Rise and Shine, Ursine! It's a brand new chapter and let me tell you, this one was a doozy to write. (It's still cool to say "doozy" right?) It's the longest and biggest chapter yet, and to think it's only Episode 5! Well, you know what to do. Enjoy!
The camera opened up to reveal Monokuma and Monomi standing atop a table in the hotel's dining area.
"Welcome, welcome, welcome! To Total Drama Island!" exclaimed the robotic bear. "I'm your host, Monokuma!"
"And I'm... Monomi," the rabbit sighed.
"Come onnn, sis! Show some enthusiasm!" her brother scolded. "We're gonna recap last week's episode! Isn't that exciting!?"
"I guess so..." Before she knew it however, Monokuma had shoved her off the table and ono the floor. "Owie!"
Monokuma laughed cruelly at his action before addressing the camera. "So last week, Chihiro noticed she wasn't contributing as much as she could be to the team and after an unlikely pep talk from Mondo, she tried her best at the challenge, being the one responsible for most of their correct guesses!"
"Too bad her team still lost," a sad Monomi added as she got up. "Meanwhile on the Rabbits-"
"The Rubbish Rabbits," Monokuma teased.
"Kyoko and Makoto investigated as to who the panty thief might be, while Celestia began to make alliances with certain teammates. And it seems that Hifumi is her right hand man, for better or worse."
"After an electrifying challenge,," snickered Monokuma, "the Bears finally took out Byakuya, who despite his potential usefulness was a total jerk!"
"The Rabbits have won two out of three challenges so far, can they keep it up?" Monomi asked.
"With their big bad guy gone, will the Bears finally get themselves together?" Monokuma added.
"Find out tonight on Total Drama Island!" the duo simultaneously finished.
The camera faded out for the title sequence and faded back in afterward, choosing to focus on Makoto and Kyoko, who were currently searching Gundham's- formerly Hiro's- cabin.
"He's not gonna like us snooping in here," the short boy pointed out as he checked the closet.
"Not if he doesn't notice," his partner replied, checking under the bed. "And you know, you didn't have to come with me."
"Yeah, but, we're partners here, aren't we?" Makoto asked. "It's not right to just let you do all the work."
"Then stop worrying and search," Kyoko commanded. After a brief silence, Makoto spoke up again.
"So, just what are we supposed to be looking for anyway?" he asked.
Kyoko frowned, he patience starting to run thin. "I already told you, haven't I? It's not my fault you weren't paying attention."
Now it was Makoto's turn to frown. "No, you grabbed me on my way to breakfast, said "follow me" and dragged me over here and told me to start searching. That's why I asked."
Kyoko looked surprised. "I could have sworn..."
"It's not that big a deal," the brunet shrugged. "I should have realized what you were talking about. I'm just glad no one was around at the time, otherwise this would look really bad, y'know?"
"I suppose," she absentmindedly replied before something caught her attention. Kyoko kneeled down under the bed's foot and revealed her find to Makoto.
"A brown hair?" he asked with a yawn.
"Correct," she nodded. "Do you know what time his means?"
"That our guy has brown hair," he replied. "But that's not a lot to go on. I mean, lots of the guys here have brown hair, even Hiro."
"True, it could just be a big coincidence and this s one of Hiro's hair I'm holding," she admitted. "But I feel like I'm onto something with this."
"You know, when you say it like that, you sound like a real detective," Makoto joked, scratching his head.
"You don't say..."
Makoto: I'm not sure I'm as convinced as Kyoko, but I'll trust her judgement on this one. I know it's weird to let her make all the decisions, but it sounds like she knows what she's talking about. More than I do, at least.
Kyoko: (looks away from the camera at focuses on the wall) It's odd how one can be so oblivious and so perceptive at the same time..
Hina was jogging along the first island's beach, humming a tune to herself. She stopped to take a deep whiff of the ocean scent and breathed a content sigh.
Hina: The food may suck, the challenges are awful and the people aren't exactly the best, but this island is just beautiful! If nothing else, I'm glad I got to come to see such a great-looking place! (pumps her fists in the air)
"Yo!" a voice from behind greeted. Hina turned to see that it was Akane, who grinned at her teammate widely.
"Oh, hi Akane!" Hina greeted back with her own smile. "What's up?"
"Was just about to do some laps around the beach," Akane said, cracking her neck and fingers. Hina winced at this, and Akane took notice.
"It's nothing you did, sorta," the swimmer explained, "I just hate the sound of bones cracking."
"Yeah, but it feels so good," the other girl replied.
"Whatever you say," Hina dismissed before brightening up again. "So you said you were gonna run a few laps? I'll help!"
"Kay," Akane grinned. "Hey, ya wanna makes things intetestin'?"
"How interesting?"
"Whoever can do more laps gets all the donuts at the breakfast cart." This made Hina's eyes widen.
"Oh, don't you threaten my donuts, Owari," she half-jokingly threatened. "You don't wanna know what come next."
Akane's grin grew even wilder. "Try me."
Akane: (looks about ready to collapse and is panting) Holy... shit... That was... not thought through... all the way.
Hina: (shrugs) Hey, I warned her.
Teruteru was in the kitchen, making a quick meal for himself.
"Merry go round mawaru yume no sekai ni
nokosareta kimi no yokogao oikakete asa wo mukaeru," he sung to himself as he flipped a pancake.
"I see you are a man of dabbling taste," said Hifumi, who had just arrived with Celestia, pushing up his glasses. "More than I can say with some other people."
"Ah, Hifumi, terrible to see you again," deadpanned the cook. "You're looking distasteful as ever. Unlike you, Miss Celes." Teruteru gave her a wink which was returned with an eye roll.
"My apologies, but we are not here to exchange banter," Celestia calmly said, grabbing both boys' attention. "Teruteru, we may have une petite additionto our little group."
"Oh, who is it?" Teruteru asked.
"Miss Kirigiri," Hifumi said. "Miss Ludenberg feels that she may be a valuable ally in the future."
"Your thoughts?" Celestia asked.
"Well, I'm certainly not against the idea of a beautiful woman with a brain to match on my side," the short man began as he finished cooking his breakfast. "And if the rumors are true and she and Makoto are a pair, we'd have a solid five votes in our side. And I'm always been a fan of the saying "You can never have enough friends"."
"Splendide," Celestia smiled, folding her hands under her chin. Both Hifumi and Teruteru practically melted under it before looking at each other with a weary glance.
