Before the bell Kensei's fall festival, quest

(text-style:"bold","double-underline","superscript","condense","tall","sway")[''Before the bell Kensei's fall festival, quest ''] <img src="Game file/highschool.jpg"> <audio autoplay> <source src="Game file/Chirping.wav"></audio> Kensei thoughts: (//The fall festival is today.//) Kensei stands in front of the school entrance, he was watching the golden orange leaves fall from the trees, and listens to the birds chrip. Kensei thoughts: (//Naya favorite season is fall.//) Two young girls walk by giggling one was holding onto the other arm. Sophie: "Do you think, I'll get ask to the festival tonight?" Kensei ears perk up when he hears a familiar voice. Naya: "You will, I know it, Ken told me he was going to ask you out...Oopies that was supposed to be a surprise." Kensei couldn't help but to watch Naya in awe, he had a crush on her since their first year of high school. He would do anything just to be around her. It had got to the point were he even end up joining the student council with her... Naya: "Hey, Kensei." Kensei stood frozen, as Naya stands infront of him, her shiny black hair sits perfectly at her shoulders, she had the most warmest smile he has ever seen in his life on her face. Kensei: "O-Oh, hi, Naya." Naya: "Today the big day, are you nervous, the council really wants tonight to be perfect, but I heard it's already off to a bad start. The president got sick last night." Kensei knows how much the festival meant to the student council, even though he didn't really care much about it, he still put in a lot of effort into helping them set up. Sophie: "Naya, hurry, before we're late to the council meeting!" Sophie, hooks her arms around Naya. She then tugs it. Naya: "Okay, I'm coming...I'll see you in the council room kensei." She gives kensei a small wave as shw walks off with Sophie, Kensei listen as Sophie askes Naya something. Sophie: "Do you have a date to the festival, Naya?" Naya: "Um...well no, I was hoping..." Kensei try to catch want Naya was going to say but she and Sophia disappears inside the school, Before he could. Kensei looks down at his hands. Kensei: "She doesn't have a date..." Kensei clutches both of his fist, and straighten his back, he then confidently marches inside... [[Continue]]

Scene: The Student Council Room, Early Afternoon <img src="Game file/Classroom.jpg"> Kensei sits at his desk nervously bouncing his leg. The council vice president Riku was finishes up her lecture. Riku (Vice president): “Alright, that about wraps up today’s meeting. We’ll reconvene later this evening to finalize the festival details. Does anyone have any questions?" Kensei steals small glances at Naya who was taking notes. Kensei grips the pencil in his hand tightly, his once confident structure was gone. Kensei thoughts: (//This is my chance. If I don’t ask her to go with me, someone else might…//) The meeting ends. Naya, along with the other members, stands up to leave. She has a polite smile as she gathers her papers. Kensei feels his heart race. This is it—his chance. He stands from his desk... Kensei: "Hey Naya..." Naya looks up her head turns to look at Kensei, her lips part to speak But Riku cuts her off steping in front of Kensei veiw of her slides a clipboard onto his desk. Naya face was a bright red as she turns back to packing up her things. Riku: “Hey, Kensei, before you go, could you handle these last-minute tasks for the festival?" Riku grins apologetically, clearly piling on the work, as usual. Kensei thoughts: (//Out off all people, why me, and now...//) Kensei trys to look behind Riku... Kensei thoughts: (//Naya is about to leave...what should I do?//) (text-style:"smear","sway")[''What should Kensei do?''] [[Politely declined]] [[Agree to do them]] [[Pretend you didn't hear her]]

Scene: The Student Council Room, Early Afternoon <img src="Game file/Classroom.jpg"> Kensei takes a deep breath. Kensei: "Sorry Riku, maybe someone else can handle thoses." Riku: "I tried asking the other but they're all busy with other stuff, you're the only one who isn't involved in the festival it's the least you can do as a council member." Riku slides the clipboard closer to Kensei. Riku: "If you don't do the tasks, I'll have to report your neglect to the president, which might result in you being permanently expelled from the council." Kesnsei wouldn't care about being expelled from the council, he wasn't into it as much as the other, so her threat didn't mean much to him, until he saw Naya... Kensei watches in disappointment as Naya disappears into the hallway, her silhouette fading into the crowd of students. Her soft giggle was the last thing to fill his head. Riku: "Are you Hearing what I'm saying! You could be kick off the Council I know you much rather be on the Soccer field or whatever but..." Kensei takes the clipboard from underneath Riku plam. Kensei: "I just need to do these four thing on the list?" Riku: "Um...yes they should be simple tasks for someone like you." Kensei: "Okay, I'll do them then." Riku: "Really! You’re a lifesaver, Kensei! Just remember all the tasks needs to be completed before the end of the day." Kensei gather his stuff before waves bye to Riku and stepping out of the class; he looks down at the clipboard. Kensei: (//This is fine, I still have time, I'll just start from the top and work my way down that should be easy enough.//) (text-style:"smear","sway")[''Start first task:''] [[Finish painting the Festival Banner Painting]]

