Okay, here's a demo to test out how the CYOA game will work and give a preview as to what to expect in terms of story and the like. I must ask you excuse my writing if it seems bare, as I'm not writing at my full capability and hope that my prose and dialogue will be much better if/when the actual game is started.
Ren had only heard about the classic arcade, having the misfortune of being born into an age where the American versions were dinosaurs slowly going extinct. As Shingo led him inside, he was hit with a wall of the flashing lights and ambiance of various games. The place seemed to keep its retro look with the neon tube lights lining the walls, and more than a few old games still spotting the walls and corners.
However, the place managed to keep itself consistantly updated with more modern games; the fifth installment of an old favorite stole Ren's attention.
Ren: I didn't know Time Crisis had a fifth game.
Shingo: Yeah, I love that one! Wanna play?
“Wanna play?” Shingo asks. Does a bear shit in the woods?
The two took a moment to convert some yen bills into tokens then went to start up the game. Holding the plastic pistol in his hand brought Ren back a year or two. But, with the way the new cover system worked, he found himself trying to add new steps to old habits. The terrorists dropped like flies as the two seemed to swarm around them, until Shingo ended up taking a hit.
Shingo: Ack! I hate those red guys....! Say, Ren you're really good at this!
Ren: It's about target prioritization, dude.
Shingo: Target Prioritization?
Ren: Just pick your targets based on how dangerous they are; The red guys are more likely to hit you, so you shoot them first, then any armored or special enemies. You can save the rest for last since their aim sucks.
As a red bullet zeroed in on Ren, he changed cover and scored a head shot from the side, while Shingo forgot himself to watch.
Ren: I also noticed I can get a lot more done by constantly shifting cover instead of just ducking.
Shingo: Aren't you playing this game for the first time?
Ren: Well,
this installment, anyway. They used to have these in the movie theaters, so me and my dad would kill some time before the movie starts.
Shingo:
Ne, you're from Hawaii, right? Do you surf over there and stuff?
Ren grimaced, beginning to regret mentioning he came from Hawaii.
Ren: No, but I know guys who do. And before you ask, those chicks in the grass skirts are just tourist attractions, nobody walks around like that on a daily basis. Also, the phrase “Aloha” can mean hello,
and goodbye.
As the two began shooting Wild Dog off his zip-line, Shingo made a face as if wondering if he had stepped on Ren's toes. When they reached the special weapons and the Seekers descended upon them, Shingo glanced at Ren, who seemed to concentrate on spraying them down.
Shingo: Hey, Takehaya, how do you know my sister? You two already seem on a first name basis.
Ren's eyes never left the screen as he answered,
Ren: We just happened to run into each other while I was heading home and we ended up hanging out for a while, since she used to go to my school. Turns out we had some common interests.
Shingo: Like what? Usagi-baka sucks at video games!
Ren: It's still a common interest, dude. Besides, don't you think it's harsh calling her baka? Why don't you call her
Onee-san or something?
Shingo: Why should I? Usagi-baka is a born idiot! It's a wonder she managed to get into high school at all. She has bad grades and sucks at sports! Now mom's busy wondering when she's going to find a boyfriend, but who would want to go out with her?!
Ren: Dude, do you have
any idea how many guys would want her if she came to my old school?
Shingo: Eh, they'd probably just want to do
ecchi things to her. The only thing good about Usagi-baka these days is her figure filling out! Maybe all the food she eats is going into her boobs and ass. She's just a bimbo!
Ren's eye twitched, he was getting annoyed, but Shingo's ranting continued,
Shingo: Now her friends are much better: Hino-san's really cool and has a great singing voice, Mizuno-san's really smart, Kino-san's cooking is even better than my mom's, and Aino-san's really athletic and has that awesome British accent! Say, Takehaya, you know them, right? Who would you go out with if you had the chance?
Ren:
"I actually like Usagi-san"
"I think Rei-san is pretty cool, too."
"I prefer someone like Ami-san."
"Yeah, Makoto-san's cooking is really good!"
"I think Minako-san and I have the most in common."