Matsu Madness Game: Episode 2
First 36 madmen get in. Try you best to be civil, alright? I don't want my house to get messed up.
Also, all the changes got lost when I forgot to save the game, so I'm well aware of the grammatical errors and whatnot.
Spooky Fire Tricky
>>2204323
Lambda-11
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Asuka Shikinami Langley
Mahaa
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Fujiwara no Mokou
Mami Tomoe
Dean's Girl
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Asui Tsuyu
Koyomi Araragi
Machi
Hiyori Sarugaki
Berg Katze!
Mari Makinami Illustrious
Utsutsu
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Garnet
Uravity
Matsuda
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LurKuga
Kneesocks
>>2204322
>Sucidie
>I meant Suicide
>brb sudoku
>>2204323
The notsleeper
Thal'kmar, Slayer of Worlds, First of His Name
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Todoroki Shouto
Sealed Away Tanaka
Edea Lee
The Player
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Kyouka Jirou
F
Hijiri Byakuren
Guu
Yukine
![[worry].png](https://i.imgur.com/Vz5niYX.png "[worry].png")
>>2204355
EWWW
KILL IT KILL IT KILL IT KILL IT KILL IT KILL IT KILL IT KILL IT KILL IT KILL IT KILL IT KILL IT KILL IT KILL IT
GUNDAM, QUICK, USE YOUR DARK POWERS OR SOMETHING
Vic Viper
Itsuka Kendou
Perona
Empress
I will now commit sucidie!
Filia
even though i can't stand most things about steven universe
he backgrounds are fucking gorgeous
Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen
Iida Tenya
>gropes next anime girl poster below me
Somoa Joe
>>2204385
They really are!
>>2204385
Agreed
>>2204353
>brb sudoku
But Sucidie is against the rururules.
>>2204323
Doll
>>2204385
That's what got me to stick around for the good episodes, the color schemes are gorgeous
Although this carcinogenic episode bombing garbage has made me stop caring as much about the show
>>2204403
But Sudoku is a Japanese board game, not a method of suicide, and don't you mock me.
>>2204335
>>2204317
>her dull, metallic monotone drops a slight softer
...Lonely? I...would not have suspected as such.
>>2204318
>>2204376
...What is the physical description of this...swordsman of your group?
Hane
>if theres space
>>2204403
I think i'm gonna use sucidie instead, that sounds way more hilarious.
>>2204413
*sucidie
oh hey
>>2204427
oy vey
>>2204320
Chances are however if they do not know quirks that they do not even have one. This would set them at a complete disadvantage.
>>2204373
Stand back Itsuka, let me handle this.
>>2204363
>>2204356
>>2204349
>>2204395
So is this supposed to be something joke that now you guys from Class A is just swarming this place constantly? Not like any of you is needed here or anything, because as you can see two students from Class B are here, so there isn't need for any other hero students.
Or is this some kind of trick again to put your pathetic class that constantly fails to meet expectations into a better light? If that was your goal, I have to say you guys failed every expectation that was put before you, again.
Why won't you guys just leave and stop taking away the spotlight from people who actually deserve it and never got the chance for it? It's like you guys can't see from your own egos and the fact that you're supposed to be the chosen ones or something. Superior class my ass.
>>2204427
nani?
>>2204410
>Bombs are the worst. I would prefer weekly to come back.
I I I I I I I I I I I I IT'SSS
R E A L
N I G G A
H O U R S
>airhorn sounds
>>2204441
>>2204410
>It really is nightmarish
W H O O P
W H O O P
WHO UP
H
O
U
P
>>2204416
Well, he is the brother of one of the Heroes... and that's about it. I know nothing else about him.
>>2204449
yea boyee
![[Coalgirls]_Strike_Witches_2_06_(1920x1080_Blu-Ray_FLAC)_[541932C3] 1574.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/EJtyT0o.jpg "[Coalgirls]_Strike_Witches_2_06_(1920x1080_Blu-Ray_FLAC)_[541932C3] 1574.jpg")
>>2204320
O-Okay!
>Swings at your head
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>>2204459
>>2204465
>>2204470
>>2204472
bruh
>>2204447
Why are you even asking this question man?