Hifumi: I trust Miss Ludenberg's judgement over eight thousand percent. Mr. Hanamura in the other hand... (adjusts his glasses)
Teruteru: (looks wistful) After our first challenge, Celestia pulled me side and asked me if I wanted to work together with her. As I am no fool, I obviously said "yes". But the same cannot be said for that drooling, unsophisticated Hifumi.
Celestia: Teruteru won the first challenge for the team and he cooks such exquisite meals for us. It would be wise to have him on my side, would it not?
Mondo was on the second island, outside the restaurant to be specific. He was currently playing in the basketball court nearby. His jacket was on a bench near the hoop. Due to his concentration, he didn't notice Junko walking up to him.
"And Owada rushes through the court, ten seconds left," he narrated to himself as he took the shot. "He shoots... and he scores! The Crazy Diamonds are going to the playoffs!"
"Good job?" Junko unsurely congratulated. Mondo turned to see that he was being watched and gulped inwardly.
"How-?"
"Just in time to see you make the big shot," Junko winked, making Mondo look down so she couldn't see his blush.
"So, how you holdin' up?" the model asked.
"Can't complain," the biker admitted. "Especially with that prick Byakuya gone. That guy was the fuckin' worst."
"Yeah, but I can't help but wonder if we made the right call," Junko pondered, confusing Mondo. Seeing this, she added, "Well, like, he was an asshole, but he was really good in challenges and since we're on a losing streak right now..."
"Yeah, but he was a punk," Mondo countered. "When I was a kid, my big bro Daiya once told me, "You can be as strong as you want, if you're an asshole, nobody'll listen to ya." Words to live by."
"Your brother sounds like a cool guy," Junko smiled.
"Yeah..." Mondo looked at the ground again, but not in embarrassment this time. Junko sensed this and put on a mask of concern.
"You sure you're okay, big guy?" she asked. He didn't verbally reply, but did give a nod.
"Sorry if I opened up something," she apologized.
"Nah, it's cool," Mondo shook his head. He went to the bench to grab his jacket and leave. Before he could, Junko called out to him.
"Hey, if you ever need someone to talk to, I'm right here!" she exclaimed.
"I'll hold ya to that," he nodded.
Junko: (is wearing a pair of glasses and is holding a clipboard) Byakuya's out, which l suppose was inevitable, but unfortunate all the same. And now that he's out, the team looks likely to actually start working together. And as much as I don't care for that, even I know when it's time to switch tactics. For now, I'll focus on sabotaging the Rubbish Rabbits. Eventually, my team will crumble in despair, it's just a matter of "when".
Mondo: (is leaning against the wall) I don't like talkin' about Daiya all that much. It's been a couple years, but... (grunts and clenches a fist)
The camera cut to inside the restaurant, where it focused on the three contestants inside.
"Go! Go! Go! Go!" cheered Ibuki as she watched Leon and Nekomaru arm wrestle. Well, more like Leon struggling to keep his arm up whoever Nekomaru was barely putting any effort in. Eventually, Leon's arm gave out and the ex-athlete lost.
"And for the thirty-seventh round in a row, Nekomaru wins!" Ibuki declared, raising the winner's arm up.
"Thirty-sixth," Leon insisted, in-between breaths. "The first round where he threw me over the table didn't count, remember?"
"Sorry about that... again," Nekomaru apologized. Leon nodded, but still looked upset.
"You look out of it," Ibuki noticed, her concern blatant, "Is everything okay?" The redhead shook his head.
"I'm cool, really," he insisted to Ibuki and Nekomaru's shared skepticism. "Just feeling a bit hazy."
"I'm pretty sure that's the concussion talking," Ibuki remarked.
"Anyone else feel tired?" Leon joked, getting the two to laugh.
"Anyway," Nekomaru said after a brief silence, "what did you guys think of that movie reward from the other night?"
"Is there a synonym for "Super Duper Level Bad"?" Ibuki asked.
"Shit?" Leon suggested, making the three laugh.
Leon: (rubs arm) You're probably wondering where I got the idea of arm-wrestling one of the biggest guys here. I'm doing the same thing.
Ibuki: Seriously, you should be glad they didn't show any of the footage from that movie. (crosses her arms) And Ibuki thought that movie about the goblins was terribad...
Nekomaru: Two wins so far, I like it. I've got some serious hopes for this team. I for one, never had a doubt we'd come together! Gahahahaha!
Kiyotaka was by the pool, deep in thought. He glared into his reflection, and wasn't pleased with what he saw.
Kiyotaka: (sighs) Things are not as ideal as they could be right now. We've lost two challenges and two potentially strong teammates thanks to a lack of unity that I contributed in causing. (makes a fist) Darn it! I'm supposed to be a leader, someone my team can look up to! But all I've succeeded in is being a nuisance! Maybe... maybe the team is... better off... (smacks himself) No! I can't lose to this! Get it together, Ishimaru!
"Are you okay?" asked someone from behind. Kiyotaka turned to see that Sakura was the one who spoke, with Chihiro right behind her. Both girls looked very concerned over him.
"No, I'm not," he admitted. "In fact, I'd say I'm downright awful."
"Oh, why is that?" Chihiro asked before shying away. "Um, if that's ok with you."
"Be honest with me, do you think I'm a bad teammate?" Kiyotaka bluntly asked.
Chihiro and Sakura gave each other a brief look before answering.
"You aren't a bad teammate, Taka," began Sakura.
"But I could be better."
"Yes," the martial artist nodded. "While you mean well, you come off as abrasive and overly harsh. It alienates you from the others, and it was why I voted for you on our first vote."
Kiyotaka nodded silently, absorbing this information.
"But just because things are bad now doesn't mean you can't do anything about it," Chihiro added. "Mondo told me-"
"Whatever he told you was a bunch of-" Kiyotaka stopped in his tracks when he saw the combined of Chihiro's hurt expression and Sakura's disappointed one. He wasn't sure which was worse.
Kiyotaka: (punches his open palm) Great job, Kiyotaka! Making Mom and Dad real proud! (shakes his head) I'll apologize to Chihiro after the challenge. And maybe see about that advise my "roommate" gave her.
Chihiro: I don't get why he's beating up on himself, but... why take it out on me? (looks down)
Sakura: (crosses her arms) Whatever reasons he might have, there was no excuse for getting angry with her. Especially because his rival might have had a point.
Chiaki and Mukuro were at the arcade machine in the hotel. Currently, it was Mukuro's turn to play and she was doing rather well.
"I didn't know you were so good at this game, Mukuro," the gamer said.
