Gakuen Alice (Role-Play)

Cinia Pacifica · 2013-12-25T18:29:58-01:00

"With this, it should be enough to pull her to this side," this reassuring line was said in such a professional manner that one would think this person is a secretary. Her voice-tone, and the very way she presented herself before her apparent 'boss' was accompanied with flawless acting. Except that, while her composure seemed to be perfect, what remained behind her glare was fiery hatred. This was the blond-haired middle school student perceived to be 'dangerous' by the academy. "With this, I have most of the pawns assembled, with the last two piece, I'd be set to put my plans in motion once again," the boy standing before the girl spoke with a hint of glee exuding from his grinning expression. "Persona, I leave the rest to you. I don't care however you do it, just get them to be on this side," he ordered. "Of course," Persona answered. No hint of feelings could be felt from his extremely cold way of speaking. However, a corner of his lips rose; a smile filled with blood-lust could be seen. ↑ Prologue ↑ Ladies and Gentlemen - prospective role-players and viewers alike - I welcome you all to my next Role-Play (RP). An RP based on a great old anime/manga series, it's something I didn't think I'd do myself, but did it anyway. This one is made mostly because I wanted to, there is no particular reason, it was actually supposed to be Zero no Tsukaima RP this time, but my mood changed, and so did my plans. I do have exams soon, so I'm going to be slightly slower with the writing than usual. Gakuen Alice is a manga (also had an anime adaptation with 26 episodes, years ago) about a girl that chases after her childhood friend, who one day enrolled into the mysterious academy known as Alice Academy (we'll refer to it as 'Alice Academy' instead 'Gakuen Alice' in this RP from this point on). All the students in said academy are known as 'Alices', each possessing the unreal power called Alice. Alice is a special power that those are born with, they are treated as national treasure by the country; they'd do whatever they can to have children with such power enroll into Alice Academy, so as to keep them protected from terrorist organizations and kidnappers. In this RP, we're going to take a different approach to this. Most of the main characters from the manga will not be taking part in the story of this RP. There will be however; a few of them taking part regardless: Persona, for example. I'll be trying to make the story of this RP funny, yet dark just like the manga, not sure how much of that I can actually accomplish, though. Rules: If you're new to RP'ing, give the old RP guide a read, if you're too lazy to bother, at least check out the munch section. Please, no spamming. Don't post a question, comment, or anything pertaining to this RP or anything related to... well, anything. Send me a Private Message (PM) instead. Only post your character's profile before the RP starts, and make RP posts after the RP itself is start - there will be an opening post when it starts. Please use OOC to speak, comment or ask about something while not in-character (but you're allowed to use OOC only in your profile post, or RP posts). Keep all posts under the Third Person Writing format, the reason is that we'll be doing joint posts with multiple users quite often. Common sense is essential, imagine yourself in your PC's shoes with both the personality and the background in mind, and play out your PC properly, I'll be supervising joint posts sometimes, but I'm not going to be -always- around. Keep your posts neat and clean! Make sure your English is proper, and try to avoid making grammatical errors. Of course, this includes grammar, punctuation, etc. English not being your first language is an excuse not good enough, stop being lazy, only I can do that. While you're writing RP posts: please note that you're not allowed to control important NPCs without permission, control of unimportant NPCs should be kept minimal. Make sure you literally have time to post everyday, otherwise please don't consider joining, I personally want active players who come online everyday only. Even if around an hour per day is good enough, if you have enough time to make a post or make additions to a joint post, and I'll be content with it (life suddenly causing unexpected problems is a different issue, of course). That said, after some time, we'd be joint posting more than anything (probably), remember that you have to try to be consistent with everyone's writings when joint posting. Character creation: Spoiler: Character profile - fill out the necessary details of your character and write up the profile, then post it in the thread when completed. You also have the option to PM me the profile before posting if you want me to check if you've written it properly according to the instructions provided by the thread. Well, you'd have to PM me the profile either way, especially if you want your character to have a star rank and Alice form. As you're disallowed from assigning them to your Player Character (PC). ----------------- Basic information: Name: The PC's name, write down the full name. Since the RP takes place in Japan, you'd have to come up with a Japanese name, unless it's a foreign student transferring into Alice Academy. Speaking of Japanese names, Surnames comes first, then comes the Other names. Alias(es): The PC's nickname, or aliases, if any. Gender: State whether the PC's sex is male or female. Age: How many years old your PC is. Note that the age limit is strictly 13-15 on this RP, because some of the important NPCs, and the PCs would be students of the Middle School Division of Alice Academy. Appearance: How your PC appears to look; whether attractive, ugly, or passable... well, whatever you decide to cook up for your PC. Please provide a picture, you may opt to describe via words alone, but I'd prefer an image regardless. Personality: How your PC acts in general. Please do write about how your PC's mind works, and what type of a demeanor the PC shows in front of others, as well as the usual inner workings of the mind. Think carefully before you fill out this part, there were RP'ers who sometimes found it hard to play out the very personality of the PC they made. Background: Your PC's past; a summary of how he or she got by life before transferring into Alice Academy. It can be short or long, write it however you like, but don't make too much unnecessary story up about the PC's life after enrolling into the academy. If the PC has been on Alice Academy from when he or she was very young, then you may write about their past life in the academy's grounds, if such is the case, do include how said student is treated by the classmates, though. This goes without saying that you should try to be as creative with your PC as possible, I don't mind a normal-ish 'just another guy' type of character too, though. Make sure the background of your PC justifies the amount of points you put in the statistics' attributes. Affiliation: Any group or particular influential figure your character is affiliated with. Note that most NPCs would be affiliated to one group or the other, but most of the PCs will not be. ---------------------------- Statistics: Much like some of my previous RPs, we're following a game mechanic that defines a PC's talents and abilities via statistics (just like Toaru Kagaku no Railgun RP's mechanics). The statistics in this RP consists of a set of attributes which the PCs would have - most of the important NPCs (profiles on the post below) has such attributes as well. Speaking of attributes, there are five (6) attributes. When creating a PC, you'll have fifteen (15) points to spare for distributing to each of the base attributes. Assuming you wish to make sure your character is mostly decently balanced (well, I sure as hell do), you may evenly spread out two (2) points each to every attributes, and still have three (3) extra points to have an actual field of expertise, and thus finalize the PC's statistics. Note that you cannot have more than 5 points in any of the attributes. The attributes are as follows: Strength: Combat and physical capabilities. It may also pertain to how trained the PC's body is for fighting. Dexterity: This includes speed, finesse, etc. It also includes the PC's stamina. Perception: This regards the PC's sharp senses. Natural intuition that allows them to pick valuable hints, that points towards danger that is sometimes unnoticed till it actually occurs. It also regards how good the PC is at noticing coming attacks, especially in dire situations. Alice: How strong or useful the PC's Alice is. It may be to use the Alice to add additional statistical points (either permanent or temporary) to the other attributes. Intelligence: How smart your PC is, and how fast the PC's brain works. Charisma: From Socializing, persuasion, to having a talkative nature, to even having actual leadership skills - is what this attribute is all about. (Note: Alices can be used to forcibly increase points in certain attribute(s) up to an extent temporarily, depending on the effects of the Alice. There are some Alices that can passively increase attributes permanently, as long as the PC or NPC of the Alice is alive.) --------------------------- Alice: Alice is an innate supernatural ability that one can be born with. Once discovered by the government, they'd be forced - via one way or the other to transfer into the Academy. Depending on the Alice's effects, it is possible to determine a student's position in the Academy as well. Albeit extremely rare, there are few who are known to possess up to three Alices, you'd need special permission if you wish your PC to have more than one Alice. Of course, when an Alice's second or third Alice usually stays dormant until an event occurs and the second or third gets forcibly awakened unintentionally due to the pressure from the situation... or something like that. Most Alices born with two or three Alices had their second or third Alices awakened as they got older; they're mostly High school students, moreover, with Special Star ranking. Anyway, in this section of the profile, you're to add every bit of details regarding the Alice you come up with, or take from the wikia (you can use that page if you're really uncreative). Regardless of the Alice you make or pick, I'd have to speculate and judge if that's something your PC should be allowed to have. Basically, getting something over-powered won't be so easy for the PCs of this RP, they'll likely come with disadvantages even if it does happen. Name of the Alice: Write the name of the ability. Type of ability: There are five types of Alices: Latent type, Technical type, Somatic type, Special type, and Dangerous type (alternatively, you can find explanations regarding the types in the Terminology section below). Alice's Effect: This part should explain how the Alice itself works. I.E: How it works, how much and how often it can be used (this must be adjusted to the Alice Form that I assign to your PC), whether it has any conditions before it can be used properly (if any... an Alice usually doesn't have conditions though), in what manner it works, range or limits (if any), in what ways the ability can generally for used for, and lastly, it's very effect, and side-effects (if any). Also try to include: up to what extent the Alice is controlled by the owner should also be mentioned, as not all Alices can be fully controlled, especially when they're particularly powerful, if not properly controlled, there may be passive effects from the Alice (this includes passively additional points added to the statistics). There is no actual need to point out the pros and cons of said Alice. Star Ranking: One of the ways in which the power level of an Alice gets categorized is through the Star Ranking system of Alice Academy. It is determined not solely by the owner's Alice itself, but also involves the student's grades and good behavior. (Note: This is something I'm going to be deciding for you guys via using a dice that will randomly assign the Star Ranking to your PC, because I suspect most prospective players may choose Triple Star without any prior thinking.) Alice Class: Classes based on Alices are where students explore their powers in their designated class. Classes are separated in five categories: Latent, Technology, Somatic, Special, and Dangerous. Form of the Alice: All Alices have a form or shape, which dictates how often, and how much the Alice can be used at a time. An individual is born with one of the four following form, so it can't be controlled or changed: Childhood, Diffuse, Intermittent, and Limited. (Note: This is something I'm going to be deciding for you guys via using a dice that will randomly assign the Form to your PC.) Alice Restraint(s): Commonly seen in the form of accessories; earrings, necklaces, hats, bracelets, masks, etc. If the Alice is currently uncontrollable for the owner and has unavoidable passive effects, these are used to make them non-passive, and thus controllable. This is done to reduce harm done by the out-of-control Alice, or so the Alice doesn't run out (especially in the case of Alices with Childhood Form). (Note: If your PC's Alice has a passive effect, it may passively give additional statistical points to the attributes at all times. Put the additional points in a bracket beside the actual number of points you put in the attribute [I.E: 2(+3)]. I'll specify how much additional points the passive effects with provide via PM or Skype. Do note that if the extra points from the Alice's passive effect goes beyond five, it'll not count. Any higher extra is simply a waste. This applies only towards passive effects working without Alice restraints.) Mechanics: Spoiler: This section is dedicated to explaining how the RP works in the background with the mechanics that I've set (which is similar to the few past RPs I've hosted, derp). The gist of the whole deal is that in order to find out the result of an action that a PC performs, or attempts - attributes from the statistics of said PC (this applies for an NPC with a proper posted profile) will be used to determine whether it succeeds or fails - in the case that it does succeed, the exact number of the result is also used to figure out the particular result. This is done by me, the GM. I throw a dice (the dice from random.org) whenever I feel the need to, in order to confirm whether an action or attempt initiated by a PC is successful or not. The result of the dice plus the number taken from the certain attribute (attribute which relates to the attempt or action best) are added, and if it exceeds the requirement for success; it succeeds. If it over-exceeds the requirement, a beneficial occurrence may happen as a bonus. Of course, the requirement number is picked based on the situation, depending on how hard the certain attempt is to accomplish. Example: when a PC attempts to do something as simple as punching another PC (or NPC), a dice may be rolled by me to determine whether the PC manages to actually hit the other PC. The dice is rolled due to the possibility that the other PC may be able to respond in time to evade, or even counter; totally dependent on that PC's statistics. To further elaborate with the attributes themselves, here is a more proper explanation (with included examples) regarding how each points on an attribute may effect the PC: Zero (0) - The PC can't do anything in this area. For example: if a PC's Strength is 0, this must mean that the PC has a very weak and slim body, who can't fight, and is unable to carry or handle pressure from heavier objects. This would apply to someone sick with an illness. It could also mean that the PC simply lost their means of fighting, in other words, losing arms or legs in an accident, or a fight. In a case that a PC has zero Dexterity, it could that the PC is complete immobilized and hence may be due to being hospitalized, or can't walk due to permanent injuries. One with zero Alice attribute is most likely someone who lost his or her Alice from heavy usage. One (1) - This means that the PC is really bad for whatever the attribute stands for. A single point in Charisma may mean that the PC is very shy or rarely speaks to anyone, and is terrible at communicating with others, there could be other reasons for it, such as being a mute. A single point in Perception may mean that the PC has terrible senses, it could even mean that the PC is somewhat deaf, or can't see too well. A single point in the Alice attribute may be due to it having the Diffuse form, or it being simply very weak or borderline useless. Two (2) - This is the average level of capability. If you want to make a PC who manages to have an average life, you'd be putting at least 2 on every attributes of your PC. This is the gray spot where a PC is nothing special, yet he or she is not noticeably bad at doing something, whether it is communicating with others, or running, or getting average grades at school. However, this also means that the PC makes no effort to improve him/herself in the attribute in which he or she has 2. Three (3) - This implies that the PC's capabilities are above average. This could perhaps imply that a PC is slightly good at pulling clever tricks or can hack programs or a software or websites via the use of a computer; due to having 3 points on Intelligence. Four (4) - The character is exceptionally good at the activities that involves the use of the attribute. For example, with 4 points of Perception, a PC will have a good chance of dodging an attack at the right timing, or have premonitions of danger from hints alone. Five (5) - The character is a true expert, a genius, or perhaps even famous for how unbelievably good he or she is, at performing something, which is related to the attribute; the character is at the pinnacle at his or her expertise, and has almost no more rooms for improvement (well, at his or her current age, anyway). Alice attribute with five points may imply that the Alice is very powerful, yet hard to control. Some of the graduates of Alice Academy, combined with their Alices, are apparently at said pinnacle of greatness due to how needed and demanded their Alices are, this is one of the reasons why the students are protected as national treasures; which is done by forcibly making them transfer into the Academy when an Alice is discovered. Next, we'll have an in-depth look into the attributes themselves; Strength: Other than physical capabilities and combat abilities, it also determines your PC's current physical state. If you put one point on your PC's Strength attribute; you're implying (as supported by your character's background or personality), that your PC is crippled, or have even lost an arm, or has some kind of a disease that makes his or her body extremely weak, as one point specifically means that a PC has below average Strength. However, this can also imply that the PC's body hasn't developed properly so far, due to being very young. Four points may mean that your character is either very skilled, have learned something such as martial arts - or any other school of fighting techniques - or he or she has developed lots of muscles in the body through harsh amounts of exercises. Strength attribute can be increased regardless, via the use of Alices, or through specially made food imbued with powers of Alice from the Central Town, the amount of additional points that gets added varies. Dexterity: This shows how fast a PC is. From how much or how far the PC can run, or how fast, to having more stamina through each points of Dexterity, it can also be used to allow a PC's mind to concentrate faster to use his or her Alice faster, and speaking of that, this also implies that the PC may have fast-thinking as well. Alices such as Flying Alice can help to temporarily increase Dexterity as well. Perception: Particularly the attribute that helps to have strong senses, keen ones that gains premonition of danger, either via hints or the PC's eyes and ears. The use of Perception varies. Taking proper guesses through hints from words or certain happenings alone, or strong instincts that allows the PC to feel blood-lust, killer intent, violent aura, evil vibes, etc. or simple feeling of a coming attack, or someone about to make a move. It is necessary for either figuring things out, or taking action at the correct timing. Alices such as Cat-Dog Alice can be used to help temporarily increase Perception as well. Alice: An attribute that clearly shows how strong or useful the Alice is. The higher the points added into this attribute, the stronger it is. However, this may also make it harder for the owner of the Alice to control it. If the user is unable to control it properly, the Alice may: go out of control at random times, may give passive statistical effects at all times, may cause health of the user to deteriorate if the user's Alice form is Limited. Intelligence: This attribute determines whether your PC is illiterate, sane, a genius... or one of whom who is known to be insanely intelligent. Above three is required to have the career of a Teacher, and also to be a Scientist, Doctor, and the many fields of expertise that requires knowledge of any type of science. This includes even the skills and fast-paced mind required for being a software developer, to being a cunning hacker. In this RP, due to the age restrictions, PCs may not have more than two points on this attribute unless they're skilled at fields such as software development, hacking, historian, or just being a clever tactician as a middle school student. Additionally, one with higher Intelligence can use their Alices more faster and efficiently, this also means better control over their Alice. This of course doesn't include some of the members of the Technical Alice type, as they have passive intelligence supplied by Alices such as Invention Alice. Charisma: An important trait your PC would require to delve into the society. Points in this particular attribute may be used to get acquainted with others, making friends, showing leadership skills, impressing, deceiving, or even scooping information out of people via thorough persuasion. These can all be achieved through careful use of Charisma; depending on the PC's personality and the base value of the Charisma. Three or above will be required to make speeches that appropriately catches others' attention in several situations, the purpose may even be to move a person's heart, or for even acting - the motive may vary - it all ultimately leads to manipulating people with proper ways of dealing with them, and the effects can be magnified through the use of Alice; such as Sound Alice, or Pheromone Alices for example. Note: Do note that you shouldn't put points on attributes carelessly. You have to carefully explain why your PC's statistics is the way it is through the background or personality (loose implication is okay). Putting three points on Intelligence doesn't mean the PC is above average in terms of being smart, good with grades, with computer, planning, and anything. Each extra points (above 2) are meaning that your character is particularly good with something related to the attribute (I.E: three points on intelligence to mean that the student is very good at memorizing, or a good tactician). About the RP: Spoiler: - You start in this RP with your PC who is at the age of a middle schooler (13-15). The country is Japan, but area in which the events takes place is Alice Academy, where all the PCs and NPCs will be in. The time is set in the same era that we're living in. We'll go with 2009, April 10th (Spring), Monday (please guys, don't bother me so much with days like on previous RP; it's not that important). - You can't play a non-Alice. Unless the Alice of your PC has the Childhood Form. - Your character can't be a member of the Dangerous Ability Class without permission (I'll also have to confirm that the Alice of the PC can be used for harm). - Star Rankings are assigned by me, I'll be carefully looking through the PC's profile before making a decision. Most PCs will be Double Star students regardless, because a students of the Elementary School Division are required to be Double Stars before they can graduate to the Middle School Division. - I know I said I'll be assigning Star Ranks to the PCs, but I'm probably not giving out any Special Star. Mainly because most of the Special Star students are from the High School Division (except for a few exceptions like Natsume Hyuuga from the manga), and that they're known as the 'true geniuses' with formidable Alices. Hence, they'll only be there are NPCs. - Most of the Special Stars are on a league of their own (hence NPCs), either with more than one Alices, or a really strong Alice. Their statistics' limits are broken by me... because I couldn't make sense of their abilities and capabilities with 15 points (sorry about that, thought I could keep them balanced). - Forms of Alices are determined by dice rolls done for each and every PCs (this includes few of the NPCs). This is how it's done. Once a dice is rolled, if the result is: one, then it's Childhood Form. If two: then it's Diffuse. If three: Intermittent. If four: Limited. If five: I decide (hooray?). If six: you get the chance to decide (boo... ?). - The currency on Japan is usually Yen, but in the case of Alice Academy they're called 'Rabbits' ('RT' for short). Each Rabbits are worth 100 Yen. Alice Academy gives allowances to the students every month: 5 Rabbits for No stars, 30 Rabbits for Single Stars, 50 Rabbits for Double Stars, and 100 Rabbits for Triple Stars, and 300 Rabbits for Special Stars. - Every PCs will have to play as middle school students. However, you can have your PC either recently enter Alice Academy as a middle school student (so it'd only been an year or two since the PC transferred to the Academy and said PC may still be unfamiliar with some things in the Academy), or make it so that the PC has been transferred into the Academy many years ago, and naturally graduated from the Elementary School Division. - Age limit is 13-15. - This is more of a request: try to make the character creative to contribute to the uniqueness of the RP itself. There will be a few special NPCs made for the sake of the plot, but I want more interesting things in this RP. What I want are actual interactions between characters and perhaps some battles that won't drag on till the end of time. - I'll be posting results of the dice rolls whenever possible and also may give explanations as so what happens why, and for what reason - after rolling the dices. I may get lazy when I have to write too much for too many dice rolls, though. - Please don't try to make an overly-super-capable character with an overpowered Alice (unless discussed with me about it prior). - The RP will start (there will be an opening post) some time after we have the minimum amount of character profiles submitted in the thread. Minimum number of players required to have the RP started in seven (8), including me. - Please don't make an NPC on your own, unless it's your PC's relatives, if said relatives are siblings who appears on Alice Academy... well, we'll have to talk that out. - Yes, I'm making a Skype chat like every other time I do for an RP. If you don't have Skype, go get it. - It's probably obvious by now, but it may as well be a good idea to PM me the profile of your PC before you post it. I'd have to see if it's properly done and would have to assign Star Ranking and the Alice Form anyway. - Lastly, I'm not your ideal Game Master (GM) who's always right about everything. But my calls does hold weight (because I'm the GM, derp). I'll try to play this out as fairly as possible, I ask all of the prospective players to bear with me. Above all things, let's all have fun, but within the reigns of the rules. Terminology: Spoiler: Note: Ignore this section if you've watched the anime or manga series (because it's a wall of text). However, I'd ask people who haven't watched the anime or manga series to take some time to get familiar with some of the terms and systems that have been adopted into this RP via the series. Most information are given in order to avoid confusions (pretty much spoiler-free). The Gakuen Alice wiki still has much more information, so you may visit that site if you want to learn more. However, be warned that the wiki's pages definitely contains spoilers here and there. This section is for those who barely knows anything about the terminology of the series Gakuen Alice. So basically, this section contains some basic facts from the series. I might have missed a thing or two though, I'll add any such thing if do I realize it. ----------------- Alice: In Alice Academy, each student has a special ability, or power, called an "Alice". This is something special one can be born with, whether they like it or not. It is