notasstrange | Round 2 Test Drive Meme

15 STRANGERS ROUND 2
TEST DRIVE
There are 15 strangers in this place. Someone knows why. And its clear the odds are stacked against you.

1. ARRIVAL
You're here, in the Mall. Wherever the Mall might be, right? And what happened to your powers? Your memories? Who else has been so unlucky as to be brought in with you? Also, why are the rules littered with emojis!?

2. POWER
You have been, er, "blessed" with a power. Its not a power you want or care for, but its yours now. You might want to try an control it, lest you hurt someone else. That is...unless you want to. Just don't blow up any public property while you're at it!

3. HOME
So now you live in a mall! All right! Modern conveniences galore! And hey, there's a cat cafe and a bar! Maybe living here forever won't be so bad. Unless you're looking for a way out, but surely, you wouldn't do that, right?

4. MINIGAME
The Life Coach has decided to do 'games'. Those who win the games will get prizes, the Life Coach has promised. The Test Drive Meme's minigame: a costume contest! The best costume made in five hours wins! Work alone, or in teams - the Life Coach is ok with either~!

5. MOTIVE
The Life Coach has announced the motive for the week. Clearly someone really wants to give you a reason to kill someone. How will you react? Will you stand against such an insult and help others to fight the temptation? Or perhaps, you yourself are tempted...?

6. DEATH
One of your own has died - no, been killed. The Inquisition has started. The body lies before you, and now you must discern the truth from the clues before you. But can you when you mourn? Or, perhaps you don't mourn the dead. Perhaps you're only playing along because you know more than you let on.

7. TRIAL
Well, it looks like the Life Coach wasn't kidding when they said there would be a trial. So now you're here, looking to condemn the responsible killer. If you do, they die. If you don't, you die. Whatever happens, you have to figure out what happened. Can you?

8. WILDCARD
Anything not mentioned above. Go wild!

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[He can feel his blush darkening at the complement, and there's a very real temptation to bury his face in his hands. He resists, if only by virtue of awkwardly tugging at his gloves. He tries not to think too hard about whether or not Akira would still say that if he knew what's really under the pleasant mask he wears.]

I've...made my interest clear. I have my doubts she's even interested in a relationship at all at the moment...she neglects her personal life to the point that it's difficult simply convincing her to leave her desk for a meal. Besides, she is six years my senior, so it would hardly be a surprise if I'm simply too young for her...

[ The blush is noticed -- ah... he'd think someone like Goro Akechi would be used to being told nice things, but... hm. Could it be because it's from someone he talks to more often than he would any of his fans?

Well, that's what he's running with on this, until he's proven otherwise...

Ahhh... Now he's getting a clearer picture of the situation. Older, hyper-focused... He can imagine it's a matter of age, really, even if he doesn't look remotely fazed by that detail. If anything, he looks the tiniest bit impressed. Dimly, comes the temptation to tease--

To think... all your most loyal fangirls will remain forever heartbroken because the famous Goro Akechi is into older women...

... ]

... To think, all your most loyal fangirls will remain forever heartbroken because you're into older women.

[ Granted, it's said almost too dramatically to be even a tiny bit serious... And, after that, he's releasing a laugh within a soft exhale, his head turning to the side as he casually tosses out: ] ... not that I can fault you for that.

[ Listen, his doctor is kind of hot.

And also older.

But, anyway-- ] Getting crushes on people you likely have no chance of being with isn't easy. But... it passes, eventually.

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[He clears his throat, trying to calm his flustered emotions.]

It's hardly as if I'm exclusively interested in older women. Sae-san just happens to be both remarkable and more than a few years older than I am.

The reason my fangirls will remain heartbroken is entirely separate from anything to do with age preferences.

[An awkward pause as he brushes a few stray strands of hair away from his face.]

Ah...I don't suppose you have any idea how long it takes for such things to pass? I've had these feelings for her for nearly a year by now.

[ It feels like Akechi's hinting at him simply not being interested in the most-likely-shallow types. With that kind of external behavior, how surprising should it be if that is the case? Even if it's still kind of impressive; after all, he is young and it isn't as though Akira knows him all that well... at all.

Well, whatever the case, the question has Akira blinking lightly in surprise.

His gaze lowers a bit in thought, and he's even reaching up to twist a strand of his own bangs. That hand lowers almost immediately after as he looks back at Akechi. ]

That depends on the person.

[ This isn't the first time he's been put into a situation somewhat like this, unable to give the kind of answer that he thinks might be more comforting. Sometimes that's far from helpful in the long-run. ]

I don't think my personal experience could help- [ He slides his hand back into his pocket. ] -but maybe you could try dating a few people.

[Sometimes, honest advice is more appreciated than words of empty comfort.]

You make that sound simple...I've had quite a bit of difficulty finding people who don't just treat me as the Detective Prince. I don't think I could be interested in someone who wants to go on a date with me simply because they're a fan.

[Fans are useful sometimes, he doesn't even have to manipulate them to get what he wants. But just because someone's reaction to a polite request that they jump is to hit their head on the ceiling doesn't mean he wants to spend time with them outside of what he has a need to.]

[ Goro Akechi does not seem like the kind of person who'd appreciate empty flattery or comfort. Lighthearted teasing or joking, yes... but he imagines the former two are common enough in this guy's life. ] Hanging out with a person is the best way to help them get to know you, and vice versa.

[ Mmmm... Guess this is going to take piecing his words together carefully. He reaches up, thoughtfully twisting a strand of his bangs... ]

If I hadn't given any of the current people in my life a chance, I wouldn't have the friends I do. [ Akechi should understand the next part to some degree, given his career path... maybe. ] Having a criminal record shoved at me wasn't exactly a friendship magnet.

[ He slides a hand back into his pocket, expression molded into something neutral -- it... certainly hadn't bothered him to hear all those rumors and judgmental remarks. Not at all. ]

Usually, even something like making friends requires taking a chance, and making the effort to reach out just as much as you'd want the other person to. [ Glancing away now in thought for a moment before looking back. ] So, I'd imagine forming something romantic would take even more work.

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Perhaps I should rephrase...I'd rather not be treated as if I'm more special than any other hard working young man. The image people have of me is quite tiresome. That's why I don't have any real friends other than you and Sae-san.

Well, I would like to travel a little after I take my exams, so maybe I'll be able to meet more people who don't have that image of me outside of Tokyo.

[Assuming he's still alive and not imprisoned for life by that point, of course. He doesn't have high hopes for his future after he completes his plan...which, really, is just another reason he's resigned to being alone. There's no point in looking for a girlfriend when there's only a few months left...]

[ His expression softens at that. While his point still stands to some degree, that does bring on a different kind of problem in some ways. Though wanting people to treat you normally, when there are set opinions on you? Well, that is something he indicated an understanding of with his earlier words.

It isn't the same situation, not by a long shot... but he does get it.

Though, regardless of the initial moment of surprise surfacing, his expression molds into a different kind of softness. With a smile, he nods. ] That doesn't sound like a bad plan.

[ The smile quickly fades though as he glances to the side. ] Well then... we'll need to bust out of here soon, so you can get back to your goals then, detective.

[ He looks back to Akechi, voice shifting to something more serious. ] We should split up for now, then regroup to compare notes.

[ It's not an order...! It's a suggestion. ]

Round 2 Test Drive Meme

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find yourself multiple girlfriends and boyfriends: the tag (please don't listen to him)

Akira no.

Akira yes.

Akira he's awkward enough about having two crushes.

shhh akechi there's no shame in that