Murder XIX: Trouble in Paradise

[thatguyinthestore]

"Thank you!" Yumemi smiled at Shantae, taking the ticket as a Pianta tapped Yumemi on the shoulder.

"Miss Yumemite, the show is on in five!"

"Thank you! I'll be right out!" Yumemi turned to the group. "So, let me see…it looks like Talon, Alesha, and Risky have immunity for this game!" Once again, the faint glow disappeared from everyone but those three, who glowed strongest of all. The three were escorted into the audience, where they found Piantas, Nokis, and…high school boys?

"YUMEMIIIII!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!" They screamed, waving glowsticks around wildly. The three with immunity were handed glowsticks as well. One boy turned to them. "Ah! You must be newcomers to the Yumemi Yumemite fanclub! I'm the president, and I don't believe I've seen your faces before!"

Yumeko cocked her head. "Should we go to the audience too?"

A Noki shook her head, instead leading them all to a a circular area closed off by a red curtain. "Wait here," she told them before rushing off.

Outside, Yumemi, now dressed in her stage costume, came forward, earning even louder cheers.

"Hello, Isle Delfino!" She waved to the crowd. "My name is Yumemi Yumemite, and I'm honored to be here on your beautiful island today! I'm glad to see some new faces-as well as my dear fanclub from all the way back home! Hello, everyone!"

"YUMEMI!!!! WE WOULD NEVER MISS A CONCERT, NO MATTER THE DISTANCE!!!"

"WE'RE HERE FOR YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!!!!"

"YOU'RE THE GREATEST IDOL OF OUR GENERATION-NO, OF ALL TIME!!!!"

"Oh, my…you know, I was a little nervous before, but your kind words have given me a newfound confidence!"

"However…today, this concert will be a very special one. For you see…I'm going to host not just a concert…but a talent show, starring underprivileged convicts!" The red curtain would fall, revealing everyone participating to the crowd.

"WOOOOAAAAH!!! YUMEMI, THAT'S SO NOBLE OF YOU!!!"

"HELPING THOSE LESS FORTUNATE…YOU'RE REALLY THE BEST!!!!"

Those from Ricco Harbor would notice Leeds watching the show from a good distance away. Leaning on a palm tree, he had his usual smug grin on his face. Never take nothin' at face value.

"Now, the goal of this show is to reward two people with a special prize! So I'll need you, the members of my audience, to decide that through votes! Okay?"

"WOOOOOOOO!!!!"

"Now, let me introduce my special helper for this event: give it up for Miss I-No!"

I-No walked on stage, blowing kisses to the audience. "Hey, kids. Who's ready for a show?!" She winked at the group.

"I'll be able to give you all props and powers if you need them-only for the show, though. The power in this place is too strong for me to do much else."

Paradise Game 2: Dream of Dreams

Rules: You have 24 hours to create an act. For this show, any items needed will be provided, and powers and abilities will return. Using them to attack the audience or Yumemi, or for anything other than a talent, will result in immediate disqualification.

Talent Act: Your Act is only one post, so make it count! The more detailed and interesting it is, the better your chances of winning. For clarity's sake, put "[character's name]'s Act" at the top of the post. You may NPC Piantas if you need assistants, but no talents that kill/cause harm will be allowed.

Time Limit: You have until 4 PM PST on Sunday, September 17, to create your post. Even if your post is short, it's better than no post at all. If you don't make a post in the time limit without giving me a heads up about being incapable of one, you earn a penalty in the next game.

Voting: At 4 PM on Sunday, voting will open for those who participated in the performances. You can vote even if you failed to post a talent, and failing to vote will also result in a penalty. How you vote is simple: you send me a message on Discord with a list of all who performed, and your personal score of 1-10 for them. The two with the highest average score wins the special immunity.

Talent Show performances end Sunday, September 17, at 4 PM PST.

Voting opens at 4 PM PST on Sunday and closes Monday, September 18, at 4 PM PST.

"Any questions will be clarified by me! Now…let's get this show on the road!!"

Starring:


@Archmage Jeremiah as Risky Boots (Shantae)
@Bucky as Honoka Kousaka (Love Live!)
@Cromartie Sarkissian as Tony Stark (The Superior Iron Man)
@Crow as Ernesti Echavalier (Knights & Magic)
@CrunchyCHEEZIT as Kars (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure)
@dark as Colonel Mael Radec (Killzone)
@Glostechk as Tsuyu Asui (Boku no Hero Academia)
@Gummi Bunnies as Maria Ushiromiya(Umineko no Naku Koro ni
@J A Y F R OM T H E 6 I X as Toshinori Yagi(Boku no Hero Academia)
@Jeremi as The Fourth Doctor (Doctor Who)
@Kaykay as Hina (Hinamatsuri)
@Kentucky as Peter Parker (The Amazing Spiderman)
@Klutzy Ninja Kitty as Yusuke Kitagawa(Persona 5)
@LuckycoolHawk9 as Rita Hanson (Groundhog Day: The Musical)
@Mari as Yamashiro (KanColle)
@Midnight Maiden as Hiyori Iki (Noragami)
@Minerva as Ritsuka Fujimura (Fate/Grand Order)
@Otto as Talon (League of Legends)
@ShiroKiyoshi as Kusanagi (Phantom of the Kill)
@Takumi as Yato (Noragami)
@thatguyinthestore as Shantae (Shantae)
@The Myrmidon as Alesha, Who Smiles at Death (Magic: the Gathering)
@Verite as Gon Freeces (Hunter X Hunter)
@York as Ami Kawashima (Toradora!)
@Yun Lee as Yumeko Jabami (Kakegurui)​

Before Shantae decided what to do for her act, she would look over to their most gracious host.

"Hey so... what exactly did my ticket do?" Shantae asked to Yumemite.

@Yun Lee​

 

[Gummi Bunnies]

~Maria's Act~
Magical Sweet Dreams☆ from Origins~~!!

To and fro, the young girl walked her way onto the stage with a smile on her face. She didn't seem to be holding much on her other than that happy expression she had, so it made one wonder on what she was up to.

❝ Uuu! I'm happy to be a part of this event, and I'm sure you are too! Uu uu! Allow me to introduce myself to you, the audience! ❞ Surely her speech mannerisms were taking after the Witch that taught her about magic, and the same could be said about theatrics. Raising her hand up into the air as if she were reaching for something high up in the sky, Maria began to run in circles in a playful manner. For a moment, maybe she was playing around as her act... but that could be instantly discarded as colorful sparkles in the shapes of stars sprouted from every step she took. Soon it overcame her, obscuring her form and basking her in that same colorful light.

