Your name is Takashi Wakui. You are a sixteen-year old, Japanese high school student living in a world where half of humanity possesses Personas—manifestations of inner souls as demons, spirits or deities. In the past, you had been one of the unlucky ordinaries lacking a Persona. Then a game called AETHER was forcibly installed on your smartphone. Initially it appeared to be little more than a piece of nasty spyware, extremely persistent and impossible to remove.
Then it sucked you into to a realm called the Blackened Void, where you fought Shadows and gained your first Persona--Ippon-Datara of the Fool Arcana, the degraded blacksmith demon god. Now you are the Wild Card of the 22nd Century, capable of wielding Personas of each Major Arcana. Turns out AETHER is more than a simple, reality-immersive game; it is an accursed phenomenon superimposing itself over an otherworldly realm, consisting of vicious monsters, decrepit ruins and glamorous treasures. And to make matters worse, you and several others have been condemned as its chosen Players.
For what purpose does the game exist, what mysteries lie within and how will you Players achieve victory?
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[4:30 pm, 26-Apr-2129 (TUESDAY)]
The Spring Sports competition has ended. Eight hundred student exit the Silver Town Fitness Center, exhausted yet satisfied. Eriko Ozaki’s voice blares over the intercom, reminding everyone to rest well and return to school tomorrow. The results will be tallied up and the winner will be announced on next Monday’s assembly.
“To tide you all over until then, here are the top Houses in the three sports. ALPHA came first in basketball with 120 points, CALIBAN came first in table tennis with 115 points and last but not least FALCO came first in swimming with 101 points! Congratulations to those Houses and a big round of applause to all the captains, assistants and staff members who helped organize and run everything. Also, huge thanks to everyone who participated. See you all tomorrow!”
“Yes!” Yoshino cries, her eyes containing the type of relieved, drained spark reminiscent of the ones found in megacorporation workers nearing the end of their shift. “We got first place in swimming. But we didn’t do so well in basketball or table tennis. Rinako and Eriko were monsters as usual and I didn’t know that orange-haired girl in the C Group could be that good. Maybe I should keep a closer eye on her. The prize will go to the House with the most points. Do we have enough to claim first place? Probably not. We should be able to nab third, fourth or second if we’re being really optimistic. But according to my calculations…”
“Um, you okay there, senpai?” You ask, staring at Yoshino’s trembling posture. She’s hunched over at a table in the facility canteen, poring over her tablet and a set of hard copy notes. “I…I’ll see you tomorrow.”
“Oh! Wakui-san.” Yoshino’s head jerks up, her crimson, thick-framed glasses rattling in place. She quickly adjusts them and gives you an awkward smile. “Y-yeah, I’ll be fine. I’ve only got a few more things to take care of and then I’ll be done for the day.”
You can’t help but glance at the sheets of paper. Numbers and equations are scrawled in neat handwriting. “You’re good at maths, senpai?”
“I like to think I am.” Yoshino replies. “But I’m never that optimistic about my grades.”
“Well, you are our house captain.” High grades are a prerequisite, along charisma, perseverance and integrity. Like you said earlier, Yoshino wouldn’t be captain if she was stupid.
“Yes, that is true.” Yoshino gives you a small smile. “Sorry, I must get back to work. There’s still a lot that needs to get done. Don’t worry about me, Wakui-san. This is normal for me. Have a good night.”
“Alright, you too.” You leave the building. Celeste stands outside, leaning against a metal railing. Her arms are crossed and she’s barely sucking on her lollipop. It's obvious she's in deep thought. You sidle up to her.
“You don’t look pleased.” You comment. “Having second thoughts?”
“Me? Of course not, Takashi-kun. A promise is a promise.” Celeste says. She looks a tad insulted, but smiles nonetheless. “I was just wondering I should take you. There are so many great ice-cream parlors around the city it’s hard to choose. If I don’t pick the right one then I’ve failed as a sweet connoisseur!”
“You don’t have to make it sound so dramatic.” You reply. “Pick any old one.”
Celeste sighs and waggles her finger in front of your face. “You don’t understand, Takashi-kun. This isn’t something we can take casually. Never mind, I think I’ve got it.”
She spins on her heel and jogs towards the edge of the facility grounds. “Follow me!” she cries.
