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

[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!

[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.

[inspirethefire]

Well then, who does? I should get in touch with them as soon as possible!

[raced_god]

Uh...I coach the football team. Cheer squad hasn't had a faculty adviser in a while, if you spoke to the Headmasters and told them that I said it was fine, you'd probably be in the clear.

[This is him

this is King Hobo]

[inspirethefire]

It hasn't... well, that explains a bit.

[Oh jeez he wasn't expecting to meet vagrant royalty so quick DOES HE... DARE ASK...]

...I suppose, then, that you're privy to... most decisions made in regards to the team, aren't you?

[raced_god]

Most, if not all. Why?

[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.

[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.

[raced_god]

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

[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!

[inspirethefire]

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

[video]

[flamejock]

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

[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.

[raced_god]

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

[video]

[inspirethefire]

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

[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.

[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?

[raced_god]

Yes.

[inspirethefire]

Good to know.

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.

Re: [text]

[tank_rockarms]

I teach kids to punch and kick and jump good.

[inspirethefire]

I'm not sure what else I could have expected from a fighting school.