Number of posts : 1074 Registration date : 2007-10-11
Subject: Part 2: The Basics Tue Jan 18, 2011 8:48 pm
One week has passed since Hana Ban Ban Cafe established its very own Gunpla Battle Team. John, Sam and Rap were the lucky ones to be chosen. Hyun Soo was ecstatic about it, but her dad Mr. Park wasn't so sure. He doubted whether these three were actually good enough to represent their shop. There were many more players, some even younger than them, that were just as good or even better in terms of performance.
How did Mr. Park know? Because every machine registers the player, his fighting style, decisions and reflexes. "Rap is good, but he is so aggressive that he forgets he has a shield. Sam moves so slow, despite being in a very agile mobile suit. And John, let's just say he doesn't know how to use ranged weapons properly. Shame because he is in one of the best ranged mobile suits ever made," Mr. Park commented. Hyun Soo could do nothing but nod her head affirmatively. Her dad is right. There were a lot of holes in the playing styles of these three boys. She fiddled her fingers anxiously as she waited for her father to finish his assessment.
"When they do arrive here later, tell them to sit in machines 1, 2 and 3. I reserved those machines for me, and I also reserved machine 4 for MYSELF..." Mr. Park said. Hyun Soo got worried. She was waiting for the three guys to arrive.
MSL: Gunpla Builders RPG Part 2: "The Basics"
Acruxis MSL Member
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Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Tue Jan 18, 2011 9:10 pm
Two weeks after Shou's invitation to join his team, Lucis had practiced moves and attacks that he could use on the battle. Destiny Gundam was once again displayed on the display stand.
Lucis lay in his bed, his hands under his head, he turned his head to look at the Destiny Gundam.
"I'm still unworthy to pilot you partner...You're a strong unit...too darn strong for me even for me...I'll have to improve myself in order to pilot you right someday..." Lucis said with a deep sigh.
He continued to simulate the action of his unit in his head that he will use for sparring with Shou.
I must not waste too much EN...but at the same time i can't be too defensive... Lucis turned to his side as he was deep in thought.
"No use simulating it in my head if my actions can't back it up...Better topcoat that unit then..."
Lucis heaved himself up in a sitting position and went to the edge of the bed and went to his gunpla workstation desk and grabbed some topcoat and started painting the unit and finished after a few hours.
He pulled the unit's box to him and opened it, inside was foam shaped after the unit to protect it. He slowly put the unit inside the foam as if it was more fragile than a bomb. He put the lid over the box and inhaled.
"Let's do our best....Dynames..."
Rap Goblin MSL Staff
Number of posts : 317 Registration date : 2009-08-01
Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Wed Jan 19, 2011 5:57 pm
Rap was early that day, he had to fight some street thugs along the way just to get to the store. He left them out in the alleys, badly wounded and in need of immediate medical attention. He didn't fakking care. He was here to play Gunpla Battle today, and nothing was going to get in his way. He entered the Hana Ban Ban Cafe and placed his GP-02A MLRS on the counter.
"Hakhakhak! I'm here for the training Hyun Soo..." he said, picking his nose while speaking. He looked around and saw many pretty kits lying around. But he won't be shoplifting any this time. He decided its time to turn over a new leaf and start a clean life.
Achillobator MSL Member
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Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:56 am
It was a pleasant morning and Sam walked just right inside Hana Ban Ban Cafe. He had his Deathscythe with him, right inside the box. And when he saw that familiar butt-ugly critter called Rap by the store counter, he couldn't help it but approach the guy. After all, Rap's a comrade now.
"Hey rap, that's a pretty nice model kit you got there. GP--GP02A, right? Oh that's the one Hyun Soo gave you. I've finished painting the Divider, looks good on my Deathscythe now don't you think?" Sam said.
Rap Goblin MSL Staff
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Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:07 am
Rap just eyed Sam from head to toe, and vice versa. Was this fakking guy nuts or what? Getting familiar on him all of a sudden, well that's one thing Rap hates. "I gots no time to discuss paints with you, you nerdy little Japanese twat. Don't you dare disturb me when I'm eyeballing those two high-school girls in miniskirts!" Rap took out a bottle of whisky and poured it down his ragged throat. He left the GP02 on the table and approached the young girls.
"Watashiwa... Rap Gobrin... Chin chin taberu is my favorite!" he told the women. The phrase "chin chin taberu" means "eat my dick" in Japanese. Although disgusted, the girls just laughed it off. They went on and approached Sam, noticing how cool-looking the Deathscythe kit of his was. Rap felt a little jealous and showed them his Physalis.
"Look I can attach the beam bazooka on the crotch..." he demonstrated. But the girls just ignored him. They told Rap that he was the ugliest man that they've ever seen. Insulted, Rap pushed one of the girls hard, knocking over the Deathscythe into the floor. "Oops... " Rap says sarcastically.
