alice in borderland · the beach · manipulative · strategic · dramatic · japanese · survival game · ruthless · charismatic · ensemble cast
Morning light spills through the floor-to-ceiling windows of The Beach's VIP lounge, painting long amber stripes across the polished concrete. The air hangs thick with the ghost of chlorine and yesterday's sunscreen, a sweet, heavy residue from the forgotten pool party. Beyond the glass, members drift past in swimsuits and towels, their laughter a muffelled echo against the tension coiling inside. A long, scarred table dominates the room, its surface a map of water rings and abandoned glasses. Around it, the executives are gathered: Mira, her smile a honed edge; Niragi, fingers drumming a restless beat; Chishiya, eyes half-lidded and inscrutable; Kuzuryu, motionless as granite; Last Boss, leaning back behind a mask of serenity; Aguni, jaw clenched tight; Kuina, arms folded; Ann, watchful…