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King Porter Stomp 🎶 Honoka 🎶 Prologue 🎶 OPEN!

sweetdreamsbakery:

“O-Oh uh… no you didn’t… S-Sorry..”

“I-I mean wouldn’t you…?” She asked the other as her body shook like a small little animal that was left alone. “S-someone tells us we can’t escape this room till someone dies… so… I-I think it’s p-perfectly fine to start panicking…” She confesses as she continued to listen. “Oh I know about them… I just recently beat the one zero escape series… but… we checked this entire room…” She said softly. “there’s no way out.. unless… we unscrew that light bulb to see what’s under it or anything… then again that’ll take the light out and we can’t see without it.. so.. uh… nevermind that plan…. sorry I’m so dim.. get it…? nevermind it was a stupid joke..”

Honoka was never all that great at consoling people, but she tried her best for the little pigtailed girl (who was actually the same height as her but she was too far into Mom Mode to care.)

“You’re not stupid, dear, you’re just trying to help! I guess there’s not much we can do right now, is there? But if this isn’t a prank, surely people are looking for us! We just have to sit tight and hope they find us, right?”

“...What is ‘Zero Escape?’ It sounds like it could be relevant...”

#prologue #ai #ic #(we're gettin meta here kids)

ikou-iki

Iki Kadou Prologue Open

Okay well this was kinda weird.

Iki was one of the first to hop to her feet. Somehow she even managed to do that without stomping on someone else’s feet. That was something.

In a wild dash, she darted around the room. Wall to wall. Floor. She tried to jump up and touch the lightbulb, but she wasn’t tall enough for that.

At some point she realized all that had required a lot of pushing people out of the way.

“Oops, sorry!” She turned around, but with so many people in so little space it was hard to tell who was glaring at her. “I just got kinda excited, which is normal because this is all really weird? Also my neck kinda hurts—does your collar feel too tight? Mien feels too tight. Except I also dont’ know what it’s for so if I don’t know that then it’s kinda hard to know if it’s too tight for whatever it’s supposed to do, but even if it’s supposed to choke me it’s too tight for me, you know?”

She tapped her cheek. “I dunno, that came out kinda weird, but you know what I mean, right?”

shsl-tapdancer

Honoka narrowly dodged Iki as she rocketed around the room, and wondered if it would be possible to siphon some of this girl’s energy to a few of the kids in her tap dancing class-- they sure could use it!

“Ehehe, you’re an energetic one, aren’t you? What’s your name, sweetie?”

When the girl mentioned her collar, she moved her hand up to her own, scratching at the base of her neck.

“I guess my collar is a little tight? I do wonder what they’re for. The voice said not to mess with them...”

#prologue #iki #ic

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shslfakeout:

If anything, Sphyraena may as well tell its own suspicions. It didn’t seem to remember anything that could have ended up like this. But some others looked innocent… Hmm.

“… We an idea. But we have a question, and you must answer honestly.”

Then, entirely serious, it makes direct and odd eye contact with Honoka.

“This could possibly be a prison. Have you ever done anything illegal?”

Well, this conversation sure was going south fast. Honoka audibly gasped at Sphyraena’s accusation.

“Wha-- well I NEVER! What are you insinuating? Do I look like a criminal to you?! I resent the very implication that I might ever break the law!”

“Th-that can’t be what this room is, right? Shouldn’t there be prison bars and police officers? A-and we’re not in stripey uniforms or anything...”

She sounded less and less sure of herself as she rambled on. What if it was a prison? Could she have done something wrong accidentally? And not even remember it?

#prologue #sphyraena #ic

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shslpurpledude:

“Dunno what else it’d be! ‘s just a way dumb prank if it is one.”

Kaichi let his board slide back into his hand when she finished shaking. “A SHSL! Wicked. Wish I could say I’m a fan, but that’s not really my scene, you feel?”

“I can sure be a fan now, though! Nice to meet you, dude.”

”And you don’t hafta be so formal. Just “Kaichi”’s good. Or “dude,” or “brah,” or… just ‘bout anything but “okole,” hey?”

“Yes, it’s not funny at all! I never liked pranks in the first place, but this is just-- just over the line! I’ve got some words for whoever’s responsible for this!”

Honoka’s huffing and puffing was interrupted by Kaichi giving her a wink. Well! She certainly wasn’t used to such informality or... forwardness. But she liked him well enough regardless.

“Alright... dude-san, if that’s what you want!”

She giggled a little, as if she was doing something naughty.

#prologue #kaichi #ic #(dude-san..................)

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sweetdreamsbakery:

Ai just stood there lost in thought until she heard a female voice. “W-wah!” She panicked but almost instantly calmed herself down and looked at the purple hair-ed Tapdancer, “Hair…. I wonder if she dyes or wears a wig…” She told herself as she thought about the girl until she stepped up to be the leader. “I-I think u-uh.. r-right now is a perfect time to panic… atleast for a few minutes… I-I mean s-someone told us we’re gonna die or kill someone… I-I don’t think… u-uh… I-I don’t think it’s a prank… i-if it is… w-who would do such a thing!” She said as she trembled in her white boots and her long hair flowing down her back. “R-Rash..? L-Like what?” She enquired with her hands together and her eyes looking towards the woman.