Scene: The Student Council Room, Early Afternoon <img src="Game file/Classroom.jpg"> Kensei watching in disappointment as Naya disappears into the hallway, her silhouette fading into the crowd of students. Her soft giggle was the last thing to fill his head. He then looks down at the clipboard that sits on his desk. Kensei: "I just have to do what's on the list, right?" Riku nod her head aggressively. Riku: "Yes, just those few things, some of the members already started the projects, but never finished them, so they should be super quick." Kensei picks up the clipboard. Kensei: "Alright then, I'll do them." Riku smiles ear to ear. Riku: "I knew, I could count on you, Kensei, you sure are a life saver, I'll make sure to let the president know that we still have some good hardworking men on the council." Kensei: "I'm the only guy on the council, Riku." Riku gives him a pat on the back. Riku: "Just remember all the tasks needs to be completed before the end of the day." Kensei gather his stuff before waves bye to Riku and stepping out of the class; he looks down at the clipboard. Kensei: (//This is fine, I still have time, I'll just start from the top and work my way down that should be easy enough.//) (text-style:"smear","sway")[''Start first task:''] [[Finish painting the Festival Banner Painting]]

Scene: The Student Council Room, Early Afternoon <img src="Game file/Classroom.jpg"> Kensei watching in disappointment as Naya disappears into the hallway, her silhouette fading into the crowd of students. Her soft giggle was the last thing to fill his head. He then start to pack up his things. Riku unamused with his reaction clears her throat. Riku: "Did you not hear me, Kensei!" Kensei look up at her with his head tilt to the side slightly. Kensei: "Oh, Riku, I didn't see you there for a second I thought the school had put a wall up next to my desk." Riku: "Ha ha, so funny." Riku pushes the clipboard closer to the desk edge. Riku: "I'm serious, I need these done, before the end of the day." Kensei: "So, why can't you do it?" Riku straighten up her back and flips her hair pointing to herself confidently. Riku: "If you havn't notice I'm Filling in for our sick president at the moment so I have bigger stuff to worry about besides..." As Riku carries on her self hype Kensei picks up the clipboard. Kensei thoughts: (//I only have four to do, it shouldn't be to bad, hopefully it doesn't take up to much time, I don't want to miss my opportunity to ask Naya to the festival...//) Even though she wasn't paying attention and was too busy talking about herself, Kensei waves bye to Riku and stepping out of the class. Riku: "And that's why I can't...huh...Kensei?" Kensei looks down at the clipboard, and sighs. Kensei: (//This is fine, I still have time, I'll just start from the top and work my way down that should be easy enough.//) (text-style:"smear","sway")[''Start first task:''] [[Finish painting the Festival Banner Painting]]

Scene: The school courtyard <img src="Game file/highschool2.jpg"> <audio autoplay> <source src="Game file/Chirping.wav"></audio> Kensei walks out to the school courtyard, holding some art supplies. Kensei thoughts: (//I'm glad the art club was willing to lend me some of their supplies...//) Kensei walks over to where a large banner is spread across a few tables. The colorful outline of pumpkins, leaves, and the words “Fall Festival” are already sketched in, but much of the paintwork remains unfinished. Kensei thoughts: (//That's definitely looks like Naya's handwriting and artstyle; she's the only one on the council with neat, beautiful writing like this.//) Kensei sets down the art supplies and his stuff, he then looks at the clipboard... Kensei thoughts: (//I'm glad Riku left some notes, even though I doubt they were made for me. I still don’t understand how she became vice president. She's such a forgetful girl.//) (text-style:"bold","wavy-underline","buoy")[Riku Note:] "Two of the council members ask if I could send help for the banner two days ago... I totally forgot but I'll just make Kensei do it, he can't say no to this face." Kensei sits the clipboard down. Kensei: "That idiot." Kensei picks up a paint brush before crouches down, dipping the brush into some orange paint ready to fill in the pumpkins at the bottom of the banner. Kensei thoughts: (//I guess the other two members who were previously working on this gave up...//) Just as Kensei starts to paint, he hears footsteps approaching from behind. Naya: "Kensei? I wasn't expecting you to be working on the banner." Kensei’s heart skips a beat, and he looks up to see Naya and Sophie, walking toward him. Naya’s holding a bag of supplies while Sophie is fiddling with her phone. Kensei: “Yeah, uh… it needs to be finished before the end of the day, so I figured I’d help you girls out.” Kensei slides the clipboard away trying to hide it from the girls. He forces a smile, trying not to look so nervous. Sophie: “I didn’t realize we left so much unfinished.” Kensei: “The outline’s done, so I just have to fill in the colors. Shouldn’t take too long.” Naya set the art supplies bag beside one of the tables, giving Kensei a kind smile. Naya: “We didn’t mean to dump this on you. Sophie and I were supposed to finish it earlier, but we got caught up with other stuff. Mind if we help?” (text-style:"smear","sway")[''What should Kensei do?''] [[Accept their help and work alongside them.]] [[Politely decline and insist he can finish it on his own.]] [[Make a bad joke about needing all the help he can get.]]

