Solace in the Winter - Chapter 1: The Storm

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Trinity General Academy, one of the largest schools in Kivotos, established in 325 AD (est), every year starting in 336 AD, the school has upheld a tradition of a 3 week long break starting in December 14th to January 4th to give it’s students a break from schoolwork and to reunite with their family and friends to do whatever they want.

This year, 2027, on December 13th at 11:00 PM, the night before the big, long Christmas break was about to happen, was different. As the students of Trinity General Academy are finally able to relax after one, massive long school year.

Sensei had just gotten off of work after a long day in the dark rooms of the SCHALE office; however, over on Momotalk on her phone nearby, she gets a call from someone.

She reaches for the phone in the dark office, and picks it up, seeing Kirifuji Nagisa’s number and name.. The leading member of the Tea Party… seems like there was business to do again as usual.

Accepting the call.. She sits back and relaxes as she listens to Nagisa.

“Hello there..” Sensei said first to Nagisa.

“Sensei..? Hey, we need your help at the moment, right now..” Nagisa on the other line said, her bravado and strict tone seemingly.. Nonexistent in her voice now for some reason.

“We need you to head over to Trinity General School for important matters regarding the Make-Up Work Club.. tomorrow’s when winter break starts but we need you to show up by morning for their final exam.”

“..Alright, and what else?” Sensei asked as she looked at the digital clock on the desk, it was now 11:32 PM. “I’ll see what I can do by next morning if I can, Nagisa.”

“There’s not much else, but you need to supervise them in case anything goes wrong, Sensei.. I.. it’s been a rough semester.” Nagisa said. “And.. look.. I know you deserve a break too, but please, just look over them for once.”

Sensei considered it, as she thought for a moment.. She makes the crucial choice.

“Sensei? Are you still there?” Nagisa asked over the phone.

“8:30 AM on Tuesday. I’ll be right there.” Sensei said as she accepted the offer.

“...Thank you.. For taking your time.” Nagisa said, once again, as she hung up.

Sensei, putting the phone down on the table, looks at the clock again, seeing the time… it was now 11:35 PM. With nothing else on her mind, she packs up her stuff, but not before a few words to herself…

“I wish I could have all Christmas with the rest of the other schools.”

Tuesday, December 14th
Day One, 10:00 AM
Trinity General School, Entrance

Sensei drove up to the school and parked her car, as she got out, she donned her fedora as she took in her surroundings, the snow covering most of the school, practically leaving most of it looking like the north pole..

“...Well, fuck it.. I needed a break anyway.” Sensei says to herself as she makes her way towards the school.

Later…
Make-Up Work Club room, a.k.a: Classroom No. 192

The tension in the small classroom was tense, silent and almost… cricket-y.. as Hifumi, Azusa and Koharu looked at each other in contemplation for the results to come in, while Hanako was just looking at them in the rearmost seat of the class with a smug expression on her face, however quickly, that silence is broken as Sensei walks in with their exam papers graded..

“Alright ladies, settle down.. These are your final exam results.”

Sensei walks around handing out the final results to everyone, whistling a little tune.. Son of Mary by Cat Stevens, though, their grades this time, albeit a bit improved.. There was one outlier.

Ajitani Hifumi; Grade: S (95%)

Shirazu Azusa; Grade: S (90%)

Urawa Hanako; Grade: B (75%)

Shimoe Koharu; Grade: D (55%)

The room was deafeningly silent as the 4 of them looked at their results, taking in the numbers and grades they got. Azusa and Hifumi sighing in relief as they were not dreaming.. And Hanako, seemingly relaxing to take the stress off.. However, Koharu.. Was confused, despite her having passed last time.

“Right, well.. I can tell by the look on the faces of everyone here, all 4 of you, are surprised by the outcome you got for today.” Sensei said as she was behind the desk.

“M.. Miss, I don’t understand…” Koharu said, rejecting her grade.

“That’s glaringly apparent.” Sensei said back, a snarky remark coming from her.

“N-No.. it’s just.. I can’t fail this class! They promised to take me out on a trip, All 4 of us together if we passed this!” Koharu said, angry at Sensei.. A mood shift that.. Did rile up the classroom a little.

“Oh, don’t sell yourself short.. You weren’t trying hard enough..” Sensei said, trying to calm her down.

“How about this? Is it fine if I give you additional homework instead so you can focus?”

“...Fuck you.” Koharu said, though in a bit more of a softer voice.

“I’ll be taking that.. As a yes.” Sensei said. “Your exam is over, but right now there is a little problem among all 4 of you.”

“The first problems of which, Trinity will be cutting off all heating and cooling systems from the dormitories and faculty zones, so you 4 will be bunking in the Remedial Knights infirmary.”

“And as Koharu said, you 3 promised to take her out on a trip together, is that right?” Sensei said as she looked at everyone else in the room.

“..Yeah.. we did..” Hifumi said, feeling bad for Koharu… the room’s mood shifted significantly.

“Well.. I’m afraid that’s not happening… but.. I will be talking with Nagisa regarding this whole entire thing for an exception.” Sensei said.

