I wouldn't really say Monika had OPness at 10. She could still be easily defeated through deletion, had to work within the limits of the game, and still had a lot of trouble modifying everything. Therefore we must surpass her!
[X] Sue Torial
[X] Increase Self-Awareness by 1 "Self-Awareness? Interesting choice." Tori remarks. "Are you sure you want it?"
"Well, I guess. I mean, what's the harm in gaining a better understanding of myself?" You note. "And the world around me."
"Well, that's a logical way to look at things." Tori admits. "Of course, logic can be a dangerous thing." Her tone becomes strangely distorted at that moment, before returning to normal.
"First of all. What is your name?" She asks.
"Ikashi Toryauna." You say confidently.
"That's a nice name." She says smiling. "Where is that name from?"
"It's Japanese." You say slowly.
"I see. Now this school is called Anime Academy, correct?" She enquires.
"Yes it is. That's the name on the door." You note.
"And where does Anime come from?" She asks.
"Anime comes from Japan, it's Japanese Animation-are these some kind of trick questions?" You question her questions.
"No, no." Sue says with a shake of her head. "No trick. Just one more question, if I may?"
You nod, allowing her to continue.
"If you are Japanese, and this school is to get people into Anime, which is a Japanese medium…Why are we speaking in English?"
…
You open your mouth to answer and no words come out. You close it again. You do this for several minutes as Tori just watches you impassively.
The teacher walks up to you and turns to Tori.
"Kare wa jitsuzai no kiki o kakaete imasu ka?" She nods.
"Hai, sensei."
"Sōdesu ka." The teacher starts writing on a clipboard. "Yoku yatta."
*Ding*
You're brought out of your confused state by a ding sound. You look to see the origin, and see your report card. Your stats have changed.
Self-Awareness is now 2.
"Tori…what, just-"Before you can question, Tori interrupts with a giggle.
"I'm sorry for messing with you Ikashi." She covers her mouth, but you can see her genuine smile. "You're new, so you clearly didn't know.
"Anime Academy is sponsored by several English streaming sites, including Funimation and Crunchyroll. Therefore, to allow us the ability to communicate our intents in their Dubs, all classes are in English, and we're encouraged to speak to each other in English."
"Ah…right. Yes. That makes sense." You say, recovering your composure. "I remember seeing their logos on the brochure when I applied." You glance around, and see the teacher is at the front of the class, admonishing the 4 students who had been gaming and momentarily trapping him in another world.
"Class will be ending soon, so you should think about making friends with some of the other students." Tori remarks.
"Other students?" You ask. "Why don't I just hang out with you? I mean," you rub your head bashfully. "I'm learning a lot from you."
"Aw, that's sweet." She says smiling. "But I've got some work of my own to do. Besides, protagonists are supposed to have a good circle of friends. Bad things happen when a protagonist obsesses over one social link."
"Ah…right." She said that with way too much certainty. "But, uh, should I just hang out with anyone?" You remember how the class initially turned on you in your initial introduction. Which of those people would want to hang out with you, without skewering you or putting you in their harem?
"Hmm, I think I know someone who could help." She reaches into her school bag and pulls out a small package wrapped in brown paper. "Her name is Jad Inoue. She's a cute little thing, but doesn't do well with crowds. You can find her outside at the playground where the trees are at all times." She hands you the package.
"What's this?" You ask, looking at the package.
"It's a present for her. It'll get her on your good side, and start you on her social link."
"Social…link?" You ask confused.
"Oh sorry, don't want to scramble that cute noggin of yours twice in one day." She says with a wink, which only further confuses you.
"Now, if you do go see her, there's just two rules. Don't look up. And don't look in the package." The bell rings and she stands up.
"See you around. Best Boy." She says, smiling as she leaves.
You glance down at the package.
If you want a special scene, when offered a write-in option while in the playground, type in 21/09/1997.
You are able to wrap up the package again to hide that you've opened it.
So, what do you want to do with your free period? You will have a second free period at the end of the day.
[] Go meet Jad Inoe in the playground.
[] Meet a different student you've encountered (Write-in)
[] Try and follow Sue without being seen
Actually, you'll be introduced whether or not you use the information within the spoiler. Using that information will reveal a special scene, related to the fact that you've opened the package and know what's inside.
Actually, you'll be introduced whether or not you use the information within the spoiler. Using that information will reveal a special scene, related to the fact that you've opened the package and know what's inside.
I haven't opened it. The rule was to not look. I didn't say that the introduction had anything to do with what is in there...though now you have inadvertently spoiled some information about what may be in it. All I said was that going to meet Inoue was an opportunity to meet someone new and I didn't get why it was being called "special"
