It may very well be the worst thing that's ever happened to you! | OPEN MINGLE

[vitaelamorte]

Who: EVERYONE!
Where: EVERYWHERE!
When: Friday October 27th - Tuesday October 31st
Rating: PG-13, warn if you're gonna go higher!
Summary: A catch all for the Horrible Memory Truth Event!
The Story:

For the duration of this event, everyone's entire room will be replaced with a memory playing on loop. They will likely recognize the moment as soon as they see it – it is a moment they remember as the worst moment of their entire lives. It could be a memory from home or something that happened in Wonderland. Lengths of the memories will vary, but they will find that these are not memories they can merely watch – they can step into these memories and attempt to make changes to them, and the memories will be long enough that they have time to make changes (though no more than 24 hours). However, anyone who tries will find that it is futile. No matter what you do or how hard you try, the outcome is always exactly the same somehow. No changes you make will prevent that horrible outcome. It just happens over and over and over again no matter what you do.

On top of that, perhaps complicating any attempts to make changes, everyone will be forced to be honest for the duration of the event. No lies or half-truths are allowed, and filters will be gone for the entire five days. If something bothers someone then they will blurt it out, regardless of whether or not it hurts someone's feelings, and no one will be able to simply keep quiet when they have something to say. They must be truthful and honest with every word they say.

This is a catch-all log for all of your Worst Memory needs! Please mark your threads clearly in the subject line with your character's name and Room Number + Floor for character rooms, or just location if you're making a top level for a public place in the mansion (like the tea rooms or the kitchen) so people can see if there's already a thread available. And here's the plot post if you need it!

Have fun!

Comments

[idolings]

Wow, you're so amazing Ishimaru-kun! You're so knowledgeable and organized. Being by you makes me feel relieved.

[If there was anyone who would be able to prepare the safest camping trip, it was Ishimaru. Plus she couldn't deny that the idea of a mini Ishimaru going camping is a very cute mental image...]

This the first time I've ever gone camping! I'm so busy with my career that I never had the time for activities like this. But, I'm happy that I get to spend my first camping trip with you.

[moraloutrage]

Th-thank you! I am proud to be seen as dependable. Especially to you, Maizono-kun!

[He blushes as he gives an understanding nod.]

I see! Well, there is a first time for everything. I would be glad to teach you everything that you need to know for surviving in the wilderness! This will be quite the educational trip!

[idolings]

Thank you so much for your kind offer! I'm excited to learn all sorts of new things from you. With you around, I always feel like I learn something new.

[She was thrilled by the thought! Camping sounded fun, but it was going to be extra exciting with Ishimaru around to teach her everything that she had to know.

She lets out another relaxed sigh as she glances around her surroundings. It was really was nice to get out of the stuffy mansion.]

Do you think we'll see some cute animals? I would love to see a bunny!

[moraloutrage]

A bunny? I suppose that is possible! In a place like this, I expect that any type of wildlife can show up!

[He could have stopped on that thought, but he finds himself blurting out more.]

I sincerely hope that we discover a bunny, and that it makes you happy! Your happiness is one of my finest hopes, Maizono-kun!

[idolings]

You really think we'll see some wildlife here?! [Honestly, she didn't pay very much attention to how Wonderland's outdoors is like. It never really occured to her that Wonderland could have animals too and she's quite excited by the thought.] Well, if you say so then it must be true!

[She sweetly smiles at him, not realizing the full weight of his words. At first she's quiet, but when it finally begins to dawn on her, her face is completely flushed pink. She's so taken aback by his kindess that she doesn't even know what to say.]

H-Huh...? [Oh gosh. Oh gosh. She was certain she looked extremely red right now.] T-Thank you, Ishimaru-kun!! Hearing that makes me really happy and um....

Your happiness is one of my top priorities. As long as you are happy, then I am as well.

[moraloutrage]

R-really?! [He says with a flustered gasp as she responds.] I- I am so flattered that someone as incredible as you values my happiness that much!

...That just goes to show how kind you are, Maizono-kun! You... always have such nice things to say. It is hard to think that you could have ever tried to do anything awful! [That... slips out without him meaning to say it.]

[idolings]

[He called her incredible. For a brief moment, she was besides herself with joy but the next thing he says causes her smile to drop. It felt like a record coming to an abrupt stop with a screeching halt sound. Sayaka just stares at him in disbelief. At first, she thought that she misheard him. That had to be it... right? She's eeriely silent as she continues to look at him, not sure what to say. Finally, she's able to find the words but her voice is restrained.] What... did you say?

[moraloutrage]

[His words hang in the air, and as he becomes aware of what he's said aloud, he comes to a halt and sweats nervously. Did he really just say that aloud?]

I... I said that it is hard to think that you could have ever tried to do anything awful! [He doesn't look like he wants to say that, but the truth comes out anyway. Ishimaru then winces and goes on.]