The room seemed calm again, soon after, the bell rang as school was out early for all 4 of the girls for the Christmas break to begin.

Later…

“What do you mean no?! I can’t leave her behind at school like this!” Sensei said over the phone to Nagisa, who was seemingly very adamant of not letting Koharu go with her friends.

“...Listen, Sensei, you should’ve filled out the forms before we announced that the break was going to begin. I know this is some last minute thing but I am already off, and I’m.. extremely.. heartbroken.” Nagisa said, calmly with a somewhat sad voice over the phone.

“Look here, what’s more important is that I want the best for her.. She can’t go on a trip just because of a goddamn loophole?” Sensei said, now agitated at her behaviour.

Koharu was right next to Sensei as Hifumi, Azusa and Hanako watched, they were in the Remedial Knights medical room.

“Sensei.. Please, you’re gonna have to look over her for Christmas. I don’t make the rules here-” Nagisa said, before Sensei hangs up on her.

“So.. what did she say, Sensei?” Koharu asked..

“She isn’t budging. I’m going to have to look after you for Christmas at school.” Sensei replied back, in an annoyed tone to her.

“..Damn it.” Koharu mumbled to herself in disappointment.

Sensei looked over at all of the girls again, before she clapped her hands together in a commanding way, the loud noise making Hifumi and Azusa flinch.

“Alright, you four?” Sensei said to all four girls.. “I’m gonna need to see you all in good shape before you leave for your trip in a few days, alright?”

“We’ll be doing Physical Education, got to shape up before you all get out for the skiing trip. You will be running 3 laps, playing 3 rounds of soccer and once you four are done, I’ll be treating you to some scones and tea, is that good enough?”

Koharu and the others lightened up at the mention of there being treats as a reward… Quickly, the girls agreed to do P.E., even if for a snack break together.

Later, in the Gymnasium…

… The speakers in the Gymnasium blared to life as “Drive” by Swofford started playing.

“Alright ladies, pick up some speed! Come on!” Sensei shouted as the 4 girls ran around in laps, the song echoing off of every nook and cranny of the gym, though despite it being loud, it did not distract the girls, seemingly motivating them instead.

“Without exercise, the body devours itself, now come on!”

3 laps later..

The round was intense as Hanako managed to get 2 rounds in only paired with Koharu, Azusa and Hifumi practically exhausted and outmatched by how fast Hanako was.

“Damn.. you were-” cough “...you are just kicking our asses left and right like it’s nothing..” Azusa said as she was sweating heavily from exhaustion.

“My~ Am I too strong then?” Hanako said to the two, teasingly, as Koharu was right behind her.

“...You got 2 massive jugs that would have your head on a stake and you’re asking everyone else if you’re too strong..” Koharu said, equally as exhausted as Azusa and Hifumi. “What do you think the answer is?”

“My now, Koharu, no need for such flattering comments now…” Hanako replied back, still keeping her playful tone up.

Sensei watched over as she saw the whole scene. Seeing that the girls were exhausted beyond human limit, she decides to end the match.

“Alright, you four, match’s a tie… Now where would you all like to go for the treats I promised?”

Meanwhile…

Afternoon, it was already the time when things are starting to slow down as the school was heavily quiet, with nothing to do other than to explore around campus and probably spend your nights here, they still had electricity on, so at least you could charge your phone or whatever devices you had with you if you were unlucky enough to land here.

Sumi Serina, one of the nurses, walked into the Remedial Knights infirmary as she took a good glance at the right side of the infirmary, seeing 6 members of the Justice Task Force all badly injured and in a comatose state… in the room, there was someone else.. Hanekawa Hasumi, the vice chairwoman of the Justice Task Force, watching over the members.

“Hasumi-san.. You… shouldn’t be here.” Serina said, confused..

“..You don’t understand.. It’s my fault if anything.” Hasumi replied back, in a stern tone.

“...W-What’s your fault? You didn’t do anything wrong.” Serina replied again, oblivious.. She decides to sit down next to Hasumi.. At least, listen to her if for a bit.

“They’re gone, Serina, they’re gone because of me if anything.. I thought I was a responsible leader but in the Justina Council’s name, no, they’re asleep for god knows how long.” Hasumi said, seemingly agitated..

Serina got up, as she picked up a clipboard on the desk.

“You didn’t do anything wrong.. Right now, it’s their meal time and.. One of our only ways of doing so is to force feed them directly.” Serina said to Hasumi, trying to remain calm. “It’s only been 4 months since your mission with the 6 of them.. If we are lucky they’ll be waking up in 2 or a half weeks from now.”

Hasumi remained silent, seemingly not wanting to talk to Serina about the 6 unconscious girls.

“Hasumi, please, you can leave if this is too much for you-” Serina said, before she got interrupted by Hasumi mid-way through.

“Shut your mouth, I’ll be abandoning them if I just leave now.” Hasumi said, not wanting to get up or even looking Serina straight in the face.

“R-Right, um… I’ll continue my work then.” Serina said as she went on as usual, checking on their recovery progress.