Scene: The school courtyard <img src="Game file/highschool2.jpg"> <audio autoplay> <source src="Game file/Chirping.wav"></audio> Kensei: “I would love the help.” Kensei feels relief as Naya and Sophie step forward, grabbing paintbrushes. Together, they begin working on different sections of the banner. Naya: “Okay, I’ll handle the lettering. Sophie, can you fill in the leaves?” Sophie: “On it.” Kensei works on the pumpkins in silence for a moment, feeling the pressure ease now that they’re all working together. He glances at Naya, who seems focused but happy to be there with him. Kensei thoughts: (//This isn’t so bad. Maybe I’ll get a chance to talk to her more while we work.//) (align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")[***] After a while of painting, the banner is finished. Kensei stands back to admire their work, and Sophie and Naya do the same. They all look pleased with their work. Sophie: “Well, that looks way better than I thought it would. Nice job, Kensei.” Kensei: "It was no problem, really." Kensei looks over at Naya; she has a gentle smile. Naya: "Yeah, it came together in the end. Thanks for letting us help. I would've felt bad leaving you here painting by yourself.” Kensei smiles, feeling proud of himself and their teamwork. Kensei thoughts: (//Now, my chance is to ask her.//) Kensei: "Hey, Naya, I-" Kensei watches as Naya is being dragged away by Sophie, a look of disappointment on his face, but then a bit of hope comes back when he sees her look back at him. She mouths something, but he can't make out what it is... Kensei thoughts: (//Well, that was a bust. Hopefully, I will get a chance to ask her, but I guess for now, I'll just continue with the list...//) Kensei picks up the clipboard... (text-style:"smear","sway")[''Start next task:''] [[Set Up the Sound Equipment for the Festival]]

Scene: The school courtyard <img src="Game file/highschool2.jpg"> <audio autoplay> <source src="Game file/Chirping.wav"></audio> Kensei politely shakes his head. Kensei: "No, it's fine; I can handle this alone; it shouldn't take me too long." Kensei’s face turned a bright red; at the site of Naya’s face, she had a slight frown and was upset by his decline. Naya: “Okay. If you change your mind, you can always let us know.” Sophie shrugs and gives Kensei a thumbs-up before walking off. Naya hesitates for a moment but then follows Sophie, leaving Kensei alone with the banner. Kensei sighs as he looks down at the halfway finish banner. Kensei thoughts: (//I could have handled that better... I guess I was too nervous.//) (align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")[***] After a long time of painting, the banner is finished. Kensei stands back to admire his work. It isn't the best, but it is presentable. Kensei: "That took way longer than I thought; maybe I should have asked for their help." Kensei thought back to Naya... Kensei: "It would have been the perfect time to ask her why I said no?" He shakes his head before picking up the clipboard... Kensei: "I can't dwell on it now. Besides, I still have time; I just need to move on with the list..." (text-style:"smear","sway")[''Start next task:''] [[Set Up the Sound Equipment for the Festival]]

Scene: The school courtyard <img src="Game file/highschool2.jpg"> <audio autoplay> <source src="Game file/Chirping.wav"></audio> Kensei laughs awkwardly, trying to lighten the mood. Kensei: “Honestly, I could use all the help I can get. I’m not exactly a master painter.” Kensei smiles as Naya giggles at his lousy joke while Sophie rolls her eyes jokingly. Sophie: “Well, you’re in luck. We’ve got some time, and I’m pretty sure Naya’s got more artistic talent in her pinky finger than the two of us combined.” Naya blushes at her comment, turning her head, trying to avoid Kensei’s glance. Kensei thoughts: (//Is she embarrassed?//) Naya: "Thanks, Sophie... Let’s get this done together." The three of them settle in and begin painting different sections of the banner. Kensei feels more relaxed, especially as the work goes faster with their help. Kensei thoughts: (//This is fun… and it also gives me the perfect chance to talk to Naya.//) Kensei looks up to see Naya giggling with Sophie. He can feel his nervousness, so he looks back down at his hands. Kensei thoughts: (//Maybe I'll try a bit later when she is done talking to Sophie.//) (align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")[***] After a good while, the banner is finished. Kensei stands back to admire their work, and Naya and Sophie join him. Sophie: "We did a great job, didn't we?" Naya: "Yeah, you both did an amazing job." Kensei smiles, feeling proud of their teamwork. Kensei: "Y-You did a great job to, Naya." Naya gives him a warm smile. Naya: "Thanks, Kensei." Kensei looks down, trying to cover his red face. Kensei: "No, problem." Kensei thoughts: (//This is my chance...//) Kensei: "Hey, Naya, I-" Kensei looks up. Naya was already gone; he looked around and noticed Sophie pulling her away. A look of disappointment on his face, but then a bit of hope came back when he saw her look back at him. She mouthed something, but he couldn't make out what it was... Kensei thoughts: (//Well, that was a bust; hopefully, I will get a chance to ask her, but I guess I'll continue with the list...//) Kensei picks up the clipboard... (text-style:"smear","sway")[''Start next task:''] [[Set Up the Sound Equipment for the Festival]]

Scene: The school hallways <img src="Game file/Hallway.jpg"> Kensei stands in the hallway looking over Riku notes for the second task. (text-style:"bold","wavy-underline","buoy")[Riku Note:] "The council members who were in charge of making sure all the microphones were working and in imperfect condition for the theater kids bailed on me at the last minute. She was the only one who knew how to work the sound system. The theater kids are complaining that one of the mics is not working; I think they said it was the one with the green band. I’ll just have Kensei check it out along with all the other sound stuff." Kensei thoughts: (//Why, does she want me to do it? I'm not the best when it comes to sound equipment, even she has to know that.//) As Kensei stands there, he couldn't help, but to over hear two guys from the soccer team. Luke: "I'm totally going to ask Naya to the festival later, I been wanted to ask her out for a while, and I heard she loves fall..." Kensei grabs the clipboard, then hurrys off to the auditorium... (text-style:"smear","sway")['' continue:''] [[Next]]

