roll this go around.

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"You should just come out and say it," you reply. "Like Rini said yesterday. Quick and easy, like a band-aid."

"Indeed..." Chihiro mutters, still unsure of herself.

"Do you want me to knock on the door?"

"No!" Chihiro exclaims, nervously. "No... this time, I can do it myself."

With a deep breath, Chihiro knocks on the door. She fidgets and bites her lip as she waits anxiously for the door to open. It slowly creaks open, as Chihiro's grandmother Charlotte slowly peers out, before opening the door fully when she catches a glimpse of Chihiro. "Ah, it's you. That lovely girl... Chihiro, isn't it?"

Chihiro says nothing, simply nodding.

"Ah, well come in!" Charlotte smiles. "I've got the teapot on the stove and-"

"Before I do, I have something to tell you," Chihiro explains. "Something very important. You see... I'm your granddaughter."

Charlotte tilts her head to the side, confused. "Oh my dear, you must have me confused with someone else. I don't have a granddaughter!"

"Yes you do!" Chihiro exclaims. "It's me! My father is your son!"

Charlotte pauses for a moment, before her smile fades, her eyes widen, as her voice takes a much colder tone. "Oh... I see. You're his child."

"Yes..." Chihiro mumbles. "I... I know you and my father don't get along, but... you're my family, and I really wanted to get to know you. You're a lovely woman, but I still couldn't bring myself to admit who I really was to you... until now."

"Hmm..." Charlotte hums. "I understand why you'd be scared."

"I'm sorry for lying to you," Chihiro mutters. "I felt guilty for it every day we had tea."

"Oh, that comes as no shock to me..." Charlotte mutters.

Chihiro smiles. "Yes, I'm sure you can tell how bad I felt about it-"

"I always expected the spawn of that son of mine to be a dishonest rodent like him."

"W... what?" Chihiro asks, her voice cracking in shock at the comment.

Charlotte shakes her head. "I am sorry to disappoint you, young madam, but you are no family of mine. I would appreciate it if you stepped out of my garden and never came here again."

"B-but... I-I-"

"Move along now," Charlotte demands, as she closes the door in Chihiro's face.

As Chihiro makes her way back to you and Saki, her face is completely blank... though by the time she reaches the gate where the two of you are waiting, tears are streaming down her face.

"Oh dear..." she sobs, trying hard to put on a brave face. "It seems I've offended her... how positively rude of... of..."

>You don't need her approval.
>Give it another try, she'll come around.
>I'm sorry, Chihiro.
>No words, just hug her.

>>897066
>>No words, just hug her.
>Make a mental note to throw rocks though her windows once everyone has left

>>897066
>No words, just hug her.
>You don't need her approval.

>>897066
>No words, just hug her.
>Make a mental note to egg her house later

>>897066
>No words, just hug her.

I am firmly against actively bullying or pranking grandma. And I still believe that she can come around and that Chihiro and her can make up. But as of right now. The girl needs a hug.

Alice is going to have to step up to the plate here to help her out.

>>897066
>No words, just hug her.

>>897066
>No words, just hug her.
This is going to take a while to sort then...

>>897066
>>No words, just hug her.
Don't worry Alice is going to kill her with a heart attack whn she visits.

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>No words, just hug her.

There's nothing you can say that's going to make Chihiro feel better about what just happened. The least you can do is remind her that she still has a family in the form of you and Saki, and that there'll still be people there for her. You pull Chihiro in and hold her tight. She wraps her arms around you and squeezes tight as she readily sobs into your chest. Saki approaches and does her best to comfort her as well, placing a gentle hand on Chihiro's shoulder.

"Let's go home..." Saki replies with a comforting smile, prompting Chihiro to turn her head towards her and sniffle.

"R-right..." she cries. "I... I should have a n-nice... relaxing... lie down. If I don't, I'll look positively dreadful when it comes time for Hikaru's party tonight!"

"I... I'll stay with you for that," Saki replies. "Keep an eye on you."

"Oh, you are just lovely, Saki..." Chihiro sniffles. "I can see why Ryoji chose you over anyone else... you're a good friend."

"You are too," Saki smiles.

"T-thank you... both of you..." Chihiro wipes her eyes before placing a hand on your arm. She doesn't wink, as the tears are still streaming steadily down her cheeks, and instead you and Saki just lead her back to the dorms, as Saki brings Chihiro into her room, for her and Sayeka to take care of her while she's down.

You run your fingers through your hair, frustrated by how awful that old woman was to Chihiro... still, she's old and set in her ways. Maybe she can warm up to her granddaughter in time... regardless, you find yourself checking your phone for new messages.

>From: Akio
>Yo, Ryoji! I was getting Hikaru a gift from the library and I found something pretty cool in there! Wanna check it out?

>From: Hoshi
>AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Sounds like Hoshi's in a panic about something, but that is her default state... she didn't even tell you what was up or where she was... just sent you the textual version of a scream.

>Fish with Ken
>Train with Rei
>Meet up with Akio
>Look for Hoshi

>From: Hoshi

>>897130
>>Look for Hoshi
Either Hoshi has no idea how phones work or something has gone wrong

>>897130
>Meet up with Akio
Please be an awful school photo of Wei, please be an awful school photo of Wei.

>>897066
>Smack the door down.

>Hey, remember Alice?
into implying intensifies.jpg

>>897130
>Look for Hoshi
Let the others know Hoshi is freaking out and we need to help.

>>897130
>>Yo, Ryoji! I was getting Hikaru a gift from the library and I found something pretty cool in there! Wanna check it out?

>>897130
>>Look for Hoshi

>>897130
>Meet up with Akio

>>897137
>>897143
>>897155
>Look for Hoshi

>>897140
>>897149
>>897171
>Meet up with Akio

Since the last Akio vote came in after the 15 minutes, despite me calling a little later than usual, I'm going to forgo the roll and call for
>Look for Hoshi

Writing now.

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>Look for Hoshi

Hoshi may be one to panic over every little thing, but you're not sure if there's anyone currently with her to help calm her down right now. Might as well be you. You check around the dormitory, but come up short in your search. She must be in the main school building. You begin to wander the halls of the school, when you find yourself being called for by Agent Blue, one of the government goons on hand within the academy.

"Yo, you're Shida, right?" Blue asks.

"Yeah, what of it?" you ask.

Blue sighs, as you begin to hear some light mumbling and sobbing coming from under the stairway next to him. "Maybe you could help me out here? You know Sanada, right? The girl who cries all the time?"

You shake your head as you approach. "I found her curling up in here after being called to the principal's office," he explains. "I'm really bad with kids, but I'm sure she'll listen to one of her friends. Little brat is going to hurt her neck staying in there..."

You hunker down to see Hoshi in her usual position, her knees pressed up to her face, lowly whining to herself.

"What's wrong?" you ask. "A trip to the principal's office... I can't imagine you being in any trouble, let alone expelled."

"M-m-m-m-my..." Hoshi stumbles out, still hiding her face behind her knees. "My... dad and brother are... are..."