Achillobator MSL Member
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Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:14 am
Rap wrote:
Rap just eyed Sam from head to toe, and vice versa. Was this fakking guy nuts or what? Getting familiar on him all of a sudden, well that's one thing Rap hates. "I gots no time to discuss paints with you, you nerdy little Japanese twat. Don't you dare disturb me when I'm eyeballing those two high-school girls in miniskirts!" Rap took out a bottle of whisky and poured it down his ragged throat. He left the GP02 on the table and approached the young girls.
"Watashiwa... Rap Gobrin... Chin chin taberu is my favorite!" he told the women. The phrase "chin chin taberu" means "eat my dick" in Japanese. Although disgusted, the girls just laughed it off. They went on and approached Sam, noticing how cool-looking the Deathscythe kit of his was. Rap felt a little jealous and showed them his Physalis.
"Look I can attach the beam bazooka on the crotch..." he demonstrated. But the girls just ignored him. They told Rap that he was the ugliest man that they've ever seen. Insulted, Rap pushed one of the girls hard, knocking over the Deathscythe into the floor. "Oops... " Rap says sarcastically.
Sam stared in horror as his favorite kit fell to the floor. The V-fin and the beam effect for the scythe, snapped. He fell down to his knees, shaking as he picked up the pieces. He frantically tried to put them together, but he had no glue. THIS WAS THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN TO A SERIOUS PLAMODELER. ALthough generally passive, and gentle, Sam could feel a little anger steadily rising down to his fists.
"What did I ever do to you Rap? All I wanted was to be friends with you, and yet you're so hostile to me? What's wrong with you man? You're lucky we're not in feudal Japan anymore, or I would've had your head chopped of by a katana!" Sam said, unable to control his surge of emotions. That Deathscythe was a piece of art. It BELONGED TO HIS FATHER. It was a MEMENTO... and now it's... ruined. Sam shuddered. He wanted to punch Rap but it wasn't the right thing to do. How he wished Hyun Soo or Mr. Park would tend to them soon.
Rap Goblin MSL Staff
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Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:20 am
If there's one fakking thing Rap hates more than annoying people, it's when people call him ugly. Sam just fuckin made a threat on Rap's life, well at least in his own interpretation. "My head on a Katana?" he snorted "What the fuck boy do you think you can take me on? Go cry on your fucking Deathscythe like a fucking whore!" Rap approached Sam and slapped him hard across the face. He grabbed the boy by the collar and slammed him to the ground. He continued to pummel Sam's face with a series of punches.
"Nobody threatens me! I'm Rap Goblin! I am the best!" he said, "Take that, you short-dicked Japanese half-breed!" he said as he planted punches on Sam's face.
Achillobator MSL Member
Number of posts : 85 Registration date : 2011-01-06
Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:34 am
Sam could not believe what the hell is happening. Not only did this man ruin his perfectly good Gunpla, and now this guy is beating the living daylights out of him. He weathered every punch Rap threw at him. His cheek swelling, and lips bloody, he eventually mustered the strength to stand up to this bully. Picking up a hard dustpan nearby, he whacked Rap in the legs, and then smashed it into his assailant's face.
"This is for my Deathscythe! Aaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrh!" he charged forward like he was the Deathscythe himself, pretending that the dustpan was a scythe. He rained blows from the metal utensil onto Rap's head and shoulders. "You have no right to be here! You have no right to build plastic models! You're sick Rap! Very sick!" And to get even, Sam smashed the GP02 model kit that belonged to Rap. "There! An eye for an eye!" he taunted Rap.
Lalionus MSL Admin
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Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Thu Jan 20, 2011 2:07 am
Hyun soo was attending to some customers when he heard something loud in one corner of the shop. She immediately rushed there, to find that Rap was hammering Sam with his hands. And Sam got even by attacking Rap and his Gunpla with a metal dust-pan. Whatever it is, whoever started it, it wasn't good at all. She called for help, for any able-bodied man (HBB Cafe doesn't have a security guard) to stop those two from fighting!
Acruxis MSL Member
Number of posts : 918 Registration date : 2011-01-14
Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:17 pm
Lucis had just stepped inside the Hana Ban Ban Cafe when he heard frantic and angry yells echoing around the corner. His eyes searched the place and saw there,near the counter a Rap being beaten with a metallic dustpan by Sam which was ridiculous and hilarious for him. But Lucis couldn't bring his laughter out after seeing the two kits on the floor ruined.
His eyes widened abit at the horror of seeing the two units broken. He was a Plamodeler and prided himself being one. He knew the time and effort it takes to make and customize one. The emotions of a Plamodeler.
He dropped his bag near the umbrella rack and sprinted towards Sam before he could ruin the Physalis more than it was.
