November Test Drive Meme

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Scenario A: No Rest For The Weary
Sleep is a brand new concept for the world, but there are still some hiccups that need to be worked out. As one gets tired, their eyes get heavy and the lights around them begin to slowly dim to mentally prepare them for rest... or, sometimes, the world forgets about those reminders. When this happens, it's not unlikely for someone to abruptly pass out on the spot when reality remembers they should be more tired right about now. It's an easy thing to overdo!

With these bouts of narcolepsy becoming an increasingly common problem, some of the more mischievous creatures of the world have begun to take advantage of it. If someone is unfortunate enough to fall asleep while outside, they're at risk of getting a new makeover from one of the wild painters, or shiny trinkets snatched by curious feathered dragons. There could also be something large and hungry roaming the area, or they might fall asleep in a precarious position. With so many ways for things to go wrong, it never hurts to bring a friend along when you're out and about.

There's also a very rare, very unusual occurrence where sometimes a person will fall asleep in one place and wake up deep within the tunnels of Mementos... but maybe it's just a case of sleepwalking? Although it is strange that no one ever seems to see it happen.

Scenario B: An Ode for a Gentle World 2: Electric Boogaloo
Whenever rain and lightning flash outside the electronics of the world begin to awaken. Though often unreliable thanks to their reliance on the weather, the few non-sentient machines in the world certainly have their uses. Trains carry people from place to place, and the computers offer a selection of programs for both work and play.

The jukebox in the Heavenly Blanc provides hours of "entertainment", for as long as the current storm ends up lasting. Music is something that's already been introduced to the world, but it seems that this time it's tried to put its own spin on things to questionable results. The songs it plays are, at first, the same few pop songs that have been taught to it, sung by an androgynous and generic-sounding voice. By the end of the first verse it starts adding new instruments - and it's apparently unsure of what does and does not count as an instrument. New lyrics have been added as well, featuring verses that are as likely to be random strings of nonsensical words as they are to be exact conversations that have been overheard tuned to fit the song. These new remixes are loud, confusing, and completely awful to listen to, only growing more chaotic as the track drags on.

Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a way to force the jukebox to turn off, and volume stubbornly turns itself back up every time thunder booms in the distance. But it does have a karaoke version, if you're into that.

Scenario C: Gotta Catch ‘Em All!
Poké Balls are the hottest new thing to hit the market! Try your luck at Shibumenosaki's gatchapon machines and you might even win yourself a Master Ball, the only ball with a perfect-catch guarantee*! The economy is fake and everything is free, so what do you have to lose besides your dignity?

Once you have your favorite Poké Ball, all that's left is to use it! The "using it" part may be much harder than the "getting it" part, however. There are several different species that currently roam the world, and though some of them can be quite docile, others range from feisty to downright dangerous. It might be better to start with a small bird before trying for a vicious finned dragon. Even if you succeed in catching a dangerous species, there's no guarantee it'll want to listen to you without a great deal of convincing. If you want to be a good trainer, you have to put in the work for it!

* 1/8000 odds, perfect-catch is not guaranteed, Shibumenosaki UA is not responsible for any harm caused by the use of their products

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Comments

[bazooker]

I see. That is a lot to take in but I hope I can settle into this new world with ease.

[The more she discussed what was happening, the more Haru just stared at her in awe. It was already a lot knowing she was transported into a new place but to have others from different worlds too? It was certainly a lot to handle at once.

However, before she could say anything else, she just raised an eyebrow at her.]

Last I remember, it was February 3rd. [Pause] If I am correct and there are different times, I'm assuming it is different for you?

[feale]

[ February 3rd. It's a date she remembers well - the deadline Dr. Maruki gave them. It confirms Yoshizawa's thoughts easily, and so the younger girl can't help but to reach out, one hand finding Haru's forearm, and tries once again for a reassuring smile. ]

Yes. I'm... I'm from after that. I, um. I should probably tell you then that we beat him, Senpai. We stole his heart, and everything went back to normal.

[ Reassuring, although isn't there just a little bit of sadness in it, too? It's a pyrrhic victory at best. Kasumi is gone again, Haru's father is gone again... ]

[bazooker]

[It was strange enough to know time didn't matter and especially how her friends come from different timelines. However, to know they managed to beat their foe?

There was an instant smile on her face]

Really? How wonderful! I was worried, I didn't know what would happen if we didn't return back home! This is a relief to hear!

[And yet...] Mind if I asked what happened afterwards?

[feale]

[ The question that follows makes sense. They went in to face Dr. Maruki knowing what it meant, and yet... she can't blame Haru for wanting to know for sure.

She nods. ]

Everything... everything went back to as it was before. Akechi-san was g-gone, so Senpai went to jail. Futaba-senpai's mom and.... a-and your father, they were gone again too. [ She takes a deep breath before she continues: ] Kasumi is gone for good, and I stayed me. We all worked together and were able to get Senpai out of jail in the end but. Everything else stayed the same.

[ Yoshizawa pauses, her gaze dropping. ]

I'm sorry, Okumura-senpai.

[bazooker]

[Haru didn't say anything at first. While she knew the implications of what would happen, it was another to hear it directly from a friend. She didn't dare look at her at first.

It hurt knowing there was a chance they could be happy and yet...]

No, it's okay, we knew what would happen should we defeat Dr. Maruki.

[She said before shaking her head. It was difficult knowing she could live with the father whom she cares for so much but it wasn't real. It wasn't all fake and she didn't want to live a life with nothing but lies.]

What's important is how Ren-kun is free and we are able to move forward.