"Did something happen to them?" you ask.

"N-no..." Hoshi mumbles. "They... they're coming to the school..."

"Huh?"

"Shooting Star i-is a big supporter of Dark Gate Academy, and... they'll be working closely with the government in the future..."

"That doesn't sound too bad," you mutter. "I thought you liked your family?"

"I... I do," Hoshi explains. "I... I'm just very nervous. They'll want to keep a close eye on me and... I don't want to disappoint them!"

"I doubt you'll do that," you reply. "You're a top student."

"Uuuuuu," Hoshi lets out a low groaning sound of general unease. "Ryoji... a-are these angels real?"

You scratch your head. "You worried about that too?"

Hoshi buries her face further into her knees. "If... if archangels are real, t-then that means The Star was one... which means the prophecy is right, and I'm the next Star, and... and that means that I'm going to... uuuuu...."

>Sorry, looks like it's true.
>We don't know yet. Don't panic.
>Nah, I don't buy any of it.

>>897214
>We don't know yet. Don't panic.

>>897214
>>We don't know yet. Don't panic.
Goddamit Reiji you have one job, start doing it properly.

>>897214
>Who cares what some moldy old Books say. The Future Changes Hoshi, even Sayeka's vision's have multiple outcomes

>>897214
>Sorry, looks like it's true.

>>897228
>>Who cares what some moldy old Books say. The Future Changes Hoshi, even Sayeka's vision's have multiple outcomes
this one

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>897217
>>897224
>We don't know yet. Don't panic.

>>897228
>>897237
>Who cares what some moldy old Books say. The Future Changes Hoshi, even Sayeka's vision's have multiple outcomes

Rolling to break the tie

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>Who cares what some moldy old books say? The Future changes Hoshi, even Sayeka's vision's have multiple outcomes

"W-what do you mean?" Hoshi asks.

"I mean that nothing is ever set in stone," you reply. "So why worry about it? Come on, Hoshi. Stop stressing out over your dad, or some supposed prophecy. It's doing nothing for you other than making you worry more."

"S-s-so what am I supposed to do...?"

"You give your dad a hug and you forget about The Star," you shrug. "It's really not that hard."

"O... Okay!" Hoshi replies, sniffling. "I... I'll do that! I'll b-be b-brave!"

"Great," you smile. "Now come one, pretty sure there's a party waiting back at the dorms."

Hoshi nods as she scrambles out of the cramped space she put herself in.

"Good work Shida," Agent Blue mutters. "I really had no clue what to do. Kids crying like that... it just annoys me."

"Whatever," you reply, not willing to talk much to the suit, before taking Hoshi back to the dorms.

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>Later

"Happy Birthday, babe!" Akio exclaims as he hands his gift over to Hikaru as she sits on the couch.

"Wow, it's a... signed photo of you," Hikaru mutters, admiring the ridiculous image of Akio striking a pose in front of a white backdrop with 'To Hikaru, my biggest fan' scribbled onto it. "And the real gift is...?"

"Right here," Akio smirks, chuckling to himself as he hands her a small novel. "It's..."

"Hey, I remember this!" Hikaru laughs. "This is actually a good one!"

"Yeah..." Akio smiles. "It's actually the book you were reading when we first spoke... I pulled a few strings with the current librarian and managed to get you that exact copy, for keeps!"

"And by that you mean..."

"I borrowed it and have no intention of giving it back ever," Akio finishes. "Yes."

Hikaru beams happily. "You're such a stupid jerk... thanks for the gift. I love you."

As Hikaru and Akio kiss, you see Hikaru's brother Shinji turning towards Satomi, likely trying to look away from his sister making out. "So Satomi... your birthday is two days from now, right?"

Satomi blushes and smiles as she is asked. "You remember?"

"Yes," Shinji nods. "I've already ordered your gift. I hope it arrives in time."

"You... you purchased a gift on my behalf?" Satomi mutters, blushing more as she plays with her hair. "Wow... thank you..."

"Hey bro, why don't you back off?" Seishiro says to Shinji in an angry, jealous sounding tone.

Shinji raises an eyebrow, confused. "Excuse me?"

"You heard me!" Seishiro yells. "Stop harassing the girl. You can't speak that way to cutiebutt-I MEAN, Satomi!"

"What... what did you almost call her?" A flabbergasted Akio asks.

"Nothing!" Seishiro protests. "I just... why would I be interested in a nerd? Come on, guys!"

Seishiro shuffles off awkwardly, as you see Satomi retreat to the corner of the room in embarrassment. You also see her hunker down by her bag, pull out a wrapped gift, then silently debate with herself as to whether she should give it to her old friend. Eventually, she places the gift back into the bag.

>You should give her that. She'll appreciate it.
>Hey everyone! I think Satomi is ready to hand out her gift!
>Do nothing. She's made her choice.

>>897333
>You should give her that. She'll appreciate it.
Oh Seishiro...you're trying...

>>897333
>>You should give her that. She'll appreciate it.
>Make sure to whisper as to not draw others attentions

>>897333
>You should give her that. She'll appreciate it.

>>897333
>>You should give her that. She'll appreciate it.
Oh Sesh.

>>897333
>>Hey everyone! I think Satomi is ready to hand out her gift!
What could possibly go wrong. Seishibro is the real best boy here, calling her that in public and sticking it to Shinji.

>>897342
This.

>>897333
>>You should give her that. She'll appreciate it.
Calm down Seishy
Shinji is a better brother to Satomi than to his actual sister
ShinjiXSatomi best inter class ship of 2016

>>897333
>>You should give her that. She'll appreciate it.
Kind of want to choose number 2, we never got a payback for the needle stab

>>897333
>>You should give her that. She'll appreciate it.

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>You should give her that. She'll appreciate it.

"I should?" Satomi asks, looking up at you while biting her lip.

You give a simple nod, and Satomi nods back. "I should."

Satomi takes a deep breath, as she approaches Hikaru with the gift in her hand. Hikaru looks at her, raising an eyebrow. She looks like she expects Satomi to cause some kind of trouble, but instead Satomi simply hands her the wrapped gift. "For you," Satomi says.

Hikaru takes the gift, and Satomi quickly retreats, prepared to return to her room in shame.

"This... this is..." Hikaru mumbles.

"I'm sorry!" Satomi cries as she moves back at a steady pace, inching ever closer to the hallway.

Hikaru doesn't hesitate to tear the wrapping paper open and seeing what's inside. A framed photo, and an old one at that. Looking at it, you see a small blue haired child and another kid with orange-blonde hair standing together in what appears to be a playground. They look no older than six, the both of them. They're both holding up small, crude watercolour paintings of the other. They're both grinning wildly, one of them with a runny nose and thick, thick glasses, the other with a small scrape on their knee from falling down earlier. Looking at the caption in the frame, you see the words "I miss you" emblazoned upon it.