speculated that most of the Alices' parents are also Alices. Alices can be grouped in several ways, such as in types, which describes the affect of the Alice, and Form, which describes how often the power can be used. The power level is categorized via Star Ranking. There are five Alice types: Latent, Technical, Somatic, Special and Dangerous types. There are four Forms of Alices: Childhood, Diffuse, Intermittent and Limited. Alice Academy: A school in Tokyo, Japan for children born with Alices. When they (government or the academy) find one, they would try to bring the child to this school. Students of Gakuen Alice may not leave until graduation or they if no longer have their Alice. They may write letters, but letters leaving and coming to Gakuen Alice are being screened. The school also gives money to the parents of the students who attend the school. Gakuen Alice consists of four main parts: Elementary School branch, Middle School branch, High School branch and Central Town. Also, there are a lot of forests around the buildings, with names like 'Northern Woods' etc. The Northern Woods is a place feared by many children. Gakuen Alice's school courses are no different from any other school, there are regular courses such as Math and History. However, the big difference is that the students and teachers have Alices. The students can not use their Alice ability during class without permission. There are also Alice based classes for students to attend to learn how to use their Alices. Students are ranked in a Star Rank system by good behavior and grades. The school is separated from the outside world with a tall gate that surrounds the whole area. The gate is dangerous to cross over, because those who do are electrocuted. Once someone passes the gate, the teachers are notified and actions - to return the student to the school - are taken. Other than the gate, the school is also protected by a powerful barrier. Not much is known about the creation of the school and its history. What is known is that the three principals: Principal Kuonji, Himemiya, and Kazumi Yukihira, have been the Elementary, Middle, and High school principals for as long as anyone has remembered. The school is intended to be a place of protection for young Alice users and where they learn how to use there Alice powers. The high security precautions are due to Alices getting kidnapped for their abilities; having them be regarded as "national treasures", as such, the academy has continued to have strict policies of protection for the students from since a very long time, probably from when it was formed. Elementary School Branch: This is the part of the academy where children from the age of 3 to 12 study. Class A (for kids from 3 to 9) and Class B (characters from the anime or manga series were in this class) are in this branch. Middle School Branch: This is the school for students whose age range from 13 to 15. It is also known to be the gossip nest of the academy. This is the division in which our RP will be focused on, as most of the PCs and student NPCs (even teachers) are of this division. High School Branch: The school for the oldest students. No one else except the high schoolers are permitted to go there. No one exactly knows what happens there. There's a rumor that a warp-hole exists in there. There are also strange looking sculptures around the school, which were apparently made by Alchemy Alice, which attacks anyone uninvited. Central Town: A place (image) where Gakuen Alice students can go and spend their money, but must get permission to go first. Strange and unique items can be bought there from Alice merchants. It is stated that it was made by people with Carpentering Alices for other Alices. Students' I.D medals: The students carry I.D. medals that fit in a wallet along with their respective I.D. cards. The I.D. medal has the student's I.D number and a transmitting device in it that was created by someone with an alchemy alice. This can be further explain via an image: click here. Rabbits: The currency which the academy follows. They're only usable in the academy, especially the central town. Each Rabbits are worth around 100 Yen. Star Ranking: In Alice Academy, every student is ranked on a Star system that is based on the individual's Alice power, grades, and good behavior, among other things. Students can receive one of five ranks: No Star, Single, Double, Triple, and Special (here is an image to further describe it). Their rank is displayed by the appropriate number of stars pinned on their shirt or cuff (wherever the student decides to pin them), and may grant them extra privileges or discipline depending on the rank. No Star: Students with No Stars are generally the youngest students in the academy (7 years or younger). They have weak Alices and poor behavior, basically being sub-average students. Since they have a No Star rank, they do not wear any pin on their shirt/cuffs. Since No Stars are generally young, they are not treated worse because of their low rank. However, some older (age 10+) Alices who manages to become a No Star ranking, they may get discriminated in many ways, it may result in the student to be: unable to go to Central Town without a chaperone, subject to extra chores, small food rations, and a general dislike by the teachers. No Stars receive a 5 Rabbit/500 yen (image) monthly allowance (about 5 dollars). Single Star: Single Stars are usually in the Elementary Division, possessing weaker Alices, good behavior, and good grades. Basically, they are slightly below-average students. Although still a low rank, Single Stars are serious students and can possess much future potential. They are represented by one star pin on their shirt/cuff. A Single Star ranking is needed to enter the Elementary Division. Single Stars revive a 30 Rabbit/3,000 yen (image) monthly allowance (about 30 US dollars), as well as regular food portions and not many benefits. Double Star: These individuals are above average, but still not particularly brilliant or special. Most students possessing a Double Star rank are in the Junior Division, but some have been seen in the Elementary Division (such as Sumire). Double Stars have strong Alices, good or great grades, and good behavior. The are represented by two star pins on their shirt/cuff. A Double Star ranking is needed to graduate into the Middle Division. Double Stars receive a 50 Rabbit/5,000 (image) yen monthly allowance (about 50 US dollars), as well as larger food rations and some extra privileges. Triple Star: Triple Star students are above-average students that have very strong Alices and great grades. It is almost unheard of for anyone other than a Senior Division student to possess a Triple Star, and so they are well regarded around the school as powerful and studious individuals. Triple Stars are shown with three star pins on the shirt/cuff. A Triple Star is needed to graduate into the Senior Division. Triple Stars receive a 100 Rabbit/10,000 yen image) monthly allowance (about 100 US dollars) with very large food portions and other multiple benefits. Special Star: Also known as "Principals", Special Star students are the true geniuses of the Academy. There are only six Special Star-ranked students in the entire Academy known currently, posing as truly gifted individuals with formidable Alices and grades. A Special star student is represented by one pin on the shirt/cuff: a single star enclosed in a circle. Special Stars receive a 300 Rabbit/30,000 yen (image) monthly allowance (about 300 US dollars) as well as many benefits and extremely large food rations. Form: Each Alice has one of four possible forms, or shapes. The form cannot be controlled by the individual, and it specifies how much the Alice can be used, and how often: Childhood: The Alice will appear in the child normally at the beginning, but disappears as the individual ages into adulthood. Once the person's Alice has completely disappeared, the individual is dismissed from the academy. Diffuse: The Alice can be used at any time but in relatively low levels of power. Intermittent: The Alice can only be used for a short period, at any time, but at a high level of power. But every time the Alice is used, the Alice shortens until the time when the user loses his or her Alice completely and is let go by the academy. Limited: The power level of the Alice is great and powerful. The Alice may be used as often and as much as desired. However, every time the Alice is used, the user's body deteriorates. Eventually, because of the overusing of the Alice, the user dies an early death. Alice Class/Types: At Alice Academy, classes based on Alices are where students explore their powers in their designated class. Classes are separated in five categories: Latent Type: Latent Alices have to do with "ESP" abilities, and are commonly associated to superheros. Most of the students of the Academy have Latent-type Alices. It's class is the most popular one in the academy. Technical Type: Alices with technical abilities usually has Alices which creates something. Those in this class tend to work independently and sell their works to sponsors. These sponsors help support the club. Inventions by this class are very popular during the Alice Festival. Somatic Type: Somatic Alices include powers related to physical and pheromone manipulation. Basically, these Alices physically change or enhance their users, or the person the Alice is targeted at. Special Type: Students with Alices that do not quite fit in the other groups are put into the Special-type, and so the Alices in the class are usually rare and one of a kind in the Academy. It is the smallest class by far, and the rest of the students think low of individuals with Special Alices. Special-type Alices include, but is not limited to, Nullification, ability to 'live in the mirror world', or even Shadow Manipulation. Dangerous Type: Students with Alices of this type are put into the Dangerous Ability class and forced to do secret missions for the school. The Dangerous Ability class is moderated by the mysterious masked teacher, Persona. The students in this class are also unable to participate in some of the events of the school. One example of a student with a Dangerous Ability is Aoi (the Fire Alice user of this RP) whose Fire Alice has the Latent Type, but is so strong and potentially harmful that it is in the Dangerous Ability Type. Alices Stones: Also called brinjals, those with Alices are able to make Alice Stones, which are stones that have their Alice power in them. These stones are differently colored and the deeper the pigment of the stone, the more feelings and Alice power is applied to it. A legend in Gakuen Alice is that if a couple exchanges Alice stones, they are soul-mates. Also, by using the Stealing Alice one can steal an another's Alice ability and receive an Alice stone(s). Those with the Stealing Alice can further utilize these stones by inserting it others using the Insertion Alice, giving them a "Temporary Alice". Restraints: If one's Alice is considered too strong and a danger to themselves or others, they are usually expected to wear Alice restraints. They come in many forms, commonly seen as accessories; earrings, necklaces, hats, bracelets, masks, etc. Wearing these items will limit the Alice power of the wearer. There is apparently a Black Cat mask which is said to be the strongest restraint, and can only be removed by a teacher. Alice Festival: The Alice Festival is one of the three main events at Alice Academy. The Ability classes (except the Dangerous Ability class) each host a booth. At the end of the festival is an Alice Festival dance, which is a masquerade dance where a legend says the last pair to dance becomes soul-mates. Booths hosted by each Alice classes: Latent - Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan Ride. Technical - Auction of various inventions. Somatic - Snow White in the Woods Play, Alice in Wonderland ride. Special - Aladdin RPG. Sports Festival: It takes place in Spring time, and is a major event that all Alice Academy students look forward to. The school is split up into two teams, the Red team and the White team. The Red team consists of the Special Ability group and the Latent Ability group. The White team has the Somatic Ability group and the Technical Ability group. The Dangerous Ability types are aloud to choose which team to join and are split around 50/50. The Sports Festival includes events such as an obstacle course, relay race, a borrowing race, a cheer-leading contest and "horse race". During the festival all Alices are only allowed to use their Alice three times. They have a sticker on them that keeps track of the amount of times you have used your Alice. Once a student uses their Alice three times, the sticker automatically becomes an Alice surpresser. If the Alice if used anyway the sticker will burst, causing the user to faint. That team is then disqualified from the event. If someone removes someone else's sticker on purpose their team will also be disqualified. Violence is also not allowed, and if you hurt someone, with or without you Alice, your team will be disqualified and you will receive a punishment. Not included in the rules at the beginning, but another way to be disqualified from an event is to have the wrong person participate in an event without permission or notification Christmas Ball: The Christmas Ball preparations are done on December 23th the day before the Christmas Ball. The student body including teachers are divided into two teams, the "Decorating Team and the "Cake Team". It is a choice on what team one wants to be on, but if one team gets too many volunteers, a drawing is done. The preparations are all done in the building of the ball itself. The Cake Team's job is to make a giant cake for the Christmas Ball, and other various desserts such as a solid chocolate cake. The Decoration Team's job is to decorate the ballroom, as well as the giant Christmas tree. The ball officially starts on December 24th or Christmas Eve. Students are dressed in Christmas outfits to celebrate the occasion. The schedule of the day as followed is Free Time, the Gift Exchange, a Pie Competition, Caroling Teams, and the Masquerade Ball. Students are given Christmas outfits to wear to the ball. The girls outfits have two types for each division and boys only one type for each division. Although, the Elementary section boys have two types of Christmas outfits for some reason. Hana Hime Festival: The Hana Hime Festival or Flower Princess Festival is a special event hosted by the Middle School Principal, Himemiya. Due to Himemiya's preference, men are not allowed to go. The invitees are expected to go to the Hana Hime Den where the event will be held and dressed in kimonos. Treats and desserts will be served at the party. At the event invitees will receive a Hana Hime name. The nicknames have a flower meaning to it. Hana Hime Den: Hana Hime Den is the location the Hana Hime Festival and where Himemiya resides. It is incredibly large and spacious, so someone not familiar with the den could easily get lost. The den is safeguarded by Himemiya's Barrier Alice and, because she lives in the den, her Alice is at its strongest at lowering Alice power of Alices. Deep within the Hana Hime den is a dungeon which apparently has a rumor which says that a monster once locked inside it due to it being very dangerous. Alice Compendium: Spoiler: This following contains a list of Alices of all the PCs (scroll doooown) and NPCs. Each entries made regarding the Alices will contain a brief summery of how the Alice works, effects on statistics upon use (or from passive effects), their type and shape: [size=15]NPCs:[/h] Vocal Enchantment Alice: User: Hoshimiya Ichigo Attribute: 5. Type: Special. Form: Limited. Effect: Vocal Enchantment Alice allows the user to bless her listeners with strength, dexterity and perception along with a feeling that brings warmth to the heart. Inversely, it can also be used for the opposite effect if the user of this Alice wants to cause harm via her voice. Range of Effect: Long. Statistical Effects: Strength +1, Dexterity +1 & Perception +1 (to self and others) / Strength -1, Dexterity -1 & Perception -1 (to enemies) Life Drain Alice: User: Hoshimiya Ichigo Attribute: 5. Type: Special. Form: Limited. Effect: Life Drain Alice allows the user to transfer health from others in order to heal the user. It can also be used to 'store' the health into the body, which has it's own set of aftermaths. The user's body will be immobile when the healing effects are applied into the body by the Alice. Range of Effect: Intermediate. Statistical Effects: Dexterity -2, -1 Alice (to enemies) Starlight Alice: User: Hoshimiya Ichigo Attribute: 5. Type: Special. Form: Limited. Effect: Unknown. Range of Effect: Unknown. Statistical Effects: Unknown. Plant Manipulation Alice: User: Amelia Attribute: 4. Type: Technical. Form: Limited. Effect: Plant Manipulation Alice allows the user to control and mutate plants. Due to her mental state, plants usually turns into harmful and scary monsters. Range of Effect: Intermediate. Statistical Effects: Strength +2, Perception +1, Dexterity -1 (to self) Plant Growth Alice: User: Amelia Attribute: 4. Type: Technical. Form: Limited. Effect: Plant Growth Alice allows the user to make plants grow at an incredibly fast rate. It can be combined with the Plant Manipulation Alice by the user for stronger and near-instant effects. Range of Effect: Intermediate. Statistical Effects: Dexterity -1 (to self) Fire Alice: User: Hyuuga Ai / Hyuuga Aoi Attribute: 5 / 3 Type: Latent. Form: Limited / Intermittent. Effect: Fire Alice gives it's owner the ability to create and manipulate fire at will. Range of Effect: Intermediate. Statistical Effects: Strength -1 ~ -3 / Dexterity -1 ~ -3 (to enemies) Acting Alice: User: Kiriya Aoi Attribute: 2. Type: Somatic. Form: Diffuse. Effect: The Acting Alice allows it's user to make any act, pretence, or show believable, it also allows the user to act it out perfectly. The user is also able to temporarily adopt any personality she imagines as a facade which may be used to accompany the user's act. It can rarely make a whole situation appear frighteningly real. Range of Effect: Small-Long. Statistical Effects: Charisma +1 (passive effect: to self) Sound Alice: User: YamanÅ�chi Shizune Attribute: 3. Type: Technical. Form: Diffuse. Effect: The Sound Alice allows it's user to control people by creating a sound. It can't be used to control members of the academy's staff due to the difference in Alice control. Range of Effect: Intermediate-Long. Statistical Effects: Unknown. Healing Alice: User: Yuki Kazuya Attribute: 3. Type: Latent. Form: Diffuse. Effect: The Healing Alice allows it's user to heal anyone who is hurt upon putting touching the injury, it can also be used to heal the owner of the Alice, even when unconsciousness. Range of Effect: Small. Statistical Effects: Can restore statistical point loss. Pain Alice: User: Yuki Kazuya Attribute: 3. Type: Latent. Form: Diffuse. Effect: Pain Alice has the opposite effect of the Healing Alice, which allows the user to transfer pain that the user has stored in his/her body from others (by using Healing Alice) simply via the touching. Range of Effect: Small. Statistical Effects: Strength -1, Dexterity -1 (to an enemy who is touched) Girl Pheromone: User: Shirayuki Ayane Attribute: 4 Type: Somatic. Form: Diffuse. Effect: The Pheromone Alice allows the user to control the hearts of girls via pheromones, when not in control, it controls the hearts of any females in vicinity. Range of Effect: Small-Intermediate. Statistical Effects: Charisma +1 ~ +3 (to self) Soar Alice: User: Shirayuki Ayane Attribute: 4. Type: Somatic. Form: Diffuse. Effect: Soar Alice allows the user to temporarily spawn a pair of white wings, the speed at which the user can fly with the wings are considerably higher than even Flying Alice. Hence, it is considered a more upgraded version of the Flying Alice. Range of Effect: Long. Statistical Effects: Dexterity +3 (to self) Musical Composition Alice: User: Chiyode Maya Attribute: 3. Type: Technical. Form: Diffuse. Effect: Musical Composition Alice is allows the user to compose various mysterious musical composition which apparently gives different effects to the listeners, depending on the music itself. Range of Effect: Small-Long. Statistical Effects: Random attribute +1 (to self and/or others) Mind-Reading Alice: User: Kokoro-Yomi Attribute: 3. Type: Latent. Form: Diffuse. Effect: The Mind-Reading Alice allows it's user to delve into the minds of any number individuals in his sight and read their minds. Range of Effect: Small. Statistical Effects: Perception +2 (to self) Soul Sucking Alice: User: Koizumi Luna Attribute: 4. Type: Special. Form: Limited. Effect: The Soul Sucking Alice allows the user to control others and leave a bite-like mark behind after sucking some of the person's soul out. The victim does not remember the events happening while being controlled. If the user sucks all of the person's soul, that person will die. The user can also control multiple people with this Alice. Range of Effect: Small-Long. Statistical Effects: Unknown. Doppelganger Alice: User: Harada Misaki Attribute: 3. Type: Special. Form: Diffuse. Effect: The Doppelgang Alice allows user to create replicated clones of self, a process by which the user can make copies of him/herself. The power is not limited only to creating perfect duplicates of self, but also all the items the user is wearing (clothing, shoes, etc.). Each of the duplicates carries very distinct personality individually. The doppelgangers can also be absorbed back which also makes the user gain: memories, knowledge, and skills of the duplicate. Range of Effect: Small-Intermediate. Statistical Effects: Unknown. Telekinesis Alice: User: Shiraishi Seira Attribute: 2 Type: Latent. Form: Diffuse. Effect: Allows levitation of objects and people within a small range based on eye-sight. Range of Effect: Small. Statistical Effects: Strength -1 / Dexterity -1 (to enemies) Mark of Death: User: Serio Rei Attribute: 5. Type: Unknown. Form: Unknown. Effect: The Mark of Death (Corrosion) Alice allows it's user to leave marks on anyone who touches the user, and also leaves a cross under the left eye of the owner. These marks will get worse if the person keeps touching Persona or if the marks continue to spread and worsen as time passes. This Alice may be used to also rot away not just living things, but buildings and floors as well. The user may also 'absorb' objects stabbed into him/her and can slowly heal with the Alice's power. Range of Effect: Small-Long. Statistical Effects: Strength -1 ~ -5, Dexterity -1 ~ -5 (to enemies) ???: User: Kuonji Attribute: 3. Type: Unknown. Form: Unknown. Effect: Unknown. Range of Effect: Small. Statistical Effects: Unknown. Barrier Alice: User: Himemiya Attribute: 5. Type: Latent. Form: Unknown. Effect: The Barrier Alice allows the user to create a force-field of protection around him/herself. When the Alice is of a very powerful level, it can cover a large piece of land. The barrier can then inhibit and weaken other Alices inside; the closer they are to the user. Range of Effect: Large. Statistical Effects: Perception +3 (to self) Longevity Alice: User: Yukihira Kazumi Attribute: 3. Type: Special. Form: Unknown. Effect: The Longevity Alice allows the user to live forever, the user's appearance will be that of his/her younger form due to the use of the Alice. Range of Effect: None. Statistical Effects: None. Detection Alice: User: Yukihira Kazumi Attribute: 3. Type: Special. Form: Unknown. Effect: The Detection Alice that allows the user to know what Alice or Alices a person has by meeting them in person or by looking at them in a picture. It is also possible to verify whether an Alice is about to disappear by simply looking. An unborn child's Alice can be detected by looking at the mother's stomach. Range of Effect: Small-Long. Statistical Effects: Perception +2 (to self) [size=15]PCs:[/i][/h] [b]Wish Alice: User: Akizuki Ine Attribute: 3. Type: Latent. Form: Intermittent. Effect: The Wish Alice allows the user's particular dream, desire or... 'wish' in mind to come true when the user desperately wishes for it, the effects varies based on the user's imagination and psychological state. Range of Effect: Small-Long. Statistical Effects: Unknown. Shadow Marionette Alice: User: Kage Sono Attribute: 5. Type: Special. Form: Limited. Effect: The Shadow Marionette Alice allows the user to create strange objects or monsters replicated from the user's visual imagery in his/her mind, said objects and monsters can cause harm to others in vicinity, but can be dispelled via light. The Alice can also be used to stop or control the movements of anything or anyone, by connecting the user's shadow with that of his target's. Range of Effect: Small-Intermediate. Statistical Effects: Strength +1 ~ +3, Dexterity +1 ~ +2 (to self) / Dexterity -2 (to enemies) Shout Alice: User: Fushiki Shouta Attribute: 2. Type: Somatic. Form: Diffuse. Effect: The Shout Alice can be used by the user to amplify his/her voice into an ear-deafening noise, which can even create knock-backing force anyone that can effect anyone - with a range of five feet - in front of the user. Anybody within a twenty foot radius will be affected by the deafening effect of this Alice when used. Range of Effect: Small-Intermediate. Statistical Effects: Dexterity -1, Perception -1 (to enemies who takes direct hit) / Perception -1 (to others effected by the noise) Nullification Alice: User: Hiiragi Sakura Attribute: 3. Type: Special. Form: Intermittent. Effect: The Nullification Alice, is an Alice that allows the user to completely negate - for an undetermined amount of time - the powers of any Alice in close proximity to her. It may only appear during cases of extreme danger when not fully in control, or it may appear when the user desperately tries to stop the activation of an Alice. Some passive effects of other Alices may be dispelled by the user through subconscious use of the Alice, one of said effects makes the user immune to Pheromone Alices. Range of Effect: Small-Intermediate. Statistical Effects: Can negate extra statistical points gained via an Alice from self or others, vice versa (to self and or others). Invention Alice: User: Kouzuki Ing Attribute: 4. Type: Technical. Form: Diffuse. Effect: The Invention Alice, gives the user the ability to invent many unusual and/or helpful things depending on the user's mental state and mood. Range of Effect: Small-Long. Statistical Effects: Unknown. Seal Breaker Alice: User: Amahane Mio Attribute: 3. Type: Special. Form: Diffuse. Effect: The Seal Breaker Alice, allows the user to break any seal, lock, barriers, or even digital security locks. Range of Effect: Small-Long. Statistical Effects: Unknown. Map of Alice Academy: Spoiler: Alice Academy is the place where your PC is going to be living in. Despite this fact not being largely known to the general public; it's a very large campus, to the point that it's awe inducing to those who first enters it. An academy which is backed up internally by the Japanese government, one would think that the way the academy is, is rather befitting. The following image is the map of the academy provided in the manga: There are many unique places in the academy: A: National Alice Headquarters - The place where the teachers apparently reside in. Meetings between teachers, or even principals, as well as officials from the government in charge of the Academy - for making decisions for anything important also takes place in this place. B: Central Town - A town that is mostly comprised of shops, and places that provides entertainment services of many kind. It may not seem like it, but it's made with the use of Alchemy Alice alone. C: Elementary School - The school branch that teaches children from the age of 3-12. D: Elementary School Dorm - Where elementary school students stays in. E: Mr Bear's Guard Cottage - Home to a mysterious bear in the Northern Forest, of which it's builder is unknown... As one of the 'strange things that exist in the Northern Forest', the bear is known to be a guardian of the forest. It is rumored that the bear is dangerous, despite it's appearance. F: Middle School - The school branch that teacher students from the age of 13-15. All PCs are students on this particular school branch, as well as some of the NPCs (and some NPC teachers as well). G: Middle School Dorm - Where middle school students reside in. This is where the PCs and student NPCs will have a room in. H: High School Dorm - Where High school students will stay in. I: High School - The school branch which teachers students over the age of 15. Only high school students are allowed to go there, any uninvited guests are attacked to keep them away. If you have any questions, send me a PM.