The room was silent, but the results would come in soon after to Hasumi, who was patiently waiting in silence, despite the stern look on her face…


Remedial Knights
December 14th, 2027 report
Case Identifier: JTF-1098K
Patient(s): Six (6)

Patient Hiromi M. (3) is showing significant progress as she has started to respond to visual and auditory stimuli, she was previously sent into a comatose state from blunt force trauma, after being launched from a dust explosion into a hard concrete wall head-first.
Estimated wake up date: 01/02/2028

Patient Aria K. (1) is expected to make a full recovery by next week, she has the least amount of injuries, only suffering from a direct landmine explosion on her left leg with minimal burns and a slightly burnt right hand.
Estimated wake up date: 12/21/2027

Patient Sachiko Yoshiki (5) is showing slow recovery progress, as she has been admitted with a missing left arm and a burnt face. Suffering from a direct burn to the face and a grenade detonating on her waist. Her left arm had to be amputated due to it being practically unrecoverable.
Estimated wake up date: 02/06/2028 (rough estimate)

All 3 other patients are still being checked up on.

“Well.. better than telling me that they’re gone for good I suppose..” Hasumi said to Serina, having softened up slightly after reading through the report.

“This is the best we could do at the moment.. Plus we don’t exactly have the stuff we need to take care of everyone in the infirmary for the Christmas break.” Serina said to Hasumi..

…It was true, the school was starting to run low on supplies for the Christmas season. Especially with a few students staying behind for the break. Barely any food or medical supplies, and no heating in the most comfortable spots of the school, if at all.. They were going to need to try and stay strong for as long as they can to make it through the long winter season.

Soon after, a pink haired girl walked into the infirmary.. seeing the two together… it was Misono Mika, the former 3rd in command of the Tea Party..

“...Oh, Ms. Misono.. I..” Serina said as she heard Mika walking in.. she was surprised.

“Mhm? What’s it?” Mika said.. “You two enjoying your company together?”

“...Well.. yeah, I.. I was just checking up on the 6 Justice Task Force girls we have here..” Serina said.. “Hasumi is here to visit them.. just to check up on them and… yeah.. What are you still doing here anyway, Ms. Misono?”

“Hmm.. I decided to stay behind because Sensei was here.. and so was the Make-Up Work Club.. plus the Tea Party won’t be here for the next few weeks.” Misono said as she went to check outside, the window in the room showed a large buildup of snow outside…

“So.. to 3 weeks.. we are getting 3 weeks to relax… all by ourselves.” Mika said as she kept looking outside of the window.

“Well, I don’t know about you, Ms. Misono, but getting out of school in the winter isn’t exactly a good idea..” Serina said, a bit worried as she walked up to Mika. “Plus, it’s like.. 15 degrees outside… you’re gonna get a cold faster than you can breathe.”

“Ah.. don’t worry, I’m not that stupid… I was just taking in the atmosphere for myself just to calm down a little..” Mika said playfully.. “In fact, I wonder where Nagisa and Seia-chan are right now.. if it’s that cold as you say.”

Serina looked at the time on her wristwatch, it was almost time for Sensei and the Make-Up Work Club to return to the infirmary just so they could get a good night’s sleep.

“Hey.. you two? I have to tell you all something..” Serina said to both Mika and Hasumi. “My dorm room’s heating and whatnot are still functional for the next 3 weeks.. if it helps, you guys can stay there overnight if you want.”

“Well, god almighty..” Mika said, in somewhat.. of a disbelief. “I thought you were unlucky enough to have no heating in your room.”

“My room is in Dormitory Complex No. 8, for some reason.. they decided to not cut any heating or power there.. so.. you guys are lucky to even have a place to sleep or bunk at.” Serina said to the two. “It’s my treat, you guys can stay there.”

Later…
2:45 PM, December 14th

Sensei walked into the Remedial Knights infirmary with all of the Make-Up Work Club, all 4 girls stuffed and refreshed after the long workout session that was imposed on them.

The infirmary was as warm as ever, perfect to sleep in for the long nights and days ahead. While Koharu, Hifumi and Azusa were catching their breath, Hanako took a quick swig of some water from the canteen she had kept in her uniform.

“H-Hey.. Hanako.. can I have some of that?” Koharu says as she notices the canteen.

“Mhm.. sure.. just a little alright?” Hanako said as she gave Koharu her canteen, the smaller, pink haired girl with wings on her head downed it.. maybe more than “just a little” as she was feeling rather dehydrated..

“...Well, fine I guess, I’ll just get more water later.” Hanako says as she takes back and stores the almost empty canteen away.

Sensei claps her hands together in the same, loud noise that signaled authority before.

“Is she gonna keep doing that?” Azusa said as she was starting to get annoy-

“You 4 did well for P.E., and.. I’m proud, to say the least. Plus it seemed like you guys were having some fun.” Sensei said, somewhat pleased. “I am proud to say that for one.. I didn’t teach no hussies, and two, I raised a proud quartet of smart, and clever ladies.”

Azusa and Hifuni were a bit flattered at the comment, but at least it was some praise for their hard work, even if they were outmatched by Hanako back at the gymnasium.

