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004. Action for Violet City/Video
[ACTION]
[Perhaps strangely for the late evening hours on a Sunday, there are lights on in the school in Violet City tonight; Ishimaru usually avoids coming here in the evenings for that reason - surely it would look suspicious if someone were to come by and see that, or notice someone wandering around in there through the windows - but he has been coming by here once classes let out for the day once in a while, and tonight...well. It's been a long week.
It had taken him some time to convince himself that being here was okay (it is public property, as far as he can tell, so he's not in danger of trespassing, and surely it can't be breaking and entering if the door is unlocked); he'd run into a janitor yesterday who didn't seem fazed at his being there, and didn't seem to mind as long as he left things as he found them. It isn't as though he does much here, anyway; he mostly just wanders around, enjoying the feel of the place. Schools have always had very distinct feelings associated with them, as far as he goes; even his time in Hope's Peak hasn't managed to tarnish that.
About the only thing it's effected is the way he makes sure to leave the windows open and unblocked by shades while he's here.
So he's clearly visible to passersby, should there be any this evening, though he's got his back to the outside; he's got chalk in his hand, quickly adorning the chalkboard in front of him with words written briskly in steady, straight lines.
Live with simplicity, fortitude and vigor.
The foundation of hard work is the spirit to succeed.
Sacrifice is freely given, not yours to demand; give freely of yourself when possible.
Do what you can with your life; it's the only one you've been given.
Do not tear down when you can build up; do not destroy when you can create.
Respect all life as though it were your own.
They're simple phrases, really; things to be kept in mind, thoughts that he needs to remind himself from time to time. He thinks for a moment before scrawling one more down, and then he steps back, surveying his work.
We are not dead yet.
It had struck him as horribly morbid, when he'd first heard it; it's still painful, but it brings with it a dark sense of comfort. We are not dead yet.
That one gets underlined.]
[VIDEO]
[Well, judging from the background of the video, Ishimaru hasn't quite left the school building yet -
...all right, he's not even in the process of leaving, as several of those lines are still clearly visible on the board behind him, but still. He'll wipe them before he leaves, definitely.
However, for the time being, he has something of a question; it's been bothering him for quite some time now, actually.]
A lot of people seem to have been brought here during times of stress or conflict in their lives - in fact, almost everyone I've seen has been like that! Is there anyone here from a world that's actually peaceful and in order?
[It hasn't quite hit him that this isn't just something you ask people, good lord.]
Of course, even if things are dark for you now back home, the focus shouldn't be on futility, but rather on hope and possibilities! Even if your world is a dark one and your circumstances are unfortunate, it's still nice to hear about the positive times, so if you have any of those, they can be shared as well, if you like.
I hope that today was good to you, and if not, that tomorrow will be better - anything can be overcome with hard work, inner strength and cooperation!
[...again, it's been a long week, and he tends to solve issues with his own sense of spirit by screaming encouragement at others; it usually works, for the most part.]
[Perhaps strangely for the late evening hours on a Sunday, there are lights on in the school in Violet City tonight; Ishimaru usually avoids coming here in the evenings for that reason - surely it would look suspicious if someone were to come by and see that, or notice someone wandering around in there through the windows - but he has been coming by here once classes let out for the day once in a while, and tonight...well. It's been a long week.
It had taken him some time to convince himself that being here was okay (it is public property, as far as he can tell, so he's not in danger of trespassing, and surely it can't be breaking and entering if the door is unlocked); he'd run into a janitor yesterday who didn't seem fazed at his being there, and didn't seem to mind as long as he left things as he found them. It isn't as though he does much here, anyway; he mostly just wanders around, enjoying the feel of the place. Schools have always had very distinct feelings associated with them, as far as he goes; even his time in Hope's Peak hasn't managed to tarnish that.
About the only thing it's effected is the way he makes sure to leave the windows open and unblocked by shades while he's here.
So he's clearly visible to passersby, should there be any this evening, though he's got his back to the outside; he's got chalk in his hand, quickly adorning the chalkboard in front of him with words written briskly in steady, straight lines.
Live with simplicity, fortitude and vigor.
The foundation of hard work is the spirit to succeed.
Sacrifice is freely given, not yours to demand; give freely of yourself when possible.
Do what you can with your life; it's the only one you've been given.
Do not tear down when you can build up; do not destroy when you can create.
Respect all life as though it were your own.
They're simple phrases, really; things to be kept in mind, thoughts that he needs to remind himself from time to time. He thinks for a moment before scrawling one more down, and then he steps back, surveying his work.
We are not dead yet.
It had struck him as horribly morbid, when he'd first heard it; it's still painful, but it brings with it a dark sense of comfort. We are not dead yet.
That one gets underlined.]
[VIDEO]
[Well, judging from the background of the video, Ishimaru hasn't quite left the school building yet -
...all right, he's not even in the process of leaving, as several of those lines are still clearly visible on the board behind him, but still. He'll wipe them before he leaves, definitely.