And soon it was gone...

Maria's outstretched hand was now grasping at a golden staff that shared the same one-winged eagle aesthetic that her family bore, and her dress was full of ribbons and frills almost like she had become a magical girl before their eyes.

❝ Uu! My name is Maria Ushiromiya, the magical and wonderful Witch of Origins! Ihihi, I'm really am a Witch, the color of red can back me up! ❞ No special effects. No backhanded tricks. This was truly the power of magic at hand, especially with her sudden choice of words literally said in red. Once the physically manifested red words disappeared, Maria pondered on what she could do with her magic that temporarily had back. Well... she definitely couldn't do any of those show-stopping types of magic Beatrice would do... because that would be plain scary. Maria didn't know how to summon familiars on her own yet... Wait, there was one trick in the book!

❝ Uuu... don't mind me borrowing this for a bit. ❞ The young girl gracefully waved her golden staff, carefully garnering her magic to levitate over a simple table and an empty tea cup. Even with a power of a Witch, Maria was heavily inexperienced, but that didn't mean it was impossible for her. Wait a minute, another thing popped in her head. Beatrice always told her this, so that could be done here!

❝ For this magical magic show, I'll need the help of the audience, and it's super duper simple! Uu! ❞ The Witch of Origins smiled as she held up the empty tea cup, and placed it onto the table upside down. ❝ I'll leave this cup upside down, close our eyes, and we'll all say an incantation to this tea cup. ❞ She would then lift the cup a bit. ❝ And our combined magic will let out a big surprise for everyone to see! Uu! Are you ready? ❞

She could definitely tell that she caught the interest of the audience, listening to the hushed excitement. Magic was always something that amazed those who never got to see such a sight, and Maria was glad in her heart to share this wonder. All because she believed her hardest towards Beatrice and her Endless Magic. Placing the empty tea cup back onto the table, Maria waved her golden staff once or twice over it, silently closing her eyes.

❝ Come, try to picture it! The inside of the cup is filled with candies! Try and picture such a wonder! ❞ As the Witch of Origins said this once, she repeated it once more, just so the observing audience could pitch in. A warm feeling began to swell in her heart. Was this the power of magic filling in that empty gap in her mundane life? Maria then stopped repeating the incantation, opening her eyes, and seeing that the upside down tea cup was glowing with a bright golden light.

❝ Uuu, let's see how well our combined magic did! ❞ Maria cheered happily as she reached for the overturned cup, and lifted it up slightly. Tumbling from the cup's curves came one... two... and soon enough it was six candies!

Cute little wrapped candies, shaped as stars. To make candies out of nothing, and with the help of the audience, Maria didn't mind if she wasn't the winning act. Just spreading the goodness of magic to others was all she could really care for, again forgetting about the situation she was in with multiple others. But her act wasn't done yet...

The tea cup in her hands began to rumble about, making it hard to hold the cup without her dropping it in the process. Unknown to her as to why this was happening, Maria was shocked to see that the tea cup was still spewing out more of those candies. Not one or two extras, but as if the tea cup was a literal fountain spraying about candies all over the place. This wasn't planned at all, and if she didn't react fast enough, this entire stage and audience was going to be flooded in adorable little candies! Even if it were more pleasant than the goop, she wasn't going to let it go too overboard here.

❝ Uuuu! So much candies! ❞ She didn't want to say that it was too much, she didn't want the audience to know that she possibly didn't have this under control. Beatrice always told her to work on a solution but not actively make it look like full-on panic. That ruins the illusion of magic, after all.

Calming herself down with a breath, Maria stepped back as the tea cup continued to spill out more candies. Gripping her golden staff with both hands, the young Witch of Origins focused and recited another incantation for her own voice to repeat. ❝ Come, try to picture it! Elegant ribbons to wrap up these candies into one! Try and picture such a wonder!! ❞

From a burst of sparkles in front of her, vibrant red ribbons snaked their way to curve around the accumulating mass of candies on the stage, and every time she repeated the incantation, even more ribbons would come to life to do the same. What could've been thousands and thousands of candies flooding the area, Maria was able to prevent this problem by using the manifested ribbons to wrap up the candies together into one place on the stage.

Continuing on and on, Maria kept on repeating the incantation to herself until a large bag made out of ribbons was formed before her, filled to the brim with sweet candies. She still had so much to learn in terms of magic, but she did this on her own with the ribbons and all. For once... she could do this without the need of calling for Beatrice's help.

❝ Uu... Ta-da~! This is all with your help! Thank you for having me on stage! Uu uu uu! ❞ Maria nodded and bowed as a sign of thanks to everyone. Well, her present was in the form of a rather gigantic bag of candies on the stage. Twirling around while walking off stage, Maria had the same sparkles surround her, turning her back to her usual attire. She secretly didn't want to mess up as bad as that with her magic, so best to leave her magic be for now.

@Yun Lee @thatguyinthestore @Archmage Jeremiah @everybody else​

 

[Yun Lee]

"That should be okay!" Yumemi told Maria. At Shantae's question, she gasped. "I almost forgot! The advantage is an extra half a point on your average score at the end!"

@Gummi Bunnies @thatguyinthestore​

 

[Crow]

Ernesti Echevalier's Act - Performance & Partner

For this performance, fhana's Hello, My World! plays in the background to accompany the act.

"Hello all, my name is Ernesti Echevalier, Commander of the Order of the Silver Phoenix, lead designer in Silhouette Knight development, and most importantly, Silhouette Knight pilot! I'm ready to show you the wonder of robotics! The reason - it's my hobby! Of course, actions speak louder than words, so... let the games begin!"

Two Piantas handed Ernesti his gunblade-like objects as he thanks them, then holds them both up in the air.

"Thundering Gale!"

Ernesti launched numerous bolts of lightning combined with the force of a hurricane into the skies, making a clearing in the clouds. From this clearing descended a demon - a blue demon, a blue grim reaper, some might say. From the perspective of the audience, it was smack-centre blocking the sun with its humanoid shape, and it was beginning to get larger. It was free-falling via gravity and its eyes were dead and unglowing.

"Everyone, meet my trusty partner first and my unquestioned Silhouette Knight second - Ikaruga! Ikaruga, say hi!"

No, Ikaruga did not say hi back.

Ernesti propelled and levitated towards the free-falling Ikaruga in spirals. Finally landing in front of Ikaruga. Ikaruga's cockpit opened, allowing for Ernesti to enter it.

