dropoffs | W6 💤 BALLROOM (ANTI)BLITZ

[ hello. welcome to ballroom. we really appreciate you coming!! the doors are locked and the whole gang's here. "including baiken?" yeah! senior crew as well.

the current set-up of this ballroom seems to have been split off into three separate spaces.

the first space is the party space! it…weirdly looks like what you'd almost expect from a high school prom? it's fancy decor, beautiful decorations, and all of the food and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) you could ever want. somehow there's a purikura booth set up as well for some cute photo ops, and there are plenty of tables, chairs, and floor space for anyone who wants to dance or play party games with your friends. we have an hour, go nuts.

the second space is a little less intensive, decorated with beanbag chairs and couches. a large projection screen is on the wall to stream movies, and there are a few library books for your perusal, along with some board games. this is the zone for those looking for something a little more chill.

finally, there is a cute little glamping set-up (not entirely photo accurate) with mattresses, blankets, and pillows. you may have to share a bed with a friend, but it's better than the floor, right? stake your claim and get cozy. we're in for a long night. ]

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[ Oh.

She takes it and puts it in her bag. ]

Is this a trend lately...?

[ Is it all the rage to print stuff on shirts?? ]

It actually just started as a joke, but then people kept comin' up to me asking for help making shirts... so I just decided, what the hell, I'll own it! I'll be the novelty t-shirt guy if it'll give people a reason to smile, heh.

... That's very sweet of you, Mr. Kasuga. Thank you.

[ This is why she accepts the shirt without a problem. ]

Who came up with the design?

Any time, Yuri-chan.

[ it's almost like he's physically radiating warmth with how c: he is right now... ]

I had the idea in the first place, but I took a lot of cues from Todo-chan about the design. He's really got an eye for stuff like this!

I agree. He definitely has an eye for aesthetics.

[ Pink man, pink man, take me by the hand.

She definitely sees why Ichiban is like the sun now. So much... sunshine... but she likes warmth. ]

You seem so happy. Did something happen?

I'm just happy we're all together like this tonight. Like... yeah, things have been hard the past few weeks, and it's not like we even got out of today unscathed.

[ ME IRL STARING AT THE CYOAERS... there's a moment where ichiban's expression falls just a little, but the smile is still there. ]

I'm not stupid—I know the chances of something happening when the lights go out tonight are still high, but... instead of focusing on that, I think it's better to hold onto hope and be happy in the moment while we're all still here, don't you?

... Yes.

[ Yuri's smile turns fond. ]

You were one of the people who helped me think that way, Mr. Kasuga. I'm... normally very pessimistic, but sometimes I think... hope is okay to have, and that we shouldn't waste away what time we have together.