week one | arrival

[showhost]

The characters arrive in various vehicles suiting their canon (maybe a limo, maybe a chocobo), and are dropped off in front of a a lovely house in the middle of a big city. It’s tucked away behind some tall fencing, so that nobody can snoop on the production of the show, but nonetheless sounds of the city around them filter in. They each are able to bring one suitcase with stuff in it, which includes whatever clothing they want to bring (and Kat gets to bring her cat).

Welcome to your new home for the next couple of weeks!

From the moment you step into the house, the cameras are on you, recording your every move and word. Guess that’s something you’ll have to get used to.

And then there’s a young man, around your age, spreading his arms wide with a grin. You've probably met him for your interview already, or maybe that'll happen later, but either way? He is loud.

"Ha ha ha! Welcome to your new home, everyone! Settle in, settle in, don’t be shy! I–"

He is then ushered away by some of the production staff, where they argue in hushed whispers over whether or not he got overexcited and jumped in before his cue. Well. You can probably talk to that guy again later. Don’t worry about it.

Regardless, time to settle in! A few things of note about your new abode:

• There’s only one bedroom, which you will all be sharing.
  
• The bedroom has sets of bunk beds.
  
• Keen-eyed characters will note that there are not enough beds for everyone. There are only 13 beds.
  
• There is a weird pillow that is specifically made for Lessing’s horns. Don’t steal it from him. Or do, I’m not your mom.
  
• The kitchen is well-stocked with all sorts of ingredients to make whatever you might miss from home.
  
• There is a cheesy banner strung up over the living room that says WELCOME, THOSE WHO SEARCH FOR LOVE. It’s sparkly.
  
• Also in the living room is a screen which displays everyone’s profiles. It’s a touch screen, so you can swipe through and view all of them.
  
• There is cake to celebrate your arrival!

Time to get to know each other! Or stake your claim on a bed, or make lunch, or go swimming–whatever your little teen hearts desire! Remember, the name of the game is finding your perfect match, so… time to start that romance speed run!

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Comments

[newlugers]

I seriously hope that's not the worst thing you could think of.

[ Steve is nudging his impression of Akechi closer towards "dweeb" for that one while he sips. ]

[flaweddetective]

[Akechi smiles politely. This fucking guy.]

As a senior student looking to get into a University this upcoming semester I really can't think of anything worse than bad grades or being expelled or suspended for cheating. For myself, it is one of the worst things that could happen.

[newlugers]

[ that makes him bark out a laugh. ]

Wow, that's lame. Must be nice living the easy life.

[ evidently, he's not too impressed with that answer... the concept of worrying about his grades is so distant now, it feels like it happened to another person altogether. ]

[flaweddetective]

[All his television experience of having to sit and listen to the most asinine things have prepared him for this moment and given him the strength to not just jump this clown.]

Hahaha~ That's quite the assumption to make. I'm worrying about what at least half the other people here are. A normal high school experience.

Is it because it's normal you assume my life is easy? That I have had it good with my parents money or some such?

[This fucking guy x 2]

[newlugers]

[ thick as Steve is, he can tell Akechi is actually a little pissed at him. Unfortunately, Steve is thick, so he makes zero adjustments to his behavior. ]

Normal's way easier than abnormal. Trust me, I'd know.

[ and, as if to up the ante: ]

Never have I ever gotten hit by a bullet.

[flaweddetective]

[Pissed is putting it lightly but he refrains from arguing. Akechi will remember this.

At the question he wordlessly brings the cup to his lips and takes a small sip, maintaining eye contact.]

[newlugers]

[ well. he wasn't expecting that. Akechi could be lying, he supposes, but it would be a strange thing (and a strange time) to lie about. He raises an eyebrow. ]

And you're still worried about grades?

[ what is this guy's deal? ]

[flaweddetective]

Yes.

[Grades are the one thing he truly earned himself. He got into his prestigious school on his own. Earned his top spot in the nation on his own. Most of the solving of crimes is all fabricated, sure. But this is his. And this nobody isn't going to get away with shitting all over that.]

Never have I ever... flunked a test.

[Yeah. He's still going there.]

[newlugers]

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