( OPEN ) EVERYTHING BLACK

[maskreant]

WHO: Akira Kurusu, local nasty crime boy, and YOU!
WHERE: Everywhere in Recolle
WHEN: All of June
WHAT: breaking blocks by moonlight, egging Minato's house by daylight. A catchall for all of Akira's doings and some open prompts for anyone else who wants to join in! Here's a link of the tasks I'm interested in (don't mind doubling up either), but Akira is game to do whatever. Contact me on discord (hei#2323) or aftertaste if you want to discuss some more.
WARNINGS: Akira's mere existence

chata: upsetti spaghetti

[ For the sake of this prompt working, we're going to pretend either Junes or Freshens has a small food court area since a handful of big grocery stores do. Akira is merely enjoying his meal at one of the tables, checking through his phone at the tasks at hand. Overall, nondescript. Unassuming. Harmless. Look at him? He looks like a nerd?

Shifting his glasses up the bridge of his nose, a bright glint shines across the lenses... As if he has an idea. If you even a blink, you'll find a plate of spaghetti flying straight at your face. This is the first move—it's a call for war. ]

tribunal terrace:

[ !! Willing to play off any mystery created by others or create random ones. Just mention it in your comment if you want an RNG mystery.

Guess what mystery it is today? Akira is investigating this abandoned place of worship. While all the establishments in this section of Tribunal Terrace is pristine and taken care of well, they've left this relic somewhere in the corner. It's hard to discern what background this building has and records say it was used for a number of religions, hence the odd array of decor inside. There are warning signs in the front (KEEP OUT), some mention that it'll be restored or torn down, but it waits there...

With some of the sky painted, it's actually dark, blanketing the are in pitch black. Even when Akira raises his flashlight, what they find are outlines of the worn down building. ]

I heard that people died here, some possibly related cult activity. [ He scrolls through his phone, picking up the rumor and mystery here. ] This forum says that sometimes you can hear cries here at night, something between man and beast.

[ Yes. They're going to unveil this mystery and figure what the hell this is or die. Whichever comes first. ]

wildcard

[ Hit me with anything!! Even gen things. It's important to note that Akira is shaken by the disappearances of NPCs, but he's doing his best to keep it together and be reliable. On some days he'll naturally withdraw and keep to himself. ]

Comments

[reaquila]

Me too. I come by here sometimes to check on the cat. Kitty's not gonna like this.

[But he's throwing more and more eggs. So much for feeling remorse. ]

If they ask you any questions don't say anything.

[He'll stay quiet too. NO ONE NEEDS TO KNOW THEY'RE THE CRIMINALS....]

[maskreant]

I'm sure Kitty will be fine.

[ He doesn't think the cat goes out, so... It's fine. Akira will start throwing more eggs, even juggling a couple with one hand and throwing them with much pizzazz. He doesn't mean to show-off. That's just how he is. ]

Shouldn't we be honest with our friends?

[ Akira doubts that Minato will turn them in. ]

[reaquila]

Maybe...I don't want to tell any lies. Telling the truth is hard too.

[ Akira's so dramatic with his egg throwing. Calm yourself, Joker. ]

Whatever, we've got more eggs to throw. We can think about the consequences later?

[That seems like a better plan. ]

[maskreant]

It’s easier to hide things, but...

[ He just can’t imagine either of them actually getting mad. They might not appreciate it, but they’re rather laidback (maybe tired on Minato’s part) guys. He starts tossing the eggs normally, but he stops when he goes through half. ]

Maybe Minato will scold us for two seconds. Not bad.

[ He goes back to tossing. ]

[reaquila]

Perhaps. We've thrown a lot of eggs already. How many do you have left?

[ Nanashi's got about six of them left. ]

They might make us clean up the mess afterwards.

[ Oh no. ]

[maskreant]

I have I think five left.

[ Just from a glance since he's missing an egg that would make this completely half. He grimaces at the idea that they'll need to clean up... Eggs.

When that dries up, it gets difficult to scrub. ]

Okay, let's finish up and split.

[reaquila]

That's not a lot. Just throw them already.

[Nanashi chucks two more eggs at Minato's house and shakes his head in disbelief. ]

I'm all out of eggs and I'm grateful for it. [A pause.]

That was terrible and these tasks are stupid as hell.

[maskreant]

[ Wow. Stop rushing him? It only takes a second before he finishes up his own carton. The carton itself is dumped in Jamie and Minato's trash bin that's outside this Thursday.

Hmm... ]

We could have egged someone else's place. [ It is a little mean, but it's all about having fun with what you have—but the tasks. ] At least the tasks are easy...

[ Shoulders drooping, he slides his hands into his pockets. ]

We'll have to keep at it if we want to bring everyone else back.

[reaquila]

We really could have. It's just our friends it'll be okay.

[ This is better than egging the homes of your teachers and bosses. Surely Jamie and Minato will understand. They're nice people. ]

I'm worried about everyone who had family members disappear on them.