"Babe?" Akio mutters, as Hikaru places her hand to her mouth and her eyes begin to water. Hikaru is usually so calm and composed, but you can see she can't handle this one. As soon as she notices Satomi retreating towards the door, she calls out to her.

"Satomi, wait!" Hikaru cries, before rising from the couch and rushing towards her. She hugs her... or rather, she tackles Satomi to the ground in a loving embrace, squeezing her tight.

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"Hikaru, I..." Satomi mumbles, unsure of what to say, but Hikaru cuts her off by playfully tickling her, causing Satomi to giggle.

"You're not allowed to be sad at my party!" Hikaru exclaims with a smile, hugging and tickling her old friend. "Remember? We made that rule years ago!"

"I remember!" Satomi giggles, returning the hug in turn, as the two begin rolling around on the floor together, giggling and laughing all the way.

"This is adorable..." Akio smiles. "And also kinda hot..."

"I know, right?!" Seishiro laughs. "Bro, that Satomi-"

"-I meant my girlfriend," Akio clarifies.

"Oh... yeah, duh! Satomi's not h-hot... heh... s-stupid nerd, am I right?"

Hikaru and Satomi spend the rest of the night reminscing over old times. Shinji gets involved as well, particularly in granting Hikaru the gift of their family's entire old photo album, including more than a few pictures of all three of them together. It warms your heart.

The next morning, you awake to learn that Seishiro doesn't plan on celebrating his birthday at all, and instead is just planning to spend the day relaxing in bed... with the door locked... and you're pretty sure you saw Satomi go in there as well. Oh well, since tonight isn't a safe one and a Darkworld incursion will be happening, you also learn that there'll be a mini-party being thrown during lunchtime for nurse Tekina. Until then, you find yourself looking at your phone.

>From: Akio
>Hey man, I forgot to bring it up during the party, but I've still got that thing I showed you. Hit me up whenever you want to check it out!

>From: Akemi
>Wow, technology is amazing! Look at this text, Ryoji! Look at it! So cool! I've been sending Raiden texts non-stop! Then he asked me to please stop! So now I'm gonna text you! Wanna hang out?

[Forgot to include the options];

>Fish with Ken
>Train with Rei
>Meet with Akio
>Hang out with Akemi

>>897471
>>Fish with Ken

Kinda want to bro out a bit.

>>897467
>Meet with Akio
MYSTERY BOX

>>897467
>disregard phone nap on roof

>>897467
>>Meet with Akio
Lets see what he wants.

>>897471
>>Meet with Akio
>Bring the Monkey mechanic in too for shenanigans.

>>897467
>Fish with Ken
Eyyy there bud! Fishing Jamboree!

>>897471
>>Train with Rei
GET SWOLE WITH FRIENDS

>>897471
>Meet with Akio
Although I do hope we'll also have some time for Ken today, for being roomie buddies we haven't actually spent and chill time with him for a while iirc.

>>897471
>>Train with Rei

>>897471
>>Meet with Akio
>>Hang out with Akemi
Akemi likes cool things.

>>897467
>Akio, lets get clued.

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>Meet with Akio

It's odd that Akio would be excited over something he found in a library, so you decide that whatever it is must be pretty damn cool. You message him back, and he informs you to meet him in the courtyard.

Once you arrive in the courtyard, you see Akio thumbing through a book. Things just keep getting odder and odder. "Let me guess, nude magazine?" you ask.

"Heh, nah..." Akio chuckles. "But it does have nudity in it. A lot of it male. One of those old books from hundreds of years ago, filled with pictures."

"And you find this cool, because...?"

"Because check this stuff out!" he says, passing you the book. You take one look at it and quickly realise the text is unintelligible.

"Akio, none of this is in Japanese," you remark.

"That's the cool part!" Akio laughs. "I asked Hikaru, and this thing is written in no known language! It must be from some ancient dead tongue!"

"Okay, that's pretty cool..." you admit. "But so what?"

"Look!" Akio says, thumbing through the pages of the book and stopping at one of the illustrations. "Check it out! That looks like that stone that powers up The Stranger, right?"

Looking at the illustration... it does. But it doesn't mean much, not like a glowing rock is such an odd thing to see a drawing of. "Anything else?"

"So much!" Akio exclaims. "Pictures of demons and angel and all sorts of weird stuff are scattered throughout this thing! I think this book is about the Darkworld! Probably written by one of the original villagers way back during the first breach!"

"So... they knew about the angel thing back then?" you ask.

Akio nods. "Looks like it! Anyway, I was thinking we could get into contact with those Demon Slayers... that Miyoko, their leader, was one of the original villagers, right? She can probably translate this for us."

>Yeah, it couldn't hurt.
>Nah, I don't want to involve them in our business.
>It's no good... she probably already knows all this and doesn't want to tell us.
>I could try asking Stranger instead. He might know.

>>897572
>Yeah, it couldn't hurt.
Let's use our mystical tablet of communication.

>>897572
>I could try asking Stranger instead. He might know.
>>Yeah, it couldn't hurt.

Need more information.

>>897572
>>I could try asking Stranger first. He might know.
If he gots nothing,
>>Yeah, it couldn't hurt.

>>897572
>I could try asking Stranger instead. He might know.
>>Yeah, it couldn't hurt.

>>897572
>>I could try asking Stranger instead. He might know.
>Yeah, it couldn't hurt.
Why not both. Now we have an excuse to visit Ken and use him to text Nishi. Still mad that this is already longer than the Class 1 thread.

>>897572
>I could try asking Stranger instead. He might know.
If he's super unhelpful we can always outsource our enquiries, but just knowing we have that option might spur him into being a bit more useful... maybe.

>>897572
>>I could try asking Stranger instead. He might know.

>>897572
>Yeah, it couldn't hurt.
I like doing both. This is just to tie it up.

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>I could try asking Stranger instead. He might know.
>Yeah, it couldn't hurt.

"Yeah, because that demon of yours is so helpful, right?" Akio rolls his eyes.

"Hey, it never hurts to ask." You shut your eyes closed and focus your mind, trying hard to get into contact with The Stranger. He's been so silent this last while... still, you have to focus in order to get through to him. "Stranger..."

"What do you want this time?"

"Check out this book," you reply. "Language is unfamiliar. Is it written in demonspeak or something?"

"Let me see... nope, I have no idea what any of that says."

"What?! How can you not? Aren't you supposed to be a demon god?"

"Oh, and that means I'm supposed to know everything? Look, whatever that thing is, it was written by humans. Go ask a human about it, it's their language."

"Well... Stranger wasn't any help," you remark.

"So..."

"Let's get in contact with the Demon Slayers," you reply.

You get to moving alongside Akio, finding Ken in the hallways as you do. "Hey guys!" he smiles.

"Hey Ken," you reply. "Do you still have the number for the Demon Slayers?"

"Uhh... yeah?" Ken asks, pulling out his phone. "What's going on?"

You explain the situation to Ken, and he nods dutifully. "Oh... okay then..." he mumbles as he rings up the number. He waits for a while until you hear it pick up, the faint buzz of what you assume is Nishi voice talking away to Ken. Ken chats with the former demon for a while on the phone, updates her on Yami's condition, then finally ends the call with a sigh.

