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07 - the final week
FINAL WEEK
You returned safely from the island, with fresh fruit and plenty of seafood, and your Saturday comes to an end. There was much less betrayal, much less turmoil, this past lesson… but does that mean you’ll have time to relax?
The fog has pulled back, revealing the rest of the university’s campus. ... Actually, the fog is completely gone. Interesting, that. You'll also notice that at night, there are no orbs to be found. It looks like Lorelei was true to her word regarding Saturday's activity being the final orb.
There are also, occasionally, other figures that come into view when you look around. Other figures that look like...people. People you haven't seen before, roaming the streets. Some of them look like they're seeing Estelline for the first time in a long while. Others look like they're exhausted and seem to be making their way towards the Residential Area, presumably to rest. There aren't many of them, come Sunday...but they're here.
The end is finally near – and Lorelei confirms that with another 8am announcement on Sunday. She is also, notably, wearing a more visible set of earrings.
"Good morning, students. I would like to formally congratulate you on surviving these last few weeks. This week should be your last, and I will be dedicating it to your evaluations. I'm aware that you know the nature of this "course" by now, but you will be able to return home soon. Regardless, I thank you for your participation.
You are free to contact me through the phone booth for the next few days. Thank you."
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY
FLORENCE / LORELEI
The fog has pulled back, revealing the rest of the university’s campus. ... Actually, the fog is completely gone. Interesting, that. You'll also notice that at night, there are no orbs to be found. It looks like Lorelei was true to her word regarding Saturday's activity being the final orb.
There are also, occasionally, other figures that come into view when you look around. Other figures that look like...people. People you haven't seen before, roaming the streets. Some of them look like they're seeing Estelline for the first time in a long while. Others look like they're exhausted and seem to be making their way towards the Residential Area, presumably to rest. There aren't many of them, come Sunday...but they're here.
The end is finally near – and Lorelei confirms that with another 8am announcement on Sunday. She is also, notably, wearing a more visible set of earrings.
"Good morning, students. I would like to formally congratulate you on surviving these last few weeks. This week should be your last, and I will be dedicating it to your evaluations. I'm aware that you know the nature of this "course" by now, but you will be able to return home soon. Regardless, I thank you for your participation.
You are free to contact me through the phone booth for the next few days. Thank you."
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY
FLORENCE / LORELEI
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Worthless--
... Anyway. Gentaro makes a few stops at a few places after grabbing something to eat. It's still morning when he takes up a bit of space in the fine arts building. It looks like he's making some sort of small box. Huh.
Afterward, he heads back toward the shopping district where he spends some time in the tea house. It's comfortable here, close to what he'd frequented back home, and it gives him time to think. His ever-present notebook is on the table next to him, but you can catch him either writing or reading. Or, possible you've approached when he's lost in thought.
After that, later at night, he's in the arcade. Seems like he's taken up residence at a shooting game, and he isn't half bad. Should anyone approach-- ]
Would you like to join me?
arcade
( to be perfectly honest, she hadn't intended on coming into the arcade at all, but then she saw gentaro and had decided to check on him. from what it seemed, everyone's been... tense, since the call.
so... it's a shooter game? the gun feels awkward and heavy in her hands, to be honest. )
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[ He's glad she's here; he'd wanted to check on her, too, but he'd been too caught up in his own messy feelings. ]
Your skill is least important to me. What matters is playing with a friend.
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still, his statement makes her smile and she nods in agreement. )
How will I reload?
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Anyway, he teaches her the controls and how to play, which I am not going to type out because I haven't been to an arcade in fifteen years. ]
Now, are you ready to play?
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anyways.
shizuku nods and smiles, she thinks she's got it? we'll see if that's the truth. )
Yes! Let's go!
tea house
[ Riku peeks from around a corner. He has a cup of tea in his hands already, and he comes out from behind the wall to give Gentaro a warm smile. ]
Can I join you? There's something I wanted to tell you.
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[ He can't help but return the smile as he nods. ]
Of course. I'd be grateful for the company.
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I just wanted to say that I'm glad we met, Gentaro-san. Even if this place wasn't great, I think the people here are. And... I won't forget about you, no matter what happens.
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His eyes widen slightly before he closes them. Riku truly is a warm light. It's no wonder he's an idol.
Softly, Gentaro chuckles, then looks at him. ]
Thank you, Riku. I won't forget you, either, or the kind words you've given me. [ He smiles. ] And even if our Tokyos are not the same, I'll be cheering you on from mine.
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[ He means it. Gentaro is a good-hearted person, and Riku wants to make sure he knows someone acknowledges that. ]
I'll do the same for you, too. Maybe...maybe we'll meet again, someday. Then I'll be more prepared to show you more of IDOLiSH7's music!
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I appreciate it. We do have quite the battle on the horizon. Remembering your support will bolster my own strength.
fine arts
Hm. ]
What are you making, Gentaro?
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Hmm... a box to keep secrets in, you could say.
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Oh? What kind of secrets?
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[ The green and purple match his own colors--his eyes and the lining of his cape--but the red and yellow... they should be more than familiar, really, because they closely resemble the eye colors of someone here. ]
I admit, I'm not at all experienced in this sort of thing. So long as it's sturdy, I imagine that's what's most important.
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I agree. That’s most important.
[ The colors sure are… interesting. Fai immediately associates the green and purple with Gentaro, but the other two…
Interesting. ]
Who is it for?
[ He smiles a little, the look in his eyes an indication that he’s got an idea. ]
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Haven't you heard that it's rude to ask questions you know the answer to?
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[ But that basically confirms it for him.
...
That's certainly a pair he never expected. ]
But, please, do answer me. I'll even let you ask a rude question in return.
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Well, how can I argue that? [ His eyes widen in faux shock. ] Rude? Me? Ever since my birth, I have never dreamed of being rude, nor have I breathed a single rude word. Why, a rude thought has never once crossed my mind!
[ Yeah, sure. Anyway... embarrassingly, he looks pretty fond. Disgusting. ]
I suppose I'll confirm what you undeniably know. It's for Owen.
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I'll be honest, when I realized I was quite surprised. I didn't expect the two of you to be so close.
[ ... ]
But I can see it.
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I'm still surprised, myself. We do make quite the unlikely pair. Then again, I've never conformed to any sort of expectations.
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[ The way his cheeks turn just a little bit pink is cute, and it makes Fai smile. ]
I sincerely hope the two of you make one another happy.