01 - [Video]

[inspirethefire]

SMASH ACADEMY! I GIVE YOU MY GREETINGS!

[The young man, centered in the camera frame, uniform freshly pressed, gives a sharp, deep bow. He fixes his audience with as piercing and earnest a gaze as he can manage.]

My name is Hajime Tanaka, and I have arrived here to provide moral and spiritual support to those of you residing here! You have faced brutal trials! You've been burdened with heart-rending struggles! However this may exhaust your mind, body, or spirit, I hope you may take my words as genuine: I am here to support you! Henceforth, none of your conflicts need be faced on your own. I am here to be used if needed! Simply call on me, and I'll be there!

[Just an instant's hesitation, a flash of discomfort. He can't believe he has to say this out loud, but he will. For the school. A deep breath:]

LET'S GO, FLAMING HOBOS!

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[Video] HERE WE GO

[forgetbeam]

[What is this HEAVENLY CHORUS that is serenading Kiyotaka from his laptop speakers? This image of BLAZING PASSION on the screen that would surely blind a lesser man for gazing upon it? Could this be real life...?

Whoever decides to follow this feed had better be ready to turn down the volume...]

A strong boost to morale is exactly what this school needs! But are you truly up to the task? It will be no easy thing to accomplish at a place like this!

[Video] IKUZE

[inspirethefire]

[What an ultimate relief, to be greeted by someone who understands the vital importance of his mission! Now, all he must do is give faith that he can achieve his lofty goal.]

I have no delusions regarding the extent of my mission. However, I shall not be quailed by the scope--only further motivated to see it to completion! Too many aspiring hearts live here for me to waste time being daunted!

[forgetbeam]

[BE STILL, HIS BEATING HEART...]

Such determination...! All right, on behalf of the student body, allow me to be the first to welcome you to Smash Academy! My name is Kiyotaka Ishimaru, and I offer you my full support! Let our burning determination shine as a beacon for our fellow students even in the darkest of times!

[inspirethefire]

[PASSIONATE MANLY RESPECT AT FIRST SIGHT]

Ishimaru... to put such blazing dedication forward for the Academy, it only further stokes my inspiration for the mission! It would be a privilege to have such an ardent and faithful companion assisting me on the path that lies ahead. I offer you my deepest thanks for your support!

[audio]

[raced_god]

[UhhHHhHHhhhhhhhHHHhhh]

You heading up the cheer squad, or something?

[audio]

[inspirethefire]

Ah! I had meant to ask, yes--if the position is open, I'll gladly accept the responsibility!

[raced_god]

Sure. I don't supervise the cheer squad, but it shouldn't be a problem.

[video]

[star_punched]

[Holy shit, for a moment, he sounded like Ishimaru. H-holy crap did he have a brother and not tell anyone????]

Wow...I ain't ever seen that much school spirit from anyone.

[video]

[inspirethefire]

[Clearly they're clones.]

Yes, well. [He's trying not to sound pleased. Yesss he is so inspirational this is great.] It's all a matter of perspective! This academy's attendants are brimming with potential. It's only natural to put my faith into helping everyone reach their greatest heights!

[video]

[star_punched]

[BASICALLY.]

You know we could always use guys like you to help out with that sorta thing. It's all about makin' this place all soaked up in spirit!

I like ya, name's Mac.

[video]

[flamejock]

Hi, my name's Jock. You like to yell a lot. I'm an arcanine.

[video]

[inspirethefire]

It's a standard for spirit boosting, beg pardon you're a what?

Re: [video]

[flamejock]

I'm an Arcanine! It's the best kind of pokemon. I breathe fire and have stripes and I have a lot of really nice fur and I'm super fast and strong.

[text]

[tank_rockarms]

It's good to see good school spirit like that.

I'm Max, I'm assistant football coach and I teach Smash Fundamentals.

[text]

[inspirethefire]

I do what I can.

You're second in command of the Flaming Hobos, then? Thank you for the welcome. May I ask what Smash Fundamentals entails, exactly?

Re: [text]

[tank_rockarms]

I teach kids to punch and kick and jump good.

1/2

[cowardlyjustice]

[This cheer squad guy, did he really just.]

2/2

[cowardlyjustice]

[He promptly bursts into a fit of (ridiculously obnoxious) laughter.]

I- pfft can't believe you actually shout that! Gyahahahahaha!

[inspirethefire]

[HUFF Be fair man he didn't wanna say it either]

I wasn't the one who selected it.

[audio]

[explosion_day]

[yeah this guy]

I need you




to shut up. That's what I need.

[inspirethefire]

[He knew it was going to happen sooner or later, not all people are suited to his enthusiasm.]

Mm. I apologize if you find my work distracting. I will do what I can to keep from bothering those without need, but I cannot promise to keep out of your earshot.

[explosion_day]

[He totally sounds like a people.]

Yeah you're doin' a great job with this post. You know what I hear? Everything. I even hear the video parts of your audio that's how talented I am.

Do better to put some duct tape over your big mouth instead of expecting you to keep away from the network. Stone cold metal duct tape if you catch my drift.

[kumagypsy]

[Oh my god. There's two of them now.]

Yeah, man, the name's kind of meant to be a joke.

[inspirethefire]

[This is your life from now on, Kumatora. Boys screaming enthusiasm at you.]

Jibe or not, the fact remains that it is the title chosen to represent this school. It is a statement of your identity, and should be treated with the same respect deserved of the people it names. Even if you all do not take yourselves seriously, I will.

[It's so stupid and he hates it and hates you guys for doing it but principles are principles.]

[kumagypsy]

[Hey, this is all Captain Falcon's fault, she's just along for the ride.]

If you can make it sound awesome and not, like... a joke, then my hat's off to you, dude.