TNDG 4 - ENDGAME

[the_macdonald]

[So you're at the Halloween dance, and maybe you're fighting robots or each other, or maybe you were just hanging out and eating pizza? Either way, there's a new door in the building... or maybe one you simply didn't notice before? It opens, and inside there is a well-lit TV stage, upon which there are several freestanding doors with names of all the surviving participants. A monitor in the corner displays the face of Ronald McDonald.]

All right, kids! Game's over! Thanks to all your tomfoolery, our sponsors pulled out, and we can't even afford prizes. Get on out of here, you little shits!

((Here's your endgame post! The doors will drop off each person where they were kidnapped (or will drop someone else where the person whose name is listed was kidnapped). Say goodbye, yell at the hosts, go back and bob for apples?))

Comments

[afailedmurder]

Not really, but what kind of life is there for me on the other side of that door?

[wantsnudes]

I don't know. It's a life where you'll be free of Shido for the first time... But in the eyes of the authorities, you've been missing for months. If you were to turn yourself in, Niijima-san would defend you with everything she has, because she knows the full truth of what happened. She gave up prosecuting and became an attorney, you see.

[He pauses, crossing his arms and frowning.]

It wouldn't be easy, even with justice on our side. I can't deny that. But... everyone would be happy to see you.

[afailedmurder]

Is that so...

[Puts on a wry smile. It would be really uncool to admit how scared he is after all that, right?]

Will you come visit me in jail?

[wantsnudes]

[Yusuke doesn't smile back, but nods.]

Yes, of course. I'm sure the others would do the same.

[afailedmurder]

I'd better not stand them up, then.

[wantsnudes]

There's nothing that would force you to turn yourself in right away, either, you know. If you wanted to lie low for a while and enjoy a little freedom... perhaps you could finally see what it's like, to live without the expectations of others weighing upon you.

You deserve that much.

[afailedmurder]

[faltering a little]

Whether I do or not, wouldn't that just make it more difficult to go through with?

[wantsnudes]

It's your decision to make, Akechi. It's simply an option, should you wish to take it.

[afailedmurder]

I suppose I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

[wantsnudes]

Yes. There's no need to make any hasty decisions.

If you don't mind, before we leave, I'd like to take the time to say my farewells.

[afailedmurder]

Of course, take all the time you need. I'm not in any hurry myself.

[wantsnudes]

Is there anyone you'd like to say goodbye to?

[afailedmurder]

I suppose I could.

[wantsnudes]

This is likely the last time we'll ever see the others here, after all. With everything we've endured, it wouldn't hurt to exchange a few words.

[make friends akechi!!!]

[afailedmurder]

Right. Meet you back here when I'm done?

[wantsnudes]

Very well. I won't leave without you, I promise.

[afailedmurder]

I know. I'll see you later.

[That having been said, Akechi will inevitably return first, and can be found sitting by the door, staring at his phone.]

[wantsnudes]

[Yusuke takes... a while longer... before he returns, but when he finally does, he looks happier than any other point since he got here. He stops by Akechi's side, a subdued smile on his face. He might even still be blushing a little bit.]

I think I'm ready, now. Are you?

[afailedmurder]

Yes, I'm good to go.

[Stands up, tapping the screen a couple of times before turning the phone off and sliding it into his pocket.]

Who were you talking to just now?

[wantsnudes]

Oh... I was saying goodbye to Seto. We may have only spent a few days together, but he was very kind to me.

[afailedmurder]

That guy, huh? I must say, I'm a little concerned about your taste...

[wantsnudes]

[It takes Yusuke a few seconds to realise what he means. Then the penny drops.]

W-what are you talking about?! There's nothing wrong with my taste...!

[afailedmurder]

Well, not aesthetically...

[wantsnudes]

What are you trying to imply?!

[afailedmurder]

Doesn't he strike you as a little... off?