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[attribution]

Welcome to The Lottery’s test drive meme! Before we get to the prompts, here are a few things to note:

Though you may only have ONE active character per round, you are free to play as many characters you wish on the TDM. Later, you will have the opportunity to bench characters if you want to try another, but only after you’ve been accepted.

Please be sure to thoroughly look through our FAQ so that you have a good understanding of the game’s mechanics. Also be sure to browse the information provided on both The Attribution Study and Shiroiwa for a better idea of the setting.

The date for the next round of Reserves is: February 29th
The number of currently available character slots is: 25

Important Note: A thread of 9 comments in the TDM (with at least 5 comments from your character) will count towards both sample requirements in the application. Consider this a special bonus for getting your feet wet in our community!

If your thread does not reach the required amount of comments, it may still be used as the In-World Sample in your application.

Flashback/Background threads in the TDM may be reposted to Shiroiwa Academy’s Community if both players were accepted into the game.

Provided below are some sample scenarios, but please feel free to plot and play whatever you’d like!

Sample Scenarios:

Sample 1:

You’ve just transferred to one of the three grade levels in Shiroiwa Academy and have yet to make any friends. Sure, people showed you around, but nothing has quite stuck yet. So as the lunch bell goes off, you pull out your bento and prepare to eat alone when another student saddles up beside you. Perhaps they’re being friendly or perhaps they simply want to mooch off of your food. Whatever the reasoning, you’re now stuck in some form of communication whether you like it or not.

Sample 2:

Everyone just loves partner projects, don’t they? Your teacher has randomly assigned you a partner, and now you both must come up with a presentation to show the class. Are you the type who does all the work? Do you push for fair exchange? Or perhaps you have no plans to do any work at all. Whichever it is, your partner is now moving their stuff to sit at the desk next to you. Better gather your might and prepare to weather the oncoming storm…

Sample 3:

It’s March 14, 20XX. You have been kidnapped and taken to the island, given your randomized duffle bag, and are now either desperately seeking shelter or methodically preparing to hunt down your weaker classmates. Whatever it is, you stumble upon another student - whether you know them well or not doesn’t matter. The rules have already been made clear to both of you - only one person gets to win. You need to either escape, kill, or attempt to make a truce with this classmate. What will you do?

Sample 4:

Your weapon broke. Perhaps it snapped as you embedded it into the skull of one of your classmates, or perhaps it was simply a stroke of bad luck. You return to the hideout you created for yourself, seeking a weapon you’d taken from a fallen student. But as you near the space, you realize something is off. There is some telltale sign that another has been here… Are they still around? Will you investigate? What if your stockpile has been pilfered by another student?

Comments

[twohares]

[ The United Kingdom... He wonders if he should speak English for him. His English is better than some of his classmates', but...

Maybe if Henry asked. As it is, mild surprise crosses Genis's face before he turns his attention back down to his notes. There were a few topics outlined, covering a few notable eras and events. It was Henry's history, though, so in the end, he just gives an enthusiastic nod and a friendly smile, fully intending to let Henry choose. ]

Yeah! We can do something for that. [ ...Can he read Japanese well enough to actually read what the topics are, though? Awkwardly, Genis glances down at his notes and reads off a few of the options. ] Ah, right, there's the Magna Carta, the Wars of the Roses, the Industrial Revolution...

[dualitea]

[ Oh, he agreed. That was a good thing too - if it's something they both like, it'll be easier finishing the project. ]

I'm quite fond of the Nineteenth Century, actually... a lot of scientific things happened during that time.

[ If they shared any science classes, Genis might have noticed that Henry actually spoke up during them. Otherwise, he would have kept to himself. ]

[twohares]

[ Oh, that was right. He actually really liked science. And Genis - Genis would honestly be happy with anything if he wasn't stuck doing all the work, even if he had to do extra research for it.. ]

Oh right, that's true, too. [ The industrial revolution was the beginning of the nineteenth century, but Henry might have other ideas. ] So what do you have in mind?

[dualitea]

[ The youth's smile becomes a little more animated now, and he sits up straighter in his chair. ]

It depends on which field of science, actually - there's the first discovery of vaccines, and then the publication of the Origin of Species - it doesn't even just have to be about Britain, come to think of it, many of the famous scientists about are French, German, or from other European countries. Which ones are you interested in?