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“I wanna ask you something. How was Hoshimiya-san’s life going until recently? Was it always like this?”

“Hmm, that’s a pretty broad question.” Ai pondered how to answer it. “I’ll just tell give you a summary of her life, then.”

“When she had only entered the academy for half a month,” Ai begun to explain. “Many things changed. Her influence was amazing, her first Alice alone was quite valuable,” Ai expressed, she was truly impressed. “In reality, the government was trying to make Hoshimiya-san enter the academy for about one and a half year. She was repeatedly disturbed, and declined the offer over and over again, and the government would keep looking for excuses to pressure her to transfer her into the academy. Hoshimiya-san - on the other hand - wanted to continue her life as an idol, thus refused. And so, they reached a compromise. The academy allowed her to continue her career, while she’d still have to study and be under the confines of her academy’s walls.”

Ai continued. “However, she was given conditions. Three of them. First was to be trained self-defense by a certain teacher. Second was that she’d be assigned to be the academy’s idol, mascot, or uh… well, something like that, basically it was an advertising idea, which was rather successful considering Hoshimiya-san’s popularity - sponsors keeps popping up due to her. Third, she’d have to stay within the academy whenever she didn’t have any work. Of course, this is not public knowledge.”

“That actually sounds fair. It’s a great feat since no one was ever allowed to leave the academy, usually.” Shiraishi was impressed by what Ichigo was able to get by not wanting to transfer into the academy initially.

“Pretty lucky arrangement… I wish I could have a bit more freedom like that…” If nothing else, Shouta would need a change in scenery every now and then. He wasn’t sure he could stand many years confined between four walls, no matter how big the Academy is.

“So stuff like that actually happened… I’m happy for Ichigo, though. She gets to continue living the dream.”

“Not quite.”

“Eh?”

“After she transferred, her Alices became a major issue. I don’t know what lead to her other Alices’ discovery, but the rumors created two factions, one that feared Hoshimiya-san. The other that liked her. In the end, she was forced into the Dangerous Abilities class. This didn’t happen because she was dangerous; this happened because of blackmail.”

“That’s messed up… Who’s forcing her to do such a thing?”

Aoi’s eyes widened. “W-What?! Black… mail?!” She couldn’t believe it. Ichigo, blackmailed? What in the world…

“That can’t be… ” Ine said not understanding how anyone could do something so horrible to Ichigo.

“No way… who’d do such a thing?!”

“Maybe if you pay more valuable information, I’d answer it, Shiraishi-san,” Ai said with a smirk, completely composed.

“You… ”

“Calm down, Shiraishi-san. Remember that we’re in this type of a deal, we can’t receive answers that are far too valuable than what we’re offering.

“Well, I know who’s blackmailing her, but I don’t know what they have that Hoshimiya-san is bound by. But it’s very precious to her.”

“I… see.”

“Once she was transferred to the Dangerous Abilities class, Hoshimiya-san was repeatedly assigned missions - basically dirty works for the academy, along with the other members of said class - and was also trained by Persona himself; the moderator of the class. This is the reason why she is so strong.”

“Persona…?” Shouta repeated the name under his breath. It was simply strange sounding to him; he’s never heard it before.

“Yes, he rarely ever comes to teach in class, he is more of a secret combat teacher or something, not that he’s actually hidden, he’s simply rarely seen in classes. He wears black clothes, and a white mask. He also wears many rings and earrings, all of which are Alice Restraints. I daresay Hoshimiya-san is the second-coming of Persona. She also wears many Alice Restraints, although they have a functioning pattern unlike Persona’s.”

