The Dark World of the Televisions

Every television in Hometown goes dark at the same moment. Then, one by one, they switch back on, but what's playing isn't anything from any channel.

The Dark World born from the town's television sets is loud, overlit, and utterly relentless. It's a game show that never stops airing, hosted by a performer named Tenna, whose cheerful energy hides something much older and much less pleased with you.

The world is built on spectacle: neon scoreboards, studio audiences that may or may not actually be there, and challenges that reward aggression and punish hesitation. Everyone here is a competitor, whether they signed up to be or not.

Susie takes to it immediately. Ralsei is disturbed by the laugh tracks. Kris keeps hearing their name in the audience noise, said in a voice they don't recognize.

Undyne, who has apparently been investigating something in this area of town, arrives mid-chapter as an unexpected wildcard, friend or obstacle depending entirely on how you've played.

The Dark Fountain here is backstage, past the lights and the applause and the thing that calls itself a host. You'll know when you're close. The applause gets louder, and the doors stop opening in the right direction.