[X] One seat away from your brother. While Yamato might be confused, this will let him sit with both of the girls. Let the three of them have enjoy each other's company.
 
[X] One seat away from your brother. While Yamato might be confused, this will let him sit with both of the girls. Let the three of them have enjoy each other's company.
 
[X] One seat away from your brother. While Yamato might be confused, this will let him sit with both of the girls. Let the three of them have enjoy each other's company.
 
[X] One seat away from your brother. While Yamato might be confused, this will let him sit with both of the girls. Let the three of them have enjoy each other's company.

This was...inevitable.
 
[X] One seat away from your brother. While Yamato might be confused, this will let him sit with both of the girls. Let the three of them have enjoy each other's company.

Huh, Yato probably has or will develop a mecha mode if his interest on the sentient robot is anything to go by.
 
Or Hayato and Yamato can combine with the monsters they've contracted with to achieve their respective superforms.

Like that Digimon season I always forget the name? Could be; I don't think every partner would be able to 'combine' though, since the powers the human get are based on their supernatural partners.

I can totally see Yato and Yamato 'combining', since it makes sense for a 'wearable' partner to do that. Hayato and Yameko, not so much. Combination Techniques, however, are free game.
 
[x] Next to your brother. Yamato did ask you here. Though it does mean only one of the girls can sit next to him.

And put Yato in the other seat.
 
[X] One seat away from your brother. While Yamato might be confused, this will let him sit with both of the girls. Let the three of them have enjoy each other's company.

I feel kinda bad, leaving him to his fate... but in the end, destiny still arrives. :V
Thanos, is that you?

[X] One seat away from your brother. While Yamato might be confused, this will let him sit with both of the girls. Let the three of them have enjoy each other's company.

I wish we could sit next to Yamato and hold his hands while watching the film, but... *shrugs*
Silly poster. We're not a love interest! The girls are having a moment with our bro, and as a brother we got to support him and his friends. So a bro moment can't happen unfortunately.

[X] One seat away from your brother. While Yamato might be confused, this will let him sit with both of the girls. Let the three of them have enjoy each other's company.

This was...inevitable.
And now there's two of them!.

I wanna sit next to bro. But the girl's are going to be mad and kick our ass. Due to the power of comedy, the anime gives them is op.

[X] One seat away from your brother. While Yamato might be confused, this will let him sit with both of the girls. Let the three of them have enjoy each other's company.

Let's make it up to him after the movie.
 
[X] One seat away from your brother. While Yamato might be confused, this will let him sit with both of the girls. Let the three of them have enjoy each other's company.
 
[X] One seat away from your brother. While Yamato might be confused, this will let him sit with both of the girls. Let the three of them have enjoy each other's company.

Because #1 Its cute, #2 we are not cock-blocking the budding Harem so it improves our chances to survive, #3 its cute, and #4 its nice to alleviate SOME of the tension/arguments by making it so that both can sit equally with him and not fight over the spot. Of course there STILL might be shenanigans as they reach/fight over popcorn, cuddling up to him, and other general two girls trying to impress one guy tropes.
 
[X] One seat away from your brother. While Yamato might be confused, this will let him sit with both of the girls. Let the three of them have enjoy each other's company.
 
[X] One seat away from your brother. While Yamato might be confused, this will let him sit with both of the girls. Let the three of them have enjoy each other's company.
 
[X] One seat away from your brother. While Yamato might be confused, this will let him sit with both of the girls. Let the three of them have enjoy each other's company.

This Bandwagon has room for everyone!
 
Ok, yeah, this was kind of obvious I know. As such I'm calling it early.

However, this will do something in terms of mechanics. Thus why I made it a choice.

Adhoc vote count started by LinkOnScepter on Oct 17, 2020 at 4:02 PM, finished with 32 posts and 30 votes.
 
No problem, you gotta do what you gotta do. Now I'm just waiting for the punchline to hit us right where it hurts...
 
[X] Next to your brother. Yamato did ask you here. Though it does mean only one of the girls can sit next to him.

We will not throw him to the wolves yet. YET.
 
[X] One seat away from your brother. While Yamato might be confused, this will let him sit with both of the girls. Let the three of them have enjoy each other's company.

Very conflicted on this one. I'd normally vote adjacent because Yamato doesn't seem to understand romance or attraction so it's the logically correct vote. Plus if they sit on either side they're just going to fight or compete with each other mid-movie for his attention or something.

OTOH, even though it's functionally accomplishing nothing I sense an extremely strong spirit to this quest that screams at my soul to pick the wingman vote because I think that's just how an anime bro rolls.

EDIT: Whoops, vote was already called anyway, my b
 
Week 5 Event: An Invasion
As much as you would like to sit next to your brother for this, you can't bring yourself to separate the guy from the girls. Especially when it's clear Munagi set this up to be with him.

