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Setsuna Jun

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"Hallo!" Setsuna chirped, "gracefully dropping" next to Mei. He accidentally hit her new girlfriend in the face with his elbow. "W-Whoops! Haha- Um- Food!"

He hit her again in his attempt to go for the food.

Oh, cool. They had pineapple pizza.

He returned to the table, pizza in hand. The girl was rubbing her nose, grumbling under her breath.

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Kaoru Kajiwara

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Kaoru sighed. She patted Lucian's hand. "I'll get them," she mumbled. She got to her feet and picked Sawyer up by the armpits. "Don't make too many sudden moves, okay?"

I swear...

"I wish I had a needle and thread," she mumbled. "Stitches would really help."

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Kubo Atsushi

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Kubo opened his mouth to respond. Then... he was smacked in the face by a loose elbow. "Whoops!" the person yelped. They proceeded to not help him, but instead go for food.

He grumbled. "I hate this school..."

The elbow hit him again.

He mourned his nose while the person was gone. "D-Do you know them?" he whispered to Mei.

They then flopped next to him. Instantly, what little remained of his self-respect was crushed by what the person possessed in their right hand. Pineapple freaking pizza.

He'd been owned by a person who liked pineapple pizza.

Whatever, death was an open option here. He could wait.

"Well!" the person chirped. "Hi, new friend! I'm Setsuna."

He didn't care enough to answer. He shuffled through his bag, intending to retrieve his knife, but instead discovering he had a sandwich. Good. He didn't have to risk poison.

He withdrew it and started eating it.

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Sawyer Laurens's POV

"Stitches? Oh, good idea! Are we making teddy bears? Do you make those?" They grinned at her. "Heheh. Thank you for helping me up, Kaoru! I like your hair, by the way!" It was... really cool-looking. Also kind of plain. Haha.

Lucian Arbred's POV

A hushed look came upon Lucian's face. "Okay."

Yeah, stitches would probably help a lot. What would help a lot more is if they had half a braincell.

Okay, that was kind of rude. But honestly, Lucian didn't understand how this person either had a complete lack of spatial orientation, or they had zero common sense. Maybe both.

He liked Kaoru. She was kind, but no-nonsensey. She was probably really annoyed with Sawyer right now.

...and then, as Lucian was enjoying this moment of peace, suddenly the door was kicked open.

Darcy Harper's POV

Oh, that guy looks cute! Okay, Darcy. You've GOT this! Wait, where were those chocolates she had earlier?... Dang it. She'd have to make more!

She headed over to the guy holding the pizza. "Heyyy! Would you happen to be part of that pizza you're holding? Because you look like a pretty neat slice! Of person!" She finger-gunned at him. Nailed it!

Halfway across the room, there was this one short guy with vitiligo covering his face, letting out an exasperated sigh.

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Kaoru Kajiwara

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"Really?" Kaoru blinked at them. She'd cut it out of necessity. She thought it was rather... unpretty. The compliment was kind. "Thank you."

And very unexpected of Sawyer. Such a sweet child.

She shook her head. "Well, I suppose I better go get food as well. Lucian, can you 'keep Sawyer company'?"

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Setsuna Jun

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"Of person?" he wondered aloud. His eyes widened as the realization hit him. "You're a serial killer! The first killer of the game! And I'm your first victim! Keep away from me!"

He yeeted the blue haired girl at her.

"AGGHHHH!"

Oh, what a deep voice. Maybe Setsuna was wrong on the number. Who knew though, everyone here was queer. Hmm... queer creer. No, what word am I thinking of?

Something broke.

That's it! Creed! But nawww, that doesn't rhyme.

"WHY ARE YOU INSANE!" the blue-haired person howled.

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Sawyer Laurens's POV

"Yes, really! You're welcome!" Oh, oh my gosh. She said thank you. That is so cool. She is so polite. WOW.
They let out a shrill squeal.

Lucian Arbred's POV

"I can." He nodded at Kaoru. But he wasn't so sure Sawyer should be eating... their... "favorite food". It looked like it would land someone in the hospital five seconds after finishing it. He pushed his plate towards Sawyer and pointed at them.

"Eh? You want me to have some?" they asked. It seemed just then they processed what Kaoru had said. "Aaaa, okayyy... come back soon, okay?"