Scene: The school Auditorium <img src="Game file/auditorium.jpeg"> Kensei sighs, then pushes open the heavy auditorium doors. The vast, empty space makes him feel small for a moment. The rows of seats are empty, and the stage is quiet, but it is scattered with equipment and decorations for the festival play. Kensei thoughts: (//They’re already starting to set up for the play.//) Kensei walks over to the stage, then pulls himself up onto it. He looks around for a bit and then spots the soundboard in the back, close to the stage. He sets the clipboard on the table where some of the stage decorations lay and then heads backstage. (text-style:"smear","sway")[''go backstage:''] [[Backstage]]

Scene: Backstage <img src="Game file/Backstage.jpg"> Kensei approaches the soundboard and looks over it, confused and unsure of how to test it. Kensei thoughts: (//I just got to make sure these mics and speakers are working. It shouldn’t be too complicated… right? But how do I handle that?//) Kensei spots a manual book on a small table next to the soundboard. (text-style:"smear","sway")[''What should Kensei do?''] [[Carefully check the soundboard instructions before touching anything]] [[Confidently start testing the soundboard without looking at the instructions.]] [[Fiddle with the equipment and hope for the best.]]

Scene: Backstage <img src="Game file/Backstage.jpg"> <audio autoplay> <source src="Game file/Feedback.wav"></audio> Kensei picks up the manual and carefully reads the instructions. He then carefully flips the switches for the microphones and walks back onto the stage. He grabs a mic lying on the table and lightly taps it, causing a sharp noise echoing through the auditorium. Kensei: "Um, testing… one, two..." The microphone systems worked perfectly, and he had no trouble. Kensei felt a bit more confident about continuing the testing. Kensei: "Riku’s note also said that there was a broken mic. I should check that out. Kensei heads back to the back and looks around. After a few minutes of searching, he finds three microphones with different-colored bands lying on a back table. Kensei: "She said only one wasn't working if I’m not mistaken, but which was it again?" Kensei hesitated momentarily, deciding which microphone to try first. The sound system was still on, and he didn't want to cause a massive reaction with the sound system. (text-style:"smear","sway")[''Which mic should he pick frist?:''] [[Pink band]] [[Green band]] [[Orange band]]

Scene: Backstage <img src="Game file/Backstage.jpg"> <audio autoplay> <source src="Game file/Feedback.wav"></audio> Kensei doesn’t waste any time. He flips a few switches on the soundboard, then heads back out to the stage. He grabs one of the microphones to test it. Kensei: “Testing, testing—” Suddenly, the microphone screeches with loud feedback, filling the auditorium with a piercing sound. Kensei winces and quickly sets some microphone back down, running to the back and scrambling to adjust the controls in a slight panic. Kensei: “Uh, sorry! Sorry! Jeez, how do I turn that down…” After a few awkward adjustments, he quiets the feedback, but his heart is racing. Kensei thoughts: (//Maybe I should’ve looked at the instructions first.//) He retested the mic, this time more carefully, to avoid another outburst. Kensei: "Riku’s note says that there is a broken mic. I should probably check that out." Kensei heads back to the back and looks around. After a few minutes of searching, he finds three microphones with different-colored bands on a back table. Kensei: "She said only one wasn't working, but I can’t remember which one it was." Kensei hesitated momentarily, deciding which microphone to try first. The sound system was still on, and he didn't want to be too loud. (text-style:"smear","sway")[''Which mic should he pick frist?:''] [[Pink band]] [[Green band]] [[Orange band]]

Scene: Backstage <img src="Game file/Backstage.jpg"> <audio autoplay> <source src="Game file/Feedback.wav"></audio> Kensei stares at the soundboard, unsure of which switch to flip first. He taps a few random buttons, hoping it’ll just work itself out. He then walks back out to the stage, grabbing one of the microphones lying on the table. Kensei: “Uh, testing…” Nothing happens. He frowns and rechecks the settings, randomly flicking a few more switches. This time, the microphone bursts to life with a loud screech. Kensei yelps, fumbling to turn down the volume. Kensei thoughts: (Great, I will probably break this thing before the play starts.) After a few stressful minutes, he manages to test a microphone, proving that the sound system is up and working, but it’s clear he’s not cut out for sound engineering. Kensei: "Riku’s note says that there is a broken mic. I should check that out.” Kensei heads back to the back and looks around. After a few minutes of searching, he finds three microphones with different-colored bands lying on a back table. Kensei: "She said only one wasn't working..." Kensei hesitated momentarily, deciding which microphone he would try first, knowing that the Soundsystem was still on. He didn't want to cause a massive reaction with the sound system. (text-style:"smear","sway")[''Which mic should he pick frist?:''] [[Pink band]] [[Green band]] [[Orange band]]

Scene: Backstage <img src="Game file/Backstage.jpg"> <audio autoplay> <source src="Game file/Feedback.wav"></audio> Kensei picks up the mic with the pink band and gives it a light tap, causing it to echo out the sound. Kensei: "Not this one..." Kensei tries to sets the mic back on the table, but accidentally dropped it on the ground causing it to make a loud echoing noise. Kensei: "Crap!" Kensei bends over and picks up the mic, he this time set it on the table, rubbing the back of his neck. Kensei: "Why am I being so clumsy today..." He looks at the other two mics on the table. (text-style:"smear","sway")[''Which one?:''] [[Orange band]] [[Green band]]

