Please, no. I'm fine with doing a fusion of "The People Who Got Me Here" and "Crush The Competition", but not in a way where it is just a side note to a joke vote which main thing is to moralize to and antagonize the majority of the student population, without even talking about partaking in the competition.
Please, no. I'm fine with doing a fusion of "The People Who Got Me Here" and "Crush The Competition", but not in a way where it is just a side note to a joke vote which main thing is to moralize to and antagonize the majority of the student population, without even talking about partaking in the competition.
You give Estella a quick nod and shoot a smile at Irina. Irina responds with a smirk and wink while Estella simply watches you move towards the podium. The eyes aimed at your back don't lessen up even as you step up to the podium. You take a moment to tap on the microphone to ensure that it's working. A small amount of static feedback echoed through the room, showing that it was.
Satisfied you cleared your throat then got ready to speak.
[CSC: Persuasion + Feelings = 30 + 35 = 65 VS DC 30: Success!]
[CSC: Persuasion + Feelings = 30 + 35 = 65 VS DC ???: Failure!]
[+3 RP to all Hayato SLs save for Ritsuko]
"So, hey there," you wave a hand through the air, "Most of you probably know me. For those who don't, Hayato Nagai. I'm gonna be the guy representing the whole school in multiple fights in a few minutes."
You shrug, "Being honest, not really one for long winded and elegant speeches. Not to say Estella-senpai's speech wasn't wonderful. Truth be told I could listen to her talk all day and not get tired of it."
That earns you a laugh from some of the students in the audience. Even a few of the glaring ones can't stop a chuckle from leaving their lips. Which you consider a victory. You wait until the laughter dies down before you continue, "So, I'll try to make this all as brief as I can. First thing's first, I want to thank everyone who helped me out on my way here. Starting with my three senpais, Hose, Seteke, and Sakura. I literally wouldn't be good enough to be the Sole Participant if it weren't for them."
"WOOO!" Hose stands up from his seat, fist extended in your direction, "Go Hayato!"
"Thanks man!" you call back, earning another round of chuckling from the audience. You swear you even hear Irina snort. When your buddy sits back down you continue, "I'd also like to thank Sensei Hazma. If he weren't here, we wouldn't even have a Martial Arts Club to begin with."
You wave a hand at the man in question. He gives you a slight nod of his head. You return it then continue, "I'd also like to thank every single person in the Martial Arts Club for choosing me as your Sole Participant. I promise to make you guys proud."
You get a small chorus of applause from the other members of your club for that. Then you focus your attention on where you know Yamato is. You meet his gaze while placing a fist over your chest, "Lastly, I'd like to give extra special thanks to my brother, Yamato. He's the only reason I'm even at this school to begin with. He's been there since the beginning, supporting me, and giving me a reason to get up everyday. If he weren't around, I honestly don't know what I'd do with myself. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you."
Yamato keeps the same plain expression on his face. But he does nod in acknowledgment to you. That's good! Usually he'd just stare!
"And I think that's about it," you scratch at your chin while trying to think of anyone else. Then you snap your fingers, "Oh! Also, thanks to Estella-senpai for letting me speak up here! And Irina-senpai for the job offer!"
"No problem, kid," Irina says in response.
"You are most welcome," Estella nods to you.
You turn back to the audience, "Now, with thanks outta the way, I'm gonna make the rest of this real simple: I'm gonna go into that Tournament. I'm gonna step onto the rings. And I'm gonna absolutely crush the competition. Before this day is over, I'm gonna be stepping outta of that Tournament, holding the trophy high with a smile on my face! And when people ask me who I won that trophy for? I'm gonna say it was for Raijin baby! Woohoo!"
You raise your fist into the air.
This time a cheer that shakes the room echoes out.