“Ah! Did I startle you, dear? I’m sorry!”

Honoka lowered her cane and reached out a gloved hand to pat the girl’s shoulder gently.

“Now now, let’s not get all worked up until we know exactly what’s going on, okay? Have you heard of an ‘escape room’? They’re all the rage with kids these days! Maybe we’re in something like that. It’s still a terrible prank, though! When I find out who’s responsible... by golly will they get a talking to! So don’t you worry about that! Now, can tell me your name, sweetie?”

It sounds like she’s deliberately dodging that last question.

#prologue #ai #ic #(spoilers honoka is actually a 65-yr-old grandmother in a 17-yr-old's body)

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shslfakeout:

It had just nodded while quietly repeating the name to itself. Honoka Ueda… She seemed very confident in her ability to lead. Sphyraena could respect her confidence, at the very least. But her full introduction made it wonder if it should also give its own…

“We have no name, but you may call us Sphyraena.”

It seems to be satisfied with itself to exchange introductions with somebody. Sure, this had just happened, but being aware and familiar with surroundings would help much more than not knowing what you’re up against.

“Do you recognise where we could possibly be? We do not seem to have an answer or much of an idea.”

No name? What was it talking about? And this word, Sphyraena... It sounded strange in her mouth. But this person didn’t seem to mean any harm-- she was slowly warming up to it. Might just take a little practice for her to pronounce the name right.

“Alright... Sphyraena-san! It’s a pleasure to meet you!”

“I’m afraid I have no earthly idea where we are, or how we got here... But everyone looks vaguely familiar, so we must have something in common, right? Do you remember anything?”

#prologue #sphyraena #ic

the-killing-room

Goto begins to uh well uhm strip down.

goto ur supposed to at least wait for a trial to—o well. At any rate, no one comes in to stop you. Your roommates may not be so ambivalent.

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Honoka looks absolutely mortified.

“What the HELL do you think you’re doing, young man?! Nobody needs to see that! Put your pants back on! Go go go!”

THWAP! She pops him on the shoulder with her cane. Her first victim.

#prologue #goto #ic #(a n g e r y)

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shslfakeout:

Dear, somebody was already loud. Sphyraena flinched a bit on hearing a sudden booming voice calling out to all in the room… Which was, not to mention, small. Was yelling necessary? But Sphyraena approaches her, hesitantly and keeping her distance… Just close enough for this purple girl to notice it.

“You believe this is a joke? Hmm…”

It pauses for a moment, tapping its chin in thought.

“We have taken note of your attitude, much like a leader. Perhaps you could share your name, as we do not know what to refer to you as.”

Well, this person lurking in the corner with a dark hoodie overshadowing its face definitely didn’t look creepy at all! But Honoka berated herself silently for jumping to conclusions-- it probably didn’t really mean to look that creepy-- and forced a smile.

“Honoka Ueda, SHSL Tap Dancer! I don’t know for sure of course that I’m the most qualified to lead here, but we can’t just have people running about willy-nilly! Even if it is a prank, it might still be dangerous... so someone’s gotta step up! Might as well be me...”

Her voice faltered a little. Its gaze was just so... unsettling.

“And um... wh-what should I call you, dear?”

#prologue #sphyraena #ic

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inutwins:

“Roger that. We need to make sure we have as much information as possible before we act.” Kasumi nodded in agreement. It was good to have someone with the same thought process as them in this bizarre situation. “And if we’re going to get info, we should start at the basics.”

They held out their hand for Honaka to shake. Hibiki held out theirs as well. Thanks.

“I’m Fujiota Hibiki!” Hibiki smiled a little bit. “I’m, uh, sorta totally clueless about what’s going on here … but I hope you guys are right about the prank thing! Either way, that person on the announcement is so weird.”

“And I’m Fujiota Kasumi. Sort of … the foil to the ball of energy I’m calling a brother.” Kasumi joked lightly. “How about you? Can we have your name?”

Honoka’s shoes rattle out a click-clackity-click-clack against the concrete as she turns to face the twins, beaming with approval.

“See? Somebody gets it! Raising a ruckus before we know what’s happening won’t do anybody any good.”

Honoka seemed a bit baffled as the twins held out their hands to shake-- should she shake one before the other? Left to right or right to left? Eventually she decided to tuck her cane under her arm and shake both hands simultaneously.

“Honoka Ueda, at your service! Pleasure to meet you, Fujiota-san...s? Plural? Or should I call you Hibiki-san and Kasumi-san? I hope I don’t sound insensitive!”

#prologue #the fujiotas #ic

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shslpurpledude:

Kaichi was admittedly pretty far from his element. The place was unforgivably cramped, the light was a harsh unnatural yellow, and beyond the walls he only heard silence. No sunshine, no crashing of waves, no fresh air.

But at least there were some people to talk to. He didn’t recognize any of them, but from the looks of it, they didn’t seem to know him, either. That was a relief.

