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Monthly Post & CR Meme #24: Heat Abnormal
MONTHLY POST
- Happy April, Dreamers! I don't have a TON to yammer on about this month except for a little heads up that I will be away on vacation for the first two-ish weeks of May and thus the May schedule will be a bit different! The monthly post will go up a few days early and May's TDM will be a repost of the previous year's TDM. More specific info regarding the May event dates will also be on that month's post.
Other than that, no major OOC updates! But there IS a Disturbance this month, so you might wanna scroll down and catch up on that...
EVENT INFO & TIMELINE
- You all knew this was coming.............. Once again, it's time to dive back into the Dream Sphere and rescue one of their own from a Disturbance!
As a recap for those just joining us since our last event: Disturbances are surreal dreamscapes draw directly on the struggles, fears and emotions of a single character, similar to the TV world dungeons in Persona 4 or the Heartscapes in Blue Reflection Second Light. These large-scale dungeons will tie into the overarching plot of the game as we progress and must be tackled in order to prevent a negative outcome on both the Dream Sphere and Yumemigaoka itself. Scary stuff!
In addition, Disturbances are unique among other Outlying Locations in that they vanish once resolved and incubate extremely powerful enemies at their core who must be defeated to save the person at its heart. This where BD's turn based mechanics come in! Disturbance boss battles are where our Boss Tier Combat system finally enters the picture and will require signups beforehand to help keep things organized. In this Disturbance, participants are capped at four Dreamers with at least one Experienced Dreamer with a Signature Move. We will also be prioritizing folks who were not picked or otherwise did not participate in the first dungeon's boss combat. Slots are otherwise open to as many Novices who would like to give things a try!
Sign up with the form below – just fill it out and reply to the signups toplevel. If our signups exceed our number of slots, characters will be selected via RNG. Please be aware that if you are selected, you will be expected to be active and present during the event to ensure things can conclude!
Signups will close on April 12th.
!EVENT TIMELINE
⧖ April 2nd: A meteor shower will fall over Yumemigaoka on the night of April 2nd going into the 3rd, filling the sky with falling stars.
⧖ April 10th: While traveling to work on the morning of the 10th, Ai is attacked at the train station by an enraged fan and witnesses report seeing her vanish from the scene in a way consistent with a Dreamer crossing over to the Dream Sphere. Almost immediately, a series of earthquakes shakes Koubai Ward and is followed shortly after by the DU publicly confirming to all Dreamers that they have confirmed the presence of a Disturbance manifestation and that Ai is confirmed to be the cause. With no way of breaching it until it fully manifests, the DU warns that all Dreamers should be prepared to enter the Dream Sphere to dive in once it is fully stable.
⧖ April 14th: The Disturbance log will go up.
⧖ April 28th: The OOC deadline for Ai's rescue from the Dream Sphere.
⧖ April 10th: While traveling to work on the morning of the 10th, Ai is attacked at the train station by an enraged fan and witnesses report seeing her vanish from the scene in a way consistent with a Dreamer crossing over to the Dream Sphere. Almost immediately, a series of earthquakes shakes Koubai Ward and is followed shortly after by the DU publicly confirming to all Dreamers that they have confirmed the presence of a Disturbance manifestation and that Ai is confirmed to be the cause. With no way of breaching it until it fully manifests, the DU warns that all Dreamers should be prepared to enter the Dream Sphere to dive in once it is fully stable.
⧖ April 14th: The Disturbance log will go up.
⧖ April 28th: The OOC deadline for Ai's rescue from the Dream Sphere.
WORLD UPDATES
- April kicks off with cool mornings and mild afternoons, the perfect weather for enjoying the tail end of cherry blossom season... assuming the typhoon didn’t ruin the trees, at least. Fortunately, Yumemigaoka bounces back fast and as the sakura fade, other flowers burst onto the scene and spring is officially sprung across the city. With gentle breezes and mostly clear skies, it's the perfect time to enjoy the city, especially starting from around the 14th - the temperature jumps to a summery high for a few days but thankfully, doesn't overstay its welcome. By the 21st, things settle back down into more normal April temperatures for the rest of the month. The humidity creeps up a little and the scattered showers become a little more frequent as the upcoming rainy season looms on the horizon.
Over in the Dream Sphere, spring hasn't just sprung - it's practically exploded. Flowers spill across the landscape, growing in impossible abundance with bioluminescent wildflowers overtaking every surface. Even the Slumbering City isn’t spared; vines creep along buildings, and bridges are draped in surreal, shifting blossoms that change colors with the wind. But that mid-month heatwave? Yeah, it’s hitting the Dream Sphere too. The Abandoned Dojo and Twinkle Keep in particular experience a sudden temperature surge and even the chillier parts of the Dream Sphere end up feeling a little balmy this month.