Scene: Backstage <img src="Game file/Backstage.jpg"> Kensei picks up the green band Mic and lightly taps on it. The mic doesn't pick up any sound. Kensei examines the microphone and notices the switch on it. Kensei: "I wonder if they tried to turn it on..." He flips the off switch, causing the mic to let out a high-pitched noise. Kensei: "It was just off." He sets the microphone on the table and leaves the auditorium. Scene: The school hallways <img src="Game file/Hallway.jpg"> Kensei: "What's next on the list?" As Kensei looks down at the clipboard he heard two girl chatting with eachother. Riku: "Yeah, that's right, I sent Kensei to help you with the banner... That lazy guy just sits around all day at the council meetings while us girls have to do all the hard work." Naya: "Sound to me like you have a crush on Kensei." Riku: "Huh, as if!" Riku looks away blushing, while Naya laughs. The two of them walk right past Kensei not noticing him at all. Naya: "Riku, it's okay if you have a crush on him, Kensei a sweet guy, and he's handsome too." Riku: "Ugh, shut up, if you think he's such a good guy why don't you date him." Naya: "I umm-" Naya, and Riku disappear into the distance. Kensei looks up from the clipboard his face, a bright red color. Kensei thoughts: (//She thinks I'm handsome.//) Kensei stands more confidently and starts marching down the hallway. Kensei thoughts: (//I need to hurry up and finish everything so I can talk to her.//) (text-style:"smear","sway")[''Move on to next task:''] [[Deliver Poster to Mr. Hung class]]

Scene: Backstage <img src="Game file/Backstage.jpg"> Kensei picks up the mic with the orange band and gives it a light tap, causing it to echo out the sound. Kensei: "This one is working fine." Kensei sets the mic back on the table. Kensei: "I could've sworn the clipboard note told me which one it was, but I can't quite remember. I'll try this one next..." (text-style:"smear","sway")[''Which one?:''] [[Pink band]] [[Green band]]

Scene: The school hallways <img src="Game file/Hallyway2.jpg"> <audio autoplay> <source src="Game file/School Ring.wav"></audio> Kensei: "All I need to do is deliver one poster?" Kensei Notices a poster clipped to the clipboard with a note attached to it. Kensei thoughts: (//Another note, huh?//) (text-style:"bold","wavy-underline","buoy")[Riku Note:] "Two Council members "forgot" to hang a poster in Mr. Hung's class. Don't forget to hang one up before the end of the day! (P.S. Mr. Hung can be mean when his class is interrupted.)" Kensei thoughts: (//This should be easy enough; it's only one class.//) Kensei's thoughts immediately drifted to Naya. He remembered how she smiled as she and Riku walk past him. He shook his head and continued down the hallway to Mr. Hung’s class, weaving through the flow of students headed to their next courses. Trying to shake off the nervous feeling creeping into his stomach. Kensei arrives outside the classroom. The door was slightly open, just enough for Kensei to Peek his head inside. He saw that Mr. Hung was already mid-lecture, and the class focused on him as he wrote on the board. Kensei thoughts: (//Crap, he's teaching right now, what should I do?//) (text-style:"smear","sway")[''How should he handle this?:''] [[Politely wait for the teacher to finish speaking and then quietly hand him the poster.]] [[Try to sneak in and hang the poster without being noticed.]] [[Knock lightly on the door and hope Mr. Hung doesn’t get annoyed.]]

Scene: Mr. Hung's Class <img src="Game file/Classroom2.jpg"> Kensei waits by the door, listening for a break in the lesson. After an eternity, Mr. Hung pauses to ask his class a question. Kensei quickly steps in, raising the poster slightly. Kensei: “Excuse me, Mr. Hung. I'm just here to drop off a poster for the fall festival.” Mr. Hung briefly eyes Kensei, slightly annoyed with his interruption, before nodding. Mr. Hung: “You can leave it on the back bulletin board. Quickly, though.” Kensei was relieved that he had not caused a big commotion. He quickly went to the back of the class, pinned the poster on the board, and hurried back out of the classroom. Kensei thoughts: (//That wasn't so bad, but it did take forever waiting for him to finish his lecture, the man sure loves to talk.//) Kensei sighed, knowing he had wasted more time than he liked. He looked down at the clipboard, ready to take on his next task. Kensei: "I think this is my last task..." (text-style:"smear","sway")[''Go to:''] [[Help set up festival booth]]

Scene: Mr. Hung's Class <img src="Game file/Classroom2.jpg"> Kensei slips into the room without being noticed. He keeps quiet as he tiptoes his way to the backboard. His eyes were so focused on the backboard in the back of the room that he didn't see the end of a chair slightly sticking out in his walking path. Kensei knocks into a chair, making a loud scraping noise. Mr. Hung and the students immediately turn around. Kensei stands there, slightly embarrassed, as the kids giggle at him. Mr. Hung is distraught and annoyed that he is causing a disturbance in his classroom. Mr. Hung: "If you’re going to interrupt my class, you could at least try not to cause a scene. I'm trying to teach my lesson, Mr. Council Member." Kensei: “Uh, sorry! I'm just here to drop off the poster for the festival. It’ll just take a second.” Mr. Hung sighs and waves him on. Kensei hurries to pin up the poster and slinks back out of the room, still feeling embarrassed about the encounter. Kensei thoughts: (//That could have gone a lot better, but at least I didn't have to wait for him to finish his lecture.//) Kensei looks down at the clipboard... Kensei: "I'll just forget that even happened...is this my last task?" (text-style:"smear","sway")[''Go to:''] [[Help set up festival booth]]