This caused Ikaruga's eyes to glow a deep, demonic purple as Ernesti Echevalier channeled his voice through the mechanical fiend. It had a fine blue-gold colour motif, and for those who read Japanese, its name in Hiragana on its chest, so that everyone would know right away that it was Ikaruga.

Its mechanical feet landed on the stage with great force.

"The real show starts now!"

Ikaruga's Magius Jet Engines produced blue mana that was likened to flames from its back, propelling its flight as it floated in the air gracefully. It then revealed its its two pairs of backhands, showing that it possessed six in total, much like an Asura. Ikaruga was now seen hexawielding swords, but for what?

Following that, eight centaur-shaped, similiarly-designed giant robots formed a circle formed a semicircle contouring the stage, firing lance-shaped anti-air missiles into the air from their backhands, aimed for Ikaruga!

Ikaruga's movements were swift and agile, slicing these sixteen anti-air missiles up into pieces with its six swords like they were nothing. Ikaruga then landed on the ground, performing a classic sword stance as the missiles exploded into a beautiful display of fireworks in the sky, designed to create the gradient colours of a rainbow.

The eight Centaur-shaped robots reoriented themselves to stand closer to the flatter, back area of the stage, allowing Ikaruga to occupy the frontal, curved area of the stage.

As a start, all nine robots bowed.

Ernesti Echevalier emerged from Ikaruga's cockpit following this, and following that, two Piantas each emerged from the cockpits of the centaur-shaped robots, making it sixteen Piantas. He and the sixteen Piantas bowed towards the audience once more.

"Thank you, everyone, thank you all! And a great thanks to my new Isle Delfino Assistants for helping out with the Tzendolgs! Man, lots of people found them hard to operate with their centaur bodies, but I'm glad you all got the hang of it! Last but definitely not least, thank you, my partner Ikaruga, for sharing this lovely dance with me!"

Ernesti laughed in a manner most cheerful. After all, this show was an opportunity to do what he liked best - his hobby.

@Yun Lee​

 

[Husk]

Talon - In The Audience​

"Thank you!" Yumemi smiled at Shantae, taking the ticket as a Pianta tapped Yumemi on the shoulder.

"Miss Yumemite, the show is on in five!"

"Thank you! I'll be right out!" Yumemi turned to the group. "So, let me see…it looks like Talon, Alesha, and Risky have immunity for this game!" Once again, the faint glow disappeared from everyone but those three, who glowed strongest of all. The three were escorted into the audience, where they found Piantas, Nokis, and…high school boys?

"YUMEMIIIII!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!" They screamed, waving glowsticks around wildly. The three with immunity were handed glowsticks as well. One boy turned to them. "Ah! You must be newcomers to the Yumemi Yumemite fanclub! I'm the president, and I don't believe I've seen your faces before!"

Yumeko cocked her head. "Should we go to the audience too?"

A Noki shook her head, instead leading them all to a a circular area closed off by a red curtain. "Wait here," she told them before rushing off.

Outside, Yumemi, now dressed in her stage costume, came forward, earning even louder cheers.

"Hello, Isle Delfino!" She waved to the crowd. "My name is Yumemi Yumemite, and I'm honored to be here on your beautiful island today! I'm glad to see some new faces-as well as my dear fanclub from all the way back home! Hello, everyone!"

"YUMEMI!!!! WE WOULD NEVER MISS A CONCERT, NO MATTER THE DISTANCE!!!"

"WE'RE HERE FOR YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!!!!"

"YOU'RE THE GREATEST IDOL OF OUR GENERATION-NO, OF ALL TIME!!!!"

"Oh, my…you know, I was a little nervous before, but your kind words have given me a newfound confidence!"

"However…today, this concert will be a very special one. For you see…I'm going to host not just a concert…but a talent show, starring underprivileged convicts!" The red curtain would fall, revealing everyone participating to the crowd.

"WOOOOAAAAH!!! YUMEMI, THAT'S SO NOBLE OF YOU!!!"

"HELPING THOSE LESS FORTUNATE…YOU'RE REALLY THE BEST!!!!"

Those from Ricco Harbor would notice Leeds watching the show from a good distance away. Leaning on a palm tree, he had his usual smug grin on his face. Never take nothin' at face value.

"Now, the goal of this show is to reward two people with a special prize! So I'll need you, the members of my audience, to decide that through votes! Okay?"

"WOOOOOOOO!!!!"

"Now, let me introduce my special helper for this event: give it up for Miss I-No!"

I-No walked on stage, blowing kisses to the audience. "Hey, kids. Who's ready for a show?!" She winked at the group.

"I'll be able to give you all props and powers if you need them-only for the show, though. The power in this place is too strong for me to do much else."

Paradise Game 2: Dream of Dreams

Rules: You have 24 hours to create an act. For this show, any items needed will be provided, and powers and abilities will return. Using them to attack the audience or Yumemi, or for anything other than a talent, will result in immediate disqualification.

Talent Act: Your Act is only one post, so make it count! The more detailed and interesting it is, the better your chances of winning. For clarity's sake, put "[character's name]'s Act" at the top of the post. You may NPC Piantas if you need assistants, but no talents that kill/cause harm will be allowed.

Time Limit: You have until 4 PM PST on Sunday, September 17, to create your post. Even if your post is short, it's better than no post at all. If you don't make a post in the time limit without giving me a heads up about being incapable of one, you earn a penalty in the next game.

Voting: At 4 PM on Sunday, voting will open for those who participated in the performances. You can vote even if you failed to post a talent, and failing to vote will also result in a penalty. How you vote is simple: you send me a message on Discord with a list of all who performed, and your personal score of 1-10 for them. The two with the highest average score wins the special immunity.

Talent Show performances end Sunday, September 17, at 4 PM PST.

Voting opens at 4 PM PST on Sunday and closes Monday, September 18, at 4 PM PST.

"Any questions will be clarified by me! Now…let's get this show on the road!!"