"This was my sister and mine's favorite game to play when we were kids," she replied, not taking her eyes off the screen.
"I've heard you mention your sister a few times, what's she like?" Chiaki asked. "I'm an only child, so I've always been kinda jealous of my friends' brothers and sisters."
Mukuro took a moment to think her answer over. "She's a very... eccentric person. Very prone to mood swings, going from sweet to awful to crazy in seconds, so it's hard to tell what she's thinking. She's a bit reckless and doesn't hesitate to do what she wants. It's a wonder her boyfriend hasn't left her yet."
"Must be rough to live with," the pinkette mused.
Mukuro shook her head. "Not really. Quite the opposite, actually. A few years back, something big happened and we were each other's rock through it all. We may not always get along, but she means the world to me, and I know she feels the same."
Chiaki smiled sadly. "That's a sweet story. ... Um, not to pry, but-"
"I don't know you well enough to talk about it yet," Mukuro bluntly interrupted. Chiaki nodded in understanding and the two went back to their game in peaceful silence.
Chiaki: Mukuro's sister, if you're watching this, um, you should know you have a great big sister. Or is it "little"? (gets a puzzled look on her face) I know she said they were twins, but which one is the oldest?
Mukuro: (looks apathetic) Chiaki's alright, I suppose.
Gundham was walking around the second island when he came across the library. Gundham decided to take a peak and saw Sonia in the middle of reading what seemed to be a fascinating book considering her interest in it. He decided against interrupting her in favor of browsing the shelves.
As he browsed, Gundham noticed a statue of Monomi in her Usami form on the ground all smashed up. In its place on the pedestal it once stood upon was one of Monokuma. The Dark Devas all hissed at the likeness of the bear, which amused their master.
"Kekekeke..." he lightly chuckled as he continued his search when he came across a book on training snakes.
"What are you looking for?" The chunni almost jumped before seeing that it was Sonia who startled him. The European looked positively delighted at getting one over on him, it seemed.
"If you must know," he growled lowly, "I was merely browsing through the selections before you decided to interrupt me. And I thought you were reading that novel."
"I was until I saw you come in," admitted Sonia. "How are you doing?"
"Well enough, I suppose," Gundham said, stroking his scarf.
A few minutes of silence passed, both teens unsure of what to say. Eventually, it fell to Sonia to cut the tension.
"Gundham, there's something I should tell you," she began.
"I was about to say the same," he replied. "But you may go first."
"I wanted to apologize for how I've been pushing you to be more open to me," Sonia said, bowing her head. "I shouldn't have been so aggressive and respected your wishes. I just wanted to be your friend, but if that isn't what you want, I'll stop."
For the second time in just a few shirt minutes, Sonia had taken Gundham aback. He thought very carefully about what he should say and then spoke his own mind.
"While I'm glad to hear that, I'm afraid you aren't the only one who is due for an apology," he admitted. "I was standoffish to you when I didn't even know you and after just one vote, I was willing to cut ties with all of you. But after seeing how that worked out for Byakuya, I've come to the conclusion that perhaps I was in the wrong..."
"Do you really mean that?" Sonia asked, her eyes bright.
"Don't push it," Gundham frowned. "In any case, I believe that you and I should behave as though as if this was our first meeting and this past week never existed."
Sonia giggled. "Very well then. Allow me to introduce myself, I am Sonia Nevermind of Novoselic. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Gundham rolled his eyes, but played along all the same. "I am Gundham Tanaka, Supreme Overlord of Ice and future conquerer of the world!" He dramatically threw his scarf over his neck and his Dark Devas all poked out of his jacket.
Suddenly, the monitor in the library came to life to reveal Monokuma in his surveillance room. He cleared his throat and spoke, "Attention, assorted teenagers! Please report to the gate to the third island, located at (where else) Jabberwock Park for your next challenge at your earliest convenience. That of course, means now. See you soon!"
"Well no time like the present, at least I think the saying goes," Sonia chirped as she and her new friend went to their destination.
"Wait, what was that book about anyway?" Gundham asked Sonia.
She smiled. "Serial killers!" In return, Gundham's skin grew slightly paler, which was saying a lot.
Gundham: It is not very often that I am forced to reassess my opinions, but not even I am perfect. (turns away) I am aware the others will not be as forgiving as Sonia, but I will do my best to prove my sincerity.
Sonia: I for one am glad this mess between Gundham and myself is sorted out. (smiles widely) I pray that he and I can move forward together as friends.
Once all nineteen teens arrived at their destination, Monokuma and Monomi led them through the gate into the island.
"What do you think he'll make us do this time?" Chihiro asked, getting a shrug from Junko.
"Fuck if I know," replied Mondo. "Not like it matters, though."
"Whatever it is, it'll probably be really humiliating or really dumb," Akane scoffed.
"Not that they need be mutually exclusive," added Gundham, making Sonia giggle.
"Don't be discouraged!" Kiyotaka told his team. "It's true that whatever Monokuma has in store for us will most undoubtedly be awful, but we can't act so defeated. If we're to win, we must maintain some positivity!"
"Taka's right," nodded Hina, pumping her fists. "Turn those frowns upside down, Bears! We're taking home the gold for sure this time!"
"Agreed," nodded Sakura. "Let's all try our best."
Junko: (gags) All this "power of friendship" crap is gonna give me diabetes...
Sakura: Perhaps Taka has taken our discussion earlier to heart.
Mondo: ... What? (looks annoyed) I got nothin' to fuckin' say. Don't frickin' call me in here if you're not gonna get somethin' outta it.
Over on the Rabbits, the team was having a similar conversation/pep talk.
"What are the odds we're gonna get electrocuted two challenges in a row?" Nekomaru asked.
"With Monokuma? Very likely," Kyoko answered.
"And the odds of the reward sucking serious taint?" Leon added, nodding to Makoto, who merely ignored him, making the ex-athlete annoyed.
"Even more so, I'd wager," Hifumi sighed, earning a nod from Celestia.
"Let's not get all down, guys!" Ibuki insisted. "We're two for three so far, remember? Let's grin and bare it for now, okie-dokie?"
"Bare it, you say?" Teruteru snickered making Mukuro shook her head in disapproval.
"Yeah, can you just not?" Chiaki added. "When you say stuff like that, it makes us all uncomfortable, you know."
Chiaki: (yawns) I don't want to be rude, but Teruteru is really annoying me.