One bus ride later, you find yourself seated at the a cute little café in Shakedown March. It’s small but has a comfortable and homely atmosphere that most big-name restaurants and coffee bars lack. A waitress dressed in a matte black outfit directs your attention to holographic menus and advises you take your time.
“The chocolate sundae looks nice…” Celeste mutters, her fingers flicking across the hologram. “But I haven’t had mint in ages…”
You scan the menu. There’s a quite a variety on display and not all of it is on ice-cream. You remember that Celeste is paying for all of this. So, a little voice at the back of your head whispers, it means you don’t have to hold back…
>Pick the cheap vanilla ice-cream. You shouldn’t spend too much on sweets.
>Pick the moderately priced ice-cream. It's what an average guy like you should choose.
>Pick the most expensive ice-cream available. You will take advantage of this situation. No, you don’t care about Celeste’s wallet.
>Get the ice-cream intended to be shared between couples. Maybe you can save money this way?
>Cakes are better than ice-cream. Get the strawberry shortcake instead.
>Custom option.
>>43693575
>orange-haired girl in the C Group could be that good
Celeste a beast at Table Tennis confirmed.
>>43693602
>Get the ice-cream intended to be shared between couples. Maybe you can save money this way?
>>43693602
>Get the ice-cream intended to be shared between couples. Maybe you can save money this way?
What could go wrong?
>>43693602
>>Get the ice-cream intended to be shared between couples. Maybe you can save money this way?
>>43693561
It's time for my fix. Thanks dealer.
>>43693602
>>Get the ice-cream intended to be shared between couples. Maybe you can save money this way?
Our past life is influencing our current one.
>>43693602
>>Pick the moderately priced VANILLA ice-cream, the ones that could actually be REAL VANILLA.
>So Celeste, how'd you do at table tennis?
>>43693638
>Our past life is influencing our current one.
This isn't Devil Summoner: New Cycle Quest.
>>43693612
also add
>Congratulate Celeste on Table Tennis.
>>43693602
>>Pick the moderately priced ice-cream. It's what an average guy like you should choose.
Voting for the boring option.
>>43693616
A few things
Aw yeah, time for Persona!
>>43693602
>>Pick the moderately priced ice-cream. It's what an average guy like you should choose.
>>43693602
>>Get the ice-cream intended to be shared between couples. Maybe you can save money this way?
[Social Linking Intensifies]
>>43693602
>>Get the ice-cream intended to be shared between couples. Maybe you can save money this way?
>>43693602
>Get the ice-cream intended to be shared between couples. Maybe you can save money this way?
does Takashi even have enough WILLPOWER and CHARISMA to pull this?
>>43693729
Only one way to find out!
>>43693602
>Pick the moderately priced ice-cream. It's what an average guy like you should choose.
>>43693729
He's riding high off his victory, so he's got a temp buff.
Reminder that we still are one point away from a rank up to our INT.
>>43693763
A good reminder, but Charisma i gonna be important
>>43693786
We have midterms tomorrow.
>>43693805
>busy studying for midterms
>test rolls around, when suddenly
>WELCOME TO AETHER MMO
>>43693822
Think next person were gonna see in aether is the computer girl.
>>43693835
and nobody notices she's gone because she developed an algorithm that solves the test for her without an internet connection
I skipped a meal to write the OP. Now I'm eating. Writing will begin soon...
>>43693822
At least Adachi was polite enough to not throw anyone during the tests.
>>43693880
Probably because everyone was too busy studying to appear on TV and trigger Namatame's craziness.
I will weep salty salty tears if we remain 1 INT away from decent.
>>43693602
>>Pick the moderately priced ice-cream. It's what an average guy like you should choose.
>>43693997
Same, although if we get a legit date with Celeste? Almost worth it
>>43694093
On one hand, yeah, I'm all for dating Celeste. On the other hand, if this backfires... Ho boy.
>>43694112
You know its gonna backfire senpai
>>43694112
Thankfully we know her weaknesses, sweets and headphones.
>>43694128
And Alpha Males apparently
>>43694112
If Celeste answers favourably to our proposition that'll be great, if not I'm sure it'll be a fun scene. Worst case she'll just munch down the Lions share, and then laugh at us for trying something this stupid.
>>43694149
Naw, that was the ice cream bet, we don't know if that's a weakness yet or if she just particular about paying debts.
>1) Ha! Ha! Time for P2129!
>2) Remind me why we're trying to waifu the magician again? You know that never ends well...
