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Post by GM on Sept 14, 2010 17:35:07 GMT -5
Zatoichi - A blind masseur and swordsmaster who traveled the countryside gambling and taking apart the yakuza, one cell at a time. 26 movies (including one of the first movies to be filmed in color) and 100 television episodes makes his image known around the world as a first class badass.
Rikimaru - A blind highschool student at Onagi high. His shikomi-zue and affiliation with the double dragon 2: the revenge makes him an appealing target for enemies seeking to bring glory to themselves.
Somehow one of these is less impressive then the other, go figure.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Sept 14, 2010 18:06:02 GMT -5
Fierce and many are the challenges of the handicapped. Often thought lesser their roads are full of pity-takers and people looking for easy scores. Neither of these is very pleasant so one could say a handicapped man has nothing to look forward to.
Enter Rikimaru, a blind man determined to cut down any and all of these obstacles that mere sub-mortals face. This sword slinging demon is about to learn a different kind of pain that only the exceptional may know, the pain of keeping up with pleasure.
[Episode 15 - Insight to the Outside]
We find Rickimaru sitting around his apartment wracked with no less than the utmost worry about recent developments with his long time shy cuite Chikane Yasuhiko. A worry that stems from only the act of putting a friendship on the line, gambling for something far greater.
It is in the middle of wondering just how quickly her sister could murder someone looking for something more than friendship that his cellphone rings...
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Post by GM on Sept 14, 2010 18:52:25 GMT -5
Rikimaru looks down at his phone. How could she know ALREADY!?! he thinks to himself as he sweats a little. "Mushimushi?" his voice is steady despite his worry.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Sept 15, 2010 0:34:14 GMT -5
"Hey Rikimaru, how's it going?" comes the robust and familiar voice of Hard Love Diashida. "I heard you were out of the hospital".
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Post by GM on Sept 15, 2010 10:27:58 GMT -5
Oh thank god its only hard love and here I though Kasumi was psychic somehow, guess ive just got an overactive imagination. "Yeah I just got back an hour ago whats up?"
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Post by blacktothefuture on Sept 15, 2010 12:38:39 GMT -5
"Just thought I'd call. See how you were doing. Me and some of the guys were going to catch a movie tomorrow and I was wondering if you wanted in on it" Diashida explains.
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Post by GM on Sept 15, 2010 16:51:41 GMT -5
"Sure I would be down with that where and when?" Rikimaru replies. Hope Chikane calls Sunday instead of tomorrow otherwise that would be kinda weird. I wonder if no name will be there?
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Post by blacktothefuture on Sept 15, 2010 17:37:43 GMT -5
"The Tadekiechi Plaza, two ten tomorrow. We're going to one of those old repeat showings. This time it's The Master of the Flying Guilotine" Diashida explains.
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Post by GM on Sept 15, 2010 21:01:21 GMT -5
"Never seen that one ill definitely be there, later man." Rikimaru will hang up after hearing his answer then turn to the fridge to grab dinner. Not wanting to think about what will happen with Chikane, Yukiko, or Kasumi. He opts to just skip dinner for a bit and go lie down. "Women are crazy I tell you keep sending me mixed messages and double speak it would be too much trouble if they weren't so hot, I mean Kasumi alone almost has D tits, is she even Japanese?" Rikimaru decides that its probably best not to worry about it and decides just to chill.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Sept 16, 2010 11:13:04 GMT -5
Rikimaru takes a load off and before he knows it the next day is upon him. A marvelous weekend looms before him like a blank canvas dictated by neither school schedule nor even his friends should he be so determined. Though movies about flying execution devices are a spectacle not to be missed.
The morning and part of the afternoon pass without any other phonecalls be they from friend or foe. After Rikimaru handles what he usually would for the first part of the day it is almost time to meet Diashida at the movies.
