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[kobedivision]

Round 1 — Fashion Show

Theme: “Opposite Day!”

Contestants: Ren Nakashima & Kureha Koizumi

Divisions: Kobe & Saitama

“…I’m really trying hard not to lose my shit right now, we just had a pageant not too long ago, what the hell is with Chuohku and forcing people into these beauty pageants?! What, were rap battles not enough anymore?! Ugh…um, no offense Ren, I’m glad you’re my partner in this but I’m just…seriously overwhelmed right now.”

“No offense taken, Angel. I totally understand, to be honest I’m surprised to be back in a pageant right after the Mr. Hypmic one, but my manager wanted to capitalize off my success from the last pageant and I’ll admit, I’ll be lying if I said I wasn’t a little bit excited now. I was…really happy to know that I’d be entering this pageant with you, Angel. I don’t think I could see myself with anyone else.”

“O-oh…wow, um, that’s r-really nice of you to say..thank you so much-so much! Let’s do our best together!”

“Haha, for sure!”

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[uenodivision]

Hypnosis Mic Shuffle Team, Vol. 3 (Part 1)

Team Amethyst (Team The Best Team!)

Joey "Joker" Kurusu

Karada "Nike" Kessaku (Team Leader)

Yudai "KILLA W." Toya

Ryūzō "Kage" Mizutori

I'm a Genius (Joker Solo)

Never Say Never (Nike Solo)

Dive Into the Deep (KILLA W. Solo)

Memories of the Past At Night (Kage Solo)

Team Turquoise (Haepy Peeple)

Yuuya "ARROW" Kanata

Shuu "Men-H" Edogawa (Team Leader)

Ren "Vox" Nakashima

Kanon "Mz. Hyde" Hojo

Music for the Flowers (ARROW Solo)

Spread Happiness (Men-H Solo)

My Darling's Eyes (Vox Solo)

Dark Chamber Music (Mz. Hyde Solo)

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[taito-division]

Round 2 Poll Results!

Ren Nakashima of Kobe & Kureha Koizumi of Saitama - 10 Points

Tomi Chōten of Aoyama & Miho Kobayashi of Shinagawa - 9 Points

Karada Kessaku of Aoyama & Lola Takahashi of Saitama - 9 Points

Kito Sakura of Shizuoka & Yano Ietsuna of Toyama - 9 Points

Luis Kōkyū of Aoyama & Aoba Yamamura of Kumamoto - 8 Points

Ace Douglas & Evelyn Rose of Okinawa - 7 Points

Eldrid Iwasaki of Taitō & Kirumi Mayeda of Takatsuki - 6 Points

Touya Kisaragi of Katsushika & Kaiji Sano of Kobe - 6 Points

Criss Hiromi of Akihabara & Kanade Alarie of Kyoto - 5 Point

Lyall Shiba of Niigata & Kaoru Shinozaki of Edogawa - 5 Points

Current Ranking:

Ren Nakashima & Kureha Koizumi (The Dark Canvas) - 14 Points (1st Place)

Karada Kessaku & Lola Takahashi (The Deities) - 11 Points (2nd Place - Tied)

Touya Kisaragi & Kaiji Sano (Angelic Facade) - 11 Points (2nd Place - Tied)

Tomi Chōten & Miho Kobayashi (The "Power Couple") - 10 Points (3rd Place - Tied)

Eldrid Iwasaki & Kirumi Mayeda (Valkyrie's Resonance) - 10 Points (3rd Place - Tied)

Lyall Shiba & Kaoru Shinozaki (Blue Blaze) - 10 Points (3rd Place - Tied)

Ace Douglas & Evelyn Rose (America's Sweethearts) - 9 Points (4th Place - Tied)

Kito Sakura & Yano Ietsuna (Master & Servant) - 9 Points (4th Place - Tied)

Luis Kōkyū & Aoba Yamamura (Inferno Pair) - 9 Points (4th Place - Tied)

Criss Hiromi & Kanade Alarie (Phantom Powwow) - 6 Points (5th Place)

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[kanazawa-division]

After many showstopping performances and breathtaking fashion showcases from our wonderful gentlemen, the time has finally come to announce our winner for the first annual Mr. Hypmic Pageant! We’ve gathered all the votes each and every one of you have sent in and tallied them all together for each contestant, it was a very close race but we are honored to announce that the first annual Mr. Hypmic Pageant Winner of 2023 is…

Ren Nakashima of @kobedivision !

Congratulations on becoming this year’s Mr. Hypmic Mr. Nakashima!

Let’s also give congratulations to the rest of contestants who worked hard and gave it their all during this pageant! It’s been one hell of a ride but we couldn’t be more pleased with the turnout and as we concluded this event, we want to thank each and every one of you for participating and we hope you look forward to next year’s pageant!

See you next time!

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[katsushika-division]

Happy Anniversary to Death Row Block! One of my favorite teams within the DRB! It looks like they were sent some gifts from their allies to celebrate!