However, for the time being, he has something of a question; it's been bothering him for quite some time now, actually.]
A lot of people seem to have been brought here during times of stress or conflict in their lives - in fact, almost everyone I've seen has been like that! Is there anyone here from a world that's actually peaceful and in order?
[It hasn't quite hit him that this isn't just something you ask people, good lord.]
Of course, even if things are dark for you now back home, the focus shouldn't be on futility, but rather on hope and possibilities! Even if your world is a dark one and your circumstances are unfortunate, it's still nice to hear about the positive times, so if you have any of those, they can be shared as well, if you like.
I hope that today was good to you, and if not, that tomorrow will be better - anything can be overcome with hard work, inner strength and cooperation!
[...again, it's been a long week, and he tends to solve issues with his own sense of spirit by screaming encouragement at others; it usually works, for the most part.]
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[Which can honestly be said for pretty much everything in their world. Long, complicated, and it all sounds completely nuts, despite being true.]
He sounds cool though, your brother. Definitely admirable. What was he the leader of though, if you don't mind my asking?
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Ah, he was leader of the...Crazy Diamonds, I think they were called - they're bikers.
[...]
Delinquents, really. But it's better than it sounds!
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Oh. A... biker gang. Okay that is... [Something, alright.] not what I was expecting! But that's cool I guess? Like motorbikes, yeah?
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[Ishimaru, we just don't say things like that.]
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It was just... well when you said a 'leader known for uniting people' that 'biker gang leader' was not the first thing to pop into my mind.
[To be honest, the first thing he thought of was a space hero. You know, like the ones you see in sci-fi movies who manage to beat impossible odds and save the Earth from aliens in some kind of futuristic space armor.]
[With laser guns.]
[But then he realized that that was probably not the case since Ishimaru's bro is likely a teenager like he is. So he probably like... lead the student council or something.]
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[I mean really does he look like he hangs out with delinquents to you]
As for the rest, it's what he's known for - he managed to unite several of the gangs in Japan, actually! He was accepted into Hope's Peak for his leadership skills!
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Why would you... study biker gangs? [Like it seems pretty straight forward to him. Dudes who ride around on motorbikes. Doing... gang stuff.]
[Whatever "gang stuff" is.]
Hope's Peak was... your school?
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[...obviously, you'd do it to figure out what "gang stuff" is.]
A-Anyway! Yes, it was the school I was attending before I was brought here!
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[He... guesses?]
Was it some kind of special leadership school or something? Or... are you actually in college or something because I didn't think high schools usually had acceptance requirements.
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Well, maybe, but if you're going to learn about something there's no point in going halfway about it!
[...Yeah.
This kid's life, John.]
As for the school, it was something like that, yes! The academy accepted only those who are considered the best in their field, to be the future of our country and the world! It's considered a great honor to be accepted, and those that manage it are usually set for life afterwards!
sorry about the delay, tis thread and an earlier one with chihiro moved to the same topic haha
Wait, wait, hold up. Is this that "Super High School Level" thing? Is Chihiro one of your classmates?
no worries! i know how that goes
Yes, of course! Fujisaki-kun and I were attending together; did she explain it to you?
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[You would THINK it would be pretty straightforward but John had just been sort of baffled. They didn't have anything like that where he was from, at least to his knowledge.]
So basically... if you're not the absolute best of the best at one particular skill, you can't get into Hope's Peak? Is that how it works?
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[It's just... really damn impressive!]
So what is your talent then, if you don't mind my asking?
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[This is probably the most confident you are ever going to see him while talking to someone, John, good lord; it's not quite arrogance, but if his tone is any indication, he's very obviously proud of what he does.]
I'm not any sort of academic prodigy, either; I achieved and maintained my record through hard work and perseverance! My goal in life is to prove that it isn't just the geniuses who can succeed in their chosen field - that with enough effort, the ordinary can likewise achieve extraordinary results!
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Wow. That is... a really admirable goal and just wow. Jesus. Dumb question though, but what exactly is a hall monitor? Like everything you just described or... I mean that doesn't really have anything to do with halls so I am a little cofused.
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[...how have people not heard of this, good lord. Of course, it doesn't help that he tends to get massively ahead of himself and he's had the lack of proper educational anything on his mind, either, but. Details...]
It might be easier to explain that I was also the head of my school's disciplinary committee, in charge of conflict resolution and maintaining order within the school's corridors!
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[Granted, most of the movies he watches are sci-fi and action movies which really have nothing to do with school at all.]
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[What in the world - that isn't really a thing that's...done in Japan; the legality of it is a little questionable, and it's not really a concept Ishimaru is familiar with, period.
How odd...]
A-At any rate, yes, it was something like that!
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[He trails off sort of half heartedly as he realizes that that probably went without saying and was likely not the part that Ishimaru was confused about. Like duh, what else could the word home-school possibly mean other than going to school at home?]
Err. Okay that probably went without saying. Is that not a thing in Japan?