dear_mun | New muse, potentially going to route

Rocker is totally a trainer class. Just sayin'.

That ain't gonna cut it! I'm going to be the best, the Super High-School Level Rocker! How am I going to do that when there are all these little animals around there that I have to take care of? I don't wanna bath some dumb animals or pick up their shit. That's so lame and totally not cool for a guy as awesome as myself!

So what? Lots of famous musicians have, like, pets. Are ya sayin' ya can't handle both? Like, what kinda super is that?

Of course I can! Who do you think you're talking to? I can do anything I want! I just don't want to look after little creepy monsters, who wants to do something as pointless as that? I mean, yeah maybe if you're the Super High School Level Dork or something, but that's sure as hell not me.

There is nooo way you're this mad about cute animals, oh my god. If you care about your dream you should totally chase it no matter where you go.

Even if there's a painful encounter on the way, you'll never know until you play the game, right?

[yeah, she didn't miss the part about who he didn't want to see. That's gotta be what this is really about.]

It's just...fucking...dumb! I don't want to play any more fucking games, ya hear? I'm done with this crap! No one can make me do what I don't want to do anymore!

[He slumps against the wall and grips his fists tightly. The memory of what happened is still fresh; even now, he still remembers how it feels like to be pelted with a million fungoes or whatever the hell Monokuma calls it. And though his body has been restored and all his wounds are healed, he swears that with every twitch of his body, there's a soreness, a pain that lingers from his execution.

But most of all, he remembers how it felt when everyone voted for him to die.

He remembers how it felt when your dreams are crushed and your stuck in a hell school, forced to kill for freedom.

Leon Kuwata is used to getting what he wants: girls and an easy life, due to his status as the SHSL Baseball Player. The sky's the limit and there's nothing that's out of his reach.

Well, that's what he thought until he was killed, ironically, on the baseball field.]

...you don't understand. Just like all of them.

[He runs his hand through his hair, tone bitter and angry.]

Nothing's going my way. It's just not fair! I was the victim! I-I didn't want to kill her! She was trying to kill me, so why the hell did I get punished? That's fucking bullshit!

[No more games. No. More. No one is going to tell him what to do and how to do it and he won't have to face everyone. He won't have to face what he's done and what's happened. He'll just move on with life and go on to be a world-class punk rocker and then he'll get to ask that hot chick out from the salon and everything will be good.]

[The girl watches him. For a moment it's to let it all sink in, and for another moment she leaves him be. It's obvious that he's reliving some kind of nightmare - and the look on his face is one she's seen before, though it is certainly more intense than usual. He must have met with an awful fate. Coco has met enough murdered souls to know that there are no condolences to be offered toward an ending such as that.

After a moment though, she takes a breath and kneels down to his level, wrapping her arms around her knees]

I don't know why all of that happened. But like, I probably understand better than you think. I'm a Reaper - so pain and death is like, basically all I know anymore. I was a victim too. It's not fair, and it usually is totally dumb.

But luckily for you, I can't make you do anything you don't want to do! Well, that's your mun's job, that's a bit of a weird situation, but like... ok, even if that wasn't the case, look.

It's my job in the Reapers to convince people to play our game. So, I guess this was just habit? Cause it's totally not even the game you're going to. But, like... in my experience, if you don't play along, the only other option is erasure. The end of existence.

[she hangs her head. You see, it's also her job to carry out that end of existence.]

I'm sorry I got carried away. It just totally bugs me when people try to take the easy way out. It like, really feels bad, man.

[okay Coco that's enough tough love.]

... Anyway, your mun must like you if they took you in, so you should think of them like a partner and try to trust them.

[You know, a lot of the motivational stuff that Coco's spewing is actually very helpful for someone in Leon's situation.

However, there's only one thing that Leon's focusing on for the time being.]

...so you're saying you're like some kinda shinigami that goes around making people rest in peace, or else they get deleted or something?

Are you hearing what you're saying here? Because it sounds completely INSANE. I think you've spent too much fucking time cosplaying!

Great, why are all the girls I meet crazy lately?

[Leon Kuwata: master of tact. Not.

Actually, now that he's taking a closer look at her...she's actually a little cute.]

Hey, you're actually a cutie! I mean, I've definitely dated prettier girls but you're not half bad.

[actually there is very little resting or peace in the reaper's game, but that is a long story and mister you just entered a warzone with one of your flippant comments]

Um, hello, this is sooo NOT cosplay! It's Decora, ya stupid! Question my backstory all you want but fashion is serious business!