Teruteru: I am aware that certain... mannerisms of mine may rub some of the others the wrong way. But it's not that big of deal, right? I'm one of the most powerful members of this team, after all. And as long as that rings true, there's really nothing they can do about it. (shrugs)
Leon: He's been like this since the other night- Makoto, I mean. (leans against wall) Is he still on about that dumb joke? Grow a sense of humor, why don't ya?
At last, the party arrived at their destination, a nightclub located in the middle of the island.
"Welcome one and all, to Downtown Jabberwock's hottest attraction, the Titty Typhoon!" Monokuma proudly presented.
"T-The what...?" snickered Teruteru.
"The Titty Typhoon!" Monokuma repeated.
"I'm sorry, I don't think I heard you from back here," giggled Junko.
"I said it's the Titty Typhoon!" Monokuma repeated again as loud as he could, making nearly everyone laugh inappropriately.
"Oh my..." Chihiro blushed, finding the ground to be most peculiar.
"This completely justifies me coming out here!" Ibuki howled, wiping a tear from her eye.
"Honestly..." an unamused Celestia muttered, shaking her head.
"I don't know why I thought they'd react any differently," Monokuma said to the camera before turning back to the contestants. "Alright, now this thats out of your system- teenagers, I swear-, it's time to announce your next challenge!"
"If it was "Try to not laugh", I think we all just lost," Hina joked.
"Do you honestly think I'd be that cruel?" the host asked, getting a blunt "yes" from everybody. This made the animatronic look down in depression.
"... Anyway," Monomi said after a brief, awkward silence. "The challenge is a talent show!" Another silence ensued.
"Nothing?" the rabbit asked.
"Talent shows are soooo sixth grade," complained Junko.
"Not to mention, it feels like you're only doing this because it'll save money," Hifumi noted.
"Hey, it's all going to a worthy cause!" Monokuma indignantly said.
"Your alcohol budget is not a worthy cause!" Monomi shot back. "And you're a robot anyway, so why do you need to drink?"
"You don't know what's going on with me!" Monokuma roared, kicking a terrified Monomi up into the air, sending her away from the group. He turned back to the teens and continued where his counterpart left off.
"Both teams will put up four acts for me to judge on a scale of one to ten, the higher the better. The team with the overall score will win invincibility and the losers will win a free trip to Monokuma Rock, but for one person, it's a one-way ticket. Anything goes as long as it's legal, so get creative! You've got until 5:00 PM to get yours acts together. See ya later!"
Monokuma departed, leaving everyone to their own devices. The teams split up to go discuss their acts.
Leon: (Snickers) The Tit- Ahahahahaha! (falls over laughing)
Ibuki: It's Ibuki's time to shine this time! I'll defin-luetly win this for the team! (pulls out a guitar from nowhere and starts playing) Oh yeah!
Junko: It's like a gift from above! (raises fist)
Chihiro: I'm not sure j-just what I can do for the team this time... But I'll help in any way I can!
The camera chose to focus on the Bears, who were standing by the hotel's pool, discussing who would perform.
"If anyone would like to volunteer, don't be afraid to step up!" Kiyotaka told his team.
"In that case, I'll go first!" Hina jumped up.
"And what can you do?" asked the prefect, pulling out a pencil and paper.
"Hold my breath for almost ten minutes!" said the swimmer exuberantly. Hina began to take off her jacket and shoes so she could demonstrate.
"Oh yeah, you mentioned that the other day," nodded Akane.
"Yeah, but where would we get a pool for you?" Junko pointed out.
"Not to mention, Monokuma might find it boring and shit. Bear's impatient as fuck," Mondo added.
"Aww..." Hina deflated, receiving a reassuring pat on the shoulder from Sakura.
"Um, worry not!" Kiyotaka attempted to console. "We'll come back to you if need be!"
Hina: I don't mind a talent show, personally. Beats being forced to stay up all night or getting electrocuted, you know?
The Rubbish Rabbits were gathered at the park and were also discussing how they should go about the challenge.
"Alright, to start off who doesn't want to try out?" Nekomaru asked. Makoto, Celestia, Kyoko and Chiaki all raised their hands.
"Sorry, I just don't feel like I can contribute much this time," Makoto apologized.
"Same," Chiaki nodded.
"I would like to, but my skillset doesn't seem to suit this challenge. Je m'excuse," Celestia said.
"I just don't feel like it," Kyoko bluntly replied before turning to depart.
"Wait, where're you-" Makoto was cut off by the purple girl giving a discreet signal to him, which he replied with an understanding nod.
"Hey, answer him!" Nekomaru shouted, only to be ignored.
"I will go keep an eye on her," Celestia suggested before departing as well.
"What's with that girl...?" Ibuki pondered aloud.
"Not important," Teruteru shrugged. "What is however, is the challenge. Allow me to volunteer first." He pulled out a dish from seemingly nowhere and presented it to his team.
"Dude, this tastes awesome!" Leon said in-between bites.
"It's okay," Hifumi muttered.
"All in favor of Teruteru being one of the acts?" Mukuro asked, getting a confirming nod from everyone except Hifumi.
Celestia: I'm not quite sure why she left, but it provides the perfect opportunity to confirm my alliance. (folds her hands under her chin)
Teruteru: (combs his hair) Ah, it appears a hater has appeared.
The camera cut back to the Bears, who were in awe of the kata Sakura was performing. After she finished, everyone applauded.
"That was amazing, Sakura!" Hina cheered.
Mondo nodded. "I say we let her in."
"I was thinking the same!" Kiyotaka nodded before adding her name to a list.
"Okay, who's next?" Junko asked before getting up to head inside the hotel.
"Where are you going?" Gundham asked.
"Bathroom," deadpanned the model as she opened the door. "Want a full report when I get back?"
"My time to shine," Mondo grinned as he cracked his neck.
"I'm not sure hair styling is a legitimate talent," Kiyotaka skeptically remarked. The biker clenched his fist at the insult but ignored the urge to punch him. He went over to behind his and Kiyotaka's cottage and surprised his team with what he brought out.
"Is that a motorcycle!?" Chihiro exclaimed.
"No, it's a clock," Gundham sarcastically remarked.
"Found it at the park the other day," explained Mondo he got on the bike. "Not as good as my girl back home, but she gets the job done."
"That almost sounds like adultery..." Sonia remarked.
"Against my better judgement, I'll ask," Kiyotaka sighed. "What are you going to show us?"
"I'm gonna jump over the pool," Mondo grinned, starting up the engine and pointing at his target.
"Wait, you could get hurt!" Chihiro pointed out.