To Akihisa, From Max - A vinyl record of an opera soundtrack.

“Happy anniversary, I’m glad we met. - Max”

To Touya, From Kaiji - A very beautiful ring with a deep, dark red gem at the center.

“Happy Anniversary, darling! Hope you have a super good day, the gem was made out of my blood by the way, so just know that I’ll always be with you! - Kaiji”

To Rintaro, From Ren - A motorcycle tool kit

“Happy anniversary, I know you probably already have tools but I figured it can’t hurt to have extra. From one older brother to another, keep up the good work. - Ren”

Of course there was something for the hidden member of the group as well, to Akari from both Ryōhei and Nagisa, she received a Monokuma plush.

“A-akari-chan! We hope you have a good day! - Ryōhei”

“Yeah, yeah, happy anniversary or whatever. - Nagisa”

“We got gifts~!” Touya giggled, sticking his hand out in front of him admiring the ring Kaiji had given him. “Doesn't my ring look pretty? Kai-chan said he used his blood for the gem.”

“Touya I’m not going to even fucking pretend to understand what you and Kaiji have for each other.” Rintaro huffed, more focused on the toolset Ren had given him. “Hell yeah, my old kit was missing a few tools so this a huge fucking help.” 

“Monokuma,” Akari smirked at the plush picking it up, “If I didn't know any better I'd say Ryōhei and Nagisa were trying to tell me something.” 

“Akari you say this as you haven't perfectly replicated some of the Danganronpa executions as Cinder. People have called you a real-life Junko Enoshima.” 

“Oh please I'm much worse than Junko.”

“I take it the three of you enjoy your gifts then?” Akihisa questioned, a sliver of a smile on his face as he stared at the vinyl Max had given him. 

“I love it~!”

“It's cool. Saves me the fucking trouble of going out myself.”

“I can add it to the rest of my merch.” 

“Remember then to thank Lovesick when they come around next time.” 

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[roppongi-division]

Mireya's Thoughts on Kobe Division

Ren Nakashima

"I've met the man known as 'Vox' a few times, but I don't know him as well as my husband and son knows him. I've actually hired him to play here in Roppongi once. I have to say, when people heard he was making an appearance here at Gypsy's Palace, we had people crowding to get in our doors. I think we made more money that night than we did the entire month. With the two of them combined, he and my husband tore the roof of our club! When it was over, I thanked him and told him the doors of our club are always open to him."

Max Soukoku

"He's the only one from this group I don't know anything about. Even my husband is clueless on him. Zakari says that he often attends class with him, but other than that, he doesn't know much either. All Kai knows is that, according to Ren, he came from an abusive home. That's very sad to hear. If it's true, I hope he is doing much better now."

Kaiji Sano

"...You might find this hard to believe, or that I'm a hypocrite considering I was frequently in beauty pageants as a child, but I actually do enjoy reading model magazines and watching modeling shows. Though I myself don't care for being in them since I'd gotten enough of that as a kid, I believe if it is your choice to model, then that's fine. But no one should force you to do something you don't want to do. I wish that was something my mother realized when I was young." Mireya sighs, but then shakes it off.

"Anyway, getting back on topic, I do pay attention to some of the models in this country. And the one that I always enjoy watching the most is the one known as 'Jinx'. When Kai told me that this young man was actually a 'male' instead of a 'female', I thought he was playing a trick on me. But if I know my husband, and I do, I know that he's never one for playing tricks or being funny. So when he told me that, I was... well, shocked."

"Of course, I have seen male models dress up in female clothing before, but... I don't know, just something about the way this young man does it... it's more 'believable', if that makes sense. To put it simply, I enjoy watching this young man on stage. He's a lot better than most female actors I see nowadays."

Lovesick

"Aside from that 'Max' fellow, I can see how this team is united. They're all famous individuals, though I know not why they are joining this tournament. Kai said that Ren was 'searching for someone'. I don't know how to fully take that, but... in any case, whatever it is he and his teammates are searching for, I hope they find it."

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[saitama-division]

Special Thanks!

We can’t have done this without all the talented and amazing people within our own Divisions so let’s give a proper thanks to everyone who’s helped put in the effort to make this possible! Starting with our…

Staff

Kureha Koizumi — Camerawoman

Joey Kurusu — Videographer

Reiaki Suzubayashi — Makeup Artist

Ramuda Amemura, Kaiji Sano, Honoka Ajisai — Outfit/Costume Designers

Musical Performances brought to you by…

“Vox”

“86”

Yorii Sakuma

Fleuret Oshiro

And finally, Security..

Saji Buranka

Vito Koi

Kyler Aaron

We thank you for your hard work and services!

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[setagaya-division]

Mina's Thoughts on Kobe Division

Ren Nakashima

"The music artist known as 'Vox'. ...Would you believe me if I told you that I'm actually a fan of him. You have Yorii to thank for that. The two of them are in the same profession, so it's no surprise that they both know each other. He brought some of Vox's music home one night and kept playing it until five in the morning. Naturally, some of the songs sounded good, so I decided to listen to them. Now, I'm kind of a fan of his. Not saying I like all of his songs, but some of them are actually quite good."

