Saki and I continued to walk through the second floor's hallways. The corridors seemed more and more shady, growing a feeling of worry in the air. I wondered how Shiraishi and Azusawa went with this downstairs, it felt more like a haunted house than a school, and the Monopad clearly said that Shiraishi was afraid of ghosts, and Azusawa seemed like the scared type.
Even Saki looked like she felt uneasy. Was it a good idea to continue to walk in front of us, would there be anybody on this floor?
"Hey! Ichi! There's light over here!"
I raised my head in surprise as Saki speaked, I clearly was too deep in my thoughts I didn't even noticed the light coming out from a room a bit further.
"Ah! Yes- I mean- should we check it out?
-Of course we should! I don't want to stay in the dark for so long!"
Me and Saki went to the light, that was coming from what appeared to be a bathroom. The walls were painted in pink, mirrors were shining against the walls, and three cabinets were on the right side of the room.
In front of us were two other persons:
The first one had long blue-white hairs falling down to her knees, a blue jogging sweaters and black shorts. Her eyes seemed tired but surprised to see Saki and I entering.
The second one had purple hairs tied up in a ponytail, she wore a blue hand knitted jacket and long wide light brown pants. She gave us a warm questionning smile, making me feeling a lot better right away.
"My- were you two walking in the allways like that? Without flicking the lights on?
-Wh-What?! There were a switch all this time?!
-We really should had checked before going from where Shiraishi and Azusawa came from...
-Ah- sorry for making you panick this way- Um- I'm Yoisaki Kanade, I'm seventeen years old and I'm- the Ultimate Composer. Nice to meet you and sorry again."
The white haired girl said, introducing herself. Her voice was soft but it sounded like she was gasping for air. She looked at us gently, almost reassuringly.
"Hehe~And I'm Mafuyu Asahina, I'm seventeen as well and I'm the Ultimate Lyricist. Pleased to meet you! And sorry for asking you as well, you looked really startled, I didn't meant to.
-Th-that's alright, we didn't checked for a switch, so this is no one fault I guess... Nice to meet you Yoisaki and Asahina."
My Monopad vibrated two times, signaling that Asahina's and Yoisaki's profile were both registered in it.
"That's still was scary! Anyways! I'm Saki Tenma! The Ultimate Pianist! My speciality is hair styling, I love watching makeup and fashion videos and I hate congees since I ate to much of it while in the hospital, those taste horrible!
-And- I'm Hoshino Ichika, the Ultimate Guitarist, I like Miku and don't like thrill rides... Saki and I are both sixteen years old, nice to meet you."
I gave a little "hello" nod as the conversation pursued.
"The hospital? Asahina asked. Did something happened to you Tenma?
-Oh- Well... Kind of, I was born in a super weak body and fell sick... And I had to stay in the hospital during all of middle school... But that's okay! Now I'm in full health and ready to live on! The past is past!"
Saki stood proudly, a big smile on her face. Yet, I could clearly see she was struggling saying that. None of us, either me, Honami or Shiho could see her, and I knew she must have felt extremly lonely. I'm sorry for this Saki...
"Now! Tell me more about you two! What were you doing in the bathroom!
-Ah, well that's pretty simple, Yoisaki and I woke up in a strange dusty library and we walked in here. We were both searching for someone, so I'm glad you two found us!
-Wait- you two woke up in a dusty room as well? Were they lockers behind you?
-Oh- I don't think I looked... I'm sorry to disappoint you two.
-I- Yes, there were lockers behind me and Asahina, a bit hidden behind a bookshelf. Are you two in a similar situation?
-Yeah... I woke up in an empty classroom with lockers, and Saki...
-Yup! Same! That was super weird! Plus this whole school is weird! Dusty, shady, and nobody seems to know why we're here! That's like we've been kidnapped!
-I see...."
The whole mood became tense as all of us seemed to think about the situation. Could we really have been kidnapped? Why would we? Why would any kidnappers throw us in this school with other students? And what were truly these Monopads?
I shivered from fear just by thinking about it, everything was getting creepier and creepier. I want to find Honami and Shiho as quick as I can, and get out of this school, I-
"Hoshino are you alright-?"
Yoisaki put a hand onto my shoulder with a worrying face. Everybody seemed to be feeling either scared or uneasy. At least I felt a bit safer, I wasn't the only one that was scared from what was happening, and Yoisaki was actually trying to calm me down.
"Yes- thank you very much for what those informations Asahina and Yoisaki... I think we'Ill be going now...
-Mh! If we've been kidnapped we need to be sure that everyone out of us 20 are alright! Then we'Ill think.
-Alright then... Are we going to Asahina?"
Asahina nodded at her companion before smiling back at us.
"The switch is right next to the door by the way. Don't forget to look for one next time."
Her tone wasn't mean, just a bit teasing as she went out of the room waving at us. Yoisaki went after her and the corridor lighten up. I looked at Saki, she was clearly getting stressed by the entirety of the situation we were in, but we had to look for others, especially is Honami and Shiho were here.
She went outsideof the bathroom as well, giving me a head sign asking me to follow her. Saki then went outside, with me trailing behind her, looking for anybody else. We must have met at least half of everyone else that was trapped here. We just had to keep looking...
"Saki...? Ichika?"
I turned back suddently as Saki jumped from the floor. A familiar figure was standing right in front of us. Light brown hairs, blue surprised eyes, a black top with a white jacket and a big cream skirt. Honami... Honami was standing right in front of us. Saki ran toward her and squeezed her, tears seeming to fill her eyes. I walked right behind her and joined the hug.
"HONAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, I thought we would never see you again, WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
-AH- Saki- Don't hug me that tight-"
Saki didn't stop even as Honami asked, she squeezed her even tighter.
"No! No way I'm letting you go! No ways any kidnapper will hurt either you or Ichi!
-K-Kidnapper? What are you talking abo-bout?
-Saki- I think we should let her breathe a bit... We'Illl explain... But I'm glad you're here as well Honami-!"
Saki stepped back reluclantly as Honami breathed a few seconds. So she was here as well... Thanks goodness- I'm glad that nothig happened to her... Honami looked kind of shaken but kind of happy to see us. Meanwhile Saki looked like she was about to burst in tears from a mix of joy and fear.
"S-So, what is this kidnapping stoy exactly..?!
-Well- We-
-With Ichi we woke up in a weird classroom, getting out from lockers! And then we found a bunch of other persons, and we talked, and this happened to everyone, and we discussed it, and we thought that maybe we've been kidnapped here! And-
-And- and- and we found you-
-I- I see...."
Since when did I get so akward talking to Honami...? No... since when was it so akward beetween us... ? Saki had no problem talking, but me and Honami... I- This felt weird... It never was this way in the past...
"Oh yeah! By the way! The Monopad thingy said I was the Ultimate Pianist! And Ichi the Ultimate Guitarist! And you Hona?!
-I- That's nice... I'm the Ultimate Drummer judging by the Monopad...
-Yeah! We all got recognized for our band positions! Yaaaay!
-Oh-..."
Saki bounced happily with the news. At the same time, Honami was gazing at the ground with a sort of sadness in her eyes. I looked at the ground as well...The atmosphere just felt... bad.
"Umh- What with the long face you two? You seem like your super depressed to see each others again! Did something happen?
-Oh- oh- no! Not at all! Don't worry Saki- I don't know for Ichika but I'm fine!
-Y-Yeah we're perfectly fine-!
-Alrighty then! Stop making dark faces then! If there is no problem beetween us we're good!"
So Honami don't want to say anything as well uh...? Yeah- Maybe it's best. Saki seems so happy that the three are reunited, it would be ruining the mood... Now we just need to find Shiho and it would be okay I guess...?
"Hey! Hona! Since we're exploring the school, do you want to stick with us? It would be super nice to talk again since we haven't in a loooooong time! Teehee!
-I- Umh..."
... That would be difficult, that's understandable...
"I-I don't mind but-
-Yaaaaaaay! Hona's with us! Hona's with us!
-Oh-
-That's- great-"
... It's going to e extremly difficult to have a conversation now after everything that happened... No- Wait- Maybe I could talk to her again this way- With Saki reuniting us... If Shiho was here too we could just be talking the same way as before...!
...
Who am I kidding... Even if Saki have no idea of what happened, and is cheerful as ever, it will never be the same after we drifted apart this way...
Why did I place so much hope on Saki right now? This is just preassuring... This is not what a friend would do...
"Let's get going now! Hona, me and Ichi have sooooo much to tell you right now! Everything since we woke up! Like when we met Minori, and Haruka! The leader of ASRUN you know! And An and Kohane on our quest to meet Shiho! And when we met Kanade and Mafuyu!
-Alright- then I'm listening-
-And then you'Ill tell us everthing that happened to you from now! So first we-"
As we walked I looked at my Monopad, suddently feeling overwhelmed by the thought we still had to meet so much people...:
*11 persons on 20 registered in the Monopad Number 001:
-Ichika Hoshino, Ultimate Guitarist, student number 001
-Saki Tenma, Ultimate Pianist, student number 002
-Honami Mochizuki, Ultimate Drummer, student number 003
-Minori Hanasato, Ultimate Unlucky Student, student number 005
-Haruka Kiritani, Ultimate Idol, student number 006
-Kohane Azusawa, Ultimate Photographer, student number 009
-An Shiraishi, Ultimate Waitress, student number 010
-Tsukasa Tenma, Ultimate Star, student number 013
-Emu Otori, Ultimate Smile Seeker, student number 014
-Kanade Yoisaki, Ultimate Composer, student number 017
-Mafuyu Asahina, Ultimate Lyricist, student number 018*
I sighed.
"Oh- Saki- Now that you mention it... I saw Shiho earlier-"
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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaah, that's it, end of the third part of the prologue. x(, my hands hurt- That what it cost to play Project Sekai for three hours straight before writing this- aaaah-.
Welp, I know have to talk because the 2000 words has not been reached.
So, what were you thoughts on the chapter? Did you enjoy it? Did your favorite character show up yet? Are you even enjoying this fic? Because I am for sure enjoying to write this.
So, what are your predictions on who will show up next? And any ideas on the mastermind? (I guess not since it's just the prologue lol).
I wonder if I have mischaracterized the character badly so far- Cause I'm really trying my best to be in character, but it's hard, especially with Honami for now xp. I'm also trying my best to reach the 2000 words, (only 60 now, aaaaargh, we're close).
I really struggled to find a talent for most of Vivid Bad Squad lmao, what was I supposed to put for An?! Since I really didn't wanted to have an Ultimate Singer.
It's also pretty annoying to count to the character's number at the end of each chapter but hey- at least it gives a bit of style.
Welp, I've reached the 2000 and I'll stop talking now. Hope to see you next chapter or in the comment, and bye bye! Have a nice day!
(~2028 words)
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