Somehow, he got the idea they would rather spend time with Kaoru. Well. That was fair.

He realized that, due to their short attention span, that they had apparently forgotten what he had just told them about. Sighing, and feeling a sense of deja vu, he pointed at his food again.

"You want me to have it?" Sawyer asked, drooling.

Lucian half-rolled his eyes but nodded.

"AAAA, yayyy! Thank you!" They hugged him suddenly.

So much physical contact...

It almost reminded him of something...

Something metal, jagged, and sharp...

He shook the thought away. This was just a hug. Where did that thought come from?

Sawyer immediately pulled away and took to devouring the remains of the plate.

Still, Lucian had to admit, it was nice to have someone so cheerful around. The energy was almost infectious, and honestly, kinda cute?

Darcy Harper's POV

Darcy hurriedly pushed the person off of her that was yeeted at her. Because she had quick reflexes, somehow, despite wearing clunky heeled boots.

"What? What the hell? No! I'm not a serial killer! I- I meant I think you're hot!" She clapped her hands over her mouth. Okay, nono. That was not smooth at all. God, this went horribly wrong.

"There's no need to panic so much! I was just flirting with you! My name's Darcy Harper!" She winked at him. "And you are?"
Then again, should I even be flirting with this... unstable person? Ah, whatever. He's not boring, at least!

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Third Person POV

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Kaoru returned to the table, staring at a plate of eggs and bacon. She looked troubled. She looked up and smiled as she approached, however. "I'm back," she whispered, taking her seat.

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Setsuna Jun

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"Eh? You're flirting with me! Oh!" He jerked to attention. "Uh- hi! Damn- girl- nice hair."

He frowned. "Yeahh, I'm not straight enough for this."

"I'll straighten you out," the person on the floor growled.

"Oh hello!" he waved.

"Freaking die."

"Heyyy, flirty girl- can you help them up?"

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Saeko Katsumi.

"Oh boy. You're very antisocial, ain't ya?" They muttered.

Idris looked up.

"Oh. You look...dead."

"Gee, thanks."

Saeko chuckled.

"C'mon, get your lazy ass off the ground, and let's go to the cafeteria."

"Saeko...please."

"You can't plead with Sae-Sae. Sorry!"

Sawyer Laurens's POV

Sawyer immediately swallowed their food, and their eyes sparkled. "YAYYY! Welcome back, Kaoru!" They clapped their hands. "We missed you!" Sawyer squinted across the cafeteria. Wait an After Eight hot chocolate sponsored brand. Is that who I think it is?

Lucian Arbred's POV

As Sawyer said welcome back to Kaoru, and that they missed her, he almost laughed. She's literally barely been gone for maybe a minute at most! But, it was nice to have her back at the table. He wondered momentarily if he should get more food.

Kaoru's favorite food seemed rather basic, and breakfast-appropriate. But, hey, he wasn't judging!

Darcy Harper's POV

"Oh! Why, thank you!" She giggled. Then she frowned. "Ah, that's fine. I'm bi anyway!" she stated, doing the She-Ra hand thing for some reason.

Welp. I didn't even get the stranger's name. Oh well!

"Oh! I see. Yeah, sorry about that." She helped Kubo up. "Hi, random person who was thrust at me like a war projectile. Nice to meet you!" She gave them her hand to shake. "Darcy Harper, Ultimate Chocolatier, in case you didn't hear! Oh, wait, who's that over there? Gotta go!"

She ran over to Mika (she doesn't know his name, I'm just describing him by name). "Heyyy, you look lonely! Maybe we could be lonely together!"

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Saeko Katsumi.

Saeko grinned. They had arrived in the Cafeteria.

"Oh! Loooook~ Idris! So many people, so many chances to make new friends!"

"...yay."

"Awh! I love the enthusiasm!" Saeko said sarcastically.

"C'monnnn- it'll be alright, I promise. I don't want you sitting down on your own. Please?"

"Fine...but make it quick."

Saeko cheered.

"Now. Who shall we meet first?"

Lucian Arbred's POV

Lucian turned around. Oh, look. More people here. Great.

He wasn't even sure if he was being sincere, or sarcastic in that thought. He waved to the newcomers. Maybe they might want to sit with him, Sawyer, and Kaoru?