Starring:


@Archmage Jeremiah as Risky Boots (Shantae)
@Bucky as Honoka Kousaka (Love Live!)
@Cromartie Sarkissian as Tony Stark (The Superior Iron Man)
@Crow as Ernesti Echavalier (Knights & Magic)
@CrunchyCHEEZIT as Kars (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure)
@dark as Colonel Mael Radec (Killzone)
@Glostechk as Tsuyu Asui (Boku no Hero Academia)
@Gummi Bunnies as Maria Ushiromiya(Umineko no Naku Koro ni
@J A Y F R OM T H E 6 I X as Toshinori Yagi(Boku no Hero Academia)
@Jeremi as The Fourth Doctor (Doctor Who)
@Kaykay as Hina (Hinamatsuri)
@Kentucky as Peter Parker (The Amazing Spiderman)
@Klutzy Ninja Kitty as Yusuke Kitagawa(Persona 5)
@LuckycoolHawk9 as Rita Hanson (Groundhog Day: The Musical)
@Mari as Yamashiro (KanColle)
@Midnight Maiden as Hiyori Iki (Noragami)
@Minerva as Ritsuka Fujimura (Fate/Grand Order)
@Otto as Talon (League of Legends)
@ShiroKiyoshi as Kusanagi (Phantom of the Kill)
@Takumi as Yato (Noragami)
@thatguyinthestore as Shantae (Shantae)
@The Myrmidon as Alesha, Who Smiles at Death (Magic: the Gathering)
@Verite as Gon Freeces (Hunter X Hunter)
@York as Ami Kawashima (Toradora!)
@Yun Lee as Yumeko Jabami (Kakegurui)​

"Still reeling from my decision? Pathetic." Talon said, reacting to his immunity. "I'm not surprised. Those who are weak physically tend to be weak mentally as well."

As he was taken to the audience, he found his ears ringing among the adolescents' screaming. His anger was vented through his clenched fists, and when he was given a glowstick, it snapped, spreading the toxic substance all over his hand. He was going to tell them all to shut up, but he had a feeling that they would drown out his voice, ignore him, or target him.

He decided to stand there and try to deal with all of the obnoxious noise.​

 

[LuckycoolHawk9]

Rita Hanson's Act- If I Had My Time Again

Rita was nervous about what she was planning on doing. She loved singing, but it didn't stop it from being nerve-wrecking in front of an audience. What if they didn't like it? Could she honestly do this alone? She had to believe she could do it. It was all that she could do was believe. This wasn't the loop. This was one shot and it was done. She had a kind of original song in her head, but she hoped they liked it. She got up from the bench that she I-No made to do this.

Some times,
It's like I'm stumbling forward
Hustled forward,
Jostled from behind by time
And some times
It's like I'm being dragged, yet
Always lagging,
Trying to keep in time with time

She wasn't lying when she said this. Sometimes she felt like she had no time at all and then there were the days where she couldn't remember. The days where she didn't see Phil.

But if I could stop the clock for just one
day.....
If I could freeze a moment for a moment
A rest before the measure's over,
Hold the beat for just one day...
If I could wind it back and start afresh
Just a day to catch my breath,
To make mistakes and set them right
Delay the coming of the night.

It was something she could never do, delay the coming of the night. It was hard, but she always tried to live each day to the fullest.

If I had my time again
I would do it all the same, they say,
But that's insane!
Wouldn't you want to make a couple of
changes?
Regrets? I'd not even had a few
If I could do this thing that you say you
can do.

She could.

I always dreamt of learning how to dance.
It's so exciting!
A new beginning
Every morning
To have the time
to strive for more.

She wanted so much more.... more than she could ever dream.

If I had my time again,
I'd taken the path less trodden,
Avoid the crap I trod in,
Read a lot of books.

Rita would pretend to skim read some books on the bench at this point.

And I would worry
Less about my looks.

And I would be
a lot more zen

And I would punch
a lot of men.


If I had my time again

She took a deep breath. Halfway there, she could do this.

If I had my time again
I would do it all the same, they say,
But that's ridiculous!
Surely, you'd wanna make a
couple o'fixes.
All those boxes left unchecked,
All the dreams you left neglected,
You'd go back and put it right

She smiled, feeling a little more confident.

I've always fancied
Learning how to climb.
I'd study math
And searching for meaning
And I'd run up hills!
And learn to paint
Just to know I can
If I had my time again.

Rita had made I-no get her a tray of food for the next part.

I'd sample all the samples.

She then proceeded to sample the samples.

Look at things from
different angles,
I would not do it all the same
If I had my time again....

If I had my time
again!
The things I'd
handle better,
I would send my
unsent letters

If I had my time again

I would write and
I would ride

And I would

Bring joy to other
people's live

And I would
learn piano.

And I would make a lot of friends
If I had my time.....

Oh! If I had my time again!

I'd open all
the doors
I never looked
behind before
And, oh the things
I'd taste,
The things I'd try!

And the misery I
could prevent

And I would make
a lot of friends
If I had my
time again!

She took a deep breath. It was done, she had no clue how she did, but she would anxiously await the result.

@Yun Lee

 

[Klutzy Ninja Kitty]

~Yusuke Kitagawa's Act~
Artistic Passion✎

Yusuke had but a single talent and it was one he would gladly display before the others. From a young age, the boy's sensei had discovered his talent for art and had manipulated it to his advantage. Because of that manipulation, Yusuke painted solely for his sensei, allowing the man to even take credit for his works. But that mattered no longer. Those days were long gone. Yusuke had been freed from that life by his friends, his eyes opened to the truth. From that moment onward, he painted for only one person: himself.

The artist asked for nothing more than an aisle, canvas, and paint. He sat before the audience and allowed the canvas to face them, but paid them absolutely no mind. For his act he would paint, of course, but hopefully it would be a speed paint. Creating art in itself wasn't an act, but perhaps speed painting would work to be one. If he took his time otherwise, it was possible the audience would grow bored and he would lose.

Not only had he convinced himself that he should paint quickly, but that it would also be a good idea for him to paint without a model present. He preferred to paint with one, so he was throwing himself outside of his element a bit, but he figured it would be for the best. What better way to show off his skill to the others than to paint something magnificent directly from his mind rather than from an example directly before himself?

So, without much thought as usual, the boy began to paint. He allowed his brush to glide along his canvas solely guided by his inspiration. One thing he hadn't accounted for, however, was the artist's block he had suffered from as of late. With this block, partnered by the pressure of having to put on an act, Yusuke felt compelled to look over his shoulder at the audience behind himself every once in a while as he worked. The hair on the back of his neck bristled when he looked and he even slipped once with his brush and created an unintended stroke.

Something isn't right here...

...I'm... trying to be something I'm not, aren't I? If Akira were here, what would he say?

Yusuke glanced down at his pocket, remembering the drawing of Alesha he had sketched out earlier--something he had drawn out of inspiration.

He would say that this isn't like me. I should be myself. I should paint the way I want. To hell with speed painting or trying to please the fancies of unrefined commoners! If they can't be pleased by my pure passion and love for art then they aren't worthy to rest eyes upon my creations!

Suddenly, Yusuke was more fixed on his canvas than ever. He slowed down, took his time, and focused on creating something that filled him with inspiration.