“What are these Alice Restraints? I’ve heard some others talk about it but I’m not sure I’ve seen them. Are they just accessories like those rings and earring you’re talking about?” Shouta was never given restraints, strangely enough to him, so he didn’t understand how Alice restraints work.

“They usually restrain your Alice so that you can control them better, or to punish you so that you don’t misuse them. They come in the form of accessories, such as rings or earrings, or hats.” Ai continued. “In Hoshimiya-san’s case, she wears: a headband, earrings on both ears, a ring, gloves that beads attached at the pointy ends on both her hands, a belt, and a necklace. I might have missed something. There’s only one thing in common between all of these things: stones with star symbols within them. You’d think she prefers unique dress code - but that’s not quite it - albeit she loves to be flashy; it’s a requirement for her. Anyway, a normal student usually don’t receive more than two or three Alice Restraints, so you can tell how strong her Alices are.”

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“So, they’re for more powerful Alices… okay, I think I get it.” Shouta nodded, thinking. Yeah, with crazy abilities like her's, it’d probably be best to have restraints. But, geez, that’s a lot. I thought she was just being fashionable.

“Woah, so she wasn’t just using it as her charm point or something.”

Ine had already guessed that they were restraints but was still surprised at the number.

“Anyway, after all that, she started partaking in missions more actively, hence received the name Life-sucking Vampire. She had been dreaded in the underworld, and loved in public. Despite the fact that she was in the Dangerous Abilities class, she was still seen as a good person by the students, which is rare, only other person who managed to stay good other than her is Amelia-san, so far. She tries very hard, but her chance to enter the Student Representatives, is quite slim.”

“Aw, poor Amelia-san. But I know that she’ll work hard and get it one day!”

Perhaps I should give her more respect for her effort… I guess I was still a little mad about what she told me that day I tried to escape…

Ai faintly replied, closing her eyes; admitting. “... She probably will.”

“Wait, Reo also mentioned that Hoshimiya-san harmed their boss, is this true?”

“Yes, she almost killed him with her Life Drain Alice when she came across him in a certain mission.”

”Killed…?”

“Indeed. The Life-Drain Alice is an Alice - like any other - that can be used for good or bad. It all comes down to the user’s mindset, maybe that’s the reason why the enemy organization’s leader didn’t die.”

So Ichigo doesn’t want to kill people? That’s a relief, Ine thought, feeling relieved, she sighed lightly.

“Then, I shall ask my next question, how long did Hoshimiya-san took to recover?”

“We lost count of time in there but… she started when it was still morning, at most it’d have been afternoon. She didn’t stop till it was dark, right before that one-sided fight begun… ”

”What exactly do principal students do?” Ine asked curiously, wondering what Ichigo and Ai had to do in that position.

Ai took a breath before answering. “Self-explanatory. We do what you see us doing. Trying to act like the ideal model students - as the true geniuses of the academy - we often have to deal with students breaking the rules and misbehaviors of students, when the teachers are unable to catch them. We’re also responsible for fixing rude behavior or ill manner of the students when the teachers aren’t there to correct them. This is how Shiraishi-san here, became an old acquaintance of mine. In regards to Hoshimiya-san, she adopted a facade to act as an exemplary student - the ideal role model from within her imaginations. She is very self-righteous, so much so that you’d think she’s some heroine from a story. Other than that, Principal students also deals with some internal affairs, as well as manage many things throughout the academy. Of course, we manage the academy-wide events - such as the Alice Festival. We always work harder than ever for it’s preparations in the background.”

Oh, maybe that’s why Shiraishi has been acting this way. What kind of punishment does she receive that’s making her so afraid of Ai-senpai, though? I should ask her, later. Shouta nodded as he took a quick glance back and forth between Shiraishi and Ai.

“A facade… huh?”

“By the way, the one who gave her inspirations and proper directions for such magnificence was none other than me,” Ai proudly claimed with her head high.

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”I’m amazed really, that anyone can put up an act so good 24/7” Ine said, genuinely impressed. ”What about the student council?” Ine asked, ”I’ve been here a long time but I still don’t really know what they do”

“Oh, it’s the same, really. All the Principal Students from the High School Division are members of the Student Council. They just have extra prep work, especially at times in the festivals, such as the one coming up soon. The only difference is, we hire lots of grunts and lower ranked enforcers to increase manpower.”

”Sounds rough” Ine said. She racked her brains for more questions to ask, ”how much strain do Ichigo’s Alices put her under?” Ine said remembering how Ichigo looked in the hospital.

“Mn, from what she herself claimed. Vocal Enchantment Alice never causes any harm to her. Life Drain causes harm if she doesn’t use the healing implementation effects immediately. The third Alice apparently drains quite a lot from her, however. A single use, and she’d probably feel the aftermath after some hours.”

“Aw” Ine uttered, imagining what Ichigo may soon go through.

“Hold on, I thought Life Drain was a healing Alice, at least for herself. Do you mean it sometimes doesn’t heal her?” Shouta remembered Ichigo saying that she recovered through her Life Drain Alice, though she did spend some time sleeping in the warehouse they were tied up in. Is it perhaps a delayed effect? was his assumption.

“Maybe if any of you answer one of my questions, I can elaborate more on it!” Ai said, showing a smirk.

“Really…? Fine.” Shouta prepared himself for the next question. He was too curious.

Ine gulped, how many times had Ichigo used her alices? She really hoped that Ichigo would be okay.

“My turn,” Ai said, smiling - folding her arms at the same time. She pondered about what to ask. “How many times did Hoshimiya-san used her Life Drain Alice throughout this incident?” Ai was also curious, just how far Ichigo pushed herself in this battle.

“Two or three times, I believe…?” Shouta looked up as he made sure one of those was the correct answer. “She definitely used it twice as she was fighting, and I think once before, while we were still tied up, to recover her energy. I’m not entirely sure though.” Shouta said honestly.

“Wait” Ine turned to Shouta. “Hasn’t she used once more, after she was… shot down?” she looked down as she imagined the moment Ichigo was shot several times successfully. She could almost feel herself skipping a beat, thinking that Ichigo may have left them for good.

“Yeah… right… I was trying not to remember that… It’s crazy how she’s still okay from even that.” Shouta already wanted to beat Reo, but that moment made him simply want to kill him. Shouta remembered that Shiraishi had to hold him back, otherwise he may have been shot as well, running towards Reo to attack him. Then he found Ichigo alive before him, he was left almost speechless.

“Yeah, I remember that gruesome moment… Ichigo was shot down, then Reo walked over to her - laughing like a mad man - Ichigo suddenly grabbed his leg and opened her eyes; using her Alice,” Aoi explained with a cranky face, not liking what she remembered. She could still picture Ichigo getting shot. It made her grimace every time.

“That’s an eerie move from someone like Hoshimiya-san, to lure an enemy by getting shot. I wonder if she was still unable to move properly. Hm, no, that can’t be. Perhaps she concluded that avoiding bullets would be too much in her state,” Ai considered. “That said, how many times have you all heard Hoshimiya-san utter †˜starlight’? Or, have you heard it at all?”

”It was… twice wasn’t it?” Ine said somewhat unsure.

”I only saw it once… When was the second time?” Shouta was unsure as well.

“One was disabling that barrier and the other was during the fight” Ine said remembering clearly now that it was indeed twice.

”Hm. I only saw the one that disabled the barrier.”

“Ugh, expect her to fall after she hitchhikes on us, then. She should be coming soon… ” Ai said, putting the palm of her hand over her forehead.

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“You did say it takes quite a toll on her, that she’d be affected by it for hours after just one use… I hope she’s okay…”

“I doubt it,” Ai replied. The car abruptly stopped, much to anyone’s thoughts, Ai spoke up. “Speak of the devil.”

The door was opened by the driver who wore black suit - much like the enemies from earlier - he wore shades and appeared to be very professional. “It’s her again… like the last time.”

“Let her in.”

“Yes, ma’am,” curtly replying, the man instantly moved away.

She then found an Ichigo jumping into the car, and slouch over to the seat right beside Ai. “Waah!! I finally made it! This car sure is fast!” Ichigo said, acting like her usual self; she wore a bright and cheerful smile on her face.

“What do you expect? It’s late, and the streets are relatively clear at the moment. Chasing a car on foot is already an impossibility for the ordinary people.”

“But going back to the academy on foot is so boring and tiresome!” Ichigo complained.

“Well… ”

“I-Ichigo?! Are you okay?!! Are you hurt anywhere?” Aoi asked, despite knowing that she was indeed hurt, but she accidentally asked away at the heat of the moment.

“Yeah! You were even shot! Are you okay?!”

“Oh, you guys are here!” Ichigo looked around to see the others indeed aboard the car. “Don’t worry, don’t worry! I’m alright!” Ichigo claimed with her usual bright and radiant smile.

“Ichigo! It’s really, really good to see you” Ine said, just about stopping herself from hugging her friend.

That’s the Hoshimiya Ichigo I remember seeing before… Shouta smiled seeing a happy Ichigo, the one he was looking forward to seeing all this time, like the idol he adored watching on TV before he was sent to the academy. “At least here, she can rest after all that has happened. It’s way better than walking back!”

“Ichigo-chan,” Ai said, looking at Ichigo.

“Eh?” Ichigo uttered as she turned to Ai before replying to Shouta. However, Ai placed a round purple stone before her forehead. Ichigo instantly fell after a few seconds, her head falling over her lap.

“Jeez, that’s the end of this Alice Stone, I suppose,” Ai said, patting Ichigo’s head as she slept. “With this, she may sleep peacefully now,” Ai smiled, pleased with the effectiveness of the Alice Stone.

”She probably needs it,” Ine said, still worried about Ichigo but relieved to see no harm had come to her.

“Definitely…” Shouta agreed. Man, she seems so harmless. How can people call her the Life-Sucking Vampire when she’s like this…

“That was a Sleep Alice, that lied within the stone. I had one of my classmates make one for me. Pretty neat, right? Ichigo-ch- ahem, Hoshimiya-san pushes herself too hard, so we have this rule to use Sleep Alice on her when she’d get too stubborn.”

Aoi narrowed her eyes. Could she be…

“Makes sense. She seems like the type that would go overboard sometimes.” Shouta laughed a bit.

“Indeed,” Ai replied. “Back to the business,” she said, looking up to the others. “It’s not my turn to ask, however.” Ai smiled.

“Ichigo is gonna be fine right?” Ine asked.

“Sometime before the Alice Festival, until then I’m not letting her out of the hospital.”

“Can I visit?” Ine asked wondering if she would have to wait that long to talk to Ichigo again.

“Yeah, you should be able to.”

“Yay!” Ine shouted for joy. I want to visit everyday but I bet Ichigo will get bored with just me

“Is that all you wanted to ask, Akizuki-san?” Ai asked, confirming if she was okay with such normal questions when she could ask for more valuable information.

Ine nodded her head, “if I asked anything complicated I’m sure I’d get confused” she said hitting herself lightly on the side on her head and smiling.

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“Well, if that’s what you want, then sure,” Ai replied, nodding. “I suppose I’m done asking about this incident. The information exchange had rather flipped out of topic, but I suppose that’s acceptable. I have other - personal questions - but, I assume Kiriya-san is yet to ask?”

“Ah, yes. Yes, I did.”

“Go right ahead, then.”

“Then I’ll ask away, since I’m the only one who hadn’t so far,” Aoi said, then placed her hand under her chin; thinking. She was too preoccupied with the questions asked and answers given so far, so she could barely take time to think up her own questions. “Okay, it’s about what Fushiki-kun was asking: Does the Life Drain not heal Ichigo? How does this Alice work exactly? I’m not sure how an Alice that can heal you may also harm you at the same time.”

“Oh, yeah, you never answered that when I asked.” Shouta said pointing at Aoi after she asked her question.

“Her Alice sounds so complicated, I thought the same thing when I heard the name itself first,” Shiraishi added, scratching the back of her head. Shiraishi is not so good when it comes to thinking about complicated and tricky things.

Ai took down her smile and instead, portrayed a more serious expression. “Right, about that. I’m not too sure myself, but from what I am aware, the Life Drain Alice does indeed suck your health - specifically, life, so to say - out. Ichigo’s body then becomes the vessel in which they’re stored, I think you’ve figured some of this out by yourself,” she begun to explain. “However, contrary to your belief, Hoshimiya-san has gained so much control over her Alice - with the aid of her Alice Restraints - that she can stop the automatic healing that takes place immediately. Instead, she may opt to do the healing process whenever she wants, or store the life-energy she robbed from her enemies. Lastly, she is also able to take them out of her body in the form of Alice Stones. Hoshimiya-san can somehow make Alice Stones for specific people, by matching their wavelength with that of the stone. I have no idea how this is possible.”

“Okay… that answers why she gave us these Alice Stones, then. They must match our wavelength properly, somehow. But, she can stop the healing, then that can only mean... ” Aoi spoke as she looked over the Alice Stone she received from Ichigo, she then realized what this meant

“Yes, if she skips the healing process, she suffers deterioration of her health, unfortunately,” Ai coldly spoke the fact.

“I see, it seems like Ichigo gets the ends of her stick every time for some reason, and is required to bear with it… ” Aoi intently stared at the Alice Stone, then looked back to Ai. She was yet not done asking. “How does these Alice Restraints of her’s work, though? They don’t seem to function like normal Alice Restraints.”

Ai spoke as a matter of fact. “Well, normal Alice Restraints couldn’t hold her Alice back from activating, after all. The reason she has to wear these accessories, are so that the life-force from her body doesn’t escape from her.”

“E-Escape?! What?!” Aoi gasped, she couldn’t believe it.

Shouta’s eyes widened when he heard Aoi’s statement. “What do you mean by that?” he asked nervously.

“Don’t worry, it’s only a theory. Those restraints serves as precaution so that such a thing wouldn’t happen, I believe,” Ai raised her hand to have Aoi and Shouta calm themselves as she continued her answer.

To this, Aoi sighed, she felt greatly relieved. “So it’s just a precaution, huh?”

“Oh, alright.” Shouta leaned back into his seat.

Ine again couldn’t keep up with the flow of the conversation.

[b]“Hoshimiya-san’s restraints have a certain way in which they work. The ring in her finger limits the range of her Life Drain Alice, and it sucks life-force in a way so that they don’t disperse into the air and dissipate. The belt, and one of the earring makes sure that Hoshimiya-san’s Vocal Enchantment doesn’t work passively, unless she sings. However, even then, she is †˜enchanted’ despite the effects of the restraints, it’s truly a fearsome Alice.”

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“What about her mask?”

“That’s just so no one would get definite proof about Hoshimiya-san’s activities, it’s not a restraint, albeit restraints in the form of masks do exist.”

“Ah, I see. I was also wondering, why does Ichigo hold her earring on her hand all the while as she fights? It’s a rather strange way of fighting,”

“She probably didn’t wanted to lose it, so she holds it in her grips. Otherwise, when using the Life Drain Alice, and taking in life of others via the ring, apparently her body feels a rushing electric-like surge of power going in, so she clenches her right fist to be prepared for that feeling. Otherwise it’d affected the balance of her stance, apparently. Lastly, I don’t know what the rest of the restraints are for, but I’m assuming they’re for the third Alice.”

“Alright, then here’s the last question: What do you think Ichigo is being made to do?” Aoi asked, narrowing her eyes, she had no clue if Ai would lie, answer honestly, or just ignore saying that she doesn’t have a clue.

“That, I don’t know. All members of the Dangerous Abilities class are made to do dirty work, and some of them receives special roles from the mastermind. Of course, the †˜mastermind’ uses whatever means possible to force others to submit to his will, blackmail is simply one of his many tools,“ Ai said, shrugging at her lack of actual information.

“The… mastermind…?” Shouta’s head was spinning. Is there some kind of higher power in the Academy? What’s going on?

Aoi looked down, unsure of how Ichigo had felt about these things, all this time. “That’s… so mean and cruel.”

“It’s my guess, but from looking at Hoshimiya-san’s restraints… ” Ai theorized. “It seems like she’s made to take lives of important enemies of the †˜mastermind’ in a most subtle and safer way. Of course, I can’t tell you guys who this †˜mastermind’ is.”

”So suspicious…” Ine commented.

“Like an assassin… How could they make a girl like her do that…?” Shouta mumbled as he looked at Ichigo’s peaceful sleeping face.

“Does Ichigo know who that is?” to this, Aoi received a firm nod from Ai. “Ichigo, I wonder what kind of painful feelings lies under that smile of yours, I’ll wait, wait for you, till you decide to share your feelings. I’ll be there if you need someone to talk with,” Aoi sweetly said with a warm smile, after leaning towards the sleeping Ichigo.