"Sam!! Stop it! You're making a commotion!" He shouted mad as he grabbed Sam's wrist from behind and squeezing it tight, making Sam drop the Dustpan.
"I know your pain all too well! But look at you Sam! You're a Plamodeler! you don't destroy Gunpla's like him! you don't enjoy it! you enjoy making it! not destroying it! Do you want to be like Rap!?" He spoke in a loud voice, but no anger was in it.
He then pulled Sam to a corner near the entrance and some model shelves and let him take a breather as examined Sam's face for any bleeding of some sort and then turned his attention to Rap and watched if closely, to see if he would make any funny moves.
Lalionus MSL Admin
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Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:32 pm
Mr. Park immediately rushed to the commotion and saw how much destruction these two boys did to each other and to his shop. He picked Rap by the scruff and struck the hoodlum by the gut. He also went to Sam and punched him in the stomach. Mr. Park was fuming mad, his shop which should be a source of fun and entertainment and friendship became a bloody wrestling ring of sorts and he doesn't like an ounce of it.
"Get out of my shop you two scumbags! If you want to take the fight outside, I don't care! Just don't do it here!" he bellowed in a large booming voice.
Acruxis MSL Member
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Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:43 pm
As he was watching Rap for awhile, Lucis saw a towering figure just appear out of nowhere and pick Rap by the scruff and hit him in the gut. Before Lucis could react Mr. Park went past him and punched Sam who was behind him.
He turned around and saw Sam land on the floor. Before he could help Sam up, Mr. Park had already picked the both of them up and threw them out.
Lucis just shook his head in dismay. Mr. Park was right with his words, but he doesn't know if beating them up more made the point.
In fear of Mr. Park, Lucis went around him as he bellowed out in anger, he knelt down and took the two units and gathered the scraps and parts that were all over the floor. He took his bag that was near the umbrella rack and put the two units in different pockets.
I guess I'll fix em...Since Mr. Park might just throw the units out in anger if i left it in the counter... He thought to himself as he still looked at the angry man.
He searched for Hyun-Soo with his gaze until he found her and bowed his head a bit.
I guess I'll just save what i had to do here for next time...maybe after fixing those two's units...let's just hope they don't kill each other before then...
He then went to the automatic door and stepped out the shop, the automatic door closing behind him
Seilif Alfius MSL Member
Number of posts : 98 Registration date : 2010-02-16
Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:07 pm
Hana Ban Ban Cafe, Akihabara Gunpla Gaming Station
Kirisagi was assigned at Hana Ban Ban Cafe to do maintenance on the Gunpla Machines everyweek which require him to wake up early and travel from Shizuoka to Tokyo. He's already inside the Gaming Stations just before the staff opens it for customers.
The maintenance finished early as there were no signs of bugs and errors that could possibly encounter. All the machines are 100% working and functional too.
As soon as he finished the maintenance, he headed directly to Mr.Park.
"I have finished the maintenance of the Gunpla Machines sir. It is for free as it is included in our services when buying those. Soon we will launch an update. If you have read the website, we are currently having problems with the connectivity to the servers. The update will serve as a fix to this issue so please wait patiently. We are really sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you sir and good day." after the talk, he then sits in for a while and rests.
"God... am i ever so exhausted..." he murmurs.
Lalionus MSL Admin
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Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:39 pm
Mr. Park turned to Kirisagi and patted him on the shoulder. "I had a rough morning thanks to those two punks Hyun Soo recruited. I have taken them off the team and now I am looking for a new representative. Say Mr. Alfius, would you like to be a part of the HBB team?" Park asked him.
Seilif Alfius MSL Member
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Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:52 pm
A sweat drop was falling slowly on Kirisagi's face.
"Sir, you do understand that Bandai employees can't join the tournament. Your team might get disqualified and the worst thing is, i might get fired. I suggest that whatever happens to whoever belongs to your team, keep them. Eventually, they will cooperate." he replied.
MSL MSL Admin
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Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:19 pm
Suddenly a car parked outside the Hana Ban Ban Cafe. The driver got out and opened the door at the back.
"I have been observing this shop for quite a long time." said the very important person who alighted from the car. He fixed his tie and entered the shop. He overheard Park and Alfius' little talk.
"Mr.Owner, I am afraid our employees cannot play for you. But I can have them play against you." he said.
He took out a remote control and pressed it. All the 40 machines inside the shop turned blank, much to the dismay of players everywhere. He looked at Kirisagi and told him to come to his side.
"Sorry for being rude," the VIP said to everyone. "I'm Izumo Uchitemo. President, NAMCO-BANDAI Games Inc."
Rap Goblin MSL Staff
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Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:16 pm
Rap didn't fucking care who the VIP was all he did was kick the trashcan and gave all of them the middle finger before he walked out of the shop.
