SUMMER SPLASH ! 💦
ABOUT ! 💦
when a group of one percenters are too busy to accept personal invitations to a luxury cruise, who better to send than their spoiled, rich, absolutely ridiculous children?(there are many, many better options. they shouldn't have sent them. please pray for the poor cruise staff.)
clownery ! 💦
we are the entire circus (click to expand images)
STORY ! 💦
ANALYSIS 1 ! 💦
major evidence: masks (vocalist sprites), mirrored (sumi粟米 & リリサ's poses), duplicity (sumi粟米 & リリサ's outfits)
boarding the cruise ship alongside their childhood friends, SUMMER SPLASH ! 💦 finds a conundrum unlike any they have faced in their short, privileged lives.on their first night aboard the ship, they go to meet up with delilah wright, a friend and business associate of their parents. hearing an unfamiliar voice talking with miss delilah from outside the room, they press their ears to the door and listen in on the conversation."you swear you can keep my jewelry safe, jackson? because this will be the end of your career if you fail."looking at each other with wide eyes, their pea sized brains start running. why does ms. delilah need her jewelry protected? what’s putting it in danger? why’s she hiring some guy with a lame name like jackson to watch it? what jewelry is she talking about and how much does it cost? the louder kids have their mouths wide open, a barrage of oncoming speculation stopped only by sumi's immediate shushing. リリサ slaps her hand over her own mouth, obedient to her twin's command (even though she wasn't going to say anything).catching on to sumi's thoughts, plix and soarer push the group away from the door. the three try to make everyone look natural as footsteps from inside the room grow closer, lining themselves up against the wall and haphazardly posing. the door they had been leaning on seconds earlier opened with a creak, a crusty old man appearing from behind the door. he throws a glance towards the kids, pausing for only a second before letting out a disgruntled sigh and passing them in the hall."oh. em. gee. that guy needs to be yassified SO bad."markkoo's comment cuts the silence, everyone relaxing from their "natural" poses. (they did not look natural at all. they had very clearly been up to something.) shiena nods her head in agreement, looking back to where jackson had turned the hall's corner. she scrunches her nose, putting on a practiced, delicate expression of disgust. one that shows mild displeasure while not yet being offensive (she uses this expression often). "what's up with him? doesn't he know looking that ugly is bad for publicity?""indubitably zero drip, innit. what otherworldly power possessed ms. delilah to be able to endure witnessing such an unprepossessing chap??" cheri's next line of nonsense is cut by soarer, who steps in front of her and blocks her dramatic gestures from view. soarer continues the scrutiny of jackson's style nonetheless, hands in her pockets and keys jingling. "i bet he drives a 1971 ford pinto. ugh, lame.""but did you guys hear her!? miss delilah hired that guy to protect her jewelry! that means someone's trying to take it!!""s-shh! lulu, she'll hear you!" リリサ's timid voice peeks out, trying to stop lunarveil's inability to talk in anything quieter than a yell from getting them caught. the smallest of the group holds on to lunarveil’s arm, barely managing to stop her from lunging towards the door, her beloved stuffed bunny clutched tightly in hand. her voice is quickly overtaken by her twin’s authoritative tone though, and her warning goes ignored. "clearly there's someone who needs to be stopped, and i'm not sure if i trust that guy. does he even know what the advanced encryption standard is? i highly doubt it."riika strikes a dramatic pose in response, her elaborate headpiece almost falling off her head and cat sliding down her shirt. the excessive glitter on her outfit is falling off and getting all over the floor. she feels absolutely no remorse for whoever has to clean this hall later. "definitely not! as the protagonists of this story, this quest falls upon our shoulders! and of course, we must be led by me, our heroine, into the heat of ba-""but i don't waaaaaaaanna go on a mission. if it's not ping pong, it means nothing. ping pong is life bro."junjoukun slings his arm over nyaoi's shoulders, effectively pausing nyaoi's senseless whining about ping pong. there’s a moment where junjoukun is tempted to shove a ping pong ball into nyaoi’s mouth, but he decides against it. "sacre bleu! if agreeing gets you guys to be quiet and let me take a nap, alors faisons-le."plixor stands at the edge of the group, growing restless. he wants to go inside and greet ms. delilah so he can examine the grand piano that she had mentioned to him earlier. deciding that he’s had enough of his friends’ time wasting, he pulls out a whistle from his pocket, blowing into it and silencing everyone else."that was a c5. just like the first note to the rite of spring," he pauses, wiping a tear from his eye. "moving on, we should lend our hands to miss delilah. who knows what could happen if her jewlery is stolen. besides, i need inspiration for my next piece. so, what do we say?"the group nods, some considerably more aggressively than others (apologizes again to whoever has to clean this hall). they gather together and knock on the door, the same mission in their heads."we have to help ms. delilah and find this criminal!!!!"