"I actually had the pleasure of meeting Vox when Yorii introduced us. He seemed nice, but... for some reason, I could smell blood on him. And it wasn't his blood either. I wonder why..."

...

"Hah, it's no big secret that this guy is a killer. I mean, if you listen closely to some of his songs, they sound strangely possessive. Like he's talking about someone. ...Well, I don't know who he's talking about, and I don't care, but if he hurts Yorii or Elliot, he won't have to worry about his precious "darling" anymore! Cause he'll never see her again!"

Max Soukoku

"...Is it weird to say that I see a lot of myself in this young man? He's so quiet that you sometimes forget he exists. ...At least until you hear that he sent two or three guys to the hospital because they called themselves bullying him, but wound up learning the hard way to not judge someone based on appearances alone. You'd think after the first few times, people would get the hint, but stupidity can be infectious sometimes."

...

"Besides that, I get the same sense from 'Rocker Boy' that I do this kid. Both of them smell like blood. And this kid, even more so! But as long as I don't smell Elliot or Yorii's blood on him, he's safe. But the moment I do, we'll see just how fearsome he truly is!"

Kaiji Sano

"A lot of the girls at school are big fans of this guy. ...And some of the guys too. Me, I'll admit, he's attractive, but I don't know why people go nuts over him dressing up as the opposite sex. He's not the first to do that, but I guess there's something about how he dresses that attracts people. I don't know enough the fashion industry to make a guess, though."

...

"And just like his two buddies, this guy smells like blood too, though I only smelled two types of blood: his and one other's. A female's, I think. Still, that doesn't exactly fill me with fuckin' ease. He may not be a killer like his buddies, but this guy has spilled blood before. For his sake, those two blood types had better be the only ones I spell on him."

Lovesick

"These three men... they seemingly have nothing in common with each other. I have to wonder how exactly they met one another. ...Is it possible they all adopted each other like we did? If so, I wonder what the circumstances were that caused them to get to know each other?"

...

"These guys may not have anything in common, at first glance. But there is one thing they share: they're all murderers. Oh, I know I don't really have room to talk, but unlike me who has to kill to survive, these three kill simply for sport and enjoy it. Well like I said before, they can do whatever the hell they want. But if they come do anything to harm either of my brothers, I'll show them what true murder looks like."

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[ginza-division]

Masa's Thoughts on Kobe Division

Ren Nakashima

"The famous musician, if I'm not mistaken. ...I'll be honest, I know little to nothing about this man, save for the fact that his good looks have a rather... diverse effect on some of the young women here in Ginza. Even Juu seems to have a thing for his music. I allow her to play it, so long as she doesn't go entirely overboard with it. Some of his songs... they have a rather "possessive" manner and feel to them. I'll admit, I'm a bit intrigued to know what possessed him to create those songs. But such feelings are fleeting. Beyond that, he is beyond my interest."

Max Soukoku

"Ah... now this child is perhaps the most worthy of this team. Beyond the fact that my daughter Juu seems to be enamored, which doesn't exactly sit well with me, I must admit I find his mannerisms and behavior to be quite... interesting. What's more, according to Juu, he seems to be affiliated with "The Commission", which only increases my interest in him. Perhaps, I should have Juu go and make contact with him. I'd like very much to meet the leader of such a group in hopes of striking up an alliance, or at the very least, a way to ensure we are not hostile towards each other."

Kaiji Sano

"Argh, this... child is perhaps the only one from this team whom I have an issue with. It is already sad that he chooses to dress in a way that is condescending to his sex and nature, but to have no shame and to try to encourage others to do the same? It is disgusting. He strikes me as no better than the leader of those heathens over in Kyoto. He should endeavor to stay as far away from my church as possible. I won't be held responsible if something happens to him. I know Tora and Chimaki would love to get their hands on him..."

Lovesick

"Aside from that cross-dressing, offensive excuse for a male, I've no issues with this team. As stated, I should send Juu out to make contact with the boy known as 'Max'. It should..."

Masa stops as he looks at Juu, smiling while plucking some petals off of a daisy.

"He loves me, he loves me not. He loves me, he loves me not. He loves me..."

Masa sighs. "Perhaps I should do that sooner rather than later... for my own sake."

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[akihabaradivision]

Keiko's Thoughts on Kobe Division

Ren Nakashima

"Oh my gosh, is that Vox?! Kureha introduced me to him, or rather, some of his songs. I like 'Psychotic' and a few other songs on his album. I have to admit, I'm a bit surprised to see him in the D.R.B., though. Otome-sama never mentioned she was sending him Hypnosis Mics, but I suppose it wasn't for me to know. I just hope nothing happens to him in this tournament."