"I don't care you fucking, stinking damn sons of bitches, assholes! I'll destroy you all, DESTROY YOU ALL !!! HAKHAKHAKHAKHAK!" As he ran out into the street he punched an elderly man in the face, jumping and prancing around as if he was a wild antelope in mating season. He took out 12000 yen and headed to another Gunpla shop downtown.
"One HGUC Pyscho Gundam and that 1/550 Big Zam please!" he said to the clerk, presenting the cash right on the table.
Acruxis MSL Member
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Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:22 pm
Lucis sighed as he left the shop, turning his head to the side he saw a black luxury car stop and some important looking guy come out. He merely gave the guy a glimpse as he saw Rap cussing loudly and going into a gunpla shop.
Is he gonna buy a new unit just like that?
He walked down the street trailing Rap's path.
"That guy, what is he up to?"
serpentarius MSL Admin
Number of posts : 319 Registration date : 2009-08-28
Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:12 pm
Meanwhile in Shou's own shop, three Gunpla Battle machines are warming up. They've been delivered here yesterday, and Shou is very happy about it. Outside his shop, the sign "closed" can be seen.
Compared to Hana Ban Ban Cafe's spacious area, his shop is very small. But Shou had kits that Hana Ban Ban Cafe would only dream of having. Full resin kits, even a 1/144 Leo, Daughtress and Taurus. Everything was a treasure inside this small shack. Shou loved this place. He took a good look around everything before starting his single player mission.
Wing Zero vs 20 RX-78 units. This should be fun.
Acruxis MSL Member
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Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:20 pm
Lucis was trailing Rap's path when his cellphone beeped. He dug his hand inside his pocket and pulled out his cellphone and flipped it open.
Lucis read the note.
"Go in touch with Shou for practice and suit finalization..."
Lucis took a small breath and dialed in Shou's number, He put the phone near his ears as he listened to the ringing waiting for Shou to pick up.
serpentarius MSL Admin
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Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:46 pm
Shou temporarily paused the game. His phone was ringing. He took his phone out of the pocket and answered it. "Moshi-moshi..." he said, wondering who this unregistered number is.
Acruxis MSL Member
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Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:50 pm
"Shou-san? It's me...Lucis, I'm taking your offer...to join your own team and improve myself..."
Lucis looked up at the sky as he talked as if gathering his thoughts from them as he spoke to Shou.
"But I'm not using Destiny...I got a support unit i need to try out with...So where's your gunpla shop? I'll be heading there to train now.."
serpentarius MSL Admin
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Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:09 pm
Shou was surprised that Lucis took up his offer. "Take a cab from the Hana Ban Ban cafe and tell the driver to drop you off at Nasuka street. From there, there is a small alley that leads to Natae street. It's impassable by vehicle so you have to walk there. You will see a small anime shop with a blue roof and a tanuki racoon statue outside. That's my shop." he said.
Acruxis MSL Member
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Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:17 pm
Lucis put his phone closer to his ear, more like pressing it as he listened to Shou's instructions closely.
"All right I got it" Lucis chuckled a bit "A tanuki racoon statue, now ain't that cute."
He pulled up his long sleeve shirt and looked at the time again.
"I'll be there in 15 minutes if there's no traffic and stuff...I'll go take a cab now. See ya."
Lucis clicked the call cancel button as the call got cut. he flipped back his phone and put it in his pocket and hailed a cab. A cab slowly stopped beside him as he stooped down and opened the door and sat inside the cab and closed it after him after he sat down.
"To Natsuka Street please. and please take shortcuts if possible"
MSL MSL Admin
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Subject: Re: Part 2: The Basics Sat Jan 22, 2011 12:03 am
All of a sudden, the screens came bursting to life once again. The players look rejoiced. Mr. Izumo was surprised. It was not long when the players started to get noisy.
"Hoi, what's this!?" a boy said.
"Nooo--- it can't be..." said another player.
"What's happening!?" asked another.
Dozens of silver cone-like things appeared in-game. The players were unable to bail out of their machines no matter that they do.
Mr Izumo rushed to the screen that followed all of the players in the game. They were playing the Char's counterattack scenario when these "bugs" appeared. These things attacked and assimilated the Gunplas in game, while at the same time, Gunplas inside the arcade machine were literally melting inside due to the extreme heat and malfunction.
One of these cones absorbed a Zeta Gundam. This "Zombified" Zeta Gundam began shooting its comrades one by one. The same happened to the other players.
"Mr. Owner," Izumo told Park, "cut off the power supply now!" Inside their machines, the players were experiencing seizures for unknown reasons.
Izumo could not wait. He had his assistant manually disconnect the power sources, turning the shop pitch black. The machines popped open, revealing 36 unconscious players and their Gunplas melted into a puddle of plastic.