“Well, good night to you 4, and I’ll see you in the morning..” Sensei said, before she turned on the thermostat in the room, as it gave everyone a comfortable temperature to rest in.. before turning off the lights.

A few days later…
Dormitory No. 8
Time: 06:50 PM, December 14th, 2027

Sensei walked in and hung up her coat and fedora, as she walked into the hub room of the Dormitories with a flashlight as it was extremely dark with no light inside.

After walking around for a few moments, she finds Hasumi on the couch of the hub room, the TV on as it played a programme of a dating show, who gets frightened at the light right behind her and immediately grabs her ornate, gold-and-black bolt action off the wall it was leaning against.

“Relax, god damn it! It’s me!” Sensei yelled at Hasumi in fear.

“..Oh, right.. sorry about that.” Hasumi said as she recognized the voice.

“What are you doing here all in the dark..?” Sensei asked, confused but a bit relaxed as she turned off the flashlight and set it on the coffee table, before gently settling down on the sofa next to the couch.

“Mm.. just watching some dating show to take my mind off of things.” Hasumi said, in a more casual and relaxed tone compared to her more.. authoritative voice from a few days or even weeks or so back. “They always pick the worst people to be around with and wonder why their relationship lasts barely a year.”

“Oh.. yeah, I’m not a really big fan of TV nowadays…” Sensei said. “Well, Hasumi, I’m still your teacher after all… I.. didn’t exactly get to ask you this but..”

“Ask about them? Yeah.. whatever, I’ll tell you my story.” Hasumi said to Sensei, as she got up and gently reached for a wine glass on the table and drank something out of it.. “...It’s orange soda, by the way.” She followed up.

“...So.. Serina told me you guys were staying here over the phone.. and said you guys were offering a room for me in her dorm room.. that’s why I’m here.” Sensei said to Hasumi, now a bit calmer with the noise of the TV to distract the two from their worries.

“Mhm.. you can stay if you want, but what’s more important is them.” Hasumi said as she looked at Sensei, setting down the wine glass on the table.

“You see, 4 months ago, I led 6 of the Justice Task Force’s strongest members to a battle that at the time, we didn’t know we couldn’t win. So in return, we got ambushed by the deadliest firefighting we’ve ever seen.” Hasumi said as she recounted the story to Sensei. “The Helmet Gang set up traps, tanks and landmines left and right without us knowing and I lost all 6 of them to a coma.. I got shot in the face by a whole lot of good ol’ buckshot and knocked out cold for 12 hours until Mashiro and Tsurugi saved my life when I was unconscious… that’s what that pink haired doc told me.”

“...Uh huh.. then what happened?” Sensei asked..

“Well, it was only a few days later that I learned all 6 of them were in the state that they were, and my heart was shattered beyond any repair… I was unable to perform my duties for 2 months straight.. I had to go to therapy too and they issued me 2 weeks worth of anti-depressants.. well, guess they worked.” Hasumi said as she picked up the wine glass again, before drinking the whole thing in one go. “...Mmmm..” she muttered to herself, before continuing; “Miss Nagisa had me pulled from active duty for an additional month, and I was quickly back in service after that.. Obviously.. I didn’t get to do any training.. so my aim got worse during my break.”

“I remember when Sachiko-chan said to me.. “I wanted to be as strong and powerful as Ichika-senpai and that I’ll go to higher ranks like you, Miss Hanekawa! I will fight all the evil that there is in the world!”.. That was 3 years ago, look at her now… unable to respond and lost a whole arm and a face.” Hasumi said, starting to sound sad.. “None of my 6 team members even got to the age of 18.. Sachiko wasn’t even 16 when she got into this coma.”

“...Oh.. I’m.. sorry for your losses..” Sensei said as she heard the whole story from Hasumi’s side.

“Mmm.. it’s alright, one of them is about to wake up and recover fully in about a week from now… Can’t have shit when your subordinates have all failed under your command.” Hasumi said as she reached out to the bottle of orange soda on the table, and poured herself another glass.

“I’ll get some more ice.. Do you want some cookies… or a drink at least, Sensei?” Hasumi said to Sensei as she got up from the couch.

“If you have any other soda, I’d like that.. but I just had dinner.” Sensei says to Hasumi as she focuses on the TV, completely relaxed as she lays back and settles on the sofa.

“So, Mr. Kaiser, do you believe that you are the father of this child?” The TV presenter said to the other man as they had just performed a DNA test..

“Well, um.. yes.. I believe we’ve had her for about 6 or 9 months now.” The man, named Kaiser said to the host..

“Well, with the DNA samples we have collected from you, your wife and your child.. they have shown minimal differences and most of the strain has directly come from you.. so yes, Mr. Kaiser, I believe.. that you..” the TV presenter said, before Hasumi came back to Sensei with the ice tray and the soda that she had in her hands.

“I’m back, Sensei..” Hasumi said as she gently set down both the ice tray and the large bottle of soda.. Well.. “Light Cola”... as it said on the bottle. Alongside a 2nd wine glass for her. “Here you go.”

“Well.. Thanks, I suppose..” Sensei said as she got up from laying on the sofa..

