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>>2890117

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Votes:

Votes are counted until 25 minutes have passed. This rule doesn't apply to the last reply of the day.
Votes that require a dice roll are counted until 10 minutes have passed, so we can speed the process. Rolls are counted until 10 minutes have passed.

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>>2890119

Dice Mechanic (Up for Balance)

We always roll 1d100s!
I use the average (the mean) of the 4 best rolls plus a modifier depending on Johnny’s stats (Knowledge, Courage, etc.) for the quest. The degree of Success will be determined by the difficulty I specify for the action or prompt compared to the result. The stat based modifier is based in the level of Johnny’s stats (+10 per level not counting the first one). If there are less than 4 rolls I’ll do the math with the ones I have. For example:

>Johnny punches Howie! [Hard Roll][Athletic Based]

Equation:
(Roll 1 + Roll 2 + Roll 3 + Roll 4 + [Stat Based Modifier]) / (Number of Dices Rolled (Max. 4)) = Result!


Rolling over a 95 is a critical strike and ignores the other rolls! In the same vein, rolling 5 or under means a critical failure (Only for hard rolls on)…

The difficulty of the roll is tied with the effectiveness of the action, in other words, the harder the option the better the result for the fight!

Don’t forget at the end of the day this is a Story-driven quest! So what the prompts are describing is more important than difficulty of the rolls are for the results in a fight.

We will roll after the voting is done!

>>2890117
>Grab one of the little pieces of popcorn near her lips and eat it. Keep teasing her.

>>2890117
>Let the movie finish, then tell her while she's a nice girl, we just aren't ready for a relationship due to craziness in our personal lives.

>>2890117
Backing >>2890138

>>2890117
>>2890138
supporting

>>2890117
>>2890138
this

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(Sorry for the delay... again.)

You honestly don’t feel prepared for something like this now – it’s not her fault, it’s clearly yours. No matter how mature that sounds, you still need to mentally prepare to turn her down gently.
So as to not leave her hanging, you take one little piece of the popcorn on her face and throw it away.

“Huh? What was that?” Scarlet wonders.
“You had something on your face.” You whisper helpfully.
“R-r-right! Sorry.” She’s really nervous, but somehow no lisp! She’s come so far since the wreck she used to be!

And so the two of you enjoyed the rest of the movie together. You’re still cuddling because you’re friends and besides… her head is kind of comfy. If anyone else would have seen you right now, they would assume you were a couple. And they’d be wrong. Wrong!

As soon as the movie ends, you hear someone clapping…

“Wooo! That is some great shit right there!” Flint is moved! How can a big guy like him be this goofy…? Scarlet stares at him in a confused way. Then she starts giggling with a hand on her mouth, trying not to make too much noise. You find this very cute.
Another man rains on Flint’s parade! “Calm your tits, meathead! Who the fuck claps in a movie theater? You do that with every reference you recognize, you fuckin’ pleb?” It’s that guy from the TV! Bankrobber whatshisname! Why are these kinds of people here to watch this absolutely awe-inspiring movie that tugs at your heartstrings? At least the other theatergoers look as confused as you are! They don’t fit the demographic here!

“My bad, shitstain! It’s a bad habit I caught from abroad! A lot like the stuff you caught off a cheap whore!” Flint is dealing out the backhanded apologies!
“Then your ugly mug shoulda stayed there! You’re as unfunny as this garbage fire was. I could have spent the hour and a half drinking at the bar instead of being in this dump!” The vulgar man replies while giving the big screen the finger! You try to contain your outrage and focus on watching this shitshow unfold in front of your eyes.
“You can insult me all you want, but you don’t mess with this masterpiece, old fart! If you wanna fight, why don’t we take it outside? One more for the garbage man!”

The crude country man stands up to full height! “Do you even know who I am, rattlecap?” He’s indeed the chief of police right now.
Flint rises in his seat as well. “Pfft. Yeah. A dead man. Come on! I want to go home early.” Flint smacks his fists! He’s ready to rumble! He briefly stops being intimidating to shuffle to the aisle between the seats and people’s legs, then struts out the doors!
“Some maggots just don’t know when to stop, huh? More fun fo’ me!” The police man grins savagely at the people in his row, and they all pull their legs in at the same time. He follows Flint outside unimpeded.

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>>2890554

At this point you should have noticed before, but… he has a flame on this right foot! Whatever’s going to happen, it’s going to be real messy.

“What’s their problem?” Scarlet is not amused anymore.
“Not everyone enjoys a good movie like this.” You sigh in disappointment. Sure Flint likes it and you approve of his respectable taste, but now the mood is ruined!

Everybody starts leaving their seats and heading for the exits. Some of them are talking in disgruntled mumbling, while others are talking excitedly. You faintly hear a few people betting on who would win as they pass on by.

“I’m so glad we’re together here...” Scarlet grabs your arm and starts rubbing her face on it like a cat. Feels nice.
“Yeah, uh, about that… I need to tell you something. Let’s talk about it outside though. I need a drink.” You two leave along with the rest of the crowd.

After buying a subtly overpriced bottle of water, it’s time for you to settle things straight with Scarlet! You are outside near ticket office, watching people head for their cars or towards the nearest station. Flint and the chief of police are nowhere to be found. They must have gone somewhere regular people wouldn’t catch them fighting.

After having a little chatting and small talk about the movie, Scarlet gets straight to the point…

“S-s-so what did you need to tell me…?” Scarlet is nervous again. She’s already getting mixed signals. Damn.
“I need to apologize…”
“F-for what…?” Scarlet is worried now, smile disappearing completely.
“For everything… I can’t be in a relationship with you. I know I handled this poorly and gave you false hope, and I’m sorry about that.”

All of Scarlet’s happiness is gone! “But… At the theater… you…” Oh god, you were on point! She’s super into you!
You let out a regretful sigh from deep inside. This still hurts. “I mean you’re a nice girl and all, don’t get me wrong. I’m just not ready for a relationship yet. Some craziness has been going on in my personal life for the past couple weeks, and I need to get my shit together.”
Scarlet’s disappointment disappears rather quickly. “A-are you alright? Is there anything I can help you with? You know I’m here for you too!” She bravely puts a hand on your shoulder, ignoring any embarrassment she might be feeling!

That’s not the reaction you were expecting from her. You appreciate it anyway. “No, it’s alright…” You close your eyes and relax with her hand still on you.
“I won’t lie to you, I was expecting it – just by looking at you I could feel it, you know? But you can’t blame a positive girl for having her hopes up, yeah?”

You open your eyes and see Scarlet smiling at you. “You’re not mad at me…?”

>>2890556

“Of course not! I’m here for you just like you were there for me! And I’ll always be here too!” Scarlet’s hurt is replaced entirely with that constant cheerful energy of hers. “A part of me is kind of happy though. I’m really getting you now!”
“That’s something to be happy about?”
“Yeah! It means I’ll find a way to reach your heart, even if it takes me an eternity!” She pumps her other hand up in a fist of determination!

This is the closest thing to ‘I love you.’ that someone outside your family has ever said to you. Sure Nina has said ‘I love you.’ to your face plenty of times in plenty of ways, but after what happened with her…

This still feels comforting.