HONK
O
N
K
>>2204438
Okay then, let's see what you're up to this time.
>>2204438
You should really cut them some slack. Your own ego is going a bit too far as per usual. Don't you think that if you're sooooo faaar above them, you should be teaching them and helping them instead of just being here and talking down on every single one of them. It seems like you're just trying a bit too hard to make them feel like they are lower, we're all heroes and we're all supposed to be ending up as the future generation of heroes, you should know this, you're smart enough for that. So let me help you out, Neito.
>Karate chops your neck
It's time to apologize to every single last one of them, I might hit you a few more itmes if you end up not doing it.
>>2204435
Yeah, it is, but still. My Quirk isn't really suited for combat.
>>2204438
You're really, really bitter about this. We get the popularity because we deserve it. It should just make you want to work harder for it, not complain.
>>2204474
>She instinctively blocks it again, almost counterattacking
I did it again...
LIKE DIS SHIT IF U UP
Brief.
>>2204469
...Physical appearance? Name? The two sword-wielding members of the Six Heroes are named Hakumen and Jubei.
Are we ready to go?
>>2204512
i-is it really you?
ALL THE REAL NIGGAS UP NOW
>>2204495
Ughh...Class B..........
........spotlight......Class A....B....C....D............
.....I'm sorry....Just don't hit me again....
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>>2204360
>>2204519
She can have my spot.
>>2204438
If you are truly deserving of the spotlight, then you won't need to worry about anyone in Class A.
>>2204496
An advantage is an advantage, no matter how insignificant.
>>2204520
I think so...
Yeah, I'm me.
>I come around every couple weeks
>>2204519
Looks lovely, lets proceed.
>>2204523
>>2204500
It's like none of you have any class or knowledge of what these hours truly stand for.
SMESH DAT MUDAFUGGIN LYKE
>>2204519
>nod
>>2204517
Hakumen and Jubei....
>She writes it down on her notepad.
Good, good. The swordsman in the Seven Heroes is named Noel.
>>2204519
Ready!
>>2204543
NIGGA THINK I FOHGOT!?
>>2204519
It looks that way, ribbit.
>>2204549
>She stiffens briefly, her dull monotone dropping to a hush
...No...el?
>>2204519
All appears to be well.
>>2204496
I-I'm telling Forehead-chan you're beating me up if you don't cut this out.
>>2204544
Die, cancer.
>>2204555
Well I would desire to say you all have. But trips never lie.
>>2204519
Lots of new faces, huh. Well I could use some time to stretch my legs before a round I guess.
REAL WWF HOURS BITCH
>>2204438
Couldn't hear you, do you mind repeating that? I had my headphones in.
>>2204583
>WWF
>tfw badass wrasslers got BTFO by stupid fucking panda bears
feels bad
>>2204539
I'll just have to think of another way that I can outsmart them with it!
>>2204575
I didn't touch you that time!
Sorry for the wait. Here's your game.
>>2204574
Yes, Noel. Um... is something the matter stranger?
Daily reminder that Doll is not for sexual.
>>2204608
..Such is the nature of the RNG..
>>2204608
I believe there was a problem with the cropping, Osomatsu... or were you Ichimatsu...?
>>2204619
Wrong thread
>>2204608
My eyes... they hurt so much... ow...
>>2204630
Nah senpai he actually comes in here all the time doing this.
>jsut realized the little cutoff at the end of the bloodbath
NO MATTER! YOU GUYS SURVIVED ANYWAYS!
>>2204608
I thought he could at least freeze it.
>>2204611
>She pauses, frowning
...You specified...man, correct? The subject is...male?
>>2204529
>Karate chops you again
Neito, you're not adressing them properly. You should adress them by name and every single one of them individually instead apologizing towards me. You should know that we're not fighting each other in the academy, but we're fighting the evil out there, remember? We're not fighting one another, but we're fighting to become the next generation of heroes. You can keep on calling them names and talking down on them but it won't solve a single little thing. I know you think I might be stupid for saying so and I know that you think I am making our chances of gaining an advantage on them all the much lesser, but you're not realising that the real battle is just about to begin and it isn't against Asui, Deku or any of them. So do me a favor for this once and show that you can be a good guy as well, I know you got that in you, so show it to them and apologize to them one by one and not towards me. There's no need to apologize to someone who's just slapped you so you know your place, alright?
