>>2863456

You decided to tell the truth.
"It's cause...there's someone who's on a date that I don't want to interrupt."
"Ha? You think I give a shit?"
"Not that...but it's the class rep, so..."

She raises her brow, but then scowls in the end.
"What, that no-ball guy finally asked her out?"

>Yes, it's Eiji
>No, it's Rei
>Give a vague answer
>Write in

>>2863464
>>Give a vague answer

>>2863464
>Give a vague answer

>>2863464
>No, it's Rei

>>2863464
>Give a vague answer
They're a no-ball alright.

>>2863464
"Well...should we really pry on the dating life on the class rep? It's her privacy, so..."
Fumi still looks at you with suspicion.
"I don't disagree, Yamada-kun. But it kind of feels like you're going out of your way on this."
"T-That's just your imagination, oyabun."
She looks at you for a few more seconds, before shaking her head.
"If you don't want to tell me, don't. You don't have to be all sneaky about it."

She walks away without even looking at you.
"C'mon, let's go."

Somehow, you feel like she's pretty pissed off.

>cont'd

>>2863489
The bowling alley is nice and secluded, unlike the one in the mall. Though this place does kind of feel like it's going to fall apart at any second, the ambience is nice enough that it sort of adds to the appeal. Almost like an antique item, or a vintage vinyl.

Rei is lining up her shot, while I myself have been a bit distracted.

I could have sworn that was Yamada-kun in the grocery upstairs.
Is it coincidence? Is he following me? Just shopping, maybe?
Well, whatever the case--

>It's best to avoid them
>I should ask him for advice when I have the chance
>I should introduce Rei formally (?)
>Write in

>>2863497
>>I should ask him for advice when I have the chance

>>2863497
>I should introduce Rei formally (?)
As is only proper. But for the rest of the day's date
>It's best to avoid them
This trial run is between Ryou and Rei. Having Yamada there would make things awkward.

>>2863497
>>It's best to avoid them

>>2863504
Supportan

>>2863497
>It's best to avoid them

It's best to avoid them is the majority
>Writing

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>>2863497
I think...it would be best to avoid them.
Right now, I'm in a date with Rei-chan. It would be a disservice to her if I was thinking of something else while doing so.
Besides, maybe he's on a date of his own too...with Hanazawa-san...

"Yatta! I got a split!"

Rei jogs back to the seats, but when she looks at me, her smile fades a bit.
"What's wrong, Rei-chan?"
She shakes her head. "I think it's me who should be asking that. Is there something wrong?"
"Eh? What do you mean?"
"You have this weird look on your face..."
"Eh?!"
I slap my cheeks. What in the world am I doing? I shouldn't be troubling Rei-chan...

Rei seats beside me, facing me with upturned eyes.
"Am I the problem, Ryou-chan? Is going out with me impossible after all?"

>No, the problem's with me not you
>I don't think I can date girls after all
>I like Eiji too much, after all
>Write in

>>2863522
>No, the problem's with me not you
>I don't think I can date girls after all

>>2863522
>>No, the problem's with me not you

>>2863522
>No, the problem's with me not you
>B-but it's not like I like feeling this way, o-or anything!

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>>2863522
"No, the problem's not with you, Rei-chan...it's just me who's being all weird, that's all."
She doesn't reply, so I end up sighing and looking down on my drink again.
"Maybe," Rei-chan speaks again, but slowly. "The problem is...your expectations are not being met?"

I turn to face her, and she's sporting an uncharacteristic serene expression.
"Ryou-chan, tell me...what do you feel about Ei-kun?"
"Eh? What do you mean?"
She doesn't answer back.

"...I...like him...I guess..."
"Because?"
"Because he's...kind...and caring...and gentle..."
"And what about Yamada-kun?"
"Eh? Yamada-kun? What does he have to do with anything?"
Again, Rei-chan doesn't answer.
"He's a great friend. I--"
>MAN-STEALER
"...I don't deserve his friendship."
"And what about me?"
"What about you, Rei-chan?"

"What do you think of me?"

>Friend
>Rival
>Potential Partner

>>2863552
>I don't know anymore, but I definitely know I wouldn't want to lose you in any way.

>>2863552
>>2863555
this. I cant see Ryou coming to a firm answer anyway right at this moment.

>>2863552
Supporting >>2863558

>>2863552
>>2863555
This.

>>2863552
"I'm not sure...to be honest, I myself don't know anymore...But!"
I turn to face her, my grasp on the juice can tightening.
"It...it doesn't mean I won't lose to you though!"

She smiles, with a maturity I did not know could be present in Rei-chan.
"Lose where?"
"I mean...Eiji..."
"I've given up on him."
"...Eh?"

She nods. "I've long given up on him."
"...Why?"
"Because I love you."
"...!"
"And because I love Mariko-chan. And Rinko-chan. I love you all too much. That's why I'm willing to give up on Ei-kun."
"...Rei-chan..."

"That's just the thing. Sometimes we have to do something that makes our hearts and stomachs hurt, if it means something better would be there for us. I know why you're unhappy. It's because it's not me you want to go on a date with, right?"
"No, that's...!"
"It's alright. I understand, Ryou-chan. That's why I'm trying my best to shower you with all the genuine love in my heart."
"That's...but why?"
"So that you could understand that it isn't the only thing you need."
"..."

No. That's wrong. Everyone needs love, right? If there isn't love, then the whole world wouldn't be able to exist, right?
She could say she doesn't need it because Eiji showers her with so much attention...

But I have nothing.
I'm brusque.
I'm violent.
I'm selfish.
But if I'm loved...

I feel Rei-chan's intense gaze on me.
"Say, Ryou-chan...should I go all out on you?"

>Yes please
>No need

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>>2863585
>Yes please

>>2863585
"I wouldn't want to lose you"
Not "I wouldn't want to lose to you"
BSG. What are you doing.

>>2863585
Still voing though
>Yes please

>>2863597
goddammit. i even copy and pasted it on me notepad.

>>2863604
It still works out regardless, so I'm content with this QM fiat shit.

>>2863585
>Yes please

>>2863585
>Yes please

RELEASE THE /U/ BOAT!

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>>2863585
I'm not sure where Rei is going with this...
But I have no reason to doubt her for even a second.
"Yes please, Rei-chan. I want you to go all out on me."

She smiles, and grabs my hand.

"Then come with me."

-------

You feel that Fumi's ignoring you for a while now.
Ocassionally she'd reach out a product to you to put in the pushcart, but she hasn't conversed in any way at all.
In fact, you found both of yourselves in the supermarket. Weren't you supposed to be bargain hunting?

"Catch."
"Wha--ow!"

You get hit on the head by a two-pack of dishwashing liquid.

"Stay on your feet, Yamada."

She walks off down the aisle again.

>Wait for her to talk to you
>Take matters into your own hands. Ask what's wrong
>Stand in front of her and look her in the eyes
>Write in

>>2863622
>>Take matters into your own hands. Ask what's wrong
>>Stand in front of her and look her in the eyes
These two seem like they'd work well together.

>>2863622
I fear I might have gravely misinterpreted what "going all out" meant.

>Stand in front of her and look her in the eyes

>>2863622
>Stand in front of her and look her in the eyes
>Write in: Tell her everything and say you are sorry for not trusting her.

>>2863626
They are going to a love hotel.