[and ... now he made her blush and flail a bit. chotto stoppu she was trying to reprimand him :(]

W-Wait don't change the subject to nanpa!

Why not? Talking about girls is a hell lot better than talking about...that.

[Cheered up immediately by the thought of girls, he stands up and looks over Coco carefully.]

I guess I could try dating a cosplayer. Hell, some of those magical girl costumes look real damn good on some girls. Y'know, short skirts and tight shirts? You do have those, right?

C'mon, let's go do something fun! It's better than all this death crap. And if my mun's crazy enough to send me to that game, then I'm sure as hell gonna enjoy whatever time I have now!

[He might just...try and link his arms around Coco's.]

Shit, I nearly forgot. What's your name? I'm sure you know who I am already, so you can count yourself lucky that you're going out on a date with the one and only Super High School Level Baseball Player!

Ya don't listen well do ya? I said, it's de~co~ra~, and I'm really a shinigami y'know? But I always dress like this.

[layers and layers of accessories, and a decidedly not tight skirt. seriously look at this thing it's practically a tutu. The little bony black wings on her back flutter for emphasis that they are REAL buddy.]

... And didn't your title change?! [this kid and his super high school levels. Who is he really?! She actually has no idea, and so she kind of stares at him for assuming she does.

Though, while gazing like that she noticed something, and that's how fast it went for this conversation to cycle from anguish to cheer. Capriciousness on this level is refreshing, isn't it? He's being obnoxious, but she kinda likes seeing him smile. So he gets away with linking their arms.]

Well, I guess it's okay. But just cause I feel sorry for ya!

So then, my name is Coco Atarashi, please take care of me~ ♥

[She says in this over-the-top saccharine little voice while smiling.]

Edited (slight pronoun hiccup ) 2013-08-10 20:35 (UTC)

OK ok, if you say so.

[Still thinks it's all just a suit, a really well-made suit, but whatever. If it means that he scores a girl then he's willing to play along a bit.]

I haven't changed it yet! Things like that take time, I think. But I'll definitely get there and achieve my dream. I'll even give you front-stage tickets too!

[It's not so much of capriciousness, (Ok, so a little of it is) but Leon's just a guy who doesn't like dealing with the hard things in life. And coming to terms with his death and how he died is too much hard work for him; he'd rather pretend it didn't happen and that he didn't get pummelled to death by a million baseballs after being nearly killed by a girl he kinda liked a little.]

Don't worry Coco, I'll be sure to give ya a good time. Let's go and get a drink first though, I'm really thirsty!

[dammit Leon, does she have to take her shirt off to prove it? Don't answer that.

And really, Coco's already deduced that escapism is what's happening here, but the turnaround was still much faster than she was expecting. Trust, when you are the Reaper that first processes the dead teenagers and asks them to play a high stakes game, you have to deal with a lot of screaming directed your way. It's just nice regardless of the reason. You could say Coco's the one being capricious here, since she just told him it bugs her when people take the easy out - But this isn't the Reaper's Game, he's not going to be erased for not listening to her and instead they can go on a stupid fun date. So why not? She'll just enjoy the moment, like he said. ~~'course given the chance she'd still get back to him on that whole dealing with your death thing.~~ ]

Kaaaay!

[she pauses, then giggles and lets him pull her along]

So, where we goin'?

["are we pretending to be adults while sneaking out of a liquor store or just hitting macd's for a soda?" And there's something else that's piqued her curiosity.]

... What's wrong with baseball? You'd make more money that way wouldn't ya?

[Really? Then hells ye-damn it.]

I dunno. I guess...maybe McDs? I really feel like a Cola or something.

[So McD's it is! He leads the way of course, making sure to cast slightly smug looks at the other guys that they happen to pass by. He's got a cute girl on a date, much cuter than the norm! That's always a plus in Leon's book, especially when coupled with the slightly jealous looks they're getting.]

Money ain't everything, ya know? And I really, really hate baseball! It's so sweaty and dirty, and all that practice is just too much work! And there's all these dumb rules too, like shaving your head and waking up early. No way I'd do all that shit just for something as stupid as baseball!

Nice choice! [It's the one she would have preferred. SUGAR, YAY. She laughs a bit at the jealous guys on the way too, adding a little whisper--] Wooow, we must look cute together~

[Coco listens, nodding at first... starting to frown when he sounds lazy... but ultimately in agreement.]

Mmm, I getcha! If it doesn't suit your personality, then it's like, no good! Though as a sport I totally don't think it's stupid at all. It's really, like.... symmetrical?