She quickly pulls her hand off your shoulder. “A-and one more thing, Johnny! Just because… you know how I feel… doesn’t mean you need to ignore me, okay? I didn’t want to say anything before because I wanted to keep being friends… You’re really special to me, and I don’t want this to go away.” She clasps her hands together in front of her.

What do you say to her?

>Pull her close and hug her. “This means a lot to me Scarlet. I appreciate this a lot.”
>“Yeah, of course. We’re buddies; I don’t want to lose that either.” Hold out your hand for a handshake!
>“Sorry, I can’t. It’s not healthy for you to be so attached. You gotta stay strong for yourself too.”
>“I won’t go away anywhere, so it’s up to you really.”
>Write In.

>>2890563
>“Yeah, of course. We’re buddies; I don’t want to lose that either.” Hold out your hand for a handshake!
This character development is great

>>2890563
>“I won’t go away anywhere, so it’s up to you really.”

>>2890563
>>Pull her close and hug her. “This means a lot to me Scarlet. I appreciate this a lot.”

Rolled 2 (1d3)

>>2890569
1
>>2890592
2
>>2890662
3

Breaking the tie and writing!

So Flint is going to get bodied by the chief of police

Ka-ching is going to have it bad

>>2890563
>>“Yeah, of course. We’re buddies; I don’t want to lose that either.” Hold out your hand for a handshake!

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“I won’t go away anywhere, so it’s up to you really.” You say, and she hugs you as soon as the words leave your mouth. D’awww… She looks so happy!
“A friend can have a hug, right?” She says all bubbly and full of optimism now.
“Yeah, of course.” You hug her back.

After having your little moment with your friend Scarlet, you eventually took her back home. The last metro train was just about to leave too! She offered to go on the metro alone, but you insisted on leaving Scarlet at her home safely. Little does she know, you have Philonune to fight off any scumbags.

And so after a nice quiet metro ride watching the city lights zoom by, Scarlet is safely home! You two hugged before parting ways! She also tried to make you take a taxi home, but you didn’t want her or anyone else to spend money on dumb things – like yourself. You did agree to her insisting on you texting her when you get home.

A nice long walk back to your apartment through the streets of Pokyo Lokyo gave you time to reflect on everything that has happened recently. Two long days back to back! A giant monster battle, a memory recovery, a break up, and a hard way to turn a new page. Your heart is a mess, but you feel like you did a good job staying true to yourself and the others…
Hopefully everyone is fine from now on! Because that’s what matters, doesn’t it?

“I did enjoy the part where our irritating angel friend had her memory wiped, yes. Good riddance.” Philonune comments in a bitter tone.
“What? You didn’t enjoy fighting the giant monster the day before?”
“It removed us out of next week’s battle, not to mention how unsatisfying it ended. So I can’t say I’m overjoyed.”

“I’m sorry I went overboard there…”
“Heh, I wouldn’t know what I would think of you as a man if you didn’t. You might be only human, but sometimes you have no choice but to turn to violence.” He chuckles wryly at this. “Then again, you humans would know a lot about that…”
“So you think I did the right thing?” You did everything you possibly could to help everyone you care about and you know it, no matter what he says otherwise!
He turns away and looks up at the black sky above. If you squint hard enough past the neon and the bright lights, you can make out the stars. “…I’m not like our nemesis above; I don’t pretend I have all the answers. I’ve lived a long time, seen and done much more than I could understand or tell you. But Johnny, I think you did good.”

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>>2890932

Finally you’re back at your apartment! Damn, it’s almost 1:30 AM! If you don’t get to bed soon, perhaps you’re not going to leave your dreams on time… Wait, someone’s watching TV?! You raised this family to sleep early and wake up early, damnit! What’s this?! Oh… It’s just Yu Yan.

“Hi…” A sleepy Yu Yan yawns at you as you walk in.
“S’up. Where are the others?”
She points back at their room. “Sleeping. Nariko couldn’t get the room she wanted, so me and Amelia convinced her to sleep in the same bed as always… She’s so annoying now.”
You blink a few times to get the sleep out of your eyes. “I see… but why are you still awake?”

“I can’t sleep. At all.”
“That’s bad.”
“Yeah.”

So what now?

>Chat with Yu Yan. She’s obviously hiding something. Maybe it’ll be easier for her to tell you without anyone else awake to cause pressure.
>Go to sleep. Leave whatever her deal is to tomorrow – you’re tired as hell and she’ll understand. You’ll make sure to talk later though.
>Write In.

>>2890939
>Chat with Yu Yan. She’s obviously hiding something. Maybe it’ll be easier for her to tell you without anyone else awake to cause pressure.

>>2890939
>Chat with Yu Yan. She’s obviously hiding something. Maybe it’ll be easier for her to tell you without anyone else awake to cause pressure.

>>2890939
>>Chat with Yu Yan. She’s obviously hiding something. Maybe it’ll be easier for her to tell you without anyone else awake to cause pressure.

>>2890939
>>Chat with Yu Yan. She’s obviously hiding something. Maybe it’ll be easier for her to tell you without anyone else awake to cause pressure.

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“Something wrong?”
“Yeah. You’re deaf. I said I couldn’t sleep”
“I meant something else.”
“No. I’m perfectly fine. Can you see…?” She turns to see you and opens her shell of blankets.

“You don’t look fine to me.” She’s in her underwear again. Has she no shame flashing you? Guess you are getting used to being around classier girls with classier underwear to be affected by something like this.
“It’s called being comfortable, you know?” Yu Yan yawns loudly, closing the blankets up. “Since you’re up for a chat… what were you doing at this creepy hour outside, my charming prince?”
“Having a date with a girl that actually looks good.”

For a moment you’re afraid your deadpan retort cut her down to nothing, but she starts giggling.

“A date? Ha! Why appease your appetite with crappy leftovers, when the main dish is right here?” She tries to act sexy… inside her boring cocoon of blankets.
“I think the chef’s special lies elsewhere.”
“Y-your palate needs work!” Yu Yan shakes her head a little. “Here, c’mere, sit with me. Tell me your deepest, darkest secrets…” She pats the spot right next to her.


“I told you the truth already.” You sit down next to the comfy woman. “Now it’s your turn. What’s making you stay up this late?”
“Why? You think there’s something wrong with me? Perhaps you don’t know the illustrious content of midnight television! You’d be surprised!”

“That’s just tomorrow’s TV schedule on screen.” She’s watching National TV! What’s wrong with her? Is she becoming brainwashed by shit quality TV like Nariko used to be?!
“I-i—it just changed!” Yu Yan refuses to yield for no good reason. You aren’t fooled!
“C’mon Yu Yan, tell me truth… Tell me your darkest secrets.” You adjust your glasses as you smirk at her.

You see tiny drops of sweat on her forehead as her eyes widen. The blankets’ heat must be getting to her! “I r-refuse! It’s too humiliating!” She lies back facing you, poking you in the side with her blanket-covered foot. “But since you’re open to opening up, I’ve been wondering… Since the hobo center’s closing down, are you planning to make me live with Mooriko from now on? Or am I too irresistible for ya?” Oh well, that’s a real worry right there!

How do you respond to this smug hobo at this hour?