What makes it cool is who's responsible for it. Sure, the majority are your fellows in the Martial Arts Club. But there are actually a few of the none Martial Arts students in there clapping for you. The majority still just scoff or turn their heads, but it's something. Your piece said, you say your goodbyes to Estella and Irina alongside the rest of the staff. You wave to everyone in the audience all the way back to your seat. Then you sit back down next to Yamato and ask your bro, "So, what'd ya think? Not bad for something I came up with on the spot, huh?"
"Indeed," Yamato nods, "it was a speech that, while not reaching all of the audience, did manage top resonate with enough of them."
"I have to agree, Lord Hayato," Yameko claps her hands at you, "It seems all that time you spent practicing with me payed off."
"Thanks. Glad you both liked it," you chuckle and scratch the back of your neck.
"However, I would remind you not to be so cocky," Yamato says, looking at you out the corner of his eye, "You have yet to see your opposition for the Tournament. Saying you have already won could be misconstrued as arrogance on your part. You should never underestimate your opponents. Especially when you have yet to see what they care capable of."
You wave a hand through the air, "Ah, come on, bro. You've seen what I can do. What the heck do I have to worry about?"
The answer, took you completely by surprise.
"You. Are. Sole. Participant. For. Raijin?" the strange looking girl says, her face waaaayyyy too close to yours. Like, to the point where you can smell the mint flavored gum she's chewing on her breath. She starts to look you up and down before seeming to come a conclusion, "Don't. Look. Strong."
"Remember what the Headmistress said, Iji," says the girl standing behind the first, "looks can be deceiving. Especially when it comes to boys."
The cosplayer says, pulling at the ears on her head with both of her hands. You look between the two of them, at a loss for words for once in your life.
"Hey, you two," you feel Hose's hand on your shoulder before seeing your senpai appear in front of you. He has a smile on his face...but it's one of challenge, "It's not exactly sportsman-like to pysche out the competition before the Tournament's even started? Isn't that right, ya Jindai bitches?"
You find yourself somewhat surprised at Hose's casual swearing. You mean, you've heard him swear a few times before. But you didn't think he was the type of person to immediately take that tone of voice after just meeting some one. But...wait...did he say Jindai?
"Hold up," you raise a hand and turn toward Hose, "I think you mentioned Jindai at one point. Who were they again?"
"The main ones pushing for us to get booted from the Tournament? Yep. You can tell by the symbol on their shirts," he pointed towards the girl's clothing. Sure enough, proudly displayed on their chest, was a large kanji with their school's name below it.
"Huh," you turn back to Hose, "Anything you want to tell me about them now that I'm here?"
"We're an all girl's school," the cosplayer from before answers instead. She walks forward with her hands on her hips, looking you up and down as if examining you. Then she shrugs, "But I agree with, Iji. For the Sole Participant, you don't look that tough. Bet our senpai could take you out in one punch."
"Senpai?" you ask, looking around the parking lot you were in. Behind you was the bus your school had taken here, students walking out and milling about as teachers tried to get everyone together. You had walked off to get some air after being stuck in that stuffy bus for so long. Then suddenly the first girl, Iji, came out of nowhere and got up in your face. Thus you suddenly found yourself in this situation. However, you can't spot any older looking girl around.
Iji points over your shoulder, "She. Over. There. With. Headmistress."
You all turn around to look where the girl was pointing.
There you saw Sensei Hazma, standing in front of two other women one was an extremely animated girl, also a cosplayer, who was waving her arms up and down while saying something to the taller man.
The other was an adult that simply matched Hazma's stare evenly.
Hose nodded, "Ah. That's probably Jindai's Martial Arts Teacher."
"But they called her the 'Headmistress. Doesn't that mean she runs the school?" you question with a raised eyebrow?
"Nope. They call every woman who runs a Club there a 'Headmistress'," Hose explains.
"It's far more respectable than just calling them a Club Leader," the as of yet unnamed girl states.
Hose waves a hand dismissively in her direction, "Sure. Sure, whatever. Hey, have you all decided to drop that thing cosplay thing yet? Has to be pretty hot with those fake ears on your heads."
