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🍎 is a live-action roleplay game made for children and adults. I cherish the unexpected things that people would not usually think or do in real life, so I wanted to provide a media (the game) as an excuse for them to experiment with different views of the world and to enjoy the simple joy of exploring their childish side.

The Larp starts with the perspective (narrative) of an apple that has been forgotten on the road by its owner on their way home. The player will be roleplaying as the poor apple in the process of trying to get back to the supermarket.

It was a typical day at the bustling supermarket, where shelves were stocked with the freshest produce, ready to make their way into the homes of eager customers. Among them sat a bright, shiny apple, nestled in the fruit section, waiting to be chosen. But when the last customer of the day hurried out of the store, in their rush, they forgot the apple. 

Left behind, alone on the cold concrete outside, it sat for what felt like an eternity, its glossy skin slowly fading. As the hours passed, the apple felt an overwhelming sense of sadness. It had been so close to finding its place in someone’s kitchen, but now, abandoned and forgotten, it faced a world it didn’t understand. Its once bright, cheerful hue began to dull with every passing minute, the emptiness inside it growing larger. The sounds of the city, once full of promise, now felt harsh and distant. With no one to turn to, the apple began its lonely journey back to the supermarket, hoping that somehow it could find its way home—but deep down, it couldn’t shake the feeling that it might never be noticed again. 

Determined to get back to the supermarket, the apple pushed forward, rolling as fast as it could. The street was cluttered with trash bags, blowing around in the wind, and the apple tried its best to push them out of the way. But in its hurry, it didn’t see a small pile of blueberries ahead. With a soft thud, it crashed into them, crushing the berries under its weight. The blueberries quickly bounced up, their tiny round bodies shaking with anger. “Hey, watch where you’re going!” one of them snapped. The others joined in, grumbling loudly. “You squashed us!” another blueberry complained. 

action 1: The player should say sorry to each blueberry and of course you will count the number first. 

The apple froze, feeling a deep wave of guilt. It hadn’t meant to hurt anyone, but now it realized how much damage it had caused. Slowly, it rolled forward, its heart heavy, and said softly, “I’m so sorry. I didn’t see you there. Please forgive me.” The blueberries stared at the apple for a moment. Finally, one of them spoke up. “You need to be more careful next time.” The apple nodded, feeling embarrassed but relieved. The anger faded, and with that small act of kindness, the apple continued on its way, hoping its journey would lead it back home.

The apple continued its journey, determined to find the aisle it belonged in. As it rolled down the street, it spotted something familiar—a loaf of bread. It was an old friend, now its golden-brown, no longer the small doughy loaf it once was. Even though the bread had grown strong, the apple still felt protective. It gently rolled up to the loaf and covered it with a small cloth, like a blanket, to keep it warm and crispy. The bread smiled softly, touched by the apple’s care. “Thank you,” it said quietly. The apple felt a little less lonely, happy to have helped its old friend.

action2: Find a blanket-like material to warp the bread you find in the supermarket and gently pet it. 

As the apple rolled on, it realized how much time had passed. Feeling brave, it decided to confess its feelings to the celery, the one it had admired from afar in the produce aisle. The apple rolled up to a bunch of celery and, with a hopeful heart, slipped a small ring onto one of the stalks. “Will you be mine?” it asked quietly. The celery didn’t answer, standing still and silent. But the apple didn’t mind. It had shared its feelings, and that was enough. The apple rolled away, content, knowing it had tried.

action 3: put your ring on a stalk-like vegetable and purpose to it