“I’m sure that she’ll one day open up to you,” Ai too, with a warm smile, said, looking at Aoi.

“Mn!” Aoi nodded. “I suppose that wraps up our little business, by the way?”

“Indeed it does.”

“Then, well, I wanted to confirm… ”

“Hm?”

“No, but perhaps it may embarrass you, I’ll refrain… ”

“Oh? That makes me curious now!” Ai made a pout that was rather unbecoming of her.

“Then… are you by any chance, a big fan of Ichigo?!”

“Eh? Uh!” Ai seemed flustered from the abrupt question as she looked away. She tried to make something up, but she couldn’t. “Yes, yes I am… Is there something wrong with that?!” Ai exclaimed, her cheeks were red, as if burning.

Shouta lifted his eyebrow at this remark. “So, the president does, too. Hoshimiya-san really is super popular!” Even though Ichigo is famous, both in and outside of the Academy, he didn’t expect many to know much about her as an idol, since there was no way to watch TV on campus.

“No, not at all,” Aoi said, dazed by the cuteness of the student council president.

“W-What’s with that strange reaction?!”

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“I guess that means we share something in common, then! But as a fan… I’ll always be a step ahead!”

“Wha-”

“I have Ichigo’s rare shots from when she was young!” Aoi said with starry eyes; bragging.

Ai gasped, as if something in her shattered to pieces like glass. “F-From when she was young?! Rare indeed!”

Aoi proudly claimed. “Hoho, as Ichigo’s #1 fan, I have photos of Ichigo of all her age.”

Ine was curious about the photos but a bit disappointed she couldn’t really call herself a fan of Ichigo, having never heard her perform and not liking Idol music, she saw Ichigo purely as a friend and not as an Idol.

Shouta hesitantly lifted his hand, and asked Aoi in a soft voice, “C-can I see some of them…?” He was afraid his voice would be lost in her energized conversation with Ai.

“Of course,” Aoi answered facing Shouta for a moment. “Only if you make the appropriate payments,” Aoi gave a wink as she finished.

“Payments…?” Shouta tilted his head. He gave up on the idea for now.

“I have rare shots from her times in the academy, but I can’t beat that… ” Ai sighed. “That said…”

“Yes?” Aoi tilted her head..

“This is late, but may I ask for your autograph? You were one of the rising actresses, right? I saw some of your scenes that aired.”

“Woah! You saw me? How!” Aoi said, she was however, more surprised that someone like Ai was asking her for an autograph. Aoi was indeed an actress, but she never thought highly of herself, as she was not in business for too long. It was a shame, but as soon as she received the offer, and learned that Ichigo was already enrolled in Alice Academy; Aoi decided to transfer into it immediately. At that time, she was more curious than worried, as Ichigo was doing work and was in that kind of an academy - which disallowed students from leaving it. After becoming largely curious, and wanting to meet her good old friend, Aoi decided to transfer. Of course, Aoi didn’t throw away her chance to be a popular idol. Instead, she believed that she’d find a way to master her Acting Alice, and after graduating; her path to stardom would become crystal clear.

“When I went outside the academy to visit my parents, I saw a few drama shows that you appeared in through the television. I later felt that it’s no wonder that you were born with the Acting Alice.”

“Ah, I see. I didn’t do so well with those roles, but I’d be glad to sign, for you, Ai senpai.”

“Wow, Kiriya-san’s has been on TV, too?” Shouta was amazed, being in a car together with two famous people: an idol and a drama actress. “With an Alice like yours, though, I’d imagine your acts were scary, though,” Shouta chuckled. “Did anyone mistake your acting for something that was really happening?” He wondered, remembering how Aoi fooled Shouta into thinking she was Shiraishi for a short period of time.

“Yeah! I think I’ve mentioned it on my first day in the academy, though,” Aoi smiled, replying. “Haha, my acts were apparently getting unnaturally real. My last day at work was when I was a police member catching criminals… I ended up causing a panic due to using my Alice unknowingly,” Aoi described, looking down. “And that’s why I’m here, I have every intention of making use of this opportunity, master my Alice, and I’ll one day enter the entertainment industry again! Maybe I can debut on Hollywood after graduating from the academy,” Aoi gave a wink yet again with a confident smile.

Ai handed Aoi a certain D.V.D with a marker pen, it had a picture of Ichigo over it’s cover. “Well, it’ll take hours till you all reach the academy, then you’ll all be taken to your hospital for a check-up. If you feel like you wanna go to the dorms and sleep as fast as possible, you may wanna use Ichigo-chan’s Alice Stone,” Ai suggested, as Aoi signed the D.V.D with her signature. “Thanks!”

“Are we allowed to stay in the hospital for the night, Ai-senpai?” Shouta asked, hearing that they were going to get check-ups.

“Hm, perhaps it may be best to rest there, as Fushiki-kun says so.”

“Of course, if any of you wish to stay at the hospital - feel free to do so.”

“Thank you… I’m so exhausted from today…”[/b] Shouta said weakly. He leaned back in his chair and tried to rest.

“Woah, that’s a limited edition version! Rare!” Aoi said as she handed the item back along with the marker.

“Hoho, I see that you have eyes for quality,” Ai remarked, proud with her head high.

“I have one of these, too, though!” Aoi winked another time with a smile.

“So lucky…” Shouta murmured in slight jealousy, as he watched the exchange between Ai and Aoi, half-conscious.

“As expected of the so-claimed #1 fan. Anyway, since we’ll take hours to get back, maybe you should all rest now.”

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10 years ago

(OCC: Here's all the dice-roll check results from the previous event.)

GM Notes:

TheLoneGentleman: Dice is rolled for a Perception check for Sono. Requirement for success is 6.

Roll: 2

Result: 2 + 3 = 5

Effect: Sono finds himself spotted by a patrolling guard just before he entered the hospital, before he’d be forcibly pushed out, he’d need to make his move: to leave or proceed - is his decision to make

BagMan: Dice is rolled for an Alice check for Ine. Requirement for success is 8.

Roll: 4

Result: 4 + 3 = 7

Effect: Ine feels like she is almost able to make a wish come true. Sadly however, nothing happens, much to her dismay.

TheLoneGentleman: Dice is rolled for a Perception check for Sono. Requirement for success is 5.

Roll: 2

Result: 2 + 3 = 5

Effect: Sono could feel exactly when the guard runs into the inside of the hospital.

TheLoneGentleman: Dice is rolled for a Dexterity check for Sono. Requirement for success is 7.

Roll: 4

Result: 4 + 1 = 5

Effect: Despite being able to know the timings, and finding a corridor to which he could flee to. Sono was not fast enough considering his lack of practice in terms of running, and severe lack of stamina. The guard catches up to him.

Cinia Pacifica: Dice is rolled for a Perception check for Amelia. Requirement for success is 5.

Roll: 2

Result: 2 + 2 = 4

Effect: Amelia unintentionally makes a few resounding footsteps, one would think a ghost was walking around.

Cinia Pacifica: Dice is rolled for a Perception check for Hyuuga Aoi. Requirement for success is 5.

Roll:

Result: 2 + 2 = 4

Effect: Hyuuga tried to walk discretely while keeping the sounds of her footsteps low, but she accidentally makes a loud thump due to almost tripping while trying to be too sneaky.

Katsucha: Dice is rolled for a Perception check for Sakura. Requirement for success is 5.

Roll:

Result: 4 + 2 = 6

Effect: Sakura successfully makes very light steps, as such she is completely free from being found out… or so she may think. If the others makes noises, this is borderline pointless.

Cinia Pacifica: Dice is rolled for a Perception check for Maya. Requirement for success is 5.

Roll: 6

Result: 6 + 4 = 10

Effect: Maya is so perfect in her walking, that it almost felt like she wasn’t there, unless she spoke. Bonus: Perfectly soundless steps, she is a master when it comes to stealth for the day.

Gahald_Mills: Dice is rolled for a Perception check for Ing. Requirement for success is 5.

Roll: 2

Result: 2 + 2 = 4

Effect: Ing makes a few thuds due to not being used to walking like this, he simply never had to before, so he wasn’t quite used to this.

TheLoneGentleman: Dice is rolled for a Alice check for Sono. Requirement for success is 5.

Roll: 1

Result: 1 + 3 = 4

Effect: Unfortunately, Sono’s Alice’s range isn’t very long (small), so the shadows reaches their limits before even reaching the doorstep. The guard needs to walk in another meter before he can be caught under Sono’s territory.

BlinkXPoke: Dice is rolled for a Perception check for Shouta. Requirement for success is 7.

Roll: 6

Result: 6 + 4 = 10

Effect: At this point, it’d not be an exaggeration to say that Shouta’s inner sixth sense may have started working, as he looked around, he didn’t feel anyone at the moment, but he felt that people could be coming to this floor very, very soon.

Cinia Pacifica: Dice is rolled for a Dexterity check for Kiriya Aoi. Requirement for success is 6.

Roll: 5

Result: 5 + 2 = 7

Effect: Aoi runs desperately with a mad dash, as if her life depended on it. Perhaps it was because she was truly worried about Ichigo for which she could do this. She’d probably be tired very soon.

Cinia Pacifica: Dice is rolled for a Dexterity check for Shiraishi. Requirement for success is 6.

Roll: 1

Result: 1 + 3 = 4

Effect: Shiraishi was surprisingly slow for an athletically active person. This was because she had been trying to be silent with her steps, it ended up making her legs hurt with how precisely noise-free she tried to be. Shiraishi is the first to slightly fall behind, and find a guard chasing after her.

BlinkXPoke: Dice is rolled for a Dexterity check for Shouta. Requirement for success is 6.

Roll: 2

Result: 2 + 3 = 5

Effect: Shouta is unable to keep up with Aoi’s pace, he was too worried, as he could feel people coming up the staircase from behind them.

BagMan: Dice is rolled for a Dexterity check for Ine. Requirement for success is 6.

Roll: 6

Result: 6 + 2 = 8

Effect: The fastest person, even faster than Aoi - enough to surprise both Aoi and herself. One could say that Ine had finally unleashed her true power - power of the food.

TheLoneGentleman: Dice is rolled for a Perception check for Sono. Requirement for success is 5.

Roll: 3

Result: 3 + 3 = 6

Effect: Sono carefully places his ears on the door, and listens to the noises from the outside, it seemed that current every guards passed by the door. The coast is clear, but if he waits around too around, someone may come in to the room to check.

BlinkXPoke: Dice is rolled for a Alice check for Shouta. Requirement for success is 7.

Roll: 3

Result: 3 + 2 = 5

Effect: Shouta is unable to control the volume of his voice. However, due to the flow or air and at the direction at which he uses his Alice, Aoi and Ine hears the screech, but doesn’t fully go deaf. Shiraishi and Mio however, are unable to hear anything for around a minute.

Cinia Pacifica: Dice is rolled for a Dexterity check for Aoi. Requirement for success is 9.

Roll: 3

Result: 3 + 2 = 5

Effect: It seemed like Aoi was tired, she falls behind the others along with Ine as she tries to chase after the car, which was undeniably faster than people.

BagMan: Dice is rolled for a Dexterity check for Ine. Requirement for success is 9.

Roll: 3

Result: 3 + 2 = 5

Effect: Ine too, felt tired from the hectic situation and running, she falls behind the group along with Ine while chasing the leaving car.

BlinkXPoke: Dice is rolled for a Dexterity check for Ine. Requirement for success is 9.

Roll: 5

Result: 5 + 3 = 8

Effect: Shouta is second fastest throughout this chase. However, he was far from reaching the car, he could however, see the gates getting closer and closer.

Cinia Pacifica: Dice is rolled for a Dexterity check for Shiraishi. Requirement for success is 9.

Roll: 6

Result: 6 + 3 = 9

Effect: Shiraishi is fastest, perhaps her leg-ache finally went away and she could sprint freely now. Shiraishi gets close enough to have a shot at the car with her Telekinesis Alice.

Cinia Pacifica: Dice is rolled for an Alice check for Shiraishi. Requirement for success is 8

Roll: 5

Result: 5 + 2 = 7

Effect: Shiraishi’s range reaches the car, and she is able to pull it back for a very small moment, but it barely has any effect on her car.

BagMan: Dice is rolled for an Alice check for Ine. Requirement for success is 8.

Roll:

Result: 4 + 3 = 7

Effect: Ine is still unable to use her Alice, despite the fact that she wished for she and her friends to magically teleport to where Ichigo is. She felt like she was a step away from making her Alice work, it’s frustrating to her that her Alice doesn’t work even in times of emergency, when it’s truly needed.

Cinia Pacifica: Dice is rolled for a Strength check for Ichigo. Requirement for success is 7

Roll:

Result: 6 + 1(+1) = 8

Effect: Ichigo is able to fight properly throughout the battle.

Cinia Pacifica: Dice is rolled for a Dexterity check for Ichigo. Requirement for success is 7

Roll: 3

Result: 3 + 3(+1) = 7

Effect: Ichigo is able to run and jump swiftly throughout the battle.

Cinia Pacifica: Dice is rolled for a Perception check for Ichigo. Requirement for success is 7

Roll: 1

Result: 1 + 2(+1) = 4

Effect: Ichigo is unable to tell where sudden attacks would come from, if said attacks are too fast, she’d most likely be unable to dodge them.

BagMan: Dice is rolled for a Charisma check for Ine.

Roll:

Result: 4 + 4 = 8

Effect: Ine is able to ask up to four questions to Ai.

BlinkXPoke: Dice is rolled for a Charisma check for Shouta.

Roll: 2

Result: 2 + 2 = 4

Effect: Shouta is able to ask up to two questions.

Cinia Pacifica: Dice is rolled for a Charisma check for Aoi.

Roll: 1

Result: 3 + 2(+1) =

Effect: Aoi is able to ask up to three questions to Ai.

Cinia Pacifica: Dice is rolled for a Perception check for Shiraishi.

Roll: 2

Result: 2 + 3 = 5

Effect: Shiraishi is able to ask up to two questions.

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“Yes, that was basically the summary of the incident,” Ai said, facing the back of a tall man with fair blond hair. Judging from his height, he’d be around 20 years old..

The man sighed. “If she keeps this up… ” he trailed off, making a sad expression as she looked out the window in front of him.

“No, I’ll definitely stop her!” Ai spoke with determination.

“Unfortunately, we may have to take drastic measures regardless,” he turned his head to look Ai; directly making an eye-contact.

“Principal!”

“Calm down, we’re all in this together. There’s no way I’d use force to keep her in check, unlike him,” he referred to the mastermind as he spoke. “May I leave this task to you?” he shifted his eyes to the other corner, where another blond lady awaited the principal’s attention.

“Of course, if that is for the better of all things, I shall try my best, principal,” the young lady said with an assuring tone; as if consoling a child - saying that everything will be just fine. Her blond hair was straight without any rolls at the end of the strands - unlike Ai - and had beautiful violet hair. Her bright white skin, coupled with her attractive porcelain face and her Alice made her immensely popular amongst members of both gender throughout the entirety of Alice Academy.

“Ayane-san, I sincerely hope that you can take care of her.”

“Oh dear - Ai-san, you don’t have to be so rigid about this~! I’ll try my best and will use my Alice to restrain her - if I need to - so you may count on me.”

“Just don’t attempt to reason with her when she is ready to use her second, or third Alice. They’re far too dangerous.”

“Ichigo-chan wouldn’t hurt a student of this academy, Principal!”

“It’s okay, Ai-san. However, we mustn’t forget that there is someone Hoshimiya-san is forced to obey, remember?”

Ai sighed. “I know… ” she came back to the academy some time ago. After dropping off Ichigo and the others in the hospital, she made way for the High School Division. Normally, she’d go to the dorms to get some rest for the day to come. However, she was invited - despite the time being past midnight - to the school premises to meet the principal dead at night. Now this, she could literally feel her head hurt. She trusted Ayane, but she couldn’t feel at ease if she hadn’t a clue regarding what’s going on. The insecurity that came with caring for Ichigo was vexing, but she just couldn’t help herself.

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10 years ago

(This is a joint post brought to you by Cinia Pacifica and BagMan

The next morning, Aoi walked the corridors with a dull and drowsy face. The hospital was wide and spacious when she thought about it. With lesser tensions in her head, her thought process was clearer than before as she analyzed the surroundings. There were barely any patients, strangely. Was it because every students recovers fast due to the apparently advanced medicine provided by government and bought via money gained from the many sponsors? Aoi wouldn’t know, the government’s provisions or sponsors were both assumptions made on Aoi’s part. She believed her former assumption more.

It was 6:30 am in the morning, and see had been looking for a member of the staff for some time now. She wanted to see ask where Ichigo’s room was. It seemed like that wasn’t kept in her room that she and the others went to the last time.

