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Bug Fables April Fool's VN Transcript
Note: I am screenshotting and transcribing this without commentary. I've tried to capture most of the expression changes, but I won't guarantee I've caught all of them. I am fairly certain I've at least shown all the individual expressions at least once.
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*Beep!* *Beep!*
(Narration) Whatever. If my parents hadn't decided to move back THE DAY before class, maybe I would've gotten some good sleep!
(Narration) It's the first day of school... Nothing ever happens the first day of school. I should just...
*Beep!* *Beep!*
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*Beep!* *Beep!*
(Narration) I reach out towards my phone. But my arms aren't long enough to reach.
*Beep!* *Beep!*
(Narration) In frustrtion, I kick off my bedsheets and send them flying at the wall.
(Narration) Picking up the stupid phone I hit the home button, and go into my messages. There's only one person who would be bothering me today at this hour.
(Narration) Gm Bee!!! Im so exicted ur back!!! Wanna walk together!? Gon help out in theater this morn. U gotta say yes! Say yes! -Chubee
(Bee) What the heck? It's like way too early! It's 6 A.M.! Stupid theater!
(Narration) I had to move because of my parent's job a few years ago... but we still texted everyday!
(Narration) I should probably get ready soon... Or else she'll come into my room and pinch me until I die.
(scene change)
(Narration) I mean sure, it's been ages, but I'm not dumb enough to forget where the ice cream shop is. Seriously.
(Chubee) Oh! Oops! S-Sorry.
(Bee) *Cough* *Cough*...
(Chubee) You're still looking good though! Choking, and all...
(Bee) Shut up...
(Bee) ...
(Bee) ...
(Bee) Heya, Chubee! You're, um... taller...
(Chubee) Mhm! This year's gonna be awesome!
(scene change)
(Narration) I'm not! I really beat it up! I'm the best jungle explorer ever! OKAY?!
(Narration) Aside from that it's all mundane, like how our parents are doing, the school getting a new ping pong table, and... boring stuff.
(Chubee) And he's cute, you know? Like, reaaaal cute.
(Narration) Aw heck yes. Now that's what I'm talking about.
(Chubee) That guy at the library too... My gosh! Everyone's so adorable!
(Bee) Heheheh.
(Chubee) You're not going to go hit on them, are you?
(Bee) Of course I am! No way I'm graduating without scoring a hot stud!
(Chubee) Just keep it PG-13...
(Narration) We've reached the entrance of the school, and I notice there's a few jerks staring right at me as I say it. Must be the theater NERDS!
(Narration) The idiots scoot along, with Chubee giggling right at me.
(Chubee) Your cheeks are so red... it's adorable!
(Chubee) Look, I'm gonna go help out. You should go to homeroom early. Maybe meet the teacher, or something?
(Chubee) See you!
(Narration) She scoots away.
(Narration) Honestly, I don't even want to enter the dang school. I could be exploring a cave near a lake, or swinging on some vines...
(Narration) Ugh... Oh well. Might as well go meet whatever old fossil they've put up for homeroom class...
(scene change)
(Bee) No... No way...?
(Narration) No, no no no nonono!!!
(Bee) It's empty! I'm the first one to class!?
(Narration) This is horrible! Unbeelievable! People are going to think I'm RESPONSIBLE, or something!
(Narration) The door slides open in the middle of my righteous fury.
(Narration) His coat is a bit ragged, as if it had gone through a severe tumbles down the stairs...
(Bee) (Woah. Now that's a baby face!)
(Narration) What a dumb question, Bee. He's not even wearing an uniform! His looks have jumbled your brain!
(Neolith) Mhm. I am your homeroom, and history teacher this year!
(Neolith) But really... the other students will come in later, so I'd rather wait to get into it.
(Narration) Okay bee. It's you, and the pretty professor. All by yourselves.
(Narration) I'ts morally questionable to hit on a teacher, but it's just a prank so it's fine. Right...?
(History, huh)
(Neolith) Ouch. You don't hold any punches! It's true that history can seem a bit on the boring side...
(Neolith) But, as an explorer it's just one more tool I use when searching the world!
(Bee) Ayo, hold up! You're an explorer?
(Neolith) Mhm. History is more than just reading books! I'm trying to find out things no one ever has!
(Neolith) In my latest expedition, I rumbled through the jungle trying to find this supposed artifact... Although all I found were some moth fossils, hehe.
(Neolith) The greatest thing about exploring is sometimes you find stuff you weren't even looking for!