[ He's trying not to sound too excited. ]

[twohares]

[ It doesn't work. He's instantly reminded of his sister's enthusiastic, unprompted lectures on whatever she was studying or the significance of her fieldwork. The smile that comes to Genis's face is half amusement and half embarrassment. ]

Well, we still need to stay on topic for the class... [ There's something to be said for going off the rails. He wonders now if his sister's colleagues ever had to rein her in. ] Let's do the history of vaccines. It doesn't need to focus on one country. This way we can cover a pretty wide area geographically.

[dualitea]

[ It's a good thing that Genis is so understanding. If it was anyone else, Henry might have gone back to being in his quiet mode after being shot down. ]

Mm, that sounds like a great idea. I know I have some books in my room somewhere, we can use them.

[ He's more than happy to do research about something he likes. ]

[twohares]

[ Of all the character flaws someone could have, being overly enthusiastic wasn't a bad one - especially when it came to group projects.

As long as he didn't go off the deep end, Genis could curb his attitude a little. ]

Really? I didn't know you liked medical history so much... Yeah, let's use them! The library should have some, too. Why don't we meet up there some time and go over everything?

[dualitea]

[ He's managed not to go off the deep end, for now. It's a good thing. ]

I do... I really like science. It's interesting to read about. [ Also because he did want to become a doctor, but that's up in the air right now. ] That sounds good - when are you free after class? I'm sure we can find a time that's good for both of us.

[twohares]

[ Genis continues smiling as he hums in thought. ]

I wondered if you did. [ Seeing as how he only really heard him talk in science before this. ] I have a few clubs this week, but we can find time eventually. [ He pauses and pulls his phone out of his pocket. ] Ah, let's exchange numbers. We can still collaborate a little even if we can't meet up right away.

[dualitea]

Okay!

[ Henry takes out his own phone as well. It's an old model, but he's taken care to maintain it. ]

Thank you.

[twohares]

[ Genis's isn't much different. It's kind of nice not to be the only one with an old phone here. Genis continues to smile and shares his number along with his school email. ]

Don't worry about it. I think we can work really well together.

[ And contact info exchanged! Genis looks up at Henry again. ]

By the way, are you part of any clubs yet?

[dualitea]

[ The question has Henry pause and tilt his head. ]

Um... I joined the Library club, I help shelve books. But, that's it.

[ He wasn't really interested in any of the others, plus the library helped him keep his calm. It's quiet - he's had problems with sensory overload in crowds, after all. ]

[twohares]

[ A student helper... That would be in the same category as the student government, right? So- ]

Just the library club? Are you planning to join any others?

[dualitea]

Yeah. [ He looks a little sheepish at Genis' question. ] I'm still kind of new here, and I'm not very fit for sports, so...

[ Really, he's kind of a noodle. That, and he's kind of been put off ball sports forever... ]

[twohares]

If you're new, that's all the more reason to join new clubs! I know the people in this class are pretty dumb, but there are a lot of nice people here.

[ He's trying to be encouraging. He doesn't want Henry to feel out of place. ]

You should ask Wada-sensei for the club list. There might be more you want to join.

[ And if there aren't, Genis...is sort of tempted to start a new club anyway and he needs people. ]

[dualitea]

[ It's encouraging... to a certain extent. ]

Okay. I'll do that after class.

[ If Genis says he should, he's inclined to trust him for it. ]

[twohares]

Okay! I'm sure there'll be something you like.

[ So it's decided for now. Then they can just focus on the project from here on. ]

[dualitea]

[ It's a task best handled after some thought on his part. Project first. ]

I think we still have some time to discuss, but it's only half an hour. Do you mind meeting outside of school hours, too?

[twohares]

[ Genis nods. ] Yeah. Do you know where the public library is here? It's open pretty late.

[dualitea]

I do. I go there most of the time.

[ He looks a little happier when they talk about it. ]

We can meet there, I'll book one of the project rooms.

[twohares]

[ Genis smiles as well. He's so glad this turned out okay. ]

Okay! I live nearby, so just send me a message and we can meet there anytime.

shall we wrap this up?

[dualitea]

[ It could have been much worse, them being paired up with some asshole or a leech who only wanted to relax. So it's a bono for both of them. ]

That's decided, then. I'll give you the details when I have them.