WEEK ONE

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WEEK ONE

26 Villagers

After the news from the town hall, Puffin Town might not seem as tranquil as before—if it ever did. But the sun dawns, and the rooster crows on a new week, that seems peaceful enough, for now. There's farming to be done for those who don't want to subsist off the vast canned food selection at Joja Mart, or you could take up your hand fishing or even venturing into the mines.

If you want to lay around on the grass taking count of the shapes in the clouds no one will stop you, an eager duck might even stop by to give you a pillow; but the cost of the harvest looms overhead, even if you choose not to see it.

And so too does: confetti? Monday, at precisely noon, everyone will find themselves showered with confetti from seemingly nowhere. The culprit largely seems to be the ducks, but if you're somewhere closed off like bathroom, there's no obvious instigator in sight. Though if you squint real hard, you might see the wisps of something? It's hard to see through all the colorful paper, though. Regardless, you'll soon find yourself accosted by a duck with a flyer, printed and worn:

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Festival!

The Colors You Want to See Festival!
Do you find the walls of your cottage drab? Do you want to add a special touch to make your home YOURS? Stop by the general store this week and pick up some art supplies to decorate your life! NOTE: Puffin town does not take responsibility for any damage incurred during the decorating process. Participation will be rewarded with an item from the community stockpile! Please see the event organizer in the community center to submit your polaroid photograph of your entry. (Polaroids are available at the general store.)

Maybe calling it a festival is a stretch, but it's certainly a group activity nonetheless. And hey, there's even prizes! The duck, ever eager, presses another paper into your hand, though this one is handwritten, in a cursive elegant hand.

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Gift Giving

Someone told me that receiving a gift is a reward in itself. But if you share with others, you deserve something tangible, don't you? Try it, you might be surprised at what you receive.

(( OOC: Murder proposals are due by Tuesday at 4 PM EST / 1 PM PST, for the current week's murder, but feel free to submit for later weeks if you like!))

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[driftedaway]

I'll be more careful! [ Everything's fine!

In any case, he'll add in more of his thoughts while Sora draws more. ]

Hmm, how to say it... I think it really shows how relaxed the ducks around here are, from the way they stand and hold their neck up?

[aurevoirx2]

Hmm, it really feels like I put more thought into than I really did when you say it that way... Thank you.

[driftedaway]

No need to say thanks, I was just saying what I was thinking.

[ Thought, huh...? ]

Anything creative is like that though, isn't it?

[aurevoirx2]

Hmmm. I don't know... When you're working on something wholeheartedly, you're probably thinking about it too hard...

[driftedaway]

Ah...yeah, I can get that. I was trying to write another letter earlier, but my brain moved as much as my hand didn't. I guess that's what they mean by overthinking.

[aurevoirx2]

Oh, for sure. Maybe you can try just writing like a stream of thought and then parse it down?

[driftedaway]

I should try that. [ Well, again, technically, considering some of the unfinished letters from back home. ] I don't think we should be lacking paper for a while at least. More than enough for letters.

[ As he says that, a light bulb seems to go off in his head. He then goes through the bag he picked up at the store, pulling out what appears to be an envelope. ]

And this one's for you, Otonashi.

[aurevoirx2]

Oh, you did it. [ He takes it and tucks it in his notebook. ] I can read it later and make my reply at the same time. How was it though for you? Difficult?

[driftedaway]

[ He nods. ] That's how letters should be.

[ Even if he sometimes feels impatient to open them early. ]

A lot easier to write, actually. Knowing what I want to say and how I want to say it really does make a difference.

[aurevoirx2]

[ He nods. He doesn't know much about writing, but he'll do his best. Well, his parents made sure he wrote well enough anyway... ]

That's good, then you can evaluate the difference when you're thinking about what you want to say for your friend.

[driftedaway]

True! Though I guess that's easier said than done.

[ Otherwise, he'd be long done by now. ]

The way things are worded can really change how something is read.

[aurevoirx2]

That's true... I wonder if they have a thesaurus around here? Seeing different options might help you convey the meaning better.

[driftedaway]

Oh, that's a great idea! I should ask the du— [ Wait, no, he can't speak duck. ] —look around the store later to see if they have anything like that.

[aurevoirx2]

[ He laughs. ] Well, you could ask them anyway.

[driftedaway]

They are pretty clever. [ Ducks sure do a lot here! ]

If they do stock it, I think it'd be a good start. [ Almost idly, he starts staring at the sky above. ] I really want to choose my words carefully... Otherwise...

[ ...Otherwise, what? ]

[aurevoirx2]

[ ? ] You don't want him to misunderstand you and keep thinking well of you? [ He totally gets that. ]

[driftedaway]

Yeah, that's definitely part of it. [ It really is, but that's not the only thought in his head. ] But I also keep looking at my writing, comparing it to a book I read, and then feeling disappointed. Which is my own fault, I know.

[aurevoirx2]

... Well, at least you're aware. [ Thanks for saving him from calling him out on it, Keito-kun... ] Which book is it? Or what kind of book, I guess?

1/?

[driftedaway]

Maybe it'd be better if I wasn't.

2/?

[driftedaway]

3/3

[driftedaway]

It's...a book about my best friend. By an author who says he belongs to everyone.

[ He sounds calm enough saying this, but something about the delivery of it feels stiff. ]

[aurevoirx2]

[ ...????

Out of everyone he's talked to so far, Keito-kun probably says the strangest things. ] Someone wrote a book about your best friend? That's... nice(?) of them. [ Maybe he should ignore the latter part? That seemed for the best. ]

[driftedaway]

If only I could say the same.

[ Nice really isn't a word he'd associate with that person. ]

What would you think if someone wrote about your best friend, Otonashi?

[aurevoirx2]

So, not nice, then? Though, you're comparing yourself to him?

[ ... ] That depends on what they're saying about him? If it was good, I'd be happy for him. If they were talking badly about him.......

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[driftedaway]

The story itself is beautiful. It's hard for me to explain, but I think he wanted to portray how full of light and love he is in a world with his presence. And I could recognize him within. But...