Desire for Normalcy: Prologue
Editor: Swordsman975
You…yes you! Are you an Ultimate? Are you considered 'gifted' by society? Are you tired of being called one? Do you want to be a normal, regular person again?
Well come one, come all! Step right up! Don't be shy! Witness a miracle like you've never seen before!
Welcome to the Reverse Revival Project!
An internationally government funded project that aims to help Ultimates, like you, quell that issue in no time at all. Do you want to expunge your talent for good? Sick of being considered exceptional by the rest of the world? What are your reasons for making this permanent decision? Which of these fits the ticket for you as an Ultimate:
1) Are you tired of the constant success and riches? Do you feel as if you're bored with the achievements you have made in your precocious youth? Are you too exhausted from hogging the spotlight and garnering everyone's favor? Tired of the obsequious remarks people utter like clockwork to you daily? Do you dread everyone's high expectations for you as an Ultimate? Want to try your luck at being like the rest of society? We can help with that.
Or…
2) Do you feel underappreciated and unnoticed even though you are considered the best of the best according to society? Do people not acknowledge you for having a talent at all? Is your talent considered unimpressive or not worthwhile enough for others to broaden their social circles to you? Do you feel almost ignored because of your talent? That's another issue we aim to solve.
Or...
3) Is your talent considered taboo or criminal in nature? Is it something that most people would frown upon or dismiss as illogical, confusing or weird? Do you feel like a second-rate/low class citizen with your talent? Are you trying to hide your talent? Don't worry, this project is anonymous guaranteed for the participants, so no need for parental or guardian approval, you only need to be an Ultimate and be over the age of 14 to join this program.
Or….
4) Does your talent carry some sort of emotional baggage or mental weight on your shoulders? Does it remind you of a time when you were in a bad spot or a loved one passed away or left you because of it? Does your talent end up making the situation worse than it already is? Are you tired of losing friends and family over what you are? We can't bring them back, but we aspire to get you back on your feet and this will be the first step to achieve that goal.
Or…
5) Are you trying to escape from something or someone in particular? Is it overbearing parents? Fake friends who love you for your talent and not you? Enemies jealous of your accomplishments who try to take you down with them? Rivals who constantly try to one up you but end up coming in second place? An oppressive government that aims to exploit you and your talent? Or is it something deeper and more personal to you as a person? No matter the danger, we will safeguard you from any threat brought our way.
Trust in us. We can help alleviate those fears and qualms in about 6 months or less, and if not, you'll be reimbursed handsomely with all expenses, fees and trips back home paid for in full by our organization, guaranteed!
When joining the Reverse Revival Project, there are a few things you must have in order to enter this program:
1) Your RRP form with all your information filled out such as name, age, gender, weight, height, birthday etcetera and of course your Ultimate Talent.
2) A paragraph explaining your reason(s) for wanting to get rid of your talent and joining the program in the first place.
3) A fee of five dollars (or however much that is in your nation's currency) and the rest of your necessities will be paid for by the administrators and hosts of each individual program.
4) If you're an immigrant wanting to join the program, then you will need your passport from your own home country. Foreigners will be given an optional luxury package, if they so choose, since being in a new country can be intimidating at first and you wouldn't want to make a bad first impression.
5) Since this is an international program, you will need a basic understanding of the English language at the very least, this makes it easier for some people and prevents any vitriolic discourse between participants. We also provide free English lessons with your package, so you can kill two birds with one stone!
6) If you have a disability or illness, we will help fund for special lessons to cater to you, the program is equipped to better you as people and to make you feel comfortable in your new environment. If that is the case, please let us know ASAP.
With all those requirements filled out, you will mail it to us at this location: ****
And wait about one week to see if you are applicable for the program. If you receive a paper back with a red X, it means you either missed the criteria necessary to join or you weren't fortunate enough and someone else took your spot.
However, if you receive a green check mark, then congratulations! You have been chosen and selected to become apart of the program and will receive a special package with information regarding the program in the mail as well. So if you have any last-minute thoughts, we understand your decision to revoke entry into the project, at the last second, and will give it to the next applicant in line.
In a week's time, a limousine will pick you up at your residence and will take you to the location where the program will be held, where you will meet others like you, who want to ditch their talents as much as you do, meet the staff that is going to be assisting you on your journey and maybe meet the Head of the program halfway through the course's duration, only time will tell.
Other than that, we look forward to working with you, soon to be former Ultimate…..