“...So, I.. obviously won’t be here for long.. I need to sleep too, you know?” Sensei followed up as she poured herself a glass.

Hasumi laid down on the couch, as she looked at Sensei.. “Mhm.. I know.. Me too.” she said. “I have my own question though.. How’s things with the Make-Up Work Club going for you, Sensei?”

“Not so bad, actually, in fact, they’ve been less of a problem for me if anything.” Sensei said as she took a swig of the soda she poured for herself.. “In fact, they’re probably the nicest girls that I’ve ever met in my life… 1st place compared to Abydos.”

“You know actually, I used to have Koharu, and Sachiko together for one class.. They two were very insightful and smart and clever ladies, you know what I mean?” Sensei followed up.

“Mhm.. Sachiko said she hated you. Said you was a real asshole, too.” Hasumi remarked as she took a swig of the orange soda.

“Oh come on, I wasn’t that harsh on them!” Sensei said back in defense, but she knew that Hasumi was right, she was a little bit rough when Sachiko was still around.

“Hm.. I see, so you’re the motherly type to Koharu and the 3 others then, Sensei?” Hasumi says to Sensei out of curiosity.. And sarcasm, that Sensei quite obviously couldn’t tell just by her tone.

“No.. not like that, I’ve never had kids.” Sensei said to Hasumi as she looked at her in embarrassment.

“Heh.. You’re good.. I was just teasin’ ya.” Hasumi chuckled to herself as she focused on the TV again.

“I’ll get going now.. I need a break.” Sensei said as she got up from the sofa.

“Alright.. Sweet dreams, Sensei, I’ll be there with you in a moment… Serina’s room is Room 803 by the way.” Hasumi said as Sensei left the hub afterwards. Going to Serina’s dorm room as Hasumi still sat there, still focused on the TV and enjoying the moment to herself.

Serina’s Dorm Room (A.K.A: Room 803)
Time: 09:35 PM, December 14th, 2027

The door opens up as Sensei walks in, Serina was there as she was writing down something in her clipboard of papers..

“Hm..? Oh, Sensei.. Good evening!” Serina said as she saw Sensei at the door, before walking up to her to give her a hug.

“...Yeah, you too, Serina.” Sensei said back. Her mood lightened up at the hug as the two of them embraced each other like close friends together.

“Huh.. where’s Ms. Hanekawa?” Serina looked around, confused, as she saw that Hasumi is still not there with Sensei around.

“She’s at the hub, just enjoyin’ it while it lasts I suppose.” Sensei said, as she looked behind her and saw Hasumi still in the hub, relaxing and watching TV in the dark room. “She said she was gonna join me in here later anyway, don’t need to worry about her.”

“...Damn.. well.. I suppose that’s fine with her.. She’s been going through a lot, having lost 6 members of the JTF under her command, after all.” Serina said, though she knew that Hasumi’s habits were much more unhealthier compared to before.

Serina gently guided Sensei to the bunk beds in the dormitory, as Sensei took a quick glance around the fancy, heavily decorated room, she saw Misono Mika there.. Already fast asleep.

“..Mika..? I thought she was supposed to go somewhere with the Tea Party..” Sensei said, in disbelief, seeing her here of all places during the start of the break.

“She’s staying over for the Christmas break because she felt like it.” Serina said to Sensei. “Ms. Misono has been through a lot after all..”

“...Huh.. well.. Fair enough.. She’s a tough one.” Sensei says as she sits down on one of the empty beds.

“Ah.. wait. Sensei, that’s-” Serina said as she saw Sensei sitting down in her bed.

“Oh.. my bad.” Sensei quickly got up and climbed up onto the 2nd bed above.

“Okay.. that’s better.” Serina calms down despite the slight blunder that happened..

“Hey.. Serina.. Is there a charger port somewhere?” Sensei asked as she was looking to charge the Shittim Chest.. To which Serina points at the port on the wall above the nightstand silently as she continues writing the logs on her clipboard.

“Alright.. Thanks.” Sensei says as she gets out of bed, and plugs in the Shittim Chest, waiting for it to charge fully for use, before climbing back into bed.

Serina focused on her logs again, seemingly writing something that was very important.. Was it something for the Christmas break..? Something for the Remedial Knights..? Who knows..

Later, Hasumi showed up, Serina turned around as she got distracted by the sound of the door opening up..

“H-Hey doc..” Hasumi said groggily..

“Go wash that weird fish sauce smell off of you in the bathroom.. You’re gonna wake Ms. Misono up with that stench if anything, Ms. Hanekawa.” Serina said as she noticed the pungent smell off of Hasumi.

“..Alright, fine.. Jeez..” Hasumi said before she went into the bathroom.

“Right.. I think I’m done..” After a few hours of continuous writing, Serina puts her clipboard away, as she looks at the bunks.. Seeing Sensei, and Mika already fast asleep.. And outside the window, seeing that.. It’s all white, the snow has piled up and blocked off any view of the outside.

“Hah.. Damn it… I would’ve been enjoying a good few weeks off if it wasn’t for Hasumi..” Serina says to herself..