All I've ever wanted...

It was almost mesmerizing the way his brush twirled and danced as it connected with the canvas.

...is to show everyone

His hand twisted along with his brush, gliding with the precision of a figure skater

true beauty.

Slowly, minute after minute, the dull, once empty canvas began to fill with color.

I want everyone to love art...

It took him quite some time to create something that eventually became recognizable, around an hour at least, but once he had finally finished he had created a rather gorgeous landscape.

...just as much as I do.

After he had finally finished, Yusuke stood up and stepped to the side of his creation so that everyone in the crowd could better lay eyes upon it. Those who looked would see a rendition of a very familiar beach scene that had been painted from his memory.

"It's Gelato Beach," he stated to the others. "I hope all of you find it to be eloquent, and teeming with beauty," he added before giving the others a bow to conclude his act.

@Yun Lee @Khan of the Mardu @Everyone​

 

[Yun Lee]

Starlow would find a man sitting at a computer in what appeared to be a control room.

The man would turn in his chair to face the Star Sprite.

"...huh. So that's what a Star Sprite looks like. Fascinating." He picked up a small tape recorder. "Multiverse Encounter Four. Species: Star Sprite. Subject: Starlow. Physical Appearance: Eh, kind of like a yellow, armless Kirby with a star on her head. Really weird looking, honestly. How does she even pick things up? Further Query: Do all Star Sprites have to have 'star' in their name? Do they even grow up to be stars? Diagnosis: Further experimentation a necessity."

@Mason Moretti​

 

[Takumi]

Yato's Act: Memories to Paper; The informative Yato god?

​

"Yato, up and coming god with many titles, I'd give you my card if I had them on me. I do a little bit of art myself, as well as whatever's required of me." he introduced with a friendly grin. Shamelessly self-advertising in his almost usual manner and full of light charm.

With that he would turn his attention to Hiyori and give her a thumbs up before making his way to the stage.

Well, it was time to get this over with. Whether he won or not, he could care less, he wanted someone else to win that deserved it-like Hiyori, or that kid in green and apparently tried to drink from a FLUDD, or anybody else really. That didn't mean he wouldn't have fun while doing this-or at least help him self advertise some more.

Having I-No get him a rather big notebook and a pencil he quickly got to work, already knowing the scenes he had in mind and scenarios that would be put on paper. They were memories he kept close, because they involved key points in his life. The process was quick, and he didn't look up due to trying his hardest to focus purely on the task at hand.

Once done, he held the book open. The scenes would of probably been compared to something from a manga instead of events that actually happened to the god himself, which would honestly make the god feel as if his efforts would be partially wasted.

"So what I'll show you makes more sense, I'll have to explain the basics." he informed before opening up the book.

"Beings like me have been around for over 1,000 years, and us gods have protected humans from Ayakashi-beings usually only we can see that are caused by negative thoughts and emotions-with the help of our Shinki. Souls who have been given the purpose of becoming our weapons to help us slay Ayakashi. The humans who we protect and grant the wishes of, in turn, respect and remember us with shrines and such." he explained before turning the page.

"A Shinki can cause their god great pain and can even kill them by becoming an Ayakashi due to becoming corrupt from negative thoughts and sins they commit through temptation. A god becomes covered in a horrible and painful rash called a blight, and if the Shinki isn't punished or turned back to normal then the god is no more."

With that, Yato's spiel was done.



@Yun Lee

 

[thatguyinthestore]

SHANTAE ACT - DANCE THROUGH THE DANGER

The half-genie would nod when Yumemite explain what her ticket did before preparing for he act. When she was finally done preparing, Shantae would head up to the stage with one of those small headset microphone things that singers use. As soon as she did so, Shantae smiled to the audience.

"I hope that you like my performance!" She exclaimed with a grin before some music began to play out of the speakers.

As the music began to play, Shantae would belly dance to the beat of the song.

"They say we live in the darkness.
They say there's trouble ahead.
Every day there's sorrow: today, tomorrow.
But I'm dancing insteeeeeeead!"

POOF!

In a brief cloud of smoke, Shantae suddenly transformed into a monkey, though she kept singing despite that. She even did a cute little monkey dance as she did so.

"Cause I can dance through the danger!
The magic flows through my soul!
All around, it's seeming in the dream I'm dreaming
A better day can't be far away.

POOF!

Suddenly, she transformed again, this time into a bat.

"So I will dance through the danger....

In between the next verse, Shantae flew up to the top of the stage in her bat form as she continued singing.

And fly away to the stars!
Take my lead and I'll start it to the beat of my heart.
I'll never give up in my 'til the future is bright!!"

After that last verse, Shantae suddenly transformed back into her normal form and dropped down onto the stage, sticking the landing almost perfectly. As the solo played, Shantae simply belly danced to the beat of it.

"So we will dance through the danger!
Together we'll never fail!
We will forge a path to our destiny.
I ask you to dance with me, so the world can see..."

POOF!

Shantae would transform again, this time into a cute little crab, again still doing a dance to accompany her singing.

"That we can dance through the danger!
Together we will set sail
For a time and space with a faster pace.
Seeing the world as a happier place!"

POOF!

In one last flash of smoke, Shantae would transform back into her normal self.

"Yes, we can dance through the danger!
And fly away to the stars.
Come along, don't miss this.
'Cause I know that this is our tiiiiiiiiiiiiiime!!!"

With that, the song would end and Shantae would bow. "I hope you enjoyed it!" She said happily before walking off the stage, still humming the song she just sang as she did so.

@Yun Lee



​

 

[Klutzy Ninja Kitty]

Yato's Act: Memories to Paper; The informative Yato god?

​

"Yato, up and coming god with many titles, I'd give you my card if I had them on me. I do a little bit of art myself, as well as whatever's required of me." he introduced with a friendly grin. Shamelessly self-advertising in his almost usual manner and full of light charm.

With that he would turn his attention to Hiyori and give her a thumbs up before making his way to the stage.

Well, it was time to get this over with. Whether he won or not, he could care less, he wanted someone else to win that deserved it-like Hiyori, or that kid in green and apparently tried to drink from a FLUDD, or anybody else really. That didn't mean he wouldn't have fun while doing this-or at least help him self advertise some more.

Having I-No get him a rather big notebook and a pencil he quickly got to work, already knowing the scenes he had in mind and scenarios that would be put on paper. They were memories he kept close, because they involved key points in his life. The process was quick, and he didn't look up due to trying his hardest to focus purely on the task at hand.