>>43694237
>Remind me why we're trying to waifu the magician again? You know that never ends well...
Because she won "first girl priority."
>>43694237
We saw her in her swimsuit and she looks hot.
I don't know the problem with waifuing the magician. Someone explain.
>>43694237
>Remind me why we're trying to waifu the magician again? You know that never ends well...
It never ends well for the Magician, we'll be fine
>>43694237
I will always hold a candle for library computer girl.
>>43694267
Because it seems that anyone the magician romances tends to get killed.
I think you see where I'm going with this.
>>43694237
Because you need to waifu her for the max social link. At least it was like that in the games
You eye a parfait on the menu. Cookie and chocolate flavored, with raspberry sauce and cream on top. That sounds nice. It’s admittedly a little pricey but since Celeste has agreed to pay for everything so it doesn’t bother you. It’s a shared dish for two, so that means she’ll be able to save money. Yes, this is fantastic! Nothing could go wrong with this plan. You are a great friend.
You point out the dish to Celeste. Her face falls. All the optimism has vanished from her face.
“Something wrong?”
“You really want this, Takashi-kun?” she questions, in a small voice.
“Uh, yes?”
“Really, really?”
“Yeah.”
“Really, really, really? Truly, honestly, definitely?”
“Celeste, what’s with all the adverbs?”
She slumps down on her side table, pressing her cheek against the glass tabletop. She’s gone limp. It’s as if a million Life Drains had assaulted her body at once. You can practically see a stormy cloud of depression forming above her head. In fact, she looks ready to start crying on the spot. What the heck is going on?
“Uuuu…” Celeste moans. “Takashi-kun…you’re mean. You’re horrible!”
“Do you really hate me that much?” You exclaim.
“No, it’s not you. It’s that…”
“What?”
“The parfait costs so much and I have to pay for it all. I’m going to have to eat nothing but rice and green tea for the rest of the month.” She continues to whine. It sounds like a dying seal. People are beginning to stare. “Please Brahma, have someone be thrown into AETHER. Set a long time limit. That way I can finally make some money…”
“Forget about me, Celeste! You’re the horrible one here!” You shout. “Besides, if you’re that concerned about money, why don’t you stop buying sweets all the time?”
“Whaaaat?” Celeste cries. She leaps up, eyes ablaze. Yep, the energetic, cheerful Celeste Tachibana returned. Except she’s now pissed off. “Takashi-kun, that’s blasphemy! Heresy! If sweets were a religion, you'd be burned at the stake!”
“Yeesh, someone doesn’t have their priorities straight…”
>>43694237
Dem social links man.
>>43694325
Tell you what, I'll pay next date to help balance your budget out.
>>43694325
Plz apologise and oreder a cheaper dessert
>>43694325
>KER-BACKFIRE!
The waitress comes back and accepts your order. The dish is delivered within minutes. It looks exquisite. Despite her previous gloominess, Celeste’s eyes light up at the sight of the snow-white ice cream and the cute little waffle sticking out on top. Drool forms at the corner of her mouth. She grabs her spoon and digs in. This occurs the moment the waitress sets the plates down and bids you a happy meal.
“I better eat as well.” You mumble to yourself. You reach for your spoon.
…wait, there’s only one bowl. And there’s two of you. How is this going to work?
>Cut it up into equal pieces.
>“Screw it, let’s share it together.”
>Offer Celeste all of it.
>[CHARISMA / WILLPOWER ?] Feed Celeste the ice-cream.
>Custom option.
>The Waifu is displeased! PANIC!
Jesus guys.
>>43694399
>>43694366
Fuck that, invite her to eat at our house all the time instead, it's a bit lonely sometimes with only oneesama.
>>43694413
>“Screw it, let’s share it together.”
>>43694413
>“Screw it, let’s share it together.”
>[CHARISMA / WILLPOWER ?] Feed Celeste the ice-cream.
>>43694413
>[CHARISMA / WILLPOWER ?] Feed Celeste the ice-cream.
>>43694413
>Screw it, let's share together.
Our spaghetti is maximum!
>>43694413
>“Screw it, let’s share it together.”
>>[CHARISMA / WILLPOWER ?] Feed Celeste the ice-cream.
The true penalty of this loss, we are sore winners
>>43694413
>>“Screw it, let’s share it together.”I wanna push the button. I really do.