Max Soukoku

"Max-kun... I see him at school, but I don't know much about him, since we don't have any classes together. He seems so... withdrawn, not only from everyone around him, but even from society as a whole. I'd say I feel sorry for him, but... considering some of the things he does to people who bother him, well... maybe he's just one of those people who want to be alone. ...But if that's true, why is he in a team competing in a rap tournament?"

Kaiji Sano

"Ugh, Kaiji, or as he likes to call himself, Jinx. I only know of him because he works as a model and is good friends with... that woman." Keiko shakes her head, as if thinking about the person she was referring to is enough to make her sick. "Frankly, I don't see what's so impressive about him. He likes dressing in feminine clothing. So do several other people at my university. It's nothing special, in my opinion."

Lovesick

"Like I mentioned earlier, I'm a bit surprised Vox and Max are actually competing in the D.R.B. I wasn't even aware they knew each other! Maybe something about Vox and Jinx was enough to make him come out of his shell. ...I don't know about you, but something about that doesn't sit right with me. And that team name... Lovesick? Isn't that one of Vox's songs? ...Or is there some deeper meaning to it for this team?"

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[fukuokadivision1]

Sanyu's Thoughts on Kobe Division

Ren Nakashima

"I know this guy. He's that famous rock star, right? What he's called... Vox? Yeah, I think that's it. ...Hey, don't blame me, okay? I don't know much about him. I like his music, but I can't really call myself a fan. His music... as good as it is, it feels a little... "possessive". Like, if you listen to his lyrics, like actually listen to them, you'll notice that many of them have to do with claiming his... "darling". I don't know exactly who he's talking about, but... I sure hope that their feelings are reciprocal..."

Max Soukoku

"This kid... I've never met him before, but... his eyes are the same as mine. Back before I came here to Fukuoka, before I met Tasu and Ming, my eyes were just like his... cold and dead. Judging by the scars on his arms, I can tell he's not had an easy life. I'd feel sorry for him, but... I don't know if it's true or not, but I was speaking with Sumire while in Shinagawa once, and she mentioned that this kid may have something to do with... "The Commission". Even back when I was working for the Yakuza, I had heard rumors of these guys. Anyone who even thought of messing with them all mysteriously disappeared before too long. So if he's part of that group, I think I'll keep my distance. I like living."

Kaiji Sano

"Where have I seen this guy before? ...Oh yeah, he's that famous crossdresser. Jinx, right? I have to admit, I admire him a bit. Coming from someone who has both a male and a female reproductive part, it takes a special person to be able to wear female clothes and not care what people think. I'd like to talk with him and ask how it makes him feel. I mean, I know I'm a girl, but... I don't know. Some days, I'm not sure what I am..."

Lovesick

"I have to wonder how all three of these guys met. I mean, Vox and Jinx I can understand since they're both famous. But where did Max come from? Did they just suddenly meet him and they all connected somehow? ...Well, I guess that sounds like most of the teams in this tournament. I mean, people who look like they'd never communicate with each other on a daily basis are forming division teams with each other left and right. Look no further than us here in Fukuoka."

"But anyway, I wonder what these guys are entering for? Did Chuohku force them to enter? I certainly wouldn't put it past them..."

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[kobedivision]

Round 3 — Fashion Show

Theme: “Cosplay Round”

Contestants: Ren Nakashima & Kureha Koizumi

Divisions: Kobe & Saitama

“Holy shit, we’re in first place! I didn’t think we would get so many votes.”

“Looks like all the work we did really payed off, good work, Angel!”

“Thanks Ren! I gotta admit, I was actually looking forward to this round, I may not look like it but I’m actually a pretty big fan of anime, my favorite is—“

“Attack on Titan.”

“Wha…? How did you know?”

“It’s…actually my favorite too, that’s why I suggested it for this round. Eren and Mikasa’s love story is nothing short of legendary and Angel, you make a fantastic Mikasa.”

“And you make a really good Eren! Seriously, it’s almost scary how accurate your cosplay is.”

“One of the many perks having a cosplayer for a best friend.”

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[ota-division]

Chinami's Thoughts on Kobe Division

Ren Nakashima

Sitting on her legs, Chinami silently meditates as she silently breathes in and out. She sits in that position for a prolonged period of time until she hears a small alarm go off to the side of her. Feeling around for the small clock, she pushes a button on it, turning it off. Standing up, she reaches for her walking cane and heads to her scrying table. As always, she begins discerning the futures of one of the division teams. Her choice today is one of the newer teams to appear, Kobe Division.

"Nakashima Ren."

The crystal ball shows a young boy of seven or eight with ebony-colored hair sitting on the shoulders of a man with similar facial features. They are both in a crowd with numerous other people in a large setting. It is loud and chaotic as everyone's attention is on the scene in front of them: a group of up to six musicians are on a stage playing a popular rock song. The boy's eyes shine as he listens to everything that his ears are being subjected to: the shredding of the guitar, the thumping of the bass, the pounding of the drums, and the loud, shrill yet melodic voice of the singer. It was at this moment that the boy made his decision: this was what he wanted to do with his life.

