YOU-kai start!

[idolpro]

Who: YOU-kai
Where: The YOU-kai dorms
When: Day 355, morning

[ You all wake up in bed with your smartphone at your bedside, all of you in your sleepwear, with a message on your phone.

Good morning, newly departed guest stars! You've got new co-stars to meet, a new dorm to explore, and the television in the main room with the "names" of everyone in your unit with flashing empty boxes next to them, waiting for you to each assign yourself a personal color as well as a mythological creature (if that is available to you—some of you will have that option grayed out). Or assign them to each other, really, no one's stopping you.

Once you've chosen your color and creature (or, once it's chosen for you), your closets will unlock with 3 sets of traditional Japanese clothing fitted exactly to your size. Additionally, upon choosing your creature, you might find yourself suddenly with some new appendages (check Player Notes).

Also, the front door is currently locked. It looks like you actually have no choice but to get to know each other for an hour or two before those open up. ]

Comments

[ibedeadpeople]

[Watching her return, curious]

Wow, you're really on-brand, huh.

[emptymind]

Ara, does it appear so? Truthfully, I am more of a Buddhist practitioner than Shinto.

[ibedeadpeople]

Yeah! But all the traditional gear, and the swords? You look like a natural!

[emptymind]

[ I don't actually have the swords I forgot to ask if she has her avante loot before writing my toplevel

she probably got a kama and manriki-gusari and hooked them in her belt already instead though so the sentiment stands. it's impossible to really read her expression but the rings around her eyes tinge sky blue, and it sounds a bit like she's smiling ]

Ah, yes. Although I have worn western-style clothing more frequently, I'm happy if I look the part. Perhaps this sort of thing suits me better.

[ibedeadpeople]

[whoops i even read that too but don't mind don't mind, the badassery is clear either way]

I haven't seen you in western clothes so I guess I can't say for sure. Do you like it better?

[emptymind]

I don't think that I have a particular preference either way.

[ibedeadpeople]

In that case, you should just wear what feels good! That's always what looks the best anyways!

[emptymind]

I am used to wearing all kinds of outfits, so I am comfortable with most things. Although, especially restrictive pants are somewhat of a pain.

[ she sounds a bit like she's smiling ]

[ibedeadpeople]

[Her smile broadens in response]

Pants are already pretty restrictive as it is... Just skip 'em, I always say!

[emptymind]

I would be amenable to that way of life.

In any case, I look forward to working together. I will be in your care.

[ibedeadpeople]

So formal!

[Clears her throat and affects a calmer, more adult tone along with the incredibly formal Japanese]

You have my gratitude. I shall support you to my utmost. Please look well upon me throughout these trials.

[emptymind]

[ laughs, just a bit ]

Thank you. Please feel free to rely on me in turn.

[ibedeadpeople]

When I need a dashing hero, I know who to call.

[emptymind]

I will do my best to meet expectations.

[ibedeadpeople]

Somehow, I don't think you'll have much trouble.

[She grins]

...Say, did you say you were familiar with this place?

[look, time, conversations, handwave]

[emptymind]

Yes, that's right. Rather than a temporary unit, I was previously a member of an established unit, avante en garde.

[ibedeadpeople]

Oh... I was just gonna ask you about waterfalls, but more importantly, are you okay?

[emptymind]

Waterfalls...?

[ ,, ]

Why do you ask?

[ibedeadpeople]

Well, if you used to have a team and now you have a different one, that's something to have feelings about, you know?

[emptymind]

You sound experienced in this matter. Were you also perhaps here previously... ah, how shall I call you?

[ibedeadpeople]

Oh--right! You can call me Cheer, unless you want to call me something else, I guess!

I guess I didn't catch your name either...?