>>43694413
>screw it, lets share together
>>43694413
>[CHARISMA / WILLPOWER ?] Feed Celeste the ice-cream.
gotta do it while we can
>>43694413
>>“Screw it, let’s share it together.”
It's part of the experience.
>>43694413
>“Screw it, let’s share it together.”
>>43694413
>>[CHARISMA / WILLPOWER ?] Feed Celeste the ice-cream.
BALLS TO THE WALL
>>43694413
>>[CHARISMA / WILLPOWER ?] Feed Celeste the ice-cream.
>>43694413
>>Cut it up into equal pieces.
>>“Screw it, let’s share it together.”
I don't see the difference.
>>43694413
>>“Screw it, let’s share it together.”
Do not push the mystery button.
I expected it to backfire, but that isn't the way I expected it to backfire at all.
>>43694429
>>43694435
>>43694439
>>43694445
>>43694461
>>43694462
This is a horrible idea, yet I want it
>>43694413
>“Screw it, let’s share it together.”
>>43694469
Second implies sharing the bowl, I think.
>>43694478
I'd vote for it if I thought we could pull it off.
>>43694413
>>“Screw it, let’s share it together.”
>>43694500
I'm still riding on that nat 20 high, we're unbeatable now.
>>43694413
>“Screw it, let’s share it together.”
Guys... Charisma is our worst stat. This cannot end well.
>>43694310
Wait a fucking moment. I never got that until now.
Okay, I'm scared.
B-but we're the protagonist, so we should be fine, right? R-right??
Rolled 10 (1d20)
>>43694515
Will Allah grace us with another 20?
>>43694524
PERSONA 3, FRIEND
(Celeste still best girl though)
>>43694517
All our stats are rank 2 anon.
>>43694524
Fool wins because he doesn't know he's supposed to lose.
>>43694530
He gives us half. I'm okay with that.
>>43694524
No, anonymouth. Thith ith the fate of thothe who date a magithian. And it is VERY. EKTHPENTHIVE.
>>43694530
It doesn't work if it isn't called for you dimwit.
>>43694413
>[CHARISMA / WILLPOWER ?] Feed Celeste the ice-cream.
>“Screw it, let’s share it together.”
Fingers crossed for chasing her down the street, trying to feed her ice cream, while she flees in terror from our flood of spaghetti.
>>43694538
Doesn't matter, Minako still died in the end.
>>43694413
>>Custom option.
Mouth to mouth feed her.
>>43694599
[CHARISMA / WILLPOWER ?] Feed Celeste the ice-cream.
>“Screw it, let’s share it together.”
NO BREAKS
>>43694628
That'd need rank 5 char will and a SL of 9 or higher.
>Everybody suggesting we hand-feed her
Hey, which one of you faggots has the popcorn?
>>43694688
I don't have popcorn, but I've got chips.
>>43694688
I don't have popcorn, but I've got these...
>>43694688
>>43694714
Also noodles. Which one you want?
>>43694413
>>[CHARISMA / WILLPOWER ?] Feed Celeste the ice-cream.
Let's brush our sister's teeth after this.
>>43694729
Got any chicken ramen? That stuff is the shit.
>>43694732
>Let's brush our sister's teeth after this.
She'd be the one brushing our teeth.
I'm eating stir fry and fear no noodles.
>>43694746
>chicken ramen
What commoner do you take me for?
>>43694789
Wait, we have stir fry?! Why the fuck am I asking for ramen?!
>>43694729
Habanero Shrimp master race.
If we really so try to spoon feed Celeste, what do you think the odds are of us saying things like "here comes the choo-choo train"?
>>43694812
0 we'll be too terrified to speak.
>>43694812
1/20
>>43694830
Rolled 14 (1d20)
>>43694830
I like those odds.
I just finished eating spaghetti, and spaghetti is all you are gonna get if you go for this. Takashi is gonna chicken out halfway through, turn into a stammering mess.
all I've got is a nice cup of coffee.
>>43694879
Is Moloch still here ?
>>43694964
I don't see any reverse trap dandies, so probably not.
>>43694999
Moloch can stealth Yuri you anon. He's sneaky for big ole devil.
Of course he's a eurofag, so he may be asleep.Unless he's a Pixie.
>>43694413
>“Screw it, let’s share it together.”