"Miyoko knows the language, but she won't be able to make it up anytime soon," Ken explains.

"More likely she just doesn't want to translate anything for us," Akio mutters.

"She also said there were others in this school that could read it, but didn't clarify further... so I don't know."

"Oh well..." Akio places his hands on his hips. "Guess it can't be helped. We'll either have to wait for Miyoko or find out who can read that book, if anyone can... but now that that's out of the way, I've got a bone to pick with you, Ken!"

"About what?"

Akio pumps his fist and strikes a dynamic pose. "Don't forget, I'm the most powerful human there is! I'm not going to let you attain your angel form before I do! I'm going to leave you in the dust!"

"I wasn't even trying to awaken an angel..." Ken sighs.

"You're never going to beat me, Ken! Never!" Akio exclaims further.

>I don't know, looks like Ken's closer.
>He's right, Ken. Akio's most likely to reach that level among all of us.
>Maybe if you dropped some ego, you might be closer to angel form.
>This is stupid, none of us are even sure it exists yet.

>>897691
>We all know that if I didn't have an archdemon I'd have reached Angel first

>>897691
>Maybe if you dropped some ego, you might be closer to angel form.

>>897691
>>This is stupid, none of us are even sure it exists yet.

>>897691
>Sigh, shake head, say absolutely nothing.

>>897691
>>Maybe if you dropped some ego, you might be closer to angel form.
He is going to be even more insufferable when he gets it

>>897691
>Anyway back to the book, maybe we can look for a translator in the library?

>>897699
I'll back this.

>>897691
>Maybe if you dropped some ego, you might be closer to angel form.

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>Maybe if you dropped some ego, you might be closer to angel form.

"Ego?" Akio laughs. "Come on, my ego isn't that bad! Besides, how can it be ego when I actually am as good as I say I am?"

"Yep, no ego here..." Ken rolls his eyes. "Besides, the angel thing isn't about strength. It's about having a pure heart."

"And you think I don't?" Akio retorts. "I'm good to Hikaru! Did you not see my birthday gift to her? And I got a huge gift for Seish too! I'm good to my friends, right?"

Ken simply shrugs, not wanting to give a real answer.

Akio stares at him. "Right? Are you... Ken, are you trying to tell me I'm a bad friend?"

"I... I wouldn't call you a bad friend necessarily, but-"

"Oh..." Akio mutters. "Well... I'm gonna think about that for a while. Hold onto the book, don't bother returning it to the library either. If the current librarian gets that one back, she'll expect the other one too."

As Akio wanders off, Ken turns to you. "Yikes, I might have hurt Akio's feelings a little... he'll get over it, right?"

"I give it five minutes before he forgets you even said anything to him," you reply. "He's tough, he can takes a little criticism, regardless of ego."

"Still..." Ken sighs. "I do consider him a friend, it's just..."

"Whatever, let's get moving to this mini-party for the nurse."

>Later

Arriving at the nurse's office, you can see that it's surprisingly packed. Most of you class are there, including a good portion of class 1... namely Kazuma and his club. "Well, well if it isn't my kouhai!" you smirk.

"Figured you'd be here, Ryoji..."

"What are you doing here?" you ask. "You close to the nurse?"

"No..." Kaz mutters. "But our... former homeroom teacher, current janitor, is about to make a huge fool of himself with his gift. He had an actual bronze statue of her made in preparation for this day."

"That's... pretty weird," you remark. "But it's not all that odd for her boyfriend to-"

"They aren't together," Kazuma explains.

>Well damn, you should probably stop him.
>Well... now this train-wreck I have to see
>Who knows? Maybe she'll like it?

>>897804
>Well... now this train-wreck I have to see

>>897804
>>Who knows? Maybe she'll like it?

>>897804
>>Who knows? Maybe she'll like it?
Beat
>Well... now this train-wreck I have to see

>>897822
this

>>897822
voting for this.

>>897804
>Well... now this train-wreck I have to see

>>897804
>Who knows? Maybe she'll like it?
Poor Akio. I do hope he bounces back. And I hope Ken can make it up to him.

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>Who knows? Maybe she'll like it?
>Beat
>Well... now this train-wreck I have to see

"Takeshi's a good guy," Kazuma protests. "A goof, but a good guy... I don't want him to be crushed by this."

"You can include me there..." Akihito replies, waiting at the back of the room with his arms folded. "The two of them are my best friends, and while I can't imagine anything bad happening between them... this could become ugly."

"Oh hey Akihito," you mutter. "Long time, no see."

"Yes... I suppose I haven't seen you at all since I was replaced as your homeroom teacher..." Akihito mutters.

"You miss us?" you smirk.

"More than you know..." Akihito shakes his head. "Ryoji, I know we never got along, but I would like to remain in contact. I'm very invested in your future. Perhaps you could meet me during my times off? Maybe some of the animosity between is gone now that I'm no longer bossing you around."

"Well... I can't say no to that when you're being all reasonable," you scratch your head. "Alright, teach. I'll think about it."

"Can't call me 'teach' anymore," Akihito smiles sadly. "I'm not your teacher anymore."

"Oh... you look sad..." Miss Yamano, your current homeroom teacher sighs. "Would you like a hug?"

"That's very inappropriate during work hours," Akihito replies.

"Not hearing a no," you chuckle, as Satomi soon bursts into the room, adorning a panicked face.

"I am so, so sorry I'm late!" She practically screams in terror. "I was busy doing something-I mean, someone else! Wait... oh no, I had it right the first time, then I said the wrong thing! Ah, please don't remove me as your assistant Tekina! I admire your brilliance and I want to be like you in every way!"

Satomi frantically bows, but Tekina simply laughs and ruffles Satomi's hair. "Oh, don't be silly! I'm always happy to see my little assistant, even when she isn't as punctual as usual!"

"I swear I'll make it up to you!" Satomi cries. "My birthday gift to you is that I'll work overtime with you every day for the next two months!"

"Oh, that sounds delightful!" Tekina smiles.

"Yes, it's a gift we can both enjoy!" Satomi smiles in turn.

Satomi soon moves to the crowd, standing beside you. She nudges you on the shoulder. "Hi... thank you."

"For what?"

"If you didn't tell me to... I wouldn't have braved giving that gift to Hikaru. Last night... it was the most fun I had in my life. I missed the days when we would play and she would tickle me and... and we were friends. I... I think we're finally back there."

>Good for you. It's good to see you two are becoming friends again.
>Don't thank me, Satomi. You did it all yourself.
>No problem. All I ask is for an apology for stabbing me on my second day here.

>>897944
>>No problem. All I ask is for an apology for stabbing me on my second day here.
>but if she looks like actually crushed when we say that laugh it off

>>897944
>No problem. All I ask is for an apology for stabbing me on my second day here.
>*cough* And blackmailing me about my Archdemon. *cough*

>>897944
>No problem. All I ask is for an apology for stabbing me on my second day here.

