CHARACTER RECLAIMS

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From now until endgame, Synodiporia is closed to new applications. However, players who dropped or idled characters but who do not have a behavioral strike against them may reclaim characters at any time. Dungeons and app windows are no longer necessary. Simply comment below with "I'd like to bring [character (username)] back!" And we'll take it from there. Players already at 3 characters who wish to bring back a 4th or 5th may do so so long as they're current on AC. Players wishing to bring in characters above 5 may request special mod permission. If you are uncertain if you qualify to reclaim, please email us at synodiporians@gmail.com and ask!

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[gekisha]

( THE PROLOGUE )

Much like the omake it’s based on, the prologue does it’s job to introduce the characters, and follows the same basic story. We meet first-year (and only female) Hakuou Academy student Chizuru Yukimura, waiting outside the house of childhood friend Heisuke Toudou… who is running late and overslept because he stayed up late the night before playing video games. While rushing to make it to the gate before the start of the school day, they encounter Souji Okita, a second year student and friend.

Upon arrival to the school gates, they’re met with disciplinary committee (or “public morals committee”) members Hajime Saitou (a second year student) and Kaoru Nagumo (a first year… and Chizuru’s twin brother), who are of course, displeased with their tardy classmates. And in Kaoru’s case, their closeness to his sister. Before settling the matter, Classical Japanese teacher Toshizou Hijikata arrives and attempts to mitigate the situation a bit… which loses some effect with Souji giving him a hard time.

The prologue goes on to show that things are just as one would expect in a high school, and further introduces the cast of characters. Gym teacher Harada Sanosuke, math teacher Shinpachi Nagakura, nurse Keisuke Sannan, nurse’s assistant (and second year student) Yamazaki Susumu, Student council president (and way too old to be a student, since he’s clearly close to Hijikata in age) Chikage Kazama… and his minions, fellow first year student Ryunosuke Ibuki, as well as principal Isami Kondou. It paints a pretty colorful picture of seeing characters from a tragic story being able to experience the mundane lives of many in modern day Japan.

( EXAM TIME )

Only a couple of months into the school year, a major exam is announced, along with the notice that those who score below a certain mark will face severe consequences. Knowing their teachers mean some serious business, they turn to their teachers for help (and in Shinpachi’s case, wearing glasses to look more scholarly). Hakuou Academy’s student body prepares to avoid such a fate. This includes Chizuru, who decides to stay behind and get some last minute studying the day before the exam.

The library is crowded, and with Souji around to be a bit mischievous, they take to the roof… where he ropes her into taking a selfie with him as the sun sets. She’s a bit surprised, and he’s way too proud of himself.

( SUMMER VACATION )

With some time off from school, Chizuru meets with her two best friends who go to nearby Shimabara Girl’s School — Sen and Kosuzu Suzuka. They grab some hamburgers for lunch, and decide that the summer weather would be a great time to go to the pool. After deciding what types of bathing suits to buy and doing some shopping, they part ways. On her way home, Chizuru runs into Souji…

Where he finds out Chizuru’s pool-going plans when she gets and e-mail from Sen in his presence. This seems to be with little fanfare… until late that night, when he sends out a mass e-mail to pretty much everyone, encouraging them to come along. This is met with a variety of reactions via e-mail, but a short while after the girls arrive at the pool, Souji, Saitou, Heisuke and Kazama all show up as well.

They make the best of it, playing around in the water: Souji takes pictures, Saitou naps on a pool float, Heisuke makes a lot of splashing down the slide. Eventually, the others show up, shenanigans ensue, and Sannan somehow manages to rope everyone into a massive water gun fight. When the pairs are decided, Chizuru ends up paired with Souji. When they win, he treats her to a drink at the poolside bar. And by drink, I mean one giant fruity drink in a huge glass with two straws. They talk there for a bit before reconvening with the group before heading back home.

( CULTURAL FESTIVAL )

Come the fall, it’s time for Hakuou Academy’s Cultural Festival. Despite her reluctance, Chizuru agrees to Ibuki’s idea for their class effort: A maid cafe. As the only girl in school, it’s his super genius idea to use that to their advantage as a draw…

Which does end up working out well. Souji comes to check things out, and after some grueling work as the only maid in the cafe, her fellow classmates give her a bit of a break. She ends up spending the afternoon with Souji, enjoying the festival in a pretty simple way. They look at the other efforts, have some sweets, and it ends up being a pretty rewarding experience for her.

( WINTER HOLIDAYS )

In lieu of the holiday practice of sharing gifts with the students normally held by Kondou, Hakuou Academy founder Kamo Serizawa makes an announcement over the loudspeaker that there will be a small party instead, open only to invited guests. This draws the ire of everybody — especially Souji, who especially dislikes the idea. Hijikata manages to work out a plan and finagle a way in for the group.

...By way of helping Ibuki to decorate the party space. This ends up being a success, with the group gathering to enjoy the festivities and exchange gifts. After some mingling and good times shared, Chizuru and Souji take their leave together. They have a talk, where Souji opens up a bit to her, and he proceeds to take her to see the nearby Christmas tree and lights set up for the holidays.

Come New Year’s, the two meet at the shrine, and after dealing with tradition, spend a bit more time together. Souji goes a bit directly for the skinship — giving Chizuru a kiss on the cheek as they walk, but never once explaining himself. This leaves her at a bit of an impasse, flustered by his behavior, unsure of whether or not he did so just to tease her… and of course, what her own feelings are with regards to this.

( VALENTINE’S DAY )

With Valentine’s day around the corner, Hakuou Academy has a bit of a dilemma on it’s hands. That dilemma is Chizuru being the only girl in school, and Kaoru being nothing short of an overprotective brother. As a result, he uses his committee position to implement some roadblocks — effectively keeping a search for all unnecessary items that could be used for Valentine’s Day. His plan is to keep Chizuru from giving chocolates or confessing to anyone in the student body.

That really doesn’t matter. Sen and Kosuzu use their Best Friend Influence to remind her that if she has someone she like, there’s nothing wrong with it. Kosuzu herself has plans to give chocolates to Ibuki, whom she’s been interested in since they met at the pool in the summer months. Chizuru steels herself and with some resolve, is determined to give her chocolates to the person she cares about most at all costs.

While trying to escape the obstacles set in place… and avoid Kaoru’s prying, she runs into Souji. After some teasing on his end, she manages to give him the chocolates, and despite his playfulness, takes the opportunity to admit his own feelings for her. While trying her chocolates a bit later, he manages to do just a bit more — make their relationship official, and get her to call him by a less formal name.