[That's a weird quality to look for in a sport isn't it?]

Music's way more my speed though. I know like, a ton of artists.

Well duh, I've got good taste in girls! I only pick the cute and pretty ones after all.

You mean the field? I don't really pay attention to it; I've never needed to. It's just a patch of grass you run on. But man, you're like the first person I've talked to who doesn't go, "What, you don't like baseball?". It's fucking annoying. Just because I'm good at something doesn't mean I have to like it, y'know? But they all expect me to play the game and be all passionate about it.

Baseball's not what gets my blood pumping! That's punk music!

What kinda artist do you like? I bet you like all those J-pop stuff like Kyary Pamyu Pamyu or AKB48. I guess they're alright if you're a girl, but guys need more hardcore stuff. What do you think of punk rock? Like, the Sex Pistols. Or Guitar Wolf? There's also Shounen Knife, but their sound's too pop for me. I need pure, hardcore punk!

Thanks, Goatee. I think you're pretty too. [Coco giggles.

Congrats, Leon, since you didn't provide your name, you now have an off-the-cuff nickname. Hope you don't hate it, because twewy nicknames are forever.]

Well they're probably, like, jealous! Not everyone gets to be super awesome at stuff without even, like, tryin'. People in our society expect that if they work hard they can be the best, so if ya say you're really good at somethin' ya hate, it's like, culture shock. They just wanna pull you back into their world where everyone is born equal. But for me, it's like, not a big deal? Cause my world isn't like that. It's totally harsh.

I like punk music! Though you're right that I like J-Pop more. I can't help it, it's like, sooo cute! So Shonen Knife is my favorite out of those. Do you like indie bands? I'm like, all about supporting local music. Actually I have, like, some connections... [she pauses. She was ABOUT to offer to hook him up, but then he'd have to come to Shibuya, which for dead kids means Reaper's Game, and she kinda thinks he'd get eaten alive. So she cuts off with a laugh.]

Ahh, but you're goin' to Johto, so you'll just hafta find your own niche!

Edited 2013-08-14 18:31 (UTC)

Aw c'mon, what kinda nickname is Goatee? It sounds totally lame.

[And that's when he realises he hasn't even introduced himself. Whoops.]

Heh, sorry I forgot. The name's Leon Kuwata.

Yeah. I meet dipshits like that a lot, and it sucks because they're the ones wanting me to play for the team so that they can win but then they make me follow all these rules and stuff. Man, this baseball thing I have isn't as easy as it looks you know! I have to keep doing stuff for people and it's not like I can exactly say no, especially if it's the coach who's asking!

You know any back-up singers and songwriters? I just need those and I know I'm set to take the world over with my style of punk rock! I already look the part for it already!

It's like, what sticks out about you. Duh! Okay but Leon~ is a totally cute name so I may think about usin' it.

[he's a guy with a lot of complaints, isn't he? She gets it already, so she'll just shrug and let that topic go. Fortunately, they've come across a burger place to get those drinks they were headed toward] Ooh, here we go!

Umm, anyway, for backup singers I know a guy, but like... don't ya write your own music? I thought this was like, your dream.

Yeah, it's a pretty cool name right? Like a name for a superhero or an action hero. I'm not into all that manga stuff but 'Leon' does sounds like something a strong fighter would call himself!

Well, it is my dream but I don't actually wanna write music! I like singing! Because that's when I get to scream and shout about all the things that I like and tell everyone else that, hey, if you've got a problem with it, get lost! It's my life, not yours!!

That's why I love Punk! It's all about sticking to the man and being who you wanna be, screw the rules and everyone else who's got something to say about that!

Hehehe, I totally get it!

[Hmm, he's actually impressed her a little. She'll give him the benefit of the doubt... and start writing on a little scrap of paper for him.]

Okay, I'll give you the number of a guy I know called Futoshi. Right now he's, like, the tech guy for Def Märch...

[Which is a rock band in her version of Shibuya. Its members are all Reapers, which is why Coco has connections to them. Futoshi is just a regular ol' living guy though, and she can't see him staying with them long. So she doesn't mind pushing him at someone.]

But I know for a fact he's looking for, like, a chance in the spotlight. He's totally not lead singer material though... [she says bluntly.]

So maybe you two can help each other get your big break!

[starts to hand the paper over... but then pulls it back playfully.]

Ya gotta be totally serious though if I recommend you to someone! Don't like, make me look bad. K?

Would I ever do that to my girlfriend?