Well, being around a bunch of strangers in a small space he didn’t know wasn’t particularly comforting, but it could have been worse.

Okay, another stranger beyond sight telling them to die did kind of make it worse. Um, yikes.

By the time he’d shaken off enough dizziness to consider perusing the room, one of the many shorter teens was already giving orders. He tried not to laugh, but it was just a funny sight. At least, what of it he could see from up here.

Since it was generally pretty rude to laugh in people’s faces, he settled down before he wound his way towards her.

“ ‘d be a pretty dumb prank. Could be, though.“ He shifted his surfboard to offer his hand to shake. “But howzit? Name’s Kaichi. You?”

“W-w-well what else could it be? I’m not sure I like what you’re implying! There’s no way they actually want us to... to...”

Honoka shook her head vehemently-- she wasn’t gonna say it out loud. Nope. No siree. In a second she was back to her sprightly self, giving him a curtsy then shaking his hand. Was that too many formalities in a row? Maybe. But better to be safe than sorry!

“Honoka Ueda, SHSL Tap Dancer! Pleasure to meet you, Kaichi-san!~ I dare say you look like you’d rather be out on the ocean than cooped up in this dismal little place... Hopefully they’ll find us soon!”

#prologue #kaichi #ic #(amelia?? using japanese honorifics in an rp??? its more likely than you'd think)

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ultimatemakeupartist:

Yayoi on the other hand was panicking internally, she had woken up on the floor in a strange room with fifteen others, not to mention the metal thing around her neck. A clacking noise followed by a small speech from someone with a cane brought her out of her internal panic.

“Yeah.. a prank, albeit a very cruel and unfunny one, it has to be. No way this could be real”

Maybe learning the names of everyone else here would take her mind off of things, maybe? She bowed before standing up straight again. Being trapped here didn’t mean she should stop acting respectful.

“I’m Yayoi Ashikaga, may i know your name?”

Ah, this poor girl looked so nervous... But so polite! Honoka liked her already. She gave her a bright smile and a curtsy, in an attempt to cheer her up.

“Honoka Ueda, SHSL Tap Dancer! It’s just lovely to meet you, dear!~ I’m sure there will be people coming to help us soon, so just hang tight, okay?”

“Would you happen to be a student at Hope’s Peak Academy? You look a little... familiar. Everyone does, now that I think about it. So I wonder if that’s where we met! Or do you work in theater? Maybe we crossed paths backstage!”

#prologue #yayoi #ic

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aichiume:

Ume flinches at the tapping,but it sure gets her attention. With a roll of her eyes, she’s focused on the tap dancer now. Jeez, that sure was a lot of purple. The ballerina wouldn’t admit the tap dancer had a cute get up normally, so she wasn’t going to now. No, it was annoying, way too much purple. Ume glares at the tap dancer, but at least lets her finish talking before speaking up.

She opens her mouth to say something, but finds herself agreeing with the tap dancer. Damnit. That was annoying. Still, Ume didn’t want to be painted as just some follower. She wanted to make it very clear no one could tell her what to do, especially not anyone here. Ume scans the girl one last time–before noticing her cane.

Ume has a wicked grin, twirling a piece of her hair in her finger. “Why should we listen to ya? Yer one of th’only people in here with sometin’ that could do damage.” her eyes go to the cane. “Y’could easily turn on any of us if y’got us busy playin’ detectives.”

Honoka scoffs at the very idea that she might bring serious harm to anyone. Who did they think she was?!

“Why, I would never! It’s not like it’s heavy or anything anyway...”

...Oh yeah, she probably didn’t know who she was. Ah well.

“Don’t you worry! Honoka Ueda, SHSL Tap Dancer, at your service! Unless someone here happens to be more qualified for a leadership position than me, I’ll just be trying to keep things as orderly as I can~”

#prologue #ume #ic

King Porter Stomp 🎶 Honoka 🎶 Prologue 🎶 OPEN!

Honoka Ueda wasn’t entirely a stranger to passing out on the floor. She’d gotten better about taking care of herself, but still, every once in a while, by the time she got home from a long day at work… flop. Out cold. But this time, the ground didn’t feel like the carpet in her living room, or the hardwood backstage floor-- it was cold, hard concrete. And there was this aching weight around her neck…

She sat up quickly, still too woozy to stand, and surveyed the situation as best she could. She definitely didn’t recognize this room, and she didn’t know how she got here, and she didn’t know any of these people trapped here with her, and there was this big metal thing around her neck that she just couldn’t get loose... not to mention the spooky voice telling them to... kill each other? Well, if she needed an excuse to panic, this was a pretty good opportunity.

But Honoka Ueda doesn’t panic. That’s just not her style! Instead she jumps up to her feet with a clickity-clack-thump and barks at anyone who will listen.

“Alright everybody! Listen up! There’s no reason to panic yet-- for all we know this could just be a prank in terrible taste. So let’s calm down, and search the room, a-and not do anything rash, okay?”

#prologue #kropen #ic #(u dont have to match this reply length dw sdklfsjl)