A/N: Yay, it's happening! Yeah, I know everyone's done it, but it's my turn!
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Don't look at me with those eyes. If you are. Anyway, after my, what, year-long break from writing, I've decided to pick up the slack! And after reading a few of these, and after playing through both Dangan Ronpa games, I've decided to do this. Wynaut? *headshot*
And I'm also way into fantasy, which is this is fantasy-themed. You can't see it from the message, but do look at the next author's note for more info. Is there anything else I have to say…?
Penguins are awesome. That's it.
Headmaster's Message
[Recorded on 10/23, 1:32 AM. Playing on 1… 2… 3-]
Hope's Peak. Very little could be said about the academy that hasn't already been said. The academy, once known for being the prosperous beacon of hope it was, has fallen from grace and exposed its true nature. Perhaps you know the tale? Of course you do. You wouldn't be reading this otherwise. Of course, compared the information we know about the academy, there is a vast amount of things we do not know. What if it's all a lie? Nothing can be taken at face value.
And that is only the tip of the iceberg. Junko Enoshima and the Ultimate Despair heralded the beginning of a dark tale in Earth's history. As in, only the beginning. Enoshima's influence is still strong, even after her demise. Her followers live on, spreading her message throughout the world.
I am laying it all too thin here. You do not want to know the entirety of the situation. You may call it a war. Not the type of war you're thinking of though. It's more of a war between hope and despair, two extremes of life facing off in an eternal battle.
Who is the winner? Well, that is up to you to decide. And you will have to make that decision VERY soon! I'm hoping you're up for the challenge. It won't be easy, given the circumstances...
Kiya-kiya-kiya!
Did you like that? It's my new trademarked laugh! It's supposed to rival my "brother's" laugh. Wait, who am I talking to? Helloooo! Helloooooo! Hmm... perhaps he is still knocked out... well, the estimated time of awakening is RIGHT NOW, but eh, those timers are always of.
SNAP!
Whoops, that's my sign to skedaddle! I'll just leave you with this… I'm sure it will be very helpful…
Kiya-kiya-kiya!
Huh. I'm kind of disappointed. Maybe I should borrow "brother's" laugh? His is way more ominous!
CLICK!
[Received: Rusty Key!]
A/N: That was disappointing. I wanted to wait until I got all the characters to write up the official first chapter, but obviously, I can't do that.
This story takes place after the events of Dangan Ronpa 1, approximately two weeks after the School Life of Mutual Killing. The main setting is the "magical" forest of despair: Golden Apple Woods, and features standard elements such as magic and monsters, and the standard elements of Dangan Ronpa as well. That's really all that could be said at the moment. The rest, which will be revealed throughout the prologue, will hopefully be interesting enough to keep you hooked.
Are you wondering about the recording, or the snap and click sounds heard? Wonder what those are about… the person talking is also very suspicious. Is it… Monokuma? Or some other Mono-creature?
Now that we have our entire cast, I went ahead and took down the form from my profile and the first chapter. I'm sorry those who didn't make it in, or those who didn't get a chance... UWAH! *bursts into tears. Literally*
But... you never know... *ominous laughing*
For those of you who submitted characters and got accepted, expect a message from me later on. I'm quite busy at the moment, so I think the time you'll my PM will be at tonight... yeah. Don't worry about the contents, it's nothing serious :)
Roster for Grim Tales of the Forbidden Forest
MALES:
1. Nikko Shirogana, the SHSL Toy-Maker
2. Hikaru Minami, the SHSL Track Star (submitted by Asian Mangoes)
3. Kazuki Inoue, the SHSL Tactician (submitted by Asian Mangoes)
4. Toshiro Kunikida, the SHSL Story-Teller (submitted by Mentosgoboom)
5. Kaiji Hibiki, the SHSL Dealer (submitted by SDproductions)
6. Akimitsu Hirofumi, the SHSL Volleyball Player (submitted by ChihiroF)
7. Yusei Ishiyama, the SHSL Pyrotechnic (submitted by ThunderRaptor)
8. Gen Arakaki, the SHSL Gardener (submitted by PoisonBanana)
9. Kei Shimoda, the SHSL Manga Artist (submitted by Fujisaki-kun)
10. Takumi Harusawa, the SHSL Performer (submitted by bamafelix)
11. Nisehiro Akazukin, the SHSL Sheriff (submitted by The Internet Explorer)
FEMALES
1. Miho Gozen, the SHSL Hitwoman (submitted by Mega Sableye)
2. Yuka Tokarashi, the SHSL Chemist (submitted by RuneSenseii)
3. Kuroko Mitzushima, the SHSL Painter (submitted by dashunterman)
4. Yasu Torisawa, the SHSL Gumologist (submitted by Giga Bros)
5. Makoto Akiyama, the SHSL Ballerina (submitted by Shiroikage)
6. Tamaki Kudara, the SHSL Movie Star (submitted by ApexUtopia)
7. 13, the SHSL Assassin (submitted by OrangeEctasy)
8. Nozomi Fusa, the SHSL Ice Skater (submitted by ChocoChipCookie1)
9. Anne Riviére, the SHSL Abstract Artist (submitted by PsychoScissorFreak)
10. Hanako Polo, the SHSL Traveler (submitted by PSISomething)
11. Misaka Kio, the SHSL DJ (submitted by FireDusk)
Man, I was hoping I could say more, but I'm rather tired at the moment… bummer. I'm kind of disappointed with myself for this, but I hope I see you guys soon!