Serina got up and slid the chair into the table, hearing Hasumi still taking a shower inside. Regardless, she gets into bed, wearing only a large, white shirt… Before she turns off the lights.

A couple of days later…
Time: 05:30 AM, December 17th, 2027

Sensei was awoken by the sound of her phone’s ringtone going off, before, out of muscle memory, turning it off.

“Fuck me..” Sensei said to herself as she got up, the claustrophobia on the top bunk bed almost causing her to hit her head against the ceiling.

“..Not you too.” Sensei mutters to herself as well, annoyed at how close the roof is to her head.

Despite this, she climbs down from the bunk bed, having slept through last night only in her nightgown.. Seeing Serina, Hasumi and Mika still asleep despite the loud alarm going off.

After a quick shower.. Or a moment to herself in the bathroom.. She looks at herself in the mirror, putting on her makeup as usual, before then leaving and putting on her SCHALE uniform, making her way out of the dorm room, but not before taking the Shittim Chest with her, and also her coat, fedora and gloves, as she makes her way back into the school.

Later…
Remedial Knights Infirmary
Time: 06:29 AM, December 17th

Sensei walked into the infirmary as she looked around and saw the Make-Up Work Club on the left side of the infirmary. Before immediately after, she claps her hands together, the same loud, authoritative clap that Hifumi and Azusa were starting to get used to, but not Koharu and Hanako.

“Alright, rise and shine, ladies!” Sensei yelled, the whole club awoke to the loud noise as most of them were already sound asleep throughout the whole night… definitely not a few 10 or more hours ago.

Koharu and Hanako were already annoyed as is, but they were going to have to get used to it under Sensei’s guidance despite her.. Well.. unconventional and somewhat rash methods.

Later, after shower

The 4 girls dressed up in their uniforms, including their winter jackets and coats and.. Even mittens. However, Koharu, looking for her ID card, notices her card missing in her nightstand’s cabinet, and immediately goes over to confront Azusa.

“Where’s my photo, Azusa?” Koharu said aggressively towards Azusa, suspicious that she had stolen it while she wasn’t looking..

“What the fuck? I didn’t steal anything??” Azusa said, seemingly.. “Confused”, as she looked at Koharu. “You must’ve misplaced it somewhere, I don’t keep your stuff, pinkhead!”

“Oh? Oh yeah? Why was my nightstand left half open then?” Koharu, getting much more confrontational, got up closer towards Azusa. “What’s so important about my ID card, huh?”

“Why me?! I didn’t even steal crud from you and why would I even take that??” Azusa said, her acting completely shattered.

“No wonder why you’re just still standing around here, you fucking spy. Your “family” probably doesn’t even want you or your dumbass face, huh??” Koharu got aggressive towards Azusa, seemingly not backing down.

“L-Look here, Koharu, I can’t go “home” because they’re renovating their apartment and they’re keeping their tools in my room, how about that?” Azusa said as she got defensive, attempting to resent Koharu’s accusations.

“Who the fuck.. Renovates their home during the middle of a big ass snowstorm? Oh yeah… I know what you are, you are just a big fat fuckin’ liar..” Koharu said, being fed up with Azusa. “You know Azusa, one thing has always made me not want to like you and I am happy my worst fears have came true, because for one fuckin’ thing, I know damn well you will just lie and lie and lie your way out of things instead of making up to your mistakes.”

“In fact, I know for one thing, the only “tool” in that damn room is none other than you, Azu-” Koharu says, before Azusa immediately tackles her against the wall, breaking out into a fight as Koharu pushes her away, making her hit her head against the nightstand and knock over the lamp as Hifumi and Hanako witnessed the whole entire scene, only in fear and shock as the two began to fight.

“What in god’s name are you- Azusa, please! Stop that!!” Hifumi yelled as she saw the fight break out, before immediately after…

“Alright, alright! Ladies! Break it up!” Sensei’s voice echoed in the infirmary as she witnessed the whole scene as Koharu and Azusa stood up quickly.. Pretending nothing happened.

“They.. they weren’t fighting, Sensei!” Hifumi attempts to defend Azusa..

“...Alright, if they “weren’t fighting”, then who started all that racket?” Sensei said, suspicious of the whole entire scene in front of her.

“Alright then, then we’ll do this like Trinity’s very.. very forgotten ancestors.. For one lady’s sin, it will be the burden of all the other ladies..” Sensei said, in a stern voice. “For every second that the truth is withheld is one minute in detention for all of you, and your first task in detention will be community service in the Trinity Library.. For cleaning the undersides of the tables and shelves, caked with snot, gum and dust that has been collecting for more than a hundred and more centuries in Trinity’s history, and from generations upon generations from the students that came before all of you, to remind you of the sins that one lady in here has commit-”

“It was Azusa.. Sensei!” Hanako said, breaking under pressure from the punishment..

“Hm… Alright then..  Bravo, Ms. Urawa.. Bra-vo.” Sensei said, as she walked towards Azusa and handcuffed her.. “1 hour and 30 minutes of detention for you, young lady, now get up.. I don’t want any troublemakers under my watch, not people like you, anyway.”