Once done, he held the book open. The scenes would of probably been compared to something from a manga instead of events that actually happened to the god himself, which would honestly make the god feel as if his efforts would be partially wasted.

"So what I'll show you makes more sense, I'll have to explain the basics." he informed before opening up the book.

"Beings like me have been around for over 1,000 years, and us gods have protected humans from Ayakashi-beings usually only we can see that are caused by negative thoughts and emotions-with the help of our Shinki. Souls who have been given the purpose of becoming our weapons to help us slay Ayakashi. The humans who we protect and grant the wishes of, in turn, respect and remember us with shrines and such." he explained before turning the page.

"A Shinki can cause their god great pain and can even kill them by becoming an Ayakashi due to becoming corrupt from negative thoughts and sins they commit through temptation. A god becomes covered in a horrible and painful rash called a blight, and if the Shinki isn't punished or turned back to normal then the god is no more."

With that, Yato's spiel was done.



@Yun Lee

A god?

Art?

This equaled one thing in Yusuke's mind.

"GOD OF ART!? OH HOLY GOD OF ART, I-I KNEW YOU EXISTED!" Yusuke exclaimed, a look of pure, child-like wonder on his face. He immediately rushed over to Yato and dropped to his knees in front of him, clasping his hands together with sparkles in his eyes. "Is it really you? The god of art whom I've dreamed of since I was but a child?" he questioned, looking upon Yato as if were a figure as important as Santa Clause in a kid's imagination.

@Takumi​

 

[thatguyinthestore]

Yato's Act: Memories to Paper; The informative Yato god?

​

"Yato, up and coming god with many titles, I'd give you my card if I had them on me. I do a little bit of art myself, as well as whatever's required of me." he introduced with a friendly grin. Shamelessly self-advertising in his almost usual manner and full of light charm.

With that he would turn his attention to Hiyori and give her a thumbs up before making his way to the stage.

Well, it was time to get this over with. Whether he won or not, he could care less, he wanted someone else to win that deserved it-like Hiyori, or that kid in green and apparently tried to drink from a FLUDD, or anybody else really. That didn't mean he wouldn't have fun while doing this-or at least help him self advertise some more.

Having I-No get him a rather big notebook and a pencil he quickly got to work, already knowing the scenes he had in mind and scenarios that would be put on paper. They were memories he kept close, because they involved key points in his life. The process was quick, and he didn't look up due to trying his hardest to focus purely on the task at hand.

Once done, he held the book open. The scenes would of probably been compared to something from a manga instead of events that actually happened to the god himself, which would honestly make the god feel as if his efforts would be partially wasted.

"So what I'll show you makes more sense, I'll have to explain the basics." he informed before opening up the book.

"Beings like me have been around for over 1,000 years, and us gods have protected humans from Ayakashi-beings usually only we can see that are caused by negative thoughts and emotions-with the help of our Shinki. Souls who have been given the purpose of becoming our weapons to help us slay Ayakashi. The humans who we protect and grant the wishes of, in turn, respect and remember us with shrines and such." he explained before turning the page.

"A Shinki can cause their god great pain and can even kill them by becoming an Ayakashi due to becoming corrupt from negative thoughts and sins they commit through temptation. A god becomes covered in a horrible and painful rash called a blight, and if the Shinki isn't punished or turned back to normal then the god is no more."

With that, Yato's spiel was done.



@Yun Lee

Suddenly, Yato would be hit in the face with a large sack of coins.

"I'll take-a ten!"

@Takumi​

 

[Mason Moretti]

Starlow would find a man sitting at a computer in what appeared to be a control room.

The man would turn in his chair to face the Star Sprite.

"...huh. So that's what a Star Sprite looks like. Fascinating." He picked up a small tape recorder. "Multiverse Encounter Four. Species: Star Sprite. Subject: Starlow. Physical Appearance: Eh, kind of like a yellow, armless Kirby with a star on her head. Really weird looking, honestly. How does she even pick things up? Further Query: Do all Star Sprites have to have 'star' in their name? Do they even grow up to be stars? Diagnosis: Further experimentation a necessity."

@Mason Moretti​

Starlow - Afterlife
@Yun Lee

"That's a little bit offensive. Does every human have the word man in their name? There are some names that do, but not all of them. And I'm not letting you do any experiments with me!" One could almost see the steam pouring from Starlow's ears. Metaphorically. As one could see, she didn't actually have ears. Still, she could clearly hear the man.

"Who are you, and where are we?!"​

 

[Midnight Maiden]

Yato's Act: Memories to Paper; The informative Yato god?

​

"Yato, up and coming god with many titles, I'd give you my card if I had them on me. I do a little bit of art myself, as well as whatever's required of me." he introduced with a friendly grin. Shamelessly self-advertising in his almost usual manner and full of light charm.

With that he would turn his attention to Hiyori and give her a thumbs up before making his way to the stage.

Well, it was time to get this over with. Whether he won or not, he could care less, he wanted someone else to win that deserved it-like Hiyori, or that kid in green and apparently tried to drink from a FLUDD, or anybody else really. That didn't mean he wouldn't have fun while doing this-or at least help him self advertise some more.

Having I-No get him a rather big notebook and a pencil he quickly got to work, already knowing the scenes he had in mind and scenarios that would be put on paper. They were memories he kept close, because they involved key points in his life. The process was quick, and he didn't look up due to trying his hardest to focus purely on the task at hand.

Once done, he held the book open. The scenes would of probably been compared to something from a manga instead of events that actually happened to the god himself, which would honestly make the god feel as if his efforts would be partially wasted.

"So what I'll show you makes more sense, I'll have to explain the basics." he informed before opening up the book.

"Beings like me have been around for over 1,000 years, and us gods have protected humans from Ayakashi-beings usually only we can see that are caused by negative thoughts and emotions-with the help of our Shinki. Souls who have been given the purpose of becoming our weapons to help us slay Ayakashi. The humans who we protect and grant the wishes of, in turn, respect and remember us with shrines and such." he explained before turning the page.

"A Shinki can cause their god great pain and can even kill them by becoming an Ayakashi due to becoming corrupt from negative thoughts and sins they commit through temptation. A god becomes covered in a horrible and painful rash called a blight, and if the Shinki isn't punished or turned back to normal then the god is no more."

With that, Yato's spiel was done.