As she made way for the reception, she found a nurse who seemed to have just woke up. Who am I even kidding? It’s already a miracle to find someone here so early in the morning, Aoi thought while advancing towards the drowsy nurse.

Before Aoi opened her mouth to even speak, the nurse spoke up. “Hoshimiya Ichigo-san’s room was relocated to third floor, it’s the last one to the left after you reach the floor through the staircase, Kiriya-san.”

“A-Ah! I see, I’m sorry if I came off as strangely obvious, I just want to see her is all,” Aoi said, nudging the back of her head with a forced smile.

“Mn? I read your mind to know what you wanted to ask, you know,” the nurse replied with a bland face.

“You can read minds too?”

“Yes! There are a few of us mind-readers around the academy, so it’s unexpected for people to run into people like us! Anyways, it seems like people aren’t allowed to visit your friend.”

“Eh? Really?!”

“Yeah, don’t ask me, I don’t know why. It seems like the authorities are being stingy.. Anyway, the Student Council President was persistent, so there’s this small list here… ” the nurse took out a piece of paper as she continued. “The list named the people that are permitted to visit her, and your name is in it.”

Aoi gave a sigh of relief. “I see! I almost thought I wouldn’t be able to see her again.”

“Well, we gave her a drug so that she may rest. She ran away from the hospital the last time, so we had to make sure that she’d get her rest.”

“Ichigo… ran away?”

“Yeah, a day or two ago, she came down with a fever, and her concert was also cancelled. She snuck out and attended class, but now something happened, and she’s back here again, in a worse shape than before. Her injuries are crazy… but anyway! If you want to visit regardless, go ahead. But don’t skip class for it!”

“Umm, okay then.” Aoi walked off, heading for Ichigo’s room after listening to the nurse. So something happened that drove her to that state. Was it an Alice overuse case, too? After taking gunshots like that, Ichigo still lived through, I wonder if it’s her Life Drain Alice that saved her, or the third Alice as Ai-senpai theorized... Aoi thought as she walked up the flight of stairs and entered the second floor.

Ine rubbed her eyes as she woke up in an unfamiliar bed. “Uwaah…” Ine yawned. Where am I? Hospital? Ine wondered, realising that she was indeed in a hospital bed. She hopped out of bed sluggishly, putting her uniform on. She opened the door hoping to find someone, or at least orientate herself. Walking down the hallway, she saw a recognisable figure.

”Ah! Aoi-san” she called out waving.

“Hm?” Aoi turned to face a familiar figure, it was Ine. “I didn’t expect you to be up so early, Akizuki-san,” Aoi calmly commented, holding back her chuckle. As Ine is clearly known to be very late every day.

”Ehehehe” Ine laughed weakly, rubbing the back of her head, ”where you off to Aoi-san?”

“Ichigo’s room, it got relocated according to a nurse. Wanna come along?”

”If I’m not intruding” Ine smiled, happy at the offer, ”I’d love to come”

“We both care about her, the more the merrier, they say,” Aoi smiled, going up towards the third floor. “It’s this way.”

Ine followed Aoi to the third floor, humming a nondescript tune all the way. ”Is this her room?” Ine asked as they stood outside one of the rooms on the third floor.

“Yeah,” Aoi nodded, opening the door. The room was slightly different, but there was a flower put in the vase and some… gift boxes? Aoi wondered who placed them beside Ichigo. Ichigo slept with a face that was a mix of peaceful, yet something seemed rather odd about it, Aoi couldn’t put her finger on it.

”Ah! She’s sleeping” Ine whispered, ”no surprise considering what happened yesterday”

“Relax,” Aoi said. “She received a drug, we can’t wake her up even if we have Fushiki-kun shout here,” Aoi joked, laughing.

”Sho-kun’s shout sure is loud” Ine laughed.

“It sure is,” Aoi said, looking at Ichigo with a warm smile. “I bet the moment she wakes up, she’d really be hungry.”

“I’m always hungry first thing in the morning” Ine said rubbing her stomach. Ine thought for a moment, looking at Ichigo, “Aoi-san, Aoi-san, how did you first meet Ichigo?” she asked.

“You two are always so hungry in the morning,” Aoi said with glee. Then turned to look at Ichigo’s sleeping face. “Mn… we met on a festival when we were really young, I still remember Ichigo trying to imitate a performer in the festival. Of course, as a child - she was doing it wrong,” Aoi chuckled, remembering fond memories. “When I told her that she was making mistakes, she asked me how it’s done. I don’t quite remember if I did it right myself, but that’s where our relationship began, I believe.”

“It must have been really fun” Ine said smiling listfully at Ichigo’s sleeping face.

“Mn!” Aoi nodded, smiling at Ine. “...Eh?” Aoi heard faint sobbing noises, and hesitantly turned back to Ichigo. “I-Ichigo?!” Aoi looked at Ichigo was an expression of disbelief.

Ichigo seemed to be crying in her sleeping. Streams of tears rolled past her skin, and down her bright blond hair. Her face clearly seemed to be in pain. I get it! That’s why her face seemed rather strange at first, her skin had dried tears, so it was hard to notice! Aoi thought, coming to a realization.

Panicking, Aoi wasn’t sure how to react. “M-Maybe she’s having a nightmare… Ichigo, Ichigo!” Aoi called out to her, shaking her body; trying to awaken her. To no avail, Ichigo wouldn’t wake up, she continued to sob quietly.

“Mom… !” Ichigo murmured in her sleep with a voice obviously filled with pain and suffering. As if she was searching for her mother in her dreams - in a world of nightmare.

“Ichigo…” Ine said putting a hand on Ichigo’s face, wiping away her tears, “You can’t cry, can’t you tell Aoi-san is here? I’m here too, we won’t let you feel bad” Ine said smiling.

“Ichigo’s… mom? Wait, now that I think about, I’ve never heard anything about her family before,” Aoi said, finding it strange.

“Really?” Ine said surprised, she had fond memories of her family, even though she hadn’t seen them for a very long time.

“Well, I never spoke about my family either… so I felt that it’d be unfair. I didn’t think much about Ichigo’s family for that reason,” Aoi explained. She feared that Ichigo would treat her differently if she learned that she was from a wealthy family when she was young.

”Don’t worry, Don’t worry, I’m sure Ichigo will tell us when it really matters” Ine said reassuringly.

“Yes,” Aoi nodded. “It seems like Ichigo stopped crying. I suppose we should head for class, Akizuki-san?” Aoi suggested, wiping Ichigo’s tears with her handkerchief. “I don’t think either of us wants to miss any more classes.”

“You’re right!” Ine said remembering that it was still a school day, “c’mon Aoi-san let’s go.”

“Mn!” Aoi needed, leaving the room along with Ine, bidding farewell to Ichigo for now.

BlinkXPoke Cards and Hugs abound

10 years ago

(This is a joint post between Cinia Pacifica and BlinkXPoke.)

Shouta was haunted by his dreams. He dreamt about the previous night, of Reo beating all of them. He dreamt about the forest and the giant chick pursuing him. He dreamt about the kid he injured that caused authorities to discover his Alice. He dreamt about trying to save his little brother from getting bullied back in America, and being beat up himself, instead. He could see his brother screaming his name, but he couldn’t hear anything.

As the final blow came, Shouta sprang up from his sleep in a cold sweat. He moaned and complained to himself, “Gah… why? Why’d I have to go through all that…” He sighed and turned to face the door, and saw Shiraishi at his side. “Ah, uh…” Shouta was at a loss for words. There was no way he expected to see her like this. “W-What are you d-doing here?” he asked her.

“I just came to check on you. I-I thought you might have been having a fever from exhaustion. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not like I was actually worried… I was just curious! That’s right!” Shiraishi claimed, finding an excuse and using it immediately after it popped into her mind. She couldn’t tell Shouta that she had her forehead collide with his to measure the temperature of his body. Her cheeks were bright red as she turned to face the window beside her as Shouta looked towards her.

“I-is that so…? Then, uhh… T-Thanks.” It was pleasantly surprising to Shouta that Shiraishi was worried about him, despite what she just said. He smiled as he looked at her expression. They both went through an ordeal yesterday, and got through it together. Without her, things could have been worse. He learned a lot that day, about her, the dark side of the Academy, even himself. He realized he hasn’t been giving appreciation and respect where it’s properly due, including to the girl sitting in front of him.

“H-hey, uhm…” Shouta stuttered as he tried to get Shiraishi’s attention. “I-I’m sorry we got off on a bad foot. And, I’m sorry for everything that has happened since, Shiraishi-san.”

“Y-Yeah, I’m sorry for being too angry at you but… ” Shiraishi faced away. “You’re still treating me in the central town after you get the allowance from the academy.”

“A-Alright… I’ll let you know when I get it, then.” Shouta replied, quietly. The atmosphere in the room was odd. He looked again at Shiraishi, then back down, trying to find something to say to break the silence. He finally said, “So, w-what were you gonna buy at the Central Town, then? “

“I was thinking of… g-getting something to eat. But, for once, I’m thinking of getting other things...”

“Uh… l-like what?” Shouta’s heart was racing. It was like they were planning a date.

“L-Like… bah, I don’t really know! I don’t get what girls usually like even…” Shiraishi said, looking down with a gloomy face.

“W-Would you mind if I helped you out, Shi-Shiraishi-san? Maybe I can help find something you like…” Shouta suggested nervously. He deeply prayed she would let him.

“S-Sure… it’s not like I get what’s popular nowadays…”

“Me n-neither…” Shouta tried to laugh to lighten the mood. “So, uhm… W-when would you l-like to go?”

“I said after you get your allowance! Are you deaf?! It’d obviously be after school!”

“My, my, a lover’s quarrel so early in the hospital. Your neighbours may be disturbed, you know?” Miya said, rolling in with her wheelchair casually with a gleeful expression.

“S-Sensei?!”[/b]

“M-M-M-Miya-sensei…? W-what are you doing here?”

“I’m soooooorry, but I just had to overhear some of the conversation! I have some business with Fushiki-kun, however,” Miya uncaringly replied to Shiraishi whose face was now comparable to that of a deep red tomato, steam could almost be felt rising from atop her hair.

“I-It’s not what you think!!” Shiraishi immediately placed both her hands over her plump bright-skinned thighs and set up-straight - attempting to clear the †˜misunderstanding’ with a very flustered face, she stuttered as she found herself feeling very embarrassed from beings seen acting like this.

“Y-yeah… we were just…” Shouta didn’t know how to finish his sentence. His voice, instead, trailed off.

“Oh please, don’t mind me, I’m just happy that my troublesome student is finally acting like a maiden is all~!” Miya commented as she moved towards where Shiraishi and Shouta lied; the corner of the room.

“I said it’s nothing like that!” Shiraishi yelled out - her face comparable to the color of a tomato now. Much to Miya’s stubborn nature, she didn’t seem to budge regardless.

“S-so, uhm….” Shouta cleared his throat and tried to calm himself down as much as he could. Once he felt more stable, he continued. “What did you need me for, sensei?” This seemed like an unexpected visit.

“Right, I got something for you from the principal herself,” Miya now lessened the distance between the two as she rolled her way to beside the bed. She stretched her hand forward towards Shouta. “Here, congratulations, Fushiki-kun. The authorities changed their mind about you,” what lied atop Miya’s right palm was a tiny golden star that shined against the faint light of the peeking sun from outside. As well as some notes. “Your Star Rank has been promoted to Double Star, and you’re thus getting the allowance of a Double Star, too.”

“Whoa, are you serious!?” Shouta grinned widely. “Thank you very much!”

“That’s amazing! Congratulations, Fushiki-kun!” Shiraishi said, happy. Her flustered face seemed to be blown away by the news.

“Yes, the academy is happy that you all took such heroic measures to save Hoshimiya-kun… well, some of us in the academy do, anyway. Other teachers are still displeased with the way you four did things.”

“I guess we did need to break some rules in order to save her…” Shouta murmured as he rubbed the back of his head.

“D-Do I get something too?” Shiraishi curiously asked. Very expecting of a reward. She had never received anything, instead some of her allowances were cut due to the problems she caused as punishment.

“Nope. Unfortunately the academy only deemed Fushiki-kun’s jumping and… well, jumping as the thing that lead to you all leaving the academy and thus were able to follow Hoshimiya-kun’s car. The rest of you are already Double Star ranked students, giving any of you Triple Star for this would be a little… too much, I suppose. I hope you understand, Shiraishi-san,” Miya explained.

“I-It’s okay, sensei… I don’t deserve anything,” Shiraishi turned to face the window with a depressed expression, Miya almost reflexively stretched her hand towards her, but stopped and turned away.

“Anyway, it’s almost time for class. You two best get prepared,” Miya stated, rolling away in her jet black wheelchair.

“Sure, we’ll be right over.” Shouta told Miya-sensei before turning to Shiraishi. He hesitated for a moment, before placing his hand on her shoulder and telling her, “H-hey, Shiraishi-san, we can go shopping right after class, i-if you’re still up for it… I’ll… treat you to whatever you want!” He smiled and blushed as he looked at her. “You did say I needed to treat you as soon as I got it…”

“Y-Yeah, let’s do that,” Shiraishi muttered, making a forced smile.

Montacia

10 years ago

(This is a joint post between Cinia Pacifica, Katsucha and Montacia.)

Today’s classes were hectic, especially to Sakura. She received her allowances at last from Miya, and she’d soon happily make way for the Special Type Alice class. She noted everything she could in class - all the materials presented by teachers. Miya stated that tomorrow would indeed be the start of exams. She begun with a †˜I almost forgot about it’ and †˜teehee’ as she made the late announcement. When faced with cold and disappointed stares from her students, she gazed back with an icy stare of her own - which clearly won no matter how one would look. Sakura also noted the gang with whom she made plans to go to the hospital yesterday. Little did she know that she’d have to part with Aoi; whom she wanted to help.

As Sakura happily hummed into the class, she found the Alice Class to be surprisingly busy, especially since the students are lax, lazy and unproductive. Sakura was dumbfounded. Any surprise was better than whatever took place yesterday, however. She had been trying to forget about everything that took place, and hoped to never see Ichigo before her eyes any time soon, as she’d remind her of what she learned of her from when she overheard the conversation including Reo, Miya, and the rest.

Wanting to forget, and forgetting itself were - unfortunately - two different things, and Sakura had a tough time being rid of thoughts about the strange and terrifying incident. Today seemed to be a good day, contrary to yesterday in that regard. She finally got some money to burn, 50 rabbits no less. When she confirmed with Miya - while averting her gaze from her to not be reminded of yesterday - that they were indeed worth 5,000 yen; Sakura was overjoyed. She never had this much money to burn purely for her own enjoyment, but she felt rather reluctant - not sure how to spend them - as she was used to saving up for her parents.

Guess I’ll continue saving, its not like there’s anything I really want to buy out there right now. Buying some food and sweets should be fine, though, Sakura thought happily. Sakura approached Misaki where she saw her working on a certain prop. “Hello Misaki-san”

“Hey! Where have you been yesterday?! We couldn’t find you around the school at all!” Misaki asked, half-heartedly worried as her hands continued to work.

“Sorry about that. I was helping a friend and I lost track of time.” Sakura simply replied. ”Anyways how are things going? Is there something I could work on?” Sakura said trying to change the subject.

“Really? Well, you got a lot of work to do now!” Misaki said, handing Sakura a piece of paper. “Go grab these things from the Central Town, we’ll provide the money. Miya gave us funds to spend on.”

”Alright then.” Sakura happily said as she grabbed the piece of paper. ”Though I never been to Central Town before. Is someone coming with me?”

“You can ask someone to show you around… unfortunately I’m still busy, so I can’t come with you, sorry, Hiiragi-san.”

The opportunity to help was one to not be missed. Going into super saiya- Mioyan mode, Mio instantly finished the part she was working on and appeared beside Sakura in a matter of seconds. “I’ll come with you, Hiiragi-san!”

“Thank you, Amahane-san. Shall we go now then?”

Sparkling with the excitement from obtaining another mission, Mio cheerfully replied, “Of course!”

“Okay then! See the rest of you later.” Sakura said as she started walking towards the door.

Mio pranced along behind Sakura, briefly stopping at the door to turn around and announce that she was off on her mission.

“Amahane-san you’re sure full of energy aren’t you.” Sakura asked as they walked to the bus stop.

“Indeed! My energy is limitless, so call on me whenever you need help and I’ll be there!” A professional business smile broke out across Mio’s face. The more help you need the better!

“Then can you help me on my studies as well, Amahane-san?”

Cold sweat ran down Mio’s back. “I… I… I could try…?” Studying was not something people usually asked Mio for help with. If it were simply manual labour, Mio would easily tough it out with sheer will power, but studying was a different matter.