>>2863622
>Stand in front of her and look her in the eyes
She's THE BOSS, and we need to be upfront with her even though we picked the "answer vague as fuck" option before.
Also backing the write-in in >>2863627
THEN, if we're not the reason for her being troubled, do
>Take matters into your own hands. Ask what's wrong

>>2863626
Just shut up and enjoy it until the universe fucks shit up for the hell of it

>>2863630
Well losing her virginity would definitely help class rep in getting some sense out of what she wants or thinks she wants. Her whole deal is "I have to be loved or I'm a useless piece of shit", and Rei's logic in the solution is "give her all the love she can possibly take, then show her there's more to life than just that" - which might backfire and cause her to be even MORE of a love addict and go further with the mountain lovers suicide pact clusterfuck - just what the universe, the show, and BSG wants.

Stand in front of her is majority
I'll include the write in as well
>Writing

All this drama and we are not have climbed the Hell Mountain yet.

>>2863622
You speed up your pace until you're right in front of Fumi.
"Move. You're blocking my way."

You stand your ground, arms crossed. She looks you in the eye too, but in the end, she sighs and looks away.
"What do you want."
"I'm sorry for not telling the whole truth. I should've been more honest. In fact, I'll tell you ev--"

She raises up her hand. "No need. It's obviously not something you want to talk about. I'm not guilt tripping you to tell me. In fact, I could give a rat's ass on what you're trying to hide. Now get out of my way."

"Then why are you being like this?"
"Who gives a shit?"
"I do. Now what is it?"

She scratches her head, muttering curse words at you under her breath.
"Fumi."
"It's cause you obviously don't trust me!"
"It's not like that, Fumi."
"I *know* it's not like that."
"So..."

"I don't know, I'm just frustrated, Yamada! Geez!"
She scratches her head wildly.
"I know there are things you can't tell me. And I know we've only made a pact recently. Before that, we fucking beat each other up, for fuck's sake."

"I'm frustrated cause I want you to trust me, and I don't know why I'm so mad about you not telling, and...FUCK!"

>Wait her outburst out
>Comfort her
>Write in

>>2863667
>Comfort her
Headpats.

>>2863667
>Trust fall.

>>2863667
>Comfort her
>Head pat and tell her every thing will be fine.

>>2863667
>>Comfort her

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>>2863667
You reach out your hand...
And give her a pat on the head.

"Knock it off, Yamada."
Her tongue is sharp, but she doesn't remove your hand from her head.

"There, there."
"Don't fuck with me."
"I'm not. I just get that you're frustrated that's all."
"Not a reason for you to treat me like a goddamned animal."

She still doesn't remove your hand from her head.

"It's a two-way street, this trust thing. I need to trust you more, and you need to build trust more."
"You're saying I'm not trust-worthy?"
"Not at all. I'm just saying let's work on this together."
"...Yeah. Sorry for the silent treatment."
"Sorry for being all vague and dodgy."

She looks up, and grabs the hand on her head.
She doesn't remove it though, instead looking up to you.

"Yamada, I..."

*CRASH*

You hear someone bump along one of the shelves.
You both look at the source of the noise.

"I, uh. Hm. Uh. Hm."

>cont'd

Who?Also this was timed way to well...

>>2863718
Is the Organization watching us?

>>2863728
i think that is one of the show producer's plant.

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>>2863718
Is this all a coincidence? An orchestrated act? It should be a Sunday today, so...it wouldn't be that surprising that she's doing the groceries. It's just by chance that you and Fumi were at the supermarket, a place neither you, her, nor your dad visit much.

You exchanged greetings, but after that, not much. For some reason, you're following behind Hanazawa. To be more precise, you're following behind the Hanazawas.

Yukio looks back at both of you with a brow raised. He says nothing.

Fumi, on the other hand, couldn't stop moving or tapping her feet.

>Tell her to chill out, you'll explain everything to her later
>Ask Fumi what's wrong
>Go over to Hanazawa right now and explain
>Write in

>>2863736

>Tell Fumi to chill out and hang on a sec.

>Send Hanazawa a text explaining the situation in brief, and a need to be quiet about it since we don't want to screw things up in public. Maybe ask to meet up later.

>Then explain everything.

>>2863736
>>2863746
Let's go with this

>>2863736

You know what? This is a shitty situation. Not saying anything will make us look guilty and saying something will give her brother a excuse to snap at us.

>>2863736
>Ask Fumi what's wrong

>>2863755
That's why I suggested the text message. We can say what we need without actually opening our mouths and giving him said excuse.

>>2863736
Backing >>2863746
We're in Lunatic Mode guys, the universe is doing this to us on purpose.

>>2863755
What >>2863760 said

>>2863746
Supporting

>>2863760
>implying he won't be a noise brat and check his sister phone.

But who knows maybe it will work.I was thinking more in giving him some rope to attack and then tell him that we were asking Fumi for advice. Then when he ask what is we give Hanazawa the gift we got for her.

Also. The Oujo is losing her status? That's interested. While we're at it, we should touch base with her. I was hoping to utilize her influence in our plans, but we may have to call an audible.

First the training montage that comes unexpectedly useful, then Fumi is clearly into us, and now a romance-related misunderstanding.

Anons, we have Main Character Things happening to us.
Something's really not right.

>>2863779
Then that's the play. Probably too late now, but:

>Text Oujo FIRST. Wait to see him try to check her phone once we're finished.

>Then wait for a minute and THEN do >>2863746

>>2863788
Current running theory is that we've become an Ensemble Darkhorse. We're popular when we weren't intended to be or shouldn't be, so the Powers That Be are taking notice.

>>2863736
You grab Fumi by the shoulder.
"Oi, Fumi. Fumi!"
It takes a while to grab her attention.

"Chill out, okay? I got this already."
You get out your phone and start typing.
"What are you doing?"
"Sending a text message...once we're all alone, I could explain things better."

You type out a short message asking for the both of you to meet up later so you could more thoroughly explain the situation.
You send the message, and see the phone in Hanazawa's pocket light up.

She grabs the phone, and reads the message.
However...

"Oi, dipshit. My sister's right here. Why don't you talk to her right now?"
Yukio was also able to read the message over Hanazawa's shoulder.
You're just about to reply, when somebody else interrupts.

"Who you callin' a dipshit?" For some reason, Fumi steps in.
"I ain't talking to you. I'm talking to Yamada."
"I'm aware, dipshit. What I'm saying is you ain't got any right to call him that."
"What did you just call me?!"
"What, your little brain made of shit too, dipshit?"

You feel the air between the two electrifying. You--

>Step in and mediate the two
>Take this opportunity to talk to Hanazawa

>>2863800
Well we certanly managed to be more entertaining then the main cast since two of the girls boarded the /u/ boat.

>>2863804
>Take this opportunity to talk to Hanazawa

This ia fine...we can have a romance start between Fumi and Yukio.

>>2863800
This is the kind of things that only happen to the MC, not to side characters, even popular ones.

>>2863804
>Step in and mediate the two
Hanazawa won't appreciate if we let her brother be beaten up.

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>You feel the air between the two electrifying. You--

Pic related.

>>2863816
Nah he Yukio won't hit a girl and Fumi wouldn't hit our girlfriend brother because it would cause trouble to us.

>>2863804
>Whisper to Fumi "You think I'm not trusting you, Boss? I'm trusting you right now to have a real nice talk Yukio here for a few minutes, alright?"
>Take this opportunity to talk to Hanazawa

>>2863804
>>Take this opportunity to talk to Hanazawa

>>2863840
Second this

>>2863804
While the two of them are at each others necks, you took this opportunity to sneak by them and go to where Hanazawa is.
"Hanazawa..."
"What is it, Ken-kun?"
"Er, well...I'm not sure if this is the right time or place to explain all this, but..."

You try to summarize everything as quickly as you could. From the start of your 'brotherhood' with Nakahara, all the way to her getting frustrated about the barrier of trust between the two of you.