Ryoji is a resentful delinquent you know? It took us 7 months both irl and in quest time but she is finally going to apoligize

>>897944
>>No problem. All I ask is for an apology for stabbing me on my second day here.

>>897944
>>No problem. All I ask is for an apology for stabbing me on my second day here.

>>897944
>Don't thank me, Satomi. You did it all yourself.

Much as the other one is cute IF we play it off as a joke. This one is the mote accurate one and the one I like the best.

>>897944
>No problem. All I ask is for an apology for stabbing me on my second day here.
>But seriously, don't thank me, Satomi. You did it all yourself.

>>897944
>No problem. All I ask is for an apology for stabbing me on my second day here.

Oh and
>I was busy doing something-I mean, someone else!
So SatomiXHikaru is a thing now? Oh boy that totally isn't going to complicate matters.

>>897958
This one.

>>898016
Seishero.

>>898048
Not at all implied to be the person she spent last night with playing, tickling, and...

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>No problem. All I ask is for an apology for stabbing me on my second day here.

Satomi shifts in place and giggles uncomfortable. "That? Oh... yeah? W-well... should I really apologise? After all, doing so lead to us discovering that your blood was black... which lead to you choosing to stay, as well as us all learning more information about the Darkworld... and with you around, we were able to put an end to The Endless Night... so in a sense, me stabbing you actually saved the whole... okay, I'm sorry Ryoji."

You smirk as you pat her lightly on the head. "All I needed to hear."

You turn you attention back to Tekina, as you see her being approached by the janitor Takeshi, as he wheels behind him something very large and concealed by a cloth draped over it.

"Oh, Takeshi!" Tekina smiles brightly. "Is this your gift to me?"

"Y-yeah..." Takeshi gulps nervously. "I... I really hope you like me... I mean, it..."

"Don't be so nervous!" Tekina laughs. "We've been friends for twelve years now, I like every gift you get!"

"This one is..." Takeshi mutters. "It's a little bigger..."

With a deep breath, Takeshi pulls back the cloth, revealing the life-size bronze statue of the nurse. Tekina stares at it with wide-eyes, as Takeshi sweats nervously, waiting on her reaction.

"Takeshi..." She mutters, staring intently at the statue. "This is... this is... amazing!"

"H-huh?!" Takeshi exclaims. "I-it is?!"

"Of course!" Tekina laughs, clasping her hands together. "You captured my image perfectly! And the time and effort you must have put into it... oh, thank you!"

Tekina rushes Takeshi with a hug, that he babbles and shakes in response to, unsure of how to handle it. Eventually, he works up the courage to return the hug to his friend. Tekina smiles warmly, and proceeds to give Takeshi a quick kiss on the cheek. Then, as she pulls away a little and stares intently at him, she leans in and kisses him again on the lips... wait, what?

The kiss isn't a long one, but it's much longer than you'd expect. Long enough for Takeshi to kiss back and instinctively place his hands on her hips. Coming to their senses in front of the crowd, they both hastily break away and leap about three feet apart, the two of them looking incredibly nervous, with Takeshi sweating enough to fill a small swimming pool.

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"Well... that's not supposed to happen!" Tekina exclaims, trying to laugh it off. "Silly me!"

"Y-y-y-yeah!" Takeshi barely manages to stutter out. "Hoo boy, that's never going to happen again!"

"Definitely!" A blushing Tekina maintains. "We'd be in big trouble if we did, after all!"

"If that went any longer, I would have been fired!" Takeshi laughs in a cheerful yet clearly panicked tone.

"Both of us would!" Tekina adds.

"And besides, w-we're just friends!" Takeshi chuckles, his teeth clenched and his eyes wide. "We're not... romantically interested in each-other! That... that would be weird!"

"Indeed!" Tekina laughs as well, continuing the trend of the two of them blurting out things that clearly neither of them believe. "And I'm not a fan of romance in the first place! It interferes with my experiments!"

"And my... m-mopping!" Takeshi adds. "Can't have a girlfriend get in the way of my c-custodial duties, r-right?"

"Glad that's settled!" Tekina nervously chuckles, before clearing her throat. "M-moving on! I have a huge announcement to make! Here on my birthday, I'm finally proud to reveal that the simulation room I've been working on is finally ready!"

"The simulation what-now?" Rei asks from the back of the room.

"The simulation room is a little project I've been working on!" Tekina explains. "With a little ingenuity and the help of many of my Darkworld samples... plus a lot of government funding, I've been able to develop a room in which we can simulate Darkworld threats and foes, all within a non-lethal environment. Now students can hone their skills even on safe days!"

"Whoa, I am so in!" Rei exclaims.

"I call first dibs!" Akio yells, beating Rei to the punch.

"Hey, screw you Akio!" Rei yells. "I'll kick your ass in there!"

"Well, let me just say that the simulation room will finally be open for business... tomorrow!" Tekina announces. "Can't open it today, tonight we'll be travelling to the Darkworld anyway!"

Oh yeah... so you are. Well, with that bizarre mini-party over and done with, you should probably get to preparing for tonight's excursion.

That's all for tonight! Will be continuing tomorrow at around 1pm!

>>898171
Holy shit they actually did it. And they both are incredibly awkward about it! That is adorable.

Sweet seeing that this is a 2 parter! And simulation will definitely help a few scattered team members.

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"Well, this looks easy."

Rei's comments as you enter the Darkworld seem to strike a nerve in Saki. "Let's not get too cocky now, okay?" she asks, looking around the dark and desolate ruins of the Darkworld. "But yes, it appears that the threat level in the region is pretty low. We've got a pretty short night ahead of us."

"Class 3 will probably be hunting down the region's guardian," Rei yawns. "But oh man, everything else here looks like total weak-sauce. It would be nice to fight someone that's at least a little bit of a challenge..."

"Miss Arisato, you shouldn't rush into danger!" Isamu maintains. "It would tear me up to see you get hurt!"

"How could I get hurt?" Rei brags. "For one, I could take on the region guardian by myself if I wanted. And secondly, don't I have the greatest hero of all backing me up, Isamu?"

"Why yes, you're right!" Isamu replies, oblivious to the fact that Rei was teasing him. "I am here to protect, and to cut through countless waves of foul enemies in order to do it!"

"Just make sure you don't hurt yourself," Akira warns Isamu. "I'll keep an eye on Rei, but I can't watch over the both of you."

"Well, with this little threat I think it's safe to break into two scouting teams!" Saki exclaims, confidently folding her arms. "I'll led one group, and Ryoji can lead the other."

"You know Saki, I'd start to argue you were guilty of nepotism," Kosuke remarks, "But Ryoji's actually the second most capable leader around here."

"Am... am I the first?" Saki asks, unsure.

"Yes."

"Phew!" Saki breathes a sigh of relief. "That's good to know! Okay Ryoji, I'll let you assemble your team first! We won't be facing any real danger by the looks of things, but hey, at least we'll get some good practice in!"