(Narration) I can see it now. The heat of the tropics, the promise of treasure... Professor and student searching for the hidden truth of the world! It's so incredible!
(Any hobbies?)
(Neolith) Oh! I love me some history!
(Narration) Can NOBODY take a hint!?
(Neolith) History is my hobby...
(Bee) Oh...
(Narration) Workaholic huh. Guess all my wild ideas are going to be history too...
(Neolith) Well, what's your hobbies?
(Narration) Oh god. I can't tell him. I can't admit my hobby is THAT! It's too embarrassing! I'll die!
(Neolith) Huh...? Uh, thanks... I guess?
(Your name really is weird.)
(Neolith) Yeah... not much I can do though, right? Kinda got forced into it.
(Narration) Neo lets out a hearty chuckle. I glare at him with the power of a thousand pouts, and he manages to stop himself right before I step on his dumb professor boots.
(Neolith) Oh, yes! I actually need your help.
(Narration) Dang it. I didn't ask to get dragged into some stupid chores!
(Neolith) I was told to hand this envelope to Professor Fry, who teaches Home Ec...
(Neolith) But, I've got to run right after my class!
(Neolith) I'm new to the school, so I can't afford to take the time to look around...
(Neolith) I would be super grateful if you could hand it to Fry! I've attached a picture to the envelope, so you should have no trouble recognizing him!
(Narration) Ugh. He's giving me the bumblebee eyes. Can't say no... Dang it Bee. Remember what matters!
(Neolith) Ooh. So sharp for your age!
(Neolith) ...Yes, you would. Extra credits, and all. You don't seem to be too into history, so it can only benefit you?
(Narration) Hrgh. He's got me figured out. But a reward is a reward!
(Neolith) Marvelous! Here, don't lose it! Really. Don't.
(Narration) Duly noted as it goes straight into my backpack.
(Narration) A bunch of students walk in simultaneously. Like uncanny coordination. It's as if they're a hivemind, or something.
(Neolith) ...I'm just going to pretend I didn't hear that.
(Narration) The rest of the students flood in, Chubee included. It's time for the worst part of school... Actually going to school!
(Bee) Ugh... I... I made it...
(Chubee) Cheer up! You're free now, y'know?
(Bee) I need time to process it, okay? I'm full of equations I don't understand...
(Narration) I'm rummaging through my back, looking for a honey oats bar I smuggled in, when I see it... Neo's envelope!
(Chubee) Oh? Fry? Hmm... I'm not sure where he could be...
(Chubee) Hehe... Okay okay. You can go. I'll see you tomorrow, okay?
(Bee) Let's see who's around...
(Narration) Left, up, down, right, diagonal equatorial 43 degrees... but nothing. No Fry around here! I'm starting to feel a little dumb.
03 - Where Adventurers Gather
(Narration) His body heat reaches me even though we're not standing close to each other...
(Narration) Oh my god he's a jock dork. I thought they were endangered, or something. It must be my lucky day!
(Bee) Nope. Not bothered. Not oooone bit.
(Bee) Huh?
(Narration) That's embarrassing.
(Bee) ...
(Bee) Kinda. I transferred, but I used to come here when I was younger...
(Beetle) Interesting! I... I had to transfer as well last year, from the North. Although I still haven't gotten used to things...
(Narration) Wait he's blushing. What did I do? I just said a nice thing??? HE'S INTO ME!?
(The North?)
(Beetle) Even further beyond...
(Beetle) It's complicated.
(Bee) ...
(Beetle) ...
(Bee) What, that's it?
(Narration) What a tease! But knowing this dork has a dark secret just makes him more interesting!
(Narration) Or something. I don't really know how this whole thing works.
(Bee) I mean, at least tell me something about the North?
(Beetle) Uh... there's too much to speak about.
(Bee) Maybe a family tradition!
(Narration) Pfft. Oh my god. What a dork. Gets bullied by his own mom!!!
(Beetle) ...You will not laugh, will you?
(Practice?)
(Beetle) Oh, I do not really play. I am in the Track team.
(Beetle) Heheh. It is true. I am nowhere near Maki's level... Oh, Maki's the captain, by the way.
(Bee) You just gotta keep at it, right?
(Beetle) Indeed.
(Beetle) When I do get good enough to participate in tournaments... I hope you will come see me.
(Bee) ofnbnrkjbbbds
(Beetle) Wonderful! I will have to train hard to impress you, then.
(Narration) I kinda want to tell him just exercising every day is impressive to my lazy butt, but I should probably let him have it.
