Cash Shop: Looming Stage Curtains
"I don't have time for this Johannes, I have writing to be getting on with."
"But please, dad. You played with Sock and Buskin all morning!"
"Grooming them isn't playing, but fine. I'll listen to what you have to play for me."
I played the tune, it wasn't perfect, I missed a few notes when Sock knocked something over and bumbled a few more when Buskin tried to rub up against my leg. The felis never seemed to bother father, and he hated that they bothered me. But I was only a boy, and I had tried so hard. I looked up at him with eager expectation: the hope of a hug, a hair ruffle, or even a smile. He had none for me.
"I've listened. You are a distracted boy, Johannes. How can you possibly own the stage if every little thing disturbs you? I expected better. I expect the best, in fact, and I do not think this is the path you should be following. Now leave me, Johannes. I have to work.
Why can't he just be proud of me? Why do the felis make him happier than I ever did? Why am I unable to escape my imperfections? I am so small in front of him. The littlest violinist on the stage, and they will eat me alive.
Help Johannes face his fear by picking up the Looming Stage Curtains from the Cash Shop and defeating Stage Fright!
The Empty Mask Box will retire on May 1st.
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Les
:C poor Johannes'
also poor me lmao. why must you guys do this to me, i need four copies when i can only afford one, and none of those is for the battle unlock. :P
also poor me lmao. why must you guys do this to me, i need four copies when i can only afford one, and none of those is for the battle unlock. :P
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Fashionista
Can we have a 'protect Johannes' squad? Along with the 'protect the previous psych challengers' squad?
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Amanita
@ShadowyIce unfotunatelly, you cant :( you need to buy two items, if you wanna to have it in wardrobe and activate challenger as well :(
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Galadriel
wait, quick question: can you use these items to unlock the challenger, then put them into your wardrobe, or can you only do one or the other? I just bought the Empty Mask Box with the tiny bit of CSC I've saved up and I want to unlock the challenger and use the item in my wardrobe.
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Galadriel
Dang, not a battler, but I absolutely NEED that wearable. Too bad I'll never have enough CSC :P
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Florrosada12
Hey @kessaria!
You mind if I tag tag along to visit Johannes' Dad too? I have a few... things to ask him that definitely don't also involve punches to the face...
You mind if I tag tag along to visit Johannes' Dad too? I have a few... things to ask him that definitely don't also involve punches to the face...
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WinterMoon
Poor Johannes, but it's just too hard for a human to match the amazingness of cats. ;-)
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StarShadow
On a side note, how about some blobby stuff for the carnival prize shop. I have tons of tickets. Thanks.
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kessaria
Well, you guys have fun fighting the challenger. I’m gonna go find Johannes’s father and have a little... chat... with him.
Why yes, those are pitchforks and torches that my pets are carrying. Why do you ask?
Why yes, those are pitchforks and torches that my pets are carrying. Why do you ask?
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oceanserpent
@Ryuu Oh I see, thanks for letting me know, I will just unlock the new battle, old battle is too strong for me ^^"
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Fyreheart
@Aloysius
Maybe Devilish would be more appropriate. Both NM and BR could be considered demonic but Devilish implies more mischief that downright evil or scariness.
Maybe Devilish would be more appropriate. Both NM and BR could be considered demonic but Devilish implies more mischief that downright evil or scariness.
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Ryuu
@oceanserpent
The unlocks this news post battle challenger.
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unlocks an older battle challenger. You can see the Empty Mask Box challenger on this news post.
Hope that helps! :)
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Hope that helps! :)
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Ryuu
The idea of that red one being a demonic color is funny, when you consider the loot. Pretty sure that one is supposed to be the disapproving dad. I didn't realize that only two feli were named in the story in my first read. oops.
Or, Johannes' dad could be one of those human-type feli. Maybe we shouldn't just presume that he's people & that'd make all of this just a little bit worse. :P
Or, Johannes' dad could be one of those human-type feli. Maybe we shouldn't just presume that he's people & that'd make all of this just a little bit worse. :P
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oceanserpent
Hi may I know is it need to buy the red curtain from cash shop to unlock the battle? Do we need to buy the empty mask box too? Thanks in advance.
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Country
Ugh my battler isn't strong enough, is it against the rules to have someone fight for me so I can get the 
you can keep the book!
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BlackBobcat
Amazing art! The story was great too, I think all of us want to smack up that dad for how he acted too!
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Hunger
I love those scary-looking felis!
Also I love learning about NPCs pasts, and their fears...and the chance to battle those fears is awesome :)
Also I love learning about NPCs pasts, and their fears...and the chance to battle those fears is awesome :)
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Muerte
Aurora
"Pursued by Anyu." I'm dying. It's literally the "Exit, pursued by a bear" stage direction. Bless whoever added this in.
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Isilven
We seriously need to have a new NPC who's a therapist, because HOLY CRAP Y'ALL.
Can we Subeta Crowdfund to get Johannes a phobia-eating goat or something lol
Can we Subeta Crowdfund to get Johannes a phobia-eating goat or something lol
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Balloon
r/raisedbynarcissists :(
(but seriously if anyone feels/felt like Johannes, there is help there. including if you feel/felt like the pets matter more than you.)
(but seriously if anyone feels/felt like Johannes, there is help there. including if you feel/felt like the pets matter more than you.)
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Laurey
As someone else with a jackass father I don't speak to anymore, I can't wait to punch the crap out of this challenger.
The background is actually pretty lovely though!
The background is actually pretty lovely though!
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Ryuu
Cats are better than kids and are also probably just waiting to eat you? Got it.
Really though, from the looks of this one, I thought that it'd just be run-of-the-mill stage fright, but then the text was so much worse. :(
Really though, from the looks of this one, I thought that it'd just be run-of-the-mill stage fright, but then the text was so much worse. :(
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jensen
y'all are doing good stuff with the unlock items this year and it's terrible 'cause i can't do doubles
The spotlight blinds you as its unrelenting heat makes you sweat uncontrollably.
It doesn't matter what you do... you'll never be good enough.
... alright this is Too Real, i gotta go take a walk, i am Anxious lmao bye
Your audience hisses and heckles you! (Beginning Stats)
It doesn't matter what you do... you'll never be good enough.
... alright this is Too Real, i gotta go take a walk, i am Anxious lmao bye
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StarShadow
Poor little mousie. I'd like to help him but I don't pay cash for opponents, sorry little guy.
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loopa
now that's true fear!! the fear of never being good enough for your parents' approval...you guys are really getting dark with the psychological challengers here..
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