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!

Comments

[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.

[inspirethefire]

I will put everything I've got into it, if it means inspiring self-worth into the school's identity.

[You could try and make it not sound so hopeless, he'd appreciate that.]

[kumagypsy]

You got the right attitude, at least. So, I'm Kumatora, your RA. Nice to meet ya!

[You haven't lived here for 5 years. She's seen some shit.]

[inspirethefire]

And you as well, Miss Kumatora. I look forward to a pleasant relationship in our dorms. Please let me know if you require any assistance!