Alright, you can’t share this bowl with Celeste. For one, it’s too small and having both spoons clanging about and brushing each other is join gonna ruin the whole meal. The café hasn’t provided any plates; all that’s in front of you is a napkin and your cutlery. Maybe you could ask for some plates, but the lone waitress is all the way in the corner and it might not be worth the hassle. You wouldn’t count on Celeste to restrain herself, not when there’s a tasty dessert right for the taking. While you’re preoccupied she might scarf everything down! This is supposed to be your reward, not hers! Furthermore, this dish is meant for couples and asking for it to be separated is going to raise some awkward questions…
“Screw it, let’s share it together.” You moan.
“Pardon?” Celeste says through a mouthful of crunchy chocolate mix and waffle.
“The bowl. I can’t be bothered to ask for extra plates.” You respond.
“Aren’t we already doing that?” She asks.
“I haven’t started eating, so no.” You take a bite.
It’s delicious. The way the raspberry sauce mixes with the cool vanilla ice-cream and the chocolate chips is exquisite. A massive grin bursts onto your face. You really can’t help yourself.
“Do you like it?” Celeste grins, a ring of vanilla and sauce around her lips.
“Yeah, it’s good. You did a great job, Celeste.”
“Hee hee!” She sticks her tongue out. “Of course I did, Takashi-kun!”
>>43695072
>>43695072
>“Hee hee!” She sticks her tongue out. “Of course I did, Takashi-kun!”
>>43694237
>>43694317
because it seems some anons have only played P3
>>43695033Marin Karin Fight!
Moh Shuvuu best girl
You eat the ice-cream. This sensation is familiar, flooding old memories to the forefront of your mind. You recall them with a fond smile. Ah, that’s right. Mother did this in the past. On the holidays, she would occasionally take you and Shizuka to fancy restaurants. You would sit, bewildered, as your mother rattled off orders of food in foreign languages. The waiters, whom only your mother recognized, would hurry off in an instant. The waiting would be torturous as you enviously glared at the other patrons of the restaurant. You would squirm in your seat and Shizuka would try and placate you with stories or simple games.
But when it came time to eat, by God was it magnificent.
“It’s delicious, isn’t it?” Your mother would ask.
“Yes, kaa-san!”
Dessert would be the highlight of the evening. Your mother would scoop out part of her own portion into feed you. You were seven or eight back then, before your mind had been dirtied by years of browsing the Internet, and so welcomed the extra bite with open arms (and mouth).
Then Shizuka picked up the habit and tried feeding you at home. Thought it was cute. At first you accepted it, but it became embarrassing over time. Especially when she brought her friends over. You will never forget the chortles from Daisuke and the rest of the squad. To make matters worse, Shizuka had been half-drunk at the time…
You politely and firmly asked her to stop at the age of thirteen. To her credit, she complied, but not without falling into a minordepression for three whole days.
Eating with Celeste in this quiet little cafe has almost the same atmosphere. Heh, you can't say you dislike it. Quite the contrary.
You are glad you won the bet. Though the outcome would probably be same if you lost.
But it’s not like you would try and feed Celeste. Hahaha, no way. That would be simply ridiculous. It’s not like you’re intimate with her as the rest of your family—
>>[CHARISMA / WILLPOWER] Takashi: Feed Celeste.
Wait what.
>>43695244
>>>[CHARISMA / WILLPOWER] Takashi: Feed Celeste.
ABORT ABORT ABORT
>>43695244
OH JESUS
I THOUGHT THERE WAS MERCY
>>43695238Ippon Datara best girl.
>>43695244
dis gun b gud
>>43695159
Then you tell me how the females act towards you in P4 when you maxx out their links. Start with Rise.
>>43695244
Reap what you sow boys!
>>43695244
>>>[CHARISMA / WILLPOWER] Takashi: Feed Celeste.
>
>Wait what.
Gahahahaha
LET IT ALL BURN
HELLFIRE ETERNAL
>>43695244
IT BEGINS.
What are you doing.
Why is your hand reaching for your spoon? Why is it scooping up a nice dollop of ice-cream? Celeste is chewing on one of the raspberries. She hasn’t noticed you yet. You try to yell at her to run, but it’s no use. Some otherworldly force has grabbed hold of your body. constricting your limbs. A cold feeling runs down your back. Whatever it is, it's bending your actions to its will, like a malevolent puppeteer.
Is this another one of AETHER’s machinations?
Is…is it the work of an enemy Persona?
