Imeeji Idol Productions ([personal profile] idolpro) wrote2018-09-26 10:28 pm
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princess maker - pep!pep!

[ When you insert the key and open the door, you'll find inside the room looks small, cramped, just one living space without any doors—you can hear noises of the bustling life outside, as well as other people beyond the thin walls. the space bends on the walls, and a basket sits on the table in the center of this studio room with a blanket folded into it.

Inside, a baby stirs restlessly - you hope she goes back to sleep soon, and you play your flute in hopes of lulling her back to sleep. Unfortunately, a sharp knock sounds from the ceiling - the tenants upstairs don't like what you're doing. You take a more drastic measure, singing softly to your baby as you rock the basket back and forth and hope the tenants don't complain again. ]

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[ Slowly, the scene changes, fading in and out with various silent scenes—the baby cries, and in turn, the upstairs tenants knock at your ceiling again; she finds her way to your flute, tooting happily though no noise comes out; a little toddler, she becomes attached to a stray cat; you decline her request, and she storms out to run away for a little while as you regret; she returns, covered in cat hair and ignores everything you say; then the wall becomes opaque. ]

[ In the corner of the room, a young girl the age of 10 crouches, looking away from you. she holds a cat in her arms, petting the creature constantly.

You wish you could have done better for your baby girl. But, this is what you love to do and maybe you'll get a gig that pays well enough that you two can move out of this shithole - hopefully. You tried your best to rear her, but with how infrequent you're in the house, working odd jobs in the day and performing at the pub at night, you're not sure anymore. You know she is capable of anything if she puts her mind to it - even becoming a princess - but you also know it's not easy to become a princess, and she's horribly equipped for any of that. Then again, if anything your little tyke is tough, and if anyone could be a rags-to-riches princess, it would be her. Thankfully, you've emergency savings - for her schooling, of course. You have a lot of regrets, but maybe it's not too late. ]
neverbeentogeorgia: (wtf man)

Re: FREE WEEK 1

[personal profile] neverbeentogeorgia 2018-09-29 09:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[ hey I'm late with starbucks and ]

Wait. We have a kid now?

[ WHAT THE HELL KIND OF "GAME" IS THIS? ]
we_meet_again: (( ‾⌣‾)ノ ♥)

Re: FREE WEEK 1

[personal profile] we_meet_again 2018-09-29 09:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes! Her name is Shira and she's a very sweet and thoughtful girl who is great at martial arts!
comphosite: (Phos 11)

[personal profile] comphosite 2018-09-29 10:48 pm (UTC)(link)
It's so small?!
worldlyafflictions: (ch011pg21p7)

[personal profile] worldlyafflictions 2018-09-29 11:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh yeah... we get bigger as we get older.
malignstar: (just a good boy)

[personal profile] malignstar 2018-09-30 01:26 am (UTC)(link)
That's how we usually start out.
malignstar: (vogue)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] malignstar 2018-09-30 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
Huh, that doesn't sound like Shira. Maybe we should ask if something is up.
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Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] malignstar 2018-09-30 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
Does this mean that we're the ones designing all of the learning areas?
heroicsacrifeyes: (1SLazlA)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] heroicsacrifeyes 2018-09-30 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, Shira-chan's feeling down. Getting pulled out of school and the things she's going through are pretty heavy, something like this is to be expected.
lovescomplicated: (With no cellmate)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] lovescomplicated 2018-09-30 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
Something is definitely up. She might be willing to talk.
malignstar: (who are unable to resist)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] malignstar 2018-09-30 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, but if she wants money to make her own school, not doing anything seems a little strange, doesn't it?
worldlyafflictions: (anime_kyoto001)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] worldlyafflictions 2018-09-30 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, guess so...

Erm, since she seems so concerned about money, ya think we could do like... work lessons or something? Where ya actually earn stuff for your hard work. Dunno if she's too young for that though.
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Re: FREE WEEK 1

[personal profile] we_meet_again 2018-09-30 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
For free week, we're going to the Spring Festival fair! This will be a fun opportunity to bond and get some culture -- trying new foods, hearing some music, and seeing how the city celebrates the coming of spring!

We think it's important that Shira doesn't depend too heavily on Cloud Nine for making friends, so we've challenged her to try to have a friendly encounter without using it. This is a very low-risk challenge with no punishment for failure; nobody knows us or our background here, so she has a clean slate to work with. Best case scenario is that she makes a friend. Worst case is that we go home and she never has to see any of these people again and it doesn't matter. But this is a good opportunity to practice her manners, listen to people, and practice being kind. However, this isn't meant to be a stressful activity, so if she hates it she can stop if she wants.

While we're out and about, we're going to keep an eye out for anything that might support or contradict the creation myth and plague stuff. Skepticism is healthy and Shira needs a chance to look at evidence and ask questions to help inform her worldview.
Edited 2018-09-30 02:02 (UTC)
lovescomplicated: (But hey who's on trial?)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] lovescomplicated 2018-09-30 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
It's only natural. Still, it might be good for her to talk it out.
malignstar: (will you play this game)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] malignstar 2018-09-30 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
We were getting along with her pretty good before. I say we try the direct approach for now.
heroicsacrifeyes: (72)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] heroicsacrifeyes 2018-09-30 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
Something's wrong if she's not feeling motivated. We need to talk to her again.
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Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] heroicsacrifeyes 2018-09-30 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
No, that's a great idea! She's old enough for a small part time job, like a paper route or something, let's see how she feels about that. And we can always try giving her more pocket money for chores.
heroicsacrifeyes: (01lx7mF)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] heroicsacrifeyes 2018-09-30 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
[Nods]

She usually opens up when we talk to her, let's give it a go.
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Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] we_meet_again 2018-09-30 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
Looks like it! Think you're up for it?
heroicsacrifeyes: (74)

Re: DECISION

[personal profile] heroicsacrifeyes 2018-09-30 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
Shira-chan, good morning!
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Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] we_meet_again 2018-09-30 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
An allowance is a great idea! So is maybe learning a trade. I wonder if she could find an apprenticeship somewhere?

Though maybe that doesn't solve the motivation problem... do you think it's just a matter of finding something she wants to do?
lovescomplicated: (It took a life span)

Re: DISCUSSION

[personal profile] lovescomplicated 2018-09-30 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
We have to find a way to keep her motivated though. Being idle isn't good for anyone, child or not.

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