>“You’re my responsibility, so probably not.”
>“Up to you, really. I’m not stopping you, am I?”
>“Yeah. See ya. Good-bye. Smell ya later.”
>“You’re dodging the subject. What’s this humiliating stuff you’re talking about, and how can I make more fun of you with it?”
>Write In.

>>2891139
>“You’re dodging the subject. What’s this humiliating stuff you’re talking about, and how can I make more fun of you with it?”

>>2891139
>“You’re dodging the subject. What’s this humiliating stuff you’re talking about, and how can I make more fun of you with it?”

>>2891139
>>Write In.
Time to become psychic.
>Does this have to do with Newriko, I mean Nariko? Are you missing how she used to be?

>>2891139
Actually yeah, changing my vote
>>2891160
to
>>2891179

>>2891139
Backing >>2891179

>>2891139
You can stay here if you really want, BUT..
>>2891179

>>2891261
>You can stay here if you really want, BUT..
Add this please, seeing as I completely skipped over the last couple sentences.

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“You’re dodging the subject. What’s this humiliating stuff you’re talking about, and how can I make more fun of you with it?”
“You heard a distressed girl’s call, and the first thought that crossed your mind is how this could be fun for you? You’re playing a dangerous game, Johnny Ando. A damsel’s dignity is her most valuable asset in these trying times.”

“Yu Yan, I just saw your ugly panties you showed me on purpose. You can’t play that card on me.”

“Ehem… You get what I mean. By the way, Nariko gave me a free phone. We should exchange numbers while you’re here in case some bad stuff happens. Also…” She replays that recording as she pulls her new phone out. “What a melody! It’s my favorite ringtone now, can you believe that?”
You try to relax and not grit your teeth so hard. “Real funny. But after this, you need to tell me what’s up.” You quickly exchange numbers. She also gave you Nariko’s in the meantime. Now everyone including your hobos have phones. Weird.

“Since we’re already on the subject, does this have to with Newriko – I mean Nariko? Are you missing how she used to be?” You gloss over your faux pas as if it never happened. Which is true: it never happened.
“Pfft… Like she’s any different! She just needed some training! Making fun of her for a while, grabbing her belly and tits a few times here and there, dropping her self-esteem a little, and voila! She remembers her place on the food chain again!” Yu Yan almost seems proud… “It’s just a tad more annoying now that she questions me all the time, and she’s less affectionate… But that’s part of growing up. They grow up so fast…” Is she actually wiping a real tear?!

“By the way, she got fatter. I couldn’t believe it. And worse, I don’t think she’s going to get better – I saw her eating the leftovers from the fridge after eating dinner! So help me make fun of her too! Pleaaaaase?”

“That sounds like a bad idea. And to me it sounds like you have a problem with her...” Is this extended humiliation really the answer? Maybe it is working, but not entirely?
“The worst part for me is that she has her memories back. I’m kinda jelly I’ll be the only one like this. But aside from that, and I swear on my ugly panties – I don’t have a problem with her. It’s just a different dynamic now! The old Nariko is in there too, just protected by too many layers of fat.”
“I don’t buy it. At least there’s something about her that’s troubling you.”
“So stubborn, my well-intentioned charming prince.” Why is she copying the way Nariko talks?!

“Yu Yan… If you don’t tell me, then who else? I know you’re in trouble and I can help. That’s what I’m here for.” That’s what you’ve been doing the past few weeks!

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>>2891508

“Who else…?” Hey, that clicked on Yu Yan. “…You promise you aren’t going to tell anyone, right?” She gives you a skeptical look.
“I swear.”

“Just to make sure you are going to keep your lips shut, I know where your porn stash is. I also know what they’re all about! I thought you were a pure guy, but you’re really quite the naughty student… Hehehe!” Oh yeah, all those teacher/student doujins you haven’t fapped to in a couple months. Pretty fucking useless now that Nina has left you a broken man. Painful to look at too.

Yu Yan is wasting your time at this point. It’s better to cut your losses and go to sleep already.
“Fine. Help yourself then. I’m going to sl—” You trusted her…
“W-wait! It was a joke! I do need help… and I still haven’t found your shit!” Yu Yan is finally defeated. For only five seconds as a vicious triumphant smirk comes out full force! “But now I know it exists somewhere in here.”
Enough of this shit! “Just tell me what’s wrong, please.” You’re too tired to put up with this for any longer than you already have!


“You know how old Nariko was kind of warm and affectionate, always very attentive?”
“No.” You say in your most tired no-fucks-given deadpan.
“W-what? Really? Maybe because she has a cru… N-never mind! Point is, she was always there to comfort people.”
“Yeah, so?”

“I have too many nightmares… I can’t sleep well at all unless she was there comforting me, but the new Nariko doesn’t do that! She even kicked me out of bed today! Of course I didn’t want to wake her up and… that’s how I ended up here.” She holds her arms out to gesture at her sorry state. You didn’t expect things to be this rough for her.

“Okay. What are these nightmares about?”
“They’re nightmares! What else could they be about?! Just… help me, please?”

This reminded you how you and Nina became friends a long time ago. Seems like nightmares are a key element of this whole ordeal.

How are you planning on helping Yu Yan?

>If Nariko can’t do it, then you will have to sleep with her… NOT in that way! You’ll assess the situation and find an answer tomorrow.
>Wake up Nariko. Explain the situation to her. If she really has that instinct to help still inside her, this will be no problem.
>Maybe Amelia can help…? Her bear is smart too! Together you can find a solution before you fall and sleep on the floor.
>Write In.

(Last Reply of the day, we continue tomorrow!)

>>2891513
>Let her fall asleep and watch over her for any change. Like sleeptalking or sweating.

>>2891513
>If Nariko can’t do it, then you will have to sleep with her… NOT in that way! You’ll assess the situation and find an answer tomorrow.
If anyone asked you snuck in while we were sleep.

>>2891513
>>Write In.
>Move over, I'll watch some tv with you.
Watch tv till she falls asleep

>>2891513
>If Nariko can’t do it, then you will have to sleep with her… NOT in that way! You’ll assess the situation and find an answer tomorrow.
>Let her fall asleep and watch over her for any change. Like sleeptalking or sweating.
keep an eye on her while in bed.

>>2891513
>If Nariko can’t do it, then you will have to sleep with her… NOT in that way! You’ll assess the situation and find an answer tomorrow.

Let's spoil her just this once.

>>2891513
>If Nariko can’t do it, then you will have to sleep with her… NOT in that way! You’ll assess the situation and find an answer tomorrow.
We help our hobos, even if they are really damn annoying.

>>2891513
>... I'll lend you Philonune.

>>2891513
>If Nariko can’t do it, then you will have to sleep with her… NOT in that way! You’ll assess the situation and find an answer tomorrow.
>Let her fall asleep and watch over her for any change. Like sleeptalking or sweating.

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Sorry lads, no session today! Something came up!

Sorry again.

>>2893001
Awwwww, tomorrow?

>>2893009
Yep!

“Fine, I guess I’ll have to replace Nariko just for today… C’mon...” You stand up and start walking towards your room.
“Is that how you invite a lady into your room? I can see why you’re single now!”
Ignore what she just said and stay calm. She needs the help. “I’m going to close the door and lock it if you’re not here in ten seconds. One. Two. Thr–”
“Okay, I’m going I’m going! Let me turn off the TV…!”