Yeah. That girl's not exactly adept at hiding her real intentions.

...Unless it's your bro it seems.

Which you chalk up to that willful ignorance of his and other's emotions. You've still got a long way to go with that.

The movie itself is...ok. It's a bit too slow for your taste. And there are way too many scenes of people just talking about nonsense. But you do get why that's the case. Munagi said this movie had a "focus on strategy". All the talking is important as it's what decides how the real fights turn out. And the main character is someone you can get behind. An old veteran brought back into the line of duty, forced to make the best of a bad situation, and win the war for his nation. Pulls off some pretty badass tricks, too.

However, the real entertainment happens a few seats away from you.

Your attention is repeatedly drawn from the screen to the borderline catfight happening between Munagi and Yameko over your bro. When Munagi would find ways to lean over and rest her head on Yamato's shoulders, Yameko would gently grab his hand, wait for the girl to close her eyes, then "accidentally" move him closer to her. This would cause Munagi to lose her balance and nearly topple to the floor...only to be caught by Yamato. She gets flustered and quickly removes herself from his grasp, but can't resist smirking at Yameko who's face has regained its mask of civility.

Then, around the movie's second Act, Yamato ran out of soda. Both Yameko and Munagi offered him a chance to drink from one of their cups with Munagi staring daggers at the smiling fox spirit.

You were getting ready to intervene, but your brother acted before you did. And you're not sure whether to call what he did next stupid...or life-saving.

He proceeded to grab both of their drink cups, took out a napkin, wiped the tops of the straws, sipped from both, wiped them again, and then gave them back. You had to pick your jaw up off the floor after that one.

Despite all that the movie date went off without a hitch. You've got no clue if any of you actually learned anything from the film, but it felt nice to go see it. That and your three companions got a bit closer...even if Munagi and Yameko still don't seem to like each other.

[+1 to Yamato's Relationship Rank with Yameko and Munagi!]

[+3 Points to Yamato's Relationships with Yameko and Munagi!]

[+1 to Yameko and Munagi's Relationship Rank!]

[+2 to Yameko and Munagi's Relationship Points]




After the movie was over, the four of you started making your way back to the Academy The afternoon sun was falling beneath the horizon at your backs. You and Yato were continuing your discussion over Getter Robo, while Munagi and Yameko stayed near your bro. Eventually, Yameko broke the silence and asked, "That was a quaint little movie. Though the premise is the main thing that interested me. What about you, Yamato-sama?"

"There were many lessons to be learned about strategy in how the protagonist handled himself despite the uncertainty of the situation. Chief among them is the importance of knowing your enemy. The protagonist and his allies seldom fought a battle without doing extensive research on the opposition they would be facing. They then proceeded to create counter-measures for the enemy's tactics, and fallback plans in case those counter-measures didn't work. Taking that into account...Munagi."

"Y-yes?" she slightly jumped at Yamato suddenly calling her name during his speech.

"Would it be possible for us to contact and speak to the Chess Clubs Members of other schools? Knowing who we're up against would give us a greater advantage when the tournament comes around."

Munagi huffs and turns away from your brother, "It is not a simple matter to contact our competition without appearing like we have an ulterior motive." Then her expression softens, but she doesn't look at Yamato, "Though, since you asked...I suppose I could look into such matters. It could even be the basis for our next Club outing."

"You have my thanks, Munagi. For both listening and for this outing. It was rather enjoyable."

You swear you spot a blush form on Munagi's cheeks. Her pace quickens as she walks ahead of you all while shouting back, "T-T-think nothing of it! It is my duty as Club President and Heiress to Apexi-bwah!?"

She's cut off as she runs into the back of two people. The three of you catch up just as the two of them turn around. They've got on twin black blazers with the kanji for rebellion emblazoned on the inside and outside.


They're carrying twin wooden practice swords and stand with an air of superiority to them. They seem to be about your age but much rougher around the edges.

One of them sneers at Munagi and starts shouting, "Hey! Watch where ya goin' ya dumb broad!"

"Excuse me!?" more angry than intimidated, Munagi gets into the guy's face. Her hands fall on her hips she shouts at him, "You were the one standing around in the middle of the street while others are trying to walk! Do you pay no attention to your own surroundings?"

"What was that?" he takes a step forward but the guy to his right places a hand on his shoulder.

The guy on the right shakes his head, "Forget it Hideo. The boss is expecting us. We can't waste anymore ti-hey, wait? Doesn't she look...familiar?"

As the two of them stare at Munagi, a smug smile comes over her face. She poses while placing a hand on her chest, "I wouldn't be surprised. My father and I take every opportunity to show everyone my prowess as an heir to Apexi!"