>[SELECT 9 OF THE FOLLOWING]
>Sayeka
>Hikaru
>Satomi
>Reiji
>Hoshi
>Hiro
>Chihiro
>Rei
>Akira
>Nanami
>Ken
>Nariko
>Sora
>Akio
>Seishiro
>Raiden
>Akemi
>Isamu
>Kosuke
>Rini

>>901147
>>Sayeka
>>Reiji
>>Hoshi
>>Hiro
>>Chihiro
>>Rei
>>Akira
>>Nariko
>>Isamu

Gonna wait another 10 minutes or so for more folks to hop in before moving on.

Just caught up with the archive. You're a great writer, Booker Man.

>>901147
Anyways, I'm a lazy s.o.b., so I'll back >>901160

>>901160
I'll back this, thankfully there's enough girls in the team for Chihiro's roll modifier to be positive.

Calling for
>Sayeka
>Reiji
>Hoshi
>Hiro
>Chihiro
>Rei
>Akira
>Nariko
>Isamu

Writing now.

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Saki stretches out. "Okay then! Everybody else, follow me!"

Before taking off with the rest of the group, she approaches you and plants a kiss on your lips. "Be careful, jellybean."

"You too, Sak."

Saki leads the rest off the class off in one direction, as you see Rei crossing her arms. "Damn, I was hoping to be with Saki's team..."

"Why? Are you suddenly Saki's biggest fan?" you ask.

"No!" Rei protests, "It's just been a while since I've been on a mission with her. How can she be my rival if I never get a proper chance to compete with her? I wanted to break out into angel form right in front of her just so I can rub it in her face!"

"Miss Arisato, you attained your angel form?" Isamu genuinely asks in amazement.

"N-no... but I'm working on it!" Rei asks. "Just you wait, I'll get there before anyone else. Just got to keep pushing myself..."

Akira gives a worried look to you as you and the rest of the group press on.

"Uuuu..." Hoshi gives that low groaning sound again. "Angels..."

"I understand this has you worried," Reiji mutters. "It's okay. I never heard any word of archangels during my time with The Order... it could all just be a myth. Don't be frightened, Hoshi... okay?"

Reiji is trying to take a gentle hand with Hoshi for once. That's good to see. Moving on, you see that Sayeka is calmly holding the hand of a dishevelled Chihiro. Judging by the redness of her eyes, you can tell that she's been crying all day. Still hasn't recovered from the rejection at the hands of her grandmother, no doubt.

Meanwhile, Nariko is throwing her arm over Hiro's shoulder. "I hear you were helping out Seishiro with his lady problems!"

Hiro nods. "Yes, your advice was very useful. Glad I could help out my friend! I really hope Seishiro listens to the advice..."

"Oh, you're just a regular matchmaker!" Nariko laughs. "But have you ever put thought into finding a girl for a certain other someone?"

"Reiji?" Hiro asks. "I think he's busy with studies..."

Nariko chuckles to herself, as Akira turns to you. "What's our order of business?" she asks. "Hunt down the guardian, or focus on smaller opponents?"

>Let's take out the weaker hordes of enemies. Class 3 can handle the larger stuff.
>Let's go for The Guardian, shouldn't be too difficult to take down.

>>901189
>Let's take out the weaker hordes of enemies. Class 3 can handle the larger stuff.
If we stumble upon the guardian, so be it. But With the crew we have, and their morale, it's best to take on the weak ones.

>>901189
>>Let's take out the weaker hordes of enemies. Class 3 can handle the larger stuff

>>901189
>Let's go for The Guardian, shouldn't be too difficult to take down.
Like Ryoji is just going to be sensible/settle for sitting back and letting someone else have the fun.
whatcouldpossiblygowrong.exe

>>901189
>Let's take out the weaker hordes of enemies. Class 3 can handle the larger stuff.

I've been wondering. Is becoming an angel necessarily good? I mean, this whole time angel form has been glorified and everyone's excited about attaining angel form like Ken was about to, but something's fishy. At least for me.

>>901189
We can grind. Class 3 can job.

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>Let's take out the weaker hordes of enemies. Class 3 can handle the larger stuff.

Rei yawns. "Boring! Can't we do something a little more exciting?"

"No," you reply. "Sorry if I'm making this trip into the vast hellscape of the Darkworld a little more boring than it usually is."

Rei stretches out, leading to Isamu not so inconspicuously checking out her behind. "Fine... guess I can't complain. We've got that simulation room now if I want some real intense training!"

You press on through the dark ruins in the Darkworld with the rest of the group, readying your gauntlet. As you do, Akira approaches you from behind. "I'm worried about Rei."

"When aren't you?" you ask.

"True..." Akira admits. "But this time my concern in more warranted. Ever since discovering the potential existence of these angel forms, Rei has begun to push herself more and more. Isamu has noticed it too, but even he's having trouble getting her to listen. We're worried she's going to end up hurting herself again."

"I'll keep an extra eye on her," you reply. "But I wouldn't worry too much. It's just the immediate excitement at the idea of an angel form that has her like this... she'll calm down and think more rationally soon enough... probably... I hope. I'm not an expert on how Rei's brain works."

Akira nods as the group presses on, before you are stopped in your tracks by Sayeka. "Ghouls up ahead," she warns. "About fifteen of them in total. We can easily get the drop on them from this position."

Sayeka's foresight has given you a good advantage over the darkworlders. Getting the drop on them like this, you'll be able to get an extra set of attacks in before the ghouls can do anything. Pressing on, you find the large cluster of the ghouls hanging around one of the ruins, and rush in with the group to attack them.

>[BASIC SAMPLE PLANS]
>All-Out Attack
>Stronger characters attack, others defend
>All-Out Attack, Isamu gives speech

>>901231
>Ryoji
Launch a set of fireworks from a distance
>Sayeka
Stay back, but throw knives at ghouls
>Reiji
Cast some sort of spell on ghouls
>Hoshi
REALLY BIG SPELLS
>Hiro
Shield the casters/Sayeka
>Chihiro
Sneak up behind them and take some stabs at them
>Rei
Rush up and slice and dice
>Akira
Rush up with Rei and cleave at the ghouls
>Nariko
Also flank, taking some stabs at the ghouls with your daggers
>Isamu
Maestro, a speech if you please?

>>901231
>Akira. Rei and Ryoji take up a forward defensive position
>Isamu give a rousing speech
>Sayaka stay in the back Row
>Hoshi and Reiji take the surprise action to bombard the enemies with strong magic
>Chihiro move into a position to take advantage of the enemies disorientation from the magic Bombardment
>Nariko and Hiro prepare to provide support

>>901231
>>All-Out Attack, Isamu gives speech

>>901237
>>901240
>>901245
Calling for;
>>Ryoji
>Launch a set of fireworks from a distance
>>Sayeka
>Stay back, but throw knives at ghouls
>>Reiji
>Cast some sort of spell on ghouls
>>Hoshi
>REALLY BIG SPELLS
>>Hiro
>Shield the casters/Sayeka
>>Chihiro
>Sneak up behind them and take some stabs at them
>>Rei
>Rush up and slice and dice
>>Akira
>Rush up with Rei and cleave at the ghouls
>>Nariko
>Also flank, taking some stabs at the ghouls with your daggers
>>Isamu
>Maestro, a speech if you please?