Your right arm moves forward. Sweat is trickling down your face. The spoon is getting closer and closer to Celeste’s mouth. She’s beginning to look up!
>>43695303
We have breached the fourth wall boys, confirmation that AETHER is 4chan
>>43695303
This is going to go poorly.
I can't wait.
>>43695303
>Is…is it the work of an enemy Persona?
No, worse.
/tg/
>>43695303
oh god
thorn's actually doing it
why
>>43695244
>>43695303
>>43695303
>maniacallaughterintensifies.gif
>>43695303
My sides, are ready.
>>43695303
>Is this another one of AETHER’s machinations?
>Is…is it the work of an enemy Persona?
Even worse. /tg/
>>43695303
>Some otherworldly force has grabbed hold of your body. constricting your limbs. A cold feeling runs down your back. Whatever it is, it's bending your actions to its will, like a malevolent puppeteer.
>>43695303
>>43695303
>Is…is it the work of an enemy Persona?
You can't stop it Takashi.
PANIC
We're having a harder time feeding a girl icecream then we are risking life or death with shadows.
>>43695401
such is /tg/
>>43695401
This isn't just any girl, this is best girl.
>>43695401
Feeding a girl ice cream is serious business.
>>43695401
You saying that like this odd or something
>>43695423I like Yoshino better
>>43695291
I do believe that was the whole point of the level 5 split. And didn't the relationship start with a crush anyway?
>>43695303
>A cold feeling runs down your back. Whatever it is, it's bending your actions to its will, like a malevolent puppeteer.I don't find this funny, but the flashback into Takashi's childhood was pretty damn cool.
>>43695439
You are entitled to your opinion.
>>43695401
We are a 16 year old boy and she is a pretty girl. This is natural.
>>43695423
That's not the Death girl
>>43695439I agree
>>43695464
Yeah, we were able to ask for a girl's number before this, spoon-feeding some ice cream should not be difficult.
>>43695464
Now this is just plain wrong.
>>43695464
>Loli character
>Best girl
Pick one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWjavxcGfqM
>>Takashi: Call out for help.
You do that.
Maybe, just maybe someone out there will grant you mercy. A savior might appear and release you from your torment. Heck, you'd even accept Kaede Kurusu, if she were alive.
You prayed for safety...
…
…
…
You sense it.
A light is shining in the distance, beyond the confines of the mortal world. The shape of a Fool tarot card, spinning the etheral sea of the unconsciousness. It’s radiating with your salvation. It’s the contained energy of all your predecessors. You don’t know what they look like, but they’re cheering you on! They’re giving you their power! You reach out to the brilliance, full of determination and hope…
>>43695483
anon, best girl is not necessarily the one you want to bone.Takashi's preferences aside.
>>43695464
Yusa a best.
>>43695504
Plebeian detected.
>>43695504
>smug anime girl.jpg
>>43695303
HERE COMES THE CHOO-CHOO TRAIN!
>>43695512
>>43695512
Is this how we get Skill Cards?
>>43695512
We're still going to fail miserably aren't we?
>>43695512
Oh god, we're gonna jab her in the eye, aren't we?
>>43695512
LEND HIM YOUR STRENGTH /tg/
>>43695512
Ice cream to the side of the face incoming.
>>43695512
Oh man here it comes
>>43695521
Pedo detected
>>43695464
>>43695521
This can only end in the dumbest way possible.
JUST KIDDINGIT DOESN'T MATTER AT ALL>Roll 2d100 (1 is critfail, 100 is crit)>Best out of five.
>>43695569
You mean GLORIOUS!Holy fuck this the most hype I've been in a thread for a long time. And it's over spaghetti.
Rolled 52, 40 = 92 (2d100)
>>43695591
ROLLAN
Rolled 60, 62 = 122 (2d100)
>>43695551
Purest form of love.
>>43695591
Rolled 57, 70 = 127 (2d100)
>>43695591
Rolled 63, 39 = 102 (2d100)
>>43695591
Oh shit, oh fuck
>>43695512
> It’s the contained energy of all your predecessors. You don’t know what they look like, but they’re cheering you on! They’re giving you their power! You reach out to the brilliance, full of determination and hope…
Yes! Grant us your swag!