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Post by GM on Sept 16, 2010 12:50:55 GMT -5
Rikimaru grabs his blue "eye scream" shirt, some black jeans, and a jacket if the weather requires it. He spins his cane for a moment in his hands feeling the lacquer between his fingers. He locks the door then heads out to Tadekiechi plaza to meet Diashida and his two friends.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Sept 16, 2010 16:57:16 GMT -5
Rikimaru sets out into the moderately tempered day ready to catch a movie with some friends. All over people are out and about. Students enjoying their weekends, working men serviceing customers in their shops, the occasional college couple on a date...
In no time at all Rikimaru comes in view of the Tadekeichi Plaza. It is a large bulding with a triagular outcropping held up by two cement columns decoraded by coiling peacocks. Amidst the crowd outside are Diashida, the guy who refuses to give his name and the group's third wheel. Diashida wears light brown cargo pants and a purple shirt, unnamed guy is wearing a white tank top and grey/black camo pants and third wheel is wearing a yellow shirt and green pants.
"Hey, glad you could make it!" Diashida calls out.
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Post by GM on Sept 19, 2010 0:20:31 GMT -5
"Glad to be here since I have never seen this movie." Rikimaru looks around I keep getting the feeling that I am going to run into someone trying to pick a fight.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Sept 21, 2010 23:53:32 GMT -5
"Yeah, me neither. Kousaka was the one who suggested it" Diashida motions to former fishing hat guy.
"The last couple of classics they showed here were really good so I figure why not?" he shrugs. "Speaking of which, we should probably head inside. The movie starts soon"
The four of you enter the lobby. A vast sea of red, green and gold carpet stretches before you. Inside there are not only two different ticket terminals but an extensive snack bar and two large cement staircases leading up to a second floor on either side of the main entrance.
"I'm grabbing some popcorn, anyone want anything?" nameless guy asks as he breaks off from the group.
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Post by GM on Sept 23, 2010 12:46:59 GMT -5
"Some redvines would be great." Rikimaru heads into the theater and looks for some seats. "You guys don't mind sitting a bit close do you? Can't see worth shit in the dark." He also looks around in the theater for anyone he knows.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Sept 24, 2010 11:40:43 GMT -5
"Sure thing" nameless guy says after Diashida and Kousaka both pass on snacks.
"I don't mind sitting up close" Kousaka says when you bring it up. Diashida and later nameless guy both have no issues with this either.
As Rikimaru is taking his seat he does not notice anyone he knows. That changes before he can get TOO comfortable however. Out of the corner of his eye he spots three familiar outlines enter the theater from the side, two guys and a girl. The lankier of the two guys is wearing a light blue shirt, grey sweatshirt jacket and green cargo pants. Broad guy's wearing a Navy blue long-sleeve shirt and black jeans. The girl wears a pink shirt and baggy green shorts.
"Can we sit towards the front?" he hears the lanky guy ask.
"And get blasted like last time? no thanks!" the girl among them complains.
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Post by GM on Sept 28, 2010 13:09:39 GMT -5
Rikimaru's eyes narrow at the sight of three familiar forms. Is it? yeah its those fuckheads who were at the resturant! They are exactly who I wanted to see hopefully they will start some shit and I will have and excuse bash them up a bit.
Rikimaru is about to stand up when he stops. Maybe I shouldn't start shit in a theater I could get Diashida kicked out and that wouldn't be fair. Rikimaru decides to wait for now and just watch the movie there will be time after for ass kicking, he hopes.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Sept 28, 2010 23:07:02 GMT -5
It is in the middle of that thought that Rikkimaru hears two other voices, one of which is the last thing he'd expected!
"What is playing today again?"
"Like I told you on the way here it's a re-showing of 'Master of the Flying Guillotine'. Honestly you should pay attention more"
Beside a wiry but firm young man that can't be more than a year or two older than Rikkimaru is a well muscled young man with short black hair. Though he is not instantly recognizable without his karate gi the booming voice behind the savage beating the double dragon took during club rush is an excellent aid to memory.
