Don’t worry about the future.

[mansionstaff]

Who: EV ERY ONE
What: Graduation. Prom.
When: The evening of May 31st.
Where: The Stadium.
Warnings: WHO KNOWS

It's a beautiful spring evening at Smash Academy, the barest hints of summer just beginning to touch the stadium floor, which had been rearranged into a platform overlooking neat rows of chairs meant to seat the gathered crowd of faculty and students. Towards the other end of the complex was the arrangement for the prom that was to follow. Food and drink, chairs and tables, each with a floral centerpiece, and, of course, a dance floor.



Before everyone could get their party on, however, there was the main event of the evening. From his place at the podium, Master Hand watched students and staff alike find their way into the stadium. With the recent shadow bug invasion, there seemed to be tensions in need of dispelling. If the Headmaster knew one thing, however, it was that some silly antics were not going to ruin this esteemed event. Not tonight. Not if he could help it.

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HEY DUDES! Here's how stuff is going to work. We kick off the log with GRADUATION. This part of the log will be divided into separate threads. I'll post them all at once, so feel free to hop around, mingle, post whenever, wherever.

HOWEVER, once the PROM starts, it will be up to you guys to post your own threads. Please check out last year's log if you'd like an idea of how this works. Everything after the thread titled "DISMISSAL" (I will post that in a bit, so don't post prom threads until I have that up!) will be considered prom, though don't let that stop you from continuing to post in the graduation section.

Please label all your threads appropriately! (Examples: "SHENANIGANS AT THE FOOD TABLE", "DANCE-OFF", "THE PUNCH IS SPIKED", "BOTHER X" In general, a location + what is going on in the thread is the way to go. Obviously, more than one thread can take place at the same location. 

Linking back and forth when and if you thread hop is very much appreciated. If things start to look a bit laggy, we'll bump to the next page. Most importantly, TAG YOUR DUDES, HAVE FUN, and let a mod know about any problems or concerns you might have!

Comments

[forgetbeam]

So much for trying to be stealthy about his true feelings. He crosses his arms a little defensively, none too thrilled about that judging gaze. Not on this self-conscious eve.

"Well... no. What is even meant to be fun about something like this? Even as far as traditional ceremonies go, this seems pointless."

[atmyage]

She shrugs.

"Sure, it's not as fun as casing a crime scene or ballistic science, but it's still fun! You get to dress up and dance and eat food with your friends!"

Another shrug. "It's just a way to get together with your friends in a way you usually don't, I guess. That's... about as scientific of a reason as I've got."

[forgetbeam]

"Crime scenes aren't fun!" Was Ema a complete psychopath or something. Was that what this was about. He brushed that topic aside as quickly as possible.

"But for something like this that is supposed to be, I've seen far too many people stressing about it." Himself included. There was way too much pressure this year, now that he knew more about what prom was and now that he had a relationship going on. This was vital, apparently.

"So? How are you enjoying it?"

[atmyage]

She could argue with him about crime scenes but he's already moved on. She leaves it for another time.

"Alright." Yet another shrug, but she smiles. "There's been great food, and I'm here with Chihiro!" There's a pause as she glances around. "I'm not sure where he went, though..." Off to get plastered, probably. "But I'm sure he'll turn up!"

[forgetbeam]

One day, Ema. One day you'll have him completely cornered.

"Fujisaki?" Thick eyebrows go up in surprise as he so tactfully goes on: "I never would have expected him to bring a girl!"

Wow, what's that supposed to mean...

[atmyage]

What is that supposed to mean...

Ema frowns, puzzled. "What do you mean?"

Does he not like girls? But then why ask her here?

Now she's worried all over again. She bites her lip and glances over her shoulder again as though he might miraculously appear to clear this up.

[forgetbeam]

"He's always been too responsible and studious for things like that! At least, I thought so!"

Then what does that say about your responsibility and devotion to studying, Mr. Has-A-Girlfriend...

But he thinks that maybe, just maybe, girls really dig guys who are serious about their schoolwork. If that's true, maybe he can finally convince certain slackers (looking at you, Mondo and Leon) to shape up as students. He's going to try.

[atmyage]

Well, Ema's first crush was Miles Edgeworth, the picture of serious, studious, and responsible, so she might not be the best example of What Girls Like.

"Oh..." So maybe this was never a date after all? Does he only like her for her science?

"Well, we're kind of just here as friends anyway..."

[cplusplus]

"It isn't any of your business anyways, you fucking hypocrite."

And there he was, Mr. Responsible while he responsible hold a cup. Or almost holding a cup, it looked like it was going to spill any minute from the way he was holding it tightly.

[forgetbeam]

Hey, friend dates are cool and great. A lot less pressure than actual dates. He's about to say as much when WHOOPS HERE COMES CHIHIRO.

And what is that

in

his

hand.

It's spiked punch, isn't it.

"Fujisaki--?" Yeah, that attitude is definitely not the usual meek programmer. "What are you saying? There's no reason to be so rude!"

[atmyage]

"Chihiro?"

Ema is staring at him in shock and confusion. He didn't seem like the type to come up and say things like that to people!

She's also eyeing the cup. What's in it? Personality altering chemicals!?

[cplusplus]

"I heard everything what you just said to Ema," he said as his clutched became tighter, so much for not spilling. "you go on all 'bout too responsible for a fucking girlfriend when you're dating Aoi, Mr. honor student."

Despite the stickiness of his hand, he was still holding the cup and stupidly enough, it was possibly the only thing holding him back from lunging Kiyotaka at this point.

[forgetbeam]

"What the heck? No, that isn't what I meant! I--"

Whatever he meant, Chihiro was definitely not going to listen to reasoning right now. Kiyotaka made a grab for the cup, recognizing this impending disaster from New Year's.

"Stop drinking this immediately!"

[atmyage]

"Calm down!" she says worriedly, although who she's directing it at isn't clear. She puts out a hand like she's going to grab the cup, then changes direction like she's going to stop Ishimaru.

She has no idea what to do in this situation.

[forgetbeam]

"No, it's for his own good!"

[cplusplus]

"You don't even know what's for you own good!" Because it was time to kick his ass.

Well, he wasn't quick enough to turn around and kick it literally thanks to being shitfaced.

So he settled with his shin.

[atmyage]

"Chihiro!"

This had gotten well out of hand. Ema tries to get in between them before a fight starts.

"Stop it! This isn't what prom is about!"

[forgetbeam]

Then again, Ike did say prom was some kind of brawl. Maybe Chihiro's just--

Okay, no. Free-for-all or not, this is not okay. Good thing Kiyotaka's boots provide all that extra protection, but he still winces a bit.

"You're making a fool of yourself, Fujisaki!"

[cplusplus]

"The only fool here is you, so shut it!" Chihiro said between kicks, with every blow slowing him down.

This may take awhile.

[atmyage]

"CHIHIRO!"

And she's just going to bop him on the head with the heel of her hand.

"You're drunk, and embarrassing."

She looks back at Kiyotaka. "And he can have a girlfriend and still be responsible!"

And then she throws up her hands and declares, "Boys are dumb!"

And she turns to stalk off and leave them to think about what they've done.