Rolled 25, 92 = 117 (2d100)
>>43695591
Nat 1 incoming
Rolled 57, 95 = 152 (2d100)
>>43695591
Rolled 35, 81 = 116 (2d100)
>>43695591
HELP
Rolled 39 (1d100)
>>43695591
WITNESS ME!
Rolled 40, 70 = 110 (2d100)
>>43695591
Come ooooooon, critfail!
>>43695591
hahahaha we're dooooomed
Rolled 19, 35 = 54 (2d100)
>>43695591
YHVH guide my dice
>>43695591
dice+2d100
Rolled 5, 45 = 50 (2d100)
>>43695591
>92, 95
Dat swag.
>>43695636
>>43695629
so neither of us apparently know how to roll dice
kinda sad
>>43695591
>JUST KIDDING
> IT DOESN'T MATTER AT ALL
>>43695647
And highest sum is 127, if that somehow matters.
>>43695647
Not terrible.
>>43695647
So either she side-stepped the spaghetti adroitly or we hit the nail on the head and she took it like a champ.
>>43695653
And I even forgot to remove the failed dice from the name field
i am on a ROLL
>>43695653
So how do you roll dice ?
>>43695670
>First is our roll
>Second is hers
>>43695675
Forgot to capitalize the "i" also.
>>43695591
Dropping in to hopefully bless this quest with some galbadian stronkness
Rolled 9, 100 = 109 (2d100)
>>43695693
Forgot my dice... wow I'm rusty.
>>43695676
put dice+xdy+z in the options field
x is number of dice rolled
y is number of sides on the dice
z is any modifiers to the dice.
>>43695712
.............
>>43695712
>nat 100
WHERE THE FUCK WERE YOU 5 MINUTES AGO!
>>43695712
Piss off man, now you're just taunting us.
>>43695712
every time
>>43695712
Dat crit.
>>43695728
AT THE STORE?!
>>43695712
Rolled 93, 86 = 179 (2d100)
>>43695717
>>43695754
Now you're just rubbing it in
>>43695754
>>43695728
THIS GUY TOO
>>43695754
Damn all these nice rolls.
>>43695760
Was just trying how to learn how to roll
>>43695591
>>43695717
we're on thread 23, how can so many people not know how to do something that's stickied on /tg/?
remember to put +-z when subtracting
>>43695591
Should've gone to bed 2 hours ago, but I just can't during this suspenseful encounter.
>>43695885
Probably because the sticky refers to the email field, which has been changed to options.
Rolled 32, 38 + 1 = 71 (2d100 + 1)
>>43695717
>>43695591
I am going to sleep right now, so I drag out the suspense.
>>43695712
>9 | 100
63 | 92
Sooo... I assume it's her not making a scene/ composure check?
I can't really see her trying to actively resist negatively.
The spoon is centimetres away from touching Celeste’s lips. By some ungodly miracle, you haven’t dropped it or poked it into Celeste’s eye. Your throat has turned to ash. Teeth rattle along your gums. Your fingers tremble and shake like a leaf caught in a typhoon. The ice-cream is ready to melt.
It’s do or die.
Just another quick lunge, and the ice-cream will be shoved into Celeste’s mouth. You will gain release. You will have successfully fed the Magician called Celeste Tachibana—
“Takashi-kun, what are you doing?”
You blink and look upwards. The spoon almost quivers and falls, but you manage to stop it anyway. Celeste has tilted her head backwards, a look of total confusion on her pretty features. She shuffles backwards a little, out of range, and stares into you.
Silence.
You feel your stupidity running down your back...
“Uh…um…” You stammer.
“Why is your spoon there?” Celeste slowly asks, pointing to the utensil in question. “What were you trying to do?”
“That’s…uh…I was…”
The presence has vanished. It is as you are a puppet whose strings has been cut. Now what the hell are you supposed to do?”
“Look Celeste, I can explain…”
“Could it be…no, that’s silly. Takashi-kun isn't that type of person and neither am I. The only other explanation is that…”
“Celeste?”
“Wait, Takashi-kun. Not another word.” Celeste raises a hand and stops your words in their tracks. “This is something I have to figure out for myself."
"The hell?"
"Don’t worry, it won’t be long.”
Your heart sinks, like a thousand lead weights dropping into the ocean.
That’s it. Your friendship is over. Celeste is going to think you a total freak and never want to speak to you again. Rumors will circulate around the academy and you’ll find yourself walking down the path of the exiled. It’s been a good run, nee-san, but now it’s time to resume the rest of your days as a loner sitting in his room playing video games.