The scene changes showing the boy a little older as he is sitting at his desk in his room. Behind him are a bunch of crumpled-up sheets of white paper. Beside him, standing near the wall was an acoustic guitar, which his father had gifted to him for his 13th birthday. It wasn't as good as an actual guitar, but all musicians had to start somewhere, right? Of course, all musicians also needed to be good at writing songs, which he was struggling with. He scratches his head with his free hand, while his other one writes down some words on the paper. He silently mouths the words, picturing how they would sound in a song. He does that a couple of more times before a familiar frown appears on his face. He takes the paper he is writing on and crumples it up, tossing it over his shoulder as it joins the other discarded papers on the floor.

He sighs as he leans back in his chair, looking up at the ceiling, as if hoping that some sort of inspiration would appear out of thin air and give him something to write about. He sighs again and scratches his head, closing his eyes as he thought about certain themes that may sound good. The war to be a rock legend was not an easy one. Somedays, he was defeated before he even tried. Sighing, he stood up from his chair and lied down on his bed. Picking up some headphones that were next to him, he placed them on his head and hit the 'Play' button on a CD player. Soon after, he let himself drift away as he listened to the lyrics produced by those who had come before him.

The scene changes to show the boy, now a few years older, inside a music room in a studio. He is singing a song into a mic as a producer, outside the room, listens to him, occasionally nodding his head to the beat. He'll admit, when the talent agent first brought this kid in, he thought he was losing his touch. After years of working in the industry, the producer had seen a lot of people with "supposed" talent step into the business, thinking they were "all that and a bag of chips", only to find out that they were just like every other wannabe musician out there, with no talent, whatsoever.

Thankfully, this kid wasn't one of those. He had talent, and though it needed some polishing, he had a good singing voice to match. He gave the musician a nod, which was his way of saying 'he did good'. Of course, the young man didn't need an old geezer like him to tell him that. He knew he was still a novice in the music business. But he was going to make it. He owed it, not only to himself, but also his younger siblings, and his father, God rest his soul. A confident grin plants itself on his face as he walks out of the music room, with the scene ending shortly after.

The final scene plays out showing the boy now in his current form. He is on stage at a concert, playing and singing his heart and soul out, much to the admiration of the thousands of fans who had come out to see the legendary "Vox" in attendance. His hair sways in the wind as he continually moves his body to and fro to the rhythm of the song, whilst still strumming his guitar. As he moves, he spots a young boy in attendance on top of a much older man, and he can't help but see himself in that kid. His life hasn't been perfect, but he is sure that he is living the dream that he wanted to live.

...Of course, as stated before, the boy's life hasn't been easy. Though he has fame and fortune now, those quickly can be taken away from him. In his quest to find one who truly understands him, he has to do away with those who get in his way. Will he someday be able to find the one who he has claimed as his muse? Or will he eventually fade away, along with his music career, into obscurity?

Max Soukoku

"Soukoku Max."

The scene on the crystal blue opens up to show a medium-sized log cabin built in the middle of a large forest. Despite how isolated it is from everything, it still looks hospitable and safe enough for someone to live in. Outside of the shack, a large silver cage can be seen, the kind you'd normally reserve for a dog, a pet, or some other wild animal. But the being inside the cage, it was an animal... just not the kind that walked on four legs. It was a human; more specifically, a young human boy, no more than four or five. He is staring out at nothing, save for what it's front of him as he uses the knife in his right hand to repeatedly stab his left hand.

Most people wouldn't do such a thing due to the pain and anguish one would generally feel. But that feeling was completely foreign to the boy. He never knew anything about pain ever since he was three years old. Did he get weak from blood loss? Of course. But the feeling of being hurt, bruised, or anything else meant nothing to him. And really, he was only doing this because he was upset. Why was he trapped in this cage? Why was he being held like a prisoner? He didn't know, but he knew he didn't like it. The scene ends as he repeatedly keeps stabbing himself, letting the red liquid make a small puddle beneath him.

The scene changes showing the boy a few years older. He is outside this time, walking around a large city. He didn't know where he was, but he didn't care. Anything was better than being caged up like some animal. This wasn't the first time he had been out. In fact, he had escaped many times, after he had learned how to pick the lock on his cage. His father never knew about his escapades. The boy always made sure to return home before it got really dark, which was usually when his dad returned. The boy had never been caught in all of his three years, so why should they change now? And even if he was caught, well... he figured he'd burn that bridge when he got to it.

Today was a day of excitement. It was his first time inside the city, and his first time inside this place... this place filled with many aquatic animals. He never knew places like this existed. It was really fascinating! He was so enthralled by all he saw, he failed to notice that he had caught onto the lower part of his pants, causing him to trip over them. He frowned as he hated falling down. He didn't feel pain, but he hated the ground, especially lying on it.