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>>2204608
Sometimes that is all that can be done. Good luck.
>>2204630
It was the right thread
Talking to ERP about what's not for sexual is like explaining life to a brick wall
>Agent J wakes up
Huh....?
>Agent J sleeps
>>2204647
You would love my wife Yukine. His name is Ringabel. I mean he's a total whore, but he's still cute as hell.
>>2204647
GODDAMN THIS CROPPING TOOL IS FUCKING WITH ME REEEEEEEEEEE
>>2204496
>>2204539
>>2204584
Ughh...
L-Look at them laughing at us like we're inferior to them. It makes me want to throw up how stupid they can get sometimes, but I suppose you can't expect much from people who got everything put before them on silver plate.
>starts protecting his neck and temple
You just threw away a perfect opportunity to show them where they belong, but you had to mess it up again. You should understand how important it is for us to show them that they aren't superior compared to us, just because some random teachers think that they are fit for heroes better.
But whatever, if you think that it's better for us to do that later, I trust your judgement, Itsuk-
>>2204655
....
>fucking dies
>>2204440
>>2204647
Just a little murder!
Nothing to worry about, pals!
>paper due in 7 hours
>Haven't started
>>2204647
I didn't know a robot could do that.
>>2204659
>also sleeps
>>2204663
Not the best idea to accept things from strangers.
>>2204672
Just write the paper.
>>2204672
>We get people letting HG get in the way of their lives on a daily basis.
>No one learns from this, gets their shit together, and doesn't let this autism run their lives.
>>2204663
...
(figuratively, right...?)
>>2204691
He never said that it was because of hg.
>>2204604
Not that, but you're pressuring me into hitting you so you can hit me! S-She won't stand for that!
>>2204649
Yes, the Hero is indeed a man.
>>2204696
No one does. Why would anyone want to admit that?
>>2204657
Good luck to you too, Iiya!
>>2204667
Who's laughing at you?
>>2204495
Itsuka, I think you hurt his head.
He thinks people are laughing at him.
>>2204691
>tfw you need this to fill the hole from no social life
Okay...alright, this one should be alright. It should be a-okay now.
>>2204663
That takes care of things here.
>>2204667
>puts music back on before you start talking and ignores you completely
>>2204714
Iktfb ;-;
>>2204716
>>2204647
>>2204663
>Remains silent, simply listening
>>2204706
...Oh.
>She averts her eyes, looking at the ground
For a...brief period of time I had considering the possibility of you...referring to one of my sister units.
guys l shaved my ass
>>2204667
If you had something to say to me, I would appreciate it if you spoke directly towards me.
>>2204716
I live my life on the edge
>>2204716
It's not like we're children.
>>2204716
I don't need you to carry me!... Just help e stand up.
>>2204716
(I could live off of this...)
>>2204702
I didn't pressure you, I asked you.
I'm not even hitting you on purpose!
>>2204716
W-What are you doing!?
>>2204667
>picks you up
>drops you again
No need to pretend you're dead, you didn't even apologize properly. Just stop seeking ways out, will you please, Neito? You and I both know all too well that this isn't necessary at all, just a simple sorry will show that we're already better than them, for being able to acknowledge that we're able to be just, you're forgetting that being just a huge thing as a hero. What would you think all of our teachers would say if they saw you like this and see you hate our fellow heroes? They would look down on us, and even if you deny it, they are still the ones we have to look up to.
>>2204712
Owww, don't worry too much about him. He'll be fine, he just has a bit of a problem with saying sorry.
>>2204716
Yup! This will help getting through it all and not bother with Neito's antics for a while.
>>2204736
>Matsuda and Hiyori drunk squabbling while Garnet sits on the side silent as fuck, but when you take her shades off you can see the drunk in her eyes as she's trying not to pass out right then and there.
You should step it up Berg. There's no reason to let your life fall this far.
