PHASE I [ ?? ?? ] This time, ViViD is a deathtrap.
There is random magma everywhere, monsters will spawn at random, and at some points, the game is entirely unplayable. It’s like the dev team totally disappeared mid-constructing the level.
Oh wait, that’s exactly what happened.
Monsters may spawn on top of you, you may suddenly be standing in a poisonous bog, you may suddenly lose your powers, or your senses, or so many different things --
It’s time to get out of here, ASAP.
Thankfully, the exit is obvious. Like. Blindingly obvious. It’s got a big sign over it that says EXIT
And just like that, you’ll be out of ViViD and --
PHASE II [ 0830 ] When you wake up (and it’s strange, because you were sure that you were logging out just a second ago), it’s in a pile of bodies.
They’re cold, but not in the same sense that a dead body would be cold. While they are lifeless and look incredibly real, they don’t feel real. They feel like dolls, mannequins, empty models and nothing more. Their code doesn’t seem to be functioning right.
And what some characters may realize upon looking at this pile of bodies is that they are all of the characters who were sacrifices before. Any character that was dropped who had a high magical or spiritual affinity is there in that pile of bodies, lifeless and eyes blank and vacant. Even you might be there, staring at your own dead body -- but it isn’t real It can be touched, but it’s really nothing more than a lifeless body.
You’ll have to crawl out of that pile of bodies to get anywhere, and then you’ll realize -- you’re in the Sanctuary, a building built by the characters as a safe place from CERES. And it’s looking pretty run-down at this point. The technology in it no longer functions, there is no security on it whatsoever…
Oh, and now there’s a pile of bodies. Great.
PHASE III [ 1000 ] There’s also a robot.
It’s wandering from place to place, though it’s impossible to follow. One second it’s there, the next it’s just gone.
Also, it’s wearing this. Weird.
But even with that on its face, the robot seems focused on one thing in particular. In fact, it has a sign, and it says:
Down with CERES. Up with Robots.
That’s a happy, cheerful message. If you try to go up to it to talk to it, it will look at you before...bonking you on the head with the sign and running off. That’s incredibly rude.
Alternatively, you may be safe and sound in your home, but then the doorbell rings, and there’s the robot again. The duck mask is gone, but now instead it has a pin on his fake lapel, and then he’s shoving a pamphlet at you.
He tips his hat, and then he’s gone. Weird.
(Also, if you hold onto the pamphlet, it will lead you directly to the person whose picture is on it, and you’ll feel like you’ve known them and have loved them for years.)
PHASE IV [ 1245 ] But not all is fun and games and shenanigans. There is something...well, strange happening, and the first real realization of that will be when it starts to rain. More than just the localized rain that a few unfortunates have dealt with -- no, it’s raining completely and totally, and that’s when it might hit you.
For the first time in Cerealia, there’s weather.
It’ll rain for a few hours, and then it’ll stop and become hot and sunny. It may get humid, considering it’s a jungle planet. At night, it’ll get rather cold.
Seems like whatever was keeping Cerealia’s atmosphere stable is now gone -- which also means that characters may start to occasionally experience headaches, nausea and dizziness if they go too close to the walls. It seems safer in the center of the city, and the Residential District is still okay, but… there’s no doubt that the planet’s atmosphere is starting to encroach on the city.
BONUS [ why o'clock ] But who cares about all of that? More importantly, you are here in this… totally not shoddy city to have fun, and it’s still being advertised as a pleasure colony. Or, well, it would be if, you know, CERES was still around.
But close enough.
And as a pleasure colony, it would figure that the first robots to really get fixed are...well, the Pleasure District robots. Unfortunately, the Pleasure District is still a nice big mess, so now they’re wandering the entire colony, looking for people they can hug, massage or...try to drag into more explicit activities.
Welcome to Cerealia!
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It's nice to have someone to rely on...
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...I hope I don't disappoint you.
[ that was really the terrifying part. there weren't many people that relied on him, so he didn't want to mess it up! ]
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I know you won't, Asano-dono. You've already done so much for me. I'm very grateful that you are here and that you found me...
[And his voice trailed off as he fell asleep!]
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what was he supposed to do now?! ]
E-eh?? I-Ichigo-san...
[ keigo's voice was gentle, his hands gingerly moving against ichigo's back and shoulder. he didn't want to wake him, since he looked so peaceful... but they were just standing there! ]
Ichigo-san... a-are you okay?
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... it's not morning yet... go away...
[But then a little voice at the back of his mind nagged at him that he wasn't back home. He opened his eyes a peek and looked up. It took a moment for his to register Keigo’s face, then his eyes widened in shock and he quickly tried to step away...!]
Ah! I'm sorry, Asano-dono! I must be more tired than I'd thought! I-
[He immediately turned his gaze back to Keigo’s chest, hoping that he hadn't drooled on him!]
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...okay, keigo couldn't help but smile a little. he even chuckled when ichigo woke up and stepped backward. ]
It's okay! All the more reason to get you to the apartments, right?
[ he stretched a bit, arms raised up over his head. ]
Seeing you fall asleep so easily just made me sleepy, too...
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He couldn't help laughing a little as well. They were both being so silly but he felt it was alright to be so when he was with Keigo.]
Yes, we should. I guess it’s way past my naptime! [He often took naps with the youngest of his brothers as they insisted on having their Ichi-nii beside them, so afternoon naps were quite the norm for him!] A nice hot bath followed by a long nap are in order!
[Then he added in a joking tone.] But don't fall asleep yet, Asano-dono! I don't think I'll be able to carry you!
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I won't, I won't... But it sounds like a plan.
[ he stepped back alongside ichigo and offered his arm. ]
If you need it...
[ he wouldn't be offended if ichigo declined, of course, but he wanted to make sure he wasn't unsteady on his feet before continuing on! ]
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Well, you did say you will support me. I guess this makes you my knight.
[Since Ichigo was basically a prince.]
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I-I'm not really... knight material, but I'll try!
[ he had to try! it wasn't every day he met such a nice person... ]
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You’ll do fine. You've been acting like one all along already, Asano-dono!
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Have I? I... didn't think I was doing anything special...
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You were there for me when I needed help most and now you're here making sure I'm safe.
[He glanced at the arm he was holding.]
You’re already being a very good knight.
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I just felt like it was the right thing to do!
[ that has nothing to do with being a knight!! ...right? ]
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Well, that just means you're a natural and that I've chosen the right person.
[And he just smiles.]