Your eyebrow rises in confusion. You glance over to your brother for an explanation, but he has his eyes firmly locked on the two strangers. And Yameko is...wait...are those darts? Where did those-

"Get your hands off me!"

[Combat Check: Brawling: 3 + Street Fighting: 23 + 10 (Your Fist) + MMA: 13 - 20 (Injured) = 29/20: Success! +10 XP! Level UP!]

"I thought so! Your one of those rich kids that go to Raijin aren't you? The boss'll thank us for-"

The guy goes silent as your fist crashes into his jaw and your foot slams into his crotch. He manages to remain standing...until you rip the wooden sword from his hand then whack him over the head with it. That sends him to the ground in a heap.

[Combat Check: Darts: 20 (Yameko) + 10 (Throwing Darts) (Yameko) + Cleverness (Yamato): 30 = 60/20: Success! +10 XP to Yamato]

"Bastard!" the other guy grabs Munagi by the arm and pulls towards him. She screams in pain as he wraps an arm around her neck and holds her up like a shield, "Don't move! Or I'll-"

He doesn't finish as sharpened darts fly into the arm he's using to hold Munagi. He grunts in pain and drops her before more of the greenish darts puncture the hand holding his weapon. You grab it before it hits the ground and slam it across his face. He falls just as Yamato reaches Munagi and stops her fall. He holds her in his arms and says, "Yameko, check their clothes. We need to find out who they were. Are you unharmed, Munagi?"

"Ye-yes," she's breathing heavily and staring at the two stranger's unconscious bodies, not seeming to mind the fact that Yamato is hugging her.

[Yameko Perception Check: Objects: 15/5: Success!]

"Found something," the kitsune stands up with some kind of green badge in her hand. A horse was carved on the front, its nostrils flared as it reared up at some invisible foe. She reads the printed name on it out loud, "Kirin High School. Do any of us know that place?"

"I do," Munagi says, slightly recovered from her shock. Yamato gently releases her from his arms as she continues, "That school's students are notorious for being troublemakers and delinquents. My father's told me to stay far away from there."

"That explains that," you take both of the swords and place them under your arm, "But why did they grab you? And why did they care that you went to Raijin Academy?"

"I predict that we will discover the answer to that when we return to our dorm. Let us hurry," you all nod toward Yamato and sprint off towards the school. The entire way there your head was swarming with questions. What the hell was up with the students at Kirin? Was what Munagi said about them true? And, even if it wasn't, what the hell did they want with a student from Raijin Academy?

Some of your questions were answered when you finally made it back to the front entrance of the school.

Standing in front of the gate were four more students, two girls, and two guys, in the same get-up as the guys from before. Beyond them, the school grounds were swarming with people locked in combat. From where you were you could recognize the familiar gis of the Martial Arts Club members as they fought against the armed Kirin invaders. It was anything but a fair fight, as the Kirin guys would gang up on and overwhelm the Club Members with numbers. Other students were by school buildings, fearing for their lives.

"Oh no," Munagi trembled as her hand went up to her chin, "Th-this is awful. We-we need to call the police!"

"School faculty has likely already done that. There is a high probability that those at the gate are lookouts as well as guards. They'll shout an alarm once they hear the sirens, and everyone will leave," Yamato posits as the four of you stare at the continuing conflict.

"Then all we have to do is stay here!"

"And leave everyone else to get beat up or worse!" you point towards the mass of people fighting, "If we just sit around, who knows how many people they'll end up sending to the hospital? We have to do something!"

"Oh, what? Do you plan to take on all those students on your own?! That's crazy!" you scowl at Munagi's words, but you know she's right. You're injuries from your fight with Ritsuko haven't completely healed yet. You won't last long if you just charge in there.

But...

[Yamato Tactics: Cleverness: 30 + Logistics: 20 = 50]

"Hayato," Yamato places a hand on your arm while stepping forward, "I have formulated a plan of attack for us. But I require you to calm yourself before I explain it."

[] "I already have a plan, attack!" Charge in there and be a fucking hero!

[] "....Right. Sorry, bro. Go ahead." Listen to Yamato's plan.

[] Write-in...



You have Leveled UP!

All Tagged Skills get +5!

All Non-Tagged Bonus and Normal Skills get +3!

Choose 1 Trait:

[] Danger Sense: Feelings: 20: During a conversation get a warning on "bad" choices.

[] See Right Through You: Motives: 20: Once per week lower the skill check of Speech: Persuasion by 10.

[] I Fight Dirty: Street Fighting: 20: Once a Week, gain a +5 to Combat when up against Honorable Foes and you use Street Fighting.

[] Fist Of The Mountain: UMT: 20: Increase the Bonus from "Your Fist" Weapons by 5.

[] Haggling: Diplomacy 20: Once a Week lower the skill check of Barter: Business by 10.