Yeah, you three are starting to look smooth! I can see the dry skin disappearing!
Wh-why does Kuga get all those girls and I'm stuck with nothing!? HE'S JUST A FUCKING KID!
>>2204747
...
>>2204730
>>2204712
>>2204722
S-Sorry...
>crawls away like a little bitch
>>2204765
Don't talk shit about my spaghetti sauce
>>2204765
I is feeling so shining and free
Like a Greek goddess
>>2204765
Magic....
>>2204728
You have a sisters? Cool! Isn't having siblings the best!
>>2204765
I-I'm so sorry! I... don't know what came over me.
>>2204744
Forehead-chan won't hit you on purpose then, baka! I-I'll get even with a villain like you!
>>2204765
>>2204765
Hhhhhhhmm...
Which genocide looks the best on paper?
>>2204765
You guys can have them, I'm starting to get sick of donuts...
>>2204765
This turned out just great!
>>2204765
. . .
>>2204784
I am the 11th of 13.
I... would not know. I have yet to encounter any of them.
Why can't you two just get along? It's not really that much of an issue over who gets most of the blanket.
Hiyori? Aren't you a little too young to be doing stuff like this, let alone drinking beer?
I guess this is one of the only times Mami will ever enter you guys. I'm actually kind of jealous.
>mfw Gimp is the only way to apply background
>mfw it's acting up
>mfw I'll never be able to have a game with a background
This is why I should just remain a filler host.
>>2204747
Okay, if you say so...
>>2204768
It's alright, no harm done.
>>2204765
This was a training exercise, right?
>>2204788
I'm not a villain!
>>2204800
Is there something wrong, ribbit?
>>2204800
Looks like another Crystal Shrimp infestation somewhere.
>>2204800
I got this candy, I guess...
>>2204416
Sorry miss Lambda, I kind of nearly fell asleep after my last cup of tea for the night.
Well, I have lived alone most of my life, without anyone as a friend or close to me.
It's all different now, but I still know how tough life can be if luck isn't at your side.
That being said, I fear I have to go lay down for the time being, good night miss Lambda.
>>2204765
I don't see why you would do this, miss.
Could you remove your butt out of my face...
...I don't really feel comfortable with this happening.
If you don't stop I see no other thing happening than this ending in a fight with me.
Thank you for providing us with this adventure, mister Choromatsu. Have a good night!
>>2204749
>>2204800
Aren't you supposed to be the Supreme Overlof of Ice? You can sleep without a blanket!
>>2204768
Stand behind your words or do not speak at all.
Sup nerds. Does anyone know how to refund the Rockstar version of GTA V? This game has way to many start up errors that cannot be fixed.
How's everyone's day been?
>Jasper
>>2204801
T-Then start buy getting me a new gun and apologizing! Guns don't grow on trees!
This is strange. Not bad, but strange.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlyU93qauPI
It's actually kind of neat to see Hiyori and Mami do this. They're the type of people that're completely opposite, but at the same time kind of look the same. Interesting.
I thought you were taken, Mokou? Either way, take advantage of the fact that Hikki's not here.
Garnet...
>>2204800
I...do no wear shoes. Or...leg-wear in general, whenever not in combat mode.
>>2204819
...I see. Farewell, Mami Tomoe.
...Rest well.
>>2204830
I don't trust you with weapons.
>>2204798
...That's rather sad to hear. But don't worry! I'm sure you'll meet them in due time.
>>2204819
I'm sorry about that butt incident! Please forgive me... and have a good night.
>>2204835
What can I say. I love myself.
>>2204826
Have you been trying to play videogames all day? We need to worry bout other things.
M-Mokou please. Stop thinking with your dick for once!
That's extremely spooky of you Tricky, but I guess that's to be expected.
Aww, isn't that sweet of Uravity to be helping her friend in need?
>>2204768
Good! I'm proud of you, Neito. Well done, you've earned yourself more respect just in these past few minutes than you've ever had at any point in time before.
>>2204801
See? He has apologized, he just needs me around to make sure he ends up on his rightful spot.
>>2204835
Alright, let's show how to properly represent a class then. Take note Neito, I'll show you this once.