As he prepared to stand, he looked as a hand was extended to him. He looked up at the person's face, and looked as it belonged to a girl with a black bob-cut hairstyle. As he stared up at her, it seemed as if all time had stopped for him. Being locked in a cage for most of his life, he never had much human interaction before. The only interaction he had was with a man whom he deeply despised. So things, like: love, affection, pleasure. All of those were foreign to him. ...But now, at this very moment, as he took the hand that was offered to him and stood up on his own two feet again, he liked this feeling. It was foreign and weird, but he liked it. He really liked it.

The scene changes again showing the boy, now much older than before. He is standing over the body of an old man in a business suit, a bloody hatchet in his right hand in an office. Of course, calling it an office would be a bit of a stretch. The entire scene looked like something out of a B-rated horror movie. The victim's body was scattered all over the room, with almost all of his body parts thrown this way and that way. And the blood... it never ceased to amaze the boy how a human could have so much blood. Almost all of the victim's blood had turned the royal blue carpet in the room, completely red.

The boy stares down at the man, a neutral look on his face. This wasn't the first man that he had killed, and it wouldn't be his last. Honestly, he didn't even know this poor bastard. He never did anything to the kid. So why did he kill him then, you ask? Simple. It's cause it was his job. Plain and simple. Speaking of which, he knew he'd need proof that the job had been completed. Looking at the dead carcass of the victim, the boy, nonchalantly, picks up the victim's head, his scared features still visible on his face. Figuring that this would be proof enough, he turned around and began walking out of the room. He stopped once, simply to wipe some blood off of his cheek, which wasn't his obviously. The scene ends as he vanishes from sight.

The scene changes once more, showing the boy in his current form. He sighs as he reaches his current destination: a large high school. He was instructed by his leader that he was to attend high school to give him a cover. He didn't know why he had to bother. If anyone found out what he did for a living, he'd just kill them. Simple, right? But the leader's orders were orders. And it wasn't all bad. Most people had the sense to leave him be. And those that didn't... well, he made sure that they wouldn't bother him again after he was done with them. ...Or anyone else, for that matter. The boy's life is certainly not straightforward. But he's not complaining.

...Still, it begs the question of what will become of the boy when both his crimes and his past catch up to him. Though the injuries inflicted on his body are of no consequence, what about the injuries inflicted on his mind? Has the years of so much pain and turmoil done away with what little morality he has left? Is he an unfortunate victim of circumstance? Or the immoral villain in someone else's story?

Kaiji Sano

"Sano Kaiji."

The scene opens showing a young boy of seven or eight walking through a school. ...Though he is a boy, it is very hard to tell due to his effeminate appearance. Of course, his appearance never bothered him or his family. He couldn't help the fact that he looked like a female. He was just born that way. And there was little he could do about it.

...So why did everyone else have to make a big deal about it? Even now as he walked down the hallway to his classroom, he could feel the dozens of eyes staring at him, the murmurs and whispers of not only his peers and classmates but also some of the teachers and staff. He hated it. Why couldn't they just leave him alone? Why bully and make fun of him for something he had no control over?! It wasn't fair! He hated it! He kept his head down as he let his feet, which were getting heavier and heavier with each step, as if they were being weighed down by some invisible force, guide him to his destination. ...Though where he was going was no better. At least outside of a class, he could hide and run away. You couldn't do that in a closed environment...

The scene changes showing the boy a bit older. Unlike before, he seems to be a lot happier. The reason? Because he was finally being true to himself. He was currently wearing a white, flowing dress with his hair in pigtails. He also had some lipstick and makeup on, making him look completely like an ordinary female. He wasn't ashamed or embarrassed. He liked wearing this stuff. It made him feel more... lovable, at least to himself. ...And to one other person. Speaking of which, the boy looked as a bespectacled boy, who was a bit older than him, walked to him, taking his hand. The two smile at each other and walk into the school building together as the scene ends on a happy note.

The next scene plays out, showing the boy again, though he is worse for wear compared to his last appearance. He is walking down a street, jumping out at every little thing that either passes him or makes a noise. It was plain to the naked eye that the boy was suffering from something. He was rubbing his arms, vigorously and looking every which way. Despite it being a cloudy day with the wind blowing, he was sweating profusely and his heart was constantly thumping against his chest as if someone were using it as a drum set. ...Yes, these were all tall-tell signs of an unfortunate disease that many people who had gone long without a certain "need" or "want" suffered from. And that disease was called "withdrawal".

A wise man once stated, 'All it takes is one.' What he meant was, all it took was just one try or one temptation to get a person completely hooked or addicted to something. And in the young boy's case, it was methylenedioxymethamphetamine. That was the scientific name for it, anyway. On the streets, it had a variety of nicknames. The most well-known was 'Molly'. People in the U.K. referred to it as 'Mandy'. Some called them 'happy pills'. And some people preferred to call it 'Ex', as it was a shortened form of the drug name, itself. And that drug was called 'ecstasy'.

But at the moment, the boy, who was still walking down the street, anxious and alert, didn't care what it was called. All he knew right now was that he needed to get his hands on that stuff, ASAP! But with no money in his pockets, he had no way of acquiring it. But he had to get some! He just had to! Even... even if it meant stealing from and betraying the trust of the one whom he had come to admire and adore...