"That's only if I fuck up." Before he could proceed, he was halted by Kiyotaka and Sakura, who stood right in front of him.
"I'm afraid I have to agree with her," the prefect said.
"We appreciate the desire to help, but we won't risk you getting injured," added the large girl. As the three argued, Junko returned to her team.
"What I miss?" she asked, confused at what she was seeing.
Sakura: This audition process has been off to a poor start.
Mondo: (looks down) Sonva bitch...
Back with the Rabbits, Ibuki was the next to audition. Teruteru had left earlier to prepare for the challenge and Kyoko and Celestia were still missing. She grabbed a guitar from her cottage, tuned it and started shredding like there was no tomorrow. Passion and intensity quickly overtook her face as she continued to play.
"Look at her go..." Nekomaru awed.
After another several minutes, Ibuki finished. Wiping the sweat starting to appear on her forehead, she took a bow.
"That was amazing, Ibuki!" Makoto cheered.
"You okay there?" Chiaki asked, giving her friend a bottle of water.
"So that's Teruteru's cooking and Ibuki's solo," Mukuro said as she wrote on a piece of paper. "Who's left?"
"I still say I should take part," Hifumi mumbled.
"And I still say Monokuma won't take kindly to a picture of him fucking some girl version of him," Leon reminded.
"I don't think I appreciate your tone, Mr. Kuwata," Hifumi glared.
"Hey, aren't you the one who has the stash of hentai under your bed?" Makoto asked his roommate.
"Oh, now you've got somethin' to say to me," the redhead glared. "That shit's none of your business, Diaper Boy, so shut the fuck up!"
Makoto reeled back, stunned by what Leon said. He mumbled something under his breath and then left.
"Where are you going?" Ibuki called out to him, only to be ignored.
"Mr. Naegi, don't leave!" Hifumi added.
"Yeah, just up and leave!" Leon called out. "Real man right there!"
"Shut up," Mukuro snapped at him before heading after him.
"Tch..." Leon clicked his tongue, trying to keep his attention away from the boy and girl running off from him. He noticed the upset looks his team was giving him and turned away from them too.
A few more minutes passed before Leon finally snapped. "Fine, I'll go!" he yelled before leaving.
Mukuro: (arms folded and scowling) I hate him...
Chiaki: I think we're going to be fine this challenge. ... At least I hope so...
The focus returned to the Bears, still getting together their acts. Junko was the next to go.
"Watch... and be amazed." she winked before sashaying around the area, posing for her team.
"Damn..." Akane muttered.
"O-Oh..." Chihiro blushed and looked away.
Eventually, Junko finished with a small curtsy. "So, whaddya think?" she playfully asked.
""T-That was... well..." Kiyotaka stuttered, trying to shake off his blush.
"She's in!" Mondo loudly exclaimed.
"I agree!" Sonia added.
"If there's no objections..." Sakura hesitantly began. Gundham looked like he was about to say something, but seeing the mostly-positive response Junko had, he decided against it.
"I won't let you down!" Junko promised, her voice turning all cutesy for some reason.
"Who's left?" Hina asked.
"You haven't gone yet, Akane," Chihiro pointed out. The girl in question sighed, but nodded.
"You guys know that I used to be a gymnast, right?" she asked her team.
"Yeah, what of it?" Mondo asked in return, getting his team to collectively sweatdrop.
Akane took a deep breath, loosened her body up and began a gymnastics routine. Her movements were quick and fluid, contorting her body into all kinds of poses, eventually finishing in a perfect split.
"So... how was that...?" Akane asked. "I'm a bit rusty, but-"
"That was amazing!" Hina complimented.
"All in favor of Akane being an act?" Sonia asked, getting a unanimous response.
"Okay, that's Junko's modelling, Akane's gymnastics, Sakura's martial arts... Who wants to be our fourth?" Kiyotaka said after looking over his list.
Sonia nudged Gundham, who glared at the girl before replying. "I can summon beasts from the unholy realms of my choosing so that I may slay my enemies," he informed his team.
"What did he say?" a confused Hina asked.
"Fuck if I know. I don't speak "Gundham"," Mondo scoffed.
"You can barely speak Japanese as it is, so it's no surprise," Kiyotaka snarked.
"He's saying that he can summon animals," Sonia translate.
"I'm okay with that," Chihiro said.
"So am I," nodded Kiyotaka, who added Gundham to his list. "Gundham, don't let us down."
"I shall do my utmost," the chunni solumnly said.
Sonia: (smiles sweetly) I'm excited for Gundham. This will finally give him the chance to prove himself to the team.
The camera was now focused on Kyoko, who had just left one if the cabins, only to find herself facing Celestia.
"Can I help you with something?" Kyoko asked, not in the mood to be bothered at the moment.
"Oui, as a matter of fact," the gothic lolita nodded. "It's been some time since I gave you my offer..."
"You mean the one you gave me not a day ago?" The purple girl raised an eyebrow skeptically as she stared down her teammate. "I've been busy, so my apologies if I'm taking longer than expected."
"So busy you can't articulate a "yes" or "no" question?" Celestia smirked. "Listen, whether you realize it or not, you need my alliance. You are not exactly the most popular person on the team as it is, what would they say if they saw you skipping the challenge to break into their cottages? They might suspect that you were the panty thief that had framed poor Yasuhiro, would they not?"
Kyoko's eyes narrowed. "For future reference, threatening me will not sway me to your side. Furthermore, I'm not the only one who skipped out of the challenge. You haven't exactly been doing your part for the team, yourself."
"Heh heh heh, that's very true, Kyoko," Celestia giggled. Suddenly, she leaned forward with her eyes bulging out. "But the difference between you and I is that I already thought ahead of that part. No matter how you look at it, you need me to survive should we return to the elimination chamber."
Kyoko remained silent for a moment before speaking again. "Alright, I'll think it over. You should have your answer soon enough."
"Now then, was that so hard?" Celestia smiled.
Kyoko: Of course I don't want to ally with her, I can't stand the girl. But on the other hand, I know she won't stop harrassing me until I say "yes". (looks up at the celling with a finger to her chin) But of things are turning out like I think they are, I just might be able to nip this in the bud earlier than expected.
Celestia: With Kyoko's vote and by extension Makoto's, I will have half the vote under my control. All I need is one more pawn, and I will be able to play the game as I please...
The camera changed to Mukuro, who found Makoto on the beach where they first met. He was sitting against a tree, hiding under a the shade. His hoodie was discarded, apparently too hot for even him.