I really wish that Brook would come back
>>2204835
Are we going to play golf now?! We don't have time for that!
>>2204831
>i wasn't expecting it to be this good desu
>>2204853
Wish? Did somebody say "wish"?
>>2204848
N-No.....I just need to get a refund because I spent 40$ on this game and it's sitting here have 2000000000 startup errors like the ERR GFX INT thing. It's dumb as hell.
>Jasper
>>2204844
...Another of my sister units has been sighted here, however I have...proven incapable of locating or detecting them when they are present.
>>2204851
Come on, if anyone is going to kill himself today, that's me.
FUCK THE WARRIORS, YOU GOT EATEN BY A PACK OF WOLVES!
HOWL WITH ME, AWOOOOOOOOOOO
Whoa Yukine! Since when did you get into music?
Matsuda's putting himself to use for once. Good job bub.
You're not THAT cool, Tenya.
>>2204875
>yawns
>>2204851
I know next to nothing about dating.
>>2204852
I wonder how long it will take for him to realize that we're all on the same team.
>>2204881
What does that even mean?
>>2204875
awoo
>>2204851
We made a good team several times.
>>2204866
Sounds like retribution.
>>2204875
Warriors... come out to play-aaaaaay
DAYOOOOOOOOOOON
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-AU_uQ9VZU
>>2204872
Sounds like a huge problem... maybe I can speak to them with they are present. Who knows.
>>2204881
You could have just told me to fuck off...
>>2204889
Why are you implying I deserved this? I just wanted to relax with some games and now Rockstar has swindeled me.
>Jasper
>>2204902
I seem to always die to something avoidable using my quirk!
RIP to those 15 people that lost themselves, and RIP to these three as well.
>>2204910
I don't see why you can't just return it.
>>2204902
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>>2204875
>Silence
>>2204905
This is...not recommended, admittedly.
>>2204902
I read that as Daytona.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWnzfA9AqrA
>>2204917
Go, Itsuka! You can do it!
>>2204886
Oh well, probably a while or something. I'm here now so sooner or later he'll realise.
>>2204902
>>2204917
Yeah, out of the backdoor and into the fire. Hey, I didn't cause that horse to explode, I don't have that Quirk y'know?
COME ON! JUST GO! GO TO THE FUCKING FEAST!
>>2204922
>>2204928
...
>>2204917
What's wrong with it!?
>>2204918
Because I bought it from Rockstar's gay site and not Steam....
>Jasper
>>2204917
Why?! It's not our fault that it sucks!
>>2204938
Tell Rockstar to give back your money
>>2204935
YYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!
DIE FASTER ALREADY! STOP FUCKING AROUND AND DIE!
>>2204938
http://www.rockstarwarehouse.com/store?Action=DisplayReturnAndCancellationsPage&Locale=en_US&SiteID=tk2rstar
>>2204934
I guess so.
I'll be cheering for you! You got this!
>>2204926
Why not? She's your sister for crying out loud. She can't be that bad.
>>2204948
I just realized that's for their apparel. Fuck I'm dumb.
>>2204938
I'm useless in this affair then.
>>2204942
>>2204948
Listen to these guys.
>>2204931
>>2204935
>>2204949
I'll try my best, if any of them deserve it more than I do then I'll pass that opportunity on, I don't see the need to beat everyone when there's some who deserve it more than I do.
>>2204946
Hey, I can't help it he looks a lot like a girl with those earrings and his haircut.
Final four. I'd say place your bets, but I'm sure none of you assholes have any money.
>>2204942
There's no place for that. Does anyone else have the game and have errors with it?
>>2204948
>All sales are final
I'm dropping Rockstar like an ugly baby.
>>2204956
It's alright. I think I need to lay off games today anyways after winning LoL ranked games with Taric Jungle and Top.
But seriously,is everyone having a good day?
>Jasper
>>2204959
I have some candy that's left in my pocket.
Can I bet that?
>>2204958
Your best is all you can do, and that's fine.
>>2204952
...She is...exceedingly hostile due to the nature of her creation.
FINAL TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
>>2204979
Nobody's gonna want your melted candy, kid. Try getting some money instead, alright?