Hanazawa listens carefully, not saying a thing until you finish.
By this point in time, Fumi and Yukio are just about at each other's throats. What's limiting them might just be out of consideration for the two of you.

"I knew it."
"Knew what?"
"That it's something like that. Ever since I got to know Nakahara-san better, she seemed like the type of girl that needed a helping hand."
"Yeah."
"I just don't know how comfortable I am that helping hand being my boyfriend's, however."
"Er..."
"I'm kidding," Hanazawa smiles when she notices your worried face. "It might be presumptuous to call us friends...but I know her enough to know she values honor highly."

You agree with Hanazawa. She even had you perform a ritual just so you could officially be brothers.

"However,"

Hanazawa grabs you by the neck and pulls you closer.
She grinds her lips on yours, and kisses you with intensity and passion.
"Mm...mm..."

She pulls away slightly while biting your lower lip, a string of saliva connecting the two of you.
The bickering of the two has gone silent.
No, it feels like the whole place has gone silent.

"However," Hanazawa continues while catching breath. "I'm still the girlfriend."

(TO BE CONTINUED)

>>2863886
I-is our Hana-chan a yandere?

>>2863895
No, but she is definately best girl.

>>2863895
Nah, she's just an otaku who definitely uses /g/. And once she got a taste of our cock, she refuses to let us go for any other girl. And she would be 100% right: there is no fucking way we'll ever screw this up for her. Not after what we've decided on.

>>2863902
This.

>>2863886
I'm just disappointed we didn't kiss her back in the moment, but that's good enough for now. We're going to try our hardest to go for the mountain fucking route, you can count on that.

>>2863886
Why is Hanazawa so great? Now i feel bad for not giving her the sakura necklance.

>>2864008
We got a bracelet though right? That we still need to give to her?

>>2864035
Yeah we still do. But there's one big problem:
Our relationship was supposed to be secret. Now everybody in our vicinity at this market knows it. If someone from the Collective is here, then Hanazawa is now a target they will exploit to make us suffer by proxy. If not, then someone that works for the Collective will spread the news to them, and the same result will happen.
>inb4 it's fucking Yukio telling his friends about us with his sister
>inb4 fhose "friends" of his are members or pawns of the Collective
>inb4 he causes his sister suffering and grief just by bitching about us to people, thinking they'll make US suffer and NOT his sister
I fucking bet you we'll have to beat sense into this shitty brother down the line for some reason or another.

>>2863622
I wonder what /a/ reaction are. /u/ is probably have a field day with this while /a/ proves that first girl will never always win.
>tfw most of /a/ root for Rei to win because she is the most sane person in Eiji harem
>Most of /a/ hates the certain mob character who proposed to do a /u/boat
>Tezuka fans are now spamming /a/ with "Guys why did she deserves this? Ryou should die in the ditch"

>>2864294
But you gotta consider this:
What are the things that the viewers seeing in the show? Because some things that we may be privy to as anons controlling Yamada in the quest aren't the same things that viewers see on episodes. How much are the people of that reality getting of Yamada and the suffering he goes through? Eiji is the MC after all, as well as the harem girls.

I think BSG should have multiple posts devoted to showing shit from an outside perspective for the quest's benefit - or maybe he enjoys us theorizing blindly with no justifications or answers as to what is true and what isn't.

>>2864348
I kinda forgot. When Tezuka feels that some camera isn't trained on her she don't act like she is sleepy. But when something is she goes back to her act. If this is something happening like this we can safely assume that Yamada isn't really have that much of a screentime. On the other hand the show really showcase the harem heroines and Eiji himself that we only just accidentally caught or became a recurring character due to budget concerns that they recycle any mob character to save money.

I agree though that we need to see the "4th dimension" of this anime world and their reaction. Even if it's just something like some passing remark of a certain imageboard or a forum.

In fact what is the title of the anime show?

>>2863886
How is hanazawa so best

>>2864615
Because she was not only the first girl we saw the moment we became [Woke], but she was already a [Mob] character with some semblance of personality and sense of self. Plus she goes on /g/. Literally exists for us to keep ourselves sane in the face of the world wanting us dead or worse, even though she has no idea of the things we know about everything going on.

The lewd pastebin (which is 100% confirmed canon) cemented her being B E S T.

>>2864659
>Nothing good can ever come from a place called Hell Mountain
Except being with Hanazawa. Alone. On a moonlit night. On a mountain where barely anyone can show up. Where anybody else who might know or care is not there. With absolutely no protection at all.

I think you can tell where this is going.

>>2864697
At this rate, the necklace wont do.

We'll need a ring.

Can somebody hook me up with the Hanazawa lewds link? I must've missed it.

>>2864740
That'll come much later in the quest, when we're genuinely close to [True End] and can do our best to knock up Hanazawa before the show ends and the universe is wiped.

>>2864750
It's https://pastebin.com/LQYrnJhx

>>2864769
Thanks bruv.

>>2864367
なぜ瑛二は私に気付かないのですか?

>>2864949
>Why Eiji doesn't notice me at all
For some reason this is a shitty title.

>>2865239
Probably because Eiji is the MC so the title should be from his POV.

>>2865241
Could be better though like
"Please notice me Eiji-kun" or something I dunno

Running in 2 hours

>>2863886
Before you could reply, Hanazawa jogs off to rejoin her brother.
"Nice to meet you, Yamada-kun. Nakahara-san."

Yukio looks as white as a dove. Hanazawa had to push behind him to get him moving again.
"Ahh, Hana-chi really did it this time, huh?"
Fumi rejoins your side, hands behind her head.

"It's kind of my fault, but...well, we're in for a wild ride now."

>Wild ride?
>What happened between you and Yukio?
>Your fault?
>Write in

>>2865657
>Wild ride?
>What happened between you and Yukio?

>>2865657
>What happened between you and Yukio?

>>2865657
>>Wild ride?

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>>2865657
"What wild ride? And also, what were you and Yukio talking about back there?"
"Yukio? Ah, that boy."

Fumi smirks and shrugs. "He seemed like the upstart type, so I just had a little conversation. It seems you needed the time to talk with Hana-chi."
"Thanks."
"No problem. But now, we've got a whole new package of troubles..."

Fumi goes all serious again, and crosses her arms.

"I don't think anyone from Koh saw your little public display of affection, but I don't know if that little brother of hers would shut up."
"Wait..."

You remember all the abuses you have been receiving from being called 'gomasuri'.

"Hanaz--"
"Chill out," Fumi interrupts before you could panic more. "Your reputation's been doing better for the most part, thanks to the effort of that ojou girl. It's not optimal, but it shouldn't reflect badly on her."
She scratches her head.

"You, on the other hand..."

>Can you protect me?
>Could you shut up Yukio?
>Write in

>>2865700
>What do you suggest?

>>2865700
>As long as Hanazawa's ok, I'm not worried

>>2865700
"What do you suggest we do next then?"
Fumi shrugs. "Just do the usual. Wait for it to pass, and not to mention, that ace in the hole the ojou was talking about."
"Yeah..."

You're still not sure where to find that person, though.

"Also..."
Fumi sighs and leans on the shopping cart you've been sharing.
"We shouldn't hang out too much, Yamada-kun."
"Eh?"
"Well...I'm trouble. If they see you associating with me, who knows what else might happen."

Though you somewhat agree, you still couldn't ignore that sad look in her eyes.

"Not to mention, it's kind of my fault that Hana-chi got ticked off like that, right? I don't want to trouble a client...so..."