"They are a great symbol of Jindai! They represent grace, beauty, and ferocity in equal measure!" both of the girls say in unison.
...So, this is your rival school then?
Well...anything to say?
[] Greet the girls with a welcome smile, and a firm handshake. You look forward to seeing them in the Tournament. (???)
[] Join in with Hose on the ribbing. You have a few jabs to throw their way too. (???)
[] ...Ask about the cosplay ears as well. What the heck? (???)
[] Write in... (???)
Behind the scenes stuff: Originally, Jindai was gonna be a school filled with Rule 63 Espada's from Bleach, with Aizen as their Principal and Martial Arts instructor. But I couldn't find any good images. So, I went with Arknights and an all female school instead.
Also: NegaVerse Yamato Questers Reaction to the Speech cause why not:
Article:
ObserverOfThreads: ....Did...did that just happen?
CheeseWheels: You mean our big, muscle brained brother specifically singling us out to ensure that we know we're not only appreciated, but loved more than we can ever know? Yes. Yes it did.
BurgerTownGirl: Can he stop being the best brother every for like TWO UPDATES?! Jesus! At this point he'll be hitting Kamina levels of cool, and that's really bad because Death Flags!
ObserverOfThreads: This. This right here. This is why I'm glad we got Trickery up to 100+. There's gonna be something jump him from the shadows to try to kill him when he's not looking.
Joker90: May not to need to worry that much. When that weird, dumb, animal girl with the crystal in her head hit him it made a "DING" sound. Dude's as strong as metal.
CheeseWheels: Yeah, and that's chump change in the world of anime. Your basic bitch Mook could probably cut through steel.
Joker90: Just sayin', bro could probably handle himself. Meanwhile, getting that Nekomori Shut-In Catgirl on our good side gives us a hacker friend. And if Persona 5 has taught me anything it's: You always need a hacker friend.
MsMachine: I just want to give Hayato a hug one of these days. Dude's been through a lot for us.
You shrug, "Being honest, not really one for long winded and elegant speeches. Not to say Estella-senpai's speech wasn't wonderful. Truth be told I could listen to her talk all day and not get tired of it."
"And I think that's about it," you scratch at your chin while trying to think of anyone else. Then you snap your fingers, "Oh! Also, thanks to Estella-senpai for letting me speak up here! And Irina-senpai for the job offer!"
What makes it cool is who's responsible for it. Sure, the majority are your fellows in the Martial Arts Club. But there are actually a few of the none Martial Arts students in there clapping for you. The majority still just scoff or turn their heads, but it's something.
"You. Are. Sole. Participant. For. Raijin?" the strange looking girl says, her face waaaayyyy too close to yours. Like, to the point where you can smell the mint flavored gum she's chewing on her breath. She starts to look you up and down before seeming to come a conclusion, "Don't. Look. Strong."
"Remember what the Headmistress said, Iji," says the girl standing behind the first, "looks can be deceiving. Especially when it comes to boys."
The cosplayer says, pulling at the ears on her head with both of her hands. You look between the two of them, at a loss for words for once in your life.
Behind the scenes stuff: Originally, Jindai was gonna be a school filled with Rule 63 Espada's from Bleach, with Aizen as their Principal and Martial Arts instructor. But I couldn't find any good images. So, I went with Arknights and an all female school instead.
Joker90: May not to need to worry that much. When that weird, dumb, animal girl with the crystal in her head hit him it made a "DING" sound. Dude's as strong as metal.
[X] Greet the girls with a welcome smile, and a firm handshake. You look forward to seeing them in the Tournament. (???)
ahahaha, they aren't hiding it at all are they? I'm almost expecting a "refuge in audacity" type thing given the mythical characteristics between them, but maybe they are just cosplayers. Regardless, no reason not to be nice.
[X] Greet the girls with a welcome smile, and a firm handshake. You look forward to seeing them in the Tournament. (???)
--[X] full frontal honest face/boy assault. We are always up to have good instructive fights.
