imeeji_frontstage | Karaoke bar mingle, Day 433 evening

Who: Alizarin, Lupine, Venti, and AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE
Where: Karaoke Bar, Pasela Resort
When: Day 433, evening

[ At the karaoke bar, the rooms are decorated in the style of LiliS, SensitIV, ☆Zrael, Wild City, Avante, and HSS as the "winners" of the latest horrifying game, dubious though the title is. A group is gathering there in search of some mutual comfort after these recent, trying days, with plans for lots of drinks, songs, and plenty of cuddles for whoever wants them -- won't you join them? ]

[ A handwritten sign just at the entrance reads: ]

Rules:
1. No brooding
2. Anyone wanting to engage in "improper behavior" must get permission from Suou Tsukasa

[ -- that last one is probably just a dig at the poor boy for attempting to moralize to immortals, but do with it as you like. ]

[ Everyone who was at Ideal Worlds endgame, knows the three party planners, is in their units, or just heard about this shindig through the robust hell grapevine should consider themselves invited! In fact, you might have been dragged against your will -- they are a rather incorrigible bunch, after all. ]

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Ah, hey Tsukasa. I was hoping you'd show.

[ not saying why! calm, completely fine. ]

Maybe you can help me out?

[ He blinks rapidly. ]

Okitsu-san?

[ He will in fact follow after him if he moves to lead them off. ]

What is it? If It is something I can help with, then allow me.

Yeah, it's pretty easy, I think.

[ tucks his hair aside to reveal his earring, but Tsukasa probably knows about those things already, so he doesn't explain. ]

Will you walk with me to have some of that honey bread stuff? I'm kind of unsteady sometimes with this thing on. And, uh. If we try to take them off, we'll just pass out.

Oh... of course! Allow me. I shall escort you, just like before.

[ He will actually hold out his arm for him to take if he needs.]

A knight always lends a helping hand. In particular, for those in need. Hold onto me. I can help. And I have had the honey bread in the past when I went on a date here once before. It is quite tasty, so it shall certainly help raise your spirits if nothing else.

Thanks.

[ taking that! he actually is a little bit unsteady, as if it hurts his feet to touch the ground. and definitely don't mind him wiping blood from his mouth that's 100% fine too. ]

Ah, you've been on a date here before? This is my first time. You probably know all the best places to get pick-me-up treats in town, huh?

[ HOLD UP. He is straight-up stopping this conversation to blink at him, and then just-]

A-Are you ill!? Okitsu-san!?

[ Directing him somewhere to sit immediately. ]

W-What are you doing out? You are clearly not well!

If I said it's not a big deal, would you accept that answer?

[ half shrug. it's!! fine!! turns to cough up some more blood HE'S FINE WHAT'S THE PROBLEM. thumbs up! ]

It's not going to kill me. So, honey bread..?

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[ Sitting him down. ]

Of course not.

[ He releases a ver long-suffering sigh. ]

Why is sensitIV like this?

[ Pinning him with a look, he frowns, his hands landing on his hips. ]

There is absolutely no reason for you to put up a front and pretend to be alright, you know? If you would like some honey bread, I can get it for you. But right now, you ought to be resting and conserving your energy, not gallivanting about the karaoke bar.

People keep saying that, but it's not just about sensitIV.

[ SOME PEOPLE ARE JUST THIS WAY. another shrug. also looking up curiously at Tsukasa as he's pinned down? huh. ]

I was invited to the karaoke bar and there's nothing I can do to fix all this. So, my options are... sit alone in a bed, or come out and at least be with others enjoying themselves. [ and try to himself, which! he has done, a little. ]

So, can't I stay?

You needn't be alone back home. I can keep you company there, you know. Back where you can relax and rest. Right now, you will only serve in making people concerned for your health and well-being.

[ Like he is right now. It's time for more lectures. ]

What if you DO get worse? How will that make the rest of us feel? If you were to simply die on me while out here, I would be responsible for that you know?

[ Tsks ]

Come. We should head back. If you want something to do, I can teach you how to play Idobato. Or even Duel Monsters. Though you shall lose, it will at least raise your spirits up a bit and you will not find yourself lonely.

Or... they'll get me a few tissues and we keep going.

[ wipes his mouth. he gets it, he'd have some similar hangups. his approach wouldn't quite look like this, but he gets it, he sees you, Tsukasa.

a good boy. ]

You really have no faith in me at all, do you? And not only that... You're worried that I'm about to die, and you wouldn't even throw a match just to let me have one win before I go?

[ he tips his head with a soft smile. teasing. ]

Don't you think the charitable, knightly thing to do would be to sit down with me and have a good time where we can be with our friends? Where you can oversee them too? I accept full responsibility if anything goes wrong.

[ sometimes you just gotta lay your traps (with all the love in the world, mind). ]

It would be rude to throw a game.

[ But ultimately he heaves a long-suffering sigh. ]

I cannot force you to leave if you are unwilling. Well- not without creating quite the scene by resorting to drastic measures.

[ He has rope, zip ties, ducktape, and a shrinking potion in his bag, but-- that might just worsen his condition if he struggles foolishly. ]

Charitable or not, I believe there is a difference between engaging in a sort of 'Make A Wish' charity and being reckless in order to play at a karaoke bar for a night.

[ Yet... it seems he is willing to relent. He softens reluctantly. ]

But... for a little while, I suppose. You will be punished two-fold if you go ahead and die on me though. Not only that, but I will be very upset, you know?

Consider this an order! If your condition begins to worsen, you must tell me immediately.

[ wow.

there is so much to unpack here. ]

[ just.

]

[ his nose just starts bleeding. congratulations, Tsukasa. you might be making his brain melt a little. ]

... What drastic measures would those have been? Out of curiosity.

[ just gonna start there. ]

Y-Your nose...!

[ Immediately diving into his bag for a handkerchief to pass it over, shoving it at his face. ]

Never mind that-! _{It wouldn't as effective if you were prepared.}You're... how can you just keep asking questions, when you're literally bleeding from your nose??

[ he takes that! holds it up to stop the flow. ]

You're just making it sound more and more suspicious.

[ gosh Tsukasa what is this reaction, it's just a nosebleed. ]

How? Easy. It's not a brain bleed, and it's just blood. I can tell you all about how it could be worse, but I don't think you really want to know.

After all of my time here, I do not need to really imagine to know.

[ He will fret over him for a moment though. ]

But it does make me sad to see you in such a rough state.

Alright, alright, I'll keep it to myself.

[ not going to push it, not even for the joke. he does like Tsukasa. ]

I really do mean it's not as bad as it looks... it's the earring. The punishment we all got for being part of Heart Soldier or sensitIV. We can't just stop living because of it.

Don't you think?

. . . I suppose that is true.

[ Glancing back up toward the offending piece of jewelry. ]

I hope it is not a permanent thing? I heard it was due to some former idols. But it seems silly to punish you all for their actions.

[ He supposes... it's the most effective way to try and stop others from defying the producers. Unfortunate. ]

The handshake event was a disaster. I simply want to wipe my memories of it away almost entirely.

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