[Actually, don't answer that. His long string of break-ups should attest to his track record.]

I'll have to check this Futoshi guy. Punk's not just about the instruments, it's about the 'tude. He's gotta have that rebel thing going, ya know what I mean? If not, well, I guess I could teach'em. It's not too hard to go punk!

Hey, if we get our first gig together, I'll be sure to send you tickets. You'll be waiting for me backstage, right? As my girl, you gotta be there! It's a super big thing for me, and I wanna share it to people important to me. Also I wanna show to everyone what a cutie my girlfriend is!

[Honestly...? He doesn't know how long this relationship will last. But if it does last till the day he actually performs on stage, then he'd want her to be there, sharing his glory.

[She doesn't answer that question, but she gives him a raised eyebrow look before moving on. WOULD YOU?]

I dunno, he like, seems rebellious to me...?

[So rebellious the players had to hunt him down to make him do his job! ... Maybe not the kind of rebellious he has in mind. She means well but in reality him and Leon would probably be a match made in hell, though they'd get along well. Still, she'll hand him the card, and nod emphatically.]

Of course I'd be there to support you! If it's important to like, my boyfriend, then it's totally important to me! You'd do the same for me right?

[although this is moving quite fast if they're already going steady by the first date....]

[ Ah...it's him. Sayaka was never one to lose her temper easily, and this situation isn't an exception. Her mouth things out to a tight-lipped smile, and she steadies her voice enough that most of the seething contempt she feels doesn't pour out.

Most of it. ]

'It's not my fault'? [ She pauses for just a split-second, folding her hands primly. Not his fault her ass. ] There's evidence to the contrary, Kuwata-kun.

Like hell there is! I wasn't the one who called someone to a room to kill him and then try and frame someone else! If anything, it's you who lost it when that damn bear gave us those videos, so spare me the innocent sweet-girl act because that's not who you fucking are, bitch!

[Leon just about spits out that last word. He's still mad as all hell that she pulled that stunt on him, especially when he came to her room in good faith.]

[ Sayaka flinches slightly, but otherwise doesn't outwardly look affected by Leon's outburts. 'Outwardly' being the key word here. ]

But we're not talking about me, Kuwata-kun. We're talking about you.

[ A slight tilt of the head. ] You were given the opportunity to leave.

And I didn't because like a fucking moron I wanted to get the knife away from you. What if you came after me later huh? There's no way I'm going to take that chance.

Admit it Maizono, you were trying to kill me. I don't know why the hell it was me but you completely lost it. Even if you didn't kill me then, you'd have gone after someone else. I was just doing everyone a service.

[You know, he wasn't expecting Leon to be this mad. In retrospect, he probably should have seen it coming.]

It's better than being fucking dead, isn't it?

I'd rather be dead than go through another fucking game.

What the hell do you want Oowada?

Don't fucking compare the two; this's entirely fucking different.

I figured I'd let you know what it's like, but if you ain't interested, you ain't interested.

It's still a damn cage. Same old bullshit but with dumb animals instead. What if its a trap huh? Some kinda twisted shit by that damn bear to make us relax before he suddenly throws us all back in that school? And I'd have to see all you assholes there. That's enough to make me sick.

Why the hell would you care anyway?

Yeah, it's a fucking cage, but at least it isn't that fucking school! I've been there for months and there's no sign of that fucking bear or the mastermind.

I'm trying to work on bringing all our classmates there, that way no one'll be dead, y'know? It doesn't make up for what happened there, but it'll at least mean that everyone's alive again. It's not like we even need to see each other if we don't wanna. The place's big enough to avoid each other if that's what you really want.

It doesn't change a goddamn thin-

Shit, if you're going to bring Maizono you better tell her to stay the fuck away from me! Girl's fucking nuts!

Not that any of you morons will believe me, but hey it's your funeral if you wanna trust her. Me, I'm just going to pretend I don't know any of you shitheads, so don't think for one second that I'm gonna tag along with your stupid group.

[Well, considering how Naegi's room had looked after Maizono's murder, it's probably safe to say that she fought back. Whether that's what makes her crazy or something else entirely is beyond him.]

Yeah, yeah, you guys don't need to interact at all if you don't wanna. I'm not getting involved.

And there's no need for you to tag along with us if you don't wanna. The last thing I wanna deal with is you complaining every five fucking seconds.

Hey I don't complain that much! Besides even if I did, I have every damn right to do so. Whatever happened to me fucking sucked. It was just so unfair!

