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]

[ at that, he shrugs. ]

To be honest, not really. I'm still getting to know you guys, and no one's done anything really crazy to stand out to me. Although... if I had to pick, you're the coolest girl here, Ritsuka.

[ his pronunciation of her name still leaves something to be desired, but it's slightly better than before, at least... ]

[singurarity]

[ She's not sure she can be with a guy who can't say her name properly, but it's...

... improving!

Also surprised Pikachu face because Ritsuka somehow doesn't see herself coming up as a contender in these talks. Not even in a low self-esteem sort of way, just in a normal way??? Help. ]

Not the hottest, but the coolest? You know, I'm kinda touched...

[newlugers]

[ a little laugh. ]

What's with the surprised act? Don't sell yourself short. You're cute, too.

[ steve gives her a smile - he seems like he's being somewhat honest and not just flirting. ]

[singurarity]

[ It's when they're not just flirting that she doesn't know what to do about it?? It's also why she's starting to turn pink. ]

I was starting to wonder if I was going to be a bro sort of friend to the majority of the guys, that's all... which I'd be okay with, don't get me wrong.

[newlugers]

Hey, some of us are into that.

[ a beat. ]

Uh, I mean... don't take that the wrong way.

[ he's innocent... although her getting flustered is pretty damn cute. ]

[singurarity]

[ HELP ]

... Let's just pretend you didn't say that. It's okay.

[ Heeeeeeeelp ]

[newlugers]

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