I am so sorry!! Maizono-kun, I did not mean to refer to what you attempted to do at Hope's Peak!

[idolings]

[So she didn't mishear him. Honestly, she wished that she did. A part of her wanted to be upset with him but she knew that she could never actually be mad at him. There was no reason for her to be upset over him talking about the truth. No matter how much she changed, the fact that she attempted to murder a classmate would forever follow her to the grave. Still, she couldn't help but wonder if deep down, he would always think of her as an attempted murderer. If that was the case, then how could she possibly make someone as wonderful as Ishimaru happy? Maybe she was naive for thinking that was possible.] It's okay, you were only telling the truth. [She attempts to smile at him but it's really forced and restrained. Soon enough, she continues their stroll. However, she's much more quiet and even begins to walk ahead of him.]

[moraloutrage]

[He feels like such a heel for bringing it up. Even if it's the truth, it hurts him. And with Sayaka's movements, he begins to really feel like he messed up.]

M- Maizono-kun...? Are you sure? [He picks up his pace to try to catch up with her.]

It... it may not technically be false, but it is still not something that should be said aloud! I did not want to upset you... [But he still did. His hopes of a lovely and pleasant walk with Sayaka are ruined now.]

[idolings]

[Inside of her head, she kept telling herself that this is okay, that she shouldn't be bothered by this. The longer she thinks about it, the more it was beginning to crush her heart strings. As she listens to him, she suddenly stops in her place. It wasn't his fault since she was the one who did the awful thing in the first place. What hurt her the most was thinking that the boy that she cared about could secretly dislike her.] I... I'm sorry Ishimaru-kun, I don't know how I feel. But I promise that I'm not upset at you. [If anything, she was mad at herself. She's always thought this, but he really is too good of a person for her. He should be spending time with Mondo, Mikan, or any of their other friends instead of her.] Sorry again, I'm sure I'm making things weird. [She pauses.] You're too good for me, I think it might be better for you to spend time with someone else. I should... probably go. [Her hands begin to nervously clench onto her shirt as she nervously tries to walk away, not wanting to be a burden on him.]

[moraloutrage]

[Ah yes with any of his other friends who would never commit any murders ever...]

N-no! [He whimpers in response. Even if she says that she's not upset at him, he feels as if this is all his fault.] I am the one who has made things weird! I did not mean to do this.

[If she is really set on leaving, Ishimaru knows that he can't force her to stay. So he stops moving, tears forming in his eyes and his fists balled at his sides as he calls out after her.]

But I do not want you to leave! Even with what happened back home, I have enjoyed all of the times that we have shared here together! I... I want to help you, however I can!

[idolings]

[NEVER!!! Under no circumstances would those other friends ever do that ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ She stops dead in her tracks and with her back turned, she listens to him. From the bottom of her heart, she didn't want to leave him and wanted to spend more time with him. But she felt as though she wasn't worthy of his time. Slowly, she turns around to face him with tears streaming down her face. Hearing his plea to stay was more than enough to change her mind.] I-If you really mean that, then I would be grateful to have your help. [She sniffles and continues to sob. Even though she's wiping the tears away with her sleeves, she feels as though it's not enough. and now she knows how it feels to cry like Ishimaru] Ishimaru-kun, I...I... I like you a lot. Just thinking that you might secretly dislike me would break my heart. The time that I spent with you has been one of my most happiest moments.

[moraloutrage]

S...Sayaka-kun... [He utters her name as he faces her, trying to look her in the eyes to convey his sincerity. Ishimaru stands intently in place, tears continuing to stain his cheeks as he speaks to her.]

I do not dislike you at all! I could not even consider it possible to dislike you! In fact, I find that I like you quite a lot! It's true that I cannot forget what happened at Hope's Peak... b-but that was an unfair situation to begin with!

[He sniffles for a moment, his energy dimming as he goes on.]

We are free from the killing game now. And in this world, I have been so happy to get to truly know you! After all, it has helped me to see that no matter what, you really are a good person at heart! I do not want to give up on you at all, Sayaka-kun... In fact, I wish to stand by your side!

[idolings]

[At that moment, it felt as though time froze. She wasn't expecting to be called by her first name, especially from Ishimaru.

She's stunned to silence for a few short moments. Her eyes continue to water up with tears as she listens to his heartfelt words.]

K... Kiyotaka-kun.

[Unexpectedly, his first name rolls off her tongue. It was a surprise that his first name felt almost natural to say outloud.]

Hearing all of that means so much to me. I can't begin to thank you enough for your kindhearted words. I... I want you to be by your side as well.

[Finally, she manages to step closer to him, breaking off the distance from earlier.]

Because of you, I feel like I'm becoming a better person. It makes me really happy that you still think I'm a good person despite everything. B-But.... I'll continue to improve. For you and the others.

[moraloutrage]

[He's just as surprised as she is, by both using her first name and being called by his own. A light flush comes onto his cheeks despite his tears as he responds to her.]