It looks like the two young men are moving towards the center left of the theater.
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Post by GM on Oct 1, 2010 15:12:37 GMT -5
....well, fuck. Rikimaru grips the handle of the cane sword while trying to devise a way to get out of here without anyone noticing. He decides to try to wait for a point in the movie when its very distracting or dark on the screen before he makes his move.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Oct 2, 2010 11:27:06 GMT -5
"Hey" Daiashida speaks to you, voice on the down low. "Something up? you look a little tense"
As he says this the theater lights dim to their halfway point. After the next five minutes Rikimaru knows the lights will go completely off and the previews will begin to play.
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Post by GM on Oct 2, 2010 13:34:00 GMT -5
That is that living legend guy over there he is probably gonna pick a fight if he sees us and those three over are gonna pick a fight too if they see us." I whisper back at Daiashida.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Oct 3, 2010 13:15:51 GMT -5
"Sounds exciting. You need some cover?" Daiashida asks.
"Uuuh, you mean you need some cover" nameless guy interjects motioning straight back. Following his thumb seven maybe eight rows back Rikimaru can just barely make out the vague outline of some girl.
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Post by GM on Oct 3, 2010 23:09:49 GMT -5
"Who is that I can't see her." Oh fucking great who could it be now!. Rikimaru shifts down in his seat slightly so as to not be seen.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Oct 5, 2010 11:01:24 GMT -5
"It looks like that one chick who likes you, Yukiko..fuck! I think she spotted us, she's coming this way" nameless guy details.
"I'll see if I can stall her" Daiashida says getting up and moving over and out through the rows of chairs to meet her.
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Post by GM on Oct 5, 2010 11:21:26 GMT -5
"Thanks man I owe you one." I will try to duck down and sneak out another way without being seen by karate guy or the three doucheketeers. I will first try to go around and sneak out by the wall but if that doesn't seem possible I can try to make a break for the emergency exit.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Oct 7, 2010 1:39:42 GMT -5
As Rikimaru makes his move it quickly becomes apparent that the emergency exit is his only option. With the amazing stealth brought about by his intense level of motivation Rikimaru manages to stay low until he reaches the emergency exit.
He opens the emergency exit door with haste and is quite surprised with the results of this retreat maneuver on two counts. Not only is he surprised that no alarm goes off as he opens the door (as is normal protocol for emergency exits) but is also surprised to find himself face to face with a ninja. Dressed from head to toe in black the figure looks rather exposed in the daylight of the back alleyway.
Flabbergasted the ninja stumbles back in surprise at the sudden opening of the door.
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Post by GM on Oct 7, 2010 6:30:54 GMT -5
WHAT THE FUCK!? Rikimaru strikes out at the ninja with his cane to push the ninja aside and make a run for it.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Oct 7, 2010 10:53:46 GMT -5
Rikimaru lashes out with his cane but the ninja is just a little faster. In a quick movement the figure in black throws their hand downward creating a giant puff of grey-brown smoke! The cloud easily enveolps the entire doorway and thensome.
From behind him Rikimaru can hear outcries from the now extremely interested rest of the theater.
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Post by GM on Oct 7, 2010 13:14:16 GMT -5
Rikimaru will use the smoke to attempt to escape being seen by the people in the theater. He will rush through it holding his breath in case its some sort of choking gas if he makes it through he will ignore the ninja and just run and try to loose any pursuers.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Oct 7, 2010 21:53:26 GMT -5
Rikimaru rushes through the smoke uninhibited. Behind him the curious murmurings and questionings of the movie crowd slowly begin to fade towards the background. He comes to the end of alleyway only to hear a long and loud battlecry!
"HYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUH!"
Soaring through the smoke behind him Rikimaru spots the karate guy's comrade! With amazing form he easily covers half the alleyways distance before coming to a landing. He eagerly looks left, right,up then forward at Rikimaru.
"Oh, is it just you?"
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