And then there’s Fury Peak. Apparently, it didn’t get the memo that last month's eruptions were killing the vibe because it’s still acting up. As well as the constant eruptions, the smoke in the air now seems a permanent fixture of the dream and unpredictable storms seem to develop out of nowhere. Some Dreamers report strange, otherworldly howls echoing through the jagged peaks, the source of which remains unknown.
!WORLD EVENTS
!★! All Month: The DU will continue to see increased calls and attempts at correspondence from media outlets wanting the scoop on Dreamer Ai-Doll - in some cases this may also result in Dreamers publicly known to associate with her being approached on the street while going about their days. This sees a dramatic uptick following the attack and Ai's disappearance into the Dream Sphere.
⧖ April 1st: April Fool's! As a prank, some chuckster has replaced all the pens in the DU office with... crayons, apparently. God knows how they did this without being caught but everyone's writing utensils will be back where they belong come April 2nd. ... is now really the time for this?!
⧖ April 6th - 10th: Matsuba World Market has a flash sale going on! All their seasonal groceries are half off to clear stock for next season's goodies, so be sure to swoop in and get while the getting's good!
⧖ April 7th - 10th: Following the end of graduation season and the release of a bunch of new students into the adult world, the DU will be sponsoring a job fair hosted at the Asagi Public Library, aimed specifically at Dreamers who are new to the job market and who are looking to get their foot in the door somewhere that accommodates Dreamers. Various companies and organizations within Yumemigaoka will be participating with a focus on flexi-time and WFH schedules to accommodate the occasionally messy schedule of an active Dreamer.
⧖ April 11th: Yumemigaoka Cultural Museum announces a new exhibit expected to open in the next two months, titled 'Tales from the Dreaming.' The exhibit will be focusing on the history and culture of Dreamers through art, media and written histories donated by Dreamers all around the world. Dreamers from Yumemigaoka itself will also be invited to consider contributing!
⧖ April 14th: Kokuhaku Tea officially switches over to their spring and summer menu, bringing back the beloved seasonal teas and changing over some of the sweets and snacks.
⧖ April 18th: A popular sportswear brand from elsewhere in Japan, O.V.E.R, has announced their plans to open an indoor, year-round sport centre in Asagi sometime in the next year or so. While it sure sounds fun, the general vibe among Asagi residents is that the however many months of construction noise is so not going to be worth it.
⧖ April 22nd - May 22nd: Hikawa Shrine announces that they'll be temporarily closing to the public to repair damage to the shrine's roof and exterior caused by heavy rain earlier this month. Make sure to give them lots of support when they re-open!
⧖ April 29th - May 5th: It's Golden Week! Students are free from school, as are most people who work in private sectors though, tragically, the heroes working retail and customer service will still be expected to work. Businesses around the city will be holding sales and promotions to capitalize on the holiday - in particular, Meteor Bowling Alley will be open for extended hours, Oozora Curry is going to start selling its legendarily delicious Golden Curry and Matsuba World Market and Tsubaki Department Store will have special offers and events.
⧖ April 29th - May 5th: Since it's Golden Week, Moon Bunny Market is holding a stamp rally! Each participating store in the market will have a stamp they're handing out, and if a participant is able to collect all the stamps at each store then they'll get some edible goodies from the market itself and a discount coupon to spend at any store they like. The rally lasts all of Golden Week, so take your time to hit everyone up!
⧖ April 1st: April Fool's! As a prank, some chuckster has replaced all the pens in the DU office with... crayons, apparently. God knows how they did this without being caught but everyone's writing utensils will be back where they belong come April 2nd. ... is now really the time for this?!
⧖ April 6th - 10th: Matsuba World Market has a flash sale going on! All their seasonal groceries are half off to clear stock for next season's goodies, so be sure to swoop in and get while the getting's good!
⧖ April 7th - 10th: Following the end of graduation season and the release of a bunch of new students into the adult world, the DU will be sponsoring a job fair hosted at the Asagi Public Library, aimed specifically at Dreamers who are new to the job market and who are looking to get their foot in the door somewhere that accommodates Dreamers. Various companies and organizations within Yumemigaoka will be participating with a focus on flexi-time and WFH schedules to accommodate the occasionally messy schedule of an active Dreamer.
