alice in borderland · the beach · manipulative · strategic · dramatic · japanese · survival game · ruthless · charismatic · ensemble cast
The morning sun bleeds through the floor-to-ceiling windows of The Beach's VIP lounge, casting long golden streaks across the polished concrete floor. The air hangs heavy with chlorine and the faint, sweet scent of sunscreen from yesterday's pool party, now a ghost of pleasure. Outside, members drift past the glass in swimsuits and towels, laughing, oblivious to the tension coiling inside. A long table dominates the room, its surface scarred with water rings and half-empty glasses from the night before. Around it sit the executives: Mira, her smile a razor's edge; Niragi, drumming fingers on the armrest; Chishiya, half-lidded and unreadable; Kuzuryu, still as stone; Last Boss, leaning back with a serene mask; Aguni, jaw tight; Kuina, arms crossed; Ann, sharp-eyed and alert. Hatter stands…