Why not? Why not make it more crowded?

It might be good to get to know people here, too. So he could help them. And also maybe help people not to get murdered. Yeah, good luck with that, said a fourth-wall-breaking voice Lucian couldn't hear from the player.

But before he could offer any sort of opinion-

Sawyer Laurens's POV

Sawyer stood up. Somehow. "HEYYYY! Heyyy!" They waved to the strangers. With both hands. Well, they tried to, but their other arm refused to move. Ow. "Hiii! Come sit with us, newcomer people! Hi!"

Oh my gosh, potential new friends!! Come see us! Come!

Darcy Harper's POV is not available at the moment.

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Saeko Katsumi.

"Heyy!" Saeko waved and walked over to Sawyer.

"Howdy! I'm Saeko Katsumi, and my pal here is Idris." They smiled.

"Ultimate Musician, please to meet you! Your name is?" Saeko extended a hand.

Idris muttered a quiet hello.

Akora squeaked, blue eyes flashing. Someone- threw somethin-SOMEONE?! She half-fell backward into Solaro, who shoved her off. "Whadya doing?" Solaro hissed quietly. "No-nothing." Akora frowned, looking at the new person. With- really huge boots? Goodness gracious.

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Miyako Hiroto

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"Well, then," Miyako decided. "This'll be interesting."

She stared up into the towering peaks of Hope's Peak Academy. The title finally made sense to her. It was, as she dreaded dearly, a pun. AKA, this school was founded by stupid children.

She got caught up wondering if there was an Ultimate Pun Master, because from what she'd seen, her classmates fit into that "stupid children" category. No wonder. They didn't test for intelligence, just skill. No matter what stupid area that skill was put to use in.

"Quite unlike my own," she said cheerfully. She swiped her keycard through.

Miyako Hiroto. The Ultimate Ghosthunter. #666.

She chuckled at the number. She wondered if it were intentional.

"Maybe they looked at my birthdate~ October 31st is quite the unique day, I must say."

Yes, April 12th was unique indeed.

And then she passed out.

Just like, immediately.

Annnndddd, woke up. And went to the cafeteria on the second day. She found this whole thing kinda weird and timeskippy, but whatever, she could blame the random people controlling her life for that.

"Hello," she chirped, plopping down next to some hoard of children. "I'm Miyako. Who are you all?"

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Kaoru Kajiwara

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She swallowed quickly. "Missed you too." She worked through her food, determined to get through it as fast as possible. She needed to get to the Motives Pool.

Two new children arrived at Sawyer's request. "Hello, Idris, Saeko, again," she said quietly. Oh dear, it appeared she knew most of the people here already. She'd need to start carving up a way to act. Was there anyone she didn't-

"Hello!" some new girl sang, twirling backward and dropping next to Kaoru. "I'm Miyako. Who are you all?"

"Kaoru," she whispered.

"Nice, nice. Tell me more about you." She threw her arm over Kaoru. "All about you." She smiled unpleasantly.

Oh dear.

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Setsuna Jun

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"Awww, she was nice." Setsuna smiled dreamily.

And then their new friend was looking at him! They looked so cute! Setsuna loved them already.

Hmm, their face seemed suspiciously red...

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Kubo Atsushi

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"That's a n-nice-" Kubo began. And then she was running away. Again. He felt his eyebrow twitch. He turned to his companions, glaring intensely at both of them.

Pineapple pizza guy grinned back at him.

"Hello~!" he chirped. "I'm Setsuna."

"Die, Setsuna." He whipped on his heel and stormed away. He'd head to the Motives Pool. Being an early murder might be better than being with these idiots.

"Grumpyyy~" Setsuna sang.

Kubo slammed the cafeteria door.

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Sawyer Laurens's POV

"Hiya! Nice to meet you both! I'm Sawyer Laurens, the Ultimate Loremaster, Saeko!" They gave Saeko their hand. "Great to meet you! Not much of a talker, are you, Idris? Well, that's fine! We've got another fellow here who isn't much of a talker! Lucian here!"
They beamed. "Oh, cool, another new person! Hiii, Miyako! I'm Sawyerrr! This is Lucian!" They gestured to Lucian, and put their good arm around him. He was looking more and more claustrophobic by the minute.

