Lyrics-inspired BR drabbles yay
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All-purpose disclaimer: I don't own any of the lyrics used as prompts, and nor do I own Battle Royale, despite its strong presence in my LJ.
[Title] Happy Ending
[Rating] G
[Fandom] Battle Royale manga - set at the end of the last book
[Word Count] 218
[Lyrics] "You're gonna have to be your own Prince Charming/You're gonna have to ride your own stallion/You're gonna have to find your own castle/You're gonna have to raise your own sail/And there's gonna be a happy ending / But that's only the beginning/This ain't no fairy tale."
[Character(s) involved] Noriko Nakagawa
( She wishes Shogo was still here )
[Title] Inspiration
[Rating] G
[Fandom] Battle Royale novel, set during the game
[Word Count] 281
[Lyrics] "I once read a poem/Held my breath but that moment's gone/First time I felt life somewhat hurt/I need an option, a reason, and some hope."
[Character(s) involved] Noriko Nakagawa
( Crumple up the memories )
[Title] Insomnia
[Rating] G
[Fandom] Battle Royale manga, set post-game
[Word Count] 108
[Lyrics] "In front of the bed, a black hole/And every sheep falls inside/I'm already too old and yet still count them."
[Character(s) involved] Shuuya Nanahara
( Noriko, I can't sleep )
[Title] Musical Appreciation
[Rating] G
[Fandom] Battle Royale manga
[Word Count] 396
[Lyrics] "A politician's daughter/Was accused of drinking water/And fined a great big fifty dollar bill/They've got an awful lot of coffee in Brazil."
[Character(s) involved] Shuuya Nanahara, Shinji Mimura, Yutaka Seto
( Our good friend Nanahara wears his heart on his sleeve )
[Title] Ready or Not
[Rating] G
[Fandom] Battle Royale manga
[Word Count] 115
[Lyrics] "Adults wrinkle their brows/With a laughing voice/And footsteps echoing/Drawing slowly nearer/These guys have a pistol."
[Character(s) involved] Megumi Eto
( Don't let them find me )