And fucking Togami gets to live, hell, even Lil' Miss Psycho scores the pass out! How the hell did those freaks make it and I didn't?

I tell ya, the universe is against me. I'm just calling it out on its bullshit.

...Well, I'll agree with you about fucking Togami...

[Seriously, how did that asshole make it out of there alive.]

Life's fucking unfair, Kuwata. At least we'll get a second chance at it, even if we are stuck here.

[Leon's still sulking about that, yeap.]

What kinda second chance is this though? It's like I'm living that creepy fatty's fantasy dream world. I mean, there's even a fucking theme song to this thing! It's just so uncool and, and dorky! How am I gonna attract all the hot chicks if I'm doing all that catch'em all crap? This is the dream of a bratty kid, it's just screwed up for someone as awesome as me to be in it!

[Siiiiiiiigh...]

Are you missing the part where you're alive again? Isn't that worth dealing with the fucking music? 'Sides, it's not that bad. You get used to the shit here.

...I guess I can achieve my dream again.

[There's a brief silence; strange given that it's coming from Leon's usually active motor mouth. It almost looks like he wants to say something, something important...]

Hey Oowada.

[His tone is totally serious now, and all the previous whininess seems to have disappeared. Has Mondo's pep talk actually worked...?]

I just got one thing to say to you.

Edited 2013-08-13 15:17 (UTC)

You know any babes over there? Because if you do, you gotta introduce them to me!

[Priority #1 for Leon Kuwata.]

It's been too damn long since I've had a beautiful girl by my side. If I'm going to start living again then I'm gonna need to start with the important stuff first. I haven't hit a home run for ages, if ya catch my drift!

I think there are idols and shit there, so yeah, achieving your dream wouldn't be all that difficult.

[He doesn't think. How does the music business work anyway??

And at Leon's remark, Mondo groans. He should have seen that coming. He really should have seen that coming.]

Well, like I said, there are some idols [aren't most of them men though???] and there are a few girls around our age who are pretty cute. There's also Alice, but she's... special...

[She's female Ishimaru, that's what she is. Never mind that she doesn't look a thing like him.]

I'm not gonna be an idol!

[Leon's tone turns sharp again; not only are idols different from his preferred punk rock style, but it was an idol who kinda did him in.

Yeap, going to stay away from idols for awhile, thanks.]

...those are for pansies. I'm gonna be a real man's musician. Punk rock is the way to go, yo!

C'mon Oowada, you're a man too! Don't be such a downer, otherwise how are you gonna get any girls huh? Ladies love those cool guys with fiery passions, it fucking turns them on man! Seriously, have you even gotten laid before? And who the hell's Alice?

Wait, she's your girlfriend!?

[He lost to Mondo. Where has the glory gone? Have a cloud of despair as he falls to his knees.]

How the fuck did you get a girl before me? This must be some kinda mistake! There's no way the Kuwata charm fails to work, it's gotta be something in the air, o-or the water!

[O...kay... not an idol then... But before Mondo can even say anything in regards to that, Leon's come to his own conclusions. They're completely wrong, but Mondo's flushing anyway.]

Wh-What? No way, she's not my girlfriend! She's just a friend! Well, she's kinda like Ishimaru, so she's more like a sister, so that'd just be weird!!

[Never mind that he kind of asked her out on a date once. It was just practice though and it totally doesn't count!!]

And calm down, you aren't even there yet! You'll probably get a girl before the rest of us anyway! ...Not that you have much competition, I mean it's just me, Ishimaru, Fujisaki, Naegi, and Asahina...

Not after what? Finish your sentences! I taught you bastards better than that! Proper grammar is important to our school life of mutual killing; what idiot would be afraid of a murderer who can't even string together a sentence properly?!

Edited 2013-08-14 06:38 (UTC)

F-f-fuck!

[Leon scrambles back a few steps, nearly tripping over his own feet in his bid to put some distance between him and the nightmare bear. A look of utter horror and despair splashed across his face; he's always been one to wear his heart on his sleeve.]

G-get the fuck away from me!! You've already screwed me over, so leave me alone!

Screwed you over? Upupupupu! I only gave you what you deserved! You killed someone and tried to frame poor little Naegi; I'd say that a good old-fashioned execution was exactly what the doctor ordered!

Edited 2013-08-14 17:11 (UTC)

New muse, potentially going to route_29

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Sorry for the delay, I was stuck at this tag for awhile

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ah of course I notice typos once I can't edit the comment D:<

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Sorry not sorry

Icon keywords have never been so appropriate

Unfortunately mine's not as fitting