There's no time like the present, call 1-800-***-****
Enjoy your stay…..it might be your last.
Signed by the RRP Head Administrator,
Kiichigo Yanagi
Meanwhile…
In a house located somewhere in one of Japan's major cities, it cuts to a teenager's bedroom….
A young boy and girl were discussing their futures pertaining to the RR Program, as the boy held a piece of paper that had a green check mark on the bottom, along with another copy like it with a similar check mark, but with another person's name and personal information.
"This is it sis," exclaimed the boy, "Our one-way ticket to a normal life, no more worrying, no more stress...It's time for a fresh new start!"
"Are you sure about this, brother?" the girl pondered pensively, "I mean, what will mom and dad think about us running away like this?"
"I say screw what they think!" he remarked, trying to be as quiet as he can since they were supposed to be asleep, "They've made your life miserably unbearable and my life a living nightmare, we need to do this!"
"Okay…." She mumbled, a little taken aback by her brother's rash decision, the night before the limousine is about to pick the two of them up.
"I just hope you're right about this program," she remarked pessimistically, "I have a bad feeling about this, there are so many things that could wrong."
"Oh, don't be such a negative Nancy, sis" he commented confidently, with a dumb smile plastered on his face, "I'll protect you while we're there, so you can count on your big brother to help make the initiation process smooth sailing!"
"You're only older by a few minutes," she chuckled, turning her back to him, "But thanks, Ekichirou."
"No problem, Cherika," he said, taking off the lamp light in their bedroom, smiling determined and falling asleep, "Nothing will go wrong and nobody will mess with you, as long as I'm around!"
"I really…hope you're right about this," she sighed, falling fast asleep in her warm bed.
As the two siblings drifted off into dreamland, the papers on their desk also came with an acceptance letter on the side, which read:
"Welcome Ekichirou and Cherika Yoshirenku, to the Reverse Revival Project…..
"As the Ultimate Lucky Student and Ultimate Unlucky Student...
"We are happy that you came to the decision to join our program…
"We hope you enjoy your stay….
"Trust in us…..
"The system never fails…..
"It always works...
"Always…"
-Signed, Kiichigo Yanagi
Hello Hello Hello, my fellow Danganronpa readers and authors alike, welcome to Laughable Rejects, my third official story out of how many stories I plan to do in the future and my next upcoming SYOC!
Another SYOC, it seems this year is full of them, lol, someone get the SYOC spray lol.
Before you say it, yes, I'm currently working on two other stories that aren't even finished and I have a semi decent reason for that.
I just wanted to get this out there and I feel like I will be doing myself a disservice if I work on all three stories at once. With this one, I will only be accepting submissions right now and further chapters will be added when I get the other two stories off the ground and somewhere close to completion.
I know that sounds like a plateful, but I want to push myself to do better and to accomplish more, even with a busy schedule that's about to hit my doorstep. What can I say, I like to aspire, when it comes to something that I'm passionate about.
For my Hope's Lie readers and Salty Wave readers, I will be focusing on those stories primarily, and when I get close to finishing either one of them, probably Hope's Lie, I will focus on making Laughable Rejects and the other one. This seems easier for me to do and that way I can advance both stories and this one will be on the backburner until then.
Anyway, I've rambled too much, here are the requirements and the form for character submissions:
I WILL BE ACCEPTING 20 OC's as per usual with my stories and will need 9 Boys and 9 Girls.
RULES/Submission Form for OC'S For LAUGHABLE REJECTS! (THIS IS ALSO ON MY PROFILE SO YOU CAN COPY AND PASTE IT)
1) No Mary Sues or Gary Stu's, nobody is flawless and having perfect characters really doesn't resonate well with people, I'm looking at you Sonia and Chiaki, even though I like both of them and Chiaki is best girl.
2)* No canon talents and be original with them, and yes V3 talents don't count either something fresh would be more welcome. (Plus, Talents from Hope's Lie & Salty Waves and Bloody Coral, will not be accepted either).
I want to test you guys to see if your minds are as creative as I think they are.
*(Also you are allowed to have variations of a previous Ultimate Talent, like Detective you can Private Investigator or Police Officer, and if you want to have a canon talent, make sure that you give the character a different personality, appearance and backstory that makes them stand out from their predecessors).
3) This story's theme is my own original take called Freedom Vs. Captivity. (Not sure how it'll work bear with me guys, who knows).
4) Anything in parenthesis you can delete to make the submission form easier to understand and for me to read.
