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[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!

Comments

[inspirethefire]

[Clears his throat HE'S TRYING REALLY HARD TO BE TACTFUL]

I can't help but assume there's a fascinating reason behind giving the team such a unique name.

[raced_god]

Yeah, it's a pretty good story. It's mostly Capcom High's fault.

[inspirethefire]

Really. I have difficulty seeing how a separate school entirely should have influence over the naming process.

[raced_god]

They used it to mock us. Now we will take this name and beat them with it.

[inspirethefire]

I see.

You have taken into account, I assume, that this school will remain standing for generations to come, and students will be emblazoned with the title of Flaming Hobos throughout their formative years, long after you and I and everyone here is gone, as a result of your need to spite some juvenile name-calling.

[raced_god]

Yes.

[inspirethefire]

Good to know.

[raced_god]

It is, isn't it.

[There are videos on Mewtube

for the curious.]

[inspirethefire]

Thank you for indulging my curiosity. It's been quite informative.

[RESEARCH SHALL ENSUE.]