Eventually, after brushing your teeth and changing to your pajamas, you’re finally ready to sleep! It’s 2:15 AM. Tomorrow is going to be a bad day with all this sleep you’re lacking… Better to worry about the present instead.

“I know you wanted us to be close, but will I fit with you in there?” Yu Yan seems a little worried; your other bed is bigger than this one by a notable margin. She’s so small it shouldn’t be a problem anyway.
“Let’s find out quickly. I’m kind of tired.” You get in the bed before she can.
“Quickly?! This is one chance in a million and you don’t want to enjoy it? I’m going to start questioning your manhood if you keep up this attitude! And that’s a big turn off by the way.” Yu Yan soon follows after leaving the blankets on your desk. You catch a small glance of her ugly panties again. Is she seriously going to sleep with you in here like that…?

She was right though! There’s barely any space to maneuver around. You two are sleeping back-to-back looking at opposite directions, trying to make this less awkward than it already is.

“Don’t move too much, or you’ll end up kicking me out!” Yu Yan is already complaining. Sheesh.
“I don’t move while I’m sleeping.” You take your glasses off and leave them by the bedside table.
She elbows you in the back. “Yeah right Mr. Perfect. What else are you gonna say? You don’t snore either?”
“I don’t actually.” Is it that common for people to snore? “Just sleep, okay?”

“I need to get comfy first!” She starts pushing away at you with her back. What an asshole. “Ah… This is better…”
“Sleep already.” You say in the tonelessness of someone with too little sleep and too many problems.
“I mean this is kinda awkward as hell, so I’m having problems here!” Yu Yan is not comfortable after that?! Maybe she needs a little help…

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>>2893880

You sit up on the bed, look at the little midget causing you so much misery, and… start patting the shit out of her head! “Here. Calm down.”

“W-who do you think I am?! Amelia? This won’t work on me… at all… zzzz…” Yu Yan has fallen asleep like a ragdoll! Finally some silence. You tuck back in, but you keep watching over her like a worried parent looking over his child. She ended up kicking the sheets aside with her legs. Can’t blame her, it’s kind of hot in here.

She looks like a completely different animal when she’s sleeping; so peaceful, delicate, and almost cute in nothing but a top and panties. You didn’t like her in that way before, and you’re still far from feeling that way towards your smuggest hobo. Even if you did, it would be a dick move to do anything when she’s in a bad state like this, desperate enough to ask you for help.

After a few minutes nothing seems to be wrong with her. Maybe you can sleep too…

But your small victory is short lived as Yu Yan starts to have a horrific nightmare! She looks anguished, twitching and whispering gibberish… She’s like a dog rubbing your leg… Amusing, after getting over how unsettling it is to see this happen.

“Disturbing. You think it's flame related?” Philonune floats over her to look closer.
“If Nariko’s flame appeared out of nowhere, it wouldn’t surprise me Yu Yan’s would too – so it’s not an outlandish idea.” Something occurs to you as you say this. “Even if it’s a good idea Philo, it still doesn’t fit what we know.”

“Why is that?”
“She was already having these types of nightmares for a while now. If this was flame-related, the nightmares would be starting last night after Ka-Shing’s machine got stopped. I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep unless I deal with this.” You yawn involuntarily. It’s already starting!

How will you deal with this and save your sleep?

>Sleep by her side without doing much. Maybe that’ll be enough, plus you could sleep too! You doubt Nariko did anything important.
>Start patting the head of this terrified hobo until she calms down. This could destroy your sleep schedule, but it’s a small price to pay.
>Wake her up. Tell her about her behavior, perhaps she knows something that can help. Or she’ll just complain in your face again.
>Write In.

(It's an extra post! Still can't run today!)

>>2893891
>Wake her up. Tell her about her behavior, perhaps she knows something that can help. Or she’ll just complain in your face again.

>>2893891
>Start patting the head of this terrified hobo until she calms down. This could destroy your sleep schedule, but it’s a small price to pay.

>>2893891
>Start patting the head of this terrified hobo until she calms down. This could destroy your sleep schedule, but it’s a small price to pay.
Sacrifice

>>2893891
>Start patting the head of this terrified hobo until she calms down. This could destroy your sleep schedule, but it’s a small price to pay.

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You decided to commit the ultimate sacrifice: your sleep! You will pat Yu Yan’s head every time she starts losing it! She’s going to have a good night’s sleep even if you can’t bat an eye the whole night!

And so you embarked on this task that ended up robbing you of most of your sleep! It was already half past 2 AM when this started, now it’s time for you to ‘wake up’ and go to school. You had roughly an hour and a half of sleep, and boy are you feeling it!

At least it wasn’t so bad for this little gremlin. She hugged you super tight at some point, making it harder for you to focus on sleeping… But it’s the subconscious thought that counts, right?

Your brain feels like shit, your eyes hurt, and your thought process is going slower than… something that goes slow…

Fuck.

You need to prepare to school no matter what! Checking your phone for no good reason results in seeing some missed calls from Osgood. You wonder what could have happened…? They’re from more or less the same time you were at the movies! You had to turn your phone off because it’s the movie theater, obviously.

What do you do?

>Call Osgood! What the fuck happened this time?
>Go to school! You have to keep up appearances!
>Wake up Yu Yan. It’s YOUR turn to sleep the day.
>Write In.

(Another phantom update! Don't hold your hopes up until tomorrow!)

>>2894238
>Call Osgood! What the fuck happened this time?

>>2894238
>>Go to school! You have to keep up appearances!

>>2894238
>Call Osgood! What the fuck happened this time?

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Fuck, better see what Osgood wants. You go to the living room to make the call to avoid waking up the others. He took his sweet time to answer you.

“Hello…?” A very disgruntled Osgood says.
“I saw your calls, what’s up?” Straight to the point. Any more and your brain will melt.
“Johnny?! What the actual fuck? It’s like 7 AM in the morning! The fuck is wrong with you?”
“I barely slept, now get talking.”

“Barely slept? Then go to sleep, idiot…” He sure is cranky; you may take his suggestion though.
“Wait! Fuck! Now I remember! Why didn’t you answer my calls? Did you even see the news? Some important shit happened.”

“No. I was busy.”
“Doing what…?” What’s with the questions?
“Watching a movie.”
“That’s not really being busy. You know calls are important!” What’s with the complaining?
“I think it was a date.”
“What do you mean you think it was a date?! It’s a date or it’s not! There’s no in-between! You sound stoned or something.” What’s with the semantics?
“I barely slept, now get talking.”

“Y-you just said that! Ugh! Just get your priorities straight, man! A date with who anyway?”
“Scarlet.” You probably should have kept that to yourself.
“EHEM! Ehggghh…” It’s like he choked from a heart attack. It takes a full minute for him to come back. “That’s a name I haven’t heard in a long time… Wait, didn’t you have the hots for Uccelli? What’s up with you? Are you playing multiple girls?”
“I barely slept, now get talking.”