>You're right, lay low
>Brothers stay together thick and thin

>>2865745
>Brothers stay together thick and thin

>>2865745
>Brothers stay together *through thick and thin

>>2865745
>>Brothers stay together thick and thin

>>2865745
>Brothers stay together thick and thin

>>2865745
>Maybe...We'll work on YOUR image, too, then. How about that? You're strong, and even though some people don't like how you show them, you have strong principles. I think with the right moves, people can come to respect that.

>>2865745
You reach over and flick her in the forehead.
"Ow."
"Brothers stick through thick and thin, oyabun. I made a pact with you, right? It'll be wrong for me to ignore that."

Fumi rubs her forehead, and mutters. "Don't say that after you just kissed your girlfriend..."
"What was that?"
"Nothing. Anyway, it wouldn't be much of a problem since I'm not around school much anyway. It's just that we need to be careful who sees us when we're together."
"Got it."
"Also!"

She raises up a finger like a reprimanding school teacher.
"You need to limit the patting of the head. It pisses me off sometimes."
"You're the one who want them."
"S-Shut up, you fuckin asshole. Just on occassion, alright?"

>Why not stop it altogether?
>If you say so
>Pat her on the head

>>2865773
>You got it oyabun

>>2865773
>You got it oyabun.

Cute.

>>2865773
>You got it oyabun.

>>2865773
>You got it oyabun
Fumi is absolute bro tier. We must protect her resting bitch face.

>>2865773
>You got it oyabun
>Sneak a headpats and run

>>2865773
>Ah, it loses effectiveness if I do it too often. I see, I see, that would definitely be a problem.._

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>>2865773
"Got it, oyabun."
"Then it's fine if you get it. Now, let's get out of here and find an actual place with discounts."
"Right, right."

You walk with Fumi, when...

"...!"

You stop on your tracks. You feel a familiar presence from somewhere, but...
"Yamada?"
You look around. You are met with nothing but faces of [Mobs] going about their everyday lives.
"Is something wrong?"
"...I thought there was something..."
"Are you sure?" Fumi looks around herself, hands in pockets. "I don't feel anything."

You shake your head. If Fumi couldn't sense anything, then there shouldn't be anything at all. Her senses would be sharper than yours.
"Nah, it's nothing. Probably just getting hungry."
"Ahh. Wanna have a bite? I know a place."

You jog and follow over to Fumi.

But you couldn't shake the sensation of someone watching you.
And the voice of a silent giggle.
"...Hehe."

(TO BE CONTINUED)

I'm sorry I thought I could do this longer but I had a long day today, and will have a long day tomorrow as well. I was falling asleep on the keyboard so might as well reorganize my notes for a better run tomorrow (around 1600 UTC or later)

>>2865818
I figured the Devil of this world would be showing up again soon, wonder what he's planning.

>>2865818
Fuck you, lil' bro. Fuck. You.

On a different note, I wonder why Fumi didn't show any jealousy towards Hanazawa, despite kissing us not long ago. Nor did she show any sadness or disappointment that we clearly belong to Hanazawa.

It's like she does actually view us as a bro, and simply has a weird view on what this entails.

>>2865829
Or maybe Fumi and Hanazawa are okay with a harem ending...

>>2865954
But if Hanazawa isn't okay with it, and we try to ask her as if it was our idea, she will kill us.

>>2865954
Harem ends a shit and we're not the MC anyways.

Part of the point is that happiness isnt at the end of a dick.

>>2865954
Harem a S H I T
>>2866914
>Part of the point is that happiness isnt at the end of a dick.
true shit

Heads up, I'll be unavailable until Sept. 10 after today's session.

Next run 18:00 UTC

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>>2865818
Rei walks me through various streets, her fingers intertwined in mine. The looks people gave us creeped me out at first, but the more time goes on, the more I'm comforted by Rei's warm grasp.

It wasn't until the roads started to elevate that I knew where Rei was taking me.

There's a hill by the south of the town that overlooks the entirety of Yumegawa. There's a shrine nearby, but it seems Rei-chan did not intend to bring me there.

Instead, she brought me to the quaint park atop the hill, where the Sakura blossoms during spring.

Lover's Park.

Rei-chan slows from a mild shuffle to a slow walk. I match her pace until we're side by side. She stops when we reach the edge of the hill. But her fingers do not let go of mine.

"Did you ever expect to climb this hill with someone, Ryou-chan?"

I smile and nod. "I don't think there's a single girl in Yumegawa who hasn't."

Rei-chan giggles and looks at me. "Are you disappointed that it had to be me in the end?"

>A little bit
>Not at all
>Write in

>>2867421
>Not at all

>>2867421
>A little bit

1-1, any tie breakers?

>>2867454
You should give people some more time. Not everyone has noticed the thread is moving again yet.

>>2867421
>>A little bit

A little bit
>Writing

>>2867456
I tend to do 20-30 minutes before closing votes/asking for tie breakers, but yeah we are just starting

>>2867421
>>Not at all

>>2867421

"A little bit..."

I always imagined it would be Eiji...or even if it isn't Eiji, I just never imagined it would be Rei-chan.
Maybe I'm not cut out for liking a girl.
But it would be wrong for me to not respond to Rei-chan correctly.

And isn't this what I want?
Someone to love me?

...So why am I feeling this way?

"Rei-chan."
"Yes?"
"Am I...just not able to function properly? Am I only geared to want what's impossible?"

It's impossible for Eiji to like me. It's impossible for a boy, any boy, to like this manstealer. Why do I always want what's out of reach?

"Y-You're wrong, Ryou-chan." Rei pulls herself away from the landscape and cups both of my hands in hers. Her hands are much smaller than mine.

"It's not that you want something that's impossible...love isn't impossible...it's just that you place it on such high a pedestal. So high that it feels impossible."

She shakes her head.

"If confessing to Ei-kun is what you want...then do it. You won't know until you try, right? You're being scared all by yourself, Ryou-chan..."

>If I confess to Eiji, what about you?
>If I confess to Eiji, what if I'm rejected?
>If I confess to Eiji, what if it doesn't reach my standards?
>Write in

>>2867478
>If I confess to Eiji, what about you?

>>2867478
>If I confess to Eiji, what if it doesn't reach my standards?
Yeah, I think it's time for Ryou to admit the root of her problems.
She could've go steady with any of the guys she manstealered, but she didn't.
Why? Because she's afraid to actually commit to a relationship. Because it might turn out to be not up to her expectations.

>>2867481
Recognizing the problem is the first step to fixing it. Do it, Class Rep!

>>2867478
>>2867479
Changing my vote to

>If I confess to Eiji, what if it doesn't reach my standards?

Doesn't reach my standards
>Writing

>>2867478
"But..." My throat tightens. The words don't come out the way I want them to. It feels like I'm choking up.

"What if...I confess to Eiji...and it isn't what it's all I thought it would be? I don't know if I could stand it..."
Rei-chan lets go of my hand, and instead, gives me an embrace.
"Rei-chan..."
"I don't know either, Ryou-chan," her voice is muffled on my skin. "I think it would be painful. But you'll never know until you try right?"

"...But that's what I'm afraid of..." I whisper into her hair. "I'm afraid to know."

Rei-chan leans away from my body...
"...!"
And kisses me in the lips.

"Rei-chan, what...?"
"I told you I'll go all out on you, right?" Rei-chan grimaces, but she shakes her head. "Take me, Ryou-chan. I'll give my everything to you. I'll make sure you'll never be hurt. Forget about Ei-kun, and I'll never make you unhappy."

>Alright. Be mine.
>I can't. You're right, I need to try

>>2867520
>>Alright. Be mine.
/u/ intensfies

>>2867520
>>Alright. Be mine.