ROLL 8D100, BEST OF 3

Rolled 21, 54, 60, 37, 32, 68, 33, 44 = 349 (8d100)

>>901252

Rolled 585 (1d1008)

>>901252
Here we go!

Rolled 73, 67, 2, 48, 75, 6, 28, 19 = 318 (8d100)

>>901252

Rolled 17, 4, 86, 15, 7, 39, 26, 68 = 262 (8d100)

>>901252
Whoops. Early morning.

Rolled 27, 46, 20, 53, 91, 66, 91, 37 = 431 (8d100)

>>901252
>>901252
AAA

>>901254
>>901256
>>901258
>Ryoji 73
>Sayeka 67
>Reiji 86
>Hoshi 48
>Chihiro 75
>Rei 68
>Akira 33
>Nariko 68

Yikes, not our best round. Good thing it's a surprise round.

Ryoji, Reiji, Chihiro, Rei and Nariko are doing okay though.

>>901261
Hey, two of those are at least a 91 since someone borked their first roll.

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>Ryoji: 73+5
>Sayeka: 67+10
>Reiji: 86+7
>Hoshi: 48+20
>Chihiro: 75+9
>Rei: 68+21
>Akira: 33+8
>Nariko: 68+5

You set off into action, getting the surprise attack in on the ghouls. Isamu begins to rattle on about heroism and the power to defeat the dark forces of evil. You stay a good distance away from the ghouls as you let loose with a set of fireworks, pumping into one of the ghouls from a distance. It topples over, but remains alive. Sayeka readies one of her knives and, using her vision to predict the location of the downed ghoul, finishes it off with a handy throwing knife.

Reiji and Hoshi get to blasting away at the ghouls with magic. Hoshi lets loose with a fireball on one of the ghouls, launching it forward but not taking it out, leaving room for Reiji to finish it off with a handy lightning bolt through the chest. Meanwhile, Hiro is readying his shields in order to protect the two spellcasters and Sayeka for when the ghouls are ready to attack.

Chihiro may not be in the happiest place, but she's ready and willing to take out some enemies. Using her speed and manoeuvrability, she finds herself directly behind the ghouls as she stabs at one of them, taking it down. Rei also uses her speed to her advantage, rushing up and slicing one of the ghouls in half like it was made of paper. She smiles smugly as Akira comes up behind her, planning to cleave another of the ghouls. She unfortunately misses, but the ghoul is soon flanked by Nariko, who stabs at it with precision, taking it out also.

With that round of battle, ten ghouls remain, though they still haven't gathered themselves. This allows you to get in another round of attacks before they can even get on the offensive.

>[SELECT AN ACTION FOR EACH CHARACTER]
>Ryoji
>Sayeka
>Reiji
>Hoshi
>Hiro
>Chihiro
>Rei
>Akira
>Nariko
>Isamu

>[BASIC SAMPLE PLANS]
>All-Out Attack
>Stronger characters attack, others defend
>All-Out Attack, Isamu gives speech

>>901280
>Ryoji
Run to the front and try to sucker punch a ghoul
>Sayeka
Knives once again
>>Reiji
Keep casting spells
>>Hoshi
Keep casting big spells
>>Hiro
Shield it up
>>Chihiro
Keep ducking and weaving to swipe at ghouls
>>Rei
Another solid slash
>>Akira
Prepare to tank hits, but go for another cleave
>>Nariko
Duck and weave, slicing and dicing
>>Isamu
Another speech

Not to much change from the plan, but we need to get Ryoji up front and center to tank some hits with Rei, and Akira.

>>901285
Going with this, even if we roll meh again we hopefully take around half of them down, which should leave enough leeway for characters to cover for anyone that fluffs a roll on defense.

>>901285
I'll back this

Calling for;
>>Ryoji
>Run to the front and try to sucker punch a ghoul
>>Sayeka
>Knives once again
>>Reiji
>Keep casting spells
>>Hoshi
>Keep casting big spells
>>Hiro
>Shield it up
>>Chihiro
>Keep ducking and weaving to swipe at ghouls
>>Rei
>Another solid slash
>>Akira
>Prepare to tank hits, but go for another cleave
>>Nariko
>Duck and weave, slicing and dicing
>>Isamu
>Another speech

ROLL 8D100, BEST OF 3.

Rolled 52, 31, 63, 94, 31, 43, 99, 1 = 414 (8d100)

>>901295
Go go go!

Rolled 54, 46, 60, 1, 95, 82, 43, 29 = 410 (8d100)

>>901295

Rolled 92, 25, 65, 64, 81, 39, 31, 25 = 422 (8d100)

>>901295

Rolled 70, 58, 99, 6, 3, 93, 7, 21 = 357 (8d100)

>>901295

Rolled 65, 41, 54, 18, 35, 38, 53, 23 = 327 (8d100)

>>901295

>>901296
>>901297
>>901298
>Ryoji 92
>Sayeka 46
>Reiji 65
>Hoshi 94
>Chihiro 95
>Rei 82
>Akira 99
>Nariko 29

ooh, this is pretty good.

Nariko and Sayeka whiff though.

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>Ryoji: 92+15
>Sayeka: 46+10
>Reiji: 65+7
>Hoshi: 94+20
>Chihiro: 95+9
>Rei: 82+19
>Akira: 99+8
>Nariko: 29+5

"Come forth my friends!" Isamu declares. "Together, we shall smite this threat of evil, and rise as heroes!"

With Isamu giving his speech, you run to the front in an attempt to sucker punch one of the ghouls. It works, as your gauntlet meets with the back of the ghouls head, knocking it down with tremendous fury. The ghouls collapses, it's head a pile of mush when it lands, causing you to look at you fist in amazement. Must be a little bit of residual power left over from when you last summoned The Stranger or something.

Sayeka throws another knife at a ghoul, but appears to have miscalculated, flinging wildly off-target of the creature before letting out a sigh. Reiji however manages to take down the ghoul she missed with a well-placed lightning bolt, while Hoshi takes down yet another with a powerful fireball. Chihiro is in the midst of the group, and it ducking at weaving among the ghouls and the magic attacks in order to swipe at another Ghoul, taking it out with relative ease. Nariko attempts much of the same, but end up being caught by a ghoul and knocked back with a swipe from the creature.

As Hiro keeps up the shields, Rei slashes down another Ghoul, while Akira makes up for her earlier miss by bringing her bayonet down hard on a ghoul, cleaving it in two.

With that assault, only four ghouls remain, but they appear angry, each one moving to attack a different target. Chihiro, Rei, Akira and Nariko are the ones who find themselves being attacked by the ghouls.