[ Nanashi's fine but........everyone else had someone important go missing.]

[maskreant]

[ Since they're done, they can start walking elsewhere now, leaving this scene of disaster behind. Letting out a sigh, he considers this, too. ]

I was worried when my parents disappeared, but they're versatile... There are definitely others heavily affected by this.

[ Yusuke, Goro, etc. Mama's boys and family people altogether—everyone is affected, actually. Even though some friends are off the app, seeing them disappear gave him a visceral reaction at first. Deep breaths. ]

Got no on to miss, Nanashi?

[reaquila]

That's right. Your parents aren't on the app. Shit, we gotta get everyone back soon.

[For everyone's sakes...they have to keep doing what they can.]

I don't miss anyone. Is there a problem with that?

[He's always been on his own anyways. This isn't really new. Nanashi makes a dismissive gesture with his fingers. ]

[maskreant]

They aren't, but they've always been fine on their own.

[ They're those parents—it doesn't stop Akira from worrying in the back of his mind. It might drive him crazy eventually on top of everything else, but he's cool for now. ]

No, I wouldn't say there's a problem with that unless you think there's a problem. It might even be a good thing.

[ Nanashi can stay focused is what Akira is thinking. ]

[reaquila]

You must be so concerned about them... Sounds like they'll be able to manage themselves, though.

[ Nanashi thinks it's a good thing, yeah. He can just carry on with life as it is. ]

Yep, I'll be fine like this. No one's going to kill me because I've been picking fights with yakuza.

[maskreant]

[ He nods. His parents have always held it out, even when they had financial problems in the past. Survivors, the whole family. While Yakuza isn't too surprising, especially when Nanashi has already confessed about his father's background.

But. Uhm. ]

Try not to take too many shots and punches, okay?

[ Don't worry. Akira trusts him to take care of himself. Plus, Nanashi is already dead. ]

[reaquila]

Yeah, I'll be careful. Can't let my guard down even though the city's like this.

[He nods. Nanashi's reckless and stupid sometimes, but he's learning how to break out of these habits. He won't start fights without good reason now. ]

If I get in trouble I can just call for help. You've got my back, dude. We'll make it through somehow.

[maskreant]

I'll have your back, but I can't promise you that I'll always be here.

[ He doesn't mean this in a bad way... Solemn, he's thinking back on the friends he gained and the friends he lost. They would have the app, chat with him, and before he knows it they would be off... Not understanding a thing.

They only give him these pitiable looks, apologetic because they don't know what he's talking about. Just remembering it makes his mind feel heavy, mood dropping. ]

Sorry. [ He knocks on his own head to get him out of that state. ] I'll always be there, Nanashi. Still. Stay out of trouble if you can.

[reaquila]

[Hey

HEY

What kind of answer is that, Akira? Nanashi can tell that Akira's feeling some level of uncertainty. He'll line face in return for half a second. Then Nanashi comes in closer so he can try to pinch Akira's cheek. ]


You deserved that.

[He doesn't even feel any remorse for pinching so hard. ]

[maskreant]

[ He didn't see this coming, so Nanashi gets to pinch his cheek. Flinching, he bats his hand away. Stop this.

Stop this and come over here. He puts Nanashi into a headlock. Goodbye, child. He feels no remorse torturing a high schooler. ]

[reaquila]

What the hell? I didn't know you were so tough.

[ Nanashi's just grumbling as Akira goes in for the headlock. He's so surprised by Akira's strength.]

I dare you to try that again. [rest in pieces??? ]

[maskreant]

I don't need to try again when you're already in my clutches.

[ He tightens his hold!! It's not to strangle, but it does make it uncomfortable. ]

[reaquila]

[ Nanashi tries to wrestle his way out of Akira's grip and then fails. Why are they being like this???]

Hey, big guy!! Think fast!

[ He'll try to pinch Akira's side with all his might. ]

[maskreant]

[ No. Stop That. Akira writhes a bit, but tries to keep his cool. His body tenses in attempts to steel himself for the slight tickle and the stinging pain.

He's fine. Totally fine. He's going to just shake Nanashi viciously back and forth like a rag doll. ]

[reaquila]

[ THEY'RE NOT GONNA STOP...because they're immature. Someone else needs to be the intervention. Akira can throttle Nanashi like that for a bit. He stumbles back and nearly headbutts Akira by accident.

Ow.]

[maskreant]

[ oh my

fucking god

Akira releases Nanashi and rubs his nose. CHRIST. OW. He did not have Yoshitsune equipped so that does indeed hurt a ton. ]

You could have broken my nose like that.

[reaquila]

You're telling me!!

[ He made a mistake in his life. Note to self: don't pinch Akira Kurusu. It ends in regret and pain. ]

I saw stars there for a sec. That was so stupid.

[ Nanashi waves his hand and summons Jeanne d'arc. They could use her healing magic right now. He's sore everywhere. ]