>>2867520

>...I really don't deserve someone like you. I don't know if I could forget Ei-kun...but I think you're right. I...I know you're here for me, always. But I need to ask, because otherwise I'll just be running away...like I always do.

>I'm so tired of running.

>>2867520
>I can't. You're right, I need to try

>>2867520
>Alright. Be mine.

I'm disappointed in you anons. Ryou could have some real character growth here, and you're throwing it away for some yuri.

>>2867520
>>I can't. You're right, I need to try

I see 3-3. Any tiebreakers?

>>2867520
>I can't. You're right, I need to try
She doesn't need someone to give her what she wants, she needs to learn that what she wants doesn't exist.

>>2867563
And in any case, if she confesses the status quo will be broken regardless of the result, which will allow us to move closer to the [True End]

Alright, I need to try wins
>Writing

>>2867555
I was trying to make a speech because yeah, I felt the same.

>>2867520
"I...I appreciate it a lot, Rei-chan. I mean it. But you're right."
I step away from Rei, and hug myself, despite the warm weather. It'll be summer soon.

"I...need to be braver. Being with you made me realize that I just can't have love be dropped down on my lap. That doesn't mean I dislike you, Rei-chan...but I guess I'm just the type that needs to reach for the impossible."

Rei looks at me stunned at first, but I see her eyes relax after a few moments.
"So then..."

I nod. "I'll confess to that idiot. I'll confess to Nakamura Eiji."

My heart's pounding so hard that I can't think straight. It feels like I have to run just to release all this pent up adrenalin.

"I'm sorry, Rei-chan, I have to go--!"

I can't take it. I want to run. I don't know if my heart's bursting of fear, or excitement. All I know is I have to release all this energy somewhere.

"Wait, Ryou-chan!"
Before I could dash away, I am stopped by Rei-chan's words.
"When are you going to confess to him?"

"Isn't it obvious?"
I don't know what expression I have in my face. Am I smiling?
"In Hokkaido!"

>cont'd

>>2867589
Another day at school arrives, and you find yourself climbing that familiar hill up to Koh.
But it doesn't feel like a normal day.

The atmosphere is more intense than usual. You don't think it's a violent or malicious aura...but whatever it may be, it filled the air. You continue to the school, trying to ignore it.

Upon reaching your locker, you open it to find...

A letter. And with prim handwriting you recognize from before.

You exit into the back of the school to find the ojou, Kobayashi Mariko.

"So, Yamada Ken-kun, despite everything that has happened to you, you still managed to find the time to get a girlfriend?"
"...So the secret's out huh?"
"Good grief," Kobayashi flips her hair with an air of royalty. "But now I'm sure you're not after us girls, at least. Silver lining, I suppose."

>How bad is the situation?
>Are you holding up?
>Write in

>>2867605
>How bad is the situation?

>>2867605
>Are you holding up.

>>2867605
>How bad is the situation?
>Thanks for your help with your creepy fanclub.

>>2867605
>Heard that you've been taking a lot of heat for me at your own expense. Thanks for that. How're you holding up?

It's just polite to say thank you.

>>2867639
Supporting.

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>>2867605
"How bad is the situation, Kobayashi-san?"
She flicks her hair, as if bored. "Not that bad, I might say."
"What do you mean?"

She shrugs. "Your reputation has been fixing itself for a while now it seems, especially since that girl Rinko has stopped spreading rumors about you."

And thanks to her effort, it seems, but she doesn't say anything. You notice she looks a bit more tired than usual.

She raises her finger matter of factly.
"However, we still need to work on that. People knowing you have a girlfriend could easily be turned against you. And now that girlfriend of yours will be on the line of fire as well."

She shakes her head, allowing her long silver hair to ripple.
"Have you found that ace-in-the-hole yet? That person with say?"

>Yes
>No
>No, but I have a hunch
>Write in

how're you holding up got more votes, but I already writ the one above so I'll cycle back to it in a bit.

>>2867655
>>No, but I have a pretty good hunch.
>I was hoping we wouldn't have to resort to asking, admittedly. But needs must.

>>2867655
>Possibly. I have some promising leads to say the least.

>>2867658
>>2867661
Who do you have in mind anons?

>>2867664
I'm bluffing, mostly but I do have some possibles. Fumi, Jogging Friend who's name I forget, Coach...although I feel we need to aim even higher.

>>2867664
Coach, and possibly Fumi.

>>2867655
"No, but I have some hunches."
"Oh?" Her ears perk up upon hearing those words. "Pray do tell."

You tell her about the leads you have in mind.
But the more you talk about your ideas to her, the more annoyed she looked.

"Kobayashi-san?"
"That wouldn't be sufficient."
"Why?"

"For one, you pairing up with that delinquent girl is social suicide. You will destroy all the goodwill built up if they find up you've been dealing with that brute Nakahara Fumi-san.
"Coach Ogai-san's age difference is what makes him stand out as a teacher, but that might work to your detriment. They'll think you're even more of an ass-kisser than you are now.
"And I've never even heard of that Murakami girl before, so why would she be relevant? Although..."

Kobayashi's brows raised as it seems an idea popped into her head.

"You said she's from St. Agace, correct?"
"Yes."
"I do not care much for their students...but indeed, some boys and girls here in Koh look up to the St. Agace girls. If you could find one who has enough influence, maybe..."

You smile seeing Kobayashi work so hard to help you. You bow down to her.
"...What is this, Yamada Ken?"
"Thank you."
"For?"
"I've been hearing that you're taking on some responsibility behind my back. Thank you for that. And thank you for helping me, despite you having no obligation to."

She stays silent for a bit, until she scoffs.
"Whatever could you mean, Yamada Ken? I'm not doing anything special in particular. I only help out when I feel like it. You must be hearing things."
You smile at her ojou-sama pride. You keep silent.

"Ah, now you've annoyed me," she shoos you away with her hand. "Go find out more about St. Agace, you might have a lead there. But you really should leave. If someone sees me with a bug like you, who knows what might happen?"

You bow and take your leave.

>cont'd

>>2867703
The third tsundere in the quest.

>>2867703
The bell has already rung while you were making your way to class 2-1. However, even before you have entered, you hear shouting voices. There seems to be a ruckus inside.

"No."
"What do you mean, no?! I have fuckin' rights, class rep!"
"You also have duties, Fumi. Attending class is one of them, and how are you holding *that* end of the bargain?"

You walk in on Ryou and Fumi having an intense argument.

"How does that matter? I'm here, ain't I? I'm here, and I'm paying. Now do your duty as a class rep."
"I am. And the answer's still no."
"You little punk--!"
"What, you wanna test me, you--!"

"Oi, oi, oi, calm down now!" Eiji and a few others pulls away Ryou in an attempt to stop a fight from brewing. No one was brave enough to hold Fumi back, though.

"Nakamura-san, what's going on?"
"Ah, Yamada-kun. Well, you see--"

"This little diva here," starts Ryou, "Thinks she could suddenly waltz right in whenever she wants and say she'll join in Hokkaido."
"I said I'm fuckin' paying."
"Well, if you really wanted to join, then maybe you should've been present at the orientations we have had?"
"Don't need em. How complicated can *your* orientations be?"
"Well guess what? You're gonna need those *simple* orientations if you want to join the field trip. Oh wait, that opportunity has passed!"

The stubbornness of the two of them means this bickering might go on for a long time. So, you--

>Side with Ryou on this
>Try to help out Fumi
>Nevermind, you'll wait it out
>Write in

>>2867703
Say there is a girl who is an idol like body right? Is she an alumni from St. Agace? She might help.

>>2867733
>Try to help out Fumi
OYABUN!!