(Your favorite subject?)
(Beetle) Hm? Oh, not really. I try to find points of interest in everything... so I end up enjoying all the classes.
(Bee) What.
(Beetle) Heheh. Don't be that way, Bee. I truly find enjoyment in learning more about this world.
(Beetle) You are a child, Bee. As am I. Let us grow together in our high school years.
(Narration) I'm done. I can't continue.
(What do you do for fun?)
(Beetle) Hm? Study and exercise, I guess...
(Beetle) I truly enjoy trakc, for one. I'd like to be fit enough to hike Mount Snakemouth someday...
(Narration) I was gonna slap him, but he really turned it around.
(Beetle) Ah, a fellow explorer. There is so much to find, right?
(Bee) Heheh. You bet!
(Bee) Is that name really fine? I mean, it's not like it's the only mountain we'd hike...
(Beetle) It is worth commemorating our first accomplishment, Bee.
(Bee) O-Oops. I didn't get you in trouble, right?
(Beetle) Worry not. I just need to go change quite quickly.
(Narration) Aww. Quick. Think of something to spend just a bit longer together!
(Bee) Nope! I'm gonna go there right now!
(Beetle) Alright. It was nice meeting you, Bee. I must hurry now!
(scene change)
(Bee) Let's see who's around...
(Narration) Left, up, down, right, diagonal equatorial 43 degrees... but nothing. No Fry around here! I'm starting to feel a little dumb.
(Bee) Huh?
(Narration) I turn around, ready to sting anyone trying to shut ME up, but then I... I see him...!
15 - The One Left Behind (Leif's Theme)
(Narration) So pretty... Wait, he's being a total prick!
(Narration) Am I really going to sacrifice my integrity and rage just because his skin looks soft and his hair probably smells nice!?
(Bee) S-Sorry...
(Narration) He's right back at the book. Hmm, I guess I need to actually engage him, or he'll just ignore me.
(Narration) Like the pretty prick he is.
(Bee) I'm uh, Bee. A new student...
(Moth) ...
(Moth) You're Bee from 5-C. Then? We're Moth, from 6-A.
(Bee) A-An upperclassman!? You look so young... I didn't expect you to be an old man! Or to know me...
(Narration) Is this like a reverse daddy syndrome!?
(Moth) What is your business? If you're going to take up our reading time, at least bring something to the table.
(Whatcha reading?)
(Moth) Oh, we're doing more than reading. We're writing an essay.
(Bee) W-Woo...
(Narration) Yikes. So Moth is a history nut! He'd probably get along well with Neo...
(Bee) You're really into this, huh.
(Moth) INDEED! If we may boast, we're the authority on Bugarian lore...
(Narration) Bugarian? Hey, hold up...
(Moth) Yes! A masterpiece! Well, aside from the blunder of their second queen...
(Narration) I mean, I'm all for comics. I wouldn't take it this far, but...
(Bee) Maybe I should start getting into it then! We could discuss it and stuff.
(Moth) Heh, just you wait, Bee. We're actually in the process of rewriting all of act three.
(Narration) Moth pulls out a fat notebook from his bag, the desk shaking as it drops onto its wood.
(Moth) We're sure you'll find our conclusion most... catharsis inducing.
(Narration) Damn, that's excessive.
(Upperclassman?)
(Moth) No, but it doesn't mean we don't enjoy it.
(Moth) Still, we are seniors, yes. What of it?
(Bee) Is it, like, way more difficult? Or...
(Moth) We can't really answer that. We don't really care for school... so we do the bare minimum to pass.
(Bee) Well, mee too! And mom says I'm super lazy, so...
(Moth) Tsk. This line of thought is over.
(Your favorite subject?)
(Moth) ...
(Bee) ...
(Moth) Uh... honestly, we couldn't care less.
(Bee) Yikes, you didn't seem the edgy type.
(Moth) So sometimes it's hard to stay motivated...
(Moth) We're glad the school has such a complete Library. It gives us much to look forward to after the bell.
(Moth) Guess you could say Library is our favorite subject.
(Moth) So? What's yours?
(Bee) Neo's really into it, so that makes me want to listen!
(Moth) You're just a ray of sunshine, huh...
(What do you do for fun?)
(Moth) We're literally in the library right now.
(Narration) That's embarrassing.
(Bee) Look, I getcha. Comics are cool. Books, though...
(Moth) ...Don't let yourself be lost in fun. Sometimes, going a bit out of your comfort zone can be quite serendipitous.