"Um, hi," Mukuro awkwardly said, getting his attention.
"Oh, hey Mukuro," Makoto bashfully said, clearly embarrassed by his earlier outburst. "... Um, about earlier-"
"You have nothing to apologize for," Mukuro interrupted, shaking her head. She narrowed her eyes and glared at a nearby tree. "Him, on the other hand..."
"Tch, you got me..." Leon came out from hiding and faced his teammates. "Just so we're clear, I'm not here for you, got that!?" he pointed at Makoto, supposedly adding emphasis to his words. "I came 'cause the others made me! Don't even know why it bugs ya that much anyway..."
"Because it was an embarrassing moment of my life, that's why," Makoto glared, genuinely angry with Leon. "And now it was revealed on national television, so good luck for me ever living that down!"
To his credit, Leon looked somewhat sheepish after hearing that. Not helped with Mukuro adding, "And when Leon started teasing you over it, it opened up some old wounds."
"But I said I was just messing around, that's all..." Leon started to find the sand rather peculiar, refusing to look in either of their eyes. "I don't really care that you used to piss yourself."
"The guy I first told it to said the same thing," the brunet muttered. "Didn't stop him from telling the whole school."
A brief paused ensued. "I'm sorry you had to go through that," Mukuro said, trying to comfort him as best she could while Leon silently looked on.
Makoto: I was never really mad at him, just... just hurt is all.
Mukuro: I really do feel bad for him. (leans on the wall) I just wish I could do more than stand there like an idiot.
Eventually, the entire team of Rabbits all met back up at the park.
"Took you long enough," Teruteru muttered, getting an elbow from Chiaki.
"So, who's participating again?" Celestia asked.
""So far it's Ibuki and Teruteru," Nekomaru answered. "Mukuro, Leon, you guys want in?"
The two nodded. "I can throw knives," Mukuro said, pulling out one from her skirt (don't ask) and tossing it dead center into a tree.
"And mine is a surprise," Leon smirked.
"With all due respect, Mr. Kuwata, please do not be that guy right now," Hifumi said, adjusting his glasses.
"It's useless to try and pry him," Kyoko shrugged. "We're just going to have to put our faith in Leon."
"I knew you'd come arou-" Leon was silenced by a quick glare from Kyoko, making most of the team laugh.
Kyoko: (looks almost disgusted) Not even in his dreams...
Ibuki: Ibuki has a good feeling about tonight!
Eventually, the time for the challenge came and everyone assembled at the Titty Typhoon again. On the stage stood Monomi, who gave the camera a light wave.
"Welcome one and all to the first annual Totally Dramatic Talent Show!" Monomi announced with as many characters cheer as she could muster.
"Heh heh, "annual"," snickered Monokuma from a table under the stage. Monomi glared at her counterpart before continuing.
"Here's how the Show will work," she explained, "four acts from both the Berserker Bears and the Rubbish Rabbits will come up on stage and perform for everyone. After their act is done, our judge of dubious professionality Monokuma will rate their performance on a scale of one to ten. The team with the highest overall score will win the challenge and be safe from the vote. But the losing team *hic* will have to vote out another of their friends.. " Monomi started bawling at the prospect, making everyone uncomfortable.
Monokuma jumped on the stage and pushed Monomi off, continuing where she left off. "And the person who had the highest individual score, regardless of if his or her team lost or not will win a special prize! So everyone better do their beeeest! The Bears won the coin toss earlier, so they'll be performing first with... Akane!"
The animatronic jumped back to his spot while the girl in question walked on stage dressed in a gymnast's outfit, her usual grin replaced with a nervous look.
"Is this heaven?" Teruteru drooled.
"Negative, Mr. Hanamura," Hifumi shook his head. "After all, you're here."
"I'm gonna do some gymnastics," she told everyone. After a deep breath, she began her routine. Her movements were graceful for the most part, with a few stumbles here and there. Eventually, she finished by leaping high in the air and landing in a perfect split let me earlier. She received a decent amount of applause for her efforts.
"You're amazing, Akane!" Sonia cheered.
"Y-yeah," a blushing Chihiro nodded.
"GREAT JOB!" shouted Nekomaru as he loudly clapped his hands.
"I'm all for being a good sport, but why are you cheering for the other team?" Mukuro asked, confused with Nekomaru's behavior.
Nekomaru: (facepalms) SHIT!
Akane: (arms crossed) That actually wasn't so bad...
"Akane scored a seven on Monokuma's scale!" Monomi announced, pointing at a monitor split into ten blocks with seven of them filled in. "Next up is Leon from the Rabbits!" The boy walked out and stood in the center and sighed.
"What's he doing?" Mondo whispered, not getting a response.
Suddenly, a large puddle appeared in Leon's pants right around his crotch.
"Aw, sick!" Akane laughed. "Guy peed his pants!"
Near everyone began laughing at Leon, who quietly walked off the stage. He sat down near Makoto and Mukuro.
"You didn't have to do that..." the smaller boy pointed out.
Leon groaned, "Please don't remind me..."
"Look on the bright side, somewhere out there, there's some girls into that sort of thing," Mukuro smirked. "Not here though."
"Okay, because of how funny that was, I'll give Leon a two!" Monokuma declared. "Next up, from the Bears, is Junko!"
Junko walked confidently to the center, waving to everybody. She snapped her fingers, turning on a spotlight. She winked and began her routine, posing provocatively here and there to keep everyone's attention on her. After finishing, she took a deep bow, blowed a kiss to the audience and skipped off.
"Eh... five," Monokuma shrugge, making Junko upset.
"The fuck you say, you stuffed piece of junk!?" Junko yelled. "That took me all afternoon, a-hole!" Before she could attack him, Mondo and Hina grabbed and restrained the blonde.
"Chill the fuck out, we're still in the lead," Mondo assured her.
Hina nodded. "We think you did good, if that makes you feel any better."
Hifumi: For the life of me, I can't understand why Mr. Kuwata would humiliate himself like that in public. Doesn't he realize that his stuntught have cost us the victory!? Perhaps Ms. Ludenberg would like it if he was our next target...
Leon: (looks embarrassed) J-just so we're clear, I didn't do it to make him feel better! I just didn't want him to get all mopey and useless and shit. Got it!?
Junko: (visibly annoyed) Give me a five, I'll give you five all over your face...
Chihiro: (trying to keep her blush down) J-Junko...
"And for our next act, we have Teruteru for the Rabbits!" Monomi declared.