ANALYSIS 2 ! 💦
major evidence: confusion (story & sprite expressions), murder (story & delilah wright's sprite)
side missions: accusing alistair cox as guilty (2:34-2:38), 4 layer harmonies (0:06-0:16, 1:32-1:40, 2:38-2:48)
overtaken with fear, the members of SUMMER SPLASH ! 💦 lose their minds amidst the confusion. succumbing to paranoia, the question of if they can escape this desperate situation is one they cannot find an answer to. circling endlessly in a whirlwind of darkness, they reach unknown limits and are left to cry out as their drowned out voices fall upon their unstable minds.
finding themselves in the depths of despondency, all hope has left the hearts of SUMMER SPLASH ! 💦.blood. crimson red, the color of life. spilling from a familiar body that is quickly losing the vitality they had witnessed only hours earlier.the corpse of delilah wright prompts a nauseating wave of shock in the children, eliciting sickness, tears, and screaming. the group cannot help but feel as if reality has frozen—forcing them to stare at the horrific scene against their will. no matter how they struggle, their eyes remain stuck on the gruesome sight. their personal staff pull them away too late, the ghastly image already spinning endlessly in their heads. the seeds of paranoia are planted, and there is no stopping the oncoming fear that comes to overwhelm their every sense.what should they do? should they try to find the killer? they can’t just let miss delilah’s killer go, right? but what if they end up hurt too? what if they end up dead?madness only falling into derangement, their questions become more frantic. is making it out of here alive a hopeless prospect? should they kill their emotions and fight their way to survival? is that even possible?delusions become rationality, and their goals twist and tie into madness. with the flash of cameras blinding panicked eyes, they point their fingers towards the only one who would benefit from such headlines—alistair cox.
ANALYSIS 3 ! 💦
major evidence: truth (story), clock ticking (0:09-0:17, 1:24-1:31, 3:41-3:50), not trusting anyone (story)
side missions: 3 different clothing materials (vocalist sprites: fabric clothing, satin ribbons, tulle sleeves & veils), non-singing adlibs (0:18, 0:50, 1:37, 3:07, 3:40)
no longer the innocent children that boarded this cruise, SUMMER SPLASH ! 💦 will break it all, take it all, obtain anything and everything. a thirst for the truth and a hunger for vengeance drives them to stay cruel to the end and expose it all, hands clawing away with no hesitation to grasp the reality of this misery world.even if we don’t understand, we don’t care.
with the news of delilah wright's survival, the children of SUMMER SPLASH ! 💦 have decided to no longer run.an overwhelming need for retribution consumes their hearts, driving them to seek their own sense of justice—even if they don't know what that is. with the night's details twisting and turning, there's little that is certain. but all fingers point towards one sole perpetrator.a flower in bloom; a timid heart that never forgets. justice must be delivered, no matter what.
an engraved dagger; knowledge that the pain within her heart is his deserved sentence.
the fluttering of pages; within the endless sea of words they search for his punishment.
a glimmering gavel; believing that the law is ultimate champion of justice.
an unwavering watch; time is his eternal judge, and each tick brings him closer to his verdict.
an illuminating lantern; within the darkness of this world she will shine light upon the truth.no more fear, no more hiding. they will find the reality of this twisted scenario.
MEMBERS ! 💦
リリサ ! 💦
ORGANIZE / VOCALS / TIME / BASE / STORY / CARRD
she/her ◦ 147 cm / 4'10 ◦ ＊baby crying sounds＊
the crybaby older twin, リリサ is always seen carrying her beloved stuffed bunny buttons. unable to go anywhere without him, she instantly bursts into tears whenever buttons or any of her other stuffed animals are taken from her. with multiple rooms on the cruise booked out for her stuffed animal friends, it's no secret how much her obsession dictates her lifestyle.she's rarely seen speaking to anyone outside of her group, always relying on her twin and childhood friends to talk for her. on the chance occasion that she has no one to speak for her, she'll hide behind buttons and act as if he's speaking.
Lunarveil ! 💦
ORGANIZE / VOCALS
she/her â—¦ 155 cm / 5'1 â—¦ mommyveil
living off the thrill, lunarveil absolutely thrives off her reckless decisions. never one to turn down a bet, she accepts every challenge and shows not a single ounce of self restraint. whether it's a game of blackjack or a gacha game, lunarveil always takes the risk.often found wildly drunk and gambling away fortunes, she never feels any remorse for any damages she causes. why care about the consequences of your actions when you can pay them away!
sumi粟米 ! 💦
VOCALS / TUNE / SCRIPT
she/they/he â—¦ 162 cm / 5'3 â—¦ stock trader (derogatory)
incredibly intelligent when it comes to book smarts, the younger twin sumi粟米 is always analyzing everything around her. obsessed with technology and figuring out logic problems, they manage to turn everything into a puzzle that needs to be solved (despite how much it's never necessary or wanted). his extensive equipment is to be with him at all times, and multiple rooms on the cruise have been booked out just for his numerous computers.always wanting to figure out the equation for money, she's often found studying stock market patterns and business matters. despite how much they love money, they'll beat you to death if you mention nfts anywhere near them.