Lucian Arbred's POV

Great. My inner introvert is being activated. Lucian was almost amused at the language he used in that thought. 'Inner Introvert.' Wow. He was starting to sound like Sawyer already. Maybe their language was infectious, or they were all but playthings for a higher being. Was that a reference to something?...

He nodded. Saeko. Idris. Them again. And the newcomer, Miyako. Great, soon enough, every student would be gathered at the table. Not that that was an issue or anything!

Just a bit suffocating. He made a smile at the newcomers. Yes, he knew these people! A bit.

Darcy Harper desperately needs replies from Celery about Mika. Hinthint.

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Saeko Katsumi.

Saeko grinned widely. "Nice to meet ya too! Awh, y'all are such nice people, ain't that right, Idris?" Their smile faltered. "He probably agreed with me...internally."

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Idris Kallikrates

"Mhm. Yup. Obviously." He replied, and started to leave.

"Now wait a damn minute, 'Krates. You're not leaving until you make some sorta connection with one of the Ultimates, 'aight?"

He groaned.

"Fine. Find someone, I don't care. Make it quick."

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Miyako Hiroto

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"Hello, Sawyer, Lucian." Miyako smiled. Her grip tightened around Kaoru's shoulder. "Say anything," she hissed in her ear. "And you're dead."

She went back to smiling at her new friends.

Kaoru looked like she regretted getting out of bed.

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Sawyer Laurens's POV

"Hiiiii! Aww, I'm glad! And yep, I think we are! Hey, Idrisss, you don't need to leave! We can all be friends! All of us!" they chirped.

They didn't seem to notice Miyako's hissing. "Oh, hey, Kaoru, you okay? You don't look so good..." They frowned. "Is everything okay?"

Lucian Arbred's POV

Lucian's eyes widened in alarm. What did she say to her? Kaoru looked upset, whatever it was... not good. But he knew he had to act like nothing was wrong, so he took to smiling as well. He could ask her later.

Aaaand never mind. Sawyer just asked. Shoot. Salvage the situation, somehow!

Lucian "accidentally" tripped and fell out of his seat.

"Ack! Oh, Lucister! You okay?" Sawyer asked. "You just fell out of nowhere!"

Lucian didn't respond. Let them think something's wrong. At least it'll distract from this situation.

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Shi no shiryō

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"Two-Person Event, eh? Sounds like fun!" I took off to the room where it was being held which my roleplayer can't remember for the life of it.

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Kaoru Kajiwara

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"I'm fine," Kaoru whispered. She shuddered as the girl's fingers dug into her shoulder. "S-Stop it-"

And then Lucian fell, and the fingers vanished. Kaoru rushed to help him up. Her ear still felt hot from the girl's breath as she sat him up. She studied his face. "Oh, you cut your chin!" She snapped her mouth shut.

He did this for... me, didn't he?

"Thanks," she whispered.

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Lucian Arbred's POV

Oh, I did? Ow. I didn't even notice. Lucian nodded and gave her a thumbs-up. "You're welcome," he whispered back. So she realized why he did it...

He also appreciated her helping him up. Although, she didn't have to. He had to pretend this was real though.

He didn't want her to get hurt, of course he was more than willing to get an annoying cut for that!

Sawyer Laurens's POV

Lucian gave her a thumbs-up. Probably telling her he was okay. What a relief!

"That was a bad fall, Lucian! Maybe you really need to eat something!" Sawyer suggested. "I'm glad it looks like it wasn't worse..."

They patted Lucian's head. "Hey, Kaoru!! Maybe we could get him something for the cut?"

Then they felt a pain in their other arm.

Oh! Right. I'm injured.

"I mean... You could? And maybe I could!"

Lucian shook his head. "I'm fine."

"You're sure? It looks like it's bleeding! Unless that's tomato sauce! From the pasta!"

Even though it probably was just here now.

"..." Lucian looked like he literally could not, for the life of him, fathom a reply to that. Or, to the fact that the other two people at this table witnessed all this as well.

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Third Person POV

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Kaoru decided for them. She withdrew an enormous first aid kit from her backpack, and wordlessly applied a bandage after dabbing it with antiseptic

"Here," she whispered, sliding him her food. "I wasn't that hungry anyway."

She was blushing, and looking away from him for some reason.

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