Teruteru wheeled in a cart containing a bottle. "As our wonderful host lacks a proper digestive track, I had to get a little creative. A fine glass of Red, 1968."
"Ah, a good year," Monokuma nodded, grabbing the bottle and chugging it down. Just as quickly, he vomited it back up.
"What the Hell was that!?" the host demanded. "I've drunk piss that tasted better than what you just served me!"
Teruteru looked dumbfounded. "I don't believe it... I spent hours looking for that..."
"Time well spent..." Gundham sarcastically remarked.
"Great job, Mr. Hanamura," Hifumi condescendingly clapped.
"Don't you slow-clap me, you dad-gum fatass!" Teruteru snapped, his voice suddenly changing into a different dialect.
"What the heck?" Chiaki asked herself.
"One point, and that's only because it's obligatory," Monokuma growled. "Now off my stage!"
Teruteru: (genuinely confused) ... I just... don't understand...
Junko: (holds a vial of nail polish) Oops, was I not supposed to do that? Upupupupu!
"The score is 12-3 in favor of the Berserker Bears," Monomi said. "Next up, from the Bears: Gundham."
Gundham held a hand up in the air, commanding the others to silence their applause. He then proceeded to whistle several different tunes in succession and then bowed.
"What the-" Before Mondo could continue, a falcon, a snake, a gorilla and a shark all appeared around Gundham, as if awaiting orders.
"Well, I'll be," Monokuma said, genuinely caught off guard. He granted a perfect score to the chunni, who was showered with praise by his team. With a quick wave, Gundham dismissed the animals, who all returned from where they came from.
"Outstanding job!" Kiyotaka complimented.
"That was amazing! You have to teach me how to do that!" Hina begged.
"Not bad at all," Mondo grinned.
"I knew you could do it," Sonia complimented.
Gundham was taken aback by all this praise and hid under his scarf, making Sonia giggle in amusement.
Gundham: (looks on in silence)
Akane: ... Wait, how was any of that even possible? (looks confused)
"Well, this is turning into a curb-stomp as you kids would put it," Monokuma laughed.
"But you still might have a chance, so come on up, Ibuki!" Monomi added.
Ibuki grabbed her guitar and spun it in the air before starting to play. For the next several minutes, she shredded, getting extremely into the song. There were lyrics, but because we want to avoid a mature rating we are not going to transcribe them. Not because the author is a lazy bastard, that's for certain.
"I had no idea Japanese music was so vulgar..." a wide-eyed Sonia remarked in awe.
"Oh God," Makoto blushed, covering his ears.
A couple more minutes passed before Ibyki finished. "And that was "I Just Had a Baby and I Don't Know Who the Father Is", an Ibuki Mioda original! Buy my album!"
"Is she really self-promoting at a time like this?" Mukuro deadpanned.
"Well.. that was something..." a stunned Monokuma said. "But unfortunately, something only translates to a nine."
"But that means it's 22-12," Celestia muttered, doing the math in her head. "Meaning that even if Sakura scores a one somehow, the best we could hope for is still not enough to win."
"You are correct, sir!" Monokuma announced. "The Berserker Bears win by default!"
"Well, that was anti-climactic," Junko missed.
"I'm not gonna complain," Hina nodded.
"It is disappointing," Sakura said. "However, we at least are spared a third trip to Monokuma Rock."
"So I peed myself for nothing!?" Leon yelled, making everyone laugh again.
"Not completely," Monokuma shook his head. "Because I feel sorry for you, I'll give Mukuro a pity immunity since she didn't get to go."
"Works for me," Mukuro said neutrally.
"But what do I get from that?" Leon asked, fed up with Monokuma.
"Absolutely nothing. Sorry, man," Makoto answered, feeling sorry for Leon.
"Aw, fuck!"
"And since Gundham scored the highest, he gets the reward!" Monokuma declared.
"Kekekekeke..." Gundham laughed in approval. "Excellent."
"Rubbish Rabbits," Monokuma turned to the pissed-off losing team. "You, me, Monokuma Rock. Maybe we'll get to do some voting off...? Puhuhuhuhu..."
Celestia: (looking over a deck of cards) It's admittedly a bit of a hassle to try and pick somebody to vote off. Because there's just so many to choose from...
Chiaki: (snores)
Hifumi: Without a doubt, I'm certain that tonight's vote shall be pivitol to my team's future!
Ibuki: (groans) This super-duper high school level sucks!
Kyoko: Well, it's about time Celestia gets my answer...
Leon: (facepalms)
Makoto: Kyoko told me about her findings. (his face darkens) This guy's gonna pay.
Mukuro: I was planning on voting for Leon, but Makoto insisted I didn't. Just what is he doing?
Nekomaru: I'm worried that my cheering for Akane might've given us away. Hope that isn't the case.
Teruteru: I don't know who the scoundrel who sabotaged me was, but I assure you I will get to the bottom of this!
The soon-to-be nine Rubbish Rabbits arrived at the elimination chamber and went to their assigned seats. Next to Ibuki was a picture of Hiro that had a pair of longswords crossed in the shape of an "X" across his face.
"They weren't kidding about that," Chiaki sadly noted.
"So, how does it feel being back here so soon?" Monokuma taunted the team.
"Because you rigged the outcome!" Monomi pointed out.
"It's not my fault that they sucked and the Bears did better," Monokuma insisted.
"Getting on topic for a moment," Kyoko said, cutting off the hosts' arguing, "we must discuss who we're voting out."
"Did you have anyone in particular in mind?" Celestia asked.
"As a matter of fact, I do," Kyoko smirked. "Right, Makoto?"
Makoto nodded. "You mean the panty thief, right? The real one?"
"But didn't we already vote them off?" Nekomaru asked, scratching his head in confusion.
"Indeed!" Hifumi nodded. "We determined that it was Mr. Hagakure that did the deed!"
"Chiaki's panties were found in Hiro's room," Ibuki added. "What more proof do we need?"
"Hold on, I think they might be onto something," Chiaki told the group. "If there's even a shred of doubt against Hiro, then we should at least hear them out."
"I'm with her," agreed Mukuro.
"I'd feel like an asshole if I judged a guy who was innocent," Leon remarked. "Let's hear 'em out."
"Earlier, we investigated Hiro's old cottage," Kyoko explained. "There, I saw a few strands of brown hair."
"The hair might not be much to go on its own," added Makoto, "but we also did some research and found out that Hiro only left the challenge area on the night of the theft twice. Once with me to go to the bathroom..."