I... I used your first name! I apologize if I am being improper! [He performs a hasty but formal bow, before he goes back to looking her in the eyes, smiling at her statement.]

A-also... My heart is swells with hope and joy at your resolve! You are a hard worker, so it is only natural that you will continue to improve and become even better! I am here to help you, however I can, down your winding path of self-improvement!

[idolings]

[She's been calling some of her other friends by their first names and if she had to be honest, she wouldn't have minded calling Ishimaru by his first name...] D-Don't apologize, I don't think you were being improper. I... um, liked it. [Now her face is turning red!!! She couldn't believe that she actually admitted that outloud. There were several bushes around them and Sayaka was tempted to go jump into one of them and hide forever.] T-Thank you so much. It means so much to me that you would be willing to help me out. With your encouragement, I'll continue to improve. [His kind words made her tear up even more, her heart was overwhelmed with emotions. Ishimaru had to be one of the nicest people she's ever met. He's done so much for her and she wishes that she could be a better friend for him. The only thing she could do was continue to improve for him.] S-Sorry, I look like such a mess right now. [DON'T MIND HER, she's just going to cover her face in embarrassment. She looked like a mess with her red face and teary eyes. Not only that, she was still flustered with the confession of their first names...]

[moraloutrage]

[She liked it? Now that took Ishimaru by surprise! He turned redder as that sunk in, dry trails of tears staining his cheeks. What does it mean... should he call her by first name by now on?! Would that be alright??

But as she assesses the way that she looks, Ishimaru responds with a shake of his head.]

Ah... No, you do not. [He can't help but respond truthfully.] In fact, y-you look quite pretty!

[...He can't believe that he actually said that. His eyes dart down to the ground, and he quickly holds out a handkerchief towards Sayaka!]

[idolings]

Huh?! [Did he just call her pretty?! That took her by surprise and she totally didn't mean to blurt out that HUH?! at him. Slowly, she begins to remove her hands away from her red face and looks up at him teary eyed. Despite her watery eyes, there was a shimmery fondness in them as she stared at him.] T-Thank you, Kiyotaka-kun. You're really sweet... [Oh gosh, oh gosh. Her heart felt like it wanted to soar out of her chest. She sniffles and happily takes the handkerchief, dabbing away the tears from her eyes.] S-Sorry, I should have asked first. [Geez, she's apologized so many times today...] If you don't want me to call you by your first name, then that's fine! But um, I... don't mind at all.

[moraloutrage]

It - it is sweet? [He gulps nervously in the wake of what he said.] I apologize if it was an inappropriate comment!

[Ishimaru bows his head.]

You have nothing to apologize for. If... if you wish to call me by my first name, then that's just fine! [He didn't expect to feel this way, but he does feel genuinely happy about that.] B-but is it really alright for me to use your first name?!

[idolings]

Y-You're fine, silly! I... don't think it was inappropriate at all.

[It was crazy to think that just a few short moments ago, she was sobbing. Her eyes were still watery but instead, she was feeling totally and completely happy.]

I'm really happy to hear that, thank you... [She pauses for a minute, trying to contain her pure joy at saying his first name.] Kiyotaka-kun. Yes! It would make me very happy if you called me by my first name.

But um, only if you are comfortable with it....

[moraloutrage]

I feel very relieved and pleased that you think that! The last thing that I would want to do would be to endanger your level of comfort!

[He says with a sigh of relief, his cheeks stained by dried tears. And then, he replies to her with honesty.]

I admit that a first name basis feels unusual to me. But, I would not say that I feel bad. Especially if it makes you feel happy! Your happiness is easily one of my highest priorities, Sayaka-kun!

[idolings]

[She uses the handkerchief to wipe away the remaining tears, a honest smile forms on her lips as she stares at him with a pink flush on her cheeks. He called her Sayaka-kun!!!]

You're so nice. It's... making my heart want to soar.

[Even with all of the horrible things that's been going on here and back home, she was still thankful that she met Ishimaru. Ever since meeting him, she's been so incredibly happy.

It was a little embarrassing to admit that outloud but she had to tell him her feelings from the bottom of her heart.]

Um, you're happiness is my highest priority as well. So, I'll do my best to return all the kindess that you've shown me.

[moraloutrage]

It is...? [He says with a light blush as his right hand drifts over his own chest.] I- I suppose that my heart feels very pleased as well!

[It's great to see her in good spirits again!]

You should not feel obligated to return anything. B-but I appreciate your own kindness quite a bit!

[idolings]

Don't worry, I'm not doing this because I feel obligated or anything. I want to because I like you a lot. [pause] You're a dear friend to me.

[She nervously averts her eyes away, looking somewhat embarrassed. Also oops, she nearly shouted that last part. Her heart wasn't able to handle it...]

Would you like to continue our nature walk? I think I'm feeling better.