>[PARTY STATUS]
>Ryoji: 76/76
>Sayeka: 9/9
>Reiji: 12/12
>Hoshi: 12/12
>Hiro: 20/20
>Chihiro: 27/27
>Rei: 16/16
>Akira: 24/24
>Nariko: 9/9
>Isamu: 19/19

>[DEFENSIVE ROLL. ROLL 4D100, BO3]

Rolled 96, 56, 20, 42 = 214 (4d100)

>>901322

Rolled 61, 35, 20, 12 = 128 (4d100)

>>901322

Rolled 38, 36, 92, 91 = 257 (4d100)

>>901322
Stupid ghouls are supposed to target Ryoji.

>>901324
>>901327
>>901328
>Chihiro 96
>Rei 56
>Akira 92
>Nariko 91

Rei getting hit does not suprise me in the least...it does dissapoint me though.

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>Chihiro: 96 +5
>Rei: 56 +5
>Akira: 92
>Nariko: 91+3

The ghouls move on the attack, as Chihiro, Akira and Nariko are all able to dodge their slow, sluggish attacks. The only one who doesn't, to your surprise, is Rei, who seems to have gotten over-confident in her battle, and neglected the ghoul creeping up on her. It swipes, as she finds herself being clawed at by the ghoul. She speeds back to the rest of the group and to safety, but she's already been hurt by the creature.

"Miss Arisato! Are you okay?" Isamu asks.

"Dammit..." she mutters. "Don't worry about me, Isamu! I'll be fine!"

She holds her arm, grimacing in pain as blood flows out of her.

You shake you head, realising the trouble she appears to be in, but knowing that Hiro should be able to handle it. Now's the time to move on the attack once more.

>[PARTY STATUS]
>Ryoji: 76/76
>Sayeka: 9/9
>Reiji: 12/12
>Hoshi: 12/12
>Hiro: 20/20
>Chihiro: 27/27
>Rei: 8/16
>Akira: 24/24
>Nariko: 9/9
>Isamu: 19/19

>[SELECT AN ACTION FOR EACH CHARACTER]
>Ryoji
>Sayeka
>Reiji
>Hoshi
>Hiro
>Chihiro
>Rei
>Akira
>Nariko
>Isamu

>[BASIC SAMPLE PLANS]
>All-Out Attack
>Stronger characters attack, others defend
>All-Out Attack, Isamu gives speech
>All-Out Attack, Hiro heals Rei
>All-Out Attack, Hiro heals Rei, Isamu gives speech

>>901340
>All-Out Attack, Hiro heals Rei

Isamu avenge Rei with your blade not your words

>>901340
>All-Out Attack, Hiro heals Rei, Isamu gives speech

>>901340
>Ryoji
Another Sucker Punch
>Sayeka
More Knives
>>Reiji
More Spells
>>Hoshi
Some really impressive spells
>Hiro
Heal Rei
>Chihiro
Duck and weave, slice and dice
>Rei
Retreat back to be healed
>Akira
Stab with the bayonet
>Nariko
Weave and duck, dice and slice
>Isamu
Another speech

>>901340
>All-Out Attack, Hiro heals Rei, Isamu gives speech

>Rei wants to fight a Guardian for a challenge
>Can't even handle a single fucking ghoul
Jesus Christ Rei.

Calling for
>All-Out Attack, Hiro heals Rei, Isamu gives speech

ROLL 8D100, BEST OF 3

Rolled 97, 26, 90, 11, 3, 17, 34, 84 = 362 (8d100)

>>901354

Rolled 43, 68, 49, 39, 13, 11, 54, 67 = 344 (8d100)

>>901354
AWAY!

Rolled 48, 96, 25, 41, 50, 90, 88, 27 = 465 (8d100)

>>901354

>>901355
>>901356

>Ryoji 97
>Sayeka 96
>Reiji 90
>Hoshi 41
>Chihiro 50
>Rei 90
>Akira 88
>Nariko 84

We done guys. We done!

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>Ryoji: 97+5
>Sayeka: 96+10
>Reiji: 90+7
>Hoshi: 41+20
>Chihiro: 50+9
>Rei: 90+17
>Akira: 88+8
>Nariko: 84+5

"Those foul fiends have dared to harm the beautiful Miss Arisato, a Goddess among Goddesses! They must pay for their foul deeds!" Isamu yells out.

Hiro rushes over to Rei and begins to patch her up. "There you are, Rei!" He exclaims, quickly healing her wounds. "Now, please try to take it a little easy from now-"

Before Hiro can finish, Rei has already sped back into action, cutting down the ghoul that attacked her with expert authority. Akira looks worried by Rei's determination, but is perfectly willing to follow things up with an attack on another ghoul, cutting it in two. Reiji takes down yet another with a lightning bolt, while the final ghoul is left alone, a target to be ganged up on by attacks from yourself, Sayeka and Nariko to finish it off.

Once they last ghoul falls, Rei calmly dusts off her hands. "Well, there was at least a lot of them to begin with... it was an okay work-out, I guess..."

"Miss Arisato, how is your wound?" Isamu asks, rushing to inspect his friend's wound.

"It's fine!" Rei protests, pulling her arm away from him. "Hiro patched it up fine, stop worrying about me."

"Well, I want you to know how much I-"

"Care for me," Rei finishes. "I know. You don't have to say it all the time. I get it."

"Oh..." Isamu mutters, prompting Rei to bite her bottom lip.

"Geez, I'm sorry Isamu," Rei sighs. "I... I like it when you tell me that. I just want you to know I'm fine, and you don't have to worry."

Isamu nods with a smile, as you note the darkworld melting around. Short one tonight, just as Saki predicted.

"Man, Class 3 worked too fast on that guardian!" Akio protests as you arrive back in homeroom. "I didn't even get to break a sweat! Oh well... at least we have a simulation room now!"

With the Darkworld closed up for the night, you decide to get a good night's sleep, grabbing Saki by the hand and returning to your dormroom.

>The Next Day

Satomi's birthday tonight, but you don't need to concern yourself with that just yet. However, you have received a new text message or two.

>From: Rei
>Hey! This simulation room is awesome! Stop slacking off and join us!

>From: Reiji
>In case you were unaware, we have exams coming up next week. If you're serious about moving up in class, you may wish to have a study session in the library with me.

Well, that leaves you with a few options on what to do for today.

>Fish with Ken
>Train with Rei
>Hang out with Akemi
>Study with Reiji

>>901377
>>Train with Rei
COME ON GET SWOLE
also we need to help convince her to not kill herself
plz

>>901377
>Fish with Ken
Fishing Jamboree.

>>901377
>Fish with Ken
I think it's about time we hang out with our best friend.

>>901377
>Study with Reiji
Got to increase our Brain SWOLE. Plus he might have some leads on the book.

>>901377
>>Study with Reiji
Gotta put that 18 int to good use

>>901377
>Fish with Ken
Been so long, time for some bromancing

>>901377
>Rei

>>901377
>>Train with Rei
Anything but Reiji pls.