Cheri ! 💦
VOCALS / GUIDES
she/her â—¦ 162 cm / 5'3 â—¦ entire personality is private school
the haughtiest and highest and mightiest, there are no bounds to the amount cheri will flaunt her money and accomplishments. despite her constant boasting, she actually lacks any braincells and pays her way through school.her lack of intelligence doesn't extend to her ability to deceive others though, which is next to none. an incredibly cunning schemer, maybe she could actually be as smart as she says she is if she only sat down and read a book for once in her life.
markkoo ! 💦
VOCALS / MIX
he/him â—¦ 152 cm / 5'0 â—¦ "that's so unyass"
always judging others based on the price of their clothing, markkoo has never gone a day in his life without an outfit that cost an unreasonable amount. obsessed with owning the most expensive clothing and accessories possible, markkoo sometimes ends up wearing the ugliest things possible. yet he brushes off anyone's comments, only worrying about looking richer than everyone else in the room.his heavy accessorizing often leaves him unable to do anything with his hands, as numerous rings and bracelets constantly weigh down his hands, leaving him with a permanent limp wrist.
shishishiena ! 💦
VOCALS
she/her â—¦ 152 cm / 5'0 â—¦ has never touched a hot pocket
the life of a peasant is unimagineable to shishishiena. despite being an incredibly skilled actor, she's never understood the lifestyle of the common people (and she never will). believing all eyes are constantly on her, shishishiena never lets her air of grandeur fall, always speaking as if she's being interviewed.she often forgets that other people have feelings, as she's never had to struggle with the burden of being poor or being sad.
Nyaoi ! 💦
SKETCH
he/she â—¦ 160 cm / 5'2 â—¦ ping pong ball for a brain
there's not a single second where ping pong isn't on nyaoi's brain. anything not ping pong related is a complete bore, and he always ends up whining until he's allowed to play his beloved game. you'd imagine that because of her obsession she'd be quite skilled, yet it's the exact opposite. no matter how much training nyaoi undergoes, he never develops decent ping pong skills.while on the cruise nyaoi is constantly hitting ping pong balls off the side of the ship, but it really doesn't matter since he can just buy more.
soarer ! 💦
LINEART
she/her â—¦ 169 cm / 5'7 â—¦ gas gas gas
a vehicle enthusiast, soarer can identify virtually any vehicle with a single look (since she probably owns one). with licenses galore, soarer is always flexing her extensive collection and skills at any moment that presents itself. her favorite is always cars though, and her endless list of car modifications is impossible to get through.sad that the cruise wouldn't carry her private jet, she vows to fly as much as she can once she's back home.
Junjoukun ! 💦
SHADE / OUTFIT DESIGN
he/him â—¦ 162 cm / 5'3 â—¦ french (derogatory)
despite having the (rich equivalent) lifestyle of an exhausted college student, junjoukun still lives a much better life than the average person. always asleep, junjoukun's servants are always on the job, taking care of his every need. always dressed in the same 2 hoodies and shorts, junjoukun's everyday clothes are still unbelievably expensive and are made from the highest quality materials.when he is awake though, junjoukun is constantly spouting nonsense, acting painfully french everytime he opens his mouth.
Riika Riika Rii ! 💦
STAFF ART / ASSETS
she/her â—¦ 154 cm / 5'3 â—¦ chuunibyou
delusion central, riika riika rii is always going on about her "storyline" and how every minor challenge is the start of her "character arc". constantly dressed in intricate outfits straight out of a fantasy game, riika riika rii's dedication to her "character development" is undying and unbearable.with her cat usually by her side, riika's already present struggle to get through doorways increases. she can barely get from one room to the next usually.
Plixor ! 💦
MASTER
he/him â—¦ 175 cm / 5'8 â—¦ perfect pitch kid
snobby beyond belief, plixor makes sure that everyone is aware of his perfect pitch and his music theory knowledge. there is no end to his rambling about classical music, and he looks down on anyone who isn't as enthusiastic (so basically everyone). he refuses to use audio equipment that is not of the highest quality, and always buys whatever is the most expensive.in his effort to prove how intelligent he is, he often compares the most unconcerning sound to an obscure classical piece.
Frolka ! 💦
ANIMATION
she/her â—¦ 158 cm / 5'2 â—¦ unfortunate timing
walking into the ballroom with keys twirling on her finger, frolka's fashionably late entrance to the ball is brought to a halt with delilah wright's death. if she had known that she would face a corpse after flying straight over after a corporate meeting, maybe she would've stayed and talked business a little longer.