You can hear the cogs spinning around in Celetste’s head. Her eyes are closed and slanted. She’s in deep thought.
Her Decent INTELLIGENCE is being put to use.
Tick tock.
Time passes.
Tick tock tick tock.
Seconds fall by.
Tick tock tick tock tick tock.
What's taking her so long?
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>>43696121
>Her Decent INTELLIGENCE is being put to use.
Damnit, she beat us to Decent
>>43696121
>Decent INTELLIGENCE
STOP TAUNTING US!
>>43696102
>>43696121
Oh god.
She's dense.
>>43696137
1 point!
>>43696137
She had a headstart! But on the other hand we have the Fool's blessing to help us in the future.
>>43696152
We got saved by denseness, her unintentional spaghetti saved us.
She should be using UNDERSTANDING instead of INTELLIGENCE
>>43696152
this is more entertaining than I expected, way better than cringe-fest.
>>43696176
we ALSO have increased stat gain, as I recall.
>>43696121
NOW!
WHILE SHE IS DISTRACTED EAT ALL THE ICE CREAM YOURSELF!
>>43696290
Yes
Good plan
We can use this as an excuse
>>43696290
I could actually see this happening.
>>43696102
>“Could it be…no, that’s silly. Takashi-kun isn't that type of person and neither am I."
This made me kinda sad for some reason.
I want to see what the Velvet Twins will say about this.
>>43696419
>"Oh look, you made an ass of yourself."
>>43696419
Speaking of which, we haven't seen them in a while. Maybe we'll be able to see what they look like if this doesn't fuck our Social Link.
>>43696387
I mean it was pretty OOC
>>43696217
10 to 1 our Charisma and Understanding are better than hers
>>43696315
Excuse? Hell no.
We finish off the bowl,then slide next to her and lick off the rest of the ice cream around her lipsand smile awkwardly until she makes eye contact.
Needs to be maximum awkward in here.
“I get it!” Celeste yells, triumphant. She clenches her fists in the air, full of energy. “I understand what you were trying to do, Takashi-kun!”
“What?” You ask, in a voice similar to convicts standing on the execution platform. Dull, flat and lifeless.
“You were being considerate.” She puffs up with pride, clearly convinced that her answer is the correct one. “You heard about the pitiful state of my budget and, even though you beat me, you decided to share some of your ice-cream with me. That's really kind of you and I appreciate the thought! Since you gave me your blessings, I won’t hold back!”
Before you can react, Celeste has lunged forward and devoured the dollop of ice-cream. The spoon is now empty, not a single sliver of food left on it. She has licked it clean! Her skills are out of this world!
“Delicious!” she exclaims.
You stare at her, jaw hanging loose.
“Don’t just sit there, Takashi-kun!” She offers. She takes another mouthful with her own spoon, making sure to carefully mix the berries and the chocolate topping together. “Eat!”
“…”
“Takashi-kun?”
Your head slams down on the table. The cutlery and silverware jump. It hurts and will probably give you a concussion. You don’t care. Forget lifeless. Your mood has somehow gone beyond that.
“Are you alright?” Celeste asks.
“Celeste.” You mutter. “I don’t understand it myself, but I feel like you’ve heavily insulted me.”
>>43696419
Probably the same old "you really are the worst Fool" shtick they've been doing since the beginning.
Dammit, Twilight.
Syoko didn't had these problems...
I wish John Cena was here...
>>43696467
That would be pretty depressing.
>>43696474
Oh, fuck, she IS dense.
>>43696474
Please tell us what's her UNDERSTANDING and CHARISMA
>>43696474
I think this technically counts as a win on our part.So why does it feel like we loss? We need to go full bakapuru before this is over. Pic related.
>tfw magician-chan doesn't notice your feelings
>tfw friendzone intensifies
>tfw I'll just go back to /r9k/ soon...
After like 2 hours of build up this really left me blue balled.
>>43696570
We still are rank 3. It can't be helped
>>43696474
being Takashi is suffering, even with the predecessor blessings
>>43696510
No, I think she knows.
I think she knows perfectly well.
And is shutting our ass down.
>>43696570
Rank 3 man. It's not even in character for the MC yet, that scene was just tg taking control.
>>43696597
She openly said at the beginning that Takashi is "not that kind of person," whatever that means.
>>43696474