“…You know, I’m not going to ask questions anymore. I just hope what I’m going to say sticks in your brain.” Osgood gets serious. About time. “Gordon Jr. is making his moves, dude. He got Lloydington in jail! A political prisoner, that’s the type of shit that hasn’t happened in decades! Not only that, he’s raiding the cult’s churches and shit too… That’s more like tax evasion stuff, but man if Gordon isn’t involved with the flame shit, I would be surprised.”

Wasn’t the chief of police at the movies last night?
And didn’t your ex-cop buddy Roger Jackson text you about watching the news?

You blink real hard a few times to refocus yourself. “And this happened yesterday?”
“Yeah! At least, it went public yesterday. Just remember we’re going to stay out of this shit from now on until we heal… That reminds me, get your ass to the clinic after school. Its Team Meeting time. After all the shit that happened we need to regroup.”
“Right…”
“Dude, get some sleep. You sound like a drugged zombie…” Osgood hangs up. He really has a temper sometimes.

>>2894756

With this newfound knowledge, what do you do?

>Watch the news! Get more info! Maybe make some calls to your usual informants.
>Go to sleep! You need your energy for your injured body when the time comes!
>Wash up and go to school! Be a responsible teenager in the middle of chaos!
>“I barely slept, now get talking.” Tell your wall, just in case it didn’t hear you.
>Write In.

(Same as the other posts, probably the last one!)

>>2894762
>Watch the news! Get more info! Maybe make some calls to your usual informants.

>>2894762
>>Wash up and go to school! Be a responsible teenager in the middle of chaos!

>>2894762
>Wash up and go to school! Be a responsible teenager in the middle of chaos!
>“I barely slept, now get talking.” Tell your wall, just in case it didn’t hear you.
"Go talk to a wall." - Squall Lionheart, Final Fantasy 8.

>>2894809
is this the turning point where DYBQ becomes edgy?

>>2895750
I seriously doubt that

>>2894762
>Wash up and go to school! Be a responsible teenager in the middle of chaos!
>“I barely slept, now get talking.” Tell your wall, just in case it didn’t hear you.

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(Extra update, session hasn't started yet!)

“I barely slept, now get talking.”
Oh right. He hung up. Well your wall needed to hear that message anyway. Time for school!

You prepare need the hobos to Amelia, and wake food up to school go to.
Yes that… Whatever that was. Maybe you need to wash up first?

You’re so tired, your body so sore, your head ready to give in, and your heart broken…
Business as usual!

“Wait, you’re leaving already? You ate breakfast alone?” Amelia mumbles out as she starts devouring the toast you made for her. Your stupid sister is not even using any butter or jam.
“Yeah, I did.” You did…? Either way, you prepared everything for the freeloaders already. When was that? Who cares?
Amelia gives you a toast-filled farewell. Or is it toasting you farewell? “See ya! Don’t forget the meeting!” You give a halfhearted wave back at her as you stumble your way out into the apartment corridor. Amelia didn’t seem pleased. Having woken up earlier with more sleep than you, she couldn’t make up her mind about stopping you.

Somehow you find yourself at school half an hour early. You don’t remember how you got here.
Slowly but surely, you feel your body returning to its senses. What do adults do to combat this? Drink drugs? Inject coffee? Anyway, you’re going to use this valuable time to rest your aching self a little.

Oh god, not even the bell ringing could wake you up! Good thing Scarlet had your back and woke you up in time. Fuck, this is going to be a long day isn’t it?

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>>2896317

And it was almost a lie! You don’t remember what happened in the middle of the day, but classes are now over! Time to go home and say hello to your bed! You say good-bye to the class’ lamp and trot your way out! You need to do something that’s probably sleeping in your bed soon! You mean team meeting! Yeah, that.

Someone grabs your arm at the gates. You almost trip and fall from… surprise. Yeah, surprise!

“For the last time Johnny, what’s wrong?” It’s Matilda! You wonder what her smile looks like for some reason. Where did that thought come from?
“Sorry I’m a little tired…” You’re basically on autopilot.
“5 bucks and I can bring you back home. Hell, I’ll ask for payment later. You’re worrying me enough being like this.”

Respond? How?

>“Where are we again? What is this place?” What?!
>“Home? We have a meeting! Let’s go…!” Clinic!
>”Philo, which way was the… clinic?” Lost!
>“I’ll give you 10 if you smile at me again…” Smile!
>Write In.

>>2896328
>“Home? We have a meeting! Let’s go…!” Clinic!

>>2896328
>“Home? We have a meeting! Let’s go…!” Clinic!
>“I’ll give you 10 if you smile at me again…” Smile!
We are weird when sleepy.

>>2896328
>“I’ll give you 10 if you smile at me again…” Smile!
>“Home? We have a meeting! Let’s go…!” Clinic!

>>2896342
Supporting but make it 20

>>2896328
what >>2896366 said

>>2896342
Supporting

>>2896328
>>2896342
Yeh, do this.

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“Home? Wait, we have a meeting! Let’s go…!” Clinic! Now!
“…You’re heading back to the school.” You are? You were sure this was the right way! “You sure you’re just tired? This doesn’t have anything to do with what happened to your face?”
“What’s wrong with my face…?”
“It looks… different.” Matilda makes a weird face you don’t like. “Forget it. Let’s go to the clinic, someone there can check you out. You will pay me later when you are more coherent.”

She grabs your arm and starts dragging you somewhere.

“That face you’re making, I don’t like it. I’ll pay you 10 in total if you smile at me again.”
“Cease this behavior now, Johnny. Don’t joke about money to me.”
“20.”

Matilda robotically turns her head to you and… smirks?! You didn’t pay for this half-assed attempt!

“I-is this good for you…?” She’s clearly uncomfortable.
“No! The hell was that? I want to see your genuine smile, not a dumb smirk! Are you even trying?” You can’t keep your thoughts inside your head!
“I-it’s not easy! We’re getting sidetracked, we need to move on.” She’s starts dragging you faster…

You’re at the station at this point, waiting for the next train. Other people waiting on the metro shoot glares your way, but you refuse to care or pay attention to them!

“I’m paying you good money to smile! Don’t you pull off cosplay on-demand? How do you make your clients happy with bad service like this?!”
Her grip on you becomes iron as she whispers coldly in your ear. “You mention that again and I’m going to slit your throat right here. Understand?”

This girl doesn’t know you have level 4 courage. You beat her fairly before! “You think I’m afraid of you? I want to see the warmest of smiles ASAP. I’m tired of you wasting that pretty face of yours! You need to stop being so damn stoic to everyone around you!”
“D-did you just call me ‘pretty’? Are you really tired or just drunk…? Or are you just taking the piss out of me? Your current behavior is utterly baffling. Please shut up and start treading lightly.”
“Sure. I’m going to keep my money though.”

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>>2897074


“…How is this then?” Another pathetic attempt! It’s like a dog showing its teeth. Quite disturbing. You get a creeping feeling on your back just looking at it…
You ignore your unsettled feels and scoff dismissively in her face with no regard at all! Rudeness? What rudeness?!
“You’re just showing me your teeth. What are you, a dog?”

Matilda’s icy grip becomes excruciating! Her appearance instantly turns menacing, to the point where people standing around you two slowly edge away without realizing!
“This is why I ask money upfront…” You hear her grumbling through your arm’s pain.

