[Give him a second... He doesn't use computers that often, especially not for communication, and seeing his own face staring back at him from the monitor is really surreal. Better his own face than the faces of dead people, he supposes.

Enough of that, he's got a good first impression to make!]

Hello, everyone! My name is Kiyotaka Ishimaru! I expected I would have to make an introduction at the front of a class room, but it seems the headmasters recommend this method instead... Is this truly the way school life is advancing?

Very well! I will adjust my own lifestyle to match that of a Smash Academy student! Please tell me everything I will need to know about the rules and regulations in place here so I may follow and help enforce them! Thank you for your assistance, and I look forward to working together for a bright future here!

[YEAH that wasn't so bad. Things here are going to be just fine.]

Umm... H-Hello...

[Ron DeLite sits in view of the feed. He looks sheepish and a bit nervous to be talking in front of a camera like this.] I-I just realized... I forgot to re-introduce myself. It's understandable, really, considering the circumstances of my arrival, I think. So, hi! I used to work here as a security guard, and now I'm back... ...

[He pauses, at a loss for words. Suddenly, he looks very apologetic, his head hanging.]

...I-I'm sorry, I forgot what to say. You see, I'm not very good with introductions, nor am I the best at speaking, and I even wrote out a script for myself earlier so that I wouldn't mess it up this badly, but then I lost it so I just... Yeah, I don't think I know what else to say anymore. Sorry...

W-Wait, there was something I was going to say! ...Err. Actually, maybe it doesn't even require me saying anything, since I haven't seen anything about it, so I'm probably wrong about this... [He sighs. Twice.] Did... anyone dream about me last night...? Ahh... M-Maybe I'm not phrasing that right...

[ A post suddenly pops up on the network in the wee hours of 9 AM, just before N decides to run out for some errands. (Namely to go berry-picking, of course; his Pokemon simply cannot be without food.) It seems to be hastily written, just like his speech, hastily spoken and quick. ]

Hello, Smash Academy Network. This is N Harmonia of the college freshmen, if you do not recognize my `Network ID`, as it is called here. I have heard word of the school about to be restored to its previous state without chrome walls and garish decor. Is this the truth, or is this an ideal we seek to meet?

In either case, it is clear that many of the residents of this academy are not pleased with these supposed improvements. My Pokemon are very uncomfortable. We are prepared to take action and remove the paneling from the walls in retaliation. Hopefully this will be acceptable to all.

[ Wow, N, a little rash there, but it's not like much of anyone will be complaining... ]

A video post appears under the auspices of Max's account. This has never happened before.

And when the video switches on, the guy you see... looks and does not look like Max. It's Max with orange-red hair, a crazy amount of tattoos on his shoulders, chest, arms and face, and piercings. Why does Max have piercings. Why does Max have... piercings... where the frowny faces are.



Should you click on the video, this short message plays:

"So I got turned into a charizard. Just so you know. I sorta have trouble with the not breathin' fire part all the time," and if to accent this, a short burst of flame escapes his mouth at its conclusion.

"But this don't change nothin'. Class meets like regular. Vinnie, you still got your boot camp. Nothin's different."

In the background of the video, if you look carefully, there is a totally sullen looking Char in the back, trying to look like he doesn't care about anything.

"I need somebody to fix some of my pants so I can wear 'em with a tail. Shirts ain't happenin' this week. I got wings now. You can just deal with it."

Max are you logging this thing while naked. Max.