[] Body Of Iron: Physical: 20: Once per Week apply a -10 debuff to enemy Physical Attacks.

[] Mind Of Steel: Physical: 20: Once Per Week apply a -10 debuff to enemy Mental Attacks.



First, let me just say sorry in case that's the wrong kanji. I looked up a picture of the kanji, so I'm not sure if it's right.

Second, by choosing to let your brother sit with the girls, he got a bonus to Relationship Ranks and Points with them. If it was you, your Rank with him would've gone up.

Third, yep. Delinquent invasion of the school. Hiroko is involved in this...but it's not her fault.

At least not entirely.

Either way, hope you guys like it and hope it's good.
 
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[X] "....Right. Sorry, bro. Go ahead." Listen to Yamato's plan.

Obvious choice is obvious.

[X] Danger Sense: Feelings: 20: During a conversation get a warning on "bad" choices.

Even more of an obvious choice, seeing as the rest of the options are static +/- 5/10s to stuff, and only once a week, and this is both gonna be an amazing perk for us (though we'll have to be careful with it, since 'best' doesn't always mean best for the long term), and it's gonna be relevant basically forever
 
Even more of an obvious choice, seeing as the rest of the options are static +/- 5/10s to stuff, and only once a week, and this is both gonna be an amazing perk for us (though we'll have to be careful with it, since 'best' doesn't always mean best for the long term), and it's gonna be relevant basically forever
...My first thought was Fist Of The Mountain, actually, as the only other option that isn't once a week. But, yes, Danger Sense is the only acceptable alternative.
 
The movie itself is...ok. It's a bit too slow for your taste. And there are way too many scenes of people just talking about nonsense. But you do get why that's the case. Munagi said this movie had a "focus on strategy". All the talking is important as it's what decides how the real fights turn out. And the main character is someone you can get behind. An old veteran brought back into the line of duty, forced to make the best of a bad situation, and win the war for his nation. Pulls off some pretty badass tricks, too.
Not sure if a reference to something, but if it is, I don't know it.
Your attention is repeatedly drawn from the screen to the borderline catfight happening between Munagi and Yameko over your bro. When Munagi would find ways to lean over and rest her head on Yamato's shoulders, Yameko would gently grab his hand, wait for the girl to close her eyes, then "accidentally" move him closer to her. This would cause Munagi to lose her balance and nearly topple to the floor...only to be caught by Yamato. She gets flustered and quickly removes herself from his grasp, but can't resist smirking at Yameko who's face has regained its mask of civility.
This is the true entertainment.
Then, around the movie's second Act, Yamato ran out of soda. Both Yameko and Munagi offered him a chance to drink from one of their cups with Munagi staring daggers at the smiling fox spirit.
Oooh, the sneaky indirect kiss!
You were getting ready to intervene, but your brother acted before you did. And you're not sure whether to call what he did next stupid...or life-saving.

He proceeded to grab both of their drink cups, took out a napkin, wiped the tops of the straws, sipped from both, wiped them again, and then gave them back. You had to pick your jaw up off the floor after that one.
...I'm with you there, Hayato.
[+1 to Yamato's Relationship Rank with Yameko and Munagi!]

[+3 Points to Yamato's Relationships with Yameko and Munagi!]

[+1 to Yameko and Munagi's Relationship Rank!]

[+2 to Yameko and Munagi's Relationship Rank!]

The guy on the right shakes his head, "Forget it Hideo. The boss is expecting us. We can't waste anymore ti-hey, wait? Doesn't she look...familiar?"
Boys, boys, this is not a fight you want to start.
He falls just as Yamato reaches Munagi and stops her fall. He holds her in his arms and says, "Yameko, check their clothes. We need to find out who they were. Are you unharmed, Munagi?"
Good job, bro. 👍
Standing in front of the gate were four more students, two girls, and two guys, in the same get-up as the guys from before. Beyond them, the school grounds were swarming with people locked in combat. From where you were you could recognize the familiar gis of the Martial Arts Club members as they fought against the armed Kirin invaders. It was anything but a fair fight, as the Kirin guys would gang up on and overwhelm the Club Members with numbers. Other students were by school buildings, fearing for their lives.
Ah, so this is the thing that 6 gave us. Splendid.


[X] "....Right. Sorry, bro. Go ahead." Listen to Yamato's plan.

[X] Danger Sense: Feelings: 20: During a conversation get a warning on "bad" choices.

If it were someone else saying we need a plan, I'd most likely vote for Hayato to just charge, since that is in his character. But this is our bro, we listen and trust him. And that perk is obvious.
 
[X] "....Right. Sorry, bro. Go ahead." Listen to Yamato's plan.

Let's listen our Bro, we are a team!

[X] Danger Sense: Feelings: 20: During a conversation get a warning on "bad" choices.

Really useful for the future!
 
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