WEEK 1 DAY 7: MISSION

[wonderful_mods]

Mission: "Survive until the time limit."
Time Limit: Very Long
Noise Plane: Solo
Wall Instructions: Wall off any area with hiding places, such as malls.
Wall Rewards: Peace Full
Reaped Rewards: Velocity Attack
Mission Rewards: 10,000 yen, Scarletite

[This GM must be rather confident - rather than saying 'defeat her', she says 'survive.' When the Players go out to their mission today, they may soon realize why. There is not just one GM. Apparently, there's at least three of her. Or is it an illusion? But all of them chasing after the separate players seem to be fully capable of attacking. If it's not an illusion, then there could be a special ability that's behind it... whatever the case, anyone who shows their face is sure to get her attention. Not that there's much of a choice, with walls everywhere.

Furthermore, all Reapers have received a text informing them that the rules against directly attacking players have been lifted for the duration of the mission. Who wants to rack up some extra points?]

Comments

[carsharkkonishi]

Yeah...[She doesn't make it sound like she's okay, at any rate. But she does hug back. Does the hug feel less intimate than usual? Oh, that must just be your imagination.]

[notsogrimreaper]

[He does notice that, and he winces a little.] Rhyme-chan, you're not okay, I can tell...

[carsharkkonishi]

My mind's just busy.....I can't lie.

[She hugs him tightly.]

Ryoji, I'm a Player. After today...

[She'll be gone.]

[notsogrimreaper]

...I know, Rhyme-chan. I know.

It was amazing while it lasted. I should have known I wouldn't deserve someone as beautiful as you.

But you need to win. If you can come back to life, you'll find your brother again! I'm so happy for you.

[His heart is breaking, but he knows more than anyone that humans deserve to live.]

[carsharkkonishi]

What....what happens if I don't win, Ryoji? I want to win, but what if I don't?

[notsogrimreaper]

...You need to win. If you don't... I'm afraid to think of what might happen if you don't.

[carsharkkonishi]

Well, I want you to know you were amazing, and still are. You'll find someone much better for you than me, and even if I'm back in Shibuya, I'll come visit here. Who knows, maybe I'll get a glimpse of you or something.

[She laughs a dim laugh, trying to lighten the mood even though she's in no position to.]

[notsogrimreaper]

T-Thank you... I'll look for you too.

But... I don't want anyone better than you. You're perfect.

[carsharkkonishi]

No, I'm not. You really just think I am.

[notsogrimreaper]

N-No! Really, believe me! I love you, Rhyme-chan!

[carsharkkonishi]

[And in that moment she's holding him tightly, snuggling against his chest.]

I love you too, Ryoji....I don't want to leave you here alone.

[notsogrimreaper]

[Gasps a little in shock... and then quickly returns the hug.]

Rhyme... It's okay. I'm used to being alone. And I deserve it, with what I am. It's better that you win. You can go back to your normal life. Forget about me.

[carsharkkonishi]

No, it's not! [She holds tighter.]

I'm never going to forget you! And you're a good person, and a wonderful boyfriend, and you don't deserve this! You deserve to be happy.

[notsogrimreaper]

[Ryoji starts shaking a little with emotion.]

That's what the others thought to... b-but then I betrayed them.

[carsharkkonishi]

It's never too late for a second chance! Never. And maybe I'm that chance you need.

[notsogrimreaper]

R-Right. That's why I'm going to help you win, Rhyme. I'm going to redeem myself by letting you go free.

[carsharkkonishi]

But you're giving up happiness....

[notsogrimreaper]

I know. But I need you to be happy, so this is the only way...

[carsharkkonishi]

It's not. [She wants to believe he can come with her, or she can stay here and still live. But she knows she can't and she starts sniffling, backing up.]

Sorry, I'm just...this isn't fair.

[notsogrimreaper]

R-Rhyme-chan, please... please don't leave.

I know it's selfish, but if you can stay here until the day is over... then I'll be happy, knowing you're safe and I got to spend this last bit of time with you.

[carsharkkonishi]

[She nods, sitting.]

I'll stay here as long as I can, Ryoji. But if my partner wants to leave, I have to.

[notsogrimreaper]

I understand... Just please be safe.

[Sits down next to her, smiling weakly.]

[carsharkkonishi]

I will.

[She returns it in kind, setting her hand next to his.]

[notsogrimreaper]

[Squeezes that hand tightly, trying not to cry.]

You're so beautiful...

[carsharkkonishi]

Thank you, Ryoji.

[She holds his hand just as tight, fighting back a few tears herself.]

I don't want you to be alone...