randangonpa | Trash Squad Day 5

Mornin' sweethearts! Come on down to the cafeteria!

[ Today the cafeteria looks different again, most of the tables cleared out and the space full of pillows, blankets, and love sacs of various sizes. Around the time everyone gets there, Vanilla pops up in the front of the room.. ]

Do you know what one of the most important things in a relationship is? Honesty! Do you know what some others are? Trust! Self-confidence! Communication! A sense of adventure! Sexual compatibility!

...What was I talking about? Oh, right! Today's event is truth or dare! You know how it works! Find someone and ask them if they want a truth or a dare! If they pick truth, ask them any question and they have to tell the truth. If they pick dare, tell them do do anything and they have to do it. Then it's their turn. Try to ask around!

And... I've got something special for you!

[ Vanilla pulls a sheet off a table to reveal a bunch of tiny plastic bottles, each about the size to hold one sip of liquid. ]

The blue ones are Vanilla's Famous Vanilla-Flavored One-Shot Truth Serum! One truthful statement guaranteed! The red ones are Sarsaparilla's Tequillas! Pure liquid courage - give yourself the extra kick you need to get out of your comfort zone!

...You don't have to drink these if you trust each other and are confident in yourself, but in the spirit of honesty in our relationship, I'm willing to make a trade. If all these shots are drunk by nighttime, I'll give you proof the people eliminated and disqualified are safe!

[ The truth serum, as you would expect, makes you tell the truth. The "tequillas" aren't actually alcoholic, but they do make you feel much braver. Both generally only last the length of one answer/dare, but some of them might last a little longer... chinchillas don't practice good quality control. ]

—Oh, by the way! Your scores are displayed in your tablets now! They don't include your second dates yet, but we'll keep them updated!

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. . . But, there is still a chance for you, Suou-san.

I'd feel better about those chances if I could fight the chinchillas.

[ Tatsuya looks away. ]

...I'll do my best until that time.

. . . Then, so long as you keep fighting, I will honor this request.

...Thank you.

. . . You care quite a bit, for that person.

In the past few days... Sudoh has become someone I care for a lot. That person has cured my loneliness, even if only for brief moments. It's because of that, I....

[ quiet, encouraging him to continue ]

I want that person... to find happiness...

[ TOO BAD SUDOH IS HELL BENT ON RUNNING HIMSELF TO THE GROUND ]

. . . I'm sure that person wishes the same for you as well, Suou-san.

[ I don't need happiness. ]

That person.... wants things for me that aren't possible. Not without prices that are too dear to pay. I would be satisfied to find reasons to stay busy, to keep going.

[ ... ]

There's not much of my world left, but I'm going to rebuild it.

[ ahhh quieting for a moment ]

. . . I see. . . .

Then, in your rebuilding, may you find happiness, Suou-san.

Thank you.

. . . Would you like to continue, or shall we find other people to play with now?

I wouldn't mind either way. I'll leave the final decision to you.

Well, I enjoy your company, so perhaps a few more rounds? I'd like to run through a few more of these bottles, too.

[ speaking of, downing another one ]

Ah, whose turn was it, though?

....Thank you. And it's your turn to choose.

Truth, then.

Do you have a dream?

. . . Yes.

For all of humanity. . . for every person on this planet Earth. . . to find happiness and peace. For there to be no more suffering, or pain, or cruelty. . . .

That is my dream.