“We should study then, once we’re done with the shopping Amahane-san. We have that big test tomorrow, after all.” Sakura said as they waited for the bus.

Some minutes later, the bus came by, and the two boarded it immediately, along with some other students that wanted to go to the Central Town. The bus then started it’s short journey to the town.

Katsucha

10 years ago

(This is a joint post between Katsucha and Montacia.)

Sakura and Mio jumped down from the bus; entering the Central Town. Looking around, Sakura was greeted with a town she never knew would exist in the current world. It was the strangest yet most mystical town ever.

The odd shapes and architecture reminded her of antique western villages, at least after taking a glance towards the rooftops of the houses, Sakura then saw the more wondrous things - shops. Shops of Alice merchants, each and every shop seemed to have odd items on sale. Some of them seemed to be alive. Some of the services provided in each houses were very easy to tell. A clinic had a red-cross sign with a nurse’s hat decorating it’s top, similarly, a house with a label †˜fish restaurant’ held a trout at it’s top.

Oval-shaped fireballs with faces at the center, they wore a rather malicious look on their faces. Some of the other stalls contained food. Strange food with faces, they could even speak, and had feelings! However, they were sadly up for sale. Made with some form of Alice related to food, they were made to be sold.

Students and other random people seemed to be occupying the streets - many entering the aforementioned houses, going elsewhere, leaving, entering, and a few performed in streets live. Sakura could clearly see a juggler who made balls float up in the air. It was most likely a simple use of Telekinesis Alice.

“Wow I would have never imagined such a town existed.” Sakura said still stunned as she looked around. “But Amahane-san, why would people make talking food… Isn’t that just creepy.” Sakura said as she still couldn’t believe she saw food talk.

“It is indeed creepy! I will never forgive those that give life to food just to hear them scream as they eat it. I’ve tried to petition for living food rights but it seems most students here are twisted.” Mio couldn’t help but feel hatred for those who abused their powers, however seeing as she was supposed to be a tour guide for now, she quickly shoved her negative emotions aside and talked about the other features of Central town instead. “I’m not sure if anyone has already told you or not, but aside from those shady villainous stalls, Central town contains many wonderful things! The whole town itself was built with the Alices of the students here, which is why all the buildings are extremely unique! This place offers delicious food, cute toys and best of all, hero gadgets!” All the pocket money Mio received usually went towards hero gadgets that she never has the chance to use. The hero-wannabe didn’t care though, just having those gadgets on her boosted her hero-ego by a significant amount.

“That’s incredible. I would have never imagined that. Maybe I’ll go shopping after saving up some money.” Sakura said as she continue to look around. “By the way where should we start shopping. I have no clue where to begin at.”

“Material shops are that way! We should start with the ones closest to us so that would be… The fabric shop!” Pointing out the direction, Mio lead the way towards their first destination.

“You know they’re a bunch of weird stuff on this list.” Sakura said as she looked at it. “I wonder if we can find everything”

Mio turned back with a smug look on her face. “Of course we can! Central town has everything you can ever imagine and more! Also you’re in luck today, because the amazing Mio knows where to find anything and everything here!” The hero-gadget shopaholic knew the place like the back of her hand.

“Alright Amahane-san I’ll follow your lead” Sakura said happily.

“Let’s get this job over and done with!” Ducking into shops, one after another, the items on the list were quickly crossed off. Mio tried her best to control herself from getting off task, however her face was stuck on at least three different window panes as she ogled at the fancy new gadgets that were only recently invented. The important role of being a tour guide wasn’t forgotten by Mio though. As they walked past famous shops, she would quickly point them out to Sakura and explain what they sold and why they were famous. At last, the final item was crossed off the shopping list. Leaving the store, Mio suddenly remembered that there was one more thing she had to do to accomplish her mission as a tour guide. “Hiiragi-san! Before we leave-” Mio paused mid sentence. Wait a second… Grabbing her wallet out, she quickly counted what remained of her pocket money. How do I afford Howalon with only this?! If there was one thing that a person had to do when they visited central town, that thing would be to try some Howalon. Sadly the gadget lover’s money had already been spent on some shiny inventions and what she had left was only enough to buy some ice cream. “...want to grab something cheap to eat?”

“Sure, which cafe you think will be best for us to go, though?” Sakura asked as something sweet seemed really good to her right now. “Oh by the way Amahane-san thank you for showing me around you where great help. Maybe we can to some more stuff together later.”

Hearing the magical words, Mio’s depression about not being able to fulfil her role perfectly as a tour guide instantly flew away. “You’re welcome!” She replied cheerfully, “There’s a nice cafe quite close to here, and…” Like a professional salesman, Mio grabbed Sakura’s hands and put on her brightest smile. “...Feel free to ask me for help anytime and anywhere!” Not letting go of Sakura’s hand, Mio happily led her towards the cafe.

BagMan

10 years ago

(This is a joint post between Cinia Pacifica and BagMan)

Ine’s training had begun. She was disallowed from eating after school altogether until dinner time. It was vexing. As if to make her exercise for her usual heavy intake of food - she was tasked with a bunch of chores for the Alice Festival. With Miya’s punishment, the doubled work became quadruple - resulting in more chore for Ine. This was most likely an indirect punishment for getting involved with the incident yesterday from the teachers.

Ine received the task to carry large materials, props, items, and other strange materials apparently made with the use of Alices - for the booths and stalls meant to be used for the Latent Alice type class. This included stalls such as the Teleportation booth or the Telekinesis, even thee Flying booth. There were also strange items made specifically to be used with Alices. Such as a volleyball that when a person throws it, it activates with the effects of the user’s Alice; imbued with it’s power, the ball is enchanted. Ine remembered it being used for volleyball games that would seldom take place.

Ine had no clue why the Latent class would use this for, however. What booth could they possibly use it for? Ine once tried to use the ball in the elementary school days, it never worked. She boo’d at it, and never touched it till now.

Reaching the class, she sighed; putting the materials and equipments down in the designated place. It felt like a lot of work done. Little did she know that her teacher would hand her more tasks...

“Alright,” Makihara said, showing a cell phone with a picture of a very grand and seemingly delicious-looking ice cream. “Try to imagine this, and wish for it as hard as possible, Akizuki-san,” he said in a strict manner. “Tired from working hard? Want to have something cold and nice? Just try to use your Alice, then. It won’t happen unless you try.”

Makihara was the moderator of the Latent type class. He had the Instant Teleportation Alice, and is the social studies teacher in the academy. Makihara gave up on trying to teach Ine how to use her Alice, but Serina - one who’d occasionally take over moderating the class - gave him a new idea to try and help Ine with her Alice.

“Urmmm,” Ine scratched her head, she had never tried something like this before, “Okay!” Ine pumped her fist into the air, figuring that this was to help her. She concentrated on the picture in front of her, all the hard work really had got her hungry, she wished hard for the ice cream, focusing on how much she wanted it. Ine felt her power working, she closed her eyes, she was sure it had worked this time. Opening her eyes only lead to disappointment, instead of the delicious ice cream she had wished for, all she had received was the glass that the ice cream should have been in.

“Boo!” Ine puffed her cheeks up, feeling cheated.

“At least you got something…” Makihara commented with a disdainful expression; disappointed. He sighed. “Try again, nothing’s gonna work out that way.”

“Okay! One more time!” Ine was enthusiastic, this was the first time she had got her power to work when she willed it to, even if it was a failure. Again she concentrated on the cell phone image in front of her, wishing hard that the ice cream would appear in front of her.

Unfortunately, Ine got nothing this time.

“Eh?” Ine said, disappointed.

“Ugh, I guess you’ll just have to try again later then,” Makihara said, putting his phone away. “We’ll try again tomorrow with my phone, you can try to make that Alice work with just your imagination however. Try to use it for anything. Tasks or chores, as long as it activates, anything is good.”

“Sorry sensei, I was so sure it was going to work this time, but I’ll do that” Ine beamed, cheering up instantly, knowing that Makihara was at least taking some time out of his schedule for her.

Katsucha

10 years ago

Cinia Pacifica Ojou-sama Writer

10 years ago

Shouta and Shiraishi came to the Central Town. It was past 1:30 pm today. The town was bustling with pedestrians; with students and adults alike. There seemed to be elementary school students, middle school students, high school students, and even other adults one wouldn’t know where they come from - perhaps they’re the residents of the town. Many shops and stalls could be seen in front of them - strange items, food, and many more odd things were on sale.

“S-So… you got 50 RTs, now?” Shiraishi asked, her face’s cheeks painted with slight pink; blushing. Normally she’d be more cranky and have a seemingly agitated expression, but right now, something weirdly warm was brewing in her heart. The loud pounding beats of her racing heart couldn’t be stopped. It was the first time she felt this way. Shiraishi was clueless of this feeling, and had no idea how she could calm her heart. Her delinquent nature was indeed subsiding; revealing her more maidenly side of herself.

“Uh-m…” Shouta felt around his pocket for his wallet. “Y-yeah, I have †˜em…” He was nervous, he couldn’t make eye contact with Shiraishi. As he walked alongside her he could feel his heart pounding out of his chest. This was his retribution for dragging Shiraishi along with him that one day in the empty classroom, but she seemed different. And, for some strange reason, he was somewhat excited as well. Just a few weeks ago, he would have dreaded needing to accompany Shiraishi like this.

He felt that he needed to break the silence, but couldn’t think of what to say. Shouta managed to squeeze out. “W-w-where to, f-first…?” in a soft voice.

“T-To a cafe!” Shiraishi called out, wanting to have ice cream. Its been too long since she had anything with RTs. Most of her savings would usually be cut due to punishments, and sometimes when hanging around with her bully-mates; she’d have to control herself and only have spicy food, so she missed her dear ice creams and sweets. Which she greatly loved, but never admitted in front of most.

“S-sure!” Shouta replied. That’s an interesting choice… She might have a sweet tooth. He didn’t think she was the type of person who liked sweet things, but it was a pleasant surprise. He became curious about something. “What… were you p-planning to order…?” Shouta asked to confirm his thought. His pounding heart was almost deafening. The very thought of him going to a cafe with Shiraishi alone was making his head spin. What would people think? Will… will they think we’re a couple, or something…? It sounded great to him, which confused himself even more.

“A strawberry parfait!” Shiraishi immediately replied without hesitation, with starry eyes. “I’ve always wanted to have one of those!” She forgot for a moment to whom she said this without a thought. Upon coming to a realization, she blushed. Her expression was a mixture of her maidenly pink, and a frown that made her appear very cute and adorable in a strange manner. “You got a problem with that?! I’m just someone who secretly likes to have sweet things, but can’t because others would make fun of me! You better not be the same!!”

Shiraishi’s sudden shift in attitude startled him momentarily. “W-Woah, hey, I would never do that! It’s fine to like sweet things… I…” His voice became quieter as he continued. “...do, too…” As a younger child, Shouta didn’t often get to eat many sweet things; it was a luxury. It was always a joyful experience whenever he did, and it’s almost unthinkable now that he could go get some whenever he wanted. “D-do you mind if I get some, too? It s-sounds delicious…”

“Ooh! You like sweet stuff too?” Shiraishi asked rather excitedly. It seemed that a switch was flipped inside her mind, she may even go on in her own tangent now. “Well let’s check out the prices first… ”

Entering a random cafe they found. The two walked into towards the tables. One of the maids greeted with a “Welcome!” smiling, she then placed two templates before going off with a bow. Taking a seat, the two picked up the menu to take a look. The table was made out of wood and painted black - very small and round, there were only two seats. Shiraishi didn’t understand the purpose of such small table or less amount of chairs. She only saw it as the †˜perfect one’ as they only came together instead of coming with more friends.

“Ugh… I want this one, but it’s 20 RTs, so pricey!” Shiraishi cursed, baring her fang with an angry face. “Apparently it’s somehow made to have an amazing flavor with Alice.”

Shouta chuckled slightly at Shiraishi’s expression. Her angry look was somewhat cute, as well. He, then, picked up his menu to see what Shiraishi was looking at and gasped. “W-wait… t-t-t-this i-i-is…” It was a large parfait made for those truly rich and gluttonous. Considering the table she chose to sit at, if she ordered this, Shouta figured there was no way somebody wouldn’t mistake them as being on a date. Regardless, it was Shiraishi’s choice, so he asked, nervously, “D-d-did you want it? A-anything you want, I’ll b-buy for you… I p-promised!” Shouta had a small smile. Maybe this is fine… Anyone who sees us can think whatever they want…

“Y-Yeah! I’ll take this then! ...What about you, though?” Shiraishi replied, very excited for the ice cream.

“I... k-kinda want the same as you…” He looked up at Shiraishi, blushed as he made momentary eye contact, and looked back down at the menu. “...It looks really good…” Shouta added as he stared at the picture of the parfait.

“H-How about… we share this. I-It’s really large, s-so it should be… o-okay.” Shiraishi suggested, looking down. Not really knowing what such an offer would imply to the general public. Her heart begun to race yet again. She could no longer make another eye contact with Shouta. She felt as though her heart would pop out if she would.

Shouta gulped. He almost immediately screamed †˜YES’, but needed to restrain himself. He didn’t know why that would’ve been his first reaction, but he’s happy to have saved himself from that embarrassment. He took several deep breaths before replying, more calmly. “S-sure. T-that seems l-like a good i-idea!” Shouta replied. His face felt hot, he couldn’t look at Shiraishi directly. To try to recollect himself, he quickly called a waitress over and placed his order. “Can we get one of these, please?” Shouta asked the waitress,who swiftly jotted it down and delivered it to the kitchen.

Shiraishi gulped, almost regretting having a big mouth. “Y-Yeah… it’s a great idea,” she muttered softly under her breath. She covered her sweaty face with her hands. W-What is this… ?! I feel like I’m gonna die from my heart acting like this!!

The waitress soon placed the gigantic parfait over the small table. It was littered with various icy cream pastes and fruity beans of all flavors. It was made by layering parfait cream, ice cream, and flavored gelatins in a tall, clear glass, and topping the creation with whipped cream, with added fresh fruits; most of which contained few strawberries over it’s pinnacle. The size was overwhelming, and it appeared to be even bigger than the picture shown on the menu. “S-So big!” Shiraishi exclaimed from surprise, yet happily, she took a spoon with a trembling hand; wanting to dig in as soon as possible.

“Hmm?” Shouta looked at Shiraishi’s hand, slowly inching toward the parfait. “W-what’s wrong? G-go ahead, ladies first!” He motioned his hand signalling her that it was alright. She seemed to be hesitating for some reason. Shouta wanted to see Shiraishi’s reaction to the first bite before trying it for himself, and, besides, it was for Shiraishi anyways. He wanted to let her try it first.

“Y-Yeah,” Shiraishi weakly nodded. She then raised her hand to reach up to the large parfait. Scooping a spoonful, she retracted her hand. Her lips parted; opening her mouth. Shiraishi allowed the spoon to dip into her mouth. Upon tasting, she gave girly squealed without noticing. Despite the remaining flair of pink over her face; Shiraishi gave a wide smile - she was in bliss. The dazed expression made it seem as though she was in paradise. “This is… amazing. You should try it out too~!”

“R-really?” Shouta stared wide-eyed at Shiraishi’s expression. She looked incredibly happy. He took his spoon and had took a small amount for himself to taste. It was very sweet, and many different flavors blended together. Shouta blurted out, “Holy crap, this is great!” and took another spoonful.

“I know, right?!” Shiraishi replied happily, then dipping her spoon into the parfait, and taking a spoonful. Making the delighted expression again.

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10 years ago

(This is a joint post between Cinia Pacifica and BlinkXPoke.)

Shouta followed suit, taking another spoonful out of the parfait, lost in the flavor. He closed his eyes and savored the taste, and reached for another bite. However, he accidentally grazed his spoon against Shiraishi’s. “Ah- I-I’m sorry…”

Shiraishi’s face seemed to have a mixture of anger and embarrassment. “W-Watch where you’re moving your spoon!!” Almost yelling, Shiraishi spat out with a very cranky expression. Her face was almost redder than tomato, as she bared her fang at Shouta. Only now noticing what the possible implications of both Shouta and her spoon’s collision may lead to… Shiraishi’s facial expressions changed into a deep scarlet. The waitresses smiled at the maidenly face that appeared. As if to ignore what just happened - she tried to continue enjoying her parfait to forget about what she just noticed. However, even Shiraishi’s ears turned crimson, as she took another bite from the sweet and cold parfait. As she ate, it felt as though she and Shouta’s saliva mixed with her’s; an indirect kiss.

