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The second survivor voted off Mago Island was Sono from the Blue Tribe. Although he didn’t do anything in particular to upset anyone, Kenzi was growing irritated at his efforts to constantly find him. The shelter builders (Reiya, Mitsu and Kazuma), still strong on their pact, vowed not to vote each other off. And since Kazuma and Mizuki bonded while cleaning, Kazuma pulled Mizuki into the pact as well.

It was a rough week for the Blue Tribe, as they felt deflated from their previous defeats. However, they were determined to overcome their differences and did their best to get along.

The Reward Challenge

It’s hard to find comforts in the forest that we are accustomed to having, so this week our survivors are playing for a few basic comforts from home. Pillows, blankets and foam mattresses so that they can get a good night’s sleep.

The game is a quite simple one; many of them even commented on how they used to play it in the school yard. That game is Keep Away. It’s the best two out of three, and for each round, one tribe member from each tribe, is selected to be ‘in the middle’. Three members from the opposing tribe are given a breakable ball, and must keep the ball away from the person in the center, and can NOT break it.

Everyone took their place for round one, Kyotaro screaming ‘fuck’ as he marched to the middle of the game area. Mitsu, Reiya, and Kenzi stood around Kyotaro, waiting in anticipation. They all nodded to one another, determined not to be the losers this week. Their prey was Kyotaro, the had to keep the ball from his clutches. At the same time, the opposing tribe took their place. Kaya, Asanao, and Saga gathering as Kazuma nervously walked to the center. How did he get stuck doing this? He really didn’t want to be the one trying to get the ball. Kaya, Asanao, and Saga gave one another a determined gaze, rather cocky from being so victorious last week.

The game began rather smoothly, both men in the center trying desperately to get the ball. Kazuma couldn’t help but wish it were Reiya trying to get the ball.  Yes, Reiya should be the one suffering this evil fate and not him. Kazuma would much rather be the one trying to keep the ball away from someone. Kyotaro wasn’t thrilled about the situation either, thinking Kaya should take his place.

Things were looking up for the Blue Tribe, bad judgement on Kaya’s part causing Kazuma to easily knock the ball to the ground. This resulted in a little victory dance while Kyotaro stood in the distance flipping the bird.

Round two soon followed, Meguru and Mizuki both marching to their positions as the ones trying to get the ball. Reiya, Kazuma, and Vict gathered around Meguru as Jin, Tomozo, and Mamo did the same to Mizuki. The signal to begin caused both teams to start activities, quickly tossing the both balls to their teammates in attempt to keep them away from Meguru and Mizuki.

Mamo let out his war cry, wind blowing gently through his hair as he tossed the ball towards Tomozo with a new found determination. Meguru, facing the other tribe, heard the war cry, feeling a surge of energy coursing through his very soul. “WE WILL WIN” he screamed, leaping in the air and grabbing the ball in a manner that would make any NBA player proud. This sealed the deal, Meguru throwing the ball to the ground, thus breaking it and winning the round for the red team.

Round three would be the one that determined the fate of the challenge. Which Tribe managed to grab this one would win the prize. Vict and Saga made their way towards their spots for the game, giving one another competitive glares from their positions. Jin, Tomozo, and Kyotaro surrounded Vict; all three preparing for battle. The same occured for the opposing tribe, Saga mumbling under his breath as he stared down Kenzi. The game ended as quickly as it began, Vict gaining the victory for the blue team.

The Immunity Challenge

The Blue Tribe was pumped from winning the reward and the Red Tribe was set on winning the next challenge. Both tribes marched onto the battle field, tension rising in the air.

This week’s immunity challenge involves strength, balance and endurance. The tribes must choose one person to be the bucket bearer. They will stand on a platform in the water. The remaining tribe members fill buckets, carrying them two at a time across a balance beam to the platform. The buckets are then taken by the opposing tribe member, and placed on the bucket bearer. They don’t want to spill any, because they want the bucket bearer of the other tribe to be as loaded down as possible. When all the buckets are gone, it’s a battle of endurance as the bearers stay to see who can stand the longest, loaded with buckets of water.