@Yun Lee

A... Talent show, huh? That was less than ideal, really, but it was better than the previous one. So Hiyori gave a smile and a nod, bowing her gratitude to Yumemi as she explained. "Thank you, Yumemi-senpai. Your gesture is most kind," she spoke with a gentle and sincere smile, which was quickly turned to Yato by her side. His own smile was reassuring and, noting he was about to head up to perform, she gently grabbed his sleeve. "Wait," she uttered, grip momentarily tightening as she stared at him with longing pink eyes. But slowly, her grip loosened, her gaze drifting down as she reluctantly released her hold.

"...Good luck, Yato."

It was a simple wish, but one that held merit. In fact, it held much more than that. It, and the way she stared after him, demonstrated a deep care and a burning hope- no, a confidence -that he would come out of this okay. Nay, more than that. They'd both come out of this okay. They'd make it through this and help the others do so, too, and get back to Yukine--

Wait. Was that...?

"You're doing that nonsense now?!" Hiyori shrieked, face heating up with obvious overflowing frustration as Yato turned around and promptly advertised himself to some boy, seeming around her age, after the male made a comment about art gods. To go along with her outcry, she broke out of her previous standstill, breaking into a run as she leapt towards Yato at high speeds, spinning in the air. "Hiyori.... Jungle Savateeeee!!" And thus a kick was fired midair at Yato, an irritated look on Hiyori's face as she landed in a crouch before righting herself and brushing herself off. "Tch. Stupid god..." she muttered, before seeming to realize just how deeply Yato had fooled the others.

Sweatdropping, she let out a nervous laugh, looking to Luigi and Yusuke with a sheepish smile. "Ehh, I'm sorry about that... Please, there's no need to bow to him. At all. Whatsoever. It's been months and he still hasn't gotten to my request," she mumbled, before seeming to dismiss her thoughts.

@Takumi @Klutzy Ninja Kitty @thatguyinthestore​

 

[Klutzy Ninja Kitty]

A... Talent show, huh? That was less than ideal, really, but it was better than the previous one. So Hiyori gave a smile and a nod, bowing her gratitude to Yumemi as she explained. "Thank you, Yumemi-senpai. Your gesture is most kind," she spoke with a gentle and sincere smile, which was quickly turned to Yato by her side. His own smile was reassuring and, noting he was about to head up to perform, she gently grabbed his sleeve. "Wait," she uttered, grip momentarily tightening as she stared at him with longing pink eyes. But slowly, her grip loosened, her gaze drifting down as she reluctantly released her hold.

"...Good luck, Yato."

It was a simple wish, but one that held merit. In fact, it held much more than that. It, and the way she stared after him, demonstrated a deep care and a burning hope- no, a confidence -that he would come out of this okay. Nay, more than that. They'd both come out of this okay. They'd make it through this and help the others do so, too, and get back to Yukine--

Wait. Was that...?

"You're doing that nonsense now?!" Hiyori shrieked, face heating up with obvious overflowing frustration as Yato turned around and promptly advertised himself to some boy, seeming around her age, after the male made a comment about art gods. To go along with her outcry, she broke out of her previous standstill, breaking into a run as she leapt towards Yato at high speeds, spinning in the air. "Hiyori.... Jungle Savateeeee!!" And thus a kick was fired midair at Yato, an irritated look on Hiyori's face as she landed in a crouch before righting herself and brushing herself off. "Tch. Stupid god..." she muttered, before seeming to realize just how deeply Yato had fooled the others.

Sweatdropping, she let out a nervous laugh, looking to Luigi and Yusuke with a sheepish smile. "Ehh, I'm sorry about that... Please, there's no need to bow to him. At all. Whatsoever. It's been months and he still hasn't gotten to my request," she mumbled, before seeming to dismiss her thoughts.

@Takumi @Klutzy Ninja Kitty @thatguyinthestore​

With a twitching eye, Yusuke would shoot an appalled glare over at Hiyori. "How can you allow such blasphemous speak to pass your lips in the presence of an art god? Not only that, but you assaulted him too! I think you should show this great deity your upmost respect and apologize to him!" Yusuke exclaimed, still too enthralled by Yato's words to see exactly what he was.

@Takumi @Midnight Maiden @thatguyinthestore​

 

[Yun Lee]

The man would turn back to the computers, crouching down and speaking in a hushed voice. "Note to self: subject is extremely touchy. Does not like being talked about as if not there-oh crap." Putting his tape recorder in his pocket, he turned back and cleared his throat. "Ahem! I am Dr. Algernop Krieger, but you can call me Dr. Krieger. And I just saved your life...kinda. We're in what I call a Reality Altering Control Center. Long story short, you died back in that room, but thanks to the power of science and Alex Lifeson, I was able to keep you alive. Lot of physics involved, I won't get into details. Unless you want me to, of course."

@Mason Moretti​

 

[Takumi]

Suddenly, Yato would be hit in the face with a large sack of coins.

"I'll take-a ten!"

@Takumi​

A god?

Art?

This equaled one thing in Yusuke's mind.

"GOD OF ART!? OH HOLY GOD OF ART, I-I KNEW YOU EXISTED!" Yusuke exclaimed, a look of pure, child-like wonder on his face. He immediately rushed over to Yato and dropped to his knees in front of him, clasping his hands together with sparkles in his eyes. "Is it really you? The god of art whom I've dreamed of since I was but a child?" he questioned, looking upon Yato as if were a figure as important as Santa Clause in a kid's imagination.

@Takumi​

"Well you see, after being around for so long, a god such as myself has to broden his horizons after all! It's all in the work of not only obtaining a shrine but protecting the people." He replied, only to be smacked in the face with a sack of coins.

Cha-ching!

Today was a good day for Yato.

A... Talent show, huh? That was less than ideal, really, but it was better than the previous one. So Hiyori gave a smile and a nod, bowing her gratitude to Yumemi as she explained. "Thank you, Yumemi-senpai. Your gesture is most kind," she spoke with a gentle and sincere smile, which was quickly turned to Yato by her side. His own smile was reassuring and, noting he was about to head up to perform, she gently grabbed his sleeve. "Wait," she uttered, grip momentarily tightening as she stared at him with longing pink eyes. But slowly, her grip loosened, her gaze drifting down as she reluctantly released her hold.

"...Good luck, Yato."

It was a simple wish, but one that held merit. In fact, it held much more than that. It, and the way she stared after him, demonstrated a deep care and a burning hope- no, a confidence -that he would come out of this okay. Nay, more than that. They'd both come out of this okay. They'd make it through this and help the others do so, too, and get back to Yukine--

Wait. Was that...?