>>2867733
>Try to help out Fumi

>>2867733
>Try to help out Fumi

>>2867733
"Oi, class rep. You don't have to be that unreasonable."
You try to make helping Fumi as non-chalant as possible.
"Isn't it good she wants to join the field trip now? We should be accepting, not shooing her off. Even if it is Nakahara Fumi."

She glares at you and you try to apologize without saying anything.

Ryou looks between the two of you, but in the end, sighs out in defeat.

"I don't wanna see you late at the airport."
"You kidding? You know how much this field trip costs?"
Ryou shakes her head.

"Stay in my group. I'll be keeping an eye on you." She removes her gaze and looks back at the entire classroom. "Everyone, go to your groups now. I'll just be grabbing the handouts in the faculty."

The students scramble to go to their respective groups. You make your way to the back of the classroom, where Rei and Eiji already are. You pull up a seat...

"Oi. Make space."

Fumi's right behind you. You step aside to give her space to pull up a chair. You both sit down, Fumi to your left, Tezuka to your right, and Nakamura Eiji in front of you.

Fumi then leans her head just at the corner of your shoulder. You stiffen up.

"Oi, Fumi...!" you hiss.
"My head hurts cause of the class rep. Let me rest for a bit."
"Yeah, but if someone sees us..."
"I don't mind."

And that seems to be the end of that. You glance behind you but instead of suspicious looks, they look at you with looks of pity. They probably think you're being bullied.

Tezuka looks at you, wide eyed and full of questions. You promise to explain later to her.

Eiji on the other hand is as oblivious as ever.

"Ok! With the exception of the class rep, we are all here!"

Hm?

>Well, he's right.
>Something doesn't add up

>>2867794
>Something doesn't add up
Did we see Hanazawa?

>>2867794
>>Something doesn't add up

>>2867794
>Something doesn't add up

>>2867794
>Something doesn't add up
oh fuck...

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>>2867794
Something doesn't add up. You can't put a finger on it, but...

You look around the classroom. Everyone seems to be here. Hanazawa seems focused on chatting with her girl friends.

You look back at your table. It seems that everything's alright. Fumi, Rei, Eiji, and...

And...?

"Toko--"

>[ERASURE]

"W-Where's Tokomichi?"

Your voice comes out wrong. Rei and Eiji look at each other.

"Tokomichi Endou? Your friend?? Where is he?!"
"Woah dude calm down..."

Rei and Eiji try to calm you down but you're panicking. Even Fumi starts to look concerned.

Is this it? The one your brother warned you about? Was it [Erasure]? Did he remove Tokomichi Endou's existence from this universe because of you messing up the balance?
You got Rei and Ryou to date each other instead of Eiji, you got Kobayashi to protect you to her own detriment, you got Rinko-chan who's still paying for her mistakes...that you started...

Is this a threat? A warning? Are you next?

*Knock, knock*

The door slides open.
It's sensei, along with the class rep.

"Everyone, if I may gather your attention for a moment."

The teacher writes something on the board and faces your class again.

"I'm not sure if you are aware, but one of your classmates Tokomichi Endou is currently participating in our transfer program with Kyoto."

...Transfer program?

"Well, he's arrived there safely and I'd like to encourage you to write a letter to him when you have the opportunity."

Kyoto?
...So he wasn't [Erased]?

You let out a silent sigh of relief.

If the sensei knows who he is, then he is definitely not [Erased].

But the sensei is not done talking.

"I'd also like to announce that his counterpart has just arrived here in Yumegawa. I'd like you to give her the warmest greetings. You can come in now."
"Haii~"

The door slides open once more, and in comes a trendy girl with short hair. She stands next to the kanji on the board. Her name.

"Hiya! My name's Iwata Riho. It's nice to meet you all!"

She ruffles her hair, as if a bit bashful.
"So."
Her hair of bright orange.
"Any of y'all [Awake] here?"

(TO BE CONTINUED)

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>>2867891
Oh boy. She said the thing. Out loud. In front of Eiji, the MC, the one the cameras always watch.
I wonder how the viewers of the anime are going to react to this sort of term, especially if it comes up as [Awake] in the subtitles and script, brackets and all. If she happens to ask us - and you know she will - I suggest trying to feign ignorance and deflect the attention. "Awake? What does that mean? I mean I've heard of people say things like 'stay woke', but that's mostly online. Are you an otaku or something, Iwata-san?"

Also sine Eiji is RIGHT FUCKING HERE, the viewers can clearly see Yamada Ken the [Mob] Character talking to Ryou the class rep with some familiarity, as well as having Nakahara Fumi the sukeban leaning her head on his shoulder, as well as us reacting rather intensely to hearing that Tokomichi the clown character isn't there.

I wonder what the viewers will start thinking about Yamada Ken now? /a/? 2chan? Other sites? How are they reacting to this [Mob] Character being so unexpectedly prominent and all over the place? The only people the viewers do not know we have any overt ties to are Kobayashi and Rinko. We have ties to Eiji, we have ties to Ryou, we have ties to Rei, we have ties to Fumi. Surely theories must be flying all over the place about this mysterious recurring significant character called "Yamada Ken"...

>>2867917
>What it is there to think about anons the studio is just stingy because they are low on budget they use the same Charater over and over again.

>>2867917
Also she may the the meta main gurl who will win the Eijibowl I mean he already knows the ending of the story.

>>2867942
>>2867947
I think you need to think before you type, man. That's a lot of shitty grammar errors there.

Hmmm...

I think what happened here is that our actions have, essentially, caused Endou's position to be very unnecessary. So the Powers That Be wrote him out of the story.

In short, I think this is our big Shoo Out The Clowns moment, and things are gonna get a lot more meta and rough from here on in.

>>2868008
If the universe fucks us over into the suicide attempt route with Ryou and Rei at Hokkaido, and the audience sees that shit happen, then wew lad is that gonna be a real eye-opener. Remember that we are in Lunatic Mode, and shit will get more and more real with the metaplot.

I think this is all deliberate on the part of the show's creators and teams. I think Ken Yamada, the guy we control, isn't REALLY an old weeb who wasted his life to death with his own stupidity and demotivation. He has memories of such a life, because he was given those memories by the show's creators, and made to be an [Awakened] entity to deconstruct AND reconstruct the harem genre itself. He is a pawn of the universe and the masters pulling the strings, just like everybody else. It's like if you live in the Matrix with memories of a life outside the Matrix, but your life outside the Matrix is itself fabricated, and you're really an entity belonging to the Matrix and not an outside dimension. The fact is that Ken Yamada is not a [Mob]. He is not a [Main Character]. He is partially a [Meta].

What Ken Yamada really is is a [Proxy Character]. A character that exists to serve a purpose inherent to the fabricated world he lives in, while also serving a direct core moral issue to those viewing into the fake anime world from the outside.

If Nakamura Eiji is [God], and our little bro fuckhead is the [Meta Devil], then Ken Yamada is [Anomaly]. I think.

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>>2868008
Not only does Ken Yamada exist to adhere to AND defy the harem genre conventions from an outside perspective - deconstruction and reconstruction like I said - but he also does the same thing for the isekai genre by virtue of his "past life sins into reincarnation at another world" backstory trope.

If there ever is a big reveal about Ken Yamada and his origins in such a way that the viewers and everyone on the outside is made aware of it all in the shocking genre swerve from harem romcom into existentialist Kafkaesque meta-horror, you bet everybody will be hailing this anime as the new Evangelion.

Anime will never be the same again.

I missed the thread again.
I am really sad.

This'll make the 5th girl outside the main harem we're acquainted with. Just what are those nips planning?