Scene: Mr. Hung's Class <img src="Game file/Classroom2.jpg"> Kensei lightly knocks on the door. Mr. Hung pauses his lecture and looks over with a slight frown, clearly upset at the interruption. Kensei holds up the poster. Kensei: “Sorry to interrupt. I’m just here to drop off the fall festival poster from the student council.” Mr. Hung: “I see...Well, make it quick; it's a shame. I didn't know the school council would have such a rude boy. Naya would brag so much about how well-organized and nice the students are. I see she missed one bad apple.” Kensei walks to the back of the classroom and pins the poster on the backboard; all the students in class watch him as he exits the room. Kensei thoughts: (//Man, he was way too harsh. I wasn't trying to be rude. I was just in a hurry. I see why the others avoid him. I Can't believe he's Naya’s teacher.//) Kensei sighed as he looked down at the clipboard... Kensei: "I think this is my last task..." (text-style:"smear","sway")[''Go to:''] [[Help set up festival booth]]

Scene: School's courtyard <img src="Game file/Courtyard2.jpg"> <audio autoplay> <source src="Game file/Chirping.wav"></audio> Kensei enters the courtyard, his eyes glued onto the clipboard in his hands. Kensei thoughts: (//This is the last thing on the list, I have to do... I don't want to rush it, but if i finish quickly, I might be able to catch Naya. That's when I'll ask her.//) (text-style:"bold","wavy-underline","buoy")[Riku Note:] "Our club booth needs to be set up, I took it upon myself to do it but I got busy when I had to step in for the president... You know because I'm totally..." Kensei: "Blah, blah, blah..." Kensei skips over the part were Riku talks about herself and how amazing she is. (text-style:"bold","wavy-underline","buoy")[Riku note continues:] "Anyways, I'll just get the lazy butt Kensei to do it, of course I'll give him some help." Kensei: "I'm starting to think Riku gave me this list on purpose, even though she tried to play it off as an coincidence." Kensei rounds the corner and spots the row of booths being set up for the festival. The student council’s apple bobbing booth is still half-assembled. To his surprise, he sees Naya already working quietly alone. She’s arranging some props and a large bowl for the apples. Kensei hesitates for a moment, watching her from a distance. Kensei thoughts: (//N-Naya’s here and she's alone. This might be perfect… I can ask her to go to the festival once we finish setting up the booth together.//) Kensei takes a deep breath, then walks over to the booth... Kensei thoughts: "How should I approach her?" (text-style:"smear","sway")[''Which one should Kensei choose?''] [[confidently]] [[casually]] [[Just walk up...]]

Scene: School's courtyard <img src="Game file/Courtyard2.jpg"> <audio autoplay> <source src="Game file/Chirping.wav"></audio> Kensei approaches the booth with a cocky grin, trying to hide how nervous he is. Kensei: "Need a hand?” Naya looks up; she has a bit of an awkward smile but laughs it off. Naya: "Kensei? What's with the cocky attitude." Kensei freezes, his face red as a tomato. Kensei: "Sorry about that, I- um, do you need help... I'm here to help you set up the booth." Naya giggles. Naya: "Yeah, actually, I was hoping someone would show up to help me finish this. I’ve been out here for a while.” Kensei walks over, rolling his sleeves as he looks at the scattered supplies. Kensei: "Just tell me what to do." Kensei thoughts: (Just play it cool. Help her finish setting up, and then… ask her.) (align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")[***] After a few minutes of silence and setting up the booth, Kensei trys to starts up a conversation. (text-style:"smear","sway")[''What should Kensei say?''] [[Ask Naya directly about her plans for the festival.]] [[Keep things casual and talk about the booth setup.]] [[Tease her lightly about being here alone.]]

Scene: School's courtyard <img src="Game file/Courtyard2.jpg"> <audio autoplay> <source src="Game file/Chirping.wav"></audio> Kensei approaches the booth, trying to hide his nervousness with a gentle smile. Kensei: "Hey, need a hand?" Naya looks up, her face lighting up with a smile when she sees him. Naya: “Kensei! I was hoping someone would show up to help me finish this. I’ve been out here forever.” Kensei walks over, pulls up his sleeves, and picks up one of the booth's props. Kensei: "Yeah, well, now you have me to help. Tell me what to do, and I'll do my best." Kensei thoughts: (//I'll give it time; right when we finish setting up everything, I'll take my chance and ask her.//) (align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")[***] After a few minutes of silence and setting up the booth, Kensei trys to starts up a conversation. (text-style:"smear","sway")[''What should Kensei say?''] [[Ask Naya directly about her plans for the festival.]] [[Keep things casual and talk about the booth setup.]] [[Tease her lightly about being here alone.]]

Scene: School's courtyard <img src="Game file/Courtyard2.jpg"> <audio autoplay> <source src="Game file/Chirping.wav"></audio> Kensei tries his best to play it cool as he walks over to the booth, but he accidentally tripped over his feet, slightly causing him to crash on the table. Naya jumps from being startled. Naya: "Oh, my- Kensei, are you okay?" Kensei quickly stands upright. He looks around to see if anyone else has seen him fall before turning back to Naya. He rubs the back of his neck, trying to play off his embarrassment. Kensei: "Oh, I'm fine- um... I see you need help." Naya giggles. Naya: "Yeah, you came at the perfect time. I was overwhelmed here trying to set things up myself." Kensei rolls up his sleeves and looks at the scattered supplies. Kensei: "Just give me directions on what to do. We'll finish this in no time." Kensei thoughts: (//I just need to play it cool. Help her finish setting up, and then… I can ask her.//) (align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")[***] After a few minutes of silence and setting up the booth, Kensei trys to starts up a conversation. (text-style:"smear","sway")[''What should Kensei say?''] [[Ask Naya directly about her plans for the festival.]] [[Keep things casual and talk about the booth setup.]] [[Tease her lightly about being here alone.]]