"And once to retrieve some money for Celestia's bet with Teruteru," Kyoko finished.
"Aw, look at you two finishing each other's sentences!" Monokuma teased.
"We determined that the hair didn't belong to Makoto," Kyoko continued, ignoring the bear. "And most of the other boys have either blond or black hair. Leaving only Hifumi, Teruteru and Leon unaccounted for."
"My hair's black," Leon added. "I gotta picture on my phone if you don't believe me." He started to grin. "That's not the only thing that's dyed-"
Kyoko glared at Leon. "If you try and flirt with me again, I'll make you eat those piercings."
"Anyway," Mukuro interrupted. "The culprit is not Leon. He's just an idiot."
"And a pants-wetter," Teruteru joked.
"Fuck off, tiny!" Leon yelled.
"Which means that the culprit is either Hifumi or Teruteru!" Makoto said.
"This is... preposterous..." an upset Celestia grunted.
"Sounds legit to me," Mukuro shrugged.
"You're only saying that because you aren't in danger of leaving!" Hifumi snapped.
"Well, it's obviously Hifumi!" Teruteru quickly said. "His cabin is right by Hiro and Chiaki's, after all!"
"Impudent fool! Know your place!" yelled the otaku. "Must I remind you that the only women of my liking are if the 2D variety!?"
"You say that, but what if it's just a cover?" Nekomaru pointed out.
"I will not stand here and have my honor insulted by the likes of you!" Hifumi shouted.
"This shouting's doing wonders for your innocence," Makoto remarked.
"Recall if you will, the behavior of one Teruteru Hanamura," Hifumi said, pointing right at his rival. "Remember how he's sexually harrassed everyone on this island at one point or another? Wouldn't it make more sense for someone like him to do this deed!?"
"That's a good point," Chiaki nodded. "Teruteru, do you have anything to say?"
"Do I have anything to say, she asks," Teruteru laughed. His face then turned deadly serious. "You're goddamn right I got somin' ta say! I didna go into dat dere cottage and take no damn gum panties!" His voice returned to the dialect he used earlier as he raised it higher and higher.
"Oh my my!" Ibuki gasped. "His voice changed again!"
"Looks like he's aping your schtick, Celes," Leon joked, getting a death glare for his remark.
"All this arguing's going nowhere," Nekomaru sighed in frustration. "Neither of them are gonna confess."
"Then I sat we put it to a vote right now," Kyoko suggested. "Everyone pick between Hifumi or Teruteru and let the majority rules."
"And if we pick the wrong person," Makoto added, "we'll just vote the other out next time just to be on the safe side."
"Sounds like a plan," Leon fist-pumped.
"H-hold on a minute!" Ibuki pleaded. "I don't follow any of this! This is all happening too fast! We already accused one person too quickly, I don't wanna-"
"Too bad," Monokuma denied. "Since everyone wants a vote, who am I to refuse. Now be careful not to pull a Hiro and don't vote in time! Otherwise a penalty vote awaits for you...!"
"Guys, I'm begging you!" begged Ibuki. "Don't be so hasty!"
"Now let's give it everything we've got!" Monokuma declared as the voting levers appeared. "Iiiiit's Voting Time!"
"Don't vote off another friend just like this..." Ibuki's weeping fell on deaf ears and after the votes were casted, the slot machine whirlled to life and after a few seconds spinning, the three slots landed on...
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"... And the fourth person voted off of Total Drama Island is... Teruteru Hanamura!" Monokuma declared. The eliminated teen let out a sigh.
"Well, Teruteru?" Kyoko asked. "Do you have anything to say?"
He let out another sigh of defeat before saying, "Yes. You win. I... I was the one who stole Chiaki's underwear.
"You motherfucker..." Leon angrily said, gripping onto his podium.
"W-Why?" Chiaki almost tearfully asked.
"And we fell right for it," Mukuro muttered, clenching a fist.
"Zut," Celestia swore.
Teruteru looked down guiltily before being hoisted up by an angry Ibuki. "Why? Why, Teruteru!?" she demanded with tears in her eyes. "Why did you do that!?"
"I... I'm sorry..." the cook muttered.
"Don't "sorry" me!" Ibuki yelled. "Tell me why you did it!" Ibuki was pulled away from him by Nekomaru and Leon, who grabbed her wrists tightly.
"That's enough," Nekomaru uncharacteristically said softly. "It's over, Ibuki. Don't press this any further."
"I pointed the finger at someone innocent, we all did, and you're defending him!?" the musician started bawling.
"I think I should go," Teruteru quietly said, departing silently. He didn't once look at the others, not wanting to face their looks of disappointment.
"Well, that's all for now," Monokuma laughed. "You can all go back up. And Ibuki, try to not not vote in the future, okay?" He departed, dragging Monomi off with him, leaving the remaining Rabbits to themselves.
Once they returned to the surface, Nekomaru and Leon carried off a crying Ibuki with Chiaki tagging along with them. Makoto turned to Kyoko, who looked vacant.
"You okay?" he asked her. Kyoko nodded.
"Just tired," she told him.
After an awkward pause, Makoto asked, "You wanna grab a bite? Get your mind off what happened?"
"Sure," she agreed, making him smile. Makoto then turned to Mukuro and asked her as well with her agreeing.
As the three walked off, Celestia glared a hole in Kyoko's head while Hifumi just seemed relieved to still be in the competition.
Chiaki: (sighs) This is gonna be a long night...
Mukuro: I'm just glad today is over.
Celestia: (is squeezing a stress ball) This. Means. War. (crushes the ball in her fist)
The camera cut to Monokuma, who was sitting in his beach chair.
"Quite the episode, huh? Well, there's more to come next time, do he sure to tune in for another exciting episode of...
"Total...
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"Island!"
The camera faded to black, ending the episode.
Episode 5: "Jabberwock's Got Talent"- The End
Contestants Remaining: 18
Vote:
Teruteru- Chiaki, Hifumi, Kyoko, Makoto, Mukuro
Hifumi- Leon, Nekomaru, Teruteru
Ibuki- Ibuki (punishment vote for not voting)
Kyoko- Celestia
RIP, Teruteru. I loved writing for him, but he was always going to be a short-term character. I thought of extending his arc for a couple more episodes, but a) I couldn't find any space for him and b) I didn't want it to drag for too long. Sorry if anyone wanted him to go further, but it is what it is.
And that's it for this one. As always, tell me what you liked/didn't like and don't forget to favorite!
Until next time, So Long, Bear Well!
- Brian