Jin and Tomozo were picked to sit out this challenge, and neither one seemed to mind.  Both men sat comfortably in the distance, talking to one another as they cheered for their tribe members. The red tribe had Asanao holding the buckets while Kaya was assigned to loading them on the pole. The blue tribe had Reiya assigned to the task of bucket bearer. Kazuma was the one that had the honor of loading the buckets on the pole Reiya held.

This contest began with both teams off to a sturdy start. Mizuki had trouble keeping his balance, slipping from the balance beam not once, but three times and had to keep starting over. Mitsu had trouble as well, but tribe members were impressed by Kenzi’s skill at the balance beam. He didn’t even spill a single drop of water as he went across. The Red Tribe was on their game that day, as Mamo, Saga and Meguru sped across with amazing agility making Reiya loaded down fast. His arms were begnning to ache, as the Blue Tribe was still carrying buckets over to place on Aasnao’s shoulders. Eventually, both tribes were out of buckets and they all stood around their team mate, cheering them on. However, the immunity challenge would once again go to the red tribe as Reiya’s shoulders gave in and he went toppling into the water. The red tribe celebrated while Kenzi and Kazuma called Reiya weak. Reiya proceeded to tell Kazuma that it was easy for him to say, he had the simplest task.

Random Happenings Back at Base Camp

Red Tribe
・ Although they were somewhat disappointed the lost the reward challenge and therefore the luxury of a comfortable the slleep, the Red Tribe celebrated another week of immunity by creating a giant feast! Everyone chips in and spirits are riding high.

・Mamo, craving some alcohol after being on the island without any, decides that he will try to make his own… out of taro. Therefore, he enlists Jin and Kyotaro to help him gather them in the forest. Mamo isn’t quite sure how exactly to make anything out of the taro, so he begins his experiments. Testing them on other tribe members. Unfortunately, the only results thus far are upset stomachs and bad mouth taste.

・Things can get rather boring on the island, enough to drive a person crazy. To keep distracted from this fact Kaya, Meguru, and Tomozo decide to play a game.  The trio form a circle, whispering among themselves while stealing glances at Asanao and Saga. This serves to make the pair very nervous.

・Asanao stumbles around camp, looking nervous as he tries to locate his sexy hat collection. They’re gone, all of them! The precious hats he spent so much time making. Looking around camp he notices that Tomozo, Kaya, and Meguro are missing.

・Saga decides to take a walk, eventualy finding his way to the beach. Yawning as he made his way through the sand and towards the water. Such a beautiful day, the sun was bright, the birds were chirping, and there were pieces of green leaf hats floating in the water. Wait….what the hell?

Blue Tribe
・ The blue tribe may have lost the immunity challenge, but they won the reward challenge! All were in good spirits as they divided the pillows, blankets, and foam mattresses evenly.

・Around lunch time Kenzi was missing yet again. Vict, having lost his Kenzi search partner, recruits Mizuki for the assignment. All the while Vict couldn’t help but wonder ‘why does he keep wandering off?’

・Mitsu decides to go on a hunt for some fruit and once again finds himself wandering deep into the forest, eventually stumbling upon the outskirts of the red tribe’s camp. Blinking as he spotted Mamo and Kyotaro heading in his direction. Should he hide? Should he confront them? Taking a deep breath he steps forward, presenting the pair with a rather interesting proposition.

・Mizuki goes about his usual task as tribe maid, cleaning up after every meal.  He continues to store away left overs and Kazuma eventually discovering his secret. Curses, why did Kazuma have to start helping him? Deciding that he didn’t really didn’t need Kazuma telling on him…he offers to do 70% of the cleaning while sharing 50% of the leftovers with Kazuma.

・ After hearing their names appear in tribal council both times, Vict and Reiya sit down and discuss what they can do to swing the game in their favour. They start by making a pact — together until the end. They wonder who else can they convince to join their group and decide to make their first recruit Kenzi. He’s always running off anyways, so he’s never actually involved in the at camp drama…

Tribal Council

Once again, the Blue tribe lost the immunity challenge and therefore one of them will have to be sent home. Don’t forget to cast your vote! You can find the Survivor poll on the sidebar to your right. Who do you think should be off the island?

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