Later…
Make-Up Work Club Room (A.K.A: Classroom No. 192)
Time: 08:30 AM.

“So, in the first Great War of Kivotos, 1914 to 1918, Gehenna attacked not only Trinity, but also Hyakkiyako and Shanhaijing, leading to a battle that not only costed 20 million students in service, but also 10 million injured who would still survive to see a few more decades pass.. By that time, the industrial revolution..” Sensei said, as she was giving a lecture.

The snowy season had arrived early when December had just started, and the snowstorms all across Kivotos had ravaged a lot of communications. The winter.. Was definitely the time when resources were scarce all across Kivotos with food being the most important resource..

“...Are you kidding me?” Azusa whispered to Hifumi.. “It’s only 8:30 in the morning and she’s teaching while lit… I can smell the orange soda off of her.”

“Well, can you blame her? It’s cold as Red Winter right down here of all places right now… you’re in no place to complain.” Hifumi whispered back. “...In fact, I could go for a good cup of hot cocoa right about now.”

“U-Um.. Sensei.. I.. Don’t understand this part, and..” Koharu was about to ask Sensei, however the lights started to visibly flicker as the whole building started to rumble and shake violently..

“The fuck… what in god’s name is that?” Azusa muttered under her breath as soon after, they noticed a helicopter landing outside of the classroom window… in the school’s main plaza.

“..Well, holy blessed to the mother of god herself… I thought she was gonna reconsider the offer and we’d all be stuck here for the 3 whole weeks..” Hifumi said to herself as soon after, a few girls are seen departing the helicopter and walking towards the school.

Later…
Trinity General School, Tea Party Terrace
Time: 08:45 AM

The 3 girls of the Make-Up Work club were attempting to contact their parents while Misono Mika was supervising them for Sensei, alongside the helicopter operators planning to take them for the skiing trip outside of Trinity General School grounds, however, alone together on another side of the terrace, Sensei interrogated Koharu for a moment..

“..I can tell that was probably not your first time experiencing such things like that, Ms. Shimoe.” Sensei said to Koharu, seeing her all ruffled up and messy from the brief fight in the infirmary.

“...Yeah.. um.. unfortunately.. I got kicked out of multiple schools because of that.” Koharu said.. “They all blamed me and it was over something I obviously owned..”

“Mhm… and why’s that? How many schools have you been expelled from?” Sensei asked..

“3.. 3 different schools, one time another kid shoved me into the road in the middle of oncoming traffic as a prank, probably.. and.. I reacted strongly.. Gave him a whole fist full to the beak right on his white-tailed tit face.. Turns out he was also a big pervert as well.. fuckin’ Tom..” Koharu said to Sensei.. “That was the last straw and my mother sent me to Trinity afterwards… and.. I don’t even know if I even have a dad anymore.. but.. If I do something like that again, I’m going to get withdrawn.. And be sent to military school.”

“..Oh.. darn..” Sensei listened… she had never learnt of Koharu being like the way that she is. “..Well.. alright.. I’ll-”

“My mom is going to think you’re just covering up.. Don’t bother.. She won’t exactly be proud of me going with the whole Make-Up Work Club anyway.. Not anymore.” Koharu said to Sensei. Seemingly scared of being withdrawn from Trinity..

Mika walks over to Koharu and Sensei soon afterwards.. Handing Koharu the phone… “It’s for you, Shimoe-chan.”

Beeeeep beeeeep beeeeep

“...No answer.” Koharu said.

“...Huh.. that’s strange, I thought your mother would be a bit more responsive..” Mika said to Koharu, a bit confused..

“...There is no way.” Mika said as she got the same tone from the phone. “The signal’s dead.. That means we can’t make phone calls.”

“You have to be fucking kidding me.” Koharu said under her breath…

Trinity General School, Main Plaza
Time: 09:05 AM

Koharu, Hasumi, Serina, Mika and Sensei watched from a distance as they watched the helicopter departing, without Koharu getting any explicit permission, Sensei was unable to let Koharu go with her friends. In the large snowstorms and fields upon fields and acres upon acres covered in snow, Koharu turns to Sensei, as if wanting to ask her one thing..

“Hey, Sensei..” Koharu asked.. “..What now?”

“Huh?” Sensei could only mutter..

“They’re gone.. What do we do now?” Koharu said to Sensei again.

- THE END -

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"H-Hanako? W-What are you doing?" - Koharu, 200x-2026 (art by Ma Tsukasa)

“W-Well, I was on thin ice already; if Nagisa finds out, the facts won’t matter.. She’ll make it my fault!” Sensei said to Koharu, as the young girl was holding onto her left shoulder in excruciating and agonizing pain..

“It is your damn fault! You were supposed to be looking after me!” Koharu said, in mixed emotions between anger, agony and sadness.

“Wh- I told you to stop and you didn’t listen!?‘ Sensei said back to Koharu.

“And you said you washed your hands of me, too!!” Koharu said, still in agonizing pain..

“No?? I meant it metaphorically!” Sensei said back, still trying to remain calm.

“Of course you meant it metaphorically..” Koharu said, sounding like a spoiled brat that got the taste of her own medicine. “What the hell were you gonna do, actually go and wash your hands?!”