"You're doing that nonsense now?!" Hiyori shrieked, face heating up with obvious overflowing frustration as Yato turned around and promptly advertised himself to some boy, seeming around her age, after the male made a comment about art gods. To go along with her outcry, she broke out of her previous standstill, breaking into a run as she leapt towards Yato at high speeds, spinning in the air. "Hiyori.... Jungle Savateeeee!!" And thus a kick was fired midair at Yato, an irritated look on Hiyori's face as she landed in a crouch before righting herself and brushing herself off. "Tch. Stupid god..." she muttered, before seeming to realize just how deeply Yato had fooled the others.

Sweatdropping, she let out a nervous laugh, looking to Luigi and Yusuke with a sheepish smile. "Ehh, I'm sorry about that... Please, there's no need to bow to him. At all. Whatsoever. It's been months and he still hasn't gotten to my request," she mumbled, before seeming to dismiss her thoughts.

@Takumi @Klutzy Ninja Kitty @thatguyinthestore​

With a twitching eye, Yusuke would shoot an appalled glare over at Hiyori. "How can you allow such blasphemous speak to pass your lips in the presence of an art god? Not only that, but you assaulted him too! I think you should show this great deity your upmost respect and apologize to him!" Yusuke exclaimed, still too enthralled by Yato's words to see exactly what he was.

@Takumi @Midnight Maiden @thatguyinthestore​

Until he was kicked in the face. Flying through the air briefly until he landed in a heap a fee feet away, Yato cried internally.

"That could be your talent, y'know. How come you never do this to Yukine, Hiyori?" he grumbled. He was more than likely going to be sore and have bruises all over after that one.

@Midnight Maiden @thatguyinthestore @Klutzy Ninja Kitty

 

[Midnight Maiden]

With a twitching eye, Yusuke would shoot an appalled glare over at Hiyori. "How can you allow such blasphemous speak to pass your lips in the presence of an art god? Not only that, but you assaulted him too! I think you should show this great deity your upmost respect and apologize to him!" Yusuke exclaimed, still too enthralled by Yato's words to see exactly what he was.

@Takumi @Midnight Maiden @thatguyinthestore​

"Well you see, after being around for do long, a god such as myself has to broden his horizons after all! It's all in the work of not only obtaining a shrine but protecting the people." He replied, only to be smacked in the face with a sack of coins.

Cha-ching!

Today was a good day for Yato.





Until he was kicked in the face. Flying through the air briefly until he landed in a heap a fee feet away, Yato cried internally.

"That could be your talent. How come you never do this to Yukine?" he grumbled. He was more than likely be sore and have bruises all over after that one.

@Midnight Maiden @thatguyinthestore @Klutzy Ninja Kitty

"E-eh?!" the half-ayakashi whimpered as she was met by an onslaught of scolding from Yusuke, unsure how to respond. Somehow the male had actually bought into Yato's nonsense, which, she really hadn't expected to happen. At all. Still, she frantically shook her head, waving her hands in front of her. "It isn't like that! You see, Yato isn't exactly a popular god, and thus doesn't make much money... So if you aren't careful, he'll swindle you! He promised me he'd fix an issue of mine ages ago and still refuses, even after I paid," she tried to explain, speaking in a lower tone in attempt to avoid being heard by the god. Though, it wasn't a big effort, and he'd likely be able to hear easily if he actually desired.

Still, she had something to say to him when he himself spoke, a huff passing her lips as she donned a much less apologetic expression after moving her gaze to Yato, her hands going firmly to her hips.

"Because Yukine works to earn his pay and has decency. You can't just take people's money like this, you lowlife god!" she scolded, her cheeks puffed out in a pout.

@Takumi @Klutzy Ninja Kitty @thatguyinthestore​

 

[thatguyinthestore]

"E-eh?!" the half-ayakashi whimpered as she was met by an onslaught of scolding from Yusuke, unsure how to respond. Somehow the male had actually bought into Yato's nonsense, which, she really hadn't expected to happen. At all. Still, she frantically shook her head, waving her hands in front of her. "It isn't like that! You see, Yato isn't exactly a popular god, and thus doesn't make much money... So if you aren't careful, he'll swindle you! He promised me he'd fix an issue of mine ages ago and still refuses, even after I paid," she tried to explain, speaking in a lower tone in attempt to avoid being heard by the god. Though, it wasn't a big effort, and he'd likely be able to hear easily if he actually desired.

Still, she had something to say to him when he himself spoke, a huff passing her lips as she donned a much less apologetic expression after moving her gaze to Yato, her hands going firmly to her hips.

"Because Yukine works to earn his pay and has decency. You can't just take people's money like this, you lowlife god!" she scolded, her cheeks puffed out in a pout.

@Takumi @Klutzy Ninja Kitty @thatguyinthestore​

"I dunno, a god is a god." Luigi said with a shrug before turning to Yato. "So what are your hours? I'm-a free every day except Friday nights. That's-a bingo night!"

@Takumi @Midnight Maiden @Klutzy Ninja Kitty​

 

[Takumi]

"E-eh?!" the half-ayakashi whimpered as she was met by an onslaught of scolding from Yusuke, unsure how to respond. Somehow the male had actually bought into Yato's nonsense, which, she really hadn't expected to happen. At all. Still, she frantically shook her head, waving her hands in front of her. "It isn't like that! You see, Yato isn't exactly a popular god, and thus doesn't make much money... So if you aren't careful, he'll swindle you! He promised me he'd fix an issue of mine ages ago and still refuses, even after I paid," she tried to explain, speaking in a lower tone in attempt to avoid being heard by the god. Though, it wasn't a big effort, and he'd likely be able to hear easily if he actually desired.

Still, she had something to say to him when he himself spoke, a huff passing her lips as she donned a much less apologetic expression after moving her gaze to Yato, her hands going firmly to her hips.

"Because Yukine works to earn his pay and has decency. You can't just take people's money like this, you lowlife god!" she scolded, her cheeks puffed out in a pout.

@Takumi @Klutzy Ninja Kitty @thatguyinthestore​

"Ehhh? Lowlife? I make a totally decent living! As for your request I'm kinda working on it. It'll just take some time, since..y'know, being able to leave your body isn't something that's usual." he reassured, getting back to his feet and brushing himself off.

"Well, you can contact me through this number-provided you have a phone of course-and I'll do my best to teleport myself and my goods. The cost is five yen, but if you use a different currency well...I'm not very picky! Any time works for me, I make sure to find time." Yato would smile towards Luigi, taking a blank piece of paper from the book he used and tearing a piece to scribble something down on it, which happened to be a cell phone number. He also did the same for Yusuke, if he wanted it.

@Midnight Maiden @thatguyinthestore @Klutzy Ninja Kitty