The subway train arrives on time. You are dragged inside and unceremoniously dropped in one of the empty seats without much care. After a few minutes of you looking at Matilda with silent disappointment, she breaks the ice on her own…

“Johnny, I don’t care what situation you are in right now. I’m your trainer and I demand discipline. Making fun of me is unacceptable, and I will not tolerate this type of behavior from now on. Understand?” She’s more flustered than mad, but mad nonetheless…

Respond? How?

>“We’re more friends than trainer and trainee. Is it really too much to ask for a genuine smile?”
>“I’m not making fun of you, my brain is acting weird… Didn’t get much sleep lately.”
>“More than anything, I’m worried you can’t smile at all. That’s not healthy, you know?”
>“I want my money’s worth, that’s all. I have all this money and nothing good to spend it on.”
>“30 bucks and I can also take a picture.” Time to drive a bargain!
>Write In.

>>2897078
>“More than anything, I’m worried you can’t smile at all. That’s not healthy, you know?”

>>2897078
>“More than anything, I’m worried you can’t smile at all. That’s not healthy, you know?”

>>2897078
>>“30 bucks and I can also take a picture.” Time to drive a bargain!

>>2897078
>“More than anything, I’m worried you can’t smile at all. That’s not healthy, you know?”

>>2897078
>“More than anything, I’m worried you can’t smile at all. That’s not healthy, you know?”
>"Thanks for trying, it's clearly very hard for you. I won't ask again."
>Give her wallet.

>>2897078
>“I’m not making fun of you, my brain is acting weird… Didn’t get much sleep lately.”
>“More than anything, I’m worried you can’t smile at all. That’s not healthy, you know?”

>>2897078
>“I’m not making fun of you, my brain is acting weird… Didn’t get much sleep lately.”
>“More than anything, I’m worried you can’t smile at all. That’s not healthy, you know?”

“I’m not making fun of you, my brain is acting weird… I didn’t get much sleep lately.” You shrug and yawn at the same time. Matilda frowns at your lack of manners.
“I don’t care about excuses, I care about improvement. I told you you need to take better care of yourself. I need you healthy to continue our training as well. Don’t let my trust in you slip away this easily.”

You stare at the buildings go by outside the train. The reflection in the window looks like a mess.
“Just a string of constant bad luck, that’s all… I’m sorry Matilda. It’s never on my bucket list to make you feel bad.” Man, not even when you are feeling down can you catch a break… “But more than anything, I’m worried you can’t smile at all. That’s not healthy, you know?”
“You’re currently the least appropriate person on this train to talk about health.” As piercing as always.

“So? Doesn’t make it any less true.”

Matilda folds her arms and gives you a skeptical look. “What? You can genuinely smile whenever you want? At will? Don’t be silly.”
“Well, yeah?” You turn and smile at her, though it probably looks lopsided with how tired you are.
Matilda covers her face. That sound she made was almost a girly giggle! Almost. “That’s… appalling! You have no business telling me how to do it. What are you, a child?”

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>>2897320

“It’s a smile at least. Not a bad Photoshop edit like the one you force. Are you ashamed of your own real smile?”
“Ashamed? Preposterous! I have nothing to be ashamed of.” Her tone is offended. A bit too offended. Almost as if she’s hiding her true feelings…
“Then smile for me. I know you have a pretty one.” You smile again to show off.

Matilda brushes off her shirt as if you got dust on it from a meter away, just by smiling at her.
“Stop with your false adulation. Discounts are based on loyalty and well-mannered behavior, not words of false praise or pathetic attempts at haggling.”
“I’m not trying to take advantage of you. Smiling more can help you change your life and make you feel better about yourself. You need to chill sometimes too.”
“You don’t follow your own advice. I’ve barely seen you smile myself – you’re just talking nonsense. We will leave this chit chat for another time, when you are more capable and less of… whatever you are right now.” She gives you an odd look.

You arrive at your stop and head out with the crowd. Time to go…

“It’s not like we can’t talk while walking, or anything…” You say blandly to the air and not directly at Matilda.
“I’m tired of your blathering. You’ve been acting strangely the whole time, and I do not approve. Get moving, or I’ll get you moving..”
“I guess I’ll have to think of ways on how to make you smile…”
“I hope that thought permanently leaves your mind when you return to your old self.” Haha! You did it! Matilda’s flustered! She does have feelings!

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>>2897322

Somehow the two of you arrive at the clinic with no problems! You’re even able to walk straight without wobbling or being unsteady!

You’re in Osgood’s room… Just the three of you.

“W-what are you doing here? W-we were going to meet at the cafeteria downstairs in 15 minutes!” Osgood is not pleased as he keeps eating his chocolate pudding.
“You told me to keep an eye on him, but I didn’t know it was this bad. He needs to sleep. Now.” Matilda orders Osgood then looks at you. “Go, sleep in there. We don’t need you babbling like an idiot in front of everyone else.” She’s pointing at one of the empty hospital beds in the corner of the room.

“Oh god, seriously? You didn’t go to sleep when I told you?” Osgood is disappointed.
“I barely slept, now get talking.” You reply blandly.

He blinks a few times and looks at Matilda. “Okay, we’re leaving him here. You’re right.”

Respond? How?

>“I didn’t come here to take a nap. If I’m not in the meeting, I’m going.” Screw these guys, you’re outta here!
>Time for blissful sleep! They will update you about the meeting later, won’t they? You can pay Matilda to make sure.
>“Lemme buy an energy drink and I’ll be fine in a few minutes.” Has to be a vending machine somewhere outside…
>Write In.

>>2897327
>>Write In.
>“Lemme buy a few minutes, I’ll be fine in an energy drink."

>>2897327
Backing >>2897349

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“Lemme buy a few minutes, I’ll be fine in an energy drink.” You eloquently tell the other two.
Osgood and Matilda share a look.

”Grab him.”
”With pleasure.”
Matilda grabs your arms and pulls you into a flawless full nelson!
You cannot escape. You have no hope of freedom.

Somehow they ended up tying you to the bed using the sheets, like in a Bond movie…

“W-wait! It’s a joke! A joooooooke!” You yawn loudly in the middle of your indignant yelling. “I just need an energy drink, I swear! There’s a vending machine half a minute down the street!”
“Johnny, we’re getting tired of your shit. Be a good boy and sleep.” Why is Osgood sounding like a supervillain?!
“No! I want to be part of the meeting! You owe me this!”


Matilda gets closer to you and kisses your forehead. “Rest in peace, Johnny Ando…”
“W-wait! You can’t leave me here! I’m important! I think I’m the team leader too…! Come baaaaaaack…!!!”

After grinning from ear to ear at your displeasure, they both leave the room, leaving you here… alone… tied up… and kind of sad… You honestly don’t feel like crying out for help or shaking the bed, or anything.

“You know I can free you from your bindings, right? Cutting simple cloth is effortless.” Philonune is floating around you stating the obvious.

You’re not comfy at all…

You only have two options in your miserable state…

>Let Philonune aid you! They can’t keep you tied down like this!
>Accept sleep’s soft embrace, and lose your body to the darkness.

>>2897327
>Look at a mirror

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>>2897481
>Accept sleep’s soft embrace, and lose your body to the darkness.
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>>2897481
>Accept sleep’s soft embrace, and lose your body to the darkness.