Scene: School's courtyard <img src="Game file/Courtyard2.jpg"> <audio autoplay> <source src="Game file/Chirping.wav"></audio> Kensei watches as Naya arranges the apples and buckets of water on the table. Kensei: “So, uh… do you have any plans for the festival later?” Naya glances at him, her smile softening slightly. Naya: “I was thinking about walking around after my shift at the booth. Maybe check out the other games. Why?” Kensei feels his heart race, but he forces himself to stay calm. Kensei: “Well, I was wondering… if you’d maybe want to walk around with me?” Naya pauses, her eyes meeting his. There’s a brief silence as she seems to consider his offer. Naya: "We should finish setting up..." Her response slightly took Kensei aback. Kensei: "Yeah, we should." Kensei thoughts: (//Did she avoid my comment on purpose?//) Once the booth is fully set up, Naya admires their work. Naya: “Well, I think we’re ready for the festival. Thanks for your help, Kensei.” Kensei feels his heart pounding as the moment he’s been waiting for finally arrives. Kensei thoughts: (//Now my chance, I'm just going to go for it...//) He clears his throat, trying to sound casual but determined. Kensei: “Naya, I’ve been wanting to ask you something all day…” Naya turns to him, her eyes curious and warm. Naya: “Yeah? What is it?” Kensei takes a deep breath, his palms sweaty but his mind made up. (text-style:"smear","sway")[''How should Kensei ask her?''] [[Confidently ask her out with a straightforward approach.]] [[Nervously stumble through his words but still get the point across.]] [[Play it cool, suggesting they hang out as friends first.]]

Scene: School's courtyard <img src="Game file/Courtyard2.jpg"> <audio autoplay> <source src="Game file/Chirping.wav"></audio> Before Kensei could say anything, Naya spoke up... Naya: “It’s kind of funny—we’ve been working on this festival for weeks, and I still feel like we’re scrambling to get everything done.” Kensei: “Y-Yeah, I know what you mean. I’ve been running around all day, trying to finish things. But this is the last on my list.” Naya Giggles softly as she adjusts the apple bucket. Naya: “Well, I’m glad you’re here to help. I wasn’t sure if I could finish this by myself.” Kensei smiles, feeling the tension ease a bit. Kensei: “Yeah, I Wouldn't let you do all the work alone.” The conversation ends with both of them smiling. They share a comfortable moment of silence before Kensei decides it’s now or never. Kensei: “Actually, Naya… I was wondering if you wanted to hang out at the festival later. You know, after we’re done here.” Naya looks at him curiously, a small smile playing on her lips. Naya: "We should finish setting up..." Her response slightly took Kensei aback. Kensei: "Yeah, we should." Kensei thoughts: (//Did she avoid my comment on purpose?//) Once the booth is fully set up, Naya admires their work. Naya: “Well, I think we’re ready for the festival. Thanks for your help, Kensei.” Kensei feels his heart pounding as the moment he’s been waiting for finally arrives. He clears his throat, trying to sound casual but determined. Kensei: “Naya, I’ve been wanting to ask you something…” Naya turns to him, her eyes curious and warm. Naya: “Yeah? What is it?” Kensei takes a deep breath, his palms sweaty but his mind made up. (text-style:"smear","sway")[''How should Kensei ask her?''] [[Confidently ask her out with a straightforward approach.]] [[Nervously stumble through his words but still get the point across.]] [[Play it cool, suggesting they hang out as friends first.]]

Scene: School's courtyard <img src="Game file/Courtyard2.jpg"> <audio autoplay> <source src="Game file/Chirping.wav"></audio> Kensei smiles to himself, then looks around the booth... Kensei: “So why were you all alone out here? What, did everyone else ditch you?” Naya chuckles, Nodding her head. Naya: “Pretty much. Everyone’s off setting up their booths, so I got stuck with this one.” Kensei smirked as he picked up a bucket of water and helped her set it up next to the apple bowl. Kensei: “Well, lucky for you, I’m here to save the day.” Naya laughs again, and Kensei feels a little more relaxed. As they work together, he glances at her, trying to gather the courage to say what’s been on his mind. Kensei: “Hey, Naya… since the festival’s tonight, I was thinking… maybe we could check it out together. What do you say?” Naya looks at him, slightly surprised but intrigued. Naya: "We should finish setting up..." Her response slightly took Kensei by surprise. Kensei: "Yeah, I guess we should." Kensei thoughts: (//Did she avoid my comment on purpose?//) Once the booth is fully set up, Naya admires their work. Naya: “Well, I think we’re ready for the festival. Thanks for your help, Kensei.” Kensei feels his heart pounding as the moment he’s been waiting for finally arrives. Kensei thoughts: (//This is my chance; I'm just going to go for it!//) He clears his throat, trying to sound casual but determined. Kensei: “Naya, I’ve been wanting to ask you something…” Naya turns to him, her eyes curious and warm. Naya: “Yeah? What is it?” (text-style:"smear","sway")[''How should Kensei ask her?''] [[Confidently ask her out with a straightforward approach.]] [[Nervously stumble through his words but still get the point across.]] [[Play it cool, suggesting they hang out as friends first.]]

