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[madeforbreaking.livejournal.com]

Excuse me, 'Welcome Ball' what is that? Everyone 'Welcome Ball' is saying. What should I wear? Now I just have this yukata. Should I wear yukata?

...And do I need a date?

Really sorry. I do not know nothing.　I've been reading everyone's message, but I do not know at all.

[ This message is brought to you by Google Translate, which is my best approximation of what someone who happens to be a genius might sound like after a week of learning English. Below it is more or less the same message in Japanese, only far less broken. ]

Excuse me, but what is this 'Welcome Ball' everyone is talking about? I have some understanding that it is a kind of formal event, but I'm afraid I've only limited exposure to social gatherings. As far as formal wear goes, I only have the yukata I arrived in as well as my school uniform. I am curious to know what everyone else is doing.

I also believe I saw someone mention a date. In English, a 'date' in the possessive is the kind that implies romantic involvement or interest, if I'm not mistaken. Are dates the status quo for a 'Welcome Ball'?

My deepest apologies if this message is redundant or if this information is readily available and I have simply missed it. This first week has been a little overwhelming, to say the least.

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[soundcirculates.livejournal.com]

[ the following message is posted twice: once in English, and again in Japanese. There aren't any major differences between the two. Anyone in the library is free to notice Luka having plugged herself into the computer, where the keyboard should be, via a lead in the back of her neck ]

Good day, fellow cadets.

My name is Megurine Luka – or Luka Megurine, if you'd rather – and like most of you, I've recently found myself residing in this altogether different world. I thought this the best way to introduce myself to a large number of people at once, and so: it's a pleasure to meet you all. I suppose I ought extend an extra hello to any of those being sponsored by Emerald, and while I don't yet have a roommate, I'm certain that will come to pass in due time. I look forward to studying with you all, and to make communication easier, I've attached a copy of my time table to the end of this post.

I thought, as an introductory exercise, you could all tell me something about the world you come from and your place in it, should you feel like it. I, for example, was rather famous in my own world, though I doubt that translates over here. Still, no matter, no matter; I believe this journey is about experiencing new things.

Additionally, I see that there is a Welcome Ball tonight. While I don't object to such a social event, even at late notice, it does leave me wondering whether or not everyone's had adequate time to find themselves dates and appropriate attire. After all, it doesn't seem as if people have been here for much longer than a week.

[ attachment: timetable.pdf | ]

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[shivacycle.livejournal.com]

Welcome ball tomorrow, right? Can't say I'm the biggest fan of dressing formally; but I'll take a look anyway. Who else is going?

For those of you I haven't met, I'm Snow. Chances are we'll bump into each other if you're doing the more physical classes.

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[plumedsnake.livejournal.com]

 [ Quetzalcoatl is currently tugging at the NPC translator's shirt as he shows him the way to his classes. He is wearing his uniform as his own clothes are not appropriate and he hasn't had time to go get new ones. By the look on the translator's face it's easy to tell he has been complaining about this for a while. ]

Why do I have to wear the "uniform"? It's uncomfortable!

[[ooc: For game purposes, italic text is Nahuatl]]

Ｖａｎｉｌｌｅ ❀ №2 ❀

[lacqualia.livejournal.com]

[Note:This entry is backdated to the morning of May 9th]

HELLO OUT THERE!

As you know, that ball thing is tonight, right? For those of you who still need something cute to wear, I'm declaring a group shopping trip to town!

For whoever wants to come, meet me around noon at the front gate!

Don't be late!

~Vanille

001. [bbs]

[swirlygreen.livejournal.com]

So I kinda heard about this Welcoming Ball tonight? I don't know if it's a right party for me. 'Cause it's gonna be all fancy and stuff, right? I mean, I love attending parties, I'm the first one to do that, but I'm kinda nervous. I was excited at first, but then I started thinking and...

Do you think I really need to put on the evening dress? Does it have to be long and princess-like? I'd rather have it short and simple, I prefer playing with my hair than...

... Never mind. Anyway, I'm just not sure. Who's coming? ...Yunie?

welcoming ball begins

[wrnpcs]

[It's quiet as night falls on Balamb Garden, quiet enough to hear the crickets chirping on the ground below and the sea waves lapping the shore in the distance. The sky is clear and full of stars. The halls of Garden are empty except for a couple cadets here and there -- indeed, even the faculty seems to be missing from their usual posts.

At exactly 2100, as soon as the dinner rush ends, the Garden chime sounds and the intercom clicks on. Once again, the Headmaster speaks to the Garden.]

The Welcoming Ball is now beginning. Your attendance is requested at [2F] Ballroom.

I repeat, the Welcoming Ball is now beginning. Your attendance is requested at [2F] Ballroom. The ball will run until 2400. Students leaving the ball after curfew are to return to their dorms immediately.

The ball and its festivities tonight are being sponsored very generously by the Ruby group.

[After the announcement, the intercom falls silent. The faint sound of music can be heard from the second floor of the building.]


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