>>2868399
To build us up as a secondary harem as we dismantle Eiji's. A harem to surpass Metal Gear.
Then shit happens and we tragically lose every girl remotely close to us except for Hanazawa.

>>2868299
>shocking genre swerve from harem romcom into existentialist Kafkaesque meta-horror
I'm suddenly reminded of Muv-Luv.
I don't want us to experience something Muv-Luv Alternative.

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>>2869399
better version

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>>2867891
>>2867917
>>2868287

This. This shit right here? This is exactly the sort of move that a regime change would entail. This explicitly *reeks* of some executive meddling. Writing out characters. Introducing new ones. Changing up the character dynamics of the existing cast. Absolute tonal shift that has turned this forgettable harem anime into a commentary of isolation, the search for true friendship, and an examination on what aspects of love and relationships truly make those interactions special.

It should be obvious to any of the viewers in meatspace that these changes are a massive signal that the original intent of this anime has been tossed out the production office window alongside the renewal contracts for quite possibly a large part of the original production crew and original creator of the series, who would have probably parted due to, as the anime rags would put it, "irreconcilable differences". Expect this creator to randomly show up in one of the /a/ breads in-meatspace and start dishing about the show and some production aspects before she was seen out of the company.

On a brighter note, what anime studio do you see this beast being bankrolled by? The way the narrative has been built and the way the interactions have filled out I think this would be a nice fit for Bones, maybe--otherwise turn it into a feature and give it to CoMix Wave Films for dem a e s t h e t i c s.

>>2869583
Produced by Gainax
Animated by: ufotable
Director: The director of Cross Ange

>>2869648
I'd definitely watch this anime

>>2869583
I think this might be Shaft's style.

>>2870608
Complete with anal probing....I mean ass kisser. Truly Mitsuo Fukuda can pull this off.

>>2874029
KyoAni is possible with endless8 as inspiration according to the director

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>>2874029

I'd say we're still a couple head tilts off from being a Shaft property--though we are dangerously close to getting bingo if I'm reading this card right.

>>2875638
fucking mark that shit nigga, I can't tell if we have a bingo or half of one
also some of those you can't even know for certain because BSG is vague as shit about the meta-context of the quest for meatspace

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>>2875651

We're dangerously close to it, albeit with some stretchers how I see it

>delayed releases
That MAAAAAAASIB hiatus we had

>text flashes
Those moments where we see [Good End] or [Happiness] between dialogue and exposition

>staff take psychedelic drugs
It sure as shit seems like it with how things have gone--it's either this or the regime change theory

>>2875684
Baseball counts. We had to fight Nakahara Fumi with the baseball bats didn't we? Or was it her using the bats? Either way, it happened.

>>2875708
Fumihara has the bat and we tanked the hit. Yamada is one tough motherfucker.

>>2875684
I think we have a head tilt moment. Many in fact
>When Yamada said that first thing he said when he woke up was Hanazawa
>When Kei left to give us a warning about the world specifically [Happiness] [Erasure] and [Bad End].
>Nakahara Fumi when confronting us before the fight
>and many more

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>>2875857
Huh I think you're right-WAIT
HOLY SHIT THAT'S A BINGO
>produced by SHAFT the whole time
Oh shit, it all makes sense now....

>>2876181
hopefully BSG can hint at a studio or do something meta-related tomorrow when we return to our regularly scheduled mind-fuckery

>>2876275
>>2876181
I look forward to the suffering

>>2876275
We already know the meta in meatspace
>Produced by Shaft
>Directed by BSG

The question is...who are the VA's?

>>2876738

Are we talking the native VA's or the dub?

This is important.

>>2876181
Shaft head tilt moment

>You were about to return to your seat when a question pops in your head.
>"Say, Hanazawa-san."
>"Hm?"
>"Since you asked me, I think it would be fair to ask back. How do you feel about me? Do you like me?"

>She turns around, smiles, and steps towards you. So close you could smell the shampoo she used this morning.
>She reaches out her hand smooths out your bangs. The soft sensation of her fingertips brush against your forehead.

>"Who knows?"

>She leaves you behind as you stand there, stunned.

>>2876827
Remember: anime logic dictates that pregnancy CANNOT happen to high schoolers. Well, unless it's THAT kind of seinen or real shit. Seeing as we're in Lunatic Mode for the universe, anything bad can and will happen. I still wanna go for the mountaintop outdoors sex with Hanazawa once we get to Hell Mountain and no one we know an heroes themselves

Run at 17:00 UTC

>>2879273
I just want to say this quest made me play DokiDoki Literature club. So i will be protected from the next suffering/plot twist.

What if OP was Dan Salvato all along?

>>2879350
then id ask him to play the guitar for us. Or speedrun yoshi's island

>>2879353
I mean in Twitter he said that he has to finish some projects in VN maybe its the DDLC.

>>2879273
Ok BSG who directed the season 1 and now season 2? Who produced this? Did we get shaft'd? What are the reaction in nii-chan and yon-chan?

>>2879350
There are few things I won't give up to have his programming expertise. DDLC made my own personal project feel impotent hahaha

>>2879358
Traditionally speaking, readers do not have direct access to the writers when it comes to asking them questions. I might come off as overly vague at times (OK, most of the time) but that is because we're not even halfway yet.

If I'm not answering in specifics it could mean that 1. It doesn't really relate, 2. It's been mentioned before, and 3. Its yet to be mentioned.

It's also as much what's not being said than it is what is being said.

>>2879394
Nah don't worry it's very fun to shadowrun and panic every now and then.

>>2867891
"Any of y'all [Awake] here?"
The new student Iwata Riho asks the question with no hesitation whatsoever.
Your classmates seem confused, and are looking at each other to see if anyone else got it.

You--
>Try to play it off as a joke
>Stay as incognito as possible
>Pull her out of the classroom right now
>Raise your hand
>Write in

>>2879537
>Stay as incognito as possible

Nope not falling for the trap little bro.

>>2879537
>Stay as incognito as possible

>>2879540
>>2879543
What they said

>>2879537
You try to lower your head far more than you have already. If she has the audacity to be able to say that aloud while Nakamura Eiji is here, then she's not someone you want to be messing with.
"Eh? What are you saying, Iwata-san?" The also confused class rep asks the newcomer the obvious question.

Iwata Riho scans the classroom, before returning to the class rep, scratching her head.
"I thought I was gonna try and make a joke to make a good impression."

She does come from Kyoto, and at times her kansai accent leaked.
Some of the students did an awkward laugh, and Iwata performed a mini-bow as a thank you.

"Why are y'all seated like this anyway? They do the seats facing forward in Kyoto."
"Ah, that's not it," Ryou says. "We're going to be in Hokkaido next week so the groups are talking about the details."
"Ehh, that's so cool! I could join, right?"
The class rep scratches her head. "I don't see why not?"
"Oh, but miss country bimbo gets a pass..." Fumi mutters.

"Could I get a group too?"
The class rep looks at the teacher, who in turn nods.
"Sure! You could be in my group. The guy who transferred was with us anyway."

>Stop the class rep
>Ask Fumi for help
>Ask Eiji for help
>Pray that she doesn't recognize you
>Write in

>>2879559
>Ask Fumi for help
>Pray that she doesn't recognize you

>>2879559
>>Ask Fumi for help
>>Pray that she doesn't recognize you
>>Write in
If she does recognize us, pretend we don't recognize her.

>>2879559
>>Ask Eiji for help
>>Pray that she doesn't recognize you

>>2879559
>Pray that she doesn't recognize you

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Is anything we can ask Fumi to hide us with a head lock or something lol.