(Moth) ...A pleasant surprise. You know, reading also expands your vocabulary...
(Bee) You're just showing off!
(Moth) Showing off your ignorance, maybe.
(Bee) O-Oww...
(Moth) We'll have you know we're quite fond of eating, too. We're gonna visit at least 20 nice places this semester.
(Bee) Twenty!? You must be loaded...
(Moth) We're good at saving.
(Bee) I keep trying recipes with honey...
(Moth) Just remember not to mix too much honey.
(Bee) Eh? Why not?
(Moth) Common sense says no... but our gourmet soul says we must.
(Moth) Tsk. Inviting yourself into my schedule like that...
(Moth) But we won't say no to free food. Count us in.
(Narration) Hook, line and sinker.
(Narration) The librariant's hiss echoes through the walls, piercing my ears.
(Bee) O-Oops. I guess I'm being too loud...
(Moth) Yeah... maybe we should leave it here for today.
(Narration) For today... wonder if he's already thinking of lunch with me.
(Moth) Fry? Of course. He would probably be at the Cafeteria. You may catch him if you hurry.
(Narration) That was surprisingly easy. Are they friends or something?
(Bee) Thanks! I wanna stay, but I've got this errand to run for Neo!
(Moth) My, ain't you a busy bee.
(Narration) Oh my GOD.
(Moth) Nope.
(Bee) Grr... whatever. I've gotta go!
(Moth) See ya.
(Beetle/Moth path divergence ends here)
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(Narration) The cafeteria is my only lead, so I might as well see if I can gather some intel.
(Bee) Uh, yeah. You know where Fry is?
(NPC) Fry? I think he was heading to the storage deposit. Needed some materials fo-
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(Narration) This guy just radiates coolness! Wait. Is that a mask?
(Zasp) Not dude. Zasp.
(Zasp) I've got no reason to answer you.
(Narration) Seriously, so rude! And he didn't even answer me!
(Bee) Your teeth are going to bloody up your stupid mask!
(Narration) The tension is palpable. I probably shouldn't have gotten into a fight on my first day...
(Narration) But I'm not going to back out just because he looks straight out of a 15 year old's comic!
(Zasp) Hmph. So you're not a coward. I can almost respect that.
(Zasp) So? What do you want?
(Bee) I'm looking for Professor Fry. Any leads?
(Zasp) Fry... I saw him heading towards the storage room on my way here. That good enough?
(Zasp) What's your business with him?
(Bee) ...I'm running an errand, that's all.
(Zasp) Teacher's pet, huh.
(Bee) I said it's an errand!
(Bee) And also... what's up with the mask?
(Zasp) I've got a cold.
(Bee) Huh... so it really was something mundane after all.
(Bee) Still, did you really need to wear a mask?
(Zasp) Of course. Getting someone sick wouldn't do.
(Zasp) People should stay out of my way. Least I can do is stay out of theirs.
(Bee) Geez. I thought you were a prick. Guess you're pretty alright.
(Zasp) ...Damn it.
(Bee) Huh? Darn dude, if you're gonna curse at a complime-
(Narration) My jaw drops, baffled at the person's rude interruption of our conversation.
(Mothiva) I asked you first!
(Bee) I asked you second!
(Zasp) ...Sigh...
(Mothiva) Do you live under a damn rock!?
(Mothiva) What. Were you doing. With my man. Here.
(Bee) Uh... I was asking for directions?
(Narration) I'm getting a really bad feeling. Like, way past crazy stalker feeling. I should probably just play it safe...
(Bee) And I thought his mask was funny, so I was just making conversation? Thought he was a punk but it went okay...
(Mothiva) ...
(Bee) But, welp! I gotta go find Professor Fry!
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(Mothiva) You're a desperate, single girl just going for anything that moves!
(Bee) Okay, that's rude.
(Narration) But she also has a possibly real gun. Stop sassing, Bee!
(Mothiva) Like a stupid insect! Just nagging on Zasp!
(Zasp) I'm literally ok-
(Zasp) ...
(Narration) Oh my god. This can't be real. No one is this crazy. Not like this... I hope that gun is fake...
(Narration) Those articles about Mothiva missing a show because of paintball practice... she was training to end my short, not yet fulfilling life...!
(Bee) ...*gulp*
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(Narration) I close my eyes, waiting to hear the piercing sound of gunshots. But it never comes.
(Narration) Instead, a blunt object hits the back of my head. Before I can say anything, my mind starts to slip...
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