BEACH EPISODE BEACH EPISODE

[darknesshotpot]

⭐ Who: Everybody's invited!
⭐ When: Beginning of August
⭐ Where: Facet Lagoon
⭐ What: Beach party in the Dream Sphere!
⭐ Warnings: Old guys in skimpy bathing suits. (ｼ;ﾟДﾟ)ｼ

While wind and rain hammer Yumemigaoka, the weather in the Dream Sphere is perfect for a beach party!

At Facet Lagoon, the sun is shining, the gemstone sands are sparkling, and a pleasant tropical breeze rustles through the emerald palm trees. Umbrellas in a rainbow of colors line the beach, providing welcome shade. Farther back from the shore, tables laden with food and flowers offer familiar summer treats - shaved ice, watermelon, grilled meat, cold noodles, icy drinks, exotic fruits, and soft-serve ice cream.

The beach is generally safe, but aquatic Torments lurk in the lagoon's depths, so make sure you don't swim too far out!

But wait, I didn't bring my swimsuit! Oops, neither did anyone else! You'll just have to improvise! Take off those stuffy petticoats, mod your Dreamer outfit, make a bra out of coconuts if you're feeling crafty, or get Ango to make you an awful swimsuit with his ninja cosplay magic.

Never seen an anime beach episode before? Here are some ideas!

⭐ Sandcastle Competition

Wherever there's a beach, some kid has dug a massive hole in the sand. Use that pretty gemstone-studded sand to create your ultimate dream palace! The best part is knocking them all down at the end.

⭐ Watermelon Smash

The Japanese version of the piñata game. Players take turn wearing a blindfold and attempt to break open a watermelon using a stick. Whoever manages to break it is the winner! Using weapons and powers is highly encouraged, but try not to completely destroy the watermelon.

⭐ Just Lounging Around

Not interested in splashing or smashing? Soak up that summer sun, or relax under an umbrella with a cold drink and a trashy romance novel.

⭐ Beach Volleyball

Will it be a friendly game or an intense life-and-death sports battle? It's okay if you don't know the rules - just use Dreamer magic to cheat!

⭐ Cave Exploring

The cliffs around Facet Lagoon are honeycombed with caves, both above and below the water. A mysterious glow provides enough light to explore by, but who knows what creatures hide in the shadows?

⭐ Bonfire

As the sun begins to dip towards the horizon, someone makes a pile of driftwood and sets it alight. It's a great time to tell scary stories, or perform your favorite song, or roast marshmallows.

Comments

[determinationtofist]

E-Ehhh...? I-Is that really all...?

[ Wow, some of those swimsuits are by far the most risque Hibiki's ever seen in her life... one of them is so thin that even Hibiki, who always tries to see the best in people, has to question if it even counts as clothing at that point. Hibiki would like to be in an actual swimsuit, but...

Hibiki averts her eyes, trying to look away, but her expression can only be described as very uncomfortable. She's trying to hide it, since he did say this was a limitation of his power and being Hibiki, she assumes the best... but try as she might to hide it, her true feelings on the matter are very clear.

And let's be honest here, if you've got Hibiki of all people judging you poorly, you fucked up dearly somewhere, and you're probably beyond saving. ]

[darknesshotpot]

Gah! Why are there so many kids here? Aren't you supposed to be in school or something?

[It's been 20 years since Ango graduated high school, so he completely forgot about summer vacation. He still has to go to work all summer (which is totally unfair), so he was at least hoping for the consolation of getting to see his hot Dreamer Union coworkers at a boozy bikini beach party... but now there are brats where he was expecting boobies. None of this is fair!]

[determinationtofist]

It's... it's summer?

[ The better question is why he thought this would go well for him regardless of the age of the dreamers here, really. ]

I wanted a cute swimsuit but...

[ Can you see it? Can you see your reputation tanking, Ango? ]

[darknesshotpot]

[Ango's reputation was always in the gutter, but now it's somewhere in the sewer.]

Wait, I can totally do cute!

[He materializes a black one-piece, with matching cat ear headband and tail. Catgirls are cute, right?]

[determinationtofist]

[ Well, cats are definitely cute... and Hibiki is definitely a cat person, so her eyes do light up a little. ]

Ooh, that is cute! But um... wouldn't it be bad if the ears got wet? Or sandy? Plus, how does the tail go on...?

[ Digging a deeper hole for oneself with Hibiki is difficult, and yet... ]

I don't think that's something you should wear at a beach...

[darknesshotpot]

I guess the tail is a problem... wait, I know, I'll do a rabbit version!

[Ango momentarily wads the headband and swimsuit in his hands, and it's magically transformed into... a bunny waitress costume? Oh no. Well, at least the tail is somewhat more practical.

But if that hole gets any deeper, Hibiki might just have to bury him in it.]

[determinationtofist]

That... that's not even a swimsuit...

[ The look of judgemental disappointment returns, and he can no longer avoid being asked the question that'll forever bury him in this hole he's dug for himself. ]

Mister... are you just a pervert?

[darknesshotpot]

Me? A pervert?

[Well... yeah, but he's not the kind of pervert she probably thinks he is!]

Wait, wait, I can do wholesome! See!?

[He pulls the navy blue junior high school swimsuit he made for Kozakura from the growing pile of rejected outfits. It... does not make him look like any less of a pervert.]

[determinationtofist]

...I don't think that's a good swimsuit for the beach, mister.

[ That doesn't even address the fact that, seeing as how it was made for someone in junior high—let alone Kozakura—it... isn't even close to being Hibiki's size. Hibiki refrains from pointing that out, but even she can notice that.

...should she maybe call the police? No, no there aren't any police in the dreamsphere, are there? ]

Can't... can't you just make a regular two-piece?

[ It doesn't need ears or a tail, Ango! ]

[darknesshotpot]

[Shit, are there cops in the Dream Sphere? Ango has been counting on his Sandglass to escape from the real-world police if (when) he gets in trouble again, but it's Yumemigaoka - they've probably got a whole squad of magical cops. It's a horrifying thought.

But an even more horrifying thought is what all the women here are going to do with him if word gets out that he's a pervert.]

...I can do a regular two-piece! A totally normal, non-perverted, beach-appropriate two-piece!

[This time Ango is true to his word, and he manages to whip up a sporty-looking swimsuit in shades of yellow and black.]

[determinationtofist]

[ Ango you're handing out the horniest swimsuits known to man, what do you mean if word gets out that you're a pervert? That said, since he's actually provided a normal two-piece this time. ]

Ah, that's perfect! See, you can make something that isn't weird if you try!

[ She'll happily take it, properly beaming this time now that she has a decent swimsuit. See what not being a pervert gets you, Ango? ]