>>2897481
>>Let Philonune aid you! , and lose your body to the darkness.

>>2897481
>Let Philonune aid you! They can’t keep you tied down like this!

>>2897481
>Accept sleep’s soft embrace, and lose your body to the darkness.

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Fuck it! If they want you to sleep, you will sleep… Though you’re so grumpy now you’re having a hard time accepting sleep’s soft embrace. Better think about how you’ll get revenge until sleep happens!

Oh yes! You’re going to keep calling Matilda cute! And you’re going to pay her to wear a cute dress and say cute things! Then you’re going to take pictures and video! And maybe pay for ‘something else’ too!

Then Osgood! You’re going to draw a dick on his cast! Maybe invite him over, but trick him into meeting Ajna again! Tell Yu Yan that Osgood can heal from anything, and set her to pester him for hours! Muahahahahaha!

Ha ha! Ha… Your pettiness knows no bounds!

Wait… You’re asleep already!
This is nice. Finally some good rest…

Suddenly you wake up! You’re no longer tied to the bed. In fact, you’re not even in Calamity’s Clinic! It’s… your room? You’re still wearing your school clothes but without shoes on!

When did you lose your shoes?!
How did you get all the way home?!
How did you not notice being moved?!

These questions won’t get you anywhere! You check the time on your phone and… it’s 6:54 PM! You slept like two and a half hours more or less. That’s nothing, you need way more sleep than that! Even so, your eyes don’t feel like closing anymore. You still feel like shit, but now your brain is working properly. Thank fuck; any longer and you would probably go insane for real – they they’d have to keep you in the clinic!

Hmm? Someone’s opening your door!
Oh, it’s only Yu Yan. She’s carrying a tray with a glass of water on it. Why is she using a big tray like that for just one regular glass of water?! That’s such a waste!

What do you do?

>Fall back into the world of nothing! Sleep is what you need!
>Pretend to be asleep and pay close attention to Yu Yan!
>“Uhhh… Can you tell me what happened?” Ask the smug midget.
>Hold the phone… Is something up? Summon Philonune to check!
>Write In.

>>2897620
>>Pretend to be asleep and pay close attention to Yu Yan!

>>2897620
>Pretend to be asleep and pay close attention to Yu Yan!

>>2897620
>Hold the phone… Is something up? Summon Philonune to check!

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Heh, you’re going to pretend to be asleep and spy on her! She will never see it coming!
She puts the glass of water next to you then sits on your desk chair… She’s just staring at you looking defeated for some reason. This is when she says something really embarrassing thinking you’re unconscious or some shit like on TV… Right?

“Achoo!” She sneezes and sniffs. That’s what happens when you sleep with no bedsheets on, you hobo! C’mon you damn midget, say something! “I should be watching TV instead…” She says in a hoarse voice.

Bitch, you what?! It’s your fault you’re like this now! Show some remorse! You can’t believe you wasted all your sleep on this ungrateful brat! She has no idea what you’ve been through today!

“I’m kinda thirsty…” She scratches her butt, then she looks at the glass of water. “Meh. He won’t notice…”

IS SHE DRINKING YOUR WATER?!?! It was for you, wasn’t it? Point is, she’s a heartless dummy!
Eugh, that sounded like something Amelia would say… You definitely need more rest if you’re starting to think like her.

Oh! Yu Yan is moving!

“Hmmm? Didn’t notice this thing here before…” She spotted the computer you stole from Lise’s fat bitch mother. Right, you still have that thing – you kinda forgot what with everything else you’ve been doing the past couple weeks. “Weeeeeell, since Nariko isn’t here, maybe I can check this place out...”

Bad Yu Yan, bad! Oh god what if she finds… those files?

You might have to do something here!

What do you do?

>Apprehend the rogue Yu Yan! This wild animal is a danger to you and your room!
>Keep pretending to be asleep! You’re playing the long con here, but will it pay off?
>Grab her ass, then pretend to be asleep again. You can pull it off, probably.
>Write In.

>>2897758
>>Keep pretending to be asleep! You’re playing the long con here, but will it pay off?

>>2897758
>>Keep pretending to be asleep! You’re playing the long con here, but will it pay off?

>>2897758
>Keep pretending to be asleep! You’re playing the long con here, but will it pay off?

>>2897758
>Do a very loud snore

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You’re playing the long con here. You will have to endure it.

“Dum dum dum!” Yu Yan loudly starts checking out your closet. “Where are they? Where’d he put ‘em?”

Oh god she’s trying to find your stuff! Your kinky stuff! No other person should be allowed to see those things, especially a hobo who will try using them as blackmail. You don’t know for sure, but you have that sort of feeling!

“Eureka, amigo! I found them! Silly Johnny! You don’t put lewd stuff in a box out in the open.” Foolish girl, that’s your decoy! “Wait, it’s filled with old videogames?! Shit, I need to keep my voice down…”
She keeps examining the closet. You hear stuff being moved and shuffled around.
“I’ll move the chair… I need to get up to that shelf.”
Up?! Perhaps she’s going to find the –

“Huh… weird.”
Oh no, that sound could only mean she opened the secret compartment!
It’s the end. She found them. You’re done for. You need to move quickly!
“Ohohohoho! Sneaky, sneaky… Fuck, too tight! Need some scissors for this.”

Suddenly you start snoring! This should get her to stop without breaking your cover.

“Oh crap!” You hear an impact sound from the floor nearby. Did she slip and fall?!

Oh god, did you kill her with your stealthiness?

“Ow! Damnit…” Thank god she’s okay. Yu Yan looks fine from your viewpoint. Her evil glare goes back to the box in her arms. “My treasure still feels intact… You’ll give me so much ammunition… Johnny won’t be able to stop me ever again!” Her mischievous giggling sends chills down your spine.

Suddenly, again, you hear someone opening your door! Feels like there are two people in here now! Yu Yan quickly runs over and opens the door, and you close your eyes again!

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>>2898119

>>2898119


“Dear Ando! What happened to him?!” It’s Nariko sounding worried just like she used to be.
“Ssssh, don’t yell! You’re going to wake him up.” Yu Yan whispers loudly. Too bad for her!
“Small one, what’s the meaning of this? You were tasked with keeping an eye on him. And what in the name of all that is holy do you have in your arms?”

“It’s holy, alright. It’s Johnny’s stuff. You know… The good stuff.” Yu Yan sounds so smug right now. Little does she know…
“His secret videogames…?” So naïve and cute even when she’s herself again.
“No, you fat idiot! His porn stash! Wanna check it out…?”

“Short one, leave that thing where it was! We mustn’t violate Dear Ando’s privacy! After all he has done for us, this behavior is inconceivable.” This is why Nariko’s your favorite of the two. She’s growing up so fast…!

“Are you telling me you don’t want to know what type of women Johnny likes?” No. Stop this right now.
“…I must admit my curiosity is piqued.” Nariko NO! BAD HOBOS! BAD!

Their diabolical laughter makes you seriously consider the possibility that hell does exist out there in the universe. Maybe Philonune knows for real? Could be worth asking him later, if you don’t die in the next few minutes.