The scene changes showing the boy again. He is currently lying on a hospital bed, which he is strapped in. His condition from the last scene hasn't changed much. In fact, he looks worse for wear. His eyes are bloodshot red, his hair is frazzled and he was breathing heavily. It was obvious that he was still going through signs of withdrawal. Before, his only issue was figuring out how to acquire funds to get the product. But now, he couldn't get some even if he had money! Why? Because his family had forced him into this hell-on-earth called a rehabilitation clinic, or 'rehab' for short.

How could they do this to him?! So he had a problem with drugs. That was no reason to go to these extremes! No one wanted to help him! Everyone was against him! His family, his peers, even his former ex! ...His ex... Just the thought of that bespectacled boy was enough to send the boy over the edge as he felt himself screaming! As if on command, a female doctor along with some male nurses appeared. The boy knew what was coming next as the nurses held him down while the nurse injected him with some sort of strange drug. In a few seconds, all the boy could see was darkness. Pure, sweet darkness...

The final scene plays out showing the young boy in a colorful dress with a black wig on a stage as dozens of cameras flashed at him, taking pictures of him as he continued to pose. After his ordeal with rehab, he came out stronger than ever and began to use his feminine appearance to his advantage, becoming a cosplayer/model. His start may not have started out he'd have liked it, but he wasn't complaining about how his life was now.

...But though he managed to win the battle against his addiction, has the boy truly managed to quell his demons? During his time of struggle, he was forced to burn several bridges, the likes of which can never be rebuilt or used again. They say the only way to turn a white rose red is to dye it the color of blood. White represents 'purity' and 'innocence'. But do those abstracts define this model-like star? Will he be able to continue being a flower meant to represent 'love'? Or will he eventually wilt and be crushed under the weight of the sins he had previously committed?

Lovesick

With all cards of her tarot deck placed in front of her, the blind seeress sighs and lets the spirits take hold of her as her hand slowly glides over each and every one. It stops suddenly at certain cards for several seconds before continuing to search for the ones that she feels are correct. After scanning all 78 of them, she wordlessly and effortlessly flips over three of them, not even checking to see if they were correct; she knows they are.

The first card revealed features eight wands flying through the air (The Eight of Wands). This card represents fire. And as we all know, fire is passion, as well as desire. It speaks that the person seeks to acquire love through the senses, one of which is music.

The second card, like the first, features eight objects; this time, they are cups (The Eight of Cups). This card represents water: gentle, flowing, and the element that brings forth life. It signifies the person is seeking more than just sex. They seek an emotional connection. They wish to find someone who understands them and likes them just for them.

The last card features, like the previous two, eight objects. They are pentacles (stars), being crafted by a worker sitting on a bench. (The Eight of Pentacles). This card represents the earth, and represents sexual attraction, love for the body, and the desire to both touch and be touched.

These three men, all bonded by their desire to find and claim those who caught their eye. They've had to bloody and dirty their hands, their souls, and their hearts to get to where they are today, but they have no regrets. All is fair in love and war, and they seek to be the victors in this battle, no matter who they have to face... and kill.

But will their desires wind up being the death of them all? In their quest to claim their treasures, they've unknowingly placed themselves in the limelight, which means all eyes are on them. And as stated, they've all had to do things that would make them all pariahs if society were to ever find out. Can they keep hold of the skeletons trapped in their closet? Or will their enemies find out their secrets themselves? Only time will tell...

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[taito-division]

Contestants/Couples (1/2)

Of course, we couldn’t forget about the main event! We’ve searched high and low throughout Japan to find the very best, the crème de la crème of each and every Division had to offer and we certainly weren’t disappointed with the line up we have and something tells us you aren’t going to be either once we reveal who our couples for this competition are. The couples and contestants for the 2024 Mr. and Mrs. HypMic Couples' Pageant are...

1. "Introducing first, both hailing from the sunny beaches of Los Angeles, California, they are widely-known as America's Sweethearts, who have been together longer they any couple in this competition. Perhaps their long time dating one another will give them a heads-up against the rest of the competition. Give it up for the American Pretty Boy, himself, Ace "MC Patriot" Douglas, and his popular and highly-stunning model of a girlfriend, Evelyn "SPIRIT" Rose, from Okinawa!"

America's Sweethearts

2. "Introducing next, they are two of the most artistic individuals Japan has ever seen. While one is making herself known online and in art galleries as an established painter, the other is mesmerizing both men and women of the world with his enchanting voice. Please welcome highly-talented artist, Kureha "Eclipse" Koizumi of Saitama, and her partner, the first-ever winner of the Mr. HypMic Pageant, the most-talented and sexiest man in 2023 and highly-acclaimed rock star, Ren "Vox" Nakashima of Kobe!"

