[Prologue, Sunday: Jae-Ha]

[doublecrows]

The red string of fate. . .

[hi, Jae-Ha. it's this guy again!!]

You saw it too, correct?

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[alttitude]

[sup buddy

that said jae-ha's from old timey fantasy korea so:]

Hm? You mean the thing tying me to Sousei?

Did you recognize it?

[doublecrows]

I did. It's yet another legend-- a superstition, you could say-- to tie into the overall theme of "narratives" of this game.

Those who are bound together by the red string are said to be tied by destiny. Generally it has romantic implications, but not always.

[alttitude]

[uh oh]

Tell me more.

[doublecrows]

[oho!]

Being from Japan, I'm more familiar with that version of the tale.

Legend has it that the two people connected by the red thread will have an important story, regardless of the time, place or circumstances in which it takes place. The red string might get tangled or stretched, but it can never break.

The red thread of fate is usually depicted as being tied on the pinkie finger, linking two individuals across time and space.

[alttitude]

[ . . . . .

Oh.

Jae-ha was really into it for the romantic bit but now:]

That sounds awful, actually.

I appreciate the explanation - but I really hope that wasn't what you saw.

[doublecrows]

Oh? Are you getting cold feet already?

[with amusement]

[alttitude]

On the contrary - I'm well aware of my interest in him.

[does he have to say it like that]

But I'd rather that our relationship be built on choice, rather than fate. I've had far too many things in my life decided for me to accept this too.

[doublecrows]

[boo]

Most people find the concept of soul mates or fated lovers to be romantic. I suppose not everyone shares the same tastes.

[alttitude]

I'll be sure to tell Eichi that you're quite excited to be his fated lover.

1/2

[doublecrows]

[FUCKING OWNED]

[doublecrows]

No, thank you.

[that's. that's it. just. no thank you]

[alttitude]

No? I think it'd be rather cute.

He's more aggressive than his frail appearance suggests, isn't he? I found it surprising - I can only imagine what he's suggested to you.

[STOP HIM]

[doublecrows]

[DAMN IT JAE-HA, HE HAD THE UPPER HAND, HERE. he's flustered now]

Th-- that's none of your business.

[alttitude]

[stop it's cute

but also

jae-ha pauses, because that fluster is Interesting]

.... And you're more innocent than expected.

[what a combination

man what does that bedroom even look like he's so curious]

[doublecrows]

[I promise you he has never dated in his life, Jae-Ha. THE BEDROMO IS ALSO LIME GREEN??? with some white furniture ig!!]

H-- how am I supposed to take that?

[alttitude]

As a compliment - I thought you had more experience than this. It was really convincing!

[doublecrows]

[bedromo thanks past me for sucking at spelling]

W. . . why are you even thinking about that at a time like this? People are dying, Jae-Ha-san.

[1/2]

[alttitude]

You brought up romance. Learn to accept consequences.

[alttitude]

[BUT MORE THAN THAT - ]

Obviously it's nothing to let get in your way - we have plenty of bigger problems - but there's also so many beautiful people here, tensions are running high, no one would blame you if you felt in need of a distraction.

[doublecrows]

I'm afraid I have far too much focus and discipline to allow myself to get distracted.

[Akechi stop being so full of yourself]

But if you're incapable of taking your eyes away from a pretty face, then by all means.

[I'M SORRY, SOMETIMES HE IS A POLITE ASSHOLE]

[alttitude]

[Immediately:]

All work and no play makes for a dull boy, you know? It would be bad if you were to fall too far behind on the learning curve - it's worth exploring when you're young, after all.

[NO SHAME]

[doublecrows]

[why didn't that PA comment work!1]

I don't understand why you're pushing this so much, Jae-Ha-san.

[HE IS JUST A SHIPPER]

[alttitude]

[people being PA at jae-ha is just another day ending in Y and he is ON A MISSION]

You're both youthful and beautiful - you should learn to enjoy yourself more. Get a feeling for it. Make some friends, have a few loves...

Or you'll be juuuuust like Sousei.

[doublecrows]

[HE IS ON A MISSION TO GET AKECHI A BOYFRIEND]

Were any of us really brought here to make friends?

[why would he make friends when he can just use people to advance his own agenda]

[alttitude]

[ya]

Of course not.

But why would I do anything that I was brought here to do? I hate all my instructions so far.

[AT LEAST HE'S HONEST]

[doublecrows]

[will it end in critical failure we'll see]

For the sake of achieving a wish? Certainly your objective isn't so bad.

[alttitude]

It's not - but it's still based in part of a murderous game, you know? I'd rather not give them anything to hold over my head.

I'd rather just spend my time here how I please.

[doublecrows]

Haha! I suppose, in a way, that's admirable. You certainly do walk to the beat of your own drum, don't you?

[alttitude]

Of course - do you follow others often?

[doublecrows]

I follow my own sense of justice.

[hm]

[sounds pretentious]

[and also, not a lie. it's just, his own sense of justice sometimes involves falling into step behind other people, to use them and what they offer him to his advantage]

[alttitude]

So using the system when it works for you?

Well, that's fine, I suppose. So long as you don't buy into the bad parts of it.

[surprisingly non-judgmental it's fine]

[doublecrows]

[lololol]

To each their own, as they say.