If your life was ever close to a horror movie, it would be right now.
If they find out what type of porn you have, they are going to… Ehm…
You have no idea what they are going to do, but it must be unimaginable! Because you can’t imagine it. Duh!

“What are two doing?” It’s your sister coming to rescue you!
“Amelia… I… You see…” Nariko is flustered.
“N-nothing at all!” Yu Yan is bad at keeping her cool too.

“Out. Now. My brother is trying to sleep.”
“B-but…” Yu Yan tries to take your box with her!
“What’s that?”
“It’s Johnny’s stuff. The good stuff.”
“His secret videogames…?” Amelia is even more confused.

“Are you two serious? It’s porn, Amelia. Porn. P-O-R-N.” The short hobo’s short fuse kicks in.
“Leave it there and get out. Now.” Amelia is back to being mad.

The other two hobos leave the room in shame, closing the door behind them.

The room is drenched in silence for a good few moments…

“…How long have you been pretending to be asleep, Johnny?” Amelia finds you out immediately! Years of you scaring her pretending to be asleep have taught her how to see through your deception!

It has to be safe enough now?

>“I just woke up… I was just hearing the two babbling about something.”
>“Like 20 minutes ago? I wasn’t checking my phone. Too busy pretending.”
>“So what happened at the meeting? And how did I get back here from there?”
>Keep pretending! Maximum stealth, just like you learned from Rock Reptile!
>Write In.

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>>2898227
>“Like 20 minutes ago? I wasn’t checking my phone. Too busy pretending.”
>Headpat Amelia

>>2898227
>>“Like 20 minutes ago? I wasn’t checking my phone. Too busy pretending.”
>"It's nice to hear them getting along."

>>2898227
backing >>2898240 and >>2898251

>>2898227
>>“So what happened at the meeting? And how did I get back here from there?”

>>2898227
This is the last reply of the day, unfortunately, last post tomorrow!

>>2898227
these 2
>>2898240
>>2898251

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“Like 20 minutes ago? I wasn’t checking my phone. Too busy pretending with my eyes closed.” You say as you sit up on the bed, opening your eyes.
Amelia jumped in place from surprise. “F-For a second there I doubted myself, hehe.” Amelia seems cheerful enough. Must be relieved to see you a lot more sane than you were this morning.

“C’mere for a second.” You start headpatting her the moment she reaches within arms’ length. She’s too into it for some reason. When she developed this trait is unknown to you. “You’re a good sister, thank you.”
“Hehehehehehe…” She can’t keep her voice down, squirming in your arms. “I’m glad I did the right thing.”

You had to stop to continue the conversation. “It’s nice to hear them getting along even after what they went through.”
“They weren’t exactly like this yesterday, but I’m glad they’re back to normal. Or as normal as they get, I mean.”

“How are you feeling this new Nariko?”
“It’s funny how she pretends to be a grown up, but she’s as silly as ever!”
“That I can tell.” Anytime her emotions take hold, she turns back to the hobo you always knew.
“So… I heard about what happened with you today. Don’t push yourself like that! Why were you so sleepy?”

“Just general insomnia. Not a real reason to skip classes. Imagine if I did that every time – I wouldn’t go to school at all.” You shrug dismissively. You will keep your ingrate hobo’s secret intact to your little sister too! You owe her that much.
“Don’t forget what we’ve been going through these days. It was completely fine to just skip classes. Besides, you act pretty weird when you don’t sleep.”

“Wow, you’re turning into a rebel huh? Just because you’re living here with me doesn’t mean we get to do what we want.” You rub her head harder to rub it in!

“I-It’s not like that! Things are getting serious and everyone is on the edge! It’s quite scary…”
“I see. I’ll be careful. But in a weird way, I thought everyone had my back.”
“I called Scarlet to keep an eye on you. Osgood did the same with Matilda. Poor dumb dumb ended up paying her. I know Matilda would have done it for free!”

You stand up and put your secret stash where it belongs, while your sister watches without moving an inch.
“Is that really your secret stash?” Her face starts going red.
“Did you really think I would have just stayed there pretending to be asleep if that was the case? Of course not. This is just more bait.” Little does she know…!
“Oh. Ohhhhhhhh! You’re right! That’s amazing!” Amelia’s eyes shine as she nods furiously. What a naïve sister!

“Anything I need to know about the meeting? I was there, but wasn’t exactly ’there’ there.” Being asleep still counts, doesn’t it?

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>>2899119

Amelia takes on a strict formal pose! Reminds you of Matilda a little…
“Well… Nariko’s officially part of the group! Nina was relegated to the intel group, but promoted to chief scout! She kept insisting on trying to be useful in any way she could, it was like seeing a completely different better person! I think she’s going to be more reliable than ever!”
“I’m glad to hear that…” Nina’s already improving herself without you. Just like you thought she would… “Did she get into detail about what happened to her?”

“Her monster took over her mind and lots of bad things happened to her, but now she seems ready to deal with everything. Didn’t make anything else any clearer, but I think the same way you do. So you don’t have to pretend to know less than you do, Johnny!” No, Amelia, you don’t know the full story.

“So you know about Carmella?”
“Yup! I hope we can find her and take Nina’s money back from her.” Amelia wants revenge! Take her money back…? That’s not something you thought of. There’s still many revenge plots you need to take care of! Carmella, T.T. Neko, your stepfather… So little time to deal with everything…

“Matilda had the idea of bringing Mr. Ka-Shing to the mix. He could help Nina with whatever he has. She refused.”
“I can see why. She’s not that type of girl who would beg for money.” You have 25K, and she refused that too. “So what’s the plan going forward?”

“Well, to defend Constance! She can’t leave the city on judgment day because she and the other judges need to be here to do their thing. Our job is to defend the clinic in case anything happens. Your buddy the detective is going to help us too!” He’s not exactly your buddy though, more of an… associate? “Nurse Kata told us any of Constance’s records and personal info in the medical system were wiped by Dr. Calamity. That was after they got attacked by terrorists the first time, so only we know where she is! There are still some details missing… But that’s the gist of it. They might be able to find her some other way, and that’s where we come in!”

Ka-Shing definitely knows you have Constance at the clinic. Weren’t those terrorists from the first time working for him now? They must have told him since then, no doubt about it.
On the other hand, didn’t the cultists see Constance with the others when they attacked them that same day you were fighting Flint? You barely know anything about the cult as it is…

Anything can happen when the day comes. There’s so many people against you and your friends…

>>2899125

“So how long before Henry and Osgood are good to go?”
“At least 2 months.”
“Months?!”
“They have flames, so it could be less.” Oh, that’s without taking that into account. Whew!

“There’s more things we talked about. You would need to contact either Nina, Matilda or Bradford for more information about that. They are our intel team and that’s their job! And I kinda forgot some of the details… Sorry about that!”
“No, Amelia. You did good.” You pat her head again sending her into a giggling fit. You can’t help but smile at seeing her like this.

Things are heating up, even if you’re not part of the main show anymore.
Or perhaps you can find a way to steal the spotlight right from under everybody’s noses!
Who knows?

Sadly this is all for this week’s thread! Thanks for playing!

>>2899129
See ya next week m8

>>2899129
Thanks for running! I can almost never catch these threads due to work, but it's one of my favorites now.