⧖ April 11th: Yumemigaoka Cultural Museum announces a new exhibit expected to open in the next two months, titled 'Tales from the Dreaming.' The exhibit will be focusing on the history and culture of Dreamers through art, media and written histories donated by Dreamers all around the world. Dreamers from Yumemigaoka itself will also be invited to consider contributing!
⧖ April 14th: Kokuhaku Tea officially switches over to their spring and summer menu, bringing back the beloved seasonal teas and changing over some of the sweets and snacks.
⧖ April 18th: A popular sportswear brand from elsewhere in Japan, O.V.E.R, has announced their plans to open an indoor, year-round sport centre in Asagi sometime in the next year or so. While it sure sounds fun, the general vibe among Asagi residents is that the however many months of construction noise is so not going to be worth it.
⧖ April 22nd - May 22nd: Hikawa Shrine announces that they'll be temporarily closing to the public to repair damage to the shrine's roof and exterior caused by heavy rain earlier this month. Make sure to give them lots of support when they re-open!
⧖ April 29th - May 5th: It's Golden Week! Students are free from school, as are most people who work in private sectors though, tragically, the heroes working retail and customer service will still be expected to work. Businesses around the city will be holding sales and promotions to capitalize on the holiday - in particular, Meteor Bowling Alley will be open for extended hours, Oozora Curry is going to start selling its legendarily delicious Golden Curry and Matsuba World Market and Tsubaki Department Store will have special offers and events.
⧖ April 29th - May 5th: Since it's Golden Week, Moon Bunny Market is holding a stamp rally! Each participating store in the market will have a stamp they're handing out, and if a participant is able to collect all the stamps at each store then they'll get some edible goodies from the market itself and a discount coupon to spend at any store they like. The rally lasts all of Golden Week, so take your time to hit everyone up!
AC RESULTS
- Activity for March and April is due at the end of this month so don't forget to submit it once you've got it!
Junna Hoshimi | Dreamer Sage
Contact: I'm on the Discord!
Introduction: Hi, I'm Tex! I added a second character this month. I enjoy JRPGs and anime -- I've still been doing Persona 5 Royal and been watching the new Ranma -- though I've also been binging Wheel of Time lately. Sigh. Also, I have return to office this month; it shouldn't affect my tags too much.
Character Name: Junna Hoshimi
Canon: Revue Starlight
About: Junna Hoshimi, a.k.a. Dreamer Sage, is a freshly graduated high school student! She just went through a Disturbance and is just now getting back to Dreaming. She is trying to figure herself out, but she remains studious, friendly, a little over-serious and dramatic, and... trying to tone down the tendency to overwork. She is taking a semester off before starting school. And living with her girlfriend, now, before they find a place.
Short Term & Long Term Plans: This month, Junna is on high alert again... because she likes Ai, and she is worried a lot about Lisa and Amane. So she will be trying to help them out -- and come the 10th, Junna is jumping into the Disturbance to help out. I'm not sure if I'm gonna sign up for the boss fight or not, yet, but I plan to have her there and doing her best to help the Dreamer Union and Ai out.
She is going to have a bit of a rough time in the Disturbance. She'll go, and she wants to help out -- and would feel worse if she didn't, but it'll hit her hard. And she'll find out she's got some PTSD the hard way. But, she'll be there for people!
She's also now de facto living with Lisa, at Karen's place. March involved a lot of surprises for her. She is apartment hunting, though! And as the Disturbance sets in, she is going to keep working on that so she has something to distract her. She's also looking for a part-time job; I'm thinking she might end up a production assistant at the theater.
Coming up in May, there'll be Junna's play! It's--it's just "I Wanna Be Your Canary" from Final Fantasy IX because I blanked when someone asked what it was and my brain filled that in, with a tag. I'll do an event post then, but if you wanna bother Junna about it this month, feel free. Also, her... parents will be coming to it. So. That'll be a thing, and Junna will be a little anxious at the end of April about it.
In the long-term, she is getting better with help from therapy and what not. It's still a slow process, but she's getting there. I also plan to have her go to university in Yumemigaoka and continue being involved in theater stuff.
Desired CR: All sorts of stuff! I wanna have Junna talking to people she knows and trying to help with the Disturbance as best she can. Also, new folks! I know we got some new characters and I'd love for her to meet them. Junna's doing better these days but she can butt heads sometimes since she takes stuff pretty seriously.
Anything Else?:
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(Can't get Zeke out of his eyepatch, though...)
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And it's okay, Zeke without the eyepatch wouldn't quite be Zeke.