Ask Fumi + pray she doesn't recognize you majority vote
>Writing

>>2879559
You turn to ask for Fumi for help...
But she's already ahead of you.

"Hold it right there, class rep."
The class rep eye rolls as she sees Fumi come up once again.
"What is it now?"
"Our group is crowded enough as it is already, and your adding in another member?"
"You use the word 'our' so liberally there, Fumi."
"You know what I fuckin' mean."

Iwata Riho looks at the both of them, curious. And in the middle of their bickering, she interrupts.
"Hey, have you both been fighting over a guy recently?"
The question was enough to dumbfound the two into silence.
"Ah! My bad, I didn't mean to phrase it so awkwardly. I was more asking, like..."

"Do you like anyone, both of you?"

>Interrupt the conversation
>Wait for the answers
>Ask Eiji to interrupt the questions
>Write in

>>2879584
>Ask Eiji to interrupt the questions

>>2879584
>Ask Eiji to interrupt the questions

>>2879584
>That's kinda personal for a newcomer, don't you think? Why so pushy?

I think ask Eiji got majority votes
>Writing

If you want to stop her asking questions, start flipping questions back at her.

>>2879602
Yeah but we are a mob so...unless we want to reveal ourselfs we can't be the one doing the questions.

>>2879584
If we interrupt by falling to the floor, we would just get attention by ourselves

I would rathe rintervene ourselves, tell her that she is being too pushy, see if that gives us points with the collective

Have an answer and a poker face prepared for when she tell us if it is us they are interested in. Something like: No? (uttered in a confused tone, like we think the question is to stupid to consider)

>>2879609
Yeah now that i think about it asking Eiji to do stuff gon a put us in more trouble with the collective isn't?

>>2879584
"Nakamura-san," you lean in closer to Nakamura Eiji.
"I think there's gonna be trouble if we let this go on. Would you mind...?"

Eiji looks up to the trio in the front and nods. He gets out of the desk and puts a hand on the class rep and the transfer student.
"Hey now, you're kind of making a scene here. And Iwata-san, I know you're new here and all, but...those are sensitive questions that you are asking. It's ok to be friendly, but..."

Iwata Riho looks up to him, then to the hand to her shoulder, then back to him.
"...Ehe. Aren't *you* being the one awfully friendly?"
"O-Oh!" Nakamura Eiji instantly pulls away. "I'm sorry."
"Don't be..."

Iwata then comes closer to Eiji. Almost too close.
"I-Iwata-san?"
"You think this girls unfamiliar with a little physical touch, hm?"
"I-Indecent!" The class rep blushes from ear to ear, almost to the point that you could see smoke coming out. "Hang on a minute, Iwata-san, the school rules--"

"Hey, you don't have a girlfriend, right? You're really cute."
"Uh...I...thank...ha?"
She giggles, grabs his hand, and wraps it around herself.
"Why don't you show me around the school? Like the secret places few know about?"
"Oi! Get back here, Iwata Riho!"
"Goodbye~"
"O-Oi! Iwata-san, stop...!"

And with that, Iwata whisks Eiji away out the classroom.
>cont'd

>>2879619
"When they get back, oh someone's going to get skinned alright...skinned and impaled, and..."
By the time Hikaru Ryou and Fumi rejoined your group, she's been exuding a demonic aura around her.

"Iwata-chan or Ei-kun?" Rei asks.
"Both."

Ryou turns to you, and you swear you could hear bones cracking as she moves her neck.
"Oi, Yamada. Should I go give chase to those infidels or should I wait for their return for a more satisfying vengeance?"

>Wait here, we have a field trip to discuss
>Have at em, class rep
>Write in

>>2879624
>Wait here, we have a field trip to discuss

>>2879624
>>Wait here, we have a field trip to discuss

>>2879624
>Have at em, class rep

>>2879624
>Take your time.

>>2879624
>Wait here, we have a field trip to discuss

Wonder if she will get bullied for messing with the main cast

>this girl confesses to Eiji. Eiji is to much of a weakling to say no
>Iwata and Eiji date until they get to the Hell Mountain
.

>>2879624
"Eh, class rep...don't we have a field trip to discuss?"
Ryou contemplates what you said versus the idea of running out and giving chase to them, and she sighs out. It looks like she's as duty-bound as always.
"Alright, alright...come in closer, you three..."

The remaining members - you, Fumi, and Rei - come closer as Ryou starts to explain the details of your trip.

"We'll be meeting at 7AM sharp at the airport in Tokyo, so that we could leave at 9:30, and be there at Hokkaido at around 12 noon.
"From there, we'll be making our way to Lake Asa, where we're going to go on a hike to the picnic grounds. When we get down, we're going to head to Takemoto Inn for the night.
"Next day is the hike to Jigokuyama, which is around walking distance from the inn. Which should take us all day...
"And then free time for the final day in Hokkaido! Not bad isn't it?"

Ryou smiles, as if proud of herself for knowing so much about the trip. Only Tezuka seemed really impressed though.
"Feel free to ask me anything, I *am* the class rep after all."

>The inn
>Laka Asa
>Jigokuyama
>Flight time
>I don't really have any questions
>Write in

>>2879706
>The inn
>Laka Asa
>Will we have bananas as a snack

>>2879706
>Everything except flight time

>>2879706
>The inn
>Laka Asa

>>2879706
>The inn
>Laka Asa
>Jigokuyama

>>2879706
>The inn
>Laka Asa
>Write in: "You mentioned picnic? Do we need to bring our own stuff then? Also are we walking toward the places or we using bus?"

sorry emergency happened. I've been trying to reconcile a brand new schedule and things have gotten a bit spooky. I'll update again in a few after things have settled down

>>2880075
Okay boss

sorry i cant continue the run today. the reason i disappeared yesterday (and cant do today) is related to academics. and with midterms coming up, im not sure if i could continue the near-daily run ive been doing recently.

however, ill still try to do so until the end of september. after that, i'll make sure to get in at least 2 runs a week *at the worst* going forward.

thanks for keeping up with me bois. maybe ill get working on a new pastebin while im at it. ;)

Run tomorrow. Probably at a later time.

>>2881702
That's fine. You keeping us posted on the shit going on and not flaking like other shitter QMs might puts you high in my book. Stay alive, stay safe, stay [Woke].

>>2881784
This. I think I can say your characters are some of the better ones I've seen over the years and lord knows I want to see this to the end. Even if it takes months.

>>2879706
>>2879706
"Could you tell me more about Lake Asa and the inn?"

Ryou smiles and nods.

"The lake itself is part of a national park. A bus will drive us from the airport towards there, but we'd have to hike to get to the camping area. Then, we'll be cooking our own lunch when we get there. We could even fish! Isn't that fun?"
"Sounds like a pain," said Fumi.

Ryou glances at her with a death glare but continues.

"The inn, on the other hand, may not be one of the fanciest ryokans out there, but its still not bad. It's pretty old, but it has underwent furnishings recently so it could accomodate our number pretty well. Plus!" The class rep puts up a finger, almost with an arrogance.

"I've heard their hot springs are pretty great."

>You know so much class rep, have you been there?
>Are the hot springs mixed bath?
>Write in

>>2884959
Forgot me trip

>>2884959
>Should we pack any swimming clothes for the lake, or will the water be too cold for that?

>>2884986
Supporting.

>>2884959
>Write in: "Try to imagine Hanazawa in a bikini. Fail to do so and imagine Hanazawa in a bikini."

>>2884959
>Should we pack any swimming clothes for the lake, or will the water be too cold for that?
>Try to imagine Hanazawa in a bikini. Fail to do so and vividly imagine Hanazawa in a bikini.