5) You can send in a max of three characters, anymore would be too much and frustrating to keep track of.
6) I go to college and have tons of homework, so at worst these chapters will be sporadic, so don't expect a new chapter every minute or so. I prioritize quality rather than quantity, I hope you understand.
7) On occasion, I might ask you guys about some questions I have with your characters and if you want them to have a particular encounter with the MC or something along those lines, so yeah..
8) PM's only, review OC's would be rejected as everyone can see them and it ruins the fun for everyone involved.
9) Please Title the Form: Laughable Rejects SYOC - "Insert Character Name"
Finally, these are the standards for character submissions:
Name (First name then last name):
Nickname (optional):
Age:
Birthday:
Height:
Weight:
Gender (the farthest I will go is non-binary, but that's it):
Sexuality (I'm open to LGBTQ characters so go wild):
Nationality:
Race:
Ultimate Talent:
Why they want to get rid of their talent:
Personality (be detailed, I love paragraphs):
Appearance (make them detailed but not like five paragraphs, general physical traits like hair, skin, build etc.):
Special Features:
Mannerisms/Quirks:
Strengths (Both Mental and Physical):
Weaknesses (Same with Strengths):
Mental Health Issues (optional):
Clothing (you can have them be shirtless but not fully nude):
Swimwear:
Sleepwear:
Formal attire:
Accessories:
Backstory(Not everyone is going to have a happy childhood, but don't go overboard with something dark okay, and make it long I love paragraphs):
Romance, if at all? (I love romance but will try my best if I get good matches):
Likes (five please):
Dislikes (same as likes):
Hobbies:
Free Time Event Ideas:
Victim/Killer/Survivor (no guarantees, this is just so you can convince me to kill them or keep them ticking and alive):
Justification for each one:
Mastermind (do you want them to be a mastermind?):
Motive/s for murder:
Execution style (give me what Monokuma would do for their execution, bonus points if it relates to their talent):
Reaction to a body (innocent):
Reaction to a body (guilty):
Investigation role (I don't want twenty kyoko's or chiaki's, diversify who does what)
Innocent:
Guilty:
Trial Roles (are they talkative, quiet, commentators, jokers, aggressors or sheep)
Innocent:
Guilty:
Reaction to classmate executed:
Reaction to being accused (Innocent):
Reaction to being accused (Guilty) :
Reaction to being caught:
How would they lie (are they good at it, quiver and break down or don't care of they deceived someone):
How would they express the truth:
Darkest Fear:
Darkest Secret:
People they'd befriend:
People they'd despise:
People they'd crush on:
Important people in their life:
How would they react to the Killing Game:
How would they react to the Reverse Revival Project:
Dialogue (to help me understand your character better):
Japanese Voice Actor (optional):
English Voice Actor (optional):
Other (basically anything else you'd want me to add):
On that note, I wish you all a good day or night and happy reading!
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Mid July or Early August (I know it's a very long time from now, but I have a plan and I think by that point I will be close to finishing one of my two others stories).
BTW: If anyone is curious, as to why there are submissions here, my friends have sent me their characters early, but this will NOT be first come, first serve, unless your character fits the story I have planned, I will judge them like everyone else.
X 32 MALES
X 22 FEMALES
SUBMISSIONS-
X1 Garbologist
X1 Tragic Knight
X1 Web Developer
X1 Soothsayer
X1 ?
X1 Ripperologist
x1 Beta Tester
x1 Flautist
x1 Alchemist
X1 Florist
x1 Memory
x1 Survivalist
x1 Occultist
x1 Debater
x1 TV Personality
x1 Guesser
x1 Charmer
x1 Runner
x1 Prostitute
x1 Digital Artist
x1 Songwriter
x1 Matador
x1 Arsonist
x1 Paranormal Investigator
x1 Game Warden
x1 Coroner
x1 Research Scientist
x1 Tea Brewer
x1 E-Sports Pro
x1 Clown
x1 Mountain Climber
x1 Grandmaster
x1 Berserker
x1 Virologist
x1 Radio Operator
x1 Prosecutor
x1 EMT
x1 Thief
x1 Fireman
x1 Animal Trainer
x1 K-Pop Sensation
x1 Bounty Hunter
x1 Guitarist
x1 Interrogator
x1 Broadway Singer
x2 Defense Attorney
X1 Jpop Idol
x1 Stripper
x1 Partisan
x1 Astrophysicist
x1 Actor
x1 Vigilante
x1 Pop Funk Singer