Shiraishi’s brain and heart both almost reached its limit. She coughed abruptly, then covered her face with her hands as if trying to hide her face shyly as she looked down at the table. “W-W-Wha… y-you better take responsibility! N-No… I-I mean… ” Shiraishi’s words were terribly butchered while she stuttered due to embarrassment. Her feelings uncontrollable and erratic; she herself felt extremely bewildered. Such is the heart of a young girl - complicate yet delicate. Shiraishi could literally feel the smiles and stares of others. They were now an apparent couple.

Shouta bowed his head and apologized. “I-I-I-I-I-I’m sorry!” He, too, was embarrassed by his accidental action. Because of this, they shared an indirect kiss. He looked at his own spoon, and it became a nerve wracking experience to simply take another bite of the parfait. Shouta closed his eyes and did it anyways. It somehow tasted even sweeter. His imagination ran wild. Does she really taste more sweet than this? I wonder what it’d be like more directly… His face became incredibly hot. He turned to the side and faced the window. He tried to glance at Shiraishi every now and then, and always found his eyes drawn to her lips, before he would turn away again. Shouta couldn’t stop himself, though, he wanted to taste it again to confirm, and reached his spoon toward the parfait once more.

“Y-Y-Yeah… I-I’m sorry about that too,” Shiraishi blurted out without thinking. Then almost instantly thought back on what she just uttered. W-Wait… why did I apologize! It’s his fault! Shiraishi’s embarrassed strangely transformed into sheer fury instead; steam rising from atop her hair. “OR NOT!” She suddenly yelled out. This time, catching the attention of others clearly. “It’s entirely your fault! You’re treating me to another one of these next month! And I won’t be kind enough to share!!”

“N-no way…” Shouta had a confused expression on his face. He was somewhat upset that a lot of his money was going to be locked into treating Shiraishi again, but he was almost overjoyed as well that he’ll be able to have another chance to be with her, just the two of them. However, he still needed to pay back Ing, as well. Shouta would need to save some for him, still. In any case, he responded, “S-sure, I’ll b-buy you another one next month. S-sorry, again…”

“B-But, I’ll share this one with you, I guess… ” Shiraishi again entered her shy phase unknowingly as she turned away from his gaze. She’d still chew out some of his money after this regardless. This wasn’t nearly enough, it seemed. Taking another bite, the parfait was almost finished. Shiraishi didn’t even noticed when or how the majority was eaten away.

“Sure… b-but…” It seemed like it was pointing out the obvious, but it didn’t seem like Shiraishi realized it, so Shouta mentioned it: “T-there’s so little left. Y-you can have the r-rest!” He told her while trying to put on a reassuring smile. He really wanted one more bite with the spoon which accidentally grazed against hers, but he was too embarrassed to capitalize on it, and felt he may upset Shiraishi more if he did, so he held himself back.

“I-I said that you can have a bit more of it! You might regret it if I change my mind soon!” Shiraishi said, secretly wanting Shouta to use that spoon more, but she wouldn’t admit it even to herself. Despite such a conflict in mind, she looked for excuses regardless. Her face still red, Shiraishi took another bite, the parfait would most likely last for a few more spoonful from the very bottom of the cup - till it’s finished.

“W-well, i-if you insist…” Shouta slowly reached over to grab another spoonful. It was as sweet as ever, and very delicious. As he tasted it, he made eye contact with Shiraishi for a moment, before blushing and turning away. “It’s… delicious…” He slowly commented. “Y-you should have some more b-before it’s all… gone…” Shouta said as he looked at the now nearly empty cup.

“Y-Yeah… ” Shiraishi said, taking another spoonful. The two’s spoons collided after a few seconds, when they both tried take up the last bulge from the cup. Of course, Shiraishi glared angrily. However, she looked down and… “W-Well share this last one then… ” she then divided it with her spoon, and took one portion, leaving the other for Shouta.

“T-thanks…” Shouta replied as he took his portion, but hesitated to consume it. This came directly off of Shiraishi’s spoon, didn’t it… Again, many thoughts came to his mind. Will it be extremely sweet, like last time? Maybe even more so? What if… The spoon hung in front of his mouth perpetually. He couldn’t bring it all the way.

Cinia Pacifica Ojou-sama Writer

10 years ago

(This is a joint post between Cinia Pacifica, BlinkXPoke, Katsucha, and Montacia.)

Both hands on the window sill, Mio spied on the highly unexpected †˜couple’.

Although she was supposed to be treating Sakura to something sweet, the sight of her greatest nemesis eating dessert, out of all things, with the new transfer student, out of all people, was something she never thought would be possible. Her instant reaction was to hide in a bush to ensure that she wasn’t seeing wrong, incidentally dragging Sakura along with her having forgotten that she had still been holding on to her hand.

“It’s true isn’t it?! I’m not seeing wrong, am I? They’re actually sharing a parfait together, right?” Mio simply couldn’t believe what she was seeing.

Sakura was surprised at Mio’s sudden reaction when they had gotten close to the cafe they were about to enter. Curious on who might have made her act they way Mio was acting Sakura try and looked at the direction Mio was looking at. “W-Why are those two sharing a parfait together!”

Meanwhile, Shouta noticed a rustling in the bushes in the corner of his eye. “Huh!?” He jumped in surprise. Is someone seriously watching us? Shouta wondered as he looked out of the window, more specifically, toward the bush directly outside of it. There appeared to be someone’s hair sticking out from it. He saw two people, in fact: shrubs of pink hair, and someone else’s elbow. Wait, who do I know with pink hair… Shouta tried to search his memories. He turned to Shiraishi and asked, “D-do you see anything over there…” He pointed in the direction where he saw movement. “...I-I think I saw someone in that bush.”

“E-Eh?!” Shiraishi yelped after hearing. She was praying that none in particular - she knew - would notice the two here. Strangely enough, what worried her was people seeing their spoons collide; rather than them sharing a parfait. Perhaps Shiraishi simply thinks sharing food is something friends does. Regardless, Shiraishi took a peek towards the direction Shouta pointed out, and noticed strands pink-ish purple hair sticking out from under the bushes put outside the windows of the cafe. “I-I hope that’s not a classmate… !!” She immediately said under her breath with a hint of panic lingering in her voice. There’s something familiar about that hair, though…

“Amahane-san, don’t you think they’re looking this way?” Sakura said as she noticed Shouta and Shiraishi looking at their direction.

“How the hell does he notice me every single time?!” Mio muttered under her breath. She used to be confident about her wait-for-perfect-opportunity-to-help skills, however Shouta had detected her presence every single time she stalked him. The multiple potentially heroic entries he had ruined for her were starting to stack up and Mio was not happy about it. However there were more important matters at hand, action had to be taken before the evidence was removed. Since I’ve already been discovered, might as well charge in... Without wasting a shred of time, Mio slid the window open and jumped into the cafe. “I thought you didn’t like sweet things, Shiraishi-san.”

“I-It was you after all, Amahane!” Shiraishi exclaimed - as if facing her arch nemesis - she stood up, struggling to even portray her anger with a continuously blushing face. “I-I was just trying it out!! Got a problem with that?!” She retorted, trying to keep her voice down; ironically acting polite for the other customers.

Sakura followed Mio but instead of jumping through the window, Sakura went through the front door. “Amahane-san, I don’t think it was necessary to jump through the window like that,” Sakura gave a sigh as she then looked at Shouta and Shiraishi.

“Y-y-you, too, Hiiragi-san!?” Shouta yelled in shock, almost tipping over the nearly empty parfait cup. “H-h-h-h-how long have you two been watching us?”

“We only just got here when we both saw you here. Though I didn’t know you two became close enough to share a parfait together like that. A-Are you two on a date right now?”

“U-Uhhhh… w-well…” Shouta was stuttering as he tried to explain. “I-it’s a misunderstanding… I w-was j-just… uhhhh…” He tried to find a word that was ambiguous. “I, uhh, owe her for… something…” He didn’t say what it was that caused Shiraishi to arrange this.

“I-It’s not what you think!! We aren’t like that! It was me being simply friendly!!” Shiraishi claimed with both her hands up and waving as if to deny, now with a louder-than-usual voice. She was clearly losing control of her vocal cord due to her flustered emotions.

“I don’t know how sharing a parfait like that is just being friendly though,” Sakura said while looking at the empty parfait.

“Well it is! I used to do that with my friends from elementary days!” Shiraishi retorted with yet another claim. It’s true that she did share… shared stationery items and seldom spicy food; that she was rather bored of having.
there’s nothing left of the parfait lol

Mio looked at Shiraishi with eyes filled with pity. “Shiraishi, you really are clueless about this, aren’t you? She had always thought that Shiraishi lacked a maidenly heart, but now it became apparent that she simply didn’t know a thing about the magic of love.

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10 years ago

(This is a joint post between Cinia Pacifica, Katsucha, BlinkXPoke and Montacia.)

“W-What are you talking about!” Still stuttering, Shiraishi felt very much like the last person who missed the most obvious point. However, one couldn’t blame her. She had been raised in this academy for so long, that certain trends leaked into the academy from the outside world were foreign to her. She wasn’t the only one, many in the academy were like that. Strangely enough, elementary students becomes couples - which is rather ironic at times. Being the kind of person she had been; Shiraishi was very inexperienced and lacked knowledge regarding romance and relationships. She was purely seen as a tomboyish character by her friends - for which they never thought anything other than the usual when she shared her food with them.

Dramatically lifting her arm and pointing at the empty cup as if it she were Phoen- a certain lawyer calling out an objection, Mio loudly declared the crime that Shiraishi and Shouta had committed. “Dipping your spoons in the same parfait more than once means that you two have shared… an indirect kiss!”

“...” Shiraishi’s face abruptly turned redder than crimson colored apples. It almost seemed as though steam would rise out any second from atop her hair. She wasn’t sure how to retort, or respond, even. “I-I-Is that true…?!” Shiraishi asked under her breath, unable to raise her voice due to extreme shyness and embarrassment.

Geez… she saw everything, then… Shouta looked down, feeling defeated. Has she been out there watching us this whole time…?

“Ahem,” the waitress suddenly uttered with a displeased expression. “May I please have you two pipe down? You,” she pointed towards the purple-haired hero - Mio. “If you’ve come here as customer; sit down somewhere on a different table, and don’t use the window to enter - we have a door for a reason,” she spoke in a strict manner. “Our customers are clearly disturbed, if that boy isn’t your boyfriend, you shouldn’t be bothering them,” she angrily lectured. It may not have been her place to say this, but someone had to. More so, she was simply a high school student working part-time in the cafe - in actuality - one of the student council members that worked as lackeys who worked with the school’s documents usually. However, she hates to see a happy lovey-dovey couple interrupted; really badly. Despite Shiraishi’s excuses, she could see through the youthful maiden in love. To top it all off, this was public disorder, as a member of the student council; it was her duty to mend it.

“Umm, Amahane-san, we should just order something. If you want, you can ask them about this later.” Sakura said as she grabbed Mio's hand and took her to an empty table. “Sorry you two for the inconvenience. Enjoy the rest of your date.”

“Y-yeah, don’t worry about it…” Shouta replied to Sakura, “Y-you e-enjoy yourself, too, Amahane-san, Hiiragi-san.”

“I was just telling the truth.” Mio huffed as she was dragged away. She felt that she was wrongly reprimanded by the waitress, however she still had to finish the day by treating Sakura to something in central town, so talking back and getting kicked out was not the best way to go.

“Let’s go, we’re finished anyway,” Shiraishi said with a smug face as she walked over to the counter; ushering Shouta to pay up for the parfait.

“O-oh, right, right…” Shouta jumped from his seat and headed over towards the cashier, surprised by Shiraishi’s sudden change. I guess we couldn’t stay in that heart-pounding mood forever… This is good! Hopefully, we can be more natural from here on out… He took out his wallet from his pocket and counted up his rabbits, and asked “It was twenty, right?” just to confirm. After a nod from the cashier, he took 20 RT and placed it on the counter.

The two then walked out gingerly, Shiraishi’s eyes darted back and forth - looking back at Mio with a deathly glare - only for a moment - before exiting the cafe. She then sighed immediately. “Gosh, she’s such a pain,” she commented; feeling irritated. Now that the parfait’s effects wore off; she started to feel annoyed by every second. Shouta would have to find a way to appease her agitated soul.

Cinia Pacifica Ojou-sama Writer

10 years ago

(This is a joint post between Cinia Pacifica and BlinkXPoke.)

Is there some bad blood between Shiraishi and Amahane? Shouta wondered as he walked out of the cafe with Shiraishi and heard her complain. He wasn’t sure if he should ask about it; bringing it up may simply anger her more. However, Shouta didn’t want this conflict to continue, so he wanted to try speaking to Shiraishi about her relationship with Amahane at a later time. For now, he decided to change the focus to their… d-date, right…? It’s what everyone else sees it as… He cleared his throat and told Shiraishi, “So, w-where do you want to go next? I’ll treat you to whatever else you want.”

“Mn, I have about 10 RTs to burn through right…?” Shiraishi asked, seemingly hopeful as she inquired. Her eyes were would gleam if not due to the bad mood derived from the earlier predicament.

“Uhh…” Shouta checked the contents of his wallet again, and found 30 RT remaining. “Yeah, then that’d be about half of my allowance, as promised.” He confirmed for Shiraishi. It’s a bit over, but that’s fine. Kouzuki-san only asked for a small portion per month for those shoes. I should still have a bit of leftover money, afterward. Shouta nodded to himself as he calculated his funds.

“Or was it 5 RTs more… oh, right, it was indeed 5 RTs,” nodding to herself, Shiraishi corrected herself. Walking off, she looked around the shops.

In around five minutes, it seemed that Shiraishi was hesitating to enter any of the shops, but longingly looked at them with sparkling eyes - filled with joyous excitement. One could only wonder how she was even known to be a big bully throughout the academy. She finally snapped, and strolled into a jewellery shop - of all things. With starry eyes, she looked at the array of stacks of golden accessories placed in panels for viewing.

“I-I won’t buy anything from here, I swear! I-I just… ” She said to particularly no one, but the man on the counter simply smiled while scratching the back of his head. Her eyes literally glued to the accessories meant for girls in the first place, Shiraishi wanted to stop herself from acting too girlish, but she couldn’t pull the brakes, either.

“Are you sure?” Shouta chuckled as he observed Shiraishi. “If you really want something, I’ll buy it for you.” He still had plenty of money to spare, so, as long as it wasn’t absurdly expensive, he was willing to go over the promised limit for Shiraishi.

“N-No! I-I don’t want anything, really!” Shiraishi said, then looked back to the enticing accessories. “Just a little longer…”

“Really?” Shouta wasn’t convinced by Shiraishi’s refusal. He smiled as she stared at the accessories, which intrigued Shouta enough to walk over and look at them, himself. I wonder if there’s something specific she wants, or if she just wants all of them. There were many different kinds of accessories in the cabinet, and Shouta wasn’t sure which one he should get for her. Some of these are really, really expensive, too! He thought while biting his lip.

The man on the counter ushered Shouta with his hand; calling him indirectly while Shiraishi was preoccupied with the golden accessories. “Would you like to buy anything for the fair lady here?” He whispered to his ears. “We do have some cheaper accessories on sale, if you’d prefer,” he suggested.

“Is that so? Like what?” Shouta asked straight out. He was clueless when it came down to girl’s fashion, and was unsure of whether Shiraishi would like these cheaper accessories. However, it was worth finding out. “Do you have any suggestions?”

“Hmm, how about that earring?” He pointed to his left; Shiraishi was in the other direction, so she was completely oblivious to Shouta and the salesman’s conversation - completely enveloped in her own world. “That would be around 15 RTs, it looks pretty fashionable, and was crafted with Alice, too. Neat, yes?” Making the suggestion, he seemed proud of pointing out products for some reason. “Unless you have budget issues?”

“Hmmmm…” Shouta scrunched his eyebrows as he looked at the accessory. It certainly looked nice, but… “It’s… kinda expensive… I don’t think I can give up that much money.”

“Hmm, how much do you have to spare? Our cheapest price is 5 RTs, one wouldn’t know it’s cheap but… I’d feel slightly bad for your girlfriend there,” the shopkeeper said with disdain, not expecting to yield much profit.

“Well, 5 RT is actually just what I was looking for. Mind if I take a look at what’s available at that price?”

“Let’s see now… a ring, a bracelet, and an earring,” the shopkeeper lazily answered. “They’re pretty well-crafted despite the prices, however.”

“I see… Hm…” Shouta examined them for a moment before calling Shiraishi over. “Hey, Shiraishi-san. What do you think of these ones?” He asked pointing to the case in front of him with the inexpensive accessories.”Sorry, they’re kinda cheap, but they still look nice.”

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