Scene: School's courtyard <img src="Game file/Courtyard2.jpg"> Kensei: “So… I’ve been meaning to ask you something all day. Would you like to go to the festival with me tonight? Just the two of us?” Naya’s eyes widened slightly in surprise, and Kensei held his breath for a moment. Then, a warm smile spreads across her face. Naya: “Really? I’d love to, Kensei.” Kensei feels his heart leap in his chest. He tries to stay calm, but his smile mirrors hers. Kensei: “Awesome. I’ll meet you by the entrance after your shift?” Naya: “Sounds perfect. I was hoping we’d get a chance to hang out.” They share a brief but meaningful look before Naya picks up her things. Naya: “I’ll see you tonight, then.” Kensei watches as she walks off, unable to stop the grin spreading across his face. Kensei thoughts: (//She said yes… I can’t believe it. Tonight’s going to be amazing.//) [[bonus ending]]

Scene: School's courtyard <img src="Game file/Courtyard2.jpg"> Kensei's nerves are slightly visible, but he tries to smile as he looks at Naya. Kensei: “I’ve been meaning to ask you… would you like to go to the festival with me tonight?” Naya’s expression softens, and she glances away momentarily, thinking carefully about how to respond. When she looks back at him, her smile is gentle but apologetic. Naya: “Oh, Kensei… that’s really sweet of you to ask, but I think I’m going to take it easy tonight. Maybe catch up with some friends.” Kensei feels his heart sink a little, but he nods, trying to hide his disappointment. Kensei: “Yeah, I get it. No worries.” Naya: “I hope you still have a great time, though! I’m sure we’ll run into each other during the festival.” Kensei smiles, though it doesn’t quite reach his eyes. Kensei: “Yeah, definitely. Thanks.” Naya picks up her bag, giving him one last warm look before heading off. Kensei watches her go, forcing himself to stay positive. Kensei thoughts: (Well, I tried. I guess she wasn’t interested.) Kensei watch as Riku and Naya stop each other. They shared a few words with each other, Naya casually pointing in Kensei’s direction. Kensei: “She must be telling her about the booth.” After a few minutes, Riku nervously walks over to the booth. Kensei: “Riku, you actually showed up at the perfect time here…” Kensei holds up the clipboard. Riku hesitates but grabs it; her face is red as a tomato when she does. Riku: “S-So, um... I heard you were looking for a date to the festival…” (text-style:"bold","subscript","emboss","expand","tall","fade-in-out")[The End] [[Startover|The Start]]

Scene: School's courtyard <img src="Game file/Courtyard2.jpg"> Kensei is trying to play it cool but feels the moment's weight. He glances at Naya as they finish setting up. Kensei: “So, I was wondering… would you want to go to the festival with me tonight?” Naya’s expression shifts slightly, her smile becoming a little more hesitant. She looks at Kensei with sympathy but doesn’t avoid his gaze. Naya: “Oh… Kensei, I appreciate you asking, but I have already made plans to go with a group of friends. And, well… I think someone else might have already asked me.” Kensei feels his stomach drop, but he tries to act casually. Kensei: “Oh, I see. No worries, I didn’t know.” Naya: “I’m sorry. I hope you understand.” Kensei nods, giving her a small smile, though it feels forced. Kensei: “Yeah, of course. No problem.” Naya reaches out and gently touches his arm, her voice soft. Naya: “I hope you still come and have fun. We can still hang out as a group if you want.” Kensei shakes his head slightly, still trying to keep things light. Kensei: “Maybe. I’ll see how the night goes.” Naya offers him one last smile before gathering her things and heading off. As she disappears into the distance, Kensei stands alone at the booth. Kensei thoughts: (I was too late. I Should’ve asked her sooner.) (text-style:"bold","subscript","emboss","expand","tall","fade-in-out")[The End] [[Startover|The Start]]

Scene: The fall festival <img src="Game file/Night.jpg"> <audio autoplay> <source src="Game file/Fireworks3.wav"></audio> Naya: "I'm grateful for this moment." Kensei: "Yeah, same here." Kensei and Naya watch the fireworks from one of the school’s benches. Riku: "Hey!" Riku walks over and sits between them. Riku: "You two should be working right now. The festival is just getting started." Naya: "It's fine, Riku. Sophia is covering for me right now." Kensei: "Yeah, and I didn't sign up to work the festival." Riku looks back and forth between the two of them, her lips pressed together. Riku: "Mhmmm!" They watch as her face turns bright pink. Naya: "Riku, are you okay?" Riku jumps up from the bench, her arms down at her side, and her hands ball into fists. Riku: "You two look good together!" She then runs off and disappears into the forming crowd ahead. Kensei sits in confusion as Naya giggles. Kensei: "What just happened?" Naya: "Do you really not understand?" Kensei shakes his head. Naya: " I thought it was so obvious everyone else on the council knows." Kensei: "Knows, what?" Naya giggles again. Naya: "Riku has a stupid big crush on you..." Kensei: "What, I...um..." Kensei’s face starts to turn red. Naya: "Yeah, but she’s not the only one..." Naya places her hand on top of Kensei. Kensei’s face was red like a freshly picked cherry as he looked down at their hands. Kensei: "Naya, I-" Naya: "Come on, we don't have much time before Sophie rage quits the booth!" Kensei smiles to himself as Naya and he gets up from the bench and walks down the sidewalk together, holding hands. (text-style:"bold","subscript","emboss","expand","tall","fade-in-out")[The End] [[Startover|The Start]]