The Dark Canvas

3. "This next couple is, without a doubt, perhaps the most promiscuous pairing in this competition. Needless to say, they've got a number of winnings under their belts, so to speak. Will their experience and success rate be enough to have them win? We'll see! Please welcome Japan's Self-Proclaimed "Strongman", Karada "Nike" Kessaku of Aoyama, and the Goddess of Beauty, herself, Lola "Aphrodite" Takahashi of Saitama!"

The Deities

4. "This next partnership is perhaps the scariest pairing we have in this competition. Despite their young ages, these two young men aren't afraid to get their hands dirty and paint the environment red if they have to, or if the need should strike them. If I were you, I'd best proceed with caution around them! But who knows? Perhaps their infamy will somehow resonate with the fans. We'll see! In any case, put your hands together for the popular Lolita model, Kaiji "Jinx" Sano of Kobe, and his partner, Japan's Most Notorious Serial Killer, Touya "MC Darling" Kisaragi of Katsushika!"

...Seriously, who thought it was a good idea to let these two in this?

Angelic Facade

5. "These next contestants are perhaps living proof that 'money is equivalent to success!' Standing at the top of Japan's hierarchy because of their wealth and status, this power couple, who is due to be wed in just a few short months, might I add, will stop at nothing to trample over their competition, no matter who or what they may be! So give them the respect they deserve and welcome, none other than, the heir to his prestigious family, Tomi "High Class" Chōten of Aoyama, and the CEO of one of the most powerful conglomerates in Japan today, Miho "Iron Maiden" Kobayashi of Shinagawa!"

The "Power Couple"

Let's wish these lovely contestants the best of luck!

@kobedivision @saitama-division @aoyama-division @katsushika-division @shinagawa-division

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[kanazawa-division]

Contestants! (1/3)

Of course, we couldn’t forget about the main event! We’ve searched high and low throughout Japan to find the very best. The crème de la crème of each and every Division had to offer and we certainly weren’t disappointed with the line up we have and something tells us you aren’t going to be either once we reveal who our handsome gentlemen are. The contestants for the 2023 Mr. Hypmic Pageant are…

1. Ace Douglas and Rashaad Young of Okinawa

Outfits designed by Kaiji Sano

2. Kyler Aaron and Joey Kurusu of Kanazawa

Outfits designed by Ramuda Amemura and Shuu Edogawa

3. Ren Nakashima of Kobe and Lyall Shiba of Niigata

Outfits designed by Kaiji Sano and Ramuda Amemura

4. Seiji Tsukimoto of Niigata and Rintaro Himura of Katsushika

Outfits designed by Shuu Edogawa and Touya Kisaragi

Let’s wish these lovely gentlemen good luck!

@okinawa-division @kobedivision @niigata-division @katsushika-division

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[katsushika-division]

Akihisa's Thoughts on Kobe Division

Ren Nakashima

“Ah, young Ren I’ve met him a few times whenever he comes down to pick up Max or his younger brother Ryōhei when he comes to hang out with Akari. It's always nice whenever he comes down to visit. We often talk about music sometimes we even put on a little show for the others with his guitar and my piano. In fact, the piano opening to one of his new songs was performed by me although I told him not to credit me. He doesn't need the backlash if the public becomes aware of my involvement.” 

Max Soukoku

Akihisa looks at the photo his face softening a bit at the sight of the brown-haired teen. “Before my capture, I was aware of the existence of the group known as ”The Commission”. I didn't particularly care about them. I had my jobs and they had theirs. As long as our paths didn't intersect I had no issue with them. So imagine my surprise when the young boy Touya brought home one day was one of their members. I wasn't particularly worried because I knew could handle him if he got violent. What I never imagined was that I would become fond of young Max the same way I am of Touya and Rintaro the longer he stayed. I guess you can say that I see Max as my son. Touya, Rintaro, and Akari all see him as a brother heck the three of them converted a room for him whenever he comes over. As for Max, I think I cemented my place in his life when I comforted him during a nightmare. It’s become a tradition for us now that whenever he has a nightmare we go down to the kitchen and I make us hot chocolate from scratch.” Akihisa ruefully smiles. “I wonder what Sophie would say if she saw me now.” 

Kaiji Sano 

“Young Kaiji is over quite a bit mainly for Touya. I’m grateful for that. Touya’s childhood was not….kind to him. It left him unstable at best and psychotic at worst. It doesn't help many are fearful of him. So young Kaiji’s friendship is one of the bright lights in Touya’s life. Touya adores it when they dress up together. Although some of the things he says in French would make most people blush. It doesn't bother me. Sophie was much raunchier than he was especially when she got in the mood.” Akihisa frowns. “One thing I've noticed is that Kaiji seems to pause when he sees Touya take his medication. I can take a guess as to why but I won't force young Kaiji to tell me if he doesn't want to.”

Lovesick

As much as I’m fond of this team I won't go easy on them. We have too much to lose if we were to go easy on them. That being said I hope the boys don't take anything we say to heart, especially Max. I don't wish to fight him but knowing Chuohku they'll force us to.” Akihisa sighs. “I’m getting too old for this shit.”

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