(lines from solace in the winter)

u/Opposite-Homework266 — 11 days ago

Ever since I saw the movie Savageland (2015) 4 days ago, I started to feel this weird hollowness inside of my chest and it deteriorated me

Title, I am a 19 year old Vietnamese kid working on a few games at the moment and I play Polytoria, Roblox (not so much anymore) and DOOM II with mods, however I do watch movies sometimes and I really like horror films.

4 days ago, I saw a breakdown of the movie Savageland (2015) that night and then watched the movie on youtube, however after that day I started to feel this weird empty hollow and hurting feeling inside of my chest that doesn't seem to go away.

After 3 days of putting up with this and having a mental breakdown at one point, I got it checked out at a hospital and it turns out it was because of my eating habits and sleep schedule, they did give me a few meds along the way but the problem still persists. But it still persists and starting today, I started to have some form of diarrhea aswell.

I don't know what I can even do, I don't know what is even there to do. And I can't do anything. I have no one to rely on for medical advice other than a few friends but that's it. I have no one else.

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u/Opposite-Homework266 — 17 days ago

making a lil vocaloid horror game right now and here's the poster/box art for it

Art by Kruf71111 on my team

poster designed by me

u/Opposite-Homework266 — 20 days ago

just some little things

I wanted to move to Polytoria initially when I decided that once my Roblox Plus subscription died out, I am heading out too. But there are so many things that Polytoria lacks but Roblox has and some very big issues that are on the platform and other parts of it itself, so I'm gonna be documenting them here:

  1. Script Saving

Roblox automatically saves your scripts when you close out of their tab, and you can go back to it later, however Polytoria 2.0 completely lacks this and I didn't even know my scripts didn't work until I checked them to see them still empty despite me writing hours upon hours of code.

Sure manual saving exists (if I am correct) but when I tried to save a script (file > save), turns out it was to save to the polytoria platform itself and not the script file. Even the dedicated keybind for saving doesn't even seem to exist.

  1. Animation Edtior

Just more of a small nitpick but I really feel like Polytoria needs custom animations ingame. I usually animate guns so this is more on me.

  1. LAG (holy fuck the lag)

Polytoria 2.0 is hella unoptimized even on a blank baseplate, even the graphics settings are much more complicated than detonating a nuclear bomb since you don't even get to choose what graphics setting you wanna set it to.

  1. Completely alien UI

It feels like whoever designed the UI for Polytoria's game editor has no idea what ergonomics or convenience is. You can't change the location of the toolbox, explorer, properties, etc, and even then you can't even see 90% of what your assets are in the explorer because the window is not even resizable, and it just feels like you're looking through a peephole to see what is in your game. It just feels very clunky and inconvenient to use and not gonna lie, my right hand absolutely hurts like hell after days of using Polytoria's game editor.

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u/Opposite-Homework266 — 1 month ago
▲ 29 r/VocaloidButGood+1 crossposts

eiji hirasawa memorial academy graduate: kasane teto (3rd year), class of 2026 (drawn by kruf71111)

This was drawn by Kruf71111 for my visual novel "Whitecoat: A Vocaloid Story"'s short 4 minute teaser, i thought i might aswell just post it here since she looked like she was actually having fun even if it lasted like 1 day

u/Opposite-Homework266 — 1 month ago
▲ 28 r/yurivisualnovels+1 crossposts

Whitecoat: A Vocaloid Story - teaser trailer

In 2027.. a special, formerly prestigious, and tech-heavy high school located at the heart of Japan, the Eiji Hirasawa Memorial Academy, is faced with a string of murders that are beyond words to describe what happened to the victims. With corruption, mistreatment and greed preventing any chance of solving the brutal murders, a small clubroom of 6 students, now once again, led by it's former alumni Kasane Teto, are asked to work together to solve the murders, apprehend the killer, and restore the school's honor.

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u/Opposite-Homework266 — 1 month ago

The shotgun model from Capcom's Dead Rising (2004) was used in the roblox game Da Hood, where it is more known before the model got replaced

u/Opposite-Homework266 — 2 months ago

The president doesn't want you to know her weakness.. [Kisaki by @mizusaki777]

https://x.com/mizusaki777/status/2071209053452411106

ね 今から晴れるよ
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I know you let me share the shoulder
I know your baby let me hold it
Why are you not busy I'm in no love
I know you baby have a whole Iove
Why baby are you shut up
Why don't you let me go?
I like to chill out
Let me see you give me a love
Why do you at show me a lot
When they'll be another Shut me
What are the best Show me love
We'll have to say
Wait a whole
I know I mean Help me Moksha
I know **** Fell in a hole in now
I love about you
Are you in bed This is not you
I know where has the worst ask you
Baby I lost a special you
Are you All the time
Baby I know you're crazy
I'm sorry I'm go back
I want to go bed
I know my know
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Why you love me
I know you miss me
I love you baby
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I know you want me
I know my know
I know you let me share the shoulder
I know you baby let me hold it
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Why are you busy I'm in no love
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u/Opposite-Homework266 — 2 months ago