June 32nd, 19XX: Endless Theatre Round 3

[independent_dollmaker]

[Congratulations, friends! You survived to the end. Unless you didn't, in which better luck next time. Either way, enjoy some refreshments and discuss the events of the last few days. Round 3.

On the chalkboard is a sign, reading:]

HIROSHI - 5
OSAKA - 5
MINAKO - 7

[Minako has achieved the high score.]

There are several obvious jokes I could make right now, but I think I'd rather leave those to someone else.

Comments

[punches_fog]

You should try being dead the whole time.

...I'm proud of what you did there, though.

[all_onis_are_true]

A...ah. Well...

[He looks embarrassed.]

It was the least I could do at that point. So many had died already...

[punches_fog]

Most people would protect themselves, and you know it. That's rational.

Protecting someone else takes courage and compassion. I can only hope I'd do the same thing.

[all_onis_are_true]

[Courage and compassion... so he isn't just a self-centered guy?

...even with the evidence there, it's hard for him to fully agree.]

I couldn't just let Maria die. She's gone through so much already.

[punches_fog]

I know. We've all gotta look out for each other, but especially for Maria. I think you guys realized that idea really well this time.

See if you can manage the same thing next time with less dying. And less punching my family.

[all_onis_are_true]

Apologies. I was in a rush.

[punches_fog]

Given the circumstances, I'm just glad he's okay.