>>2204959
There is no need to bet when it is obvious that the victor is going to be me. It would be foolish of any mortal to think differently.
>>2204987
>>2204988
Falling to my own curse...
>>2204973
Send them an email
Something like
@rockstar
OI. CUNTS
GIMME BACK MY MONEY
-love,
Jasper
>>2204979
>>2204987
Hey, if the other one deserves it more than I do then so be it. I'll try and win it, another achievement for our academy wouldn't be all too bad.
>>2204988
Sure thing, except you just kinda fell into your own little trap. Think your own ego got the best of you, y'know?
>>2204973
I shouldn't complain but it's getting busier over here. Also for you.
http://41.media.tumblr.com/c80e6af76dbaf6756fa6e80db8193906/tumblr_o542iv3w4d1sqd9sxo3_1280.jpg
>>2204987
>>2204987
Looks like it's time to finish this up!
>
An arena event right now? This is just overkill at this point...
>>2204998
They'll need an order code and everything and want to see the problems i'm having. I'm not gonna deal with that,I just need to stop falling for the "Rockstar makes good PC ports" meme.
With this money I probably coulda gotten R6S.
>>2205007
Did you need my help with something Garnet? My bad.
>I like it alot,thanks.
>Jasper
>>2205021
CONGRATULATIONS, GUNDAM!
Aaaaaaaand placements.
Sorry for that.
>>2205002
>>2205021
Dang, you were so close!
Congratulations and thanks for hosting.
>>2205022
>falling for /v/ memes
You may as well just hang yourself for being that retarded
>>2204981
Hostile!? Uh... I hope I can deal with that when I meet her... anywho, I must be off now. It's been fun chatting with you.
>>2205026
>>2205033
Congrats, and thanks for hosting.
>>2205010
>>2205021
...at least they lost too...
>>2205033
Congratulations, Viper.
Thank you for hosting!
I think I'm going to head off to bed now, goodnight everyone.
>>2205021
If you guys want me to go that badly, alright then.
>>2205026
>>2205033
Hey, congratulations robot. Someone worthy took it in the end, that's what matters. Oh, thank you for hosting by the way, it was a good one.
>>2205034
It doesn't really matter, what matters is that we represented our academy pretty well and someone who deserved it eventually got the honor.
>>2205033
Ayy thanks for hosting, man.
>>2205026
Congratulations.
>Always bet on mecha
>Thanks for having us.
>>2205050
She is...under request of the being of her obsessions unable to attack others.
...Farewell, ma'am.
>>2205060
Farewell.
>>2205022
I'll be fine. I wouldn't be a good leader if I couldn't handle it.
http://40.media.tumblr.com/b04deaad222c8ce365b4ff79e5da06d2/tumblr_o35skmoo8b1sqd9sxo1_1280.png
http://36.media.tumblr.com/2e812379d7c15b65e8bc7f42886cfd21/tumblr_o1yqlrtpfW1sqd9sxo1_r1_1280.png
>>2205033
Thanks for hosting.
Congrats breeder.
>>2205048
Meh,I would've have loved the game. Rockstar just needs to fix the problems they been having since day one. I also might do that later if I get bored.
>>2205026
Grats nerd.
>Jasper
>>2205034
>>2205052
>>2205060
>>2205074
>>2205076
>>2205077
>>2205080
No problem! Now it's back to the drawing board for me! I gotta make a game that doesn't suck shit, y'know? I'll be damned if I can't make one that you guys'll enjoy!
>>2205026
Gundam!?
>>2205074
Right! We can't sully Yuuei's name!
>>2205084
I thought that one was good...
>>2204345
Have a nice day
>>2205082
meh. GTA V is ok, but Online is fucking garbage. And once you beat the GTA main story theres literally nothing else to do unless you want to do shooting sprees but because the cop ai is ruthless you die after killing 4 people
>>2205060
Don't let the bed aliens bite!
>>2205096
You thought wrong. It's nothing, and a NEET thinking he could make something others would enjoy is laughable. I should just learn my place and stop trying. Once a NEET always a NEET, you know? There's no escaping this vicious circle of failure.
